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Every Expert Mock Draft First-Round Pick for the Browns — And What They’re Missing

As the 2026 NFL Draft draws closer and closer, we might actually be further away from knowing with any degree of certainty who’ll get picked by the Cleveland Browns once the selections start rolling in.

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Three Current Browns Players Who Could Lose Their Jobs on Draft Night

The Cleveland Browns have the NFL Draft to look forward to next week, with plenty of questions to answer about who they’ll select with their first-round

Cleveland Browns Should Target Drew Allar in 2026 NFL Draft

Last year, the Cleveland Browns surprised everyone and drafted two rookie quarterbacks. The Browns got a look at both of them in 2025. And neither Dillon Gabriel nor Shedeur Sanders jumped off the page.

Cleveland Browns News / Athlon Sports / April 18

Browns Predicted To Get Aggressive for Explosive WR To Pair With Shedeur Sanders

The Cleveland Browns have yet to name a starting quarterback for the 2026 season, with an expected offseason battle between Shedeur Sanders and Deshaun Watson.

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The 'NFL Defensive Players of the Year' quiz

The AP has awarded its Defensive Player of the Year Award to the NFL's most outstanding defender since 1971. How many of the NFL DPOYs can you name in six minutes?

The 'Most INT's in a first NFL start' quiz

The '2024-25 NFL interceptions leaders' quiz

The 'Longest NFL receptions of 2025' quiz

Arizona State Sun Devils News / Yardbarker / April 18

Only one team makes sense for Jordyn Tyson

Tyson's draft stock may have taken a massive bump just days before the 2026 NFL Draft.

Only one team makes sense for Jeremiyah Love

2026 NFL Draft trades we want to see: Chiefs jump into top five, A.J. Brown finds a new home

Mel Kiper Jr., Todd McShay, Dane Brugler all link Ty Simpson with one team

First-round NFL mock draft: Mendoza goes No.1, then who?

The 'Rookie receiving-leaders by NFL team' quiz

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First-round NFL mock draft: Mendoza goes No.1, then who?

Teams are finalizing their Big Boards with much of NFL free agency in the rearview mirror. There's a look at the least first-round mock draft as of April 8, 2026.

Mel Kiper Jr., Todd McShay, Dane Brugler all link Ty Simpson with one team

Predraft visit fuels speculation regarding certain Cardinals move

Panthers may be hoping this offensive weapon falls to them in first round of NFL Draft

Jermod McCoy hit with massive injury red flag days before NFL Draft

Mel Kiper Jr., Dane Brugler share huge predictions about blockbuster Cowboys, Browns NFL Draft trade

Cleveland Browns News / Cleveland Browns on SI / April 17

25 Best NFL Draft Fits for the Cleveland Browns — Ranked by Round and Impact

The 2026 NFL Draft is less than a week away, which means the Cleveland Browns probably feel pretty good about their big board. In Berea, the Browns are likely going through draft day simulations, figuring out what their plan of action is depending on how the board falls to them.

NFL News / Yardbarker / April 17

Will Anderson Jr. gives Myles Garrett ammo for pay raise

Texans' Will Anderson Jr. gives Browns' Myles Garrett ammo for pay raise amid trade rumors

Earlier this week, ESPN NFL insider Dan Graziano raised eyebrows when he said at the time that he thought it was "more likely that" Garrett "gets another contract bump from the Browns" this offseason than gets traded to an advertised Super Bowl contender. That supposed bump just got more expensive for either the Browns or a different club.

Vikings legend Cris Carter has bad news for J.J. McCarthy

McCarthy gets more bad news ahead of potential battle with Kyler Murray

Jacoby Brissett makes business decision amid Ty Simpson rumors

Zay Flowers reveals why Lamar Jackson usually skips voluntary workouts

Fernando Mendoza is already like Raiders minority owner Tom Brady

Defiant Dianna Russini speaks out after resigning in wake of Mike Vrabel scandal

Cleveland Browns News / NFLTradeRumors.co / April 17

Cardinals & Browns Looking To Trade Down In First Round

Jordan Reid of ESPN, citing sources, reports that the Cardinals and Browns are two teams that want to move back in the top 10 picks of the 2026 NFL Draft.

Andrew Berry News / NFLTradeRumors.co / April 17

AFC Notes: Andrew Berry, Draft Visits, Browns, Jets, Ravens

The Browns are reportedly among teams looking to trade down, while the Cowboys have emerged as an organization looking to move up. When asked about potentially

NFL News / Cleveland Browns on SI / April 17

20 Late Round Sleepers the Cleveland Browns Can’t Afford to Miss in the NFL Draft

By the time Saturday rolls around, the Cleveland Browns will transition from star‑hunting to value‑seeking. But if last season is any indication, the late rounds can deliver both.

Cleveland Browns News / Football Analysis / April 17

Browns’ $80.7M Watson Cap Hit Shatters NFL History While Sanders Posts Worst Debut In 41 Years

Somewhere inside the Browns’ facility this spring, three quarterbacks split reps under a new head coach who refused to name a starter. Deshaun Watson, freshly cleared after two Achilles surgeries.

NFL News / Yardbarker

2026 NFL Draft: Small-school prospects who will make a big impact

NFL prospects from major programs get most of the attention, but there are numerous examples of players drafted from small schools who have become difference-makers.

2026 NFL Draft: 25 prospects who are diamonds in the rough

2026 NFL Draft: 20 famous names who won't be drafted until the later rounds

NFL Draft: Fernando Mendoza’s big issue among latest intel

Penn State's Drew Allar sends message to teams ahead of NFL Draft

NFL GM makes prediction about Giants, Caleb Downs draft rumors

Cleveland Browns News / NFL on ClutchPoints / April 17

Browns’ 2026 NFL Mock Draft for all 9 picks

The Cleveland Browns will not tiptoe into the 2026 NFL Draft. They will storm in with intent. This is a franchise that has flirted with contention but has repeatedly run into the same brutal truth.

A.J. Epenesa News / Pro Football Rumors / April 16

DE A.J. Epenesa Visits Dolphins

Free agent defensive end A.J. Epenesa temporarily came off the market when he agreed to sign with the Browns on March 18. Eleven days later, the Browns called off the one-year, $5MM deal as a result of a failed physical.

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The 'Stanley Cup Playoff hat-tricks' quiz

The 'Most NBA-debut points by NBA team' quiz

The 'Multiple 200 three-pointer seasons' quiz

The 'Most 25-PPG NBA seasons' quiz

Andrew Berry News / A to Z Sports / April 16

Browns GM Andrew Berry is still leaving the door open for Cleveland to add a Pro Bowler back to the roster

Cleveland has reshaped its offensive line this offseason. Still, the Browns could get a Pro Bowler back if Joel Bitonio doesn’t retire. The Cleveland Browns have had a solid offseason, reshaping their offensive line with multiple additions.

Shedeur Sanders News / Cleveland Browns on SI / April 16

Shedeur Sanders Former College Teammate Could Be Late Round Draft Target for Browns

While it’s obvious the Cleveland Browns are heading into the NFL draft with some clear need at wide receiver, most fans think the Browns will be looking that way during the first few rounds.

Cleveland Browns News / Yardbarker / April 16

Ex-Browns QB makes huge claim about Shedeur Sanders, Deshaun Watson

Former Browns QB makes huge locker room claim about Shedeur Sanders, Deshaun Watson competition

Recent reports have indicated that veteran Deshaun Watson and not 2025 rookie Shedeur Sanders should be considered the favorite to win the Cleveland Browns' starting quarterback job later this summer. Does one former Browns quarterback think that's the right move?

Mel Kiper Jr. doubles down on his stance on Sanders

Vikings legend Cris Carter has bad news for J.J. McCarthy

Raiders GM sends clear message to Fernando Mendoza, Kirk Cousins

Eagles GM shares strong reaction to bombshell Jalen Hurts reports

Giants add veteran QB set to play for his seventh different NFL team

Defiant Dianna Russini speaks out, resigns in wake of Mike Vrabel scandal

Cleveland Browns News / A to Z Sports / April 14

Cleveland Browns have spent quality time with a key 2026 NFL Draft prospect who may soon be wearing brown and orange

The Browns have nine picks throughout the NFL draft and are working on finalizing their board. Cleveland has spent time with an intriguing OL who might find himself with the Browns.

Myles Garrett News / Pro Football Rumors / April 13

Browns DE Myles Garrett More Likely To Get Raise Than Be Traded?

The Browns’ recent adjustment to Myles Garrett‘s contract once again stirred trade speculation about the five-time All-Pro, but the team has consistently refuted those claims.