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Oklahoma State cornerback Justin Gilbert, right, poses with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell after being selected by the Cleveland Browns as the eighth pick.
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Cleveland Browns draft Justin Gilbert with No. 8 pick

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Cleveland Browns draft Justin Gilbert with No. 8 pick

BEREA, Ohio — The Cleveland Browns made two trades and then selected Oklahoma State cornerback Justin Gilbert at No. 8 in the NFL draft on Thursday.

With the first deal of the draft, the Browns moved down five spots and acquired Buffalo's No. 9 pick and first- and fourth-round picks next year. Cleveland then swapped picks with Minnesota, acquiring a fifth-rounder before taking Gilbert, who can play on the opposite side of Pro Bowler Joe Haden.

The 6-foot, 202-pound Gilbert had seven interceptions last season, returning two for touchdowns.

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Cleveland entered the most important draft in its expansion era with 10 picks, ample ammunition for new general manager Ray Farmer to add talent and depth to a team that went 4-12 last season.

First Published May 9, 2014, 12:38 a.m.

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Oklahoma State cornerback Justin Gilbert, right, poses with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell after being selected by the Cleveland Browns as the eighth pick.  (ASSOCIATED PRESS)
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