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2012 NFL Draft: Cleveland Browns Draft John Hughes at No. 87 Overall

By Matt Wood
April 27, 2012; Berea, OH, USA; Exterior view of the Cleveland Browns training facility prior to the introduction draft picks Trent Richardson and Brandon Weeden. Mandatory Credit: Andrew Weber-US PRESSWIRE
April 27, 2012; Berea, OH, USA; Exterior view of the Cleveland Browns training facility prior to the introduction draft picks Trent Richardson and Brandon Weeden. Mandatory Credit: Andrew Weber-US PRESSWIRE

The Browns were on the clock at 67, but decided to move down. The haul for the drop down was a good one, they added the Broncos 3rd (87) and 4th round selections (pick 120) to allow Denver to move up and grab Running Back Ronnie Hillman.

After landing a RB, QB and RT in the first, the Browns decided to address the "stronger" side of the football and help out the young defense.

Mike Mayock said that he was not an elite player, but will be a productive rotational guy. He has huge size, and will allow the Browns to give Tuba Rubin and Phil Taylor a breather now and again.

Scouting Report:

With a frame his size and giving weight did it with some quickness. He was a multi athlete in High School lettering in basketball, track along with football where he played DLine and Tight End (what) yes Tight End as he was a center peace of his Gahanna Lions team that competed in a highly respected O.C.C conference.

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