The Official 2026 NFL Draft Thread
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I agree with Tia's comments on versatility. That is well and good but IMO it is a term used when describing back-up linemen.
I don't think Joe Thomas was ever described as a versatile lineman.
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Another TE. And good for Nussmeier. KC is a good place to land for a QB to learn behind over a longer period of time.
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Another TE. And good for Nussmeier. KC is a good place to land for a QB to learn behind over a longer period of time.
Another TE
Yup. And that's a wrap. Now we start signing the undrafted.
BEING A BROWNS FAN IS A TEST TO SEE HOW MUCH YOU CAN TAKE -
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Another TE
Yup. And that's a wrap. Now we start signing the undrafted.
Now we start signing the undrafted.
Link is Up UDFA.. https://www.dawgsbynature.com/cleveland-browns-nfl-draft/123535/cleveland-browns-undrafted-free-agent-tracker-of-players-signed-after-2026-nfl-draft
OFFENSE
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RB TJ Harden - (Source)
Aaron Wilson@AaronWilson_NFLSMU running back T.J. Harden to #Browns per a league source -
WR Aaron Anderson - (Source, uncertainty of reliability of said source at this point) (Second source
CHAMPSIDE@theCHAMPSIDECleveland Browns sign UDFA Aaron Anderson. Shedeur Sanders NEW weapon! #LSU)
AYS Sports@AYSSPORTSAaron Anderson is being signed by the Cleveland Browns - WR Kole Wilson — 5-7, 177 lbs - Baylor - (Source)
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OT Izavion Miller - (Source)
Cory@fakecorykinnanSource: Browns are signing Auburn OT Izavion Miller -
RB Davon Booth - (Source)
Tom Pelissero@TomPelisseroFormer Mississippi State RB Davon Booth is signing with the Browns, per source.
DEFENSE
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DE Logan Fano - (Source) - Brother of Browns 1st round pick, Spencer Fano
Matt Zenitz@mzenitzSource: The #Browns are expected to sign former Utah edge rusher Logan Fano.
Was a team captain and All-Big 12 selection last season.
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DT Bernard Gooden - (Source)Matt Zenitz@mzenitzThe #Browns are signing former LSU defensive lineman Bernard Gooden, a source tells me and @chris_hummer.
Was a starter at LSU last season. Was previously a standout at USF.
- CB Nate Evans - (Source) Reported $5K bonus, $115K guaranteed
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CB Michael Coats Jr. - 5-9, 184 lbs - West Virginia - (Source)
Justin M@JustinM_NFLSources: The Cleveland Browns are signing West Virginia CB Michael Coats Jr. to a UDFA deal #NFLDraft #DawgPound -
DB/Safety Zion Washington - (Source)Justin M@JustinM_NFLSources: The Cleveland Browns are signing Boise State DB Zion Washington #NFLDraft
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DE Tyreak Sapp - (Source)
Adam Schefter@AdamSchefterRookie free agent signings:
🏈Stanford CB Collin Wright with the Texans
🏈Miami LB Wesley Bissainthe with the Chiefs
🏈UF edge Tyreak Sapp with the Browns
🏈Ole Miss TE Dae’Quan Wright with the Eagles. -
CB DeCarlos Nicholson - (Source)Tom Pelissero@TomPelisseroFormer USC CB DeCarlos Nicholson is signing with the Browns, per source.
SPECIAL TEAMS
- P Wes Pahl - (Source)
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RB TJ Harden - (Source
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And Mr. Irrelevant this year by the Broncos is Red Murdock LB Buffalo.
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Every Team CBS UDFA link here..
https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/news/2026-nfl-udfa-tracker-signings-by-team/
Miami Dolphins
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Mark Gronowski -- QB, Iowa (CBS Sports)Matt Zenitz@mzenitzSource: The #Dolphins are expected to sign former Iowa quarterback Mark Gronowski.
Before Iowa, was an award-winning QB at South Dakota State.
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Mark Gronowski -- QB, Iowa (CBS Sports
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Roster Pieces on board after Draft
OFFENSE 11 - ONE RB, ONE TE (44%)
DEFENSE BASE 4-3
Po No. Player 1 No Player 2 No Player 3 No Player 4 No Player 5 L
DE
91 Wright, Alex 22/3 57 McGuire, Isaiah 23/4 L
DT
96 COLLINS, MALIEK CC/SF 93 Davis, Kalia U/SF 98 Huntington, Adin CF25 R
DT
94 Graham, Mason 25/1 51 Hall Jr., Mike 24/2 92 Kamara, Sam SF22 R
DE
95 GARRETT, MYLES 17/1 99 Okwara, Julian U/Arz W
LB
5 Williams, Quincy U/NYJ 59 Reid, Winston CF24 42 Mascarenas-Arnold, Easton CF25 6 Owusu-Koramoah, Jeremiah 21/2 M
LB
49 Schwesinger, Carson 25/2 Jefferson, Justin 26/5 40 Watson, Nathaniel 24/6 54 Ulofoshio, Edefuan SF25 L
CB
21 Ward, Denzel 18/1 37 Jones, Dom CF25 SS 9 Delpit, Grant 20/2 24 Thomas, Daniel U/Det 41 Edmonds, Christopher CF24 FS 33 Hickman, Ronnie CF23 McNeil-Warren, Emmanuel 26/2 31 McMillon, Donovan CF25 R
CB
7 Campbell, Tyson T/Jax 20 Ross, D'Angelo P/Hou NB 26 Harden, Myles 24/7 27 Bryant, Myles U/Hou 11 Avery, Tre SF25 SPECIAL TEAMS
. Player 1 No Player 2 No Player 3 No Player 4 No Player 5 PT 13 Bojorquez, Corey U/GB 30 Constantinou, Nik SF26 PK 25 Szmyt, Andre SF24 LS 50 Sunahara, Rex SF24 H 13 Bojorquez, Corey U/GB 30 Constantinou, Nik SF26 KO 25 Szmyt, Andre SF24 PR 84 Larvadain, Gage CF25 16 Bond, Isaiah CF25 15 Wallace, Tylan U/Bal 17 KC Concepcion KR 83 Corley, Malachi SF25 22 Sampson, Dylan 25/4 15 Wallace, Tylan U/Bal -
Browns have signed Spencer Fano’s brother Logan as a free agent
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He was my backup. But at least he's been competing in the SEC.
Must suck to be the 2nd best conference right now.
Must suck to be the 2nd best conference right now.
And yet the Browns took 5 SEC player out of their 9 picks.?
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FA so far:
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Logan Fano -- EDGE, Utah (CBS Sports)Matt Zenitz@mzenitzSource: The #Browns are expected to sign former Utah edge rusher Logan Fano.
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Bernard Gooden -- DL, LSU (CBS Sports)Matt Zenitz@mzenitzThe #Browns are signing former LSU defensive lineman Bernard Gooden, a source tells me and @chris_hummer.
Was a starter at LSU last season. Was previously a standout at USF. -
Tyreak Sapp -- EDGE, UF (ESPN)Adam Schefter@AdamSchefterRookie free agent signings:
🏈Stanford CB Collin Wright with the Texans
🏈Miami LB Wesley Bissainthe with the Chiefs
🏈UF edge Tyreak Sapp with the Browns
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T.J. Harden -- RB, SMU (CBS Sports)Matt Zenitz@mzenitzSource: The #Browns are signing former SMU running back T.J. Harden.
Ran for 787 yards and nine touchdowns last season.
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Logan Fano -- EDGE, Utah (CBS Sports
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3 more for the Browns:
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Davon Booth -- RB, Mississippi State (NFL Media)Tom Pelissero@TomPelisseroFormer Mississippi State RB Davon Booth is signing with the Browns, per source.
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DeCarlos Nicholson -- RB, USC (NFL Media)Tom Pelissero@TomPelisseroFormer USC CB DeCarlos Nicholson is signing with the Browns, per source.
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Michael Coats Jr. -- CB, West Virginia (Sports Illustrated)Justin M@JustinM_NFLSources: The Cleveland Browns are signing West Virginia CB Michael Coats Jr. to a UDFA deal #NFLDraft #DawgPound
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Davon Booth -- RB, Mississippi State (NFL Media
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cal's QB Mark Gronowski of Iowa is signing FA with the Dolphins as is Texas A&M RB Le'Veon Moss.
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And yet the Browns took 5 SEC player out of their 9 picks.?
Neat. Get at me in the next 25 years when your doormat program wins one of those precious SEC titles.
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And yet the Browns took 5 SEC player out of their 9 picks.?
Neat. Get at me in the next 25 years when your doormat program wins one of those precious SEC titles.
Neat. Get at me in the next 25 years when your doormat program wins one of those precious SEC titles.
I'll be glad to do so since that takes me to 104 years old.?
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cal's QB Mark Gronowski of Iowa is signing FA with the Dolphins as is Texas A&M RB Le'Veon Moss.
cal's QB Mark Gronowski of Iowa is signing FA with the Dolphins
Camp arm. ?
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And yet the Browns took 5 SEC player out of their 9 picks.?
And out of the first 11 picks, 4 were Buckeyes. ?
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And yet the Browns took 5 SEC player out of their 9 picks.?
And out of the first 11 picks, 4 were Buckeyes. ?
And out of the first 11 picks, 4 were Buckeyes. ?
Which just stresses how Ohio State's OLine play has to improve in the years to come. The mediocre OLine kept the Buckeyes from winning another title last season.
Good thing is the newish OLine coach in Columbus has been doing some quality work recruiting in the last two recruiting classes. Young talent is coming to Ohio State on the OLine, and a lot of it. That had been a problem in the years before.
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CBS Grades the draft. Only the Browns and Vegas got "A". There were others with "A-".
https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/news/nfl-draft-2026-team-grades/
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I’ll paste Dane Brugler’s write ups on the rest of our picks.
Parker Brailsford:
Overview
- Hometown: Mesa, AZ
- Birthday: October 20, 2003
- Age: 22.5
- Jersey: No. 72
- High School: Saguaro
- Year: Fourth-year junior
A two-year starter at Alabama (and three-year starter overall), Brailsford was the center (right-handed snapper) in offensive coordinator Ryan Grubb’s zone-based scheme. He was a key part of Washington’s Joe Moore Award-winning offensive line in 2023, which helped the Huskies reach the national championship game. He then anchored the Tide’s offensive line the past two seasons.
A twitched-up big man, Brailsford fires out of his stance to cut off pass-rush angles or reach in the run game. He lacks the mass and power to manhandle defenders but plays stronger than his size would indicate, and his long wingspan is an asset for him. His range can be weaponized on screens/pulls/climbs, though he needs to be more consistent picking off targets in space.
Dane’s takeaway
Brailsford will only appeal to certain teams, because of his frame, but he is light on his feet, tough as nails and can handle everything from a mental standpoint. He has the potential to be a starter for a scheme living in an outside-zone world.
Combine stats
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STAT HT WT HAND ARM WING BP 10 20 40 VJ BJ SS 3C Combine 6′17/8 289 91/2 32 803/4 27 1.7 2.84 4.95 321/2 9′10 4.72 DNP Pro Day 6′17/8 290 91/2 32 803/8 DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP Note: Combine: No three-cone (choice).
Strengths
- Explodes out of his stance with fluidity and balance (elite broad jump)
- Best 10-yard split (1.70 seconds) among all offensive linemen at NFL combine
- Rangy player and comfortably reaches backside defensive tackles
- Gracefully gets where he is going and can be a weapon on screens/climbs
- Dogged hands to engage and stubbornly stay attached
- Sinks hips to neutralize power and slow down bulls
- Sees things quickly and makes split-second reads
- Rarely searching — understands angles/moves and gets to work
- Determined worker — learned to love the weight room at a young age
- Voted a team captain by his teammates in 2025 (Brailsford and QB Ty Simpson captained the offense)
- Durable and plays through bumps and bruises (42 starts over past three seasons)
Weaknesses
- Undersized; has always been lighter for the position
- Not a people-mover in the run game (and never will be)
- Blocks with a wide base, which hurts reaction quickness to inside moves
- Struggles to recover once he loses leverage
- Can be pushed from his spot by angle blocks
- Penalized 17 times over three seasons as a starter, including five flags (three holds, two false starts) in 2025
- Saw some time at guard but likely a center-only prospect in NFL
College stats
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YEAR SCHOOL GP GS POS 2022 Washington 0 0 — 2023 Washington 15 15 13 C, 2 RG 2024 Alabama 13 13 C 2025 Alabama 14 14 C - 2022 Redshirted; enrolled January 2022
- 2023 Freshman All-American; Second Team All-Pac 12; Joe Moore Award
- 2024 Second Team All-American; enrolled January 2024
- 2025 Third Team All-SEC; missed one game (injury); team captain
Background
Parker Brailsford, who has two older brothers, grew up outside of Phoenix, with his father (Phil). He was introduced to football at age 7 by his uncle, and it quickly became his favorite sport over tee-ball and basketball. He played on the offensive and defensive lines throughout little league and started weightlifting in middle school.
Brailsford enrolled at Saguaro High School in Scottsdale, Ariz., a program that has produced NFL players such as Christian Kirk, Byron Murphy and Denzel Burke. He joined the freshman team in 2018 and was named a captain at center and defensive tackle. Brailsford moved up to varsity as a sophomore and started every game at right guard, which earned him first-team all-region honors. He moved to center for his junior and senior seasons and earned all-state honors both years. For his senior year, Brailsford led Saguaro to a 12-1 record and the 2021 Class 5A state championship. He was also a standout track athlete and set personal bests of 41 feet, 9 inches in the shot put and 118-4 in the discus.
A three-star recruit, Brailsford was the 23rd-ranked interior offensive lineman in the 2022 class and the No. 8 recruit in Arizona. He received his first scholarship offer, from FCS Northern Arizona, after his sophomore season, followed by his first FBS offer (New Mexico). His first major offer came from USC (July 2020), and he later received offers from Arizona, BYU, Colorado, Kansas State, Michigan State and Washington State. His final offer came from Washington (May 2021), and he committed a few days later. Even though Washington fired Jimmy Lake as head coach a few weeks before signing day, Brailsford stayed committed under Kalen DeBoer and the new staff. He was the third-ranked recruit in DeBoer’s inaugural class at Washington. After Nick Saban retired and DeBoer left for the Alabama head coaching job in January 2024, Brailsford entered the portal and followed DeBoer to Tuscaloosa.
He graduated from Alabama in August 2025. Brailsford skipped his senior year and entered the NFL Draft. He accepted an invitation to the Senior Bowl but later pulled out of the event.
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