Browns predicted to end Shedeur Sanders experiment by landing Notre Dame star that no one is talking about

It's all but certain that at some point over the next year or so, if the Cleveland Browns don't find their answer at the quarterback position, they're going to have to draft another young signal-caller. 

Whether that means taking one in the first round, trying to find a late-round option as they did with Shedeur Sanders and others, or making a trade, the Browns definitely need to get better on the quarterback side of things and will hopefully do just that this year.

In the event that they don't, which most expect to happen, there will be some intriguing names for Cleveland to go after next year in the 2027 NFL Draft. That includes Notre Dame quarterback CJ Carr, who was recently predicted to go fourth overall to the Browns in the next draft.

“Every year a QB ascends from the pack and shoots up the draft. Carr could be that guy in 2027 after an encouraging first season as a starter. He finished last season with 2,741 passing yards and 24 touchdowns to six interceptions. He has a snappy release and excellent command at the line. And Carr has polished throwing mechanics, with his eyes, base and throwing motion all tying together.

“The sample is small (12 starts), but expanding on his 2025 season would put him in position to be taken by a team such as the Browns, who will likely be willing to take a swing at a QB early despite selecting three in the past two drafts,” Jordan Reid of ESPN wrote.

Carr is a very good player and someone who would make a lot of sense for Cleveland if he's as good as he looked at times throughout his college career. It's tough to say that he's the perfect option right now, as he doesn't have a ton of experience, but he'd be a nice option for Cleveland if things go as planned.

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