When the 2025 NFL Draft began, Andrew Berry and the Cleveland Browns held the second-overall pick. There was talk about whether they would select Travis Hunter with that second pick to get a two-way player or Abdul Carter to pair him with Myles Garrett. In the end, neither of those eventualities played out as the Browns traded back to the fifth spot, allowing the Jaguars to take their place and select the Colorado player. The Penn State defensive end went next to the Giants.
NFL Insider Josina Anderson reported why Cleveland decided to trade back, and the answer was revealing. Deshaun Watson has held the team back on the field, but his effect has been felt off the field too. The Browns gave up three first-rounders for the former Texans quarterback, and they traded back with the Jaguars to get more draft depth. Anderson reported a league source saying,
“Because….need multiple players. Traded three 1’s for Deshaun Watson remember?”
Rit Nanda is a sports journalist at Sportskeeda with over 4 years of experience. A PhD holder, he is passionate about a host of sports, including NFL, CFL, Rugby Union, Rugby League, and Soccer. He lives and breathes the Green Bay Packers, St Helens RFC, Harlequins, and Liverpool.
Rit’s all-time favorite NFL players are Packers’ very own Aaron Rodgers and Jordan Lowe. Vince Lombardi, after whom the Super Bowl trophy is named, is his favorite coach. If he ever got his hands on a time machine, he would want to witness the Packers win Super Bowl I, and unsurprisingly, his most favorite Super Bowl is the XLV edition when the Packers beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 31-25 to lift the trophy.
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