Haha, yeah, I totally knew that. I definitely didn't see the blue & orange colors and immediately conflate that with being Montrell. Nope, definitely not. Spoiler
hey at least you're participating If I was in the middle of watching the Noles run to their 3rd ship in hoops I'd have all 'bawl discussions on ignore
Having high expectations makes me really anxious, so I need to dip into my other interests to take my mind off of it.
Ole Miss Pro Day: DL Nolen - 6'3.5" and 300 lbs. 27 bench reps, still think he goes in the 1st somewhere. DE Princely - best he's every looked and I would expect he goes a lot higher than currently mocked, wish he had been that healthy for us all year. DE Ivey - supposedly had a good day but I thought he looked out of shape. DL Pegues - looked really good, he's lost 15 pounds and looks quicker. Dart had a good day, didn't runt the 40 but it was relayed that he has been running in the 4.5s. Overall not a very eventful pro day at least from what I've seen - a bunch of scouts being baffled that we didn't make the playoffs with the DL talent we had is the main takeaway.
I like to reference past Nole greats on Saturday mornings and Broderick Bunkley did 44 reps which was probably the most notable thing he did after college
I googled it because I thought I was missing something and I just got clips of Wally Backman yelling at people post game. lol
Kiper with Shedeur Sanders at 3, Yates with him at 16. Mel is big time mad. Lauding him for taking sacks which might be a first.
I remember there were a lot of concerns coming out of HS in Charlotte. Most college staffs didn't think he'd get into school with his grades/HS situation.
Biggest noise from the Ole Miss camp at current is the Giants moving back up into the late first round to get Dart if he's available. Amos seems to be gaining a lot of momentum and Nolen seems to be losing momentum - grain of slaw.
Does Bob McGinn actually have any sway or is he just some old asshole with old asshole contacts that wanna throw out wild statements
high school? lol, kids don't get real coaching in HS in Fla especially a giant meal ticket like Stewart
He has no sway. He's just an old guy with decades of history being willing to write every negative thing any scout wants to say about a bunch of college kids before they get drafted. He sucks.
Mike Green is another guy where it seems weird that people still project him to go mid-first considering his off field baggage.
Tangentially Stewart related but we took 2 Aggie transfers in the portal this winter and our staff was stunned at how underdeveloped both guys were. No surprise to anyone but I don’t think Jimbo gave a shit at all
He has multiple sexual assault accusations against him (one in HS, one before he transferred from Virginia).
accused of sexual assault on multiple occasions (i'm assuming why he ended up at marshall in the first place)
Spoiler With the 2025 NFL draft just over two weeks away, I'm done with one-round mock drafts. It's time to expand. My new set of predictions covers all 64 picks in the first two rounds, tackling big team needs and finding homes for top prospects. You'll notice some shake-ups since my last mock draftin March. Things could get interesting right off the bat, and I shuffled landing spots in the top five. Over the course of two rounds, there are a few risers and fallers, too, based on what I've heard in my discussions with NFL execs and coaches. And I have five quarterbacksgetting picked, including two in the top 10. Let's dig into my predictions for the first 64 picks. And for more on these potential selections, check out Tuesday's "SportsCenter Special" (3 p.m. ET on ESPN2) and listen to the "First Draft" podcast. See more from : Kiper's Big Board | Latest mock drafts ARI | ATL | BAL | BUF | CAR | CHI | CIN CLE | DAL | DEN | DET | GB | HOU | IND JAX | KC | LAC | LAR | LV | MIA | MIN NE | NO | NYG | NYJ | PHI | PIT | SF SEA | TB | TEN | WSH ROUND 1 1. Tennessee Titans Cam Ward, QB, Miami Speaking about the No. 1 pick at league meetings two weeks ago, Titans coach Brian Callahan said, "We're open to everything at this point." Tennessee certainly has options, especially if another team calls GM Mike Borgonzi with a massive trade offer. But the Titans don't have a franchise quarterback, and they have a chance to get one in Ward. To win in the NFL, you have to take those opportunities when they present themselves. I was a fan of Will Levis during the run-up to the 2023 draft. But he has made too many mistakes with the football over the past two seasons (16 INTs and 17 fumbles) to prove he's the guy. It's time to upgrade, and Ward would bring to Nashville a big arm, an ability to create outside of structure and good accuracy. Cleveland Browns[/paste:font] Travis Hunter, WR/CB, Colorado I debated Hunter vs. Penn State's Abdul Carter for Cleveland. There's no doubt that slotting Carter opposite Myles Garrett would destroy opponents' game plans. But Hunter is a special prospect in so many ways, and he'd check a big box for the Browns -- mainly as a receiver. They have wideout Jerry Jeudyand tight end David Njoku but need more pass-catching talent. Hunter -- my No. 1 overall prospect -- has a "wow" factor to his game, and he could use his speed, ball skills, instincts and elusiveness to become an impact player right out of the gate. He had 96 catches for 1,258 yards and 15 TDs last season. But there's also the defensive impact of taking Hunter. Cleveland already has playmakers at cornerback in Denzel Ward and Greg Newsome II, but it could still use Hunter in big spots. Have to make a stop at the end of the half? I'd have him on the field. Drafting Hunter and getting him in the mix on both sides of the ball could really energize this fan base. Kiper's new 2025 Big Board: Ranking the top 25 NFL draft prospects, plus position reports 8dMel Kiper Jr. The NFL draft's best at 100 different traits and skills: Where the top 2025 prospects stand out 1dMatt Bowen The best NFL comps of the 2025 draft class: We asked 14 experts for perfect matches on top prospects 6hNFL draft experts 3. New York Giants Abdul Carter, OLB, Penn State Even after signing Russell Wilson and Jameis Winston, the Giants have been linked to Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders. I'm not ruling it out. Neither Wilson nor Winston is a long-term answer. However, the additions mean the Giants can at least toy with passing on the quarterbacks in Round 1 in favor of one of the class's top two prospects. Travis Hunter is off the board, but Carter would take this New York defense to new heights. In his first season as a full-time edge rusher (after playing primarily off-ball linebacker in past years), Carter had 12 sacks and 23.5 total tackles for loss. I see elite traits on the tape. And considering the Giants have holes all over their roster, they might opt for the best player on the board. They'd have something with Carter, Brian Burns, Kayvon Thibodeaux and Dexter Lawrence II up front. New England Patriots[/paste:font] Will Campbell, OT, LSU With Travis Hunter and Abdul Carter unavailable, the Patriots could listen to trade offers in case a quarterback-needy team wanted to jump on Shedeur Sanders. I'm not projecting trades here, but even if I were, there's a good chance New England might just stand pat and take Campbell. The Patriots allowed pressure on a league-worst 39.4% of their dropbacks last season, and Drake Maye is entering his first full season as the starting quarterback. They have to be better in pass protection. Campbell would slide in at left tackle. I'm not overly worried about his 32⅝-inch arms; he plays longer than that. Campbell can land a quick first punch and use his great overall technique and agility to keep pass rushers at bay. He has 38 games of experience, and pairing him with new right tackle Morgan Moseswould buy Maye more time in the pocket. Jacksonville Jaguars[/paste:font] Mason Graham, DT, Michigan I'm out of things to say about Graham to Jacksonville -- I've projected this match in all four of my mock drafts. New coach Liam Coen might want offensive playmakers for Trevor Lawrence, but the Jaguars have a chance to finally get a pocket-pushing disruptor for the middle of the defensive line. With great power and quickness, Graham can get into the backfield to create interior pressure on quarterbacks and drop running backs behind the line of scrimmage. He had 3.5 sacks and 14 run stops last season. With Josh Hines-Allen and Travon Walkercollapsing the pocket on either side, Graham could have an immediate impact. And the Jaguars -- who ranked 31st in yards allowed per play in 2024 (5.9) -- could use all the help they can get. Las Vegas Raiders[/paste:font] Ashton Jeanty, RB, Boise State Last in rushing yards per game at 79.8. Last in yards per rush at 3.6. Tied for the second-fewest runs of 10 or more yards with 34. That's what Las Vegas produced on the ground last season. New coach Pete Carroll is going to want much more out of his run game, and Jeanty could immediately flip the script. He displayed excellent speed, contact balance and vision en route to 2,601 rushing yards last season. He could be an elite three-down back in the NFL. Maybe add another receiver on Day 2 of the draft, and this would suddenly be a very interesting offense with Jeanty, Geno Smith, Brock Bowers and Jakobi Meyers. New York Jets[/paste:font] Armand Membou, OT, Missouri Membou is powerful and quick, and he started 30 games at right tackle in college. It would make a lot of sense for the Jets to pop him into the lineup there, with 2024 first-rounder Olu Fashanu manning the left side. They signed quarterback Justin Fields, who has the league's second-highest sack rate since being drafted in 2021 (10.5%). For this to work, the offensive line has to be good. I considered Penn State tight end Tyler Warren here. He can line up all over the offense and give Fields a reliable outlet when the pressure does come. Once the ball is in his hands, he'd pick up chunks of yardage. But I don't think New York is going to ignore the O-line. play 0:43 Armand Membou's NFL draft profile Check out some of the top highlights from Missouri's Armand Membou. Carolina Panthers[/paste:font] Jalon Walker, LB, Georgia No change on my Panthers pick projection, as this makes it four mock drafts in a row for Walker to Carolina. He's an explosive defender with bend and versatility. I like him at off-ball linebacker -- he'd make plays all over the field for the Panthers with sideline-to-sideline speed. But he could absolutely rush off the edge, too; he had 6.5 sacks last season. This Carolina defense was the worst in the NFL in yards allowed per play (6.0), yards allowed per rush (5.2), opponent QBR (64.8), points allowed per game (31.4) and opponent third-down rate (50.2%) last season. Walker would help no matter where he lines up. New Orleans Saints[/paste:font] Shedeur Sanders, QB, Colorado If Sanders doesn't go to the Giants, there aren't many clear landing spots for him in the top 10 ... and he could slide. I could see a team trading up for him -- maybe even the Saints, who have nine picks -- but most of these rosters are already set at quarterback. This is a great outcome for New Orleans, though. I like this match a lot. Sanders is my top-ranked quarterback, and his accuracy jumps off the tape. He completed 74% of his throws last season despite being under constant pressure. Playing in the NFC South with good weather and a few indoor stadiums would ease any arm strength concerns. And he wouldn't be forced to play right away. Derek Carr, 34, will be with the Saints for at least another season; Sanders could learn behind him before taking over. Chicago Bears[/paste:font] Tyler Warren, TE, Penn State Offseason moves to add interior offensive linemen Joe Thuney, Jonah Jackson and Drew Dalman should buy Caleb Williams more time to throw. Landing Warren would give the second-year quarterback another reliable target. New Bears coach Ben Johnson could line up Warren anywhere, get him the ball and let him roll to first downs after the catch. The versatile tight end had 1,233 receiving yards last season, and 700 of them came once the ball was in his hands. Chicago got only 512 total yards out of its tight end room in 2024, but the combination of Warren and Cole Kmet could do some damage. San Francisco 49ers[/paste:font] Will Johnson, CB, Michigan There's well-documented roster turnover in San Francisco right now, and Charvarius Ward is among the departures. Renardo Green has one of the outside starting spots, but what will the 49ers do at the other? Could slot guy Deommodore Lenoir move outside? Will new signee Tre Brown earn the role (and stay healthy)? Or could this be a golden chance to land a potential shutdown CB1 in Johnson? Johnson missed time last season with a toe injury, and he slid from the top five to No. 12 overall on my Big Board. But the talent is undeniable. He's big -- 6-foot-2 -- and his instincts and ball skills show up in the box scores. He had nine interceptions over his Michigan career, including two pick-sixes last season. The 49ers had 11 total INTs a year ago (tied for 19th). Dallas Cowboys[/paste:font] Omarion Hampton, RB, North Carolina I was torn here, as I think Dallas will look at all offensive playmakers. It needs a difference-making WR2 to take some of the load off CeeDee Lamb. But I'm not sure Texas' Matthew Golden or Arizona's Tetairoa McMillan will go quite this early. Instead, I see the Cowboys trying to improve the run game, which managed 4.0 yards per carry and a league-low six TDs last season. They have thus far replaced Rico Dowdle with Javonte Williams and Miles Sanders. Neither new back has the home run ability of Hampton, who can scoot through holes and take off despite his 221-pound build. I've never been an advocate of the first-round running back, but team owner Jerry Jones isn't afraid to address the position on Day 1. play 1:16 Omarion Hampton's NFL draft profile Check out some of the top highlights from North Carolina's Omarion Hampton. Miami Dolphins[/paste:font] Jahdae Barron, CB, Texas Terron Armstead's retirement makes this interesting. The Dolphins ranked 28th in pass block win rate last season (55.7%), and protecting quarterback Tua Tagovailoa is paramount. Texas' Kelvin Banks Jr. could fit. But Miami also drafted Patrick Paul late in the second round last April, and he has spent a year learning behind Armstead. The Dolphins could start Paul and use this pick to clean up the CB2 spot opposite Jalen Ramsey, where either Storm Duck, Cam Smith or Ethan Bonner is currently slated to start. Barron would jump to the front of the line. His ball skills (five INTs in 2024), speed and versatility would boost the unit. Indianapolis Colts[/paste:font] Colston Loveland, TE, Michigan The Colts had arguably the NFL's worst tight end production last season, with their group combining for 39 catches, 467 yards and two TDs. They also lost Kylen Granson (Eagles) and Mo Alie-Cox (unsigned) and haven't addressed the position. In an enormous make-or-break year for Anthony Richardson (and/or possibly Daniel Jones), Indy has to get more playmakers in its offense. Loveland has the seam-stretching ability to make plays down the field, and he has the 6-foot-6 size to post up in the red zone. Receiver is the other position that stands out, but I went with Loveland as the better value (No. 11 on my board). Here's an interesting note from ESPN Research off that decision: This would be the first time since 2006 that multiple running backs and multiple tight ends were selected before a second wide receiver went off the board. Atlanta Falcons[/paste:font] Mike Green, OLB, Marshall It almost seems too simple. Atlanta had the second-fewest sacks in the NFL last season (31). Green had the most sacks in the FBS (17). Suddenly, there'd be some optimism around the pass rush, with Green and free agent signing Leonard Floyd flying in off the edge. Green mixes in speed and power to keep offensive tackles on their heels, and his ability to stop the run means coach Raheem Morris could keep him on the field no matter the situation. If things play out this way, he'd be the second-highest drafted Marshall player since the common draft era began in 1967 (Byron Leftwich went seventh in 2003). Arizona Cardinals[/paste:font] Matthew Golden, WR, Texas Despite using the No. 4 pick on receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. last year, the Cardinals' 2024 offense leaned on its explosive run game. If Arizona can find another top-tier pass catcher to help the aerial game catch up, this offense would be hard to stop. Golden is a great route runner, and he has 4.29 speed to run underneath some Kyler Murray deep balls. He had 58 catches for 987 yards and nine TDs last season, and he'd give the Cards a solid 1-2-3 punch in Harrison, Golden and tight end Trey McBride. Cincinnati Bengals[/paste:font] Jihaad Campbell, LB, Alabama The Bengals spent big money this offseason to keep their offensive core around for the long term, and now it's time to turn the focus to the other side of the ball. What happens with Trey Hendrickson looms large. If he does end up getting traded after requesting a move, Cincinnati certainly has to look at the pass rushers on the board. I could see Texas A&M's Shemar Stewartfitting, but his lack of production might scare off teams this early. I'm going to wait until we know more about Hendrickson's future and instead go with Campbell, who is a complete football player. Look at this stat line from 2024: 112 tackles, 5 sacks, 11.5 tackles for loss, 16 pressures, 12 run stops, 1 interception, 4 pass breakups and 2 forced fumbles. And remember that Germaine Pratt, the Bengals' starting middle linebacker, alsorequested a trade this offseason. Kiper | Miller | Reid | Yates • Rankings: Kiper | Miller | Reid | Yates • Team needs | Comps | QB Board | Buzz • Pick order | Scouting evals | More 18. Seattle Seahawks Kelvin Banks Jr., OT, Texas Banks gave up three sacks over 42 career starts at left tackle for the Longhorns. He's agile for 6-foot-5 and 315 pounds, and he has some pop. The Seahawks have Charles Cross at left tackle, so Banks would help elsewhere on this lackluster offensive line. Right tackle Abraham Lucas has played in just 13 games over the past two seasons. The guard spots are both issues. Banks could fit in at any of those spots. New quarterback Sam Darnold ranked seventh in the NFL in QBR when he had a clean pocket in Minnesota last season (74.5). Facing pressure, he was 22nd (23.4). So it's pretty clear Seattle has to address the pass protection to maximize the Darnold signing. Tampa Bay Buccaneers[/paste:font] Nick Emmanwori, S, South Carolina Good luck throwing downfield on Tampa Bay with Emmanwori and Antoine Winfield Jr. locking down the third level. Emmanwori is a baller. He has the traits to make plays, picking off four passes last season. He has the speed and explosiveness to drive on the ball, running a 4.38-second 40-yard dash and jumping a ridiculous 43 inches in the vertical at the combine. And he has the 6-foot-3, 220-pound size to outmuscle receivers and hang with tight ends. The Bucs gave up 54 passing plays of 20 or more yards last season, eighth most in the NFL. Adding Emmanwori would help contain some of those big plays. Denver Broncos[/paste:font] Tetairoa McMillan, WR, Arizona This is one of the teams to watch for running backs, but Ashton Jeanty and Omarion Hampton are both gone. I think the Broncos could -- spoiler -- wait until Day 2 and still get a legit starter. The other major way to help quarterback Bo Nix take the next step in Year 2 would be getting him another playmaking receiver. McMillan dominated in college, with 3,423 yards and 26 touchdown receptions over three seasons. He isn't a blazer, but he can make tough catches with his body control and sure hands. Consider this, too: Nix threw 22 red zone touchdown passes last season, tied for sixth in the NFL. Now there's a chance he'd be throwing jump balls in the end zone to Courtland Sutton (6-foot-4), Evan Engram (6-foot-3) and McMillan (6-foot-4)? Look out, AFC West pass defenses. Pittsburgh Steelers[/paste:font] Derrick Harmon, DT, Oregon Harmon is a constant headache for opponents. He had five sacks and 35 pressures as an interior pass rusher last season, and he took care of business in the run game with 11 stops and 10 tackles for loss. Keeanu Benton and Harmon would be a good pairing inside. I originally had Ole Miss quarterback Jaxson Dart to Pittsburgh. He throws with accuracy and velocity, and he'd be a potential short- and long-term answer. We're all still waiting to see what happens with Aaron Rodgers, so I'll hold off on any quarterback moves for the Steelers until we know a little more. Los Angeles Chargers[/paste:font] Grey Zabel, G/C, North Dakota State Los Angeles would love for one of the top three receivers or top two tight ends to be sitting there when it is on the clock. And there's a chance the Chargers reach slightly for someone like Emeka Egbuka (Ohio State) or Luther Burden III (Missouri). I lean toward a better value move: Pick an impact lineman for the run game now, and wait until Day 2 for a deep pool of playmakers. Zabel played all over in college, with starts at both tackle positions and both guard spots. He's a tone-setter who drives defenders off the ball, and he could help open rush lanes at left guard. Per ESPN Research, Zabel would join Trevor Penning(2022) and Lester Holmes (1993) as the only non-FBS offensive linemen selected in the top 22 picks since the 1978 FBS/FCS split. play 0:46 Grey Zabel's NFL draft profile Check out some of the top highlights from North Dakota State's Grey Zabel. Green Bay Packers[/paste:font] Mykel Williams, OLB, Georgia The Packers had 45 sacks last season (tied for eighth), but that's a little misleading. They were really good at converting pressure into sacks, but they got pressure only 29.8% of the time (22nd). Williams was hindered by an ankle injury in 2024, which kept him to five sacks over 12 games. But he has the explosive traits to be an extremely effective edge rusher. Other spots of interest would be receiver and cornerback, so expect Green Bay to take a look at guys like Emeka Egbuka or Kentucky corner Maxwell Hairston, too. Minnesota Vikings[/paste:font] Donovan Jackson, G, Ohio State Minnesota signed guard Will Fries and center Ryan Kelly away from the Colts. It's a big improvement on the interior offensive line. Let's take it a step further. Jackson would replace Blake Brandel at the other guard spot, and he has the versatility to kick outside if needed. He did so this past season when Josh Simmons got hurt for Ohio State. That seems relevant given left tackle Christian Darrisaw is recovering from a left knee injury. Jackson is a plug-and-play interior blocker with great agility and technique; he allowed four sacks over 40 career starts. The Vikings do not have a second-round pick, but they could find a solid cornerback at the end of Round 3. Houston Texans[/paste:font] Josh Conerly Jr., OT, Oregon The pass protection really hurt C.J. Stroud and the Houston offense last season. He was sacked 52 times. The Texans began an overhaul of the offensive line this offseason -- including trading away left tackle Laremy Tunsil, the unit's one sure thing. They can't risk wasting another year of Stroud's rookie contract by forcing him to constantly fend for himself against opponent pass rushes. Houston signed Cam Robinsonand Trent Brown, but it shouldn't be satisfied. Conerly is consistent, allowing just two sacks over his college career. He'd help keep Stroud clean in the pocket. Los Angeles Rams[/paste:font] Jaxson Dart, QB, Ole Miss I love this pick because of the potential. Rams coach Sean McVay could develop Dart into a legit future starter. Of course, I say "future" because Matthew Stafford's contract restructure keeps him in Los Angeles for at least another season. But he's 37 years old, and the Rams have to make plans for 2026 and beyond. Dart can hit receivers' strike zones on a rope, and his ability to throw on the run is fun to watch. He had 4,279 passing yards, 29 TD throws and six interceptions last season. And this pick would bring him back to the West Coast -- Dart spent 2021 at USC before transferring to Ole Miss. Given a season to learn under Stafford and transition to the NFL game after playing in Lane Kiffin's RPO-happy offense, Dart has a high ceiling in the pros. Draftcast | Best at every position • Kiper's Big Board | Miller's top 50 • Reid's top 50 | Yates' top 50 • Muench's top 300 | Stacking QBs 27. Baltimore Ravens Malaki Starks, S, Georgia Starks does a little bit of everything on the back end. He can step up into the box and stop the run. He can drop over the slot in coverage. And he can patrol center field with his closing speed. Baltimore was burned by big plays last season (58 opponent plays went for 20 or more yards, third most in the NFL). The Ravens tried a few different players at the safety spot next to Kyle Hamilton, and the midseason switch to Ar'Darius Washington helped. But Starks would be a real difference-maker. This is a good roster with legit Super Bowl aspirations, and GM Eric DeCosta can't let chunk plays undo the team. Detroit Lions[/paste:font] Donovan Ezeiruaku, OLB, Boston College The Lions' defense was hammered by injuries last season. Even before the injured reserve started filling up, though, the edge rush depth chart was concerning. Aidan Hutchinson -- who is coming off a leg injury -- needs a running mate. The only other Detroit edge rusher with more than three sacks last season was Za'Darius Smith (four), who was acquired at midseason and released this spring. Ezeiruaku jumped to No. 21 in my recent Big Board update, meaning he'd not only take care of that pass rush need but also do so at value. His 65 pressures led the FBS last season, and he turned them into 16.5 sacks. Washington Commanders[/paste:font] Shemar Stewart, DE, Texas A&M Stewart's draft stock is hard to predict. As I mentioned earlier, I considered him for Cincinnati at No. 17. He comes off the board here, 12 spots later. It's the same dilemma that GMs will be struggling with on draft night. Stewart has all the talent in the world -- speed, explosiveness and power. But he also had 4.5 sacks over three seasons. If an NFL coaching staff can help him put it all together, the upside is immense. I'm betting on Commanders coach Dan Quinn unlocking that potential. Dante Fowler Jr.'s departure in free agency means there's a hole opposite Dorance Armstrong on the D-line. Buffalo Bills[/paste:font] Maxwell Hairston, CB, Kentucky Teams were able to throw against Buffalo last season, completing 68.5% of their passes into coverage. That was fifth worst in the league, and worst among playoff teams. Rasul Douglas is unsigned, and his outside corner spot opposite Christian Benford is currently held by new addition Dane Jackson. More depth is needed. Hairston can fly. He ran a 4.28-second 40-yard dash at the combine, the fastest time at the event this year. And he has the hands to make plays, with six picks over the past two seasons. Kansas City Chiefs[/paste:font] Josh Simmons, OT, Ohio State If Simmons didn't injure his knee last October, we might not be having this conversation -- because his projection might be closer to the top 10. He has really good footwork and power, and he gave up just one sack over 19 career starts at left tackle. Heck, he hadn't given up a single pressure in six games before the injury last season. That's the kind of pass protection the Chiefs need. Kansas City tried Wanya Morris and Kingsley Suamataia at left tackle, but neither held up well. It kicked guard Joe Thuney outside, but he's in Chicagonow. The Chiefs have to find a legitimate answer, and while they signed Jaylon Moore to be that, it's no sure thing. He was a backup in San Francisco. Download the ESPN app and enable Adam Schefter's news alerts to receive push notifications for the latest updates first. Opt in by tapping the alerts bell in the top right corner. For more information, click here. 32. Philadelphia Eagles James Pearce Jr., OLB, Tennessee The defending Super Bowl champs lost some key parts of their defense in free agency, including edge rusher Josh Sweat. Being able to get after the quarterback is important for Vic Fangio's defense, and there's a glaring void now on the edge. There are mixed opinions around the league on whether Pearce is a first-rounder, but he has the traits to develop into a speedy disruptor in the right system. He had 17.5 sacks over the past two seasons and ranked second in the nation in pressure rate last season (19.0%). ROUND 2 33. Cleveland Browns Tyler Shough, QB, Louisville Deshaun Watson is out with a re-torn Achilles, and Kenny Pickett is the only other quarterback on the Browns' roster. Shough has the arm strength to drive the ball in Cleveland weather, and he looks the part at 6-foot-5 and 219 pounds. Some evaluators will be concerned by his age (turning 26 this year), but the flip side of that is his experience -- he has thrown 951 passes over 43 career games. He could compete with Pickett for starts. 34. New York Giants Jalen Milroe, QB, Alabama After the Giants passed on Shedeur Sanders in Round 1, they could come back to the quarterbacks on Day 2. There is some love for Milroe in NFL circles right now, and he could fit well in New York. He'd have the chance to learn behind Russell Wilson and Jameis Winston, developing his pre-snap reads and improving his short-to-intermediate accuracy. Milroe throws a great deep ball and can change a game with his legs. He ran for 20 scores in 2024. This quarterback class doesn't have the same talent as the classes in 2024 or even 2023 did, but there are some solid middle-tier options. According to ESPN Research, it would be only the seventh time in the common draft era (since 1967) that five or more passers went in the first 34 picks. 35. Tennessee Titans Oluwafemi Oladejo, OLB, UCLA Here's the Titans' Harold Landry III replacement. Tennessee was tied for 29th in sacks last season (32) and then cut its top sack getter in Landry (nine). Oladejo had only 4.5 sacks last season, but he had 29 pressures, and his tape shows burst and potential. 36. Jacksonville Jaguars Emeka Egbuka, WR, Ohio State Three or fewer wide receivers have gone in Round 1 just three times in the past 10 drafts. But the Jaguars would stand to seriously benefit if things go this way. Egbuka -- my No. 18 prospect -- is a smooth route runner and caught 10 touchdowns last season. Brian Thomas Jr. was terrific as a rookie, and taking Egbuka here would help make up for the loss of Christian Kirkand give Jacksonville a pair of young talented pass catchers to build the offense around. play 1:00 Emeka Egbuka's NFL draft profile Check out some stats and info from draft prospect Emeka Egbuka of Ohio State. 37. Las Vegas Raiders Carson Schwesinger, LB, UCLA Schwesinger came out of nowhere in 2024 with 115 tackles, 4 sacks and 2 interceptions. The Raiders have big question marks at linebacker after Robert Spillaneand Divine Deablo both signed elsewhere. Schwesinger could join new additions Elandon Roberts and Devin White to rebuild the position. 38. New England Patriots Luther Burden III, WR, Missouri After improving the protection in Round 1 with Will Campbell, the Patriots could look for playmakers on Day 2. Burden's stat line wasn't as impressive in 2024 as it was in 2023 -- he went from 1,212 yards to 676 -- but he's explosive and elusive with the ball in his hands. His skill set would be a good complement to new signee Stefon Diggs. 39. Chicago Bears (via CAR) Walter Nolen, DT, Ole Miss Signing Grady Jarrett to join Gervon Dexter Sr. on the interior of the defensive line helps. But he's also turning 32 years old at the end of this month. In Nolen, the Bears could get another disruptive lineman who can get home on the quarterback. He had 6.5 sacks last season. 40. New Orleans Saints Azareye'h Thomas, CB, Florida State Thomas has the length and speed to contribute as a rookie, even if it's rotating in behind Kool-Aid McKinstry and Alontae Taylor. He looked great at the Senior Bowl in January, and he broke up 17 passes over the past two seasons. 41. Chicago Bears TreVeyon Henderson, RB, Ohio State One more finishing touch on the Bears' offense comes with their third pick in the top 41. Chicago struggled to establish the run last season, averaging 4.0 yards per carry (27th) with D'Andre Swift and Roschon Johnson. Henderson could take some pressure off Caleb Williams by picking up first downs on the ground. He rushed for 42 scores and averaged 6.4 yards per carry over four seasons at Ohio State. New York Jets[/paste:font] Elijah Arroyo, TE, Miami No Tyler Warren for the Jets in Round 1, but getting the top offensive tackle in the class in Armand Membou and then landing Arroyo in the second round is a win. Arroyo can stretch the field for Justin Fields, and at 6-foot-5, 250 pounds, no one can cover him. New York could line him up all over and then uncork 50-50 balls to him to haul in. 43. San Francisco 49ers Kenneth Grant, DT, Michigan Javon Hargrave and Maliek Collins were released. Grant would clog up the middle in their place. He's 6-foot-4 and 331 pounds, and he has explosiveness and good instincts to his game. Hitting on Day 2 picks would help San Francisco replenish its roster and remain a contender in the NFC. Grant has the potential to immediately contribute in a big way. 44. Dallas Cowboys Trey Amos, CB, Ole Miss Trevon Diggs had 11 interceptions in 2021, and DaRon Bland had nine in 2023. But neither played more than 11 games last season, and both struggled at times in coverage when on the field. The end result was 7.9 yards allowed per opponent pass attempt, which tied for worst in the NFL. Amos had three picks and 15 pass breakups last season, and he has played in 63 career games. In addition to shoring up the outside, he'd help replace Jourdan Lewis, the Cowboys' slot corner who left in free agency. 45. Indianapolis Colts Jonah Savaiinaea, G, Arizona Savaiinaea played tackle last season at Arizona -- and played it well, with zero sacks allowed. But his NFL future is probably inside at guard, where he started 12 games in 2022. The Colts' interior lost Will Fries and Ryan Kelly. Savaiinaea has the ability and size to open running lanes for Jonathan Taylor and keep interior pass rushers off Anthony Richardson. 46. Atlanta Falcons Benjamin Morrison, CB, Notre Dame Morrison looked like a first-rounder early in the 2024 season, before a hip injury ended his campaign. He's an extremely talented press corner with good technique. Opponents completed passes at will against Atlanta last season; the Falcons' 69.9% completion percentage against was bottom of the league. To help fix the problem, Morrison could take away receivers as the CB2 opposite A.J. Terrell. Plus, with nine career picks, he has the ball skills to create turnovers. play 0:52 Benjamin Morrison's NFL draft profile Check out some of the top highlights from Notre Dame cornerback Benjamin Morrison. 47. Arizona Cardinals Tyler Booker, G, Alabama No one gets by Booker in pass protection, and he is also a solid run blocker thanks to his power. He allowed one sack over three seasons at Alabama. This is strong value in the middle of Round 2, and Booker could start as a rookie at right guard. 48. Miami Dolphins Darius Alexander, DT, Toledo Miami still needs pass protection, and Tyler Bookerwould have been a perfect fit had he fallen one more spot. Rather than reach, the Dolphins could take care of another big need. Alexander can play pretty much anywhere on the defensive line, bringing quickness and physicality. He had 101 tackles, 15.5 tackles for loss, 27 run stops, 50 pressures and 7.5 sacks over the past two seasons. That production would be welcomed in the middle of the Miami defensive front. 49. Cincinnati Bengals JT Tuimoloau, DE, Ohio State Regardless of whether Trey Hendrickson stays in Cincinnati, the Bengals have to do something to improve the rest of the pass rush. Tuimoloau -- my No. 2 defensive end in the class -- had 12.5 sacks and 46 pressures last season. 50. Seattle Seahawks Shavon Revel Jr., CB, East Carolina Seattle hosted Revel this week on a visit, and the fit makes sense. The Seahawks have Riq Woolen at one outside corner spot and Devon Witherspoon can play both outside and in the slot. Once Revel is back on the field and at 100 percent after his torn ACL, he could be the other outside corner. He has speed and length, and he makes plays on the ball. In three games last season, he picked off two passes and took one of them to the house. 51. Denver Broncos Quinshon Judkins, RB, Ohio State Jaleel McLaughlin and Audric Estime are atop the Broncos' depth chart at running back right now. Coach Sean Payton is going to be looking for his RB1 at the draft. Judkins transferred to Ohio State from Ole Miss, ending up with his third straight 1,000-yard rushing season despite splitting time with TreVeyon Henderson. Judkins also rushed for 45 career touchdowns, and he had back-to-back seasons with more than 20 catches out of the backfield. 52. Seattle Seahawks (via PIT) Jayden Higgins, WR, Iowa State Let's continue a wild two months of wide receiver turnover for the Seahawks. To recap, they traded DK Metcalf, cut Tyler Lockett and signed Cooper Kupp and Marquez Valdes-Scantling. Higgins could bring a little of the physicality that Metcalf brought -- with one of the draft picks that came back to Seattle in the Metcalf trade. He's 6-foot-4 and 214 pounds and showed his explosion at the combine with a 39-inch vertical. Higgins caught 87 passes last season for 1,183 yards and nine touchdowns. play 1:00 Jayden Higgins' NFL draft profile Check out some stats and info from draft prospect Jayden Higgins of Iowa State. 53. Tampa Bay Buccaneers Nic Scourton, DE, Texas A&M Tampa Bay tied for sixth in sacks last season (46), but Logan Hall was the only edge rusher with more than five ... with 5.5. Scourton didn't have as much sack production in 2024 (five) as he did at Purdue in 2023 (10), but the traits are there for him to bull-rush off the corner. And he's very good at setting the edge against the run. 54. Green Bay Packers Jack Bech, WR, TCU Bech was great during Senior Bowl week, and he finished the 2024 season with 1,034 yards and nine touchdowns. The Packers' offense likes to distribute the ball to multiple pass catchers, with three wideouts -- Romeo Doubs, Dontayvion Wicks and Jayden Reed -- seeing at least 70 targets. Bech would be another reliable playmaker in the mix. 55. Los Angeles Chargers Mason Taylor, TE, LSU The Chargers signed Tyler Conklin, and drafting Taylor would fill out an intriguing tight end room for quarterback Justin Herbert. Taylor is a big target at 6-foot-5 and 251 pounds. He caught 55 passes last season with just one drop. 56. Buffalo Bills (via MIN/HOU) Tyleik Williams, DT, Ohio State Williams is stout against the run up the middle, but he also shows the quickness and suddenness to penetrate the backfield. Over the past two seasons, he had 5.5 sacks, 34 pressures, 16.5 tackles for loss and 21 run stops. He could get into the mix up the middle with Ed Oliver and DaQuan Jones, especially with Larry Ogunjobi suspended for six games. 57. Carolina Panthers (via LAR) Isaiah Bond, WR, Texas Adam Thielen is back, but he turns 35 years old before the season starts. Landing Bond late in Round 2 would give the Panthers a young trio of pass catchers, joining sophomores Xavier Legette and Jalen Coker. Bond has good speed, and he caught five touchdown passes last season after transferring to Texas from Alabama. (He actually caught 13 passes -- including a touchdown -- from Bryce Young at Alabama in 2022.) Draft Day Predictor » | Simulator » 58. Houston Texans Jaylin Noel, WR, Iowa State Noel is an extremely reliable slot target with good hands, elusiveness after the catch and acceleration out of his breaks. The former high school sprinter ran a 4.39-second 40 at the combine and posted some impressive jumps: 41½ inches in the vertical and 11-foot-2 in the broad. Noel also produced last season, with 80 catches for 1,194 yards and eight TDs. Houston lost Stefon Diggs to the Patriots, and Tank Dell's availability is uncertain for 2025 after his December knee injury. This pick could pay off immediately. 59. Baltimore Ravens David Walker, OLB, Central Arkansas I'm a big fan of Walker's game; he jumps off the tape. He shows quickness, power and bend off the edge, and he mixes up his pass-rush plans to keep offensive tackles guessing. Walker had 31 sacks and 63 tackles for loss over the past three seasons. With Kyle Van Noyand Odafe Oweh both entering the final years of their deals, the Ravens might start looking to the future. Walker would become the highest-drafted Central Arkansas player ever if he goes on Day 2, with Robert Rochell being the previous high as a fourth-rounder in 2021. 60. Detroit Lions Anthony Belton, OT/G, NC State The Lions lost Kevin Zeitler in free agency, and some combination of Kayode Awosika and Christian Mahogany is currently in line to take over at right guard. Belton (6-foot-6 and 336 pounds) has played all but 11 of his 2,146 career snaps at left tackle. However, he could slide inside in the pros -- and the Lions might opt for that in Year 1. 61. Washington Commanders Darien Porter, CB, Iowa State I'm intrigued by Porter as a Day 2 pick because there's a lot of untapped potential. He's a former receiver who is still learning the nuances of the cornerback position. He has 4.3 40 speed, plenty of length and the ball skills to create takeaways. Porter picked off three passes last season. The Commanders added Jonathan Jones and Noah Igbinoghene to replace Benjamin St-Juste and Emmanuel Forbes Jr. (who was cut last season), but Porter could develop into a starter. One other consideration: Oklahoma State's Nick Martin would be an interesting addition to the linebacker corps. He is a fast riser late in the process. 62. Buffalo Bills Xavier Watts, S, Notre Dame Getting a player with 13 interceptions over the past two seasons (most in the FBS) this late in Round 2 would be great for Buffalo. The Bills took Cole Bishop in this same range (No. 60) last year, and they could continue building up the safety room. Alternatively, the Bills could add another pass catcher; TCU's Savion Williamsand Maryland's Tai Felton would be my best available. Get your favorite live sports, stories and originals with ESPN+, Disney+ and Hulu. Upgrade to a Disney Bundle plan and start streaming something for everyone today! 63. Kansas City Chiefs Kaleb Johnson, RB, Iowa Isiah Pacheco was out for most of the season (leg), and Kareem Hunt was signed off the street as a replacement. Still, we can't ignore the Chiefs' 4.0 yards per carry last season, which ranked 29th in the NFL. No team had fewer runs for at least 10 yards (33). Kansas City re-signed Hunt and brought in Elijah Mitchell to back up Pacheco, but Johnson could entirely revitalize this run game. He ran for 1,537 yards and 21 touchdowns last season. 64. Philadelphia Eagles Kevin Winston Jr., S, Penn State The Eagles could close Round 2 by staying in state. Winston played only two games last season after suffering a knee injury in September, but he had 40 tackles and five pass breakups the prior year. He could help replace C.J. Gardner-Johnson, who was traded to Houston. If GM Howie Roseman wanted to keep his offensive line strong and potentially even plan ahead for an eventual Lane Johnson replacement, there are some decent O-line prospects still on the board, too. Boston College's Ozzy Trapilo and LSU's Emery Jones Jr. could be worth a look.