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Browns Trade Up, Draft Denzel Boston, Grab McNeil-Warren

4/25/2026

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Browns Draft Picks

The Cleveland Browns chose WR Denzel Boston at No. 39 in the 2026 NFL Draft after a 2025 output of 62 catches, 881 yards, 11 touchdowns and third-team All-Big Ten honors.
The Browns traded up with 49ers, acquiring safety Emmanuel McNeil-Warren at No. 58 and sending No. 70 and No. 107 to San Francisco.
Cleveland drafted OTs Spencer Fano and Austin Barber (No. 86) and added receivers Jerry Jeudy, Cedric Tillman and Isaiah Bond.

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Browns Target Boston

Browns expect Boston and Concepcion to add yards after catch and contested-catch ability, fixing Jeudy-related passing woes.
Boston turned 79% of his 2025 catches into first downs or touchdowns, showing red-zone potency.
NFL.com ranked Boston No. 5 among receivers, likened him to Courtland Sutton, and recorded a 4.4-second 40-yard dash after he missed the Combine due to knee inflammation.

History

Historical Context

After the NFL forced Cleveland’s franchise to pause from 1996-1998, the Browns returned in 1999 and used the first overall pick to select quarterback Tim Couch, beginning a cycle of early struggles that included a 2-12 debut season and a lone playoff berth in 2002. The team has now chosen the No. 1 slot five times, illustrating a long-standing reliance on top-draft talent to rebuild.

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Browns Draft Picks

The Cleveland Browns chose WR Denzel Boston at No. 39 in the 2026 NFL Draft after a 2025 output of 62 catches, 881 yards, 11 touchdowns and third-team All-Big Ten honors.
The Browns traded up with 49ers, acquiring safety Emmanuel McNeil-Warren at No. 58 and sending No. 70 and No. 107 to San Francisco.
Cleveland drafted OTs Spencer Fano and Austin Barber (No. 86) and added receivers Jerry Jeudy, Cedric Tillman and Isaiah Bond.

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