Day 2 of the 2025 NFL Draft contained shocks, sensational trades, and slides as teams continued to stack their rosters with the very best college football talent available. Saturday marks the final day of the NFL’s annual selection event, but what can we expect to see? Our Day 3 NFL Mock Draft uses the College Sports Network Mock Draft Simulator to project the final four rounds of action.
2025 NFL Mock Draft | Round 4
103) Tennessee Titans: Kyle Kennard, EDGE, South Carolina
Kyle Kennard has plenty of traits to like. He has a lean frame with compact mass and excellent length. He’s also an explosive athlete with quickness, speed, and agility. As a pass rusher, Kennard primarily wins with his length and burst. He’s at his best when lined up wide, allowing him to use his quick get-off to beat offensive tackles around the edge and finish with his length.
Kennard’s best attribute is his length. He uses it effectively to keep his frame clear and flashes a well-timed, efficient punch. He has a solid dip-and-rip move, and his combination of burst, length, and mass also shows up as a speed-to-power boon.
Kennard is a bit high-hipped, which can reduce his maximum bend capacity, and he can better apply his power in run defense, but he’s a productive pass-rusher with an exciting developmental skill set.
104) Jacksonville Jaguars: Shedeur Sanders, QB, Colorado
The number of quarterback-needy teams that passed on Shedeur Sanders during the first three rounds of the 2025 NFL Draft would suggest that there aren’t many people in the league who believe he can be a starting quarterback. If teams are out on that possibility, it can’t harm the Jacksonville Jaguars to reunite Colorado Buffaloes teammates as Sanders joins Travis Hunter in Duval as a backup.
There’s no disputing Sanders’ production or his pedigree. The debate comes within his projection. Sanders makes his money with accuracy, confidence — a product of his processing and pre-snap ID skills — and composure, and his arm is more than good enough. But he’s not a high-level athlete or creator and his arm isn’t quite elite.
Sanders also has a tendency to drift in the pocket and play light on his feet, which can be harmful at times. A potential pro comparison for Sanders is Brock Purdy — the 2022 seventh-rounder who grew into a Pro Bowl passer with the San Francisco 49ers. Sanders is undersized and unequipped with elite talent, but with his accuracy, ID acuity, and gamer mentality, he can be a very good NFL starter in a system that offers support.
105) Philadelphia Eagles: Bradyn Swinson, EDGE, LSU
Trade: The Philadelphia Eagles receive pick 105; the New York Giants receive pick 111, 191
Bradyn Swinson was a late bloomer after beginning his career at Oregon with minimal production, but his breakout at LSU in 2024 — to the tune of 8.5 sacks and 14 tackles for loss — makes it impossible to overlook his tape. At 6’3″, 255 pounds, with over 33″ arms, Swinson has virtually every trait you could seek in an edge rusher.
He’s explosive off the edge, he has great bend and sinking capacity around the apex, he can channel speed-to-power and attack blockers inside their frame, and he has the sturdiness in run defense to set the edge and wall off pullers. There’s still room to reach a greater level of consistency in both phases, but Swinson is trending up fast after 2024, and his motor is an undeniable strength.
106) New England Patriots: Elic Ayomanor, WR, Stanford
Elic Ayomanor has the physical tools to hypothetically thrive along the perimeter in the NFL. He has a large catch radius and impressive ball skills, and his coordination helps him track down the ball well and take optimal angles in the air.
He offers good speed for his size, too, and the combination of his size and speed make him a difficult defender to bring down after the catch. If you’re looking for a polished route-running technician, Ayomanor might not be your first choice.
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He’s a bit high coming into his breaks and doesn’t have the explosiveness in his lower half to consistently create separation. He’s still developing his release package, and a high center of gravity can make it easier for cornerbacks to press him near the line of scrimmage.
Ayomanor is quick but not efficient, and well-built but not as strong as you’d expect. Those issues invite uncertainty, but his big-play ability and run blocking presence emphasize his worth.
107) Jacksonville Jaguars: Marcus Mbow, OT, Purdue
Marcus Mbow played at both right guard and right tackle in college, but projects better on the interior at the NFL level. There’s a chance he could stick outside with his explosive, fluid athleticism, but he might not have the level of elite quickness as an athlete to fully compensate for his sub-33″ arms.
Nevertheless, at either spot, Mbow brings viable two-phase utility. In pass protection, he’s explosive laterally, with good natural leverage, incredibly violent hands, and impressive stunt vision. In the running game, he’s one of the best in-space blockers in the class, and particularly thrives when he can climb to the second level and attack defenders in zone looks. Best at guard, serviceable at tackle, with some distant projectability to center, Mbow’s versatility is his greatest strength.
108) Las Vegas Raiders: Billy Bowman, S, Oklahoma
Billy Bowman is a versatile and instinctive defensive back with the athleticism to impact both the pass and run game. He possesses excellent range and quickness, allowing him to cover ground efficiently and make plays on the ball. Bowman has strong ball skills and awareness, making him a disruptive presence in coverage, whether in deep zones or man assignments.
He’s also a physical tackler who doesn’t hesitate to step up in run support. While he plays with aggression, improving his consistency in tackling technique and route anticipation will elevate his game further. His playmaking ability and football IQ make him a defensive standout.
109) Chicago Bears: DJ Giddens, RB, Kansas State
DJ Giddens is a versatile running back with the ability to impact the game as both a runner and a receiver. He runs with a physical style, displaying excellent balance and the ability to break tackles in tight spaces. Giddens combines good vision and patience with strong acceleration through the hole, making him effective between the tackles and in open space.
As a receiver, he shows reliable hands and the ability to create mismatches against linebackers. The main concerns with Giddens are a lack of elite mass and his ability to be a reliable pass blocker. However, he is relatively new to the position, so there is plenty of development potential.
Overall, Giddens is a lean slasher with enough speed to stretch seams and generate momentum, and his skill set lends well to schematic flexibility.
110) New York Jets: David Walker, EDGE, Central Arkansas
David Walker is a dynamic and explosive edge rusher with a relentless motor and a knack for creating chaos in the backfield. He displays a quick first step and impressive acceleration, allowing him to pressure quarterbacks consistently.
Walker’s hand usage and variety of pass-rush moves enable him to shed blocks and disrupt plays off the edge. In run defense, he shows good pursuit angles and the ability to set the edge effectively. His high energy and physicality make him a constant presence on the field.
There are questions about how well his below-average length will translate, transitioning from the FCS to the NFL, but Walker’s production — 31 sacks and 63 tackles for loss in three seasons — was no accident.
111) New York Giants: Jalen Royals, WR, Utah State
Trade: The Philadelphia Eagles receive pick 105; the New York Giants receive pick 111, 191
Quietly, Jalen Royals is one of the more complete three-level threats in the 2025 NFL Draft. He caught 71 passes for 1,080 yards and 15 touchdowns in just his second season at Utah State, and in 2024, he racked up 836 yards and six TDs in just seven games. At around 5’11 1/2″ and 210 pounds, Royals has an appealing build.
He’s low-to-the-ground, compact, and energized as a mover, with easy hip sink, but he also has impressive play strength, particularly as a RAC threat.
There are times when Royals’ middling length hurts him in contested situations, but when he’s clear, he can make impressive body control adjustments, and his flexibility, twitch, and explosive athleticism allow for consistent separation. Royals can be a phenomenal WR2 with impact upside.
112) New Orleans Saints: Chris Paul Jr., LB, Ole Miss
Chris Paul is a versatile linebacker with the speed and instincts to impact all phases of the game. At 6’1”, 235 pounds, he combines sideline-to-sideline range with exceptional tackling and strong hand usage. His natural feel for spacing helps him disrupt passing lanes, while his precise angles and sure tackling make him a reliable defender in pursuit.
The biggest hang-up with Paul is his arm length. With sub-30″ arms, he’s an outlier at the LB position, and there’s reason to project difficulty deconstructing blocks with his length deficiency. That said, Paul makes up for it on tape with his outstanding range, instincts, and finishing ability at contact. He could ultimately be the outlier who beats the odds and becomes a solid starter at MIKE or WILL.
113) San Francisco 49ers: Lathan Ransom, S, Ohio State
Lathan Ransom is a fast-flowing, instinctive safety with an appealing skill set in the box. He excels in run support, displaying the range and the physicality to make plays near the line of scrimmage. He’s a hard-hitter who can run alleys with determination, and he also has the size to take on blocks in space and pry his way to the football.
At his size, Ransom also profiles as an exceptional athlete, with solid explosiveness and fluidity, which gives him some inbuilt potential in coverage. And at the very least, Ransom’s football IQ and ability to read the quarterback allow him to effectively anticipate routes in the short and intermediate ranges.
Ransom’s lack of elite long speed and range limits him to two-high looks, and he’s still fairly rudimentary as a playmaker in coverage. Additionally, his motor can give way to recklessness as a tackler. Still, as a strong safety with early special teams utility, he has merit.
114) Carolina Panthers: Miles Frazier, OG, LSU
Miles Frazier is a powerful and versatile offensive lineman with extensive experience across multiple positions, primarily at guard. He possesses a wide-bodied frame with long limbs and demonstrates great play strength, particularly when anchoring against power. He’s one of the better interior blockers in the class at picking up stunts and looping rushers, and his anchor footwork allows him to sustain the pocket’s depth and give the QB space to work.
In the run game, Frazier’s power profile and physicality amount to impressive displacement energy, and his athleticism is his driving engine off the snap. There are occasional instances where Frazier lurches and loses balance, but overall, he could be one of the better value additions in the class.
115) Pittsburgh Steelers: Tez Johnson, WR, Oregon
Trade: The Pittsburgh Steelers receive pick 115; the Arizona Cardinals receive picks 123 and 185
Tez Johnson is a productive slot receiver whose tape generates looks due to his twitchy style of play and high route-running IQ. He understands how to work himself open, using a variety of releases and adjusting his stems to best attack each coverage he faces. He’s crisp coming out of his cuts and has the agility to make defenders miss after the catch.
hough he thrives on shorter routes, his quickness can be an asset on intermediate stems, too. Given his smaller stature and lack of ideal physicality, there’s always going to be a cap on Johnson’s ceiling at the next level. He struggles against press coverage and, while he can win on the perimeter if he has enough space, has limitations that will reduce his effectiveness against bigger CBs.
An ideal ceiling projection for Johnson is Tank Dell with his route running and catching instincts at his size, though Johnson doesn’t have as much vertical speed.
116) Miami Dolphins: Dorian Strong, CB, Virginia Tech
Dorian Strong is a skilled and instinctive cornerback who excels in man coverage but is also more than competent in zone coverage schemes. He possesses fluid hips, quick feet, and solid closing speed, allowing him to stick with receivers and disrupt passing lanes.
Strong’s ball skills stand out, as he consistently tracks the ball and makes plays in contested situations. He plays with physicality at the line of scrimmage, using his length effectively to disrupt routes. Strong’s football IQ and anticipation enable him to read quarterbacks and jump routes, but his aggression can leave him vulnerable if he mistimes plays and double-moves.
Adding mass will be necessary for Strong to handle bigger receivers and further enhance his game as a lockdown defender, but his blend of coverage mobility and ball skills grants him scheme-versatile starter upside.
117) Indianapolis Colts: Malachi Moore, S, Alabama
Profiling best as high-quality depth in the secondary, Malachi Moore checks a lot of the cosmetic boxes for coaches. He started 11 games at the hybrid STAR position as a true freshman, showcasing his ability to pick things up quickly. He’d go on to start in 46 of 64 games played, serving as a team captain twice, and earning first-team All-SEC honors in 2024.
At 5’11”, 196 pounds, with sub-30″ arms, Moore doesn’t have high-end size or athleticism, but he’s instinctive, role flexible, well-versed in coverage, and more than willing to dish out physicality. With his ability to play safety or nickel, he’s great insurance on the back end, and a potential run as a starting nickel isn’t out of the question for him.
118) Atlanta Falcons: Barrett Carter, LB, Clemson
Barrett Carter has been in the NFL Draft scope for a long time — ever since he amassed 73 tackles, 5.5 sacks, 11 tackles for loss, 2 interceptions, and 8 pass breakups as a true sophomore in 2022. A former five-star recruit, Carter never quite took the leap toward becoming a first-round prospect, but he remains a compelling player with an exciting pro projection in the right role.
At 6’0″, 230 pounds, with average length, size could be an issue for Carter, both with engaging blocks and reading past linemen to ID gaps in run defense. That said, Carter is an explosive, dynamic athlete with great downhill speed, and his bend lends well both as a blitzer and a coverage chess piece.
Ideally, a WILL linebacker at the NFL level, Carter could grow to become a solid starter.
119) Cincinnati Bengals: Denzel Burke, CB, Ohio State
Denzel Burke announced his introduction to the CFB stage with a dramatic 12-PBU freshman campaign in 2021, and effectively reserved space in the early-round NFL Draft conversation for the years to come. Injuries would play a hand in Burke’s NFL ascent being delayed and his trajectory being stalled.
But Burke still has appeal as a scheme-versatile CB prospect in the Day 2 or early Day 3 range. At 5’11”, 186 pounds, with around 31 3/8″ arms, he has decent size and length, but the brunt of his physical appeal comes from his explosiveness as a click-and-closer and his recalibration quickness in press-man and off-man.
A former WR, Burke has ideal ball skills and competitiveness at the catch, as well as desirable physicality in support. He’s not elite in any area, and his consistency may suffer at times as a result, but he’s well-rounded enough to have a productive career if he can stay healthy.
120) Tennessee Titans: Tory Horton, WR, Colorado State
Like many of the prospects in this class, Tory Horton has suffered from NFL Draft fatigue. People have watched him for three cycles now, and he’s been somewhat lost to time. But Horton’s game hasn’t vanished. He’s a leggy runner who covers a lot of ground when he hits top gear, with some carbon ceramic brakes that let him stop on a dime and return toward the line of scrimmage.
Horton elevates and high-points well while also being a natural separator. He’s a bit lean and doesn’t have elite proportional length, and his lighter frame impacts his play strength in the RAC phase. But overall, Horton has the vertical speed, athleticism, size, route running instincts, and catch-point ability to be a quality WR2.
121) Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Ty Robinson, DT, Nebraska
Ty Robinson has a massive frame but negates some of that by playing with an inconsistent pad level. He is an average run defender who struggles at times with handling double teams. Robinson is a one-dimensional pass rusher who primarily relies on his bull rush. Saw a massive uptick in production in 2024. Accumulated an impressive 13 TFLs and seven sacks.
Had 42 total pressures across 355 pass-rushing snaps. Robinson is a below-average tackler who lets opportunities slip from his hands. Has a career 17.1% missed tackle rate. Has had 10 pass deflections in the past two seasons. An older prospect who has been in school for six years.
122) Carolina Panthers: Korie Black, CB, Oklahoma State
Especially on Day 3 of the NFL Draft, athletic traits will elevate certain CB prospects. Korie Black falls into that bucket this year. At 6’0″, 192 pounds, Black ran a 4.35 40-yard dash and jumped 39″ in the vertical at his pro day. He’s an elite athletic tester, and those traits show up on film.
In off-man, he has the hyperactive twitch to reduce and realign his base, and the searing explosiveness to close and dish out punishment downhill. He’ll have to add a bit more mass at the NFL level, but Black plays with aggression, is a proven playmaker with 3 INTs and 9 PBUs this past season, and has some projected schematic versatility with his tools.
123) Arizona Cardinals: Danny Stutsman, LB, Oklahoma
Trade: The Pittsburgh Steelers receive pick 115; the Arizona Cardinals receive picks 123 and 185
If you want production and range at the second level, Danny Stutsman will give you that. From 2022 through 2024, Stutsman amassed 338 total tackles, 35 tackles for loss, and seven sacks at Oklahoma. In 2024, he earned All-American honors while distinguishing himself against SEC competition.
Though his playmaking and spacing in coverage can be inconsistent, Stutsman has one of the most compelling early-down profiles with his ability to recognize, run and chase, and make tackles.
At 6’3″, 233 pounds, he has 4.52 speed, which translates to sideline-to-sideline range, and he’s a relentless competitor when engaging at contact. Adding mass and additional coverage refinement will be an area of emphasis, but he can be a role-diverse NFL starter in time.
124) Green Bay Packers: Tyler Baron, EDGE, Miami (FL)
Tyler Baron is a superb high-floor, high-ceiling prospect in the middle rounds. He first made his money as an alignment-versatile battering ram in the Lukas Van Ness mold at Tennessee, then transferred to Miami, where he exhibited more pass-rushing variety. At 6’4″, 258 pounds, with over 33″ arms, he has an exceptional power profile, which is magnified by his high-end explosiveness off the snap.
But beyond his power and forceful impression, Baron also has legitimate ankle flexion and bend, which he can use to work around the apex. His hand usage is still developing, and there are times in run defense where he can flush himself out of plays due to over-aggression. Nevertheless, he’s a sturdy edge-setter and a high-upside pass-rush contributor.
125) Los Angeles Chargers: Gunnar Helm, TE, Texas
Don’t make the mistake of judging Gunnar Helm solely from his subpar athletic testing at the NFL Combine. Helm sprained his ankle on his first 40-yard dash attempt, and that injury impacted his testing. Trust the film with Helm; it conveys his upside well enough.
While Helm isn’t at the level of the top athletes in this year’s tight-end class, he still has enough burst and bend at 6’5″ and 241 pounds to sear up seams and make himself available on the vertical plane. Additionally, Helm can make plays underneath with his soft hands and rumbling RAC ability.
Helm can continue to add mass to his frame, despite not having the high-end quickness to be a viable route runner against man coverage. Nevertheless, he’s a valuable two-pronged receiving threat and a high-effort blocker who can play with leverage.
126) Cleveland Browns: Chase Lundt, OT, UConn
Chase Lundt is an athletic and technically proficient offensive tackle known for his exceptional movement skills and versatility. He excels in the run game and profiles as one of the best pullers and second-level roamers in the class.
On the ground, Lundt demonstrates a strong understanding of blocking angles, making him particularly effective in zone-blocking schemes. His ability to find space, close gaps with his range, and engage linebackers is unique to him alone, and a product of his athleticism and field awareness.
In the passing game, Lundt’s quick footwork and fluid lateral movement can help him mirror rushers, but he needs to improve his play strength to become a viable NFL pass protector. That said, there’s a great deal of upside to work with in Lundt’s game.
127) Los Angeles Rams: Bryce Cabeldue, OT, Kansas
An All-State honoree out of Clovis High School, Bryce Cabeldue earned playing time as a true freshman in the disrupted 2020 season before becoming a regular fixture on the Kansas Jayhawks’ offensive line. He boasts over 45 starts at the Power Five/Power Four level, and earned an All-Big 12 honorable mention for his performances in the 2024 college football season.
With his selection in this 2025 NFL Mock Draft, the Los Angeles Rams get a nasty hog Molly who plays with a vicious mindset and loves nothing more than flattening his opponent. He’s played tackle extensively through his college career, but his frame suggests a transition inside to guard, where he should provide adequate depth for the Rams.
128) Washington Commanders: Fadil Diggs, EDGE, Syracuse
Fadil Diggs could be a steal in the Day 3 range if he can live up to his full potential. As a pass-rusher, he’s already shown plenty of promise. At 6’4″, 257 pounds, with over 33″ arms, he has the requisite build and elite athleticism to go along with it.
Across his final two seasons — one at Texas A&M, one at Syracuse — he totaled 11.5 sacks and 25 tackles for loss. Production and talent aren’t issues with Diggs, and the flashes of execution are promising. However, he’s also a player who will rely on his tools to a fault at times, as well as fail to play to his size in run defense. There’s still development to undergo, but Diggs’ ceiling is tantalizing and provides scheme versatility.
129) Los Angeles Chargers: Zy Alexander, CB, LSU
Trade: The Los Angeles Chargers receive pick 129; the Baltimore Ravens receive picks 158, 181, and 214
Zy Alexander first emerged as a star at Southeastern Louisiana in 2021, amassing six interceptions in a breakout bid. He transferred to LSU in 2023 and quickly validated his standing at the SEC level, accumulating two picks and seven pass breakups in just eight games.
2024 featured more of the same from Alexander: Production and physicality in both phases of the game. At 6’1″, 187 pounds, Alexander isn’t the heaviest player, nor does he have high-end proportional length. But he can give WRs fits in contested situations with his frame and tenacity, and despite his non-elite burst and vertical speed, he’s a fleet-footed, agile, and fluid mover with exceptional coverage mobility.
His testing numbers may bump him down in this class, but he has the tools to be a potential NFL starter regardless, with a particular affinity for man coverage.
130) Philadelphia Eagles: Joshua Farmer, DT, Florida State
Joshua Farmer is one of the highest-ceiling DT prospects in the Day 2 range. Physically, he checks almost every box. At 6’3″, 305 pounds, with 35″ arms, he has an elite combination of natural leverage and proportional length, and as his athletic testing corroborated — a 5.11 40-yard dash, a 29″ vertical, and a 9’4″ broad jump — he has the explosiveness to quickly get downhill and penetrate gaps.
That explosion and length took over when he had runways to pursue plays in college. He’s still very much up-and-down in terms of operational consistency, and despite his natural leverage, his high-hipped frame can cause him to drift upright with his pad level. Nevertheless, as an even-front defensive tackle or an odd-front end, he’s a worthwhile developmental player with a high ceiling.
131) New Orleans Saints: Cobee Bryant, CB, Kansas
Bryant is an instinctive cornerback in the 2025 NFL Draft with a knack for making plays on the ball. At 6’0” and 170 pounds, he combines length and athleticism to challenge receivers at the catch point.
A natural ballhawk, he’s also a physical defender who isn’t afraid to step up against the run — but as his eight interceptions and 12 pass breakups over the past two seasons show, Bryant’s best trait is his playmaking ability, and the speed he utilizes to close gaps and hawk in front of ill-fated passes. There are questions surrounding how his lighter frame will translate, but in heavy off-man and zone schemes, he could survive and thrive.
132) San Francisco 49ers: Xavier Restrepo, WR, Miami (FL)
Trade: The San Francisco 49ers receiver pick 132; the Buffalo Bills receive picks 138 and 227
Xavier Restrepo was, without a doubt, Cam Ward’s favorite target in the 2024 Miami offense. Restrepo eclipsed 1,000 yards for the second straight season, racking up 69 catches for 1,127 yards and 11 touchdowns.
He was incredibly productive in college, but how he projects to the NFL is less clear. Restrepo has a strong frame at 5’10”, 209 pounds, and his superpower is his short-area quickness as a route runner and RAC threat. But Restrepo lacks great speed and explosiveness, and his sub-30″ arms greatly reduce his catch radius and viability against press coverage.
Restrepo likely projects as a slot-only target at the NFL level, and his limited athletic ceiling may impact his draft capital. Still, in the right role, he can go on to exceed his draft billing with his toughness, separation IQ, and sturdy hands.
133) Las Vegas Raiders: Deone Walker, DT, Kentucky
Trade: The Las Vegas Raiders receive pick 133; the Kansas City Chiefs receive picks 135 and 222
Deone Walker is an absolute behemoth at 6’7″, 331 pounds, with over 34″ arms, and after a 2023 campaign that saw him amass 7.5 sacks and 13 tackles for loss, he was an early favorite to be a first-round pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. But then the 2024 season happened.
Walker disappeared more often than not, and his production went down by over 50%. Walker did play the 2024 campaign with a major back injury, but that injury in turn raises questions about his durability and the translatability of his build overall. While Walker thrives on the attack with his charged-up athleticism, he’s a liability with his pad level, especially in the run game, and that high pad level drastically reduces his effectiveness at nose tackle in run defense.
Any team that drafts Walker will have to not only be comfortable with his medical history, but also have a plan in place to use his unorthodox profile to its strengths.
134) Denver Broncos: Teddye Buchanan, LB, Cal
Teddye Buchanan is one of the most compelling developmental linebackers in the Day 3 range. There’s already a lot that he does well, and at 6’2″, 233 pounds, with 4.6 speed and a 40″ vertical, he’s one of the most explosive, twitched-up athletes in the class.
His athletic tools allowed him to transfer from UC Davis to California without missing a beat, and in 2024, he amassed 114 tackles, 12 tackles for loss, five sacks, four pass breakups, and two forced fumbles. The highs are high for Buchanan in run defense; he can rocket through gaps and close ground in pursuit.
His diagnosis and gap ID can run very hot-and-cold, contributing to early-down volatility, but he’s a smooth coverage player with the athletic upside and motor to mold. There’s starter potential down the road.
135) Kansas City Chiefs: Dylan Sampson, RB, Tennessee
Trade: The Las Vegas Raiders receive pick 133; the Kansas City Chiefs receive picks 135 and 222
With Nico Iamaleava and a revamped receiving corps, the Tennessee Volunteers’ offense didn’t meet expectations in 2024 — but a not-so-quiet bright spot was RB Dylan Sampson, who accumulated 1,491 yards and 22 touchdowns on 258 carries.
At around 5’8″, 200 pounds, Sampson is one of the smaller backs in the 2025 NFL Draft class, but he doesn’t let any size mismatch intimidate him. He keeps his legs unforgivingly active, allowing him to excel as a cutting dynamo and as a finisher through contact.
Where Sampson truly makes his money is with his explosiveness, agility, speed, and blend of creativity skills. He has the running leverage and wiry frame to play bigger than his size, but his dynamism is what will make him a valuable part of an RB rotation.
136) Baltimore Ravens: Jordan Hancock, CB, Ohio State
Jordan Hancock gets overlooked at times, but he could be one of the better value acquisitions in the 2025 NFL Draft class. He has starting experience at safety and nickel, and his athletic tools are certifiably elite. At his pro day, he ran a 4.42 40-yard dash and jumped 41.5″ in the vertical, at 6’0″, 186 pounds, with near-32″ arms.
Hancock has the willing downhill physicality, quick trigger, and length for deconstruction that you want to see from a nickel, but he also has incredibly smooth and fluid coverage mobility, and a vast technical tool box based on where he aligns. Getting his head around as a playmaker in coverage is an area where he can improve, but ultimately, he’s dynamic, versatile, and could become a “glue guy” for a secondary with more consistency.
137) Seattle Seahawks: Que Robinson, EDGE, Alabama
Que Robinson is an athletic and versatile edge defender known for his quick get-off and ability to disrupt the backfield. He exhibits good height and length, allowing him to effectively engage offensive linemen and utilize a one-arm stab move to convert speed to power.
Robinson’s flexibility and agility enable him to bend around the edge and serve as an effective looper in line games. However, his limited playing experience and lean frame raise concerns about his ability to set the edge against the run and shed blocks from stronger offensive linemen. Robinson has the potential to become a dynamic pass-rushing specialist.
138) Buffalo Bills: Cody Simon, LB, Ohio State
Trade: The San Francisco 49ers receive pick 132; the Buffalo Bills receive picks 138 and 227
Cody Simon had a productive final season with 112 tackles and seven sacks. He is a player who can read and react quickly to plays around the line of scrimmage, as well as showing the ability to get downhill and get stops in the run game.
Simon is not a violent downhill defender but is savvy and can maneuver his way through traffic to make plays while being a consistent tackler who plays under control and finishes opportunities. He is also an elite blitzer who has shown the ability to impact the pocket consistently.
Simon also changes direction well in space and has above-average straight-line speed. He can be effective when dropping back into coverage but could be better in man-to-man coverage.
Round 5
139) Minnesota Vikings
Cam Skattebo, RB, Arizona State
140) Carolina Panthers
Seth McLaughlin, OC, Ohio State
141) Tennessee Titans
Jaylen Reed, S, Penn State
142) Minnesota Vikings
Bhayshul Tuten, RB, Virginia Tech
143) Miami Dolphins
Joshua Gray, OG, Oregon State
144) New England Patriots
Jared Ivey, EDGE, Ole Miss
145) New York Jets
Garrett Dellinger, OG, LSU
146) New England Patriots
Nick Nash, WR, San Jose State
147) San Francisco 49ers
Jackson Slater, OG, Sacramento State
148) Chicago Bears
Ollie Gordon II, RB, Oklahoma State
149) Dallas Cowboys
Kyle Monangai, RB, Rutgers
150) Miami Dolphins
Jack Sawyer, EDGE, Ohio State
151) Indianapolis Colts
Jack Kiser, LB, Notre Dame
152) Arizona Cardinals
Cameron Williams, OT, Texas
153) Cincinnati Bengals
Devin Neal, RB, Kansas
154) New York Giants
Will Howard, QB, Ohio State
155) Miami Dolphins
Dont’e Thornton, WR, Tennessee
156) Los Angeles Rams
Damien Martinez, RB, Miami (FL)
Trade: The Los Angeles Rams receive pick 156; the Pittsburgh Steelers receive picks 190, 195, and 202
157) Tampa Bay Buccaneers
RJ Mickens, S, Clemson
158) Baltimore Ravens
Smael Mondon Jr., LB, Georgia
Trade: The Los Angeles Chargers receive pick 129; the Baltimore Ravens receive picks 158, 181, and 214
159) Green Bay Packers
Jordan Phillips, DT, Maryland
160) San Francisco 49ers
Ajani Cornelius, OT, Oregon
161) Philadelphia Eagles
Tommi Hill, CB, Nebraska
162) New York Jets
CJ West, DT, Indiana
163) Carolina Panthers
Jalen Travis, OT, Iowa State
164) Kansas City Chiefs
Oronde Gadsden II, TE, Syracuse
165) New England Patriots
Quincy Riley, CB, Louisville
Trade: The New England Patriots receive pick 165; the Philadelphia Eagles receive picks 171 and 238
166) Cleveland Browns
Antwaun Powell-Ryland, EDGE, Virginia Tech
167) Tennessee Titans
Logan Brown, OT, Kansas
168) Philadelphia Eagles
Quinn Ewers, QB, Texas
169) Buffalo Bills
J.J. Pegues, DT, Ole Miss
170) Buffalo Bills
Brashard Smith, RB, SMU
171) Philadelphia Eagles
Jalen Rivers, OT, Miami-FL
Trade: The New England Patriots receive pick 165; the Philadelphia Eagles receive picks 171 and 238
172) Seattle Seahawks
Carson Vinson, OT, Alabama A&M
173) Buffalo Bills
Aeneas Peebles, DT, Virginia Tech
174) Dallas Cowboys
Jake Briningstool, TE, Clemson
175) Seattle Seahawks
Craig Woodson, LB, Cal
176) Baltimore Ravens
Rylie Mills, DT, Notre Dame
Round 6
177) Buffalo Bills
Simeon Barrow, DT, Miami (FL)
178) Tennessee Titans
Jaylin Lane, WR, Virginia Tech
179) Houston Texans
Jonah Monheim, OT, USC
180) Pittsburgh Steelers
Kyle McCord, QB, Syracuse
Trade: The Pittsburgh Steelers receive pick 180, the Las Vegas Raiders receive picks 190 and 229
181) Baltimore Ravens
Corey Kiner, RB, Cincinnati
Trade: The Los Angeles Chargers receive pick 129; the Baltimore Ravens receive picks 158, 181, and 214
182) Detroit Lions
Elijah Ponder, EDGE, Cal Poly
183) Baltimore Ravens
Jake Majors, OC, Texas Tech
184) Jacksonville Jaguars
Elijah Roberts, DT, SMU
Trade: The Jacksonville Jaguars receive pick 184; the New Orleans Saints receive picks 194 and 236
185) Arizona Cardinals
Isaiah Bond, WR, Texas
Trade: The Pittsburgh Steelers receive pick 115; the Arizona Cardinals receive picks 123 and 185
186) New York Jets
Jamon Dumas-Johnson, LB, Kentucky
187) Houston Texans
Marcus Tate, OG, Clemson
188) Tennessee Titans
Thomas Fidone, TE, Nebraska
189) Indianapolis Colts
Luke Kandra, OG, Cincinnati
190) Las Vegas Raiders
Mello Dotson, CB, Kansas
Trade: The Pittsburgh Steelers receive pick 180; the Las Vegas Raiders receive picks 190 and 229
191) New York Giants
JJ Roberts, CB, Marshall
192) Cleveland Browns
Jack Nelson, OT, Wisconsin
193) Cincinnati Bengals
Kitan Crawford, S, Nevada
194) New Orleans Saints
Andrew Armstrong, WR, Arkansas
Trade: The Jacksonville Jaguars receive pick 184; the New Orleans Saints receive picks 194 and 236
195) Pittsburgh Steelers
Elijah Simmons, DT, Tennessee
Trade: The Los Angeles Rams receive pick 156; the Pittsburgh Steelers receive picks 190, 195, and 202
196) Detroit Lions
Jay Higgins, LB, Iowa
197) Denver Broncos
Clay Webb, OG, Jacksonville State
198) Green Bay Packers
Zah Frazier, CB, UTSA
199) Los Angeles Chargers
Joshua Simon, TE, South Carolina
200) Jacksonville Jaguars
Hollin Pierce, OT, Rutgers
201) Los Angeles Rams
Jeffrey Bassa, S, Oregon
202) Pittsburgh Steelers
Mitchell Evans, TE, Notre Dame
Trade: The Los Angeles Rams receive pick 156; the Pittsburgh Steelers receive picks 190, 195, and 202
203) Baltimore Ravens
BJ Adams, CB, UCF
204) Dallas Cowboys
Jarquez Hunter, RB, Auburn
205) Washington Commanders
Jordan James, RB, Oregon
206) Buffalo Bills
Cody Lindenberg, LB, Minnesota
207) New York Jets
Riley Leonard, QB, Notre Dame
208) Carolina Panthers
Drew Kendall, OG, Boston College
209) Los Angeles Chargers
Tonka Hemingway, DT, South Carolina
210) Baltimore Ravens
Jah Joyner, EDGE, Minnesota
211) Dallas Cowboys
Cam Jackson, DT, Florida
212) Baltimore Ravens
Arian Smith, WR, Georgia
213) Las Vegas Raiders
LeQuint Allen, RB, Syracuse
214) Baltimore Ravens
Tahj Brooks, RB, Texas Tech
Trade: The Los Angeles Chargers receive pick 129; the Baltimore Ravens receive picks 158, 181, and 214
215) Las Vegas Raiders
Raheim Sanders, RB, South Carolina
216) Houston Texans
Ricky White, WR, UNLV
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217) Dallas Cowboys
Jaydon Blue, RB, Texas
218) Atlanta Falcons
Jabbar Muhammad, CB, Oregon
219) New York Giants
Tyrion Ingram-Dawkins, DT, Georgia
220) New England Patriots
Kaimon Rucker, EDGE, North Carolina
221) Jacksonville Jaguars
Jermari Harris, CB, Iowa
222) Kansas City Chiefs
Hunter Wohler, S, Wisconsin
Trade: The Las Vegas Raiders receive pick 133; the Kansas City Chiefs receive picks 135 and 222
223) Seattle Seahawks
Kaden Prather, WR, Maryland
224) Miami Dolphins
Dan Jackson, S, Georgia
225) Arizona Cardinals
Kobe King, LB, Penn State
226) Kansas City Chiefs
Tim Smith, DT, Alabama
227) Buffalo Bills
Ty Hamilton, DT, Ohio State
Trade: The San Francisco 49ers receiver pick 132; the Buffalo Bills receive picks 138 and 227
228) Detroit Lions
Maxen Hook, S, Toledo
229) Las Vegas Raiders
Glendon Miller, S, Maryland
230) Detroit Lions
Tyler Batty, EDGE, BYU
231) Miami Dolphins
Phil Mafah, RB, Clemson
232) Indianapolis Colts
Kalel Mullings, RB, Michigan
233) Chicago Bears
Jacory Croskey-Merritt, RB, Arizona
234) Seattle Seahawks
Trey Wedig, OT, Indiana
235) Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Zemaiah Vaughn, CB, Utah
236) New Orleans Saints
LaJohntay Wester, WR, Colorado
Trade: The Jacksonville Jaguars receive pick 184; the New Orleans Saints receive picks 194 and 236
237) Green Bay Packers
Isas Waxter, CB, Villanova
238) Philadelphia Eagles
Tyler Cooper, OG, Minnesota
Trade: The New England Patriots receive pick 165; the Philadelphia Eagles receive picks 171 and 238
239) Dallas Cowboys
Dante Trader Jr., S, Maryland
240) Buffalo Bills
Nazir Stackhouse, DT, Georgia
241) Houston Texans
Jackson Hawes, TE, Georgia Tech
242) Los Angeles Rams
Collin Oliver, LB, Oklahoma State
243) Baltimore Ravens
Zeek Biggers, DT, Georgia Tech
244) New York Giants
Dalton Cooper, OT, Oklahoma State
Trade: The New York Giants receive pick 244; the Detroit Lions receive pick 246 and a 2026 seventh-round pick
245) Washington Commanders
Brandon Crenshaw-Dickson, OT, Florida
246) Detroit Lions
Sebastian Castro, CB, Iowa
Trade: The New York Giants receive pick 244; the Detroit Lions receive pick 246 and a 2026 seventh-round pick
247) Dallas Cowboys
Kobe Hudson, WR, UCF
248) New Orleans Saints
Antwane Wells Jr., WR, Ole Miss
249) San Francisco 49ers
Patrick Jenkins, DT, Tulane
250) Green Bay Packers
Barryn Sorrell, EDGE, Texas
251) Kansas City Chiefs
Willie Lampkin, OG, North Carolina
252) San Francisco 49ers
Kurtis Rourke, QB, Indiana
253) Miami Dolphins
Theo Wease Jr., WR, Missouri
254) New Orleans Saints
Elijah Williams, EDGE, Morgan State
255) Cleveland Browns
Bru McCoy, WR, Tennessee
256) Los Angeles Chargers
Jalin Conyers, TE, Texas Tech
257) Kansas City Chiefs
Mac McWilliams, CB, UCF
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