The Cleveland Browns scored the only A+ from ESPN draft guru Mel Kiper for not a surprising reason.

ESPN's Mel Kiper didn't love the Cardinals' draft but didn't hate it. In his 2025 NFL draft grades, he gave them a B-plus. Kiper felt taking defensive lineman Walter Nolen 16th overall was a little high and is concerned about his consistency of play from down to down. However, he loved the pick of cornerback Will Johnson in the second round.

ESPN draft analyst Mel Kiper is one of the very best in his field. He’s the go-to man of NFL mock drafts and scouting reports.