Many fans have quite a lot to be thankful for over Thanksgiving. Their Super Bowl aspirations are crystal clear, and they couldn’t care less about a November mock draft.
But for close to half of the league’s fanbases, the free agency and the NFL Draft are the only football-related operations to look forward to.
So much will change between now and April. What teams need right now in November could be entirely different as young players emerge during the last half of the season and organizations pay vested veterans in free agency when March rolls around. For now, it’s more important to get to know the players.
For a more in-depth breakdown of each athlete, head to the PFN Top 100 Big Board for the 2025 NFL Draft. The draft order was based on the PFN Mock Draft Simulator.
1) Jacksonville Jaguars
Travis Hunter, ATH, Colorado
Travis Hunter is by far the best cornerback in college football and is one of the five best pass catchers in the country. Ronald Darby is under contract for another season, which allows Jacksonville a bit of a buffer to use Hunter on both sides of the ball as a rookie. With the Jaguars building off of Tyson Campbell on the opposite side, it wouldn’t be a bad idea to maintain a low-cost veteran to split defensive snaps with Hunter.
Why not just have him specialize defensively? Hunter’s ball skills make him a quarterback’s best friend, and his innate post-catch vision make him a weapon as a manufactured touch weapon. But the Colorado athlete’s route running took a step up in 2024 as well, proving he has more upside on the offensive side than previously believed.
2) New York Giants
Shedeur Sanders, QB, Colorado
There is a seemingly growing sentiment, despite his uneasy conference play, that Cam Ward should be the first quarterback off the board. However, I believe that theory discounts Shedeur Sanders‘ upside as a passer. He doesn’t have the arm angles, athleticism, or sheer velocity of Ward, but the Colorado quarterback possesses a lightning-quick release and an arm that bests many high-level NFL passers such as Joe Burrow and Tua Tagovailoa.
The pressure-to-sack rate is cause for concern, but context is key there. Unlike Ward or the likes of Justin Fields, many of Sanders’ issues come within the two-to-three-second NFL passing window. He isn’t afforded the freedom to operate for four-plus seconds the way Ward and Fields often do.
3) Las Vegas Raiders
Abdul Carter, EDGE, Penn State
Imagine Micah Parsons playing opposite of Maxx Crosby. Well, if this simulation occurs in real life come April, you won’t have to. Abdul Carter is everything that Parsons has become as an NFL player. He is the Kobe Bryant to Parsons’ Michael Jordan. He has carefully copied the former Nittany Lions linebacker while actively picking his brain throughout the week.
In only his first full season playing on the edge for Penn State, Carter’s development has looked like a “STONKS” chart. He’s getting better every single week, and the sheer violence and speed he possesses will put quarterbacks in therapy thinking about their upcoming matchup with him on one side and Crosby on the other.
4) New England Patriots
James Pearce Jr., EDGE, Tennessee
James Pearce Jr. fits into the same mold of stand-up pass rusher that New England has deployed for what seems like decades now. His game requires very little imagination because quarterback hunters like Brian Burns have paved the way for the lean, explosive, Gumby-esque pass rusher.
When Pearce times up the snap the way he did against Alabama, offensive tackles cannot physically make it to their set point, and Pearce’s hands and bend put him on nearly a straight line to the QB. He’s not a well-rounded run defender and he may never be, but his athleticism will make him a disruptive player on that end, if not inconsistent.
5) Carolina Panthers
Will Johnson, CB, Michigan
If it weren’t for Hunter’s mind-bending ball skills, we’d be discussing Will Johnson‘s nutty ball-hawking abilities. Johnson lies incredibly well to quarterbacks when he gets the opportunity to sink into Cover 2, and his length, fluidity, and explosiveness allow him to easily carry receivers downfield.
Those lying eyes also help locate the ball in the air from his man-coverage carry, and he has made some head-tilting aerial plays on the ball during his time at Michigan.
6) Tennessee Titans
Luther Burden, WR, Missouri
Missouri curiously forgot how to get Luther Burden the ball consistently in 2024 until about two weeks ago. However, since then, the Tigers’ wide receiver has been flashing the same post-catch threat and tight-window theatrics we grew to adore during summer scouting.
His usage at Missouri is frustrating because we rarely see him run a traditional route tree, but his natural fluidity and suddenness provide hope that he’ll sharpen those finer details.
7) New York Jets
Cameron Ward, QB, Miami (FL)
The caveat to any placing of Cameron Ward in an NFL mock draft should be that no matter what happens, he will not play NFL football in 2025. Ward’s absolutely electric style is intoxicating but wholly unsustainable at the NFL level. Heck, it was only a few years ago New York drafted a similarly impressive highlight-reel QB, only to see him crash and burn spectacularly.
Ward needs a runway, and his fit with the Jets is perfect. Tyrod Taylor is under contract in 2025, and he could be an incredible mentor to the young quarterback. With a defensive depth chart and a few offensive weapons ready to compete again in 2025, it would be prudent for New York to also take a shot at a Jameis Winston type this offseason to see if they can chase their roster’s ceiling while Ward develops in the shadows.
He simply has way too many bad habits to survive immediately at the NFL level.
8) Cleveland Browns
Mason Graham, DT, Michigan
Pairing lab-built defenders together who can play alongside one another is a scary proposition. Mason Graham is 320 pounds worth of violence and ankle flexibility. His ferocious style fits perfectly into the AFC North ecosystem. Think of him as an elevated version of Dalvin Tomlinson in his prime. He’s a stacked-together defensive tackle who immediately elevates your run defense while also providing surprising reserves of pass-rush ability for a player his size.
He possesses the most violent hands we’ve seen since Jeffery Simmons while providing more juice and bend weighing 20 extra pounds.
9) New Orleans Saints
Mykel Williams, EDGE, Georgia
Mykel Williams is an upside pick. Despite some of the freaky film he’s produced this season (the Texas game,) we have not seen Georgia offer him an opportunity as a full-time rotational player. He battled injuries early, but he’s not consistently produced the way he did against the Longhorns.
However, you can’t teach 36-inch arms or the ability to legitimately anchor down against interior double teams at 265 pounds. Even if he never reaches his technical potential, his athleticism, length, and power give him a Jadeveon Clowney-esque floor.
10) Cincinnati Bengals
Shemar Stewart, EDGE, Texas A&M
The Cincinnati Bengals are arguably the cheapest franchise in the NFL. It seems they have no other option but to fork up the money for Tee Higgins this offseason. That means likely one, if not both, of their talented defensive ends will be looking for a new home.
Keeping Trey Hendrickson seems like an obvious choice given his outrageous pass-rushing production. Pairing him with Shemar Stewart, whose style is, at worst, a supercharged version of Sam Hubbard, isn’t a poor consolation prize. The 280-pound Aggie has unbelievable burst and raw power for the position while also providing the agility and fluidity to survive as a coverage player at Texas A&M.
11) Dallas Cowboys
Ashton Jeanty, RB, Boise State
It doesn’t matter what you or I or anybody thinks about running back value. We’ve seen a resurgence in the conversation with teams forking up big money this past offseason and reaping the rewards. Saquon Barkley, Derrick Henry, and even the 49ers’ trade for Christian McCaffrey all helped those offenses immensely.
Dallas fans can hope the new administration will hire a legitimately talented offensive-line coach instead of a friend. A new run scheme could unlock the rushing attack behind Dak Prescott. Ashton Jeanty is the most complete back I’ve studied since starting this obsession in 2016. He has no legitimate hole in his game.
And he’ll sell a million jerseys, which the owner/GM will love.
12) Chicago Bears
Derrick Harmon, DT, Oregon
It would be a slight tragedy if the Bears kept their head coach around for another season given the organizational mismanagement of his rookie quarterback. However, if Matt Eberflus sees 2025, Derrick Harmon would be an excellent fit for his traditional undertackle role.
Harmon is bigger than the normal slashing three-technique, but he shows quite well off the snap and has a solid first step to slice through gaps and cause backfield disruption against the run and pass.
13) Indianapolis Colts
Tyler Warren, TE, Penn State
We might be getting closer to writing this one in sharpie. If Tyler Warren survives until the Colts are on the clock, it’s hard to believe Chris Ballard (assuming his employment) will look at that athlete and be able to turn him down.
Imagining a backfield combination of a 260-pound 4.5x TE, a 245-pound 4.43 QB, and a 230-pound 4.39 RB is absurd. Warren is unbelievably dangerous with the ball in his hands, and he can even sling the pill as a former high school southpaw QB. He’s also somehow snappy as a route runner, and he’s finally shown a bit more development as a run blocker from his in-line position.
14) Miami Dolphins
Will Campbell, G, LSU
The Will Campbell selection is threefold. 1) He has All-Pro level upside on the interior; 2) Terron Armstead will almost certainly miss 3-5 games each season at left tackle, making left guard even more valuable; and 3) Patrick Paul is a developmental player who may never round into being a starting-caliber LT, which Campbell already is.
15) Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Shavon Revel, CB, East Carolina
Tampa Bay is the fit for taller cornerbacks who are slightly stiff in the hips. It also just so happens the Bucs traded away their best cornerback and are currently starting Zyon McCollum opposite of Jamel Dean.
McCollum has been far from a trainwreck, but Shavon Revel has easy long speed and a smooth half-turn that fits snuggly into the Tampa Bay defensive structure. His intense acceleration allows him to quickly click and close on passes while carrying crossers, and his length lets him interrupt the catch point with consistency.
16) San Francisco 49ers
Kelvin Banks Jr., OT, Texas
Trent Williams remains an incredible talent, but he’s also about to start collecting social security. The 49ers want to get the ball out relatively quickly to their playmakers and run the football, and Kelvin Banks Jr. fits into that offensive mold well, coming from Steve Sarkisian’s offense at Texas.
17) Los Angeles Rams
Cameron Williams, OT, Texas
Alaric Jackson is in the final year of his deal, and Rob Havenstein is no spring chicken. Cameron Williams is one of only a few offensive tackles in this class who possess legitimate tackle traits from top to bottom. His length, foot speed, and frame density are prototypical for the position.
He’s raw and lacks experience, but his upside will likely still land him in Round 1 if he declares. Bringing back Jackson for another season could be a nice hedge to let Williams come along at a slower pace.
18) Arizona Cardinals
Malaki Starks, S, Georgia
Budda Baker is in the final year of his deal and Jonathan Gannon has proven to know what to do with multifaceted safeties throughout his time as a defensive coordinator. Malaki Starks can play on the back end as a rangy free safety, cover wide receivers and tight ends in the slot, and survive in the box.
In fact, it wouldn’t be surprising if teams saw him as a cornerback prospect in a class with serious question marks at the position after Hunter and Johnson.
19) Atlanta Falcons
Nic Scourton, EDGE, Texas A&M
Nic Scourton has somewhat fallen out of favor in the draftnik community. For my money, no pass rusher in this class has more tools to choose from for his pass-rushing arsenal. His bend and burst at 280 pounds boggles the mind, and he’ll be one of the youngest players in the draft if he declares.
20) Seattle Seahawks
Jonah Savaiinaea, G, Arizona
Jonah Savaiinaea was one of the tackle class’s great hopes. Like Williams, he was one of only a few who possessed legitimate OT traits. However, his faults will likely relegate him to the interior, where taking away space will benefit his explosiveness, length, and ferocity as a run blocker. And given Seattle’s seemingly consistent issues keeping right tackles healthy, Savaiinaea’s experience at tackle could be beneficial in a pinch.
21) Washington Commanders
Nick Emmanwori, S, South Carolina
The only way to describe Nick Emmanwori is that Dan Quinn personally created him as a draft prospect on Madden. He is absolutely everything the Commanders head coach fantasizes about at the position. The coach who played more safeties more often than anyone in his time as the Cowboys’ DC now has a lab-built freak to roam around the second and third level.
Emmanwori is long, smooth, explosive, intelligent, and violent. It’s reckless to say that because of his talent, but when watching his tape, all I could think about was that he was a thicker, more fluid version of Kyle Hamilton—just with worse marketing.
22) Houston Texans
Tyler Booker, G, Alabama
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Tyler Booker has the frame of a prototypical interior player with the athleticism to fit nicely into any run scheme. He’s not keeping up with Jalen Milroe in open space, but he possesses the athleticism to get on the hoof and be a difference-maker in the screen game and as a puller. He’s also a consistent pass protector, something the Texans have desperately lacked at left guard for a long time now.
23) Denver Broncos
Tetairoa McMillan, WR, Arizona
I wouldn’t expect Tetairoa McMillan to fall this far in April, but weird things happen all the time when conducting these simulations, and there are always real-life occurrences of players slipping on Day 1.
McMillan is a dynamic route runner relative to his size, and there is a world where he becomes Sean Payton’s new Marques Colston. His wingspan and sure hands make him a quarterback’s best friend, but his size and lack of explosiveness means he’ll usually be working in tighter windows, so said quarterback can’t be a coward if he’s to maximize McMillan.
24) Baltimore Ravens
Isaiah Bond, WR, Texas
The Baltimore Ravens have a type at wide receiver, and Nelson Agholor is on a one-year rental agreement. Baltimore loves speed and post-catch ability, and Isaiah Bond has more of that in him than any receiver on their roster. While Zay Flowers could be an apt comparison for Bond, the Texas WR has more juice and more length to play with.
25) Los Angeles Chargers
Colston Loveland, TE, Michigan
It doesn’t take a shred of imagination to visualize what Colston Loveland would look like in the Chargers’ offense, considering he’d be playing for the coach who helped deploy him to the point where Loveland was widely regarded as the top TE heading into the season.
With Will Dissly playing the “real” tight end role, Jim Harbaugh can move Loveland around as a weapon in 12-personnel looks. He has experience outside of the numbers and attached to the formation, although he’s more of a liability as a blocker than any Sean McVay wide receiver. He’s a loose-hipped weapon with fantastic reach and some nifty post-catch creativity to boot.
26) Pittsburgh Steelers
Walter Nolen, DT, Ole Miss
Similarly to Williams at LT in San Francisco and Slay at CB in Philadelphia, at some point, Cam Hayward’s clock has to break. Walter Nolen could be the most devastating pass-rushing threat from the interior in this class. His upside in that area is up there with Graham and Harmon.
However, a slower introduction could be necessary because his play has excruciatingly long lapses of disappearing acts on the Mississippi interior. And I promise it is not an effort issue, because this young man plays with his pants on fire. No, mentally, he needs to process information more efficiently and cast out doubt at the snap that puts him in bad positions.
27) Green Bay Packers
Tyleik Williams, DT, Ohio State
Tyleik Williams is one of my favorite players in the class. Every time I watch him, I just lean back in my chair like a dad about to bestow some wisdom on his child, only to exclaim, “That’s a darned good football player.”
That’s it. Williams may never be a double-digit sack guy. He may never burst through gaps and make plays four yards in the backfield. But he will be EXACTLY where he is supposed to be at all times no matter the conditions. He’s built like a truck with locking differentials, and although he’s not often asked to show it, he can pin his ears back from the interior and get after the passer.
28) Philadelphia Eagles
Benjamin Morrison, CB, Notre Dame
Benjamin Morrison is a well-coached boundary cornerback with impressive length for his 6-foot frame. A season-ending hip injury will require extensive medical examination to prove everything is okay, but the talent is well worth the draft capital here.
Age is inescapable. It will hit Darius Slay like a freight train at some point. The Eagles would be prudent to think of the future here, and pairing Morrison with DeJean and Quinyon Mitchell would create an entire no-fly zone.
29) Buffalo Bills
Kenneth Grant, DT, Michigan
DaQuan Jones is approaching the Corvette-purchasing age, and Austin Johnson is on a one-year deal. Kenneth Grant has the natural burst and power to give more in the passing game than he’s shown at the collegiate level, but his bread and butter will be as a difference-making run defender.
30) Minnesota Vikings
Omarion Hampton, RB, North Carolina
It will be fascinating to see how the league stacks the talented group of RBs behind Jeanty. Omarion Hampton is a blur at the first level, and that explosiveness, blended together with his frame, allows him to bully linebackers and defensive backs when they meet him in the hole. He’s also a dynamic pass catcher and pass protector. The Viking’s mix of zone and man-blocking schemes make any of the backs behind Jeanty solid schematic fits.
31) Kansas City Chiefs
Emeka Egbuka, WR, Ohio State
What if we took JuJu Smith-Schuster and made him better in almost ever distinguishable way? You’d probably have Amon-Ra St. Brown, or a player like Emeka Egbuka as a solid middle ground.
The Ohio State receiver doesn’t quite have the big-play ability of the top pass catchers, but the detail he possesses in his route running makes him a consistent separator. Egbuka has the frame and play strength to win on the outside, but his skill set makes him even more dangerous as a primary slot option.
32) Detroit Lions
Princely Umanmielen, EDGE, Ole Miss
If it feels like we’ve been down this road before with the Detroit Lions, it’s because we have. Princely Umanmielen plays with a little more natural strength than Julian Okwara, but he wins with similar explosiveness and bend.
However, we’ve spent years waiting for Umanmielen to assemble it. While he appears to have put together a nice package late in his collegiate career, that late breakout also makes his projection at the next level a bit muddy.
Round 2: 33) New York Giants
Kaleb Johnson, RB, Iowa
Few things are more fun than pairing a young quarterback with a backfield counterpart. Maximizing Kaleb Johnson’s production means tailoring the rushing attack in New York to his strengths. That means leaning more into wide-zone rushes and, hypothetically, some nice play-action concepts off of that.
Johnson’s feet are art personified. The way it looks like an artist haphazardly slapping paint on canvas, only to create a masterpiece, is unlike anything I’ve evaluated before. Add in a penchant for creating explosive runs, and the Giants are looking at putting the pieces together, mimicking a functional offense.
34) Las Vegas Raiders
Drew Allar, QB, Penn State
Drew Allar is experienced and talented enough to declare for the NFL Draft, but it would behoove him to return to school and try to maximize his draft stock before making the leap. Unfortunately, unless the Nittany Lions hit the transfer portal hard for any semblance of receiving talent, it’s unlikely he’ll produce any more fireworks than he has this season.
Allar has an outstanding arm and is built like this generation’s Big Ben. He’s a load to tackle when he’s on the hoof, and some of his middle-of-field shots are beautiful. Unfortunately, his flashes come few and far between because only Warren and the running backs are able to receive the football from him.
35) Jacksonville Jaguars
Armand Membou, OT, Missouri
Why is Armand Membou being slotted as a guard convert at the NFL level? He’s a Bruce Feldman freak athlete with vast reserves of explosiveness and length for the position. But it’s where he struggles that makes the slide inside head-tilting.
If anything, Membou needs to work on adding some core strength. However, whereas some tackles (like Jordan Morgan last year) struggled with absorbing speed-to-power when working against rushers with a runway, Membou does not.
The Missouri tackle engulfs smaller rushers trying to long-arm him. Membou’s issues seem to almost exclusively show when paired against larger rushers, which would be the norm with a move inside.
All he’s done at right tackle is face some of the fiercest pass-rush competition in college football against Boston College, Texas A&M, Alabama, and South Carolina without giving up a sack and only surrendering seven pressures all season.
He’s an offensive tackle and a really good one.
36) New England Patriots
Tre Harris, WR, Ole Miss
Bill Belichick was an elite football coach, but he consistently whiffed at wide receiver, and the Patriots’ depth chart at the position remains in shambles to the detriment of their rookie passer. Tre Harris is a young QB’s best friend because of how quickly he can win.
Like Davante Adams, Harris plays with outstanding suddenness, deception, and strength at the line of scrimmage to separate immediately. This makes him a red-zone and third-down weapon. The Ole Miss Micky Mouse offense doesn’t let him show fully developed route-running detail, but like quarterbacks playing in said offense, doing what you’re asked at a high mental and physical level is all we can ask for.
Harris also excels after the catch because of his play strength and creativity. He lacks the high-end burst that might limit his explosive ceiling, but he should be a target-rich pass catcher.
37) Tennessee Titans
Jalon Walker, LB, Georgia
Although the NFL inches closer and closer toward “positionless” defensive football, we aren’t there yet. Hybrid players in college still find it a difficult transition from college to the NFL at times, as many get deployed improperly or misused entirely. Jalon Walker is a hybrid defender in every sense of the word, and that actually makes his projection trickier instead of easier.
Luckily, the Titans’ defensive structure could be a great landing spot for him. We don’t see much from a reactionary standpoint with Walker. He’s often used as a blitzer from the second level or as a pass rusher from the edge. However, he doesn’t necessarily have the rushing repertoire of a full-time rusher, and we don’t get to see his processing ability often at the second level.
He could end up being Devin White or Parsons and anything in between. Tennessee must insulate him by maintaining two starting-caliber linebackers alongside him so he can be used as a chess piece early on until he either rounds into a full-time edge or his processor comes along at the second level. He’s an incredible athlete, but he’s raw.
38) New York Jets
Harold Fannin Jr., TE, Bowling Green
Harold Fannin Jr. is, for all intents and purposes, the TE version of Deebo Samuel. Despite some clear hip and ankle stiffness, Fannin turns into an absolute goblin with the ball in his hands. He possesses impressive creativity to make defenders miss, and his rocked-up 230-pound frame is not one that defenders love to make contact with when he’s running at full chap. And despite that undersized frame, Fannin is a physical blocker that can survive in-line and even thrive as an H-back.
39) Cleveland Browns
Aireontae Ersery, OT, Minnesota
Aireontae Ersery is the final version of a full-stop offensive tackle prospect worthy of premium capital. His length and smooth athleticism make him an intriguing prospect, but his inconsistencies keep him from commanding no-doubt Day 1 capital. He’s clearly still dialing in his hands and plan against more talented speed and bend on the edge, as was evidenced by an up-and-down performance against Carter in the Penn State game.
40) Chicago Bears
Marcus Mbow, C, Purdue
Marcus Mbow has oily loose hips and effortless explosiveness out of his stance that, while translating well enough to tackle, would allow him to thrive as a pivot.
He has the length to play as a bookend and the physicality to survive at guard, but he possesses a sky-high ceiling in the center of the offense because of his shocking hands and impressive peripheral vision. His 300-pound frame is a bit undersized, so making the move all the way inside make more sense.
41) Cincinnati Bengals
Gunnar Helm, TE, Texas
Gunnar Helm was TE1 for a long time throughout the fall cycle. His outrageously well-rounded game makes him an easy player to enjoy when tuning into Texas tape. He’s outrageously feisty and adept as a pass protector, and that ferocity extends to run blocking as well. However, it’s the smooth, understated athleticism and baby-soft hands that make him a legitimate weapon.
42) Dallas Cowboys
Evan Stewart, WR, Oregon
If you’re a fan of Brandin Cooks’ game early in his career, meet Evan Stewart. The Oregon WR via Texas A&M has the same wiry frame as the current Cowboy, as well as the same reserves of explosiveness. Stewart has three-level-threat potential, pairing his explosiveness with loose hips and fast feet.
He’s also improved his route-running detail since heading out west, and there’s no reason to believe that trend can’t continue at the next level. He has high-end WR2 potential, and his fearlessness over the middle is necessary because Dak Prescott will throw into the smallest windows over to the intermediate middle.
43) Chicago Bears
Xavier Watts, S, Notre Dame
Hello Bears fans, meet the new Eddie Jackson. Xavier Watts is arguably the best safety in the class. But in the end, the NFL Draft is about an NFL projection and not one’s production and talent at the college level. In the end, possessing average or slightly above-average athletic traits will anchor a fantastic talent’s draft stock.
Luckily, safety is a position where a 4.6 athlete can play faster than a 4.3 athlete if they have the processing power of a $4,000 gaming rig. That’s exactly who Watts is, and that type of heady playmaking intuition is what made Jackson such a difference-maker for the Bears over the years.
44) New Orleans Saints
Wyatt Milum, G, West Virginia
Lucas Patrick is on a one-year deal and the Saints have a ton of bad contracts to purge over the next few seasons to get back into the green. Wyatt Milum is about as consistent at left tackle as is humanly possible, but there’s next to no chance that the NFL will keep him at tackle with sub-33-inch arms. However, his blue-collar game and excellent torque strength will help him thrive on the inside at the next level.
45) Indianapolis Colts
Jahdae Barron, S, Texas
The Colts might not require another defensive back this high in the 2025 NFL Draft, but this was a perfect opportunity to discuss what a wonderful schematic fit Jahdae Barron would be in a Gus Bradley-led defense.
Barron now has experience on the back end, in the slot, and at outside cornerback. Although he’s not a traditionally-built Cover 3 cornerback, he absolutely excels at doing exactly that in the Texas defense. He could survive in that role at the next level, but his ability to play with his eyes to the quarterback makes him a wonderful candidate to play on the back end and make plays using his excellent zone eyes.
Julian Blackmon and Ronnie Harrison are on one-year deals, and Nick Cross’s deal expires after next season. Barron could be a useful depth piece at multiple positions in Year 1 if some of those pieces return as starters for a year as Indianapolis gauges what they have in the young talent.
46) Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Shemar Turner, DT, Texas A&M
There might not be a more perfect marriage in this mock draft than the one between Shemar Turner and the Buccaneers’ defensive front. They already tried drafting this archetype to play for them with Logan Hall, but that experiment went about as well as telling your wife you’ll take out the trash later.
Turner has the explosiveness, length, and fluidity to play up and down the defensive line. But his frame makes him a fantastic theoretical fit for playing either in the B gap or head-up on the offensive tackle as a five-technique.
47) San Francisco 49ers
Landon Jackson, EDGE, Arkansas
Everything Landon Jackson has done since being featured on arguably the most embarrassing high school training clip of all time has been fantastic. The 6-foot-6, 270-pound pass rusher possesses legitimate arc-rushing bend while providing enough explosive potential to consistently threaten the arc. He pairs that with adequate length and a strong stab to the chest as an edge-setting presence. He plays a bit tall when slid inside, but he shouldn’t be asked to do that often in San Francisco’s defense.
48) Miami Dolphins
Deone Walker, DT Kentucky
Deone Walker is enigmatic. His measurables scream “gap-plugging one-technique,” but his skill set suggests he’s a penetrating three-technique. The reality is that he’s kind of both and nothing at all at the same time.
He is a dangerous penetrator and he can absolutely stand VERY tall (6-foot-6) against the run. However, his massive frame and darting North-South style leave him static for far too many plays throughout a contest. He absolutely needs a lower snap count or better conditioning at the next level to maximize his efficiency.
Despite his size, there is a noticeable concavity to his backside. That might not mean much to a casual observer, but best believe NFL scouts and front offices notice the lack of sand in his pants because that’s where a bulk of your lower-half explosive potential stems from.
49) Carolina Panthers
Donovan Ezeiruaku, EDGE, Boston College
Donovan Ezeiruaku will be one of the most polarizing prospects in the class. The sawed-off pass rusher has flashed more pass-rush moves than I have fingers and toes, albeit with varying degrees of success. In fact, it almost feels like he pulls paper out of a hat on the sideline that tells him what he’s gonna try on the next drive.
He has enough explosiveness and bend to be an arc issue, but his real winner is an arm-over swim move that he counters inside with effectively and consistently, which is interesting for a shorter rusher. And despite being a disruptive run defender with impressive natural sturdiness on the edge, he lacks the processing consistency necessary to make the correct play instead of the splashy one.
50) Arizona Cardinals
Donovan Jackson, G, Ohio State
Why shouldn’t the Cardinals reunite former linemates? Paris Johnson and Donovan Jackson played alongside one another in 2022 for the Buckeyes, where we first saw how special the one-time five-star recruit could be. Jackson possesses absolute vines for arms and the sort of smooth, explosive footwork to make him an excellent candidate to consistently work in space.
Consistency has been the only thing keeping him from ascending into the Round 1 discussion over the past two seasons. But there is no denying the talent exists in droves.
51) Seattle Seahawks
Jihaad Campbell, LB, Alabama
Admittedly, the 51st pick is disrespectful to the 23rd-ranked player on my big board, but it’s become incredibly difficult to find linebacker fits and justify drafting the position in Round 1 with so many more premium positions available on the board.
Jihaad Campbell might be a Classic Physique bodybuilder in his next life, because his natural “X” frame is clear as day on tape. His combination of size, length, and athleticism make him a weapon as a pass rusher, when taking on climbing linemen, and in passing lanes. His strides in coverage this season while continuing his terrorization of quarterbacks has been incredible to watch, and it shouldn’t surprise a soul if he ends up being a top-20 pick in April.
52) Atlanta Falcons
Dane Key, WR, Kentucky
Dane Key finally rounded into the target-magnet No. 1 that his film suggested he could be during summer scouting. Unfortunately, the quarterback play in Lexington has left him with an uninspiring catch rate, despite proving himself able to separate on the outside as a traditional “X” receiver.
Key has the size, explosiveness, and length to attack the football in the air over the middle while providing a constant vertical threat to defensive backs. He’s not quite there with his route-running detail, but he also has the ability to come along at a slower pace in a Falcons offense with established veterans there to carry the early load.
53) Houston Texans
Deontae Lawson, LB, Alabama
Deontae Lawson feels like a DeMeco Ryans linebacker. The Crimson Tide backer had more well-rounded tape over the summer than his counterpart going two picks ahead of him, but Campbell has lapped him in 2024.
Still, Lawson provides an excellent presence in spot-drop and zone-match looks, along with a comprehensive repertoire of pass-rushing moves as an interior blitzer. He also sees things quickly, which puts him in consistent positions to finish plays. And that’s the sticking point with Lawson. His finishing rate is subpar, which could force an otherwise talented linebacker further down the board than this in April.
54) Denver Broncos
Nicholas Singleton, RB, Penn State
The Broncos might pull off the perfect running back rotation if this simulation becomes a reality. Draft an outstanding physical talent in Round 2, use them as needed throughout their inexpensive rookie deal, and then replace them with another incredible physical talent falling to Day 2 because of positional value.
Nicholas Singleton is an outstanding scheme fit for Payton, who has always liked using his RBs as backfield weapons in the passing attack. Singleton has natural hands out of the backfield, and, along with the next pick, is arguably the best pass protector at the position that we’ve seen since Ezekiel Elliott.
55) Washington Commanders
TreVeyon Henderson, RB, Ohio State
TreVeyon Henderson doesn’t quite provide the same raw physicality as Singleton, but you can tell that Tony Alford coached him for multiple years in the finer art of pass protection, because he is a technical thing of beauty.
Henderson’s previous foot injury will need extensive investigation before a team decides to spend a top-75 pick on him, but he is clearly talented enough to command it. He’s been the better of the highly-touted Buckeye’s RBs all season, providing more consistency and explosiveness than Quinshon Judkins. Henderson is also a natural pass-catching back, meaning he never needs to leave the field if his battery levels are high.
56) Baltimore Ravens
Emery Jones, OT/G, LSU
Emery Jones doesn’t quite match Tyler Smith’s tape coming from Tulsa, but his insane natural flexibility makes him an intriguing candidate to slide inside at right guard for Baltimore with a bit of development. However, with Ronnie Stanley’s health and contractual situation in flux, there’s also a chance that Jones could be an eventuality at LT for Baltimore if he can hone in on some of the technical deficiencies that have soiled his outlook in 2024. Nevertheless, a move inside feels more likely.
57) Los Angeles Chargers
Elic Ayomanor, WR, Stanford
Harbaugh goes back-to-back to the former employment well here with a Stanford selection in Round 2. If Key struggles to get the ball in Kentucky, we may as well consider it relatively impossible for Stanford to get the ball to Elic Ayomanor in 2024.
However, the young receiver has great size and downfield juice to threaten vertically while also having legitimate play strength to thrive over the middle as a route runner. No player has given Travis Hunter more fits during his career than Ayomanor did a season ago. After adding one weapon to the Chargers’ passing attack, Justin Herbert gets a second with Ayomanor.
58) Green Bay Packers
Maxwell Hairston, CB, Kentucky
Maxwell Hairston possesses intoxicating foot speed on the outside. He’s so patient with a line-of-scrimmage shimmies and shakes from opposing receivers that it practically looks like he’s about to fall asleep as they waste time on their release. Hairston lacks ideal frame density on the outside, and injuries have kept him off the field for most of 2024. However, he could be one of a few surprise first-round picks in April because of his pure man-coverage abilities.
59) Pittsburgh Steelers
Tacario Davis, CB, Arizona
Pittsburgh proved it’s not too worried about drafting long, grabby cornerbacks with outstanding athletic physical traits and lacking technical soundness. Tacario Davis moves well for his size but will need to become more consistent to reach his potential in Pittsburgh. It could behoove the Steelers to retain Donte Jackson for another year so Davis can work through his growing pains at his own pace.
60) Philadelphia Eagles
Tory Horton, WR, Colorado State
Jahan Dotson hasn’t worked out like Philadelphia planned when they traded for him. Johnny Wilson has had some impressive moments as a rookie, but he’s likely not a full-time weapon for the Eagles like Tory Horton could be for them. He’s long-legged but sudden in transition and has been an absolute target magnet during his time at Colorado State.
61) Buffalo Bills
Fernando Carmona Jr., G, Arkansas
Fernando Carmona Jr. made the move up to the SEC in 2024 and has played well during his time against some fierce competition. Interestingly enough, his SEC play ended up being better than his early-season performances.
However, it’s been clear since Day 1 that his skill set best fits an interior move, and the Bills could use some help at left guard in the near future with David Edwards having one year left on his contract and Will Clapp on a one-year deal.
62) Buffalo Bills
Jack Sawyer, EDGE, Ohio State
The Bills have a decent mix of defensive-end archetypes on their roster, but it’s been clear over the years that they enjoy players who can execute speed-to-power. Although Jack Sawyer doesn’t have the length typically associated with that, he is an impressive power rusher who has been a consistent presence off the edge for the Buckeyes for a long time now.
63) Kansas City Chiefs
LT Overton, EDGE, Alabama
There’s no doubt that these consecutive picks will be analyzed heavily over the next few years as the Chiefs take the high-ceiling athletic phenom while Buffalo takes a more seamless NFL projection with a theoretically lower ceiling.
LT Overton is still learning how to be a pass rusher, but possessing legitimate flexibility at 280 pounds isn’t coachable, while the finer points of pass rushing are. Despite playing with clear natural power, he’s lackluster as an interior rusher for his size. However, his size and ability to naturally hold his own on the interior give Steve Spagnuolo more freedom to move Chris Jones where he needs to be.
64) Detroit Lions
Kyren Lacy, WR, LSU
Kyren Lacy is a lot like the Rebels’ Harris, but with even less explosive potential and with an even clearer picture given the more complete route tree he’s asked to operate. Lacy built an immediate intimate rapport with Garrett Nussmeier, to the point where the inexperienced quarterback practically started forcing him the ball early in the season.
Lacy’s ceiling is relatively low, but his physicality, ball skills, and route-running prowess make him a consistent player who can help operate as a complement on the outside as a very good fourth passing weapon in the Lions’ offense. Think of him as a Jakobi Meyers type.
Round 3: 65) Las Vegas Raiders
Tai Felton, WR, Maryland
Only San Jose State WR Nick Nash has more targets (157) in 2024 than Tari Felton (138) McMillan (118) is next closest. Felton’s size and burner speed make him an immediate weapon at the NFL level as a No. 3 receiver at the bare minimum. However, his sneaky post-catch vision and flexibility make him a dangerous manufactured touch weapon in Maryland’s offense.
66) Jacksonville Jaguars
Xavier Restrepo, WR, Miami (FL)
Christian Kirk has been a fine player for Jacksonville since signing his surprisingly high contract, but he’s expensive, the team is struggling, and making him a post-June 1 cut would save them a ton of money.
Xavier Restrepo could come in on Day 1 and play a similar role to Kirk. They’re both shorter receivers who still have the ability to threaten the field at all three levels. However, Restrepo also brings an element in the run game that, if you squint hard enough, makes him look like Cooper Kupp in the Rams’ offense.
67) New York Giants
Blake Miller, OT, Clemson
Blake Miller is one of the better natural pass protectors in the class, but his lack of core strength has caused problems against more powerful pass rushers, particularly in the run game. Jermaine Eluemunor has another year left on his deal, providing a nice buffer for Miller to prioritize that particular weak spot in his game.
68) New England Patriots
Jalen Royals, WR, Utah State
Jalen Royals hasn’t necessarily had production issues in 2024, but he has had a deployment issue because the Utah State passing attack is entirely anemic. Royals has been relegated to finding space inside of five yards coming back to the football and WR screens.
It’s let him show off some decent wiggle against Mountain West competition, but it’s not the full route tree we saw from him in previous seasons. He’s a consistent weapon that will complement Harris well while Ja’Lynn Polk can slide back into his natural slot role for the future.
69) Las Vegas Raiders
Tez Johnson, WR, Oregon
One does not simply cover Tez Johnson in man. It’s not physically possible unless a defender gets hands on the pint-sized receiver at the line of scrimmage. He’s endlessly agile with outstanding downfield explosiveness to take the top off of defenses. However, receivers with his frame are becoming endangered in the NFL despite the league’s constant rewarding of speed and route-running prowess.
70) Cleveland Browns
Josh Conerly Jr., OT, Oregon
Josh Conerly Jr. has made marked improvements in 2024 in his technical consistency, but he still lacks the core strength to consistently hold up against powerful rushers running through his chest, which will only come with more frequency at the NFL level. However, his easy burst off the line has made him an impressive run blocker in Oregon’s zone-rushing attack.
71) Carolina Panthers
Parker Brailsford, C, Alabama
Parker Brailsford is clearly undersized, but his play in 2024 has been outstanding for the Crimson Tide. He’s a consistent pass protector and a fleet-footed run blocker. He easily gets on the hoof to attack the second level and the open field. A 290-pound weigh-in will likely scare teams, but his tape shows a player who can hold up with the power of NFL interior players.
72) Kansas City Chiefs
Andrew Mukuba, S, Texas
This always happens. The league messes around and lets an incredibly talented player fall right into the Chiefs’ lap. Andrew Mukuba slid to the back end of Texas’s defense after playing a slot-heavy role at Clemson where he was front and center more often. He’s playing 20 yards off the ball often in the Texas defense, and people have forgotten about his darty movement skills and impressive zone-coverage awareness.
He might be a bit passive in coverage as a center fielder, but his interception against Georgia showed how dangerous he can be playing closer to the line.
73) Dallas Cowboys
Jared Ivey, EDGE, Ole Miss
DeMarcus Lawrence has been in the league for a long time, Sam Williams will be coming off a major injury in the final year of his deal, and Marshawn Kneeland is similarly stout but overall not as technically sound as Jared Ivey is. And as Dallas found out this season, there is no such thing as having too many pass rushers.
Ivey has some heavy-footedness to his game, but he also has a bevy of pass-rush moves that help him dissect a tackle’s hands quickly with violence and precision, putting him on a path directly to the quarterback.
74) Chicago Bears
Kyle Kennard, EDGE, South Carolina
Kyle Kennard has been one of the most productive pass rushers in college football this season on a stacked Gamecocks defensive front. The Georgia Tech transfer exploded onto the scene this season, boasting impressive performances against some of college football’s top pass protectors.
He needs a bit of a runway, but by his third step, he’s moving at dangerous speeds, and his rip-through is as violent as you’ll see from a leaner rusher. It allows him to turn the corner while engaged in a hook with offensive tackles, where he softens the rush angle enough to endanger passers if they can’t step up.
75) New Orleans Saints
Antwane Wells Jr., WR, Ole Miss
No matter what happens with Chris Olave moving forward, the New Orleans Saints could use a weapon like Antwane “Juice” Wells on the outside (or in the slot, or even in the backfield.) Wells has the running back build on the outside, and as his nickname suggests, he’s no slouch with the ball in his hands. He’d be a nice change of pace from the downfield speed of Rashid Shaheed and Olave, should he eventually return to football.
76) Cincinnati Bengals
Raheim Sanders, RB, South Carolina
Cincinnati doubles up on offensive talents that will hopefully take some of the pressure off their stars in the passing attack. Raheim Sanders might not have the same top speed as he did before injuring himself in 2023, but he’s quietly proven himself a legitimate route runner on the outside, and it’s no secret that Joe Burrow and the Bengals have been known to operate from empty.
77) Indianapolis Colts
Tate Ratledge, G, Georgia
Tate Ratledge doesn’t have the same quality explosiveness on the hoof as the top interior blockers in the class, but he definitely has the necessary experience in that area. Georgia gets him on the move a lot in the run game, and despite being a bit lumbering in space, the towering redshirt senior is an impressive player.
With Will Fries on an expiring deal, Ratledge could find himself a Day 1 starting role at right guard for Indianapolis if Fries goes elsewhere in free agency.
78) San Francisco 49ers
Dontay Corleone, DT, Cincinnati
Poona Ford is still alive and well in the NFL. However, if he had somehow shed DNA and become reincarnated as a child, the result would be Dontay Corleone. Despite playing in a horrific scheme to show off pass-rushing talent, Corleone flashed as a rusher early in the season before sliding back into a gap-plugging role on a Mickey Mouse three-down defense that asks A LOT of the bulldog in the middle.
San Francisco has missed a stout interior presence since D.J. Jones left in free agency, and Corelone could eventually fill that hole.
79) Washington Commanders
Josh Simmons, OT, Ohio State
Josh Simmons might return to school after suffering a season-ending injury in Week 7 against Oregon. However, his tape up to that point was one of a potential first-round pick. He was a clearly talented but not yet technically proficient blocker in 2023, yet he showed great flashes after transferring from San Diego State.
He’s gotten better every single season in college, but he played Akron, Western Michigan, Marshall (Mike Green rushed on the other side most often), Michigan State, and Iowa. He played 23 snaps before his injury against Oregon. Oregon was going to be his first resume moment. Without facing top competition, would teams be comfortable with him as a top-50 pick?
80) Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Barrett Carter, LB, Clemson
A year ago, it seemed like Barrett Carter could be a first-round pick. Through November this year he’s become almost completely anonymous in the NFL Draft sphere. The Tigers’ linebacker has impressive burst and a dense, frame that boasts impressive reactive athleticism. He’s a dangerous blitzer, and despite being only 6 feet tall, he plays with a sturdy base and enough length to set the edge when asked to play on the line.
Unfortunately, his height legitimately impairs his vision to the backfield and his tendency to erroneously fly downhill leaves gap integrity floating in the wind too often. But the Buccaneers desperately need an answer opposite of Lavonte David because K.J. Britt can’t get it done anymore.
81) Los Angeles Rams
Dorian Strong, CB, Virginia Tech
With no guaranteed money remaining on Darious Williams’s contract after 2024, he becomes a prime cap-management cut candidate despite his starting role. Dorian Strong is one of the most intelligent zone coverage defenders in college football, and his ball production in 2024 is no accident. He’s not perfect in man coverage, but his ability to hook and slide in front of slants and crossing routes to disrupt passing lanes is second to none.
82) Arizona Cardinals
Jamaree Caldwell, DT, Oregon
The Cardinals need a nose tackle in the offseason, and Jamaree Caldwell has quietly been one of the best in the nation. He has a similarly sawed-off body type to Corleone, but he provides a bit more horizontal juice off the line to remain gap-integral against wide zone runs. Although he’ll provide next to nothing as a pass rusher, his run-defending ability holds enough value to command this draft capital in a class where scheme fits and role players are what will be available later on Day 2.
83) New England Patriots
Danny Stutsman, LB, Oklahoma
Danny Stutsman was born to be a Belichick linebacker, and that archetype remains a snug fit in the Patriots’ defense. He won’t wow you with outstanding explosiveness or natural power, but Stutsman has adequate length, a quick wit, and a knack for downhill playmaking that New England’s defense covets.
84) Seattle Seahawks
Mike Green, EDGE, Marshall
If Mike Green declares instead of transferring up he will almost undoubtedly begin life as a designated pass rusher. His NFL career may start and end in the role, but that doesn’t make him any less valuable to an organization.
Green possesses violent acceleration in his undersized frame and vast reserves of flexibility at his disposal. He’s a prime arc-rushing candidate through and through, but with some nice hands and deceptive tactics to consistently capture that corner. He doesn’t have the play strength to hold up against the run as a three-down player, but he could be an immediate third-down menace.
85) Denver Broncos
Mansoor Delane, CB, Virginia Tech
Mansoor Delane has more impressive physical gifts than his Virginia Tech teammate Strong, but his lack in the finer parts of the game precludes him from commanding higher draft capital. However, In a Vance Joseph defense that will let him simply be an athlete more often than many other defensive schemes because of his love for man coverage, Delane could be a nice slot option for Denver, or a high-upside depth piece if Kris Abrams-Draine steals the show for their CB3 role.
86) New Orleans Saints
Mason Taylor, TE, LSU
With Foster Moreau, Juwan Johnson, and Taysom Hill all on the Saints’ roster, Mason Taylor might seem a bit unnecessary. However, Taylor has some legitimately formidable physical upside to go along with an already impressive attitude for the position. He displays impressive hands and aerial athleticism around the sideline, as well as some creativity after the catch.
87) Houston Texans
J.T. Tuimolauo, EDGE, Ohio State
Just like Lawson at linebacker, J.T. Tuimolauo feels like a Houston Texans defensive end. The jack-of-all is a master of none. However, his natural play strength and consistency make him a comfortable projection at the next level. He should slide in nicely as a low-level starter or decent rotational piece that will never light up the box score but be in the right place at the right time to help the team.
88) Baltimore Ravens
Charles Grant, OT, William & Mary
Charles Grant has everything necessary to impressive as a small-school offensive lineman. He’s CLEARLY the best player on the field every time he touches the turf or grass. His arms can reach the opposite sideline and he devastates opponents with incredible relative athleticism and power despite having an underweight frame.
If he plays well at the Senior Bowl he could elevate even higher than this, but in Baltimore, he’ll slide into the shadows while he grows and matures in an NFL locker room before hopefully being Ronnie Stanley’s successor.
89) Los Angeles Chargers
Denzel Burke, CB, Ohio State
Although we can’t ignore the Oregon game, Denzel Burke has played relatively well over the past two seasons. The Buckeyes’ defense asks their cornerbacks to be confidently flat-footed in zone coverage, and that led to some unfortunately massive plays from the speedy Ducks receivers.
Burke has impressive overall fluidity in his lower half while also proving to be a heady zone-coverage defender. He also has the frame density and play strength to finish as a tackler and enough deep speed to survive vertically.
90) Pittsburgh Steelers
Malachi Moore, S, Alabama
Malachi Moore fits right into the AFC North as a downhill demon from the safety position. He possesses impressive pop in his pads as a run defender and a quick trigger to fly downhill. However, moving him from a slot-heavy role to the back end in 2024 has unlocked him. It’s quite easily been his most impressive season in coverage, and he’d pair nicely with Minkah Fitzpatrick as a yin to Fitzpatrick’s yang.
91) Green Bay Packers
Phil Mafah, RB, Clemson
Meet the new AJ Dillon. He’s not quite as “quadfathery”, but he is more explosive than Dillon was coming out of Boston College. Phil Mafah has been wildly underdiscussed among this talented group of runners. He won’t be quite as effective at churning those legs against NFL-caliber athletes, but the Clemson back shows a bit of creativity and burst to make second-level defenders miss in space.
92) Philadelphia Eagles
Tonka Hemingway, DT, South Carolina
On a defensive line with a host of absolute athletic freaks, it’s not a bad thing to be a bit boring. Tonka Hemingway already plays that role at South Carolina. And while everyone talks about T.J. Sanders because the box-score stats and athleticism would make him appear the better player, that is not the case.
Hemingway is undersized but stands up incredibly well at the line of scrimmage. He boasts powerful hands and the ability to always maintain gap integrity and finish tackles when runners try to squirt through his AO. In a lot of ways, he’s the Dollar General version of Williams at Ohio State.
He’s simply a good football player.
93) Cleveland Browns
Jalen Milroe, QB, Alabama
It’s crystal clear that Jalen Milroe needs to return to school and try to consistently regain his form from midway through the season for all of 2025. But until he announces his return, he’ll continue to command an appearance in NFL mock drafts.
In this simulation, Milroe would sit behind Jameis Winston’s outstanding vibes as his bridge for a season while he progresses mentally and mechanically in the shadows.
94) Jacksonville Jaguars
Anthony Belton, G, NC State
Anthony Belton doesn’t possess the natural reactionary athleticism to survive against speed on the outside, but he has the length, power, and natural footwork to thrive as an interior blocker at the next level with some technical development. He’s an absolutely massive blocker with a wide frame and impressive natural explosiveness out of his stance.
When he’s able to dictate the tempo, as he could more easily on the inside, he could be a devastating player in the future, if not slightly inconsistent against good hands and lateral agility on the inside.
95) Kansas City Chiefs
Barion Brown, WR, Kentucky
It would take Kansas City becoming comfortable with Xavier Worthy as a three-level threat, but Barion Brown might be the fastest offensive player in this draft class, and his speed could help unlock a part of the Chiefs’ passing attack that has been sorely lacking for multiple seasons now. Brown tracks the ball well downfield, which could bode well for Mahomes’ ability to create outside of structure.
96) New York Jets
Ajani Cornelius, OT, Oregon
Ajani Cornelius lacks the physical attributes of an above-average NFL starter, but he is a technically sound blocker with a ton of experience at right tackle over the past four seasons. The Jets’ tackles are a disaster, which absolutely is not an option once Ward starts taking meaningful snaps under center as the Jets starter.
97) Los Angeles Rams
Garrett Nussmeier, QB, LSU
Like Milroe, Garrett Nussmeier needs to go back to school and see more snaps. Nussmeier’s pre-snap process and flexible arm make him an intriguing option as a future starter, but he’s struggling massively when the picture changes post-snap. However, if he declares, Nussmeier falling into a role behind Matthew Stafford and with Sean McVay coaching would be a nice place to sit back, relax, and grow mentally.
98) Miami Dolphins
Carson Beck, QB, Georgia
Carson Beck, at his best, is good enough to lead a Dolphins attack at a very high level. His ability to operate within structure and attack middle-of-field windows is what made him a 1.01 candidate during summer scouting. However, he’s proven this season that his floor is a leaking basement, which is why he could slip all the way into Day 3 of the NFL Draft if he can’t string together strong performances to end his collegiate career.
99) Miami Dolphins
Joshua Farmer, DT, Florida State
I turned off Joshua Farmer’s Week 0 tape against Georgia Tech because it was so bad. However, he has clearly redeemed himself as the season has progressed. His length is a weapon, and those levers possess a good amount of violence to disrupt blockers. He has a bit of pass-rushing upside, but his natural power fits him into a nice early-down role as a two-gap defender.
100) Minnesota Vikings
Dani Dennis-Sutton, EDGE, Penn State
Dani Dennis-Sutton has intriguing physical tools but an incredible lack of overall refinement. He’s flashed here and there as a junior, but he’s also gone long stretches of complete anonymity. Because of his size, length, first step, and bend, he is an intriguing blank slate to develop over the next few seasons.
101) San Francisco 49ers
Jayden Higgins, WR, Iowa State
Deebo Samuel’s future in San Francisco is a mystery at this moment, and the 49ers could use a bit of size and physicality on the outside. In short, adding a true “ball winner” isn’t the worst idea on a roster with a YAC monster and two route savants. Jayden Higgins not only has the size and length to pluck passes out of the air, but the fluidity to uncover as a route runner from multiple alignments.
Round 4
102) Jacksonville Jaguars
T.J. Sanders, DT, South Carolina
103) New York Giants
Jordan Hancock, CB, Ohio State
104) Las Vegas Raiders
Lander Barton, LB, Utah
105) New England Patriots
Davison Igbinosun, CB, Ohio State
106) Cleveland Browns
DJ Giddens, RB, Kansas State
107) Carolina Panthers
Davin Vann, DT, NC State
108) Tennessee Titans
Reuben Fatheree II, OT, Texas A&M
109) New York Jets
Austin Barber, OT, Florida
110) Buffalo Bills
Lathan Ransom, S, Ohio State
111) New Orleans Saints
Oronde Gadsden II, TE, Syracuse
112) Cincinnati Bengals
Jah Joyner, EDGE, Minnesota
113) Carolina Panthers
Josiah Stewart, EDGE, Michigan
114) Indianapolis Colts
Will Lee III, CB, Texas A&M
115) Miami Dolphins
Rod Moore, S, Michigan
116) Tampa Bay Buccaneers
R Mason Thomas, EDGE, Oklahoma
117) San Francisco 49ers
John Michael Gyllenborg, TE, Wyoming
118) Los Angeles Rams
Quinshon Judkins, RB, Ohio State
119) Arizona Cardinals
Cam Skattebo, RB, Arizona State
120) Tennessee Titans
Terrance Ferguson, TE, Oregon
121) Atlanta Falcons
J.J. Pegues, DT, Ole Miss
122) New Orleans Saints
Devin Neal, RB, Kansas
123) Houston Texans
Corey Kiner, RB, Cincinnati
124) Denver Broncos
Seth McLaughlin, C, Ohio State
125) Baltimore Ravens
Jordan Burch, EDGE, Oregon
126) Los Angeles Chargers
Dylan Sampson, RB, Tennessee
127) Green Bay Packers
Tyler Baron, EDGE, Miami (FL)
128) Pittsburgh Steelers
Earnest Greene III, OT, Georgia
129) Jacksonville Jaguars
Sebastian Castro, S, Iowa
130) Buffalo Bills
Theo Wease Jr., WR, Missouri
131) Detroit Lions
Azareye’h Thomas, CB, Florida State
132) Tennessee Titans
Xavier Nwankpa, S, Iowa
133) Philadelphia Eagles
Jaishawn Barham, LB, Michigan
134) New York Giants
Kyle Monangai, RB, Rutgers
135) Seattle Seahawks
Luke Lachey, TE, Iowa
136) San Francisco 49ers
Smael Mondon Jr., LB, Georgia
137) Buffalo Bills
Jaxson Dart, QB, Ole Miss
138) Baltimore Ravens
Riley Leonard, QB, Notre Dame
Round 5
139) Carolina Panthers
Gabe Jacas, EDGE, Illinois
140) Las Vegas Raiders
Ja’Corey Brooks, WR, Louisville
141) Jacksonville Jaguars
Quincy Riley, CB, Louisville
142) New England Patriots
Jacob Parrish, CB, Kansas State
143) Carolina Panthers
Jake Majors, C, Texas
144) Tennessee Titans
Xavier Truss, G, Georgia
145) New York Jets
Kaden Prather, WR, Maryland
146) Minnesota Vikings
Will Sheppard, WR, Colorado
147) Washington Commanders
Robert Scott Jr., OT, Florida State
148) Cincinnati Bengals
Kyle McCord, QB, Syracuse
149) Dallas Cowboys
Damien Martinez, RB, Miami (FL)
150) Chicago Bears
Chase Lundt, OT, UConn
151) Indianapolis Colts
Will Howard, QB, Ohio State
152) Miami Dolphins
Mitchell Evans, TE, Notre Dame
153) Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Grey Zabel, G, North Dakota State
154) Pittsburgh Steelers
Ephesians Prysock, CB, Washington
155) Arizona Cardinals
Antwuan Powell-Ryland, EDGE, Virginia Tech
156) New York Giants
Ashton Gillotte, EDGE, Louisville
157) Philadelphia Eagles
Fadil Diggs, EDGE, Syracuse
158) Miami Dolphins
Cobee Bryant, CB, Kansas
159) Philadelphia Eagles
Jestin Jacobs, LB, Oregon
160) Carolina Panthers
Aeneas Peebles, DT, Virginia Tech
161) Los Angeles Chargers
Jaeden Roberts, G, Alabama
162) New York Jets
Patrick Payton, EDGE, Florida State
163) Green Bay Packers
JC Davis, OT, Illinois
164) Minnesota Vikings
Luke Kandra, G, Cincinnati
165) Arizona Cardinals
Dillon Gabriel, QB, Oregon
166) Houston Texans
Nic Anderson, WR, Oklahoma
167) Kansas City Chiefs
Jo’Quavious Marks, RB, USC
168) Cleveland Browns
Jared Wilson, C, Georgia
169) Seattle Seahawks
Jaydn Ott, RB, California
170) Dallas Cowboys
DeMonte Capeheart, DT, Clemson
171) Dallas Cowboys
Jalon Daniels, QB, Kansas
172) Dallas Cowboys
Jonas Sanker, S, Virginia
173) Buffalo Bills
Ricardo Hallman, CB, Wisconsin
174) Los Angeles Chargers
Elijhah Badger, WR, Florida
175) Baltimore Ravens
Jabbar Muhammad, CB, Oregon
176) Baltimore Ravens
Josh Priebe, G, Michigan
Round 6
177) Las Vegas Raiders
Jeremiah Cooper, S, Iowa State
178) Jacksonville Jaguars
Jack Kelly, LB, BYU
179) Buffalo Bills
Le’Veon Moss, RB, Texas A&M
180) Los Angeles Chargers
Patrick Jenkins, DT, Tulane
181) Tennessee Titans
Chris Brazzell II, WR, Tennessee
182) New York Jets
Andrew Armstrong, WR, Arkansas
183) Buffalo Bills
Gavin Bartholomew, TE, Pittsburgh
184) Baltimore Ravens
Zy Alexander, CB, LSU
185) Cincinnati Bengals
Jason Marshall Jr., CB, Florida
186) Dallas Cowboys
Jalen Catalon, S, UNLV
187) Seattle Seahawks
Ricky White, WR, UNLV
188) New Orleans Saints
Ollie Gordon II, RB, Oklahoma State
189) Indianapolis Colts
Deion Burks, WR, Oklahoma
190) Detroit Lions
Tyler Onyedim, DT, Iowa State
191) Los Angeles Rams
Derrick Moore, EDGE, Michigan
192) San Francisco 49ers
Quinn Ewers, QB, Texas
193) Cleveland Browns
C.J. Dippre, TE, Alabama
194) Denver Broncos
Maurice Westmoreland, EDGE, UTEP
195) Seattle Seahawks
Tristan Leigh, OT, Clemson
196) Los Angeles Chargers
Pat Bryant, WR, Illinois
197) Denver Broncos
CJ Daniels, WR, LSU
198) Washington Commanders
Ja’Mori Maclin, WR, Kentucky
199) Chicago Bears
Joshua Gray, G, Oregon State
200) Baltimore Ravens
Kalel Mullings, RB, Michigan
201) Atlanta Falcons
Justin Joly, TE, NC State
202) Green Bay Packers
Samuel Brown, WR, Miami (FL)
203) Washington Commanders
Bradyn Swinson, EDGE, LSU
204) Cleveland Browns
Rivaldo Fairweather, TE, Auburn
205) Buffalo Bills
Thor Griffith, DT, Louisville
206) Denver Broncos
Duce Chestnut, CB, Syracuse
207) New York Jets
Marcus Wehr, G, Montana State
208) Cleveland Browns
Jimmy Horn Jr., WR, Colorado
209) Las Vegas Raiders
Ty Hamilton, DT, Ohio State
210) Las Vegas Raiders
Jamon Dumas-Johnson, LB, Kentucky
211) Las Vegas Raiders
Woodi Washington, CB, Oklahoma
212) Seattle Seahawks
Tony Grimes, CB, UNLV
213) Dallas Cowboys
Tahveon Nicholson, CB, Louisville
214) Los Angeles Chargers
Germie Bernard, WR, Alabama
215) Baltimore Ravens
Bryson Nesbit, TE, North Carolina
Round 7
216) Jacksonville Jaguars
Thaddeus Dixon, CB, Washington
217) New York Giants
Trey Moore, EDGE, Texas
218) Las Vegas Raiders
Billy Bowman, S, Oklahoma
219) New England Patriots
Yam Banks, S, Ole Miss
220) Arizona Cardinals
Kris Mitchell, WR, Notre Dame
221) Los Angeles Chargers
Kobe Savage, S, Oregon
222) San Francisco 49ers
Hudson Clark, S, Arkansas
223) New England Patriots
Fa’alili Fa’amoe, OT, Washington State
224) Detroit Lions
Akili Arnold, S, USC
225) Miami Dolphins
RJ Oben, EDGE, Notre Dame
226) Pittsburgh Steelers
David Walker, EDGE, Central Arkansas
227) Chicago Bears
Fentrell Cypress III, CB, Florida State
228) Indianapolis Colts
Eric Gentry, LB, USC
229) Atlanta Falcons
Spencer Brown, OT, Oklahoma
230) Carolina Panthers
Izavion Miller, OT, Auburn
231) Miami Dolphins
Yahya Black, DT, Iowa
232) Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Tahj Brooks, RB, Texas Tech
233) Kansas City Chiefs
Joey Aguilar, QB, Appalachian State
234) Washington Commanders
Myles Hinton, OT, Michigan
235) Seattle Seahawks
Terrance Brooks, CB, Illinois
236) Pittsburgh Steelers
Donovan Edwards, RB, Michigan
237) Houston Texans
Kaytron Allen, RB, Penn State
238) Pittsburgh Steelers
Kurtis Rourke, QB, Indiana
239) Baltimore Ravens
Kamren Fabiculanan, S, Washington
240) New England Patriots
Roman Hemby, RB, Maryland
241) Green Bay Packers
Squirrel White, WR, Tennessee
242) Tennessee Titans
Graham Mertz, QB, Florida
243) Chicago Bears
Savion Williams, WR, TCU
244) New Orleans Saints
Cam Jackson, DT, Florida
245) New York Giants
Jay Higgins, LB, Iowa
246) Dallas Cowboys
Tim Smith, DT, Alabama
247) Detroit Lions
Kain Medrano, LB, UCLA
248) Cleveland Browns
Justin Walley, CB, Minnesota
249) Jacksonville Jaguars
Treydan Stukes, CB, Arizona
