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