We’re running this mock through the Pro Football Network simulator, which currently has Cleveland picking at No. 4 overall. Up top, the board went Dante Moore to Arizona, Leonard Moore to Miami, and Arch Manning to the New York Jets.
Here is how the rest of the draft shakes out for the Dawg Pound.
Round 1, Pick 4: Jeremiah Smith, WR, Ohio State
Upcoming Game: Ohio State vs. Ball State | Saturday, 12:30 PM
There wasn’t a quarterback worth reaching for at No. 4, so you stick to the board—and Jeremiah Smith is the undisputed #1 overall player on it. Arguably the most complete weapon in college football, he brings elite size (6’3”, 220+ lbs), vertical speed, and polished route running.
Pairing a generational talent like Smith with a young core of Quinshon Judkins, Harold Fannin Jr., KC Concepcion, and Denzel Boston sets up the ultimate environment for whoever takes over under center in 2027.
Round 1, Pick 32 (via Rams): Ashton Hampton, CB, Clemson
Upcoming Game: Clemson vs. LSU | Saturday, 7:30 PM
Denzel Ward and Tyson Campbell hold down the outside for now, but with Ward approaching 30, planning ahead at corner is smart business. Hampton is a physical, high-IQ corner entering his junior year at Clemson. While he isn’t a track sprinter, his hip fluidity, size, and technique give him plenty of tools to match up with NFL-caliber receivers.
Round 2, Pick 36: CJ Carr, QB, Notre Dame
Upcoming Game: Notre Dame vs. Wisconsin | Sunday, 7:30 PM
Cleveland plays the board perfectly here, letting CJ Carr fall right into their laps in the early second round. Carr has every bit of the prototype NFL size (6’2”, 215 lbs) and dynamic arm talent you want in a franchise quarterback.
With only a year of starts under his belt, he still needs to clean up his pocket processing and decision-making. But if he takes another leap with the Fighting Irish, getting him at Pick 36 could be an absolute steal.
Round 3, Pick 68: Braelin Moore, C, LSU
Upcoming Game: LSU vs. Clemson | Saturday, 7:30 PM
Cleveland poured heavy investments into the trench line—locking down Spencer Fano at left tackle, plugging in Zion Johnson and Elgton Jenkins, and handing Tytus Howard a solid deal.
Drafting Braelin Moore is a forward-thinking move. He was lights-out in pass protection last season (allowing just a 2.1% pressure rate), but his run-blocking still needs polish. Letting him learn under Jenkins and offensive line coach George Warhop for a year prepares him to step seamlessly into the starting lineup down the road.
Round 4, Pick 103: Cole Sullivan, LB, Oklahoma
Upcoming Game: Oklahoma vs. UTEP | Friday, 8:00 PM
After transferring from Michigan, Sullivan steps into Brent Venables’ defense as an explosive, sideline-to-sideline linebacker. His length and lateral range make him a weapon in coverage, and he brings juice as an extra pass rusher on blitzes. Adding him alongside Carson Schwesinger and Quincy Williams gives the Browns much-needed athletic depth in the middle.
Round 4, Pick 109: DJ McKinney, CB, Notre Dame
Upcoming Game: Notre Dame vs. Wisconsin | Sunday, 7:30 PM
Cornerback depth has been a headache, making a double-dip here completely justified. McKinney has top-tier athletic traits, but he struggled with eye discipline and tracking after transferring from Colorado. A fresh start in South Bend gives him a clean slate to refine his instincts—making him a high-upside gamble on Day 3.
Round 4, Pick 129: Blake Frazier, OT, Michigan
Upcoming Game: Michigan vs. Western Michigan | Saturday, 7:30 PM
Frazier split time at left and right tackle for Michigan last year and showed flashes of real potential, though he needs to add bulk to handle NFL power edge rushers. With Dawand Jones set to hit free agency after 2026, Frazier projects as a developmental swing tackle with plenty of room to grow.