Garret Greenlee: I would love for the Browns to take Carnell Tate at No. 6; Francis Mauigoa would be a good pick too

Afternoon Drive on The Fan17mApril 9, 2026

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Garrett Greenlee, football analyst from YouTube's Football Analysis, joins the Afternoon Drive podcast to break down the upcoming NFL Draft with a focus on the Cleveland Browns' No. 6 overall pick. Greenlee argues that the Browns should prioritize offensive line depth, advocating for either Francis Mauigoa or Vega Iwane at No. 6, both of whom he sees as long-term guard prospects. He expresses strong preference for Carnell Tate as a wide receiver, praising his size, route-running, contested catch ability, and potential to thrive in a dome environment. Greenlee also discusses the possibility of trading up for receivers like Monroe Freeling or Jordan Tyson, while cautioning against drafting Kenyon Sadiq due to roster overlap with Harold Fannin. He highlights under-the-radar sleepers like Sam Rauch, Davis Igbenosan, and Seth McGowan. The conversation touches on quarterback development, with Greenlee favoring Shador Sanders over Ty Simpson for immediate impact, though he sees value in letting Simpson develop behind the scenes.

Key Takeaways
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Carnell Tate is the top wide receiver prospect for the Browns at No. 6, with elite contested catch ability and route-running for intermediate and deep zones.

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Francis Mauigoa and Vega Iwane are top guard prospects who could be ideal picks at No. 6 due to offensive line needs and long-term starter potential.

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Greenlee advises against drafting Kenyon Sadiq at No. 24 due to roster redundancy with Harold Fannin.

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The Browns should consider trading up for Monroe Freeling or Jordan Tyson if they fall into the mid-teens.

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Sam Rauch, Davis Igbenosan, and Seth McGowan are under-the-radar sleepers Greenlee believes will be undervalued in the draft.

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2 min

Introduction and Draft Preview

Kyle Wright introduces Garrett Greenlee, football analyst from Football Analysis on YouTube, and sets the stage for a deep dive into the upcoming NFL Draft with a focus on the Cleveland Browns' No. 6 pick.

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Top Offensive Linemen: Mauigoa and Iwane

I think it would be the year. If there's ever a year to justify taking a guard at 6 overall, especially with the offensive line concerns that Cleveland had entering this offseason...

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4 min

Carnell Tate and Receiver Strategy

He has a safety blanket in Carnell Tate at every level of the field. I think that this is a player that if he goes to a good situation, and we're talking about a dome in a couple of years in Cleveland, that this could very easily be a multiple-time 1,000-yard receiver.

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4 min

Trade-Up Potential and Receiver Value

Greenlee discusses the Browns' flexibility with their second-round pick and the possibility of trading up for Monroe Freeling or Jordan Tyson if they fall. He cautions against taking Freeling at No. 6 but sees value in the mid-teens.

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Late-Round Sleepers and Draft Strategy

I don't know why he is being as undervalued as he is. He's right now a mid-to-late third-round prospect. And that's actually a player I would prefer the Browns to draft later in the draft than Kenyon Sadiq just specifically for the Browns roster...

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High-Impact Quotes
He has a safety blanket in Carnell Tate at every level of the field. I think that this is a player that if he goes to a good situation, and we're talking about a dome in a couple of years in Cleveland, that this could very easily be a multiple-time 1,000-yard receiver.
Garrett Greenlee10:04
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I think it would be the year. If there's ever a year to justify taking a guard at 6 overall, especially with the offensive line concerns that Cleveland had entering this offseason...
Garrett Greenlee3:20
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I would love for the Browns to take him at pick six. I would love for the Browns to be able to somehow acquire one of Monroe Freeling, Olive Vega Awane, if Maui Noah Fano, one of them starts to slip...
Garrett Greenlee5:31
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Speakers

Host

Kyle Wright

Guest

Garrett Greenlee
Topics Discussed
NFL Draft Strategy90%Cleveland Browns Draft Needs88%Offensive Line Prospects85%Wide Receiver Evaluation82%Underrated Draft Sleepers78%Trade-Up Potential75%Roster Fit and Positional Competition72%Quarterback Development70%
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Garrett Greenlee

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Carnell Tate

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Francis Mauigoa

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Monroe Freeling

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Vega Iwane

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Jordan Tyson

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Kenyon Sadiq

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Casey Concepcion

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Harold Fannin

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