Article: Browns' swap meets needs: Cleveland gets its man in Wimbley, adds pick in deal with Ravens.

Byline: James Walker

Apr. 30--BEREA, Ohio -- Depending on the perspective, the Cleveland Browns made a cunning move or walked into dangerous territory yesterday in the first round of the NFL draft. The Browns made a draft-day trade with a division rival, usually a taboo practice, to move down one slot and select Florida State linebacker Kamerion Wimbley with the 13 th pick. With several surprising picks in the top 10, the Browns had their choice of defensive players with the 12 th selection. Wimbley was available at the top of their board, along with Oregon tackle Haloti Ngata and Florida State's Brodrick Bunkley. So the Browns made a deal with the ...

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