The Browns rounded out their offensive line additions with their selection of C Parker Brailsford with the146th overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.
Here are five things to know about the newest addition at center.
Brailsford attended same high school as NFL players
Brailsford went to Saguaro High School in Scottsdale, Ariz., which has a football program that has produced 11 total NFL players – including five active players in Christian Kirk, Byron Murphy, Denzel Burke, Hogan Hatten and Kelee Ringo. Former players also include D.J. Foster, Mike Brown, Jeremy Brigham, Dale Hellestrae, Charlie Dickey and Greg Boyd.
Brailsford was a track and field athlete in high school
In addition to his success on the football field in high school, Brailsford was also a standout track and field athlete. He competed in both shot put and discus and set personal bests in each event. His personal pest in shot put was 41 feet, nine inches, while his discus personal best was 118-4.
The Browns select C Parker Brailsford with the No. 146 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. Check out photos from college and the NFL Combine.
Alabama offensive lineman Parker Brailsford (72) shares a moment with quarterback Ty Simpson (15) as Simpson talks with ESPN reporter Molly McGrath, after an Alabama win over LSU at an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
Alabama offensive lineman Parker Brailsford (07) runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Sunday, March 1, 2026. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Alabama offensive lineman Parker Brailsford (72) warms up before an NCAA college football game against South Carolina, Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Scott Kinser)
Alabama offensive lineman Parker Brailsford (72) runs after recovering a fumble during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Florida State, Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025, in Tallahassee, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Washington quarterback Michael Penix Jr., right, celebrates his touchdown against Utah with teammates Parker Brailsford (72) and Nate Kalepo, center, during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)
Alabama offensive lineman Parker Brailsford (72) blocks against Western Kentucky defensive lineman Jalil Rivera-Harvey (99) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
Alabama offensive lineman Parker Brailsford (72) runs after recovering a fumble in front of Florida State defensive lineman James Williams (10) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025, in Tallahassee, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Alabama offensive lineman Parker Brailsford (72) talks to the media after an NCAA college football practice, Thursday, July 31, 2025, insode the Hank Crisp Indoor Facility, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
Alabama offensive lineman Parker Brailsford (72) sets up at the line against South Carolina during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
Alabama offensive lineman Parker Brailsford (07) speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Alabama offensive linemen Parker Brailsford (72) and Tyler Booker (52) look to block against Mercer defensive lineman Arias Nash (1) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
Alabama offensive lineman Parker Brailsford (72) sets to block during Alabama's A-Day NCAA college football practice and autograph session, Saturday, April 12, 2025, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
Alabama offensive lineman Parker Brailsford (72) kneels in the end zone before kickoff at an NCAA college football game against Mercer, Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
Alabama offensive lineman Parker Brailsford (07) runs the 40-yard dash at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Sunday, March 1, 2026. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
FILE - Washington offensive lineman Parker Brailsford (72) runs a drill during the NCAA college football team's practice, Wednesday, Aug. 2, 2023, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson, File)
Alabama offensive lineman Parker Brailsford (72) runs after recovering a fumble during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Florida State, Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025, in Tallahassee, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Alabama offensive lineman Parker Brailsford lifts weights at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Monday, March 2, 2026. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Alabama offensive lineman Parker Brailsford (72) runs after recovering a fumble against Florida State during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025, in Tallahassee, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Alabama offensive lineman Parker Brailsford (72) blocks against Vanderbilt during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 4, 2025, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
Alabama offensive lineman Parker Brailsford (72) kneels in prayer before the start of the first half of an NCAA college football game against Tennessee, Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
Alabama offensive lineman Parker Brailsford (07) runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Sunday, March 1, 2026. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Alabama offensive lineman Parker Brailsford (72) signals on the line of scrimmage against LSU during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
Alabama offensive lineman Parker Brailsford (72) blocks against Florida State during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025, in Tallahassee, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Alabama offensive lineman Parker Brailsford (07) runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Sunday, March 1, 2026. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Alabama offensive linemen Jaeden Roberts (77) and Parker Brailsford (72) set up to block against Auburn during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
Alabama offensive lineman Parker Brailsford (07) runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Sunday, March 1, 2026. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Alabama offensive lineman Parker Brailsford (72) sets up for a block as offensive lineman Kam Dewberry (71) and LSU defensive end Patrick Payton (6) battle during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
Brailsford started collegiate career at Washington
Brailsford spent his first two seasons at Washington, redshirting in 2022 and then starting all 15 games of the 2023 season – including 13 starts at center and two at right guard. He was a key piece of Washington's Joe Moore Award-winning offensive line in 2023, which helped them reach the national championship game.
Brailsford finished collegiate career as a starter at Alabama
Brailsford made the decision to transfer to Alabama in 2024, after his former head coach Kalen DeBoer left Washington and took the head coaching job at Alabama. While at Alabama, he was a two-year starter and anchored their offensive line. He started all 27 games played.
Brailsford was a team captain at Alabama
After just one season at Alabama, Brailsford was voted a team captain by his teammates in 2025. He served as one of the offensive captains alongside QB Ty Simpson. That season, Brailsford also earned third-team All-SEC honors.
