With Cam Ward essentially viewed as a lock to be selected first overall by the Titans, the Browns are a team worth watching closely as the countdown to the draft continues. A short list of prospects in range for the second overall pick is well known, but Cleveland is looking at other options as well. 
Jalon Walker is set to visit the Browns today, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports. The Georgia product is among the top defensive prospects in the 2025 class, regardless of if he is categorized as a middle linebacker or an edge rusher. He has recently lined up a top-30 visit with the Cardinals, and other such meetings will no doubt continue over the coming days.
While Walker is widely seen as a top-10 talent, it would come as a surprise if he were to hear his name called second overall. Cleveland has a quarterback vacancy, something which leaves the door open to taking Shedeur Sanders at that spot. Both of Travis Hunter and Abdul Carter are set to be available (provided the Titans do not trade out of the No. 1 slot or make a surprising move), though, and they are considered the top two overall prospects in the class. Turning down the chance to add either of them – for a reason other than adding a signal-caller – would certainly raise several eyebrows.
Cleveland has been linked to Carter, although more recently reports have pointed in a different direction. Hunter is currently perceived as the favorite to go second overall, and the Browns have done plenty of work on the Heisman winner. Carter would give the team a strong edge rush tandem opposite Myles Garrett, while Hunter would be in position to make an impact on offense (if used as a receiver) or defense (if his career began with work as a cornerback).
Walker spent each of his three seasons with the Bulldogs, showing considerable potential as a pass rusher along the way. In 2024, he remained disruptive with 6.5 sacks and 10.5 tackles for loss. The 6-1, 243-pounder also exceled while lining up at the second level of the team’s defense, however. Walker won the Dick Butkus Award as the country’s top linebacker in addition to receiving third-team All-American honors.
As a result, he should not need to wait long to hear his name called on the draft’s opening night. The Browns would represent a more logical suitor if they were to trade down, but they will nevertheless have additional information on Walker in the near future.