NFL Draft
4/25/25
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2025 NFL Draft: Grades, Analysis For Every Day 2 Pick
The 2025 NFL Draft is here, and with it comes hope for many NFL teams. However, not every pick is a home run selection.
As Day 2 unfolds, we'll be live grading every pick, providing instant analysis and takeaways throughout the night. Which teams are getting better, and which ones are making mistakes?
Let's find out.
Grades for Every 2025 NFL Draft Day 2 Pick
33. Cleveland Browns
Selection: Carson Schwesinger, LB
Positives
- Safety-like movement ability in coverage and in pursuit
- Fast reaction times and game-changing instincts
- Special teams star
Negatives
- Lack of size and power leads to missed tackles galore
- Classic tweener who gets washed out in the run game
- Must be protected by quality defensive tackles and scheme
Team Fit
The Browns needed a boost on offense more than a linebacker, but taking Schwesinger means the future of Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah. Schwesinger has similar range and impact in the passing game. He's a good fit with Jim Schwartz, but he's highly reliant on his situation being right.
Grade: C
34. Houston Texans
Selection: Jayden Higgins
Positives
- Huge frame with monstrous wingspan
- Underrated route runner for his size
- Great power after the catch
Negatives
- Struggles creating explosion after cuts due to tight hips
- Could be more of a power slot due to lack of separation
- Reliant on contested catches
Team Fit
Houston traded down for this pick and ignored their woeful offensive line, but getting a playmaker makes sense. Jayden Higgens checks a lot of the boxes Nico Collins did as a prospect, so there's a chance Houston will boast one of the most fun big-receiver tandems in the NFL.
Grade: B+
35. Seattle Seahawks
Selection: Nick Emmanwori
Positives
- Historically good athlete at any position
- Great ball awareness and playmaking trait
- Can eliminate tight ends in coverage
Negatives
- Can be too laid back at the point of attack
- Not as fluid in coverage against slot receivers as he'll need to be in certain matchups
- Tackling angles can improve
Team Fit
It made sense that Seattle would land an all-time combine winner. Nick Emmanwori is more than just a workout warrior, though. He's a true playmaker who can do everything at a relatively high level. The Seahawks now have one of the most dangerous young secondaries in the NFL.
Grade: A
36. Cleveland Browns
Selection: Quinshon Judkins, RB
Positives
- Fantastic contact balance due to low center of gravity
- Short-area quickness leaves defenders whiffing at air
- Quality receiving threat
Negatives
- Can get impatient and push too far on his blockers' back
- Pass protection is limited due to his size
- Deep speed is average
Team Fit
The Browns desperately needed a starting running back to emerge from this class, but Quinshon Judkins was a bit of a surprise to be RB3. Still, he's a great athlete who wins in the right ways. There's a lot of Alvin Kamara to his game, and Cleveland will supercharge its run game with his presence.
Grade: B
37. Miami Dolphins
Selection: Jonah Savaiinaea, OG
Positives
- Terrific athlete who excels when moving in space and hunting targets
- Thickly built with good natural power
- Patient as a pass blocker and doesn't panic
Negatives
- Lower-body lacks anchor strength
- Can be slow to pick up on stunts
- Flexibility is surprisingly poor despite athleticism
Team Fit
Miami had to walk out of Day 2 with a starting-level guard, and Jonah Savaiinaea was the best on the board. Moving up for Savaiinaea made sense, given what was on the line if they missed on him. Savaiinaea's lack of lower-body power is concerning for Year 1 but he can be a Pro Bowl guard in time.
Grade: B+
38. New England Patriots
Selection: TreVeyon Henderson, RB
Positives
- Elite acceleration up to breakaway sprint speed
- Improved vision and patience as a runner
- Top-tier pass-blocker and zero fumble concerns
Negatives
- Durability was an issue in college
- Doesn't vary speed effectively and can struggle to throttle down
- Not as laterally gifted as he is straight-line fast
Team Fit
If you need explosiveness, then TreVeyon Henderson needed to be your target. New England continues to address its woeful offense, and Henderson was the best man on the board. He'll pair nicely with Rhomandre Stevenson and give Drake Maye a tremendous receiving target.
Grade: A
39. Chicago Bears
Luther Burden III, WR
Positives
- Effortless acceleration to top speed puts immense pressure on defenders
- Tremendous feel for the game and ability to rise to the moment
- Open-field playmaker demands defensive attention
Negatives
- Raw route runner coming from a slot-based role with few man-beaters
- Concentration drops can be frustrating
- Could be a little scheme-dependent until route tree develops
Team Fit
Chicago not only maximized their draft slot's value, but also properly identified wide receiver as a real long-term need. With DJ Moore's effort coming into question last year, Burden is the type of athlete and presence to replace him if things don't change. Ben Johnson is the perfect offensive mind to cater to Burden's unique game.
Grade: A
40. New Orleans Saints
Selection: Tyler Shough, QB
Positives
- Strong arm that can make most throws asked of him
- Good downhill runner with respectable speed
- Improved decision-making in 2024
Negatives
- Only played in more than seven games in one season
- Older prospect who turns 26 as a rookie
- Erratic accuracy and response to pressure
Team Fit
New Orleans needed a quarterback to build around, but taking Tyler Shough over Jalen Milroe and Shedeur Sanders is stunning. Shough struggled with decision-making, field vision, durability, and staying poised under pressure throughout his career. Adding in his age, and this is a pick highly unlikely to be successful.
41. Buffalo Bills
Selection: TJ Sanders, DT
Positives
- Plays bigger and stronger than his listed size
- Violent hands and highly competent at maximizing his length
- Quality pass-rusher who can see the field right away
Negatives
- Anchor and lower body struggles to hold up against zone run schemes
- Overall quickness is closer to average and limits upside
- Doesn't move well enough on stunts to justify calling them
Team Fit
Buffalo traded up to address its other major need, and it's understandable since defensive tackles flew off the board on Thursday night. TJ Sanders is a pro-ready option who will plug and play as a productive pass-rusher. His upside isn't huge, but his floor is respectable.
Grade: B
42. New York Jets
Mason Taylor, TE
Positives
- Smooth runner and well-coordinated athlete
- Quality route tree variety as an inline or slot tight end
- Fantastic focus at the catch point through contact
Negatives
- Doesn't have the extra gear to separate from defenders
- Blocking technique is unreliable due to hand positioning
- Overall physicality is lacking
Team Fit
The Jets needed more playmaking, especially at tight end, and Mason Taylor had separated himself as the clear TE3 in the class. Taylor is a little more of a new-age threat who wins from the slot or as a leaking receiver into space, so he'll pair with the current cast of Jets blockers. His upside isn't that of an All-Pro, but he should carve out a long, productive career worthy of this selection.
Grade: B+
43. San Francisco 49ers
Selection: Alfred Collins, DT
Positives
- Massive nose tackle presence who eats gaps
- Gets off blocks effectively to make contact with ball-carriers
- Occasionally creates some push in the passing game
Negatives
- Doesn't consistently make himself known and can disappear for stretches
- Overall athleticism is lacking, limiting his upside
- Field vision can improve
Team Fit
Alfred Collins raises the floor of San Francisco's woeful defensive tackle room. He's experienced and has an NFL body, so he should see the field plenty in 2025. Collins doesn't have the ability to collapse the pocket well enough to be more than a role player, but the class was thinning out at the position by the time they made their pick.
Grade: B-
44. Dallas Cowboys
Donovan Ezeiruaku, EDGE
Positives
- Standout agility and hip fluidity challenge blockers to keep up
- Reliable awareness and play recognition allow him to stay in position effectively
- Long arms overcome some size concerns
Negatives
- Doesn't have the bulk to break off blockers when he gets too far into their body
- Rush plan is too reliant on quickness and bounce compared to mature moves
- Closing speed is average and not stellar
Team Fit
There's no question that Dallas had to walk out of the draft with more pass-rush help, but at the expense of an offensive playmaker, it is as questionable as their first-round pick. Ezeiruaku is a good athlete with a great motor, which is helpful for a complementary piece across from Micah Parsons. But he must master his move set to get the most out of his traits.
Grade: B-
45. Indianapolis Colts
JT Tuimoloau, EDGE
Positives
- Stellar run defender with elite awareness
- Powerful build and relentless motor
- Better downhill athlete than given credit for
Negatives
- Lacks the quick-twitch needed to win with speed
- Flexibility through contact limits pass-rush potential
- Pass-rush plan is lacking despite experience
Team Fit
Coming off a tremendous College Football Playoff run, JT Tuimoloau saved his
Grade: C+
46. Los Angeles Rams
Selection: Terrance Ferguson, TE
Positives
- Quality blocker with experience inline and in the slot
- Great frame and length
- More short-area quickness than expected allows him to beat man coverage
Negatives
- Won't make many plays downfield due to deep speed
- Concentration at the catch point can be hit or miss
- Not the most physical blocker at the point of attack
Team Fit
This was a reach based on expectations, but the fit makes sense for the offense and Ferguson's skill set. He's a competitive blocker and a natural heir to Tyler Higbee. He has more fluidity and route-running potential than Higbee, too, so there's a good chance we see a lot of schemed opportunities for him in Year 1.
Grade: C+
47. Arizona Cardinals
Will Johnson, CB
Positives
- Great length and size for the position
- Top-tier instincts and awareness in coverage
- Fluid hips and efficient footwork deters targets
Negatives
- Major concern over knee health
- Deep speed is average
- Arm tackler too often
Team Fit
It's hard to know the medical prognosis on Will Johnson, but Arizona was more than justified in taking a gamble on his on-field talent. When healthy, Johnson profiled similarly to Sauce Gardner. Few cornerbacks have the size, physicality, and playmaking ability that Johnson has. He's a great fit for this zone-based scheme, too.
Grade: B+
48. Houston Texans
Selection: Aireontae Ersery, OT
Positives
- Elite length and power combination
- Good lateral agility and recovery ability
- Coordinated giant whose best reps are very impressive
Negatives
- Slower hands with long limbs mean he has to improve reaction time
- Not as mauling in the run game as expected for size
- Mostly a fit into gap schemes and not zone
Team Fit
Houston was able to nab the last projected starting tackle in the 2025 class. Aireontae Ersery is massive, at times to his disadvantage because his lower body is so stiff. He has to master his punch and better anticipate pass-block angles to mitigate his athletic limitations. Still, he has good potential.
Grade: B+
49. Cincinnati Bengals
Demetrius Knight, LB
Positives
- Controlled in pursuit and has the juice to finish plays when trailing the ball-carrier
- Natural player in space and comfortable dropping into coverage
- Effective at the point of attack and will rack up tackles
Negatives
- Overall athleticism is average, so diagnostic ability is key
- Won't consistently deter targets when matched up in man coverage
- Not a pass-rush threat
Team Fit
Demetrius Knight is a good player who checks a lot of traditional boxes for the position. However, he's not overly dynamic and doesn't help protect Joe Burrow. Knight will rack up a ton of tackles, but he has to force more turnovers for this to be considered an impactful addition.
Grade: C
50. Seattle Seahawks
Selection: Elijah Arroyo, TE
Positives
- Top-tier mismatch as a receiving tight end
- Rare speed and fluidity as a route-runner
- Holds his own as a blocker and has upside to improve
Negatives
- Late-breakout in his career and limited production
- Lower-body strength will likely never be above average
Team Fit
There was a moment where Elijah Arroyo could push to be a late first-round pick, so his falling to No. 50 is a great value. The Seahawks needed someone who could threaten defenses vertically, and Arroyo is the rare tight end who can do that. He's a phenomenal receiving threat who can do things usually reserved only for receivers.
Grade: A-
51. Carolina Panthers
Selection: Nic Scourton, EDGE
Positives
- Great strength and first step when his motor is running hot
- Can size up to be a tackle or 3-4 end, or size down as a 4-3 end
- Quickness and range is tremendous for his size
Negatives
- Had a doughy build when playing at 280 pounds last year
- Lacks ideal length, giving up his chest too often
- Doesn't stay gap disciplined enough
Team Fit
Nic Scourton was one of the bigger boom-or-bust players in the class. At his best, he moves in a way that most big-bodied linemen can't. However, he showed up to Texas A&M out of shape, and he cut weight to be a pure edge defender. Carolina needed help at the position as much as any team in the league, but banking on Scourton is risky.
Grade: C
52. Tennessee Titans
Selection: Femi Oladejo, EDGE
Positives
- Versatile enough to transition to an off-ball linebacker
- Good balance and raw power
- Consistent tackler and range
Negatives
- Raw technician who rarely has a plan
- Doesn't show natural feel for the position
- Overpursues angles and gets lost in space
Team Fit
Oladejo is a project pick as a pure edge defender, but could be a more natural strong-side linebacker if needed. He's so raw as an athlete that it's hard to expect anything from him until Year 3. His functional movements can sometimes look odd and uncoordinated, but his postseason all-star game performance hinted toward a brighter future.
Grade: D+
53. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Selection: Benjamin Morrison, CB
Positives
- Sticky in man coverage due to fast feet and fluid hips
- Locates the ball effectively and has proper timing to chase it
- Plug-and-play option
Negatives
- Coming off a season-ending injury
- Can give too much space in off-man coverages
- Gets lost a little bit in zone and struggles to make an impact
Team Fit
Another cornerback with major injury red flags who dropped a full round, Benjamin Morrison, is a talent play by Tampa Bay. If Morrison is healthy, this will be a home run addition. He's a fantastic man coverage option and showed off some playmaking chops at Notre Dame.
Grade: B
54. Green Bay Packers
Selection: Anthony Belton, OT
Positives
- Enormous frame and wingspan
- Power matches what you'd expect by looking at him
- Better footwork than expected for someone his size
Negatives
- Struggles to get re-balanced when knocked off his spot
- Hand placement is erratic and random at times
- A little slow in his drop kick
Team Fit
Green Bay wanted a mauler to boost its run game, and that's Anthony Belton. When he gets a hand on a defender, it's over for them. But it's getting to that point that causes concern. He'll require time before seeing the field and being relied upon.
Grade: B
55. Los Angeles Chargers
Selection: Tre Harris, WR
Positives
- Uses his big frame to box out defenders and protect the ball
- Terrific creator after the catch for his size
- Glides with long strides to eat up grass and put pressure on defenders
Negatives
- Not a polished route runner coming from Ole Miss
- Didn't test as fast as he plays
- Has to win more contested catches
Team Fit
Tre Harris had a first-round receiver profile, but an injury caused him to miss enough time to slide. He's a much more reliable and explosive option than the other guys on their roster, sans Ladd McConkey. Harris' ability to create after the catch makes him a special prospect.
Grade: A
56. Chicago Bears
Selection: Ozzy Trapilo, OT
Positives
- Awareness on blitzed and stunts is excellent
- Properly uses length to keep defenders at bay
- Hand strength and coordination makes it hard for defenders to break his grip
Negatives
- Tends to control more than strike opponents
- Has to play quicker and have a plan to stop opponents more effectively
- Doesn't drive defenders upfield effectively
Team Fit
Getting a developmental tackle was a priority for Chicago, and they did well in getting one of my favorites. Ozzy Trapilo is a mammoth of a man, but has some natural limitations that come with being 6-foot-8. He's not as powerful as he needs to be, but he'll have time to improve.
Grade: B-
57. Detroit Lions
Selection: Tate Ratledge, OL
Positives
- Great lower-body drive and power
- Heavy, effective hands shut down technicians
- Patient and aware of blitzers
Negatives
- Struggles with his pad level
- Slower to react with long, heavy limbs
- Poor athlete
Team Fit
Detroit has done well with blockers like Tate Ratledge, so there's a good chance he'll develop into a starter for the Lions in time. He's a throwback interior blocker who relies on power and nastiness to win. That'll work if Detroit continues to play a similar style without Ben Johnson.
Grade: B-
58. Las Vegas Raiders
Selection: Jack Bech, WR
Positives
- Provides versatility with textbook size and play strength
- Terrific hands, focus, and body control at the catch point
- Uses body to defend the ball and embraces a physical play style through the whistle
Negatives
- Struggles to get off press coverage and create separation
- Faster than quick, so short-area routes can be underwhelming
- Run blocking effort and effectiveness are lacking
Team Fit
Jack Bech will play as a rookie, and he's ready to hit the field in a Chip Kelly offense. However, there's not a lot that makes him overly special beyond a nice third target. Las Vegas could've swung bigger with a more dynamic chess piece who could threaten defenses more.
Grade: C
59. Baltimore Ravens
Selection: Mike Green, EDGE
Positives
- Great burst and speed around the corner
- Relentless motor and non-stop hand movement leads to effort sacks
- Can dip his hips to generate an effective bull rush
Negatives
- Frame seems maxed out with only average size overall
- Lack of reach can be difficult to overcome against longer tackles
- Gets greedy and loses run contain
Team Fit
Baltimore always gets the most value at key positions, so it's not shocking they find Mike Green in their laps. Green is explosive and a tremendous finisher, which is what Baltimore has lacked from its pressure-based scheme. He can make a mark in Year 1.
Grade: A+
60. Denver Broncos
Selection: RJ Harvey, RB
Positives
- Remarkable workhorse tendencies despite being on the smaller side
- Naturally low pad level allows him to bully through contact
- Agility allows him to evade tacklers and find home run creases
Negatives
- Can slow down too much while waiting for blocks
- Will struggle to hold up in pass pro
- Can hunt big plays too much
Team Fit
Sean Payton loves turbo-charged backs, and RJ Harvey fits the mold. He's compact but not tiny. Thought of as more of a weapon than a true workhorse, Harvey can surprise with his feel for the game.
Grade: B-
61. Washington Commanders
Selection: Trey Amos, CB
Positives
- Rare size-to-foot speed ratio that maximizes man coverage potential
- Body control and balance are on point throughout routes
- Ball production and fight at the catch point project especially well
Negatives
- Gives too much space in off-man alignment
- Can get overzealous and break on the ball too quickly
- Reacts to receivers' hands over locating the ball too often
Team Fit
Trey Amos is a very good, pro-ready player who likely should've been off the board before here. He fits the playmaking mold Dan Quinn loves, and is physical. Most importantly, he complements Marshon Lattimore extremely well.
Grade: A
62. Chicago Bears
Selection: Shemar Turner, DT
Positives
- Great aggression and motor
- Quick penetrator in the passing game
- Scheme versatile
Negatives
- Smaller tackle who can lose against power
- Can overpursue angles and give up his gap
- Lack of leverage due to length
Team Fit
It's good to have charged-up subpackage players, and Shemar Turner fits the mold well. He was highly impressive on passing downs because of his quick burst into the lap of blockers. Turner has to get better against the run to become more than that, though.
Grade: A-
63. Kansas City Chiefs
Selection: Omarr Norman-Lott, DT
Positives
- Blows through gaps with lightning quickness off the snap
- Short-area agility is very impressive
- Incredibly active and tenacious
Negatives
- Was only a subpackage player
- Frame lacks upside to add much more bulk
- Will need to develop more counter moves
Team Fit
Omarr Norman-Lott didn't log a ton of snaps in college but he proved to be incredibly effective and efficient in his opportunities. He's a real pass-rush force who can replace Tershawn Wharton. His run defense is promising but needs proving.
Grade: B+
64. Philadelphia Eagles
Selection: Andrew Mukuba, SAF
Positives
- Great field vision and situational awareness
- Thrived as a deep safety at Texas, showing a higher potential than before
- Comfortable in man coverage
Negatives
- Not a great tackler due to lack of bulk
- Will take poor tackling angles occasionally
- Limited physical upside
Team Fit
The only thing that is a red flag with Andrew Mukuba is his thin frame. He's a baller who sees the field well and can play any role asked of him. However, he's so lean that he might end up being a subpackage player only, so there's risk.
Grade: B
65. New York Giants
Selection: Darius Alexander, DT
Positives
- Versatile enough to play along the line despite being 300 pounds
- Super athletic frame that includes flexibility and balance
- Forceful run defender
Negatives
- Pad level can get out of whack and out of control
- Will lose focus on the ball carrier
- Can get pushed out of gaps occasionally
Team Fit
Continuing to add to the defensive line makes sense for New York, but passing on their offensive line is a questionable move. Darius Alexander had one of the highest grades on the board and will fit in well, but he's an older prospect adding to the strength of the team.
Grade: C+
66. Kansas City Chiefs
Selection: Ashton Gillotte, EDGE
Positives
- Unleashes tremendous strength and powerful hands
- Bends the edge and has good lower-body flexion
- Can make an impact early in his career
Negatives
- Not overly fast or threatening as a down end
- Struggles to finish tackles due to finishing burst
- Lower-body anchor ability is limited
Team Fit
This was the right range for Ashton Gillotte. He was very productive and knows how to play within his frame and body. He's a bully on the field and is a gifted athlete, even if he's not fast enough to win as a speed rusher.
Grade: C+
67. Cleveland Browns
Selection: Harold Fannin Jr., TE
Positives
- Offensive weapon who set FBS record with tight end production
- Good speed and fluidity throughout routes
- Tracks the ball well and protects it using his frame
Negatives
- Not a traditional tight end who helps much as a blocker
- Not an explosive athlete who creates easy separation
- Start/stop ability isn't there
Team Fit
Giving Kevin Stefanski someone like Harold Fannin Jr. is fascinating and necessary for him to hit in the NFL. Fannin is so smooth that he was almost questionably athletic, but his combine confirmed he was winning with viable speed. He won't be a traditional tight end, so the risk is that he has to be schemed for.
Grade: B
68. Las Vegas Raiders
Selection: Darien Porter, CB
Positives
- Receiver-turned-corner who fits zone coverage perfectly
- Fantastic ball skills and awareness
- Elite athlete who projects to be a high-end talent
Negatives
- Only one year played at corner after five seasons at receiver
- Iowa State never played man coverage
- Technique is raw
Team Fit
There's an obvious risk in going with a one-year wonder at any position, but 2024 was special for Darien Porter. One of the top athletes in the class, Porter offers tremendous potential to develop to go with ball skills that only Travis Hunter matched last year.
Grade: A
69. New England Patriots
Selection: Kyle Williams, WR
Positives
- Electric quickness and foot speed throughout routes
- Deep speed is legit and threatens defenses
- Body control is reliable and he's better at contested catches than big receivers
Negatives
- Route-running itself can be lackadaisical
- Late to get his hands up and on the ball
- Small frame shows up in blocking
Team Fit
New England has struggled to find separating receivers over the years, but they finally land one in Kyle Williams. Williams is so quick and has deep speed to complement it. He could be a major steal.
Grade: B
70. Detroit Lions
Selection: Isaac TeSlaa, WR
Positives
- Strong, physical presence with great speed
- Tracks the ball extremely well
- Should help the offense as a run blocker
Negatives
- Limited production in terms of volume
- Fast but not overly quick in routes
- Has to rely on frame and hands against man coverage due to lack of separation
Team Fit
The value is a little jarring because TeSlaa was projected to go on Day 3, but Detroit has had success with similarly built receivers like him. He's a major slot mismatch and finds chunk plays with ease. His great hands also bode well as a third-down merchant.
Grade: C-
71. New Orleans Saints
Selection: Vernon Broughton, DT
Positives
- Good at eating gaps and taking on double teams
- Knows how to maximize his length
- Refined pass-rusher who can play right away
Negatives
- Slower body who struggles to create pressure with athleticism
- Doesn't shed blocks fast enough to make tackles
- Overall frame doesn't look great
Team Fit
Vernon Broughton doesn't necessarily look the part, but he's a good player who can help an ailing defensive line. His impact on all three downs won't be shown in the stats. However, he's a cog in the wheel and a good one.
Grade: C+
72. Buffalo Bills
Selection: Landon Jackson, EDGE
Positives
- Big-bodied frame with great length and power for a strong side end
- Sheds blocks well to get into the backfield or fill a gap
- Great hands and finishing strength
Negatives
- More of a linear athlete than an explosive one with great range
- Can't bend the edge through contact due to stiffness
- Plays with higher pad level due to hip flexibility
Team Fit
Landon Jackson fits what the Bills want out of their strong-side ends perfectly. He's not the most dynamic athlete and won't total many sacks, but he's nuanced and continues fighting. His strength at the point of attack is that of an NFL veteran.
Grade: C+
73. New York Jets
Selection: Azareye'h Thomas, CB
Positives
- Elite press-man corner with great technique
- Excellent deep speed
- Highly competitive
Negatives
- Not a playmaker or threat to force turnovers
- Gets lost in zone matchups and wanders
- Thin frame
Team Fit
While Thomas can be considered a bit of a specialist, he's so good at press that New York can adjust its coverage for him. Sauce Gardner and Thomas will torment offenses at the line of scrimmage and give everything they can against the run. He was a late-first value for me.
Grade: A
74. Denver Broncos
Selection: Pay Bryant, WR
Positives
- Big wingspan and developed frame
- Finds separation at the top of routes despite not being that quick
- Competitive with great body control
Negatives
- Struggled mightily with separation against best athletes faced
- Acceleration and speed is lacking
- Drops were an issue until 2024
Team Fit
Pat Bryant was a fun breakout player in 2024, but his best tape never came against the top competition. He's a big, long, receiver who has to win with power and timing over athleticism. It could work, but his archetype generally doesn't flourish.
Grade: D+
75. San Francisco 49ers
Selection: Nick Martin, LB
Positives
- One of the best tackle finishers in college football throughout his career
- Very physical at the point of attack
- Quick reaction time
Negatives
- Doesn't diagnose plays fast enough to get into position
- Struggles getting off blocks more often than not
- Suffered knee injury in 2024
Team Fit
A small linebacker without great instincts, it's hard to see Nick Martin immediately being a plus player with San Francisco. He has the right mindset to be effective, but the physical limitations and lack of traits is concerning.
Grade: D
76. Dallas Cowboys
Selection: Shavon Revel Jr., CB
Positives
- Prototypical size and speed combination
- Dangerous playmaker who must be accounted for every snap
- Willing tackler and run defender
Negatives
- High-cut build leads to natural leverage issues
- Can be clunky in transitions with stiffness
- Coming off a torn ACL
Team Fit
Giving an injury-flagged player a high grade might be unwise, but the value on Revel is too good not to acknowledge. When he was healthy, Shavon Revel was arguably the best corner in the class. His blend of size and athleticism is rare.
Grade: A
77. Carolina Panthers
Selection: Princely Umanmielen, EDGE
Positives
- Pass-rush specialist who can create pressures
- Good speed and bend through contact
- Improved run defense and awareness as career progressed
Negatives
- Still not someone reliable at setting the edge or finding the ball
- Not a dynamic athlete who explodes upfield
- Value solely tied to pass-rush impact
Team Fit
It's good to see Carolina double-dip at defensive end. Princely Umanmielen had late first-round projections at one point because of the value of the position. He's very one-dimensional but has the chance to find plenty of snaps early on here.
Grade: B-
78. Arizona Cardinals
Selection: Jordan Burch, DL
Positives
- Can play either tackle or end in a versatile front
- Good power in his upper body and hands
- Real pass-rushing threat
Negatives
- Leaves his assigned run gap too often
- Looks like Tarzan, plays like Jane
- Disappears for stretches
Team Fit
Jordan Burch is the right type of athlete you want to develop, but patience is needed. Arizona has the ability to give him time and veterans to learn from. If he can become average against the run, he can become a starter.
Grade: C
79. Houston Texans
Selection: Jaylin Noel
Positives
- Ideally built for the slot and schemed man-beaters
- Tremendous efficiency at creating chunk plays
- Shockingly good at winning contested catches
Negatives
- Doesn't create much after the catch
- Hard to find many examples of elite deep speed despite 40 time
- Small frame and wingspan
Team Fit
Houston struck gold with Tank Dell, hoping Jaylin Noel can step into his shoes. Noel is a fan favorite because he plays his game style well. Highly competitive and quick, he'll be a matchup nightmare.
Grade: B+
80. Indianapolis Colts
Selection: Justin Walley, CB
Positives
- Ballhawk presence who forces turnovers
- Can play inside or outside despite shorter stature
- Great footwork and technique
Negatives
- Can get over-aggressive chasing the ball
- Bad tackler
- Average burst and speed
Team Fit
The cornerback depth shrank quickly, so it's hard to blame Indianapolis for going with a swing on a smaller defender. Justin Walley plays big, though, and he has the feel needed to overcome some physical limitations. At worst, he can be a good slot option.
Grade: C
81. Cincinnati Bengals
Selection: Dylan Fairchild, IOL
Positives
- Frame has potential to become more powerful and effective
- Quick hands and fast reaction times
- Laterally explosive for his weight
Negatives
- Struggles with power rushers due to anchor
- Has to engage with a firmer punch
- Doesn't create waves in the run game
Team Fit
The Bengals may have to start Fairchild right away because the interior of their line is so bad. He might be up for the challenge as an experienced blocker. His power is average, though, and he could use time in the weight room and improving his technique before being relied upon.
Grade: C
82. Tennessee Titans
Selection: Kevin Winston, SAF
Positives
- Perfectly built as a versatile defensive back
- Hammer in the run game
- Great range as a deep safety
Negatives
- Coming off a season-ending injury
- Play recognition has room for improvement
- Man coverage ability is reliant on athleticism and not technique
Team Fit
Health will determine whether this is a home run or not. Kevin Winston is a do-it-all defender who can be a lot like Kevin Byard. His range is huge, but is he going to be the same player he was, and was his small sample size in college predictive?
Grade: B-
83. Pittsburgh Steelers
Selection: Kaleb Johnson, RB
Positives
- Workhorse prototype with good deep speed despite 40 time
- Patient ball-carrier who maximizes production
- Never stops his feet
Negatives
- Not very flexible to evade tacklers
- Doesn't have overwhelming power as size suggests
- Not a good pass blocker
Team Fit
Kaleb Johnson is a great fit in an outside zone run game so he can cut and get downhill. He will upgrade Pittsburgh's ground game in Year 1. He's explosive and was someone who should've been picked earlier. He's strong but not powerful, but still highly effective.
Grade: B
84. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Selection: Jacob Parrish, CB
Positives
- Smooth hips throughout routes
- Great man coverage option from the slot, which is unique
- Plays the deep ball extremely well
Negatives
- Small and lean frame
- Outmuscled and pushed around by ball-carriers
- Faster than quick
Team Fit
Tampa Bay was able to get a versatile option for its secondary at a good price. Jacob Parrish is smaller than ideal and doesn't have the frame to get much bigger, but he competes and holds his own against shifty receivers.
Grade: C+
85. Kansas City Chiefs
Selection: Nohl Williams, CB
Positives
- Great height and speed
- Incredible ball production
- Physical throughout routes and competes well
Negatives
- Lacks the ideal length to be an outside cornerback
- Not overly agile with his lateral ability
- Doesn't support the run a lot
Team Fit
The Kansas City Chiefs have a need for playmaking in the secondary, and Nohl Williams was the best among players in this range. He's fast and willing to break on the ball. Steve Spagnuolo will get the most out of him.
Grade: B
86. Los Angeles Chargers
Selection: Jamaree Caldwell, DT
Positives
- Perfectly built nose tackle for any defense
- Strong upper body that can toss aside defenders to open attack lanes
- Relentless motor, which is uncommon for big bodied tackles
Negatives
- Loses the pad level battle and ends up on the ground a lot
- No impact on the passing game
- Misses tackles due to stiffness and lack of agility
Team Fit
This is very much a Jim Harbaugh pick where he loves big, nasty tackles to throw out at blockers. Jamaree Caldwell is a nice role player who can soak up snaps and wear out interior linemen and create single-blocked opportunities elsewhere.
Grade: C
87. Green Bay Packers
Selection: Savion Williams, WR
Positives
- Rare blend of size, speed, and versatility
- More like an offensive weapon that can move all around instead of a traditional deep threat
- Great hand-eye coordination at the catch point
Negatives
- Not an advanced or refined route-runner at this point
- Will need to be schemed open
- Suffers from concentration drops
Team Fit
Savion Williams is a fun athlete, but it's unclear how he will fit into Green Bay's offense in the short term. His size and speed are intriguing, but he might be best served as a practice squad player over being an active roster option. It'll take time to carve out a real role.
Grade: C
88. Jacksonville Jaguars
Selection: Caleb Ransaw, CB
Positives
- Well-suited to play in the nickel right away with great short-area quickness
- Fluid mover who can cut off receivers throughout routes
- One of the better tacklers in the class
Negatives
- Footwork can get sloppy in trail coverage, and he'll panic
- Doesn't find the ball well enough to avoid penalties
- Overall technique must catch up to his traits
Team Fit
There's a fair chance that Caleb Ransaw is an ace as a special teamer before making an impact on defense. His physicality and tackling are A-plus already, but he has to connect his body to his mind in coverage. If he does, he'll become a great slot corner.
Grade: C-
89. Jacksonville Jaguars
Selection: Wyatt Milum, OG
Positives
- Great build with thick lower body and strength
- Powerful hands that jar defenders
- Handles power rushers extraordinarily well
Negatives
- Footwork and balance can get disjointed against speed
- Doesn't run block as effectively as expected for his power and size
- Agility is questionable
Team Fit
It's surprising to see a starting-level guard go this late in a blocker-heavy draft. Wyatt Milum had high second-round grades for good reason, and he fits Jacksonville's new-look scheme awfully well. This will be a steal.
Grade: B+
90. Los Angeles Rams
Selection: Josaiah Stewart, EDGE
Positives
- High-end producer who plays within himself extremely well
- Puts blockers on skates with his speed and unique stride
- Can play off-ball in coverage
Negatives
- Smaller frame and size
- Will lose track of the ball-carrier in favor of battling the blocker
- Must improve pass-rush move set
Team Fit
Josaiah Stewart is a good footballer who makes it work for him despite limitations that stunt others. He likely won't be more than a rotational option for the Rams, but that's okay because they have starpower elsewhere.
Grade: C+
91. Baltimore Ravens
Selection: Emery Jones Jr., OL
Positives
- Capable of playing right tackle or sliding into guard
- Fast hands keep him alive more often than most blockers
- Standout quickness and flexibility to recover
Negatives
- Doesn't have stellar balance and gets overextended
- Lacks pop with his hands upon initial contact
- Can be more aware of blitzes
Team Fit
Moving inside to guard will fix most of Emery Jones' problems, and the Ravens have a need for immediate help there. Experienced in the SEC, Jones profiles as someone who can grow into a role and take gigantic leaps throughout his rookie season. He has the tools to be a starter by Year 2.
Grade: B-
92. Seattle Seahawks
Selection: Jalen Milroe, QB
Positives
- Amazing athlete who challenges defenses with his legs
- Powerful downfield thrower who can make any pass
- Avoids interceptable throws effectively
Negatives
- Inconsistent passing motion and footwork zaps accuracy
- Can get tunnel vision as a runner
- Needs a more basic passing scheme right now
Team Fit
This was the right range for Jalen Milroe as opposed to be a first-round investment. A hyper-athletic dual-threat with a cannon for an arm, his ceiling is sky-high. However, he's quite green right now, so Seattle must give him time and reps before expecting he's ready.
Grade: B+
93. New Orleans Saints
Selection: Jonas Sanker, SAF
Positives
- Big frame that projects well to a full-time role
- Great run defender in terms of vision and fundamentals
- Closes on the ball quickly
Negatives
- Embraces contact instead of avoiding it when possible
- Takes poor pursuit angles in coverage
- Bites on play-action
Team Fit
The safety class doesn't have a lot of depth to it, but Jonas Sanker was someone I liked as a special teamer and backup. He's generally reliable against the run, but it's hard to trust his discipline in Cover 1 or Cover 3 alignments. He fits New Orleans' Cover 2 schemes well enough to think he can stick as a backup or rotational option.
Grade: C
94. Cleveland Browns
Selection: Dillon Gabriel, QB
Positives
- Great accuracy and timing on short and intermediate throws
- Plus mobility
- Experienced player in multiple schemes
Negatives
- Weak arm makes it difficult to attempt throws from the far hash
- Poise under pressure is unreliable
- Little upside as a starter
Team Fit
It's one thing that Cleveland might not have wanted Shedeur Sanders, but taking Dillon Gabriel over Will Howard and Quinn Ewers is shocking. Gabriel doesn't have the physical tools to be more than a backup, whereas at least the others could play and win in the right situation. This was a burned pick for a team with a lot of holes and other options on the board.
Grade: F
95. New England Patriots
Selection: Jared Wilson, OC
Positives
- Good athleticism and movement ability for a zone-based scheme
- Hand usage is good for a one-year starter
- Natural feel in pass protection
Negatives
- Doesn't have NFL-caliber power right now and would struggle to hold up without help
- Run game impact is limited to double teams and backside blocks
- Leans too far into defenders
Team Fit
There's long-term potential with Jared Wilson, but he may just end up being an adequate backup. For this range, that's not the best value possible for this team. He's a multi-year project.
Grade: D
96. Atlanta Falcons
Selection: Xavier Watts, SAF
Positives
- Big-time ballhawk with positional versatility
- Range and anticipation is excellent and hard to find
- Fast-reacting in the run game
Negatives
- Can play a little too out of control and get out of position
- Stiff in man coverage assignments
- Can improve tackling efficiency
Team Fit
Deep, rangy safeties aren't the rage in the NFL anymore, but Xavier Watts can still bring a key element to Atlanta with his play style. Well-built and with great instincts, Watts has a high floor in Year 1. Overextending his assignment can put Watts in the position to struggle, though.
Grade: B+
97. Houston Texans
Selection: Jaylin Smith, CB
Positives
- Gained experience throughout the entire secondary
- Good footwork and reaction speed
- Physical tackler
Negatives
- Very small frame and lean
- Surprisingly tight in his hips for his size
- Can't consistently tackle bigger ball-carriers without help
Team Fit
This is one of the bigger reaches of the draft thus far. Jaylin Smith is tough and competes, but is fighting an uphill battle due to his size. His best fit in the NFL might be as a slot safety.
Grade: D-
98. Las Vegas Raiders
Selection: Caleb Rogers, OG
Positives
- One of the most experienced players in football, earning snaps at guard and tackle
- Keeps balance with active feet
- Can landmark to defenders on the second level quickly
Negatives
- Stiffer athlete who struggles moving laterally
- Slower to react to blitzes
- Recovery power isn't consistent
Team Fit
Adding depth at this point in the class is understandable. Caleb Rogers played over 4,000 snaps in college and will be trusted to play in a pinch. His athleticism is limited but he overcomes it with crafty tricks.
Grade: C
99. Las Vegas Raiders
Selection: Charles Grant, OT
Positives
- Massive body with ideal frame for an NFL OT
- Active, strong hands that get defenders off balance
- Moves well and is a good athlete in space
Negatives
- Hand timing can be off and get him out of rhythm
- Will lean into defenders too much as opposed to using length
- Pad level consistency
Team Fit
This is tremendous value for someone who was drafted after lower-rated blockers. Charles Grant is one of only a few options in this range with eventual starting potential. His athleticism and huge frame are worth developing over the next few years.
Grade: B+
100. San Francisco 49ers
Selection: Upton Stout, CB
Positives
- Great instincts and reaction time throughout coverage
- Fluid hips and fast feet allow easy recovery
- Competitive at the catch point and is a nuisance
Negatives
- Tiny build and overall physicality are limited
- Can locate the football earlier and more consistently
- Discipline is hit or miss
Team Fit
Despite the size limitations, Upton Stout was a big winner from the All-Star Circuit. He's so quick and reactive that he can survive despite having so many physical impediments. This was earlier than anyone expected, but he could emerge as a useful slot player.
Grade: C-
