2009 Cleveland Browns Draft Analysis

The Cleveland Browns 2009 Draft Class was a bunch of things.  The Browns were wise to trade their pick to The Jets.  Think about it, Mark Sanchez was something they did not need and Michael Crabtree was someone they did not want.  Made good sense to me to get an extra pick and a few players.  Who knew what players to get from The Jets better than Eric Mangini since he coached them last year.

Here is a complete list of what the Browns did:

  • Alex Mack, C, Cal (1st Rd., #21)
  • Brian Robiskie, WR, Ohio State (2nd Rd., #36)
  • Mohamed Massaquoi, WR, Georgia (2nd Rd., #50)
  • David Veikune, LB/DE, Hawaii (2nd Rd., #52)
  • Kaluka Maiava, LB, USC (4th Rd., #104)
  • Don Carey, CB, Norfolk State (6th Rd., #177)
  • Coye Francies, CB, San Diego State (6th Rd., #191)
  • James Davis, RB, Clemson (6th Rd., #195)
  • Players obtained in Jets trade – QB Brett Ratliff, S Abram Elam, DE Kenyon Coleman
  • Also have Graham Harrell signed.

Overall, the Browns did a good job filling their biggest needs.  I think they took Robiskie a bit soon.  He will never be an impact wide receiver in the NFL.  Look for him to be more of a Joe Jurivicius type third down possession receiver.  Massaquoi is the big play guy.  It is odd for a center to be taken in the first round, but Alex Mack is head and shoulders above the other centers available in this years crop.

Overall Grade: B-

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