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1 hour ago, Codaxx said:

Banks seems to be slipping a bit. Sad to say, but how he measures will probably decide it. People throwing out he is 1 inch from the prototype, not enough length, might be a guard. I hate to see this stuff happen to him, but it is a bit funny considering people yammering about Turntine being a guard in the recruit chat. 

Him slipping now doesn't mean he'll keep falling. Pretty much every year draft analysts go through the same process with prospects. During the season they focus on the player's film and on-field play, then as we get to Senior Bowl and combine season prospects start to get underrated or overrated depending on measurables, and finally a couple weeks after the combine the analysts go back to rewatching the film and guys with good film move back up. This happens pretty much every cycle and it was always going to happen to Banks since he's smaller than your normal 1st round OT. As long as Banks' height or wingspan are below average but not drastically low I don't think his stock will change a ton from where it was towards the end of the season.

The other thing that will help him is there aren't many other highly-rated OTs. Will Campbell is the only other OT thought to be a worth a top 10-15 pick. Personally, I don't think Campbell's play was all that great and he seems overrated to me. Either way, there's a good chance Banks goes top 10 or top 15 off teams reaching for need alone.

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1 hour ago, Codaxx said:

Banks seems to be slipping a bit. Sad to say, but how he measures will probably decide it. People throwing out he is 1 inch from the prototype, not enough length, might be a guard. I hate to see this stuff happen to him, but it is a bit funny considering people yammering about Turntine being a guard in the recruit chat. 

The problem with the recruiting projections is that too many idiots, paid or otherwise, incorporate their NFL projection into what a program should want as a college player. 

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36 minutes ago, Burt Macklin said:

Him slipping now doesn't mean he'll keep falling. Pretty much every year draft analysts go through the same process with prospects. During the season they focus on the player's film and on-field play, then as we get to Senior Bowl and combine season prospects start to get underrated or overrated depending on measurables, and finally a couple weeks after the combine the analysts go back to rewatching the film and guys with good film move back up. This happens pretty much every cycle and it was always going to happen to Banks since he's smaller than your normal 1st round OT. As long as Banks' height or wingspan are below average but not drastically low I don't think his stock will change a ton from where it was towards the end of the season.

The other thing that will help him is there aren't many other highly-rated OTs. Will Campbell is the only other OT thought to be a worth a top 10-15 pick. Personally, I don't think Campbell's play was all that great and he seems overrated to me. Either way, there's a good chance Banks goes top 10 or top 15 off teams reaching for need alone.

 

26 minutes ago, kevwun said:

On the plus side, he will end up playing for a better team.

could be front office smokescreens, too.

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3 hours ago, Codaxx said:

Banks seems to be slipping a bit. Sad to say, but how he measures will probably decide it. People throwing out he is 1 inch from the prototype, not enough length, might be a guard. I hate to see this stuff happen to him, but it is a bit funny considering people yammering about Turntine being a guard in the recruit chat. 

This is generally a strategy that you see around consensus top players at premier positions with some mundane flaw. Teams start throwing this stuff out to everyone who will listen and try to create a narrative to get one of these guys to fall in the draft to them. It usually doesn't work, but every now and then it does. 

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49 minutes ago, Fud said:

Banks' draft range in the mocks changed because he was likely over-slotted, and DJ finally got around to posting his, and the rest of the industry adjusted since he's the most connected and should have the most accurate mock at any given time 

DJ's recent mock draft 1.0 

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https://www.nfl.com/news/daniel-jeremiah-2025-nfl-mock-draft-1-0

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2 hours ago, Vertigo said:

This is generally a strategy that you see around consensus top players at premier positions with some mundane flaw. Teams start throwing this stuff out to everyone who will listen and try to create a narrative to get one of these guys to fall in the draft to them. It usually doesn't work, but every now and then it does. 

I think it is a bit of both. Scouts tend to over think these things.  Can I draft a LT that is ~6’3” top 10? Does his height make him a RT/Guard? I know his 3 years of tape says I should, but he is not the prototype. The underwear Olympics are real. There always seems to be a great player that falls and a jag (for the draft) that rises. Banks may drop to 15-20 area and a guy like Alfred Collins may move up early-mid second round. I always find the give and take between measurables and film to be interesting this time of year. 

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It's a hit rate thing, trying to make drafting more scientific and less art

Teams have various "measurables" thresholds at different positions that have to be met to spend a certain value of draft pick. Arm length for OTs, hand size for QBs, max throwing velocity for QBs, arm length for outside corner, short shuttle for ILB, short shuttle for S, three cone for edge, etc

They have data that shows players who meet these thresholds have a higher rate of "hitting" than those who don't, so if you filter out the players who don't meet those thresholds, theoretically your drafting should improve. Combine the improved hit rate with focusing on the more valuable positions early, and you should be doing much better than how teams were drafting in the 1990s, at the very least, although if every team is doing it to some degree, is there really an edge? Another way to think about it is these measurables are rare in humans, so draft the players with the rare measurables earlier, and then there should be more players available later in the draft with more common measurables to choose from, and missing later in the draft hurts you less 

Some teams are all-in on this, while others are pretty lax about it 

Regarding Banks, I don't see why he can't be Rashawn Slater, who's been a good NFL LT when healthy, and if he were in this draft with the knowledge of how he's played in the NFL (ignoring injuries), he'd probably go top five 

Another thing to consider is interior OL (which apparently some teams view Banks and even Campbell as) are becoming more valuable because there are more dominant DLs and more difficult to deal with interior stunts than ever before, and the contracts for the top guards tracks with that 

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1 hour ago, Fud said:

It's a hit rate thing, trying to make drafting more scientific and less art

Teams have various "measurables" thresholds at different positions that have to be met to spend a certain value of draft pick. Arm length for OTs, hand size for QBs, max throwing velocity for QBs, arm length for outside corner, short shuttle for ILB, short shuttle for S, three cone for edge, etc

They have data that shows players who meet these thresholds have a higher rate of "hitting" than those who don't, so if you filter out the players who don't meet those thresholds, theoretically your drafting should improve. Combine the improved hit rate with focusing on the more valuable positions early, and you should be doing much better than how teams were drafting in the 1990s, at the very least, although if every team is doing it to some degree, is there really an edge? Another way to think about it is these measurables are rare in humans, so draft the players with the rare measurables earlier, and then there should be more players available later in the draft with more common measurables to choose from, and missing later in the draft hurts you less 

Some teams are all-in on this, while others are pretty lax about it 

Regarding Banks, I don't see why he can't be Rashawn Slater, who's been a good NFL LT when healthy, and if he were in this draft with the knowledge of how he's played in the NFL (ignoring injuries), he'd probably go top five 

Another thing to consider is interior OL (which apparently some teams view Banks and even Campbell as) are becoming more valuable because there are more dominant DLs and more difficult to deal with interior stunts than ever before, and the contracts for the top guards tracks with that 

Banks should have a floor, no matter how stupid GMs get about height. I believe I heard 4 sacks in ~1600 pass blocking plays.  I think he can play LT, but even if you have doubts. He can slide to RT, either guard spot, or play LT in a pinch. Huge value to having that type of versatility. 

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12 hours ago, Fastbreak said:

The fascination with a tackle having to be 6’5”+ has also seemed stupid to me. Teams are too on finding Tony Bosseli unicorns instead of guys who can actually play.

Measurables have never made a player (see Mario Williams). What they do on the field and in practice should matter 95%.

While I agree with this to an extent, there is no way you can rely 95% on on-field play and essentially ignore measurables. There are some very key measurements that correlate extremely strongly with success at the next level. For instance, if you're drafting an edge rusher 3 cone times are extremely important. There was a study done a couple years back and it was about 85% of the top 15 or 20 edge rushers in the league had a 3 cone time under 7.10. So there is definitely a good reason for having certain measurable cutoffs at key positions, especially for first or second round picks.  There's also just certain guys who have the baseline athleticism to let their other skills dominate in college, but they then fall below that baseline athleticism requirement in the NFL, so you can't just go off film.  Not to mention you'd miss out on a ton of high-ceiling prospects if you only go off of film. 

2 hours ago, Fud said:

It's a hit rate thing, trying to make drafting more scientific and less art

Teams have various "measurables" thresholds at different positions that have to be met to spend a certain value of draft pick. Arm length for OTs, hand size for QBs, max throwing velocity for QBs, arm length for outside corner, short shuttle for ILB, short shuttle for S, three cone for edge, etc

They have data that shows players who meet these thresholds have a higher rate of "hitting" than those who don't, so if you filter out the players who don't meet those thresholds, theoretically your drafting should improve. Combine the improved hit rate with focusing on the more valuable positions early, and you should be doing much better than how teams were drafting in the 1990s, at the very least, although if every team is doing it to some degree, is there really an edge? Another way to think about it is these measurables are rare in humans, so draft the players with the rare measurables earlier, and then there should be more players available later in the draft with more common measurables to choose from, and missing later in the draft hurts you less 

Some teams are all-in on this, while others are pretty lax about it 

Regarding Banks, I don't see why he can't be Rashawn Slater, who's been a good NFL LT when healthy, and if he were in this draft with the knowledge of how he's played in the NFL (ignoring injuries), he'd probably go top five 

Another thing to consider is interior OL (which apparently some teams view Banks and even Campbell as) are becoming more valuable because there are more dominant DLs and more difficult to deal with interior stunts than ever before, and the contracts for the top guards tracks with that 

Agree with this. His size/wingspan may keep him from being a dominant LT in the NFL, but he still has a ceiling of being a top 5-10 LT in the NFL, which is extremely valuable. And his floor is very high because he can move inside to G if OT isn't working and still become a Pro Bowl G, a la Cosmi. I really can't see him falling outside the top 15 in this draft, unless he's bottom 5 or 10 percentile for some of the size/reach measurements. 

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21 hours ago, closetojumping said:

The problem with the recruiting projections is that too many idiots, paid or otherwise, incorporate their NFL projection into what a program should want as a college player. 

Absolutely. Players are being marginalized more and more in recruiting rankings because they don't project well to the NFL. There is too much emphasis on NFL measurables, prototype sizes, and future draft stock rather than focusing on what makes a player successful in college football. Shifting the focus from college impact to speculative pro projection has become more common and problematic with recruiting services.

The obsession has distorted the recruiting process. Highly rated recruits with high NFL ceilings are prioritized by "idiots" over players who possess the skills and instincts necessary to immediately contribute in college. It's across every position. Offensive linemen who excel in zone-heavy spread schemes in high school are devalued in favor of massive tackles with long-term NFL potential. Cornerbacks who would dominate in a college zone system are downgraded because they don’t fit the NFL’s man-heavy defenses. This misalignment has created a disconnect between recruiting rankings and actual success on the field in college.

Texas still brings in plenty of highly ranked recruits, but our staff has at least shown a clear willingness to prioritize players who fit the system and culture—rather than just chasing NFL prototypes that the idiots obsess over. Sarkisian is proving that you can develop NFL talent while still focusing on what wins in college.

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7 hours ago, texifornia said:

https://x.com/_RyanFowler_/status/1884690968747602201?t=uKwSOzOaQNSAeZrfIWTVng&s=19

You'll have to click through for video - Barryn Sorrell going 2 for 3 against Emory Jones

I love that it's the bull rush that is fucking Jones up, because he's worrying too much about getting worked around the edge. Sorrell has got the "game within the game" part of playing DE down cold.   

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The 2025 NFL Draft depth by position

The scale: great, good, average, below average, scarce

  • QUARTERBACK: BELOW AVERAGE
  • RUNNING BACK: GOOD
  • WIDE RECEIVER: GOOD
  • TIGHT END: GREAT
  • OFFENSIVE TACKLE: GOOD
  • INTERIOR OFFENSIVE LINE: SCARCE
  • INTERIOR DEFENDER: GREAT
  • EDGE DEFENDER: GOOD
  • LINEBACKER: SCARCE
  • CORNERBACK: GREAT
  • SAFETY: GREAT

Article link:

https://www.pff.com/news/draft-2025-nfl-draft-strongest-weakest-position-groups

 

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24 minutes ago, LTtxfan said:

The 2025 NFL Draft depth by position

The scale: great, good, average, below average, scarce

  • QUARTERBACK: BELOW AVERAGE
  • RUNNING BACK: GOOD
  • WIDE RECEIVER: GOOD
  • TIGHT END: GREAT
  • OFFENSIVE TACKLE: GOOD
  • INTERIOR OFFENSIVE LINE: SCARCE
  • INTERIOR DEFENDER: GREAT
  • EDGE DEFENDER: GOOD
  • LINEBACKER: SCARCE
  • CORNERBACK: GREAT
  • SAFETY: GREAT

Article link:

https://www.pff.com/news/draft-2025-nfl-draft-strongest-weakest-position-groups

 

This is a horrible write up. It includes Nussmeier at QB who’s not even declaring and mentions Isaiah Bond as a possible top 5 WR. This has to be a recycled article from this summer. 

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There's so many draft twitter accounts at the senior bowl that there's at least one person vouching for every player at the practices. Kind of a funny dynamic. Not everyone can have a good day. With a few exceptions, I'm mostly sticking to what DJ and Brugler say

For instance, there's a ton of people talking up Jaxson Dart. On yesterday's podcast, DJ said something like "not the best QB group, no one is really standing out, Dart looks fine". Also, as Nate Tice likes to point out, almost all offensive players from that system who get drafted high end up busting 

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I hate this mock because it has Golden going to the chefs: https://www.on3.com/pro/news/2025-nfl-draft-trade-new-no-1-pick-highlight-cbs-sports-updated-mock-shedeur-sanders-abdul-carter/

good for Golden but bad for the NFL:

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1. Tennessee Titans – Abdul Carter, EDGE, Penn State

New Tennessee Titans GM Mike Borgonzi made it clear the franchise wouldn’t pass on a “generational” talent with the No. 1 pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. Abdul Carter is generating that type of buzz after anchoring the Penn State defense and came in as CBS Sports’ top selection.

Carter cemented himself as one of the top prospects in this year’s draft with huge numbers in 2024. He led the nation with 23.5 tackles for loss while totaling 68 tackles and 12.0 sacks, and he could be the centerpiece the Titans need on their defense as Brian Callahan enters Year 2.

2. Las Vegas Raiders (projected trade with Cleveland Browns) – Shedeur Sanders, QB, Colorado

Colorado QB Shedeur Sanders (Ron Chenoy | Imagn Images)

The most accurate passer in the country this past season, Shedeur Sanders is widely considered one of the top quarterback prospects in the 2025 NFL Draft. Considering the Browns’ quarterback situation with Deshaun Watson still under contract despite being ruled out for 2025 with an injury, they could opt to trade the pick.

That’s where Las Vegas comes in, and CBS Sports projects the Raiders to trade up to No. 2 to select Sanders under new coach Pete Carroll. He’s coming off the best year of his career at Colorado, completing 74% of his passes for 4,134 yards and 37 touchdowns.

3. New York Giants – Cam Ward, QB, Miami

Another team with a quarterback question, the New York Giants would also benefit if the Titans went elsewhere at No. 1. In CBS Sports’ updated mock draft, Cam Ward fell to No. 3.

Ward put together a monster season at Miami after transferring from Washington State, leading the nation with 39 passing touchdowns while totaling 4,313 yards and just seven interceptions. With Brian Daboll still in the fold as head coach, Ward’s improvisational skills could remain on full display in the offense once run by Josh Allen in Buffalo.

4. New England Patriots – Will Campbell, OL, LSU

With their quarterback in tow in Drake Maye, the Patriots will now look to protect him. Enter Will Campbell, the standout offensive lineman from LSU who continues to create buzz as the top lineman in the 2025 NFL Draft.

Campbell anchored the LSU defensive line this past season while becoming a consensus All-American. The Patriots will surely be looking for o-line help after Maye was sacked 34 times in 13 appearances as a rookie.

5. Jacksonville Jaguars – Will Johnson, CB, Michigan

Michigan CB Will Johnson (Junfu Han | USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images)

Despite missing most of the 2024 season with an injury, Will Johnson showcased his skills while helping lead Michigan to a national championship in 2023. CBS Sports projects him to become a centerpiece of the Jaguars’ defense as new coach Liam Coen builds out his staff.

Johnson only appeared in six games this past year, but both his interceptions turned into pick-sixes. In 2023, he had a career-high four picks while anchoring the Michigan secondary to end the Wolverines’ title drought.

6. Cleveland Browns (projected trade with Raiders) – Travis Hunter, WR/CB, Colorado

In return for the projected trade with the Browns, the Las Vegas Raiders would take another Colorado star. Heisman Trophy winner Travis Hunter could take his elite skillset to Cleveland, although which position he’ll play is still to be determined.

Hunter electrified college football this past season en route to Heisman honors. He totaled 1,258 yards and a Big 12-leading 15 touchdowns on offense while adding 36 tackles and four interceptions on defense as a cornerback – cementing himself as a bona fide two-way star.

7. New York Jets – Tetairoa McMillan, WR, Arizona

The New York Jets face multiple questions on offense as Aaron Rodgers and Davante Adams weigh their futures. But CBS Sports projects the franchise to add another key weapon as Aaron Glenn builds out his staff, with Tetairoa McMillan going No. 7 overall.

McMillan was straw that stirred the drink at Arizona this past season as he ranked third in the nation with 1,319 receiving yards to go with eight touchdowns. The Jets are still in line to have Garrett Wilson in the wide receiver room, and depending on the direction Adams goes, McMillan would be another elite addition to the unit.

8. Carolina Panthers – Mason Graham, DL, Michigan

Mason Graham Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Mason Graham was at the forefront of Michigan’s staunch defense the last two seasons, and he comes in as a projected Top-10 pick in CBS Sports’ updated 2025 NFL mock draft. The Carolina Panthers take him at No. 8 overall in the latest projection as a top young piece of their defense.

Graham earned All-American honors amid a career year in Ann Arbor in 2024. He totaled 45 tackles, seven tackles for loss and 3.5 sacks – setting career-highs in all three categories while also cementing himself as a top draft prospect.

9. New Orleans Saints – Luther Burden III, WR, Missouri

His numbers were down in 2024, but Luther Burden showcased an NFL-level skillset in 2023 when he topped 1,000 receiving yards. He continues to be an interesting prospect, and CBS Sports projects him to go to the New Orleans Saints at No. 9.

The Saints are still in the midst of their coaching search, but all signs point toward Philadelphia Eagles offensive coordinator Kellen Moore as the favorite. Burden would add an interesting weapon to the offense after he totaled 2,263 yards and 21 touchdowns across three years at Missouri.

10. Chicago Bears – Ashton Jeanty, RB, Boise State

When Ben Johnson was with the Detroit Lions, the franchise took Jahmyr Gibbs with a Top-12 pick. CBS Sports projects a similar path for the Chicago Bears, selecting Ashton Jeanty at No. 10 overall.

Jeanty is coming off one of the most decorated seasons in recent memory as he finished just behind Travis Hunter in the Heisman Trophy voting. He just missed Barry Sanders’ rushing yards record, totaling 2,601 yards and 29 touchdowns on the ground to lead Boise State to a College Football Playoff appearance.

Rest of CBS Sports updated 2025 NFL mock draft

11. San Francisco 49ers – James Pearce, EDGE, Tennessee
12. Dallas Cowboys – Tyler Warren, TE, Penn State
13. Miami Dolphins – Malaki Starks, DB, Georgia
14. Indianapolis Colts – Emeka Egbuka, WR, Ohio State
15. Atlanta Falcons – Jalon Walker, EDGE, Georgia
16. Arizona Cardinals – Mike Green, EDGE, Marshall
17. Cincinnati Bengals – Walter Nolen, DT, Ole Miss
18. Seattle Seahawks – Kelvin Banks, OL, Texas
19. Tampa Bay Buccaneers – Nic Scourton, EDGE, Texas A&M
20. Denver Broncos – Jahdae Barron, CB, Texas
21. Pittsburgh Steelers – Benjamin Morrison, CB, Notre Dame
22. Los Angeles Chargers – Colston Loveland, TE, Michigan
23. Green Bay Packers – Omarr Norman-Lott, DL, Tennessee
24. Minnesota Vikings – Shavon Revel Jr., CB, East Carolina
25. Houston Texans – Tyler Booker, OL, Alabama
26. Los Angeles Rams – Armand Membou, OL, Missouri
27. Baltimore Ravens – Aireontae Ersery, OL, Minnesota
28. Detroit Lions – Jack Sawyer, EDGE, Ohio State
29. Washington Commanders – Carson Schwesinger, LB, UCLA
30. Buffalo Bills – Kenneth Grant, DL, Michigan
31. Philadelphia Eagles – Mykel Wiliams, EDGE, Georgia
32. Kansas City Chiefs – Matthew Golden, WR, Texas

 

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2 hours ago, LTtxfan said:

The 2025 NFL Draft depth by position

The scale: great, good, average, below average, scarce

  • QUARTERBACK: BELOW AVERAGE
  • RUNNING BACK: GOOD
  • WIDE RECEIVER: GOOD
  • TIGHT END: GREAT
  • OFFENSIVE TACKLE: GOOD
  • INTERIOR OFFENSIVE LINE: SCARCE
  • INTERIOR DEFENDER: GREAT
  • EDGE DEFENDER: GOOD
  • LINEBACKER: SCARCE
  • CORNERBACK: GREAT
  • SAFETY: GREAT

Article link:

https://www.pff.com/news/draft-2025-nfl-draft-strongest-weakest-position-groups

 

I'm sorry but this RB class is great too.  Might not be 3 super elite guys like Jeanty, but they go 15 deep or more of day 1/2 draft picks if they can.

 

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2 hours ago, The Dog said:

I hate this mock because it has Golden going to the chefs: https://www.on3.com/pro/news/2025-nfl-draft-trade-new-no-1-pick-highlight-cbs-sports-updated-mock-shedeur-sanders-abdul-carter/

good for Golden but bad for the NFL:

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1. Tennessee Titans – Abdul Carter, EDGE, Penn State

New Tennessee Titans GM Mike Borgonzi made it clear the franchise wouldn’t pass on a “generational” talent with the No. 1 pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. Abdul Carter is generating that type of buzz after anchoring the Penn State defense and came in as CBS Sports’ top selection.

Carter cemented himself as one of the top prospects in this year’s draft with huge numbers in 2024. He led the nation with 23.5 tackles for loss while totaling 68 tackles and 12.0 sacks, and he could be the centerpiece the Titans need on their defense as Brian Callahan enters Year 2.

2. Las Vegas Raiders (projected trade with Cleveland Browns) – Shedeur Sanders, QB, Colorado

Colorado QB Shedeur Sanders (Ron Chenoy | Imagn Images)

The most accurate passer in the country this past season, Shedeur Sanders is widely considered one of the top quarterback prospects in the 2025 NFL Draft. Considering the Browns’ quarterback situation with Deshaun Watson still under contract despite being ruled out for 2025 with an injury, they could opt to trade the pick.

That’s where Las Vegas comes in, and CBS Sports projects the Raiders to trade up to No. 2 to select Sanders under new coach Pete Carroll. He’s coming off the best year of his career at Colorado, completing 74% of his passes for 4,134 yards and 37 touchdowns.

3. New York Giants – Cam Ward, QB, Miami

Another team with a quarterback question, the New York Giants would also benefit if the Titans went elsewhere at No. 1. In CBS Sports’ updated mock draft, Cam Ward fell to No. 3.

Ward put together a monster season at Miami after transferring from Washington State, leading the nation with 39 passing touchdowns while totaling 4,313 yards and just seven interceptions. With Brian Daboll still in the fold as head coach, Ward’s improvisational skills could remain on full display in the offense once run by Josh Allen in Buffalo.

4. New England Patriots – Will Campbell, OL, LSU

With their quarterback in tow in Drake Maye, the Patriots will now look to protect him. Enter Will Campbell, the standout offensive lineman from LSU who continues to create buzz as the top lineman in the 2025 NFL Draft.

Campbell anchored the LSU defensive line this past season while becoming a consensus All-American. The Patriots will surely be looking for o-line help after Maye was sacked 34 times in 13 appearances as a rookie.

5. Jacksonville Jaguars – Will Johnson, CB, Michigan

Michigan CB Will Johnson (Junfu Han | USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images)

Despite missing most of the 2024 season with an injury, Will Johnson showcased his skills while helping lead Michigan to a national championship in 2023. CBS Sports projects him to become a centerpiece of the Jaguars’ defense as new coach Liam Coen builds out his staff.

Johnson only appeared in six games this past year, but both his interceptions turned into pick-sixes. In 2023, he had a career-high four picks while anchoring the Michigan secondary to end the Wolverines’ title drought.

6. Cleveland Browns (projected trade with Raiders) – Travis Hunter, WR/CB, Colorado

In return for the projected trade with the Browns, the Las Vegas Raiders would take another Colorado star. Heisman Trophy winner Travis Hunter could take his elite skillset to Cleveland, although which position he’ll play is still to be determined.

Hunter electrified college football this past season en route to Heisman honors. He totaled 1,258 yards and a Big 12-leading 15 touchdowns on offense while adding 36 tackles and four interceptions on defense as a cornerback – cementing himself as a bona fide two-way star.

7. New York Jets – Tetairoa McMillan, WR, Arizona

The New York Jets face multiple questions on offense as Aaron Rodgers and Davante Adams weigh their futures. But CBS Sports projects the franchise to add another key weapon as Aaron Glenn builds out his staff, with Tetairoa McMillan going No. 7 overall.

McMillan was straw that stirred the drink at Arizona this past season as he ranked third in the nation with 1,319 receiving yards to go with eight touchdowns. The Jets are still in line to have Garrett Wilson in the wide receiver room, and depending on the direction Adams goes, McMillan would be another elite addition to the unit.

8. Carolina Panthers – Mason Graham, DL, Michigan

Mason Graham Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Mason Graham was at the forefront of Michigan’s staunch defense the last two seasons, and he comes in as a projected Top-10 pick in CBS Sports’ updated 2025 NFL mock draft. The Carolina Panthers take him at No. 8 overall in the latest projection as a top young piece of their defense.

Graham earned All-American honors amid a career year in Ann Arbor in 2024. He totaled 45 tackles, seven tackles for loss and 3.5 sacks – setting career-highs in all three categories while also cementing himself as a top draft prospect.

9. New Orleans Saints – Luther Burden III, WR, Missouri

His numbers were down in 2024, but Luther Burden showcased an NFL-level skillset in 2023 when he topped 1,000 receiving yards. He continues to be an interesting prospect, and CBS Sports projects him to go to the New Orleans Saints at No. 9.

The Saints are still in the midst of their coaching search, but all signs point toward Philadelphia Eagles offensive coordinator Kellen Moore as the favorite. Burden would add an interesting weapon to the offense after he totaled 2,263 yards and 21 touchdowns across three years at Missouri.

10. Chicago Bears – Ashton Jeanty, RB, Boise State

When Ben Johnson was with the Detroit Lions, the franchise took Jahmyr Gibbs with a Top-12 pick. CBS Sports projects a similar path for the Chicago Bears, selecting Ashton Jeanty at No. 10 overall.

Jeanty is coming off one of the most decorated seasons in recent memory as he finished just behind Travis Hunter in the Heisman Trophy voting. He just missed Barry Sanders’ rushing yards record, totaling 2,601 yards and 29 touchdowns on the ground to lead Boise State to a College Football Playoff appearance.

Rest of CBS Sports updated 2025 NFL mock draft

11. San Francisco 49ers – James Pearce, EDGE, Tennessee
12. Dallas Cowboys – Tyler Warren, TE, Penn State
13. Miami Dolphins – Malaki Starks, DB, Georgia
14. Indianapolis Colts – Emeka Egbuka, WR, Ohio State
15. Atlanta Falcons – Jalon Walker, EDGE, Georgia
16. Arizona Cardinals – Mike Green, EDGE, Marshall
17. Cincinnati Bengals – Walter Nolen, DT, Ole Miss
18. Seattle Seahawks – Kelvin Banks, OL, Texas
19. Tampa Bay Buccaneers – Nic Scourton, EDGE, Texas A&M
20. Denver Broncos – Jahdae Barron, CB, Texas
21. Pittsburgh Steelers – Benjamin Morrison, CB, Notre Dame
22. Los Angeles Chargers – Colston Loveland, TE, Michigan
23. Green Bay Packers – Omarr Norman-Lott, DL, Tennessee
24. Minnesota Vikings – Shavon Revel Jr., CB, East Carolina
25. Houston Texans – Tyler Booker, OL, Alabama
26. Los Angeles Rams – Armand Membou, OL, Missouri
27. Baltimore Ravens – Aireontae Ersery, OL, Minnesota
28. Detroit Lions – Jack Sawyer, EDGE, Ohio State
29. Washington Commanders – Carson Schwesinger, LB, UCLA
30. Buffalo Bills – Kenneth Grant, DL, Michigan
31. Philadelphia Eagles – Mykel Wiliams, EDGE, Georgia
32. Kansas City Chiefs – Matthew Golden, WR, Texas

 

Mahomes throwing to 2 first round Texas receivers would be something Sark would probably mention every other sentence to wr recruits.

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5 hours ago, The Dog said:

I hate this mock because it has Golden going to the chefs: https://www.on3.com/pro/news/2025-nfl-draft-trade-new-no-1-pick-highlight-cbs-sports-updated-mock-shedeur-sanders-abdul-carter/

good for Golden but bad for the NFL:

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1. Tennessee Titans – Abdul Carter, EDGE, Penn State

New Tennessee Titans GM Mike Borgonzi made it clear the franchise wouldn’t pass on a “generational” talent with the No. 1 pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. Abdul Carter is generating that type of buzz after anchoring the Penn State defense and came in as CBS Sports’ top selection.

Carter cemented himself as one of the top prospects in this year’s draft with huge numbers in 2024. He led the nation with 23.5 tackles for loss while totaling 68 tackles and 12.0 sacks, and he could be the centerpiece the Titans need on their defense as Brian Callahan enters Year 2.

2. Las Vegas Raiders (projected trade with Cleveland Browns) – Shedeur Sanders, QB, Colorado

Colorado QB Shedeur Sanders (Ron Chenoy | Imagn Images)

The most accurate passer in the country this past season, Shedeur Sanders is widely considered one of the top quarterback prospects in the 2025 NFL Draft. Considering the Browns’ quarterback situation with Deshaun Watson still under contract despite being ruled out for 2025 with an injury, they could opt to trade the pick.

That’s where Las Vegas comes in, and CBS Sports projects the Raiders to trade up to No. 2 to select Sanders under new coach Pete Carroll. He’s coming off the best year of his career at Colorado, completing 74% of his passes for 4,134 yards and 37 touchdowns.

3. New York Giants – Cam Ward, QB, Miami

Another team with a quarterback question, the New York Giants would also benefit if the Titans went elsewhere at No. 1. In CBS Sports’ updated mock draft, Cam Ward fell to No. 3.

Ward put together a monster season at Miami after transferring from Washington State, leading the nation with 39 passing touchdowns while totaling 4,313 yards and just seven interceptions. With Brian Daboll still in the fold as head coach, Ward’s improvisational skills could remain on full display in the offense once run by Josh Allen in Buffalo.

4. New England Patriots – Will Campbell, OL, LSU

With their quarterback in tow in Drake Maye, the Patriots will now look to protect him. Enter Will Campbell, the standout offensive lineman from LSU who continues to create buzz as the top lineman in the 2025 NFL Draft.

Campbell anchored the LSU defensive line this past season while becoming a consensus All-American. The Patriots will surely be looking for o-line help after Maye was sacked 34 times in 13 appearances as a rookie.

5. Jacksonville Jaguars – Will Johnson, CB, Michigan

Michigan CB Will Johnson (Junfu Han | USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images)

Despite missing most of the 2024 season with an injury, Will Johnson showcased his skills while helping lead Michigan to a national championship in 2023. CBS Sports projects him to become a centerpiece of the Jaguars’ defense as new coach Liam Coen builds out his staff.

Johnson only appeared in six games this past year, but both his interceptions turned into pick-sixes. In 2023, he had a career-high four picks while anchoring the Michigan secondary to end the Wolverines’ title drought.

6. Cleveland Browns (projected trade with Raiders) – Travis Hunter, WR/CB, Colorado

In return for the projected trade with the Browns, the Las Vegas Raiders would take another Colorado star. Heisman Trophy winner Travis Hunter could take his elite skillset to Cleveland, although which position he’ll play is still to be determined.

Hunter electrified college football this past season en route to Heisman honors. He totaled 1,258 yards and a Big 12-leading 15 touchdowns on offense while adding 36 tackles and four interceptions on defense as a cornerback – cementing himself as a bona fide two-way star.

7. New York Jets – Tetairoa McMillan, WR, Arizona

The New York Jets face multiple questions on offense as Aaron Rodgers and Davante Adams weigh their futures. But CBS Sports projects the franchise to add another key weapon as Aaron Glenn builds out his staff, with Tetairoa McMillan going No. 7 overall.

McMillan was straw that stirred the drink at Arizona this past season as he ranked third in the nation with 1,319 receiving yards to go with eight touchdowns. The Jets are still in line to have Garrett Wilson in the wide receiver room, and depending on the direction Adams goes, McMillan would be another elite addition to the unit.

8. Carolina Panthers – Mason Graham, DL, Michigan

Mason Graham Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Mason Graham was at the forefront of Michigan’s staunch defense the last two seasons, and he comes in as a projected Top-10 pick in CBS Sports’ updated 2025 NFL mock draft. The Carolina Panthers take him at No. 8 overall in the latest projection as a top young piece of their defense.

Graham earned All-American honors amid a career year in Ann Arbor in 2024. He totaled 45 tackles, seven tackles for loss and 3.5 sacks – setting career-highs in all three categories while also cementing himself as a top draft prospect.

9. New Orleans Saints – Luther Burden III, WR, Missouri

His numbers were down in 2024, but Luther Burden showcased an NFL-level skillset in 2023 when he topped 1,000 receiving yards. He continues to be an interesting prospect, and CBS Sports projects him to go to the New Orleans Saints at No. 9.

The Saints are still in the midst of their coaching search, but all signs point toward Philadelphia Eagles offensive coordinator Kellen Moore as the favorite. Burden would add an interesting weapon to the offense after he totaled 2,263 yards and 21 touchdowns across three years at Missouri.

10. Chicago Bears – Ashton Jeanty, RB, Boise State

When Ben Johnson was with the Detroit Lions, the franchise took Jahmyr Gibbs with a Top-12 pick. CBS Sports projects a similar path for the Chicago Bears, selecting Ashton Jeanty at No. 10 overall.

Jeanty is coming off one of the most decorated seasons in recent memory as he finished just behind Travis Hunter in the Heisman Trophy voting. He just missed Barry Sanders’ rushing yards record, totaling 2,601 yards and 29 touchdowns on the ground to lead Boise State to a College Football Playoff appearance.

Rest of CBS Sports updated 2025 NFL mock draft

11. San Francisco 49ers – James Pearce, EDGE, Tennessee
12. Dallas Cowboys – Tyler Warren, TE, Penn State
13. Miami Dolphins – Malaki Starks, DB, Georgia
14. Indianapolis Colts – Emeka Egbuka, WR, Ohio State
15. Atlanta Falcons – Jalon Walker, EDGE, Georgia
16. Arizona Cardinals – Mike Green, EDGE, Marshall
17. Cincinnati Bengals – Walter Nolen, DT, Ole Miss
18. Seattle Seahawks – Kelvin Banks, OL, Texas
19. Tampa Bay Buccaneers – Nic Scourton, EDGE, Texas A&M
20. Denver Broncos – Jahdae Barron, CB, Texas
21. Pittsburgh Steelers – Benjamin Morrison, CB, Notre Dame
22. Los Angeles Chargers – Colston Loveland, TE, Michigan
23. Green Bay Packers – Omarr Norman-Lott, DL, Tennessee
24. Minnesota Vikings – Shavon Revel Jr., CB, East Carolina
25. Houston Texans – Tyler Booker, OL, Alabama
26. Los Angeles Rams – Armand Membou, OL, Missouri
27. Baltimore Ravens – Aireontae Ersery, OL, Minnesota
28. Detroit Lions – Jack Sawyer, EDGE, Ohio State
29. Washington Commanders – Carson Schwesinger, LB, UCLA
30. Buffalo Bills – Kenneth Grant, DL, Michigan
31. Philadelphia Eagles – Mykel Wiliams, EDGE, Georgia
32. Kansas City Chiefs – Matthew Golden, WR, Texas

 

I'd rather have Banks fall into KC's lap.

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5 hours ago, The Dog said:

I hate this mock because it has Golden going to the chefs: https://www.on3.com/pro/news/2025-nfl-draft-trade-new-no-1-pick-highlight-cbs-sports-updated-mock-shedeur-sanders-abdul-carter/

good for Golden but bad for the NFL:

  Reveal hidden contents

1. Tennessee Titans – Abdul Carter, EDGE, Penn State

New Tennessee Titans GM Mike Borgonzi made it clear the franchise wouldn’t pass on a “generational” talent with the No. 1 pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. Abdul Carter is generating that type of buzz after anchoring the Penn State defense and came in as CBS Sports’ top selection.

Carter cemented himself as one of the top prospects in this year’s draft with huge numbers in 2024. He led the nation with 23.5 tackles for loss while totaling 68 tackles and 12.0 sacks, and he could be the centerpiece the Titans need on their defense as Brian Callahan enters Year 2.

2. Las Vegas Raiders (projected trade with Cleveland Browns) – Shedeur Sanders, QB, Colorado

Colorado QB Shedeur Sanders (Ron Chenoy | Imagn Images)

The most accurate passer in the country this past season, Shedeur Sanders is widely considered one of the top quarterback prospects in the 2025 NFL Draft. Considering the Browns’ quarterback situation with Deshaun Watson still under contract despite being ruled out for 2025 with an injury, they could opt to trade the pick.

That’s where Las Vegas comes in, and CBS Sports projects the Raiders to trade up to No. 2 to select Sanders under new coach Pete Carroll. He’s coming off the best year of his career at Colorado, completing 74% of his passes for 4,134 yards and 37 touchdowns.

3. New York Giants – Cam Ward, QB, Miami

Another team with a quarterback question, the New York Giants would also benefit if the Titans went elsewhere at No. 1. In CBS Sports’ updated mock draft, Cam Ward fell to No. 3.

Ward put together a monster season at Miami after transferring from Washington State, leading the nation with 39 passing touchdowns while totaling 4,313 yards and just seven interceptions. With Brian Daboll still in the fold as head coach, Ward’s improvisational skills could remain on full display in the offense once run by Josh Allen in Buffalo.

4. New England Patriots – Will Campbell, OL, LSU

With their quarterback in tow in Drake Maye, the Patriots will now look to protect him. Enter Will Campbell, the standout offensive lineman from LSU who continues to create buzz as the top lineman in the 2025 NFL Draft.

Campbell anchored the LSU defensive line this past season while becoming a consensus All-American. The Patriots will surely be looking for o-line help after Maye was sacked 34 times in 13 appearances as a rookie.

5. Jacksonville Jaguars – Will Johnson, CB, Michigan

Michigan CB Will Johnson (Junfu Han | USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images)

Despite missing most of the 2024 season with an injury, Will Johnson showcased his skills while helping lead Michigan to a national championship in 2023. CBS Sports projects him to become a centerpiece of the Jaguars’ defense as new coach Liam Coen builds out his staff.

Johnson only appeared in six games this past year, but both his interceptions turned into pick-sixes. In 2023, he had a career-high four picks while anchoring the Michigan secondary to end the Wolverines’ title drought.

6. Cleveland Browns (projected trade with Raiders) – Travis Hunter, WR/CB, Colorado

In return for the projected trade with the Browns, the Las Vegas Raiders would take another Colorado star. Heisman Trophy winner Travis Hunter could take his elite skillset to Cleveland, although which position he’ll play is still to be determined.

Hunter electrified college football this past season en route to Heisman honors. He totaled 1,258 yards and a Big 12-leading 15 touchdowns on offense while adding 36 tackles and four interceptions on defense as a cornerback – cementing himself as a bona fide two-way star.

7. New York Jets – Tetairoa McMillan, WR, Arizona

The New York Jets face multiple questions on offense as Aaron Rodgers and Davante Adams weigh their futures. But CBS Sports projects the franchise to add another key weapon as Aaron Glenn builds out his staff, with Tetairoa McMillan going No. 7 overall.

McMillan was straw that stirred the drink at Arizona this past season as he ranked third in the nation with 1,319 receiving yards to go with eight touchdowns. The Jets are still in line to have Garrett Wilson in the wide receiver room, and depending on the direction Adams goes, McMillan would be another elite addition to the unit.

8. Carolina Panthers – Mason Graham, DL, Michigan

Mason Graham Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Mason Graham was at the forefront of Michigan’s staunch defense the last two seasons, and he comes in as a projected Top-10 pick in CBS Sports’ updated 2025 NFL mock draft. The Carolina Panthers take him at No. 8 overall in the latest projection as a top young piece of their defense.

Graham earned All-American honors amid a career year in Ann Arbor in 2024. He totaled 45 tackles, seven tackles for loss and 3.5 sacks – setting career-highs in all three categories while also cementing himself as a top draft prospect.

9. New Orleans Saints – Luther Burden III, WR, Missouri

His numbers were down in 2024, but Luther Burden showcased an NFL-level skillset in 2023 when he topped 1,000 receiving yards. He continues to be an interesting prospect, and CBS Sports projects him to go to the New Orleans Saints at No. 9.

The Saints are still in the midst of their coaching search, but all signs point toward Philadelphia Eagles offensive coordinator Kellen Moore as the favorite. Burden would add an interesting weapon to the offense after he totaled 2,263 yards and 21 touchdowns across three years at Missouri.

10. Chicago Bears – Ashton Jeanty, RB, Boise State

When Ben Johnson was with the Detroit Lions, the franchise took Jahmyr Gibbs with a Top-12 pick. CBS Sports projects a similar path for the Chicago Bears, selecting Ashton Jeanty at No. 10 overall.

Jeanty is coming off one of the most decorated seasons in recent memory as he finished just behind Travis Hunter in the Heisman Trophy voting. He just missed Barry Sanders’ rushing yards record, totaling 2,601 yards and 29 touchdowns on the ground to lead Boise State to a College Football Playoff appearance.

Rest of CBS Sports updated 2025 NFL mock draft

11. San Francisco 49ers – James Pearce, EDGE, Tennessee
12. Dallas Cowboys – Tyler Warren, TE, Penn State
13. Miami Dolphins – Malaki Starks, DB, Georgia
14. Indianapolis Colts – Emeka Egbuka, WR, Ohio State
15. Atlanta Falcons – Jalon Walker, EDGE, Georgia
16. Arizona Cardinals – Mike Green, EDGE, Marshall
17. Cincinnati Bengals – Walter Nolen, DT, Ole Miss
18. Seattle Seahawks – Kelvin Banks, OL, Texas
19. Tampa Bay Buccaneers – Nic Scourton, EDGE, Texas A&M
20. Denver Broncos – Jahdae Barron, CB, Texas
21. Pittsburgh Steelers – Benjamin Morrison, CB, Notre Dame
22. Los Angeles Chargers – Colston Loveland, TE, Michigan
23. Green Bay Packers – Omarr Norman-Lott, DL, Tennessee
24. Minnesota Vikings – Shavon Revel Jr., CB, East Carolina
25. Houston Texans – Tyler Booker, OL, Alabama
26. Los Angeles Rams – Armand Membou, OL, Missouri
27. Baltimore Ravens – Aireontae Ersery, OL, Minnesota
28. Detroit Lions – Jack Sawyer, EDGE, Ohio State
29. Washington Commanders – Carson Schwesinger, LB, UCLA
30. Buffalo Bills – Kenneth Grant, DL, Michigan
31. Philadelphia Eagles – Mykel Wiliams, EDGE, Georgia
32. Kansas City Chiefs – Matthew Golden, WR, Texas

 

They’ll draft a WR in the first with Rice coming back and Worthy emerging? 

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Brugler thinks after the top five or so guys, the next 15 could go in any order without anyone really blinking, and then the 21-50 are similarly fluid (I think DJ said somewhere that 20-60 are much closer than normal, which echoes that)

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2 minutes ago, Fud said:

Brugler thinks after the top five or so guys, the next 15 could go in any order without anyone really blinking, and then the 21-50 are similarly fluid (I think DJ said somewhere that 20-60 are much closer than normal, which echoes that)

Based on your comment above #20 thru #60 offer simular value... so are they all likely 2nd Rd grade type players??

Compared to last year, are there less players with a 1st Rd grade for 2025 NFL Draft ??

 

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3 minutes ago, LTtxfan said:

Based on your comment above #20 thru #60 offer simular value... so are they all likely 2nd Rd grade type players??

Compared to last year, are there less players with a 1st Rd grade for 2025 NFL Draft ??

 

I think so 

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