2026 NFL mock drafts show why a Browns trade makes sense

At least one draft analyst decided to have some fun in the lead up to the 2026 NFL draft as there exists tons of speculation ( trade Myles Garrett? ) and a sense of urgency sets in (will Deshaun Watson really get a shot this year? ) at the quarterback position which still has a question mark as huge as the Grand Canyon by it.

That does not, however, change the reality for the Cleveland Browns . The two glaring needs remain left tackle and wide receiver. What do analysts say?

By all means take a look. That analyst having fun is a Browns NFL draft trade is CBS Sports' Josh Edwards CBS Sports analyst Josh Edwards has the Browns flipping spots with the Dallas Cowboys and taking their slot with the No. 12 overall selection to get Georgia left tackle Monroe Freeling.

Browns mock draft: Here's our latest 7-round mock draft as March ends “Cleveland trades back, picks up additional draft capital and still lands a raw, but extremely talented left tackle,” he writes. “Monroe Freeling was playing his best football at the end of the season, but no one has to tell Browns head coach Todd Monken about his potential; Monken helped recruit him to Athens as Georgia's offensive coordinator. ” Well, I’ll be dawg gone if that doesn’t make a ton of sense.