A long, tall cornerback with sprinter speed, Campbell's production at Georgia didn't quite measure up with his physical traits. (Chattanooga Times Free Press)
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Editor's note: Tony Grossi is a Cleveland Browns analyst for TheLandOnDemand.com and 850 ESPN Cleveland.
Welcome to a very unusual mock draft season for the Browns.
After earning picks in the top 10 in 15 of 22 drafts in their expansion era, the Browns sit at No. 26 in the April 29 draft because of their 11-5 regular-season record and victory in the wild-card round last year.
Over the next nine weeks, we will attempt to predict the Browns’ pick at No. 26. That position makes for a lot of uncertainty and guess work.
Mock drafts prior to the start of free agency on March 17 are blind stabs in the dark.
There will be three of those. After free agency fills initial needs, the mocks get a little more serious.
Historically, we have refused to project trades in our mock drafts. But this year we will bow to public shaming from 850 ESPN Cleveland host Tony Rizzo and include at least one mock draft with trades.
But not until after the first wave of free agent signings next month.
1. Jacksonville Jaguars: QB Trevor Lawrence, Clemson
Urban Meyer’s record of producing NFL quarterbacks was not good in his college days. Now he is inheriting a can’t-miss franchise quarterback prospect.
2. New York Jets: QB Zach Wilson, Brigham Young
I think the Jets will trade down – at least once. But that’s for another mock.
3. Miami Dolphins: WR Ja’Marr Chase, LSU
This may be the only mock draft that doesn’t have the Dolphins reuniting Tua Tagovailoa with one of his former Alabama teammates.
4. Atlanta Falcons: QB Justin Fields, Ohio State
New coach Arthur Smith will phase out Matt Ryan after this year and then turn it over to the Georgia native.
5. Cincinnati Bengals: OT Penei Sewell, Oregon
It’s the least they could do for quarterback Joe Burrow.
6. Philadelphia Eagles: WR DeVonta Smith, Alabama
New Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts is familiar with him.
7. Detroit Lions: WR Jaylen Waddle, Alabama
Another case of providing a new quarterback, Jared Goff, with a No. 1 receiving target.
8. Carolina Panthers: QB Trey Lance, North Dakota State
He played one game last year and 17 overall against FCS competition, but his talent is worth the investment.
9. Denver Broncos: CB Caleb Farley, Virginia Tech
Coach Vince Fangio receives the draft’s top cornerback prospect with ideal size.
10. Dallas Cowboys: OT Rashawn Slater, Northwestern
The most versatile lineman in the draft can play any position but figures to be tried at tackle first.
11.New York Giants: TE Kyle Pitts, Florida
12.San Francisco 49ers: CB Patrick Surtain, Alabama
13.Los Angeles Chargers: OT Christian Darrisaw, Virginia Tech
14.Minnesota Vikings: DE Gregory Rousseau, Miami
15.New England Patriots: QB Mac Jones, Alabama
16.Arizona Cardinals: LB Micah Parsons, Penn State
17.Las Vegas Raiders: DT Christian Barmore, Alabama
18.Miami Dolphins: LB Zaven Collins, Tulsa
19.Washington Football Team: CB Jaycee Horn, South Carolina
20.Chicago Bears: OT Teven Jenkins, Oklahoma State
21.Indianapolis Colts: DE Jayson Oweh, Penn State
22.Tennessee Titans: DE Kwity Paye, Michigan
23.New York Jets: RB Najee Harris, Alabama
24. Pittsburgh Steelers: OT Jalen Mayfield, Michigan
A concerted effort to toughen their running game starts up front.
25.Jacksonville Jaguars: S Trevon Moehrig, Texas Christian
26. Cleveland Browns: CB Tyson Campbell, Georgia
A strong and physical corner wins out after higher-rated defensive ends are off the board.
27. Baltimore Ravens: OT Alex Leatherwood, Alabama
By the time of the draft, tackle Orlando Brown probably will be traded.
28.New Orleans Saints: DE Jaelen Phillips, Miami
29.Green Bay Packers: DE Joe Tryon, Washington
30.Buffalo Bills: OT Liam Eichenberg, Notre Dame
31.Kansas City Chiefs: OG Alijah Vera-Tucker, USC
32.Tampa Bay Buccaneers: DT Levi Onwuzurike, Washington