The road to the 2025 NFL Draft continues as prospects around the country and all 32 teams gear up for the 2025 Reese's Senior Bowl.
The Browns will have different representation down in Mobile, Ala., as assistant head coach and special teams coordinator Bubba Ventrone will serve as the head coach for the American team, while defensive line coach Jacques Cesaire will be the defensive coordinator for the National team.
The Senior Bowl provides prospects an opportunity to showcase their talent in front of scouts and NFL personnel about a month ahead of the NFL Combine. All eyes will be on the quarterbacks participating during the Senior Bowl, especially as the Browns hold the No. 2 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft and the decisions that come with the pick.
As practices are set to begin on Jan. 28 – with the game scheduled for Feb. 1 – here are 10 players to watch during the 2025 Reese's Senior Bowl.
OT Josh Conerly Jr., Oregon
In his three seasons at Oregon, OT Josh Conerly Jr. played a total of 41 games and was a two-year starter at left tackle. He played a total of 1,881 snaps at left tackle in three seasons and had a 78.0 overall grade from PFF for the 2024 season. He is solid as a run blocker with his ability to get out of his stance on time and help secure rush lanes. Conerly took 438 run block snaps in the 2024 season. In pass protection, Conerly can move fluidly and has efficient footwork and had 521 pass block snaps last season.
QB Jaxson Dart, Mississippi
QB Jaxson Dart spent his freshman season at USC before he transferred to Ole Miss and played three seasons in Mississippi. He finished his career completing 852 of 1,307 passing attempts for 11,970 yards and 81 touchdowns. Dart also threw 27 interceptions during his collegiate career. Dart can throw the ball outside the pocket and on the move, has a high level of arm strength and can extend plays. Where he can struggle is reading defenses post-snap and anticipating throwing lanes, leading him to struggle under pressure while inside the pocket.
RB Donovan Edwards, Michigan
RB Donovan Edwards spent four seasons at Michigan and played an integral role in their run game. He served as a captain for the 2024 season and started the season in the feature back role for Michigan. Edwards finished his collegiate career with 422 carries for 2,251 rushing yards and 19 touchdowns. He also totaled 86 receptions for 797 yards and four touchdowns. Edwards has showcased his big-play ability through his speed as well as the versatility to be a receiving option out of the backfield.
OT Aireontae Ersey, Minnesota
OT Aireontae Ersey was a three-year starter at Minnesota who is solid as a zone run blocker and displayed play strength and competitive toughness in his ability. In pass protection, he has good footwork in his sets. He took 2,341 snaps at left tackle in Minnesota's balance, zone-based run scheme, and has a 77.4 overall grade from PFF.
QB Dillon Gabriel, Oregon
QB Dillon Gabriel jumped around college programs, as he spent his first three years at UCF before transferring to Oklahoma for two seasons and ending his collegiate career at Oregon in 2024. Gabriel played 64 games over the course of his collegiate career and completed 1,376 of 2,111 passing attempts for 18,722 yards and 155 touchdowns. He also threw 32 interceptions over his collegiate career.
Edge Mike Green, Marshall
Edge Mike Green spent the last two seasons at Marshall after transferring from Virginia following his freshman season. While at Marshall, Green played in 26 games and recorded 127 tackles, 32 tackles for loss and 21.5 sacks. He also added two passes defensed, one fumble recovery and four forced fumbles in his two seasons at Marshall. He had great production as a pass rusher, as in his 2024 season, Green led the Sun Belt Conference both with 23 tackles for loss and 17 sacks.
QB Riley Leonard, Notre Dame
While QB Riley Leonard's collegiate career didn't end with the national championship title, he showcased throughout the 2024 season and the College Football Playoff his talent at quarterback. In his lone season at Notre Dame, Leonard completed 269 of 403 passing attempts for 2,861 yards and 21 touchdowns. He also threw just eight interceptions. He added 184 carries for 906 rushing yards and 17 touchdowns. Leonard has a high level of athleticism and mobility for designed QB runs, as well as the arm talent.
QB Jalen Milroe, Alabama
With his former offensive coordinator now the offensive coordinator for the Browns, QB Jalen Milroe will be one to watch at the Senior Bowl. Milroe finished his collegiate career completing 426 of 663 passing attempts for 6,016 yards and 45 touchdowns. He also threw 20 interceptions. He's a dual-threat quarterback who has the capability to make big plays, push the ball vertically and use his legs – as he rushed for 1,577 yards on 375 carries and scored 33 rushing touchdowns.
OL Armand Membou, Missouri
OL Armand Membou was a two-year starter for Missouri who has good arm length, athletic ability, competitive toughness and power. He also brings a level of speed for an offensive linemen, as he clocked 20 mph on the GPS. He took 1,965 total snaps at right tackle during his three seasons, including 1,668 as a starter. He has a 90.4 overall grade from PFF.
DE Shemar Stewart, Texas A&M
In his three seasons at Texas A&M, DE Shemar Stewart recorded 65 tackles, 12 tackles for loss and 4.5 sacks. He also added four passes defensed, two fumble recoveries, one fumble recovery returned for a touchdown and two forced fumbles. While his pass-rush production wasn't particularly high, he brings good size, length and frame for the position. He has strength at the point of attack and uses the length of his arms to get extension on blocks and set the edge.
