The Jaguars are making major moves up the draft board. ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports that Jacksonville has acquired the No. 2 pick from the Browns. The Jaguars are using that second overall selection on Colorado’s Travis Hunter.
Full details of the trade:
Jaguars acquire:
- 2025 first-round pick (No. 2)
- 2025 fourth-round pick (No. 104)
- 2025 sixth-round pick (No. 200)
Browns acquire:
- 2025 first-round pick (No. 5)
- 2025 second-round pick (No. 36)
- 2025 fourth-round pick (No. 126)
- Browns 2026 first-round pick
It’s a stunning development, although not completely unfounded. We heard earlier today that the Jaguars were sniffing around at a trade up the draft board, with their sights set on Hunter. There were occasional rumblings that the Browns would consider moving back, but it was assumed they’d stay put and select one of the draft’s few blue chip prospects.
Cleveland was a popular potential landing spot for Hunter, but instead the two-way threat will suddenly land in Jacksonville. The Heisman winner has remained insistent that he aims to continue playing at both receiver and cornerback as a pro. Hunter also indicated that teams were receptive to that idea, stating that the concept of playing on offense and defense in the NFL has not been an issue for the teams he has spoken with.
The Jaguars are coming off a disappointing season that led to sweeping changes in leadership. Liam Coen has been brought in as head coach, with ex-Rams exec James Gladstone guiding the front office. That duo is making an immediate swing that they’re hoping will turn around the fortunes of the organization.
On offense, Hunter would provide Trevor Lawrence with another dynamic option. 2024 first-round pick Brian Thomas was a hit, as the wideout finished his rookie campaign with 1,330 yards from scrimmage and 10 touchdowns. Hunter and Thomas will form perhaps the best young receiver duo in the NFL, and there’s a belief the 2025 second-overall pick will ultimately settle into an offensive role.
The team may not feel as much urgency to use the rookie on the defensive side of the ball, although Hunter is also considered an elite prospect at cornerback. He split snaps nearly evenly during his Heisman-winning 2024 season. The team returns their top three CBs from 2024 (Tyson Campbell, Jarrian Jones, Montaric Brown) and they added Jourdan Lewis in free agency. That could allow Hunter to serve in a rotational role as he juggles playing both sides of the ball as a professional.
Hunter was considered one of the draft’s elite prospects following his headline-grabbing 2024 campaign. The Colorado star finished the season with 1,263 yards from scrimmage and 16 touchdowns, and he added another 36 tackles and four interceptions on defense. He beat out Ashton Jeanty narrowly for the Heisman and had been earmarked for the No. 2 draft slot for weeks.
After making a pre-draft trade with Houston involving Day 3 picks — including a fifth-rounder this year — Cleveland will now land the fifth overall pick, plus an early second and a future first. The Browns were often connected to Hunter or Abdul Carter, and it was expected that they’d resist trade inquiries and opt for the blue chip prospect. Instead, the Browns will turn to the second tier of draft options.
Pretty steep for Duval
Jags got tired of Cleveland being known as the clown franchise.
Absurd haul for 3 spots.
No one is taking that title from Cleveland; it’s safe.
Jags got a HoF WR and CB while Cleveland got a Trex.
Really really early to call this kid a HOFer. Bold prediction.
Beastie- Another bright observation from the peanut gallery. Hunter was the best player in the draft. He’s so smooth he made Sanders look like a real QB. He’s going to make Lawrence look like a Hall of Fame QB. But we know you’re just being contrary because you think people will argue.
OK, Champ.
May be a great trade for both teams but now Cleveland has three 1st and three second round picks internet two drafts. They have a lot of holes to fill.
Last time that happened they drafted Garrett, Peppers, and Njoku.
Thought they would get more like another pick in next year.
bold move by jags. they will lose another 11 or 12 gms this yr meaning 2026 1st rd pick will be top 10, maybe top 5 again. but they love hunter and they werent gonna get him @ #5. he could turn into a special player, so jags had to make a big move to get him
Anyone think Hunter is a better corner than Jalen Ramsey – today?
A 7th round CB would be better than Ramsey today
Cleveland getting a 2 and 2026 first in a much better QB draft next season is brilliant.
This is probably the smartest thing the Browns have done in years. They should go further and trade back from 5 like that report suggests
Watch the bears…. Cleveland will get another 2nd
Trade back, still be able to draft a QB late in the first round plus get another pile of picks. That would be huge.
In a weak draft, Cleveland couldn’t have made a dumber decision. There are three impact players in this draft, and they likely just traded out of getting any of the three after having their pick.
That’s because it’s a bad class. Next year’s class has to be better.
Yowza. Great and unique prospect, but spending five overall and another first plus more on a non quarterback is quite a price.
So it’s true. Kahn incompetence isn’t just AEW
So should we all throw our mock drafts in the fireplace now, or later?
typo: Browns acquire Browns’ first rounder in 2026 (in article above)
Should read Jaguars’ 2026 first round pick
Seems like a haul for a non-QB. How much better is Hunter than Graham? This reminds me of the Bears/Panthers trade.
I was going to congratulate the Browns for pulling off this trade, but acquiring your own 2026 pick seems excessive.
Hunter will single handedly elevate the Jags to a playoff team. He made Sanders look like a real QB even though he’s a bust waiting to happen. He can catch any ball within 10 feet of him and then turn around and be your best player on defense too. They essentially got two players for the price of one. You have to get someone for Lawrence to throw to or you’re wasting your 50 million dollar QB on scrubs and has beens.
Browns will start RD 2 with Sanders … they could get Burden next …