Mel Kiper Projects Browns Trade Down To No. 12, Cowboys Pick Sonny Styles

Mel Kiper Jr. projects a significant trade between the Browns and Cowboys.

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The Browns move down from No. 6 to No. 12 and acquire the No. 20 pick.

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The Cowboys use No. 6 to select Ohio State linebacker Sonny Styles.

The Browns take Alabama tackle Kadyn Proctor at No. 12.

Kiper justifies Proctor by noting he has been buzzy despite inconsistent tape.

The Browns also take wide receiver Denzel Boston and cornerback Jermod McCoy.

The Browns complete the trade by sending the No. 39 pick to Dallas.

Kiper projects three Alabama players in the first round.

Proctor goes to the Browns at No. 12.

Colts Wire

Simpson goes to the Cardinals at No. 30 after a projected trade with the Dolphins.

Bernard goes to the Dolphins at No. 34.

This would extend Alabama's streak of nine straight drafts with multiple first-round picks.

Kiper has the Titans taking Jeremiyah Love at No. 4.

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This marks a shift from Kiper's earlier stance.

Love is described as a playmaker who can put a jolt in the offense.

Love will break free for home runs and haul in tough catches.

Love emerges as a new No. 1 running back in Tennessee.

Kiper projects the Lions taking Monroe Freeling at No. 17.

Freeling has a huge 6-foot-7, 315-pound frame.

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He could replace Taylor Decker at left tackle.

Kiper projects Derrick Moore at No. 50.

Moore had 10 sacks last season.

The Colts are projected to select Anthony Hill Jr. at No. 47.

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Hill Jr. has played nearly 2,000 defensive snaps over three seasons.

Panthers Wire

He ran a 4.51 at the combine at 238 pounds.

He has experience in the slot and lining up along the defensive front.

This would provide the Colts with an immediate starter.