Browns select Arkansas dual‑threat Taylen Green, pick 182
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Cleveland on Saturday selected Arkansas quarterback Taylen Green with the 182nd overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft after trading picks with the Denver Broncos, the Browns announced. The sixth-round selection follows a trade that exchanged Cleveland’s 152nd pick for Denver’s 170th and 182nd picks, adding a dual‑threat quarterback to the team's roster.
Team officials said this week Green will join Shedeur Sanders, Deshaun Watson and Dillon Gabriel as Cleveland’s fourth quarterback and enter offseason programs and organized team activities. Scouts highlighted his athleticism and rushing production, and the Browns will emphasize ball security and quarterback development during spring practices and the upcoming training camp.
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Timeline
- 1. Green began his college career at Boise State and played three seasons there.
- 2. He transferred to Arkansas and became a two-year starter under coordinator Bobby Petrino.
- 3. In 2024 Green produced 3,154 total offense yards; in 2025 he threw for 2,714 yards.
- 4. NFL Next Gen Stats ranked him highly for athleticism at the NFL Combine prior to the draft.
- 5. On Day 3 of the 2026 NFL Draft, the Browns selected Green with the 182nd pick after a trade with Denver.
Why it matters
Cleveland Browns fans, meet your new quarterback, Taylen Green. His dual-threat ability could shake up the team's dynamic. Watch how he integrates into the roster during spring practices and training camp.
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