The repercussions of the Deshaun Watson trade are still being felt in Cleveland. Despite an excellent defense and a perennial DPOY candidate in Myles Garrett, the team hasn’t been able to build a steady playoff team due to its quarterback situation.
However, with the second pick in the 2025 NFL Draft and Watson out for the season, they at least have a chance to remake the team swiftly. And one analyst believes they’ll make those dreams a reality in Green Bay.
Cleveland Browns Predicted To Rebuild Offense in One Fell Swoop
Their primary need is a quarterback, but the offense needs some major fixing to truly take off as an elite unit. And Reese Decker of PFSN has the perfect solution in place. First, with their second overall pick, he has them selecting Travis Hunter.
Shedeur Sanders and his camp, including his father and NFL legend Deion Sanders, have made it clear that they aren’t willing to suit up for every organization in the league. That could potentially include the Browns and wasting their second-overall pick then isn’t a viable option.
In walks Hunter. “The 2024 Heisman Trophy winner was a dynamic presence on both the offensive and defensive sides of the ball. And even after attending the Combine as a corner, the door is still open for Hunter to play on both sides of the ball.”
For the Browns, their needs on offense far supersede their demand at defense, making it a possibility that Hunter starts off primarily as a wide receiver. Fully on board with his talent, Decker was in love with his abilities as a pass catcher.
“As a receiver, Hunter has an exceptional feel for space, separation speed, smooth and efficient change of direction, elite body control, strong and natural hands, and always finds a way to come down with the football. He’s a dynamic playmaker who always rises to the occasion. Hunter plays to win.”
But that isn’t all when it comes to movement in Cleveland. With their second-round pick, the 33rd overall, he has them taking a surprise swing at Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart. For them, Dart as a backup plan makes perfect sense.
“In his final season with the Rebels, Dart set career highs in key categories, including completion percentage, yards, touchdowns, and QBR, while throwing only five interceptions.” Moreover, his experience (41 starts in four years), makes him of the same ilk as Jayden Daniels and Bo Nix a year ago.
Continuing, Decker wrote, “His dual-threat ability keeps defenses on edge and makes him a constant threat in the RPO game, his strongest asset. Dart delivers an accurate ball with touch at all levels and isn’t afraid to stand in the pocket under pressure or lower his shoulder in the open field to pick up extra yards.”
Even though 33 might be a touch too high for the Mississippi prospect, the potential for success is there. The Browns might not get a better opportunity to change their fortunes and Decker firmly believes they should take the swing.