In the latest mock from our Christian D’Andrea — a top-five mini-mock — he had the Browns taking Colorado’s Shedeur Sanders at quarterback. But in Mel Kiper Jr.’s first mock of the year for ESPN, he had Sanders’ teammate Travis Hunter going to Cleveland and Sanders going to the New York Giants at No. 3.

Longtime ESPN and college football analyst Mel Kiper Jr. has released his first mock draft of the 2025 NFL draft season. In the mock, he has the Browns selecting the reigning Heisman winner.

College football put a bow on a historic 2024 season as Ohio State won the national championship, and now it’s time to get a line on where the country’s most ta

If the Cleveland Browns do not draft a quarterback with the No. 2 overall pick, Penn State pass rusher Abdul Carter has become a fan favorite in the 2025 NFL draft. Pro Football Network’s Dalton Miller released his latest 2025 NFL mock draft, predicting the Browns will select Carter with the second overall pick.

Cleveland Browns: “Take a QB or trade back,” asks ESPN’s Jason Reid. “That's the Browns' dilemma. Likely stuck with Deshaun Watson's contract until 2026, the smart play would be to draft a QB while also signing a veteran through free agency.”

The Cleveland Browns had a dramatic year that ended in the fanbase looking ahead to mock drafts by the middle of October.

The Cleveland Browns will have a legitimate shot at selecting the best player in the 2025 NFL draft, Colorado star and Heisman Trophy winner Travis Hunter if they do not get too cute with their pick.