With the 2025 NFL Draft just four days away, speculation is intensifying around the Cleveland Browns’ plans for the No. 2 overall pick. Multiple sources have told FOX Sports’ Ralph Vacchiano that the Browns are leaning heavily toward selecting Travis Hunter, the dynamic wide receiver and cornerback out of Colorado. This move would open the door for Penn State’s standout edge rusher Abdul Carter to potentially land with the New York Giants. The buzz around Hunter heading to Cleveland has been building steadily, especially in light of general manager Andrew Berry’s recent comments about the team’s openness to allowing Hunter to play on both offense and defense.
Hunter, the reigning Heisman winner, has been vocal about his desire to maintain his two-way role at the next level. He’s gone so far as to suggest he might consider sitting out if he’s restricted to just one position. Fortunately for him, Cleveland appears poised to accommodate his ambitions, making it increasingly likely that he will find a home there come draft night.
Elsewhere, Hunter’s Colorado teammate, quarterback Shedeur Sanders, remains one of the most debated prospects in the upcoming draft. According to ESPN’s Kalyn Kahler, scouts are having a hard time forming a clear evaluation of Sanders, and many attribute this to the unique situation surrounding his father, Deion Sanders. As both his head coach and a Hall of Fame NFL cornerback, Deion’s close involvement has reportedly complicated typical scouting protocols. Normally, scouts rely on candid conversations with university staff—like strength coaches or NFL liaisons—but Deion’s dual role as coach and father has limited those opportunities, leaving some uncertainty about Shedeur’s profile.
In other news, Notre Dame cornerback Benjamin Morrison is working to reclaim some momentum after missing part of his junior season due to hip surgery. He sat out both the NFL Combine and Notre Dame’s pro day, but according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, Morrison will hold a positional workout for scouts at his former high school in Arizona. Projected as a Day 2 pick, Morrison is drawing attention not just for his skills but also for his NFL pedigree—his father, Darryl Morrison, is a former Washington safety and currently serves as team chaplain for the Arizona Cardinals.
Meanwhile, Texas offensive tackle Kelvin Banks Jr. continues to be a sought-after name ahead of the draft’s opening round. He had previously been reported to have visited the Falcons, but Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 has since expanded his list of suitors to include the Panthers, Patriots, Cardinals, Cowboys, Raiders, and 49ers. The Texans have also shown interest, speaking with Banks during his pro day in Austin.
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