Grade the Draft

[Wolverine]

Grade The Cleveland Browns Draft

Sporting News: A-

Sporting News Today - April 27, 2009 (http://today.sportingnews.com/sportingnewstoday/20090427/?sub_id=DoY7dWGra1dRT&folio=CGI)

[Chris Raiden]

For going into the weekend with 5 picks and ending up with 8 plus players, I'm happy with what we got.

I like Alex Mack at center, that's a great pick that won't get enough credit. Like Tony Grossi said this weekend, if we hadn't dealt all the way down to 21, and instead had been picking at 21 initially, it'd be hailed as outstanding. Second rounders, I like Robiskie, he should be at the very least solid. Massaqoui has potential. David Veikune is a boom or bust selection who will either be a starter or the second coming of Chaun Thompson. Here's hoping for the former.

Second day picks, Maiavia is a utility linebacker who can contribute on special teams. Don Carey and Coye Francies are both smart and dependable corners who should contribute in the dime package and on special teams this year. The final pick is my favorite here: James Davis, the running back from Clemson who I think will be the starter in 2010 at running back. He's better than most give him credit for being in my view.

-RD