Offensive line remains a priority even after bringing in four new likely starters, including the Fano pick. Cleveland has learned that you don’t finish the season with the same line you started, and front-office officials stress the need for added depth up and down the line.
General manager Andrew Berry indicated the Browns are still weighing the draft’s remaining linemen, with nine picks left over the next two days. He stressed the combination of veteran acquisitions and young development as the line takes shape, noting Fano’s arrival as a big foundational piece.
Cleveland also added two extra picks by moving back from No. 12 to No. 9 in a trade with Kansas City, picking up a third-rounder and a fifth-rounder. Berry explained the maneuver was informed by the positions of Washington and New Orleans behind them, who had already invested in their lines.
Berry reaffirmed that the Browns may not be done with the O-line at this point, expressing confidence in the current group and in the younger players who will get greater opportunities. He emphasized that the new veterans have brought quality production and experience to the unit.
Looking ahead, the top remaining interior linemen include guards Chase Bisontis (Texas A&M) and Emmanuel Pregnon (Oregon), both expected to land in the second round. At tackle, Caleb Tiernan (Northwestern), Travis Burke (Memphis) and Markel Bell (Miami) are among the top next options, with Jake Slaughter (Florida) projected as the top center in the fourth round. Cleveland’s draft board shows continued attention to offensive-line positions across rounds.
With nine picks still to come, the Browns are likely to balance defense-focused selections in Round 2 with ongoing O-line depth adds later in the draft. The plan centers on maximizing value while giving younger players opportunities to step up, as Cleveland builds toward a more versatile and durable line alongside Spencer Fano.
