Browns NFL draft: Finding Todd Monken his fullback

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - FEBRUARY 27: Riley Nowakowski of the Indiana Hoosiers participates in a drill during the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium on February 27, 2026 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images) | Getty Images In the NFL, it is rare when coaches, GMs, or teams provide any kind of real information in interview settings. When they do, often it is with a motive that is not clear.

New Cleveland Browns HC Todd Monken seems like he might be a bit of an exception to the rule. With Monken getting his first head coaching job in the NFL at the age of 60, it makes sense that he might not try to play the same games in the media as other coaches. If Monken’s one shot at the top job is going to succeed or fail, he seems ready to do it his way .

His way often includes having a fullback on the roster, something the Browns currently do not have: Browns coach Todd Monken said he would like to add a fullback to the roster. — Daniel Oyefusi (@DanielOyefusi) March 31, 2026 There were reports that the New York Giants outbid Cleveland for Monken’s previous fullback, Patrick Ricard . The fullback position is an interesting one.

Some tight ends become the de facto fullbacks while, at times, extra offensive and defensive linemen end up playing the role. In the upcoming NFL draft, Navy’s Eli Heidenreich is the only fullback listed on Pro Football Focus’ board . ESPN’s draft experts have a number of players listed under FB/H-Backs, many of whom were tight ends in college: Oscar Delp, Georgia Eli Stowers, Vanderbilt Joe Royer, Cincinnati Max Bredeson, Michigan Riley Nowakowski, Indiana Justin Joly, NC State The NFL’s official site only has Bredeson listed at the fullback position, while Jaran Kanak (a former linebacker), Jackson Acker , and Hayden Large have also been noted as options at fullback.