With less than two weeks until the first night of the 2026 NFL Draft, the Browns will soon have a new draft class to add to their roster.
Cleveland has nine total picks in the draft, beginning with the sixth overall pick, and can address different position groups on the roster to bring in players with impactful skillsets. One of those units could be the receiving corps to help round out the wide receiver room.
The Browns began to address the needs in their receiving corps during free agency, as they signed Tylan Wallace – who can also contribute on special teams. He joined a receiving corps that features Jerry Jeudy and Cedric Tillman, as well as young players such as Jamari Thrash, Isaiah Bond, Luke Floriea and Gage Larvadain.
NFL Network's Cynthia Frelund highlighted five wide receivers who could be in the conversation for the Browns throughout the draft. Those five players included Carnell Tate, Jordyn Tyson, Omar Cooper Jr., Chris Bell and Elijah Sarratt.
In his three seasons at OSU, Tate played in 39 career games with 26 starts and recorded 121 receptions for 1,872 yards and 14 touchdowns. He helped lead Ohio State to a national championship in the 2024 season, and ranks 18th in both receptions and yards at OSU and 16th in touchdowns. Tate was also second on the team with 51 receptions during the 2025 season and averaged 17.2 yards per reception.
"With an average depth of target nearing 15 yards, he consistently stretched the field, demanding attention from defenses," Frelund said. "What truly sets him apart? He's arguably the most precise route runner in this class, capable of running the full route tree, and incredibly, he recorded zero drops last season. That's elite hands and focus."
Tyson began his collegiate career at Colorado, appearing in nine games during his freshman season. He recorded 22 receptions for 470 yards and two touchdowns. He then transferred to Arizona State ahead of the 2023 season, appeared in 24 games over his three seasons at ASU. He caught 136 receptions for 1,812 yards and 18 touchdowns.
"His college career highlights an elite ability to separate, particularly on intermediate routes," Frelund said. "Working with Hines Ward, his receivers coach at ASU, Tyson dramatically improved his game, slashing his drop rate from 8.5 percent in 2024 to under 2 percent in 2025. While Tyson's injury history might cause a slight slide in the draft, that could be advantageous for the Browns with their two first-round picks."
In four seasons at Indiana, Cooper appeared in 42 career games with 19 starts and recorded 115 receptions for 1,798 yards and 22 touchdowns. He also added five carries for 97 yards and two touchdowns. According to PFF, Cooper averaged 7.1 yards after catch per reception during the 2025 season.
"This Indiana product led his team with 69 receptions for 937 yards, good for an impressive 21.2 yards per reception average, and he tied for the third-most touchdowns in FBS with 13," Frelund said. "Though he primarily played in the slot, his upper-tier body control and contact balance suggest he has the versatility to thrive in multiple roles, especially when facing tight coverage."
If the Browns look to add depth to their receiver corps on Day Two of the draft, Frelund highlighted two players who could be on the board in Rounds 2 and 3.
Bell played all four years of his collegiate career at Louisville, playing in 47 career games. He recorded 151 receptions for 2,166 receiving yards and 12 touchdowns. He had his best season in 2025, totaling 72 receptions for 917 receiving yards, before his season was cut short with an ACL injury that caused him to miss the final game of the season.
"Chris Bell from Louisville very likely would have been firmly in the Round 1 discussion if not for an ACL injury in November," Frelund said. "He's the prototype in terms of physical dimensions at 6-foot-2 and 222 lbs., and he showed dramatic improvement every season of his college career, particularly in situations demanding contact balance and the ability to earn yards after the catch."
Sarratt began his collegiate career at Saint Francis University, where he appeared in 12 games with four starts during his freshman season. He then transferred to James Madison in 2023, playing in 13 games with 10 starts and recording 82 receptions for 1,191 yards and eight touchdowns. He then transferred to Indiana for the 2024 season and played two years with the Hoosiers. Sarratt finished the 2025 season at Indiana with 65 receptions for 860 receiving yards and a team-high 15 touchdowns.
"Another physical specimen at 6-foot-2 and 210 lbs., Sarratt ran a very solid 4.45 at IU's Pro Day," Frelund said. "His journey from an unranked recruit in 2022, through JMU, and finally becoming a national champion with Indiana, at every stop he saw a lot of volume and consistently demonstrated strong hands and the ability to win contested catches. If you want to see him at his best, go watch his performance against Oregon."
NFL Network's Cynthia Frelund analyzes five wide receivers who could be a fit for the Browns — Carnell Tate, Jordyn Tyson, Omar Cooper Jr., Chris Bell and Elijah Sarratt.
Indiana wide receiver Omar Cooper Jr. (3) makes a touchdown catch during the first half of the Rose Bowl College Football Playoff quarterfinal game against Alabama Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026, in Pasadena, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Arizona State wide receiver Jordyn Tyson (0) fights off a tackle attempt by a Mississippi State defensive back during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025. Mississippi State won 24-20. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Indiana wide receiver Elijah Sarratt (13) pulls in a pass over Oregon defensive back Theran Johnson (5) during the first half of the Peach Bowl NCAA college football playoff semifinal, Friday, Jan. 9, 2026, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Louisville wide receiver Chris Bell (0) runs for a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Miami, Friday, Oct. 17, 2025, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Michael Laughlin)
Indiana wide receiver Elijah Sarratt (13) pulls in a touchdown reception against Oregon defensive back Dillon Thieneman (31) during the second half of the Peach Bowl NCAA college football playoff semifinal, Friday, Jan. 9, 2026, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)
Ohio State wide receivers Carnell Tate (17) and Emeka Egbuka (2) celebrate Egbuka's touchdown against Ohio State during the first half in the quarterfinals of the Rose Bowl College Football Playoff, Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025, in Pasadena, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Arizona State wide receiver Jordyn Tyson (0) scores a touchdown against Northern Arizona during the first half of an NCAA football game Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Louisville wide receiver Chris Bell (0) yells as he celebrates scoring a touchdown during an NCAA football game against Miami on Friday, Oct. 17, 2025 in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Doug Murray)
Ohio State wide receiver Carnell Tate runs after making a catch against Miami during the first half of the Cotton Bowl College Football Playoff quarterfinal game Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Gareth Patterson)
Indiana wide receiver Omar Cooper Jr. (3) gestures during the Rose Bowl College Football Playoff quarterfinal game against Alabama Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026, in Pasadena, Calif. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong)
Arizona State wide receiver Jordyn Tyson (0) makes a catch between Texas Tech linebacker Ben Roberts (13) and cornerback Amier Boyd, right, in the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Indiana wide receiver Omar Cooper Jr. (3) carries against Oregon during the second half of the Peach Bowl NCAA college football playoff semifinal, Friday, Jan. 9, 2026, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)
FILE - Ohio State receiver Carnell Tate plays against Ohio State during an NCAA college football game, Oct. 4, 2025, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete, File)
Indiana wide receiver Elijah Sarratt (13) celebrates after the Peach Bowl NCAA college football playoff semifinal against Oregon, Friday, Jan. 9, 2026, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Louisville wide receiver Chris Bell (0) fights to get away from Boston College defensive back Omarion Davis, bottom, during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Louisville, Ky., Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)
Arizona State wide receiver Jordyn Tyson (0) dives for a first down as he is tackled by Northern Arizona safety Michael Hurst, right, and Northern Arizona linebacker Ramere Davis, left, during the first half of an NCAA football game Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Indiana wide receiver Elijah Sarratt (13) makes a touchdown catch past Alabama defensive back Dijon Lee Jr. (5) during the second half of the Rose Bowl College Football Playoff quarterfinal game Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026, in Pasadena, Calif. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong)
Ohio State wide receiver Carnell Tate, left, runs past Michigan defensive back Jaden Mangham for a touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Michigan, Saturday, Nov. 29, 2025, in Ann Arbor, Mich. (AP Photo/Ryan Sun)
Indiana wide receiver Elijah Sarratt makes a run upfield during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Purdue, Friday, Nov. 28, 2025, in West Lafayette, Ind. (AP Photo/Doug McSchooler)
Louisville wide receiver Chris Bell (0) catches a pass as SMU safety Ahmaad Moses (3) defends in the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
Arizona State wide receiver Jordyn Tyson (0) makes the catch over Texas State safety Ryan Nolan and safety Will Mitchell II (22) in the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Indiana wide receiver Omar Cooper Jr. (3) gestures to the sideline during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Oregon, Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025, in Eugene, Ore. (AP Photo/Lydia Ely)
Ohio State receiver Carnell Tate, front, catches a pass against Grambling State defensive back Blake Davis during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Indiana wide receiver Omar Cooper Jr. (3) makes a catch during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Purdue, Friday, Nov. 28, 2025, in West Lafayette, Ind. (AP Photo/Doug McSchooler)
Louisville wide receiver Chris Bell, right, makes a catch as Clemson safety Ronan Hanafin (5) misses a tackle during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Louisville, Ky., Friday, Nov. 14, 2025. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)
Arizona State Sun Devils wide receiver Jordyn Tyson (0) tries to avoid TCU Horned Frogs safety Bud Clark (21) and safety Bud Clark (21) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Sept. 26, 2025, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Darryl Webb)
Indiana wide receiver Elijah Sarratt (13) runs to the end zone during a touchdown reception in the second half of an NCAA college football game against Iowa, Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Louisville wide receiver Chris Bell (0) escapes a tackle attempt after catching a pass by SMU cornerback Marcellus Barnes Jr. (8) in the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
Indiana wide receiver Omar Cooper Jr. (3) runs out of the tackle of Indiana State defensive back Xavian Andrews (15) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Friday, Sept. 12, 2025, in Bloomington, Ind. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
