Monday after Week 15’s loss brings us another Cleveland Browns 2026 NFL mock draft. This time, we add Mendoza, one of his favorite targets, and a lot of offensive line help. We used Pro Football Focus’ simulator for this mock draft.

ESPN’s latest mock draft gives the Cleveland Browns a legit WR1 in Ohio State’s Carnell Tate after Ethan Pocic's injury.

“No. 1 overall in ’21, Trevor Lawrence, and his coach Urban Meyer is fired at midseason,” Pluto pointed out. “And of course in ’18, the Browns drafted Baker Mayfield, and Hue Jackson was fired.”

One player considered a sneaky No. 1 pick at one point was LaNorris Sellers, but South Carolina did not build on its nine-win campaign from 2024. Sellers is set to go back to school, so he's no longer in the running to be the top pick.

Sanders had to have the wristband adjusted during the Browns' loss to the Chicago Bears, according to NFL on Fox's Allison Williams.

The Cleveland Browns, now officially eliminated from playoff contention at 3-10, will go on the road this weekend to take on one of the most surprising teams of the 2025 NFL season. The Chicago Bears have surged into the NFC playoff picture under first-year head coach Ben Johnson.