DBN Community Kicks Off 16th Annual NFL Mock Draft

Fans to serve as GMs for first-round picks and Browns' second, third-round selections

Mar. 22, 2026 at 6:57pm

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Dawgs By Nature, a popular Cleveland Browns fan site, is launching its 16th annual community mock draft for the 2026 NFL Draft. Fans can sign up to serve as general managers for individual teams' first-round picks, as well as the Browns' second- and third-round selections. The mock draft will unfold over email, with participants required to submit their picks within 12 hours of receiving the draft order.

Why it matters

The DBN Community Mock Draft has become a beloved annual tradition, allowing Browns fans to engage with the draft process and test their team-building skills. It also generates discussion and excitement around the upcoming NFL Draft, which is a major offseason event for football fans.

The details

To participate, Browns fans must leave a comment claiming the teams and pick numbers they want to represent, then fill out a form to officially sign up. The mock draft will cover the full first round, as well as the Browns' picks in the second and third rounds. Participants will receive an email when it's their turn to submit a pick, and must respond within 12 hours with the player they are selecting and a brief explanation.

  • The 16th annual DBN Community Mock Draft will take place in the lead-up to the 2026 NFL Draft.
  • Fans can sign up to participate starting on March 22, 2026.

The players

Dawgs By Nature

A popular Cleveland Browns fan site that has hosted the annual community mock draft for the past 15 years.

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What they’re saying

“We are close to kicking off our 16th annual DBN Community Mock Draft!”

— Chris Pokorny

What’s next

Fans interested in participating in the 16th annual DBN Community Mock Draft can leave a comment claiming the teams and pick numbers they want to represent, then fill out a form to officially sign up.

The takeaway

The DBN Community Mock Draft has become a beloved annual tradition that allows Browns fans to engage with the draft process and test their team-building skills. It generates discussion and excitement around the upcoming NFL Draft, which is a major offseason event for football fans.