However, the Broncos stuck to their big board and the 'best player available' philosophy, selecting Texas cornerback Jahdae Barron — the reigning Jim Thorpe Award winner — in the first round. For what it's worth, Barron was Pro Football Focus' draft czar Trevor Sikkema's favorite Broncos pick.

The Browns received multiple evaluations throughout the 2025 NFL Draft, reflecting a strategy combining high-upside selections with key positional needs. One of the most notable picks was quarterback Shedeur Sanders in the fifth round — a value pick that stood out as one of the best across Day 3, according to PFF.