

“Can I have both of them?” Browns GM Andrew Berry told Cleveland reporters once their trip to Colorado’s Pro Day came to an end. With the Titans seemingly locked in on Cam Ward, all eyes are now on the Browns having the No.2 overall pick. Who will they pick? Will it be Shedeur Sanders, whose draft stock seems to have fallen steadily? Or is it going to be the once-in-a-generational player, Travis Hunter? The probabilities of either landing in Cleveland remain open. However, Berry’s recent message could renew some hope for Shedeur. His free-falling draft stock could be saved by the Browns after all.
Ever since Sanders’ pro day, his draft stock has taken a turn for the worse. Sanders, who was touted as a top 3 prospect, having finished with a nation-leading 74% pass completion rate, has seen his early hype evaporate. With weak arm strength, as per league evaluators and a lack of mobile threat, Sanders’ draft stock is at its lowest. Negative rushing yards and the tag of the nation’s most sacked QB for consecutive seasons. Shedeur’s weaknesses are getting pointed out every day. Still, the Browns haven’t chalked out the probability of drafting him.
At least after Berry’s recent comments on Sanders, it looks like they are still on him. When asked if there’s still a chance the Browns will draft Shedeur Sanders at No. 2 overall, their GM, Andrew Berry, said, “All options are on the table.” He also went on to add, “Quarterback’s the most important position, so we’ll be pretty liberal there.” As you might already know, the Browns recently brought back their former Comeback Player of the Year, Joe Flacco. His arrival in Cleveland means the Browns have two probable starters for next season.
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#Browns GM Andrew Berry on whether there’s still a chance they’d take QB Shedeur Sanders: “All options are on the table.”
— 92.3 The Fan (@923TheFan) April 17, 2025
Before Flacco, the Browns also traded for Kenny Pickett. The former Super Bowl Champion backup QB starting could mean Flacco will be the backup in Cleveland. With Deshaun Watson still out without any probable return date, Pickett and Flacco are expected to lead the Browns’ QB room. But neither is expected to be the future field general of the Dawg Pound. That’s where Sanders could come in and slowly take over the Browns’ QB position.
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He might not have the traits to be an instant starter. Still, Shedeur possesses enough talent to succeed in the NFL. His accurate passing, especially in the short and intermediate routes, could keep drives going. And paired with an explosive receiver like Jerry Jeudy. Sanders’ style of play could complement Jeudy’s electric speed. However, the burning question is whether the Browns will really give up on the chance of signing two-way player Travis Hunter. Honestly, the chances of it happening are slimmer than ever after Berry’s comments on Hunter being unhappy ahead of the draft.
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Travis Hunter’s dream of playing two-way might come true in Cleveland
Having proved himself both in offense and defense in college football, Hunter has been adamant about continuing the same in the NFL. He has even threatened to quit football if an NFL team doesn’t let him play both receiver and cornerback. “Never playing football again. Because I’ve been doing it my whole life. And I love being on the football field. I feel like I could dominate on each side of the ball. So I really enjoy doing it,” Hunter said to CBS Sports.
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Hunter was the first player ever to win both the Chuck Bednarik Award and Fred Biletnikoff Award last season. Given to the nation’s best defensive and offensive players, respectively. Hunter has enough evidence backing up his claim of playing both corner and receiver. While some franchises might feel that he could get burned out quicker or even increase the chances of injury if allowed to do so in the NFL, the Browns don’t have a problem. They seem content with Hunter’s wishes to play on both sides of the ball.
However, Berry did say, “We would want to be smart about how we started him out. His first home, at receiver..his second home, on the defensive side of the ball.” Berry sees Hunter as a receiver first, then a corner. His 96 receptions for 1,252 receiving yards and 15 TDs are too good for the Browns to ignore. And considering he can take some pressure off Jeudy, Hunter might see more snaps as a receiver than a corner. But obviously, it would come down to his football IQ, knowledge and physical strength. If he can really handle both responsibilities, the Browns will be the biggest winners. If not, then surely he can be the receiver the Browns are hoping he will be.
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Could Shedeur Sanders be the Browns' next big gamble, or is it a risky move?