The Browns enter the draft with nine total picks, including two in the first round. In the analyst’s scenario, Dallas would send Nos. 12 and 20 to Cleveland in exchange for Nos. 6 and 39, giving the Browns three first-rounders to work with.
If the trade happens, Cleveland would target Kadyn Proctor at offensive tackle with its top pick, followed by Washington wide receiver Denzel Boston, and then cornerback Jermod McCoy to cap the round.
McCoy would be a polarizing choice for the Browns, who currently have two solid starting corners in Denzel Ward and Tyson Campbell. McCoy, regarded as one of the top cornerback prospects, has not played since a knee injury in early 2025, but his tape and ball skills are highly regarded and would complete a strong corner trio with Ward and Campbell.
The Browns’ approach under general manager Andrew Berry is to maximize asset value rather than simply trade them away, with options ranging from trading up or down to acquiring a veteran. Cleveland’s recent draft history includes a blockbuster move last year that netted multiple picks and a 2026 first-rounder after trading down from No. 2 to No. 5.
This scenario underscores the Browns’ strategy of balancing need with value in the first round, highlighting how the team could leverage multiple first-round selections to address multiple positions and maximize returns heading into draft night.
