ESPN’s Field Yates said he would “lean toward” the Browns selecting Ohio State WR Carnell Tate or Miami OT Francis Mauigoa in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft.

07 April 2026

It’s the latest signal that the Browns, who have the sixth overall pick in the 2026 draft, are among the favorites to land Tate, who last season at Ohio State caught 51 passes for 875 yards and nine touchdowns last season while averaging 17.2 yards per catch. Tate would likely profile as the Browns’ default No. 1 wideout over Jerry Jeudy Isaiah Bond, though it remains unclear who might be throwing the football to Tate in Cleveland.