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On the same day, 3 long-term NFL draft experts predict similar Browns trade down
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Three long-term NFL draft experts predict that the Cleveland Browns will trade down in the upcoming 2026 NFL draft, potentially with the Dallas Cowboys. This speculation arises from ongoing discussions between the two teams and the unique trade options available.
Apr 29, 2021; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; A Cleveland Browns fan poses with No. 1 jersey at the Draft Stage exhibit at the NFL Draft Experience at First Energy Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
We are officially in NFL draft smokescreen time. That doesnāt mean that there arenāt rumors that will be based in reality, but with just over a week to go until the 2026 NFL draft, everyone has an agenda. Sometimes those agendas come from agents, sometimes from coaches, sometimes for teams not even involved in rumors, and sometimes it is actually connected to the teams.
The Cleveland Browns and Dallas Cowboys have been rumored to be in discussions for a deal for a few weeks now. There are lots of reasons that the Cowboys would make a trade with the Browns, even if other teams also want to trade down.
Not all trade downs are worth it for Cleveland, but Dallas presents some unique options. So much so, that three big-time, long-term NFL draft analysts all had the two teams making trades near the top of this yearās draft this year.
In this scenario, Dallas would trade pick Nos. 12 and 20 to Cleveland for Nos. 6 and 39. That means the Browns suddenly haveĀ threeĀ first-round picks.
Kiperās mock draft then had the Browns selecting OT Kadyn Proctor, WR Denzel Boston, and CB Jermod McCoy.
The Cowboys trade no. 12, no. 92, and a 2027 second-rounder to the Browns for no. 6
A different version of a trade where Cleveland gets a key pick next year, while also adding a late third-round selection as well. McShay also has the Browns selecting Proctor, then WR KC Concepcion.
*Projected trade: Browns receive Nos. 12, 20 and a 2027 fourth-round pick; Cowboys receive Nos. 6 and 39*
Here we have the same trade as Kiper offered, but Cleveland also gets a Day 3 pick in next yearās draft. The author of āThe Beastā has the Browns adding OT Spencer Fano, Concepcion, and S Emmanuel McNeil-Warren in the first round of this seven-round NFL mock draft.
Which of the 3 trades and which of the 3 mock drafts do you like the best? Do any of the results make the trade downs worth it to you?
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Q&A
What are the reasons for the Browns and Cowboys to consider a trade in the 2026 NFL draft?
The Browns and Cowboys are rumored to be discussing a trade due to unique options that Dallas presents, which could benefit both teams in the draft.
Who are the NFL draft experts predicting the Browns will trade down?
Three prominent long-term NFL draft analysts have predicted that the Cleveland Browns will trade down in the upcoming draft.
What impact could a trade down have on the Cleveland Browns' draft strategy?
A trade down could allow the Browns to acquire additional picks and potentially target players that fit their needs better, although not all trade downs may offer sufficient value.
