The Cleveland Browns selected Oregon quarterback Dillon Gabriel in the third round of the 2025 NFL Draft, 94th overall.
Gabriel becomes the fifth quarterback selected in the 2025 draft following Cam Ward, Jaxson Dart, Tyler Shough, and Jalen Milroe. The Hawaiian finished his collegiate career tied with Case Keenum for the FBS record in career passing touchdowns with 155.
Gabriel joins the Browns' quarterback room after leading Oregon to a 13-1 record and being named Big Ten Player of the Year. Cleveland currently boasts a unit that includes Joe Flacco and Kenny Pickett. Deshaun Watson could miss the start of the 2025 season due to an Achilles injury.
Pre-draft profile
Gabriel was an incredibly productive quarterback across six seasons at three different stops, throwing for an FBS-record 155 touchdowns. His draft stock doesn't quite match the gaudy numbers, as his size and relative lack of arm strength could present some challenges in the pros. He's also already 24 years old. But he's poised in the pocket and accurate with the ball at the lower levels of the field, doing his best work in a Dolphins-like, timing-based quick passing game. Gabriel also has the athleticism to extend plays and the vision to be a dangerous downfield passer on the move. Physical limitations may well cap his upside, but he's the kind of player who could provide a spark off the bench in a system that utilizes his skill set.
