Which Browns rookie has the best chance to win Rookie of the Year?

With plenty of excitement surrounding the Cleveland Browns’ 2026 draft class, there’s a legitimate chance one of their rookies could follow in Carson Schwesinger’s footsteps and take home a Rookie of the Year honor at this year’s NFL Awards. Which of these young players has the best shot?

KC Concepcion

The 24th overall pick has already received plenty of attention from fans and the media throughout training camp and the preseason. His versatility as a wide receiver makes him someone Head Coach Todd Monken will likely look to feature in the offensive game plan. In the first preseason game against the Chicago Bears, he caught three passes for 27 yards and scored a 14-yard rushing touchdown. There’s also plenty of potential for him to make an impact in the return game and find success there.

Denzel Boston

Cleveland’s other rookie receiver should have a case to win this honor. Selected 39th overall in the draft, he has also drummed up significant excitement in training camp. Many national media members who visit multiple training camps throughout the summer have come away from Browns camp impressed, with several suggesting that Cleveland may have found something special in Boston. The reps should be there, so if he can capitalize on his opportunities, he could find himself in the conversation. 

Spencer Fano

This is the toughest of the three options to win Offensive Rookie of the Year, as offensive linemen rarely receive the award. Fano is likely to start at tackle for Cleveland this season, and if he performs at a high level, he could generate some buzz for the award.

As of now on FanDuel, Concepcion (+2000) has the best chance to take home the award, just ahead of Boston (+2200), but seven others are listed ahead of the two Browns rookies. Fano is way down the list at +40,000, with Cleveland TEs Carsen Ryan and Joe Royer actually listed way ahead of the team’s first round pick

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