Browns 2012 Draft Preview - Justin Blackmon

The consensus top wide receiver in the draft would certainly help the Browns and Colt McCoy.

Reasons Browns will draft him:  Oklahoma State WR Justin Blackmon, is big, strong, has great hands, and runs great routes.  He would be the Browns #1 receiver from day 1, starting opposite Greg Little.  Blackmon is excellent at gaining yards after the catch, which is a key to the west coast offense.

Reason Browns won't draft him:  Despite all of the appove he doesn't possess elite speed.  Not thought to be as good as AJ Green or Julio Jones who were top 10 picks last year.  Drop-off from him to the next tier of receivers is not as great as at other positions.

Likelihood the Browns take him:  Medium to high.  He will fill a glaring need, give the Browns a legitimate #1 receiver, and take pressure off Colt McCoy.