The Cleveland Browns and the New York Giants hold the No. 2 and 3 overall picks in the 2025 NFL Draft respectively. Many general managers believe the 2025 draft will be a crazy ride because of all the possible scenarios. This year’s draft has no clear path for what will happen or where these players will go. So, the Browns and Giants are two wild-card teams that could be looking to make some trades during the draft.
Browns and Giants Take Calls
Reports say the Tennessee Titans will not be trading the No. 1 overall pick in this year’s draft. Therefore, the best places to look are the Browns and Giants. News and rumors say both teams are fielding calls and outwardly saying no to those trade discussions. With the draft being one day away, possible trades and draft scenarios are ramping up. Teams are looking to trade up into two or three target players like Travis Hunter, Abdul Carter, and Ashton Jeanty.
No Trades So Far
All 32 NFL teams still have their first-round draft picks. According to ESPN, this is a historic time when no trades are made heading into the draft. This is the closest to the start of a draft without any trades involving first-round picks in the common draft era (since 1967), according to ESPN Research.
Second-Best QB Prospect
Cleveland and New York both face uncertainty at the quarterback position. Both teams could use picks 2 or 3 to address other needs. There is no clear-cut second quarterback behind Cam Ward. Many believe it’s Shedeur Sanders, but his going in the top 10 is a reach. Cleveland and New York would be willing to pass on players like Hunter and Carter. The latest draft projections have Cleveland selecting Hunter at two and then Carter going third to New York.
Draft Plans
Drafting players with Carter and Hunter’s talent would fit seamlessly with each franchise. The Browns cannot afford to pass up a once-in-a-generation player like Hunter. The same goes for the Giants. Adding Carter to an already stout defensive line will help the entire defense. New York is content with its quarterback room with the recent signings of Russell Wilson and Jameis Winston. On the other hand, Cleveland may not be in the same boat with rumors swirling that they may be willing to trade back into the middle of the first round to draft their quarterback in Sanders.
Conclusion
The NFL Draft should be exciting this year. No one can predict what will happen, and no clear-cut plan, like in past drafts, creates excitement. Fans should be glued to TV screens, waiting to see what happens with their favorite teams and what will happen in the draft. The entire landscape of the NFL could change over the weekend while the draft takes place.
