Grade

6th Round - 7th Round

2026 Draft Class

Carsen Ryan

Status

DraftedR7 • P248Cleveland Browns

BYU

6'3"

255lbs

May 26, 2026

Executive Summary

Carsen Ryan is a tough, versatile tight end whose physical run blocking, effort level, and ability to operate from multiple alignments give him a realistic path to carving out an NFL role as a complementary TE2/TE3.

Strengths

Blocking, Physicality, and Versatility

Weaknesses

Route Running, Athleticism, and YAC / RAC Ability

Full Scouting Report

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Processing / Game IQ

Pros:

•Able to find the soft spots in zone and doesn’t run to coverage

•Doesn’t drift when sitting

•Finds work when first assignment is gone

Cons:

•Doesn’t really adjust routes or route stem based on defensive alignment

Route Running / Catching

Pros:

•Solid hands when ball is in frame

•Sudden breakdowns on short routes (particularly sticks)

Cons:

•Not very fast stems on deep routes and struggles with breaks at speed

•Struggles to catch through contact

•Raises pads

•Isn't a polished route runner

•Didn’t really utilize fakes on routes

•A good amount of production came from scheming him open

YAC / RAC Ability

Pros:

•Looks to get upfield after catch

•Secures ball post catch

•Can eat contact is the defender doesn’t tackle with good technique

•Falls forward and is physical runner

•Flashes the stiff arm at times

Cons:

•Doesn't have speed to outrun defenders

Blocking

Pros:

•Very physical blocker with multiple pancakes on the year

•Good hand placement and quick to replace hands when chopped

•Keeps legs moving when initiating contact

•Finishes blocks strong

•Very solid blocker in space when he gets his hands on

Cons:

•Could struggle with DEs with longer arms

•Could work on lateral quickness when blocking in space

•Would slow up as a lead blocker or taking on edge defenders

Physicality

Pros:

•Didn’t struggle with physical coverage

•Strong blocker and finished blocks with aggression

•Tough runner

Cons:

•Could struggle against a D-lineman when inline blocking at times

Athleticism / Frame

Pros:

•Average height with above-average weight

•Good movement ability

•Showed good short-area quickness at pro-day

Cons:

•Didn’t show top-end speed on tape

•Shorter arms made it harder to block DEs with longer arms and catch balls outside his frame

Versatility

Pros:

•Mainly lined up inline but logged meaningful snaps in the slot and spent a few out wide and in the backfield

•Utilized in motion frequently

•Also spent a few snaps in pass pro

Cons:

•None

Games Watched:

•Week 1 vs PRTST (h), Week 3 vs ECU, Week 4 vs COLO (h), Week 10 vs TCU, BIG XII CC vs TTU

Ideal Situation:

•Carsen Ryan is one of the more versatile TEs in the draft, with very solid receiving numbers and flashes in the running game. His run blocking is his selling point, as he racked up a couple of pancakes and showed really solid technique. His blocking will be limited, as his shorter arms make it difficult for him to block defenders with longer arms. His short arms also give him problems in the receiving game, as his catch radius is not as big as you would like to see. His route running leaves a lot on the table as he struggles to consistently break down at speed, is unconvincing when trying fakes, and rounds off routes at times. He shines in the quick game, though, showing quick breaks and breakdowns on stick/out routes. He doesn’t sit in coverage and can find the soft spots in the zone. The Browns drafted him late in the 7th round, 248th overall, and this gets a B. The TE room on the Browns isn’t the deepest, with Harold Fannin being the only proven TE in the room, so it gives him room to grow and rise the depth chart at the same time. Ryan has some experience on special teams, so he could fit into the rotation there. With TE depth being a need for this team, it would never hurt to take a late-round shot on a TE that put up good numbers in the receiving game and was a very good run blocker in college.

Rating:

•Processing / Game IQ – 6.4

•Route Running / Catching – 4.3

•YAC / RAC Ability – 5.2

•Blocking – 8.5

•Physicality – 8.7

•Athleticism / Frame – 5.3

•Versatility – 7.6

Total = 64.1/100 (D) Early 6th

Jack Satica

Assistant NFL Scout View Full Bio

I am currently a junior studying sports management at Washington State University, originally from Fremont, California. I have experience in football ranging from playing, coaching, and scouting. My main focus is scouting college recruits and providing in depth reports on their strengths and weaknesses.

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