Browns take Travis Hunter after trade back sets them up for QB selection in 2026
Cleveland adds a dynamic talent inside the top five and gets extra draft capital
The Browns are in such an awkward spot organizationally. Yet as the holders of the No. 2 overall selection in the 2025 NFL Draft, Cleveland can make a maneuver that can benefit the club in the short term and provide the team extra ammo potentially needed to pick a quarterback in next year’s draft.
Trading back from the No. 2 pick would be a win-win for this franchise that’s still severely hamstrung by the Deshaun Watson contract. Sure, there’ll be clamoring for a quarterback with that pick. And maybe GM Andrew Berry and Co. decide either Shedeur Sanders or Cam Ward is worthy of that pick.
There’s a reasonably strong likelihood they won’t, and by April, we’ll know if they’ve added a competent bridge quarterback to what should be a much more talent-filled quarterback class in 2026. If they can find a trade partner within the first few picks after their original spot at No. 2, it’d behoove the Browns to move back, add extra draft capital in future years, and select the best player available when they go on the clock.
That’s precisely what they do in this mock draft.
According to reports, Winston will be creating “video journeys” for Fox Sports Digital, taking viewers on a tour of his favorite spots around the city he called home for four seasons.
Winston will offer an insider’s perspective on New Orleans as the Super Bowl festivities unfold.
NFL fans have long cherished Winston’s memorable moments in front of the camera, from his animated postgame quotes to his energetic pregame speeches.
These instances have become part of NFL lore, highlighting Winston’s infectious personality and genuine love for the game.
Now, viewers will get to experience that same enthusiasm as he covers the year’s biggest sporting event.
Winston’s connection to New Orleans runs deep. Before joining the Browns this past offseason, he spent four seasons with the New Orleans Saints, where he alternated between starting and backup roles.
