Recent comments from Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett have sparked speculation about the team’s plans for the No. 2 overall pick in the upcoming 2025 NFL Draft.
Analyst Suggests Garrett’s Comments Point to Browns Passing on Shedeur Sanders
Speaking on the Browns Radio Network, Garrett emphasized the importance of drafting a young quarterback willing to learn and grow through the developmental process.
“Any team that’s going to go far needs a quarterback — and one that’s young, can learn and is willing to be patient with the process,” Garrett said. “There’s going to be some bumps in the road. It’s going to be some learning pains. But us as a team has to be able to be a landing pad for him, and know being on the defensive side, to help him out whenever things go wrong.”
NFL analyst John Frascella took to Twitter on Friday, interpreting Garrett’s remarks as a clear signal that Cleveland may pass on Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders with the second pick.
“NFL Draft UPDATE: Myles Garrett’s comments to the media have made it pretty clear that the Browns are NOT taking Shedeur Sanders,” Frascella posted.
NFL Draft UPDATE:
Myles Garrett’s comments to the media have made it pretty clear that the Browns are NOT taking Shedeur Sanders pic.twitter.com/TN5bFe2mc2
— John Frascella (Football) (@NFLFrascella)
Frascella’s stance appears to be based on the idea that Sanders might expect to start right away, which could clash with the patient, developmental approach Garrett described.
Garrett didn’t mention Sanders by name, leaving room for interpretation. But with the Browns’ quarterback situation still unsettled, his comments have drawn attention.
Cleveland signed former Steelers and Eagles quarterback Kenny Pickett earlier this offseason. Along with Deshaun Watson, who’s coming off a rough year and recovering from an Achilles injury, the Browns currently have just two quarterbacks under contract.
The Browns hold the No. 2 pick in April’s NFL Draft. While Sanders has long been linked to Cleveland, the front office has kept its plans under wraps.
Though Sanders is one of the most talked-about and marketable prospects in this year’s class, Cleveland may be prioritizing more than talent and star power.
Fit, development, and long-term structure could outweigh the splashy pick — especially with lingering questions about Watson’s health and Pickett’s ceiling as a starter.
Whether intentional or not, Garrett’s remarks seem to align with a mindset that values stability over headlines.
Frascella’s interpretation might reflect a growing sentiment, but it’s just one way to read a complicated and evolving situation.
With just weeks to go before draft night, the Browns remain one of the biggest wild cards in the top five. Whether they pass on Sanders or go all-in and make him the face of the franchise, one thing is certain: whatever they decide at No. 2 will shape the future of the team — and the next chapter of Myles Garrett’s career — for years to come.
