Cleveland Browns 2026 NFL draft Mailbag Post Free Agency Edition

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Jacob Roach, Browns Wire · Browns Wire

Tue, Mar 31, 2026 ·

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What TE in this class fits best alongside Harold Fannin Jr ? -JackMcCurry08

The guy I think would be the best pairing is someone the Browns already brought in for a Top 30 visit and who has ties to Todd Monken, Georgia tight end, Oscar Delp . His usage didn't make sense at Georgia, and his production reflects that. But when you turn on the tape, you see a guy who looks and moves like a great tight end. He's a good blocker with impressive athleticism who can be moved around and complement Fannin well.

Is Caleb Downs in play at 6 overall? -AlexH0128

Last year, Andrew Berry seemed to focus on the best players rather than just force needs with his early picks, taking a defensive tackle, a linebacker, and a running back with his top picks. Caleb Downs is the number one player on my big board, and if Berry thinks he might be the missing piece on defense, it wouldn't shock me at all if he pulled the trigger and kept Downs in the state of Ohio.

Is Monroe Freeling worth taking at 6th overall, or is it better to wait for LT later? -Butters14

I do believe Freeling is more than worth the sixth overall pick. You can read my detailed scouting report on him by clicking here . Waiting for left tackle later is a big risk because there are only two left tackle prospects worth taking in the first two rounds, and they'll probably be gone before 24. The other options are either making a position change or needing development, and can't start right away. If it were me, Freeling would be the pick at six.

Drafting another corner vs drafting another safety in the first four picks. Which is the more pressing need? -Pancake

This is a fun one to think about because when you look at the defensive backs coming out in this year's class, you see a multitude of safeties who play in the slot as nickel defenders and not just corners playing inside. So to answer the question, the more pressing need is to find a true slot defender, rather than a safety or a corner, which doesn't matter as much to me.

Who is your wildcard we can draft at QB that has a legit shot to develop into a long-term answer -CatalnaManchMxr

This is a total long shot because the class just isn't that good, but the guy with crazy physical tools is Arkansas QB, Taylen Green . He is far from ready to play in the NFL, and he may never be, but his blend of arm talent and athleticism gives him a high ceiling. He is years away from being an NFL quarterback. Outside of him, there are some high-floor guys with limited tools, maybe Garrett Nussmeier , but not much confidence in any of these guys, not named Fernando Mendoza.

Is consensus too low on Utah left tackle Caleb Lomu? -DallasBrownsFan

Caleb Lomu is the second-best left tackle prospect in the class and my third overall tackle, so if you're lower on him than that, then I think it's too low. He's an impressive athlete at his position who doesn't panic when beaten early and maintains his balance and recovers well. There's still more developing to be done, but he's got all the traits and tools to lock down the left tackle role for an NFL team.

Is Ty Simpson worth taking an early swing on? -Butters14

Not in the first round, maybe with the 39 pick, but that's a major maybe, to me his best outcome is Kirk Cousins , which would be great compared to what the Browns have had for the most part. Small sample size and his one year of experience resulted in several injuries due to his smaller size, it's too risky for me, I'd rather take a late day 3 guy to compete with Sanders.