LB Xavian Sorey Jr - Arkansas 6'2", 228
combine: 4.63s 40, 37.5"vert. 10'broad
2025: 81tot tckls, 2.5scks, 1FF, 1INT, 3PDs
strengths: Lose-limbed & athletic in his movements. Possesses sideline-to-sideline speed in pursuit. Viable option as a blitzer & QB spy.
weaknesses: Struggles to take on & quickly shed blocks. Bites way too hard on play-action bait. Too many busts/missed coverage assignments on tape.
grade: 5.68 (Candidate for bottom of the roster or Practice Squad)
S Jakobe Thomas - Miami 6'1", 211
2025: 2nd All-ACC, Fiesta Bowl DMVP, 75tot tckls, 3.5scks, 2FF/2FR, 5INTs/1TD, 6PDs
strengths: Disguises intentions, dropping down late as an add-on defender. Ready & willing to explode into lead blocks. Above-average range & reaction as short-zone defender. Sees block & route development with impressive peripheral vision.
weaknesses: Allows receivers to get behind him more than he should. Burst to close & make-up speed in coverage are below-average. Tight-hipped & lacking desired lateral burst & agility. Ignites his tackle try before closing enough distance.
grade: 6.12 (Good backup with potential to develop as a starter)
WR Malik Benson - Oregon 6', 189
combine: 4.37s 40, 32.5"vert, 10'2"broad
2025: 43rec/719yds/6TDs
strengths: Climbs past press coverage very quickly in vertical leads. Extends his length to lasso throws from way outside his frame. Erases safety's post-catch tackle angles on digs & deep overs. Flashes toughness & consistently catching through heavy-contact. Able to protect throws with body-catching into the traffic.
weaknesses: Needs to improve hand-fighting & learn to tempo his routes. Inconsistent leveraging landing space on deep sideline throws. Corners out-muscle him at the top of the route. Indecisive & lacking commitment on short catch-&-run throws.
grade: 6.00 (traits or talent to be an above-average backup)
comp: Will Fuller
S Jalen Kilgore - South Carolina 6'1", 210
combine: 4.40s 40, 37"vert, 10'10"broad, 16reps
2025: 2nd All-SEC, 54tot tckls, 2FR, 2INTs, 10PDs
strengths: Can stall TEs & big slot receivers from press. Rangy zone cover man with good vision & anticipation. Closes quickly & lands a heavy blow on receiver after the catch. Plenty of stopping power as a run defender. Plus balance & reactive agility as an open-field tackler.
weaknesses: Average transition burst matching route breaks. Turns the motor down when he's away from the play. Below-average playing off of blocks for a player his size.
grade: 6.32 (Will eventually become a plus starter)
C jake Slaughter - Florida 6'5", 303
combine: 5.10s 40, 32.5"vert, 9'2"broad
2025: 2nd All-American/1st All-SEC
strengths: Accelerates & runs feet through contact on outside zone blocks. Quick eyes allow him to adjust assignments suddenly when needed. Light on his feet to slide & protect against edge-to-edge rushers. Lands firm hands into pass rusher to set the tone for the rep.
weaknesses: Rarely gets much displacement when asked to drive block. Has to guard against lunging at LBs on 2nd level. Might not have the anchor to handle bull-rushers heads-up.
grade: 5.93 (Average back-up/Special teamer)
CB Devin Moore - Florida 6'3", 198
combine: 4.50s 40
2025: 35tot tckls, 1sck, 2NTs, 1FF, 4PDs
strengths: Imposing figure from press with length to slow release. Tracks & adjusts to deep balls at top speed. Pulls arms & slaps hands when near the catch point. Good toughness as a tackler in run support.
weaknesses: Too much space & not enough squeeze as a zone defender. Needs to improve route recognition & decisiveness in coverage. Top-end speed is average to close out stray vertical routes. Has an injury history.
grade: 6.00 (Traits or talent to be an above-average backup)
S A.J. Haulcy - LSU 6', 215
combine: 4.52s 40
2025: 1st All-SEC, 88tot tckls, 1FF, 3INTs, 4PDs
strengths: Poise/eyes of a pro. Outstanding instincts & route recognition fuel on-ball production. Decisive breaking into passing lanes. Closes downhill with good balance & body control. Enforcer in the middle who hits like a bag of concrete. Toggles speed to maintain pursuit leverage & adjusts his path to ball-carriers.
weaknesses: Below-average recovery speed & burst to close. Loses some of his effectiveness when playing downhill. Will have speed mismatches to contend with in-man coverage. Average change of direction & reactive agility as an open-field tackler.
grade: 6.29 (Will eventually become an average starter)
LB Jimmy Rolder - Michigan 6'2 1/2", 238
combine: 36"vert, 9'11"broad
2025: 2nd All-BIG 10, 73tot tckls, 2scks, 1INT, 2PDs
strengths: Excellent pad level, base strength & contact balance. Explodes heavy hands into climbers to separate. Rare to find a broken tackle against him on tape. Closes distance & bodies through tackles with consistent wrap. Sifts through route development & finds the nearest threat.
weaknesses: Downhill drift loses pursuit angles when tun bounces outside. Needs to keep outside shoulder uncovered to maintain contain. Inconsistent feel for working under or over climbing blocks. Slightly below-average cover talent in man & zone.
grade: 6.19 (Good backup with potential to develop as a starter)
comp: Henry To'oTo'o
EDGE Jaishawn Barham - Michigan 6'3 1/2", 240
combine: 4.64s 40, 33"vert, 10'3"broad
2025: Honorable All-BIG 10, tot tckls, 4scks, 1FF, 3PDs
strengths: Pairs disruptive straits & playing style with a salty demeanor. Delivers knock-back pop to blockers & can quietly shed. His first 3 steps are sudden & threatening as a rusher. Elite bend & reactive agility allow him to tackle from unlikely angles. Smooth & rangy with his spot drops in coverage. Remarkable stop-start quickness when changing direction.
weaknesses: Frenetic playing style can lead to missteps & missed tackles. Rush features reactive movements but lacks instinctive hand counters. Aggression can work against him with penalties.
grade: 6.28 (Will eventually become an average starter)
comp: Chop Robinson
combine: 4.47s 40, 36"vert, 10'broad, 16reps
2025: Honorable All-BIG 10, 27tot tckls, 2PDs
strengths: Anticipates route breaks & readies feet to drive. Competes through the catch-point & challenges the receiver's hands. Slides with release & redirects with purpose. Able to run the alley & adjust his track on the move.
weaknesses: Backpedal is upright & tight. Below-average fluidity & change of direction. Slow triggering downhill to close on the run. Inconsistent finding run fits near the line.
grade: 6.11 (Good backup with potential to develop as a starter)
DT Christen Miller - Georgia 6'4", 321
2025: 23tot tckls, 1.5scks
strengths: Power emanates from hip explosion into contact. Upper-body power prevents blockers from anticipating him. Good balance though contact & rarely seen on the ground. Active down the line to squeeze run lanes.
weaknesses: Doesn't function as a pure gap hog in the middle. Average anticipation & feel for the back as a 2-gapper. Must prove he can anchor & occupy NFL double-teams.
grade: 6.34 (Will eventually become a plus starter)
TE Justin Joly - NC State 6'3 1/2", 241
2025: 1st All-ACC, 49rec/489yds/7TDs
strengths: Sturdy & strong with ability to catch through heavy contact. Route adjustments against coverage traffic come seamlessly. Consistently scrambles to freedom when the pass play extends. Good leaper with basketball body control to lean & adjust to the throw.
weaknesses: Drifts on route turns, opening a door for defenders to undercut. Ducks head & leans into his run-blocking fits. Lacks consistent positioning, hand usage & strain as a blocker.
grade: 6.16 (Good backup with potential to develop as a starter)
comp: Brevin Jordan
OT Austin Barber - Florida 6'7", 318
combine: 5.12s 40, 32"vert, 9'3"broad
2025: 3rd All-SEC
strengths: Quick to gain ground on initial sets & punches with timing. Strong hands can clinch & control defenders by their pads. Hustles to hit his landmarks for back-side cutoffs.
weaknesses: Struggles with technique & anchor to beat bull rushers. Leaning & oversets see him countered by spin moves. Feet lag behind upper body, causing lunging into 1st contact. Below-average knee bend & pad level for adjustments in space.
grade: 5.98 (Average backup/Special teamer)
DT Domonique Orange - Iowa State 6'2", 322
2025: 3rd All-BIG 12, 18tot tckls, 1PD
strengths: Explosive power in both his upper & lower body. Pairs a slide step & arm-over move to create gap penetration. Uses anchor & spin counters to ward off wash-down blocks.
weaknesses: Inconsistent hand usage in taking on double-teams. Lacks consistent shed quickness to get rid of the block. Has been a non-factor as a pass rusher.
grade: 6.26 (Will eventually become an average starter)
