Browns select tight end Joe Royer from Cincinnati in 5th round of 2026 NFL Draft.

The Cleveland Browns selected tight end Joe Royer from the University of Cincinnati in the fifth round of the 2026 NFL Draft. Royer had a strong final season at Cincinnati, finishing third on the team with 29 receptions for 416 yards and four touchdowns. The Browns added him to bolster their offense alongside other selections like Parker Brailsford and Justin Jefferson.