Day 1 is in the books for the Cleveland Browns with the 2026 NFL Draft. Now, it's all about what they can do on Day 2.
We've made it through one night of the 2026 NFL Draft and things went well for the Cleveland Browns. Cleveland put together one trade back and came out of the first round with OT Spencer Fano and WR KC Concepcion.
Cleveland added third and fifth round picks by trading with the Kansas City Chiefs and they have nine picks left remaining to make. I'm going to call my shot for how Day 2 could look for the Browns below.
The Browns are scheduled to make three selections on Day 2 of the draft.
With the Browns filling their two glaring needs in the first round, they're now in a position to draft the best player available more so if they wish. With Ponds, the Browns would be filling out their defense with a premier talent to plug right into the slot. I'm not counting out the possibility of Ponds playing outside despite the size, I think he can do it.
Cleveland can play Ponds in the slot to get his feet under him in his first year as a pro. Moving forward, the Browns could attempt to move him outside, potentially a Denzel Ward replacement. Don't sleep on what this one can be just because of the size. He showed it on the highest level last year in college. He’s more than capable.
8. D'Angelo Ponds5-9, 173 from IndianaI saved the best for last.He will be the Draft Darling.Every coach wants this guy because he does EVERYTHING – Cover, Tackle, Ball Skills, Special Teams, Elite Speed.He ran 10.47 in the 100m Dash in HS pic.twitter.com/8POFqIvQ48
— Coach Dan Casey (@CoachDanCasey) February 19, 2026
The Browns need a second tight end to complement Harold Fannin Jr. in their offense still. Klare can step in as the second tight end and has the ability to play in-line and out wide. The 6-foot-4 tight end spent one season at Ohio State where he became a more complete tight end. One of the best tight ends in the draft who can plug in on Day 1.
Another defensive pick here gives the Browns their fourth EDGE for the 2026 season, then Dennis-Sutton can work his way up from there. The Browns lost Cameron Thomas in free agency and the deal with A.J. Epenesa fell through. Clears can take the Penn State product here who is strong against the run and has been productive as a pass rusher even if he has a limited toolbox.