2017 NFL Mock Draft: Bold Trades Reshape The AFC

16. player. 53. It was painfully apparent in the opener against Philadelphia that the Cleveland Browns have few options in their defensive front seven. No true pass rushers or defensive linemen who can generate a push. Emmanuel Ogbah and Carl Nassib are nice future pieces but this group has to get better up front. At least one capable body is needed to flank nose tackle Danny Shelton in order to better control the line of scrimmage. <p>It would be mission accomplished if they were able to get Malik McDowell out of Michigan State. Right now he’s more of a three-technique defensive tackle who uses quickness and length to generate pressure up the middle. However, his 6’6″ frame should be able to sport considerably more mass, enabling him to make the switch to 3-4 defensive end. There the Browns will be able to use him creatively, using his size for run defense on the edge and then his burst for pass rush on the interior.</p>. DL. Michigan State. Malik McDowell