The Cleveland Browns are gearing up to dominate next season. See which top-tier pass rusher they're eyeing in the latest 2025 NFL Mock Draft.

If the Cleveland Browns do not draft a quarterback with the No. 2 overall pick, Penn State pass rusher Abdul Carter has become a fan favorite in the 2025 NFL draft. Pro Football Network’s Dalton Miller released his latest 2025 NFL mock draft, predicting the Browns will select Carter with the second overall pick.

Cleveland Browns: “Take a QB or trade back,” asks ESPN’s Jason Reid. “That's the Browns' dilemma. Likely stuck with Deshaun Watson's contract until 2026, the smart play would be to draft a QB while also signing a veteran through free agency.”

Penn State's Abdul Carter is a highly-touted NFL draft pick that one AFC North team may zero in on this spring.

The Cleveland Browns have to replace a few defensive linemen this offseason and this year’s NFL Draft class is loaded with excellent options for Andrew Berry and Co. to choose from. The Browns are currently expected to have three defensive linemen hit free agency once the new league year begins in March,

Right now with approximately three months until draft day, there is no consensus as to who the Cleveland Browns will draft with the No. 2 pick.