Browns NFL draft grades: 24 graders, only 5 “B’s” and top overall grade

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The Cleveland Browns received a high GPA of 3.83 for their 2026 NFL draft, with only five grades below an 'A' from 24 evaluators. Fans are optimistic about the impact of new rookies and the addition of fullback Michael Burton.

Key points

Cleveland Browns received a GPA of 3.83 for their 2026 NFL draft.
Only five grades were lower than an 'A' from 24 evaluators.
Top evaluators included Mel Kiper Jr. and Dane Brugler.

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ATLANTA, GEORGIA - APRIL 24: Atmosphere during the 4th&1 Draft Party at Smokey Stallion BBQ on April 24, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Julia Beverly/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Some are very excited about the Cleveland Browns finally adding a fullback for HC Todd Monken’s offense. A few more (sarcasm) are excited about the Browns results from the 2026 NFL draft. FB Michael Burton may have a huge impact on Cleveland’s season, but it is far more likely that the 10 rookies brought in via draft picks and potentially an undrafted free agent or two will do even more.

An early look at Browns draft grades showed a lot of positives with top grades from ESPN’s Mel Kiper Jr., Dane Brugler, and The Ringer, Cleveland fans are rightfully excited about what GM Andrew Berry was able to pull off.

Now, what is becoming an annual tradition from Rene Bugner, we have a compilation of 24 draft grades from some of the biggest names and places in the game. With the highest GPA this year, at 3.83, Cleveland’s draft had just five grades lower than an “A” from the group: