NFL Analyst Praises Browns' 2025 Draft Class

Cleveland's rookie class ranked second-best in the league, according to NFL.com analyst.

Published on Feb. 13, 2026

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According to an NFL.com analyst, the Cleveland Browns' 2025 draft class was one of the best in the league, earning an A grade. The class was highlighted by Defensive Rookie of the Year linebacker Carson Schwesinger, Pro Football Writers of America All-Rookie Team defensive tackle Mason Graham, and playmaking tight end Harold Fannin.

Why it matters

The Browns have struggled in recent seasons, so a strong draft class could help turn the team around and put them back in playoff contention. The analyst's praise suggests the Browns have built a solid foundation for the future through their 2025 draft.

The details

The NFL.com analyst, Gennaro Filice, graded all 32 teams' 2025 draft classes, and the Browns ranked second-best, earning an A grade. Filice highlighted the team's first four picks, including Schwesinger, Graham, and Fannin, as key contributors who could become building blocks for the Browns on both offense and defense.

  • The 2025 NFL Draft took place last year.

The players

Carson Schwesinger

A linebacker who won the Defensive Rookie of the Year award.

Mason Graham

A defensive tackle who earned a spot on the Pro Football Writers of America All-Rookie Team.

Harold Fannin

A tight end who had 72 catches and made a highlight reel of beastly feats.

Andrew Berry

The Browns' general manager who will need to have another strong draft class this year to help the team return to playoff contention.

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What they’re saying

“I'd like to shower praise on Cleveland's first four picks. Stat-stuffing LB Carson Schwesinger ran away with the Defensive Rookie of the Year award, leverage-monster DT Mason Graham earned a spot on the Pro Football Writers of America All-Rookie Team and playmaking TE Harold Fannin turned 72 catches into a highlight reel of beastly feats. Provided Judkins makes a healthy return, this class has supplied the Browns with a pair of building blocks on each side of the ball.”

— Gennaro Filice, NFL.com Analyst (NFL.com)

What’s next

If Andrew Berry can have another strong draft class this year, the Browns could find themselves in playoff contention after a couple of awful seasons.

The takeaway

The Browns' 2025 draft class was one of the best in the league, providing the team with key contributors on both offense and defense. This could be a sign that the team is on the right track to turn things around after a few tough seasons.