Browns' Draft History: Caution Ahead

0:00On April 21st, Cleveland Browns got 9 picks lined up for the 2026 NFL Draft, same exact slots they've used before. That sixth overall in the first round? They've nailed it once with the legend Jim Brown back in 1953, but Barkevius Mingo in 2013 flamed out quick with just 7 sacks over 3 years. Digging deeper, the 24th overall pick takes us back to the 50s, guys like Bill Hughes, who never played a snap, and Chester Honolack, who? Chipped in on a championship squad. Second round at 39th? Mostly ancient history with punter Johnny Evans in 1978, lasting 3 years, and earlier picks barely suiting up. Third and fourth rounds show the same rough pattern. 70 overall gave Jim Prestel one year here before bouncing, and 107 brought Walt. Sweeney, who balled out elsewhere for the chargers, fans cringed at these spots knowing the hit rate stays low. Later rounds ain't much kinder. Fifth rounders like Billy Pritchett ran for under 200 yards in his loan season, and sixth round Brad Bedellin.

1:072000 started four games right behind Tom Brady in the draft. Even recent ones like Nathaniel Watson missed all of last year injured. History screams caution for these slots, but one Jim Light Brown proves anything's possible. Brown's fans, temper those hopes as the draft nears.