Rounds 4-7 of the 2025 NFL draft kick off at noon ET Saturday, and plenty of talented players are still waiting to be selected including Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders. Daniel Flick restacked his top 200 prospects after 69 names were called in Rounds 2 and 3. The players are stacked according to their original ranking.
Let’s dive in.
17. Shedeur Sanders, QB, Colorado
Sanders navigated his college journey with more attention and analysis than most, and is better for it, ranking in the top five nationally in completion percentage, passing yards and touchdowns in 2024. The 6' 1½", 212-pound Sanders is tough, poised, competitive and accurate, and his mind is often rooted in hitting big plays—which is a blessing and a curse. Sanders extends plays, at times unnecessarily, and has an element of backyard football that may not translate to the pro level. He lacks elite physical tools, and his ceiling is lower as a result. But between his ball placement and intangibles, Sanders has enough to become a mid-tier starting quarterback in the NFL.
55. Jack Sawyer, edge, Ohio State
Carrying a sturdy 6' 4", 260-pound build, Sawyer is a strong, physical 4-3 defensive end who sets a firm edge and can condense pockets with his power—he had 63 quarterback pressures in 2024. He lacks quickness and speed, though both attributes look better when he kicks inside on passing downs, and his rushes from the edge take too long to get home. Sawyer’s motor runs hot, and his College Football Playoff run—4.5 sacks in four games—shows he’s built for big moments. Sawyer won’t be for everyone, but he has a safe floor as an early-down run stopper with a chance to generate pressure.
63. Jalen Royals, WR, Utah State
Slippery after the catch with the speed to hit big plays, the 6' 0", 205-pounder is a reliable target with quality ball skills and hand-eye coordination. Royals blends adequate suddenness with minor movements during routes to create space, but he’s less of an explosive separator and more of a tempo-oriented, in-rhythm option. Utah State heavily utilized Royals on screens, and his vision and contact balance gives him the chance to be a successful playmaker at the NFL level. He’s smart, strong and steady—which gives him a good chance to see the field on Sundays.
64. Joshua Farmer, DT, Florida State
The 6' 3", 305-pound Farmer has impressive length with 35-inch arms, and his powerful hands enable him to push pockets and hold the point of attack against the run. He’s not an explosive athlete nor a nuanced rusher with his hands—he’s best as a bull rusher and struggles if he stalls—but Farmer’s size and power have a place on the interior of professional defensive lines. Farmer has nine sacks over the past two seasons and may be able to offer early help with collapsing pockets.
72. Kyle Kennard, DE, South Carolina
The 2024 SEC Defensive Player of the Year, Kennard’s stat sheet—11.5 sacks and 15.5 tackles for loss—jumps off the page. He’s a twitchy rusher with expanding moves, and he can transfer speed to power. Kennard, who stands 6' 4" and 254 pounds, is lanky with 34-inch arms, and he keeps blockers off his body with his length. But when tackles beat Kennard to the punch, he struggles staying on track, and he doesn’t have many counters at this point. Kennard is a subpar run defender who struggles to shed blocks. He has the quickness, hand usage and pedigree to be an early threat on passing downs, but the rest of his game needs refining.
82. Cam Skattebo, RB, Arizona State
Skattebo immersed himself as a household name in college football this past season while running through defenders on the field and speaking with unabashed confidence off it. The 5" 9", 219-pounder is a condensed bowling ball who pairs power with elite contact balance. He’s a slippery, confident runner with good vision to routinely hit holes, and he’s a nightmare to bring down when he gets a head of steam. Long speed is Skattebo’s question—he gets to his top gear quickly and can rip explosive runs, just not finish them. But between his rushing traits and proven production as both a blocker and pass catcher, Skattebo has an intriguing three-down skill set.
84. Dylan Sampson, RB, Tennessee
Sampson carries a dense 5' 8", 200-pound build, and his blend of quickness, speed and contact balance makes him difficult to bring down. Sampson, the 2024 SEC Offensive Player of the Year, has quality vision and instincts. He doesn’t offer much on third downs—he caught only 20 passes in 2024 and has room to grow as a blocker—but Sampson is a natural, productive runner who can be part of a rotation as a rookie.
85. Danny Stutsman, LB, Oklahoma
The 6' 3", 233-pounder checks the size, speed, intelligence and production boxes. He timed a 4.52 40-yard dash, has tremendous anticipation and read-and-react skills and eclipsed 100 tackles in each of his final three seasons with the Sooners. Stutsman needs to improve his hands when taking on climbing blockers, and he’s subpar in both man and zone coverage. Stutsman can make an impact on early downs and special teams, but his four-down value hinges on whether he grows more adept at feeling routes in his zone.
86. Miles Frazier, OG, LSU
Frazier started 50 games across five seasons at LSU and played every offensive line position except center. The 6' 6", 317-pounder doesn’t have the length or athleticism to stick at tackle, but he’s a powerful blocker who can displace defenders in the run game. Frazier is adequate pulling and climbing, but he’s better suited in a power system where he doesn’t have to strain to reach the second level. He has quick enough feet to mirror in pass protection and prevent quick losses. With his strength, experience and functional athleticism, Frazier projects as a scheme-specific starting guard.
87. Elic Ayomanor, WR, Stanford
Ayomanor’s time at Stanford was filled with highlight-reel grabs and big plays in key moments. He’s a well-built pass catcher at 6' 2" and 206 pounds, and his 32⅜-inch arms help him play above the rim to pull in acrobatic catches. Ayomanor flashes route nuance, and he has enough speed to challenge defenses vertically. But he also drops too many passes, isn’t a high-level separator, and lacks elite suddenness and quickness in his routes. Ayomanor competes in tight quarters and makes circus catches look routine, but he has significant room to grow in the mundane aspects of the position.
88. Quinn Ewers, QB, Texas
A pro-style quarterback at 6' 2" and 214 pounds, Ewers had a rollercoaster career at Texas. He had several impressive highs where his arm talent, accuracy, play extension and toughness were on full display. But he also hit deafening lows, marked by poor decision making, a lack of postsnap processing and failing to feel and adapt to pressure in the pocket. When he’s kept clean and feeling confident, Ewers has the arm strength and ball placement to lead impressive drives. But between injury concerns—he’s missed at least two games each of the past three seasons—and worrisome inconsistencies, he’s a complicated evaluation with a future heavily dependent on his coaching staff.
89. Isaiah Bond, WR, Texas
Bond predicted he’d run a 4.2 40-yard dash and drew criticism when he timed just a 4.39, but his speed and acceleration are legitimate attributes. He’s sudden and fluid, runs sharp routes, can threaten defenses at all three levels and is a playmaker with the ball in his hands. But the 5' 11", 180-pounder struggles against bigger, stronger press corners, and his athletic traits haven’t translated to production—he’s caught only 99 passes in his career. Teams will need to feel comfortable off the field with Bond, who turned himself into police on an outstanding sexual assault warrant April 10 but later sued his accuser.
90. Bradyn Swinson, edge, LSU
A power-based rusher who had 8.5 sacks in 2024, Swinson uses his heavy hands to knock back tackles and condense pockets. He sets a firm edge, closes quickly in read-and-react situations and can get off blocks to make tackles against the run. The 6' 4", 255-pounder isn’t overly athletic, and he needs to refine his pass-rush plan and add more nuance to his rushes. But with his size, strength and pedigree, Swinson has the tools to make his way into a rotation early in his career.
93. Jordan James, RB, Oregon
The 5' 9½", 205-pound James is quick, sudden and uses a low center of gravity to absorb hits and keep rolling. He’s difficult to tackle as a result of his contact balance, strong lower half and lateral agility. James has loose ankles and makes good reads in one-cut situations, though his vision between the tackles runs hot and cold. James is a willing blocker, urgent runner and capable but not dynamic pass catcher. While he may never be a feature back, James projects well as a change-of-pace runner who can hit big plays.
95. Ty Hamilton, DT, Ohio State
Hamilton is quick off the snap and packs a powerful punch at 6' 3" and 299 pounds. He’s a solid lateral mover who can make plays down the line of scrimmage against the run, and he’s seasoned with 57 games of experience. Hamilton doesn’t offer much as a pass rusher—he had a career-high 3.5 sacks in 2024 and finished his Buckeyes career with eight—and he struggles anchoring against double-teams. Hamilton is a quality run defender who’s quick and strong enough to be disruptive if he develops his hands and rush plan.
99. Bhayshul Tuten, RB, Virginia Tech
Tuten lit up the combine, running a 4.32 40-yard dash and posting a 40.5-inch vertical jump. He’s best suited for a wide zone offense where he can use his speed in space, and he doesn’t waste much movement when he puts his foot in the ground and turns up field. Tuten has a strong lower body and can run through arm tacklers, and he flashes contact balance. Ball security is a concern, as he had nine fumbles the past two seasons, and he didn’t produce much as a pass catcher apart from dump-offs. Tuten brings early special teams potential, as he returned two kicks for touchdowns in 2023.
101. Jaylen Reed, S, Penn State
Aggressive with an urgent play style, Reed can run the alley and has a quick trigger working downhill. He’s unreliable in coverage and shouldn’t be tasked with playing deep zones, but he has the size, physicality and instincts to make a living in the box and on special teams.
103. Billy Bowman Jr., S, Oklahoma
Loose and rangy with the speed to play single-high, Bowman finished his college career with 11 interceptions and three pick-sixes. He’s instinctive, proficient in man coverage and can make plays at all three levels. The 5' 10", 192-pounder lacks size and length, which hurts his open-field tackling and ability to cover physical pass catchers. Still, he has starter-level traits and production, and his ballhawk background warrants a strong look at the end of Day 2.
104. Gunnar Helm, TE, Texas
Helm set off warning sirens with a 4.84 40-yard dash at the combine, which he later said was due to a sprained ankle. He plays much faster than that, and he’s a smooth mover with soft hands. Helm is a willing blocker with the chance to be a three-down player, though he needs to get stronger.
105. Tory Horton, WR, Colorado State
An ultra productive pass catcher with experience as a returner, Horton has the athleticism, ball skills and route running to be a dependable pro. He’s thin at 6' 2 ½" and 196 pounds, and he struggles against physicality as a result. But Horton, a two-time team captain, has the talent and intangibles to see the field early.
106. Lathan Ransom, S, Ohio State
The 6' 0", 206-pound Ransom is a physical, instinctive safety who can play the run in the box and cover tight ends in space. He’s not overly explosive and needs to refine his balance and angles as a tackler. But Ransom has the size, strength and aggression to be an enforcer on the back end.
107. CJ West, DT, Indiana
An athletic, instinctual player with a future as a 3-technique defensive tackle, West had a strong predraft process at the East-West Shrine Bowl and combine. He has violent hands and quick feet to win single-block opportunities as a pass rusher, though the 6' 1", 316-pounder lacks length with just 31½-inch arms. West is an ascending prospect who improved throughout 2024 and has the athleticism and motor to keep growing as a professional.
108. DJ Giddens, RB, Kansas State
Giddens, who rushed for over 2,500 yards across his final two seasons, is a physical and productive runner at 6' 0" and 212 pounds. He has good vision, adequate balance and elusiveness. Giddens ran a 4.43 40-yard dash at the combine, but his tape didn’t show breakaway speed or burst, and he’s not as powerful as his size suggests. Giddens is instinctive, reliable and consistent, and he can be a solid piece in a rotation.
109. Chase Lundt, OT, UConn
A four-year starter at right tackle, the 6' 7½", 303-pound Lundt lacks ideal tackle length with 32⅝-inch arms, but he’s a strong, athletic blocker who can slide to guard if needed. Lundt has quality grip strength to drive defenders off the line of scrimmage, he’s quick enough to mirror inside moves and he’s potent working to the second level. Lundt plays with urgency and physicality—he wants to finish blocks, and he routinely does. Lundt’s lack of length generates concerns about his ability versus speed rushers at the next level, and he lost balance in pass sets due to his reach issues at UConn.
110. Aeneas Peebles, DT, Virginia Tech
He’s undersized at 6' 0½" and 282 pounds, and his 31⅜-inch arms have adverse impacted his punch consistency and finishing ability. Peebles plays with good pad level—gets low and drives through offensive linemen. He’s twitchy off the snap with fluid movements; he’s quick laterally and has an effective spin move. Peebles largely played 3-technique and 1-technique but saw snaps anywhere from outside linebacker to nose tackle.
111. Logan Brown, OT, Kansas
Big and athletic but raw and in need of development, the 6' 6", 311-pound Brown has five-star pedigree and the talent to outplay his draft slot. He’s long with 33⅞-inch arms, has quick feet, is powerful at the punch and can make blocks on the move. But with only one year as a starter, the 24-year-old needs to find consistency, balance, body control and instincts at the next level.
114. Smael Mondon Jr., LB, Georgia
A three-year starter with special teams experience, the 6' 2", 224-pound Mondon is loose and athletic. He’s at his best in space—he’s fast and a solid open field tackler. Mondon is a standout coverage linebacker and can cover tight ends at the next level. His hands flash power against blockers, but he’s not going to overwhelm offensive linemen with his strength. Mondon lacks elite instincts and diagnostic skills, which slows his run fits, but he has the traits and pedigree to be a four-down player.
115. Seth McLaughlin, C, Ohio State
McLaughlin tore his Achilles in practice and missed the final six games of the Buckeyes’ season, but he’s expected to be ready for the start of his rookie campaign. When healthy, the 6' 4", 304-pound McLaughlin is a heady, athletic center with phenomenal instincts and the movement skills to reach landmarks in space. He has short, 31-inch arms and lacks high-end power, but McLaughlin has the intangibles to be a quality piece in an offensive line room for several years.
117. Deone Walker, DT, Kentucky
Projected as a first-round pick entering the season due to his physical tools—he’s 6' 7" and 331 pounds with 34¼-inch arms and athleticism—Walker’s production sunk in 2024, with only 1.5 sacks and five tackles for loss. He’s strong, quick-footed and flashes quality pass-rushing moves. But with a natural lack of leverage and a stiff lower half, Walker is too often knocked off balance and moved out of rushing lanes, and his motor runs hot and cold. Walker has the traits to significantly outplay his draft slot, but he has plenty of work to do.
118. Kyle McCord, QB, Syracuse
McCord was ultra productive in his lone season at Syracuse after transferring from Ohio State, throwing for an ACC-record 4,779 yards. He’s a smart, accurate passer whose ball placement and touch on passes creates run-after-catch opportunities, and he reads defenses well presnap. McCord isn’t overly mobile, and his pocket poise and management is inconsistent, but he gets the ball where it needs to be. His arm is serviceable, and he can make the throws necessary to play at the next level—likely as a steady backup.
121. Mitchell Evans, TE, Notre Dame
The 6' 5", 258-pound Evans is an average athlete but he’s strong, competitive and has reliable hands. He may never be an explosive option in the passing game, but he’s capable of creating space with short-area burst and can finish in tight quarters. He’s a willing and potent blocker who can seal edges. Evans should be a solid complementary tight end who can play all three downs.
122. Devin Neal, RB, Kansas
Neal eclipsed 1,000 yards each of his final three seasons and rushed for 49 touchdowns in his four-year career. He’s strong and physical at 5' 11" and 213 pounds, and his contact balance makes him difficult to bring down. He enters the NFL with lots of wear and tear, and he has some ankle stiffness when decelerating and changing directions in space. Neal’s 4.58 40-yard dash at the combine reflects his lack of an elite top gear. But he’s smart, productive and hard to tackle, which should earn him carries as a pro.
123. Dorian Strong, CB, Virginia Tech
Strong is a smart, long outside corner with 53 appearances and seven career interceptions. Strong, who stands 6' 1" and 185 pounds and has 30⅞-inch arms, projects best as a zone corner, as his instincts and speedy side shuffle in bail technique allow him to be effective in deep thirds. He has average foot quickness and hip fluidity, and Strong doesn’t change direction at a high level, but his physicality and feel for route concepts helps keep him in position. He’s scheme-specific, but he has starter-level traits.
124. Barryn Sorrell, edge, Texas
Sorrell lacks high-end measurables at 6' 3" and 256 pounds with 32¼-inch arms, but he has strong hands, plays with good pad level and proved he can play in space for teams who view him as a 3-4 outside linebacker. Sorrell, who had six sacks and 11 tackles for loss in 2024, struggles when he doesn’t win the punch, and his burst and change of direction won’t threaten NFL offensive linemen. But with his alignment versatility and ability to snatch opposing tackles and tight ends, Sorrell should be a steady rotational piece as a pro.
125. Jalen Rivers, OT/OG, Miami
Seasoned and versatile with 21 starts at left tackle and 10 starts at left guard, Rivers is strong and long at 6' 6", 319 pounds with 34⅞-inch arms. He’s strong and powerful at the punch but lacks foot quickness and range in space. Rivers is best suited to play guard in a power scheme at the next level.
126. Kobe King, LB, Penn State
An old-school linebacker with a two-down skill set, the 6' 1", 235-pound King is strong, instinctive and capable of beating linemen in single-block situations. King struggles in pursuit due to athletic limitations, and he’s not trustworthy in man coverage. But he has the tools to contribute on early downs and special teams.
127. Cameron Williams, OT, Texas
A one-year starter at right tackle, Williams has the physical tools—he’s 6' 6" and 317 pounds with 34½-inch arms—and pop in his hands to grow into a starting-caliber strong-side protector. But his technique is raw, his feet are slow and his lower body is stiff. He’ll need to land with a coaching staff committed to development, but Williams has the traits to start in a power scheme.
128. Ty Robinson, DL, Nebraska
Experienced with 60 games under his belt, the 6' 5", 288-pound Robinson is strong, explosive and versatile. He lacks length with 32 1/4-inch arms, and longer blockers control him in the run and pass when he’s engulfed. Robinson’s motor is always cranked, his hands are busy and he’s powerful enough to move blockers when he wins to first contact. He has a safe floor and is ready-made to contribute early as a pro.
129. Barrett Carter, LB, Clemson
Carter fits the mold of modern NFL linebackers. The 6' 0", 231-pounder has sideline-to-sideline range, the quickness to evade blockers at the second level and he can cover running backs. Carter lacks high-end instincts and play recognition, and bigger, athletic linemen may prove troublesome for him at the second level. Carter, however, has the athletic tools to be a four-down player with a high ceiling if he improves his eyes.
130. Tyrion Ingram-Dawkins, DL, Georgia
Ingram-Dawkins has the physical and athletic tools to significantly outplay his draft slot, but he needs considerable help refining his game. With only one year of starting experience at Georgia, his hands, rush plan and instincts are raw. But the 6' 5", 276-pounder has the length, explosiveness, fluidity and lateral agility to win in three- and four-man fronts. He just needs assistance putting it all together.
131. Drew Kendall, C, Boston College
Kendall, a first-team All-ACC pick in 2024, simply plays center at a high level. He’s tough, laterally and linearly quick, gets to his spots in space, strikes defenders with good hands and has quality body control. The 6' 4", 308-pounder has shorter arms at 31¾-inches, and his lack of power and anchor may cause trouble on passing downs in the NFL. Kendall fits a zone-based offense where he can move and play in space.
132. Trevor Etienne, RB, Georgia
Instinctive with quality footwork, soft hands and the willingness to pick up blitzes, Etienne has a three-down skill set. His 4.42 40-yard dash impressed at the combine, though he plays with average burst and speed. Etienne will lower his shoulder and has the contact balance to absorb hits, but he doesn’t have a punishing style. Etienne may not have the tools to be a star, but he can do a little bit of everything and should find his way onto the field in the NFL.
133. Jeffrey Bassa, LB, Oregon
Recruited as a safety before moving to linebacker as a freshman, Bassa is athletic, proficient in coverage and has the hands to free himself from blockers. As he steadies his trigger against the run and continues growing his play recognition inside, the ultra-communicative Bassa may grow into a starting-caliber weakside linebacker.
134. Jay Toia, DT, UCLA
Thickly built with broad shoulders, the 6' 2", 342-pound Toia is a space eater. He’s a nose tackle who holds the point against double teams, and despite having just three career sacks, he flashes pass-rush upside with aggressive hands and a strong bull rush. Toia isn’t laterally quick in run defense and needs to disengage quicker, but he has the makings of a steady rotational piece on the interior.
135. Oronde Gadsden II, TE, Syracuse
Gadsden started his college career as a receiver before transitioning to tight end and setting school records for both receptions and receiving yards at the position. The 6' 5", 243-pound Gadsden thrived as a big slot receiver, and his 33⅜-inch arms comprise a large catch radius make him a friendly target for quarterbacks. But Gadsden struggles sustaining blocks, lacks fluidity and quickness entering and exiting breaks and struggles creating separation.
136. Denzel Burke, CB, Ohio State
A four-year starter at Ohio State, Burke is strong, competitive and fluid. The 5' 11", 186-pounder is physical and disruptive at the line of scrimmage in press coverage, and he’s a willing run defender who hits with power. His 4.48 40-yard dash reflects adequate play speed, but Burke allowed too many vertical shots, and he struggles mirroring quick movements in man coverage. Burke’s inconsistent route recognition and reactionary quickness may force him down man-heavy teams, but his experience, willingness to tackle and athletic acumen should appeal to zone teams.
137. Malachi Moore, S, Alabama
Smart, seasoned and versatile with two team captain nods, Moore is battle tested. He’s played a variety of spots on the back end and can be an asset on passing downs with his cover ability and ball skills. Moore is an average athlete who’s overwhelmed by blockers in the box. With his special teams experience and ability to play both nickel corner and two-high safety, Moore has the tools to carve out a long professional career—though he may never be an above-average starter.
138. Chris Paul Jr., LB, Ole Miss
At 6' 1" and 222 pounds with 29⅞-inch arms, Paul struggles taking on and discarding blockers. But he’s a smooth-moving athlete who’s quick in pursuit, can evade blocks in space and plays extremely hard. His range translates well to blitzing and playing zone coverage, but he’s still rough around the edges in man coverage. If he’s kept clean, Paul has the athleticism and toughness to make his mark defensively—but he won’t be for everyone, and he’ll likely have to play his way up from special teams to defense.
139. Damien Martinez, RB, Miami
A physical, big-bodied runner at 6' 0" and 217 pounds, Martinez is a bruiser inside who has better-than-expected lateral agility to make defenders miss between the tackles. He’s not an explosive mover linearly, though his 4.51 40-yard dash impressed at the combine. Martinez has quality footwork, runs hard and averaged 6.3 yards per carry in 2024 despite his lack of burst. He projects as a power-oriented complement at the next level.
141. Jared Ivey, DE, Ole Miss
Big and productive with 12.5 sacks and 22 tackles for loss over the past two seasons, the 6' 6", 274-pound Ivey has busy hands and enough quickness to win against both tackles and guards. Ivey battles a stiff lower body when changing directions, and he struggles holding ground at the point of attack against the run. He has the pass-rushing pedigree to make an impact on third downs, but he may never be a three-down player.
143. Cody Simon, LB, Ohio State
The 6' 2", 229-pound Simon has the size, instincts and cover skills to earn snaps, though he lacks high-end athletic tools and his 31¼-inch arms cause trouble completing tackles in space. Simon shined during Ohio State’s College Football Playoff run, but he’ll likely start his career on special teams.
144. Jaylin Lane, WR, Virginia Tech
A third-team All-ACC return specialist, Lane is a slot receiver who flips the switch to return mode each time he touches the ball. While undersized at 5' 10" and 191 pounds, Lane lit up the combine with a 4.34 40-yard dash, and his speed helps him rack up yards after the catch. Lane is physical and competitive with the ball in his hands, and he can be an offensive weapon early as a pro—but his lack of route nuance may restrict him from a full-time future on offense.
145. Jordan Phillips, DT, Maryland
The 6' 2", 312-pound Phillips is quick off the ball and strong at the point of attack, but he can be late to disengage, and his zero career sacks is concerning. Phillips has fiery hands to knock back tackles and flashes efficient pass-rush moves with a spin and swim. However, he’s short on instincts and struggles getting off blocks in time to make plays. Phillips has traits to work with, but his game is rough around the edges.
146. Maxen Hook, S, Toledo
Hook carries an illustrious résumé as a four-year starter, three-time first-team All-MAC selection and two-time captain. At 6' 0½" and 202 pounds with quality instincts and an urgent demeanor, Hook has the tools to play in the box and in a two-high system. He’s athletic, can make plays in pursuit and has cover ability on tight ends and receivers, though he lacks reactionary quickness and struggles mirroring routes in coverage. Hook should be an impact special teamer with the chance to eventually crack the rotation on the back end.
147. Bilhal Kone, CB, Western Michigan
An intriguing mid-round prospect due to his lanky build at 6' 1" and 190 pounds, Kone clocked a 4.43 40-yard dash at the NFL combine and has tremendous ball skills. He’s instinctive, athletic and tough, though his lack of transitional quickness allows space at the top of routes and may create a difficult learning curve. Kone has the physical talent to develop into a starter on the perimeter, but he shouldn’t be expected to play right away.
148. Jamaree Caldwell, DT, Oregon
Caldwell, who has a squatty build at 6' 2" and 332 pounds, is quick, fluid and strong at the punch. He can hold up at the point of attack, and despite failing to get a sack in 2024, he’s shown promise with power and athleticism as a pass rusher. He needs to hasten his disengagement time and add more to his pass-rush arsenal, but Caldwell could see snaps at nose tackle as a rookie.
149. Jackson Slater, OG/C, Sacramento State
Quick out of his stance and a smooth mover in space, the 6' 3", 305-pounder should appeal to zone blocking offenses as a reserve interior blocker. Slater is strong and competitive, but NFL defensive tackles will pose a significant challenge to his anchor, and he needs to grow technically before being thrown into the fire. He won’t wow physically or athletically, but he’s a steady lineman who has the chance to stick around for a long time.
150. Quincy Riley, CB, Louisville
Riley boasts terrific ball production, snagging 15 interceptions across six seasons in college—he finished tied for fourth in the FBS with five takeaways at Middle Tennessee State in 2021. The 5' 11", 194-pounder is smooth-footed and fluid, and he’s fast enough to carry routes vertically. Riley primarily played off-zone, and he’s smart and athletic enough to cover multiple routes in his area. He can align inside and out, and he’s a willing participant in run defense. He lacks play strength, and it shows at the top of routes, where bigger receivers create space with their bodies. Riley should be a reserve corner early in his pro career.
151. Will Howard, QB, Ohio State
Big, strong and athletic, Howard carries national championship pedigree and swagger to the NFL. Howard has clean, repeatable mechanics and is tough in the pocket. Howard is reasonably accurate, but he lacks elite strength, doesn’t consistently go through progressions and needs to work on manipulating defensive backs to maximize his other tools. He projects as a steady backup.
153. Thomas Fidone II, TE, Nebraska
The 6' 5", 243-pound Fidone has an intriguing blend of tools. As a pass catcher, he runs smooth, athletic routes and can create space at the first two levels. Fidone has 34-inch arms and can play above the rim. He plays hard and is a capable blocker with upside as he fills out his frame. Fidone needs to get stronger to see more reps in-line, but he has starting-caliber traits.
154. Jarquez Hunter, RB, Auburn
Hunter is a physical runner who seeks contact and routinely breaks tackles. He has quality vision and is quick enough to get up field in one-cut spots, making him a fit for both zone and power systems. Hunter won’t bring much as a blocker or pass catcher, but he offers special teams ability—he’s experienced returning kicks, and he played 174 snaps in kick return coverage during his career.
155. Cobee Bryant, CB, Kansas
Bryant has the ball production—35 passes defended and 13 interceptions—and athleticism to earn snaps on Sundays. He’s wiry at 6' 0" and 180 pounds, and he struggles against bigger receivers as a result, but Bryant has competitive toughness for days. He’s a smooth, instinctual corner who should appeal more to zone teams than man.
156. Jaydon Blue, RB, Texas
A talented ballcarrier who plays the game at an all-go level, Blue owns a big top gear—he ran a 4.38 40-yard dash at the combine—and can hit explosive plays each time he touches the ball. Blue, who caught 42 passes in 2024, is more than just a checkdown option in the pass game, and he can break angles at the second and third level as a runner. Blue is an unreliable blocker who lacks high-end vision, but if offenses can get him the ball in space, he can be a weapon.
157. Fadil Diggs, edge, Syracuse
Diggs impressed at the combine, running a 4.57 40-yard dash and posting a 10-feet, one-inch broad jump at 6' 4" and 257 pounds. He’s a three-time team captain—twice at Texas A&M in 2022 to ’23 and again at Syracuse in ’24—and he tallied 14 tackles for loss and seven sacks in ’24. He’s quick cutting across the face of blockers and has a swim move to match, and he can displace blockers with his hands. Diggs also played nearly 200 snaps as an off-ball linebacker in ’24. He’s not overly sudden nor loose when changing directions in space, doesn’t have a deep pass-rush arsenal and is spotty in his ball tracking and edge setting against the run. But Diggs has the size, versatility, athleticism and intangibles to carve out a solid professional career.
158. Cam Jackson, DT, Florida
A long and wide nose tackle at 6' 6" and 326 pounds, Jackson has powerful hands and occupies considerable space in the middle of the defensive line. He doesn’t offer much lateral range, and he has room to grow in discarding blockers. Jackson has minimal pass rush production with four sacks in 57 games, and he lacks a plan and deep bag of moves. But with his size and ability to hold up at the point of attack, Jackson offers a solid two-down option.
159. Nick Martin, LB, Oklahoma State
A traditional run-and-chase linebacker, the 5' 11½", 221-pound Martin flies from sideline to sideline. With his twitch and bend, Martin is effective working downhill and is a capable blitzer, but he struggles disengaging when blockers get their hands on him. Martin’s instincts and play recognition are subpar, which limits him in coverage and when filling gaps, making him a questionable projection in the middle of a defense. Martin, who clocked a 4.53 40-yard dash at the combine, has an NFL future on special teams but may lack the read-and-react ability to play significant snaps defensively.
160. Chimere Dike, WR, Florida
Dike is a high-motor receiver who does everything with urgency and intent. He is an impressive vertical receiver with the acceleration to get on corners’ toes and the speed to stack and separate downfield. Dike is a willing, competitive blocker who can play inside and outside, and he’s quick and fluid enough to snap off routes. He’s battled drop issues in the past. Dike, who timed a 4.34 40-yard dash at the combine, may be a deep threat only as a rookie, but he has a chance to open the field and hit explosive plays early in his pro career.
161. David Walker, edge, Central Arkansas
An FCS All-American who recorded 23 tackles for loss and 10.5 sacks in 2024, Walker’s lack of size—he’s 6' 1" and has 31 7/8-inch arms—may be a turn-off for some teams, but his powerful athleticism and rush nuance will be attractive to many others. At 263 pounds, he uses natural leverage and violent hands to jar offensive tackles at the punch, and he’s a reasonably fluid mover. Walker will face a steep learning curve against better—and bigger, stronger and quicker—competition, but he’s a quality player with tools that translate to a 3-4 scheme.
162. Tez Johnson, WR, Oregon
Undersized at 5' 10" and 154 pounds, Johnson projects as a slot receiver with the route savvy and post-catch playmaking to hit big plays. He’s not a burner, but he can still win vertically. His size is a hindrance against physical corners, and his hands and ball skills leave a lot to be desired—he has too many drops and struggles in tight corners. Johnson can add a playmaking element, but his size and drop issues are worrisome.
164. Elijah Roberts, DL, SMU
Thickly built at 6' 4" and 285 pounds, Roberts keeps his hands and feet moving through each phase in his rush plan. He attacks blockers with quality leverage and can knock back tackles at the punch, though Roberts won’t win much with twitch or quickness. Roberts was a team captain in 2024, collecting 17.5 sacks over the past two years, but his ‘tweener build coupled with a lack of high-end athleticism limits his ceiling at the next level.
165. Jake Briningstool, TE, Clemson
Briningstool is smart, strong-handed and uncovers quickly against zone defenses. He’s light, measuring 6' 6" and 243 pounds, and lacks high-end length with 31½-inch arms. But he plays hard, has experience making blocks at the line of scrimmage and in space and brings an impressive pedigree of production—he had 99 catches for 1,028 yards over his past two seasons.
166. Jalen Travis, OT, Iowa State
A big-bodied tackle with experience on both the left and right sides, the 6' 8", 339-pound Travis can overwhelm edge rushers with his strength and 34⅞-inch arms. The Princeton transfer has inconsistent hands and faces natural size-related struggles pertaining to bend, foot quickness, anchor and change of direction. He has strong hands and creates some movement as a run blocker, but Travis may never be trustworthy enough to start on the perimeter.
167. Que Robinson, edge, Alabama
He’s a special teams ace with explosive athleticism but a tweener build at 6' 4" and 243 pounds with 34½-inch arms. Robinson is fluid and quick, and packs a powerful punch. He started only five games in his career—all in 2024—and lacks nuance to his rush and read-and-react skills in space. Robinson has tools, but he needs a coaching staff willing to develop them. He still has a safe floor as an impact special teamer.
168. Bryce Cabeldue, OG, Kansas
Experienced with 50 career starts—39 at right tackle with 11 at left tackle in 2024—Cabeldue will kick inside to guard as a professional due to his 32½-inch arms. He’s athletic, quick-footed and potent in space, and he’s strong enough to displace defensive linemen at the point of attack. The 6' 4", 306-pounder plays too high, and he’s squarely a projection at guard, but Cabeldue has the toughness and skill to stick on a roster.
169. Jack Kiser, LB, Notre Dame
Nobody played more games for the Irish than Kiser, who suited up 70 times across six seasons. He’s smart, productive and a reliable tackler, but the 6' 2", 231-pounder lacks length—he has only 30⅜-inch arms—and athleticism. Kiser also struggles getting off blocks when linemen get their hands on him. He’s played significant snaps on coverage and return units, and his path to a lengthy NFL career will come in the game’s third phase.
170. Antwaun Powell-Ryland Jr., edge, Virginia Tech
Extremely productive All-American who ranked third in the FBS with 16 sacks, Powell-Ryland has strong, quick hands and an expansive bag of moves to win on initial contact and with counters. His physical tools—he’s 6' 3" and 258 pounds but has only 31¼-inch arms—and lack of twitch and fluidity dampen his ceiling. Powell-Ryland is refined, but his next-level production will be determined by the extent his nuance overcomes his physical and athletic limitations.
171. Myles Hinton, OT, Michigan
Hinton looks the part of an NFL tackle at 6' 7" and 323 pounds with 34⅛-inch arms. The son of seven-time NFL Pro Bowler Chris Hinton, Myles is smart, proficient working in space and strong enough to anchor against bull rushers. His punch timing and pad level create issues in pass protection, and he’s more finesse than power as a run blocker. But Hinton’s combination of size, length, athleticism and bloodlines should intrigue teams on Day 3.
172. Joshua Gray, OG, Oregon State
The 25-year-old Gray was a five-year starter for the Beavers, making a program record 56 starts—44 at left tackle and 12 at left guard in 2024. Gray, who is 6' 5" and 299 pounds, has strong hands to sustain blocks and pave pathways for runners, and he’s athletic enough to play in space when called upon. Gray is technically sound and missed only two games the past five years. He checks lots of boxes, though his anchor and balance create concern against stronger rushers, and his age prompts a lesser ceiling.
173. Tyler Baron, edge, Miami
Built like a prototypical edge presence at 6' 4⅝" and 258 pounds with 33⅛-inch arms, Baron has quick hands, a fluid lower half and a solid first step. His body control, pad level and play strength get him in trouble against the run. Baron doesn’t offer much dropping into coverage, so his value will be dependent on whether he can turn his pass rush flashes into more consistency off the edge—but he’s largely filled out physically and athletically.
176. Korie Black, CB, Oklahoma State
A three-year starter who played in 62 games across five seasons at Oklahoma State, the 6' 0", 192-pound Black is a fast and fluid corner who made three interceptions in 2024. Aided by a 4.35 40-yard dash at the combine, he’s risen throughout the predraft process. Black has good vision, but struggles mirroring and matching at times during route breaks, and can be late getting his head around on downfield shots. Black has the tools to make a roster and the special teams experience to stick while he continues developing his route recognition and feel.
177. JJ Pegues, DT, Ole Miss
How many defenders with 13.5 tackles for loss also have seven rushing touchdowns? Pegues started his career as a tight end at Auburn in 2020 before transitioning to the defensive line, and he’s generated some interest from pro teams for his work in designed packages. At defensive tackle, the 6' 2½", 309-pound Pegues offers encouraging flashes. He’s nimble, heavy-handed, has proven he can hold up against double teams and can make plays in the backfield as both a run defender and pass rusher. But his hands are neutralized too often in pass protection, and he’s not reliable in pursuit to the perimeter against the run. Pegues, however, is versatile, athletic and has plenty of room to grow—an intriguing Day 3 blend.
178. Dante Trader Jr., S, Maryland
The 5' 10⅞", 196-pound Trader has middling physical tools, but he’s a versatile, instinctive safety who plays in the nickel, in the box and as a single-high safety. Trader, who was a highly touted recruit as a lacrosse player, is athletic and rangy with the speed to run the alley and play deep zones. His lack of size hurts his consistency as a tackler, and his tendency to play beyond his part of the field gets him in trouble at times. But Trader has the athleticism and instincts to be a special teams standout and third safety.
179. Zy Alexander, CB, LSU
A lanky outside corner at 6' 1" and 187 pounds, Alexander is an instinctual player who should appeal to Cover 3 teams due to his eyes and proficiency in bail technique. He’s a willing participant in run defense, and has good ball production with 13 interceptions in his past four seasons, including four picks in two years at LSU. Alexander has a subpar athletic profile—he posted a 4.56 40-yard dash, 31.5-inch vertical jump and 9' 8" broad jump at the combine—and he proved susceptible to vertical routes on film.
180. Hollin Pierce, OT, Rutgers
There are few players in the class more physically imposing than Pierce, who stands 6' 8⅜" and 341 pounds with 36-inch arms. He started his career as a walk-on and ended as a four-year starter—the first two at right tackle and the past two at left tackle. Pierce maximizes his length in pass protection with active hands and adequate feet, creating push at the line of scrimmage as a run blocker. Pierce struggles with leverage and pad level, and his anchor is subsequently inconsistent. Power rushers who beat him to the punch cause trouble, and speed rushers will strain his still-improving technique. Pierce is a uniquely long prospect who has an intriguing ceiling, but projects best as a reserve tackle.
181. Rylie Mills, DT, Notre Dame
A three-year starter and team captain in 2024, Mills has a quick first step, powerful hands and a fiery motor, creating the profile of a three-down player. The 6' 5", 291-pounder can stack and shed offensive linemen, though his lack of natural leverage and inconsistent pad level makes anchoring and bull rushing a challenge at times. Mills is instinctual, competitive, experienced and a well-respected leader, culminating in the profile of a solid rotational reserve.
182. Teddye Buchanan, LB, California
Buchanan has a strong blend of physical and athletic tools. He clocked a 4.6 40-yard dash at 6' 2" and 233 pounds at the combine, and roams sideline to sideline with quick, explosive movements in space. Buchanan is fluid and athletic enough to be a coverage piece in both man and zone. However, his lack of instincts and semi-related difficulty in freeing himself from blockers significantly mitigates his three-down future. Buchanan is talented enough to make a team and hold a role on special teams with the upside for more—but he needs to improve his eyes and hands before seeing the field defensively.
183. Joshua Simon, TE, South Carolina
The 6' 4", 239-pound Simon is an athletic pass catcher who’s fluid and explosive enough to separate during his routes. He’s a quality runner after the catch and is a friendly target due to his 83-inch wingspan. Simon is a willing blocker, but he’s not built to play in the trenches at the next level. Simon, who was South Carolina’s leading receiver in 2024, will immediately elevate the pass-catching floor of a tight end room, though he may not offer much else.
184. Jah Joyner, DE, Minnesota
The 6' 4", 260-pound Joyner has 34-inch arms, and his combination of length and power creates a projectable profile. He sets a solid edge in single-block settings, can discard tackles and is an active pass rusher, though he lacks first-step quickness and struggles capitalizing on the momentum he gains from the strength of his punch. Joyner also has a difficult time holding the point of attack against double teams. Joyner, who totaled 12 sacks over the past two seasons, has promising flashes, but needs to add more nuance and build a stronger base to be more than a rotational piece.
185. Dont’e Thornton Jr., WR, Tennessee
An intriguing height-weight-speed prospect, the 6' 5", 205-pound Thornton timed a 4.3 40-yard dash at the combine, and led the FBS with 25.4 yards per catch in 2024. He ran a limited route tree at Tennessee, and didn’t show much nuance. He can occasionally make would-be tacklers miss in space, but Thornton enters the NFL as a one-trick pony: stressing defenses vertically with his speed, long strides and efficient hands. When he catches the ball on the run, he’s difficult to catch.
186. Zah Frazier, CB, UTSA
Freakishly long and athletic, the 6' 3", 186-pound Frazier has terrific ball skills, tying for second in the FBS with only six interceptions in 2024. He’s fast and flashes route recognition, but Frazier turns 25 years old in October, started only one season and is still a bit clunky in his transitions. Frazier has a special collection of tools and will be a fun developmental pick for a press-man or Cover 3 team, but he comes with clear drawbacks.
187. Riley Leonard, QB, Notre Dame
Big, athletic and uber competitive, Leonard has the intangibles and play-extension skills to make a team. He has a below average arm, and his accuracy falters as he moves deeper into his progressions. The field shrinks for Leonard, and he’ll likely have to rely on his speed and athleticism to move the chains at the next level. But he rarely makes bad decisions with the ball and adds enough off the field to warrant a look on Day 3.
188. Brashard Smith, RB, SMU
Smith transitioned from receiver to running back in 2024 and enjoyed a brilliant campaign, rushing for over 1,300 yards and finishing with 1,977 all-purpose yards thanks to his balance as a runner, pass catcher and kick returner. His versatility, route nuance and elusiveness will make him a valued receiver out of the backfield early as a pro. Smith is still learning at running back and lacks decisiveness when reading blocks and hitting holes. He’s smaller at 5' 10" and 194 pounds, but he should be an early contributor as a pass catcher and special teamer—with upside for more as he develops at running back.
189. Carson Vinson, OT, Alabama A&M
Vinson has next-level size, measuring 6' 7" and 314 pounds with 34⅝-inch arms. He’s athletic and capable of making blocks on the move, be it pulling or climbing, but he’ll enter the NFL with a considerable learning curve. Vinson struggles sustaining blocks, needs a stronger anchor and must grow more balanced to play significant snaps at tackle. However, his combination of size and athleticism is a fair bet to make on Day 3.
190. Woody Marks, RB, USC
A compact runner who’s quicker than fast, Marks is instinctual and has good burst through the first level of the defense. In his freshman and sophomore years at Mississippi State, he led all FBS running backs in catches, corralling 261 receptions across five seasons. Marks projects as an elusive third-down scat back.
191. Nick Nash, WR, San Jose State
One of the nation’s leading receivers in 2024, the 6' 2½", 203-pound Nash has quality size, ball skills and competitive toughness. Nash, who converted from quarterback to receiver toward the end of ’21, is still growing as a route runner, and he lacks elite athletic traits, which limits his separation skills. But Nash has a wide catch radius and terrific high-point skills, and should be able to crack a receiver room at the next level.
192. Andres Borregales, K, Miami
The draft’s best kicker, Borregales went 18-for-19 in 2024 and made 86% of his field goals across four seasons at Miami. He missed only one career extra point, and showed his leg strength with a 65-yard field goal at his pro day.
193. Jackson Hawes, TE, Georgia Tech
Hawes is one of the draft’s best blocking tight ends, blending strength and competitiveness with accurate hands and quality pad level. He proved capable of attaching to defensive linemen and linebackers both at the line of scrimmage and in space, and he held his own in pass protection. The 6' 4½", 253-pound Hawes isn’t an explosive mover, and he caught only 16 passes in 2024—but he should make a roster spot as an asset on running downs, be it in-line or at H-back.
194. Tahj Brooks, RB, Texas Tech
A compact runner at 5' 9" and 214 pounds, Brooks has good vision and the quickness and fluidity to get where his eyes want him to go. Brooks runs with a strong base, quality contact balance and above average elusiveness inside. He lacks home run speed, and he had 879 carries across five seasons at Texas Tech, creating a wear-heavy background. Brooks is a serviceable blocker but doesn’t bring much big-play potential as a pass catcher. He’ll have to make his money as a hard-to-tackle two-down runner.
195. Xavier Restrepo, WR, Miami
Restrepo’s stock took a hit after his 4.8 40-yard dash at the combine, but he’s a quality football player. Undersized and reduced to the slot at 5' 10" and 209 pounds with 29⅜-inch arms, Restrepo is a highly nuanced route runner who’s quick, smooth and has reliable hands. A first-team All-American in 2024, Restrepo’s lack of size, speed, catch radius and third-level impact will likely make him slip further than his résumé and reputation suggest.
196. Moliki Matavao, TE, UCLA
Big-bodied at 6' 6" and 260 pounds, Matavao led UCLA with 41 receptions in 2024 and is a serviceable blocker—he has quality grip strength and the ability to make blocks on the move. Matavao is solid leaving the starting blocks, but he lacks long speed, he’s not nimble nor fluid and he struggles against physicality in his routes. Matavao has soft hands and does enough as a blocker to warrant a look as a third tight end.
197. Jimmy Horn Jr., WR, Colorado
Horn is fast, sudden and extremely fluid—qualities he’s shown on film and backed up at the combine, where he was one of the easiest movers in his position group. He lacks strength and is undersized at 5' 8" and 174 pounds, which will force him into the slot as a professional. Horn is competitive, has return experience and can make plays after the catch, but he’s pigeonholed as a slot and gadget player at the next level.
198. Jack Nelson, OT, Wisconsin
A 50-game starter who spent the past three years at Wisconsin, the 6' 7", 314-pound Nelson has adequate size and length with 33½-inch arms to stick outside. Nelson is an athletic blocker who thrives on the move and has quality grip strength to sustain blocks. His foot quickness translates to pass protection, and he’s instinctual with a good feel for stunts. But Nelson struggles throwing against power rushers and needs to get stronger to see significant action in the NFL.
199. Kain Medrano, LB, UCLA
The 6' 3", 222-pound Medrano is thinly built but flies around the field and does a good job staying within his assignment against the run. Medrano, who timed a 4.46 40-yard dash at the combine, is a quality coverage linebacker, but struggles taking on blockers and misses too many tackles. He has extensive special teams experience playing on both kick and punt coverage and return units, and he’ll likely have to earn a living in the game’s third phase.
200. LeQuint Allen, RB, Syracuse
Allen is a high-level receiver who led all FBS running backs with 64 catches in 2024. He shakes linebackers at the top of his route and has natural, reliable hands to catch passes from various angles. Allen took snaps from the slot, and Syracuse ran designed plays for him at receiver. The 6' 0", 204-pounder is a willing blocker and has quality vision as a runner. Allen isn’t overly powerful and doesn’t have terrific burst, but he can be an early contributor as a receiver and special teams player—he has experience covering kickoffs.
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