2026 NFL Draft takeaways: Browns’ and Bucs’ great drafts, best sleepers and values
The New York Times • • sports
Key Points:
- The Cleveland Browns had a strong draft, selecting key players like offensive tackle Spencer Fano, wide receiver KC Concepcion, and safety Emmanuel McNeil-Warren, boosting both offense and defense with versatile and dynamic talent.
- The Las Vegas Raiders took a risk on Tennessee cornerback Jermod McCoy due to knee concerns, but his athletic traits and ball skills make him a high-upside gamble worth watching.
- The New York Giants benefited from luck landing linebacker Arvell Reese at No. 5, adding a potential Pro Bowl talent to an already formidable pass rush alongside Brian Burns and Kayvon Thibodeaux.
- The Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Miami Dolphins made several impactful picks, with Tampa acquiring dominant edge rusher Rueben Bain and playmakers like Josiah Trotter and Ted Hurst, while Miami bolstered its defense with instinctive linebackers Kyle Louis and Jacob Rodriguez.
- The Philadelphia Eagles selected Uar Bernard, an exceptionally athletic but raw defensive tackle from Nigeria, highlighting their continued investment in international talent through the NFL’s International Pathway Program.
