The Cleveland Browns have taken their first major step of the offseason, naming Todd Monken as their new head coach. It’s a bold move - one that brings both excitement and fresh questions for a franchise that’s been stuck in the middle of the AFC pack.
Now comes the hard part: reshaping the roster. And while free agency will offer some quick fixes, the real foundation will be laid in the 2026 NFL Draft.
Cleveland currently holds the No. 6 overall pick, and unless they make a move on the board, that’s where the franchise will make its first big splash. With glaring needs at offensive tackle and wide receiver, those two positions will likely dominate the conversation in the months ahead. And one local sports star is already doing his part to steer the narrative.
Enter Jaylon Tyson - the Cleveland Cavaliers’ breakout sophomore and one of the city’s rising stars. During an appearance on ESPN’s NBA Tip-Off, Tyson didn’t mince words about what he wants to see from the Browns at No. 6: a wide receiver. But not just any wideout - he’s lobbying for the team to draft his younger brother, Jordyn Tyson.
“Yeah… he’s coming to the Browns, hopefully,” Tyson said with a grin, confirming to Charles Barkley that his brother is projected to be a high pick in this year’s draft. When Barkley mentioned Monken and quarterback Shedeur Sanders potentially forming the Browns’ new offensive core, Tyson added, “They need a star wide receiver now.”
From a football standpoint, it’s hard to argue with that. The Browns’ offense has lacked a true No. 1 receiver - the kind of guy who can tilt coverage, win one-on-ones, and bail out a quarterback when the pocket collapses. Jordyn Tyson, by most accounts, checks all those boxes.
At 6-foot-2 and 200 pounds, the Arizona State product brings a complete skill set to the table. He’s a polished route runner who creates separation with clean footwork and deceptive speed.
He can climb the ladder to win contested balls and has enough wiggle after the catch to turn short gains into chunk plays. That’s the kind of dynamic weapon Cleveland’s offense has been missing - someone who can stretch the field vertically and still be a reliable target on third down.
And here’s the thing: this isn’t just about a feel-good story of two brothers playing in the same city - though that would be a dream scenario for Cleveland fans. Jordyn Tyson is widely viewed as one of the top three receivers in this draft class, and in some circles, he’s already earned the No. 1 spot. His name was on the Browns’ radar long before the local NBA star started campaigning for him.
Still, the idea of a Tyson-Tyson Cleveland takeover is undeniably compelling. Jaylon is already becoming a fan favorite at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse.
Imagine his younger brother lighting up defenses on Sundays at Cleveland Browns Stadium. Two brothers, two sports, one city - that’s the kind of story that writes itself.
But sentiment aside, this is about football. And the Browns need playmakers.
Whether it’s Jordyn Tyson or another top wideout, Cleveland has to give its new head coach and quarterback the tools to succeed. If Monken wants to build an explosive offense, it starts with finding a true WR1.
Jaylon Tyson just might be pointing the Browns in the right direction.