BEREA, Ohio — The Cleveland Browns brought Alabama offensive tackle Kadyn Proctor in for a pre-draft visit on Thursday. The 6-foot-7, 352-pound left tackle immediately became the hottest name tied to their No. 6 overall pick.
Proctor Checks Every Box for Cleveland’s Offensive Line Overhaul
The Browns own two first-round picks — No. 6 and No. 24 from the Jaguars — plus nine total selections in the 2026 NFL Draft. Their offensive line ranked near the bottom in pass protection last season. They need a long-term answer at left tackle, and Proctor delivered three straight seasons as a starter for the Crimson Tide.
He stepped in as a true freshman in 2023 and never looked back. Forty games later, the former All-SEC standout declared early after a dominant 2025-26 campaign. Most offensive tackles in this class project better on the right side. Proctor flips that script. He plays with rare athleticism for a man his size. He moves defenders in the run game and mirrors edge rushers in pass protection. The chilly spring wind whipped across the practice fields here in Berea, yet Proctor’s massive frame looked built for the Dawg Pound winters.
You could almost feel the tension lift in the front office. Cleveland added pieces in free agency, but the left side still leaks. Drafting Proctor would give quarterback protection that actually holds up when it counts.
“It is time for me to take the next step on this journey and pursue my dream of playing in the NFL. The best is yet to come.” — Kadyn Proctor, upon declaring for the 2026 NFL Draft
What the Visit Means for the Browns’ Draft Strategy
Insiders confirm the Browns “really like” Proctor at No. 6. Jordan Schultz first broke the visit news, and ESPN quickly backed it up. The front office also keeps trade talks alive. They could move down from No. 6, collect extra picks, and still land premium talent later. With four selections inside the top 70, Cleveland holds real leverage.
Proctor turns 21 in June. He arrived in the league ready to start. His journey from Des Moines, Iowa, to three-year starter at Alabama shows the kind of work ethic that translates. Fans who packed the stands last season watched the line get pushed around too often. A guy like Proctor changes that picture fast. He doesn’t just fill a hole — he sets the tone up front.
The first round opens April 23 in Pittsburgh. Everything stays fluid until then. But Thursday’s visit made one thing crystal clear: the Browns mean business when it comes to fixing their offensive line.
