Browns Face Key Draft Decisions Ahead of 2026 NFL First Round

53 articles · Updated · cleveland.com · Apr 23

The Cleveland Browns are weighing whether to use their two first-round picks in the 2026 NFL Draft or trade down for additional assets.
General manager Andrew Berry is open to multiple strategies, including selecting top prospects or acquiring more picks to address roster needs.
With pressing needs at wide receiver and offensive tackle, the Browns’ draft decisions could significantly shape their offensive rebuild under new coach Todd Monken.

Which team's rumored trade-up package offers Cleveland the best value to move out of the No. 6 pick?

Does Andrew Berry's focus on future drafts signal a lack of confidence in this year's top-tier talent?

With a league-worst offensive line, can the Browns truly afford to pass on the best tackle available at number six?

After missing on stars before, is Cleveland repeating past mistakes by trading down from a premium pick?

Is Alabama's Kadyn Proctor a future All-Pro, or a boom-or-bust prospect the Browns can't afford to miss on?

Can a rookie receiver like KC Concepcion truly solve the Browns' long-standing need for a dominant #1 target?