2025 NFL Mock Draft: Browns Replace Deshaun Watson

The old Deshaun Watson is never coming back. It’s unclear if it’s too many massages or too many injuries, but the old Watson is gone forever. The Browns must move on from him, so they could trade up to the top pick if they’re close enough.

Shedeur Sanders has a high football IQ and great leadership skills. He doesn’t have a stellar arm, but it’s good enough for him to be a top-five pick.

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Pick change; previously Landon Jackson, DL

There’s a chance Tua Tagovailoa may retire. Regardless, the Dolphins can’t count on him if a concussion will knock him out for the season each time. They may pull the plug on Tagovailoa and draft a new quarterback.

Carson Beck has a huge arm, plus size, and quality accuracy.

Pick change; previously Will Johnson, CB

The Patriots have nothing at receiver unless Ja’Lynn Polk emerges. They need a true No. 1 option to give Drake Maye a fair chance.

Travis Hunter has incredible athleticism and plus size. He’s an elite talent at both cornerback and receiver.

Pick change; previously Tetaiora McMillan, WR

Bryce Young sucks. He’ll have a few more starts to potentially salvage his career once he takes his job back from Andy Dalton, but his disastrous performance to begin 2024 has to mean that Carolina will be interested in making amends for owner Axe Tepper’s terrible decision to choose Young over C.J. Stroud.

Quinn Ewers has a big arm, but must improve his accuracy.

Pick change; previously Shedeur Sanders, QB

Quarterback may seem like the obvious choice, but the Giants may have grand plans to draft Arch Manning in 2026. He’s the top choice for New York in my 2026 NFL Mock Draft. The Giants can instead obtain a shutdown cornerback to fill a huge need for their poor secondary.

Will Johnson, who had a tremendous showing during the championship run, has a plus skill set and upside.

Pick change; previously Travis Hunter, CB/WR

The Jaguars made Jake Browning look like Joe Montana, and they couldn’t get Deshaun Watson off the field in Week 2. Their secondary needs help.

Nick Emmanwori has very rare cover skills for a safety who is built like a linebacker. He also possesses terrific instincts.

The Bears could stand to keep adding to their front seven so they have a dominant defense.

Mason Graham is a relentless player with a non-stop motor.

Will Levis has been so bad that I’m beginning to wonder if he’s betting on the other team, or at the very least, helping those who are wagering on his opponents. He won’t be in the NFL much longer.

Cam Ward is a dual-threat quarterback who was very productive at Washington State.

Pick change; previously Carson Beck, QB

The Broncos don’t have much at receiver. Courtland Sutton is more of a No. 2, so Bo Nix needs a new top option.

Tetaiora McMillan has mismatch size for the NFL, and he was very productive during the ’23 season.

Pick change; previously Harold Perkins, DE

The Colts probably would have drafted a cornerback at No. 15 had Laiatu Latu not fallen to them. They still need help at the position.

Benjamin Morrison has a ton of upside as a 6-foot cornerback. He did a good job of limiting Marvin Harrison Jr.

The Rams could stand to bolster the pass protection, given how much worse Matthew Stafford is when pressured.

Will Campbell has average length, but is a nasty blocker.

Pick change; previously Kelvin Banks, OT

The Raiders wanted Michael Penix Jr., but the Falcons snatched him off the board. All the top quarterbacks are gone, so the Raiders can find some offensive line help. Emery Jones is a talented tackle with a basketball background. He has impressive athleticism to play left tackle in the NFL.

Pick change; previously Quinn Ewers, QB

If Darnell Mooney doesn’t pan out for the Falcons, the front office may be searching for another receiver to complement Drake London.

Luther Burden is a shifty receiver who can be used as a ball-carrier.

The Cowboys have a great edge rush, but they could add talent to the middle of the defensive line.

Tyleik Williams played well against Joe Alt in their ’23 matchup.

Pick change; previously Landon Jackson, DE/DT

The Redskins lost Chase Young and Montez Sweat recently, leaving them absolutely nothing as far as edge rushers are concerned. Here’s a replacement for one of them.

James Pearce put a ton of pressure on the quarterback in ’23. He has a ton of potential, but he needs to fill out his frame.

The Buccaneers have some major problems in their secondary, particularly at cornerback. Luckily for them, there are plenty of talented prospects at the position in this class.

Shavon Rivel has great speed and athleticism for a very large cornerback. He possesses terrific upside.