NFL groups typically do not draft for want. As a substitute, though they could be stocked at a place, they will make a luxurious choose.
Forward of the NFL Draft in Inexperienced Bay (April 24-26), Yardbarker NFL writers determine a luxurious choose for every group within the AFC.
AFC East
BUFFALO BILLS | RB Omarion Hampton, North Carolina | Assuming the Payments come to phrases with disgruntled operating again James Cook dinner, Hampton is a luxurious; if not, the 6-foot, 220-pound RB would turn out to be one thing extra. Cook dinner desires more cash after operating for 1,009 yards and tying for a league-high 16 touchdowns final season, but when he holds out, the Payments might do worse than the ACC’s main rusher (1,660), even with Ray Davis, final yr’s fourth-round choose, within the wings.
MIAMI DOLPHINS | WR Tetairoa McMillan |
Pro Football Focus known as McMillan “a clean prison of a receiver,” and getting him could be thought of freeway theft for a group that already has Tyreek Hill, Jaylen Waddle and tight finish Jonnu Smith. Extensively thought of the highest receiver within the draft, McMillan averaged 71 catches for 1,141 yards and eight.6 touchdowns in three years with Arizona, and at 6-foot-4 and 219 kilos, he’s considerably taller and heavier than both Hill or Waddle.
NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS | CB/WR Travis Hunter, Colorado | The Patriots have three cornerbacks (Christian Gonzalez, Carlton Davis III and Marcus Jones) ranked within the high 32 by PFF and an opportunity of touchdown Hunter with the No. 4 choose. Offensively, the 6-foot-1, 186-pound phenom could be a godsend to the NFL’s Thirty second-ranked passing assault and a luxurious as a defender in New England.
NEW YORK JETS | DE Mike Inexperienced, Marshall | For all their faults, the Jets completed 2024 with the NFL’s fourth-ranked protection and fifth-most sacks (43) within the AFC (led by defensive finish Will McDonald IV’s 10.5). Inexperienced comes with off-the-field concerns, however he led the FBS with 17 sacks final season and would match properly in a rotation with McDonald and fellow edge-rusher Micheal Clemons. — Bruce Ewing
AFC West
DENVER BRONCOS | WR Tetairoa McMillan, Arizona | McMillan (6-foot-4, 219 kilos), a tall wideout, ought to thrive in head coach Sean Payton’s offense and assist the Broncos stretch the sector extra. Pro Football Focus credited him with 18 contested catches in 12 video games in 2024, tied for the seventh most within the FBS.
KANSAS CITY CHIEFS | RB LeQuint Allen, Syracuse | Allen (6-foot, 204 kilos) might complement beginning RB Isiah Pacheco and provides Okay.C.’s passing assault extra juice. In 13 video games final season, he had 64 receptions for 521 yards and 4 landing catches.
LAS VEGAS RAIDERS | Edge-rusher Jack Sawyer, Ohio State |
At the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis, Sawyer (6-foot-4, 260 kilos) stated he fashions his sport after Vegas edge-rusher Maxx Crosby. Like Crosby, a fourth-round choose in 2019, Sawyer could also be a steal for the Raiders. In 16 video games in 2024, the Ohio State pass-rusher recorded 9 sacks.
LOS ANGELES CHARGERS | LB Teddye Buchanan, California | The Chargers have Denzel Perryman and Daiyan Henley, however HC Jim Harbaugh most likely wouldn’t thoughts including Buchanan (6-foot-2, 233 kilos) to his linebacking corps. In 13 video games final season, he logged 12 tackles for loss. — Clark Dalton
AFC North
BALTIMORE RAVENS | WR Tre Harris, Ole Miss | Baltimore’s offense is okay as it’s, however QB Lamar Jackson wouldn’t be against including one other harmful deep menace. Harris (6-foot-2, 205 kilos) averaged 16.1 yards per reception in his school profession, and he has an NFL-ready mix of dimension and velocity that might give the offense an instantaneous enhance.
CINCINNATI BENGALS | Security Nick Emmanwori, South Carolina | The Bengals produce other wants, however a playmaker on the again finish of their protection could be an ideal addition. Emmanwori (6-foot-3, 220 kilos) has an elite mixture of velocity and ball abilities they need to be on the lookout for. Emmanwori is barely inconsistent in run help, however his uncommon bodily traits will entice Cincinnati’s entrance workplace.
CLEVELAND BROWNS | DE Abdul Carter, Penn State | The Browns are doubtless going elsewhere with the No. 2 general choose after signing DE Myles Garrett to a four-year contract extension. Nonetheless, it’s enjoyable to think about how a lot this duo would terrorize QBs. Carter (6-foot-3, 250 kilos) and Garrett would rapidly turn out to be primary characters within the nightmares of Jackson, Cincinnati’s Joe Burrow and whoever the Steelers play at QB.
PITTSBURGH STEELERS | QB Shedeur Sanders, Colorado | If the Steelers signal Aaron Rodgers, they’ll want a younger quarterback to develop behind one of many biggest QBs ever. The growing thought is that Sanders (6-foot-1, 212 kilos) might fall to Pittsburgh at No. 23 general. He’d be an ideal selection and inject optimism into this more and more annoyed fan base. — Jack Dougherty
AFC South
HOUSTON TEXANS | TE Harold Fannin Jr., Bowling Inexperienced | The Texans have a deep huge receiver group led by Nico Collins and a strong pass-catching tight finish in Dalton Schultz, however why not give QB C.J. Stroud as many weapons as doable? Fannin (6-foot-3, 241 kilos) had 117 catches and 1,555 receiving yards — each FBS season data for a good finish — and 10 landing catches final season.
INDIANAPOLIS COLTS | RB RJ Harvey, Central Florida | The Colts have Jonathan Taylor, among the finest energy operating backs within the NFL, however he hardly contributes to the passing sport. Harvey (5-foot-8, 205 kilos) caught 39 passes for the Knights over the previous two seasons and rushed for 1,577 yards and 22 touchdowns in 2024. He makes defenders miss in house and could be an ideal complement to Taylor.
JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS | LB Carson Schwesinger, UCLA | The Jaguars have two above-average beginning linebackers (Devin Lloyd and Foyesade Oluokun), however Schwesinger (6-foot-3, 242 kilos) would make the unit actually elite. He led the FBS with 90 complete tackles final season, has a nostril for the soccer and is strong in move protection. As a bonus, he would have an instantaneous influence on particular groups.
TENNESSEE TITANS | WR Ricky White III, UNLV | With an unsure QB state of affairs and doubtlessly a rookie beginning on the place, the Titans will profit from profitable the field-position battle each time doable. White (6-foot-1, 184 kilos) led the FBS with 4 blocked punts final yr and had 79 catches, 1,041 receiving yards and 11 landing catches. He can contribute on offense and in a much less glamorous function. — Steve DelVecchio
