NFL Draft 2026 Day 2 Grades for Every Pick
Too much emphasis is placed on first-round NFL draft picks when the most important part is based on how each team stacks its entire class.
Case in point: the Seattle Seahawks made an excellent choice by choosing guard Grey Zabel in last year's first round, but as good as Zabel was during his rookie season, Seattle's second-round pick Nick Emmanwori was the galvanizing force that helped elevate the Seahawks' defense, which led them to a Super Bowl victory.
After an unpredictable night one of the 2026 draft—beyond this year's No. 1 overall pick—eight more teams join the party after not selecting in the first round, though first-round talent remains available.
Follow along as Bleacher Report grades every single pick and see how each franchise continues to piece its respective class together.
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33. San Francisco 49ers: WR De'Zhaun Stribling, Ole Miss
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Grade: A
The San Francisco 49ers had an entire night to weigh their options after trading out of the first round altogether and opened Day 2's event with the top pick. They settled on Ole Miss wide receiver De'Zhaun Stribling, who is a wonderful pick for the Niners' offense.
San Francisco has reworked their wide receiver room, moving off Deebo Samuel, Brandon Aiyuk and presumably Jauan Jennings. Now, this year's 33rd overall pick joins the recently signed Mike Evans and Christian Kirk.
Stribling is one of those individuals who never led his team in receptions during his collegiate career–at three different stops in his case–yet more is expected of him once he's in the NFL. Usually, this setup is seen at programs like Ohio State, where the group of wide receivers is typically loaded with top recruits. In Stribling's case, he just continually improved throughout his career and played his best ball during the second half of the 2025 campaign.
During the Rebels' final five games–which included three ranked opponents–Stribling caught 25 passes for 420 yards and four touchdowns. Over half his receiving yardage last season came during that stretch. Once his top-end athleticism and willingness to do the dirty work in an offense are added to the mix, Stribling should be viewed as an ascending prospect.
Scouting Report Highlights
Strengths: Size, strength and speed to threaten all three levels of the field, excellent locating and snatching the football, tenacious blocker to help spring big run plays
Weaknesses: Build-up speed with middling initial quickness, not the most fluid athlete to break off the top of his routes, can improve in contested situations
Complete scouting report via Dame Parson of B/R NFL Scouting Dept.
34. Arizona Cardinals: IOL Chase Bisontis, Texas A&M
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Grade: A
The Arizona Cardinals are making a statement, because they're building a legitimate identity on offense under new head coach Mike LaFleur.
This year's third overall pick, Jeremiyah Love, will now be Arizona's offensive focal point. Chase Bisontis in the second round helps to fortify the squad's front five. He can immediately step in after flipping to right guard and help set the tone for the entire unit.
Bisontis began his collegiate career at right tackle before finding a home at left guard. He developed to the point where he entered this year's draft class as an expected Day 1 starter. Bisontis is exactly what teams want in a highly drafted guard prospect, because he has the attitude and work ethic to lead an offensive line.
The Texas A&M product may not be as powerful as Olaivavega Ioane when comparing the top pure interior options, but Bisontis moves better in space and is a little more fluid with his pass protection.
Scouting Report Highlights
Strengths: Well-coached, good hand placement, movement skills with outstanding balance, constantly looks to get involved
Weaknesses: Not overly powerful at point of attack, tends to overextend in run game, needs to stay square in pass set
Complete scouting report via Brandon Thorn of B/R NFL Scouting Dept.
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35. Buffalo Bills: EDGE T.J. Parker, Clemson
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Grade: A
The Buffalo Bills traded down twice and out of the first round entirely, yet the team still landed a first-round talent in T.J. Parker.
Buffalo is reshaping its defense under new defensive coordinator Jim Leonard. The Bills needed pieces to fit the scheme. Parker brings first-round talent, adds to a premium position and addresses a significant need for the Bills.
Something was in the water at Clemson this past season, because most within the program failed to live up to expectations. Parker was chief among them.
The defensive end went from being a Freshman All-American in 2023 and second-team All-ACC performer the following season to having arguably his worst year as a junior, then declared for the NFL draft
To be fair, Parker definitely looked more explosive and dynamic as an edge-rusher during his time at this year's Senior Bowl, which helped remind everyone of his long-term potential. He has the ability to be a consistently disruptive defender, hence why he was originally viewed as a top-10 talent entering his last collegiate campaign.
Scouting Report Highlights
Strengths: Capable power-rusher with a weaponized long-arm move, fluid athlete capable of being effective on stunts and even dropping into space on occasion
Weaknesses: Can't consistently win with quickness or flexibility, tends to get caught without a counter when initially stalemated
Complete scouting report via Matt Holder of B/R NFL Scouting Dept.
36. Houston Texans (via LV): DL Kayden McDonald, Ohio State
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Grade: A+
The Houston Texans know exactly what they wanted to do entering this year's draft, and that's to be tougher in the trenches. They've done so with their first two selections.
First, guard Keylan Rutledge is a brawler along the offensive interior. In the second round, Ohio State's Kayden McDonald provides a massive presence in the middle to make life easier on everyone else.
In a class surprisingly full of good nose tackle prospects, McDonald topped B/R's positional rankings. He served as the tip of the spear on a defense absolutely loaded with future NFL talent, including top prospects Caleb Downs, Arvell Reese and Sonny Styles.
McDonald emerged in 2025 as a junior prospect after previously serving as a rotational piece behind Tyleik Williams and Ty Hamilton–both of whom became NFL draft picks. As a full-time starter, the 6'2", 326-pound prospect led all defensive tackles last season with 30 run stops and the highest run-defense grade, according to Pro Football Focus.
Scouting Report Highlights
Strengths: Ideal nose tackle build, strength to take on and hold up blockers, initial quickness to reset line of scrimmage, enough athleticism not to lose gap responsibility against zone runs
Weaknesses: Technique needs work because he tends to play high at times and doesn't use his hands well enough, pure nose without much pass-rush upside
Complete scouting report via Matt Holder of B/R NFL Scouting Dept.
37. New York Giants: CB Colton Hood, Tennessee
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Grade: C
The New York Giants had one of the better starts to this year's draft, with a pair of top-10 selections that turned in Arvell Reese and Francis Mauigoa. Tennessee's Colton Hood in the second round is suspect compared to the previous two, because he is raw and needs plenty of work to realize his full potential.
The Giants don't necessarily need Hood to take on a primary role at the onset of his career, which will benefit the early entrant.
With Jermod McCoy out of the lineup due to an ACL tear, a much brighter spotlight was shown on Hood this past season. The sophomore prospect responded by earning second-team All-SEC honors.
Hood has enormous potential, but he's far from a polished prospect. The two-time transfer will be 21 for the entirety of his rookie season. At his best, he shows excellent man-coverage capabilities. Too often, he'll also show poor technique and instincts, thus surrendering easy targets. He'll enter his new situation with starter upside, but he needs time to develop and not quickly become a liability against NFL route-runners.
Scouting Report Highlights
Strengths: Sticky in man-coverage, explosive athletic traits, fluid mover, unafraid to mix it up with targets
Weaknesses: Lost at times in zone coverage, will get overaggressive leading to easy losses, marginal tackler
Complete scouting report via Daniel Harms of B/R NFL Scouting Dept.
38. Las Vegas Raiders (via HOU): S Treydan Stukes, Arizona
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Grade: C
A year ago, the Las Vegas Raiders used a third-round pick on defensive back Darien Porter. The team jumped in a round earlier this year with the selection of Arizona's Treydan Stukes. The incoming draftee can provide defensive coordinator Rob Leonard with some flexibility along the back line. He can move seamlessly between covering the slot and safety.
Stukes went from a 0-star recruit and walk-on at Arizona to team captain and second-team All-American.
"I was kind of a late bloomer in high school," Stukes told CBS Sports' Ryan Wilson. "I didn't really sprout up to 6 feet until my senior year [of high school]."
As a sixth-year senior, Stukes also had to deal with the pandemic during the entire recruiting process. All of it worked out in the end, though, and he became one of the nation's top defensive backs. Last season, he allowed only 10 catches while in coverage and contributed 10 combined interceptions/passes defensed.
Scouting Report Highlights
Strengths: Hybrid defender capable of covering the slot or playing half-field safety, good ball skills, triggers quickly when play is in front of him
Weaknesses: Not the most fluid hips, which hurts man-coverage skills, requires better tackling technique
Complete scouting report via Daniel Harms of B/R NFL Scouting Dept.
39. Cleveland Browns: WR Denzel Boston, Washington
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Grade: B+
The Cleveland Browns may not know exactly who will be their starting quarterback this fall. All of the quarterbacks on the roster should be quite happy with the team's first three selections.
Tackle Spencer Fano completed the offensive line. KC Conception provided the offense with a dynamic playmaker. The second-round selection of Denzel Boston gives the team a big-bodied target to work alongside Concepcion and Jerry Jeudy.
The 2026 wide receiver class doesn't feature too many true X-receivers. Boston has the size and physicality to serve as a big-bodied option in an NFL offense. The 6'4", 212-pound target produced over 60 catches and 800 yards in each of the last two seasons.
"He's got a little bit of Mike Evans in him," an NFL scout told Go Long's Bob McGinn (via SB Nation's Kyle Posey), "but he's just not as fast down the field. He's got a lot of talent. He's big and strong, runs good routes, has great hands, separates, he's physical. … He doesn't have the extra gear, but he's a really good possession receiver."
Scouting Report Highlights
Strengths: Goes up and snags 50-50 balls, understands how to use his size and length, wins by playing physical with no wasted movement, top-notch red-zone threat
Weaknesses: Lacks a top gear, may struggle to stack professional cornerbacks, can improve release package
Complete scouting report via Dame Parson of B/R NFL Scouting Dept.
40. Kansas City Chiefs: EDGE R Mason Thomas, Oklahoma
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Grade: B
Interestingly, the Kansas City Chiefs bypassed a pass-rusher with both of their first-round picks to select the class' CB1 in Mansoor Delane, then fortified their defensive interior with Peter Woods' addition. KC couldn't wait much longer to improve a group that finished among the league's bottom 10 in sacks last season.
Oklahoma's R Mason Thomas plays like a man with his hair of fire. He can be the type of edge presence that Felix Anudike-Uzomah hasn't yet become.
Thomas is a pure heat-seeker working off the edge and plays with the suddenness, relentlessness and competitiveness that every team wants in a pass-rusher. He simply doesn't fit the typical standards for the position, much like another former Sooner in Nik Bonitto.
However, Thomas is even smaller than Bonitto. The first-team All-SEC performer is shorter overall, lighter, has smaller arms and wingspan, and is not as explosive. All of this must be kept in mind when relying on an outlier to support another option.
Again, Thomas can get after opposing quarterbacks and consistently make plays, but there is a rationale behind why he wasn't considered among the class's top edge prospects.
Scouting Report Highlights
Strengths: Excellent burst and bend, outstanding lateral agility, motor runs white hot, plays physical with good leverage, difficult to block one-on-one
Weaknesses: Undersized and lacks length, inconsistent hand usage, can be driven off point of attack
Complete scouting report via Matt Holder of B/R NFL Scouting Dept.
41. Cincinnati Bengals: EDGE Cashius Howell, Texas A&M
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Grade: A
Not long ago, Texas A&M's Cashius Howell was viewed as a rock-solid first-round prospect. He slid because of a lack of length and poor run defense.
The Cincinnati Bengals simply need defensive upgrades. They already traded this year's 10th overall pick for the game's best nose tackle, Dexter Lawrence. Howell will now come screaming off the edge as well.
In one way, Howell is the type of pass-rusher every team wants, because he's relentless as he tracks down opposing quarterbacks. His non-stop motor makes him the type of player who consistently creates plays, even when he struggles to get quick wins. The major hang-up in his evaluation concerns Howell's arm length.
Case in point, the reigning SEC Defensive Player of the Year may have played at a high level against top collegiate competition, but his 30¼-inch arms are a significant concern when he's about to face longer, more technically sound professional tackles. His relentlessness can be offset to a degree with a quick passing attack, especially when blockers hit their initial punch.
Scouting Report Highlights
Strengths: Varied pass-rush plan, quickness to threaten and flexibility to flatten edge, can stack and shed tight ends in run game
Weaknesses: Historically short arms for highly regarded edge, lacks sand to hold point of attack against powerful linemen
Complete scouting report via Matt Holder of B/R NFL Scouting Dept.
42. New Orleans Saints: DL Christen Miller, Georgia
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Grade: B
Christen Miller's addition isn't sexy, but he's the type of pick that can make an entire defense up its level of play.
The New Orleans Saints finished among the bottom half of the league in run defense a season ago. Miller will take up space, eat up double-teams and allow Bryan Bresee, Chase Young and Carl Granderson go to work.
A prospect should never be scouted based on the uniform they wear. Every individual is different. At the same time, certain programs simply know how to develop specific position groups.
The Georgia Bulldogs have churned out seven defensive linemen among the last four draft classes (not including some edge-defenders designated as linebackers). Miller is the highest rated among this year's crop. The 6'4", 321-pound Miller is ready to play in the NFL trenches today. The first-team All-SEC performer understands how to control an opposing center and stack-and-shed blocks. The interior defender may not be flashy, but he'll do the dirty work to make the lives of his teammates easier.
Scouting Report Highlights
Strengths: Powerful with good agility to reset the line of scrimmage and even make occasional tackle for loss, plays with good strength and pad level
Weaknesses: Undisciplined gap responsibilities and when taking on double-teams, provides little as a pass-rusher
Complete scouting report via Matt Holder of B/R NFL Scouting Dept.
43. Miami Dolphins: LB Jacob Rodriguez, Texas Tech
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Grade: A
The Miami Dolphins experienced ups and downs in the first round. They started poorly by trading down one spot, handing the Dallas Cowboys the class's No. 1-ranked prospect and then selecting Kayden Proctor. The organization decided to move up and give up a higher-round pick than what they got from Dallas earlier to get a defensive back for their woeful group.
Jacob Rodriguez adds a second-straight defender who is an excellent football player and will put up significant numbers alongside Jordyn Brooks. Miami's strength now lies in its second line of defense.
Rodriguez emerged as the nation's most recognizable defender during the 2025 campaign. His play on the field spoke for itself. His mustachioed visage and outgoing personality endeared him to many. His standing as the leader of a dominant defense, while becoming the latest Butkus Award winner, certainly raised his profile. He is everything that people tend to love about college football.
As an NFL prospect, the unanimous All-American brings one quality that every team wants in today's game: a knack for creating turnovers. Rodriguez snagged four interceptions and forced seven fumbles on his way to becoming the Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year.
Scouting Report Highlights
Strengths: Nose for the ball with huge production, excellent lateral movement, easily works way through traffic, ball skills in pass defense
Weaknesses: Lacks length, play-strength is suspect, can get lost in space, turns 24 as a rookie
Complete scouting report via Matt Holder of B/R NFL Scouting Dept.
44. Detroit Lions (via NYJ): EDGE Derrick Moore, Michigan
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Grade: B
The Detroit Lions have been searching for a bookend defense end since Ziggy Ansah played for the franchise. Now into the fourth year of Aidan Hutchinson's career, the Lions may have found the solution with another former Michigan Wolverine, Derrick Moore.
A prospect's performance at the Senior Bowl should define an evaluation, but it can also leave a positive impression. Case in point, Moore overpowered multiple blockers during his time in Mobile, Alabama. He showed the traits to eventually become a starting defensive end in the NFL.
Moore improved each year at Michigan, with increases in the pressure he applied and in his sack totals. A first-team All-Big Ten performer in 2025, the 6'4", 255-pound defender set a career-high with 10 sacks. Though he shouldn't be viewed as an every-down defender at this point in his development.
Scouting Report Highlights
Strengths: Good initial burst, regularly and successfully converts speed to power as a pass-rusher, works his hands
Weaknesses: Needs to be better against the run and setting the edge, can add some weight and improve play-strength, straight-line pass-rusher
Complete scouting report via Matt Holder of B/R NFL Scouting Dept.
45. Baltimore Ravens: EDGE Zion Young, Missouri
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Grade: B+
The Baltimore Ravens understand how to draft at a high level, and they continue to show that their approach leads to landing excellent talent for their culture, even with a new coaching staff this season.
First-round selection Vega Ioane should be an instant starter and tone-setter for Baltimore's offensive line. Meanwhile, Zion Young will provide added power and explosiveness as an edge-rusher who can play opposite this year's big free-agent signing, Trey Hendrickson.
Typically, nine sacks over an edge-rusher's final two seasons doesn't generate much excitement. With that said, pressures are far more indicative of a consistent presence. In Young's case, he generated the second-most pressures in the SEC last season, according to Pro Football Focus.
To take that one step further, Young produced a higher pressure rate than four of the B/R Scouting Department's top five edge prospects, including Miami's Rueben Bain Jr. and Akheem Mesidor. The 6'6", 262-pound defensive end has an ideal frame and the ability to disrupt opposing offenses. He just needs to finish more often.
Scouting Report Highlights
Strengths: Length and power to play through offensive tackles on his way to quarterbacks and reset the line of scrimmage against the run, motor runs hot
Weaknesses: Lacks explosive first step, straight-line athlete which limits ability to turn edge
Complete scouting report via Matt Holder of B/R NFL Scouting Dept.
46. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: LB Josiah Trotter, Missouri
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Grade: B
Lavonte David couldn't play forever. After 14 seasons, David finally announced his retirement. Missouri's Josh Trotter has big shoes to fill, though he understands that concept on a DNA level.
Trotter was born to play linebacker. His bloodline runs deep at the position. His father, Jeremiah, played 11 NFL seasons and made four Pro Bowls. His older brother currently plays for the Philadelphia Eagles.
Unsurprisingly, the incoming Trotter has a feel for the position, unlike others in the class. In his two full collegiate seasons–not including his true freshman year, where he hurt his knee–Trotter became the Big 12 Defensive Freshman of the Year at West Virginia and a first-team All-SEC selection during his one season with the Tigers. His run fits and downhill tackling are easily among the class's best.
Scouting Report Highlights
Strengths: Ferocious run defender, good instincts, quick trigger, plays through ball-carriers
Weaknesses: Not fluid in coverage, tends to get a little lost in space, can be overaggressive taking him out of position at times
Complete scouting report via Matt Holder of B/R NFL Scouting Dept.
47. Pittsburgh Steelers (via IND): WR Germie Bernard, Alabama
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Grade: C+
The Pittsburgh Steelers are making smart, unsexy moves to address specific needs found within their roster.
A first-round offensive lineman helped offset the concern of Broderick Jones' neck injury. Meanwhile, Bernard is the alternative to missing out on Makai Lemon in the first round, who the team was set to draft.
Bernard won't wow anyone in any particular move. At the same time, he slides in nicely alongside DK Metcalf and Michael Pittman Jr.
On a Crimson Tide roster that also featured the heralded Ryan Coleman-Williams, who looked like a future top-10 draft pick as a true freshman, Bernard was clearly the best wide receiver. It was noticeable early in the 2025 campaign, too. He posted career-highs with eight receptions for 146 yards in Alabama's season-opener against the Florida State Seminoles.
Bernard is the perfect complementary target, because he's a consistent route-runner and does his best work running the dirty routes between the hashes.
Scouting Report Highlights
Strengths: Meticulous route-runner with understanding of coverages, physical to play through contact, alignment versatile, strong hands
Weaknesses: Not the biggest, longest or most explosive target, can do a better job in contested-catch opportunities
Complete scouting report via Dame Parson of B/R NFL Scouting Dept.
48. Atlanta Falcons: CB Avieon Terrell, Clemson
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Grade: A
The brothers Terrell will now make life miserable for opposing quarterbacks.
Don't little brother Avieon Terrell as a prospect, even though A.J. is already an outstanding NFL cornerback. While the bloodline is strong at the position, they present two different play-styles.
"They both have great ball skills," Clemson cornerbacks coach Mike Reed once said, per Clemson Sports Talk's Tyreese Ingram. "But Avieon is more like a pit bull—he's in your face."
The younger Terrell is a little smaller and isn't quite as explosive. However, his on-field competitiveness is impossible to overlook. Last year's first-team All-ACC performer makes receivers work hard for everything on every snap.
For the Falcons, they now have the best of both worlds. If not for a lingering hamstring issue, the team's latest addition likely wouldn't be available at this juncture, because he was graded as a first-round talent by the B/R Scouting Department.
Scouting Report Highlights
Strengths: Relentless approach, fluid mover in his drops, outstanding zone-coverage awareness, plays through the catch-point
Weaknesses: Smaller frame and lacks length, can be more consistent and physical against the run
Complete scouting report via Daniel Harms of B/R NFL Scouting Dept.
49. Carolina Panthers (via MIN): DL Lee Hunter, Texas Tech
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Grade: B
The Carolina Panthers added significant beef with their first two draft picks. Monroe Freeling in the first round gives the team a long-term answer at one of the offensive tackle spots. Lee Hunter in round two adds a disruptive force along the defensive interior.
Hunter is more than capable of drawing significant attention from opposing offenses, which will make Derrick Brown even more effective.
Even as part of a front seven that featured a top-10 talent in David Bailey, the reigning Butkus Award winner in Jacob Rodriguez and another draftable edge capable of 10 sacks in Romello Height, Hunter was the best defender on the field during the Red Raiders' biggest games. He simply overwhelmed opposing offensive linemen during the Big 12 Championship Game and Texas Tech's playoff appearance.
Hunter is a wrecking ball working along the line of scrimmage. He's certainly more than a space-eater in the middle. He can be a legitimate difference-maker.
Scouting Report Highlights
Strengths: Upper-body strength to control blockers and absorb double-teams, consistent hand usage, excellent motor for a nose tackle
Weaknesses: Tends to bend at the waste instead of firing straight off the ball, stiff in the hips, subpart initial quickness and lateral movement
Complete scouting report via Matt Holder of B/R NFL Scouting Dept.
50. New York Jets: CB D'Angelo Ponds, Indiana
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Grade: A+
The New York Jets are now filled with the type of players who can actually reflect head coach Aaron Glenn's personality. The selection of D'Angelo Ponds in the second round after adding David Bailey with the second overall pick only adds to the improving unit.
An argument can be made that Ponds was well worth a first-round selection despite his shortcomings. He's a Glenn corner all day long and twice on Sunday.
Don't judge Ponds purely by his size. Yes, he's 5'9" and 182 pounds, with sub 30-inch arms. At the same time, he's arguably the most competitive prospect in this year's class. The junior prospect doesn't back down from any assignment. He simply goes out there, competes on every snap and makes life difficult even for bigger and more naturally gifted wide receivers.
His size limitations are mitigated to a degree by an outstanding athletic profile. Ponds posted a 43.5-inch vertical jump at the NFL combine and followed that effort with a 4.36-second 40-yard dash at Indiana's pro day. Don't be surprised if Ponds isn't relegated to slot coverage at all times.
Scouting Report Highlights
Strengths: Elite competitor, legitimate top-gear, fluid and quick in and out of his backpedal, plays through the catch-point, punt return experience
Weaknesses: Lacks size and length, bigger targets can still win due to limitations, can get caught up on blocks
Complete scouting report via Daniel Harms of B/R NFL Scouting Dept.
51. Minnesota Vikings (via CAR): LB Jake Golday, Cincinnati
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Grade: B
The Minnesota Vikings' selection of defensive tackle Caleb Banks was perplexing to say the least. Jake Golday's addition in the second isn't. The Cincinnati product can play any of the linebacker positions, even though he's still learning and growing at the position. That flexibility and upside make him an ideal addition to play alongside Blake Cashman and Eric Wilson, particularly if the rookie finds himself working on the edge as well.
Golday's profile is somewhat unique thanks to his blend of size, athleticism and versatility. Even in a class that features Ohio State's Arvell Reese, Golday presents unparalleled scheme diversity.
Reese and Texas's Anthony Hill Jr. saw their value increase because they can play off the edge. Whereas Golday actually played on the edge at Central Michigan before transferring to Cincinnati and converting to off-ball linebacker. Furthermore, the 6'4", 239-pound defender could be seen regularly kicking over the slot in zone coverage. In fact, Golday played more slot-coverage snaps over the last two seasons than both of Ohio State's top-ranked linebackers did combined.
All the while, the Cincinnati product is still learning the position and getting better every year.
Scouting Report Highlights
Strengths: Excellent athlete with large frame and good length, scheme flexible, fluid with good hand usage in coverage, accelerates into and through tackles
Weaknesses: Natural instincts are still developing, can improve play-strength
Complete scouting report via Matt Holder of B/R NFL Scouting Dept.
52. Green Bay Packers: CB Brandon Cisse, South Carolina
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Grade: C
The Green Bay Packers are finally on the board and address a premium position with the selection of South Carolina cornerback Brandon Cisse.
The Pack will now transition to Jonathan Gannon's scheme after Jeff Hafley became the Miami Dolphins' head coach. Interestingly, Cisse could have developmental problems in Green Bay, because Gannon's approach is built upon coverage disguises and dropping more into coverage to confuse opposing quarterbacks. Meanwhile, the incoming rookie isn't as polished in his recognition.
The best is still ahead for Cisse, who doesn't turn 21 until July. He started two seasons at the collegiate level. But he clearly has significant room for development.
Cisse is an explosive athlete who shows up on the field in both man coverage and when he's flying up to make plays. He's a smooth mover, too, with little wasted movement in his backpedal and hip turn. The North Carolina State transfer will need to improve his feel for multiple different coverages, but that's expected as he matures and gets more reps.
Scouting Report Highlights
Strengths: Fluid and explosive, can turn and burn with wide receivers or blow up plays in front of him, consistently works through the catch-point
Weaknesses: Zone coverage remains a work in progress, physical but needs to do a better job with technique at point of attack
Complete scouting report via Daniel Harms of B/R NFL Scouting Dept.
53. Indianapolis Colts (via PIT): LB CJ Allen, Georgia
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Grade: A+
The Indianapolis Colts didn't have a first-round pick because they traded it as part of the Sauce Gardner deal. General manager Chris Ballard even chose to trade down and wait a little longer before selecting a player. Yet, somehow, the Colts still ended up with a first-round talent at the team's biggest area of need.
CJ Allen will immediately slide into the Colts starting Mike 'backer spot and wear the great dot for the team's defense.
Allen became a starter at Georgia as a true freshman and never looked back. The 4-star recruit showed incremental improvement each season, which culminated in a first-team All-SEC nod after posting a career-high 88 total tackles this past season.
More importantly, Allen grew into an on-field general. He can lead a defense from the middle of the field and wear the green dot as the on-field communicator. Furthermore, his skill set shows he's a three-down linebacker at the next level, someone who won't be consistently targeted or exploited in either phase of the game.
Scouting Report Highlights
Strengths: Fluid athlete capable of carrying tight ends and even some wide receivers then making plays in coverage, consistent tackler, slices through to make tackles for loss
Weaknesses: Not the biggest, longest or most physical linebacker, can get caught up in traffic and stuck on blocks at times, could be a little quicker diagnosing plays
Complete scouting report via Matt Holder of B/R NFL Scouting Dept.
54. Philadelphia Eagles: TE Eli Stowers, Vanderbilt
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Grade: C
Dallas Goedert is entering the final year of his current contract. He's been the subject of trade rumors for the last two seasons. Eli Stowers will now be the team's future at tight end.
Interestingly, he also gives a bigger target that can help fill the void that will eventually be left when the inevitable AJ Brown trade occurs.
The reigning John Mackey Award winner would have been rated higher throughout this process if he had contributed anything as an inline option. To be clear, Stowers has experience working in-line, but he's not much of a blocker and lacks the strength and technique to excel in that area at the next level.
However, the 6'4", 239-pound Stowers is a weapon working out of the slot as a hybrid tight end/oversized wide receiver. His raw athleticism can make him a dynamic target if deployed correctly.
Scouting Report Highlights
Strengths: Outstanding receiver with high-end athleticism, speed to threaten the seam, elite yards after catch ability
Weaknesses: Provides little to nothing as a blocker, functional strength is limiting, can improve route-running
Complete scouting report via Daniel Harms of B/R NFL Scouting Dept.
55. New England Patriots (via LAC): EDGE Gabe Jacas, Illinois
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Grade: B
K'Lavon Chaisson's departure in free agency left a void in the New England Patriots' front seven opposite Harold Landry III.
Illinois' Gabe Jacas is an ideal complementary bookend opposite Landry.
Put a little respect on Jacas' name, especially if you know how to pronounce it properly (ACK-us). He was never considered among the elite edge prospects in this year's class despite being a Freshman All-American in 2022, a third-team All-American in '24 and a first-team All-Big Ten selection this past year. He produced the second-most pressures among Big Ten defenders since 2022, according to Pro Football Focus. His sack total increased in each of the last three years, culminating with a career-high 11 last season.
The 21-year-old prospect may not be the smoothest or most explosive option. But he knows how to get into the backfield and disrupt opposing passing games, which showed up on a regular basis.
Scouting Report Highlights
Strengths: Heavier end with the power to play through offensive tackles, short-area quickness to win with asked to move laterally, consistent motor
Weaknesses: Not the most flexible or quickest at top of his pass rush, suspect run defender, needs to be more physical at point of attack
Complete scouting report via Matt Holder of B/R NFL Scouting Dept.
56. Jacksonville Jaguars: TE Nate Boerkircher, Texas A&M
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Grade: F
The Jacksonville Jaguars joined the party with a misfire. After not owning a first-round pick, the Jags chose tight end Nate Boerkircher with their initial selection.
The problem here lies in perceived value. According to the Bleacher Report Scouting Department, Boerkircher wasn't even a top-15 tight end in this year's class. Jacksonville passed on names like Max Klare, Michael Trigg and Eli Raridon. If the team preferred a true Y-tight end that can block, Sam Roush or Will Kaczmarek would have been higher-rated options.
Obviously, the Jaguars expected Brenton Strange to continue to develop and they needed help at this point. But the selection itself is head-scratching to say the least.
Strengths: Good blocker, high-effort player, uses body well during few pass-catching opportunities
Weaknesses: Not a dominant point-of-attack player, marginal pass-catching production, turns 25 later this year
Complete scouting report via Daniel Harms of B/R NFL Scouting Dept.
57. Chicago Bears: IOL Logan Jones, Iowa
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Grade: C+
The center class isn't strong this year, without a single snapper ranking among the Bleacher Report Scouting Department's top 85 prospects.
Jones is an older, smaller center, but he's an explosive athlete and an experienced play-caller in the middle of the offensive line.
The Iowa product can immediately compete to start along the Chicago Bears' offensive interior. As a second-round pick, the Bears likely expect him to beat out Garrett Bradbury and start at center.
Scouting Report Highlights
Strengths: Quick and powerful into blocks, good angles, excellent lateral agility, extensive starting experience
Weaknesses: Marginal play-strength, lacks bulk, can be driven back
Complete scouting report via Brandon Thorn of B/R NFL Scouting Dept.
58. Cleveland Browns (via SF): S Emmanuel McNeil-Warren, Toledo
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Grade: A+
Emmanuel McNeil-Warren was solidly graded as a first-round pick by the Bleacher Report Scouting Report. The Cleveland Browns got tremendous value with the 58th overall pick.
The near-6'4" McNeil-Warren provides a different type of athlete in Cleveland's secondary. A year from now, he'll likely replace Grant Delpit, who's entering the final year of his current contract. Until then, the Browns have a new defensive chess piece
The Toledo program continues to churn out NFL prospects. Quinyon Mitchell opened eyes when he worked his way into becoming one of the top cornerback prospects in the 2024 draft class. McNeil-Warren is the sixth former Rocket chosen in the last five cycles, including the fourth defensive back.
"I feel like we just do a great job of developing players at Toledo," Mitchell said, per The Athletic's Dane Brugler. "Before me, it was Sam Womack, Tycen Anderson, Kareem Hunt, Diontae Johnson—I feel like guys go (to Toledo), get developed well, get coached well, (become) great people, have great character. I just feel like Toledo is a place to be if you want to be in the National Football League."
Scouting Report Highlights
Strengths: Massive frame, excellent length, powerful downhill presence, underneath eraser
Weaknesses: Lacks top gear, isn't fluid turning and running in coverage, lacks true single-high safety traits
Complete scouting report via Daniel Harms of B/R NFL Scouting Dept.
59. Houston Texans: TE Marlin Klein, Michigan
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Grade: D
Much like their division rival three picks earlier, the Houston Texans jumped the gun on a tight end prospect. Though this selection makes more sense, because Klein offers more upside since he came to the game late.
The native German originally played basketball and soccer early in life, then moved to Georgia in high school and picked up the game full-time.
The 6'6" target caught a career-high 24 passes for 248 yards last season. He is the eventual replacement for Dalton Schultz, who turns 30 this summer.
Scouting Report Highlights
Strengths: Ideal build for Y-tight end, flashes athleticism to threaten seam, effort in blocking
Weaknesses: Needs to improve technique and physicality in all areas, still learning the position
Complete scouting report via Daniel Harms of B/R NFL Scouting Dept.
60. Tennessee Titans (via CHI): LB Anthony Hill Jr., Texas
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Grade: B
Many believed the Tennessee Titans would take Sonny Styles with this year's fourth overall pick. The organization chose to pass on the Ohio State prospect in favor of another, Carnell Tate.
Tennessee came back around and got their new leader in the middle of the defense with the selection of Texas' Anthony Hill Jr.
The 21-year-old prospect lived up to expectations at Texas after being the No. 1 linebacker recruit in the 2023 high school class. Hill became an immediate starter as a true freshman and earned back-to-back first-team All-SEC nods in 2024 and '25. He racked up 249 total tackles, 31.5 tackles for loss and 17 sacks during his three seasons.
Production is one thing. Traits are another. Hill is a 6'2", 238-pound defender with arms over 32 inches and a 9.22 relative athletic score, per Kent Lee Platte. Oh, he has experience playing all three linebacker spots and working off the edge.
Scouting Report Highlights
Strengths: Outstanding run defender, good instincts when playing downhill, length and strength to take on blocks, linebacker/edge versatility
Weaknesses: Nowhere near as comfortable when asked to drop and work in space, tends to play upright
Complete scouting report via Matt Holder of B/R NFL Scouting Dept.
61. Los Angeles Rams: TE Max Klare, Ohio State
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Grade: B
The Los Angeles Rams are still searching for a solution at tight end and might have finally found one with the selection of Max Klare.
Tyler Higbee never turned into a true TE1. Colby Parkinson disappears far too often in the passing game. The team used a second-round pick to select Terrance Ferguson a year ago, and it took him quite a bit of time to find his way onto the field.
Klare can join a group on a team that loves to deploy multiple tight end sets and eventually turn into the group's top option after being graded as the B/R Scouting Department's No. 2 tight end prospect.
For whatever reason, the Buckeyes always have premium talent at tight end yet fail to fully utilize the position. Klare is simply the latest example.
The Purdue transfer led the Boilermakers in 2024 with 51 receptions, 685 yards and four touchdown grabs. All of those numbers dropped during his lone season in Columbus.
Interestingly, a narrow window opened late in the '25 campaign, when Klare was Ohio State's top target due to multiple injuries at wide receiver. Against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights–the week before The Game–Klare became the Buckeyes' No. 1 threat. He caught seven passes for 105 yards and looked like the type of weapon that can do some legitimate damage at the next level.
Scouting Report Highlights
Strengths: Threatens the seam and creates after the catch, some explosive athletic traits, understands how to find openings and use his body
Weaknesses: Can improve as an all-around blocker, must do a better job working to get separation instead of just bodying off or relying on scheme
Complete scouting report via Daniel Harms of B/R NFL Scouting Dept.
62. Buffalo Bills (via DEN): CB Davison Igbinosun, Ohio State
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Grade: C+
After trading down two times before eventually making their initial draft pick, the Buffalo Bills jumped up to make their second. They did so to continue in the reshaping of the team's defense.
Davison Igbinosun provides immediate help at cornerback thanks to extensive starting experience at the collegiate level, though he could be a liability early in his career as he learns how to handle NFL route-runners.
Igbinsosun had been a difficult evaluation throughout his collegiate career. He was a four-year starter between his time at Ole Miss and Ohio State. At the same time, he clearly struggled at times, then showed excellent play. He walked away from the Buckeyes as a first-team All-Big Ten performer during his final year on campus. Yet he shouldn't be viewed as a possible CB1 who can consistently match up against top targets. Instead, his skill set is quite specific to where he can succeed at the next level.
Scouting Report Highlights
Strengths: Physical and long, loves to jam at the release point and come up against the run
Weaknesses: Not the most fluid in his transition, with clutch and grab too much, must do a better job with zone recognition
Complete scouting report via Daniel Harms of B/R NFL Scouting Dept.
63. Los Angeles Chargers: IOL Jake Slaughter, Florida
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Grade: C+
The Los Angeles Chargers' announcement that Jake Slaughter will be a guard is the most interesting aspect of this selection. Slaughter is a natural center with extensive experience snapping the ball.
However, the Chargers desperately needed help at guard after signing Tyler Biadasz in free agency. The team couldn't go into the season with two first-round busts, Trevor Penning and Cole Strange, manning the two guard spots.
The 6'5", 304-pound will be asked to compete from Day 1, with the expectation he takes over one of those interior spots to help strengthen the Chargers' front five.
Scouting Report Highlights
Strengths: Play-strength and grip strength, smart with excellent interior awareness, can get to blocks on second level
Weaknesses: Lacks mass to be pile mover, doesn't move particularly well laterally
Complete scouting report via Brandon Thorn of B/R NFL Scouting Dept.
64. Seattle Seahawks: S Bud Clark, TCU
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Grade: A
The Seattle Seahawks chose a safety in last year's second round, and Nick Emmanwori changed the entire defense. Bud Clark can do the same thing, albeit in a different manner.
This year's second-round safety can step into the spot vacated by Coby Bryant and provide a much better playmaker in the secondary.
Clark can stake his claim as the class's No. 1 ball hawk. Over the last four seasons, the two-time second-team All-Big 12 performer snagged 15 interceptions and defended 21 more passes. He's simply a magnet drawn toward a football.
"It's either my ball or nobody's ball," Clark told reporters at the NFL combine.
At 188 pounds, the three-time captain may not have the ideal build for a safety, but very few in this class will compete as hard on a down-by-down basis, while providing the same level of playmaking ability to align the back end.
Scouting Report Highlights
Strengths: Elite instincts and ball skills, prescient at knowing when to jump routes and throws, experience and skill set to contribute in multiple roles and special teams
Weaknesses: Slight frame, tends to play high through his backpedal, sometimes gets a little too aggressive, which catches him out of position
Complete scouting report via Daniel Harms of B/R NFL Scouting Dept.
65. Arizona Cardinals: QB Carson Beck, Miami
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Grade: C+
The Arizona Cardinals were almost forced into this pick once the Los Angeles Rams chose Ty Simpson with this year's 13th overall pick. Arizona simply couldn't go into this season relying entirely on Jacoby Brissett and Gardner Minshew II. But the options weren't ideal near the top of the second round. So, general manager Monti Ossenfort rightly waited and still landed a prospect in Miami's Carson Beck, who presents upside as a starter.
When Beck is comfortable in the pocket and working in-rhythm, he's as good a passer as anyone in this year's class. He spins the ball well and can hit tight windows.
However, the Georgia transfer has struggled when dealing with dirty pockets and in big-game moments, often making critical mistakes. The Cardinals can take that risk at this point in the draft, hoping the upside develops over time.
Scouting Report Highlights
Strengths: Shows good timing and anticipation, layers passes, extensive starting experience for two pipeline programs
Weaknesses: More than willing to attempt risky passes, turnover-prone, rattled by pressure, previous elbow surgery
Complete scouting report via Dame Parson of B/R NFL Scouting Dept.
66. Denver Broncos: DL Tyler Onyedim, Texas A&M
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Grade: C
The Denver Broncos draft prospects based on what fits them. The organization doesn't care one lick about rankings or perceived value. Case in point, Texas A&M's Tyler Onyedim was ranked as the class's 200th prospect, according to the B/R Scouting Department.
In Denver's case, they saw an opportunity to add a specific skill set to help offset the loss of John Franklin-Myers in free agency.
Onyedim didn't put up major sack numbers, but the 6'4", 292-pound defensive lineman has the burst to shoot gaps and make plays. He should fit in nicely as a 5-/4i technique who can reduce down in certain sub-packages and provide some interior juice.
Scouting Report Highlights
Strengths: First-step quickness, stacks and sheds blocks, can be a disruptive threat on stunts, consistent motor
Weaknesses: Needs to read his keys better, gives up his chest, tends to raise up upon first contact
Complete scouting report via Matt Holder of B/R NFL Scouting Dept.
67. Las Vegas Raiders: EDGE Keyron Crawford, Auburn
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Grade: C
The Las Vegas Raiders are preparing for life without Maxx Crosby. It won't happen soon. But they needed to do so after trading him this offseason before the deal fell apart.
Keyron Crawford is a big ball of clay with outstanding size and athleticism. He did show improvement, particularly during his last season on campus, with 9.5 tackles for loss and five sacks.
In some ways, this pick also speaks to Tyree Wilson's lack of development. Now with Crosby, Max Koonce, Kwity Paye and the developmental Crawford, the Raiders have plenty of talent working off the edge.
Scouting Report Highlights
Strengths: Good build, acceleration, bend and lateral agility
Weaknesses: Struggles at the point of attack, lacks polish with hand usage, minimal production
Complete scouting report via Matt Holder of B/R NFL Scouting Dept.
68. Philadelphia Eagles: OT Markel Bell, Miami
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Grade: A
The Philadelphia Eagles know what they like among their offensive lineman. Big is often a good descriptor. After all, left tackle Jordan Mailata stands 6'8" and weighs 365 pounds. The team decided they needed a similar-sized blocker to serve as its swing tackle in Markell Bell.
Though Bell could easily develop into Lane Johnson's long-term replacement.
Bell is one of the biggest offensive line prospects a person will ever see. The mammoth blocker measures just over 6'9" and weighs 346 pounds. With arms over 36 inches in length, the 21-year-old would be difficult to circumnavigate if he just stood still. But Bell deserves significant credit for his continued improvement throughout his career, particularly during the 2025 campaign. His natural size, combined with remaining growth potential upon honing his technique, portends a long-term starting left tackle.
Scouting Report Highlights
Strengths: Mountainous blocker with rope-like arms, moves particularly well for someone of his status, mass to uproot in run game and shut down bull-rushes
Weaknesses: Height can be detrimental with leverage, needs to be patient in the pass set, somewhat raw with technique
Complete scouting report via Brandon Thorn of B/R NFL Scouting Dept.
69. Chicago Bears: TE Sam Roush, Stanford
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Grade: B
The Chicago Bears' offense will be fascinating with all the tight end talent currently found on its roster.
Last year's first-round pick, Colston Loveland, led the team in receiving last year. Veteran Cole Kmet is a viable veteran who can play in line and serve as a legitimate target. Now, the Bears add Sam Roush, whose upside is immense. He is the future of Chicago's Y-tight end in 12 personnel.
Stanford is a pipeline for tight end prospects, with 10 drafted during the previous 20 years. Roush has as much upside as anyone during that period, even Zach Ertz and Coby Fleener.
The incoming prospect is the class's best blocking tight end. He fires off the ball low, with a flat back and drives through defenders. His real potential lies in the pass game. Stanford didn't have the caliber of quarterback play to fully feature a tight end with Roush's athletic prowess. In fact, the 6'6", 270-pound player posted a top-10 relative athletic score among the last 40 draft classes.
Roush has a high floor thanks to his in-line capabilities and a sky-high ceiling if his pass-game potential is unlocked.
Scouting Report Highlights
Strengths: Instant in-line contributor, fires into blocks and moves defenders, size and speed to threaten the seam
Weaknesses: Can refine technique at point of attack and adjustments on the football, concentration drops
Complete scouting report via Daniel Harms of B/R NFL Scouting Dept.
70. San Francisco 49ers: EDGE Romello Height, Texas Tech
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Grade: B
The San Francisco 49ers may have Nick Bosa and last year's first-round pick, Mykel Williams, as their defensive ends, but this team lacked significant juice off the edge last season.
Granted, Bosa and Williams both suffered season-ending injuries last year. Though Williams wasn't viewed as a plug-and-play pass-rusher. He needed to develop, too. Whereas Romello Height has a defined role as a designated pass-rusher as soon as he joins the Niners.
Height shouldn't be forgotten as part of a Texas Tech defensive front that also included David Bailey and Lee Hunter. In fact, Height was named a first-team All-Big 12 performer, too. The three-time transfer registered 10 tackles for loss and nine sacks at his final collegiate stop.
As a prospect, Height's slender frame holds him back. At under 240 pounds, the 25-year-old prospect will likely be a sub-package defender throughout his professional career.
Scouting Report Highlights
Strengths: Quick and fluid athlete with speed to consistently threaten the edge, attacks with a pass-rush plan, flexible to turn the corner, motor runs hot
Weaknesses: Slight frame, marginal play-strength, older prospect
Complete scouting report via Matt Holder of B/R NFL Scouting Dept.
71. Washington Commanders: WR Antonio Williams, Clemson
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Grade: B
The Washington Commanders didn't have a second-round pick, so the team had to wait until the third round before addressing wide receiver since it passed on the opportunity to do so in the first.
The decision is understandable, with Jordyn Tyson and his injury history being the top option at the time, while linebacker Sonny Styles can immediately take over the middle of Washington's defense. With Williams, the Commanders are taking a shot on a big talent who didn't quite live up to expectations.
Count Williams among the glut of Clemson prospects that disappointed during the 2025 campaign.
To be fair, Williams suffered a hamstring injury in Week 1, which affected his overall performance. But that status affects his evaluations, because he redshirted in 2023 due to injuries. Considering he's not a big target, concerns should arise about whether he'll be able to handle the NFL's physicality.
When the early entrant was on the field, he was dynamic and able to regularly make something happen with the ball in his hands.
Scouting Report Highlights
Strengths: Sudden and elusive in the open field, works the middle of the field and exploits soft spots in zone, punt return experience
Weaknesses: Thin frame, more of an underneath than vertical threat, can clean up route-running
Complete scouting report via Dame Parson of B/R NFL Scouting Dept.
72. Cincinnati Bengals: CB Tacario Davis, Washington
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Grade: C
The Cincinnati Bengals understood the assignment. They needed to get better on the defensive side of the ball. The organization traded for Dexter Lawrence, surrendering this year's 10th overall pick. The team finally got on the draft board with pass-rusher Cashius Howell in the second round. The secondary became the focal point in the third.
Washington's Tacario Davis is a human tarantula at cornerback. He's a 6'4" defensive back with near-34-inch arms. He can simply engulf wide receivers with his coverage. The oversized corner brings a completely different skill set to a cornerback room that features Dax Hill and DJ Turner II.
Scouting Report Highlights
Strengths: Huge frame and length, fluid and athletic for his size, comes down and hits against run
Weaknesses: Height can be a hindrance against smaller, quicker receivers, can do better tracking the ball
Complete scouting report via Daniel Harms of B/R NFL Scouting Dept.
73. New Orleans Saints: TE Oscar Delp, Georgia
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Grade: C+
The New Orleans Saints continue to add talent around second-year quarterback Tyler Shough. In the first, the organization graded wide receiver Jordyn Tyson. The team is now banking on tight end Oscar Delp's significant upside.
Delp may finally have the opportunity to show what he's capable of, since it never happened at Georgia. If a tight end's name wasn't Brock Bowers, the Bulldogs didn't understand how to use that position properly.
Case in point, Delp went to Georgia as the nation's No. 1 tight end in his recruiting class and posted a 9.84 relative athletic score, according to Kent Lee Platte. Yet the Bulldogs somehow never managed 25 receptions or 300 receiving yards in any of their collegiate seasons despite appearing in 55 games over the last four years.
Scouting Report Highlights
Strengths: Top-notch athlete, contributes in both phases,, personnel flexibility, potential weapon in passing game
Weaknesses: Limited production, can be more physical in multiple areas, route-running needs polished
Complete scouting report via Daniel Harms of B/R NFL Scouting Dept.
74. New York Giants: WR Malachi Fields, Notre Dame
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Grade: B
The New York Giants needed a complementary target for Malik Nabers, who will be bouncing back from last year's season-ending injury. Nabers is clearly the squad's No. 1 target. However, Malachi Fields brings a different dynamic to the Giants' offense due to his size. Jaxson Dart now has a new favorite target on third downs and in the red zone.
The all-star circuit can be hugely beneficial for a prospect. Case in point, Fields never became a dominant target during his time with the Fighting Irish. Granted, that's not entirely on the wide receiver. He led the Virginia Cavaliers in receiving yards during the 2024 campaign but saw his numbers dip after transferring to Notre Dame, with 36 receptions for 630 yards.
However, he was arguably the best player on the field during Senior Bowl week. Fields showed big play ability by overwhelming defenders with his size and body control. The near-6'5", 218-pound target may not be the most explosive option, but he is more fluid in and out of his routes than his size indicates.
Scouting Report Highlights
Strengths: Contested catch magnet, knows how to use his size in both phases of the game, sinks hips and finds openings in coverage
Weaknesses: Lacks top-end speed, needs to use his body because he can struggle to separate
Complete scouting report via Dame Parson of B/R NFL Scouting Dept.
75. Miami Dolphins: WR Caleb Douglas, Texas Tech
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Grade: C
The Miami Dolphins had the league's worst roster entering the draft. They could have addressed any position and it would have made sense. Even so, the wide receivers on the squad were particularly bad. Caleb Douglas may be Miami's fourth draft pick, but he could have as much of an impact as anyone from this class.
Douglas has a big frame and produced over the last two seasons, with 1,723 yards during that stretch. He also has sub-4.4-second 40-yard dash speed. The incoming rookie will almost certainly stretch the field and open up things specifically for Malik Washington.
Scouting Report Highlights
Strengths: Vertical speed, good frame and catch radius, understands how to tempo his routes
Weaknesses: Drops, poor play-strength, lacks initial burst
Complete scouting report via Dame Parson of B/R NFL Scouting Dept.
76. Pittsburgh Steelers: QB Drew Allar, Penn State
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Grade: B
The Pittsburgh Steelers now have a quarterback in place with a legitimate long-term position. Drew Allar's selection was necessary whether or not Aaron Rodgers returns as the starter next season.
Despite being a third-round pick, Allar should have an opportunity in Pittsburgh to eventually become the team's heir apparent in Pittsburgh. At worst, the team allows the rookie and Will Howard to compete if Rodgers makes an unexpected decision.
All of the requisite tools to be a starting NFL quarterback are present in Allar. Where he's currently at in his development and overall consistency are not.
The 6'5", 228-pound pocket passer did show some growth during his final season on campus, but the campaign ended prematurely when the quarterback suffered a broken foot.
Still, Allar was viewed as a first-round possibility entering the 2025 season. He still has enough upside to be that caliber of prospect, but he'll need to be brought along properly.
Scouting Report Highlights
Strengths: Prototypical frame and arm strength, can drive ball into tight windows, understands how to vary and layer throws, can take off and run despite size
Weaknesses: Must work from the ground up on his mechanics–which should help his overall accuracy and ball placement, does get rattled and tries to do too much against pressure and big-game moments
Complete scouting report via Dame Parson of B/R NFL Scouting Dept.
77. Green Bay Packers: DL Chris McClellan, Missouri
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Grade: B
The Green Bay Packers may have just selected their new starting nose tackle in the third round. Missouri's Chris McClellin may not have the traditional build or skill set to man the middle, but Colby Wooden didn't, either. McClellin has more mass and strength than Wooden did.
At 6'4" and 313 pounds, the second-team All-SEC performer can get up the field and make some plays, with six sacks last season. McClellan should fit nicely alongside Devonte Wyatt, Karl Brooks and Javon Hargrave.
Scouting Report Highlights
Strengths: Thick and powerful, power rusher, can get into the backfield and disrupt
Weaknesses: Tends to play high, linear athlete, poor balance
Complete scouting report via Matt Holder of B/R NFL Scouting Dept.
78. Indianapolis Colts: S AJ Haulcy, LSU
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Grade: B
Despite not owning a first-round pick, the Indianapolis Colts are using what draft picks they have to address significant areas of need and doing so effectively with high-end talent.
The team's starting strong safety, Nick Cross, left in free agency and joined the Washington Commanders. The team did bring in Juanyah Thomas, but LSU's AJ Haulcy is an ideal addition to fill the void. The Colts have now added two starters on the draft's second day.
Old-school box safeties no longer exist in the NFL, because offenses find ways to exploit them in coverage. Haulcy is built like a throwback, but his game extends further than serving as an over-the-middle intimidator.
The 6'0", 215-pound defensive back does have a rocked-up frame, with the instincts and comfort level working in space to excel in zone coverage. Haulcy is at his best when the play develops in front of him and shows impressive read-and-react skills. He's never going to be considered the fastest or most fluid defender. At the same time, the first-team All-American can thrive in today's NFL based on the preponderance of various disguises as part of zone coverages.
Scouting Report Highlights
Strengths: Tone-setter as physical downhill presence, great feel for zone coverage, trusts his eyes and triggers
Weaknesses: Inconsistent tackler, not ideal man-coverage option, lacks elite recovery speed
Complete scouting report via Daniel Harms of B/R NFL Scouting Dept.
79. Atlanta Falcons: WR Zachariah Branch, Georgia
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Grade: B
Drake London couldn't enter this season as the only real threat at wide receiver in the Atlanta Falcons' passing game. Zachariah Branch doesn't have to go far to join his new team, but he can certainly help Atlanta go further than it has in recent years.
Branch was held back significantly thanks to an uncreative Bulldogs offense. The USC transfer is more than a gadget player, who an offensive coordinator must generate touches for the receiver to be successful. Yet Georgia's coaching staff never found a way to fully unleash a player capable of instant offense.
To be fair, Branch was UGA's No. 1 target during his only season on campus and his receiving output was far and away the best on the squad last year. Even so, an option that dynamic should average more than 10.0 yards per catch. Branch was the only FBS wide receiver to snag 80 or more balls yet not produce at least 900 yards. Eight of the other nine managed 1,000 or more.
Scouting Report Highlights
Strengths: Open-field wizard, speed and shiftiness to obliterate angles, alignment versatility star returner capabilities
Weaknesses: Smaller frame and catch radius, most often used as a weapon instead of developing route tree, physical corners give him trouble
Complete scouting report via Dame Parson of B/R NFL Scouting Dept.
80. Baltimore Ravens: WR Ja'Kobi Lane, USC
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Grade: C
The Baltimore Ravens lacked a big target at wide receiver. Instead, quarterback Lamar Jackson used his tight ends in critical moments when a big-bodied threat was necessary, whether it was Mark Andrews or Isaiah Likely.
Ja'Kobi Lane is a 6'4", 200-pound receiver. For comparison, Baltimore's top three targets before Lane's addition were 6'1 or under and under 200 pounds. Lane immediately adds value as a red-zone target.
Scouting Report Highlights
Strengths: Outstanding body control and ball skills, big frame, understands leverage and how to use his body
Weaknesses: Lacks short-area quickness, tends to rely on size too much and lacks nuance in route-running
Complete scouting report via Dame Parson of B/R NFL Scouting Dept.
81. Jacksonville Jaguars: DL Albert Regis, Texas A&M
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Grade: C
Apparently, the Jacksonville Jaguars decided to scout only the Texas A&M Aggies, based on their initial two draft picks. All kidding aside, Albert Regis provides the Jags' defensive interior with more juice.
Jacksonville already swapped a disappointing draft pick in Maason Smith for Ruke Orhorhoro. The team shouldn't expect a lot from the latter. Regis can come in and provide quality depth behind Arik Armstead and Ty Hamilton, while possibly pushing for more playing time.
Scouting Report Highlights
Strengths: Quick reaction, first-step burst, moves well laterally, knocks down passes
Weaknesses: Stubby build, poor gap integrity, needs to improve pass rush
Complete scouting report via Matt Holder of B/R NFL Scouting Dept.
82. Minnesota Vikings: DL Domonique Orange, Iowa State
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Grade: B+
Obviously, the Minnesota Vikings targeted their defensive interior as a massive need area entering this year's draft class.
Caleb Banks' selection in the first may have been poor value, but Domonique Orange's inclusion in the third isn't. Plus, the two have complementary skill sets to form a long-term interior duo.
Dubbed "Big Citrus," Orange simultaneously has the class's best nickname and one of the best profiles among nose tackle prospects. At 6'2" and 322 pounds, with arms over 33 inches, the 22-year-old prospect is a tailor-made 0- or 1-technique. Orange worked hard to reach this point after tipping the scales at 408 pounds in high school. To his credit, the interior lineman played more snaps in 2025 than he did at any point in his collegiate career.
Scouting Report Highlights
Strengths: Powerful frame capable of absorbing double-teams, difficult to move, delivers jolt when shooting hands, enough quickness to shoot gaps
Weaknesses: Must be more violent shedding blocks, little to no presence as an interior pass-rusher (one sack in four seasons)
Complete scouting report via Matt Holder of B/R NFL Scouting Dept.
83. Carolina Panthers: WR Chris Brazzell II, Tennessee
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Grade: A
Chris Brazzell brings fringe first-round ability despite being a third-round selection. For the Carolina Panthers, he's an immediate vertical threat to help stretch the field and open up the short-to-intermediate areas for Tetairoa McMillan and Xavier Legette.
The Volunteers' recent history of drafted wide receivers isn't all that promising. Velus Jones, Jalin Hyatt, Cedric Tillman and Dont'e Thornton all failed to make a significant contribution early in their professional careers. Each played in Josh Heupel's system, which doesn't project particularly well to the pro game and tends to bring a rather large learning curve when transitioning to more precise NFL offenses.
Brazzell has three advantages compared to the others. First, his father played in the NFL and the CFL to help in his development. Second, the younger Brazell didn't play his entire collegiate career at Tennessee since he transferred from Tulane. Finally, the junior prospect presents the most well-rounded game. As a result, Brazzell held the highest grade throughout his particular draft cycle.
Scouting Report Highlights
Strengths: Explosive vertical presence, big target with a long frame, sinks in and out of routes, knows how to use his body and win 50/50 balls
Weaknesses: Can improve play-strength by adding some bulk to lean build, lets too many balls get into his body, needs to sell top of route better
Complete scouting report via Dame Parson of B/R NFL Scouting Dept.
84. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: WR Ted Hurst, Georgia State
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Grade: A
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers should keep drafting wide receivers because the organization is pretty good at it. Ted Hurst has the frame, athleticism and skill set to provide something similar to what Mike Evans did for the franchise.
Clearly, it's unfair to compare an incoming rookie to a future Hall of Fame inductee. In this instance, Hurst can big the big outside threat, who works outside the hashes, down the field and in the red zone.
Scout the player, not the uniform. Hurst is a prime example of a prospect with high-end upside despite not being from a traditional pipeline program.
The 6'4", 206-pound target began his career at Valdosta State, where he never put up huge numbers. Still, he transferred to Georgia State and continued to improve each year, finishing with just over 1,000 receiving yards in his final season on campus.
There is still room to think Hurst can continue his upward trajectory because of his impressive physical traits that led to a 9.90 relative athletic score, according to Kent Lee Platte.
Scouting Report Highlights
Strengths: High-end athlete with good size and length, outstanding body control, thrives in contested-catch situations
Weaknesses: Build-up speed, which can hamper his initial release package, more of a linear athlete than someone who is going to be a dynamic option after the catch
Complete scouting report via Dame Parson of B/R NFL Scouting Dept.
85. Pittsburgh Steelers: CB Daylen Everette, Georgia
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Grade: B
Talent can be found among the Pittsburgh Steelers secondary, but Joey Porter Jr. is arguably the only individual among the group with any long-term potential.
Obviously, Jalen Ramsey is toward the end of his career. Jamel Dean signed a three-year contract this offseason, but he turns 30 later this year. Asante Samuel Jr. needs to stay healthy. Georgia's Daylen Everette gives the team an experienced corner with high-end athletic upside.
The full breadth of Everette's capabilities really wasn't on display until this year's NFL combine. The former 5-star recruit contributed from the onset of his collegiate career and became a three-year starter for the Bulldogs. However, he never quite emerged as the caliber of corner that reflected his natural ability.
Granted, Everette was finally recognized as a first-team All-SEC performer during his final season on campus. But he was never considered among the nation's elite cornerbacks, hence why he wasn't in first-round consideration. However, a relative athletic score of 9.89 suggests he could be a better professional in the right situation.
Scouting Report Highlights
Strengths: Ideal physical and athletic profile, top gear and elite closing speed, comfortable and stick in man coverage
Weaknesses: Zone coverage and understanding of space remain a work in progress, needs to be more aggressive as a tackler
Complete scouting report via Daniel Harms of B/R NFL Scouting Dept.
86. Cleveland Browns (via LAC): OT Austin Barber, Florida
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Grade: D
The Cleveland Browns deserve credit for committing to their offensive line rebuild. Austin Barber is the team's fifth new addition this offseason after already taking Spencer Fano in this year's first round.
As a third-round pick, Barber will serve as the team's swing tackle early in his career and provide depth whenever injury inevitably strikes. The problem lies in the fact that Cleveland traded fifth and sixth-round picks on a prospect graded as a fourth-round talent by the B/R Scouting Department.
The run on blockers this year likely forced general manager Andrew Berry's hand, but he's done a good job of getting value up until now.
Scouting Report Highlights
Strengths: Good play-strength, technician, plays under control and with good balance
Weaknesses: Marginal athlete, not fluid in his pass set, can be overly mechanical
Complete scouting report via Brandon Thorn of B/R NFL Scouting Dept.
87. Miami Dolphins: TE Will Kacmarek, Ohio State
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Grade: C
The run on tight end continues earlier than expected. It's a solid class, but not one littered with difference-makers in the pass game. Case in point, Will Kacmarek never caught more than 22 passes in a season. But he's a strong in-line blocker, which provides an immediate role in the Miami Dolphins offense.
Kacmarek can be the primary inline option working alongside Greg Dulcich in 12 personal packages. Plus, the Ohio State product still has untapped potential as a receiver.
Scouting Report Highlights
Strengths: Highly competitive, strong blocker, H-back versatility, fearless over the middle of the field
Weaknesses:Tends to play high, minimal production, inconsistent handsComplete scouting report via Daniel Harms of B/R NFL Scouting Dept.
88. Jacksonville Jaguars: IOL Emmanuel Pregnon, Oregon
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Grade: A
Theoretically, Emmanuel Pregnon could start Day 1 for the Jacksonville Jaguars. Ezra Cleveland and Patrick Mekari may be returning this year as the Jags' guard, but Pregnon brings a different level of power to the interior that this group previously lacked.
With his impressive build and Oregon's green uniforms, Pregnon resembled the Incredible Hulk. The 6'4", 314-pound lineman is a powerful guard and intimidating blocker. He's going to smash opponents and move them off their spot.
Granted, Pregnon offers little positional versatility, as he's only started at guard throughout his collegiate career. Does it really matter when he presents a tailor-made skill set for the position? Probably not.
Scouting Report Highlights
Strengths: Definition of a mauler, strong punch and grip, long arms and solid base as interior pass-blocker, extensive starting experience
Weaknesses: Limited lateral movement, somewhat knock-kneed, particularly in his stance, will overextend as a run game, guard-only prospect
Complete scouting report via Brandon Thorn of B/R NFL Scouting Dept.
89. Chicago Bears: WR Zavion Thomas, LSU
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Grade: D
An inline tight end followed by a speed merchant at wide receiver is a fascinating pair of back-to-back picks by the Chicago Bears. Sam Roush and Zavion Thomas are very specific talents with niche roles to start their careers, yet bring enough upside to develop into something more down the road.
In Thomas' case, he's an instant vertical threat. The Bears didn't have a true burner among their top three wide receivers. That hole has now been filled. Though Thomas has yet to become a consistent threat at any point in his career.
Scouting Report Highlights
Strengths: Elite speed, lateral quickness, return capabilities
Weaknesses: Poor route runner, middling production
Complete scouting report via Dame Parson of B/R NFL Scouting Dept.
90. San Francisco 49ers: RB Kaelon Black, Indiana
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Grade: C+
Kaelon Black was the Indiana Hoosiers' closer during their magical national championship run. Roman Hemby served as the program's RB1, but Black was called first because he's a decisive runner who constantly falls forward for yards. Black's skill set is exactly why Indiana landed on him during critical moments in big games.
For the San Francisco 49ers, a running back draft pick feels like a yearly tradition. Black couldn't be entering a better situation to maximize his talent as part of a talented rotation behind Christian McCaffrey.
Scouting Report Highlights
Strengths: Powerful, downhill runner despite smaller frame, always fights for more yards and falls forward, pass blocking
Weaknesses: Not an explosive runner, hasn't done much as a pass-catcher
Complete scouting report via Dame Parson of B/R NFL Scouting Dept.
91. Las Vegas Raiders: IOL Trey Zuhn III, Texas A&M
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Grade: B+
The Las Vegas Raiders added the most versatile blocker in this year's draft late in the third round and should be applauded for emphasizing offensive line depth.
Though the team's announcement that Zuhn will play guard after being a collegiate offensive tackle, with some center flexibility, is interesting. The Raiders may expect Zuhn to compete with Spencer Burford at left guard.
At worst, the team added a five-position offensive lineman. Or, they could have just added another starter late on Day 2.
Scouting Report Highlights
Strengths: Multiple position experience, good technician, short-area quickness
Weaknesses: Lacks length, lateral agility is suspect
Complete scouting report via Brandon Thorn of B/R NFL Scouting Dept.
92. Dallas Cowboys: EDGE Jaishawn Barham, Michigan
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Grade: B
The Dallas Cowboys crushed the first-round process. They weren't done adding to their defensive front despite selecting Malachi Lawrence in the first round.
In some ways, Jaishawn Barham's addition is similar to Lawrence's, in that both are developmental edge-rushers with massive upside.
For Barham, he began his final year on campus as an off-ball linebacker before converting to a full-time edge. His flexibility could make him a defensive chess piece in Dallas' new-look defense.
Scouting Report Highlights
Strengths: Good acceleration and natural bend for an edge, can beat up tight ends and win regularly against those one-on-one matchups, off-ball experience
Weaknesses: Still learning how to play edge, small frame, linear athlete
Complete scouting report via Matt Holder of B/R NFL Scouting Dept.
93. Los Angeles Rams: IOL Keagen Trost, Missouri
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Grade: B
The Los Angeles Rams have a history of finding and developing quality mid-round talent. Keagen Trost may have lasted until the 93rd overall pick, but don't be surprised if he finds his way into the starting lineup as a rookie.
Long-time Rams right tackle Rob Havenstein retired this offseason. Currently, Warren McClendon Jr. is expected to step into that vacated spot. Trost is a more powerful option to fit well into the team's duo-heavy offensive scheme.
Scouting Report Highlights
Strengths: Power to displace defenders at the point of attack, stays square to make it difficult to get off blocks, enough movement skills to stay at tackle
Weaknesses: Suspect reactionary quickness, can't bite on pass-rush moves and give up easy wins
Complete scouting report via Brandon Thorn of B/R NFL Scouting Dept.
94. Miami Dolphins: WR Chris Bell, Louisville
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Grade: A
This pick is an appropriate swing for the fences by a talent-devoid Miami Dolphins team. The organization already added Caleb Douglas earlier. Chris Bell is the better talent, with a greater upside to develop into a legitimate WR1. The only concern is last year's injury.
The 6'2", 222-pound Bell can be a tank in the open field thanks to his ability to create after the catch. His physicality and play style are reminiscent of A.J. Brown. Unfortunately, the incoming prospect suffered a torn ACL in November, which derailed his predraft process.
However, Bell's recovery may not be as limiting as initially believed. According to Jordan Schultz, the wide receiver is expected to be fully cleared medically by the start of his first NFL training camp. While the projection may be optimistic and Bell may need to be brought along slowly, his upside as a top target in an offense remains undeniable.
Scouting Report Highlights
Strengths: Thick, powerful frame to make difficult grabs, work through contact and create after the catch, at his best working middle of the field, top-notch body control
Weaknesses: Coming off an ACL tear, not the most fluid route-runner, hands can be shaky
Complete scouting report via Dame Parson of B/R NFL Scouting Dept.
95. New England Patriots: TE Eli Raridon, Notre Dame
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Grade: B
Eli Raridon is a better tight end than multiple classmates who were drafted ahead of him. The New England Patriots aren't going to complain, because they needed infusions of talent and athleticism at the position.
Hunter Henry turns 32 later this year. Raridon can be TE2 for now, then replace Henry.
Raridon may have been more highly regarded as one of the class's most complete tight ends had he not dealt with an ACL injury that affected his first two seasons with the Fighting Irish, thus stunting his overall development.
During the last two campaigns, the 6'6", 245-pound prospect showed marked improvement. In 12 games this past year, he set career-highs with 32 receptions for 482 yards. He was mostly used as an in-line option, which creates an opportunity to contribute as a Y-tight end, while developing as a target in the passing game.
Scouting Report Highlights
Strengths: Length and straight-line speed to threaten the seam, plenty of in-line experience, passable blocker
Weaknesses: More of a straight-line athlete, continue to hone is technique as a blocker and route-runner, won't create much after catch
Complete scouting report via Daniel Harms of B/R NFL Scouting Dept.
96. Pittsburgh Steelers: IOL Gennings Dunker, Iowa
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Grade: A
No fit from a cultural perspective will be better than Gennings Dunker to the Pittsburgh Steelers. The collegiate right tackle will likely shift to guard and push Spencer Anderson to start on the left side.
In Pittsburgh, the boisterous blocker will quickly become a fan favorite because of his mulleted profile and quirky personality. He's also one of the class's most devastating blockers when an opportunity arises to finish cleanly.
Dunker is going to uproot and move defenders, with the intention of burying them. The collegiate right tackle's play style and marginal movement skills make him an ideal fit for the offensive interior.
Scouting Report Highlights
Strengths: Powerful, plays with nasty intentions, good anchor
Weaknesses: Isn't fluid enough to stay on an island, far too rigid in his movement, can be overaggressive and overextend
Complete scouting report via Brandon Thorn of B/R NFL Scouting Dept.
97. Minnesota Vikings: OT Caleb Tiernan, Northwestern
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Grade: B
The big bodies among the offensive tackles came off the board early. The Minnesota Vikings landing a legitimate left tackle prospect, with swing capabilities, is a big get late in the third round.
Brian O'Neill turns 31 later this year. He's also entering the last year of his current contract. Expect Tiernan to flip to the strong side in the future.
Northwestern has been a strong lineage at left tackle over the last few years. Rashawn Slater became a first-round pick. He was replaced by Peter Skoronski, who also became a first-round pick. Tiernan became the program's blindside protector after Skoronski departed and started 38 straight games at the position.
While Tiernan isn't as naturally gifted as those who preceded him, he presents a certain level of flexibility to play either tackle or guard because he understands technique and angles.
Scouting Report Highlights
Strengths: Technician, balanced in both phases, extensive starting experience
Weaknesses: Shorter arms despite 6'8" frame, marginal lateral agility and movement
Complete scouting report via Brandon Thorn of B/R NFL Scouting Dept.
98. Minnesota Vikings: S Jakobe Thomas, Miami
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Grade: B
Safety has long been a favorite position to project for the Minnesota Vikings. The organization waited until late in the third round to address its secondary. Even so, Miami's Jakobe Thomas can be a starting safety in Brian Flores' aggressive scheme.
Thomas has some old-school safety in him. A description of him being a head-hunter is over the top, but he definitely wants to make receivers pay when working over the middle of the field.
The two-time transfer had his best season as a member of the Hurricanes. Miami's coaching staff unleashed their enforcer and Thomas thrived, with career-highs in total tackles (76), tackles for loss (four), sacks (3.5), interceptions (five), passes defensed (six) and forced fumbles (two).
The 6'1", 211-pound defensive back is an enforcer capable of setting the tone for a defense, as long as he keeps his aggressiveness under control.
Scouting Report Highlights
Strengths: Intimidating presence, high-energy, quick reactive traits, ball skills make him more than a pure strong safety
Weaknesses: Drifts in coverage, can whiff looking for bit hit, processing needs to speed up
Complete scouting report via Daniel Harms of B/R NFL Scouting Dept.
99. Seattle Seahawks: CB Julian Neal, Arkansas
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Grade: B
The Seattle Seahawks shouldn't be drafting as well as they have near the end of every round.
Jadarian Price is now the squad's new lead back. Bud Clark is a true ballhawk in the secondary. In the third round, Arkansas' Julian Neal adds much-needed size and depth at cornerback.
Neal did exactly what he was supposed to do by taking full advantage of his college experience and using the system to his advantage.
The wide receiver-turned-cornerback prospect was lightly recruited out of high school, with only two FCS scholarship offers. He chose Fresno State, spent four years with the Bulldogs and slowly worked his way into the defensive rotation. The San Francisco native then transferred to Arkansas, where he played at his best against Power Four competition.
His fortitude, size (6'2", 203lbs) and athletic profile (9.48 RAS) all led to him finally hearing his name called in the NFL draft.
Scouting Report Highlights
Strengths: Size and length to frustrate receivers, relatively fluid for a bigger corner, consistently and aggressively attacks the catch-point
Weaknesses: Still developing as a full-time corner, route-recognition needs to improve
Complete scouting report via Daniel Harms of B/R NFL Scouting Dept.
100. Jacksonville Jaguars: S Jalen Huskey, Maryland
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Grade: B
Jalen Huskey was a favorite among the Bleacher Report Scouting Department during the lead-up to this year's draft.
"Jalen Huskey is the biggest sleeper at the safety position in this class," B/R scout Daniel Harms wrote.
Eric Murray and Antonio Johnson provide significant flexibility at safety in the Jaguars defense. Huskey can come in and play the big nickel while giving the team an eventual replacement for either, since Johnson is in the last year of his contract and Murray doesn't have any guaranteed money on his deal in 2027.
Scouting Report Highlights
Strengths: Instinctual player, diagnoses quickly, good ball skills and angles
Weaknesses: Not an elite athlete, can improve tackling technique
Complete scouting report via Daniel Harms of B/R NFL Scouting Dept.
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