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2025 NFL Draft: Early Round Draft Grades For Every Team
Kentucky Wildcats defensive back Maxwell Hairston (1) runs onto the field before the game against the Ohio Bobcats. Imagn Images

The 2025 NFL Draft is here, and with it comes hope for many NFL teams. Below are early draft grades, organized division-by-division, with Round 1 and Day 2 picks for every team.

AFC East

Buffalo Bills

#30 – Maxwell Hairston, CB, Kentucky

Positives:

  • Fantastic foot quickness and coverage control
  • Play recognition and anticipation at the catch pointbrya
  • Deters targets with speed and length

Negatives:

  • Impatient—jumps routes too early
  • Struggles versus stronger receivers
  • Limited impact in run defense

Team Fit:
Adds speed and length to man coverage, but his run-support and consistency remain concerns.

Grade: B

#41 – TJ Sanders, DT

Positives:

  • Plays bigger and stronger than size suggests
  • Violent hand usage and length leverage
  • Immediate pass-rush plug-and-play

Negatives:

  • Anchor struggles in zone-run schemes
  • Average quickness limits upside
  • Limited stunt effectiveness

Team Fit:
Trading up to shore up the defensive tackle room makes sense; Sanders provides a solid floor as a rotational pass rusher.

Grade: B

#72 – Landon Jackson, EDGE

Positives:

  • Big-bodied with length and power
  • Can shed blocks and create back-field disruption
  • Strong hand finish

Negatives:

  • More linear than explosive athlete
  • Stiffness limits edge bending
  • High pad level reduces leverage

Team Fit:
Prototypical strong-side end in Buffalo’s scheme—reliable, veteran-type strength, though not a high-splash playmaker.

Grade: C+


Michigan defensive lineman Kenneth Grant tackles USC running back Woody Marks during college football game action at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor Imagn Images

Miami Dolphins

#13 – Kenneth Grant, IDL, Michigan

Positives:

  • Mountainous build that handles double teams
  • Versatile across the defensive front
  • Excellent power and pad maintenance

Negatives:

  • Slower off the snap than top pass rushers
  • Limited lateral range due to foot speed
  • Can be streaky with impact

Team Fit:
Fills the void left by Wilkins—rare movement for a 330-plus pounder gives hope in both run defense and as a pass-rush option.

Grade: B+

#37 – Jonah Savaiinaea, OG

Positives:

  • Terrific athletic mover in space
  • Thick build with natural power
  • Patient and composed in pass protection

Negatives:

  • Lacks lower-body anchor strength
  • Slow on stunt pickups
  • Flexibility concerns despite athleticism

Team Fit:
A Day 2 guard was a must—upside to a Pro Bowl if he adds strength and adjusts to NFL stunting early.

Grade: B+


LSU Tigers offensive tackle Will Campbell in action during the second half against the Texas A&M Aggies in college football game at Kyle Field Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-Imagn Images.
#4 – Will Campbell, OL, LSU

Positives:

  • Technically refined pass blocker
  • Mauler downhill in run game
  • High character and work ethic

Negatives:

  • Shorter arms hint at kicking inside
  • High-floor, lower-ceiling profile

Team Fit:
Top-5 value in a thin tackle class—Campbell’s ability to slide inside or play tackle gives Drake Maye security.

Grade: B

#38 – TreVeyon Henderson, RB

Positives:

  • Elite acceleration into breakaway speed
  • Improved patience and vision
  • Zero fumbles, strong pass-blocking technique

Negatives:

  • Durability concerns from college
  • Limited lateral agility
  • Doesn’t vary speed to throttle

Team Fit:
Brings the explosiveness New England desperately needed—pairs with Stevenson to give Maye a true three-down weapon.

Grade: A

#40 – Tyler Shough, QB

Positives:

  • Strong arm on downfield throws
  • Good downhill runner
  • Showed improved decision-making in 2024

Negatives:

  • Limited starting experience
  • Turns 26 as a rookie
  • Erratic under pressure

Team Fit:
Reaching for an older prospect with turnover risks—unlikely to be a long-term answer.

Grade: D


Oct 12, 2024; Amherst, Massachusetts, USA; Missouri Tigers offensive lineman Armand Membou (79) lines up against the Massachusetts Minutemen during the first half at Warren McGuirk Alumni Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-Imagn Images Imagn Images
#7 – Armand Membou, OT, Missouri

Positives:

  • Patient, technically sound pass blocker
  • Massive frame with surprising balance
  • Finishes blocks well in run game

Negatives:

  • Stiff in run-game outside leverage
  • May need to slide inside if flexibility lags

Team Fit:
Addresses the blindside immediately—Membou’s blend of size and technique locks down a key spot for the long haul.

Grade: A

#42 – Mason Taylor, TE

Positives:

  • Smooth athlete with route versatility
  • Strong hands through contact
  • Reliable in traffic

Negatives:

  • Lacks “gear” to separate consistently
  • Blocking technique still raw

Team Fit:
Modern receiving TE who stretches the middle—perfect complement to the existing blocking core.

Grade: B+

#73 – Azareye’h Thomas, CB

Positives:

  • Elite press coverage technique
  • Prototypical boundary-corner speed
  • Highly competitive physical style

Negatives:

  • Limited ballhawk traits
  • Zone-coverage discipline lapses

Team Fit:
Pairing with Sauce Gardner creates a lethal press duo—locks down the boundary immediately.

Grade: A

#88 – Caleb Ransaw, CB

Positives:

  • Quick short-area burst in nickel
  • Physical tackler
  • Natural feel in space

Negatives:

  • Sloppy trail footwork
  • Needs better ball-locating instincts

Team Fit:
Immediate special-teams ace with a path to nickel snaps as he refines his coverage.

Grade: C-

#89 – Wyatt Milum, OG

Positives:

  • Thick lower-body drive in run game
  • Powerful hands
  • Stops bull rushers effectively

Negatives:

  • Footwork and balance can be disjointed
  • Lacks lateral agility

Team Fit:
Day 3 steal—his power fits Jacksonville’s zone-blocking scheme and could develop into a starter.

Grade: B+

AFC North


Georgia Bulldogs defensive back Malaki Starks on the field during college football game action against Mississippi State Bulldogs at Sanford Stadium Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images

Baltimore Ravens

#27 – Malaki Starks, SAF, Georgia

Positives:

  • Rangy over-the-top safety who hunts the ball
  • Plays faster than his Combine time
  • Excellent timing challenging catches

Negatives:

  • Limited run-support impact
  • Overall athleticism not explosive
  • Struggled in man coverage

Team Fit:
Pairs with Kyle Hamilton to maximize turnover potential—bolsters depth in multiple packages.

Grade: A

#59 – Mike Green, EDGE

Positives:

  • Explosive burst around the corner
  • Relentless motor and hand activity
  • Effective hip dip for bull rush

Negatives:

  • Frame feels maxed out
  • Limited reach vs. longer tackles
  • Can lose run contain when over-pursuing

Team Fit:
Provides the high-energy pass-rush element Baltimore’s scheme has lacked—should contribute immediately on passing downs.

Grade: A+

#93 – Emery Jones Jr., OL

Positives:

  • Versatile at tackle or guard
  • Fast hands and quick recovery
  • Standout flexibility in pass sets

Negatives:

  • Can overextend and lose balance
  • Lacks pop on initial contact
  • Needs better blitz recognition

Team Fit:
Sliding inside to guard addresses immediate need—projects as a starter by Year 2.

Grade: B-


Aggies defensive lineman Shemar Stewart (4) in action during the first half against the New Mexico Lobos at Kyle Field. Imagn Images
#17 – Shemar Stewart, EDGE, Texas A&M

Positives:

  • Rare size/speed/explosiveness combo
  • Unstoppable bull-rush flashes
  • Elite bend and balance

Negatives:

  • Awareness lapses cost finishing opportunities
  • Over-leans vs. length
  • Lacks a developed rush plan

Team Fit:
High-risk, high-reward swing—could be All-Pro or struggle to produce.

Grade: C

#49 – Demetrius Knight, LB

Positives:

  • Controlled pursuit with finishing juice
  • Natural in space coverage
  • Racks up tackles

Negatives:

  • Average athleticism—relies on instincts
  • Limited man-coverage impact
  • Not a pass-rush threat

Team Fit:
Classic tackle-machine linebacker—needs to force turnovers to boost impact protecting Joe Burrow.

Grade: C

#81 – Dylan Fairchild, IOL

Positives:

  • Frame with long-term power upside
  • Quick hands and reactions
  • Laterally explosive for size

Negatives:

  • Struggles vs. power rushers
  • Needs a firmer initial punch
  • Modest run-game waves

Team Fit:
Thrown into a struggling interior line—may start early but needs development in strength and technique.

Grade: C


Michigan defensive lineman Mason Graham and defensive end Derrick Moore tackle Texas running back Jaydon Blue during college football game action at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor Imagn Images

Cleveland Browns

#5 – Mason Graham, IDL, Michigan

Positives:

  • Excellent motor and destructive mentality
  • High-end power with surprising quickness
  • Lateral range for three-down work

Negatives:

  • Short arms require winning early
  • Could add more bull-rush power
  • Not a pure nose-tackle anchor

Team Fit:
Answers a long-standing interior need—trade-off for Hunter worth it for an instant impact player.

Grade: A

#33 – Carson Schwesinger, LB

Positives:

  • Safety-like movement ability
  • Fast reaction times and instincts
  • Special-teams star

Negatives:

  • Size/power mismatch leads to missed tackles
  • Tweener struggles vs. the run
  • Scheme-dependent for success

Team Fit:
Replaces Owusu-Koramoah’s range—Jim Schwartz can maximize his coverage skills but must hide run deficiencies.

Grade: C


Oregon Ducks defensive lineman Derrick Harmon breaks past Illinois Fighting Illini offensive lineman Brandon Henderson in college football game action at Autzen Stadium Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images.

Pittsburgh Steelers

#21 – Derrick Harmon, IDL, Oregon

Positives:

  • Top-tier interior pass-rush presence
  • Great range and lateral agility
  • Promising run-defense vision

Negatives:

  • Balance issues vs. double teams
  • Needs to finish better at point of attack
  • Stiff in stunt exchanges

Team Fit:
Instantly plugs a gap on an aging front—should yield consistent interior pressure.

Grade: B+

#83 – Kaleb Johnson, RB

Positives:

  • Workhorse prototype with deep speed
  • Patient ball carrier who maximizes cuts
  • Never stops his feet

Negatives:

  • Lacks nimble flexibility
  • Average power despite size
  • Poor pass-blocking

Team Fit:
Fits Harbaugh’s outside-zone scheme—poised to upgrade the ground game Day 1.

Grade: B

AFC South


Iowa State Cyclones wide receiver Jayden Higgins (9) makes a catch against the West Virginia Mountaineers during the second quarter at Mountaineer Field at Milan Puskar Stadium. Imagn Images
#34 – Jayden Higgins, WR

Positives:

  • Huge frame with monstrous wingspan
  • Underrated route runner for size
  • Power after the catch

Negatives:

  • Tight hips limit explosion after cuts
  • Relies on contested catches
  • Separation can be inconsistent

Team Fit:
Trading down for a big-receiver punch—Higgins mirrors Nico Collins’s skillset, setting up a fun tandem.

Grade: B+

#48 – Aireontae Ersery, OT

Positives:

  • Elite length and power combination
  • Good lateral agility and recovery
  • Coordinated giant with impressive reps

Negatives:

  • Slow hands require anticipation
  • Limited mauling in run schemes
  • Best fit in gap schemes, not zone

Team Fit:
Last projected starting tackle in the class—upside high if punch timing and reaction improve.

Grade: B+

#79 – Jaylin Noel, WR

Positives:

  • Ideal slot build for contested catches
  • Efficient chunk-play creator
  • Shockingly strong contested-catch ability

Negatives:

  • Limited YAC explosion
  • Deep speed less impressive than timed
  • Small frame

Team Fit:
A sequel to Tank Dell—highly competitive slot-man receiver who can step in Day 1.

Grade: B+

#97 – Jaylin Smith, CB

Positives:

  • Versatile secondary experience
  • Good footwork and reaction speed
  • Physical tackler

Negatives:

  • Small, lean frame limits upside
  • Tight hips for his size
  • Struggles to tackle bigger ball carriers

Team Fit:
Toughness is evident but size likely projects him as a slot safety—reach at No. 97.

Grade: D-


Penn State Nittany Lions tight end Tyler Warren (44) celebrates with linebacker Dominic DeLuca (0) after an interception for a touchdown during the first half against the Southern Methodist Mustangs at Beaver Stadium. Imagn Images

Indianapolis Colts

#14 – Tyler Warren, TE, Penn State

Positives:

  • Vertical explosiveness
  • High IQ with catch-and-run awareness
  • Competitive blocker and receiver

Negatives:

  • Average inline-blocking impact
  • Late-blooming, older prospect
  • Limited man-coverage experience

Team Fit:
Gives Indy a true multi-role weapon—inline, receiving, or ball carrier on short-yardage looks.

Grade: A

#45 – JT Tuimoloau, EDGE

Positives:

  • Stellar run defender with elite awareness
  • Powerful build and relentless motor
  • Downhill athlete for his size

Negatives:

  • Lacks quick-twitch speed wins
  • Limited flexibility through contact
  • Underdeveloped pass-rush move plan

Team Fit:
Saved his best tape for the end—projected rotational piece with growth tied to refining his pass rush.

Grade: C+

#80 – Justin Walley, CB

Positives:

  • Ballhawk presence—forces turnovers
  • Versatile inside/outside slot fit
  • Great footwork and technique

Negatives:

  • Over-aggressive ball chasing
  • Poor tackling form
  • Average burst and speed

Team Fit:
Slot versatility boost—needs refinement in instincts and tackling but offers big-play potential.

Grade: C


Oct 26, 2024; Boulder, Colorado, USA; Colorado Buffaloes wide receiver Travis Hunter (12) dives for a touchdown in the second quarter against the Cincinnati Bearcats at Folsom Field. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

Jacksonville Jaguars

#2 – Travis Hunter, CB/WR

Positives:

  • Uncanny instincts at both positions
  • Explosive, quick-twitch playmaker
  • Elite character and leadership

Negatives:

  • Thin frame near its max
  • Relies more on instincts than technique at CB
  • Good but not great top-end speed

Team Fit:
Unique two-way weapon—fits as a boundary receiver or slot corner, but price paid trading up is steep.

Grade: C


Miami Hurricanes quarterback Cam Ward drops back to pass against Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets in college football game action at Bobby Dodd Stadium Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images

Tennessee Titans

#1 – Cam Ward, QB, Miami

Positives:

  • Eccentric creativity and problem solving
  • NFL-caliber arm talent from multiple angles
  • Slippery in the pocket to extend plays

Negatives:

  • Inconsistent execution hunting big plays
  • Gunslinger mentality carries turnover risk
  • Lacks top-end athleticism

Team Fit:
Needs an offensive engine—mirrors Jordan Love’s trajectory if Callahan can harness his instincts.

Grade: B+

#52 – Femi Oladejo, EDGE

Positives:

  • Versatile—could move to off-ball linebacker
  • Good balance and raw power
  • Consistent tackler with range

Negatives:

  • Raw technician lacking a rush plan
  • Overpursues angles and gets lost
  • Instincts underdeveloped

Team Fit:
Project pick—early years for refinement, potential as a strong-side linebacker down the road.

Grade: D+

#82 – Kevin Winston, SAF

Positives:

  • Versatile defensive-back build
  • Hammer in run support
  • Excellent deep-safety range

Negatives:

  • Recovering from season-ending injury
  • Play recognition needs growth
  • Man coverage reliant on athleticism

Team Fit:
Durability is the biggest question—range mirrors Kevin Byard, but must prove health and consistency.

Grade: B-

AFC West


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#20 – Jahdae Barron, CB, Texas

Positives:

  • Ballhawk instincts and turnover nose
  • Versatile inside/outside/slot fit
  • Tenacious tackling

Negatives:

  • Limited length for press coverage
  • Older breakout prospect
  • Best suited for slot, value questionable

Team Fit:
Surprising choice over RB—Barron’s competitiveness wins fans but physical limitations remain a concern.

Grade: C

#60 – R.J. Harvey, RB

Positives:

  • Workhorse mentality despite smaller size
  • Natural low pad level for contact evasion
  • Agile with excellent vision

Negatives:

  • Too deliberate—slows holes
  • Weak pass protection
  • Guns for home runs too often

Team Fit:
Sean Payton loves compact, agile backs—Harvey’s feel for the game fits uphill zone schemes.

Grade: B-

#74 – Pat Bryant, WR

Positives:

  • Massive wingspan with refined body control
  • Competitive separation against press
  • Strong contested-catch ability

Negatives:

  • Struggled vs. top competition
  • Slow acceleration and limited speed
  • Drops early in his career

Team Fit:
Big-body deep threat—fit for vertical scheming but tape inconsistencies make it risky.

Grade: D+

#101 – Sai’vion Jones, EDGE

Positives:

  • High football IQ and play awareness
  • Strong first step and burst
  • Surprising contact balance

Negatives:

  • Very raw technician
  • Balance issues leveraging hips
  • Struggles to set edge vs. run

Team Fit:
Late-round developmental edge—tools are there, but heavy coaching required.

Grade: B-


Ohio State Buckeyes offensive lineman Josh Simmons (71) blocks Missouri Tigers defensive lineman Darius Robinson (6) during the second quarter at AT&T Stadium. Imagn Images

Kansas City Chiefs

#32 – Josh Simmons, OT, Ohio State

Positives:

  • Fluidity and balance in pass protection
  • Technically sound from head to toe
  • Impactful on screen-plays as length defender

Negatives:

  • Needs more initial pop at point of attack
  • Coming off torn ACL

Team Fit:
High-risk, high-reward long-term answer for Mahomes’s blindside—patience required for rehab.

Grade: A

#63 – Omarr Norman-Lott, DT

Positives:

  • Lightning quick off the snap
  • Impressive short-area agility
  • Active, tenacious style

Negatives:

  • Subpackage specialist
  • Limited bulk for two-gap play
  • Needs more counter moves

Team Fit:
Immediate rotational pass-rush force—fills the interior speed-rush role on passing downs.

Grade: B+

#66 – Ashton Gillotte, EDGE

Positives:

  • Powerful hands and strength
  • Good bend through contact
  • Immediate rotational impact

Negatives:

  • Average closing speed
  • Limited down-end explosiveness
  • Requires anchor development

Team Fit:
Mid-round value for rotational edge—fits the Chiefs’ tempo defense to spell starters.

Grade: C+


Boise State Broncos running back and Heisman Trophy candidate Ashton Jeanty (2) runs for a touchdown against the Wyoming Cowboys during the first quarter at Jonah Field at War Memorial Stadium. Imagn Images

Las Vegas Raiders

#6 – Ashton Jeanty, RB, Boise State

Positives:

  • Dynamic, low-to-the-ground runner
  • Three-down skill set with receiving chops
  • Powerful presentation despite size

Negatives:

  • Durability concerns
  • Antsy hitting holes too early
  • Ball security in traffic

Team Fit:
Luxury pick given OL/WR needs—talented back, but value grade suffers.

Grade: C

#58 – Jack Bech, WR

Positives:

  • Textbook size and hands
  • Focused body control
  • Physical after catch

Negatives:

  • Struggles vs. press coverage
  • Not quick off the line
  • Limited run-blocking effort

Team Fit:
Ready for Chip Kelly’s offense Day 1, but lacks dynamic separation for a primary weapon.

Grade: C

#98 – Caleb Rogers, OG

Positives:

  • 4,000+ college snaps of experience
  • Active feet maintain balance
  • Second-level blocking instincts

Negatives:

  • Stiff lateral movement
  • Slow blitz recognition
  • Inconsistent recovery power

Team Fit:
Depth piece with high floor—trusted veteran presence if injuries strike the line.

Grade: C

#99 – Charles Grant, OT

Positives:

  • Massive NFL-prototype frame
  • Active, strong hands
  • Moves well in space

Negatives:

  • Punch timing inconsistency
  • Leans too much versus length use
  • Pad-level fluctuations

Team Fit:
Day 3 steal—huge frame with starter potential if technique is refined.

Grade: B+


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Los Angeles Chargers

#22 – Omarion Hampton, RB, North Carolina

Positives:

  • Powerful three-down build
  • Explosive acceleration and vision
  • Adjusts footwork on the fly

Negatives:

  • Limited scheme diversity outside downhill
  • Questionable vision on delayed plays
  • Won’t outrun defenders outside downhill runs

Team Fit:
Harbaugh’s downhill zone scheme fits Hampton’s profile—he’ll be a key three-down threat.

Grade: A

#55 – Tre Harris, WR

Positives:

  • Uses frame to box out defenders
  • Terrific after-catch creation
  • Long strides to eat space

Negatives:

  • Raw route runner
  • Played slower than tested
  • Needs contested-catch polish

Team Fit:
Slides into WR2 behind McConkey—explosive after the catch, adds a new layer.

Grade: A

#86 – Jamaree Caldwell, DT

Positives:

  • Nose-tackle prototype build
  • Strong upper body to move blockers
  • Relentless motor interior snaps

Negatives:

  • Poor pad-level maintenance
  • No pass-rush impact
  • Misses tackles from stiffness

Team Fit:
Classic Harbaugh interior piece—soaks blocks to free edge rushers; role player by design.

Grade: C

NFC East


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Dallas Cowboys

#12 – Tyler Booker, IOL, Alabama

Positives:

  • Prototypical guard frame and strength
  • Heavy hands and lower-body drive
  • Patient versus blitzers

Negatives:

  • Poor lateral agility
  • Slow-footed limits range
  • Inconsistent punch use

Team Fit:
A departure from Dallas’s typical athletic OL picks—power-style guard with a long development arc.

Grade: D

#44 – Donovan Ezeiruaku, EDGE

Positives:

  • Agile with hip fluidity
  • Strong play recognition
  • Long arms overcome size deficits

Negatives:

  • Lacks bulk to disengage at length
  • Rush plan too reliant on quickness
  • Average closing speed

Team Fit:
Complementary pass-rush spark opposite Parsons—value questioned given premium options left.

Grade: B-

#76 – Shavon Revel Jr., CB

Positives:

  • Ideal size/speed combo
  • Dangerous playmaker
  • Willing and physical tackler

Negatives:

  • High-cut frame gives leverage issues
  • Clunky transitions from press
  • Coming off torn ACL

Team Fit:
High-value gamble—if healthy, rare physical traits make him an immediate boundary starter.

Grade: A


Penn State Nittany Lions defensive end Abdul Carter (11) reacts after sacking Maryland Terrapins quarterback MJ Morris (not pictured) during the first quarter at Beaver Stadium. Imagn Images

New York Giants

#3 – Abdul Carter, EDGE, Penn State

Positives:

  • Elite burst off the line
  • Contact balance allows great bend
  • Efficient one-year starter

Negatives:

  • Smaller frame vs. top peers
  • Relies on athleticism over refined moves

Team Fit:
Potential long-term successor to Thibodeaux—Carter’s explosiveness upgrades the rush immediately.

Grade: A

#25 – Jaxson Dart, QB, Mississippi

Positives:

  • Mobile on rollouts and scrambles
  • Solid accuracy and touch
  • Point-guard mindset in execution

Negatives:

  • Slow processing
  • Average arm power under duress
  • Upside limited to game manager

Team Fit:
Opting for a Daniel Jones clone is puzzling—analytics appeal aside, his physical traits limit upside.

Grade: C

#65 – Darius Alexander, DT

Positives:

  • Versatile across the front
  • Athletic frame with balance
  • Forceful run defense

Negatives:

  • Pad-level control issues
  • Occasional focus lapses
  • Can be pushed out of gaps

Team Fit:
Adds interior depth, but passing on OL help raised eyebrows—role player more than starter Day 1.

Grade: C+

Philadelphia Eagles


Alabama Crimson Tide linebacker Jihaad Campbell (11) ready for the play during the third quarter against the Oklahoma Sooners at Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. Imagn Images
#31 – Jihaad Campbell, LB, Alabama

Positives:

  • Read-and-react pursuit ability
  • Powerful tackler
  • Third-down blitz threat

Negatives:

  • Still refining run-diagnosis
  • Needs edge-setting discipline
  • Embraces contact over avoidance

Team Fit:
Roseman’s pivot to off-ball talent gives Philly a multi-down playmaker with unique blitz upside.

Grade: A

#64 – Andrew Mukuba, SAF

Positives:

  • Excellent field vision
  • Thrived as deep safety in college
  • Comfortable in man coverage

Negatives:

  • Thin frame limits tackling power
  • Takes poor angles at times
  • Subpackage-only risk

Team Fit:
Lean frame likely caps snaps, but his range fits well in Philadelphia’s Cover 2 rotations.

Grade: B


Nov 16, 2024; Madison, Wisconsin, USA; Oregon Ducks offensive linenam Josh Conerly Jr. (76) during the game against the Wisconsin Badgers at Camp Randall Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images Imagn Images

Washington Commanders

#29 – Josh Conerly, OT, Oregon

Positives:

  • Balance and mirror ability
  • Solid punch in pass protection
  • NFL-ready athletic instincts

Negatives:

  • Needs strength in run game
  • Overcommits outside edge
  • Struggles vs. bull rush without anchor

Team Fit:
Needed tackle competition—Conerly’s upside real, but development on strength is urgent.

Grade: B+

#61 – Trey Amos, CB

Positives:

  • Rare size/speed ratio for press man
  • Excellent body control
  • Ball-production at catch point

Negatives:

  • Gives too much space in off-man
  • Overzealous breaks on the ball
  • Reacts to hands over locating the ball

Team Fit:
Dan Quinn’s scheme loves physical corners—Amos’s size and effort complement Lattimore in press coverage.

Grade: A

NFC North


Michigan Wolverines tight end Colston Loveland runs with the ball against Indiana Hoosiers in college football game action at Memorial Stadium Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

Chicago Bears

#10 – Colston Loveland, TE, Michigan

Positives:

  • Tremendous hands and reliability
  • Ideal blocking frame
  • Creative after the catch

Negatives:

  • Not a vertical deep threat
  • Explosiveness more subtle, scheme-dependent

Team Fit:
Gives Caleb Williams a security blanket over the middle, but value feels rich at 10.

Grade: C+

#39 – Luther Burden III, WR

Positives:

  • Effortless acceleration to top speed
  • Tremendous game feel
  • True open-field playmaker

Negatives:

  • Raw route runner
  • Concentration drops
  • Scheme-dependent until polished

Team Fit:
Nails WR need—Burden’s big-play ability provides an explosive complement to DJ Moore.

Grade: A

#56 – Ozzy Trapilo, OT

Positives:

  • Blitz and stunt awareness
  • Proper use of length keeps rushers at bay
  • Strong hand strength

Negatives:

  • Controls rather than strikes
  • Slow to adjust to speed rushers
  • Limited run-drive

Team Fit:
Developmental tackle priority pays off—Trapilo’s size and awareness give upside behind the scenes.

Grade: B-

#62 – Shemar Turner, DT

Positives:

  • Aggressive motor
  • Quick interior burst
  • Scheme versatility

Negatives:

  • Smaller tackle frame
  • Overpursuit of gaps
  • Leverage issues

Team Fit:
Sub-package disruptor in passing downs—explosive interior rusher for Chicago’s rotation.

Grade: A-


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#28 – Tyleik Williams, IDL, Ohio State

Positives:

  • Prototypical gap clogger
  • Overwhelms blockers with physicality
  • Lateral agility better than expected

Negatives:

  • High pad level costs production
  • Inconsistent quickness
  • Limited pass-rush upside

Team Fit:
Premium cost for run-defender—may flourish more as a three-down complement to Hutchinson.

Grade: C-

#57 – Tate Ratledge, OL

Positives:

  • Heavy, effective lower-body drive
  • Patient versus blitzers
  • Strong hand placement

Negatives:

  • Pad-level inconsistencies
  • Slow reactions with long limbs
  • Poor overall athlete

Team Fit:
Throwback interior blocker—power-style suits Detroit’s system if technique sharpens.

Grade: B-

#70 – Isaac TeSlaa, WR

Positives:

  • Strong, physical frame with speed
  • Excellent ball tracking
  • Run-blocking prowess

Negatives:

  • Limited production volume
  • Average route quickness
  • Separation relies on frame and hands

Team Fit:
Day 3 steal—slot mismatch receiver with great hands, ideal complement in a speedy WR room.

Grade: C-


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Texas Longhorns wide receiver Matthew Golden (2) catches a pass during the second half of the Cotton Bowl Classic College Football Playoff semifinal game against the Ohio State Buckeyes at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas on Jan. 10, 2025. Ohio State won 28-14.

Green Bay Packers

#23 – Matthew Golden, WR, Texas

Positives:

  • Versatile inside/outside roles
  • True speed separationhig
  • Highlight-reel sideline body control

Negatives:

  • Limited after-catch power
  • Lazy route running relying on speed
  • Needs strength improvement

Team Fit:
Finesse speedster to stretch the field—fills the Christian Watson void with high upside.

Grade: A

#54 – Anthony Belton, OT

Positives:

  • Enormous frame and wingspan
  • Power matches expectations
  • Surprisingly agile footwork

Negatives:

  • Balance issues when knocked off spot
  • Erratic hand placement
  • Slow kick-slide

Team Fit:
Mauler for the run game—requires time for pass-pro consistency.

Grade: B

#87 – Savion Williams, WR

Positives:

  • Size-speed versatility
  • Offensive weapon in multiple roles
  • Great hand-eye coordination

Negatives:

  • Raw route runner
  • Dependent on schemed open looks
  • Concentration drops

Team Fit:
Practice-squad upside; role carving will take time, but physical traits intrigue.

Grade: C


Ohio State Buckeyes offensive lineman Donovan Jackson (74) celebrates a touchdown by TreVeyon Henderson against the Indiana Hoosiers at Ohio Stadium in Columbus. Imagn Images

Ohio State Buckeyes offensive lineman Donovan Jackson (74) celebrates a touchdown by TreVeyon Henderson against the Indiana Hoosiers at Ohio Stadium in Columbus.

Minnesota Vikings

#24 – Donovan Jackson, OL, Ohio State

Positives:

  • Versatile left tackle/guard
  • Rare length with power
  • Smooth athletic footwork

Negatives:

  • Slow punch inside
  • Top-heavy balance issues

Team Fit:
Projected inside; athletic upside could yield All-Pro guard play with improved hand quickness.

Grade: B-

#102 – Tai Felton, WR

Positives:

  • Excellent size-to-speed ratio
  • Deep-threat ball tracking
  • Versatile role capability

Negatives:

  • Struggles vs. press/tackling physicality
  • Inconsistent after-catch creation
  • Run blocking average

Team Fit:
Explosive early-season performer—stretches the field while refining routes.

Grade: C

NFC South


Georgia Bulldogs linebacker Jalon Walker tackles Mississippi Rebels running back Ulysses Bentley IV during college football game action at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

Atlanta Falcons

#15 – Jalon Walker, EDGE/LB, Georgia

Positives:

  • Range and physicality as off-ball LB
  • Pass-rush value in subpackages
  • Twitchy safety-like movement

Negatives:

  • Lacks size for full-time edge
  • Instincts tick slow vs. LB keys
  • Risk of tweener status

Team Fit:
Creative usage as a rush linebacker gives Atlanta flexibility despite not being a traditional edge.

Grade: B-

#26 – James Pearce Jr., EDGE, Tennessee

Positives:

  • Electric burst off the snap
  • Good bend and contact balance
  • High motor and effort sacks

Negatives:

  • Lean build limits power
  • Average play strength
  • Overpursues angles

Team Fit:
Speed-rush specialist to bolster their pass-rush—early impact expected on obvious passing downs.

Grade: B+

#96 – Xavier Watts, SAF

Positives:

  • Ballhawk versatility
  • Excellent anticipation and range
  • Fast reaction in run support

Negatives:

  • Overextends assignments
  • Stiff in man coverage
  • Inconsistent tackling

Team Fit:
Adds a rangy playmaker to the secondary—discipline must catch up to his instincts.

Grade: B+


Arizona Wildcats wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan on the field during the second quarter against the UCF Knights in college football game action at FBC Mortgage Stadium Mandatory Credit: Mike Watters-Imagn Images

Carolina Panthers

#8 – Tetarioa McMillan, WR, Arizona

Positives:

  • Massive catch radius
  • Sideline body control
  • Instinctive zone separation

Negatives:

  • Lacks contested strength over middle
  • Lazy route detail at times
  • Average top-end speed

Team Fit:
Gives Bryce Young a unique vertical and YAC threat—perfect blend of size and open-field creativity.

Grade: A

#51 – Nic Scourton, EDGE

Positives:

  • Strength and first-step burst
  • Versatile front alignment
  • Quickness for size

Negatives:

  • Doughy early season frame
  • Limited length
  • Gap-discipline lapses

Team Fit:
High-upside developmental pick—potential boom or bust depending on discipline and motor consistency.

Grade: C

#77 – Princely Umanmielen, EDGE

Positives:

  • Pass-rush specialist with bend
  • Good speed through contact
  • Improved run defense late in career

Negatives:

  • One-dimensional—limited run-support reliability
  • Limited athletic explosiveness
  • Value tied solely to rush impact

Team Fit:
Depth edge rusher for rotational snaps—subpackage prowess should yield early opportunities.

Grade: B-


Texas Longhorns offensive lineman Kelvin Banks Jr. (78) against the Clemson Tigers during the CFP National playoff first round at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Imagn Images

New Orleans Saints

#9 – Kelvin Banks, OT, Texas

Positives:

  • Athletic mirror ability off the edge
  • Patient footwork and balance
  • Lower-body explosion

Negatives:

  • Can lose balance when shoulders over feet
  • Sloppy hand placement at times
  • Needs grip strength in run game

Team Fit:
Proactive OL addition for an aging line—athletic upside provides hope after previous misses.

Grade: B

#71 – Vernon Broughton, DT

Positives:

  • Gap-eating double-team specialist
  • Maximizes length and hand usage
  • Refined pass-rush fundamentals

Negatives:

  • Slower athletic profile
  • Takes time to shed blocks
  • Inconsistent frame strength

Team Fit:
Steadies a thin DL—cog in the early-down rotation rather than highlight reel disruptor.

Grade: C+


Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Emeka Egbuka scores a touchdown against the Purdue Boilermakers in college football game action at Ohio Stadium Imagn Images

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

#19 – Emeka Egbuka, WR, Ohio State

Positives:

  • Elite blocker in the run game
  • Effortless acceleration
  • Tough, reliable catcher

Negatives:

  • Limited deep-threat usage in college
  • More of a complementary piece
  • Average after-catch strength

Team Fit:
Resets WR depth behind aging vets—team-first explosiveness fits Arians’s scheme.

Grade: A

#53 – Benjamin Morrison, CB

Positives:

  • Sticky man coverage due to fast feet
  • Ball-locating timing and instincts
  • Plug-and-play starter potential

Negatives:

  • Serious injury red flags
  • Can give too much off-man cushion
  • Limited zone playmaking

Team Fit:
High-upside injury gamble—if healthy, locks down man coverage for Tampa’s defense.

Grade: B

#84 – Jacob Parrish, CB

Positives:

  • Smooth hip transition in routes
  • Unique slot man-coverage skill
  • Strong deep-ball instincts

Negatives:

  • Small, lean frame
  • Outmuscled by bigger receivers
  • Better coverage qualifier than playmaker

Team Fit:
Versatile secondary depth—slot prowess and deep-coverage savvy fit Bowles’s system.

Grade: C+

NFC West


Mississippi Rebels defensive linemen Walter Nolen (2) and linebacker Suntarine Perkins (4) react after a sack during the second half against the Kentucky Wildcats at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. Petre Thomas-Imagn Images.

Arizona Cardinals

#16 – Walter Nolen, IDL, Mississippi

Positives:

  • Rare fluidity and range for a tackle
  • Wins from multiple alignments
  • Active hands and flexibility

Negatives:

  • Inconsistent hand grip power
  • Relies on quickness over strength
  • Must maintain assignment discipline

Team Fit:
High-upside interior rusher in Gannon’s scheme—motor consistency will dictate long-term impact.

Grade: B+

#47 – Will Johnson, CB

Positives:

  • Prototypical length and size
  • Top instincts and awareness
  • Fluid hips and footwork

Negatives:

  • Major knee-health concerns
  • Average deep speed
  • Over-reliance on arm tackles

Team Fit:
Medical gamble on talent—if healthy, his physical profile projects well in zone-heavy coverage.

Grade: B+

#78 – Jordan Burch, DL

Positives:

  • Versatile tackle/end front fits
  • Strong upper-body play and hand usage
  • Real pass-rush threat

Negatives:

  • Tends to wander off assigned gaps
  • Can disappear in stretches
  • Inconsistent production

Team Fit:
Raw athlete with starter upside—patience required for eventual runway as he refines technique.

Grade: C


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Los Angeles Rams

#46 – Terrance Ferguson, TE

Positives:

  • Inline and slot blocking experience
  • Great frame and length
  • Unexpected short-area quickness

Negatives:

  • Limited deep-speed threat
  • Inconsistent concentration at catch point
  • Not a physical run-blocker

Team Fit:
Reach for need—but fits McVay’s blocking schemes and offers more route fluidity than Higbee.

Grade: C+

#90 – Josaiah Stewart, EDGE

Positives:

  • Efficient, within-limits producer
  • Speed and unique stride challenge blockers
  • Off-ball coverage upside

Negatives:

  • Smaller frame for edge role
  • Focus can shift to linemen over ball
  • Needs pass-rush move development

Team Fit:
Rotational edge depth for Sean McVay’s defense—subpackage snaps will showcase his burst.

Grade: C+


Aug 31, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Georgia Bulldogs defensive lineman Mykel Williams (13) celebrates after a tackle against the Clemson Tigers in the third quarter at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports Imagn Images

San Francisco 49ers

#11 – Mykel Williams, EDGE, Georgia

Positives:

  • Thick frame with athletic upside
  • Speed off the edge
  • Strong run-defense awareness

Negatives:

  • Durability and experience concerns
  • Average upper-body strength
  • Can get stuck if burst wanes

Team Fit:
Injury risk but high upside in Shanahan’s high-pressure front—could develop into a premier rusher.

Grade: B

#43 – Alfred Collins, DT

Positives:

  • Massive gap-eating presence
  • Gets off blocks to make contact
  • Occasional push in pass game

Negatives:

  • Can disappear for stretches
  • Limited athletic upside
  • Field vision needs sharpening

Team Fit:
Raises the floor in a thin DT room—role-player on early downs who stabilizes the interior.

Grade: B-

#75 – Nick Martin, LB

Positives:

  • Physical finisher in tackles
  • Aggressive point-of-attack play
  • Quick reaction time

Negatives:

  • Slow play diagnosis
  • Struggles off blocks
  • 2024 knee injury concern

Team Fit:
Depth linebacker with special-teams upside—needs refinement to earn defensive snaps.

Grade: D

#100 – Upton Stout, CB

Positives:

  • Elite instincts and reaction
  • Fluid hips and quick feet
  • Competitive at the catch point

Negatives:

  • Tiny frame limits physicality
  • Discipline lapses in assignments
  • Locating the ball earlier

Team Fit:
Slot-coverage specialist—nickel depth piece whose instincts compensate for size.

Grade: C-


North Dakota State tackle Grey Zabel congratulates teammate Cam Miller on a touchdown at Folsom Field in Boulder, Colorado, on Thursday, August 29, 2024.David Samson / The Forum Imagn Images

Seattle Seahawks

#18 – Grey Zabel, IOL, North Dakota State

Positives:

  • Versatile interior lining
  • Physical mauler with upside
  • Relentless work ethic

Negatives:

  • Weak lower body vs. power
  • Bends at waist, opening counters
  • Short arms challenge pass sets

Team Fit:
Checks Seattle’s athletic OL box—ideal guard candidate who must refine technique for pass consistency.

Grade: C

#35 – Nick Emmanwori, SAF

Positives:

  • Elite athletic testing across positions
  • Game-changing ball awareness
  • Can eliminate tight ends in coverage

Negatives:

  • Can be laid back in run support
  • Less fluid vs. slot receivers
  • Tackling angles need work

Team Fit:
Adds a workout-warrior who’s more than that—playmaking juice to an ascending secondary.

Grade: A

#50 – Elijah Arroyo, TE

Positives:

  • Top-tier receiving mismatch speed
  • Rare fluidity as a route runner
  • Holds his own as a blocker

Negatives:

  • Late-blooming career production
  • Lower-body strength average

Team Fit:
Unique vertical threat at TE—fits Carroll’s subpackage seam-route offense immediately.

Grade: A-

#92 – Jalen Milroe, QB

Positives:

  • Hyper-athletic dual threat
  • Powerful downfield arm
  • Avoids turnovers effectively

Negatives:

  • Inconsistent footwork zaps accuracy
  • Tunnel-vision runner tendencies
  • Needs simplified passing scheme early

Team Fit:
Developmental QB with sky-high ceiling—requires patience and a gradual learning curve in Seattle’s system.

Grade: B+

This article first appeared on The 33rd Team and was syndicated with permission.

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