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NFL draft rumor: Browns looking to trade up in the 1st round
TL;DR
The Cleveland Browns are reportedly considering trading up in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft. This move comes as they evaluate their options for a wide receiver or offensive tackle.
Key points
- Cleveland Browns considering trading up in the draft
- Targeting wide receiver or offensive tackle
- Rumors of trading down have circulated previously
- Surprise report indicates interest in moving up late in the first round
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PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA - APRIL 23: Fans gather in front of the stage prior to Round One of the 2026 NFL Draft at Acrisure Stadium on April 23, 2026 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images) | Getty Images
The 2026 NFL draft is officially open. Months of waiting, wondering, hoping, discussing, evaluating, mock drafts, etc, will come to an end. For the Cleveland Browns, a wide receiver or offensive tackle seems like the most likely option with their first overall pick, but trading down has been rumored for a long time.
A rebuilding team rarely moves up in the draft unless it is for a quarterback or a game-changer, which is why the trade-down rumors have made sense, including the idea that the Browns could go for a full reset starting with Thursday night’s Day 1 of the NFL draft.
Shortly before round 1 opened, a surprise report that Cleveland is one of a few teams actually looking to move up late in the first round:
Q&A
Why are the Cleveland Browns looking to trade up in the NFL Draft?
The Browns are looking to trade up to secure a top prospect, likely a wide receiver or offensive tackle, to strengthen their roster.
What positions are the Browns targeting in the 2026 NFL Draft?
The Browns are primarily targeting a wide receiver or offensive tackle with their first overall pick.
Which teams are also rumored to be trading up in the NFL Draft?
Cleveland is one of a few teams rumored to be looking to move up late in the first round, although specific teams have not been disclosed.
