The Cleveland Browns finished with a 3-14 record this season and they will have the number two overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. Cleveland has a chance to potentially reset at the quarterback position this offseason.
The Browns appear to be worried about quarterback Deshaun Watson’s health moving forward. The Watson contract has been an absolute disaster for them and they have a chance to start all over at the quarterback position this offseason.
Cleveland Browns Select Miami Hurricanes Quarterback Cam Ward In Latest 2025 NFL Mock Draft
The Cleveland Browns have a chance to either select Shedeur Sanders from Colorado, Cam Ward from Miami, or someone else with the second overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. Reese Decker of profootballnetwork.com has the Browns selecting quarterback Cam Ward from Miami with the second overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. Decker said:
“Expect the Browns to receive substantial trade offers from both the New York Giants and the Las Vegas Raiders, who won their way out of the top two selections in this draft. While general manager Andrew Berry might entertain such offers, the Browns are in a rare position to rectify past missteps following one of the most scrutinized trades in NFL history.
Financially constrained by Deshaun Watson’s $72 million cap hit over the next two seasons (per Spotrac), the Browns are nearly paralyzed in terms of roster flexibility. The second overall pick offers them a potential franchise quarterback on a cost-effective rookie deal, a chance to reset their trajectory. Bringing in a player like Ward at this position would offer far greater upside than relying on veterans like Joe Flacco or Jameis Winston.
He boasts a strong arm, exceptional pocket presence, and the ability to deliver accurate throws with both touch and velocity when he has a solid base. His ability to throw from multiple body angles and excel in pull-to-run or pull-to-throw situations makes him a dual-threat weapon. Ward’s dynamic skill set could provide immediate competition for Watson, positioning him as a potential starter and offering Cleveland a path forward.”
Ward is 6’2″ and weighs 223 lbs. This past season with the Miami Hurricanes, he completed 67.2% of his passes for 4,313 yards, 39 touchdowns, and seven interceptions. Cam Ward also rushed for 204 yards on 60 carries and four touchdowns, along with averaging 3.4 yards per carry.
Quarterback Carousel
This season, the Cleveland Browns played four different quarterbacks: Deshaun Watson, Jameis Winston, Dorian Thompson-Robinson, and Bailey Zappe. None of those quarterbacks are the long-term answer for the Browns. If they were to draft Cam Ward, it would be interesting to see who would be the backup would be for the Browns next season.
Cleveland has a chance to reset the quarterback room. This is a golden opportunity for them, but the Browns seem to mess things up with the quarterback position and they wouldn’t be in this spot if they never got rid of Baker Mayfield.
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