The Cleveland Browns have made the first major trade of the 2025 NFL Draft. They are moving out of the No. 2 spot in a deal with the Jacksonville Jaguars for the N0. 5 pick. The highlight of their return will be receiving a second-round selection and first-round pick in 2026.
ESPN’s Adam Schefter outlined all the details. Cleveland is sending No. 2, a fourth-rounder, and sixth-rounder for No. 5, a second-rounder, fourth-rounder, and next year’s first from Jacksonville.
The Browns were in position to draft Colorado WR/CB Travis Hunter but will seemingly lose out, sliding down to No. 5. Reportedly, Cleveland is considering addressing offensive line with the fifth-overall pick. Per Fox Sports’ Jordan Schultz, the Jaguars are selecting Hunter No. 2.
It’s a questionable move for Cleveland passing on a unique talent like Hunter, a two-way player who excelled at receiver and cornerback. In a draft light on top-end talent, Hunter was one of the few prospects who qualified. But the Browns will bank on gaining a quantity of picks to fill the many holes of their roster.
On the other end, the Jaguars make a major move up the boards. Under first-year GM James Gladstone, Jacksonville looks to grab an elite talent at the top of the draft.
