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Charlie Campbell, Senior Draft Analyst |
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New York Giants: Danny Stutsman, LB, Oklahoma |
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The Giants could use more linebacker talent.
Stutsman (6-4, 241) is a tough linebacker for the Sooners, making a lot of tackles and some splash plays for his defense. In 2024, Stutsman had 110 tackles with one sack. In 2023, he totaled 104 tackles, three sacks, an interception, two forced fumbles, and three passes defended. In 2022, he recorded 124 tackles, three sacks, two interceptions, and five passes broken up. Team sources said Stutsman is athletic, quick, and instinctive. They said he has good size and length but lacks ideal strength and physicality. He also has some limitations in coverage. They called Stutsman a less strong, more finesse version of Pete Werner.
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Rd: 1 Pk: 3 | Click here to jump to the Giants' second-round pick. | Rd: 4 Pk: 3 | Rd: 4 Pk: 9 | Rd: 5 Pk: 27| 66. |
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Kansas City Chiefs: Jack Sawyer, DE, Ohio State |
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Kansas City takes more edge rush rotational talent.
Sawyer had 59 tackles, three forced fumbles, nine sacks, one interception, and five passes batted. Sawyer dominated Tennessee and was excellent against Oregon in the first two college football playoff games. In 2023, Sawyer had 48 tackles, 6.5 sacks, two forced fumbles, and two passes batted. At one time, Sawyer (6-4, 260) looked like a mid-round pick but a strong finish to the 2024 season could lead to him rising during the process.
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Rd: 1 Pk: 31 | Click here to jump to the Chiefs' second-round pick. | Rd: 3 Pk: 31 | Rd: 5 Pk: 5| 67. |
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Cleveland Browns: Wyatt Milum, OT, West Virginia |
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The Browns grab some tackle competition.
Milum (6-5, 320) is a big-bodied tackle who was a solid starter for West Virginia in 2024. Like everyone, Milum struggled with Penn State edge rusher Abdul Carter. Milum started at right and left tackle for the Mountaineers. He is a jack of all trades and master of none as he is not overwhelmingly strong, athletic, or quick.
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Rd: 1 Pk: 2 | Click here to jump to the Browns' second-round pick. | Rd: 3 Pk: 30 | Rd: 4 Pk: 8| 68. |
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Las Vegas Raiders: Jayden Higgins, WR, Iowa State |
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The Raiders grab a big receiver to go with Brock Bowers.
Higgins (6-4, 215) is a big receiver who presents a size mismatch for the NFL. He played well in 2024 with 87 receptions for 1,183 yards and nine touchdowns. Higgins’s strong play has earned him an invitation to the Senior Bowl and he had a solid week of practice in Mobile. In 2023 (53-983-6) and 2022 (58-757-10), Higgins had some solid production. If he shows speed in pre-draft workouts.
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Rd: 1 Pk: 6 | Click here to jump to the Raiders' second-round pick. | Rd: 3 Pk: 9 | Rd: 4 Pk: 12 | Rd: 5 Pk: 15| 69. |
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New England Patriots: Gunnar Helm, TE, Texas |
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The Patriots add some tight end competition.
The senior tight end Helm was a dangerous seam weapon for Quinn Ewers. In 2024, Helm has 55 catches for 688 yards and six touchdowns. It has been a huge jump in production from 2023 when he had 14 catches for 192 yards and two touchdowns as Ja’Tavion Sanders was the featured tight end. Helm (6-5, 250) has quality size to be a blocker and has flashed some functional receiving ability.
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Rd: 1 Pk: 4 | Click here to jump to the Patriots' second-round pick. | Rd: 3 Pk: 13 | Rd: 4 Pk: 10 | Rd: 5 Pk: 16| 70. |
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Jacksonville Jaguars: Harold Fannin Jr., TE, Bowling Green |
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The Jaguars get a replacement for Evan Engram.
Fannin (6-4, 230) was extremely productive for the Falcons in 2024 totaling 117 catches for 1,155 yards and 10 touchdowns. He also had nine carries for 65 yards and a touchdown. Fannin projects to be an F tight end for the NFL. He will have to develop the ability to pass protect and block the c-gap to be a true three-down starter. Teams have some maturiry concerns with Fannin.
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Rd: 1 Pk: 5 | Click here to jump to the Jaguars' second-round pick. | Rd: 3 Pk: 24 | Rd: 4 Pk: 11 | Rd: 4 Pk: 29 | Rd: 5 Pk: 14| 71. |
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New Orleans Saints: Quinn Ewers, QB, Texas |
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The Saints could use a quarterback to eventually replace Derek Carr.
In 2024, Ewers completed 66 percent of his passes for 3,472 yards with 31 touchdowns and 12 interceptions. In 2023, Ewers completed 69 percent of his passes for 3,479 yards, 22 touchdowns, and six interceptions. Ewers flashed potential for Texas in 2022. Ewers completed 58 percent of his passes that season for 2,177 yards, 15 touchdowns, and six interceptions. There is no doubt that Ewers can make all the throws with pocket-passing ability. He has a live arm, reads the field well, and has serious passing talent with the ability to throw accurately downfield. Team sources said Ewers has good makeup, football I.Q., and should interview well. However, they worry about Ewers getting rattled by good opponents.
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Rd: 1 Pk: 9 | Click here to jump to the Saints' second-round pick. | Rd: 3 Pk: 29 | Rd: 4 Pk: 16 | Rd: 5 Pk: 3| 72. |
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Chicago Bears: Tez Johnson, WR, Oregon |
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The Bears have Keenan Allen entering free agency. Johnson could be a rotational slot receiver and Kaliff Raymond-type weapon for Ben Johnson.
Johnson (5-10, 165) is an undersized receiver but has shown the ability to produce some big plays over the past three seasons. In 2024, Johnson had 83 catches for 898 yards with 10 touchdowns. The previous season he had 86 catches for 1,182 yards and 10 touchdowns and an average of 15.4 yards per catch in 2022 (56-863-4). Johnson is a fast, shifty route-runner who could also help on special teams.
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Rd: 1 Pk: 10 | Click here to jump to the Bears' first second-round pick. | Rd: 2 Pk: 9 | Rd: 4 Pk: 18 | Rd: 5 Pk: 20| 73. |
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Las Vegas Raiders: Justin Walley, CB, Minnesota |
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The Raiders could use more cornerback talent.
In 2024, Walley had 42 tackles, two interceptions, and 10 passes broken up. Team sources say Walley impressed them during the 2023 season and was a steady defender for Minnesota. In 2023, he had 45 tackles, eight passes broken up, a forced fumble, and an interception. The 5-foot-11, 195-pounder might be a better fit as a slot corner as a pro, but he is a smooth nickel corner who can run the route and prevent separation. Walley could end up being a second-day prospect in the 2025 NFL Draft.
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Rd: 1 Pk: 6 | Click here to jump to the Raiders' second-round pick. | Rd: 3 Pk: 4 | Rd: 4 Pk: 12 | Rd: 5 Pk: 15| 74. |
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Carolina Panthers: Savion Williams, WR, TCU |
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The Panthers could use more wide receiver youth. Here is another size, speed freak to go with Xavier Legette.
Williams had 60 receptions for 611 yards and six touchdowns in 2024. He averaged 6.3 yards per carry for 322 yards and six scores on the ground. The 6-foot-5, 225-pounder is a huge receiver who presents a big target for his quarterback while also being a dynamic running back. Williams has a serious burst and is a playmaker with tremendous yards after the catch ability.
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Rd: 1 Pk: 8 | Click here to jump to the Panthers' second-round pick. | Rd: 4 Pk: 15 | Rd: 5 Pk: 12 | Rd: 5 Pk: 18 | Rd: 5 Pk: 36| 75. |
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San Francisco 49ers: Cameron Williams, OT, Texas |
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The 49ers could use some offensive line youth.
Many scouts thought Williams would return to Texas to compete at left tackle and help his draft grade for the 2026 draft as the replacement for Kelvin Banks, but Williams decided to enter the 2025 draft. The 6-foot-5, 335-pounder played right tackle for the Longhorns. Team sources say Williams is talented but needs a lot of development on technique. Hence, they felt he should have gone back to school.
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Rd: 1 Pk: 11 | Click here to jump to the 49ers' second-round pick. | Rd: 4 Pk: 4 | Rd: 4 Pk: 17 | Rd: 5 Pk: 10 | Rd: 5 Pk: 19| 76. |
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Dallas Cowboys: Kyle Kennard, DE, South Carolina |
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Dallas could use more edge depth after losing Demarcus Lawrence.
Kennard has quality size for the next level and he has enjoyed a breakout season with the Gamecocks. In 2024, Kennard had 11.5 sacks with three forced fumbles and 28 tackles. Kennard had six sacks in 2023 while playing with Georgia Tech. Kennard (6-5, 250) is a sleeper that could be a riser.
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Rd: 1 Pk: 12 | Click here to jump to the Cowboys' second-round pick. | Rd: 5 Pk: 21 | Rd: 5 Pk: 44 | Rd: 5 Pk: 47| 77. |
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New England Patriots: Bradyn Swinson, DE, LSU |
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The Patriots add some more rotational edge rush talent.
The 6-foot-4, 250-pound Swinson is a tough defender at the point of attack. He is strong to shed blocks and has the speed to run around the corner. In 2024, Swinson had 59 tackles, 8.5 sacks, and two forced fumbles. Swinson has the upside to develop into a starter who could be a sleeper value pick in the 2025 NFL Draft.
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Rd: 1 Pk: 4 | Click here to jump to the Patriots' second-round pick. | Rd: 3 Pk: 5 | Rd: 4 Pk: 10 | Rd: 5 Pk: 16| 78. |
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Arizona Cardinals: Seth McLaughlin, C, Oklahoma |
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The Cardinals could use more youth on the offensive line.
McLaughlin was a steady interior presence for the Buckeyes in 2024. He is not a dominator at the point of attack, but a solid player. The 6-foot-4, 295-pounder is a smart and tough technician. He started out his collegiate career at Alabama before transferring to Ohio State.
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Rd: 1 Pk: 16 | Click here to jump to the Cardinals' second-round pick. | Rd: 4 Pk: 19 | Rd: 5 Pk: 25| 79. |
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Philadelphia Eagles: Omarr Norman-Lott, DT, Tennessee |
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The Eagles take a replacement for Milton Williams.
The 6-foot-3, 315-pound Norman-Lott is a quick gap-shooting defensive tackle capable of putting pressure on the quarterback. He has impressive interior pass-rush talent. In 2024, he had 18 tackles and four sacks while being disruptive for the Volunteers. In 2023, Norman-Lott showed pass-rush ability with 5.5 sacks and 26 tackles with Arizona State. Norman-Lott was stronger and tougher against the run with Tennessee than he did with the Sun Devils.
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Rd: 1 Pk: 32 | Click here to jump to the Eagles' second-round pick. | Rd: 5 Pk: 6 | Rd: 5 Pk: 34 | Rd: 5 Pk: 37 | Rd: 5 Pk: 38 | Rd: 5 Pk: 41| 80. |
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Indianapolis Colts: Ty Robinson, DT, Nebraska |
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The Colts need more defensive line depth.
Robinson helped himself with a quality Senior Bowl and a strong showing at the combine. In 2024, Robinson had 37 tackles and seven sacks. Robinson is a grinder who plays hard and tough, but he has some skill set limitations for the NFL. Some team sources think Robinson has the strength, physicality, and tenacity to be a starting nose tackle.
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Rd: 1 Pk: 14 | Click here to jump to the Colts' second-round pick. | Rd: 4 Pk: 20 | Rd: 5 Pk: 23| 81. |
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Cincinnati Bengals: Kaimon Rucker, DE, North Carolina |
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The Bengals could use more defensive end depth and competition.
Rucker (6-2, 265) had 30 tackles, six sacks, one interception, and one pass batted in six games of play. Rucker had an undisclosed leg injury, which kept him out of September and into October. He has some pass rush ability off the edge but lacks height and length for the NFL. Rucker was a dangerous edge rusher for North Carolina in 2023, recording 8.5 sacks and 61 tackles. In 2022, he totaled 37 tackles and 3.5 sacks. He recorded four sacks in 2021.
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Rd: 1 Pk: 17 | Click here to jump to the Bengals' second-round pick. | Rd: 4 Pk: 22 | Rd: 5 Pk: 26| 82. |
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Seattle Seahawks: Marcus Mbow, G, Purdue |
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The Seahawks could use multiple interior offensive line competitors.
Mbow (6-4, 310) is a nice interior athlete that has some quickness and athleticism. Mbow could stand to get stronger and clean up some technique for the NFL, but he has the skill set to be a solid starting guard as a pro.
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Rd: 1 Pk: 18 | Click here to jump to the Seahawks' first second-round pick. | Rd: 2 Pk: 20 | Rd: 5 Pk: 9 | Rd: 5 Pk: 45 | Rd: 5 Pk: 48| 83. |
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Pittsburgh Steelers: Kaleb Johnson, RB, Iowa |
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The Steelers could use an upgrade in the backfield. They could find one on day two.
Johnson (6-1, 225) was one of the best running backs in college football in 2024. and was a devastating runner in the Big 10. The 6-foot, 225-pounder has a very good skill set with size, speed, power, and natural running instincts. In 2024, he averaged 6.4 yards per carry for 1,537 yards with 21 touchdowns. He has 22 catches for 188 yards and two touchdowns. Team sources say Johnson is a first- or second-round talent, but maturity issues will push him into day two.
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Rd: 1 Pk: 21 | Rd: 4 Pk: 26 | Rd: 5 Pk: 29| 84. |
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers: KeAndre Lambert-Smith, WR, Auburn |
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Even if Chris Godwin comes back, the Bucs could use more receiving youth for young developmental talent.
Lambert-Smith had 50 catches for 981 yards and eight touchdowns. Lambert-Smith (6-1, 188) has some quickness and route-running. He might become a quality No. 2 or 3 receiver in the NFL. Lambert-Smith flashed some ability with Penn State in 2023, catching 53 passes for 673 yards and four touchdowns.
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Rd: 1 Pk: 19 | Click here to jump to the Buccaneers' second-round pick. | Rd: 4 Pk: 24 | Rd: 5 Pk: 30| 85. |
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Denver Broncos: Demetrius Knight II, LB, South Carolina |
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The Broncos could consider adding some linebacker youth.
Knight had 82 tackles with two sacks and one pass broken up in 2024, and he had a strong week of practice at the Senior Bowl. Knight played at Charlotte before moving on to South Carolina. In 2023 he had 96 tackles with 1.5 sacks, three interceptions, and four passes defended. Knight (6-0, 235) has a strong build and some ability to cover.
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Rd: 1 Pk: 20 | Click here to jump to the Broncos' second-round pick. | Rd: 4 Pk: 25| 86. |
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Los Angeles Chargers: Tyler Baron, DE, Miami |
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The Chargers could use some edge rush youth.
Baron was an active defender for Miami in 2024. He had 38 tackles with 5.5 sacks and a forced fumble. Last year, he had six sacks with 28 tackles. The 6-foot-5, 260-pound Baron has a good skill set with upside to develop.
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Rd: 1 Pk: 22 | Click here to jump to the Chargers' second-round pick. | Rd: 4 Pk: 28 | Rd: 5 Pk: 31| 87. |
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Green Bay Packers: Miles Frazier, G, LSU |
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The Packers add more offensive line youth.
Frazier (6-6, 317) started out his college career at Florida International before transferring to the Tigers. In 2024, Frazier played right guard for the Tigers and had a good season. He is strong at the point of attack and could grow into being a well-rounded blocker and future starter.
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Rd: 1 Pk: 23 | Click here to jump to the Packers' second-round pick. | Rd: 4 Pk: 27 | Rd: 5 Pk: 32| 88. |
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Jacksonville Jaguars: Kaden Prather, WR, Maryland |
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The Jaguars could use more receiving weapons to go with Brian Thomas.
In 2024, Prather had 56 receptions for 624 yards and four touchdowns. During the 2023 season, some team sources said Prather (6-4, 212) was similar to Adonai Mitchell. In 2023, Prather caught 41 passes for 609 yards and five touchdowns. He played at West Virginia previously, catching 52 balls for 501 yards and three scores in 2022. Prather has a good skill set and upside.
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Rd: 1 Pk: 5 | Click here to jump to the Jaguars' second-round pick. | Rd: 3 Pk: 6 | Rd: 4 Pk: 11 | Rd: 4 Pk: 29 | Rd: 5 Pk: 14| 89. |
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Houston Texans: Tre Harris, WR, Ole Miss |
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The Texans grab some receiver depth.
Harris (6-3, 210) has been one of the most productive receivers in the nation in 2024 despite missing some time with an injury. In 2024, he had 60 catches for 1,030 yards and seven touchdowns. Harris is a big wide out that is dangerous on contested catches. Harris had a productive season in 2023 (54-985-8) in his debut with Ole Miss. The previous three seasons Harris played at Louisiana Tech.
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Rd: 1 Pk: 25 | Click here to jump to the Texans' second-round pick. | Rd: 3 Pk: 32 | Rd: 4 Pk: 31 | Rd: 5 Pk: 39| 90. |
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Los Angeles Rams: Carson Schwesinger, LB, UCLA |
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The Rams could use more linebacker youth.
The 6-foot-2, 225-pound Schwesginer was a one-year wonder in college, but he had a tremendous 2024 season for the Bruins. Schwesginer totaled 136 tackles with four sacks, two interceptions, one forced fumble, and three passes broken up. Schwesginer was always around the ball with impressive instincts and being fast to read his keys.
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Rd: 1 Pk: 26 | Rd: 4 Pk: 5 | Rd: 4 Pk: 30| 91. |
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Baltimore Ravens: Barrett Carter, LB, Clemson |
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Baltimore takes a linebacker to pair with Roquan Smith.
In 2024, Carter had 82 tackles, seven passes broken up, and 3.5 sacks. Carter recorded 62 tackles, five passes batted, and 3.5 sacks in 2023. He had a strong 2022 season with 73 tackles, 5.5 sacks, two forced fumbles, two interceptions and eight passes broken up. Team sources said Carter (5-11, 233) is fast and athletic but small and can get destroyed in the inside run. He struggles to get off blocks and is a run-chase linebacker. Carter fits as a coverage linebacker in the sub package, but he could have issues holding up in the base set in the NFL.
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Rd: 1 Pk: 27 | Click here to jump to the Ravens' second-round pick. | Rd: 5 Pk: 1 | Rd: 5 Pk: 8 | Rd: 5 Pk: 49| 92. |
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New York Jets: Deone Walker, DT, Kentucky |
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The Jets could use more defensive line depth.
In 2024, Walker had 37 tackles, 1.5 sacks, and two passes defended. Walker has been disappointing compared to his 2023 play. In 2023, he had 7.5 sacks with 55 tackles, 12.5 tackles for a loss, two passes batted, and eight hurries. It was a big jump from his 2022 season when he had 40 tackles with one sack and two passes batted. Walker (6-6, 348) is a mammoth defensive tackle with surprising athleticism and quickness for a player of his size, but he doesn’t play with power or physicality, and he has played too high often in 2024.
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Rd: 1 Pk: 7 | Click here to jump to the Jets' second-round pick. | Rd: 4 Pk: 14 | Rd: 5 Pk: 17 | Rd: 5 Pk: 35| 93. |
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New Orleans Saints: Fadil Diggs, DE, Syracuse |
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With Cam Jordan aging and Chase Young hitting free agency, the Saints could use more defensive end talent.
Diggs (6-5, 260) played well at Texas A&M in 2023, recording 36 tackles and four sacks. He has a good skill set with size, athleticism, and quickness. In 2024 with Syracuse, Diggs had 45 tackles with 7.5 sacks and a forced fumble.
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Rd: 1 Pk: 9 | Click here to jump to the Saints' second-round pick. | Rd: 3 Pk: 7 | Rd: 4 Pk: 16 | Rd: 5 Pk: 3| 94. |
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Cleveland Browns: Jeffrey Bassa, LB, Oregon |
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The Browns could use more linebacker talent.
Bassa was a solid contributor for the Ducks in 2024, recording 54 tackles with 1.5 sacks, two forced fumbles, and two passes defended. He had 71 stops and 62 tackles over the previous two seasons. Bassa earned an invitation to the Senior Bowl and had a solid week of practice to help his draft grade. The 6-foot-2, 235-pound Bassa is instinctive, smart, and communicates very well. He has quickness and is physical. He could be a nice value pick in the 2025 NFL Draft.
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Rd: 1 Pk: 2 | Click here to jump to the Browns' second-round pick. | Rd: 3 Pk: 3 | Rd: 4 Pk: 8| 95. |
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Kansas City Chiefs: Ty Hamilton, DT, Ohio State |
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Kansas City could use more young tackle talent.
In 2024, Hamilton had 51 tackles with 3.5 sacks and one forced fumble. Team sources said they liked how Hamilton played during 2023. On the year, he totaled 38 tackles and two sacks. Hamilton (6-3, 295) was solid in run defense and stout at the point of attack. He possesses sufficient size to hold up in the ground game and flashes some quickness and athleticism on the inside of the line.
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Rd: 1 Pk: 31 | Click here to jump to the Chiefs' second-round pick. | Rd: 3 Pk: 2 | Rd: 5 Pk: 5| 96. |
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Houston Texans: D’Eryk Jackson, LB, Kentucky |
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Houston could use more linebacker youth.
Jackson had 32 tackles with three passes broken up, an interception, and one sack. He played really well for Kentucky, and was a tough presence in the middle of the Wildcats defense before going down with an injury against Auburn. Jackson was a tough defender for the Wildcats in 2023, recording 89 tackles with two sacks, two interceptions, and four passes defended.
