Live 2025 NFL Draft Grades: Round 4

2025 NFL Draft Grades for Round 4:

103. Tennessee Titans: Chimere Dike, WR, Florida – B+ Grade
     Chimere Dike is a speedy receiver who was projected in this range. The Titans really needed receiver help, so I like this pick for the Titans. Solid way to start Day 3.
     
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104. Jacksonville Jaguars: Bhayshul Tuten, RB, Virginia Tech – A- Grade
     Another solid pick in Round 4. Bhayshul Tuten is a speedy running back who could emerge as the starter. Travis Etienne has been a huge bust, and Tank Bigsby is just OK, so Tuten, who fits the range, might be the starter by the end of the year.
     
     
105. New York Giants: Cam Skattebo, RB, Arizona State – A+ Grade
     It’s amazing that Cam Skattebo was available in Round 4. Someone needs to do a collusion investigation on him falling. In all seriousness, I love this pick. It doesn’t fill a huge need, but Skattebo is one of the best players available. I thought he should have gone in Round 2.
     
     
106. New England Patriots: Craig Woodson, S, California – MILLEN Grade
     This reminds me of when Bill Belichick would just quit on the draft on Day 3 and select players who were going to be UDFAs. What is this pick? Craig Woodson had UDFA written all over him. Maybe seventh round at best. This is a terrible pick. The Patriots could have taken better players who could have filled needs.
     
     
107. Jacksonville Jaguars: Jack Kiser, LB, Notre Dame – B- Grade
     Jack Kiser can make some good plays in coverage. This is a decent pick, though I believed he’d be drafted a bit later. This doesn’t fill a huge need either, so I’m not a huge fan of this pick.
     
     
108. Las Vegas Raiders: Dont’e Thornton, WR, Tennessee – C Grade
     It makes sense for the Raiders to select a receiver, given that they need talent there in the wake of the Davante Adams trade. However, Dont’e Thornton is a bit of a reach at this spot. I thought he’d go in the sixth or seventh round despite his size and speed combination. Also, why pass up on Shedeur Sanders?
     
     
109. Buffalo Bills: Deone Walker, NT, Kentucky – A Grade
     The Bills have drafted multiple pass rushers thus far. This is another defensive lineman, but it’s one who will help against the run. I thought Deone Walker would be chosen on Round 3, so I love this pick for value and need.
     
     
110. New York Jets: Arian Smith, WR, Georgia – A Grade
     The Jets were lacking downfield play-making talent outside of Garrett Wilson, so they had to draft a receiver at some point. If you’re talking about downfield play-making, Arian Smith fits that description with his great speed and upside. Smith could have easily gone a round earlier with no complaints.
     
     
111. Philadelphia Eagles: Ty Robinson, DT, Nebraska – B Grade
     Is anyone surprised that the Eagles drafted a defensive lineman? Ty Robinson has limited upside, so I don’t love this pick, but he has a relentless motor and could be a decent rotational backup in the NFL. I thought he’d go around this range.
     
     
112. New Orleans Saints: Danny Stutsman, LB, Oklahoma – A Grade
     I like Danny Stutsman as a prospect, thanks to his high instincts, which is very important for a linebacker. I thought he could definitely go on Day 2, so I like this pick for the Saints, who had to add more talent to their defense.
     
     
113. San Francisco 49ers: C.J. West, DT, Indiana – B+ Grade
     The 49ers need as many defensive linemen as possible, and they got a solid one. C.J. West is a very strong defensive lineman who will be able to stop the run. I thought he would be chosen in this range.
     
     
114. Carolina Panthers: Trevor Etienne, RB, Georgia – C- Grade
     Travis Etienne busted in the NFL, but perhaps Trevor Etienne will pan out. The younger brother is a small running back, but has home-run ability. But with Chuba Hubbard and Rico Dowdle on the roster, the Panthers had bigger fish to fry.
     
     
115. Arizona Cardinals: Cody Simon, LB, Ohio State – C+ Grade
     The Cardinals were looking for an off-ball linebacker, so the need makes sense. I think this is a bit of a reach, as Cody Simon was projected around the sixth round. He was productive at Ohio State, but doesn’t have very good talent.
     
     
116. Houston Texans: Woody Marks, RB, USC – B- Grade
     I’m not a fan of the Texans surrendering a third-round pick for next year to move up, but I like the prospect they chose at this spot. They needed a better backup behind Joe Mixon, and they potentially got one in Woody Marks, who is a good receiver out of the backfield.
     
     
117. Los Angeles Rams: Jarquez Hunter, RB, Auburn – B- Grade
     The Rams traded up for Shed- I mean, Jarquez Hunter. He’s a physical, downhill runner who could end up being a better backup for Kyren Williams than Blake Corum. It makes sense for the Rams to draft Hunter, but I don’t think they needed to trade up for him.
     
     
118. Atlanta Falcons: Billy Bowman, S, Oklahoma – B Grade
     This range and need fit makes sense for the Falcons. Billy Bowman is a play-maker who will create some turnovers, but he allows plenty of big plays as well. As a gambler, I can appreciate this sort of play.
     
     
119. Cincinnati Bengals: Barrett Carter, LB, Clemson – C Grade
     Another linebacker is weird for the Bengals, given that they had severe needs elsewhere. Barrett Carter makes sense in this range as a linebacker who makes splash plays, but can someone tell Cincinnati that it needs defensive tackle and secondary help?
     
     
120. Tennessee Titans: Gunnar Helm, TE, Texas – B+ Grade
     Another weapon for Cam Ward. Gunnar Helm was a dangerous receiving threat for Texas, and perhaps he’ll play similarly for the Titans. He makes sense as a fourth-round pick.
     
     
121. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: David Walker, DE/OLB, Central Arkansas – A- Grade
     This pick certainly fills a need, as the Buccaneers have had issues with their pass rush for years. David Walker is a dangerous pass rusher, though the level of competition is a concern. Still, he’s worth a gamble here in the fourth round.
     
     
122. Carolina Panthers: Lathan Ransom, S, Ohio State – B+ Grade
     I’m all for the Panthers upgrading any level of their defense, given how awful it was last year. Lathan Ransom played cornerback and safety at Ohio State, so his versatility is a plus, as are his coverage skills. He has an injury history, but he’s worth the risk in Round 4.
     
     
123. Pittsburgh Steelers: Jack Sawyer, DE, Ohio State – A+ Grade
     A highly thought-of player falling to Round 4? An investigation is needed. It’s absurd that Jack Sawyer fell this far. He’s not an amazing athlete, but he has a relentless motor. He was obviously insanely productive in school and should do well in Pittsburgh.
     
     
124. Green Bay Packers: Barryn Sorrell, DE, Texas – B Grade
     It’s unclear why Barryn Sorrell was at the draft. He had mediocre production at Texas. He was seen as a fourth-round prospect at best, so this pick makes sense for the Packers, who needed to upgrade their pass rush.
     
     
125. Los Angeles Chargers: Kyle Kennard, DE, South Carolina – A- Grade
     The Chargers lost Joey Bosa and won’t have Khalil Mack much longer, so drafting an edge player here fills a big need. Plus, you can never have too many great pass rushers when chasing down Patrick Mahomes. Kyle Kennard fits the range in Round 4.
     
     
126. Cleveland Browns: Dylan Sampson, RB, Tennessee – B+ Grade
     The Browns needed running back talent very badly, so taking a second rusher makes sense, especially when it’s attached to value. Dylan Sampson was projected to be a third-round prospect, so I like Cleveland picking him at this spot.
     
     
127. Indianapolis Colts: Jalen Travis, OT, Iowa State – B+ Grade
     The Colts needed offensive tackle depth, so Jalen Travis makes sense in this range. He’s an athletic, big tackle with plenty of upside.
     
     
128. Washington Redskins: Jaylin Lane, WR, Virginia Tech – B+ Grade
     Jaylin Lane was projected to go around this range, and the Redskins were projected to draft a receiver despite acquiring Deebo Samuel. A slot receiver was needed, which is where Lane can play.
     
     
129. Baltimore Ravens: Teddye Buchanan, LB, California – C Grade
     This is the first Ravens pick that didn’t earn an A+. Teddye Buchanan is a sixth-round prospect, so this is somewhat of a reach. The Ravens needed another linebacker, so at least this selection fits from a needs perspective.
     
     
130. New York Jets: Malachi Moore, S, Alabama – A- Grade
     Malachi Moore improved steadily throughout his collegiate career after disappointing early. If the upward trend continues, Moore could end up starting for the Jets, who have had safety issues for quite some time.
     
     
131. New Orleans Saints: Quincy Riley, CB, Louisville – B+ Grade
     The Saints acquired this pick for Marshon Lattimore, so it makes sense for them to draft another cornerback. Quincy Riley is a versatile cornerback with upside, though he’s not very tall. He makes sense in this range.
     
     
132. Chicago Bears: Ruben Hyppolite, LB, Maryland – C Grade
     The Bears needed some linebacker depth, so Ruben Hyppolite makes sense from that perspective. He was projected as a seventh-round prospect, but he has upside, so this pick could end up being a success.
     
     
133. Kansas City Chiefs: Jalen Royals, WR, Utah State – A+ Grade
     I love this pick for multiple reasons. Jalen Royals was someone I projected in the third round, so I really like the value. This also fills a big need, as the Chiefs have either injury-prone or troubled receivers. This is a great selection.
     
     
134. Denver Broncos: Que Robinson, DE/OLB, Alabama – B- Grade
     I had Que Robinson going in the sixth round in most updates, so I don’t like this from a value perspective, but I appreciate the Broncos adding to their pass rush. They clearly watched the Super Bowl and will need to emulate what the Eagles did to take down Patrick Mahomes.
     
     
135. Las Vegas Raiders: Tonka Hemingway, DT, South Carolina – D Grade
     The Raiders drafted an undersized defensive tackle over a potential franchise quarterback. Unreal. It’s going to be tough for Tonka Hemingway to stick in the NFL because he doesn’t have a natural position.
     
     
136. Tennessee Titans: Elic Ayomanor, WR, Stanford – A+ Grade
     Elic Ayomanor is someone I mocked late in the first round once upon a time. I initially settled on him being a third-round prospect, so I still love the value. It’s great that the Titans keep giving Cam Ward weapons. Ayomanor, a tall receiver, can be seen as a steal.
     
     
137. New England Patriots: Joshua Farmer, DT, Florida State – A+ Grade
     I can see why the Patriots traded up for Joshua Farmer. I thought there was a chance he could sneak into the second round, so this is a huge steal. Famer can play well as both a run stuffer and a pass rusher, and the Patriots needed help in both regards.
     
     
138. San Francisco 49ers: Jordan Watkins, WR, Ole Miss – MILLEN Grade
     This is the second player drafted I didn’t have in my mock draft. In fact, I didn’t have him in consideration. This is a colossal reach. San Francisco could have made this pick in Round 6 or 7.