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.

While selecting LB Carson Schwesinger, RB Quinshon Judkins and TE Harold Fannin Jr. can be justified, taking Gabriel was a complete stunner.

The Cleveland Browns did not make a big deal out of adding the fifth-round quarterback on Day 3 of the 2025 NFL Draft, but the team's biggest stars made sure to weigh in on the pick