With the 5th pick in the 2009 NFL draft the Cleveland Browns select...

by JasonB on Mar 19, 2009 2:30 PM EDT in News Comment 10 comments

Representing the Cleveland Browns in the 2009 BGN community mock draft captain nodar selects...

Brian Orakpo, DE Texas

Orakpo, 6'3" 265lbs, is regarded as the best pass rushing end in the draft, and will fit nicely as the rushing end in the Browns 3/4 scheme. I will admit, Crabtree is tempting here, especially on top of the news that Stallworth's career is over (not that he contributed that much anyway), but Orakpo should have an immediate impact on a defense that finished tied for 2nd to last with 17 sacks.

As a senior in 2008, he racked up the accolades. He was the Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year, won the Bronko Nagurski Trophy, the Ted Hendricks Award, the Lombardi Award and was an AP Consensus 1st team All-American.

Regarding his injury history, Orakpo was thoroughly examined by team doctor Richard Figler, who stated there were no concerns. Following the physical, Orakpo was put on antibiotics as a precautionary measure, a routine practice for players who are examined in the Brown's facility.

Orapko highlights are here.

Commish take after the jump. Luxury Used Vehicle By Braman and the Cincinatti Bengals are on the clock.

Commish take - Seems like a slam dunk pick to me. The Browns couldn't pressure the passer last year(second fewest sacks in the NFL last year) and Orakpo would be the perfect fit to rush the passer as an OLB in their 3-4 system.

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1 Detriot Lions - Whodie126 - Eugene Monroe

2 St. Louis Rams – Nick Pampani - Jason Smith

3 Kansas City Chiefs - D3keith - Aaron Curry

4 Seattle Seahawks - yophillybro - Mark Sanchez

5 Cleveland Browns – captain nodar - Brian Orakpo

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Works for me man… I mean, as Jason said, this team got no pressure last year. Alot of drafts have them taking Crabtree… I mean right now they technically have Edwards and Stallworth… I think they need to improve other places before WR.

"I tried to run him over but Eli had his big boy pads on and he kind of stopped me from getting in the end zone. The next time I’ll try to jump over his head.’’ - Asante Samuel

by foos05 on Mar 19, 2009 2:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Great pick,

should help the pass rush in Cleveland. Very logical pick.

City of Champions!

by yophillybro on Mar 19, 2009 2:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

With the assumption he is drafted as OLB ....

I love this pick, I’ve said before he reminds me of Osi Umenyiora only because of his ability at DE.

He actually dropped back in coverage a decent amount for the lonhorns so I would say I have faith in his ability to cover, but I’m not a pro scout. This would be a great pickup for the Browns this kid SCREAMS stud.

"I need to do a better job of putting players in the right position to perennially come up short of expectations"

by Whodie126 on Mar 19, 2009 2:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I like it

Defense wins championships right?

by pooch900 on Mar 19, 2009 2:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Yikes

17 sacks last year as a team. That’s putrid. That’s Justin Tuck numbers. This guy should definitely help. Plus from most of the interviews I’ve seen he seems like a very level-headed guy: hard worker, no bullshit. Just a good football player.

by ajay on Mar 19, 2009 2:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Dudes a beast

SEMPER EAGLES!!

by USMCSLB on Mar 19, 2009 2:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

i love this kid

and what really impresses me about him is his attitude.
Nothing to this guy is a given he has to prove himself with everything.
he might be drafted high but will play like someone who has to prove he is worthy to be drafted

by NickPampani on Mar 19, 2009 4:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs