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The Cleveland Browns will look to overhaul their offense this offseason, and it could start with the draft.
Cleveland has two first-round picks, and the Browns need help at wide receiver and offensive line. So, the Browns have been heavily linked to drafting a wide receiver and an offensive tackle, and the latest NFL mock draft has Cleveland addressing those needs.
Browns reporter Zac Jackson of The Athletic shared his latest mock draft and had Cleveland taking Carnell Tate sixth overall.
“Tate is just 21 and isn’t a finished product,” Jackson wrote. “But his explosion and body control give him a chance to eventually become a top-tier NFL wide receiver, and he’s good enough immediately to help whomever the quarterback(s) might be in 2026. One of my strongest early offseason predictions is that the Browns will be aggressive in seeking an experienced wide receiver via trade or the first wave of free agency.
“But I still think the team will also consider using a first-round pick on a receiver who might become a true No. 1 down the road. Because Cedric Tillman is entering the final year of his rookie contract and the Browns are stuck with Jerry Jeudy for another season, it’s time to think about 2026 and 2027 in remaking and upgrading the receiving corps. If the Browns like Tate, they can wait until later to address the offensive line.”
Tate would immediately bolster the Browns’ wide receiver room and give whoever is the quarterback another option. The star receiver, however, has never been a No. 1 receiver at Ohio State, so there are some question marks on him.
Tate recorded 51 receptions for 875 yards and 9 touchdowns last season.
Browns Address OL With 2nd Pick
The common theme in Browns’ mock drafts is taking a wide receiver and an offensive lineman with their first two picks.
Jackson doesn’t stray away from that strategy as he has the Browns selecting Alabama Crimson Tide offensive tackle Kadyn Proctor with the 24th overall pick.
“The rebuild of the Browns’ offensive line won’t come in just one draft or one phase. Proctor, who doesn’t turn 21 until June, offers raw ability and rare size,” Jackson added. …
“He projects as a right tackle who could potentially move to right guard, and he’ll go somewhere in the late first or early second round. Teams see the size and ability. Soon, they’ll decide if Proctor can eventually put it all together at the game’s highest level.”
Proctor may not start right away for the Browns, as he could use a year to get stronger and learn the NFL system. But he would be a key part of Cleveland’s offensive line for years to come.
What Draft Picks Does Cleveland Have?
The Browns have plenty of needs, but Cleveland can address a lot of them in the draft.
Cleveland enters the 2026 NFL Draft with 10 total picks, including four in the first three rounds. The full list of the Browns’ draft picks is as follows:
Round 1, Pick 6
Round 1, Pick 24
Round 2, Pick 39
Round 3, Pick 70
Round 4, Pick 107
Round 5, Pick 139
Round 5, Pick 144
Round 5, Pick 147
Round 6, Pick 204
Round 7, Pick 248
The 2026 NFL Draft is set for April 23-26.