Browns Trade Down, Bengals Grab Top Safety

0:00On March 16th, football fans love debating mock-drafts, especially this one from fan-sided that spells trouble for Cleveland Brown supporters. In it, the Browns trade their sixth overall pick in the upcoming NFL draft, which kicks off on April 23rd to the Kansas City Chiefs. That move lets their divisional rival, the Cincinnati Bengals, snag-top safety Caleb Downes from Ohio State at number 10. The Browns get the Chiefs 9th pick, their 40th pick this year, and a couple of fourth-rounders in 2027 in return. Kansas City jumps up to grab edge-rusher Ruben Bain from Miami at six, while other teams like the Washington commanders take Notre Dame running back. Jeremiah Love and the New Orleans Saints pick Ohio State-wide receiver, Carnell Tate. Cleveland uses the ninth spot on Georgia left tackle, Monroe Freeling, building on recent free agency moves like signing guard Zion Johnson & Sinner. Elton Jenkins, plus trading for right tackle, Titus Howard from Houston.

1:00It's a solid plan to shore up the offensive line, but Freeling is seen as a project who needs time to develop. Meanwhile, the Bengals pounce on Downes, a standout defender who could fix their long-standing secondary woes. Browns fans hate the idea of facing him twice a year in the division. This mop draft highlights the risks of trading down, even for line help, as rival scoop up game changers right behind you.