Kansas City Chiefs 2025 NFL Draft Review

 

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RD 1 (32) OT Josh Simmons - Ohio St  6'5", 317

2024: Honorable All-BIG 10 (missed final 10 games)

strengths: Very smooth getting out of his stance and into space. Gives good effort to sustain and finish blocks with his feet. Gathers rusher's outside shoulder with firm outside hand. Possesses good feel for pocket depth. Has the range to impact the screen game out wide. 

weaknesses: Upper-body strength appears to be average. Has a tendency to catch rushers, surrendering some bull-rush success. Instincts have been average in recognizing twists and games in protection. Coming off of a season-ending knee injury.

grade: 6.39 (Will eventually become a plus starter)

comp: D.J. Humphries

RD 2 (63) DT Omarr Norman-Lott - Tennessee  6'2", 291

2024: 18tckls, 4scks

combine: 31.5"vert, 9'5"broad

strengths: Inside hands bolster ability to play with upper-body power. Plus short-area athleticism and range to tackle. Pass rush fueled by quick, lively hands throughout the rep. Uses swipes, grabs & chops to prevent protection from sinking in. Feet consistently search for the blocker's edge on rush reps. 

weaknesses: Scheme-dependent. First contact can bounce and widen him out of the gap. Needs to develop additional moves and counters as a rusher. Unable to generate pocket-pushing force as a bull-rusher. 

grade: 6.16 (Good backup with potential to develop as a starter)

RD 3 (66) EDGE Ashton Gillotte - Louisville  6'3", 264

2024: 2md All-ACC, 43tckls/10TFLs, 4.5scks

combine: 36.5"vert, 10'broad, 24reps

strengths: Utilizes violent hand chops to batter tackle's pass punch. Able to collapse the pocket with leveraged speed-to-power charge. Plays with good pad level throughout the rep. Has lateral twitch to widen his tackle radius in the open field. 

weaknesses: Below-average closing burst to the QB. Needs to develop workable counters when bull rush stalls. Gets widened off the edge by kick-out blocks. Struggles to anchor down when blocks catch him. 

grade: 6.21 (Will eventually become an average starter)

RD 3 (85) CB Nohl Williams - California  6', 199

2024: 2nd AP All-American/1st All-ACC, Honorable All-ACC (all-purpose), 52tckls/1TFL, 1FF, 9PBUs, 7INTs, Return TD

combine: 4.5s 40, 33.5"vert, 10'broad, 19reps

strengths: Good instincts & eye balance to hunt big plays. Plays with physicality inside the route. Quick to pounce when recognizing the throw. Plays with a receiver's ball skills once the ball goes up. Operates with good route balance from zone. 

weaknesses: Labors getting out of his lateral transitions. Heady route runners will find separation from him. Run support and lack of tackle strength are concerns. High number of holding  & pass interference penalties.

grade: 6.17 (Good backup with potential to develop as a starter)

RD 4 (133) WR Jalen Royals - Utah St  6', 205

2024: 2nd All-Mountain West, 55rec/834yds/6TDs

combine: 4.42s 40, 13reps

strengths: Keenly aware of where defenders are positioned. Fights hard for his catch space on contested throws. Impressive body control and coordination to get catch-ready. Can be hard to bring down by 1st tackler in the open field. 

weaknesses: Lacks desired suddenness to shake an NFL press. Early vertical push fails to concern defenders. Average foot quickness & burst to separate. 

grade: 6.32 (Will eventually become a plus starter)

RD 5 (156) LB Jeffrey Bassa - Oregon  6'1", 232

2024: Honorable All-BIG 10, 54tckls/7.5TFLs, 1.5scks, 2PBUs, 2FFs

combine: 4.63s 40, 38.5"vert, 9'10"broad, 21reps

strengths: Good communication to teammates before the snap. Drifts downhill and cuts off runner's operating room. Tracks run play with good effort and pursuit speed. Tackles with good balance & wrap--up technique. 

weaknesses: Much more robotic than instinctive in the run game. Lacks patience and will run past back-side fits. Not a twitchy, burst-oriented player in space. 

grade: 6.15 (Good backup with potential to develop as a starter)

  

RD 7 (228) RB Brashard Smith - SMU  5'10", 194

2024: 3rd AP All-American (All-Purpose)/1st All-ACC, 235att/1,332ys/14TDs, 39rec/327yds/4TDs

combine: 4.39s 40, 32.5"vert, 9'9"broad

strengths: Very good stop-and-start quickness when probing. Processes 2nd level quickly to spin around or side step defenders. Former wideout with outstanding hands & ball skills. Able to line up and run a variety of routes form the slot. 

weaknesses: Runs with a little too much hesitation in his approach. Has a tough time outrunning pursuit to the corner. Requires better understanding to read and set-up block development. Below-average leg drive to break through arm tackles. 

grade: 6.00 (Traits or talent to be an above-average backup)

 

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DT Payton Page - Clemson  6'3", 290

2024: 3rd All-ACC, 32tckls, 2.5TFLs, 1 INT/TD

combine: 33"vert, 9'8"broad

strengths: 1st-step quickness to beat the block and threaten the gap. Centers between double-team blocks to limit their effectiveness. Able to overcome blocks & toss them aside. Showed an ability to dent the pocket with his bull-rush.

weaknesses: Loses his base and ends up on the ground too often. Needs to develop more quick-win moves at the point of attack. Lacks rush talent & know-how to get home with a sack. 

grade: 5.68 (Candidate for bottom of the roster or Practice Squad)

DT Yahya Black - Iowa  6'6", 336

2024: Honorable All-BIG 10, 34tckls/7TFLs, 1sck, 2PBUs, 1FF

combine: 5.39s 40, 25.5"vert, 8'5"broad

strengths: Able to muddy up the middle when splitting the double team. Uses length to extend & work around the blocker. Plays with firm control of single blockers when his pad level is good. 

weaknesses: Below-average balance and ends up on the ground too often. Lacks a twitchy shed to get rid of blockers when it's time to tackle. Below-average snap quickness and short-area movements. Will offer little help as an NFL pass rusher. 

grade: 5.86 (Average backup/Special teams player)

RB Bhayshul Tuten - Virginia Tech  5'9", 206

2024: 2nd All-ACC, 183att/1,159yds/15TDs, 23rec/81yds/2TDs

combine: 4.32s 40, 40.5"vert, 10'10"broad

strengths: Rare track speed makes him a threat to go yard on any snap. Tough runner able to absorb contact & deliver punishment. Can rocket around the corner and beat the pursuit angles by LBs. Able to elude 1st tackler and find the sticks on swing passes & leak-outs. Big play potential in kick-return role.

weaknesses: Ball security issues. Lacks decisiveness and feel for lane development. Will bounce a run wide instead of trusting and working behind a lead block. Needs to learn to avoid the hellish contact & collisions he frequently takes on.

grade: 6.26 (Will eventually be an average starter)

comp: Isiah Pacheco

EDGE Elijah Roberts - SMU  6'4", 285

2024: Honorable All-ACC, 35tckls, 7.5scks, 1PBU, 2FFs

combine: 4,78s 40, 31.5"vert, 9'8"broad

strengths: Changes up his rush plan to keep protectors off-balance. Capable of stacking his moves as a pass rusher. Beats run blocker into the gap with an effective arm-over. 

weaknesses: Foot quickness and change of direction are below-average. Straight-legged rush gets him knocked off track by redirect blocks. Will pull up short of full-body contact and default to arm tackles.

grade: 5.88 (Average backup/Special teamer)

CB Azareye'h Thomas - Florida State  6'1 1/2", 197

2024: Honorable All-ACC, 52tckls/2TFLs, 1INT/4PBUs

combine: 10'2"broad

strengths: Stalls WR's release with a strong punch. Takes cues from WRs to turn, locate & play the throw. Seeks to occupy as much of the catch space as possible. Long arms are formidable weapons of catch disruption. 

weaknesses: Rough-housing at break points could lead to penalties. Lacks anticipation and drive burst for off coverages. Below-average recovery speed once he's beaten. Too much lunging & arm tackling in run support.

grade: 6.35 (Will eventually be a plus starter)

comp: Jaylen Watson

S Lathan Ransom - Ohio State  6', 206

2024: 3rd AP All-American/1st All-BIG 10, 76tckls9TFLs, 1sck, 1INT/2PBUs

strengths: Plays with good eye balance & instincts. Strong and fairly sticky covering TEs. Swift read-&-trigger to rush downhill and mix it up in run support. Uses a "peanut punch" to jar the ball loose from ball-carriers. 

weaknesses: Below=average burst to match route breaks and stay tight to the target. Face-guards downfield instead of locating the football. Needs to come to balance quicker as an open-field tackler. Missed tackle total is a little higher than teams might like.

grade: 6.25 (Will eventually be an average starter)

QB Kyle McCord - Syracuse  6'3", 218

2024: 2nd All-ACC, 66%, 4,779yds, 34TDs/12INTs

strengths: Allows routes to breathe & mature when necessary. Good feel for buying time and beating the blitz. Pretty good poise to manage unblocked pressure closing in. Arm strength to deliver deep-outs to the field side. 

weaknesses: Below-average twitch to get the ball out quickly when needed. Slower operation time allows corners to pounce & close his windows. Throws back into the middle of the field (and traffic) when scrambling. Inconsistent to lead moving targets with his ball placement. Allows edge pressure to close and sack him without climbing.

grade: 6.13 (Good backup with potential to develop as a starter)

comp: Mitchell Trubisky

DT Jared Harrison-Hunte - SMU  6'3", 290

2024: 1st All-ACC, 42tckls/8.5TFLs, 6.5scks

combine: 4.86s 40, 32"vert, 9'3"broad

strengths: Crowds into blocker's frame as quickly as possible. Lands hands while his hips are uncoiling. Slides & flurries his hands to outflank guards as a rusher. Alters stride length and tempo to keep protection guessing. 

weaknesses: Can be a step slow getting off the snap. Labors to get rid of the blocker in shed mode. Unable to create consistent threat with a power rush. Gets to the edge, but often sees redirect blocks instead of clean wins.

grade: 6.11 (Good backup with potential to develop as a starter)

QB Shedeur Sanders - Colorado   6'1 1/2", 212

2024: 2nd AP All-American/1st All-BIG 12, BIG12 OPOY, 74%, 4,134yds, 37TDs/10INTs, 4rush TDs

strengths: Keeps his eyes downfield as the pocket compresses. Able to buy himself time and move his launch point when needed. Gets hips squared to the target on rollout throws. Steps into drive throws between the hashes and puts it on-frame. Allows routes to develop and throws with timing into zone windows. Consistently accurate when he throws from a balanced platform. 

weaknesses: Drops beyond proper pocket depth and into edge rusher's path. Throws with a longer operation time. Inconsistent bringing his lower half through his delivery. Appears too confident in his off-platform game despite a lack of zip. Doesn't offer up much escapability quickness from the pocket. Much too willing to take a big sack instead of throwing it away.

grade: 6.30 (Will eventually be a plus starter)

DT Darius Alexander - Toledo  6'4", 305

2024: 2nd All-MAC, 40tckls/7.5TFLs, 3.5scks, 4PBUs

combine: 4.95s 40, 31.5"vert, 9'3"broad, 28reps

strengths: Comes off the ball with good bend & force into 1st contact. Batters blocker with heavy hands and long arms. Rushes with a game plan to set up his moves & counters. Uses arm extension to generate push & separation with his rush. 

weaknesses: Easily displaced when pad level starts to drift up high. Gets caught fighting the blocker instead of finding the runner. Doesn't get from point A to point B quickly in twist games. Below-average bend with his rush allows him to be redirected. 

grade: 6.17 (Good backup with potential to develop as a starter)

CB Justin Walley - Minnesota   5'10", 190

 

2024: 2nd All-BIG 10, 42tckls/2TFLs, 1sck, 2INTs/1TD, 10PBUs

combine: 4.4s 40

strengths: Good mirror-&-match footwork from press. Athletic recoveries after missteps in coverage. Clings tight to bigger targets and competes hard at the catch point. Darts in off the edge to cutdown the run before it starts.

weaknesses: Average burst getting out of his transitions. Ball-hawking mentality opens him to double moves. Slow in coming to balance as a downhill tackler.

grade: 5.96 (Average backup/Special Team player) 

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RB Kaleb Johnson - Iowa  6'1", 224

2024: 2nd AP All-American/1st All-BIG 10, 240att/1,343yds/21TDs, 21rec/258yds/3TDs

combine: 4.43s 40, 39.5"v, 10'10"broad

strengths: Handled heavier workload and produced at a high level. Operates with consistent tempo and a trust for the run track. Keeps feet active while reading block development. Brushes off 2nd-level tacklers and piles up explosive carries.

weaknesses: Lacks sudden acceleration after feet are slowed. Below-average contact aggression for his size. Not enough lateral agility for sharp back-side cuts across the grain. Unlikely to be trusted with 3rd down protection duties.

grade: 6.23 (Will eventually become an average starter)

comp: Tyler Allgeier

RB Jordan James - Oregon  5'9 1/2", 205

2024: 2nd All-BIG 10, 233att/1,267yds/15TDs, 26rec/209yds

combine: 4.55s 40, 9'9"broad

strengths: Instant stop-start and change-of-direction quickness. Absorbs & runs through contact with powerful lower half. Able to take short throws and add yards after the catch. Displays a willingness to hit & compete in pass protection.

weaknesses: Lacks finesse to manipulate & elude LBs. Acceleration and top-end speed look average on tape. Below-average feel for spacing between the tackles. Below-average hands with small catch radius in space. 

grade: 6.16 (Good backup with potential to develop as a starter)

comp: Dameon Pierce

RB Ashton Jeanty - Boise St  5'8 1/2", 211

2024: 1st AP All-American/1st All-Mountain West, MWOPY, Doak Walker Award, Maxwell Award, 374att/2,601yds/29TDs, 23rec/138yds/1TD

strengths: Runs low to the ground with a wide base, fast feet & good vision. Picks up momentum and danger with every step he takes. Instant burst limits time for defenders to read & react. Rockets past contain, around the corner & into space. Thwarts tacklers and re-ignites the run with contact balance & leg drive. Plays fast and maintains his pace through cuts & change of direction. Consistently creates magic with cutbacks as a zone-runner.

weaknesses: Tight hips limit ability to make sharp, downhill cuts. Fumble prone once defenders start badgering the football. Inconsistent mirror with wide hands in protection. Heavy '24 workload

grade: 7.15 (Pro-Bowl talent)

comp: LaDanian Tomlinson

QB Tyler Shough - Louisville 6'5", 219

2024: Honorable All-ACC, 62.7%, 3,195yds, 23TDs/6INTs, 42at/19yds/1TD

combine: 4.63s 40, 32"vert, 9'9"broad

strengths: Displays good command and full-field passing talent when protected. Effective use of eyes to hold LBs & satellites. Splashy arm talent are all over his tape. Pushes deep ball with effortless release and flick of the wrist. Can come off his primary target suddenly after spotting danger. 

weaknesses: Sluggish operation time working quick-game throws. Lacks poise & mobility to overcome turbulent pockets. Falls way off delivery when pressure is mounting in front of him. Not enough "extend & win" when flushed from the pocket. Has an injury history.

grade: 6.16 (Good backup with potential to develop as a starter)

DT JJ Pegues - Ole Miss  6'2 1/2", 309

2024: 3rd All-SEC, 42tckls/13.5TFLs, 3.5scks, 1PBU, 21att/69yds/7TDs

combine: 5.15s 40, 27.5"vert

strengths: Versatility to play multiple spots on the DL. Hands & feet for quick wins with arm-over move. Elite change-of-direction quickness for a big man. Tackles two gaps and captures moving QBs in the pocket. Stutter-steps to an edge and then discards leaning blocker.

weaknesses: 2nd action off the snap is much slower than his 1st step. Can be reached to lateral landmarks by the blocker. Needs to play with better technique & grit versus double teams. Average rush combos when his early tries are stalled.

grade: 6.25 (Will eventually be an average starter)

OT Wyatt Milum - West Virginia  6'6 1/2", 313

2024: 2nd AP All-American/1st All-BIG 12, B12OLOTY

combine: 5.27s 40, 30"vert, 9; broad

strengths: Comes off the snap with good pad level & body control. Displays ability to adjust to moving targets on 2nd level. Digs his pass punch in with good placement & leverage. Excellent recognition and feel for developing twists. Sets a sturdy anchor against bullies looking to power rush him. 

weaknesses: Average foot quickness getting to lateral landmarks. Some inconsistencies staying centered and sustaining run blocks. Can be tardy to step-down & squeeze the B-gap when needed. Open to counters when ducking his head  into contact on pass sets. 

grade: 6.24 (Will eventually be an average starter)

comp: Braden Smith

WR Don'te Thornton Jr - Tennessee  6'5", 205

2024: 26rec/661yds/6TDs

combine: 4.3s 40, 33"vert, 10'6"broad

strengths: Play strength & hand-fighting pull him past physical corners. Talent to track, adjust & win contested deep throws. True speed to make house calls when catching on the move. Works away from coverage and toward the throw for QBs. 

weaknesses: Valve can be switched off by deep safety looks. Separation burst from route breaks is average. Lacks decisiveness & wiggle after the catch.

grade: 6.18 (Good backup with potential to develop as a starter)

WR Jaylin Noel - Iowa St  5'10", 194

2024: 1st All-BIG 12 (Return Specialist)/Honorable All-BIG 12 (WR), BIG 12 CO-ST POY, 80rec/1,194yds/8TDs, 9att/35yds, 17.7yd kick return avg/15.3yd punt return abg

combine: 4,39s 40, 41.5"vert, 11'2"broad

strengths: Good short-area burst to elude press defender. Accelerates & separates at the route stem. Willing to work into the teeth of the defense. Legit kick/punt return value with plus vision. 

weaknesses: Can be unfocused  & frenetic getting through patterns. Drifts on speed turns, allowing corners to undercut him. Focus drops have popped up throughout his career. 

grade: 6.20 (Will eventually be an average starter)

comp: Bruce Ellington

RB Dylan Sampson - Tennessee  5'8", 200

2024: 3rd AP All-American/1st All-SEC, SEC OPOY, 258att/1,491yds/22TDs, 20rec/143yds

combine: 35"vert, 10'4"broad, 13reps

strengths: Good one-cut & jump-cut talent to get the run rolling. Understands blocking scheme and feels run-lane development. Instinctive inside runner with subtle cuts to avoid the heat. Excellent burst & speed to run outside or hit chunk plays. Uses a "Madden Spin" & lower-body power to shake off tacklers. 

weaknesses: Better vision on the inside than as an outside runner. Allowed defenders to rip the ball out of his hands. Used infrequently as a pass catcher. Uncertain when sitting through blitzes in protection.

grade: 6.36 (Will eventually be a plus starter)

comp: Brian Westbrook

RB Phil Mafah - Clemson  6'1", 234

2024: 3rd All-ACC, 216att/1,115yds/8TDs, 21rec/103yds

strengths: Keeps runs on their track and rarely gets caught trying to do too much. Follows blocks and steers them into contact before cutting. Accelerates through contact as a run finisher. 

weaknesses: Lacks initial quickness to get the run kicked off. Unable to side-step defenders in smaller spaces. Doesn't offer much in the passing game. 

grade: 5.69 (Candidate for the bottom of the roster or practice squad)

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CB Will Johnson - Michigan  6'2", 194

2024: 3rd AP All-American/Honorable All-BIG 10, 14tckls/1TFL, 2INTs/2TDs, 3PBUs

strengths: Presses with patient feet and strong re-routes. Good body control & change of direction in space. Reads passer and anticipates routes for takeaways. Transitions are fluid and well-fined from his pedal or off-man. Races downhill to strike pass catchers with fade. 

weaknesses: Ball greed makes him susceptible to double-moves. Average recovery burst and speed when beaten inside the route. Open-field awareness lead to missed arm tackles in space. 

grade: 6.50 (Boom-or-bust potential)

comp: Jaycee Horn

CB Benjamin Morrison - Notre Dame  6', 193

 

2024: 20 tckls, 4PBUs

strengths: Inquisitive but patient in reading routes from off-man coverage. Good make-up speed to chase & close separation. Outstanding ball production. Natural feel for attacking angles  & catch point. Challenges at the high-point with soft, sticky hands. 

weaknesses: Struggles to consistently mirror against sudden release fakes. Below-average hips & feet to retrace routes from trail positioning. Accessible throwing windows frequently open around him. Below-average tackler, allowing too many additional yards. 

grade: 6.20 (Will eventually be an average starter)

CB Jahdae Barron - Texas  5'11", 194

2024: 1st AP All-American/1st All-SEC, Thorpe Award, 67tckls/2.5TFLs, 1sck, 5INTs/11PBUs

combine: 4.39s 40, 35"vert, 10'3"broad

strengths: Able to forcefully redirect routes over the first 5yds. Has plus awareness & instincts to make timely responses from zone. Claws, slaps and punches to beat up the catch point. Swarms in after the catch with good angles & physical strikes. 

weaknesses: Limited exposure in man coverage. Average lateral transitions & recovery burst when beaten. Needs to run through and wrap up more frequently. 

grade: 6.40 (Will become a good starter within 2 years)

comp: Tykee Smith

LB Danny Stutsman - Oklahoma  6'3", 233

2024: Consensus All-American/1st All-SEC, 109tckls/8TFLs, 1sck

combine: 4.52s 40, 34"vert

strengths: Reads & adjusts instantly to what his keys tell him. Sifts through moving parts with calm eyes & efficient movement. Plays with inside-out leverage and can slide off blocks to tackle. Possesses demeanor and experience for special teams. 

weaknesses: Lacks explosive stack-&-shield pop in his take-ons. Can be a step slow sprinting wide to cut off outside runs. Average depth gain and change of direction in zone coverage. Needs to squeeze catch space when he's in position.

grade: 6.24 (Will eventually be an average starter)

EDGE Jordan Burch - Oregon  6'4", 279

2024: 31tckls/11TFLs, 8.5scks, 5PBUs, 1FF

combine: 4.67s 40

strengths: Very good feel for attacking angle blocks. Rarely allows a tackle to be broken. Excellent bend to dip around the edge or explode into his bull-rush. Can finish when the opposition presents itself in the pocket. 

weaknesses: Needs to play with better decisiveness in the run game. Struggles to beat back straining linemen and get off the block. Pass rush lacks desired skill & violence in his hands. Slow to find a rush counter when he's stalled.

grade: 6.27 (Will eventually be an average starter)

comp: Dayo Odeyingbo

DT Alfred Collins - Texas  6'6", 332

2024: 2nd AP All-American, 55tckls/5.5TFLs, 1sck, 7PBUs, 1FF, blocked kick

combine: 26"vert, 8'broad

strengths: Responds instantly to mirror lateral steps by blockers. Widens his base and sets his anchor to beat back double teams. Long-arm move swims protection to access the edge. Keeps eyes on the QB and bats down passes.

weaknesses: Average 1st-step explosiveness into blockers. Plays with inconsistent base width, leading to imbalance. Knee-bend & pad level can get away from him in both phases. Leggy & labored when working edge to edge as a rusher.

grade: 6.27 (Will eventually be an average starter)

comp: Javon Kinlaw

DT Vernon Broughton - Texas  6'5", 311

2024: 39tckls/4.5TFLs, 4scks, 2PBUs, 2FFs

strengths: Gets off the ball with a quick 1st step. Athletic ability to extend his range as a run defender. Pressures the pocket with force and/or foot quickness. Rush plans are well-conceived & diversified. 

weaknesses: Can be a step slow reacting to a blocker's lateral steps. Takes longer rides on the block than necessary. Needs better upper-body power to press & shed blockers. Hard-charging rush can lack balance & control at times.

grade: 6.10 (Good backup with potential to develop as a starter)

TE Tyler Warren - Penn St  6'5 1/2", 256

2024: 2nd AP All-American/1st All-BIG 10, John Mackey Award, 104rec/1,233yds/8TDs, 3-6/35yds/1TD, 26tt/218yds/4TDs

strengths: Handled short-yardage runs with direct snaps and wildcat looks. Impressive early quickness & speed variance in his routes. Hips are smooth getting in & out of his breaks points. Unfazed by contact when securing contested catches. Hands are natural, skilled & strong. Runs the track and tags defenders on leads blocks.

weaknesses: Too easily contacted & redirected within the pattern. Will see limited separation as a vertical target. Room for improvement with hand placement as a base blocker. Hands get wide & grabby working up to 2nd-level targets. 

grade: 6.77 (Year 1 Starter)

comp: Jeremy Shockley

WR Tre Harris - Ole Miss  6'2", 205

2024: 2nd AP All-American/3rd All-SEC, 60rec/1,030yds/7TDs

combine: 4.54s 40, 38.5"vert, 10'5"broad

strengths: Able to run by coverage with long, gliding strides. Changes speeds and sets up breaks at the top of the route. Threat of the deep ball opens up easier looks underneath. Able to elude or drag tacklers for 1st downs after the catch. Above-average elevation and extension for off-target throws.

weaknesses: Racked up catch volume with hitches & screens. Previously plagued by injuries. Allows throws to get on top of him, leading to drops. Low career contested catch rate relative to his size.

grade: 6.30 (Will eventually be a plus starter)

comp: Alec Pierce

WR Tory Horton  - Colorado St  6'2 1/2", 196

 

2024: 26rec/353yds/1TD, Punt Return TD

combine: 4.41s 40, 37.5"vert

strengths: Possesses good athletic ability & quick feet. Instinctive feel for leverage & burst timing. Natural ball-tracker. Good stop-&-cut quickness to slip open-field tacklers.

weaknesses: Below-average play strength. High center of gravity causes drift into breaks on intermediate routes. Struggles to hold defenders off for catch space. Missed majority of 2024 with a knee injury.

grade: 6.19 (Good backup with potential to develop as a starter)

RB Omarion Hampton - UNC   6', 221

2024: 2nd AP All-American/1st All-ACC, 281att/1,660yds/15TDs, 38rec/373yds/2TDs

combine: 4.46s 40, 38"vert, 10'10"broad

strengths: Access to a sudden lateral jump-cut to elude penetration. Has the hips & feet to stack downhill moves. Runs square and drives through tacklers with good contact balance. Requires gang tackles to keep an ember from relighting. Capable option on swing passes & screens.

weaknesses: One-speed, long-strider runner with limited one-cut ability. Bangs into blockers and lacks adequate elusiveness.  Too eager to leave his feet and take abuse in the air. Below-average speed to win wide and turn the corner.

grade: 6.33 (Will eventually be a plus starter)

comp: Rhamondre Stevenson

RB TreVeyon Henderson - Ohio St  5'10", 202

2024: 3rd All-BIG 10, 144att/1,016yds/10TDs, 27rec/284yds/1TD,

combine: 4.43s 40, 38.5"vert, 10'8"broad

strengths: Slides from gap to gap with twitchy lateral movements. Accelerates into build-up speed that makes him tough to catch. Rhythmic in & out of cuts and hasn't fumbled in 3 years. Sorts centers and strikes like an OL in protection. Soft hands make him a safety valve out of the backfield for QBs.

weaknesses: Plays fast but is primarily a one-speed runner. Average vision inside will lead him into trafficked areas. Not much creativity to conjure yardage in tighter spaces. Catches too much contact through the line of scrimmage .

grade: 6.38 (Will eventually be a plus starter)

comp: Aaron Jones

RB Jaydon Blue - Texas   5'9", 196

 

2024: 134att/730yds/8TDs, 42rec/368yds/6TDs

combine: 4.38s 40

strengths: Quick, agile feet to slither around the interior. Good top-end speed to widen the field on outside runs. Can juke & sneak past open-field tacklers. Legitimate mismatch option as a WR out of the backfield. Runs wheel routes for angle routes for big plays.

weaknesses: Lacks tempo & processing quickness as a runner. Runs too small inside and accepts the contact. Will have drops on off-frame throws. mental mistakes in protection caused sacks.

grade: 6.11 (Good backup with potential to develop as a starter)

RB Quinshon Judkins - Ohio St   6', 221

2024: 3rd All-BIG 10, 194att/1,060yds/14TDs, 22rec/161yds/2TDs

comp: 4.48s 40, 38.5"vert, 11'broad

strengths: Presses the run deep into the line before cutting. Cutside runs feature patience, decisiveness & efficiency in space. Sudden burst to rush past arm traffic at the line of scrimmage. Runs with NFL-caliber physicality and falls forward as a finisher.

weaknesses: Hips are too tight for sharp angles as a one-cut runner. Lacks spatial awareness for smooth trips through the interior. Below-average speed to outrace pursuit & stack explosive runs.

grade: 6.33 (Will eventually be a plus starter)

comp: Joe Mixon

RB DJ Giddens - Knasas St  6', 212

2024: 2nd All-BIG 12, 205att/1,343yds/7TDs, 21rec/258yds/3TDs

 combine: 4.43s 40, 39.5"vert, 10'10 broad

strengths: Runs with patience, allowing big to get their blocks. Vision to see & cut into developing run lanes. More elusive than he should be in tight quarters. 

weaknesses: Lacks lateral quicks and long speed to create chunk runs. Inconsistent knee bend & power as a run finisher. Struggles to bring in off-frame throws. Will get the QB hit too often in protection.

grade: 5.94 (Average backup/Special teamer)