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
3535
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RUYDS
276
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INTS
6
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TDS
48
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The idea that he isn’t the best quarterback in this class is misguided. He will — and should — be the pick by the Raiders.
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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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Ok, so maybe his pro day workout wasn’t great. But his tape is impressive. You don’t draft off pro days.
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Miami (Fla.)
• Jr
• 6’2″
/ 263 lbs
Projected Team
Arizona
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PROSPECT RNK
2nd
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POSITION RNK
1st
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They have to get better on defense and Bain will help make that possible. He would join Josh Sweat to give them a nice pass-rush group.
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Texas Tech
• Sr
• 6’4″
/ 250 lbs
Projected Team
Tennessee
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PROSPECT RNK
19th
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POSITION RNK
3rd
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They have three really good players up front, so why not add another speed rusher? Bailey isn’t great against the run, but he has the explosive ability off the edge.
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Ohio State
• Sr
• 6’5″
/ 243 lbs
Projected Team
N.Y. Giants
|
PROSPECT RNK
10th
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POSITION RNK
1st
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John Harbaugh loves having a playmaking middle linebacker on his defense. Styles is that and more. As a converted safety, he can really run.
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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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This is high for him in my book, but there are lot of teams that like him. The Browns need a left tackle for the long run and he could be that guy.
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Notre Dame
• Jr
• 6’0″
/ 214 lbs
Projected Team
Washington
|
PROSPECT RNK
16th
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POSITION RNK
1st
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RUYDS
1372
|
YDS/ATT
6.9
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REYDS
280
|
TDS
21
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They’ve added to their defense in free agency, which they needed to do, so why not take a playmaking running back to help the offense? Love has the explosive speed to turn short runs into home run touchdowns.
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Ohio State
• Jr
• 6’2″
/ 192 lbs
Projected Team
New Orleans
|
PROSPECT RNK
8th
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POSITION RNK
2nd
|
REC
51
|
REYDS
875
|
YDS/REC
17.2
|
TDS
9
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This would be continuing to build around Tyler Shough. They need a receiver to go with Chris Olave, so taking Tate works.
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LSU
• Sr
• 6’0″
/ 187 lbs
Projected Team
Kansas City
|
PROSPECT RNK
12th
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POSITION RNK
3rd
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They have a glaring need at corner and Delane would be an immediate starter. They could go receiver here, but I think this is a must for them in the first round.
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Ohio State
• Jr
• 6’0″
/ 205 lbs
Projected Team
Cincinnati
|
PROSPECT RNK
7th
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POSITION RNK
1st
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They need playmakers on the defensive side of the ball. He has range to allow him to do a lot of things in their defense.
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Tennessee
• Jr
• 6’1″
/ 188 lbs
Projected Team
Miami
|
PROSPECT RNK
9th
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POSITION RNK
1st
|
He is coming off a torn ACL, but he is back running and should be ready for the season. They have a messy corner room, so they need a guy who can step in and give them a true No. 1 corner.
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Oklahoma
• Sr
• 6’2″
/ 241 lbs
Projected Team
Dallas
|
PROSPECT RNK
41st
|
POSITION RNK
6th
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I am sticking with this pick. With the two top corners off the board, it just works. Thomas is an ideal fit in their scheme. He will go higher than the draft cult thinks. Teams love him.
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Utah
• Jr
• 6’6″
/ 311 lbs
Projected Team
L.A. Rams
|
PROSPECT RNK
5th
|
POSITION RNK
2nd
|
Are they convinced their line is a finished product? I don’t think so. So it makes sense to take a player in Fano who can play guard or tackle or maybe even center.
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Miami (Fla.)
• Jr
• 6’6″
/ 329 lbs
Projected Team
Baltimore
|
PROSPECT RNK
20th
|
POSITION RNK
4th
|
He has played right tackle but has the look of a dominating guard. They have had great success moving college tackles inside to guard over the years with guys like Marshal Yanda.
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Miami (Fla.)
• Sr
• 6’3″
/ 259 lbs
Projected Team
Tampa Bay
|
PROSPECT RNK
26th
|
POSITION RNK
5th
|
They have to get more pressure on the quarterback. He is an older player at 25, but that shouldn’t matter to a team that needs help now.
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Arizona State
• Jr
• 6’2″
/ 203 lbs
Projected Team
N.Y. Jets
|
PROSPECT RNK
6th
|
POSITION RNK
1st
|
REC
61
|
REYDS
711
|
YDS/REC
11.7
|
TDS
9
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They need to get somebody to play opposite Garrett Wilson. Tyson has played inside and outside in his career. When he’s on the field — and he missed time the past two seasons — he might be the best receiver in this class.
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Penn State
• Jr
• 6’4″
/ 323 lbs
Projected Team
Detroit
|
PROSPECT RNK
15th
|
POSITION RNK
1st
|
Their revamped line needs a mauler inside to help the run game, which keys the offense for this team. Ioane is the most complete guard in this draft.
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Clemson
• Jr
• 6’3″
/ 298 lbs
Projected Team
Minnesota
|
PROSPECT RNK
13th
|
POSITION RNK
1st
|
The interior of their defensive line needs a boost after they let go of Jonathan Allen and Javon Hargrave. Woods was dominant in 2024, but his play tailed off some last year. The talent is there.
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Oregon
• Jr
• 6’3″
/ 241 lbs
Projected Team
Carolina
|
PROSPECT RNK
29th
|
POSITION RNK
1st
|
REC
51
|
REYDS
560
|
YDS/REC
11
|
TDS
8
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A playmaking tight end for Bryce Young would be a nice addition to the offense. They could also look at a receiver in this spot. Helping the offense is a must.
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Clemson
• Jr
• 5’11”
/ 180 lbs
Projected Team
Dallas
|
PROSPECT RNK
11th
|
POSITION RNK
2nd
|
After getting an edge player with their first pick, they come back and add a corner with their second. They could consider linebacker here as well, but the corner position is more valuable.
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Oregon
• Sr
• 6’4″
/ 314 lbs
Projected Team
Pittsburgh
|
PROSPECT RNK
51st
|
POSITION RNK
5th
|
They could possibly take Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson in this spot, but they should wait until next year to get one. Pregnon is a plug-and-play at left guard.
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Florida
• Sr
• 6’6″
/ 327 lbs
Projected Team
L.A. Chargers
|
PROSPECT RNK
46th
|
POSITION RNK
6th
|
Adding him to Jamaree Caldwell would give them a nice, young inside duo. Banks just has to stay on the field since injuries have slowed his career.
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Arizona State
• Sr
• 6’6″
/ 321 lbs
Projected Team
Philadelphia
|
PROSPECT RNK
23rd
|
POSITION RNK
6th
|
He is a raw player who could take a little time, but the tools are there. He would be the replacement when Lane Johnson retires.
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From
Jacksonville Jaguars
Round 1 – Pick 24
Alabama
• Jr
• 6’1″
/ 211 lbs
Projected Team
Cleveland
|
PROSPECT RNK
33rd
|
POSITION RNK
2nd
|
PAYDS
3567
|
RUYDS
93
|
INTS
5
|
TDS
30
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Their quarterback room isn’t good right now, so why not add to it? They can wait until next year, but with a new coach in Todd Monken this works.
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Clemson
• Sr
• 6’7″
/ 317 lbs
Projected Team
Chicago
|
PROSPECT RNK
22nd
|
POSITION RNK
5th
|
The left tackle spot is a concern and Miller has the tools to step in and play right away. They could also consider defensive tackle here.
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UCF
• Sr
• 6’4″
/ 253 lbs
Projected Team
Buffalo
|
PROSPECT RNK
58th
|
POSITION RNK
7th
|
They need a young edge player to come in and supplement what they have there. Bradley Chubb isn’t a kid, and they are seemingly in never-ending pursuit of speed off the edge.
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Alabama
• Jr
• 6’7″
/ 352 lbs
Projected Team
San Francisco
|
PROSPECT RNK
4th
|
POSITION RNK
1st
|
When focused, he is dominant. Spending a year learning from Trent Williams will really help his game. He just needs more from a play-to-play standpoint.
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Ohio State
• Jr
• 6’2″
/ 326 lbs
Projected Team
Houston
|
PROSPECT RNK
25th
|
POSITION RNK
3rd
|
Adding to a dominant defense would seem strange, but they need some more help inside. McDonald is a power player who would be a nice addition to their defense.
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USC
• Jr
• 5’11”
/ 192 lbs
Projected Team
Kansas City
|
PROSPECT RNK
18th
|
POSITION RNK
4th
|
REC
79
|
REYDS
1156
|
YDS/REC
14.6
|
TDS
13
|
They need to get some juice on the offense and this kid can help with that. The Chiefs could also consider more defensive help.
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Oregon
• Soph
• 6’0″
/ 201 lbs
Projected Team
Miami
|
PROSPECT RNK
35th
|
POSITION RNK
3rd
|
They get a corner with their first pick and follow that up with a rangy safety. Thieneman will excel in their scheme with his range. Receiver is in play here too.
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Missouri
• Sr
• 6’6″
/ 262 lbs
Projected Team
New England
|
PROSPECT RNK
76th
|
POSITION RNK
11th
|
They need to get pass-rush help in the worst way. Taking Young would help fill what is a major need. They could consider receiver here as well.
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Texas A&M
• Sr
• 6’3″
/ 253 lbs
Projected Team
Seattle
|
PROSPECT RNK
24th
|
POSITION RNK
4th
|
They lost Boye Mafe, one of their rotational pieces, to the Bengals in free agency, so they need more help. They won the Super Bowl because of their front. They could also consider a back here, but I think they wait.
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