The Cleveland Browns nailed day one of the 2025 NFL Draft in multiple ways, the headliner being the selection of Michigan DT Mason Graham at pick No.5. The other being the fact that they acquired a high-value first-round pick in the 2026 Draft.
Day two, specifically picks 33 and 36, have the type of needle-moving potential to affect the offensive side of the ball for Cleveland in a fairly large way. The team’s draft board is still stacked with big-name players who could see lots of playing time from day one.
Some of the best offensive fits for the organization who “should” be available at 33 and 36 are:
WR Luther Burden, Missouri
Burden somehow fell out of the first round and right into the Browns’ lap heading into round two. His above-average YAC ability in the short to medium levels of the field would give the team a weapon they haven’t had in quite a while.
Burden’s the type of player that Kevin Stefanski could scheme open around 8-10 yards downfield, and he could turn it into a 20-yard gain. Burden at 33 would undoubtedly be a “home run” selection for Andrew Berry tonight in terms of overall offensive value.
RB TreVeyon Henderson, Ohio State
On the other hand, if Cleveland wants to completely wipe out the uncertainty surrounding the running back position heading into 2025, then Henderson should be the pick at 33.
He’s a lightning-fast and deadly weapon as both a runner and pass-catcher who’s well-versed in both zone and power/gap schemes. Regardless of what happens with Nick Chubb, Henderson has the potential to take over the majority of backfield snaps as a rookie.
WR Jayden Higgins, Iowa State
Higgins exploded onto the scene during the 2024 season and at the 2025 Reese’s Senior Bowl. At 6’4”, 214 lbs., he has the size, physicality, and catch-radius to play on the outside at the NFL level but also the nuanced route-running ability to take some reps in the slot as well.
He has a decent release package and great body control at the catch point as well. Though 33 might be a little high for Higgins on paper, it wouldn’t be surprising to see Cleveland grab him there. No.36 is obviously in play too if they decide to go with somebody like Henderson at running back first.
QB Jalen Milroe, Alabama
Milroe could be the last quarterback the Browns have legitimate interest in if they want to take one in the 2025 class. It’s fair to say that they’re not high on Sanders, and it appears that most other organizations aren’t either.
Cleveland could be taking the approach of going offensive skill players early, then taking a flier on a quarterback somewhere on day 3. If they do, then that definitely means that they have their sights set on the 2026 NFL Draft class of quarterbacks (which will be much, much better than the 2025 group).
WR Jack Bech, TCU
Bech was getting some first-round love heading into the draft due to his overall play style and sure hands.
He’s one of the most dominant receivers in the class when the ball is in the air, and he uses his body well to effectively shield off defenders at the catch point. He’s a thickly built player who would be productive at multiple alignments for Cleveland, both inside and outside.
Though it could be seen as a reach to take him before someone like Higgins, NFL teams seem to like Bech more than the media might suggest.
RB Kaleb Johnson, Iowa
Much like TreVeyon Henderson, Johnson is a perfect fit for Stefanski’s zone-heavy run game.
The Hamilton, Ohio, native was one of the most productive offensive players in the nation in 2024 and Iowa’s run game is very similar to that of Cleveland’s. Though he doesn’t have the type of home-run speed that Henderson has, Johnson’s patience and vision are what sets him apart from the other ball-carriers in this class.
If the Browns choose to go with a wide receiver at No.33, then Johnson would be the ideal target at 36 to help repair and retool the running back room in 2025.
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