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Mel Kiper Jr. Pumps Brakes on Browns' Potential QB Change

Mel Kiper Jr. Pumps Brakes on Browns' Potential QB Change

Summary

The Cleveland Browns have two first-round picks for the 2026 NFL Draft, and there is discussion about whether they need a new quarterback. NFL Draft expert Mel Kiper Jr. believes the Browns should not consider drafting Alabama's Ty Simpson because they already have a better quarterback, Shedeur Sanders.

Key Facts

  • The Cleveland Browns have two first-round picks in the 2026 NFL Draft.
  • Some people think the Browns might need a new quarterback.
  • Alabama's Ty Simpson is a possible first-round quarterback pick.
  • Mel Kiper Jr., a draft expert, does not think the Browns should pick Ty Simpson.
  • Kiper believes Shedeur Sanders is a better option for the Browns.
  • New Browns head coach Todd Monken has connections with Ty Simpson from trying to recruit him out of high school.
  • Monken plans a quarterback competition during the team's training camp.

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