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Browns rookies flash early upside on Day 1 of minicamp
sports4 months ago

Browns rookies flash early upside on Day 1 of minicamp

Day 1 of Browns rookie minicamp offered a first look at the 2026 draft class and tryouts. The opening 11-on-11 reps were anchored by a first group of draft picks at the offensive line — Spencer Fano at left tackle, Parker Brailsford at center and Austin Barber at right tackle — with Taylen Green leading the quarterback reps and showing mobility after Zoom meetings. Bryson Barnes also saw time at QB as multiple tryouts cycled through skill positions. Head coach Todd Monken praised the effort and noted that some players looked more advanced than others, as the Browns invited about 25 tryout players to compete for roster spots during this phase of offseason work.

Browns add Taylen Green at No. 182 in 2026 NFL Draft
sports4 months ago

Browns add Taylen Green at No. 182 in 2026 NFL Draft

The Cleveland Browns drafted Arkansas quarterback Taylen Green with the No. 182 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft’s sixth round, adding a highly athletic dual-threat with big upside but some questions about passing consistency. Browns GM Andrew Berry has indicated Green’ll stay at quarterback amid a crowded room that includes Deshaun Watson, Shedeur Sanders and Dillon Gabriel, shaping another quarterback competition at camp.

Browns Bet on Taylen Green’s Athletic Upside in Round 6
sports4 months ago

Browns Bet on Taylen Green’s Athletic Upside in Round 6

Arkansas quarterback Taylen Green, renowned for elite athletic testing (4.36 40-yard dash, 43.5-inch vertical) and a 6-foot-6 frame, was selected by the Browns with the 182nd overall pick in the sixth round of the 2026 NFL Draft. His college passing numbers were modest over four years (Boise State and Arkansas), prompting questions about his NFL readiness. Cleveland is drafting him as a quarterback with potential to contribute in other offensive roles, given the team’s current QB depth behind Deshaun Watson, Shedeur Sanders, and Dillon Gabriel.

Browns land Taylen Green at No. 182, adding a versatile QB to their depth chart
sports4 months ago

Browns land Taylen Green at No. 182, adding a versatile QB to their depth chart

Cleveland selected quarterback Taylen Green with the 182nd pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. A Boise State transfer to Arkansas in 2024, Green started 24 of 25 games for Arkansas across 2022–23, throwing 5,868 yards and 34 TDs on 428-of-707 passing. He joins a quarterback room featuring Dillon Gabriel, Shedeur Sanders, and Deshaun Watson, who is returning from an Achilles injury; Gabriel and Sanders started during their rookie seasons in 2025 to gain experience.

sports5 months ago

Steelers Target Elite OL Spencer Fano Plus Bernard and Green in Latest Draft Visits

The Steelers hosted three pre-draft visitors—OL Spencer Fano, WR Germie Bernard, and QB Taylen Green—headlined by Fano, a top offensive lineman likely to go early; Bernard is a solid second-round WR, and Green is a boom‑bust QB who could land on Day 3. With 25 of 30 visits used, Pittsburgh is evaluating how Fano might fit, potentially at left guard, as part of their ongoing pre-draft assessment.

Steelers Bring Taylen Green in for Monday QB Visit Amid Rodgers Uncertainty
sports5 months ago

Steelers Bring Taylen Green in for Monday QB Visit Amid Rodgers Uncertainty

The Steelers hosted quarterback Taylen Green for a Monday visit as they evaluate their quarterback plans for 2026, with Aaron Rodgers’ future still in question. Green flashed a dual-threat profile in college, throwing for 5,868 yards and 34 touchdowns with 1,379 rushing yards and 16 rushing TDs over two seasons at Arkansas, plus a record vertical leap at the combine and a 4.36 40-yard dash, leaving Pittsburgh to consider whether he could contribute at the next level.

Four 2026 Combine Standouts Elevate Draft Stock
sports6 months ago

Four 2026 Combine Standouts Elevate Draft Stock

At the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis, four prospects boosted their draft stocks: Sonny Styles (LB, Ohio State) highlighted elite testing with record-like measures, while his older brother Lorenzo Styles (CB/WR, Ohio State) ran a 4.27 40. Taylen Green (Arkansas) broke quarterback records with a 43.5-inch vertical and 11'2" broad jump, posting a 4.36 40 to vault into early-round discussions. Texas Tech edge rusher David Bailey logged the fastest defensive-lineman 40 (4.50) and a top broad jump, reinforcing top-10 buzz. Collectively, the performances reinforced Day 1 pick potential for the quartet and underscored the Combine’s star-power rise.

Lions target trio of mobile QB prospects from the 2026 Combine
sports6 months ago

Lions target trio of mobile QB prospects from the 2026 Combine

Detroit Lions’ Combine takeaway centers on three QB prospects—Cole Payton (North Dakota State), Taylen Green (Arkansas), and Haynes King (Georgia Tech)—as potential depth options, with Mendoza not participating and Simpson/Nussmeier showing solid showings elsewhere. Payton displays accuracy on short/intermediate routes but limited deep arm; Green boasts elite athleticism yet inconsistent footwork and mechanics; King brings rushing upside and could fit a Taysom Hill–style role, though his passing polish is lacking. Lions may pursue these players as draft selections or undrafted free agents.

Green’s elite testing highlights Day 3 of the 2026 NFL Combine as others rise and fall
sports6 months ago

Green’s elite testing highlights Day 3 of the 2026 NFL Combine as others rise and fall

Day 3 of the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis showcased standout athleticism from multiple players in the QB/RB/WR groups. Taylen Green posted a historic athletic profile (43.5-inch vertical, 11-2 broad jump, 4.36 40) but his passing session exposed consistency concerns, keeping him as a Day 3 prospect. On the stock-up side, Skyler Bell, Zachariah Branch, Bryce Lance, Ja’Kobi Lane, Zavion Thomas and Mike Washington Jr. impressed with strong measurables and on-field runs, while three others were highlighted as potential risers with strong pro-day/showings. In the stock-down column, Malachi Fields, Emmett Johnson and Carnell Tate underwhelmed in areas like speed/overall explosiveness, potentially denting their draft stock. An emphasis remains on pro days as a pathway to boosting impressions before the draft.

"Former Boise State QB Green Chooses Arkansas, Boosting Razorbacks' Quarterback Depth"
sports2 years ago

"Former Boise State QB Green Chooses Arkansas, Boosting Razorbacks' Quarterback Depth"

BYU's pursuit of transfer portal quarterbacks suffered setbacks as Sam Leavitt committed to Arizona State and Taylen Green chose Arkansas. Green, a former Boise State quarterback, received interest from several schools including LSU, Cal, UCLA, and Oregon State. Meanwhile, BYU has shown interest in Hawaii quarterback Brayden Schager and Ohio quarterback Kurtis Rourke. With Kedon Slovis having exhausted his eligibility, BYU currently has five other quarterbacks on their roster.