When Shedeur Sanders was still on the board in the fourth round of the 2025 NFL draft, the Cleveland Browns decided to aggressively pursue him. According to ESPN's Daniel Oyefusi, Browns general manager Andrew Berry "worked hard" to find a trade that would bring Sanders to Cleveland as his fall continued early on Day 3.

The Cleveland Browns navigated the 2025 NFL Draft with strategic moves, including a significant trade that reshaped their first-round plans.

The 2025 NFL Draft is here, and the Cleveland Browns have three picks remaining. The Browns opened the draft by trading down from the No. 2 pick to the No. 5 pick, where they selected defensive tackle Mason Graham while trade partner Jacksonville picked dual-threat and Heisman Trophy winner Travis Hunter second overall.