The 2025 NFL Draft has come and gone but the action doesn’t stop there. With just 257 selections and a draft pool of over 1,000 athletes, the undrafted free agent market is almost as exciting.
Which players from the Ole Miss Rebels are set to make a splash in their new homes?
Ole Miss Football Draft Picks
Below is the full list of Ole Miss’ picks in the 2025 NFL Draft. Included are the player, their position, their draft slot, and the NFL team that selected them.
The round and position numbers indicated are the round and overall pick numbers. For instance, 5.175 is Round 5, Pick No. 175, or 3.92 is Round 3, Pick No. 92, etc.
- Walter Nolen, DT – 1.16, Arizona Cardinals
- Jaxson Dart, QB – 1.25, New York Giants
- Tre Harris, WR – 2.55, Los Angeles Chargers
- Trey Amos, CB – 2.61, Washington Commanders
- Princely Umanmielen, EDGE – 3.77, Carolina Panthers
- Jordan Watkins, WR – 4.138, San Francisco 49ers
- Chris Paul Jr., LB – 5.172, Los Angeles Rams
- J.J. Pegues, DT – 6.180, Las Vegas Raiders
Ole Miss Football UDFA Signings
Below is the full list of Ole Miss’ undrafted free agent signings. This list will be updated as soon as signings become official.
To view every team’s undrafted free agent signings: 2025 NFL Draft UDFA Signings by School
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Ole Miss Football Draft Grades
Thanks to our friends at Pro Football & Sports Network, we can take a look at how the Ole Miss players were graded with their landing spots. Below is the letter grade and subsequent analysis when provided for each pick. All without analysis will be listed below.
- Round 5, Pick 172
Chris Paul Jr., LB | Los Angeles Rams
Grade: A - Round 6, Pick 180
J.J. Pegues, DT | Las Vegas Raiders
Grade: B+
Walter Nolen NFL Draft Grade
- Round 1, Pick 16
Walter Nolen, DT | Arizona Cardinals
Grade: B+
The Cardinals aggressively addressed their defensive line in free agency, with inbound additions like Josh Sweat, Dalvin Tomlinson, and Calais Campbell. That complete reworking of the defensive front has continued today with the selection of Ole Miss’ Walter Nolen in Round 1.
Nolen checks every cosmetic box at DT. He’s 6’3”, 293 pounds and has near-34” arms and hyper-elite explosive capacity – expected of a former five-star recruit. And in 2024, he showed off his best technique yet, with 6.5 sacks and 14 tackles for loss. That growth no doubt served as a selling point for Arizona.
Filing in nicely alongside Tomlinson at 3-tech, 4i, and 5-tech, Nolen has a true two-phase ability if he can dial in on a down-to-down basis. There have been rumors about his overall demeanor and coachability, but his development in 2024 was a promising sign, and no DT prospect has a physical tool set as tantalizing as Nolen’s.
Jaxson Dart NFL Draft Grade
- Round 1, Pick 25
Jaxson Dart, QB, New York Giants
Grade: C
We knew someone was going to trade back into the first round for a quarterback, the only question was who and when. In the end, it was the New York Giants who made the first move, trading with the Texans to acquire the 25th overall pick, where they then selected Jaxson Dart.
The move to add Dart has an undertone of desperation; Brian Daboll and Joe Schoen need results to save their jobs, and drafting a young QB can be a way to extend one’s window of opportunity. Dart is in an ideal situation where he has a WR1 in Malik Nabers and doesn’t have to start right away with Russell Wilson in-house – but he has work to do in order to reach his ceiling.
There are redeeming qualities with Dart. He’s athletic, competitive, and flashes legitimate middle-of-field anticipation, and his arm is supremely loose and elastic. But the Ole Miss offense didn’t insulate many NFL-translatable processing skills, and he’ll need to become a more consistent progression thrower. Dart has some time to sit and learn as it stands, but there will undoubtedly be pressure at some point in New York. He has to be ready when it comes.
Tre Harris NFL Draft Grade
- Round 2, Pick 55
Tre Harris, WR | Los Angeles Chargers
Grade: A
Los Angeles is going all-in on the offensive side of the ball to start the 2025 NFL Draft. In Round 1, they added a young, up-and-coming volume back, and in Round 2, they snagged an X-receiver to complement Ladd McConkey at exceptional value, bringing in Ole Miss’ Tre Harris.
At 6’2”, 205 pounds, Harris could have a peak projection similar to prime Allen Robinson. At his size, he’s impressively explosive and fluid, with quick twitch and retraction ability on route breaks that catch you off-guard.
He’s an instinctive catcher with acrobatic vertical ability, but he’s not just flashy: He’s workmanlike with his hands and stem work and can be a vital completing piece for Justin Herbert’s WR corps.
Trey Amos NFL Draft Grade
- Round 2, Pick 61
Trey Amos, CB | Washington Commanders
Grade: A
The Commanders enter 2025 in a bit of a transition state on defense. Washington has invested most of its resources this offseason on offense, leaving the organization needing some long-term building blocks on the other side of the ball. Ole Miss cornerback Trey Amos should represent one of those foundational pieces if he hits on his potential, making for an intriguing perimeter duo with Marshon Lattimore.
Amos may not be the cleanest tackler, but he profiles as a prototypical boundary corner physically (6’1”, 195 pounds) and comes with a proven track record of excellent coverage against SEC competition.
His ability to play man coverage should fit in with the Commanders, but his movement and processing skills allow him to excel in zone as well. Amos’ arrival could allow Mike Sainristil to move back into the slot, where he mostly played at Michigan.
Princely Umanmielen NFL Draft Grade
- Round 3, Pick 77
Princely Umanmielen, EDGE | Carolina Panthers
Grade: A-
The Panthers double-dipped on edge rushers on Day 2, a good idea for last year’s 32nd-ranked pass rush by pressure rate (25.1%). Princely Umanmielen might end up as a pure designated pass rusher, but he can still bring plenty of value if he hits his ceiling.
The Ole Miss product was highly productive the last two years, recording 17.5 sacks and 26 TFLs. His speed and first-step explosiveness are his selling points, and he should fit in nicely as a stand-up linebacker in Carolina’s 3-4 scheme.
He’s not the biggest edge rusher (6’4”, 244 pounds), but should get the job done on passing downs.
Jordan Watkins NFL Draft Grade
- Round 4, Pick 138
Jordan Watkins, WR, San Francisco 49ers
Grade: D
The 49ers’ wide receiver room took a bit of a hit this offseason after they traded away Deebo Samuel. The group is still in a good spot with Brandon Aiyuk, Ricky Pearsall, and Jauan Jennings, but Day 3 is a good time to take a swing for high-upside playmakers. Jordan Watkins doesn’t exactly scream upside.
Watkins has good play strength and could develop into a decent possession slot receiver in the NFL. He also has some value in the return game. However, he’s inconsistent as a route runner and lacks the ideal burst and speed you want from a slot guy. There were higher-rated receivers on the board here.
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