Browns selected BYU TE Carsen Ryan with the No. 248 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.

25 April 2026

After tallying a combined 29 receptions over three seasons at UCLA and Utah, Ryan (6’3/255) totaled a 45/620/3 line at BYU in his final college season. He spent most of his time as an inline tight end before getting more opportunity as a receiver at BYU. Ryan is a physical blocker, boasting a broad build and athletic traits that allow him to overpower tacklers both as a ball-carrier and run blocker. Lacking the burst to be a downfield receiving target, Ryan fares better with shallower targets, averaging a 6.7-yard target depth in 2025. Although he does not have the burst or contested catch ability to be a regular receiver, his balanced frame and physicality offer quality blocking and underneath receiving work for an NFL team. Ryan has the traits to be a key part of a tight end room at the next level.