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Browns 7-round NFL Mock Draft: Trade down edition
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The biggest question marks about the Cleveland Browns roster going forward are on the offensive side , including the biggest question, who the quarterback of the future will be. Cleveland could give Shedeur Sanders a chance to prove himself, or they could sign Malik Willis , but it is highly unlikely they take a quarterback high in the draft with how weak the class is.
They need to use premium draft capital to help whoever the quarterback is, but there is a real possibility they trade back to try and gain a future first-rounder to get aggressive for a quarterback in next year's class, just in case they have to go down that road. For this week's mock draft, we will explore what a trade down would look like with a full seven-round mock draft.
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Trade:
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Rams Receive: Round 1, Pick 6 and Round 4, Pick 107
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Browns Receive: Round 1, Pick 13. Round 3, Pick 93. 2027 First Round Pick.
Round 1, Pick 13: Spencer Fano, RT, Utah
Spencer Fano is a very good offensive lineman with good range as a pass protector and great recovery skills when he is initially beaten, re-engaging with the defender. Fano has a good motor and is always looking for work, playing through the whistle on every rep. He has powerful hands that let him regularly bring the fight to the defender with an aggressive play style and mentality.
Round 1, Pick 24: KC Concepcion, WR, Texas A&M
When Concepcion gets the ball in space, he becomes a real challenge for defenses. He's explosive, hits top speed in an instant, and simply pulls away from would‑be tacklers. His game isn't just about speed—he plays bigger than his frame and powers through arm tackles. Beyond the athletic traits, he consistently wins contested catches with his physicality. Concepcion elevates well, high‑points the ball, and shows especially strong finishing ability in the red zone.
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Round 2, Pick 39: Chase Bisontis, OG, Texas A&M
There are some aspects of Chase Bisontis ' game that remind you of Spencer Fano; he's a quick-footed, fluid athlete with strong, violent hands. His technique and ability to mirror defenders in pass protection are fun to watch; he's one of the better pass-blocking offensive linemen in the entire draft class.
Round 3, Pick 70: Sam Hecht, C, Kansas State
Sam Hecht has a limited ceiling but also a high floor because of his technical refinement, solid play strength, and high football IQ, which help him diagnose what a defense is planning to do and adjust protection plans. He knows when to pass people off to another lineman and where to go next; his intelligence and quick decision-making stand out most on tape, and if he can add more strength, he can be a starter in the NFL.
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Round 3, Pick 93: Justin Joly, TE, North Carolina State
Justin Joly has good size at 6-foot-3 and 251 pounds. He's a good route runner with good body control that helps him to create separation despite not being an elite-level athlete. Joly has strong hands and does a great job creating mismatches by elevating and making tough catches in traffic. He needs to refine his blocking technique, but he has the strength and size to be a good run blocker in the NFL.
Round 5, Pick 139: Jalon Kilgore, CB, South Carolina
Jalon Kilgore has good size, length, and athletic ability playing in the slot as a nickel corner. He crashes downhill quickly and makes a big impact in the run game. Kilgore uses his length well to break up passes at the catch point. He is a better run defender than coverage player, but his athletic upside gives him the tools to be a good cover corner if developed correctly.
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Round 5, Pick 144: Aiden Fisher, LB, Indiana
Aiden Fisher is a smart player who does a good job communicating with the rest of the defense to help everyone get into the spot they need to be presnap. Diagnoses plays post-snap quickly and has good reaction speed, though he is somewhat average overall. Fisher is a reliable tackler and has the tools to be a high-quality special team player at the next level.
Round 5, Pick 147: Bryce Lance, WR, North Dakota State
Bryce Lance has a unique blend of size and top speed with good length and a ton of upside if he can put it all together consistently at the next level. He is explosive off the line of scrimmage and has a more diverse route tree than I expected him to have coming from North Dakota State. His length and strong hands help him excel at the catch point, but he excelled against much weaker competition, so his learning curve will be steep.
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Round 6, Pick 205: Cole Payton, QB, North Dakota State
If you want to take a flyer on a practice-squad developmental-type quarterback late in the draft, North Dakota State's Cole Payton is the guy for you. He's a big guy at 6-foot-3, 233 pounds who is a good athlete and throws with good accuracy. Payton will need to work on his mechanics and reading defenses, but he has the tools to be a solid backup and spot starter if everything goes right.
Round 7, Pick 248: Brandon Cleveland, DT, North Carolina State
Brandon Cleveland might not ever turn into a three-down defensive tackle with his lack of pass rush upside, but he's a decent nose tackle who occupies space on early downs and short yardage situations. He's a player you take understanding he will have a limited role, stop the run and occupy space, if you expect much more than you will be dissapointed.
This article originally appeared on Browns Wire: Browns 7-round NFL Mock Draft: Trade down edition
