Final Cleveland Browns 2025 NFL Draft grades

The Cleveland Browns had one of the most noteworthy drafts in recent history, considering the fact that they drafted two quarterbacks, one of which was Shedeur Sanders in the fifth round. They added a ton of talent in the first two days of the draft, though, so let's see what analysts across the NFL media world had to say about the Browns' draft.

Charles McDonald and Nate Tice: B-

"An eventful weekend for the Browns. They started the draft by trading back to No. 5 overall, picking up some extra picks (including the Jaguars' first-rounder next year) and then took Mason Graham to start off their class. Graham will thrive in Jim Schwartz’s scheme that has its linemen pin their ears back and go. Carson Schwesinger is an excellent coverage player with speed to keep up with receivers. He will benefit with the Browns' defensive line keeping him clean in the run game. Quinshon Judkins and Dylan Sampson are running backs I like and both are effective runners between the tackles. They should help the Browns out in a post-Nick Chubb world. If we stopped right there, I would probably have the Browns graded higher. But Cleveland ended up taking two QBs in Dillon Gabriel and Shedeur Sanders. Gabriel in Round 3 was a major reach and Sanders ended up going later than expected. I thought the Browns might wait one more season and use that new first-rounder to get a QB, but they end up with an even murkier room."

Rob Rang, Fox Sports: C-

"In a vacuum, I like the prospects brought in by Cleveland, including both runners Quinshon Judkins and Dylan Sampson, as well as tight end Harold Fannin Jr. I'm just not convinced that this seven-man class will help the Browns win more games in 2025."

Kristopher Knox, Bleacher Report: B+

"Cleveland's draft strategy regarding Sanders can certainly be questioned. The Browns need a long-term answer at quarterback, and he was the second-ranked QB on the B/R board and a prospect many had mocked to Cleveland at second overall early in the predraft process. Getting a borderline first-round talent in Round 5, however, is a steal under almost any circumstance. The Browns' roster is much, much stronger than it was a week ago, and there's at least a glimmer of hope for the future."

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