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Browns Trade Down, Draft Fano, Post Sixth-Place Value Rating

4/28/2026

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Summary

Story summary

The Browns traded back to No. 9 and selected offensive tackle Spencer Fano in the 2026 NFL Draft.
They also drafted WRs KC Concepcion (No. 24) and Denzel Boston (No. 39) plus safety Emmanuel McNeil-Warren (No. 58) to address key needs.
GM Andrew Berry signed veteran fullback Michael Burton, created a four-quarterback competition and achieved a plus-33 value rating that ranked sixth league-wide.

History

Historical Context

The Patriots turned Tom Brady, a 199th-overall pick in the 2000 NFL draft, into a six-Super Bowl dynasty under owner Robert Kraft and coach Bill Belichick. That model of building through late-round talent now guides the Cleveland Browns, who traded up to No. 9 in the 2026 draft to select Spencer Fano and three receivers, hoping to replicate sustained playoff success.

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Story summary

The Browns traded back to No. 9 and selected offensive tackle Spencer Fano in the 2026 NFL Draft.
They also drafted WRs KC Concepcion (No. 24) and Denzel Boston (No. 39) plus safety Emmanuel McNeil-Warren (No. 58) to address key needs.
GM Andrew Berry signed veteran fullback Michael Burton, created a four-quarterback competition and achieved a plus-33 value rating that ranked sixth league-wide.

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