After trading the No. 2 overall pick to the Philadelphia Eagles, the Cleveland Browns stockpiled numerous picks in the lower rounds. It was obvious the Browns were looking for help at wide receiver in the 2016 draft, as they took four in the first five rounds:
2016 NFL Draft: Cleveland Browns Selections
| Round | Pick (Overall) | Player | Position | School |
| 1 | 15 | Corey Coleman | WR | Baylor |
| 4 | 114 | Ricardo Louis | WR | Auburn |
| 5 | 154 | Jordan Payton | WR | UCLA |
| 5 | 172 | Rashard Higgins | WR | Colorado St. |