The Cleveland Browns could select a quarterback in the first round for the second straight draft.

Ray Farmer has "shown a liking" for Marcus Mariota.

Mariota has been preparing for the draft since mid-January with Kevin O'Connell, who was recently named to Mike Pettine's staff as quarterbacks coach. O'Connell hasn't officially joined the team yet, allowing him to finish his prior commitments, including his work with Mariota.

The Browns drafted Johnny Manziel last season.

Cleveland owns the No. 12 and No. 19 overall picks, which could allow them to move up to select Mariota.