Cleveland Browns prepare for season opener with eight young starters

The Cleveland Browns enter their Week 1 matchup against the Jacksonville Jaguars with a roster featuring eight starters from the 2025 and 2026 NFL drafts. Right guard Teven Jenkins is out for the opener due to injury, resulting in 2026 third-round selection Austin Barber joining the starting offensive line. Beyond Barber, the team will feature rookies and second-year players including Quinshon Judkins, Harold Fannin Jr., Spencer Fano, KC Concepcion, Denzel Boston, Mason Graham, and Carson Schwesinger in starting roles. The team also expects contributions from undrafted free agents Easton Mascarenas-Arnold, Raheim Sanders, and Adin Huntington. While 2025 draft pick Dillon Gabriel remains on injured reserve, the organization aims to utilize its recent draft capital to build a foundation for future seasons. The Browns continue their preparations for the upcoming game against Jacksonville.

• 7:43 PMYahoo Sports — With Austin Barber starting, 8 Browns starters from ’25, ‘26 drafts