Mel Kiper Jr., NFL Draft Analyst | ESPN
Kiper switches things up and projects a trade between the Browns and the Cowboys, sending picks No. 12 and No. 20 to Cleveland in exchange for No. 6 and No. 39. In this scenario, the Browns would have three first-round picks, and no picks in the second round.
Round 1 – No. 12 pick: OT Kadyn Proctor, Alabama
Analysis: Kiper writes that the Browns can address their offensive line with this pick and use the latter first-round picks to add depth at wide receiver. Here, he chooses Proctor, who played a significant role on Alabama’s offensive line at left tackle in 2025, recording 878 offensive snaps. He allowed 19 total pressures in pass protection, which included two sacks and four hits allowed to opposing pass rushers, according to PFF.
Round 1 – No. 20 pick: WR Denzel Boston, Washington
Analysis: Kiper writes that Boston has dependable hands and an ability to box out defenders with his strength. Over his four seasons at Washington, Boston appeared in 43 career games and totaled 132 receptions for 1,781 receiving yards and 20 touchdowns. In 2025, Boston averaged 4.4 yards after catch per reception, according to PFF.
Round 1 – No. 24 pick: CB Jermod McCoy, Tennessee
Analysis: McCoy has played just two collegiate seasons, first at Oregon State in 2023 and then at Tennessee in 2024. While at Oregon State as a freshman, McCoy recorded 31 tackles, 0.5 tackles for loss, two interceptions, seven passes defensed and one fumble recovery. Then at Tennessee, McCoy totaled 44 tackles, 0.5 tackles for loss, four interceptions and nine passes defensed. McCoy then tore his ACL in January 2025 and missed the entirety of the 2025 season.