* Walt taking 2014 and 2018 |
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Los Angeles Chargers: Rueben Bain Jr., DE, Miami |
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The Chargers could use more young talent on their defensive line.
Bain has nine tackles, 1.5 sacks, an interception, and a forced fumble. Bain had an excellent freshman season for Miami, totaling 7.5 sacks, three forced fumbles, and 44 tackles. The 6-foot-3, 275-pounder has the upside to be better as he gains experience. Bain was injured to start 2024 and didn’t debut until early October. He had 23 tackles with 3.5 sacks thus far.
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Click here to jump to the Chargers' second-round pick.| 18. |
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Washington Commanders: Dani Dennis-Sutton, DE, Penn State |
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Von Miller is a short-term solution, and Washington needs more young edge rushers.
In 2025, Dennis-Sutton has nine tackles with one sack, one pass broken up, and two forced fumbles. While teammate Abdul Carter gota a lot of attention justifiably, Dennis-Sutton was also on the radar of NFL teams in 2024. Dennis-Sutton (6-5, 272) is a big body at the point of attack, and he has upside with untapped potential. In 2024, he recorded 36 tackles, 6.5 sacks, three passes defended, and a forced fumble. He had 26 tackles and 3.5 sacks in 2023. Dennis-Sutton has day-two ability and could be an impressive tester in pre-draft workouts.
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Arizona Cardinals: Isaiah World, OT, Oregon |
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The Cardinals could use more young offensive line talent. Jonah Williams struggles to stay healthy and could be upgraded.
The 6-foot-8, 309-pounder World dominated at Nevada, and if he plays as well at Oregon, he could skyrocket for the 2025 NFL Draft. As a pass blocker, World has a natural build with good size, strength, and length to play on the edge. He does a nice job of sinking his weight to stop bull rushes, and he shows an impressive ability to kill speed to power attempts. World does an excellent job of sustaining his blocks with the upper body strength to tie up defenders. In the ground game, World uses his strong upper body to knock defenders back and push them around. He has real power at the point of attack and blocks with a mean streak. With overwhelming mass, he can knock defenders flat on their backs and will bury them with a violent pancake block.
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Click here to jump to the Cardinals' second-round pick.| 20. |
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Los Angeles Rams: Anthony Hill Jr., LB, Texas |
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The Rams could use more long-term starters at linebacker. Here’s an impact player for their defense.
Hill has 12 tackles and two forced fumbles. Hill (6-3, 235) was impressive as a true freshman in 2023, and it looked like he was scratching the surface of his ability. He totaled 67 tackles with five sacks, one forced fumble, and two passes defended. In 2024, Hill had 113 tackles with eight sacks, one pass broken up, and an interception.
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Rd: 1 Pk: 26 | Click here to jump to the Rams' second-round pick.| 21. |
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Pittsburgh Steelers: Drew Shelton, OT/G, Penn State |
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Pittsburgh needs its young tackles to make vast improvements in 2025. They could draft more tackle talent and move some players inside.
Shelton saw some action as a freshman, filling in for injured left tackle Olu Fashanu, and then was a rotational contributor who also logged time at guard and center. After Fashanu moved on to the NFL, Shelton took over at left tackle for the Nittany Lions in 2024. The 6-foot-5, 308-pounder had a strong close to the 2024 season and put together some impressive tapes to end the season. Shelton has athletic ability and is technically sound with patience. There could be some debate about whether he should be a guard or tackle in the NFL, depending on how he measures leading up to the draft.
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Dallas Cowboys: Xavier Chaplin, OT, Auburn |
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The Cowboys could get out of Terrance Steele’s contract after this season. Here is a tackle to pair with Tyler Guyton.
With Virginia Tech, Chaplin (6-7, 338) was one of the top left tackles in the ACC in 2024. He improved as a blocker after a solid debut season as a starter in 2023 for the Hokies. Chaplin has excellent size with impressive movement skills for such a big blocker. He has the potential to be a top-50 pick next April with a strong season in the SEC.
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Rd: 1 Pk: 9 | Click here to jump to the Cowboys' second-round pick.| 23. |
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Harold Perkins, OLB, LSU |
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The Bucs could use some young linebacker and edge rush talent. Lavonte David and Haason Reddick are not long-term starters anymore.
In 2025, Perkins has seven tackles and a sack. In 2024, Perkins had 16 tackles before suffering a season-ending injury early in the year. Perkins was a beast and was all over the field for LSU as a freshman in 2022, totaling 72 tackles, 7.5 sacks, three forced fumbles, one interception, and four passes batted. In 2023, Perkins recorded 7.5 sacks, three forced fumbles, 74 tackles, and four passes batted. The 6-foot-1, 220-pounder possesses a unique body type and is undersized as an edge defender, but there is no doubt about his explosive speed and tremendous instincts.
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Houston Texans: Francis Mauigoa, OT, Miami |
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The Texans could add an understudy for Danielle Hunter. Before too long, Hunter could be let go when they have to give a huge extension to Will Anderson.
Mauigoa was a star recruit and one of the top players in the nation. After choosing the Hurricanes, Mauigoa has been a starting tackle the past two seasons. The 6-foot-6, 315-pounder has a quality skill set with upside, but has not been dominant yet. Some team sources feel he might be better off moving inside to guard in the NFL.
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Click here to jump to the Texans' first second-round pick. | Rd: 2 Pk: 24| 25. |
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Cincinnati Bengals: L.T. Overton, DT, Alabama |
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The Bengals add some more young talent to their defensive line.
In 2025, Overton had five tackles, taking on Florida State. Overton (6-5, 283) is a tough defender at the point of attack with height, length, quickness, and athleticism. In 2024, he totaled 42 tackles with two sacks, one forced fumble, and one pass defended.
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Los Angeles Rams: Avieon Terrell, CB, Clemson |
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The Rams could use more young cornerback talent.
Terrell has nine tackles with a forced fumble, a sack, and a pass batted. Terrell (5-11, 180) is a fast and fluid cover corner who is extremely adept at running the route to prevent separation. He has excellent ball skills, instincts, and plays bigger and stronger than his size. The size and future durability are the biggest concerns for the NFL. Terrell worked his way onto the field as a freshman and had five starts. He recorded 19 tackles with four passes broken up and an interception. In 2024, Terrell started every game and totaled 58 tackles with two interceptions, 12 passes broken up, three forced fumbles, and 4.5 tackles for a loss. Terrell is the younger brother of Atlanta Falcons cornerback A.J. Terrell.
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Denver Broncos: Blake Miller, OT, Clemson |
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Denver could consider adding some youth to the offensive line.
The 6-foot-6, 310-pound Miller has been a starting tackle for Clemson. He is a good athlete with quickness and agility on the edge. Miller could stand to get stronger and play with more physicality.
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Kansas City Chiefs: Kenyon Sadiq, TE, Oregon |
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The Chiefs get their replacement for Travis Kelce.
Thus far in 2024, Sadiq has three catches for 60 yards and a touchdown. Sadiq flashed in 2024 with 24 catches for 308 yards and two touchdowns. The 6-foot-3, 245-pound Sadiq is a dangerous receiver, and he has athletic upside. Team sources are raving about Sadiq as a talent and mismatch weapon.
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San Francisco 49ers: Jermod McCoy, CB, Tennessee |
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The 49ers could use more young talent at cornerback.
McCoy has missed the first two games of 2025. The 6-foot, 190-pound McCoy had an excellent sophomore season with 44 tackles, four interceptions, and seven passes broken up. He played well in 2023 with 31 tackles, two interceptions, and seven breakups. McCoy is an instinctive corner with good ball skills and a willing tackler.
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Buffalo Bills: Jaylon Guilbeau, CB, Texas |
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The Bills grab a long-term replacement for Tre White.
In 2025, Guilbeau has three tackles and a pass broken up. Gulbeau demonstrated impressive coverage skills in 2024, consistently blanketing receivers to prevent them from getting open. In 2024, he had 58 tackles with three passes broken up. The 6-foot, 190-pounder has good size and upside to be better in 2025.
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Philadelphia Eagles: Kayden Proctor, OT, Alabama |
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Philadelphia grabs an understudy for Lane Johnson.
Overall, Proctor played well in 2023 as a freshman. Except for struggling against Michigan in the college football playoff, Proctor was generally reliable in protecting Jalen Milroe. Proctor (6-7, 360) is a massive left tackle who could also be a right tackle candidate in the NFL. Sources from Alabama have said that Proctor has make-up and character concerns.
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Baltimore Ravens: Antonio Williams, WR, Clemson |
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The Ravens add a replacement for DeAndre Hopkins.
Williams did not play in the 2025 season opener. Williams flashed playmaking ability for the Tigers in 2024 with 75 catches for 904 yards and 11 touchdowns. Williams (5-11, 190) has enough size and some natural talent as a route-runner.
