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2009.04.25  When Browns Go OL, They Prefer Centers
Offensive Linemen Selected by Browns in 1st Round - Common Draft Era
Year Player Pos School
2009 Alex Mack C California
2007 Joe Thomas OT Wisconsin
2003 Jeff Faine C Notre Dame
1993 Steve Everitt C Michigan
1973 Pete Adams G USC
1970 Bob McKay OT Texas
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2009.04.13  Browns Drafting Offense
The Browns have been very offensive minded in the draft lately. Six of their last seven 1st round picks have been on that side of the football.
Browns Offensive 1st Round Picks - Since 2002
Year Player Pos School
2007 Brady Quinn QB Notre Dame
2007 Joe Thomas OT Wisconsin
2005 Braylon Edwards WR Michigan
2004 Kellen Winslow Jr TE Miami (FL)
2003 Jeff Faine C Notre Dame
2002 William Green RB Boston College
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2009.04.13  Could Browns Draft Offensive Lineman?
The Browns could be interested in drafting one of the top offensive tackles in the first round.
Offensive Linemen Selected by Browns in 1st Round - Common Draft Era
Year Player Pos School
2007 Joe Thomas OT Wisconsin
2003 Jeff Faine C Notre Dame
1993 Steve Everitt C Michigan
1973 Pete Adams G USC
1970 Bob McKay OT Texas
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2009.04.13  Browns Top 5 Picks Since 1999
This is the 11th time the Browns have owned a top five pick in the common draft era, and the 6th time since their return to the NFL in 1999.
Browns Top Five Picks - Since Return to NFL in 1999
Year Player Pos School
2007 Joe Thomas OT Wisconsin
2005 Braylon Edwards WR Michigan
2001 Gerard Warren DT Florida
2000 Courtney Brown DE Penn State
1999 Tim Couch QB Kentucky
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2009.04.09  OTs Taken in the Top 10
Since 2005 there have been just four offensive tackles selected in the top 10. There, potentially, could be that many this year alone (Jason Smith, Andre Smith, Eugene Monroe, Michael Oher).
Offensive Tackles Selected in Top 10 - Since 2005
2008 Jake Long Michigan Dolphins
2007 Levi Brown Penn State Cardinals
2007 Joe Thomas Wisconsin Browns
2006 D'Brickashaw Ferguson Virginia Jets
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