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New York Giants: Jonah Savaiinaea, OT, Arizona |
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The Giants need help on the line. They could draft a tackle and move Evan Neal inside to guard.
Savaiinaea broke into the starting lineup at right tackle in 2022 and immediately was a solid contributor for the Wildcats. As a sophomore in 2023, Savaiinaea was even better teaming with Jordan Morgan to give Arizona an effective tackle tandem. Savaiinaea is not as good of an athlete as Morgan, but Savaiinaea is stronger, nastier, and looks to finish off defenders. Some area scouts are grading Savaiinaea on day two and think he should move inside to guard in the NFL. Other sources think he could be a late one and a good starting guard in the NFL. Thus, Savaiinaea is a bit of a love/hate prospect.
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Rd: 1 Pk: 3 | Click here to jump to the Giants' second-round pick. | Rd: 4 Pk: 3 | Rd: 5 Pk: 18Kansas City takes their replacement for Travis Kelce.
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: 31 | Click here to jump to the Chiefs' second-round pick. | Rd: 3 Pk: 31 | Rd: 4 Pk: 30 | Rd: 5 Pk: 31The Browns grab a replacement for Za’Darius Smith.
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: 2 | Click here to jump to the Browns' second-round pick. | Rd: 3 Pk: 30 | Rd: 4 Pk: 2 | Rd: 5 Pk: 28The Raiders could use more young talent at linebacker.
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: 6 | Click here to jump to the Raiders' second-round pick. | Rd: 3 Pk: 9 | Rd: 4 Pk: 6 | Rd: 5 Pk: 5th.
The Patriots could use multiple receiving weapons for Drake Maye.
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: 4 | Click here to jump to the Patriots' second-round pick. | Rd: 3 Pk: 13 | Rd: 4 Pk: 4 | Rd: 5 Pk: 6The Jaguars could use more edge rush talent and depth.
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: 5 | Click here to jump to the Jaguars' second-round pick. | Rd: 3 Pk: 24 | Rd: 4 Pk: 5 | Rd: 4 Pk: 23 | Rd: 5 Pk: 471. |
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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: 10 | Rd: 4 Pk: 28The 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: 5 Pk: 10The 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: 6 | Rd: 5 Pk: 5The Panthers could use some tight end youth.
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: 8 | Click here to jump to the Panthers' second-round pick. | Rd: 4 Pk: 9 | Rd: 4 Pk: 12 | Rd: 5 Pk: 2 | Rd: 5 Pk: 8The 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: 11 | Rd: 5 Pk: 11More talent at the No.2 receiver could help the Cowboys offense.
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: 12 | Click here to jump to the Cowboys' second-round pick. | Rd: 5 Pk: 12The Patriots add some more blocking youth.
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: 4 | Click here to jump to the Patriots' second-round pick. | Rd: 3 Pk: 5 | Rd: 4 Pk: 4 | Rd: 5 Pk: 6The 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: 13 | Rd: 5 Pk: 16The Eagles could use more young talent and competition at safety.
Watts had 83 tackles with six interceptions, nine passes broken up, and a forced fumble. Watts around the ball and produced a lot of splash plays for the Irish. In 2023 Watts was a dangerous ball hawk for the Fighting Irish. He recorded seven interceptions with four passes defended while totaling 52 tackles. Watts (5-11, 198) has excellent ball skills and instincts while being undersized for the NFL.
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Rd: 1 Pk: 32 | Click here to jump to the Eagles' second-round pick. | Rd: 4 Pk: 27 | Rd: 5 Pk: 25The 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: 14 | Rd: 5 Pk: 14Germaine Pratt has asked to be traded, and the Bengals could use more linebacker talent.
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: 17 | Click here to jump to the Bengals' second-round pick. | Rd: 4 Pk: 16 | Rd: 5 Pk: 1782. |
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Seattle Seahawks: Jalen Milroe, QB, Alabama |
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The Seahawks could grab an underdstudy for Geno Smith.
In 2024, Milroe completed 64 percent of his passes for 2,844 yards with 16 touchdowns and 11 interceptions. He had 20 rushing touchdowns as well. Milroe (6-2, 212) has an excellent skill set, a good arm, a strong build, and dangerous running ability with amazing speed. In his first season as a starter, Milroe improved as the season progressed, completing 66 percent of his passes for 2,834 yards with 23 touchdowns and six interceptions. He ran for 531 yards and 12 touchdowns with many clutch plays to get Alabama past Georgia in the SEC Championship and into the college football playoff.
As a passer, Milroe shows real potential with a powerful arm, and he can throw the ball accurately deep downfield. Milroe’s deep ball is very good. He is also a dangerous running threat who can rip a defense with his legs. For a big quarterback, Milroe has shocking speed to explode downfield. Milroe needs to improve his ability to read coverage, his knowledge of defenses, his communication, and develop his football I.Q. He must get more accurate as a passer in the short to intermediate part of the field. That is the most critical point of improvement for Milroe to turn into a competent starting quarterback at the pro level. Milroe is a hard worker and a good kid who is putting in a lot of time to get better.
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Rd: 1 Pk: 18 | Click here to jump to the Seahawks' second-round pick. | Rd: 4 Pk: 17The 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 | Click here to jump to the Steelers' second-round pick. | Rd: 4 Pk: 20 | Rd: 5 Pk: 26Even 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: 18 | Rd: 5 Pk: 21The Broncos could use more weapons for Bo Nix.
Restrepo (5-10, 198) is a shifty slot receiver who produced a lot of clutch plays for the Hurricanes in 2024. He caught 69 passes for 1,127 yards with 11 touchdowns. The previous season he had 85 catches for 1,092 yards with six touchdowns. Restrepo is a dangerous route-runner with quickness. He could be a nice backup and rotational receiver that might develop into a starting slot as a pro.
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Rd: 1 Pk: 20 | Click here to jump to the Broncos' second-round pick. | Rd: 4 Pk: 19The Chargers could use more young talent in the middle of their defense.
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: 22 | Click here to jump to the Chargers' second-round pick. | Rd: 4 Pk: 22 | Rd: 5 Pk: 22The Packers could use some edge rush depth after trading Preston Smith.
In 2024, Stewart has 8.5 sacks with 33 tackles and two forced fumbles. Stewart (6-1, 245) has been a dangerous pass rusher for Michigan throughout his collegiate career. In 2021, he had a breakout season with 12.5 sacks, 43 tackles, and three forced fumbles. In 2022, he had 37 tackles with 3.5 sacks and a forced fumble. As a junior in 2023, Stewart had 38 tackles with 5.5 sacks. Stewart would fit best as a 3-4 outside linebacker edge rusher in the NFL. Stewart does not have the size to be a base end in a 4-3 defense. In a 4-3 scheme, he would have to be a Sam linebacker that rushes off the edge in the subpackage.
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Rd: 1 Pk: 23 | Click here to jump to the Packers' second-round pick. | Rd: 4 Pk: 21 | Rd: 5 Pk: 23The Jaguars could use more offensive line depth and competition.
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: 5 | Click here to jump to the Jaguars' second-round pick. | Rd: 3 Pk: 6 | Rd: 4 Pk: 5 | Rd: 4 Pk: 23 | Rd: 5 Pk: 4The 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: 4 Pk: 25 | Rd: 5 Pk: 30The Rams could use more linebacker youth.
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: 26 | Rd: 4 Pk: 24Baltimore takes a linebacker to pair with Roquan Smith.
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: 27 | Click here to jump to the Ravens' second-round pick. | Rd: 4 Pk: 26 | Rd: 5 Pk: 2792. |
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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: 8 | Rd: 5 Pk: 7 | Rd: 5 Pk: 20With 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: 10 | Rd: 4 Pk: 2894. |
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Cleveland Browns: TreVeyon Henderson, RB, Ohio State |
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The Browns take an understudy to go with Nick Chubb
In 2024, Henderson averaged 7.1 yards per carry for 1,016 yards with 10 touchdowns. He had 27 catches for 284 yards. In 2023, Henderson averaged 5.9 yards per carry for 926 yards and 11 touchdowns. He had 19 receptions for 229 yards as well. Henderson put together an impressive freshman year in 2021 and was too talented to keep on the bench behind more experienced upperclassmen. He averaged 6.8 yards per carry that season for 1,248 yards and 15 touchdowns on only 183 carries. Henderson also was an impressive receiving back, snatching 27 passes for 312 yards and four scores. Before getting injured in 2022, he averaged 5.3 yards per carry for 571 yards and six touchdowns. With his impressive skill set, Henderson has upside to explode in 2024.
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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: 2 | Rd: 5 Pk: 2895. |
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Kansas City Chiefs: Bradyn Swinson, DE, LSU |
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Kansas City could use more young 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: 31 | Click here to jump to the Chiefs' second-round pick. | Rd: 3 Pk: 2 | Rd: 4 Pk: 30 | Rd: 5 Pk: 31Washington could use more young pass rushing options.
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.