Browns must target these 3 Senior Bowl risers on PFF’s new NFL Draft big board

With the Senior Bowl in the rearview mirror and the Todd Monken era officially underway in Cleveland, the Browns' draft board is starting to ramp up ahead of the NFL Scouting Combine.

PFF’s latest rankings update reflects a week in Mobile where a few prospects increased their draft stock significantly. For a Browns team looking to overhaul its offensive identity while maintaining a top-tier defense, three names stood out as home-run fits.

Between a franchise-caliber tackle, a physical "X" receiver who’s a jump ball specialist, and a ball-hawking safety, these are the three risers Andrew Berry needs to be watching.

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1. Max Iheanachor, OT, Arizona State (6'5", 325-lbs)

• The Senior Bowl Buzz: Iheanachor was a "winner" throughout the week, particularly during Day 2 where he "won each of his reps during the team period pretty handily." PFF and scouts like Dane Brugler praised him as a coordinated athlete in space who has shown rapid improvement in his hand usage and awareness. What’s fascinating is that Iheanachor grew up playing basketball and soccer, not starting his football career until 2021.

• Why the Browns Must Target: His massive frame and raw power is the high-upside protector Cleveland needs to solidify the blindside for a vertical passing attack.

• Draft Stock: Late Day 1 or early 2nd round pick.

2. Malachi Fields, WR, Notre Dame (6'4", 218-lbs)

• The Senior Bowl Buzz: Fields was arguably the "most physically imposing wideout at the Senior Bowl." PFF and onlookers noted his ability to stack corners on vertical routes and use his massive catch radius to snag off-target throws. He finished his college career averaging 17.5 yards per reception, a trait that translated perfectly to the practice field in Mobile. Fields’ pro comparison is Michael Pittman Jr.

• Why the Browns Must Target: He is the prototypical "boundary bully" who wins contested catches. For a Browns offense needing a reliable target who can "body out" defenders on short routes and win deep, Fields is a natural fit.

• Draft Stock: Round 2 pick

3. Bud Clark, S, TCU (6’2”, 190-lbs)

• The Senior Bowl Buzz: Clark was arguably the most consistent standout performer on defense at Senior Bowl practics says The Draft Network, highlighted by a spectacular Day 3 interception. PFF’s analysts listed him as a top-five defensive riser, noting his elite range and the vocal leadership he displayed all week.

• Why the Browns Must Target: With 15 career interceptions, Clark is a turnover machine. Cleveland’s safety group is razor thin on depth, and needs a true “ball hawk”. His versatility to play single-high safety or drop into the nickel makes him an ideal chess piece for Jim Schwartz’s (or whoever the new Browns DC will be) aggressive defensive scheme.

• Draft Stock: 4th or 5th round pick

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