Browns predicted to draft elite QB-WR duo in new 2026 NFL mock draft

Jarrett Bailey

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The Cleveland Browns are 2-6 entering Week 10, meaning Browns fans are already in mock draft mode hoping the Browns can find a franchise quarterback, as well as centerpieces on offense to put around him.

With that in mind, Cleveland has two first-round picks in next year's draft, and Vinnie Iyer has them taking full advantage of that, starting by selecting Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson.

"Simpson is a strong-armed and accurate pocket passer with the dash of athleticism to remind some of Joe Burrow," Iyer writes. "He could handle playing in the weather of Cleveland and provide a lot of hope to break their continuing curse, a second shot at a Baker Mayfield type."

In addition to Simpson, Iyer has Cleveland taking a top receiver to go along with their new quarterback, taking Ohio State wideout Carnell Tate.

"The Browns would need a big-time potential No. 1 to go with their new franchise QB (in this case, Simpson) and Tate has come out of the shadow of 2027 No. 1 overall pick candidate Jeremiah Smith to dominate in his own right for the Buckeyes," Iyer writes.

If this does end up being Cleveland's haul, fans will certainly have high hopes for the potentially dynamic young duo in hopes that they are answers for the future.

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