Should the Browns be interested in Kadyn Proctor with the No. 6 pick?

The hosts of Afternoon Drive on The Fan debate whether the Cleveland Browns should consider selecting Kadyn Proctor with the No. 6 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. While acknowledging Proctor’s elite physical tools—massive size, strength, and athleticism—the hosts express deep skepticism about his consistency, maturity, and reliability, citing his turbulent college journey, including leaving Alabama after Nick Saban’s retirement and returning. They contrast this with concerns about his on-field performance, calling his film inconsistent and questioning his football IQ and work ethic. Despite Todd McShay’s suggestion that Proctor could be a top-10 pick and rumors of Browns interest, the hosts dismiss the idea of drafting him at No. 6 as absurd, calling it a potential bluff or distraction tactic. They emphasize that Proctor is more realistically a mid-to-late first-round pick (around No. 24), and even then, they’d prefer other offensive linemen like Lomu or Monroe Freeling. The conversation turns to emotional reactions, with both hosts expressing outrage at the idea of drafting Ty Simpson at No. 6—comparing it to the shock of drafting Dylan Gabriel in the third round—though they admit they’d be less angry at a Proctor pick, as it at least aligns with a team need for a tackle.