10. Cleveland Browns – Original Pick: Jedrick Wills Jr.
Jedrick Wills Jr. was the most experienced tackle coming into the draft. At Alabama, Wills logged 29 career starts, including 28 straight to end his career. Because of his experience and the fact that he was an Alabama product, he was viewed as a safer option at tackle than guys like Mekhi Becton and Tristan Wirfs.
Wills had a very solid rookie year. According to Pro Football Focus, Wills was responsible for just 4 sacks. Cleveland Browns signal-caller Baker Mayfield had a career year with Wills protecting him and it seems Cleveland has found a cornerstone on the offensive line.
New Pick: Jedrick Wills Jr.
In a re-draft scenario, there’s no doubt that the Browns stick with Wills. After making the playoffs for the first time in what feels like a century, the Browns are headed in the right direction for the first time in a long time. Wills is a huge part of their future and has found a home in Cleveland.
11. New York Jets – Original Pick: Mekhi Becton
Mekhi Beton is a very special talent. At 6’7″ and 364 pounds, Becton put his one of a kind size and speed combination on display by clocking in at 5.10 in the 40-yard dash, unofficially the fastest Combine 40 time by an athlete weighing in at 350-plus pounds since 1987. In addition, Becton’s hand size is a massive 10¾” and his arms measure 35⅝”.
In his rookie season, Becton committed seven penalties and allowed seven sacks. What didn’t show up on the stat sheet was Becton’s physicality and athleticism. It seems as if the New York Jets have found a franchise cornerstone on their offensive line.
New Pick: Mekhi Becton
Like the Browns, there is no doubt that the Jets stick with their original pick here. In the NFL, when you find a good fit on the o-line you don’t question it, you don’t try to change it, you just roll with it.