10 Players to Watch on Day 3 of the 2026 NFL Draft

The Browns have four picks in the fifth round (Nos. 146, 148, 149, and 152) and one in the seventh round (No. 248).

Day 3 presents an opportunity to find valuable contributors and fill positional needs.

Several intriguing prospects remain available, offering potential for the Browns to bolster their roster.

CB Jermod McCoy, Tennessee: McCoy is a versatile cornerback who recorded 31 tackles, 0.5 tackles for loss, two interceptions, seven passes defensed and one fumble recovery at Oregon State as a freshman. At Tennessee, McCoy totaled 44 tackles, 0.5 tackles for loss, four interceptions and nine passes defensed. He tore his ACL in January 2025 and missed the entirety of the 2025 season.

DE Dani Dennis-Sutton, Penn State: Dennis-Sutton appeared in 55 games. He totaled 127 tackles, 34.5 tackles for loss, 23.5 sacks, two interceptions, eight passes defensed, two fumble recoveries and seven forced fumbles. During the 2025 season, he generated 45 total pressures as a pass rusher, according to PFF.

CB Keith Abney II, Arizona State: Abney recorded 98 tackles, one tackle for loss, one sack, six interceptions, 21 passes defensed, two forced fumbles and one fumble recovery. In the 2025 season, Abney broke up nine passes in coverage and gave up 32 receptions in coverage, according to PFF.

LB Kyle Louis, Pitt: Louis totaled 201 tackles, 25.5 tackles for loss, 10 sacks, six interceptions, six passes defensed, two fumble recoveries and two forced fumbles. He also recorded an interception returned for a touchdown during the 2024 season.

CB Malik Muhammad, Texas: Muhammad recorded 97 tackles, 3.5 tackles for loss, one sack, three interceptions and 16 passes defensed. According to PFF, during the 2025 season, Muhammad allowed a 57.8 passer rating when targeted by opposing quarterbacks.

C Sam Hecht, Kansas State: Hecht played in 42 career games with 25 earned starts. He was the full-time starter in 2024 and 2025 and allowed zero sacks during those two seasons.

TE Justin Joly, North Carolina State: Joly recorded 92 receptions for 1,150 receiving yards and 11 touchdowns.

DT Darrell Jackson Jr., Florida State: Jackson appeared in 25 career games and recorded 80 tackles, 7.5 tackles for loss, 4.5 sacks, one pass defensed and one forced fumble.

G Billy Schrauth, Notre Dame: Schrauth started 22 games, including six at right guard and 16 at left guard. During the 2025 season, he allowed two total pressures in pass protection, including zero sacks and zero hits allowed to opposing pass rushers, according to PFF.

QB Garrett Nussmeier, LSU: Nussmeier played in 40 career games over five seasons and was the starting quarterback in 2024 and 2025. He posted a 15-8 record while the starting quarterback, and became only the third 7,000-yard passer in school history. During the 2024 season, Nussmeier led the SEC with 337 completions, throwing for 4,052 yards and 29 touchdowns. Then in 2025, he completed 194 of 288 passing attempts for 1,927 yards and 12 touchdowns through nine games played.

Q: What picks do the Browns have on Day 3?

Q: What positions could the Browns target?

Day 3 of the NFL Draft is crucial for adding depth and finding potential starters.

The Browns have multiple picks to address their remaining needs.

Keep an eye on these 10 players as potential Browns targets.