Browns to Pair Myles Garrett With Penn State Prospect as Kevin Stefanski to Reportedly Draft Travis Hunter as WR

The Browns are slowly getting into draft mode. They suffered multiple setbacks in the last few months. Deshaun Watson, the main QB, re-ruptured his right Achilles tendon. If this wasn’t enough, GM Andrew Berry and HC Kevin Stefanski had a shocker when DE Myles Garrett wanted out. He wanted a team that could win the Super Bowl. Tremors left the franchise struggling to find a roof. But the HC-GM duo steadied the ship and retained the defensive player.

However, they have to make a unique choice now. After retaining their veteran for a 4-year, $160 million contract with $123.5 million guaranteed, they are looking at the coming draft with hope. They pick number 2 in the draft. But the Browns are keeping their choice mystery.

ESPN analyst Jeremy Fowler revealed his stance on the April 6 episode of the NFL on ESPN and said, “They’ve spent a lot of time with Abdul Carter, the pass rusher out of Penn State. They’ve gotten to know him very well. He has definitely felt the love from the Browns at every level of the organization. Getting to know a lot of those people, so I do believe he’s in strong consideration.” Is Carter the solution?

Abdul Carter and Myles Garrett will be powerful partners in the AFC North franchise. In 3 years with the Penn State, Carter played 39 games (all starters) and recorded 1 interception, 13 defended passes, 23 sacks, 5 forced fumbles, and 172 tackles (104 solo). Moreover, they have already watched him in action in the combine and the Pro Day.

He visited the team facility in March. Even Browns owner Jimmy Haslam, GM Berry, Executive VP JW Johnson, and other team officials met the signal caller. Fans are excited. Most analysts have already touted the DE as the number 2 pick.

However, there are other options in the draft as well. Experts expect Colorado QB Shedeur Sanders and WR/CB Travis Hunter to be picked in the first round. But the question here is: Was Myles Garrett’s demand for trade an indication of some bigger requirements?

Is Myles Garrett forcing the Browns to prioritize defense over offense?

Enter Travis Hunter, the 2024 Heisman Trophy winner. He is a dual-threat player who can excel both as a cornerback and wide receiver. But the Browns are looking at him as an offensive player only. Jeremy Fowler added, “There also is some buzz of late about Travis Hunter and that dynamic with him being so good and showing himself as a receiver at his pro day. The Browns are one of the teams that look at him as a wide receiver.” Is he on the Browns’ radar?

They can definitely draft him. Miami QB Cam Ward is all set to take the first overall pick by the Titans. But they have to find a suitable partner for Myles Garrett. Among all this, they are ignoring the most obvious position. The signal caller! It’s like a blast from the past. They are showing lesser interest in Shedeur Sanders as the Falcons are trying to trade Kirk Cousins.

Mike Florio cleared the air about the QB’s trade. He revealed on the April 4 episode of NFL on NBC, “I have a feeling it’s going to be the Browns reunion with Kevin Stefanski, not a ridiculously expensive contract, which is important when you’ve got so many cap dollars tied up into Deshaun Watson.” So, there is a dilemma about the QB position in the franchise.

Who will be the starter? All QBs want to be the starter. It’s a good problem for the franchise with the options available in the market.