20 most likely Browns’ selections at pick No. 85 per ESPN Analytics

The Cleveland Browns come on the clock with the 85th overall pick in the 2024 NFL draft, their third round selection. Could they potentially look for a linebacker like Michigan’s Junior Colson there?

We have covered who their 20 most likely selections are when they turn their card in with the 54th overall pick in the draft (assuming they don’t trade out of it). Houston offensive tackle Patrick Paul and Texas defensive tackle T’Vondre Sweat headlined that list of players.

However, headlining the list of players at pick No. 85? Colson.

The standout Michigan linebacker is a sure tackler who has the athleticism to move sideline-to-sideline in run support as well as backpedal into coverage with ease. He was ESPN’s most likely selection for the Browns in this slot. However, they listed a long list of other players with a decent probability of finding their way to the Browns on Friday night.

According to ESPN Analytics, here are the 20 most likely selections for the Browns when they come on the clock for the second time on Friday night.

1. Michigan LB Junior Colson

Jan 8, 2024; Houston, TX, USA; Michigan Wolverines linebacker Junior Colson (25) against the Washington Huskies during the 2024 College Football Playoff national championship game at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

2. Clemson LB Jeremiah Trotter Jr.

Sep 16, 2023; Clemson, South Carolina; Clemson linebacker Jeremiah Trotter Jr. (54) tackles Florida Atlantic running back Zuberi Mobley (2) the third quarter with Florida Atlantic at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ken Ruinard-USA TODAY NETWORK

3. Oregon DL Brandon Dorlus

Sep 17, 2022; Eugene, Oregon, USA; Oregon Ducks defensive end Brandon Dorlus (3) celebrates after a defensive stop against the Brigham Young Cougars at Autzen Stadium. Oregon won the game 41-20. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-USA TODAY Sports

4. Kansas OL Dominick Puni

Jan 31, 2024; Mobile, AL, USA; National offensive lineman Dominick Puni of Kansas (71) faces off against National offensive lineman Kingsley Suamataia of BYU (55) during practice for the National team at Hancock Whitney Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vasha Hunt-USA TODAY Sports Note that National offensive lineman Kingsley Eguakun of Florida (65) is in frame at left.

5. Clemson DT Ruke Orhorhoro

Clemson defensive tackle Ruke Orhorhoro (33) recovers a fumble against North Carolina during the first quarter of the ACC Championship football game at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina Saturday, Dec 3, 2022.

6. Texas OT Christian Jones

Mar 3, 2024; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Texas offensive lineman Christian Jones (OL35) during the 2024 NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

7. LSU DT Maason Smith

Oct 14, 2023; Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA; LSU Tigers defensive tackle Maason Smith (0) pressures Auburn Tigers quarterback Payton Thorne (1) during the second quarter at Tiger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Hinton-USA TODAY Sports

8. North Carolina WR Tez Walker

Oct 28, 2023; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels wide receiver Devontez Walker (9) catches a pass against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets in the second half at Bobby Dodd Stadium at Hyundai Field. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports

9. Washington WR Ja'Lynn Polk

Jan 1, 2024; New Orleans, LA, USA; Washington Huskies wide receiver Ja’Lynn Polk (2) runs the ball after a catch against Texas Longhorns defensive back Terrance Brooks (8) during the first quarter in the 2024 Sugar Bowl college football playoff semifinal game at Caesars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Hinton-USA TODAY Sports

10. UCF WR Javon Baker

Mar 2, 2024; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Central Florida wide receiver Javon Baker (WO01) during the 2024 NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

11. Florida State RB Trey Benson

Florida State Seminoles running back Trey Benson (3) rushes with the ball during the first half against the Florida Gators at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, November 25, 2023. [Matt Pendleton/Gainesville Sun]

12. Washington WR Jalen McMillan

Jan 8, 2024; Houston, TX, USA; Washington Huskies wide receiver Jalen McMillan (11) against the Michigan Wolverines during the 2024 College Football Playoff national championship game at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

13. Tennessee RB Jaylen Wright

Nov 25, 2023; Knoxville, Tennessee, USA; Tennessee Volunteers running back Jaylen Wright (0) runs the ball against the Vanderbilt Commodores during the first half at Neyland Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-USA TODAY Sports

14. Miami S Kamren Kinchens

Oct 21, 2023; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Miami Hurricanes safety Kamren Kinchens (5) celebrates with teammates after catching a interception against the Clemson Tigers during the second quarter at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rich Storry-USA TODAY Sports

15. Ohio State DT Michael Hall Jr.

Nov 25, 2023; Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes defensive tackle Michael Hall Jr. (51) celebrates a sack of Michigan Wolverines quarterback J.J. McCarthy (9) during the first half of the NCAA football game at Michigan Stadium.

16. Penn State EDGE Adisa Isaac

Nov 4, 2023; College Park, Maryland, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions defensive end Adisa Isaac (20) during the game against the Maryland Terrapins at SECU Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports

17. Duke DT DeWayne Carter

Nov 25, 2023; Durham, North Carolina, USA; Duke Blue Devils defensive tackle DeWayne Carter (90) looks on during the first half of the game against Pittsburgh Panthers at Wallace Wade Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jaylynn Nash-USA TODAY Sports

18. Michigan CB Mike Sainristil

Michigan defensive back Mike Sainristil lifts the trophy to celebrate the 34-13 win over Washington at the national championship game at NRG Stadium in Houston on Monday, Jan. 8, 2024.

19. Penn State TE Theo Johnson

Nov 4, 2023; College Park, Maryland, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions offensive lineman Olumuyiwa Fashanu (74) celebrates with tight end Theo Johnson (84) after scoring a first half touchdown against the Maryland Terrapins at SECU Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports

20. Kentucky LB Trevin Wallace

Kentucky’s Trevin Wallace recovers the fumble and moves the ball against Florida Saturday afternoon. Sept. 30, 2023