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3 NFL Draft Experts Predict Similar Browns Trade Down
Mel Kiper, Todd McShay, and Dane Brugler all foresee the Browns trading down with the Cowboys in the 2026 NFL Draft.
Apr. 15, 2026 at 9:25pm
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Three top NFL Draft experts envision a potential trade between the Browns and Cowboys that could reshape the first round of the 2026 draft.Cleveland TodayWith the 2026 NFL Draft just over a week away, three prominent draft analysts - Mel Kiper, Todd McShay, and Dane Brugler - have all predicted that the Cleveland Browns will trade down with the Dallas Cowboys near the top of the draft. In these scenarios, the Browns would receive the Cowboys' picks at Nos. 12 and 20 in exchange for the No. 6 overall selection, giving Cleveland three first-round picks.
Why it matters
The Browns have several needs to address in the draft, and acquiring additional first-round picks could allow them to target multiple impact players. However, trading down also carries risk, as the team may miss out on a top prospect at a position of need.
The details
According to the reports, the proposed trades would see the Cowboys send picks Nos. 12 and 20 to the Browns for the No. 6 overall selection. In Kiper's mock draft, the Browns would then use those picks to select offensive tackle Kadyn Proctor, wide receiver Denzel Boston, and cornerback Jermod McCoy. McShay's version has the Browns taking Proctor and wide receiver KC Concepcion, while Brugler's mock has them adding offensive tackle Spencer Fano, Concepcion, and safety Emmanuel McNeil-Warren.
- The 2026 NFL Draft is scheduled to take place in just over a week, on April 24-26.
The players
Mel Kiper
A long-time NFL draft analyst for ESPN.
Todd McShay
An NFL draft analyst for ESPN who has covered the draft for over 20 years.
Dane Brugler
The author of 'The Beast', an annual in-depth guide to the NFL Draft, and a draft analyst for The Athletic.
Kadyn Proctor
An offensive tackle prospect projected to be a first-round pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.
Denzel Boston
A wide receiver prospect projected to be a first-round pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.
Jermod McCoy
A cornerback prospect projected to be a first-round pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.
KC Concepcion
A wide receiver prospect projected to be a first-round pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.
Spencer Fano
An offensive tackle prospect projected to be a first-round pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.
Emmanuel McNeil-Warren
A safety prospect projected to be a first-round pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.
What’s next
The 2026 NFL Draft will take place from April 24-26, so the Browns and Cowboys will need to finalize any potential trade agreement in the coming days.
The takeaway
The Browns have several needs to address in the draft, and acquiring additional first-round picks by trading down could allow them to target multiple impact players. However, trading down also carries risk, as the team may miss out on a top prospect at a position of need. The proposed trades with the Cowboys present an interesting option, but the Browns will need to carefully weigh the pros and cons before making a decision.
