College football is back in our lives. Whether you are a fan of it or not, the Browns and their front office are going to be paying very close attention to a lot of players in the upcoming class. The 2027 NFL Draft is working up to be one of the better classes in recent memory.
One way to stay as caught up as the Browns will be is to follow our prospect previews starting now. While we'll focus heavily on FBS players and prospects, we will also highlight three FCS prospects each week. With Week 1 here, we are starting with some names that are more notable for folks who follow along. If you don't, then that is why we are here for you.
Here are the three prospects we are keeping an eye on during Week 1 of the FCS season.
Beau Brungard, QB, Youngstown State
𝐀 𝐑𝐔𝐍 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐑𝐄𝐂𝐎𝐑𝐃
Beau Brungard has broken the @ValleyFootball single-game record for rushing yards by a QB! He's at 264 yards early in the third quarter after this 28-yard TD.#GoGuins pic.twitter.com/AXbFxtQKqC
— Youngstown State Football (@ysufootball) September 6, 2025
Matchup: vs. Mercyhurst on Thursday, Aug. 27
How to Watch: 6:00 p.m. EST/5:00 p.m. CST
Player Notes:
- Walter Payton Award winner in 2025
- MVFC Offensive Player of the Year in 2025
- 1st Team All-MVFC in 2025
- Dad won two National Titles at Youngstown State
Scouting Notes:
- Strong arm
- Can be a physical runner
- Nice touch on downfield passes
- Not brought down in the pocket easily
Victor Dawson, RB, Illinois State
Matchup: at Western Illinois on Saturday, Aug. 29
How to Watch: 7:00 p.m. EST/6:00 p.m. CST
Player Notes:
- Transferred from Cincinnati
- 2022 FCS Freshman All-American
- MVFC All-Newcomer selection in 2025
Scouting Notes:
- Keeps his legs moving through contact
- Finishes runs
- Quick initial cuts at the line
Solomon Tuliaupupu, Edge, Montana
Griz bringing the BOOM 💥 @MontanaGrizFB up 28-7‼️ pic.twitter.com/WbwbjTB8mZ
— Big Sky Conference (@BigSkyConf) September 20, 2025
Matchup: vs. Southern Utah on Saturday, Aug. 29
How to Watch: 9:00 p.m. EST/8:00 p.m. CST
Player Notes:
- Entering his ninth season of college football
- Missed five seasons due to injury
- 2017 Butkus Award winner in high school
Scouting Notes:
- Physical player
- Defends the run well
- Strong hands
- High motor on extended plays is showcased
This article originally appeared on Browns Wire: 2027 NFL Draft: 3 FCS prospects to watch in Week 1 of their season
