CLEVELAND — The 2026 NFL draft has begun in Pittsburgh. The three-day event continues with Rounds 2-3 on Friday (7 p.m. ET) and Rounds 4-7 on Saturday (noon ET).
The Cleveland Browns traded the No. 6 pick to the Kansas City Chiefs and selected Utah offensive tackle Spencer Fano at No. 9. The Browns picked up selections No. 74 and No. 148 from the trade. With their second first-round pick, the Browns drafted Texas A&M wide receiver KC Concepcion at No. 24.
A full list of the Browns’ selections is below and will be updated with pick-by-pick analysis through the weekend.
Round 1, No. 9 overall: Spencer Fano, OT, Utah
My take: The Browns continued their commitment to overhauling the offensive line with their selection of Fano. Coach Todd Monken says Fano, a three-year player who has experience at right tackle and left tackle, will play left tackle in Cleveland. The LT is a position that has plagued the Browns’ offense over the past few years. Fano becomes the fourth offensive lineman the Browns have added this offseason, joining veterans Tytus Howard, Zion Johnson and Elgton Jenkins.
Key stat: Fano allowed a pressure rate of 1.1% last season, which ranked third among qualifying tackles in 2025. Browns’ left tackles allowed a league-worst 16.2% pressure rate in 2025.
Will he start as a rookie: Fano has a good chance to start at left tackle in Week 1. Dawand Jones, a 2023 fourth-round pick, has been oft-injured, suffering season-ending leg injuries in three straight seasons. KT Leveston, who started seven games last season, had a pass block win rate that ranked 63rd out of 68 qualifying tackles.
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What KC Concepcion brings to the Browns
What KC Concepcion brings to the Browns
Round 1, No. 24 overall: KC Concepcion, WR, Texas A&M
My take: The Browns smoothly navigated the first round of draft, trading back to get a pair of extra picks, selecting their left tackle of the future and then grabbing a dynamic wide receiver in Concepcion. Cleveland needed to upgrade a wide receiver room that ranked No. 32 in the league last season in receptions, yards and touchdowns. Concepcion immediately brings playmaking to the position group with the ability to work as a returner, too.
Key stat: Of Concepcion’s receptions in 2025, 79% of them resulted in a first down, which ranked 17th in FBS and best among SEC players.
Will he start as a rookie?: Concepcion should compete for a starting spot opposite Jerry Jeudy, a 2024 Pro Bowler who had a down season in 2025. No other current Browns receiver has caught more than 29 passes in a season.
What’s next: The Browns filled two of their biggest needs in Round 1 and can now take a true best player available approach on Day 2, with depth needed at safety, cornerback and tight end. The Browns could use a third safety to replace veteran Rayshawn Jenkins. Coach Todd Monken has had success with two-tight end personnel so a running mate for Harold Fannin Jr. could be targeted. Cleveland also needs cornerback depth behind Denzel Ward and Tyson Campbell.
Remaining picks:
Round 2: No. 39
Round 3: No. 70
Round 3: No. 74
Round 4: No. 107
Round 5: No. 146
Round 5: No. 148
Round 5: No. 149
Round 6: No. 206
Round 7: No. 248
