With the initial flurry of free agency in the review mirror, teams are seeing their rosters take more shape ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft.
The Browns made early moves during free agency to address their offensive line, trading for T Tytus Howard, signing G Zion Johnson and C/G Elgton Jenkins and re-signing G Teven Jenkins. They also have added depth pieces in the second wave of free agency to also address needs on offense, defense and special teams.
Now, the Browns have nine picks in the 2026 NFL Draft, including two first-round picks at No. 6 and No. 24. So, let's take a look at recent mock drafts by draft experts and beat writers to see who they believe could be options for the Browns in the first round.
No. 6 pick: WR Carnell Tate, OSU
Analysis: Jeremiah writes that the Browns could look to use their first-round picks to address needs at offensive line and wide receiver, in this scenario selecting Tate at No. 6. In his three seasons at OSU, Tate recorded 121 receptions for 1,872 yards and 14 touchdowns.
No. 24 pick: OT Caleb Lomu, Utah
Analysis: Jeremiah's scenario has the Browns fulfilling the need at offensive tackle at No. 24 with Lomu, who played 25 games at Utah with 22 starts over his collegiate career. He started all 12 regular-season games at left tackle in 2025, not giving up a sack and only allowing eight total pressures in 823 offensive snaps, according to PFF.
No. 6 pick: OT Monroe Freeling, Georgia
Analysis: Jackson describes a need to address left tackle, and with the pre-draft buzz Freeling has garnered, he could be an option at No. 6. In his three seasons at Georgia, Freeling appeared in 35 career games. He started 13 of 14 games played during the 2025 season and anchored an offensive line that ranked sixth in the SEC in scoring offense (32.07) and fifth total offense (402.4).
No. 24 pick: WR Denzel Boston, Washington
Analysis: Jackson writes that the Browns value physicalist and run-after-catch ability in their wide receivers, which makes Boston an option at No. 24 with his catch radius and run-after-catch yards. Over his four seasons at Washington, Boston totaled 132 receptions for 1,781 receiving yards. In 2025, Boston averaged 4.4 yards after catch per reception, according to PFF.
No. 6 pick: OT Monroe Freeling, Georgia
Analysis: Kiper writes that he sees "franchise left tackle traits" in Freeling, noting how he is quick and alert in pass pro. As the Browns re-vamp their offensive line, Kiper sees how Freeling could be a key piece for Cleveland's front moving forward.
No. 24 pick: WR Makai Lemon, USC
Analysis: Kiper writes the Browns could look to add to their receiving corps with this pick, especially after Lemon caught 79 receptions for 1,156 receiving yards and 11 touchdowns in 2025. Over his three seasons at USC, Lemon recorded 137 receptions for 2,008 receiving yards and 14 touchdowns in 33 career games.
