2025 NFL Draft Stock Up
Nic Scourton, DE, Texas A&M
The Aggies came storming back with a massive second half to get a win over LSU, and Scourton came alive with some critical pass rushes to help slam the door on the Tigers. Midway through the fourth quarter, Scourton dipped and ripped underneath Emery Jones to get to the quarterback for a sack. Previously, he had some excellent rushes, including a superb spin move for a pressure that helped produce a game-changing interception. This tape will help Scourton’s draft grade. Along with the sack, he got some pressures and showed the ability to get upfield against future NFL offensive tackles. Scourton is quick, strong, and can bend with nice body lean to stay low around the edge. He looks like a first-rounder for next April.
DeMonte Capehart, DT, Clemson
While Capehart does not have any sacks yet this season, he has played really well for the Tigers and has impressed team sources. Capehart is a load as a run defender and is very tough to move at the point of attack. The strong and physical Capehart looks like a tough nose tackle for the NFL. While he does not have a sack, Capehart consistently affects the quarterback as a power rusher who can get a push into the pocket. Capehart helps the edge rushers by taking away space for the quarterback to step up in the pocket. He is playing like an early-round pick for next April.
Omar Norman-Lott, DT, Tennessee
The 6-foot-3, 315-pound Norman-Lott is a quick gap-shooting defensive tackle capable of putting pressure on the quarterback. In 2024, he has 11 tackles and 2.5 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 looks stronger and much tougher against the run with Tennessee than he did with the Sun Devils. Team sources have been impressed by Norman-Lott this year.
2025 NFL Draft Stock Down
Josh Simmons, OT, Ohio State
Simmons was on his way to being a first- or second-round pick next April before suffering a season-ending ACL tear against Oregon. Simmons is an athletic tackle doing a nice job of protecting the quarterback and contributing to the rushing offense. Simmons is now facing a tough decision on whether to enter the NFL when he isn’t healthy or risk an injury next year while trying to produce a healthy, productive season before going pro.
Shemar Turner, DT, Texas A&M
Turner was expected to take a step this year and become a more productive player. With Nic Scourton joining the Aggies defensive line, that disruptor was expected to help Turner. However, Turner has not played well, and team sources say they view him as a mid-round backup. They feel his instincts aren’t great, he doesn’t know how to use his hands, he isn’t overly explosive, and he needs to get stronger. Turner should go back to College Station next season.
Benjamin Morrison, CB, Notre Dame
Entering the season, some evaluators had Morrison on a similar footing to star cornerbacks Travis Hunter and Will Johnson. Unfortunately, Morrison has gone out for the season with a hip injury. Some evaluators had Morrison rated lower based on his play this season. Morrison looks like a prospect for the back half of the first or second round after the injury.
Walker Nolen, DT, Ole Miss
