Cleveland Browns 7-Round Mock Draft 2.0

This mock draft was done on PFF's mock draft simulator with no trades.

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Round 1, Pick 2- EDGE Abdul Carter, Penn State

I still believe Cleveland selects Abdul Carter to form one of the league's most dominant EDGE duos in the entire NFL. Adding Carter doesn't only help Myles Garrett, but it also allows Carter to be on an island most of the time.  Good luck trying to stop two All-World level EDGE rushers for many years.

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Round 2, Pick 33- TE Colston Loveland, Michigan

With the apparent return of the Wide-Zone scheme to Cleveland, adding another elite-level TE is a no-brainer. Loveland is the obvious pick at 33 if he's on the board. The combination of size and speed could spark an intense TE duo for whoever is at the helm in 2025.

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Round 3, Pick 67- T Aireontae Ersery, Minnesota

Ersery has the build and athleticism to be a franchise tackle. At 6’6, 330LBs, Ersery is an anchor of a tackle that is also exceptional in the run game. Ersery also has proven to be very durable during his time at Minnesota, starting 25 games over his final two seasons while only allowing four sacks.

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Round 3, Pick 94- RB Quinshon Judkins, Ohio State

Quinshon Judkins is one of the most explosive playmakers in this draft. He is extremely powerful and versatile as a back, rushing for 1064 yards and 14 TDs on 194 carries and reeling in 22 passes for 161 yards and 2 TDs his junior season. Judkins also produced at a high level at Ole Miss before eventually transferring to Columbus. He was a two-time first-team All-SEC RB in his freshman and sophomore years, rushing for 1100+ yards in both seasons. The fit in Kevin Stefanski's offense as a 3rd down back seems perfect.

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Round 4, Pick 102- QB Dillon Gabriel, Oregon

Wherever Gabriel's been, he's won and produced at a high level. He's played in 64 games, throwing 155 touchdowns to 32 interceptions. Gabriel is a pocket passer with decent mobility when forced to escape the pocket. Gabriel also relies on timing to scheme receivers open, which could prove to be valuable in this wide-zone offense.

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Round 5, Pick 165- LB Jay Higgins, Iowa.

A powerful tackler at Iowa, Higgins is a modern-style MLB. Explosive in the run game and a decent zone defender but is poor when asked to man up with a back. A very physical defender is needed in the middle of this defense, given the question marks surrounding Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah's health.

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Round 6, Pick 192- LB Que Robinson, Alabama.

Initially recruited as a safety, Que Robinson is as versatile as it gets. Robinson provides fluid movement skills in coverage and offers scheme flexibility as a stand-up linebacker or hand-down end. He was also a major contributor to the Alabama special teams unit during his time there. Robinson could thrive in many positions in his rookie season if called upon.

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Round 6, Pick 200- S Malachi Moore, Alabama.

The Browns desperately need safety help, and Moore fits the mold. He has extensive experience with safety back deep, in the slot, or in the box. In 2024, Moore mainly was back deep Alabama as a safety but played most of his snaps in 22-23 in the slot. If Cleveland doesn't address the need for free safety in free agency, I expect them to take one late in the draft.

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Round 6, Pick 204- WR Theo Wease Jr, Missouri.

The counterpart to likely first-round WR Luther Burden, Wease Jr. reeled in 60 catches for 884 yards and 4 TDs. Primarily a deep threat, Wease Jr. shows strong hands with a good build (6'2) that can add some muscle at the pro level. He could be a great replacement if Elijah Moore leaves in free agency.

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Round 6, Pick 216- CB Mac McWilliams, UCF.

McWilliams’ impressed at the senior bowl this weekend, showing off his impressive ball skills. McWilliams' hand fights often and uses his feisty play to stay glued to receivers. Adding McWilliams to this already elite cornerback room could provide a 6th-round pick the time he needs to develop.

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Round 6, pick 217- DL Tonka Hemingway, South Carolina.

Tonka Hemingway has started all 48 games since his freshman year at South Carolina. With a very explosive first step, Hemingway provides tons of versatility by being able to line up at any position across the DL. Youth is much needed on an aging Cleveland defensive line.

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Round 7, Pick 242- C Drew Kendall, Boston College.

Ethan Pocic's play is declining, and he is not getting any younger, so why not add a quick-footed center? Kendall is exceptional in the screen game and shows excellent mobility downfield. His quick feet allow him to cover a large area in the passing game. Sometimes, he's slightly overpowered, but his play strength will come with more experience at the pro level.

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Round 7, Pick 257- RB Donovan Edwards, Michigan.

As much as it pains me, this running back room needs a major revamp. Donovan Edwards is a great pass catcher with outstanding speed, allowing him to make many big plays. Edwards has appeared in 38 games since his freshman year. He has split the workload with different backs at Michigan each year but continuously finds decent production. A Chubb/Judkins/Ford/Edwards RB room could provide massive production in this wide-zone offense.