Browns' Draft Picks: Transforming Trenches

0:00On April 2nd, the Cleveland Browns are gearing up for the 2026 NFL Draft, where they've got two first-round picks to play with either. Trading them or grabbing talent, to beef up that shaky offensive line heading into next season. Scouts are buzzing about Spencer Fondo from Utah as a prime first-round target at offensive tackle. He's 6'6'311 pounds. Already NFL ready, with Big 12 offensive linemen of the year, honors and versatility at both tackles after 37 college games. Meanwhile, in the 2nd and 3rd rounds, guys like Emmanuel Pregnant from Oregon, with 51 games of Big 10 grit and Logan Jones from Iowa, who anchored the nation's top o' line, could slide in quick. Pregnant's got massive hands and hops, while Jones clocked a 4.9040 yard. Deeper into the draft, 4th through 7th rounds offer steals like Keelan Rutledge from Georgia Tech, who gave up 0 sacks last year, Jaden. Roberts from Alabama, with his 99th percentile wingspan, despite an injury setback, Pat Cougan from Indiana, Rose Bowl MVP on a natty winning, Lyme and Isaiah Jada from BYU as a late flyer.

1:13These picks could transform the trenches for Cleveland, giving their quarterback real protection and paving the way for a stronger run game. I on how the Browns maneuver come draft night. This has been NFL News Today, powered by AI.