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The countdown to the 2025 NFL Draft has less than 30 days remaining until the festivities in Green Bay. The Cleveland Browns held a private workout with top quarterback Cam Ward this week, but the Titans want a king's ransom for anyone who wants to trade up for the right to take the Miami signal-caller. It doesn't seem likely they will be able to trade up and get Ward, but I, for one, would love that outcome, as long as they don't give up a future first-round pick to do it. Let's get into this week's draft questions.
Which Kansas State prospect is more likely to end up a Cleveland Brown: DJ Giddens or Jacob Parrish? - Bill Sparks
As I said to Bill when he asked this question, this isn't a nice question because I think both prospects would be good options for the Browns. But ultimately, Jacob Parrish is the most likely, in part due to the depth at the running back position compared to the corner class. Parrish is also a great scheme fit. He excels in press man coverage and is a great athlete with fantastic side line to side line speed. Parrish is smaller and doesn't have great length, but his athletic traits and playstyle fit right in with Jim Schwartz and improve the cornerback room long-term.
Which is more likely to be doubled up on by the Browns: QB, RB, WR, or OT? - Bill Sparks
It is easy to see why they would double up on any of these positions, but running back makes the most sense. It has been said a million times, but it's true: This year's running back class is ridiculously talented. There are guys that will go in the fifth round or later that could be starters or major contributors somewhere down the road in the NFL, plenty of which can contribute immediately.
Which is more likely? The Browns draft a center, or the Browns draft a linebacker? - Nick Karns
The Browns linebacker room seems in pretty good shape; of course, the question about Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah's injury hangs over the position group. But they brought back Devin Bush and added Jerome Baker, so it'll be late if they add one in the draft. The center, on the other side, is a bit up in the air. Ethan Pocic's contract is almost up, and Luke Wypler is coming off a significant injury and is unproven, so the position's future is up in the air. Adding someone to take over for Pocic in the future would make sense.
What's the farthest pick you'd move back to from 2 in a trade down if a team really wants Shedeur, Carter, or Hunter? -Anthony Russo
Theoretically, two quarterbacks will be taken in the trade down, meaning Shedeur is off the board. If you want him, you should stay put and take him at two. Otherwise, I wouldn't trade down much past six or maybe seven, and you would likely still miss out on Carter and Hunter if you trade down past six if the goal is one of those players.
The Browns trade down and draft Will Campbell. How much difference is there between him and Josh Conerly for the LT spot, in your opinion? -JXDubs727
Personally, I see Will Campbell as a guard at the next level, and it's not just because of his lack of length for the position. He struggles with speed rushers, giving up his outside shoulder too quickly, and his feet can sometimes get heavy. He's a very talented player with a bright future, but I do not see that at tackle.
Josh Concerly Jr. from Oregon is my number three offensive tackle in the class, and I would have no issue trading back a bit and taking him. In recent mock draft simulations, he keeps falling to pick 33, but it seems he won't survive the run of teams that need tackles in the 20s. Overall, I have him 24th on my big board.
If the Browns do not take QB at 2, when's the next most realistic round they do? - ShowtimeSuarez
For some reason, it feels like QB around pick 33 is the play. Rather, that means they use that pick to trade up into the first for someone or stay pat and take someone there; that's what I currently think. There isn't insider knowledge on this particular point, just a feeling I get. I don't see them waiting for day three, so the third round is the basement for when I think they take one.
Top 3 Small School draftees, from small conferences, that you expect to be drafted? - TacticalBaconOBR
I like this question. As an NFL draft nerd, getting deep into the weeds is a lot of fun, so I have some of my favorite small school prospects. Carson Vinson, the tackle prospect from Alabama A&M, might have the most violent hands in the class, and that is saying something. He's got great length and movement skills, making him a great tackle prospect. He needs time to adjust to the increase in competition level, but he can be a starting tackle in the NFL.
A guy I just stumbled upon the other day who is intriguing on day three is Efton Chism III, the wide receiver from Eastern Washington. Not the biggest or fastest guy, but he has a good burst off the line of scrimmage, is an excellent route runner, and knows how to find the hole in coverage and exploit it. He had a crazy final season for Eastern Washington and would be an intriguing camp player to take a chance on in the sixth or seventh round.
Clay Webb, the left guard from Jacksonville State, is another guy who has NFL stuff once he is given the time to develop. Webb is a strong, technically sound player but somewhat of a limited athlete. He is a mover in the run game and could see action early as a rookie as an extra lineman in goaline sets because of the power he can generate as a run blocker.