The Browns' Biggest Draft Need That Everyone Keeps Ignoring
Alright, Browns fans, let’s talk about something that should be obvious by now but somehow keeps getting overlooked in all these mock drafts. The biggest, most glaring need for the Cleveland Browns heading into the 2025 NFL Draft is a starting quarterback. And yet, if you take a look at most of the mock drafts floating around, you’d think the Browns are all set at the position. Spoiler alert: they are not.
Every time a new mock draft drops, we keep seeing names like Penn State’s Abdul Carter or Colorado’s Travis Hunter linked to Cleveland’s No. 2 overall pick. Both are fantastic players—potentially generational talents—but here’s the reality: the Browns need a quarterback. And they need one now.
Let’s break it down. Right now, Kenny Pickett is the only fully healthy quarterback on the roster. Yes, you heard that right. Pickett, who was just traded in from the Steelers in exchange for Dorian Thompson-Robinson, is the only QB currently in the room. Deshaun Watson is still under contract, but after re-rupturing his Achilles, it’s unclear when—or even if—he’ll be ready to go this season. That means the Browns have to bring in at least two more quarterbacks, one of whom should ideally be a rookie who can step in and compete for the starting job.
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So why isn’t this the main focus of every mock draft? The usual argument is that Cleveland was “in the hunt” for a veteran like Russell Wilson, but that ship has sailed—Wilson signed with the Giants. Others assume the team will address the position through free agency. But let’s be honest, the Browns haven’t been particularly aggressive in going after a veteran QB, and they certainly haven’t locked down their future at the position.
If the Titans take Miami’s Cam Ward with the No. 1 overall pick, that leaves Colorado’s Shedeur Sanders as the next best option at No. 2. Some might argue that Ole Miss’ Jaxson Dart or Louisville’s Tyler Shough could be worth a look as well. And yet, many mock drafts still have the Browns passing on a quarterback altogether—only to see the Giants scoop up Sanders with the very next pick at No. 3. If Sanders is good enough for New York, why wouldn’t he be good enough for Cleveland?
Now, the Browns could theoretically try to trade back and still land a quarterback, but that’s a risky move. With teams like the Giants and others potentially looking for their next franchise QB, there’s no guarantee Cleveland could move back up and still get their guy. And historically, this front office hasn’t been one to aggressively trade up in the draft.
At the end of the day, this is simple: the Browns need a quarterback, and they have a golden opportunity to get one with the No. 2 overall pick. They need someone who can step in and compete right away, someone they can develop, and someone who won’t be a financial burden on a rookie contract. The longer they wait to address the issue, the fewer options they’ll have.
So while the mock drafts continue to push edge rushers and cornerbacks as the top priority for Cleveland, let’s not lose sight of the bigger picture. The Browns need a quarterback, and the best way to get one is to stop overthinking it and take one at No. 2. If they don’t, they could be making a mistake that haunts them for years to come.
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