The Cleveland Browns are hoping one of Shedeur Sanders or Dillon Gabriel is the future at quarterback.
But, as we know, young quarterbacks are never a guarantee, no matter where they're drafted. And, that's especially true with the Browns.
Knowing that, ESPN's Matt Miller believes the Browns will not move forward with either one after 2025 and will instead draft Cade Klubnik out of Clemson with the first pick in the 2026 NFL draft.
"Spending two picks on quarterbacks in 2025 — Dillon Gabriel (third round) and Shedeur Sanders (fifth round) — shouldn't prevent the Browns from looking for a long-term passer here," Miller explained. "Klubnik enters the season as my No. 1 QB.
"In 2024, he threw for 3,639 yards, 36 touchdowns and six interceptions, highlighted by a gutsy performance against Texas in the College Football Playoff (336 passing yards, three TDs, one INT)," he added. "Klubnik reminds me of Baker Mayfield — whom Cleveland selected with the No. 1 pick in 2018 — in terms of arm strength, mobility and playmaking awareness."
The Clemson star is one of the most highly-touted quarterbacks in the country going into the 2025 campaign, and it's quite possible he'll end up as the top quarterback in next year's draft if he can post another strong season.
On top of his impressive stats, Klubnik has been voted the ACC Championship Game MVP twice (2022, 2024), and Miller noted his performance in the College Football Playoff, so Klubnik has shown a knack for coming up big in big spots.
Now, would the Browns look silly if they were to draft yet another quarterback?
Absolutely, but that should not deter Cleveland at all.
Nobody is going to care about that years down the road if the Browns draft Klubnik and he turns out to be "the guy" for the next decade-plus.