The Browns went 5-12 in 2025 under Kevin Stefanski (fired) and hired offensive guru Todd Monken as HC. The offense ranked 30th in total offense and the OL was decimated by injuries and free agent departures.
| Round 1 | #6, #24 (from Jaguars) |
| Round 2 | #39 |
| Round 3 | #70 |
| Round 4 | #107 |
| Round 5 | #141 (from Raiders), #146, #149 (from Bengals) |
| Round 6 | #206 (from Bears) |
| Round 7 | #248 (from Seahawks) |
Acquired 1st (#24) from JAX in 2025 draft day trade. Traded 5th-round pick (from LV) to HOU for OT Tytus Howard. No compensatory picks awarded.
Critical Needs
Left tackle is the biggest remaining hole after the OL rebuild.
The Browns have not added a single WR this offseason.
Important Needs
The Browns enter 2026 with Shedeur Sanders (5th-round pick, 3-4 as starter, 56.6% completion, 7 TD/10 INT), Deshaun Watson (returning from two Achilles surgeries, hasn't played since 2024, 9-10 career as a Brown), and Dillon Gabriel (1-5 as starter, likely trade candidate).
Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah is unlikely to play again after a severe neck injury suffered in October 2024.
Depth Needs
Denzel Ward (5x Pro Bowler) is still under contract but carries a $32.9M cap hit and turns 29 this year.
Myles Garrett is an all-time great (23 sacks, DPOY) but the Browns need a credible second pass rusher.
Minor Needs
The Browns aggressively addressed interior OL in free agency with Zion Johnson (3yr/$49.5M at LG), Elgton Jenkins (2yr/$24M at C), and re-signed Teven Jenkins (RG).
Grant Delpit is a solid starter at strong safety.
- Traded for OT Tytus Howard (HOU) + 3-year/$56M extension — fills RT, reduces OT need to LT only
- Signed G Zion Johnson (3yr/$49.5M from LAC) — fills starting guard spot
- Signed C/G Elgton Jenkins (2yr/$24M from GB) — fills center void left by Pocic
- Re-signed G Teven Jenkins — projects as RG starter, replaces Wyatt Teller
- Signed LB Quincy Williams (2yr/$17M from NYJ) — replaces Devin Bush who left for CHI (3yr/$30M)
Todd Monken's offense will emphasize a strong run game and play-action passing, similar to what he ran as OC in Baltimore. Full scheme analysis →
or launch mock draft simulator →
