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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It’s the one we will all get right. Mendoza has a lot of Matt Ryan to his game. The Raiders are getting their starter for a long time.
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Texas Tech
• Sr
• 6’4″
/ 250 lbs
Projected Team
N.Y. Jets
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PROSPECT RNK
20th
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POSITION RNK
3rd
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The idea that he is the safer pick rather than taking the chance with Arvell Reese’s potential is misguided. He will be a star edge player. The Jets need help with their rush, and he should be the guy.
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Notre Dame
• Jr
• 6’0″
/ 214 lbs
Projected Team
Arizona
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PROSPECT RNK
7th
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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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They would love to trade down, but if they stay here, I think it’s Love as the pick. Word is, people at the top are pushing for Love to be the choice. They want to sell seats.
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Ohio State
• Jr
• 6’4″
/ 243 lbs
Projected Team
Tennessee
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PROSPECT RNK
3rd
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POSITION RNK
2nd
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They probably didn’t think he’d be here, but he is. I think the talent and the things Robert Saleh could do with him in the defense will make him the pick if it plays out this way.
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Ohio State
• Sr
• 6’5″
/ 243 lbs
Projected Team
N.Y. Giants
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PROSPECT RNK
9th
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POSITION RNK
1st
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They would have wanted Love, but he’s gone. So they take an off-the-ball linebacker who will be a game-changer. Styles might end up as the best defender in this class.
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Alabama
• Jr
• 6’7″
/ 352 lbs
Projected Team
Cleveland
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PROSPECT RNK
4th
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POSITION RNK
1st
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They have to get help for their offensive line. They could trade down here, but Proctor is the best left tackle prospect in this class. So they take him.
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Arizona State
• Jr
• 6’2″
/ 203 lbs
Projected Team
Washington
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PROSPECT RNK
23rd
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POSITION RNK
5th
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REC
61
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REYDS
711
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YDS/REC
11.7
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TDS
9
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They need help at receiver and Terry McLaurin turns 31 this year. Tyson is the best receiver in this class if he can stay healthy. That’s the key.
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Ohio State
• Jr
• 6’2″
/ 192 lbs
Projected Team
New Orleans
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PROSPECT RNK
18th
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POSITION RNK
3rd
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REC
51
|
REYDS
875
|
YDS/REC
17.2
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TDS
9
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They add another Ohio State receiver to go with Chris Olave. They could also consider corner here, but Tate will help Tyler Shough and his development. That’s what this season will be about.
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Miami (Fla.)
• Jr
• 6’2″
/ 263 lbs
Projected Team
Kansas City
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PROSPECT RNK
2nd
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POSITION RNK
1st
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Short arms or not, he can play. The Chiefs have to improve their pass rush. Bain will do that. He’s not a prototypical player in their scheme, but Steve Spagnuolo will make it work.
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Ohio State
• Jr
• 6’0″
/ 205 lbs
Projected Team
N.Y. Giants
|
PROSPECT RNK
8th
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POSITION RNK
1st
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John Harbaugh can come out of this draft with a playmaking linebacker and a playmaking safety. That would be a heck of a haul. They could also consider offensive line or receiver here.
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Utah
• Jr
• 6’6″
/ 311 lbs
Projected Team
Miami
|
PROSPECT RNK
5th
|
POSITION RNK
2nd
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They are rebuilding and there is no better way to make that better than to take offensive line help. Fano can play guard, tackle and even center.
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LSU
• Sr
• 6’0″
/ 187 lbs
Projected Team
Dallas
|
PROSPECT RNK
14th
|
POSITION RNK
3rd
|
They might look to move up to get edge help, but the way this plays out, they take a corner who can step in and start right away. Improving the defense is a must.
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USC
• Jr
• 5’11”
/ 192 lbs
Projected Team
L.A. Rams
|
PROSPECT RNK
17th
|
POSITION RNK
2nd
|
REC
79
|
REYDS
1156
|
YDS/REC
14.6
|
TDS
13
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They have to add more juice to the receiver group and Lemon can do that. Davante Adams is almost certainly in the final year of his contract with the team.
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Penn State
• Jr
• 6’4″
/ 323 lbs
Projected Team
Baltimore
|
PROSPECT RNK
15th
|
POSITION RNK
1st
|
I think there is a chance he goes higher than this, but he’s the cleanest offensive lineman in this class. He will be a plug-and-play starter.
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Miami (Fla.)
• Sr
• 6’3″
/ 259 lbs
Projected Team
Tampa Bay
|
PROSPECT RNK
30th
|
POSITION RNK
4th
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He has been the guy I’ve put here in my mock all along. It just makes sense. They have to get better at rushing the passer. He will do that.
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Indiana
• Jr
• 6’0″
/ 199 lbs
Projected Team
N.Y. Jets
|
PROSPECT RNK
21st
|
POSITION RNK
4th
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REC
69
|
REYDS
937
|
YDS/REC
13.6
|
TDS
14
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It’s time to get Garrett Wilson a running mate. Cooper is a guy the NFL has liked throughout this process far more than the draft cult has.
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Miami (Fla.)
• Jr
• 6’6″
/ 329 lbs
Projected Team
Detroit
|
PROSPECT RNK
16th
|
POSITION RNK
4th
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They have already talked about moving Penei Sewell to left tackle, so Mauiga would start on the right side. He could also be an all-world guard down the road in my book.
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Clemson
• Jr
• 6’3″
/ 298 lbs
Projected Team
Minnesota
|
PROSPECT RNK
19th
|
POSITION RNK
1st
|
They have a big hole inside on their defense, so Woods would fill a major need. He didn’t play as well in 2025 as he did in 2024, but he has the tools to be a big-time player inside.
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Oregon
• Jr
• 6’3″
/ 241 lbs
Projected Team
Carolina
|
PROSPECT RNK
24th
|
POSITION RNK
1st
|
REC
51
|
REYDS
560
|
YDS/REC
11
|
TDS
8
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Getting a playmaker in the middle of the field will make life easier for Bryce Young. They could also consider the receiver here.
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UCF
• Sr
• 6’4″
/ 253 lbs
Projected Team
Dallas
|
PROSPECT RNK
52nd
|
POSITION RNK
5th
|
They have to get help off the edge and Lawrence is a guy with a lot of twitch. He’s been a riser up the boards throughout the process.
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Oregon
• Soph
• 6’0″
/ 201 lbs
Projected Team
Pittsburgh
|
PROSPECT RNK
47th
|
POSITION RNK
3rd
|
They have a ton of age in their secondary, so it’s time to get some youth. This kid will be a perfect Steelers player with this toughness and range.
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Clemson
• Jr
• 6’4″
/ 263 lbs
Projected Team
L.A. Chargers
|
PROSPECT RNK
75th
|
POSITION RNK
11th
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He didn’t play as well last year as he did in 2024, but the traits are there. The Chargers have to get a young edge rusher with Khalil Mack up in the years.
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Auburn
• Jr
• 6’6″
/ 276 lbs
Projected Team
Philadelphia
|
PROSPECT RNK
46th
|
POSITION RNK
8th
|
They will consider the offensive line here, but they need to get back to being dominant in rushing the passer. Getting another body up front after losing Jaelen Phillips would help.
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From
Jacksonville Jaguars
Round 1 – Pick 24
Washington
• Jr
• 6’4″
/ 210 lbs
Projected Team
Cleveland
|
PROSPECT RNK
45th
|
POSITION RNK
8th
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REC
62
|
REYDS
881
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YDS/REC
14.2
|
TDS
12
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They go offensive line early and then take the big-bodied receiver from Washington. He will give whoever plays quarterback a nice, big target.
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Georgia
• Jr
• 6’7″
/ 315 lbs
Projected Team
Chicago
|
PROSPECT RNK
25th
|
POSITION RNK
5th
|
Their left tackle spot is a problem, so taking Freeling fills a need. They could also consider defensive line help here.
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Oklahoma
• Sr
• 6’2″
/ 241 lbs
Projected Team
Buffalo
|
PROSPECT RNK
37th
|
POSITION RNK
7th
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He is a perfect fit for their defense. He can come in and be a rotational rusher his first year to help give them more pop off the edge.
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Utah
• Soph
• 6’6″
/ 308 lbs
Projected Team
San Francisco
|
PROSPECT RNK
13th
|
POSITION RNK
3rd
|
He would be the replacement when Trent Williams walks away. He needs to get stronger, so a year or two as a backup would work.
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Georgia Tech
• Sr
• 6’4″
/ 316 lbs
Projected Team
Houston
|
PROSPECT RNK
36th
|
POSITION RNK
2nd
|
The interior of the Texans’ offensive line is suspect. There is age there with Wyatt Teller and the center spot needs upgrading. This kid is well-regarded by the league personnel departments and he played some center at the Senior Bowl.
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Arizona
• Sr
• 6’1″
/ 190 lbs
Projected Team
Kansas City
|
PROSPECT RNK
35th
|
POSITION RNK
6th
|
Stukes is a guy I really liked throughout the process and he is hot right now. He would fit nicely as a chess piece for Steve Spagnuolo’s defense. He can play slot, safety and outside.
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Tennessee
• Soph
• 6’0″
/ 195 lbs
Projected Team
Miami
|
PROSPECT RNK
59th
|
POSITION RNK
9th
|
Their corner room isn’t great, so adding a young player to it is something they need to do. I think they could also look to receiver here — maybe KC Concepcion.
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Arizona State
• Sr
• 6’6″
/ 321 lbs
Projected Team
New England
|
PROSPECT RNK
31st
|
POSITION RNK
7th
|
They have some age at right tackle in Morgan Moses and Iheanachor might need a year of seasoning. So taking him for the future would be the move.
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Notre Dame
• Jr
• 5’11”
/ 203 lbs
Projected Team
Seattle
|
PROSPECT RNK
62nd
|
POSITION RNK
2nd
|
RUYDS
674
|
YDS/ATT
6
|
REYDS
87
|
TDS
15
|
This is one I’ve had throughout the process because it works. They have to get a back to key an offense that is very run-centric. Price will be better than Kenneth Walker in their offense.
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