Busts on the Cleveland Browns

Busts can ruin your fantasy team's drive to a championship. Our staff searches for them on the Browns.

Footballguys Staff's Busts on the Cleveland Browns Footballguys Staff Published 08/01/2025

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As we race toward August, Footballguys.com will examine one team per weekday with our quick-hitting Team Sleepers feature. These players might not be complete busts, but we will be highlighting players our staff thinks will disappoint this year and underperform their average draft position (ADP).

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Please note that our staff has identified the players listed below. The official Footballguys stance for every Brown can be found on our projections page.

Busts on the Cleveland Browns

Reasons RB Quinshon Judkins Could Be a Bust

  • David Zacharias: Not seeing how a guy not known for pass-catching, who's in an offense that will need to throw, can live up to an RB3 ADP - especially considering he's unsigned and has unresolved legal issues. 
  • Maurile Tremblay: Talent and draft capital are enticing, but his 2025 role remains uncertain as he faces potential NFL discipline stemming from domestic violence charges.
  • Ben Cummins: He's undraftable right now. He was arrested for domestic violence before he signed his contract. He is not currently a member of the Browns.
  • Jeff Blaylock: So many choices. I'll go with the rookie who hasn't signed his contract, isn't in camp, and is dealing with unresolved legal issues.
  • Andy Hicks: Rookies not signed at this stage of the season in the current NFL, with legal issues, should be an easy fade.
  • Craig Lakins: Low-hanging fruit, but this is the choice. With the looming legal situation and no signed contract, there's a very real possibility that he will not play this season. He's a full avoid during the draft. 
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