The Cleveland Browns are going to have two first-round selections in the 2026 NFL Draft. Cleveland will have the sixth overall pick and the 24th overall pick. The 24th overall pick was from the Jacksonville Jaguars trade in the 2025 NFL Draft. The Browns need to fix the offensive side of the football. They need to draft wide receiver and offensive line help.
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Jan 4, 2026; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Browns wide receiver Jerry Jeudy (3) catches a pass against Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Dax Hill (23) during the fourth quarter at Paycor Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-Imagn Images
It will be interesting to see how general manager Andrew Berry will address the 2026 NFL Draft. They will most likely not draft a quarterback because they will go with either Shedeur Sanders, Dillon Gabriel, or Deshaun Watson as the starter next season. How should Cleveland address the 2026 NFL Draft?
PFF Has the Cleveland Browns Selecting Indiana Hoosiers WR Omar Cooper Jr. In Latest 2026 NFL Mock Draft
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Indiana Hoosiers wide receiver Omar Cooper Jr. (3) and Indiana Hoosiers running back Khobie Martin (28) celebrate on the field Monday, Jan. 19, 2026, after defeating the Miami (FL) Hurricanes in the College Football Playoff National Championship college football game at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens.
Profootballfocus.com writer Gordon McGuinness created his latest 2026 NFL Mock Draft. With the Browns second first-round selection at 24th overall, he has them selecting Indiana Hoosiers wide receiver Omar Cooper Jr. McGuinness said about Cleveland drafting a wide receiver in the first-round potentially, “After addressing left tackle earlier in the round, the Browns take a wide receiver with their second selection. Cooper was excellent in his final season at Indiana, averaging 2.55 yards per route run (17th among draft-eligible wide receivers) and dropping just 4.2% of his catchable targets.” Cooper played a big role in Indiana winning the national title last season. He is 6’1″ and weighs 201 lbs.
He caught 69 passes for 937 yards receiving and 13 touchdowns, along with averaging 13.6 yards per reception. Cooper may not be the only wide receiver that Cleveland would potentially draft in 2026. They could draft two in the first round. It would be better if they do one offensive lineman and one wide receiver in the first round and then take more in the later rounds. Cleveland had one of the worst wide receiver rooms in the NFL a season ago. Cooper would be a nice addition with Jerry Jeudy, but they would need more help after that also.
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