
Browns Meet with Late-Round Gem Rene Konga
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The Cleveland Browns are considering late-round pick Rene Konga, a Canadian defensive tackle from Louisville, for their 2026 NFL Draft. Konga, a three-star recruit who transferred to Louisville, earned All-ACC honors and showcased his potential with a dominant pro day. Despite interest from other teams and the CFL, Konga is projecting as a day-three pick with NFL potential, aiming to contribute immediately in pass-rush packages. The Browns are deciding if his effort and athleticism make him a long-term piece worth adding late in the draft.
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Cleveland Browns News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! — Browns Meet with Late-Round Gem Rene Konga. Machine-transcribed; use the interactive transcript above to jump the player to any line.
On April 20, the Cleveland Browns are wrapping up their prep for the 2026 NFL Draft, zeroing in on late-round gyms and undrafted free. Agents like Louisville Defensive Tackle, Renee Konga. Their general manager, Andrew Berry, loves building depth this way, and sources say Konga just met with the team this week. At 6'4 and 275 pounds, he's a run-stuffer with a real upside. Konga started as a three-star recruit at Rutgers, reclassified young, then transferred to Louisville, where he earned all ACC honors as a starter. Over five college seasons, he racked up 63 tackles, 11 for loss, six sacks and six batter passes, showing non-stop hustle that fits the Browns defensive line vibe. Teams like the Kansas City Chiefs, Miami Dolphins, Washington commanders, and Norman Saints have also met with him, buzzing after his dominant. Pro-Day and Elite Athletic Scores. The 23-year-old Canadian drew early CFL interest,
but now he's projecting as a day-three pick with NFL potential. He's pitching himself as a plug-and-play rotational guy, ready to contribute right away in past rush packages, even if he's a tad older than Berry's, usual targets. With the new defensive coordinator, likely keeping parts of last year's scheme, the Browns keep hunting tackles who can splash in the mix. Word is, though the side soon, if Congress effort in athleticism make him a long-term piece worth grabbing late.
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