2026 Cleveland Browns NFL Mock Draft

The NFL Draft is right around the corner, and thanks to a trade out from a potential Travis Hunter selection the Cleveland Browns find themselves with two first round picks in 2026. It’s no secret that the Browns’ roster is filled with holes, most notably at offensive line and wide receiver, but a new regime and messy quarterback room could leave the door open for a potential Ty Simpson selection as well.

Plenty can still change before draft night, but let’s take a look at a potential three round mock scenario and how the board could shake out for Cleveland.

Round 1

1. Las Vegas Raiders – Fernando Mendoza, QB, Indiana

2. New York Jets – David Bailey, EDGE, Texas Tech

3. Arizona Cardinals – Arvell Reese, EDGE, Ohio State

4. Tennessee Titans – Jeremiyah Love, RB, Notre Dame

5. New York Giants – Sonny Styles, LB, Ohio State

6. Cleveland Browns – Monroe Freeling, OT, Georgia

Freeling’s stock skyrocketed after the combine, and no team has had more connections to the 6’7, 215lb junior than the Cleveland Browns. In a class filled with tackle prospects that may eventually have to shift over to guard, Freeling is a true tackle with prototypical size and length for the position. The pick would not come without risk though, as Freeling’s technique is still raw and he’ll need to put on some weight before he’s ready to consistently take on NFL edge rushers. This pick would be considered a reach by most considering the other talent on the board, but the Browns seem likely to take their guy early and not risk another team grabbing him before their second pick at 24.

7. Washington Commanders – Caleb Downs, S, Ohio State

8. New Orleans Saints – Carnell Tate, WR, Ohio State

9. Kansas City Chiefs – Rueben Bain Jr., EDGE, Miami (FL)

10. Cincinnati Bengals – Mansoor Delane, CB, LSU

11. Miami Dolphins – Francis Mauigoa, OT, Miami (FL)

12. Dallas Cowboys – Jermod McCoy, CB, Tennessee

13. Los Angeles Rams – Makai Lemon, WR, USC

14. Baltimore Ravens – Olaivavega Ioane, OG, Penn State

15. Tampa Bay Buccaneers – Kenyon Sadiq, TE, Oregon

16. New York Jets – Jordyn Tyson, WR, Arizona State

17. Detroit Lions – Kadyn Proctor, OT, Alabama

18. Minnesota Vikings – Dillon Thieneman, S, Oregon

19. Carolina Panthers – Spencer Fano, OT, Utah

20. Dallas Cowboys – Akheem Mesidor, EDGE, Miami (FL)

21. Pittsburgh Steelers – Max Iheanachor, OT, Arizona State

22. Los Angeles Chargers – Kayden McDonald, DT, Ohio State

23. Philadelphia Eagles – Omar Cooper Jr., WR, Indiana

24. Cleveland Browns – Denzel Boston, WR, Washington

The Browns’ current WR1 is Jerry Jeudy, and things don’t improve much from there. While Jeudy has shown flashes, specifically when Jameis Winston was the quarterback, his 2025 campaign made it obvious that Cleveland still needs a true top receiving threat. Boston has the prototypical build of an X receiver, he’s 6’4 with an incredible catch radius to match. His hands are reliable, and has the mentality to always try to rack up yards after the catch. Boston’s limitations start to become more apparent when he’s up against zone defenses, as he struggles to find and settle into open areas on the field when he’s not taking on a corner one-on-one. A bit of a tough break as Omar Cooper Jr. went just one pick earlier in this scenario, but Boston still has the ability to become a true WR1 in the NFL.

25. Chicago Bears – Caleb Banks, DT, Florida

26. Buffalo Bills – CJ Allen, LB, Georgia

27. San Francisco 49ers – Caleb Lomu, OT, Utah

28. Houston Texans – Peter Woods, DT, Clemson

29. Kansas City Chiefs – Blake Miller, OT, Clemson

30. Miami Dolphins – KC Concepcion, WR, Texas A&M

31. New England Patriots – Keldric Faulk, EDGE, Auburn

32. Seattle Seahawks – Jadarian Price, RB, Notre Dame

Round 2

33. New York Jets – T.J. Parker, EDGE, Clemson

34. Arizona Cardinals – Ty Simpson, QB, Alabama

35. Tennessee Titans – Cashius Howell, EDGE, Texas A&M

36. Las Vegas Raiders – Emmanuel Pregnon, OG, Oregon

37. New York Giants – Emmanuel McNeil-Warren, S, Toledo

38. Houston Texans – Chase Bisontis, OG, Texas A&M

39. Cleveland Browns – Avieon Terrell, CB, Clemson

Maybe this is a different conversation is Ty Simpson was still on the board, but Terrell would just be too good of a player to pass up on if he’s still available at 39. Terrell was one of the few bright spots on a disappointing defense for Clemson in 2025, as he allowed just 29 catches and three touchdowns the entire season. He’s a versatile corner that it comfortable playing both outside and in the slot, which could prove crucial moving forward as Martin Emerson’s exit looms. Denzel Ward has also struggled to stay on the field at points, so adding Terrell would provide a safety valve for the Browns’ defensive backfield. His lighter frame will lead to him struggling against bigger bodied wide receivers, but Terrell’s well refined technique could keep him around the league for a long time.

40. Kansas City Chiefs – Colton Hood, CB, Tennessee

41. Cincinnati Bengals – Christen Miller, DT, Georgia

42. New Orleans Saints – Gennings Dunker, OG, Iowa

43. Miami Dolphins – Zion Young, EDGE, Missouri

44. New York Jets – Jacob Rodriguez, LB, Texas Tech

45. Baltimore Ravens – Lee Hunter, DT, Texas Tech

46. Tampa Bay Buccaneers – Gabe Jacas, EDGE, Illinois

47. Indianapolis Colts – R. Mason Thomas, EDGE, Oklahoma

48. Atlanta Falcons – Chris Bell, WR, Louisville

49. Minnesota Vikings – Connor Lew, OC, Auburn

50. Detroit Lions – Malachi Lawrence, EDGE, UCF

51. Carolina Panthers – Chris Brazzell II, WR, Tennessee

52. Green Bay Packers – Brandon Cisse, CB, South Carolina

53. Pittsburgh Steelers – A.J. Haulcy, S, LSU

54. Philadelphia Eagles – Caleb Tiernan, OT, Northwestern

55. Los Angeles Chargers – Keylan Rutledge, OG, Georgia Tech

56. Jacksonville Jaguars – Jake Golday, LB, Cincinnati

57. Chicago Bears – Romello Height, EDGE, Texas Tech

58. San Francisco 49ers – Germie Bernard, WR, Alabama

59. Houston Texans – Josiah Trotter, LB, Missouri

60. Chicago Bears – Sam Hecht, OC, Kansas State

61. Los Angeles Rams – D’Angelo Ponds, CB, Indiana

62. Denver Broncos – Eli Stowers, TE, Vanderbilt

63. New England Patriots – Kamari Ramsey, S, USC

64. Seattle Seahawks – Chris Johnson, CB, San Diego State

 

Round 3

65. Arizona Cardinals – Jonah Coleman, RB, Washington

66. Tennessee Titans – Elijah Sarratt, WR, Indiana

67. Las Vegas Raiders – Zachariah Branch, WR, Georgia

68. Philadelphia Eagles – Dani Dennis-Sutton, EDGE, Penn State

69. Houston Texans – Kaytron Allen, RB, Penn State

70. Cleveland Browns – Derrick Moore, EDGE, Michigan

Michigan may have had a down year in 2025, but they still continue to crank our NFL caliber defensive linemen. The former teammate of rookie standout Mason Graham earned significantly more playing time last season by expanding his pass rush repertoire, adding some finesse to an already impressive power profile at the position. Moore is not going to provide much help in the run game, but his unique ability to rush the passer and comfortably drop back in coverage could make him a dangerous situational chess piece along side Graham and Myles Garrett.

71. Washington Commanders – Skyler Bell, WR, UConn

72. Cincinnati Bengals – Anthony Hill Jr., LB, Texas

73. New Orleans Saints – Joshua Josephs, EDGE, Tennessee

74. Kansas City Chiefs – Markel Bell, OT, Miami (FL)

75. Miami Dolphins – Keith Abney II, CB, Arizona State

76. Pittsburgh Steelers – Jalen Farmer, OG, Kentucky

77. Tampa Bay Buccaneers – Keionte Scott, CB, Miami (FL)

78. Indianapolis Colts – Ted Hurst, WR, Georgia State

79. Atlanta Falcons – Treydan Stukes, CB, Arizona

80. Baltimore Ravens – Logan Jones, OC, Iowa

81. Jacksonville Jaguars – Domonique Orange, DT, Iowa State

82. Minnesota Vikings – Davison Igbinosun, CB, Ohio State

83. Carolina Panthers – Michael Trigg, TE, Baylor

84. Green Bay Packers – Darrell Jackson Jr., DT, Florida State

85. Pittsburgh Steelers – Bryce Lance, WR, North Dakota State

86. Los Angeles Chargers – Genesis Smith, S, Arizona

87. Miami Dolphins – Drew Allar, QB, Penn State

88. Jacksonville Jaguars – Antonio Williams, WR, Clemson

89. Chicago Bears – Malachi Fields, WR, Notre Dame

90. Miami Dolphins – Daylen Everette, CB, Georgia

91. Buffalo Bills – LT Overton, EDGE, Alabama

92. Dallas Cowboys – Kyle Louis, LB, Pittsburgh

93. Los Angeles Rams – Garrett Nussmeier, QB, LSU

94. Miami Dolphins – Gracen Halton, DT, Oklahoma

95. New England Patriots – Deion Burks, WR, Oklahoma

96. Seattle Seahawks – Keyron Crawford, EDGE, Auburn

97. Minnesota Vikings – Rayshaun Benny, DT, Michigan

98. Philadelphia Eagles – Max Klare, TE, Ohio State

99. Pittsburgh Steelers – Carson Beck, QB, Miami (FL)

100. Jacksonville Jaguars – JC Davis, OT, Illinois

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