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The Cleveland Browns navigated the 2025 NFL Draft with strategic moves, including a significant trade that reshaped their first-round plans.
Ultimately, they added a diverse group of talented players to their roster, aiming to bolster both their offensive and defensive units. While draft analysis often focuses on potential and fit, sometimes a single statistic can illuminate a key aspect of a player's collegiate performance and hint at their possible impact in the NFL.
This article cuts through the noise to provide one crucial stat to know for each of the Browns' 2025 draft picks: defensive tackle Mason Graham, linebacker Carson Schwesinger, running backs Quinshon Judkins and Dylan Sampson, tight end Harold Fannin Jr., and quarterbacks Dillon Gabriel and Shedeur Sanders. These numbers offer a snapshot of their production and playing style, providing Browns fans with a deeper understanding of what each new addition brings to the team.
Graham's prowess against the run is highlighted by an elite 92.6 Pro Football Focus (PFF) run defense grade in his final year, quantifying his ability to shut down opposing ground games beyond simple counting stats.
The Browns' second-round pick, linebacker Carson Schwesinger, comes to Cleveland after leading the entire FBS with an impressive 90 solo tackles in 2024. This dominant figure was a full 14 tackles ahead of the next highest player (76), highlighting Schwesinger's exceptional ability to make stops on his own and suggesting his potential to be a reliable presence on the Browns' defense.
As a true freshman, Quinshon Judkins announced his presence to the football world with a remarkable 1,567 rushing yards. This phenomenal debut wasn't just impressive for a first-year player; it stands as the second-highest rushing total ever recorded by a freshman in SEC history, a feat surpassed only by Herschel Walkers legendary 1980 season. His outstanding production rightfully earned him the SEC Freshman of the Year award in 2022.
Harold Fannin Jr. etched his name in the NCAA record books during his junior campaign at Bowling Green, shattering the FBS single-season receiving yards record for a tight end with an astounding 1,555 yards. This remarkable performance wasn't just statistically significant; it also culminated in Fannin becoming the first consensus All-American program history at Bowling Green.
After a remarkable six-year journey across UCF, Oklahoma, and Oregon, quarterback Dillon Gabriel etched his name in college football history as a prolific scorer. His career culminated in an astounding 189 total touchdowns, making him the NCAA's all-time leader.
He led his conference and tied for fourth nationally with an impressive 22 rushing touchdowns. That mark was the most by an SEC player since Najee Harris's FBS-best 26 in 2020. Sampson's exceptional ability to find the end zone earned him SEC Offensive Player of the Year honors from both the coaches and the Associated Press.
Shedeur Sanders, son of NFL Hall of Famer Deion Sanders, arrives in Cleveland boasting a historically accurate arm. His career completion percentage of 71.8% during his two seasons at Colorado stands as an FBS record, highlighting his exceptional precision and ability to deliver the ball with consistency.
This article originally appeared on Browns Wire: Browns: One stat for each 2025 NFL draft pick
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Ultimately, they added a diverse group of talented players to their roster, aiming to bolster both their offensive and defensive units. While draft analysis often focuses on potential and fit, sometimes a single statistic can illuminate a key aspect of a player's collegiate performance and hint at their possible impact in the NFL.
This article cuts through the noise to provide one crucial stat to know for each of the Browns' 2025 draft picks: defensive tackle Mason Graham, linebacker Carson Schwesinger, running backs Quinshon Judkins and Dylan Sampson, tight end Harold Fannin Jr., and quarterbacks Dillon Gabriel and Shedeur Sanders. These numbers offer a snapshot of their production and playing style, providing Browns fans with a deeper understanding of what each new addition brings to the team.
DT Mason Graham, Michigan
Graham's prowess against the run is highlighted by an elite 92.6 Pro Football Focus (PFF) run defense grade in his final year, quantifying his ability to shut down opposing ground games beyond simple counting stats.
LB Carson Schwesinger, UCLA
The Browns' second-round pick, linebacker Carson Schwesinger, comes to Cleveland after leading the entire FBS with an impressive 90 solo tackles in 2024. This dominant figure was a full 14 tackles ahead of the next highest player (76), highlighting Schwesinger's exceptional ability to make stops on his own and suggesting his potential to be a reliable presence on the Browns' defense.
RB Quinshon Judkins, Ohio State
As a true freshman, Quinshon Judkins announced his presence to the football world with a remarkable 1,567 rushing yards. This phenomenal debut wasn't just impressive for a first-year player; it stands as the second-highest rushing total ever recorded by a freshman in SEC history, a feat surpassed only by Herschel Walkers legendary 1980 season. His outstanding production rightfully earned him the SEC Freshman of the Year award in 2022.
TE Harold Fannin Jr., Bowling Green
Harold Fannin Jr. etched his name in the NCAA record books during his junior campaign at Bowling Green, shattering the FBS single-season receiving yards record for a tight end with an astounding 1,555 yards. This remarkable performance wasn't just statistically significant; it also culminated in Fannin becoming the first consensus All-American program history at Bowling Green.
QB Dillon Gabriel, Oregon
After a remarkable six-year journey across UCF, Oklahoma, and Oregon, quarterback Dillon Gabriel etched his name in college football history as a prolific scorer. His career culminated in an astounding 189 total touchdowns, making him the NCAA's all-time leader.
RB Dylan Sampson, Tennessee
He led his conference and tied for fourth nationally with an impressive 22 rushing touchdowns. That mark was the most by an SEC player since Najee Harris's FBS-best 26 in 2020. Sampson's exceptional ability to find the end zone earned him SEC Offensive Player of the Year honors from both the coaches and the Associated Press.
QB Shedeur Sanders, Colorado
Shedeur Sanders, son of NFL Hall of Famer Deion Sanders, arrives in Cleveland boasting a historically accurate arm. His career completion percentage of 71.8% during his two seasons at Colorado stands as an FBS record, highlighting his exceptional precision and ability to deliver the ball with consistency.
This article originally appeared on Browns Wire: Browns: One stat for each 2025 NFL draft pick
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