The Cleveland Browns head into the offseason with one of the most lopsided profiles in the league - a defense that ranked fourth overall, and an offense that finished 31st in scoring. That kind of imbalance isn’t sustainable, and it’s clear where the focus needs to be: upgrading the offense, especially at the skill positions.
Interestingly enough, help might come from a familiar name - at least to fans of Cleveland sports. Cavaliers guard Jaylon Tyson, fresh off a 39-point explosion against the 76ers, used his postgame spotlight to hype someone else: his younger brother, Jordyn Tyson, a wide receiver prospect entering the 2026 NFL Draft.
“Top 5,” Jaylon said confidently when asked about Jordyn’s draft stock. “He ain’t 10.
He’s going top 5. I believe he’s WR1.”
That’s a bold statement, especially considering Jordyn currently sits at No. 10 on Mel Kiper’s latest big board and is ranked as the No. 2 wideout behind Ohio State’s Carnell Tate. But sibling confidence aside, there’s real buzz around Jordyn’s potential. After two strong seasons at Arizona State, he’s emerged as one of the most dynamic receivers in this year’s draft class - explosive after the catch, smooth in his route-running, and a legitimate deep threat.
The Browns, of course, are in position to make a splash. They hold two first-round picks in the 2026 draft - the No. 6 overall selection, earned after a 5-12 finish, and the No. 24 pick acquired from Jacksonville in last year’s trade that allowed the Jaguars to move up for Travis Hunter.
It’s not hard to connect the dots. Cleveland needs offensive firepower.
They have draft capital. And now there’s a local connection with a built-in storyline.
Fans are already dreaming of a Tyson family reunion in Cleveland.
That said, the mock drafts haven’t quite caught up with Jaylon’s vision. A recent ESPN projection had the Browns selecting a wide receiver at No. 6 - but it was Carnell Tate, not Jordyn Tyson, slotted to head to the Dawg Pound. Still, it’s early in the process, and with the NFL Combine, pro days, and private workouts ahead, there’s plenty of time for Jordyn to climb the board - especially if he can ease concerns about his injury history, which some fans have pointed out.
Front office decisions will play a big role in how this all shakes out. While head coach Kevin Stefanski is out after two straight losing seasons, general manager Andrew Berry remains in place for his seventh year at the helm. Berry has proven to be aggressive and forward-thinking, and with two first-rounders, he has the flexibility to move up, move down, or stand pat and take the best player available.
Cleveland’s coaching search is already underway. The Browns have lined up interviews with Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel and Georgia offensive coordinator Todd Monken.
They’ve also requested meetings with Chargers defensive coordinator Jesse Minter and Jaguars OC Grant Udinski. Whoever lands the job will have a big say in how the Browns handle their quarterback situation - namely, what to do with Shedeur Sanders.
If the Browns commit to Sanders moving forward, the smart play would be surrounding him with talent - and that starts at receiver. Whether that’s Tate, Tyson, or another top prospect, Cleveland has the opportunity to reshape its offense in a big way this spring.
Fans, as always, are weighing in with passion and plenty of opinions:
“Trading down and getting Tyson would be nice,” one user mused.
Another added: “Please get Jordyn @Browns .. we need more Tyson’s in our lives.”
“Tyson family full of GOATS,” chimed in a Cavs fan.
Not everyone’s sold, though. One commenter pushed back: “Cool stuff, but would be foolish to take his bro over Carnell Tate.”
And another raised a fair concern: “I really like him as a prospect but the injuries scare me.”
It’s all part of the pre-draft conversation - hype, hope, and healthy skepticism. But one thing’s clear: if the Browns want to turn things around on offense, they’ll need to hit on their picks. And whether it’s a hometown connection or a best-player-available approach, wide receiver is firmly in play.