Cleveland Browns 2017 NFL re-draft: Patrick Mahomes goes no. 1

OAKLAND, CA - DECEMBER 02: Patrick Mahomes #15 of the Kansas City Chiefs celebrates after a touchdown by Spencer Ware #32 against the Oakland Raiders during their NFL game at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum on December 2, 2018 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images) /

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EUGENE, OR – SEPTEMBER 05: Wide receiver Cooper Kupp #10 of the Eastern Washington Eagles stiff arms cornerback Ugo Amadi #14 of the Oregon Ducks on the way to touchdown during the second quarter of the game against the Oregon Ducks at Autzen Stadium on September 5, 2015 in Eugene, Oregon. (Photo by Steve Dykes/Getty Images) /

Third round: Cooper Kupp, WR, Eastern Washington

Original pick: Larry Ogunjobi, DL, Charlotte

Though underwhelming athletically compared to other top receivers in the NFL, Cooper Kupp is a crafty route runner and highly effective as a slot player and outside receiver.

Over his first two seasons in the NFL, Kupp has reeled in 102 passes for 1,435 yards and 11 touchdowns, averaging over 14 yards per reception.

He tore his ACL this past season for the Rams, which proved detrimental for them late last season and in the Super Bowl.

Kupp knows how to exploit holes in coverage and is capable of making difficult catches look easy. He was taken just a couple of picks after Larry Ogunjobi in the third round, and would have been a fun complement to JuJu Smith-Schuster.

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