Now, the Browns are slotted in the eighth spot in a draft class that is a bit of "beauty in the eye of the beholder" with a lot of questions behind Sanders and Hunter.

With an eye to the future, including what is expected to be a better QB class in 2026, we start this week's NFL Mock Draft for the Browns with a trade down. Using the simulator at Pro Football Network, Cleveland moved down from the eighth selection to 16th:

OT Kelvin Banks, Texas

Trading down and still getting a talented tackle, either for the left or right side, makes a ton of sense. adding two more picks within the top 100 is huge and could lead to more trades to get picks in 2026.

Either Buckeye back would be helpful here but Judkins doesn't have the same injury history as TreVeyon Henderson. The Browns need to refill their running back room.

While his play against Ohio State wasn't great, his thumb injury and the offensive line didn't help him much at all. Rourke is accurate with the football and, at a minimum, could be a long-term backup with starter potential.

CB Denzel Burke, Ohio State

GM Andrew Berry will be taking a cornerback so who better than Burke who was once seen as a first round pick? With a ton of picks this year, taking a swing on a Buckeye (ala Dawand Jones) is a good way to use one of them.

RB Raheim Sanders, South Carolina

It would not be shocking if Cleveland has to replace all of their running backs this offseason but, hopefully, Nick Chubb returns. Judkins and Sanders would help fill out the room well.

OG Joshua Gray, Oregon State

With Joel Bitonio heading toward retirement in the near future, taking chances on adding an interior offensive lineman or two the next couple of years will help up front.

DE RJ Oben, Notre Dame

With a ton of Day 3 picks, doubling up on defensive end help is a smart way to go. Oben is an older prospect but depth is depth.

LB Power Echols, North Carolina

There are a few prospects with great names including Power Echols which sounds like a middle linebacker or nose tackle.