Cleveland Browns 2017 mock draft roundup

The Cleveland Browns own a pair of selections in the first round of the 2017 NFL Draft. What do the various media sites see them doing with those picks?

The Cleveland Browns head into the 2017 NFL Draft currently in possession of eight selections — including the No. 1 overall selection for the first time since 2000.

Thanks to last year’s smart trade with the Philadelphia Eagles, the Browns also hold the No. 12 overall selection in the first round, marking the third time in four years that Cleveland will have a pair of first-round selections.

In addition, the Browns pick twice in the second round (No. 33 and No. 52), once in the third round (No. 65), twice in the fifth round (No. 128 and No. 158) and once in the sixth round (No. 159).

Now that we’ve entered the NFL’s offseason, mock drafts are all the rage, so let’s take a look at what some of the more prominent media sites believe the Browns will do come draft weekend.

Chris Burke at SI.com:

Jan 9, 2017; Tampa, FL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide tight end O.J. Howard (88) runs a touchdown ahead of Clemson Tigers safety Van Smith (23) during the third quarter in the 2017 College Football Playoff National Championship Game at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports

Daniel Jeremiah at NFL.com:

Matt Miller at Bleacher Report:

December 31, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; Clemson Tigers quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) runs the ball in for a touchdown against the Ohio State Buckeyes during the second half of the the 2016 CFP semifinal at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

Lance Zierlein at NFL.com:

Steve Palazzolo at Pro Football Focus:

Dec 30, 2016; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Florida State Seminoles running back Dalvin Cook (4) runs the ball in the second half against the Michigan Wolverines at Hard Rock Stadium. The Seminoles won 33-32. Mandatory Credit: Logan Bowles-USA TODAY Sports

While there is a consensus about who the Browns should take with the first overall selection, the thoughts on that second first-round pick are all over the board.

Should be an interesting couple of months of draft talk until the Browns officially go on the clock.