SB Nation Mock Draft: Dawgs By Nature Selects WR Percy Harvin at No. 36

by Chris Pokorny on Apr 9, 2009 9:48 PM EDT in General News

Stop the presses (not really), because our second pick for the Cleveland Browns in the SB Nation Mock Draft is Florida WR Percy Harvin.

No. 36

CLEVELAND
BROWNS
Pick by Dawgs By Nature

Percy Harvin
Wide receiver
Florida

Why the selection? Besides the fact that it's a steal, ...

Percy Harvin not only aids the Browns' receiving woes, he adds some much-needed spark. It's been awhile since Cleveland has had a receiver who was elusive and could create yardage after the catch (that was supposed to be Stallworth, but he failed miserably). In a way, Harvin can be seen as a player who can be utilized in the ways fans had been hoping Joshua Cribbs would be used as a WR the past several years. Like the previous regime though, I think Eric Mangini and company will find it critical to ensure Cribbs is focused on doing what he does best -- special teams.

[Read my full analysis at Mocking the Draft]

Before the Donte Stallworth incident, I didn't see myself making this pick so early. Even though the situation forced me into this pick, I still like the thought of what a guy like Harvin can contribute to this team.

Note, Harvin was originally taken early on by the Minnesota Vikings in round one. After the Jay Cutler deal and a partial re-draft, Harvin ended up slipping down to the Browns.

You may discuss the pick here, or at Mocking the Draft. Either way, be sure to visit Mocking the Draft to read my full reasoning in choosing Harvin. Also, feel free to continue discussing who I should select with Dawgs By Nature's later second round selection.

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If he lasts until 36, this would be a good pick.

"Have You heard of the Boom on Mizar 5?"

by Grockcubs on Apr 10, 2009 12:26 AM EDT reply actions

If he is there in the second round I would love the Browns to take Percy “Oh, Mercy” Harvin. I would take him even if we took Crabtree at 5. Just reload the wideout position.

by Bernie19Kosar on Apr 10, 2009 2:53 AM EDT reply actions

I really think this is the definition of “falling in to your lap”. I just hope Daboll can get him the ball or that he can learn to run good routes.

by rufio on Apr 10, 2009 3:27 AM EDT reply actions

…is what I would say if this were a real pick and not a mock.

by rufio on Apr 10, 2009 3:28 AM EDT up reply actions

It’s ok to get caught up in fantasy when the reality is the Tribe just got mercilessly pounded in the opening series.

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by danvail on Apr 10, 2009 9:13 AM EDT up reply actions

I don’t really like baseball. I mean I guess I support the Tribe, but it wouldn’t crush me the way a Browns loss does or the Cavs losing before the NBA finals might.

by rufio on Apr 10, 2009 10:39 PM EDT up reply actions

heh, I had to edit my original writeup (the one that I made before posting to the site) because I was making it sound too much like the pick was official.

Dawgs By Nature - Covering the Cleveland Browns on SB Nation.

by Chris Pokorny on Apr 10, 2009 9:16 AM EDT up reply actions

You wouldn’t want a real news outlet to use your material as a source…

by rufio on Apr 10, 2009 10:38 PM EDT up reply actions

Hey Chris will u make a thread about who the browns should take at 50

by BradyQuinnisBeast on Apr 11, 2009 2:30 PM EDT up reply actions

We have to have our picks in three days before they actually post to Mocking the Draft. So, I’ve already made the pick — it was a good thing many of you had discussed it in the previous thread(s).

Dawgs By Nature - Covering the Cleveland Browns on SB Nation.

by Chris Pokorny on Apr 11, 2009 2:39 PM EDT up reply actions

How do u know who has been taken though. And are you allowed to give us a hint on who it is

by BradyQuinnisBeast on Apr 11, 2009 2:58 PM EDT up reply actions

Yeah, this pick would be a steal right here. If he falls this far, the Browns would have to take him. We need playmakers on offense.

by Buckeye Brad on Apr 10, 2009 10:09 AM EDT up reply actions

i like the direction of these two picks, chris…help on the front seven and an offensive playmaker out of the first 36 picks is pretty strong. if harvin falls to us here, i would be thrilled.

by DontCallMeJoey on Apr 10, 2009 11:57 AM EDT reply actions

I kinda would like kenny britt at this spot, but i would like harvin too

by BradyQuinnisBeast on Apr 10, 2009 4:52 PM EDT reply actions

maybe i missed something big, and i would love for the browns to draft crabtree at 5, but has crabtree visited the browns yet? could mangini draft him even if he hasn’t visited?

by sww2109 on Apr 10, 2009 6:20 PM EDT reply actions