The Opening Drive 2/24: Cleveland Browns Draft Interest: Freaks List Players In The 2026 Draft
Looking at the freakiest athletes in this class according to Bruce Feldman's annual Freak's list.
From a Cleveland perspective, Bruce Feldman’s Freaks List offers a particularly intriguing pool at offensive tackle, where the Browns could look to stabilize the future of the position with elite physical traits. Kadyn Proctor (Alabama) and Francis Mauigoa (Miami) headline the group as rare size-movement athletes with prototype NFL frames and high ceilings. Proctor’s combination of mass, length, and improving foot quickness fits the mold of a long-term left tackle, while Mauigoa brings arguably the best blend of power and natural movement skills in the class. Spencer Fano (Utah) also stands out as a high-level technician with outstanding explosiveness and leverage strength, offering scheme versatility that would appeal to Cleveland’s offensive philosophy. Given the Browns’ recent inconsistency and injuries along the offensive line, investing in a premium traits tackle would align with Andrew Berry’s historical emphasis on trench dominance.
At wide receiver, the Freaks group still includes explosive athletes who could help reshape Cleveland’s passing game. Zachariah Branch (Georgia) stands out as the premier talent and an elite accelerator, with rare change-of-direction and game-breaking ability after the catch. Branch projects as a dynamic separator who can win quickly and create yards in space, making him an ideal fit for a modern spacing offense. Beyond Branch, players like Jordyn Tyson will come off the board quickly, given their intriguing size-speed upside and potential to complement the Browns’ current receiver room. The 2026 receiver group provides Cleveland opportunities to add premium athletic talent at a position that could define the next phase of the roster build.
As we transition into combine week, here is a look at the highest ranking players on Feldman’s Freaks list.
Top Freaks Entering the 2026 NFL Draft
• Kadyn Proctor, Alabama
• Peter Woods, Clemson
• Sonny Styles, Ohio State
• Zachariah Branch, Georgia
• Rueben Bain Jr., Miami
• Jeremiyah Love, Notre Dame
• Francis Mauigoa, Miami
• Spencer Fano, Utah
• Harold Perkins, LSU
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2025 Freaks List Players In 2026 Draft Class
Quarterback
Ty Simpson, Alabama
Running Back
Jeremiyah Love, Notre Dame
Jadarian Price, Notre Dame
Wide Receiver
Zachariah Branch, USC
Bryce Lance, North Dakota State
Jordyn Tyson, Arizona State
Ted Hurst, Georgia State,
Tight End
Marlin Klein, Michigan
Offensive Line
Kadyn Proctor, Alabama
Francis Mauigoa, Miami
Spencer Fano, Utah
Caleb Lomu, Utah
Parker Brailsford, Alabama
Connor Lew, Auburn
Billy Schrauth, Notre Dame
Jude Bowry, Boston College
Brian Parker II, Duke
Defensive Line / Edge
Peter Woods, Clemson
Rueben Bain Jr., Miami
Keldric Faulk, Auburn
Dani Dennis-Sutton, Penn State
T.J. Parker, Clemson
Clayton Smith, Arizona State
R. Mason Thomas, Oklahoma
Christen Miller, Georgia
A’Mauri Washington, Oregon
Linebacker / Hybrid
Sonny Styles, Ohio State
Harold Perkins, LSU
Suntarine Perkins, Ole Miss
Jaishawn Barham, Michigan
Arvell Reese, Ohio State
Arion Carter, Tennessee
Defensive Back
Malik Muhammad, Texas
Jalon Kilgore, South Carolina
Colton Hood, Tennessee
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I was wondering if any of the following could be a replacement for JOK: either Perkins LB, the Warren kid from Toledo, Louis from Pitt, or Moore from Florida. Some are smaller LB's, and others are that bigger S or CB. Just in case JOK, doesn't return...which I hope he does.