NFL Notes: Draft, Browns, Panthers, Rams, & Ravens

Draft

• Tony Pauline reports the Buccaneers selecting Oregon QB Marucs Mariota with the No. 1 overall pick is a “greater possibility than many presently predict.“
• According to Pauline, there’s a chance that the Titans could pass on taking Mariota at No. 2 overall, even though they are in an enviable position.
• Lance Zierlein of NFL.com mentions that if there teams looking to trade back into round one, it will likely be for an offensive tackle or a cornerback.
• Ross Jones reports that Notre Dame CB Cody Riggs has had workouts with the Patriots, Ravens and Dolphins.

Browns

• Tony Pauline reports the Browns would like to either trade up for Oregon QB Marcus Mariota or be involved in a trade with another team looking to move up for the Heisman Trophy winner.
• Pauline believes the Chargers and Eagles both make sense as potential trade partners in a three-team deal.

Panthers

• Tony Pauline reports that Mississippi State LB Benardrick McKinney is working out for the Panthers on Thursday.

Rams

• Jim Thomas of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports that Miami offensive tackle Ereck Flowers visited with the Rams on Wednesday.

Ravens

• Aaron Wilson reports that Miami wide receiver Phillip Dorsett visited with the Ravens.
• Ravens exclusive rights free agent DT Casey Walker signed his one-year, $510,000 tender.