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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This is easy. He’s the clear-cut No. 1 quarterback in this draft. If you don’t have one, you take one. Is he John Elway or Peyton Manning in terms of a top-overall pick? No. But he’s the best in this class.
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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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He has the most twitch of any of the pass rushers. He will be ready to play on the edge quicker than Arvell Reese, which is why he should be the pick.
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Ohio State
• Jr
• 6’4″
/ 243 lbs
Projected Team
Arizona
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PROSPECT RNK
3rd
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POSITION RNK
2nd
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Getting a playmaker on their defense, a guy they can move around, would be a wise thing. They could also move back in trade with a team like the Cowboys, but I have them staying put.
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Ohio State
• Sr
• 6’5″
/ 243 lbs
Projected Team
Tennessee
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PROSPECT RNK
9th
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POSITION RNK
1st
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Titans coach Robert Saleh had Fred Warner in San Francisco. This is the next Fred Warner. Don’t overthink it to force another position. Take the best player.
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Notre Dame
• Jr
• 6’0″
/ 214 lbs
Projected Team
N.Y. Giants
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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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This goes against everything I believe in when it comes to team building. But this draft is different. John Harbaugh needs explosiveness from the running back position, so this works.
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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 an immediate need at tackle. If he can control his weight and his consistency, he’s the best left tackle prospect in this class. It’s worth taking a chance with that type of talent.
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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
|
TDS
9
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They need to get more help in the passing game for Jayden Daniels. Tyson would be a nice addition to Terry McLaurin, who turns 31 in September.
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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 are building around their young quarterback, so adding a receiver to go with Chris Olave would be a smart move. They could also go pass rush here, but I think Tate helps more now.
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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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Yes, he has short arms. Yes, he had some off-field concerns. But he is a playmaker. The Chiefs have to amp up that pass rush.
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Clemson
• Jr
• 6’3″
/ 298 lbs
Projected Team
N.Y. Giants
|
PROSPECT RNK
19th
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POSITION RNK
1st
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This might seem strange, but when you consider their makeup inside now, it really isn’t. This kid is being overlooked, but his 2024 tape was outstanding. The Dexter Lawrence trade made this a major priority and I won’t take a safety here.
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Utah
• Jr
• 6’6″
/ 311 lbs
Projected Team
Miami
|
PROSPECT RNK
5th
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POSITION RNK
2nd
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You can never go wrong taking an offensive lineman who can play up and down the line. This team is in rebuilding mode and linemen are the safest way to fix things.
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Ohio State
• Jr
• 6’0″
/ 205 lbs
Projected Team
Dallas
|
PROSPECT RNK
8th
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POSITION RNK
1st
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They need a difference-maker on defense. Downs can be that. He’s got the range and the ball skills you like. They could use him in many ways.
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USC
• Jr
• 5’11”
/ 192 lbs
Projected Team
L.A. Rams
|
PROSPECT RNK
17th
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POSITION RNK
2nd
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REC
79
|
REYDS
1156
|
YDS/REC
14.6
|
TDS
13
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Taking a young receiver with Davante Adams in basically the last year with the team — based on contract — makes sense. Lemon will add some juice in the middle of the field.
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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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He plays guard, so position value isn’t as good as other positions, but he might be the cleanest player in this draft. He’s a plug-and-play starter.
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LSU
• Sr
• 6’0″
/ 187 lbs
Projected Team
Tampa Bay
|
PROSPECT RNK
14th
|
POSITION RNK
3rd
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The way this played out — and it won’t — they end up with the best corner in the class. They had trouble outside at corner last year, so it helps fill a major need.
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Indiana
• Jr
• 6’0″
/ 199 lbs
Projected Team
N.Y. Jets
|
PROSPECT RNK
21st
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POSITION RNK
4th
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REC
69
|
REYDS
937
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YDS/REC
13.6
|
TDS
14
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After taking defensive help with their first pick, they take a receiver to go with Garrett Wilson. Cooper is a player that teams like a lot more than the media.
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Miami (Fla.)
• Jr
• 6’6″
/ 329 lbs
Projected Team
Detroit
|
PROSPECT RNK
16th
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POSITION RNK
4th
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He will play right tackle as they move Penei Sewell to the left side. He does come with some back concerns and I think he will ultimately be a star guard.
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Oregon
• Soph
• 6’0″
/ 201 lbs
Projected Team
Minnesota
|
PROSPECT RNK
47th
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POSITION RNK
3rd
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With Peter Woods off the board — the guy I think would be their perfect pick — the choice is to land a playmaking safety in Thieneman. He can take over the Harrison Smith role. May also consider Florida’s Caleb Banks here, but that is too high for my liking.
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Texas A&M
• Jr
• 6’0″
/ 196 lbs
Projected Team
Carolina
|
PROSPECT RNK
12th
|
POSITION RNK
1st
|
REC
61
|
REYDS
919
|
YDS/REC
15.1
|
TDS
12
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I would consider tight end Kenyon Sadiq from Oregon here, but I think landing a speedy playmaker will help the offense more. He would be a nice complement to Tet McMillan.
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Oklahoma
• Sr
• 6’2″
/ 241 lbs
Projected Team
Dallas
|
PROSPECT RNK
37th
|
POSITION RNK
4th
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I just think he would be perfect for their scheme. He has the tools to be a lot like Nik Bonitto. That would really amp up their defense.
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Georgia Tech
• Sr
• 6’4″
/ 316 lbs
Projected Team
Pittsburgh
|
PROSPECT RNK
36th
|
POSITION RNK
2nd
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I think Aaron Rodgers will play this year, so they can wait until next year to get a quarterback. Landing a guard to take over on the left side fits.
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Texas A&M
• Sr
• 6’3″
/ 253 lbs
Projected Team
L.A. Chargers
|
PROSPECT RNK
33rd
|
POSITION RNK
5th
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Look at their edge players. There is some age there, so taking a young one to develop makes sense. Seeing Howell learn from Khalil Mack works.
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Arizona State
• Sr
• 6’6″
/ 321 lbs
Projected Team
Philadelphia
|
PROSPECT RNK
31st
|
POSITION RNK
7th
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They have to get a replacement for Lane Johnson down the road. This kid is raw, might need to sit, but watching Johnson for a year will help him.
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From
Jacksonville Jaguars
Round 1 – Pick 24
Miami (Fla.)
• Sr
• 6’3″
/ 259 lbs
Projected Team
Cleveland
|
PROSPECT RNK
30th
|
POSITION RNK
4th
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The way this board played out, getting Mesidor to go with Myles Garrett would really help make for a dynamic pass rush. Mesidor can also rush inside.
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Utah
• Soph
• 6’6″
/ 308 lbs
Projected Team
Chicago
|
PROSPECT RNK
13th
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POSITION RNK
3rd
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They need a left tackle and Lomu might have the best athletic ability of any of them. He needs to add more bulk, which he can do. I like him more than Monroe Freeling, which is why he’s the pick.
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UCF
• Sr
• 6’4″
/ 253 lbs
Projected Team
Buffalo
|
PROSPECT RNK
52nd
|
POSITION RNK
5th
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They seem to be in constant pursuit of edge players, so this works. Lawrence has a lot of juice off the corner and would help aid their pass rush.
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Missouri
• Sr
• 6’6″
/ 262 lbs
Projected Team
San Francisco
|
PROSPECT RNK
99th
|
POSITION RNK
13th
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The 49ers had pass-rush issues last season and Nick Bosa and Mykel Williams are coming off torn ACLs. Young has some pop off the edge and the 49ers need it.
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Ohio State
• Jr
• 6’2″
/ 326 lbs
Projected Team
Houston
|
PROSPECT RNK
32nd
|
POSITION RNK
3rd
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This just works. McDonald is a hard charger who can help a position group that suffered some losses in free agency. It’s the one area — linebacker maybe — on defense that needs some young blood.
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Arizona
• Sr
• 6’1″
/ 190 lbs
Projected Team
Kansas City
|
PROSPECT RNK
35th
|
POSITION RNK
6th
|
I would love to see Steve Spagnuolo’s plan for a player like Stukes. He can line up outside and has played safety and in the slot. He’s a big-time player.
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Indiana
• Jr
• 5’9″
/ 182 lbs
Projected Team
Miami
|
PROSPECT RNK
26th
|
POSITION RNK
4th
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Ponds is smallish corner, but he plays big. I love his tenacity and Miami needs corner help. Ponds is also a South Florida kid.
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Oregon
• Jr
• 6’3″
/ 241 lbs
Projected Team
New England
|
PROSPECT RNK
24th
|
POSITION RNK
1st
|
REC
51
|
REYDS
560
|
YDS/REC
11
|
TDS
8
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I know this is lower than where he will go, but I don’t love him as much as others. For the Patriots, it would mean adding a playmaker to Drake Maye’s arsenal.
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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 an OK spot to take a back who I think can be special. The Seahawks need one in the worst way and the run game keys their offense.
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