Cleveland Browns' Draft Pick: Kyle Louis

0:00On April 7th, Cleveland Browns are gearing up for the 2026 NFL draft, laser focused on boosting their offense since the defense is. Already their powerhouse. They hold 9 picks, and most mocks have them eyeing wide receivers or offensive linemen to spark that attack. But experts aren't overlooking the D-line depth. ESPN's Matt Miller, fancited Cody Williams in NFL tank-a-phone, all project them snagging Pittsburgh Panthers linebacker Kyle Lewis at pick number. Seventy in the early third round. The linebacker room got thin after losing starter. Devin busched a free agency in adding Quincy Williams from the Jets. Last year's second round steal, Carson Schwestinger, balled out with team-high tackles despite being a walk-on wildcard, veteran Jeremiah Ousu, Koro Moa's neck injury clouds his future too. Louis crushed it at Pitt. His sophomore year brought 101 tackles, 15 and a half for loss, 7 sacks, and he snagged 6 picks over. Two seasons. As 6 feet 220 pounds, he runs a slick 4.5 340 with killer instincts for the ball.

1:06Pair him with studs like Miles Garrett up front, and Louis could clean up against the run while locking down passes like a corner. Just like Schwestinger turned into gold, this kid fits the blueprint to make Cleveland's defense unstoppable.