Pundits have previously suggested the Cleveland Browns could work with the Dallas Cowboys on a trade back scenario in the 2026 NFL Draft. The Browns hold the No. 6 overall selection while the Cowboys sit at No. 12.
It’s possible Dallas could want to move up for a defensive star while the Browns seek to acquire more draft capital.
But Cleveland and Dallas each both have a later first-round pick in the 2026 NFL Draft too. Cleveland holds the No. 24 overall pick while Dallas sits at No. 20.
On Friday, NFL.com’s Chad Reuter pitched a trade where the two teams flipped spots in the back half of the first round. In the scenario, Reuter also proposed the Browns land Arizona State wide receiver Jordyn Tyson at No. 20 overall.
“The Browns swap picks in the third and fifth rounds with Dallas to move up from No. 24 so they can grab Tyson,” wrote Reuter. “Cleveland needs a big-time playmaker to take the pressure off Jerry Jeudy and give whoever ends up at quarterback another dynamic target.”
Tyson is a consensus top receiver in the 2026 NFL Draft class. He might not even be on the board at No. 20 overall. ESPN’s Mel Kiper Jr. ranked the wideout the No. 7 prospect in the 2026 class.
But if he is, Reuter sees him as a trade target for Cleveland.
Browns Attend Jordyn Tyson Workout at Arizona State: Report
GettyThe Cleveland Browns attended the popular Jordyn Tyson workout at Arizona State on April 17.
While Reuter’s mock draft came out early Friday, it makes sense to connect the Browns to Tyson. On Friday afternoon, the team attended the receiver’s workout at Arizona State.
NFL insider Jordan Schultz reported the Browns were one of 20 teams in attendance. With the performance in the workout, Tyson cemented his status as a first-round pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.
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ESPN’s Pete Thamel reported Tyson, “showed the twitch, explosiveness and leaping ability we all saw in the fall.”
Fellow ESPN reporter Matt Miller called Tyson a “likely top 16 pick.” Miller reported the wideout ran 20-25 routes in the workout Friday and dropped only one pass.
The Tyson workout was a popular ticket for NFL teams because the receiver didn’t previously participate in offseason workouts because of a hamstring injury. The issue also caused him to miss the end of the 2025 regular season.
“The Colorado transfer lit up defenses for two seasons with the Sun Devils. Tyson’s superpower is being open even when it looks like he’s completely blanketed,” wrote Kiper. “It makes him essentially uncoverable in the red zone. He wins on 50-50 balls and outmuscles defensive backs. A hamstring injury cost him time last season, but he still posted solid numbers.”
How Tyson Could Fit With the Browns
GettyNFL.com’s Chad Reuter projected general manager Andrew Berry and the Cleveland Browns to trade up with the Dallas Cowboys for WR Jordyn Tyson in the 2026 NFL Draft.
As Reuter mentioned, Cleveland could use more playmaking ability on offense. That will help whomever is behind center for the Browns in 2026.
Tyson fits that mold. He’s one of the top receivers in the 2026 class, and if he’s still available after No. 16, it would make a lot of sense for Cleveland to aggressively try to move up to land him.
Tyson posted 61 catches, 711 receiving yards and eight touchdowns during nine games last season. While playing a full season in 2024, he had 75 receptions, 1,101 yards and 10 scores.
Jerry Jeudy led Cleveland wideouts in receiving last season but only had 50 catches for 602 yards. He also had just two touchdowns.
Isaiah Bond was second on the team during 2025 with 338 receiving yards.
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