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ESPN NFL mock draft 2026 has Mel Kiper making massive Cowboys-Browns trade
TL;DR
The Cleveland Browns hold two first-round picks in the 2026 NFL Draft, while ESPN's Mel Kiper predicts the Dallas Cowboys will trade up to the sixth overall pick to select linebacker Sonny Styles. This move comes as the Cowboys aim to improve their struggling defense.
The Cleveland Browns are in an intriguing position in the 2026 NFL Draft, with two first-round picks (No. 6 and 24) and a pretty high second-rounder (No. 39). Will they keep all three to stock up or use them for a trade?
In our latest NFL mock draft from Christian D'Andrea, he's got the Browns taking OT Spencer Fano, WR Kevin Concepcion and CB Brandon Cisse with those picks. But in the latest two-round mock from ESPN's Mel Kiper Jr., he's got the Dallas Cowboys trading up with their two firsts (Nos. 12 and 20) for sixth overall and the Browns' second-rounder.
With the No. 6 pick? He's got the Cowboys grabbing LB Sonny Styles from Ohio State. Here's his reasoning:
Dallas wasn't stopping anyone last season. It allowed 6.1 yards per play, second worst in the NFL. It allowed 30.1 points per game, worst in the NFL. And it was far and away the league's least effective defense by EPA. We've all wondered whether the Cowboys would use both of their first-round picks on defense this month, but this trade up the board might have a greater impact, even if it means sacrificing one of those Day 1 selections. Styles is my No. 4 prospect, and he is explosive (43½-inch vertical jump), rangy (4.46 in the 40-yard dash) and productive (77 tackles last season).
Intriguing! Make sure to check out our latest NFL mock draft!
This article originally appeared on For The Win: ESPN NFL mock draft 2026 from Mel Kiper has Cowboys - Browns trade
Q&A
What are the Cleveland Browns' draft picks in the 2026 NFL Draft?
The Cleveland Browns have two first-round picks, No. 6 and No. 24, along with a high second-round pick at No. 39.
Who is expected to be selected by the Dallas Cowboys with the sixth overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft?
Mel Kiper predicts the Dallas Cowboys will select linebacker Sonny Styles from Ohio State with the sixth overall pick.
Why are the Dallas Cowboys trading up in the 2026 NFL Draft?
The Cowboys are trading up to improve their defense, which was the least effective in the NFL last season, allowing 30.1 points per game.
