Browns NFL draft: Just draft the best players
Cleveland Browns fans are very focused on the team’s need at OT and WR, but should be thinking best player available
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - FEBRUARY 26: Carnell Tate of Ohio State poses for a portrait during the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium on February 26, 2026 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Logan Bowles/Getty Images) | Getty Images With the 2026 NFL Draft approaching, the Cleveland Browns will be on the clock pretty quickly. After a quiet but productive free agency period , the team still has holes on the roster that need to be addressed.
The offensive line, mainly the left tackle spot , is still an issue, and the team needs to address the wide receiver room. The defensive back room, mainly the slot cornerback spot, is also a position group that needs to be addressed. As we’ve seen throughout the years, some, if not most, teams are pivoting in terms of their draft strategies.
Best player available (BPA) drafting is the practice of taking the best player that’s available on the board, mainly due to where they rank on the big board and how valuable their position is. We’ve seen many teams do this before, and it’s something that the Browns could consider doing once again. Does Cleveland have holes on their roster that need to be filled?
Yes. Could the team choose to go the best player available route if they aren’t in “love” with a prospect? Yes.