Browns select TE Carsen Ryan with the No. 248 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft

The Browns chosen TE Carsen Ryan with the 248th total pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.

Ryan started his collegiate profession at UCLA, taking part in two seasons from 2022-23. He then transferred to Utah and performed one season in 2024 earlier than he transferred for the 2025 season to BYU. While at BYU, Ryan appeared in 14 video games and recorded 45 receptions for 620 receiving yards and three touchdowns. Over his 4 years, Ryan has performed in 43 profession video games and totaled 74 receptions for 1,020 receiving yards and 7 touchdowns.

Cleveland continues so as to add its tight finish room, which the Browns first addressed in free company. The Browns first signed Jack Stollre-signed Blake Whiteheart and tendered Brenden Bates. Whiteheart appeared in 17 video games with 4 begins in 2025, whereas Bates appeared in six video games. Ryan joins a place group led by second-year participant Harold Fannin Jr., who led the Browns with 72 receptions throughout the 2025 season. The Browns additionally had beforehand signed Sal Cannella and Caden Prieskorn to order/future contracts following the finish of the 2025 season.

The Browns additionally chosen TE Joe Royer with the a hundred and seventieth total pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.