It’s been awhile since I’ve had the opportunity to sit down and write a mock draft. The NFL Draft is just three weeks away. Now is an ideal time to get back to it.

The Cleveland Browns have a big decision to make come April 24. I think they’re going to add a really good football player with the second overall pick. This holds true regardless of my preference for them to draft a quarterback, whether it’s Cam Ward or Shedeur Sanders.

In this scenario, I’m using Pro Football Network’s Mock Draft Simulator which you can find here.

First Round

Travis Hunter, Wide Receiver/Cornerback, Colorado: Now if the Browns aren’t going quarterback, I’m perfectly content with either Travis Hunter or Abdul Carter with this selection.

I’m taking Hunter here because of what he can do at the wide receiver position for the Browns offense regardless of the current quarterback situation. He’s great after the catch. His ability to play cornerback at a high level will help him in coverage recognition. Pairing him up with Jerry Jeudy should provide a solid 1-2 punch for whoever the Browns tab as the quarterback for the 2025 season.

Second Round

Jalen Milroe, Quarterback, Alabama: Let me start by saying I am not the biggest Jalen Milroe fan. I am concerned about his ability to be an NFL quarterback. With that said, if you had me choose between Milroe and Jaxson Dart, I’d choose Milroe because of his upside and athletic ability.

Milroe is an explosive athlete when running the ball. He has shown he has the arm strength. He needs to continue to work on his throwing mechanics. Rumors have suggested he’s made strides on his throwing since the Senior Bowl and with his connections to Browns offensive coordinator Tommy Rees, it’s easy to mock Milroe to Cleveland.

Third Round

Kaleb Johnson, Running Back, Iowa: The running back class is deep in this draft class and it’s a draft I could see the Browns double dipping in. Johnson is one of the top available at the position but slid to the third round here in this mock.

He would thrive in Kevin Stefanski’s offense as it returns to the zone running scheme, has the potential to be effective as a pass catcher and will also help in the passing game as a blocker.

Elijah Arroyo, Tight End, Miami (FL): The Browns look back to “The U” for a promising tight end with a lot of potential selecting Arroyo in this mock draft. After dealing with injuries throughout his collegiate career, Arroyo finally broke through with projected #1 overall pick Cam Ward in 2024 with 590 receiving yards and seven touchdowns.

The durability concerns should be something to keep an eye on but Arroyo has solid hands and athleticism that any NFL team will take a chance on in the middle rounds.

Fourth Round

Anthony Belton, Offensive Tackle, North Carolina State: The Browns have Dawand Jones as a potential Jack Conklin replacement but he also is the projected starting left tackle so in this mock, we turn our attention to Belton as a possible future right tackle. He’s an older prospect but has the power and arm length to challenge lineman in the run game, scouting reports suggest he needs work with his hand placement as it’s been reported as inconsistent.

Sixth Round

Ty Robinson, Defensive Tackle, Nebraska: At this point in the mock draft, I’m simply betting on pure athletic upside, and at the defensive tackle position, Robinson is the cream of the crop in this year’s defensive tackle class. He posted elite grades in both explosiveness and speed at the NFL Combine and backed it up on the field with 42 pressures, including six sacks, last season for Nebraska. Taking a flier on him to compete with Jowon Briggs for the final defensive tackle spot would be a good move for Cleveland.

Kitan Crawford, Safety, Nevada: The Browns have yet to add a safety at this point in the offseason and right now have Grant Delpit, Ronnie Hickman, and Trey Dean III currently as the only players at the position group. Crawford is a great athlete and a versatile safety who could immediately help on special teams. This selection also wouldn’t deter them from adding another safety or two this offseason in free agency.

Tahj Brooks, Running Back, Texas Tech: With the running back class as deep as it is, I’d like to see the Browns double dip in the draft at the position group especially with Jerome Ford entering the final year of his contract. Brooks is a power back who is tough in between the tackles and can also help in the passing game having at least 27 catches in each of his final three collegiate seasons.

Nick Martin, Linebacker, Oklahoma State: The Browns have brought Martin in for one of their top 30 visits and tested really well at the NFL Combine. Even though he’s undersized at 5’11, 221 lbs, Martin is relentless and determined as a tackler as he posted 140 of them last fall for the Cowboys.

Seventh Round

Max Brosmer, Quarterback, Minnesota: Much like the running back position, the Browns could and should double dip at the quarterback position until they get the position right by continuously throwing darts at the position. Brosmer has all the tools but his mechanics need a lot of work but a late round flier and maybe a practice squad stash for 2025 could help develop him into an NFL backup which isn’t a bad thing if you’ve seen some of the contracts backup quarterbacks get in today’s NFL.