Drew Allar Addresses Browns Interest at NFL Combine 🏈✨

The Cleveland Browns are pursuing a quarterback solution in the 2026 NFL Draft, with head coach Todd Monken declaring an open competition at the position and general manager Andrew Berry signaling interest in external options. Among the names tied to Cleveland is Penn State’s Drew Allar, who met the Browns for an informal interview at the combine and expressed enthusiasm about the potential opportunity, noting his lifelong Browns fandom and personal connections to staff.

Allar’s combine performance, following a left ankle injury last fall, provided a positive note to his pre-draft process. He showed a favorable arm and pocket presence, with NFL analysts highlighting his size and strength. Allar, who left Penn State with 7,402 passing yards and 61 touchdowns, remains highly regarded in draft rankings as one of the top quarterback prospects in 2026.

The Browns’ quarterback room remains unsettled. While Deshaun Watson is expected to compete for the starting role, his recent availability has been limited, and third-year signal-caller Dillon Gabriel also figures into the long-term plans. Cleveland has previously explored external additions, and the team holds 10 picks in the 2026 draft, including chances to address quarterback depth without sacrificing immediate roster balance.

NFL draft strategy for Cleveland appears to lean toward a cautious, high-upside approach: no expectation to use the top picks on a quarterback, but a development-focused selection later in the draft could align with Allar’s ceiling. Monken’s relationships with prominent quarterback prospects in this class, combined with Berry’s drafting flexibility, keep the Browns’ quarterback evaluation ongoing as the draft approaches.