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Charlie Campbell, Senior Draft Analyst |
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Will Echoles, 3-4DE, Ole Miss Height: 6-3. Weight: 310.
Projected 40 Time: 4.99.
Projected Round (2027): 1-2.
7/2/25: Echoles was a disruptive force for the Rebels in 2025 and made a lot of big plays for them at the point of attack. He showed run defense and pass-rush ability, totaling 68 tackles, five sacks, and five passes batted. Echoles has quickness, athleticism, and strength.
A’Mauri Washington*, 3-4DE, Oregon Height: 6-3. Weight: 330.
Projected 40 Time: 5.20.
Projected Round (2027): 1-2.
2/20/26: In 2025, Washington had 31 tackles with 1.5 sacks and seven passes broken up. Washington is known to have an excellent skill set and upside. He is very strong, physical, and has surprising speed and athleticism for a heavy defensive tackle. Last year, Washington was a rotational backup behind Derrick Harmon. In 2024, Washington totaled 10 tackles and two passes broken up.
James Smith*, 3-4DE, Alabama Height: 6-3. Weight: 297.
Projected 40 Time: 4.95.
Projected Round (2027): 1-3.
7/2/25: Smith has a lot of talent and could break out in 2025 or 2026. He has flashed some disruptive ability in the early going of 2025. Smith had 26 tackles and 2.5 sacks.
Quincy Rhodes Jr., 3-4DE, Arkansas Height: 6-6. Weight: 276.
Projected 40 Time: 4.80.
Projected Round (2027): 1-2.
2/20/26: Rhodes was a bright spot for Arkansas in 2025, racking up eight sacks with 43 tackles. He has good size to set the edge with height and length. Rhodes could have entered the draft but decided to return to Arkansas.
Will Heldt*, 3-4DE, Clemson Height: 6-6. Weight: 260.
Projected 40 Time: 4.72.
Projected Round (2027): 1-3.
2/20/26: in 2025, Heldt has 39 tackles with 7.5 sacks and one forced fumble. Heldt has played well for Clemson showing speed and athleticism off the edge. Heldt played well for Purdue in 2024, recording 56 tackles with five sacks. The 6-foot-6, 260-pounder has good size, a surprising burst, and plays really hard. Heldt has upside, and he could be a nice value pick in the first or second round.
Kenyatta Jackson, DE, Ohio State Height: 6-6. Weight: 258.
Projected 40 Time: 4.80.
Projected Round (2027): 1-3.
L.J. McCray*, 3-4DE, Florida Height: 6-6. Weight: 264.
Projected 40 Time: 4.70.
Projected Round (2027): 1-3.
Matayo Uiagalelei*, 3-4DE, Oregon Height: 6-5. Weight: 270.
Projected 40 Time: 4.85.
Projected Round (2027): 2-4.
Jordan Hall, 3-4DE, Georgia Height: 6-4. Weight: 320.
Projected 40 Time: 5.19.
Projected Round (2027): 3-5.
David Oke, 3-4DE, Arkansas Height: 6-2. Weight: 290.
Projected 40 Time: 5.19.
Projected Round (2027): 5-7.
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