Indiana
• Jr
• 6’5″
/ 236 lbs
Projected Team
Las Vegas
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PROSPECT RNK
1st
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POSITION RNK
1st
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PAYDS
3349
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RUYDS
284
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INTS
6
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TDS
47
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No one is even considering alternatives for Las Vegas. The Tyler Linderbaum signing supports the assumption that Fernando Mendoza will be the No. 1 overall selection, because a veteran center is a huge benefit for a young quarterback. The Raiders need a quarterback, and there’s a player worthy of that consideration.
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Ohio State
• Jr
• 6’4″
/ 243 lbs
Projected Team
N.Y. Jets
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PROSPECT RNK
3rd
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POSITION RNK
2nd
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I have gone back and forth on how the Jets may perceive this selection. Would Aaron Glenn want a player viewed more as a finished product (David Bailey) or one with potentially more upside (Arvell Reese)? Some of the signings in free agency take the pressure off Reese contributing immediately, which makes the upside play easier to justify.
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Texas Tech
• Sr
• 6’4″
/ 250 lbs
Projected Team
Arizona
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PROSPECT RNK
19th
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POSITION RNK
3rd
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Edge rusher is a premium position. Although the offensive line is more important, there’s not a prospect who warrants consideration at this spot. Arizona adds a ready-made pass rusher to a defense with a tremendous amount of young talent. The trick will be bringing out the best in that group.
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Ohio State
• Sr
• 6’5″
/ 243 lbs
Projected Team
Tennessee
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PROSPECT RNK
10th
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POSITION RNK
1st
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Everyone has been quick to associate Rueben Bain Jr. with the Titans, but they did trade for Jermaine Johnson II. There’s still room for Bain, and that was considered here, but Sonny Styles is likely to be higher on the board. It’ll likely come down to a debate between positional value and best player available in the draft room. It’s easy to envision Styles as Robert Saleh’s Fred Warner.
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Notre Dame
• Jr
• 6’0″
/ 214 lbs
Projected Team
N.Y. Giants
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PROSPECT RNK
16th
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POSITION RNK
1st
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RUYDS
1372
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YDS/ATT
6.9
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REYDS
280
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TDS
21
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New York had been in competition for top running back free agents Travis Etienne Jr. and Kenneth Walker III but missed out. That suggests the Giants planned to use the No. 5 overall pick on a position other than running back, but it also shows they were willing to make a steep investment in the position. Do they adjust their plans to add what could be the best player available, who would also be an asset to young quarterback Jaxson Dart?
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Georgia
• Jr
• 6’7″
/ 315 lbs
Projected Team
Cleveland
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PROSPECT RNK
52nd
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POSITION RNK
7th
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Cleveland has filled three of its five starting offensive line positions, with left tackle and center presumably still unaddressed. No. 6 overall is a little too rich for any offensive lineman in this class, but the Browns have an opportunity to add a young prospect with a supreme athletic skill set at a premium position. They pick again at No. 24 overall and would be at the mercy of teams selecting ahead of them, so they get their pick of the litter at No. 6.
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Miami (Fla.)
• Jr
• 6’2″
/ 263 lbs
Projected Team
Washington
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PROSPECT RNK
2nd
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POSITION RNK
1st
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The Titans and Commanders picks are closely linked. If Sonny Styles had been available with Rueben Bain Jr. off the board, he would’ve been the choice. Given the opposite played out in this scenario, Washington adds Bain to a group that includes Dorance Armstrong, Odafe Oweh and K’Lavon Chaisson. Jeremiyah Love would’ve been a consideration for this team as well.
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Ohio State
• Jr
• 6’2″
/ 192 lbs
Projected Team
New Orleans
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PROSPECT RNK
8th
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POSITION RNK
2nd
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REC
51
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REYDS
875
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YDS/REC
17.2
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TDS
9
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New Orleans is the recent team to use premium resources to support a young quarterback. It signed Travis Etienne Jr. and offensive guard David Edwards in free agency and now pairs Chris Olave with Carnell Tate.
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Miami (Fla.)
• Jr
• 6’6″
/ 329 lbs
Projected Team
Kansas City
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PROSPECT RNK
20th
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POSITION RNK
4th
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Kansas City is not often in a position to pick in the top 10. The Chiefs need to use that opportunity to add a player at a premium position: offensive line, edge rusher, etc. Jawaan Taylor was released, so the team needs a replacement. The Chiefs missed out on the top edge rushers but settle for offensive line help.
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Ohio State
• Jr
• 6’0″
/ 205 lbs
Projected Team
Cincinnati
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PROSPECT RNK
7th
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POSITION RNK
1st
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The Bengals signed Bryan Cook but still have a void at safety. They take the best player available as they continue to fill out their secondary. Cincinnati had a lot of missed open-field tackles last season, and the hope is that Caleb Downs cuts down on that total despite an 11.5% missed tackle rate in 2025, per TruMedia.
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LSU
• Sr
• 6’0″
/ 187 lbs
Projected Team
Miami
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PROSPECT RNK
12th
|
POSITION RNK
3rd
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Jeff Hafley and the Dolphins have opted not to do a total rebuild; the Malik Willis signing was an example of that. They need to find some reliable pieces for the secondary considering they’re losing essentially everyone from last year’s team, including Minkah Fitzpatrick, who was traded to the Jets.
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Tennessee
• Jr
• 6’1″
/ 188 lbs
Projected Team
Dallas
|
PROSPECT RNK
9th
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POSITION RNK
1st
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Jermod McCoy has the potential to be one of the best players to emerge from this draft class and certainly the top cornerback, but he was injured all season. Dallas signed safety Jalen Thompson and now has McCoy to pair with DaRon Bland. If Shavon Revel Jr. becomes the player the Cowboys had hoped, then maybe Bland moves back into the slot, where he began his career.
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Oregon
• Jr
• 6’3″
/ 241 lbs
Projected Team
L.A. Rams
|
PROSPECT RNK
29th
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POSITION RNK
1st
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REC
51
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REYDS
560
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YDS/REC
11
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TDS
8
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Looking at the board and the players who could make the biggest impact on a team pushing all its chips to the middle of the table in pursuit of a Super Bowl, Kenyon Sadiq stands out as the best option. Last year’s second-round selection of Terrance Ferguson, who was Sadiq’s teammate at Oregon, doesn’t preclude them from adding to the room.
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Penn State
• Jr
• 6’4″
/ 323 lbs
Projected Team
Baltimore
|
PROSPECT RNK
15th
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POSITION RNK
1st
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Baltimore is back on the board at No. 14 overall after it had been involved in the trade for Maxx Crosby. The Ravens could move forward with recently signed John Simpson at right guard and returnee Andrew Vorhees at left guard, but Vega Ioane is a Raven if I’ve ever seen one. He brings stability for a head coach who wants to instill a physical brand of football.
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Auburn
• Jr
• 6’6″
/ 276 lbs
Projected Team
Tampa Bay
|
PROSPECT RNK
27th
|
POSITION RNK
5th
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Keldric Faulk is young but not productive, a description that has fit Travon Walker, Shemar Stewart, etc. Those players tend to be quality edge-setters at the very least, and the hope is they can expand their pass-rush profile. Tampa Bay needs help rushing the passer after getting shut out in free agency, and Faulk has the length the team covets.
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Utah
• Jr
• 6’6″
/ 311 lbs
Projected Team
N.Y. Jets
|
PROSPECT RNK
5th
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POSITION RNK
2nd
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New York is no stranger to investing first-round picks in the offensive line. One (Alijah Vera-Tucker) just walked out the door as his replacement (Spencer Fano) enters. Fano is a high-quality offensive lineman, even if there are concerns about his length to play offensive tackle. In this scenario, the Jets have bookend tackles Olu Fashanu and Armand Membou at left and right tackle, respectively, with Fano at guard. Fano could also kick outside in a pinch.
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Clemson
• Sr
• 6’7″
/ 317 lbs
Projected Team
Detroit
|
PROSPECT RNK
22nd
|
POSITION RNK
5th
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Many are likely wondering why Blake Miller is the selection over Kadyn Proctor, Caleb Lomu and others. Miller is the choice to replace Taylor Decker because he’s an offensive tackle more in Dan Campbell’s image.
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Oregon
• Soph
• 6’0″
/ 201 lbs
Projected Team
Minnesota
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PROSPECT RNK
35th
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POSITION RNK
3rd
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As Minnesota continues to turn the page on last season with a new quarterback and a new general manager, it’ll be looking to identify more difference-makers. Dillon Thieneman tested off the charts from an athletic perspective and has also been incredibly productive.
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Toledo
• Sr
• 6’4″
/ 202 lbs
Projected Team
Carolina
|
PROSPECT RNK
28th
|
POSITION RNK
2nd
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The 2025 season was a step in the right direction for the Panthers, but they haven’t been complacent in their newfound success. Carolina delivered one of the biggest splashes in free agency by signing Jaelan Phillips and has continued to build out the roster. Emmanuel McNeil-Warren is another building block for that unit.
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USC
• Jr
• 5’11”
/ 192 lbs
Projected Team
Dallas
|
PROSPECT RNK
18th
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POSITION RNK
4th
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REC
79
|
REYDS
1156
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YDS/REC
14.6
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TDS
13
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Another wide receiver may seem like overkill, but the team is being aggressive with the additions of Quinnen Williams and Rashan Gary. Makai Lemon gives them another slot element and allows them to move some of the chess pieces around the board, but he also provides insurance and creates a potential off-ramp if CeeDee Lamb or George Pickens becomes too expensive.
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Georgia
• Jr
• 6’1″
/ 230 lbs
Projected Team
Pittsburgh
|
PROSPECT RNK
38th
|
POSITION RNK
5th
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By trading for Michael Pittman Jr., Pittsburgh alleviated some of the pressure to acquire another receiver. The Steelers don’t have many pressing needs in the present, but they’re an older team that should be looking to get younger. The hope is that CJ Allen and Payton Wilson can be the battery of the future.
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Ohio State
• Jr
• 6’2″
/ 326 lbs
Projected Team
L.A. Chargers
|
PROSPECT RNK
25th
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POSITION RNK
3rd
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Kayden McDonald at this stage may feel a little rich to some people, but he’s a perfect fit for Jim Harbaugh. The Chargers do a great job of uplifting the talent on the roster, but there are question marks moving forward now that Jesse Minter is no longer there to shepherd the unit. They can find blue-chip players to ensure it’s more than a mirage and create stability for that group.
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Alabama
• Jr
• 6’7″
/ 352 lbs
Projected Team
Philadelphia
|
PROSPECT RNK
4th
|
POSITION RNK
1st
|
There has been some dialogue about whether Kadyn Proctor would play guard or tackle in the NFL. The Eagles love that question, quite frankly, because versatility has always been an asset for them. Lane Johnson nearing the end of his career may lead them to identify some contingencies.
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From
Jacksonville Jaguars
Round 1 – Pick 24
Arizona State
• Jr
• 6’2″
/ 203 lbs
Projected Team
Cleveland
|
PROSPECT RNK
6th
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POSITION RNK
1st
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REC
61
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REYDS
711
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YDS/REC
11.7
|
TDS
9
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At one point, Jordyn Tyson was commonly linked to the Browns in the top 10. His brother, Jaylon Tyson, is a guard for the Cavaliers. Tyson wouldn’t be available this late in the first round if not for his injury history, and that could present an opportunity for the Browns, depending on how one looks at it.
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Indiana
• Jr
• 6’0″
/ 199 lbs
Projected Team
Chicago
|
PROSPECT RNK
17th
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POSITION RNK
3rd
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REC
69
|
REYDS
937
|
YDS/REC
13.6
|
TDS
14
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Ben Johnson wants to be confident in the trio of receivers he has on the field at any given time. Luther Burden III really began to emerge toward the end of the season, but Chicago is leaving nothing to chance as it aims to prove last season was not an aberration. If you’re a Bears fan questioning why the team would draft another receiver, I’d encourage you to think about the possibilities with Johnson pulling the strings.
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Clemson
• Jr
• 6’4″
/ 263 lbs
Projected Team
Buffalo
|
PROSPECT RNK
49th
|
POSITION RNK
6th
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A.J. Epenesa is a free agent as of this writing, so the only edge rushers on the roster probably exempt from major roster decisions are Gregory Rousseau, newly signed Bradley Chubb and last year’s third-round pick, Landon Jackson. T.J. Parker has the profile they’ve been drawn to in the past. Perhaps he’ll allow them to get off the carousel of acquiring a new 30-year-old every offseason.
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Utah
• Soph
• 6’6″
/ 308 lbs
Projected Team
San Francisco
|
PROSPECT RNK
14th
|
POSITION RNK
3rd
|
It seems as though the union between San Francisco and Trent Williams is coming to an end. Caleb Lomu would ideally have a season to learn from Williams but has the athleticism to thrive in Kyle Shanahan’s system.
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Arizona State
• Sr
• 6’6″
/ 321 lbs
Projected Team
Houston
|
PROSPECT RNK
23rd
|
POSITION RNK
6th
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Houston signed Braden Smith in free agency, but the sense seems to be that he’ll play guard. The Texans also have Trent Brown, who is well down the road in his career. Even if he holds off Max Iheanachor for a year, the time will eventually come when Brown retires, and the Texans would have a replacement in the building.
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Clemson
• Jr
• 5’11”
/ 180 lbs
Projected Team
Kansas City
|
PROSPECT RNK
11th
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POSITION RNK
2nd
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Kansas City traded Trent McDuffie to Los Angeles, which created a void in the secondary. The Chiefs have been able to take cornerbacks on Days 2 and 3 and turn them into quality players. The team drafted McDuffie in the first round, so there’s precedent for using a pick this early on the position, but it doesn’t believe in sinking large second contracts into those players. Kansas City addresses the position immediately but keeps its options open long term.
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Texas A&M
• Jr
• 6’0″
/ 196 lbs
Projected Team
Miami
|
PROSPECT RNK
31st
|
POSITION RNK
5th
|
REC
61
|
REYDS
919
|
YDS/REC
15.1
|
TDS
12
|
After releasing Tyreek Hill and trading Jaylen Waddle to the Broncos — in a haul that included this first-round pick — the Dolphins’ top wide receivers are Malik Washington and Jalen Tolbert. Miami changes that by replacing Waddle with KC Concepcion, a fluid and dynamic pass catcher who should make life easier for Malik Willis.
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Missouri
• Sr
• 6’6″
/ 262 lbs
Projected Team
New England
|
PROSPECT RNK
76th
|
POSITION RNK
10th
|
New England has been able to squeeze all the juice from the lemons it employs at edge rusher, but Zion Young is a hopeful building block for Mike Vrabel’s defense. K’Lavon Chaisson departed in free agency, so there’s a need to fill.
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Miami (Fla.)
• Sr
• 6’3″
/ 259 lbs
Projected Team
Seattle
|
PROSPECT RNK
26th
|
POSITION RNK
4th
|
Akheem Mesidor is an older prospect who’ll be able to help the defending Super Bowl champions immediately. They allowed Boye Mafe to depart in free agency, but depth remains a strength in their efforts to repeat.
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