Browns Trade Up for Defensive Lineman

0:00On April 25th, the Cleveland Browns just pulled off another slick draft-day move, trading down three spots with the Kansas City Chiefs to land Utah. Offensive Lyman Spencer Fano at 9th overall on day one of the 2026 draft. For the second year running, they slid back, stacked extra picks, and snagged a top guy on their board without missing a beat. Now heading into day two, the Browns hold three picks in the first 42 selections across rounds two and three, including the 39th overall. General manager Andrew Berry's already dialing teams, eyeing a bolder play to climb into the mid-30s. We're from NFL Network's Tom Pelicero, is the Browns are in the mix with squads like the Dolphins, Saints and Jaguars to jump up toward the sand. Francisco 49ers pick at 33 overall, right as round two kicks off. Three round two targets that could spark a trade-up include Ohio State's Caden McDonald on the defensive line for depth, Tennessee cornerbacks, Colton Hood with his lockdown

1:04coverage, or Jermai McCoy as a high upside injury gamble, Washington's Denzel Boston to pair with their new receiver, or even Miami quarterback Carson Beck, who has ties to their offensive coordinator. With roster holes filled up front and more ammo in hand, Berry's wheeling and dealing keeps Cleveland ahead of the curve, setting up what could be. Another drafts deal before the dust settles.