Cleveland Browns NFL Draft Profile: FB/WR Eli Heidenreich, Navy
HC Todd Monken likes having a FB. He might really like one that can also be an asset in the passing game.
MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE - NOVEMBER 27: Eli Heidenreich #22 of the Navy Midshipmen carries the ball during the second half against the Memphis Tigers at Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium on November 27, 2025 in Memphis, Tennessee. (Photo by Justin Ford/Getty Images) | Getty Images Once upon a time, the NFL had an affinity for the fullback position. A look at the list of players in the Pro Football Hall of Fame who were listed as fullbacks in their playing days includes Jim Brown, Marion Motley, Larry Csonka, and Bronko Nagurski.
Astute readers will notice those players have not played the game for a very long time, as the position has fallen out of favor in the modern NFL. Cleveland Browns head coach Todd Monken likes having a fullback on the roster, however, and the Browns reportedly tried to lure fullback Patrick Ricard from the Baltimore Ravens in free agency. If Monken has his way, a week from now, general manager Andrew Berry may be turning in a card with the name of Navy fullback Eli Heidenreich during Day 3 of the 2026 NFL Draft.
Navy's Eli Heidenreich is one of the most fascinating prospects in this class, because his toolkit is soooo unique. Sweep runner, zone big-play guy in the backfield, insert blocker, and can create explosives as an outside receiver. McVay/Shanahan/Kubiak would have field days.
pic. twitter. com/QXOrbRNch9 — Doug Farrar ✍ (@NFL_DougFarrar) March 21, 2026 Name: Eli Heidenreich Position: Fullback/Wide receiver Height/Weight: 6-foot, 198 pounds College: Navy Midshipmen 2025 Rushing Stats: 13 games, 499 rushing yards, 6.
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