Browns Draft Picks & Community Programs

0:00On April 28, during the 2026 NFL draft, the Cleveland Browns front office turned heads, not just with their picks, but by rocking custom. Shirts each day to shine a light on community programs. Day 1 spotlighted, stay in the game attendance network, day 2 hit Brown's give back, and day 3 celebrated youth football initiatives. That first day focused on stay in the game. A program launched in 2019 by the Browns Foundation and partners to tackle chronic school, absenteeism in Ohio. With over 25% of students missing nearly 20 days a year, it's making real waves, serving 239 districts and 6. 112,000 kids statewide, including the Brown's 157 districts, impacting 316,000 students. Consistent attendance means kids are nearly four times more likely to read on grade level and three times more likely to graduate on time. The impact hits home, as Brown's districts cut absenteeism by 1.3% last school year.

1:02Double the state's rate. Staff and fans are all in, with the team hosting 71 events across 141 districts in 2025, and even teaming up. With the Pittsburgh Steelers to expand into their public schools, day 2 dove into Browns. Give back their year-round push for education, youth sports, and equal chances in Northeast Ohio. Every single staffer volunteers 10 hours annually, backing NFL causes like crucial catch and inspire change to localize real change. Rapping with youth football on day 3, the Brown support over 51,000 young athletes, through camps, clinics, and 17 new turf, fields since 2016. They're fueling the rise of girls' flag football too, with a 120 team league this season, and a first-ever state championship on May. 16th at the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Keep watching their community game level up.