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ESPN analyst urges Browns to double-dip at two positions in NFL Draft
TL;DR
ESPN analyst Ben Solak advises the Cleveland Browns to prioritize wide receiver and offensive line in the 2026 NFL Draft. He suggests they should draft multiple players at both positions to address their key needs.
Key points
- Cleveland Browns have clear needs for the 2026 NFL Draft.
- Key positions identified are wide receiver and offensive line.
- ESPN analyst Ben Solak urges drafting multiple players at both positions.
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The Cleveland Browns are coming into the 2026 NFL Draft with some very clear needs, at least on both sides of the ball. While more cornerback and edge rusher help could be on the table, the Browns' biggest needs are on the offensive side of the ball.
Andrew Berry needs to add help at two key positions on offense: Wide receiver and offensive line, and specifically, offensive tackle. Tight end depth is also worth looking at, but OL and WR are by far the biggest needs.
With such needs, ESPN analyst Ben Solak is urging the Browns to not just draft a WR and OL, but to double-dip at both positions, landing not just starting-caliber players, but depth at both spots as well.
Browns urged to take multiple OL and WR in 2026 draft
"Draft multiple offensive linemen and multiple receivers, unless safety and defensive tackle fall your way in the middle rounds," Solak writes.
While Solak isn't calling on the Browns to operate with reckless abandon and force themselves to draft multiple wide receivers and offensive linemen, if the Browns can realistically draft multiple of each position, it's something worth exploring.
There will be plenty of focus on the Browns' early-round picks, at No. 6, 24, and 37 in the first two rounds. Add in picks 70, 107, 146, 149, 206, and 248, and the Browns should have plenty of chances to take WRs and OL in the draft.
Looking at first-round options for offensive linemen, Francis Mauigoa, Spencer Fano, Kadyn Proctor, and Monroe Freeling are a few names to keep in mind in the early portion of the draft.
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Q&A
What positions should the Cleveland Browns focus on in the 2026 NFL Draft?
The Cleveland Browns should focus on wide receiver and offensive line, particularly offensive tackle, according to ESPN analyst Ben Solak.
Why does Ben Solak recommend the Browns to double-dip in the draft?
Ben Solak recommends the Browns to double-dip at wide receiver and offensive line to secure both starting-caliber players and additional depth at these critical positions.
What are the Cleveland Browns' biggest needs heading into the 2026 NFL Draft?
The Browns' biggest needs heading into the 2026 NFL Draft are at wide receiver and offensive line, with a specific emphasis on offensive tackle.
