Every week, Yardbarker displays the 2025 NFL Draft, scheduled April 24-26 in Inexperienced Bay.
From a Colorado two-way star to an Ohio State operating again, listed here are 5 gamers we’re monitoring:
Titans hinted they could take into account taking Colorado CB/WR Travis Hunter with No. 1 choose
Will the Titans (3-14) draft Hunter with the No. 1 choose as an alternative of Miami QB Cam Ward or Colorado QB Shedeur Sanders?
On Wednesday, Titans president of soccer operations Chad Brinker mentioned, “We can’t go on a generational expertise with the primary choose within the NFL Draft.”
In a Wednesday interview with WEEI-FM in Boston, ESPN’s Adam Schefter mentioned Brinker’s remark suggests they may goal Hunter or Penn State edge-rusher Abdul Carter as an alternative of a QB.
In 13 video games this season, Hunter (6-foot-1, 185 kilos) had 96 receptions for 1,258 yards and 15 landing catches. On protection, the Heisman Trophy winner had 11 passes defended and 4 interceptions. Do not anticipate him to play CB/WR extensively within the NFL.
If Tennessee plans to take Hunter, it ought to nonetheless take into account changing QB Will Levis, who posted a subpar 27.8 QBR in 12 begins. The Titans may signal a QB in free company, maybe Sam Darnold of the Minnesota Vikings or Justin Fields of the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Ohio State QB Will Howard may very well be a sleeper
After Ohio State beat Notre Dame 34-23 within the School Soccer Playoff nationwide championship on Monday, Buckeyes freshman WR Jeremiah Smith advised The Sporting News, “In my eyes, [Howard is] a first-round draft choose.”
Howard (6-foot-4, 235 kilos) most likely will not be a first-rounder, however he may very well be value taking a danger on within the second or third spherical.
“General, Will Howard has the instruments and skills groups search for in a developmental prospect,” wrote Bleacher Report’s Dame Parson, who gave the QB a third-round grade. “Howard’s flashes of passing upside, alongside together with his speeding means, shall be attractive to an NFL franchise later within the draft.”
Howard benefited from an elite supporting solid at Ohio State, however scouts should not low cost his unbelievable CFP displaying. In four games, he had eight touchdown passes and a superb 96.4 QBR.
How high will Boise State RB Ashton Jeanty go?
In his latest mock draft, ESPN’s Mel Kiper Jr. has the Denver Broncos (10-7) selecting Jeanty with choose No. 20.
“I’ve made it clear how I really feel about taking a operating again within the first spherical, however I am not the one making the picks,” wrote Kiper. “And make no mistake, Jeanty goes to go within the first spherical. He is a top-10 prospect with unimaginable elusiveness.”
Would possibly he be a top-15 choose as an alternative? RB has been devalued just lately, however Jeanty (5-foot-9, 215 kilos) may grow to be an elite playmaker. In 14 video games this season, he rushed for 29 touchdowns and a couple of,601 yards on 374 carries.
According to Tankathon’s projections, the Dallas Cowboys (7-10) will choose Jeanty with choose No. 12.
Ohio State RB Quinshon Judkins may very well be one other CFP riser
Gamers who participated within the CFP championship have till Friday to declare for the draft. Judkins has but to enter, however the Ole Miss switch appears pro-ready.
Judkins (6-foot, 219 kilos) rushed for 1,060 yards in 16 video games regardless of splitting carries with RB TreVeyon Henderson. In opposition to Notre Dame, he scored three touchdowns (one receiving and two speeding).
“He’s an RB1-caliber expertise who boasts a scheme-versatile conceptual match,” Parson wrote of Judkins in a latest scouting report. “Judkins brings the contact steadiness and run-physicality wanted to excel in opposition to NFL defenses.”
In Tanakthon’s latest mock draft, the New England Patriots (4-13) take Judkins with choose No. 69 within the third spherical.
Missouri O-lineman Armand Membou ought to flourish at Senior Bowl
Membou (6-foot-3, 314 kilos) may proceed to show he is a prime O-lineman on the Senior Bowl in Cell, Alabama. Practices begin on Jan. 28, and the sport is on Feb. 1.
“One other potential lock for evening one, Membou is deal with/guard versatile with wonderful footwork and approach,” wrote The Draft Community’s Ryan Fowler in his Senior Bowl primer. “He assaults opposing edge-rushers earlier than they’ll run their toes, an elite trait alongside the entrance 5 and one thing to look at in Membou’s recreation in the course of the week.”
In his newest mock draft, CBS Sports activities’ Chris Trapasso has the Los Angeles Rams (10-7) taking the O-lineman with choose No. 26. Membou — who allowed zero sacks in 12 video games, per Pro Football Focus — would supply higher safety for Rams QB Matthew Stafford if the 36-year-old would not retire this offseason.
