The Cleveland Browns traded for an extended right tackle, former Houston Texan Tytus Howard, at the start of free agency as they began their rebuild of the offensive line that was awful in 2025. But Howard has played every position on the offensive line except for center, so if it's all about getting your best five on the field, which it should be, there's a chance Howard doesn't play at right tackle in 2026. While doing a mock draft on Peter Schrager's podcast, former Tennessee Titans general manager Ran Carthon had the Browns drafting Miami (FL) right tackle sixth overall.

He talked about the issue with Howard, but said Mauigoa could either take over the tackle spot or be a really good guard. Carthon said he knows that Mauigoa would be one of their best five, whether it is at guard or tackle. Some will say that a guy who may be best at guard isn't worth the sixth overall pick, and I have to disagree.

You should draft the best football players, and Francis Mauigoa is my highest-rated offensive lineman and seventh overall. It might be at guard, but I have a good feeling that Mauigoa will find a home in the NFL as a high-quality offensive lineman.On today's "The Schrager Hour" we did a live mock draft simulation with Ran Carthon (former Titans GM), @dpbrugler , and @FieldYates .The Browns were up at 6. Mendoza, Bailey, Reese, Styles, and Love off the board. Here's Ran Carthon on what he'd do in this scenario. pic.twitter.com/AI5gKMh8yw— Peter Schrager (@PSchrags) April 15, 2026This article originally appeared on Browns Wire: Former Titans GM mock Miami right tackle to Cleveland