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2019 NFL Draft: Complete two-round mock for every team, New Year’s Day version

By Peter Panacy

ARLINGTON, TX - APRIL 26: A video board displays the text "THE PICK IS IN" for the Denver Broncos during the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft at AT&T Stadium on April 26, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
ARLINGTON, TX - APRIL 26: A video board displays the text "THE PICK IS IN" for the Denver Broncos during the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft at AT&T Stadium on April 26, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images) /
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OXFORD, MS – SEPTEMBER 8: D.K. Metcalf #14 of the Mississippi Rebels catches a pass for a touchdown during a game against the Southern Illinois Salukis at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium on September 8, 2018 in Oxford, Mississippi. The Rebels defeated the Salukis 76-41. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images)
OXFORD, MS – SEPTEMBER 8: D.K. Metcalf #14 of the Mississippi Rebels catches a pass for a touchdown during a game against the Southern Illinois Salukis at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium on September 8, 2018 in Oxford, Mississippi. The Rebels defeated the Salukis 76-41. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images) /

Ole Miss. D.K. Metcalf. 17. player. 53. . Wide Receiver

It’s actually refreshing not having to see the Cleveland Browns picking in the top three for a change. And while we’ll have to see whether or not the Browns elect to stick with interim head coach Gregg Williams on a permanent basis — the Browns have plenty of other options — there’s no doubting this team has taken a complete 180-degree turn from the days of Hue Jackson calling the shots.

Cleveland’s eventual Round 1 decision could hinge on whoever takes over the job. And there are a multitude of directions the team could take with its first pick. An offensive lineman would be helpful, particularly at tackle. Depth along the defensive line would help, too.

That all said, finding additional weapons for outstanding quarterback Baker Mayfield should be atop the priority list. Wide receiver Jarvis Landry was a bonus, but getting a complementary playmaker would help a lot.

Ole Miss wide receiver D.K. Metcalf is that kind of a player, especially when you factor in his 6-foot-4, 225-pound frame.