Browns' Draft: Missed Opportunities on Defense and Trenches

0:00On April 26, the Cleveland Browns turned heads in the 2026 NFL draft, loading up on offense with four of their first five picks. General manager Andrew Berry went all in on that side of the ball, revamping key spots for next season. But after some mid-round trades, they let a few solid prospects slip away that could have filled real needs. Take Oscar Dope, the Georgia tight-in, snatched up by the New Orleans Saints at pick 73. He's got smooth, route-running and athleticism from his SEC days, even if his stats weren't eye-popping. With David and Joku likely out, Delp would have been a smart pair for their 2025 third-rounder Harold Fanon Jr. Fans are buzzing about the mischances, especially since the Browns tight-in room needs depth. Same vibe on the line, where Auburn's Connor Lew fell to the Bengals at 128. This 20-year-old center battled an ACL injury, but screams long-term starter behind Vett Elton Jenkins. Meanwhile, Arizona State's Keith Abbey II dropped further than expected, grabbed by

1:01Detroit at 157, projected as a second-rounder, he could have added corner-back depth with Denzel Ward and Tyson Campbell holding it down, especially with Martin Emerson. Jr.'s injury clouding things, Berry's trade shook up the board, but these slips leave question marks on defense and the trenches heading into training camp keeps the off-season. Drama Alive for Browns Nation.