BEREA, Ohio (92.3 The Fan) – No deals on day two for the Browns, who made all of their scheduled selections.
Here’s the top Brownie Bites from night 2 of the 2025 NFL Draft.
Staying put – The Browns kicked off day two off by making both second-round picks. “With the move down yesterday, we felt like we were in a pretty strong position coming into today, adding an additional pick on top of what we had yesterday,” Glenn Cook, vice president of player personnel and assistant general manager said. “So we felt like, and I think Andrew [Berry] has addressed this, just being really intentional about adding impact players, guys who affect the short term and the long term. So, we feel like we added two guys that do that.”
No. 33 – Cleveland selected UCLA linebacker Carson Schwesinger 33rd overall. “A very versatile, athletic, instinctive player with good feel,” Catherine Hickman, vice president of football operations and assistant general manager said. “And that’s something that Jim [Schwartz] and Coach Tarv [Jason Tarver] put premium on when it comes to versatility. It gives them pieces to interchange and attack offenses differently. So I think that’s what he’s going to bring. Extremely productive in his last year and also a very productive special teams player in his first two years as well.” Schwesinger was a first-team AP All-American and Butkus Award finalist who led the nation with 90 solo tackles while also tallying four sacks and two interceptions for the Bruins during the 2024 season. “What you’re getting is a linebacker who can do whatever’s needed in the defense,” Schwesinger said. “And I think that’s a place I fit in. Whether you need coverage, you need a stop in the run or getting after the quarterback. All three of those I think I could do at a high level and I’m ready to get to work and help contribute.” In 38 games at UCLA Schwesinger totaled 163 tackles, 11.0 tackles for loss, 5.0 sacks, two interceptions and a first forced fumble.
No. 36 – The Browns finally added an offensive player at 36 with the selection of Ohio State running back Quinshon Judkins, who had to run back into the room after his mom answered the phone call from the Browns. “I went to go get a cup of lemonade, and I came back and my mom was like, ‘Oh s***, they’re on the phone,’” Judkins said. “I was like, ‘What?’ So, I grabbed the phone and they were on the phone, and I was just so excited and so thrilled to be a Brown.” Judkins ran for over 1,000 yards and at least 14 touchdowns in each of the last three seasons. The selection of Judkins is part of the proceeds from Thursday night’s trade down with Jacksonville. Over three season – two at Ole Miss and the third with the national champion Buckeyes – Judkins totaled 3,785 yards on the ground with 45 rushing touchdowns plus 59 catches for 442 yards and five TDs. “Just having to play in the two hardest conferences in college football and playing in two different environments where I feel like the SEC has a different style of play than the Big Ten as well, they’re just too different,” Judkins said. “But getting the opportunity to play in both of them has helped me excel and further my career and be better as a player.”
No. 67 – Bowling Green tight end and Canton, Ohio native Harold Fannin Jr. became a Brown with the 67th overall pick in Round 2. “It’s definitely a blessing,” Fannin said. “I mean, it’s kind of always close to home, but I guess that’s a plus. I mean, I never would have expected it to be like this, but you know obviously, I’m just happy with that and everything coming up.” In three seasons at Bowling Green, Fannin appeared in 36 games where he totaled 180 receptions for 2,396 yards and 17 touchdowns while also adding 33 carries for 159 rushing yards and five touchdowns. Fannin led the FBS in total receptions with 117 and total receiving yards with 1,555 receiving yards for the 2024 season.
No. 94 – With the final pick of their day two allotment the Browns shocked the world by selecting Oregon quarterback Dillon Gabriel. “Accuracy, decision-making and, honestly, his pocket presence,” Berry said. “We think that those skill sets play well in this particular system, so we're excited to get him in here and start working with him.” Gabriel, a left-handed quarterback, is listed at 5’ 11” and he ended his college career as the FBS all-time leader in total touchdowns with 189 and finished second in FBS history with 8,722 passing yards and 19,931 total yards in 63 starts. “I think for me, my definite expectation is just creating value and creating impact, and that's wherever I've been,” Gabriel said. “I only know how to be a starter, but I also know that a healthy quarterback room is important and being able to compete day in and day out is naturally what happens and part of what we do. But I look forward to whatever I walk into and being able to get around the guys and like I said, create an impact, create value in every way I can.”
Welcome to Cleveland – Prior to day 2, the Browns introduced their first-round pick, defensive tackle Mason Graham. Graham, who played baseball, football and wrestled, believes his competitive nature will bode well as he begins his NFL career. “Growing up I played a lot of sports, so it's always been my competitive nature to win and want to win and be the best at everything I do,” Graham said. “Whether that be from playing video games to being on the field and playing against Ohio State and football games. So even from the smallest to biggest moments, I'm always a competitor.”
Cleveland Browns first-round pick Mason Graham, a defensive tackle from Michigan, holds up a commemorative jersey following his introductory press conference on April 25, 2025.Daryl Ruiter-92.3 The Fan
Remaining picks – Cleveland has Nos. 126 (round 4), 166 (round 5), and 192 (round 6) remaining in the draft.
