Four Best Big 12 Football Fits in 2025 NFL Draft

Now that the NFL Draft is complete, it’s time for the Big 12 players selected to try and earn their jobs for next season.

The league has never been more competitive from a personnel standpoint. Players drafted not only have to lean on talent but also hope they end up with a team that’s a good fit for their skill set.

Here are the four best Big 12 fits based on the players that were drafted last weekend.

R.J. HARVEY, RB, UCF (DENVER)

The Broncos selected Harvey late in the second round, and there’s a chance for him to play right away. Javonte Williams signed with the Dallas Cowboys, and there’s no incumbent starter.

Harvey is a really good fit for a Sean Payton-led offense. He’s powerful, has deceptive speed, follows blocks well, and has a second gear once he gets in space. I saw him against Iowa State, and he’s the perfect one-cut runner for that offense. He could thrive right away. A better running game makes second-year quarterback Bo Nix better, too.

WYATT MILUM, OG, WEST VIRGINIA (JACKSONVILLE)

You know what sold me on Milum? Hearing that Alabama coach Nick Saban tried to poach Milum out of the transfer portal each year he could. You’ll get no better endorsement from a college coach.

The Jags have invested in free agency to bolster the offensive line, signing Ezra Cleveland, Chuma Edoga, and Patrick Mekari. Milum will be behind all three, but there is room for him to prove he’s worth playing time early.  

CAM SKATTEBO, RB, ARIZONA STATE (NEW YORK GIANTS)

Did you see the New York Giants last season? Tyrone Tracy led the way with 839 yards rushing as a rookie. Veteran Devin Singletary was behind him at 437 yards. Skattebo can exist in a time-share with either or both of those backs. He’s powerful enough to run the ball 25 times and versatile enough to catch 5-7 passes a game.

This is a long-term pick for the Giants. Singletary has two more years left on his deal. Tracy has three years left on his rookie deal. But New York can find Skattebo plenty of work and give him time to prove he’s worthy of being an RB1.

COLLIN OLIVER, LB, OKLAHOMA STATE (GREEN BAY PACKERS)

Right now, Oliver fits in as a third string right defensive end in the Packers’ 4-3 scheme. That’s a great fit for him to get 10-20 plays per game if he can make the team. He’ll need to gain some weight in the NFL, but as a rookie, he could be dropped into packages that take advantage of his pure speed and ability to pursue the football.

I think the Packers could use him inside or outside, where he can shoot gaps and create pressure in the backfield.