{"id":15145,"date":"2025-02-24T02:14:37","date_gmt":"2025-02-24T02:14:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/breakingnews.azontree.com\/?p=15145"},"modified":"2025-02-24T02:14:37","modified_gmt":"2025-02-24T02:14:37","slug":"browns-3-round-2025-nfl-mock-draft-with-trades-according-to-pfn-simulator","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/breakingnews.azontree.com\/?p=15145","title":{"rendered":"Browns 3-Round 2025 NFL Mock Draft with trades, according to PFN simulator"},"content":{"rendered":"
Would Browns fans be happy with this three-round mock draft?\"BrownsAfter finishing 3-14 in 2024, the Cleveland Browns earned the No. 2 pick in the draft. However, the difference between the first and second pick in the 2025 NFL Draft is significant, as the quarterback class isn’t overly impressive. But \u2014 as the Browns look to improve from 3-14 in 2025 \u2014 they have plenty of holes that require some attention. With that \u2014 and given this part of the offseason \u2014 fans are hard at work, creating the best-case scenario for the Browns in mock draft simulators \u2014 like the PFN Mock Draft Simulator \u2014 predicting which prospects will fall into their lap in the 2025 NFL Draft.So, what positions should the Browns attack through the draft?<\/p>\n

Browns 2025 NFL Draft position needs: QB, OT, WR, RB, CB<\/strong><\/h2>\n

One of the most obvious positions of need for Cleveland is the quarterback position.<\/p>\n

The Browns are still paying their debts after their abysmal decision to trade for quarterback Deshaun Watson from the Houston Texans. Now, the trade itself wasn’t good, but the fully guaranteed contract they signed Watson to might’ve been what set the Browns back years and years.<\/p>\n

Had Watson panned out, maybe their decisions wouldn’t be as laughed at as they are. But, Watson hasn’t come close to reaching that level of productivity, playing in just 19 games over three seasons.<\/p>\n

Now, the reasons for his absence aren’t his fault, as he’s faced multiple injuries, including Achilles tears in back-to-back seasons.<\/p>\n

Aside from obtaining a franchise quarterback, the Browns need offensive tackles, a few receivers, a running back, and some help at cornerback.<\/p>\n

Although the PFN Mock Draft Simulator allows trades by computer-controlled teams, the Browns stayed put on all three of their picks throughout the first three rounds.<\/p>\n

The only two trades of the first round were:<\/p>\n

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  • Washington Commanders traded up to No. 16, selecting Texas WR Matthew Golden.<\/li>\n
  • San Francisco 49ers traded into the first round again, trading up to No. 31 with their later-round capital, selecting Ohio State OT Josh Simmons.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    With this info in mind, who did the simulator select for the Browns in the first three rounds of the 2025 NFL Draft?<\/p>\n

    The PFN Mock Draft Simulator (with trades) is a tool for fans to put themselves in the seat of a general manager for an NFL franchise during the NFL Draft. This tool compiles data from PFN’s NFL Draft big board and user-submitted mock drafts to give fans an idea of where prospects could land in the actual draft. A computer simulation made these picks and trades.<\/em><\/p>\n

    Browns No. 2 pick: Shedeur Sanders, QB, Colorado<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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    Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

    With the second pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, the PFN Mock Draft Simulator selected Shedeur Sanders out of Colorado to take over quarterbacking duties in Cleveland.<\/p>\n

    Now, Sanders is a polarizing prospect for some in the draft community, and some don’t consider him a first-round talent.<\/p>\n

    As the son of NFL Hall of Famer Deion Sanders, Shedeur’s family ties seem to both help and hurt his image.\u00a0Those who like Deion usually like Shedeur.<\/p>\n

    However, the flip side of that coin is similarly true.<\/p>\n

    When looking at his stats as a four-year starter in college, there’s an understanding of why some think Sanders could be a top pick in the 2025 NFL Draft.<\/p>\n

    Jackson State<\/strong><\/p>\n

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    • 2021:<\/strong> 13 games, 65.9% completion (272\/413), 3,231 passing yards, 30 passing TDs, 8 INTs, 35 sacks taken, 103 carries, -17 rushing yards, 3 rushing TDs<\/li>\n
    • 2022:<\/strong> 13 games, 70.6% completion (341\/483), 3,732 passing yards, 40 passing TDs, 6 INTs, 23 sacks taken, 85 carries, 173 rushing yards, 6 rushing TDs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Colorado<\/strong><\/p>\n

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      • 2023:<\/strong> 11 games, 69.3% completion (298\/430), 3,230 passing yards, 27 passing TDs, 3 INTs, 52 sacks taken, 111 carries, -77 rushing yards, 4 rushing TDs<\/li>\n
      • 2024:<\/strong> 13 games, 74.0% completion (353\/477), 4,134 passing yards, 37 passing TDs, 10 INTs, 42 sacks taken, 100 carries, -50 rushing yards, 4 rushing TDs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        If one thing sticks out like a sore thumb in Sanders’s stats alone, however, it’s his rushing stats.<\/p>\n

        In the modern NFL, athleticism at the quarterback position is almost necessary. Now, some quarterbacks remaining in the NFL aren’t reliant on their athleticism, but, it’s a growing part of the quarterback toolkit.<\/p>\n

        As a prospect, Sanders had just one season where the yardage he took in sacks didn’t impact his rushing yards at the end of the year. Sanders finished the season with negative rushing yards in three out of four years. In 2023 alone, Sanders nearly had -100 rushing yards by the end of the 13-game season.<\/p>\n

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        I\u2019m sorry, Shedeur Sanders is not a 1st round prospect and this is why. This is an egregious example of his pattern of taking too many BAD sacks. Having not learned as a three year starter to go down and not cost your team three points is alarming pic.twitter.com\/6BddNQtoW6<\/a><\/p>\n

        \u2014 Anthony Russo (@Anthony_Russo97) December 29, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n