The Browns used back-to-back picks at Nos. 24 and 39 to address wide receiver depth and playmaking. Concepcion, a dynamic contributor and return specialist, brings versatility and immediate impact, while Boston offers a different body type and red-zone threat to complement the offense.
Despite the additions, the organization stresses that Jeudy’s role remains unchanged. General manager Andrew Berry described Jeudy as the offense’s “bell cow,” emphasizing a balanced receiving group with speed, contested-catch ability, and separation to support any quarterback transition.
Jeudy’s production dipped last season, with 50 receptions for 602 yards and two touchdowns after a career year in 2024. Cleveland’s broader strategy focuses on stability under center, whether it’s Shedeur Sanders, Dillon Gabriel, or Deshaun Watson, to unlock the full potential of the receiving corps.
Up front, Cleveland fortified protection for its quarterbacks by selecting Spencer Fano at No. 9 and adding Austin Barber in the third round. Those moves are designed to give the passer more time to distribute to Jeudy and the new weapons, potentially elevating the entire passing game.
Concepcion characterized himself as a versatile playmaker capable of contributing immediately, including in the return game. Boston echoed the sentiment, saying both receivers can stretch the field, make red-zone plays, and generate yards after catch, with the hope of injecting life into a Browns offense that struggled to generate consistent air production.
With Cedric Tillman and Isaiah Bond returning, Cleveland’s competition for targets remains high. The Browns aim to balance a dynamic receiving group around Jeudy while ensuring protection and quarterback stability to maximize their new depth.
