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NFL Power Rankings: Browns move up in multiple national rankings after 2026 NFL draft

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NFL Power Rankings: Browns move up in multiple national rankings after 2026 NFL draft

TL;DR

The Cleveland Browns have moved up in multiple NFL Power Rankings following the 2026 NFL Draft, now ranked as high as #26. The team made significant draft selections, including two wide receivers and a tackle, aiming to improve their offensive lineup.

Key points

  • Browns moved up in NFL Power Rankings after 2026 draft
  • Ranked #30 by ESPN and #27 by NFL.com
  • Selected two wide receivers and a tackle in the draft
  • Draft aimed to improve offensive lineup
  • Fans remain hopeful despite previous seasons
Cleveland Browns

PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA - APRIL 25: Cleveland Browns international fan of the year William Comar announces a pick during the third day of the 2026 NFL Draft at Acrisure Stadium on April 25, 2026 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Lauren Leigh Bacho/Getty Images) | Getty Images
PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA - APRIL 25: Cleveland Browns international fan of the year William Comar announces a pick during the third day of the 2026 NFL Draft at Acrisure Stadium on April 25, 2026 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Lauren Leigh Bacho/Getty Images) | Getty Images
PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA - APRIL 25: Cleveland Browns international fan of the year William Comar announces a pick during the third day of the 2026 NFL Draft at Acrisure Stadium on April 25, 2026 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Lauren Leigh Bacho/Getty Images) | Getty Images “There’s a gleam, men
 Let’s get the gleam.” The famous, unique, and slightly confusing line from former Cleveland Browns HC Marty Schottenheimer has always stuck out. It is very Cleveland to have a line that doesn’t exactly fit modern vernacular (even for when he said it back in the 1980s), but resonates with a fanbase. Browns fans have a gleam of hope after the 2026 NFL draft. As fans know, hope has a breeding ground in NFL offseasons, where fans look for a reset and reasons their team will be better. Cleveland fans have often been waiting for next year, with each offseason bringing in a level of optimism that had been depleted the season prior. The 2026 season may not be the Browns year when it comes to competing for any kind of championship, but the belief is that the very good 2025 NFL draft class has gotten another winner with the 2026 class. A number of NFL Power Rankings have been released after this year’s draft, with Cleveland moving up in all of the ones that are tracking that movement. That doesn’t mean the Browns are highly (power) ranked: **ESPN’s NFL Power Rankings**

  • #30, up from #32 The Browns didn’t make a major receiver signing in free agency but double-dipped in the draft, selecting two wideouts with top-40 picks. KC Concepcion (No. 24) is a dynamic pass-catcher; 79% of his receptions resulted in a first down, which ranked 17th in the FBS last season. Denzel Boston (No. 39) is a big-bodied target who should complement Concepcion well; Boston’s 24 contested catches since 2024 were 10th most in the FBS. **NFL.com’s NFL Power Rankings**
  • #27, up from #28 I think it’s time we acknowledge that Andrew Berry has a great feel for the draft. After last year’s banner class, the bar was set pretty darned high, but *none*of Cleveland’s 10 picks drew side-eye from me. Not a single one. The Browns needed to bolster the offensive line, and they did exactly that. They added two receivers who should very much be in the top-four mix in Year 1, perhaps even starting. Trading up for safety Emmanuel McNeil-Warren was savvy. But boy, it’s been fun watching them draft over the past couple years. **Fox Sports NFL Power Rankings**
  • #30, up from #31 Let the offensive rebuild begin with a much-needed tackle (Spencer Fano at No. 9) and two talented receivers (KC Concepcion at No. 24 and Denzel Boston in Round 2). So, whoever their QB is will have help. Oh, and competition, since Cleveland took yet another QB — Arkansas’ Taylen Green in Round 6. That’s three in two drafts! **Sports Illustrated/Conor Orr’s NFL Power Rankings**
  • #26 Some movement, not a lot, in the upward direction is a sign that Browns fans are alone in their hope and hype coming out of this year’s draft. Unfortunately, with back-to-back seasons selecting near the top of the NFL draft, Cleveland has a long way to go before there is a lot of power in their rankings. ***In what range would you rank the Browns at this point in time after the NFL draft and a couple of months before the start of training camp?*** *Share your thoughts in the comment section below*

Q&A

What are the Cleveland Browns' current rankings after the 2026 NFL Draft?

The Browns are ranked #30 by ESPN, #27 by NFL.com, #30 by Fox Sports, and #26 by Sports Illustrated.

Who did the Cleveland Browns draft in 2026?

The Browns selected wide receivers KC Concepcion and Denzel Boston, along with tackle Spencer Fano and quarterback Taylen Green.

How did the Browns' draft performance affect their Power Rankings?

The Browns improved their rankings, moving up from #32 to #30 in ESPN's rankings and from #28 to #27 in NFL.com's rankings after the draft.

What positions did the Browns focus on during the 2026 NFL Draft?

The Browns focused on bolstering their offensive line and adding talented receivers to enhance their offense.

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