2026 Deep Dive Mock Draft 1.0: Post-Combine Edition

Deep analysis for each pick with scouting notes, film, and more.

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Welp, it’s that time. I tried to stay patient on dropping a first deep dive mock draft but after the combine it always feels like the right time to get our first edition going. We have some data on the prospect but certainly not all of the pieces we want. Pro Days in the coming 45 days or so will clear up the open spaces for the most part and then we will see who the Browns bring in for Top-30 visits and more. It’s a giant puzzle but we have enough of the pieces to start to give a real glimpse at approaches the Browns can take.

It’s hard to envision the Browns going through this draft without moving down at one of their first two selections. With the receiever I wanted being gone by pick No. 6 it felt like a good time to entertain this move. The Dolphins wanted to move up for their prospect so we took a deal here to gather another premium asset.

While there hasn’t been a deal like this one in the last two drafts, the 2023 NFL Draft had one that compares.

So, I think ultimately the Browns would have to send back pick 70 for this to happen and the Dolphins would tack on another in the 120-ish range but for the sake of moving values and unpredictable desperation we took what was offered.

Let’s pour a brew together and do some drafting. Join me.

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