The Cleveland Browns had one of the league’s worst receiver groups last year. Even the lead receiver, Jerry Jeudy, went from a Pro Bowl nod with 1,229 yards to just 602 yards. None of the other receivers had any good production to speak of.
Free agency didn’t get in any new bodies that will be helpful. The only receiver was Tylan Wallace, who has been used more for his return skills than to catch passes.
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That leaves the upcoming NFL draft.
The Browns own the #6 overall
pick plus the #24 pick in the first round. Receivers that should be available with both of these slots include Carnell Tate of Ohio State and USC’s Makai Lemon, and then later in the first-round, prospects Jordyn Tyson from Arizona State, Indiana’s Omar Cooper, Jr., and KC Concepcion of Texas A&M.
If Cleveland does not select any of these and GM Andrew Berry goes in different directions, the Browns own the sixth pick in Round 3 at pick #70.
Here is a possibility for the third round.
WR Elijah Sarratt
Draft projection: Round 3
Browns pick: #70
Specifics:
Accolades: National Champion, Second Team All-Big 10 (2025), Third Team All-Big 10 (2024), First Team All-Sun Belt (2023), First Team All-NEC (2022)
Positives:
Excellent with contested catches
- Good route runner
- Long ball speed can stretch a defense
- Very good body and head fakes
- Good feel for the first down marker
- Physical mentality
- Maintains position at the catch point
- Red Zone weapon
- Adaptability
Negatives:
- Not going to threaten vertically
- Release package needs refinement
- Needs help with downfield blocking
- Needs to expand the route tree
- YAC is not impressive
Expert Draft Site Analysis
Sarratt is a good-sized receiver who turned into an absolute touchdown machine for Indiana in 2025, nearly matching his production from the previous two seasons combined with 15 touchdowns. He is a good-sized outside receiver with good ball skills as well as enough speed to be a vertical threat. A smart route runner who understands how to manipulate his route stems, setting up defensive backs and creating separation at the top of his routes. He does a good job of using head and body fakes, as well as manipulating the pacing of his routes to keep defenders off balance. Likewise, he understands how to run his routes as part of a larger route concept to either create traffic or exploit it.
