Browns young core seen in positive light by NFL execs, coaches, scouts

Jul 20, 2026 - 16:10
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Browns young core seen in positive light by NFL execs, coaches, scouts
FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS - OCTOBER 26: Quinshon Judkins #10 of the Cleveland Browns congratulates teammate Harold Fannin Jr. #44 on a touchdown against the New England Patriots during the first quarter in the game at Gillette Stadium on October 26, 2025 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Getty Images) | Getty Images

By the end of the week, rookies will have reported to Berea for the Cleveland Browns 2026 training camp. That gives us a few more days to focus on what the offseason looked like and what the future might hold for the Browns, including any last-minute free agent additions.

Betting lines continue to have little faith in Cleveland’s 2026 season. With a new head coach, a fully revamped offensive line, questions at quarterback, and a reliance on a lot of young players, the Browns have a lot to prove this season.

The future, on the other hand, is bright.

ESPN’s ranking of players at each position saw DE Jared Verse,LB Carson Schwesinger, RB Quinshon Judkins, and TE Harold Fannin Jr. given a lot of positive regard for young players entering just their second or third seasons. Veteran CB Denzel Ward remained near the top of his position as well.

All in all, especially for a team given low expectations externally, Cleveland’s roster had a lot of players listed by executives, coaches, and scouts in ESPN’s rankings:

Obviously there are teams with more players ranked and more players ranked at a higher level, but for a Cleveland roster seeing a ton of changeover, Browns fans should be more and more excited about the young talent that is setting the foundation.

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