The dots maintain connecting Colorado large receiver/cornerback Travis Hunter to an AFC workforce earlier than the primary spherical of the 2025 NFL Draft on April 24.
On a Monday episode of his podcast, ESPN’s Adam Schefter mentioned he believed the Cleveland Browns would choose a quarterback with decide No. 2 however have since shifted towards Hunter (6-foot, 188 kilos).
“That is the factor with the draft, it is a transferring goal,” Schefter mentioned. “The newest intel now that I imagine is Travis Hunter is the extra probably decide at No. 2.”
Vegas agrees with Schefter. As of Monday, FanDuel Sportsbook provides Hunter the most effective odds (-250) to go second general.
The Browns ought to nonetheless improve their QB room. Beginning QB Deshaun Watson is anticipated to overlook a lot of the season after tearing his Achilles for a second time in January.
In March, the Browns acquired Kenny Pickett in a trade with the Philadelphia Eagles. Nevertheless, he has posted a below-average 79.3 passer ranking in three seasons with Philadelphia and the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Whereas the Browns have a evident want at crucial place, why would not they need Hunter after watching his professional day on Friday?
“They noticed anyone who can transfer like no person else,” Schefter mentioned. “I feel that going into [pro day], they considered him as anyone they will play at large receiver and sprinkle at defensive again. So I feel he might play two methods for them, however I feel they might consider him extra as a receiver than a cornerback.”
Hunter ought to turn into a difference-maker within the NFL, whether or not he performs wideout or nook full-time. In 2024, he gained the Heisman Trophy after catching 15 landing passes and intercepting 4 in 13 video games.
The Browns might nonetheless take a QB within the second spherical, maybe Louisville’s Tyler Shough (6-foot-5, 219 kilos). He tossed 23 landing passes in 12 video games in 2024.
The Browns have not had many hits within the draft because the franchise was revived in 1999. In the event that they choose Hunter, that could be one in all their largest.
