With no blue chip QB prospects in this draft who will the Browns select with what will probably be the 1st pick in the draft?
Schefter thinks he has the answer - edge player 6'5" 280lb Myles Garrett
Browns have 'astronomical grade' on Texas A&M's Myles Garrett, per source
As the 0-12 Cleveland Browns get closer to clinching the No. 1 overall draft pick, there is a real chance that the team will not use its top selection on a quarterback.
The Browns have what one source close to the situation described as an "astronomical grade" on Texas A&M defensive end Myles Garrett, a blue-chip prospect who could dramatically upgrade Cleveland's defense. The Browns are enamored with Garrett, according to the source.
Taking Garrett could upgrade the defense but also would likely deny the Browns the chance to take the top-rated quarterback in the draft. But Cleveland is doing its due diligence in scouting quarterbacks. Browns scout Lake Dawson, who once starred at Notre Dame, has spent an inordinate amount of time in South Bend scouting Fighting Irish quarterback DeShone Kizer, according to a school source. Many expect Kizer, a junior, to announce he will turn pro as soon as this week.
The Browns could also look to address the quarterback position through a trade, as some believe they will make a run at New England Patriots quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo after the season. The Browns and Patriots have been trade partners twice this season.
Even if the Browns go with Garrett with their No. 1 selection, Cleveland still has an extra first-round draft pick, compliments of the Philadelphia Eagles, to pursue the quarterback it wants.
The Browns lead the San Francisco 49ers (1-11) in the race to the first overall pick.
http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/...myles-garrett-texas-aggies-possible-no-1-pick
Bleacher Report agrees Myles Garrett is the best defender in college football.
What makes Garrett so special?
From a technique standpoint, his size and speed are a dangerous combination. Garrett, whom scouts measured at 278 pounds this summer, has ideal length on a 6'5" frame and can match his speed with power. And one scout I spoke with thought Garrett could easily gain weight to play at 290 pounds without sacrificing flexibility or power.
Garrett is an athletic marvel, but one of the standout aspects of his game has been his consistent improvement at Texas A&M. Many top-ranked high school players arrive on campus with a spotlight on them and never develop football skills. Garrett has been the opposite, staying off Twitter and instead focusing on refining his talent on the field. In 2016, he is showing a much better bull rush and starting to shake off blockers' hands with his hump move.
As a raw athlete, Garrett can do it all. He’s expected to run in the 4.5-second range at the NFL Scouting Combine (per a scout who saw him running this summer) and jump in the 11-foot range in the broad jump. Those numbers would put Garrett in Clowney’s neighborhood as one of the freakiest athletes of the last decade.
NFL scouts also love to look at a player’s family to see if there is a history of athleticism. Garrett’s brother, Sean Williams, has played in the NBA and in Europe, and his sister, Brea Garrett, is a former NCAA champion thrower for the Texas A&M track team. Those bloodlines will have evaluators even more convinced they are getting a world-class athlete.
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There is no easy NFL comparison for Garrett. Some may go with Kearse or Julius Peppers, but Garrett is bigger than Kearse (6'4") and has a higher motor than Peppers. He’s definitely not former Aggie Von Miller, but that’s the type of impact he could have as a pass-rusher in a scheme that allows him to go after the quarterback consistently.
Garrett’s upside is unmatched in college football right now. As a true junior and only 20 years old, his remaining ability to grow and develop should have every general manager in the league standing up on the table trying to get Garrett on his team.
No one in college football is as dominant or talented as Texas A&M’s Myles Garrett.
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2670346-myles-garrett-is-2017-nfl-drafts-slam-dunk-prospect
Schefter thinks he has the answer - edge player 6'5" 280lb Myles Garrett
Browns have 'astronomical grade' on Texas A&M's Myles Garrett, per source
As the 0-12 Cleveland Browns get closer to clinching the No. 1 overall draft pick, there is a real chance that the team will not use its top selection on a quarterback.
The Browns have what one source close to the situation described as an "astronomical grade" on Texas A&M defensive end Myles Garrett, a blue-chip prospect who could dramatically upgrade Cleveland's defense. The Browns are enamored with Garrett, according to the source.
Taking Garrett could upgrade the defense but also would likely deny the Browns the chance to take the top-rated quarterback in the draft. But Cleveland is doing its due diligence in scouting quarterbacks. Browns scout Lake Dawson, who once starred at Notre Dame, has spent an inordinate amount of time in South Bend scouting Fighting Irish quarterback DeShone Kizer, according to a school source. Many expect Kizer, a junior, to announce he will turn pro as soon as this week.
The Browns could also look to address the quarterback position through a trade, as some believe they will make a run at New England Patriots quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo after the season. The Browns and Patriots have been trade partners twice this season.
Even if the Browns go with Garrett with their No. 1 selection, Cleveland still has an extra first-round draft pick, compliments of the Philadelphia Eagles, to pursue the quarterback it wants.
The Browns lead the San Francisco 49ers (1-11) in the race to the first overall pick.
http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/...myles-garrett-texas-aggies-possible-no-1-pick
Bleacher Report agrees Myles Garrett is the best defender in college football.
What makes Garrett so special?
From a technique standpoint, his size and speed are a dangerous combination. Garrett, whom scouts measured at 278 pounds this summer, has ideal length on a 6'5" frame and can match his speed with power. And one scout I spoke with thought Garrett could easily gain weight to play at 290 pounds without sacrificing flexibility or power.
Garrett is an athletic marvel, but one of the standout aspects of his game has been his consistent improvement at Texas A&M. Many top-ranked high school players arrive on campus with a spotlight on them and never develop football skills. Garrett has been the opposite, staying off Twitter and instead focusing on refining his talent on the field. In 2016, he is showing a much better bull rush and starting to shake off blockers' hands with his hump move.
As a raw athlete, Garrett can do it all. He’s expected to run in the 4.5-second range at the NFL Scouting Combine (per a scout who saw him running this summer) and jump in the 11-foot range in the broad jump. Those numbers would put Garrett in Clowney’s neighborhood as one of the freakiest athletes of the last decade.
NFL scouts also love to look at a player’s family to see if there is a history of athleticism. Garrett’s brother, Sean Williams, has played in the NBA and in Europe, and his sister, Brea Garrett, is a former NCAA champion thrower for the Texas A&M track team. Those bloodlines will have evaluators even more convinced they are getting a world-class athlete.
There is no easy NFL comparison for Garrett. Some may go with Kearse or Julius Peppers, but Garrett is bigger than Kearse (6'4") and has a higher motor than Peppers. He’s definitely not former Aggie Von Miller, but that’s the type of impact he could have as a pass-rusher in a scheme that allows him to go after the quarterback consistently.
Garrett’s upside is unmatched in college football right now. As a true junior and only 20 years old, his remaining ability to grow and develop should have every general manager in the league standing up on the table trying to get Garrett on his team.
No one in college football is as dominant or talented as Texas A&M’s Myles Garrett.
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2670346-myles-garrett-is-2017-nfl-drafts-slam-dunk-prospect
