The Cleveland Browns are one of the NFL’s most tortured franchises over history, often by their own doing, and things got worse Monday. In reading some tea leaves, it might help a former Penn State star in his next step.

Penn State EDGE rusher Abdul Carter, Colorado “Athlete” Travis Hunter, and Michigan cornerback Will Johnson have all been the #1 player on my NFL Draft board at some point in 2024-2025. Let this serve as a reminder of the potential for change between now and late April.

The Tennessee Titans draft for need and value in the latest mock draft by The Athletic grabbing a quarterback and edge rusher.

Nittany Lions defensive end Abdul Carter jumped from +1000 to +180 at BetMGM Sportsbook to the top player taken in April’s draft.

After a standout career at Penn State University, it Abdul Carter on his way to being the 1st overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft?

Production has not matched talent to this point, but Williams has top-five traits — not unlike former Georgia (and current Jacksonville) standout Travon Walker, who was the No. 1 pick in 2022. Williams is a projection as much as anything right now, but if he tests off the charts, he might not make it this far.

During an appearance on "The Pat McAfee Show," NFL draft analyst Daniel Jeremiah called Abdul Carter the best player in April's NFL draft:

Penn State star Abdul Carter’s tape and production points to him being arguably the best defensive player in the 2025 NFL draft.

It's always good to see these players in person -- and yes, I've been accused (mostly by my podcast co-host Rick Spielman) of falling in love when I finally get eyes on these guys after watching them on tape for the last couple seasons -- and the 2025 draft cycle is no different.

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