Browns roster: Why C Parker Brailsford will be successful early on in 2026
Cleveland was the perfect landing spot for Parker Brailsford.
BEREA, OHIO - MAY 08: Parker Brailsford #52 of the Cleveland Browns runs a drill during a rookie minicamp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on May 08, 2026 in Berea, Ohio. (Photo by Nick Cammett/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Cleveland Browns drafted Alabama C Parker Brailsford in the fifth round of the 2026 NFL Draft, and there were two very good reasons why they chose him instead of someone like Kentucky’s Jager Burton or Duke’s Brian Parker II . He’s astronomically athletic, and he’s a perfect fit for Monken’s offensive system.
His 116” broad jump, 1. 7 second 10-yard split, and 4. 95 second 40-yard dash were all ranked in the 94th percentile or higher in the 2026 class.
On top of those impressive numbers, he can also bench 505 lbs. , power clean 385 lbs. , and squat 675 lbs.
The Browns basically saw him as a slightly smaller version of Tyler Linderbaum , and they hope that he’ll be able to lead and operate within Cleveland’s offensive line unit the same way Linderbaum did for Monken in Baltimore. #Browns pick Center Parker Brailsford with the 146th pick Only 6’2 290 but an athletic freak -505lb bench -670lb squat -1. 7 second 10yd split PFF career collegiate stats (3 year starter) -1 sack -4 QB hits -24 pressures pic.