2026 AFC North NFL Draft recap | Offseason, picks, analysis

In the AFC North’s rough atmosphere, teams seek tough-minded prospects in the NFL Draft. The Pittsburgh Steelers drafted a 6-foot-5 quarterback and the Ravens picked the guard who protected him in school. Cincinnati sent a message to its QB1. We’ve got your back.

The Cleveland Browns, however, were the division’s first team in the spotlight.

How did they do?

The Hunter trade

For the second year in a row, Cleveland began the weekend with a big trade. Sitting at No. 6 overall, they moved back three spots in a swap with the Kansas City Chiefs. That move netted them two extra selections (No. 74, No. 148). They eventually traded one of those (No. 148) with Seattle to add a 2027 fourth-rounder.

To put that first-round trade into context, let’s review the one they made a year ago. As has been noted, the Browns traded the second overall pick (Travis Hunter) to the Jacksonville Jaguars in 2025.

The price now seems steeper than the Passu Sar mountain.

To move up just three spots, Jacksonville gave up 2025 picks in the first (5th overall), second (36th overall) and fourth (126th overall) rounds. Cleveland acquired DT Mason Graham, RB Quinshon Judkins and RB Dylan Sampson, respectively, in those rounds.

All three rookies contributed significantly for the squad in 2025.

And, as a reminder, the Jaguars also relinquished a 2026 first-round pick (24th overall) in the trade. The Browns used the pick to select former Texas A&M wide receiver KC Concepcion.

2026 NFL DRAFT RECAP: AFC NORTH
Draft Order, Team, Rd, Pick	Selection	Outlook	Offensive FA signings/Trades	Defensive FA signings/Trades	Free Agent losses	Re-signed	Team Needs (Draft) or post-draft	Draft Day trades, prior trades
Cleveland Browns
1 (9) Cleveland Browns (from KC Chiefs)	Spencer Fano 6’5 311 OT-Utah	The Browns moved down to make Fano the draft’s first tackle off the board. The caveat is that he has the potential to play any of five line spots. It gives the team flexibility when deciding on its five best offensive linemen.	Traded a 2026 fifth-round pick (139th overall) to the Houston Texans in exchange for OT Tytus Howard_______________OG Zion Johnson (Chargers) on a three-year deal, OG Elgton Jenkins (Packers) on a two-year deal, WR Tylan Wallace (Ravens), TE Jake Stoll (Saints) on a one-year deal,	DT Kalia Davis (49ers) on a one-year deal, LB Quincy Williams (Jets) on a two-year deal	LB Devin Bush (Bears), DE Cam Thomas (Falcons) OG Wyatt Teller (Texans)	OG Teven Jenkins on a one-year deal, S Tre Avery on a one-year deal, P Corey Bojorquez on a one-year deal	OT, WR, Interior DL, QB	The Cleveland Browns traded a 2026 first-round pick (6th overall) to the Kansas City Chiefs -(CB Mansoor Delane) in exchange for a 2026 first-round pick (9th overall-OT Spencer Fano), a 2026 third-round pick (74th overall) and a 2026 fifth-round pick (148th overall)
1 (24) Cleveland Browns	KC Concepcion 6’0 196 WR-PR Texas A&M, NC State	Concepcion did not run for NFL scouts in the postseason but flashed an improved long gear at Texas A&M. It supplements elite run after the catch quickness, something that could endear him to Todd Monken in the Browns offense. He immediately upgrades the WR room and special teams group.	Traded a 2026 fifth-round pick (139th overall) to the Houston Texans in exchange for OT Tytus Howard_______________OG Zion Johnson (Chargers) on a three-year deal, OG Elgton Jenkins (Packers) on a two-year deal, WR Tylan Wallace (Ravens), TE Jake Stoll (Saints) on a one-year deal,	DT Kalia Davis (49ers) on a one-year deal, LB Quincy Williams (Jets) on a two-year deal	LB Devin Bush (Bears), DE Cam Thomas (Falcons) OG Wyatt Teller (Texans)	OG Teven Jenkins on a one-year deal, S Tre Avery on a one-year deal, P Corey Bojorquez on a one-year deal	OT, WR, Interior DL, QB	The Jacksonville Jaguars traded a 2025 first-round pick (5th overall-Mason Graham), a 2025 second-round pick (36th overall-Quinshon Judkins), 2025 fourth-round pick (126th overall-Dylan Sampson)) and a 2026 first-round pick (24th overall-KC Concepcion) to the Cleveland Browns in exchange for a 2025 first-round pick (Travis Hunter)
2 (39) Cleveland Browns	Denzel Boston 6’4 212 WR-Washington	Boston very easily could have been switched with Concepcion in draft position and no one would have blinked an eye. His short-area quickness and disciplined route-running style add to outstanding body control. He gives the Browns the Red Zone target it lacked on the perimeter.					OT, WR, Interior DL, QB
2 (58) Cleveland Browns (from San Francisco 49ers)	Emmanuel McNeil-Warren 6’3 201 S-Toledo	McNeil-Warren won’t have to travel far to find his new home. The team is banking on his on-field range to create more turnovers behind a formidable defensive front. He was a factor forcing fumbles in school (nine) and controlled the short portion of the field at a unique depth of around 10 yards.					OT, WR, Interior DL, QB	The Cleveland Browns traded a 2026 third-round pick (70th overall) and a 2026 fourth-round pick (107th overall) to the San Francisco 49ers in exchange for a 2026 second-round pick (58th overall) and a 2026 fifth-round pick (152nd overall)
3(86) Cleveland Browns	Austin Barber 6’7 318 OT-Florida	Barber didn’t have his best game against Texas A&M, but overall he’s been a consistent performer in school. The 6-foot-7-inch former Freshman All-American battled through injuries to finish as an All-SEC tackle. He should be able to compete at the LT spot for repetitions, but adds depth.					OT, WR, Interior DL, QB	The Los Angeles Chargers traded the 86th overall pick to the Cleveland Browns in exchange for a 2026 fourth-round pick (105th overall-Brenen Thompson), a 2026 fifth-round pick (145th overall-Nick Barrett) and a 2026 sixth-round pick (206th overall-Alex Harkey)
5 (146) Cleveland Browns	Parker Brailsford 6’2 289 OC-Alabama, Washington	Brailsford -as expected- lost some interior line battles versus girth. However, his competitiveness blocking through the whistle aids outstanding on-field mobility. He was one of the draft’s quickest offensive lineman.					OT, WR, Interior DL, QB
The Cleveland Browns traded a 2026 fifth-round pick (148th overall) to the Seattle Seahawks in exchange for a 2027 fourth-round pick
5 (149) Cleveland Browns (from Cincinnati)	Justin Jefferson 6’0 223 LB-Alabama	Jefferson put together a number of eye-opening efforts this past season running by defenders on the way to the ball (see Vandy ’25). He changes directions with the fluidity of a DB. A Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah-clone, Jefferson could earn reps on third downs.					OT, WR, Interior DL, QB
5 (170) Cleveland Browns (from Denver Broncos)	Joe Royer 6’5 247 TE-Cincinnati, Ohio State	Royer offers versatility as a cross-blocker on split zone action, slot capability and potentially as an in-line option. After beginning his career as a secondary option at Ohio State, he blossomed the last two years at Cincy (79 REC). He contains soft hands and is capable of working multiple areas of the field.					OT, WR, Interior DL, QB	The Denver Broncos traded a 2026 fifth-round pick (170th overall) and 2026 sixth-round pick (182nd overall) to the Cleveland Browns in exchange for a 2026 fifth-round pick (152nd overall)
6 (182) Cleveland Browns (from Buffalo Bills)	Taylen Green 6’6 227 QB-Arkansas, Boise State	Green developed nicely under Bobby Petrino at Arkansas the last two seasons. In large part, it was due to increased efficiency throwing from the pocket. If he can improve the pocket mechanics, he’ll have a chance to fight for a job in Cleveland.					OT, WR, Interior DL, QB	The Denver Broncos traded a 2026 second-round (62nd overall-Davison Igbinosun) to the Buffalo Bills in exchange for a 2026 third-round pick (66th overall-Tyler Onyedim) and a 2026 sixth-round pick (182nd overall-Taylen Green-Cleveland)	The Denver Broncos traded a 2026 fifth-round pick (170th overall-Joe Royer) and 2026 sixth-round pick (182nd overall-Taylen Green) to the Cleveland Browns in exchange for a 2026 fifth-round pick (152nd overall-Justin Joly)
7 (248) Cleveland Browns	Carsen Ryan 6’4 250 TE-BYU, UCLA	Ryan joins a tight end room that may be able to use his skills as a search blocker. He is able to find color effectively on the move. He’s a dependable target with soft hands. Ryan came up huge when it mattered most in 2025, starring in the team’s bowl game.					OT, WR, Interior DL, QB


Baltimore Ravens	Selection		Offensive FA signings/Trades	Defensive FA signings/Trades	Free Agent losses	Re-signed	Team Needs (Draft) or post-draft	Draft Day trades, prior trades
1 (14) Baltimore Ravens	Olaivavega Ioane 6’4 320 OG-Penn State	Ioane plays with a mean streak that will be welcomed in Baltimore. The team has prioritized the guard spot this offseason. He should be able to start opposite Simpson and give the team viable options at the backup interior line spots.	OG John Simpson (Jets) on a three-year deal, OG Jovaughn Gwyn (Falcons) on a two-year deal, OG Danny Pinter (Colts), TE Durham Smythe (Bears),	DE Trey Hendrickson (Bengals) on a four-year deal, S Jaylinn Hawkins (Patriots) on a two-year deal	OC Tyler Linderbaum (Raiders), OG Daniel Faalele (Giants) TE Isaiah Likely (Giants), TE Charlie Kolar (Chargers), FB Patrick Ricard (Giants), RB Keaton Mitchell (Chargers), DE-OLB David Ojabo (Dolphins), DL Dre’Mont Jones (Patriots), P Jordan Stout (Giants), S Alohi Gilman (Chiefs), S Ar’Darius Washington (Giants), LB Jake Hummel (Texans), WR Tylan Wallace (Browns)	QB Tyler Huntley on a two-year deal, CB Chidobe Awuzie on a one-year deal, RB Keaton Mitchell on a two-year deal	EDGE, IOL, WR, Punter
2 (45) Baltimore Ravens	Zion Young 6’5 260 DE-Missouri, Michigan State	Young routinely held the point of attack, even dating back to matchups versus former first-rounders (see Fashunu, Penn St ’24). His combination of power and quickness is elevated by a 260-pound frame. He needs to develop legitimate secondary pass rush counters.					EDGE, IOL, WR, Punter
3 (80) Baltimore Ravens	Ja’Kobi Lane 6’4 200 WR-USC	Lane’s body control dates back to his freshman year on campus. He’s made catches that showcase outstanding balance (Holiday Bowl ’23). For him to earn playing time, he has to form a plan for defeating press-man coverage.					EDGE, IOL, WR, Punter
4 (115) Baltimore Ravens	Elijah Sarratt 6’2 1/2” 210 WR-Indiana, JMU	Sarratt specialized in making the contested catches in school. When he’s covered, he wasn’t covered. Will that continue against bigger, stronger and faster CBs in the NFL? There’s no reason to think he can’t operate with effectiveness as a move Z-receiver.					EDGE, IOL, WR, Punter
4 (133) Baltimore Ravens (from San Francisco 49ers)	Matthew Hibner 6’4 251 TE-SMU, Michigan	Hibner began to hit his stride late in 2024 (see Cal) and it continued for the most part into this past season. He is more than capable of working beyond just the middle of the field.					EDGE, IOL, WR, Punter	The SF 49ers traded a 2026 fourth-round pick (133rd overall) to the Baltimore Ravens in exchange for a 2026 fifth-round pick (154th overall) and a 2027 sixth-round pick
5 (162) Baltimore Ravens	Chandler Rivers 5’9 190 CB-Duke	Rivers could very well be in line to earn repetitions as a Dime defender in packages with six defensive backs. Could he make up for the loss of Ar’Darius Washington? If so, then it gives him a chance to play early. He ranks as a more physical player than his size would suggest (Virginia ’25).					EDGE, IOL, WR, Punter	In 2025, the Baltimore Ravens traded DE Odafe Oweh and a 2027 seventh-round pick to the Los Angeles Chargers in exchange for a 2026 fifth-round pick (162nd overall) and S Alohi Gilman
5 (173) Baltimore Ravens	Josh Cuevas 6’3 245 TE-Alabama	Cuevas showcases a smooth nature finding openings in zone coverage. He plucks the ball with decisiveness. Cuevas was a contributor on special teams at Alabama, finishing with seven career tackles.					EDGE, IOL, WR, Punter
5 (174) Baltimore Ravens	Adam Randall 6’3 232 RB-Clemson	Randall developed into a more physical back as he earned more carries in 2025. The former WR dealt with drops at RB, but looked more like a former wideout at the 2026 Senior Bowl tracking passes. He’ll get a chance to learn from a RB with a similar size-speed-weight ratio in Derrick Henry.					EDGE, IOL, WR, Punter
6 (211) Baltimore Ravens	Ryan Eckley 6’1 200 P-Michigan State	Eckley specialized in being able to kick the ball directionally and even executed hook punts. And he can produce hang times in the 5.1-second range. And if a returner breaks into the open field, he’s shown an ability to get them on the ground (Penn State ’24).					EDGE, IOL, WR, Punter
7 250) Baltimore Ravens	Rayshaun Benny 6’3 296 DT-Michigan	Benny didn’t start but one season at Michigan, but was far from an unproductive contributor in the years prior. He can get on an edge of OGs with snap count recognition.					EDGE, IOL, WR, Punter
7 (253)	Evan Beernsten 6’3 1/2” 301 OG-Northwestern	Bernstein expanded the running game for Isaiah Davis at SDSU with excellent balance getting up to second-level LBs. He was a consistent three-year starter there at RG before translating favorably to the Big Ten as a senior. Beersten could surprise in training camp.


Cincinnati Bengals	Selection		Offensive FA signings/Trades	Defensive FA signings/Trades	Free Agent losses	Re-signed	Team Needs (Draft) or post-draft	Draft Day trades, prior trades
2 (41) Cincinnati Bengals	Cashius Howell 6’3 250 OLB-Texas A&M, Bowling Green	Can Howell take his game to the level needed for the Bengals in Year 1? Playing opposite different styles of rushers in Mafe, Murphy and Stewart could benefit him on Sundays. He’ll need to improve as a run defender to earn snaps on first or second down.	TE Jack Stoll (Saints) on a one-year deal, QB Josh Johnson (Commanders) on a one-year deal	DE Boye Mafe (Seahawks) on a three-year deal, DL Jonathan Allen (Vikings) on a two-year deal, S Bryan Cook (Chiefs) on a three-year deal, S Kyle Dugger (Steelers), DB Ja’Sir Taylor (Jets), LB Quincy Williams (Jets) on a two-year deal	DE Joseph Ossai (Jets), DE Trey Hendrickson (Ravens), OG Cordell Volson (Titans), TE Noah Fant (Saints), QB Jake Browning (Buccaneers), S Geno Stone (Bills), S Tycen Anderson (Broncos), CB Marco Wilson (Dolphins)	OG Dalton Risner on a one-year deal, QB Joe Flacco on a one-year deal, CB Jalen Davis_________ OT Orlando Brown signed a two-year extension	DT, DE, LB, IOL
3 (72) Cincinnati Bengals	Tacario Davis 6’4 194 CB-Washington, Arizona	Davis heads into a CB room that has depth with Dax Hill, DJ Turner and Jalen Davis. If he can provide the “big” cornerback element, it may allow the team to use more Dime personnel. The team added Ja’Sir Taylor this offseason and they already have Josh Newton. He’ll have to battle to get reps.					DT, DE, LB, IOL
4 (128) Cincinnati Bengals (from New York Jets via Detroit Lions)	Connor Lew 6’3 1/2” 310 OC-Auburn	Lew’s overall base and upper body strength serves as the backdrop for his game. He routinely turned defenders in one-on-one situations and was efficient getting to second-level LBs. If healthy this postseason, we may have been talking about a Day 2 pick.					DT, DE, LB, IOL	The Cincinnati Bengals traded a 2026 fourth-round pick (110th overall-Cade Klubnik)) to the New York Jets in exchange for a 2026 fourth-round pick (128th overall-Connor Lew) and a 2026 fourth-round pick (140th overall-Colbie Young)
4 (140) Cincinnati Bengals (from New York Jets)	Colbie Young 6’4 218 WR-Georgia, Miami (Fla.)	Young had several breakout games at Miami (Fla.) and one of those came against an opponent he could face (see Wiggins, Clemson ’23). He’s been able to win one-on-one matchups in the Red Zone with legitimate body control. There is some wasted motion as a route-runner on intermediate concepts.					DT, DE, LB, IOL	The Cincinnati Bengals traded a 2026 fourth-round pick (110th overall-Cade Klubnik) to the New York Jets in exchange for a 2026 fourth-round pick (128th overall-Connor Lew) and a 2026 fourth-round pick (140th overall-Colbie Young)
6 (189) Cincinnati Bengals	Brian Parker II 6’5 303 OL-Duke	Parker II started 32 games at right tackle, but he’ll likely get his first chance to make the team at the center spot. He looked like he’d been playing the spot for years at the 2026 East-West Shrine Bowl. At 6’5, 303 pounds, Parker II may backup at four OL spots. This is a credit to his versatility.					DT, DE, LB, IOL
7 (221) Cincinnati Bengals (from New York Giants)	Jack Endries 6’5 245 TE-Texas, Cal	Endries flashed a ‘Nasty’ on-field demeanor on occasion at Cal. He never developed into a front-line blocker, however, and much of that had to do with length. The team may be able to use him in motion, as an H-back and even fullback. First, he has to make the team.					DT, DE, LB, IOL
7 (226) Cincinnati Bengals	Landon Robinson 6’0 287 DT-Navy	Robinson-the 2026 AAC Defensive Player of the Year- projects with a game that is all about leverage and pop off the ball. It could be tough to make the roster based on the depth at the DT spot. With that said, his style is a bit different than the other players at the position. Especially if he translate into a legitimate interior line pass rusher on third downs.					DT, DE, LB, IOL


Pittsburgh Steelers	Selection		Offensive FA signings/Trades	Defensive FA signings/Trades	Free Agent losses	Re-signed	Team Needs (Draft) or post-draft	Draft Day trades, prior trades
1 (21) Pittsburgh Steelers	Max Iheanachor 6’6 321 OT-Arizona State	Iheanachor only lacks consistent technique at this stage. His wall technique ran DEs by the pocket. The only negative is that it may allow NFL personnel to attack his inside hip. A burgeoning player with upside, he provides insurance in case Broderick Jones cannot return from a serious injury.	OL Jack Driscoll, OL Brock Hoffman (Cowboys), RB Rico Dowdle (Panthers) on a two-year deal,	CB Jamel Dean (Buccaneers) on a three-year deal, S Darnell Savage (Jaguars) on a one-year deal, S Jaquan Brisker (Bears) on a one-year deal, DT Sebastian Joseph (Titans) on a two-year deal, P Cameron Johnston (Giants) on a one-year deal,	CB James Pierre (Vikings), S Kyle Dugger (Bengals), S Chuck Clark (Lions), S Miles Killebrew (Buccaneers), RB Kenneth Gainwell (Buccaneers), OG Isaac Seumalo (Cardinals), WR Calvin Austin (Giants), TE Connor Heyward (Raiders)	LB Cole Holcomb on a two-year deal, CB Asante Samuel, Jr. on a one-year deal, DL Esezi Otomewo on a one-year deal	QB, IOL, WR
2 (47) Pittsburgh Steelers (from Indianapolis Colts)	Germie Bernard 6’1 206 WR-Alabama	Bernard was one of the best blockers at the WR position in the 2026 draft. He’d factor into inside line gaps to look up personnel and refuse to disengage if his hands were locked inside. He is deceptive when using his straight-stem coming off the ball. This helps him disguise his attentions on Game Day.					QB, IOL, WR	The Indianapolis Colts traded a 2026 second-round pick (47th overall-Germie Bernard, Steelers) and a 2026 seventh-round pick (249th overall) to the Pittsburgh Steelers in exchange for a 2026 second-round pick (53rd overall-CJ Allen), a 2026 fourth-round pick (135th overall-Bryce Boettcher) and a 2026 seventh-round pick (237th overall-Seth McGowan)
3 (76) Pittsburgh Steelers	Drew Allar 6’5 228 QB-Penn State	Allar left the Nittany Lions wanting more in school. Or did he? He began on a tear, only to be nixed by injury for the first time in 2025. Allar threw just 13 career INTs, Accuracy needs to improve. If Allar can learn behind a veteran presence, it would accelerate his development. The 6-foot-5 signal-caller contains the physical tools to earn a starting role.					QB, IOL, WR
3 (85) Pittsburgh Steelers	Daylen Everette 6’1 196 CB-Georgia	Everette probably didn’t get enough credit for his ability to communicate in the pre-snap. Rarely was he out-foxed due to high on-field awareness. He’s constantly seen communicating with defensive personnel. In order for him to compete, Everette has to gain a feel for the pace of WRs (see Stribling, CFP ’26-fade route). Excellent CB in crack-and-replace run support.					QB, IOL, WR
3 (96) Pittsburgh Steelers (from Seattle Seahawks)	Gennings Dunker 6’5 319 OT-Iowa	Dunker has just enough technique to get by on the outside lanes, but his most likely destination is inside. His hair dominated the storyline, but his tenacity on the field is noteworthy. He projects with some stiffness and there are questions in pass protection. However, his ability to latch opponents should help him overcomes any technical deficiencies early on.					QB, IOL, WR	Seattle traded a 2026 third-round pick (96th overall) to the Pittsburgh Steelers in exchange for a 2026 third-round pick (99th overall-Julian Neal) and a 2026 sixth-round pick (216th overall-Trey Smack-Packers via Seattle)
4 (121) Pittsburgh Steelers	Kaden Wetjen 5’9 193 AP-Ret-Iowa	Wetjen will flash getting the ball in a number of ways, but this draft pick was all about taking the best returner in the class. If he can reach the wall on punt returns, look out. He has a game day gear that’s admirable. The only knock from a special teams perspective is that he didn’t contribute more in coverage.					QB, IOL, WR
5 (169) Pittsburgh Steelers (from Kansas City Chiefs)	Riley Nowakowski 6’2 250 FB-Indiana, Wisconsin	There is no one that could define this draft class more than Nowakowski. Clearly the unsung hero on the team’s offense, he is an absolute pest to get of once latched. At the least, he’s a serviceable option at either TE or FB. He did have six special teams tackles in his career, a role he’ll need to get familiar with to make the squad.					QB, IOL, WR	Pittsburgh Steelers traded a 2026 fifth-round pick (161st overall-Emmett Johnson), and a 2026 seventh-round pick (249th overall-Garrett Nussmeier) to the Kansas City Chiefs in exchange for a 2026 fifth-round pick (169th overall) and a 2026 sixth-round pick (210th overall-via Rams)
6 (210) Pittsburgh Steelers (from Kansas City Chiefs)	Gabriel Rubio 6’5 321 DT-Notre Dame	Rubio’s style likely attracted him to the Steelers organization. At 6-foot-5, he should fit well at any of the three spots in Patrick Graham’s multiple fronts. He’s tough to move, creates knock back with heavy hands and plays with a rugged nature.					QB, IOL, WR	Pittsburgh Steelers traded a 2026 fifth-round pick (161st overall), and a 2026 seventh-round pick (249th overall)-Garrett Nussmeier) to the Kansas City Chiefs in exchange for a 2026 fifth-round pick (169th overall) and a 2026 sixth-round pick (210th overall-via Rams)
7 (224) Pittsburgh Steelers	Robert Spears-Jennings 6’2 205 S-Oklahoma	Spears-Jennings plays under control and can fill as an eighth man in the box. He takes succinct angles as a curl-flat defender. He is still gathering a feel for man coverage despite the 4.3 speed.. The former four-star recruit has potential as a blitz threat. He carries similarities to current Steelers S DeShon Elliott. A likely contributor running down on kickoffs and punts in Year 1.					QB, IOL, WR
7 (230) Pittsburgh Steelers	Eli Heidenreich 5’11 197 AP-Navy	Heidenreich ranks as one of best route-runners in the class, at either RB or WR. His rare quickness and COD (6.55-second 3-cone) make him seem a lot faster than his 4.44 speed would suggest. It would not be a shock if he surprises and earns a roster spot this fall. One of the true sleepers in this year’s draft class.					QB, IOL, WR

Managing the plan

So why did GM Andrew Berry trade the fifth-rounder (148th overall) to add a 2027 fourth-round pick?

Cleveland had a number of fifth-rounders at its disposal. As a result, they traded one of those (152nd overall) to the Denver Broncos and moved down 18 spots in the round. They received the 170th overall pick (TE Joe Royer) and picked up a sixth-rounder (182nd overall) in the process.

The sixth-round pick (originally held by the Buffalo Bills) was used to select former Arkansas QB Taylen Green.

It all summarized Berry’s goal for the organization heading into the draft. He said as much during his interview with the media on Day 3 of the draft.

“Last week, I talked about, you know, our goal heading into the weekend is, you know, not just the first round but it’s how do we maximize the resources we head into the draft with,” Berry explained. “And that’s whether you’re using those resources…some of them for veteran players. Whether you’re using it to generate more by trading down. And then the future draft capital that you’re able to manufacture.”

Based on those goals, the Browns aced the process.