Browns Final 2026 NFL Draft Class: Andrew Berry may have hit a home run for a second year in a row for Cleveland
The 2026 NFL Draft has come to a close and the Cleveland Browns have a group of new rookies they’ll welcoming in. Early returns show it looks like a strong class for GM Andrew Berry.
The Cleveland Browns have made 10 selections in the 2026 NFL Draft that’s now concluded. It was a busy draft for the Browns with multiple trades and they were able to receive draft capital on Day 3 in 2027. Most importantly, the Browns addressed their biggest needs in this draft.
Cleveland made two first round selections on Day 1 and it paced the way to a strong draft class overall in Cleveland. Let’s run through what the Browns did over the past three days.
Browns’ 2026 draft class
Round 1, No. 9: Spencer Fano, OT, Utah
The Browns traded back and still were able to land Fano three picks later, a player they probably would have taken at No. 6. Fano started as a freshman at Utah at left tackle and was an All-American, then played the next two seasons on the right side. The Browns plan to plug in Fano at left tackle and he fills their biggest hole on the offensive line.
Round 1, No. 24: KC Concepcion, WR, Texas A&M
After going with an offensive tackle with the first pick, the Browns taking a wideout at No. 24 made too much sense. Concepcion gives the Browns a player with true game-breaking ability at wide receiver with his ability to run after the catch. Concepcion will step in and be a starter alongside Jerry Jeudy right away.
Round 2, No. 39: Denzel Boston, WR, Washington
The Browns spent two of their first three picks at wide receiver with the addition of Boston to follow up Concepcion. The 6-foot-4 wideout is going to have a chance to be the starting X for the Browns, as a player they get the ball to downfield and in the red zone. A player with first-round potential at No. 39 was good value.
Round 2, No. 58: Emmanuel McNeil-Warren, S, Toledo
Once Cleveland traded up to No. 58 it felt like the Browns were going to take McNeil-Warren. I wouldn’t be surprised if the Browns use him in the slot to cover the middle of the field and come up to do damage around the line of scrimmage. Cleveland’s two starters at safety are set to be free agents after the 2026 season between Grant Delpit and Ronnie Hickman. Another really strong value pick for the Browns.
Round 3, No. 86: Austin Barber, OT, Florida
Cleveland looked done for the night, but traded back into the third round to add versatile offensive line depth. The Browns’ addition of Barber gives them a player who is going to be at offensive tackle but has the ability to move inside. This offseason has been all about beefing up the offensive front and the Browns have done so between free agency and the draft.
Round 5, No. 146: Parker Brailsford, C, Alabama
Cleveland added a center prospect to its offensive line depth out of Alabama who has experience in both the Big Ten and SEC. Brailsford is undersized at 6-foot-2, 289 pounds but he’s still a solid pass protector with his footwork and quickness.
Round 5, No. 149: Justin Jefferson, LB, Alabama
Cleveland added its second defensive player in the draft with its second fifth-round pick. The Browns need to continue adding linebacker depth with Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah likely never playing again. Jefferson is quick at the position, but play strength and ability to get off blocks are issues. I expect we have a special teams player here in Year 1.
Round 5, No. 170: Joe Royer, TE, Cincinnati
Another offensive pick is on the board with the Browns going to Cincinnati to get Royer, who spent four seasons in Columbus with Ohio State. Royer is a solid receiver in the short and immediate game and is a good enough blocker to see the field early. Continuing to add strength and become a better blocker is what would allow Royer to reach his full potential.
Round 6, No. 182: Taylen Green, QB, Arkansas
I like this pick a lot for the Browns and I mocked it to happen in a Day 3 mock Saturday morning. The Browns taking a risk on a 6-foot-5 super athlete at the position is one worth taking. Green runs a 4.36 40-yard dash and has a 43.5-inch vertical to show his explosiveness. A guy who turns the ball over and is a developmental project, but a fun one at that.
Round 7, No. 248: Carsen Ryan, TE, BYU
Cleveland’s final pick was spent on another offensive addition and the Browns decided to double up at tight end in this draft. Ryan was able to break out with BYU in 2025 with 620 receiving yards and three touchdowns on 45 catches. Ryan is a better blocker than Royer is and he’ll battle for a roster spot or a spot on the practice squad.
- Round 1, No. 9: Spencer Fano, OT, Utah
- Round 1, No. 24: KC Concepcion, WR, Texas A&M
- Round 2, No. 39: Denzel Boston, WR, Washington
- Round 2, No. 58: Emmanuel McNeil-Warren, S, Toledo
- Round 3, No. 86: Austin Barber, OT, Florida
- Round 5, No. 146: Parker Brailsford, C, Alabama
- Round 5, No. 149: Justin Jefferson, LB, Alabama
- Round 5, No. 170: Joe Royer, TE, Cincinnati
- Round 6, No. 182: Taylen Green, QB, Arkansas
- Round 7, No. 248: Carsen Ryan, TE, BYU
Final word on the last three days for the Browns
Browns fans should come away from this draft feeling good about what the team did. It wasn’t a strong draft throughout and the fall off was real on Day 3 in terms of the talent the draft offers. Still, the Browns filled their biggest needs early and walked away with true difference makers at offensive tackle, wide receiver, and safety.
If those picks become hits and another player or two from this draft perform as expected to their draft slot, you can call it a success.
