Browns 7 Round 2025 Nfl Mock Draft Cleveland Lands Their Quarterback

Bonisiwe Shabane

-Nov 17, 2025, 6:35 PM

browns 7 round 2025 nfl mock draft cleveland lands their quarterback

Ah, the Browns. No other NFL team has a lower projected win total from the oddsmakers, with Cleveland's 2025 over-under at 4.5 wins and a massive, fully guaranteed contract still owed to injured QB Deshaun Watson. Kevin Stefanski will be coaching with his job on the line in 2025 and there are positional needs all over, including at quarterback. Cleveland has 10 picks, one short of the NFL high entering the draft, but five of them are in the sixth and seventh rounds. So it might make sense to consolidate and use any of the four sixth-rounders to move up a bit. We won't project trades in this mock, but if the Browns pass on a quarterback at No.

2 overall, we could definitely see them packaging picks to move up from No. 33 and get back into the first round for a passer, especially if the right one falls past the Steelers at No. 21. First round, second overall: CB/WR Travis Hunter, Colorado It has been a long and painful search for the Browns, trying to land a franchise quarterback, and Baker Mayfield's success in Tampa only adds to the frustration of a terrible decision to invest... Even with all that, this isn't a great year for quarterbacks, so the Browns take a surer thing in Hunter, that rare athlete who can help on both sides of the ball.

He'll probably have a bigger impact on defense, where he can step in as a corner bookend with Denzel Ward, but Cleveland sorely needs help at receiver, so even in a moonlighting role, Hunter... RELATED: Travis Hunter on if NFL team forces him to play one way: 'Never playing football again' The Cleveland Browns, in many ways, are going to end up deciding the fate of the 2025 NFL Draft. Holding the second overall pick, they have a chance to remake their franchise in an instant by adding a quarterback right at the top. Or, they could choose to be more patient with their retooling by bringing on either of the best players in the draft: Penn State’s Abdul Carter or Colorado’s Travis Hunter. Remember, the Browns recently traded for quarterback Kenny Pickett, then signed quarterback Joe Flacco in free agency.

Here’s what the latest mock draft from PFSN anticipates they will do in Green Bay, Wisc. PFSN’s Ian Cummings cut to the chase and went best available in his latest mock draft. “Next to a QB, the Cleveland Browns’ biggest need is more playmaking talent. There’s arguably no QB worth taking at No. 2, and Andrew Berry has said he views Travis Hunter as a WR first,” Cummings said. Cleveland selects Colorado’s Travis Hunter in the first round and then fills the QB position on Day 2.

The Cleveland Browns have numerous roster holes still left to fill a little more than a week out from the 2025 NFL Draft. Fortunately, the club also has almost as many draft picks to fill those needs. As of today, general manager Andrew Berry will head into the draft with 10 selections, including the No. 2 overall selection, three picks on Day 2, and a whopping six picks on Day 3. Berry is unlikely to use every one of those picks on a player, as 10 rookies are a lot to add to a team in a single offseason. However, fans should expect some trades to materialize, especially on the final day of the draft.

The Cleveland Browns currently own the fourth overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft following their loss to the New York Jets, along with the 19th selection courtesy of the Jacksonville Jaguars. In this seven-round mock draft, the team takes a swing at a franchise quarterback and spend their first six picks on offensive players. We'll be using NFL Mock Draft Database's simulator for this mock, and the rule is that for each selection, a player must be ranked at or below ten spots higher than the pick slot... This is to create some level of intrigue and variety with each selection, but to also add some degree of reality. Simpson's physical traits will be under scrutiny throughout the pre-draft process, as teams try to determine how high of a selection he is truly worth. However, his performance this year his difficult to argue with, as he's displayed excellent efficiency, throwing 21 touchdowns to only one interception.

He's not elite in any area, but he's solid in just about all of them. He has enough arm strength to make all the throws, accuracy to fit the ball into NFL windows, solid athletic ability to manuever around within the pocket and to create outside of it, and... Simpson is a one-year starter, which is certainly concerning, but the fact that he'll end up having a larger sample size to work with due to the College Football Playoff is a positive. He has a great chance this weekend to further solidify his stock, as the Crimson Tide face a top-10 defense in the Oklahoma Sooners. Simpson may not have the natural talent of a typical top QB prospect, but he's played great football this year, and if the Browns aren't picking first overall, they may not have much of... Billing Simpson as "better than nothing" is selling him short - he's a good prospect with an NFL future.

Whether or not he's a true top-five prospect remains to be seen. The Browns need the Jaguars to continue losing games, otherwise, picking in the 18-22 range isn't going to land then a top offensive tackle or wide receiver prospect. With Jordyn Tyson, Carnell Tate, and Makai Lemon off the board, Denzel Boston from Washington is the next man up. Standing 6-foot-4 209 pounds, he towers over the rest of Cleveland's WR room, offering them size they haven't had in a long time. He uses his frame to his advantage, hauling in 18 of 31 contested catches over the past two years. He's got 730 yards and eight scores on 52 grabs this season, including a 153-yard outburst against Illinois.

The Cleveland Browns have a golden opportunity to transform their franchise in this year's NFL Draft, even if the organization may pass on selecting a franchise quarterback with the No. 2 overall pick. Cam Ward is projected to go No. 1 to the Tennessee Titans, leaving the Browns with the decision to select their next franchise quarterback (presumably Shedeur Sanders) at No. 2 overall -- or go with the best available player on the board. Cleveland struck out with the Deshaun Watson experiment, a move that damaged the franchise's reputation and hindered the Browns from actually contending in the AFC.

The Browns were actually better without Watson than with him, making the playoffs two years ago with Joe Flacco in his late 30s. The 2025 season was a disaster for the Browns, who were one of the worst teams in the NFL as Watson struggled again. Cleveland is in the process of moving on from Watson and eating the remainder of his contract, while head coach Kevin Stefanski works to rebuild a franchise that has been one of the worst... Fixing a 3-14 team won't be easy, but a good draft by the Browns could turn things around quickly. With the Browns having 10 picks in the draft, the opportunity is there to transform the franchise. In this Browns mock draft, Cleveland makes the call on what it should do at No.

2 and its four picks within the first three rounds. The 2025 NFL Draft is to take place from April 24-26 at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin. More draft coverage can be found at CBSSports.com, including the weekly mock drafts and a regularly available look at the eligible prospects. The Cleveland Browns are at a crossroads. After a disappointing season marred by Deshawn Watson’s injury and a hefty negative cap space (-$25 million), they need a significant roster overhaul offensively. Fortunately, they possess ample draft capital to facilitate this rebuild.

This seven-round mock draft focuses on addressing their key needs, starting with the most crucial position: quarterback. The Browns face a daunting salary cap situation with several key free agents, including Nick Chubb and Devin Bush. Deciding who to re-sign and who to let walk will be crucial for their cap management. Finding a long-term solution at quarterback is paramount, as neither Deshaun Watson nor Dorian Thompson-Robinson have inspired confidence. I don’t include Jameis Winston as I don’t think he will come back (but if he does, they may just roll with him for another year and see what happens). The Browns have glaring needs on offense, particularly at quarterback, running back, wide receiver depth, and offensive line.

While their defense is relatively strong, they could use depth at edge rusher and in the secondary. Finding a reliable kicker is also a priority. With Shedeur Sanders going first overall, the Browns land their potential franchise quarterback in Cam Ward. Ward is a talented passer with the arm talent and accuracy to thrive in Stefanski’s offense. He can make all the throws and possesses the mobility to extend plays. This dynamic receiver adds another weapon to the Browns’ offense.

He possesses excellent route-running ability, speed, and explosiveness, making him a perfect complement to Jerry Jeudy. Oh, how the rumors swirl at pick No. 2. Will the Cleveland Browns get too desperate for a quarterback? Or will they settle for the best player on the board? Well, here’s what the Pro Football Focus simulator dealt the Browns in a seven-round 2025 NFL mock draft.

Cleveland must wait on the Tennessee Titans to determine their immediate draft future. The Titans are widely believed to take Cam Ward in the top spot. Anything other than that pick would probably land Ward in a Browns uniform. However, in this mock, the Titans grabbed Cam Ward as expected. This pick met the draft expectations, and it’s one the Browns fans will likely love for years to come. Carter is a true game-changer and should provide an incredible one-two punch along with Myles Garrett.

Carter received a 7.00 grade from nfl.com, which is a Pro Bowl rating. However, that may even be a little too low.

Browns 7 Round 2025 Nfl Mock Draft Cleveland Lands Their Quarterback

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