Mid March 6th Round

The Browns hold the 163rd and the 171st picks in the 6th round. With the 163rd pick the Browns should select DT Paul Soliai of Utah. Soliai is a massive 340lb tackle who makes an ideal space eater in the 3-4 and gives the Browns depth on the defensive line allowing them to switch between the 3-4 and the 4-3 during the game.

With the 171st pick the team should select CB John Bowie of Cincinnati. Bowie is a former Big East 100m champion and has performed well against good competition like Randy Kinder and Oderrick Turner of Pittsburgh. Bowie is a reasonable tackler and has a good break. He has gotten by a lot in college on his recovery abilities but good coaching should be able to teach him technique. He could be a starter in two to three years.

Early 7th

In the 7th round, the Browns need to take a hard look at John Bowie, CB, Cincinnati, who was a Big East track champion last year. Bowie has the speed and size (5'10", 190lbs) to be successful at the NFL level. He simply needs a year or two to refine his technique since he is very raw, alternately flashing brilliance with flubs, especially in zone coverage. Bowie is worth the risk at this point, possibly even in the 6th and then hoping that Harline drops to the 7th.