Best fit for Browns in 2025 is an answer to Jedrick Willis issue, per NFL analyst

The Cleveland Browns might need to address the premium left tackle spot with major resources next offseason.

With 2020 10th overall pick Jedrick Wills Jr. struggling to meet the expectations that come with the slot and on the final year of his rookie deal, that could mean the Browns invest heavily in free agency—or early in the draft.

In a new mock draft from Bleacher Report’s Brent Sobleski , the Browns invest the No. 18 pick in Kelvin Banks Jr. out of Texas and provide the line with some long-term options.

“Texas' Kelvin Banks Jr. can provide some flexibility,” Sobleski wrote. “Banks' draft stock will vary depending on team preferences. The former 5-star recruit has been a Longhorns starter at left tackle from day one. However, he's listed at 6'4". Some organizations may project him to guard. Realistically, the Browns could address either position to replace Wills or an aging Joel Bitonio (32).”

Banks would be a savvy pick for the sheer versatility alone. But unless a starter at left tackle emerges during the season or joins before the draft, the Browns would really need him to work out on the left edge after Willis’ 54.0 Pro Football Focus grade from last season.

Given the uncertainty at quarterback, the Browns can't afford to let the line fall into disrepair, so Banks in this range makes sense.