The Cleveland Browns enter the offseason with a boatload of work to do around their offense, and the 2026 NFL Draft should play a significant role in that. The franchise is moving forward in a new direction under former Baltimore Ravens offensive coordinator Todd Monken, leaving fans hopeful about its offense next season.
What could Monken and general manager Andrew Berry do in the first round of the draft?
Browns Touted To Pick Redzone Threat Denzel Boston in 2026 NFL Draft
The Washington Huskies’ star wide receiver, Denzel Boston, literally stands out in this year’s draft class. At 6-foot-4, he’s a raw blend of mobility and power, making him a solid red zone threat. He was one of the biggest features in Jedd Fisch’s offense this past season, catching 62 balls for 881 yards and 11 scores, demonstrating his use in the red zone.
The Huskies might not have featured significantly in playoff conversations, but Boston did a fine job of pumping up his draft stock ahead of April.
The Browns, on the other hand, are in dire need of help on offense. As things stand, it seems like the team is moving forward with Shedeur Sanders at quarterback. While Quinshon Judkins proved his value in the backfield, there are still a lot of question marks around the receiving corps.
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Wideout Jerry Jeudy was supposed to be a beacon in the passing game, but he hardly got over the 600-yard mark this season. As such, rookie tight end Harold Fannin Jr. rose to the occasion, becoming Cleveland’s best receiver, with 72 receptions for 731 yards and 6 scores with a 76.3 score in PFSN’s NFL TE Impact Metric.
While this isn’t enough for PFSN’s Jack Aaron to believe they should go with a receiver at No. 6 in the draft, he is convinced it’s the smartest move for when they pick again at No. 24.
“Whether Shedeur Sanders, Dillon Gabriel, or a mystery quarterback starts for the Browns next season, the offense needs more talent at receiver,” Aaron said in his mock draft.
“Jerry Jeudy’s motor has been inconsistent, and while Isaiah Bond flashed potential, he has not shown true dependability. Boston has excellent contested-catch ability and projects as a true X receiver at 6’4″, 209 pounds. His above-average route running for his size and strong ball-tracking skills should make him a lock to go in the first round.”
The fact that the Browns went with Monken over defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz suggests the top brass is adamant about pulling the offense into shape. How that translates to the team’s draft strategy this year will be interesting to watch.
