Cleveland Browns trade out of the No. 12 overall pick

The Cleveland Browns have opted to trade out of the No. 12 overall pick by making a trade with the Houston Texans, moving down to pick No. 25.

The Cleveland Browns could have picked up a top prospect with the No. 12 overall pick, but opted to make a trade and move down in the first round.

The trade means the Browns now own the Houston Texans’ first and second-round picks in 2018, so we are all hoping for a rough season down in Houston.

It is an interesting move, and its success will depend on who the Browns take with the No. 25 overall pick, given another trade isn’t made.

Browns fans who want a quarterback can now hone in on DeShone Kizer, as he is the top remaining prospect at the position. However, the Browns may have never wanted to take a quarterback early, or at all in the draft.

Players like Davis Webb and Joshua Dobbs are also options in the next few days, if the Browns decide to hold off on a quarterback tonight.

No trade can be judged on the spot, but a first glance at this trade can lead to either positive or negative takeaways.

The positives include picking up that 2018 first-round pick and only moving down 13 spots to do so. However, the negative is seeing a player who was available at No. 12 turn out to be a star player.

It is the inherent risk of making any decision during the draft, but if the Browns feel like they can get their guy at pick No. 25, then it is hard to argue with the decision.

Next: Browns take Garrett at No. 1

The good news is that the Browns already have Myles Garrett, and another player is headed to Cleveland with pick No. 25. Stay tuned, as things will only continue to get crazier based on the way this night has started.