We now know where Cleveland Browns' first-round pick will land in 2026 NFL draft

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The Cleveland Browns wrapped up the 2025 campaign with a win over the Cincinnati Bengals, and that means we now know where the team will be picking in the 2026 NFL Draft.

Cleveland finished the season with a 5-12 record, securing their second straight losing season. The Browns did go on a two-game winning streak to end the year with wins over division rivals like the Pittsburgh Steelers and, obviously, the Bengals.

That said, the Browns did fall a bit in the draft order due to their win over the Bengals, but the franchise is still going to be picking in the top ten.

Cleveland will have the No. 6 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. The Browns jumped the Washington Commanders in the draft order, who also ended 5-12, thanks to an inferior strength of schedule.

The Browns have a ton of potential avenues they could go down with another top ten pick.

Quarterback is the biggest question mark for Cleveland. The Browns shuffled through multiple starters at the position this season, with Shedeur Sanders wrapping up the year.

Indiana's Fernando Mendoza and Oregon's Dante Moore are the top two quarterbacks in the draft, but there's a chance Cleveland gives Sanders a shot as the full-time starter in 2026.

If the Browns decide to start Sanders in 2026, receiver could be the choice. Arizona State's Jordyn Tyson and Ohio State's Carnell Tate are two names who could be fits in Cleveland.

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