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2026 NFL draft: Browns may have missed out on top option, but had a foolproof plan
TL;DR
The Cleveland Browns selected offensive tackle Spencer Fano as the ninth pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, despite turning down multiple trade offers. Their strategy focused on targeting Fano, wide receiver Jordyn Tyson, and offensive tackle Francis Mauigoa.
Key points
- Cleveland Browns selected Spencer Fano as the ninth pick
- Browns turned down multiple trade offers in the first round
- Top targets included Fano, Jordyn Tyson, and Francis Mauigoa
- Draft strategy focused on securing key positions
- Event took place at Acrisure Stadium
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Apr 23, 2026; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Utah Utes offensive tackle Spencer Fano is selected by the Cleveland Browns as the number nine pick during the 2026 NFL Draft at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images | Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
If you are a fan of professional wrestling, you know that more and more the curtain has been pulled back. There are very few, if any, secrets anymore. Only children really suspend belief, much like watching almost any television show or movie, while watching wrestling. There is a lot of good and bad to that for that particular form of entertainment.
Professional sports have become similar, with the veil being lifted by things like “Hard Knocks,” “Unleashed” by the Cleveland Browns, and, now, “The Pick Is In” on ESPN. Those are just football examples.
We learned on the latest ESPN show focused on the 2026 NFL draft that the Browns turned down multiple trade offers in the first round this year. On that show, we also saw how the sausage is made with a trade as well as Cleveland GM Andrew Berry going over the draft board in Berea, telling everyone that OT Spencer Fano, WR Jordyn Tyson, and OT Francis Mauigoa were their top three targets after the trade:
Q&A
Who did the Cleveland Browns select in the 2026 NFL Draft?
The Cleveland Browns selected offensive tackle Spencer Fano with the ninth pick.
What was the Browns' strategy during the 2026 NFL Draft?
The Browns turned down multiple trade offers and focused on selecting their top targets, including Spencer Fano, Jordyn Tyson, and Francis Mauigoa.
Why did the Browns reject trade offers in the first round of the draft?
The Browns rejected trade offers to secure their top targets, believing in their draft strategy to select key players.
What positions did the Browns prioritize in the 2026 NFL Draft?
The Browns prioritized offensive tackle and wide receiver positions, targeting Spencer Fano, Jordyn Tyson, and Francis Mauigoa.
