Not only was Cleveland's call on Gabriel a comment on Sanders, it was also indicative of how the Browns feel about Deshaun Watson. Watson still has two years remaining on his $230 million contract and continues to rehabilitate a twice-torn Achilles tendon, which could sideline him for part, or all, of the 2025 campaign.

After passing on the Colorado cornerback twice in the second round, the Browns chose Shedeur Sanders over Dillon Gabriel at pick No. 94.