2025 NFL Draft: Browns get their QB in second-round mock

Carmen Vitali

NFL Reporter

The league promised to shock on the primary evening of the 2025 NFL Draft in Inexperienced Bay, Wisconsin. Mere minutes into Thursday’s festivities, it completely did not disappoint.

What began with each crew holding its authentic choose within the first spherical rapidly modified, because the Jacksonville Jaguars traded up from No. 5 to No. 2 to seize cornerback/broad receiver Travis Hunter, returning the Heisman winner to his residence state of Florida and throwing into query if he can actually grow to be the league’s first two-way starter — he is ok to start out at each positions on Jacksonville’s roster, however will he?

The surprises did not cease there, both. The Chicago Bears made Michigan’s Colston Loveland the primary tight finish off the board at No. 10. The internet hosting Inexperienced Bay Packers shocked their very own crowd by taking a large receiver within the first spherical. The Atlanta Falcons doubled up on edge rushers, although possibly overcompensating for wants ought to now come to be anticipated from Atlanta.

Oh, and the New York Giants traded again into the primary spherical at choose No. 25 and chosen Ole Miss’ Jaxson Dart.

Shedeur Sanders’ fall continued because the cameras stored slicing again to a lavish social gathering being held at Sanders’ Texas residence. The Colorado Buffaloes QB was all smiles regardless of the slide, even when he in the end fell out of the primary spherical completely.

So, how far does Sanders fall on Day 2? Nicely, the Cleveland Browns, who traded out of the No. 2 general spot with Jacksonville and took defensive sort out Mason Graham with the fifth choose, personal Friday’s first choose.

With out additional ado, this is my mock of Spherical 2.

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Cleveland at the moment would not have a solution at quarterback, however taking one right here is not a certainty since there are nonetheless different choices (cough, Kirk Cousins, ought to he waive his no-trade clause). The QB void can also be made extra fascinating by the truth that the Browns have two picks shut collectively on the prime of the second spherical and did not use their flexibility. Why not commerce again into the primary spherical utilizing one among these picks and a later-round choose to make sure the long run fifth-round possibility if they’re in the end going to draft a quarterback? Sanders would additionally need to be the man in Cleveland, but when he is fallen this far, does the league belief he can do this immediately?

For the needs of this train, Cleveland would not maintain Sanders in suspense any longer, however I feel his choice right here is way from a positive factor.

34. Houston Texans (from Giants): Will Johnson, CB, Michigan

Johnson fell out of the primary spherical as a result of harm issues, however he is received loads of expertise and Houston wants assist in the secondary reverse Derek Stingley Jr.

Although he is the product of a small college, Inexperienced is a starter that may immediately assist the Titans’ protection now that they’ve the quarterback query answered.

Now that they’ve a quarterback, the Browns use their subsequent choose to assist Sanders as a lot as doable immediately.

Ezeiruaku is a excessive soccer IQ man, and he is received measurement that may make the Raiders’ defensive position downright scary.

The Patriots nonetheless need assistance everywhere in the roster regardless of their free company spending spree. Emmanwori is one of the best participant on the board.

The Bears sneakily want security assist and are in all probability unhappy to see Emmanwori off the board. As an alternative, they get one other weapon for Ben Johnson’s new offense within the type of a nationwide champion.

The Saints have an enormous query mark at quarterback now with Derek Carr’s mysterious shoulder harm, however their protection can also be not getting any youthful. They take “BPA” at this level within the draft.

Ersery creates competitors on the left sort out place, which is the most important query mark on Chicago’s line. At worst, he turns into a swing sort out.

42. New York Jets: Mason Taylor, TE, LSU

The Jets have wanted a decent finish for a few years, and so they lastly get it with probably the most bodily one on this draft. Taylor has been nothing however strong and dependable all through his faculty profession and is every thing you need in a decent finish.

The 49ers in all probability wished a crack at Mason Taylor with George Kittle’s contract in query, however they as a substitute proceed to get youthful defensively. They’ll want it in the event that they’re planning on paying Brock Purdy.

They did not do it within the first spherical, however the Cowboys lastly get somebody to run reverse CeeDee Lamb and cut up opposing defenses’ consideration.

Fortifying a protection to make issues simpler in your quarterback isn’t a nasty concept.

The UCLA child stays in L.A. and will get to work behind the most effective defensive traces within the league.

The Cardinals nonetheless want reinforcements on protection, in order that they do what many thought they might within the first spherical by taking an edge rusher.

The worth for offensive linemen at this level is not there, which is why it was so shocking seeing Miami cross on one within the first spherical. Right here, the Dolphins attempt to make up for the lack of Jevon Holland.

The Bengals received an edge rusher within the first spherical as insurance coverage in opposition to Trey Hendrickson probably departing, however they nonetheless want loads of assistance on protection. Amos is one of the best out there nook.

Mike Macdonald is itching to take a defensive participant after choosing Gray Zabel within the first spherical (which was a wonderful choice after Geno Smith was sacked as many instances as he was final yr).

The Broncos elected to cross on a defensive sort out with their first choose, however they do not let Alexander fall too far. Regardless of coming from a Group of 5 program, there’s quite a bit to love in regards to the Toledo product — and there’s no higher place for him to study than as a part of Denver’s already dominant protection.

Again to offense for Seattle to make up for shedding a number of broad receivers this offseason.

The Bucs prioritized their subsequent technology of broad receivers with their first choose, however they nonetheless want cross dashing assist. Swinson is from an SEC program and has measurement on his aspect as one of the best edge rusher left on the board.

54. Inexperienced Bay Packers: Shavon Revel, CB, East Carolina

The Packers want insurance coverage in opposition to Jaire Alexander lacking time, whether or not for harm or in any other case.

Jim Harbaugh did his Jim Harbaugh factor and took a operating again with the Chargers’ first choose, however there’s work to be achieved on the defensive aspect of the ball given a few of L.A.’s departures this offseason.

Simply give Josh Allen all of the weapons.

The Panthers have achieved a whole lot of work offensively and now have to focus their consideration on the protection to play complementary soccer.

Your entire Texans offense regressed due to how poorly the offensive line performed final yr. Houston must do one thing about that.

One other actually strong defender goes to the Ravens — what else is new?

Certain, the Lions took two corners with their first two picks final yr ,however did you see all these accidents final season?

The Commanders let Jonathan Allen stroll, and although they picked up Javon Kinlaw and Deatrich Sensible, they may completely nonetheless use some assist alongside the defensive inside.

Skattebo in Buffalo is an issue for therefore many causes, each on the sphere and off.

Andy Reid’s offense is healthier with a dependable run recreation. Sampson turns into insurance coverage.

The Eagles love the trenches, and so they have some ageing gamers alongside what’s referred to as the most effective offensive traces within the league. Persevering with so as to add to it ensures it stays that method.

Carmen Vitali is an NFL Reporter for FOX Sports activities. Carmen had earlier stops with The Draft Community and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. She spent six seasons with the Bucs, together with 2020, which added the title of Tremendous Bowl Champion (and boat-parade participant) to her résumé. You may comply with Carmen on Twitter at @CarmieV.

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