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Browns receive high praise from Mel Kiper for 'impressive work' in Round 1 of NFL Draft
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The Cleveland Browns received high praise from Mel Kiper for their impressive moves in Round 1 of the NFL Draft, including a trade with the Kansas City Chiefs. They selected offensive tackle Spencer Fano and wide receiver KC Concepcion, marking a strong start to their draft strategy.
Key points
- Browns received high praise from Mel Kiper
- Selected Spencer Fano and KC Concepcion in Round 1
- Traded down with Kansas City Chiefs
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The Cleveland Browns made three significant moves on draft night in Round 1, with a trade down with the Kansas City Chiefs being what kick-started their night.
After that move down, they selected offensive tackle Spencer Fano and then selected wide receiver KC Concepcion at pick No. 24. Those were some great picks for the Browns to begin the 2026 NFL Draft.
ESPN's Mel Kiper Jr. agrees, as he called the moves from the Browns "impressive work" for Andrew Berry and company, as their first-round activity was among the winners of Day 1 for Kiper.
Browns made 'impressive work' of Round 1 of NFL Draft
"Everyone talked about how the Browns had to leave Round 1 with an offensive tackle and a wide receiver. But doing that and picking up extra middle-round picks after trading back from No. 6? That's impressive work by general manager Andrew Berry," Kiper writes.
Cleveland moved down, picked up a pair of picks, including the 74th selection in the draft, to move down three spots and still take the best offensive lineman in the class.
Berry and the Browns' front office did exactly what they needed to do in the draft, adding a wide receiver in Concepcion and an offensive tackle in Fano. But, they also added a pair of picks, one in the middle of Day 2 and another early on Day 3.
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Q&A
What did Mel Kiper say about the Browns' draft performance?
Mel Kiper praised the Browns for their 'impressive work' in Round 1 of the NFL Draft, highlighting their strategic moves.
Who did the Browns select in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft?
The Browns selected offensive tackle Spencer Fano and wide receiver KC Concepcion in the first round.
What trade did the Browns make during the NFL Draft?
The Browns traded down with the Kansas City Chiefs, which initiated their draft night activities.