Why Browns should select OT before WR in Round 1 of 2026 NFL Draft

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The Cleveland Browns own two first-round picks, with the No. 6 selection and the No. 24 selection from the Jacksonville Jaguars trade, presenting the Browns the chance to add two talented players in this year's draft.

Two positions have emerged as very likely candidates for these selections: offensive tackle and wide receiver. The only question is which the Browns will go with first.

With reporting from Alber Breer of Sports Illustrated, the Browns' decision should clearly be to take an OT before a WR in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft. The reason why is clear: an OT run is very likely in Round 1 this year.

Why Browns should go OT early in Round 1

"With so many teams having a need at the position," Breer writes, "and the position being of such great value, my guess is that the well running dry could provoke some movement."

Offensive tackle is a position that plenty of teams will likely consider in Round 1 of this year's draft. Fortunately, only the Arizona Cardinals are a real threat to take OT before the Browns with the No. 6 pick. That math changes in a big way if they wait until pick 24.

The Miami Dolphins, Baltimore Ravens, Detroit Lions, , , and are all in need of OT help.