Will this be the face of the Browns franchise by 8:10 p.m. on Thursday? (Jae C. Hong, Associated Press)

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- We have finally reached the end. In fact, this has gone on so long, it's all going to be a little anticlimactic by the time the Browns make their pick. Before we know it, it will be 8 p.m. on Thursday night and, within about ten minutes, the Browns will have their quarterback of the future. Wait about another half hour or so and they'll have a shiny new starter at some other position -- or they will have traded out.

That quarterback, at least in this spot, is still Sam Darnold. I'm not ruling out anyone, though, especially not Baker Mayfield. Nothing would surprise me. I don't do trades, so you won't see the Bills at No. 2 or No. 4, but they could end up in either spot.

Enough talk. For the final time this year, here is the mock draft.

by Dan Labbe, cleveland.com

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1. Cleveland Browns: Sam Darnold, QB, USC

It's all chalk with the No. 1 pick as the Browns take their quarterback for the next ten years -- starting in 2019.

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2. New York Giants: Saquon Barkley, RB, Penn State

I've been riding this pick for a while and I'm not changing now. By the way, read my feature on Barkley.

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3. New York Jets (from Indianapolis Colts): Baker Mayfield, QB, Oklahoma

It wasn't that long ago that I tried a mock with Baker Mayfield going to the Browns. I'm not ruling out anything at No. 1 (or with the next pick), but assuming the Browns don't take Mayfield, this fit is just too perfect.

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4. Browns (from Houston Texans): Bradley Chubb, DE, NC State

The closer we get to the draft, the more and more I feel like the Browns will trade out of this spot. Who could they target? It depends, really, on where they end up. Denzel Ward could be the shutdown corner they need. Derwin James could come in and compete right away at either safety spot. Harold Landry could be an option if they still want an edge rusher. Those are just a few names to keep in mind. Or, you just stay put and take the consensus top pass rusher in the draft.

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5. Denver Broncos: Denzel Ward, CB, Ohio State

Denver could find a quarterback of the future -- and Josh Allen would be perfect here considering there's already a starter in place -- but they could use a cornerback like Ward, too.

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Georgia linebacker Roquan Smith. (David Goldman, Associated Press)

6. Indianapolis Colts: Roquan Smith, LB, Georgia

Getting this guy outside of the Top 5 would be a steal in a lot of draft classes.

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7. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Derwin James, S, Florida State

I'm curious what the Browns think of James, especially if they trade down.

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8. Chicago Bears: Quenton Nelson, G, Notre Dame

This would be a dream come true for Chicago.

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9. San Francisco 49ers: Harold Landry, EDGE, Boston College

This is a change. I have been pounding the table for wide receiver here, but the 49ers could use an upgrade in their pass rush and there are those who would argue Landry is the best pass rusher in this class.

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10. Oakland Raiders: Minkah Fitzpatrick, DB, Alabama

The Raiders take advantage of Fitzpatrick falling for no good reason.

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11. Miami Dolphins: Josh Rosen, QB, UCLA

I wouldn't hesitate to turn in this card if I were the Dolphins. This would be a gift if Rosen fell this far.

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12. Buffalo Bills (from Cincinnati Bengals): Josh Allen, QB, Wyoming

I'm not convinced Allen is going Top 5. The Bills would jump on him if he fell this far.

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13. Washington: Tremaine Edmunds, LB, Virginia Tech

Vita Vea could be an option here if Washington would prefer to toughen up the inside of their defensive line.

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14. Green Bay Packers: Marcus Davenport, DE, UTSA

The Packers need help at corner and on the edge. There are options for both here, but the draft seems a little deeper at corner, so they take the pass rusher first.

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15. Arizona Cardinals: Lamar Jackson, QB, Louisville

This is where things get interesting. I've long liked Jackson ending up with New England, but as the buzz around that grows, it seems more likely a quarterback hungry team could grab Jackson if the opportunity arises. Arizona is a quarterback-hungry team, but they also have some bodies in front of Jackson on the depth chart.

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SMU wide receiver Courtland Sutton. (Darron Cummings, Associated Press)

16. Baltimore Ravens: Courtland Sutton, WR, SMU

I've had the Ravens going with Texas A&M wide receiver Christian Kirk all offseason, but this mock has fallen differently and they get their crack at the first receiver off the board.

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17. Los Angeles Chargers: Mike McGlinchey, OT, Notre Dame

I've said it before and I'll say it again: Protect Philip Rivers at all costs.

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18. Seattle Seahawks: Isaiah Wynn, OG, Georgia

I've said it before and I'll say it again: Protect Russell Wilson at all costs.

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19. Dallas Cowboys: Calvin Ridley, WR, Alabama

This pick changes with the release of Dez Bryant. Ridley is either the best or second-best wide receiver in this class.

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20. Detroit Lions: Derrius Guice, RB, LSU

The Lions take whichever running back is left that they think is best, and I'm going with Guice, here. Even though Sony Michel is right there with Guice, I also have a nagging suspicion about Ronald Jones. (See how I just covered all my bases?)

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UTEP guard Will Hernandez. (Gregory Payan, Associated Press)

21. Bengals: Will Hernandez, OG, UTEP

The Bengals made a trade for Cordy Glenn to help at tackle but their line still needs work on the inside.

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22. Bills (from Kansas City Chiefs): James Daniels, C, Iowa

If one of the top receivers is still here, the Bills could take him to pair with their new quarterback. In this scenario, the top two guys are gone, so the Bills address their offensive line.

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23. New England Patriots (from Rams): Jaire Alexander, CB, Louisville

I torpedoed my hopes of Lamar Jackson to the Patriots earlier, so they take one of the draft's top cornerbacks instead.

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24. Carolina Panthers: Josh Jackson, CB, Iowa

This is another team that could use one of the top wide receivers if he falls this far. They could also use a corner.

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25. Tennessee Titans: Leighton Vander Esch, LB, Boise State

The Titans could use an inside linebacker here or an edge rusher. They go with an edge rusher.

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Michigan defensive tackle Maurice Hurst. (Tony Ding, Associated Press)

26. Atlanta Falcons: Maurice Hurst, DT, Michigan

The Falcons have a number of options here to beef up their interior.

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27. New Orleans Saints: Dallas Goedert, TE, South Dakota St.

Gearing up for at least one more run with Drew Brees.

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28. Pittsburgh Steelers: Ronnie Harrison, S, Alabama

Sometimes you just squat on a pick like this for so long that it doesn't make a ton of sense anymore, but I'm not giving up the Steelers beginning to identify their backend of the future.

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29. Jacksonville Jaguars: Rashaan Evans, LB, Alabama

The Jaguars continue adding to their dominant defense.

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30. Minnesota Vikings: Billy Price, C, Ohio State

Let's have some fun. Price comes in and plays guard for the Vikings after he recovers from his injury.

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Kolton Miller, UCLA offensive tackle. (Rick Scuteri, Associated Press)

31. Patriots: Kolton Miller, OT, UCLA

The Patriots lost Nate Solder this offseason and could try to find his replacement at the end of the first.

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32. Philadelphia Eagles: Frank Ragnow, C, Arkansas

There aren't many glaring immediate needs for the Eagles, so they can afford to look to the future with the final pick of the first round.

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Sony Michel, Georgia running back. (Michael Conroy, Associated Press)

33. Browns: Sony Michel, RB, Georgia

Talk of injury concerns have popped up recently, but that's a risk the Browns can afford to take considering they've already added Carlos Hyde and have Duke Johnson at running back. They can ease Michel into a role.

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34. Giants: Mason Rudolph, QB, Oklahoma State

If there isn't an offensive lineman or pass rusher worthy of this spot, the Giants find their quarterback of the future.

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35. Browns (from Texans): Donte Jackson, CB, LSU

John Dorsey has talked about adding speed in his secondary and Jackson definitely adds that.

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36. Colts: Vita Vea, DT, Washington

The first of consecutive picks for the Colts goes to their defensive line, snagging a player many project to go in the first round.

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37. Colts: Orlando Brown, OT, Oklahoma

Then they address the other side of the line with the next pick.

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38. Buccaneers: Ronald Jones, RB, USC

The Bucs stabilize their running back position behind Jameis Winston.

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39. Bears: Arden Key, Edge, LSU

Key comes with question marks, but, if he lives up to his potential, he could make an impact as a pass rusher.

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40. Broncos: Rashaad Penny, RB, San Diego State

Penny left his mark in Mobile and the Broncos land him early in Round 2.

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41. Da'Ron Payne, DT, Alabama

Even if they ended up with Fitzpatrick like I have here, they could still take a cornerback. Offensive line could be an option. Payne, though, is a first-round talent available in the 40s, at least in this scenario.

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42. Dolphins: Mike Hughes, CB, UCF

I gave them a dream scenario in the first round. Now they get a cornerback in the second.

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Kyle Lauletta, Richmond quarterback. (Andrew Shurtleff, Associated Press)

43. Patriots (from 49ers): Kyle Lauletta, QB, Richmond

This is far from an original thought and it seems early, but the Patriots use the pick they got for Jimmy Garoppolo to try and land their new backup quarterback.

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44. Washington: Isaiah Oliver, CB, Colorado

They lost Kendall Fuller in the Alex Smith trade, so finding help at corner during the draft's first two days isn't a bad idea.

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45. Packers: James Washington, WR, Oklahoma State

Weapons for Aaron Rodgers are not bad things.

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46. Bengals: Sam Hubbard, DE, Ohio State

The Bengals have a knack for finding pass rushers and they look a couple hours north to find a new one.

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47. Cardinals: Carlton Davis, CB, Auburn

A mini-run on cornerbacks continues in the second round with the Cardinals' pick.

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Jamarco Jones (74), Ohio State tackle. (Chuck Crow, The Plain Dealer)

48. Chargers: Jamarco Jones, OT, Ohio State

The Chargers turned to Columbus to find a top pass rusher a few drafts ago. This year, they head to Columbus to try and find a tackle for their future.

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49. Colts (from Jets via Seahawks): Christian Kirk, WR, Texas A&M

One of my favorite wide receivers goes way too late.

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50. Cowboys: Taven Bryan, DT, Florida

The Cowboys probably would have loved one of the bigger tackle names, but Bryan will do here.

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51. Lions: Hayden Hurst, TE, South Carolina

The Lions add a solid running back and tight end on the draft's first two days.

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52. Mike Gesicki, TE, Penn State

Joe Flacco will love the jump ball specialist.

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Maryland wide receiver D.J. Moore. (Julio Cortez, Associated Press)

53. Bills: D.J. Moore, WR, Maryland

The Bills give their new quarterback a big weapon, even if he does end up playing mostly from the slot.

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54. Chiefs: Justin Reid, S, Stanford

The Chiefs finally go on the clock and they nab a safety with their first pick.

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55. Panthers: Michael Gallup, WR, Colorado State

The Panthers addressed the secondary with their first pick and go the opposite side with their second.

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56. Bills (from Rams): Nick Chubb, RB, Georgia

This might seem like a strange pick, but Chubb can offer support behind LeSean McCoy and the next in line when the time comes.

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57. Titans: Equanimeous St. Brown, WR, Notre Dame

St. Brown is an interesting prospect in this draft and someone who could make a team very happy.

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Oklahoma tight end Mark Andrews. (Darron Cummings, Associated Press)

58. Falcons: Mark Andrews, TE, Oklahoma

A good offense gets better with the addition of a very good tight end.

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59. 49ers (from Saints): Austin Corbett, OG, Nevada

Get the quarterback, get weapons and protect the quarterback.

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60. Steelers: Jerome Baker, LB, Ohio State

Squatting on another Steelers staple: finding success with Ohio State defenders.

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61. Jaguars: Dante Pettis, WR, Washington

The versatile Pettis adds a layer of playmaking to the Jaguars' offense.

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62. Vikings: Rashaan Gaulden, CB, Tennessee

This is a team with enough talent to reach if there's a player they like in this spot.

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63. Patriots: Jessie Bates, S, Wake Forest

The Patriots added a corner earlier, but just give Bill Belichick and his staff weapons and they'll figure out how to use them.

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64. Browns (from Eagles): D.J. Chark, WR, LSU

The Browns double dip in Louisiana to add speed at wide receiver, too.

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