Cleveland Browns Select Myles Garrett: Rapid Draft Grade

After a load of hoopla, the Cleveland Browns did exactly as most expected them to by taking defensive end Myles Garrett #1 overall.

At the end of the day the top pick in a draft must be used on the best possible talent. Garrett proved throughout last season and the pre-draft process that he is head and shoulders above everybody else. A freak athlete who can do pretty much whatever he wants on the football field if he sets his mind to it. The fact that the news came out even before the pick was made? Hardly a surprise. Management even confirmed the decision was set two weeks ago.

Here’s a quick rundown of who the Browns are getting according to Mocks expert George Stockburger:

"“Garrett explodes out of his stance and off the line of scrimmage, and attacks immediately. I cannot wait to see what his 40-time will be at the combine.His play recognition is off the charts, and can blow up a big play before it happens. Multiple times he’s able to diagnose RPOs (read-pass option) and take the open field tackle. He’s also diagnosed screen plays, and immediately drops into coverage to eliminate the play.While I would not call Garrett a “once in a generation” product like many other first-overall picks, his potential can be that of a perennial All-Pro.”"

Grade:  A

Every draft prospect has question marks and Garrett is no different with his injury history and hot-cold motor. All that said it doesn’t change the facts. If he’s developed properly he should end up being a star for the next decade in Cleveland. That elite pass rusher the organization has never really had at any point in their history.