Cleveland Browns mock draft includes defensive lineman and quarterback
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 11, 2026, 11:00 PM
Last updated Nov 11, 2026
In a projection for the 2027 NFL Draft, the Cleveland Browns are expected to select defensive end Will Heldt from Clemson with their first pick, followed by quarterback Darian Mensah from Miami. Coach Todd Monken confirmed that Deshaun Watson will remain the starting quarterback for the upcoming game against the Houston Texans. With Watson's contract expiring, the Browns aim to solidify their quarterback situation while adding defensive talent. The Browns possess two first-round picks and may need to trade or wait for their preferred players to fall in the draft order.
- •Browns confirm Deshaun Watson as starter for game against Texans
- •Projected pick Will Heldt has six sacks this season
- •Darian Mensah completed 76.8 percent of passes in 2026
- •Browns hold two first-round selections in the upcoming draft
- •Selection strategy may involve trades or draft order evaluations
- 11:00 PMYahoo Sports — Cleveland Browns 2027 mock draft: Help on defense and finally a QB
"Cleveland adds a DE and takes yet another shot at fixing the ongoing issue at QB in this mock from The Athletic.
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