With the draft order officially set for the 2026 NFL Draft and the deadline for underclassman not participating in the College Football Playoff National Championship to declare for the draft past, preparation for the draft fully begins.
The Browns hold 10 picks in the 2026 NFL Draft, including two in the first round at No. 6 and No. 24. They also have their own picks in Rounds 2-5. In addition, they also have a fifth-round pick from Las Vegas (QB Kenny Pickett trade), a fifth-round pick from Cincinnati (QB Joe Flacco trade), a sixth-round pick from Chicago (DE Joe Tryon-Shoyinka trade) and a seventh-round pick from Seattle (C Nick Harris trade).
Over the next few months leading up to the draft, there will be key steppingstones of the draft season, beginning with the Senior Bowl in late January and the NFL Combine in late February.
So, let's take a look at early mock drafts to see who the draft experts and analysts believe could be options for the Browns for their two first-round picks.
No. 6 pick: OT Francis Mauigoa, Miami
Analysis: Brugler writes that the Browns need to address changes to their offensive line and will have to spend resources to do so. Brugler adds Mauigoa has been consistent in pass protection throughout the 2025 season for Miami, believing he has the highest floor of any offensive lineman in the 2026 draft class.
No. 24 pick: WR KC Concepcion, Texas A&M
Analysis: Brugler believes addressing depth at wide receiver should be a high priority for the Browns early in the draft. He adds that Concepcion brings a skillset that features a fluidness and ability to get open before the catch, as well as creating after the catch. Brugler writes Concepcion could be an immediate starter as a slot receiver. He finished the 2025 season with 61 receptions for 919 receiving yards and nine touchdowns.
No. 6 pick: OT Spencer Fano, Utah
Analysis: Kiper writes that over Fano's 37 career games, including 36 starts, he only allowed four sacks – the last of which came in Week 1 of the 2024 season. Fano played both tackle positions at Utah, and has size, power and technique to be successful at either left or right tackle.
No. 24 pick: WR Zachariah Branch, Georgia
Analysis: Kiper addresses what he believes to be a need for the Browns with selecting Branch, who recorded 81 catches for 811 yards and six touchdowns in 2025 during his lone season at Georgia. He writes that Branch has the ability to turn a quick pass into a large gain and can use his speed when he catches the ball in space.
No. 6 pick: OT Francis Mauigoa, Miami
Analysis: Wilson describes Mauigoa as having size and athleticism for his size at 6-foot-6, 335 lbs. He analyzes Mauigoa's ability in the run game to be stronger than his pass protection, but believes he is above average in both areas. Wilson sees position flexibility as well, whether at right tackle or inside at guard.
No. 24 pick: WR Jordyn Tyson, Arizona State
Analysis: Wilson writes Tyson brings size, speed and catch radius to win at all three levels. He consistently makes contested catches and can also create separation at the top of his routes. Wilson also describes Tyson as being an asset in the screen game and can be a threat on the outside and from the slot. Tyson finished the 2025 season with 61 receptions for 711 receiving yards and eight touchdowns.
No. 6 pick: WR Jordyn Tyson, Arizona State
Analysis: Froton writes Tyson has a profile as a "low-error, chain-moving receiver with just enough vertical juice to punish safeties who squat on his routes." He also describes Tyson as a high-volume perimeter target, as he was targeted 100 times, which he turned into 61 receptions for 711 receiving yards and eight touchdowns. Tyson also demonstrated formation versatility, splitting reps between the outside and the slot.
No. 24 pick: OT Kaydn Proctor Alabama
Analysis: Proctor played a significant role on Alabama's offensive line at left tackle in 2025, recording 901 snaps. Froton writes Proctor was sturdy in pass protection, allowing 21 pressures on 584 pass-block snaps with just two sacks attributed, and was also consistent in the run game.
No. 6 pick: WR Jordyn Tyson, Arizona State
Analysis: McGuinness believes a top receiver should be a priority of the Browns during the draft, adding that Tyson dropped just 1.6 percent of catchable passes thrown his way during the 2025 season and earned an 89.0 PFF receiving grade against man coverage.
No. 24 pick: T Spencer Fano, Utah
Analysis: McGuinness writes Fano earned 80.0-plus PFF grades as a run blocker and in pass protection during the 2025 season after he finished the 2024 season with a 92.6 PFF overall grade. Over three seasons at Utah, Fano started 35 of his 37 career games, including 11 starts at left tackle and 24 at right tackle.
