With the second 3rd rounder, the Browns should take Marcus Thomas, DT, Florida. Thomas played DT in a 4-3 scheme at Florida, but with his quickness off the ball and athleticism would make a great 3-4 DE and could probably take over later this year or next year for an aging Orpheus Roye or push Baraka Atkins for starting time. Thomas did have some discipline problems in college but that is the reason he has 1st round talent and is still available in the 3rd round. There is enough veteran leadership on the defense with McGinest, Washington, Roye, and Russell to keep him in line. He is more than worth the gamble at this point.
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