General Draft Rumors/Speculation Thread

[Icege]

Feels like the draft doesn't start until #5 and then it's madness.

1. TEN - QB Ward
2. CLE - CB/WR Hunter
3. NYG - EDGE Carter
4. NE - OT Campbell
5. JAX - OT Membou/DT Graham/TE Warren/Trade
6. LV - RB Jeanty/DT Graham/LB Walker/Trade
7. NYJ - TE Warren/DT Graham/LB Walker/OT Membou/Trade
 

Good chance of Warren, Graham, and Walker all being available when the Panthers get to the podium. Not a bad problem to have... especially if any of those guys have a team that's head over heels for them and willing to overpay to move up.

Apparently, the Jags are toying with the idea of trading Etienne and taking Jeanty at #5. If they're trying to get Chicago to hop up to #5 so that they can take Warren at #10 and grab additional picks then that ain't too shabby.

Edited April 18, 2025 by Icege

[scratched]

Are the Browns really willing to start the season with Flacco or Pickett and get a QB late in the draft to sit for a year or 2? Don't be surprised if they don't take Sanders at #2 and create some chaos at the top. 

[Sup]

42 minutes ago, scratched said:

Are the Browns really willing to start the season with Flacco or Pickett and get a QB late in the draft to sit for a year or 2? Don't be surprised if they don't take Sanders at #2 and create some chaos at the top. 

Depends on how much they like Sanders. If he isn't the guy, wait a year and build elsewhere.

[rebelrouser]

This year feels like the '23 draft for qb's.  Slim pickin's this year but a potential haul for '26 in Manning, Lamaleava, Alar, Nussmeir, and Klubnik. One of those guys will poop the bed in '26 but some unknown will take his place. I would build my line and wr corp and worry about the qb in '26. 

[Mistuh Jones]

still holding out for Warren TBH. Just not really sold on anybody else in the top 10 

[HeelsPanthersCanes]

8 minutes ago, Mistuh Jones said:

still holding out for Warren TBH. Just not really sold on anybody else in the top 10 

I'm with you on Warren.  No doubt we need defensive help everywhere.  But there isn't a defensive player other than Carter (who won't be there) that would impact the game like Warren would.  Not to mention he would be a huge security blanket for Bryce who currently has a bunch of nobodies and Thielen to throw to.

Sadly, we are 10-12 players, and at least 2 years away from being remotely competitive, so as long as we get the pick right (impact starter) I don't really care what position it is.  

[LinvilleGorge]

2 hours ago, scratched said:

Are the Browns really willing to start the season with Flacco or Pickett and get a QB late in the draft to sit for a year or 2? Don't be surprised if they don't take Sanders at #2 and create some chaos at the top. 

I could see them taking someone like Dart or Shough at #33. But honestly, taking Shedeur Sanders #2 overall would be very on brand for the Cleveland Browns.

[Lurk21]

2 hours ago, scratched said:

Are the Browns really willing to start the season with Flacco or Pickett and get a QB late in the draft to sit for a year or 2? Don't be surprised if they don't take Sanders at #2 and create some chaos at the top. 

I've thought bout  them as doing that fr. Especially  when Myles Garrett spoke on having a Qb. 

[Shocker]

Bernie Kosar was pretty good but minus Otto Graham Cleveland has like never had a great QB.  Ever

[frankw]

I'm ready for Thursday let's get on with it.

[carpanfan96]

4 hours ago, scratched said:

Are the Browns really willing to start the season with Flacco or Pickett and get a QB late in the draft to sit for a year or 2? Don't be surprised if they don't take Sanders at #2 and create some chaos at the top. 

They going to do similar to what the Seahawks did with Wilson. Go back and get your QB in the 2nd/3rd. 

[Lurk21]

Every year it's a top prospect or 2 that has a random slide on draft night bc of some medical  or character concern.... random

[kungfoodude]

10 hours ago, Jon Snow said:

I'm sure there's more to the story. But yeah, on face value that is pretty disrespectful. 

I am not sure really the scenario where that isn't an insane D-bag move. 

I cannot imagine why anyone would want to play for him after that.

[Jon Snow]

22 minutes ago, kungfoodude said:

I am not sure really the scenario where that isn't an insane D-bag move. 

I cannot imagine why anyone would want to play for him after that.

Something had to trigger a D-bag move. It's usually something of equal D-baggery. Something like that doesn't come out of nowhere.