The Cleveland Browns are staring down a total rebuild in the trenches. GM Andrew Berry faces a massive offseason puzzle with all five of the team's starting offensive linemen becoming free agents. From veteran leaders like Joel Bitonio contemplating retirement, Wyatt Teller and Jack Conklin, the "Dawg Pound" wall is effectively a blank slate.
To fix this, Berry needs a blend of free agent signings, possibly trades, and hitting home runs in the draft.
The mission begins this week in Indianapolis. A pair of first round picks puts Cleveland in a great position to snag their OT of the future. Here are five offensive tackles that the Browns need to watch at the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine.
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1. Spencer Fano, Utah (6'6", 308-lbs)
The 2025 Outland Trophy winner is easily the most athletic tackle in the class. He’s a perfect fit for a zone-heavy scheme, with the "sudden" footwork needed to climb to the second level or stuff up edge rushers.. Fano is a high-ceiling athlete with perennial Pro Bowl potential.
2. Francis Mauigoa, Miami (6'6", 335-lbs)
Mauigoa is a 335-pounder with a punch that can stop a bull rush in its tracks. There’s technique concerns with excessive “leaning” that can get him out of position. “He works with an innate feel for pocket depth and is rarely out-paced to the top by speed,” says NFL.com’s Lance Zierlein. Recent scouting reports label him as having a high ceiling, best suited for right tackle.
3. Kadyn Proctor, Alabama (6'7", 366-lbs)
At 6’7” and 366 pounds, Proctor is a literal human roadblock. He’s a "bona-fide people mover" who thrives in downhill run blocking, offering the kind of raw power that could help Cleveland re-establish its identity as a physical, run-first offense. However, the Browns already have a mountain of a man tackle in Dawand Jones that has battled lower body injuries…would Proctor be an unreliable replica?
4. Monroe Freeling, Georgia (6'7", 315-lbs)
Freeling is the prototypical modern tackle with elite pass-protection upside. SEC-tested and incredibly nimble, he allowed just nine pressures all last season. He has the elite foot speed and length to stay at left tackle for the next decade. Freeling is a hot name gaining momentum, and that draft stock could sore higher with a great Combine.
5. Caleb Lomu, Utah (6'6", 308-lbs)
Lomu is a smooth, light-footed protector who already plays with composure. The second best Utah OT in Indianapolis this week behind teammate Spencer Fano. While he’ll need to add more strength to handle pro-level power, his ability to mirror speed rushers and recover quickly makes him a high-upside prize for any pass-heavy offense.
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