Browns 3-Round Mock Draft: Best Player Available

Taking a look at the "best player available" type of prospects that I would select with the Browns first three picks of the 2025 NFL Draft.

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The Cleveland Browns once again find themselves in a frustratingly familiar situation: rebounding from a disappointing season, armed with a high draft pick and lingering uncertainty at the quarterback position. General Manager Andrew Berry and Head Coach Kevin Stefanski are set to return, tasked with the challenge of reshaping the roster and reigniting the team’s playoff ambitions. With three selections in the top 67, the Browns have the tools to make a significant impact—if they play their cards right.

In this piece, I’ll break down the players the Browns should target with their first three picks in the draft, with a focus on the “best layer available” strategy. For clarity, I’ve assumed that the Browns added a veteran signal caller (Geno Smith, Derek Carr, etc.) for 2025 and that no trades will occur throughout the draft process. This isn’t a prediction of what Berry and his team will do—it’s what I would do if I were calling the shots.