The Cleveland Browns need a complete offensive overhaul, and in a new 2026 NFL mock draft, they get the requisite pieces to do so.
Outside of a duo of young running backs and a sturdy rookie tight end, there are not many solid pieces to build around offensively for the Browns. However, in this new mock draft done by Daft on Draft, Cleveland gets a new quarterback of the future and drafts a new wide receiver (who just so happens to be a Biletnikoff Award frontrunner as well).
In the newest episode of the Daft on Draft podcast, the hosts had the Browns selecting Oregon quarterback Dante Moore, comparing him to C.J. Stroud coming out of Ohio State in 2023. Moore is coming off of a dominant 27-of-30 game for 306 yards against Minnesota. He is one of the more fundamentally advanced quarterbacks in college football, which makes his transition to the NFL an intriguing one.
The Browns then doubled up on the offensive side of the ball with their first round pick acquired by the Jacksonville Jaguars, landing USC wide receiver Makai Lemon. A future first round pick, Lemon is having a torrid season for the Trojans and is coming off of yet another dominant performance where he racked up 153 yards against Iowa. He is now up to 1,100 yards and eight touchdowns on the season.
Cleveland has a long way to go in rebuilding their offense, but this would certainly be a strong start. You can find this full mock draft episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or YouTube (video below).
This article originally appeared on Browns Wire: Browns rebuild putrid offense with Dante Moore, Makai Lemon in new 2026 NFL mock draft
Reporting by Cory Kinnan, Browns Wire / Browns Wire
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