Browns' Draft: Safe but Sleepy Picks

0:00On April 23rd, Peter Schreger dropped his final first-round mat draft for the 2025 NFL draft and the Cleveland Brown's NAG 2 picks. That scream safe, but sleepy. At number 6 overall, they grabbed Spencer Lomu, the offensive tackle from Utah, feeling a massive hole up front. Then at pick 24, it's Denzel Boston, the 6'4 wide receiver from Washington, a big-bodied catcher who thrives in crowds. Earlier this week, Schreger pointed out the Browns are itching to trade down from that top-six spot. They'd love if a stud passed Russia like Arvel Reese or David Bailey slides, lighting up the phones with deal-offers from hungry teams. Fans and analysts are siding this hall-hard, calling it a misshot at splash plays. Sure, tackles a need, but many argue Cleveland needs a lockdown, left tackle, or a game-breaking receiver to really move the needle, not just plug. Boston looks like a smart, low-risk grab with his size in hands, potentially starring if he pans out. But Schreger slaps a C-grade on the whole first round for the Browns, saying no trades means they wasted prime value and wake up with the same.

1:07Headaches tomorrow. If they stick here, without wheeling and dealing, this draft class could haunt them all season.