Browns' Berry: Trade Down, Stack Picks

0:00On April 8th, Cleveland Brown's fans don't get too hyped about that 6 overall pick just yet. GM Andrew Barry has a track record of wheeling and dealing on draft day with nine trades under his belt since he took over. Most of the time, he's trading back to grab extra picks, not climbing the board. Barry's style mirrors his mentor, Howie Roseman from the Eagles, focusing on mid-round capital to flip for Vets later. The Browns hold the 6th and 24th picks this year, and they're eyeing a long-term left tackle fix, maybe a wide receiver or defensive back. 2. Fans have learned to temper expectations with Barry's moves, knowing hype often leads to smart accumulation over splashy grabs. The 2026 draft class looks thin at tackle, so forcing a pick at 6 could mean reaching for guys like George's Monroe Freeling. Analyst Marcus Mosher floats a slick trade-down scenario with the Cowboys, swapping 6th for their 20th pick from last year's deal, netting. Cleveland, 3 top 25 selections. Dallas jumps up for an edge rusher like Texas Tech's David Bailey if he slides.

1:07This sets the Browns up perfect, letting them snag tackle prospects like Freeling or Utah Spencer Fano, without overpaying, while stacking ammo too. Rebuild the offense and staying contention.