Live 2025 NFL Draft Grades: Round 7

2025 NFL Draft Grades for Round 7:

217. Dallas Cowboys: Jay Toia, NT, UCLA – B+ Grade
     Jay Toia was projected to go around this range. He’s a heavy, run-stuffing nose tackle who will be needed against Saquon Barkley.
     
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218. Atlanta Falcons: Jack Nelson, OT/G, Wisconsin – A Grade
     Protecting Michael Penix Jr. is crucial as the Falcons try to become a long shot to win the Super Bowl. Jack Nelson should provide good depth because he can play tackle and guard. I thought he should have gone earlier.
     
     
219. New York Giants: Thomas Fidone, TE, Nebraska – B+ Grade
     Some tight end depth behind Theo Johnson makes sense for the Giants. Fidone was seen as a sixth-round prospect, so the range is about right. Fidone is very athletic and has upside.
     
     
220. New England Patriots: Marcus Bryant, OT, Missouri – B Grade
     Marcus Bryant is a lengthy tackle with some upside. He has a ton of starting experience in school, too. Adding more protection for Drake Maye isn’t a bad idea.
     
     
221. Jacksonville Jaguars: Jonah Monheim, C/G/OT, USC – A+ Grade
     I love this pick. Jonah Monheim should have been taken much earlier than this. Monheim has great potential to be an elite backup lineman in the NFL because he can play every position. He might be able to emerge as a starter eventually.
     
     
222. Las Vegas Raiders: Cody Lindenberg, LB, Minnesota – B Grade
     Cody Lindenberg seems like a two-down player in the NFL. He needs to prove that he won’t be a complete liability in coverage. He makes sense here in the seventh round.
     
     
223. Seattle Seahawks: Damien Martinez, RB, Miami – B+ Grade
     The Seahawks didn’t need a running back because they’re loaded at the position, but they couldn’t pass on this value. Damien Martinez easily could have gone in the fourth or fifth round.
     
     
224. Houston Texans: Kyonte Hamilton, DT, Rutgers – B Grade
     Kyonte Hamilton got some buzz late in the draft process and seemed like he could sneak into the seventh round. It makes sense for the Texans to find some tackle depth here with him.
     
     
225. Arizona Cardinals: Kitan Crawford, S, Nevada – B Grade
     Kitan Crawford is a smaller safety, but he has plus athleticism and was expected to go in the seventh round. He’ll have to stick on special teams, but could eventually push for a starting job.
     
     
226. Pittsburgh Steelers: Carson Bruener, LB, Washington – B- Grade
     Carson Bruener was a borderline draftable prospect. He needs to pack on weight and get stronger for the NFL. He might be a career special-teamer.
     
     
227. San Francisco 49ers: Kurtis Rourke, QB, Indiana – B- Grade
     Kurtis Rourke was a borderline draftable prospect. He has plus size, but doesn’t have an NFL skill set. It’s the seventh round, however, so I can’t grade anything too poorly.
     
     
228. Kansas City Chiefs: Brashard Smith, RB, SMU – B+ Grade
     The Chiefs traded into this pick to draft some needed running back depth. Brashard Smith is a solid pick here, as he has positive receiving ability.
     
     
229. Pittsburgh Steelers: Donte Kent, CB, Central Michigan – C Grade
     I didn’t have Donte Kent on my radar at all. I didn’t see anyone have him as a draftable prospect. I assume this is just for special teams.
     
     
230. Detroit Lions: Dan Jackson, S, Georgia – C Grade
     Dan Jackson is another prospect who wasn’t on the radar as a draftable player, so we’re reached that time of the draft. The Lions are just getting this player for special teams.
     
     
231. Miami Dolphins: Quinn Ewers, QB, Texas – A Grade
     Quinn Ewers is finally off the board. I didn’t like Ewers much as a prospect, but he should have been gone already. Ewers shined at the combine, so perhaps that’s a sign that he can help the Dolphins in the event that Tua Tagovailoa gets hurt again.
     
     
232. Indianapolis Colts: Hunter Wohler, S, Wisconsin – B Grade
     Hunter Wohler was a tackling machine at Wisconsin who was expected to be chosen in this range. He needs to improve in pass coverage. He’ll be a key special teamer in the NFL.
     
     
233. Chicago Bears: Kyle Monangai, RB, Rutgers – B Grade
     D’Andre Swift was a huge winner in the draft because the Bears waited until the final round to draft a running back. Kyle Monangai was expected to go in this area. He was highly productive for Rutgers last year.
     
     
234. Seattle Seahawks: Mason Richman, OT, Iowa – B- Grade
     Mason Richman tested poorly in workouts and wasn’t expected to be chosen in the 2025 NFL Draft. However, I can at least appreciate the Seahawks adding to their offensive line.
     
     
235. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Tez Johnson, WR, Oregon – A Grade
     I was wondering where Tez Johnson would go. I don’t know how he sees any playing time on offense, but he’ll be used on special teams. Johnson is small, but is a home run threat.
     
     
236. Jacksonville Jaguars: LeQuint Allen, RB, Syracuse – A Grade
     Another running back, but the Jaguars need to nail this position. LeQuint Allen is a major receiving threat out of the backfield. He could have gone much earlier than this.
     
     
237. Green Bay Packers: Micah Robinson, DB, Tulane – C Grade
     Micah Robinson wasn’t viewed as a draftable prospect, so the Packers could have gotten him in UDFAs. He’ll have to stick on special teams.
     
     
238. Seattle Seahawks: Ricky White, WR, UNLV – B Grade
     Ricky White was viewed as a late-round prospect, so it makes sense for the Seahawks to draft him. He’s a taller receiver, but his calling card was his great special teams play.
     
     
239. Dallas Cowboys: Phil Mafah, RB, Clemson – C+ Grade
     The Cowboys get another running back. Perhaps Phil Mafah will hit, but he was seen as a UDFA player. We’re in the middle of the seventh round though.
     
     
240. Buffalo Bills: Kaden Prather, WR, Maryland – A+ Grade
     I thought Kaden Prather would go much earlier than this. He’s a huge receiver who runs well for his size. He could end up being a factor for the Bills down the road.
     
     
241. Denver Broncos: Caleb Lohner, TE, Utah – B Grade
     The Broncos signed Evan Engram, but were still expected to draft a tight end because of Evan Engram’s age. Caleb Lohner has some upside as an athletic former basketball player.
     
     
242. Los Angeles Rams: Konata Mumpfield, WR, Pittsburgh – B Grade
     Konata Mumpfield got some buzz late in the pre-draft process, but he’s a slower receiver. This is an OK pick.
     
     
243. Baltimore Ravens: Garrett Dillinger, G/OT, LSU – A Grade
     Another win for the Ravens. Garrett Dillinger could have easily been chosen in the fifth round. He’s a versatile lineman with experience at guard and tackle, though I would expect him to stay at guard.
     
     
244. Detroit Lions: Dominic Lovett, WR, Georgia – B Grade
     Dominic Lovett has size limitations and figures to just be a slot receiver in the NFL. The problem is that Amon-Ra St. Brown plays there, so Lovett will be blocked, barring injury. Still, he should do well on special teams.
     
     
245. Washington Redskins: Jacory Crosky-Merritt, RB, Arizona – A Grade
     The Redskins wanted a running back to challenge Brian Robinson and Austin Ekeler. Jacory Crosky-Merritt was someone who was expected to go around the fifth round, so this is great value toward the end of the draft.
     
     
246. New York Giants: Korie Black, CB, Oklahoma State – B+ Grade
     I had the Giants drafting Korie Black 30 picks earlier than this. Black was getting a ton of buzz late in the draft process, so I’m not surprised to see him chosen at this spot. He’ll have a chance to compete for a starting job in a weak secondary.
     
     
247. Dallas Cowboys: Tommy Akingbesote, DT, Maryland – C Grade
     The Cowboys continue to bolster the interior of their defensive line, albeit with a prospect who wasn’t expected to be drafted. It’s worth noting that the Cowboys didn’t draft a single receiver.
     
     
248. New Orleans Saints: Moliki Matavo, TE, UCLA – B Grade
     Moliki Matavo is a big tight end who could contribute with the Saints having issues at tight end. He was projected to go in the final 50 picks or so.
     
     
249. San Francisco 49ers: Connor Colby, G, Indiana – B Grade
     Connor Colby makes sense in this range. He has plenty of experience and should be able to compete for a backup job for the 49ers, who have offensive line issues.
     
     
250. Green Bay Packers: John Williams, OT/G, Cincinnati – B Grade
     Another offensive lineman makes sense for the Packers. John Williams is a solid pick here, as he has versatility – he can play tackle and guard – and he can blast open running lanes. He’s a project in pass protection.
     
     
251. New England Patriots: Julian Ashby, LS, Vanderbilt – B+ Grade
     Julian Ashby was the only long snapper I expected to be drafted. Julian Ashby could have gone earlier than this, so this is a rare event in which there’s some value with a long snapper.
     
     
252. San Francisco 49ers: Junior Bergen, WR, Montana – C Grade
     Junior Bergen was not expected to be drafted, but we have six picks remaining. I would have wanted to see the 49ers address something other than receiver here, but it’s not a big deal.
     
     
253. Miami Dolphins: Zeek Biggers, DT, Georgia Tech – B Grade
     I have no issues with the Dolphins addressing their poor defensive line once again. Zeek Biggers is a large defensive tackle, but doesn’t have much upside.
     
     
254. New Orleans Saints: Fadil Diggs, DE, Syracuse – A+ Grade
     This is a steal, as Fadil Diggs was viewed as a fourth-round prospect. Fadil Diggs has plenty of upside. His production hasn’t always matched that, but perhaps the Saints can get the most out of him.
     
     
255. Houston Texans: Luke Lachey, TE, Iowa – B Grade
     Luke Lachey won’t be challenging Dalton Schultz for targets, as he is a blocking tight end. Lachey is a tough, physical blocker who should be able to keep C.J. Stroud upright.
     
     
256. Los Angeles Chargers: Trikweze Bridges, CB, Florida – B- Grade
     Trikweze Bridges is a huge cornerback with some upside, though he wasn’t projected to be drafted. The Chargers needed some help at corner, however.
     
     
257. New England Patriots: Kobee Minor, CB, Memphis – C Grade
     The Patriots traded into this pick to draft a cornerback. I know people were anticipated for Cobee Bryant to be drafted. Instead, New England picked Kobee Minor. I didn’t have Minor being drafted, so perhaps the Patriots should have gone with Bryant instead.