The Cleveland Browns are heading into the 2026 offseason with one thing abundantly clear: the offensive line needs a major overhaul - and new head coach Todd Monken knows it.
After a 2025 season that saw the starting five in constant flux due to injuries, the Browns are left with just one Day 1 starter under contract beyond this year: Dawand Jones. And even that comes with an asterisk - Jones missed all but three games last season with a knee injury. In short, Cleveland’s once-formidable offensive front has become a patchwork unit, and it showed.
So where do they go from here? The answer likely lies in a combination of free agency and the 2026 NFL Draft. And if you’re a Browns fan already diving into mock drafts and scouting reports, the Senior Bowl was your first real taste of what’s to come - and one name in particular stole the show: Gennings Dunker.
The Iowa offensive lineman turned heads in Mobile, not just for his size and versatility, but for his larger-than-life personality. Dunker is the kind of prospect who checks a lot of boxes for GM Andrew Berry and his staff.
After the Browns opted not to draft a single offensive lineman in 2025 - a decision that came back to haunt them as the O-line crumbled under injuries and age - the front office is expected to make up for lost time this spring. Don’t be surprised if they walk away from the draft with multiple linemen, and Dunker could very well be one of them.
At 6-foot-5 and 315 pounds, Dunker brings the kind of frame that NFL teams covet. But it’s his versatility that really stands out.
He began his college career playing both guard spots in 2022 before transitioning to right tackle from 2023 through 2025. That inside-out flexibility could be a major asset for a Browns team that needs help across the board - at both guard positions, center, and especially at left tackle.
While Dunker may not be a surefire first-round pick, he’s firmly in the Day 2 conversation. That’s a sweet spot for Cleveland, who could target him as a high-upside developmental piece with the potential to start sooner rather than later. And when you factor in his off-field charm - we’re talking about a mullet-rocking, coffee-chugging, Culver’s-loving aspiring pediatric physician who also happens to enjoy water parks - it’s easy to see why Browns fans are already smitten.
But it’s not just the personality that’s drawing attention. Dunker’s play on the field backs it up.
According to Pro Football Focus, he ranked 19th out of 549 qualifying tackles in run-blocking grade - a stat that should catch Monken’s eye as he looks to build a more physical, balanced offense. Whether Dunker projects best as a guard or tackle at the next level, he’s got the tools, the tape, and the temperament to be a fan favorite in Cleveland.
The Browns have work to do up front, and the draft will be a crucial part of that rebuild. If Gennings Dunker is still on the board when Cleveland goes on the clock in the middle rounds, don’t be shocked if his name gets called. He fits the mold of what this team needs - and maybe, just maybe, he’s the kind of personality that can help reenergize a unit that badly needs a fresh start.