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2025 Mock Drafts

The Pats need O-line help, but they need playmakers, too -- and with Hunter, that means on both sides of the ball. He would immediately be the most explosive wide receiver on the roster (even if he's limited to 10-15 snaps a game), and the secondary becomes one of the best when you pair him with Christian Gonzalez. The Pats can then target offensive line at the top of Round 2.

My comp for Graham this summer was Christian Wilkins. My co-host on the "With the First Pick" podcast, Rick Spielman, took it a step further and said Quinnen Williams. Wherever you land, Graham is a special talent and will almost certainly be a top-5 selection.

The Jags have a lot of needs, and even with Trevor Lawrence struggling, he's currently making $55 million a year, so he's not going anywhere. Instead, it makes sense to bolster the offensive line; Cam Robinson is in the final year of his deal, and 2023 first-rounder Anton Harrison has struggled early in 2024. Banks was my No. 1 offensive tackle over the summer, and he's been really good through the first six weeks of the college football season.

Shedeur Sanders is my QB1 six weeks into the college football season, but -- and this is just a hunch -- I can't envision a situation where he green-lights a move to Cleveland, a franchise which seems to find new and exciting ways to redefine dysfunction each and every year. That said, I think Jalen Milroe is better than Anthony Richardson coming out of Florida, and I'm actually intrigued to see how Kevin Stefanski would design an offense around him.

Matthew Stafford's plans for 2025 will have a lot to do with what the Rams do here, but if he returns, Campbell is an easy choice with Joe Noteboom and Alaric Jackson headed for free agency.

Ward is one of my favorite players in this class. And while he was a fringe Day 2 player back in August, he's carried the Hurricanes to an undefeated record through the first month-and-a-half of the season. He excels off-platform and has all the arm angles; he just needs to work on getting through his reads and playing from the pocket. But he has all the tools to be special.

Quarterback was a consideration here. But if first-year head coach Brian Callahan thinks he can work with second-year quarterback Will Levis, why not get your young QB arguably the best player in college football? For the last decade or so, running backs were considered fungible, but the pendulum seems to be swinging back the other way. And it's an easy leap to make when you watch Jeanty carve up whomever lines up across from him every single week.

Johnson was No. 1 on my preseason Big Board, and he lasts till the eighth pick here only because there was a run on quarterbacks, offensive linemen, an all-universe athlete and an all-galaxy RB.

If Aaron Rodgers returns (and I'm not convinced he should), the Jets desperately need playmakers. McMillan is 6-foot-5 but moves like a shifty slot receiver with the benefit of an enormous catch radius and the ability to make contested catches look easy. Think Drake London but a better athlete.

Gardner Minshew was benched against the Broncos in Week 5, and unless you're of the opinion that Aidan O'Connell is the answer at quarterback, you'd have to imagine the Raiders will be looking for one this offseason. As I mentioned above, Sanders is currently my No. 1 quarterback. He lasts until the 10th pick, and what better landing spot for Coach Prime's son than Vegas? Sanders is one of the toughest players in the country, consistently shows great touch on intermediate and deep throws, and is a much better athlete than he's given credit for.

Walker might play with the strongest hands of anyone in this class, consistently wins early in the rep and causes problems as a pass rusher because of his length, power and twitch.

Put aside for the moment that Starks is an elite athlete who can line up anywhere in the secondary; he's also one of the smartest players on the field, and that combination is what makes him a top-10 talent.

Morrison is listed at 6-foot and 185 pounds but plays longer and more physical than that. He effectively shut down Marvin Harrison Jr. in the Ohio State matchup last season -- in seven coverage snaps, he played pressed six times, had two pass breakups and allowed two catches for just 26 yards and no touchdowns. The 49ers have five cornerbacks in the final year of their contracts, so adding depth in the secondary will be an offseason priority.

Big game for Daniel Jones in Seattle, but it's hard to imagine that'll change many minds in the front office and on the coaching staff. When Ewers is healthy, he's shown steady improvement throughout his college career. I think he has a chance to sneak into the first round.

Burden reminds me a lot of Golden Tate in terms of his toughness and yards-after-the-catch ability. He played primarily out of the slot last season and also offers something in the return game. Yes, Philly has A.J. Brown and Devonta Smith, but we've seen how disjointed the passing offense becomes when they're injured.

Derek Carr's contract runs through 2026, but if the Saints think one of the QBs in this class is worth the investment, I'd imagine they'd draft him. (And I say this with the understanding that one of my favorite players in last year's class, Spencer Rattler, is on the roster.) I hopped on the Nuss Bus this summer, and I'm still riding shotgun. It may be ambitious to call him a first-rounder, but it's also early October and we have some 200 days to go until the actual draft.

Carter moved from off-ball linebacker to edge rusher this season, and at 6-foot-3 and 259 pounds, he certainly looks the part of edge rusher -- and his pass-rush snaps from a year ago suggest he'll be up to the task in 2024. Yes, the Bears just traded for Darrell Taylor and Austin Booker flashed in the preseason, but you can never have enough pass rushers in the NFL.

The Packers drafted offensive lineman Jordan Morgan in Round 1 last spring and Ersery, who plays left tackle for the Gophers, is a mammoth in size but moves extremely well. He'll pancake you into the turf, but will also get into space and throw you into the bleachers. He gives the Packers more options up front, especially with Zach Tom's deal currently set to expire after the 2025 season.

Grant is enormous but plays like a twitched-up 280-pound defensive lineman who just so happens to weigh somewhere north of 330. He's stout against the run, can push the pocket as a pass rusher and gives the Chargers some much-needed depth. Oh, and there's the Jim Harbaugh connection, too.

I thought long and hard about Carson Beck here, but I need to see more post-Alabama to be convinced he can be a franchise QB and not a game manager. Instead, I'm taking Revel. Yes, he tore his ACL last month, but he should be fully cleared by the summer, and even if he's not available to start the season, he'll be worth the wait. His length reminds me of Joey Porter Jr., though I'd like to see him play with a little more physically when coming downhill.

Jones has played right tackle the past two seasons, and he's a better run blocker than pass blocker right now. That said, he is nimble for his size in the run game, moves well in small areas, makes combo blocks look easy and is a pile-mover in short-yardage situations. And while Abe Lucas has been good when healthy, he's struggled to stay on the field -- and his replacement, Stone Forsythe, is headed for free agency after the season.

Loveland is listed at 6-foot-5 and 237 pounds, and while he runs like he's 185, he plays like he's 260. He'll run through open-field arm tackles all day long, he has an enormous catch radius, and he's a precise route runner, looking like a receiver at times in his movement skills. He's a willing blocker, but like most pass-catching tight ends coming into the league, he'll need to improve in this area.

Scourton, the Purdue transfer, is a power rusher who will long-arm you into the stands. He'll also flash an inside spin move that puts offensive tackles on their heels. Add the non-stop motor with which he plays, and it's hard not to love his game, especially on a Cowboys defense that needs to get bigger up front.

Georgia has a history of producing freakish athletes, and Mykel Williams might end up being the best of the group. He's been banged up for much of the season to date, but his 2024 tape was intriguing enough to still deserve a first-round nod at this point in the process.

Egbuka battled through injuries in 2023 but had 1,151 receiving yards the season before, including 46 catches that went for at least 10 yards. Through five games this season, he has 433 receiving yards and five touchdowns. The Bills, meanwhile, could be looking to add more young weapons alongside Keon Coleman now that Stefon Diggs is in Houston.

One of the biggest issues facing the Ravens early in the season was the inconsistency along the offensive line. Part of that is due to youth and inexperience, and that unit will improve -- but both Ronnie Stanley and Patrick Mekari are in the final year of their current contracts.

Pearce is a twitched-up edge rusher who plays with more power than his size suggests. He's been inconsistent so far this season. He'll also need to get stronger -- and more consistent against the run -- but in terms of getting after the QB, he's a special talent.

The Lions have Aidan Hutchinson, but there are also a lot of names up and down the defensive line headed for free agency. Sawyer, who is coming off a two-sack effort vs. Iowa, is listed at 6-foot-5, 260 pounds and would be a nice bookend to Hutchinson.

Burke struggled through the 2022 season but bounced back in 2023, making his case as one of the best cornerbacks in this draft class. He's continued that theme early in 2024, where he already has two interceptions. Burke thrives in man coverage and plays with physicality throughout the route.

Sanders is a twitched-up interior defensive lineman who is effective against both the run and the pass, and he does it all while weighing less than 300 pounds. Instead of winning with size, Sanders wins with a quick first step and strong hands.

The Chiefs would love another wide receiver, but this class isn't nearly as deep as last year's. Instead, they bolster the middle of the defense with Harold Perkins Jr., who tore his ACL last week, but was one of the most explosive players in college football the past couple of seasons. And with Nick Bolton in the final year of his deal, Perkins makes even more sense, even if he's not ready in Week 1.

Mock Trade from: MIN

The Jets get Tetairoa McMillan at No. 11 and trade back into Round 1 (they currently have pick No. 41) to get Carson Beck here.

Every week, Hunter is tracking closer to being the No. 1 overall pick. He's been sensational in every regard as a receiver and cornerback and has elite-level traits that can translate at the next level. And this prospect-team pairing stays intact. Best player in the draft with elite upside at two positions.

A team once lauded for its offensive line still has a good one. Can it be improved? Absolutely. Particularly on the edges. That's where Campbell could step in.

The Jaguars are spiraling, and their defense needs a talent infusion at cornerback opposite Tyson Campbell. Johnson has No. 1 outside cornerback length, athleticism, and ball skills.

Ward possesses much of the outward confidence Bryce Young seems to lack. That's not the only reason he's the pick here. He's become arguably the best quarterback in college football with a well-rounded skill set.

If it's not Shedeur Sanders to serve as Matthew Stafford's heir apparent, maybe it's Beck, another polished pocket passer who'd conceivably work well in Sean McVay's very structured offense.

Let's make it three quarterbacks in a row, with Sanders bringing his version of prime time to Nashville. While this may seem premature for the Titans to move off Levis, if his disastrous play continues, they may have no other choice.

To build for the future, while adding an instant starter to an offensive front that features two blockers in their mid-30s in the 2024 season, the Jets go with the pass-protecting specialist from Texas here.

The Bengals add another youthful edge rusher to a defensive front that needs more of a youthful spark on the perimeter.

McMillan is your classic chain-moving outside receiver who'll battle through physicality and win routinely at the catch point, precisely what the Saints could use in their offense.

Like 2024 first-round pick Darius Robinson, Scourton is a sizable, inside-outside rusher with strength and pass-rush moves.

It's upside galore with Milroe because of his dynamic rushing abilities along with ascending arm strength and decision-making. The Raiders reset the right way, by picking a quarterback in the first round.

Right this very instant, if there's one quarterback I had to choose to ascend boards over the next four months, it'd be Nussmeier, who plays with such effortless arm talent, accuracy, and toughness within the pocket.

I love the idea of Starks and Jevon Holland, as interchangable safety types, at the backend of Miami's defense.

While this may seem early for a prospect who's already done for the year with a torn ACL, Perkins has All-Pro upside as a multi-dimensional player in Mike Macdonald's defense.

Loveland still looks like the best tight end prospect in this class, and he can instantly become a high-volume target in Sean Payton's offense for Bo Nix.

Would this not be the most Jerry Jones pick ever? Jeanty looks like one of the most threatening running back prospects in a long time, and the Cowboys have a major need at the position.

With two highly paid veterans on the roster at receiver, the Eagles add a young, relatively cheap option with serious skills to add another layer to the passing attack.

Williams is too freakish for the Bears to pass here, and he'd be a nice building block opposite the similarly long and athletic Montez Sweat on an ascending Chicago defensive line.

Graham has been a three-down stud and looked like a future first-round pick for two years now on the Michigan defensive line. Instant long-term solution up front in Indy.

The 49ers plan ahead for life after Trent Williams with the highly talented and productive blocker from Texas.

The Chargers get another polished route-running specialist for Justin Herbert to pair with 2024 second-round pick Ladd McConkey. Nice young duo in Los Angeles.

With the ability to play off the ball or rush the passer, Carter would give Todd Bowles plenty of new deployment options with this rookie.

While the Ravens seem to be getting by with Zay Flowers as the lone big-play weapon in the pass game, Bond's speed, route-running acumen and ball-tracking skill would make Baltimore's offense much diverse.

Yes, the Packers invested a first-round pick in a blocker in April -- Jordan Morgan -- but they dip back into that well to secure the long-term stability of the blocking unit in front of Jordan Love.

Pearce looked like a future top-10 pick after an incredible 2023 season at Tennessee. His 2024 hasn't been as efficient, but the length, burst, flexibility and flashes of pass-rush moves are there. More outside rushing help in Buffalo.

The cornerback class looks weak, but Revel -- who's currently out for the year with a knee injury -- has immense potential because of his size, suddenness, and collegiate ball production.

Instead of waiting until Day 2, the Steelers jump at the opportunity to pick the sturdy outside receiver from Central Florida who's been a steady, three-level producer for going on three years now.

Even before the Aidan Hutchinson injury, the Lions were in need of more pass-rushing spark on the edge opposite the budding superstar. Sawyer is a gritty and productive three-down rusher.

While he's a tick smaller than most teams will like, his production speaks for itself and he plays with immense burst and speed around the corner.

The defensive tackle is the one clear weak spot on the Texans roster, and Walker can be a star playing on the inside with Danielle Hunter and Will Anderson Jr. on the edges.

Another early-round pick on an offensive tackle. While Patrick Mahomes and Andy Reid mask this flaw extraordinarily well, it's now been a few seasons in which the Chiefs tackles struggle individually.

Watts has been tremendous in 2024 for the Fighting Irish, and he can learn from ageless wonder Harrison Smith at safety early in his professional career.

He's got top-10 tape at either corner or wide receiver. While he won't play both full time in the NFL like he does at Colorado, it's not crazy to think he can't moonlight on the opposite side of the ball in high-leverage situations. Drafting two players for the price of one makes Hunter an easy pick at the top of the draft.

Ward isn't a finished product by any means, but he oozes talent every single week. The comfort and command he has of the Miami offense has been a joy to watch, and he has the kind of size that can escape from tight quarters in a way Bryce Young has never been able to at the next level. He's passed for more than 300 yards and multiple scores in all six of his games this season.

Carter is in his first season as an edge rusher after starting his career at off-ball linebacker. He's got a tailor-made physical skillset to rush the passer, and we've seen it only translate to more production with each passing week.

Sanders just feels like a Raider. The brash attitude Sanders displays on and off the field will fit in perfectly with the Silver and Black.

Graham is a three-down defensive tackle with very few weaknesses on tape. That's a rarity for only a true junior. He can win with quicks, power and technique from any alignment on the interior. That's only going to keep the Browns' ferocious defensive line a strength for years to come.

While the Rams rebuilt their defensive line the past couple drafts, their secondary remains a sore spot. Johnson changes that overnight. He's extremely physical on the outside and has the kind of versatility to play any scheme.

Even with Daniel Jones' mini-resurgence the past few weeks, the Giants still need to set their sights higher at the position. Ewers has shown high-end play on the field the past two seasons when healthy. The "when healthy" part is the key there as he's now missed time in three straight seasons. That may scare some off, but with Ewers' tools the risk is worth the reward at this point.

The Jaguars drafted their big-play receiver last spring in Brian Thomas Jr.; now they need a more reliable possession receiver. McMillan fits that description perfectly. He's got absurd ball skills to haul in targets anywhere in his vicinity. That will pair perfectly with how Trevor Lawrence plays quarterback.

Burden is the kind of YAC-machine that the Broncos are desperately missing. With Bo Nix operating an offense predicated on a lot of underneath passes, having receivers who can make plays after the catch is a necessity to keep the chains moving.

While Terron Armstead is technically under contract for two more seasons in Miami, the Dolphins simply can't rely on the oft-injured 33-year old tackle to make it through 17 games. Banks gives you that insurance while also being able to shore up the guard spot immediately for the Dolphins.

The Colts run defense woes are no secret. Adding a 6-foot-6, 344 pound behemoth in the middle of their defense would change that quickly. Big men who can move like Walker are a rarity and don't last long in the draft.

Scourton is another power-rusher who would pair well across from last year's first-round pick Darius Robinson Jr.. He can rush from either the inside or outside with some of the strongest hands in the draft class.

At this rate, Jeanty may not even last this long. He's a legitimate threat to break Barry Sanders single-season rushing record at this point with 1,248 rushing yards and 18 touchdowns through six games. He's a true total package who can impact both the run and pass game.

Adding Mykel Williams to the mix in would give the Bears easily the freakiest edge duo in the NFL. The 6-foot-5, 265-pounder may not run in the 4.4's like Montez Sweat, but he shouldn't be too far off when the NFL Scouting Combine comes around. While he's been sidelined for much of the year with an ankle injury, he's got a lot of time to prove himself in the best conference in America.

Jackson's five-star pedigree at guard shines through regularly on tape. While he was still more potential than on-field production his first two seasons as a starter, that looks to have changed through four games this fall. Put him next to Tristan Wirfs and run left.

With Abe Lucas' injury history at this point, the Seahawks simply can't rely on him to be a mainstay at right tackle. Campbell could be an upgrade in pass protection from Week 1. He's a smooth mover who plays with a nasty streak.

Morrison is a man-match corner who pairs well from a skillset perspective to current Steeler Joey Porter Jr. Morrison can take the smaller, shiftier wideouts while Porter can hang with the bigger, more physical receivers. Morrison has been stingy ever since he entered the starting lineup as a true freshman in 2022.

Grant has always had top-10 tools, but now his tape is finally starting to match. He's got nose tackle size at 6-foot-3, 339 pounds with 3-tech quickness. The Saints love loading up with depth in the trenches, and Grant could fend for a starting spot quickly.

It may be a little early to crown Nussmeier, who's only in his first season as the starter, but you'd be hard pressed to find a quarterback who looks more polished this season than him. That shouldn't be too surprising considering his father, Doug, is a long-time NFL quarterbacks coach currently with the Philadelphia Eagles. The Jets will want someone NFL ready if Aaron Rodgers retires, and Nussmeier fits that bill.

The Commanders may very well take a page out of the Ravens playbook and lean into wide receivers who are nightmares to stick with on scramble drills. Bond has the kind of juice that is nearly impossible to stick with for three-plus seconds, and he would pair perfectly with Jayden Daniels' deep ball.

Nolen is one explosive defensive tackle who has been treating guards like rag dolls in the run game all season. It shouldn't take much more convincing than that for Bengals fans on this pick.

Pearce is a freak athlete off the edge, but his slender frame limits his alignments and won't be for everyone. The good news is that Raheem Morris coveted that kind of speed in his days with the Rams, and it would be a welcome addition to the Falcons front.

Revel was on pace to get into the top-10 mix with his early tape this year before an ACL tear in practice ended his season. The rangy 6-foot-3 corner had two picks and two pass-breakups in three games before going down. He's built perfectly for Jeff Hafley's scheme.

Egbuka is an ultra-reliable and versatile wide out. He may not be an elite-tier athlete, but he can win with size and savvy. He's averaging a touchdown a game this season and has 526 yards so far.

The Vikings would love another versatile pass-rusher to add to their front-seven. Walker can line up on-ball or off-ball and be a problem either way. He presents a problem for opposing offensive linemen as a pass-rusher with his low center of gravity akin to someone like the Eagles' Brandon Graham.

Gone are the Jordan Poyer and Micah Hyde safety duo that keyed so many Bills defenses. Emmanwori has the kind of freakish physical skillset to make impact plays at every level of the defense. At 6-foot-3 and 227 pounds, Emmanwori can be a modern chess piece for Sean McDermott to deploy against elite offenses.

Harmon has been one of the biggest draft risers after transferring from Michigan State to Oregon this fall. He's been living in backfields this season and made one of the biggest plays of any defensive linemen over the weekend when he stole the football from Ohio State running back Quinshon Judkins. He's got a massive frame and can line up anywhere on the interior.

Starks is the most versatile safety in this draft class with legit cornerback chops in coverage and high-end tackling ability in space. Safety has been one of the weak links on the Bills defense this season, as it hasn't quite replaced the production we saw from Micah Hyde and Jordan Poyer.

Williams is a butt-kicker in the run game. You want to shore up the middle of your defense, this is the man you draft. He's rock solid against double teams and has the kind of strong hands to stack and shed.

The 49ers love penetrators up front and Sanders is precisely that. He's got the kind of length and twitch to live in opposing backfields. The senior has taken a big jump on tape from the guy we saw a year ago.

The Texas A&M transfer is exactly what everyone in the NFL is looking for nowadays: A defensive lineman who can seamlessly move between the inside and outside without looking out of place. That fits in particularly well with how the Ravens set up their fronts. His 25 pressures this season are already more than he had in two years with the Aggies.

After postulating for years about the Chiefs getting Travis Kelce's replacement, it feels like it's actually time to take that seriously. Loveland is the kind of tight end who can be featured in-line or split wide. He's a fluid athlete with a big catch radius.

Trades are not yet projected, but this is a clear spot for one if a top quarterback prospect emerges. As it stands, New England needs wide receiver help, and no team has more willingly embraced two-way skillsets than the Patriots. It was announced that Drake Maye is going to be the starter moving forward, and he is going to need help if there is any chance of this ending successfully.

Cincinnati has benched Cam Taylor-Britt and there has been no consistency at the position. Will Johnson remains the top overall prospect for me personally, and the Bengals nab him at No. 2 overall.

No one questions that Cleveland needs to make a change at quarterback. There are questions about how to handle Deshaun Watson's contract and the path forward. Signing Sam Darnold next offseason is probably not in the cards considering what they will owe Watson, but the idea of taking a quarterback in the draft makes a lot of sense.

Los Angeles has a few offensive tackles slated to hit free agency next offseason. So, the Rams continue to get younger and add protection for quarterback Matthew Stafford in the form of Will Campbell.

Jacksonville addressed its interior defensive line last offseason by signing Arik Armstead and drafting Maason Smith, but it continues the investment to create a position of strength with the selection of Mason Graham.

Carolina tore down its defense last offseason to prop up a struggling offense. It is time to identify tentpoles of that unit moving forward. Mykel Williams is a young player who can develop into a difference-maker.

DeAndre Hopkins' time in Tennessee is probably coming to an end, which means the Titans could be looking for a complement to Calvin Ridley next offseason. Tetairoa McMillan gives them size in that role and a ball winner for whoever ends up being the quarterback.

Miami has a lot of question marks right now. The future of head coach Mike McDaniel and quarterback Tua Tagovailoa are up in the air. They pulled a lot from the interior defensive line last offseason, and Deone Walker steps in as a viable replacement.

The Jets fired head coach Robert Saleh this week. They are going to bring in a new head coach who was not a part of the conversations and the sacrifices made to bring in Aaron Rodgers. For a clean slate, they may need to draft a rookie quarterback and move forward with youth.

2024 draft selection Max Melton may be a building block in that Arizona secondary, but it could benefit from identifying a true lockdown No. 1 cornerback like Benjamin Morrison.

Gardner Minshew has given the team serviceable quarterback play, but there is not a long-term vision. Assuming Antonio Pierce returns as the head coach, I think that as a former defensive coordinator, he would be drawn to Cam Ward's skill set despite Texas' Quinn Ewers still being available.

Chase Young, Tanoh Kpassagnon and Payton Turner are all slated to hit free agency. Nic Scourton is the type of powerful pass rusher whom the franchise has been drawn to in the past.

Malaki Starks is one of the best prospects eligible for the 2025 NFL Draft regardless of position. They have sunk assets into the safety position over the years, and those choices have just not worked out. Starks feels like less of a risk as the Colts work to identify building blocks in the secondary.

Kelvin Banks Jr. would flip to the right side in this scenario and replace Colton McKivitz. Trent Williams is not going to play forever, and Kyle Shanahan is going to want to build an offensive line that can withstand his loss.

Are we arriving at a point where New York is comfortable moving forward with Daniel Jones? After beginning the season in a very dark place, Giants fans have reasons for optimism in recent weeks. Jones has to prove himself over the remainder of the season, and that is why Quinn Ewers is the choice here.

Philadelphia drafts offensive and defensive linemen almost every year. There is no reason to expect that to change on Howie Roseman's watch, so the Eagles take the dynamic pass rusher from Tennessee.

Chicago's offensive line has not lived up to its average expectations this season. Caleb Williams started to look like he was settling in last week and solidifying the offensive line long-term would go a long way towards serving him well.

Preston Smith will turn 32 years old in just over a month. If the franchise were to move on from him next offseason, it would save roughly $8 million towards the salary cap. Abdul Carter has played an off-ball role, but also supplies pass rush. His skill set would make for a good replacement of Smith.

Los Angeles is certainly built in Jim Harbaugh's image of being tough and accountable, particularly in the trenches. Walter Nolen gives them a higher upside for the interior defensive line.

Seattle's coaching staff has familiarity with Colston Loveland. The tight end position was not overly important for offensive coordinator Ryan Grubb in Washington, but I wonder if changes may be on the horizon with Tyler Lockett's salary cap hit rising to nearly $31 million in 2025.

George Pickens is certainly a flawed wide receiver, but he has his strengths. Pittsburgh is likely to move forward with Justin Fields, and Luther Burden III would be a good compliment to Pickens.

For better or worse, Sean Payton has his beliefs and he sticks to them. When he had Drew Brees in New Orleans, he invested in the running back position first with Mark Ingram in the first round and then Alvin Kamara in the second round. Having a player of Ashton Jeanty's skill set, who can also catch the ball out of the backfield, would be a big aid to Bo Nix.

Dallas is paying a lot to CeeDee Lamb, and Brandin Cooks will be a free agent after the season. The Cowboys need to re-invest in that role, especially if they are going to watch their pockets and not spend big in free agency. Emeka Egbuka is a reliable pass-catcher.

Offensive guard Sua Opeta is a free agent after the season, so the thought is that Tyler Booker replaces him and helps the offense continue on its upward trajectory.

Length is a coveted trait for the Bills at cornerback. Tacario Davis has the reach to recover downfield and contest the ball in the air.

Ronnie Stanley has remained healthy thus far, but that has been an issue in the past. Stanley is a free agent at season's end, so it is an organic time to bring in his replacement and complete a young offensive line that should be together for several years.

Atlanta continues its pursuit of difference-making pass rushers. Landon Jackson is a lengthy body that would compliment Matthew Judon well.

J.T. Tuimoloau is a powerful pass rusher with a ceiling that he has yet to reach. Detroit has struggled to find a consistent option opposite Aidan Hutchinson, but the hope is that Tuimoloau can be an effective run stopper while mixing in the occasional pass rush.

Brandon Coleman may well just be the answer at left tackle, but Cameron Williams could be a right tackle who can develop with quarterback Jayden Daniels, who will be entering his second season.

Houston upgrades its interior defensive line with the addition of Tyleik Williams. It is not unreasonable to think it could look for another pass rusher, either.

Kansas City has a few interior defenders who may hit free agency this offseason, which could leave it looking for answers to pair with Chris Jones. Kenneth Grant is more of a nose tackle, but fulfills a specific role for that franchise.

Minnesota has rolled through its options at cornerback over the years, and the 2025 NFL Draft brings them back to the well with the selection of Denzel Burke in the first round.