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Browns Top Fantasy Players
These are the top fantasy football players of the Cleveland Browns as ranked by Average Draft Position (ADP) in PPR-format mock drafts.
Data as of September 2, 2026.
| # | Name | Pos | Team | ADP | Bye |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Quinshon Judkins | RB | CLE | 5.03 | 11 |
| 2 | Harold Fannin Jr. | TE | CLE | 7.03 | 11 |
| 3 | KC Concepcion | WR | CLE | 10.11 | 11 |
| 4 | Jerry Jeudy | WR | CLE | 11.09 | 11 |
| 5 | Denzel Boston | WR | CLE | 12.04 | 11 |
| 6 | Dylan Sampson | RB | CLE | 14.05 | 11 |
| 7 | Cleveland Defense | DEF | CLE | 14.06 | 11 |
| 8 | Deshaun Watson | QB | CLE | 15.10 | 11 |
Quinshon Judkins
Quinshon Judkins's current ADP is 5.03, which is the 3rd pick of the 5th round, and 50th selection overall.
Harold Fannin Jr.
Harold Fannin Jr.'s current ADP is 7.03, which is the 3rd pick of the 7th round, and 74th selection overall.
KC Concepcion
KC Concepcion's current ADP is 10.11, which is the 11th pick of the 10th round, and 118th selection overall.
Jerry Jeudy
Jerry Jeudy's current ADP is 11.09, which is the 9th pick of the 11th round, and 129th selection overall.
Denzel Boston
Denzel Boston's current ADP is 12.04, which is the 4th pick of the 12th round, and 135th selection overall.
Dylan Sampson
Dylan Sampson's current ADP is 14.05, which is the 5th pick of the 14th round, and 160th selection overall.
Cleveland Defense
Cleveland Defense's current ADP is 14.06, which is the 6th pick of the 14th round, and 161st selection overall.
Deshaun Watson
Deshaun Watson's current ADP is 15.10, which is the 10th pick of the 15th round, and 178th selection overall.
Cleveland Browns 2025 Schedule
| Week | Home/Away | Opponent |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Home | Minnesota Vikings |
| 1 | Home | Cincinnati Bengals |
| 2 | Away | Baltimore Ravens |
| 3 | Home | Green Bay Packers |
| 4 | Away | Detroit Lions |
| 6 | Away | Pittsburgh Steelers |
| 7 | Home | Miami Dolphins |
| 8 | Away | New England Patriots |
| 10 | Away | New York Jets |
| 11 | Home | Baltimore Ravens |
| 12 | Away | Las Vegas Raiders |
| 13 | Home | San Francisco 49ers |
| 14 | Home | Tennessee Titans |
| 15 | Away | Chicago Bears |
| 16 | Home | Buffalo Bills |
| 17 | Home | Pittsburgh Steelers |
| 18 | Away | Cincinnati Bengals |
Cleveland Browns News
Jaleel McLaughlin, Jaleel McLaughlin Signs Practice-Squad Deal with Browns
Veteran running back Jaleel McLaughlin has signed a practice-squad deal with the Cleveland Browns, per an announcement from the team. McLaughlin spent the first three years of his NFL career with the Denver Broncos, but he fell out of the team's regular running back rotation in 2025 and was waived by Denver on Sunday. The Browns have a pair of second-year running backs atop their depth chart in Quinshon Judkins and Dylan Sampson. However, McLaughlin could potentially work his way into the backfield mix in Cleveland in the case of an injury. The 25-year-old has been efficient when given the opportunity to this point in his pro career, recording 1,356 scrimmage yards and seven touchdowns on 285 touches across 41 career NFL games (nine starts). McLaughlin is not roster-worthy yet, but he could be a name to monitor on the waiver wire in deeper fantasy leagues.
Jaleel McLaughlin player page.
September 1, 2026 5:11 PM EST
Dillon Gabriel, Dillon Gabriel's Back Injury Not Considered Serious
Cleveland Browns head coach Todd Monken does not think that quarterback Dillon Gabriel's (back) injury is a major injury, according to Zac Jackson of The Athletic. Monken thinks Gabriel first injured his back on a third-down run in the preseason finale last Thursday against the New England Patriots. With Gabriel opening the 2026 regular season on Injured Reserve (he will be required to miss at least the first four weeks), rookie Taylen Green and Shedeur Sanders will split scout-team reps in the next two weeks. As long as Gabriel does not suffer a setback with his back in the next couple of weeks, he should be ready to rejoin the 53-man roster for Week 5. For now, the second-year QB's injury allows the Browns to keep Green on their active roster as the QB3 behind Sanders and starter Deshaun Watson. The 25-year-old former third-rounder from Oregon failed to do much outside of short-area throws as a rookie, throwing for 937 yards, seven touchdowns, and two interceptions in 10 games (six starts) before an injury opened up the starting gig for Sanders the rest of the season in 2025.
August 31, 2026 10:47 AM EST
Jaleel McLaughlin, Broncos Waive Running Back Jaleel McLaughlin
The Denver Broncos waived running back Jaleel McLaughlin on Sunday as they trimmed their roster down to reach the league-mandated 53-player roster limit, according to Aric DiLalla of the team's official website. The Broncos went with Tyler Badie, who plays more of a role on special teams, over McLaughlin as the No. 4 RB behind J.K. Dobbins, RJ Harvey, and rookie Jonah Coleman to begin the 2026 season. McLaughlin operated as a depth back for the Broncos in each of his three seasons with the team, but although he had limited opportunities, he was productive when he touched the football. In 41 games (nine starts) for Denver, McLaughlin had 4.8 yards per carry for 1,093 rushing yards and three touchdowns on 226 rushing attempts, adding 59 receptions on 69 targets for 263 yards and four additional touchdowns as a receiver. It is possible that the 25-year-old former undrafted free agent from Notre Dame returns to the Broncos' practice squad if he goes unclaimed on waivers.
Jaleel McLaughlin player page.
August 31, 2026 8:01 AM EST
Taylen Green, Taylen Green Sticks in Browns' Four-QB Room
Cleveland Browns quarterback Taylen Green has made the team's initial 53-man roster, according to Daniel Oyefusi, citing Mary Kay Cabot. Cleveland is now expected to carry four quarterbacks, with Green joining Deshaun Watson, Shedeur Sanders and Dillon Gabriel. The sixth-round rookie didn't play in either of the Browns' first two preseason games, but he finally got his chance Thursday against New England. Green completed five of seven passes for 27 yards and did most of his damage with his legs, leading Cleveland with 66 rushing yards on eight carries. The Browns drafted the 6-foot-5 Arkansas product 182nd overall after being drawn to his size, speed and arm talent. Watson is the starter and Sanders is expected to serve as the Week 1 backup, leaving Green buried for immediate fantasy purposes. Cleveland clearly saw enough developmental upside, though, to keep him rather than risk exposing him to waivers.
August 30, 2026 12:48 PM EST
Dillon Gabriel, Browns Place Dillon Gabriel on Injured Reserve
Cleveland Browns quarterback Dillon Gabriel (back) has been placed on injured reserve with a designation to return, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL.com. Cleveland planned to keep four quarterbacks from the preseason into the regular season, and placing Gabriel on IR will allow them to use just three roster spots on quarterbacks. Rookie Taylen Green has made the team as the third-string quarterback, but Gabriel will presumably return to the No. 3 quarterback role once he's activated from IR. With that being said, Watson is the only fantasy-relevant quarterback in Cleveland right now, as he'll get the nod to start Week 1 against the Jacksonville Jaguars. The Browns also have Shedeur Sanders waiting in the wings in case Watson struggles out of the gate.
August 30, 2026 12:45 PM EST
