From explosive plays to defensive leadership, these players stepped up for the Browns despite underwhelming results.

The Cleveland Browns may have finally found their primary pass-catcher. Jerry Jeudy got off to a slow start to the season, but he closed out the

CLEVELAND, OHIO – DECEMBER 28: Wyatt Teller #75 of the Cleveland Browns celebrates after their win against the New York Jets at Cleveland Browns Stadium on December 28, 2023 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Nick Cammett/Getty Images) WR Elijah Moore – 75.6% (892) iOL Wyatt Teller – 74.9% (884) OT Jack Conklin – 69.2% (817) TE David Njoku – 49.9% (589)

Over the past couple of years, the Cleveland Browns have been a defensive-oriented team. Of course, they haven't had much of a choice, considering

However, their best option may just be taking the best player available, and that is either Hunter or Penn State pass rusher Abdul Carter. In a new mock draft written over at Daft on Draft, they have the Browns taking that route. They land Hunter with the No. 2 overall pick.

ESPN NFL draft guru Mel Kiper Jr. projected two quarterbacks to come off the board in the first three picks as part of his first 2025 NFL mock draft,

Colorado two-way star Travis Hunter lands at the top of the 2025 NFL Draft in Mel Kiper Jr.'s first mock draft of the year, pairing him with one of the best cornerbacks in the league.

New Browns offensive coordinator Tommy Rees, who will address the media on Thursday morning, has a long punch list awaiting him as he takes over an offense that finished last or nearly last in many key statistical categories,

Tee Higgins is the consensus No. 1 wide receiver set to hit the free agent market this spring. For the New England Patriots and other NFL teams looking for a much-needed boost to their offense, the Cincinnati Bengals wideout should be atop their offseason wish list.

The Browns avoided throwing at CB Jalen Ramsey all day ... until a fourth-down gamble from the 3. Dorian Thompson-Robinson looked for Jerry Jeudy in the end zone, but Ramsey made a diving play to ...

New OC Tommy Rees is viewed as a rising star, but has a long road a head to help get Cleveland's offense back on track.

In this seven-round 2025 mock draft, I wanted to focus on getting the Browns playmakers. The Browns have five picks in the first 105 picks of the draft. They must find difference-makers with their nine picks in the draft. Here are some of my favorite prospects in the 2025 NFL draft.