They used that to fill a need at both wide receiver and punt returner in Texas A&M's KC Concepcion.Subscribe to Browns Insider newsletter"We’re very excited in terms of how night 1 concluded for us, to get two of what I would call our short list players, to pick up another top 100 pick as well as another pick in the top 150," Berry said at the end of the night. "We were very pleased with just really all the activity this evening. We’re really excited about Spencer and his potential at left tackle. … And KC, he’s dynamic. … Those two guys will really help our offense moving forward."So what are the takeaways from the Browns' first day at the NFL draft?

Here's three, one for each move they made.Browns pull off smart trade with Kansas City Chiefs, land Spencer FanoThe most likely scenario coming into the draft was that Berry was going to trade back. He didn't disappoint, moving back three spots while picking up the two extra picks.The move may not have been a massive one in terms of how far back the Browns went. However, it was just far enough back that it prevented them from losing out on Fano, while even increasing the overall value of the pick.There could've been even more movement backward, especially with both Ohio State's Carnell Tate and Arizona State's Jordyn Tyson off the board.

While Berry acknowledged getting calls for No. 9, he knew what he wanted at that point."We liked a number of those guys up there, including Jordyn," Berry said. "But Spencer was our top target at that point."Spencer Fano is the Browns' left tackle, but 'versatility' doesn't hurtFirst thing's first, Fano is coming in to play left tackle, despite having played right tackle his final two years at Utah and throughout his high school career. It was established by both Fano, who said that's what the Browns told him, then reiterated by both coach Todd Monken and Berry.However, Fano does continue an offseason trend for the Browns of looking for versatility in the linemen they acquired.

Tackle Tytus Howard, acquired in a trade with the Houston Texans, as well as free-agent guards Zion Johnson, Elgton Jenkins and Teven Jenkins all possess the ability to play multiple positions.Fano has played tackle his whole career. However, he worked out at both center and guard during the pre-draft process because of concerns regarding what some consider to be "short arms" at less than 33 inches long.All of that versatility stems from the rash of offensive line injuries the Browns have dealt with over the last three seasons. Berry even admitted that more linemen could be on the way."I’d say if you’re on the O line, you typically need to be able to play two spots," Berry said.

"I’d say probably more so than versatility was resiliency within the O-line in terms of how you build that position group. Versatility is one way to do it. Strength in numbers is another way to do it.

I think we’ll be in a position where we have both. With Spencer in particular, we’re looking to park him at left tackle and let him play. So while it’s nice that he’s played several spots, that’s not our vision for him."KC Concepcion's drops are non-issue for Andrew Berry, BrownsConcepcion had his problems holding onto the football.

Over three years at North Carolina State and Texas A&M, the wide receiver had 19 combined drops, including seven in each of his last two seasons.The Browns had 27 drops, according to Pro Football Focus, in 2026. Jerry Jeudy led the way with nine.Berry, though, wasn't concerned about it. His reasoning: "Every receiver besides maybe Larry Fitzgerald has a couple drops.""It’s really relative to the population," Berry continued.

"I know that gets talked about, but he has natural dexterity. It’s nothing extreme or nothing out of, I guess it’s not an outlier relative to other receivers in the draft class. I know that’s been the primary talking point but we’re comfortable with KC’s hands."Buy Cleveland Browns ticketsChris Easterling can be reached at ceasterling@thebeaconjournal.com.

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