Browns Legendary Cornerback Reveals Excitement for Draft Picks
The Cleveland Browns completed what we think at least for now, appears to be a successful 2025 draft in Green Bay, Wisconsin, last week.
The seven picks included top defensive prospect Mason Graham and Carson Schwesinger as well as a pair of running backs in Quinshon Judkins and Dylan Sampson.
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But it's the new running back tandem that has one former Browns defender excited.
Former Cleveland cornerback Hanford Dixon showed his honest excitement during an episode of his podcast, The Hanford Dixon Show.
'I like those two running backs," Dixon said. "I mean, I really do. I really like those two guys because watching the tape on those two guys, they're very productive backs, and they can run away from you, and they also can run through you."
There is reason for excitement.
Judkins had 179 forced missed tackles since 2022. That's the fourth most in the FBS during that time. Last year, the Browns tied for 16th in the league in yards after first contact per carry at 1.69.
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The Browns added Sampson on Day 3. He was the 2024 SEC Offensive Player of the Year and Third-Team All-American. He led the SEC with 1,491 yards rushing, which is a Tennessee single-season record.
Sampson's speed is thought to complement Judkins' physical style of play in a "running back by committee" situation.
With the future of Nick Chubb up in question, the Browns' running back room could be in good shape for a while.
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