The dots hold connecting Colorado large receiver/cornerback Travis Hunter to an AFC group earlier than the primary spherical of the 2025 NFL Draft on April 24.
On a Monday episode of his podcast, ESPN’s Adam Schefter stated he believed the Cleveland Browns would choose a quarterback with choose No. 2 however have since shifted towards Hunter (6-foot, 188 kilos).
“That is the factor with the draft, it is a shifting goal,” Schefter stated. “The newest intel now that I consider is Travis Hunter is the extra doubtless choose at No. 2.”
Vegas agrees with Schefter. As of Monday, FanDuel Sportsbook offers 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. Nonetheless, 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 a very powerful place, why would not they need Hunter after watching his professional day on Friday?
“They noticed any individual who can transfer like no one else,” Schefter stated. “I believe that going into [pro day], they considered him as any individual they will play at large receiver and sprinkle at defensive again. So I believe he may play two methods for them, however I believe they could consider him extra as a receiver than a cornerback.”
Hunter ought to turn out to be a difference-maker within the NFL, whether or not he performs wideout or nook full-time. In 2024, he received the Heisman Trophy after catching 15 landing passes and intercepting 4 in 13 video games.
The Browns may 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 for the reason that franchise was revived in 1999. In the event that they choose Hunter, that could be one in all their greatest.
