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Eva Geitheim

Browns Owner Weighs In on Decision to Pass Up Drafting Travis Hunter

Colorado Buffaloes wide receiver Travis Hunter is selected by the Jacksonville Jaguars as the number two pick in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft at Lambeau Field. | Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

The Cleveland Browns made a couple difficult—and even surprising—decisions during the NFL draft this year. This included the team's choice to draft Shedeur Sanders in the fifth round after already taking quarterback Dillon Gabriel in the third round, as well as the decision to pass on Heisman trophy winner Travis Hunter and trade down in the first round.

Browns owner Jimmy Haslam said Tuesday that the decision to take Sanders belonged to general manager Andrew Berry, but he did have to sign off on the trade that allowed the Jaguars to move up to take Hunter in exchange for multiple draft picks.

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