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The Cleveland Browns are slated to have the No. 6 overall pick in Round 1 of the 2026 NFL Draft, but it sounds like the franchise could be open to trading down.
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SportsBoom’s Jason La Canfora believes Cleveland is the most likely team in the top ten of the draft to move down, and a general manager adds that the Dallas Cowboys and Kansas City Chiefs could be potential trade partners for the Browns.
“It’s tough to say now, this soon,” a general manager said to La Canfora. “But like could I see Kansas City going up…? I mean, maybe (Cowboys owner) Jerry (Jones) if he thinks he’s a player away?”
“But if you had to throw a dart right now at a spot where a top-10 trade seems likely, I’d go with the sixth pick,” La Canfora added.
Both Dallas and Kansas City have two first-round picks and a ton of capital, so it makes sense that they could be looking to move up for whoever their prized prospects may be.
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As for Cleveland, trading back would make sense. The franchise is looking to rebuild a roster that has posted two straight losing seasons, and adding even more capital to their already deep arsenal of picks would be a savvy move by general manager Andrew Berry.
However, staying at pick six and selecting an immediate impact player would also be a logical course of action. The Browns have four top-100 picks, so acquiring more selections doesn’t need to be a top priority at the same time.
Taking a wide receiver, a difference-making defensive player, or even a quarterback are possible options for Cleveland at No.6 if they don’t move back.
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