Still, I do see some positions that could use upgraded- one in particular that the Browns could address with one of their two third-round picks.
Wide Receiver was targeted in free agency when Andrew Berry signed Marquis Goodwin and through the trade market when Elijah Moore was acquired from the New York Jets.
Still, I think the Browns could use another pass catcher that could potentially give the team some leverage when Donovan Peoples-Jones could test free agency after next season.
The player most linked to Cleveland, should he manage to drop to their pick, is Oklahoma's Marvin Mims, a big play receiver that can get deep and can help as a returner as well.
Mims isn't perfect, he's a bit slight at 5'10 and 185 pounds and he won't break many tackles but for a big play performer, Marvin Mims would be a perfect fit.
For raw skills and size, I have always liked Rakim Jarrett of Maryland.
Jarrett is big and physical but does occasionally drop an easy pass.
Jarrett would be a swing for the fences pick but the potential makes him very tempting if available early on day two.
Later in the draft, Tre Tucker of Cincinnati might be worth a flyer as a player that could shine in situational plays, especially gadget plays, and West Virginia's Bryce Ford-Wheaton is a poor man's Rakim Jarrett with his size and ability in the end zone.
Cleveland likely wouldn't draft a tight end but I expect Harrison Bryant to leave via free agency after the season so a day three sleeper that might make sense is 6'7 Zack Kuntz of Old Dominion, who previously played at Penn State.
Kuntz weighs 255 pounds but is better regarded as a pass catcher than a blocker and might create some very interesting matchup opportunities against linebackers or smaller safeties,
The Browns didn't return Kareem Hunt or D'Ernest Johnson as backup running backs behind Nick Chubb and expect 2022 fifth-rounder Jerome Ford to be the backup but I'd still expect the Browns to look at a running back on day three.
Kansas State's Deuce Vaughn isn't an every-down back but he could be incredibly helpful in the passing game and the occasional run.
Minnesota's Mohamed Ibrahim was very productive for the Golden Gophers but carried the ball a lot and it's fair to wonder how much he left on the field in Minneapolis.
Pittsburgh runner Israel Abanikanda could be an excellent runner but struggles to catch the ball and blocking.
I've always liked taking a quarterback in at least every other draft and should the Browns think about this on the final day, three players have some traits that I am interested in.
If Jake Haener of Fresno State was 6'3 instead of six foot, he'd be a first-rounder.
Haener reminds me of a quarterback that might eventually start for someone but will at least be a Case Keenum type as a solid backup for a decade.
The Browns like having quarterbacks that fit their starter's skills and Louisville's Malik Cunningham has some similarities to DeShaun Watson in his game.
Cunningham is smaller but I could see him as a later pick or even an unsigned free agent.
If Cleveland wants a real development project, they could try the Division II Harlan Hill Trophy winner from Shepherd WV, Tyson Bagent.
Bagent has a strong arm and good athletic skills and seems to fit the bill as a player to develop with little risk.
I've thought that the Browns should consider another offensive tackle with Jack Conklin somewhat fragile at this stage of his career and the Browns still don't truly know what they have in James Hudson.
My favorite lineman for day three is Braedan Daniels of Utah, an aggressive player that makes you think of a defensive player rather than an offensive lineman.
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