Browns' Surprise Draft Pick: Kadyn Proctor

On March 27, the Cleveland Browns head into the 2026 NFL draft, needing a strong left tackle and a top-wide receiver, with two.

First round picks to address those gaps.

Offensive tackle Caden Proctor ranked 21st overall on the consensus bigboard and 4th among tackles is starting to bubble up as a surprise option for their top selection, even though Mox rarely linked him there early.

Proctor stood out at his pro day, showing better foot speed than expected, and keeping his weight in check, which eases concerns about his blindside, protection skills.

Right around that time, a source tipped that the Browns should pencil him in as their top choice until hearing different, possibly via a trade-down.

Brown's fans remain scarred from drafting Jedric Will's out of Alabama back in 2020, so any Alabama tackle talk stirs up old wounds, even if.

Proctor sings more committed. NFL scouts and coaches though, Gray Proctor much higher than the public, with some teams eyeing him in the top 15 picks, or even top 10, thanks.

To his massive 6 foot 7, 352 pound frame that coaches covet. Early leaks like these, fresh off pro days, often prove more reliable than lay draft noise, so keep an eye on Proctor as the Browns plot their moves.