The Cleveland Browns will land one mega-athlete or another in the upcoming draft, and prominent draft analyst Daniel Jeremiah is calling for them to draft the most versatile of the group, Colorado cornerback and wide receiver Travis Hunter.
While much is likely to change in the coming months, Jeremiah’s take on teams and the draft generally sets a standard and overall look for the April 2025 NFL Draft. In his mock drafthe’s asking the Browns to take the Colorado mega-athlete, who is still listed as both a wide receiver and cornerback.
What Hunter will play at the next level has yet to be seen and will likely depend on coach preference, but his incredible versatility and elite athleticism make him an ideal fit for both camps.
The Browns could prefer Hunter at receiver, allowing Jeudy to return to a complementary role while Hunter takes over as the true go-to receiver. The mix of Hunter, Jeudy and tight end David Njoku would be a fantastic start to rebuilding an uninspired offense that Deshaun Watson left in his wake.
However, Hunter projects slightly better on the defensive end, where he can be a lockdown and playmaking perimeter corner like his mentor, Deion Sanders, once was. The Browns already have an elite corner in the same role in Denzel Ward, but having both would provide plenty of versatility and additional youth.
In this case, I would expect Travis Hunter to play an increased role on special teams as a returner and continue to find his way to the offense for occasional snaps.
Notably, this means the Browns are passing on both quarterback prospects, Hunter’s former teammate Shedeur Sanders and Miami’s Cam Ward, signaling that this is either a retooling year to build the roster , or Cleveland will address the quarterback through free agency or a trade.
It will be a successful offseason for the Browns who are loaded with NFL Draft capital and new management.
