| NFC EAST |
| WASHINGTONThe Commanders will be returning to the District – and paying most of the cost to do that. Mark Segraves of NBCWashington.com has the story: D.C. is close to a deal worth more than $3 billion to bring the Washington Commanders back to the District and build a new stadium at the RFK Stadium site.The deal isn’t final as negotiations are ongoing, so the number could change, but multiple sources familiar with the deal told News4 that Mayor Muriel Bowser and the Commanders have the framework for a deal in place that would see the team paying the vast majority of the costs to build a new stadium and much of the money provided by the city going for infrastructure that will support the entire 180-acre development.The Commanders would put up as much as $2.5 billion, and the District would provide up to $850 million, documents obtained by News4 show. D.C.’s funding would go toward what are referred to as eligible capital costs associated with the stadium and infrastructure for the stadium and surrounding 180-acre campus, including parking structures that will serve the entire development.The District’s investment would be paid in installments, with the first $500 million paid out between 2026 and 2030 for various portions of the work as the stadium and infrastructure are completed. The other $350 million would be paid in 2032 through taxes generated from the new development to cover costs of the stadium or stadium infrastructure.The final contribution by the team could be less than 2.5 billion, sources familiar with the negotiations told News4.The deal calls for the stadium and stadium parking to be completed by fall 2030. Commanders owner Josh Harris has been clear he wants a new stadium to be ready for the 2030 season.The mayor’s office and the Commanders declined to comment to News4 Wednesday.But at a press conference Monday, Bowser announced the 2026 budget is complete and ready to go to the D.C. Council. If the mayor has a deal for a new stadium, it will have to be in the 2026 budget. |
| NFC SOUTH |
| CAROLINAIf you are someone like the Steelers or Rams who want to get ahead of the QB needy Saints, the Panthers would be glad to talk at #8. Kevin Patra of NFL.com: The Derek Carr injury in New Orleans could open the door for a division rival to make a draft move.Carr’s shoulder injury adds incentive for the Saints to snag a quarterback in the first round of next week’s draft, which begins with the first round on April 24. As such, a team attempting to leapfrog New Orleans, sitting at No. 9, for a quarterback might give general manager Dan Morgan of the Carolina Panthers a call for the No. 8 overall pick.“I think we’re definitely open to trading back and acquiring more picks,” the GM said Tuesday in his pre-draft news conference. “I think we’re gonna be open for all possibilities. Let’s put it that way.”Morgan was asked if he’d taken any additional calls on potential trades after the Carr news came down last Friday.“I don’t think yet. I think it’s still a little early for that,” Morgan said. “I think maybe down the line, I’d expect it a little more. But right now, things are quiet.”In reality, any team looking for a QB in the mid-to-late stages of Round 1 likely had the Saints pegged as a team that might draft one at No. 9 even before Carr’s news. Now that the world knows about the shoulder issue, it’s a blaring light.The question is multifold: Will a team want to give up assets for one of the quarterbacks, potentially Shedeur Sanders? Might a club simply wait to pounce on a Jaxson Dart, Jalen Milroe or Tyler Shough? Can they wait or fear missing out — ala the Las Vegas Raiders in 2024? Might the Saints themselves jump into the top five to avoid being leapfrogged, thereby negating the Panthers’ leverage?Morgan won’t know all the variables until his club is on the clock.The makeup of the draft has led to the belief that there might not be many clubs willing to trade up, making trading down more difficult.“I always look at it like it only takes one team to fall in love with a player,” Morgan said on Tuesday. “A team could fall in love with a player and decide they want to trade up with us and go get their guy. … We’ll be waiting if somebody wants to come up.” |
| NEW ORLEANSLongtime New Orleans scribe Mike Triplett tries to explain what’s going on with QB DEREK CARR. Mike Triplett of NewOrleans.football says his “best guess” is that Derek Carr is “trying to force a divorce” with the Saints.“Either a) he legitimately is like my shoulder has reached a point where I think I’d rather take care of it than play this season or … b) it’s some sort of threat, like we asked for you guys to release us, you didn’t, we were upset when you just restructured the contract instead of trying to work out a release, so now here’s another path for us not showing us, and maybe now we’ll force a release,” Triplett continued.“I don’t know how there’s any resolution from this,” Triplett added.The at The Athletic from Dianna Russini and Jacob Robinson:Yes, the 34-year-old is dealing with a shoulder injury that could end up costing him the entirety of the upcoming season. While that became public knowledge on Friday, it didn’t come as a surprise to Carr or to the New Orleans Saints; both player and team have known surgery is a possibility.That adds some more intrigue to the Saints’ draft plans, as they own the ninth overall pick. They’ve drafted quarterbacks each of the past two years (Spencer Rattler and Jake Haener), but haven’t drafted one in the first round since Archie Manning in 1971.Back to you, Jacob.Thanks, Dianna. It’s unclear when this shoulder injury occurred (though he suffered multiple shoulder injuries in 2023). But for an example of a play that couldn’t have helped: In his most recent game, Week 14 of last season, he went airborne, attempting to dive past two Giants for a first down.Ouch. His left hand took most of the impact, causing a broken bone, while his face absorbed the rest (he was also evaluated for a concussion). Heck, even his right shoulder might’ve been impacted by the ball. These combined with a Week 5 abdominal injury to cost Carr seven games in 2024, the first time in his 11-season career that he’s missed more than two games. It sounds like 2024’s trend could continue.Amid growing uncertainty over Carr’s future, it’s fair to ask the obvious: Why can’t the Saints just cut him? They can, but … After restructuring his contract in early March, the Saints would incur a $20.4 million dead-money hit if they release him after June 1, per OverTheCap. After counting their draft picks, they have exactly $20.5 million in effective cap space.Those numbers suggest Carr might not be long for New Orleans, but there’s a complication. If cut, his dead-cap hit in 2026 is $59.6 million, per OverTheCap. Then again, if they keep him, his current 2026 cap number would be nearly $70 million (!). Maybe I’m missing something, but a cut seems possible here. ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler reported Carr, who has a no-trade clause, was open to testing the market earlier in the offseason.On the field, Carr’s absence would mean fewer dangerous catches for Chris Olave. Before then, it’d influence the Saints’ draft plans at Nos. 9, 40 and 71, since Rattler (0-6, 57 percent completion percentage in 2024) and Haener (0-1, 46.2 percent) played like career backups in Carr’s stead last year.New Orleans has hosted the following quarterback prospects so far:Ole Miss’ Jaxson Dart (dinner)Texas’ Quinn Ewers (top 30 visit, dinner)Syracuse’s Kyle McCord (private workout)Alabama’s Jalen Milroe (private workout)Louisville’s Tyler Shough (top 30 visit)Oddsmakers currently see the Saints passing on those names for a bigger one: Shedeur Sanders, whom DraftKings favors to land in New Orleans (-110), with Pittsburgh (+350) a distant second.The Athletic’s Diana Russini added that she believes Carr does not want the “Kirk Cousins treatment” where a team is not committed to him long-term. Triplett and Nick Underhill believe that Carr wanted out and was very upset when the Saints restructured his contract and forced him to stay. It sure feels like Carr is intent on not playing for the Saints this season. |
| AFC WEST |
| LAS VEGASLT KOLTEN MILLER is taking action (or inaction) towards getting a new contract. Josh Alper of ProFootballTalk.com: Raiders left tackle Kolton Miller is reportedly in the market for a new contract.Jeremy Fowler of ESPN reports that Miller is not taking part in the team’s offseason work as he looks for that new deal. The work is voluntary right now, so Miller is not eligible to be fined for staying away from the team. Their only mandatory work of the offseason program is a minicamp running from June 10-12.Miller is in the final year of his current deal. He’s set to make a salary of over $12.25 million and has a $50,000 workout bonus.Miller joined the Raiders as a 2018 first-round pick and he’s started 107 of the 109 games he’s played for the team. |
| THIS AND THAT |
| RE-DRAFTING THE TOP PICKSJacob Robinson of The Athletic says who the top pick should have been in the 11 drafts from 2010 to 2020 (he says four of 11 proved prescient): Inspired by Nick Baumgardner’s brave re-draft of the 2024 first round, I re-drafted every No. 1 pick from 2010 to 2020. Quickly:2010: Instead of Sam Bradford, the Rams draft 10-time Pro Bowl OT Trent Williams, who anchors their line for over a decade.2011: The Panthers again draft Cam Newton. You can debate which player is the best, but J.J. Watt, Von Miller and Cameron Heyward can’t top the impact of the MVP who led Carolina to a 15-1 season and a Super Bowl appearance.2012: There’s an argument for Indianapolis again taking Andrew Luck, but I’d prefer the career of a third-rounder: the 10-time Pro Bowler, Super Bowl champion and airplane-exercising Russell Wilson.2013: Instead of OT Eric Fisher, the Chiefs draft … Travis Kelce, two rounds earlier? There’s a case for OT Lane Johnson, but Kelce leads this class in All-Pro nods (four), Pro Bowls (10), pop superstar girlfriends (one), $100 million podcasts (one), Super Bowls (three), etc.2014: Instead of DE Jadeveon Clowney, the Texans draft future Hall of Fame DT Aaron Donald, whose eight All-Pro first-team nods top all players drafted since 1985. But this hit, though!2015: Instead of Jameis Winston to Tampa, I’d go with third-round DE Danielle Hunter, who’s recorded 10-plus sacks in six of his nine seasons and made five Pro Bowls. There’s a case for Patriots WR Stefon Diggs, but Hunter’s still playing at a higher level.2016: The Rams stick with Jared Goff, believe it or not. Tyreek Hill, Chris Jones and Jalen Ramsey also went in this draft, but the debate is between Goff and fourth-rounder Dak Prescott. I tend to lean Prescott, but PFR gives Goff the edge in weighted career value, and Dak’s missed a lot of games.2017: Myles Garrett was a no-brainer at No. 1, but now the Browns draft Patrick Mahomes. As probably the best class of the past 15 years (though 2011 is close), 2017 also introduced T.J. Watt, Christian McCaffrey, Alvin Kamara, Dion Dawkins and, well, the first four years of Deshaun Watson’s career.2018: In real life, Cleveland again missed on MVP-level quarterbacks, passing on Josh Allen and Lamar Jackson only to trade Baker Mayfield to the Panthers for a conditional fifth-round pick a few years later. Rather than resume the Allen vs. Jackson debate, I’m going with Allen, the passer who has missed less time.2019: The Cardinals again draft Kyler Murray. There’s a strong argument for Nick Bosa, as Murray’s only once led an Arizona team with a winning record. Still, it’s a quarterback-driven league. A.J. Brown, Maxx Crosby and Quinnen Williams deserve mentions.2020: The Bengals keep Joe Burrow. It’s even more obvious now, with the career of No. 2 pick Chase Young having unfolded. Great as a rookie, Young took a step back before an ACL tear. He’s never regained his rookie form.Time allows us to reflect on the careers of players like Burrow 📈 and Young 📉 in ways that first seasons often fail to foreshadow. Just take Bryce Young, who looked overwhelmed in year one before arguably outplaying C.J. Stroud by the end of year two. |
| A MIXED MOCK FROM MEL KIPER, JR AND FIELD YATESMel Kiper, Jr. and Field Yates of ESPN.com alternate picks in this Mock Draft. They did three rounds here, we have the first round below: 1. Tennessee TitansYates’ pick: Cam Ward, QB, MiamiThe Titans’ offseason actions — including adding to the offensive line — indicate how they are approaching this pick. They still need a QB1 of the future, with Will Levis atop the depth chart. Ward is my top-ranked signal-caller in the class, and he’d be a great fit in Tennessee. Ward has a dynamic skill set, displays a rocket arm and is the class’s most innovative passer when under duress.2. Cleveland BrownsKiper’s pick: Travis Hunter, WR/CB, ColoradoCleveland lacks playmakers, and it would get one on both sides of the ball in Hunter. I’d play him primarily on offense, where his speed, ball skills and instincts helped him to 1,258 yards last season. But the Browns could also sprinkle him in at corner, especially in high-stakes parts of the game. Hunter has been my No. 1 prospect through the whole draft cycle and has the chance to be special in the pros.3. New York GiantsYates’ pick: Abdul Carter, Edge, Penn StateThe second-rated player on my board is just too good for the Giants to bypass, even with the QB concerns. They can wait until Day 2 to address that, especially if they aren’t sold on Colorado’s Shedeur Sanders. The Giants already have a quality edge rush group, but it’d become that much nastier with the addition of Carter, who had 12 sacks in 2024.4. New England PatriotsKiper’s pick: Will Campbell, OT, LSUWith Travis Hunter and Abdul Carter both gone, this pick becomes all about the offensive line. I know a lot has been made of Campbell’s sub-33-inch arm length, but he has the footwork and pop to stick at left tackle and keep Pats quarterback Drake Maye clean.5. Jacksonville JaguarsYates’ pick: Mason Graham, DT, MichiganThe Jaguars have holes at every level of their defense after allowing 5.9 yards per play last season (31st in the NFL), and Graham is the best available player. He impacts the game in a meaningful way as both a pass rusher and run defender with elite play strength and explosion off the snap.6. Las Vegas RaidersKiper’s pick: Ashton Jeanty, RB, Boise StateLet’s get new Raiders coach Pete Carroll his running back. Las Vegas averaged 3.6 yards per carry last season, lowest in the league. Jeanty has the elusiveness and vision to rip off big runs and completely change the Raiders’ ground attack.7. New York JetsYates’ pick: Armand Membou, OT, MissouriThe Jets must provide new quarterback Justin Fields with adequate time to throw — he has proved effective in the past when he has a clean pocket. Membou’s tenacity and pass protection acumen make him a hand-in-glove fit in New York. He has started 30 games over his career, and he allowed just one sack last season.8. Carolina PanthersKiper’s pick: Jalon Walker, LB/Edge, GeorgiaCarolina had big-time defensive issues last season. Walker can roam the second level with his sideline-to-sideline speed or fly off the edge to get home on the quarterback. The Panthers have to get some difference-makers on that side of the ball.9. New Orleans SaintsYates’ pick: Shedeur Sanders, QB, ColoradoThere’s uncertainty around Derek Carr’s 2025 season amid his shoulder injury, so the Saints must at least consider taking a quarterback at No. 9. Sanders displays really good accuracy, poise and toughness — traits that should appeal to new coach Kellen Moore as New Orleans aims to stay competitive in the division.10. Chicago BearsKiper’s pick: Tyler Warren, TE, Penn StateNew coach Ben Johnson would love having Warren in his offense. At 6-foot-6, Warren lines up just about anywhere, will consistently be a mismatch for defenders and can catch everything thrown in his neighborhood. The Bears focused on improving their offensive line in free agency, and now they can get Caleb Williams an elite playmaker.11. San Francisco 49ersYates’ pick: Kelvin Banks Jr., OT, TexasWhile Trent Williams will be the 49ers’ starting left tackle as long as he is still playing, San Francisco must be forward-thinking. After all, Williams is turning 37 this year. Banks has a massive 84⅜-inch wingspan, 42 starts of experience and really impressive quickness.12. Dallas CowboysKiper’s pick: Matthew Golden, WR, TexasI thought about North Carolina running back Omarion Hampton, but the possibility of Golden’s 4.29 speed and great route running opposite CeeDee Lamb just make too much sense. The Cowboys can finally get some reliability at WR2 for quarterback Dak Prescott. They haven’t had two wide receivers over 700 yards since Lamb and Amari Cooper both did it in 2021.13. Miami DolphinsYates’ pick: Will Johnson, CB, MichiganJohnson is one of the 10 best players in this class, as his excellent ball skills, instincts and 6-foot-2 size all stand out. The Dolphins have a hole opposite Jalen Ramsey, making cornerback a pressing need. And yes, Miami must also address the offensive line, but it can do so on Day 2.14. Indianapolis ColtsKiper’s pick: Colston Loveland, TE, MichiganLoveland can be Anthony Richardson’s seam-stretcher and really improve the Colts’ tight end room, which didn’t even reach 500 receiving yards last season. It’s a huge year for Richardson, and if the Colts want to properly evaluate him as their future under center, they should build up his supporting cast.15. Atlanta FalconsYates’ pick: Mike Green, Edge, MarshallThe Falcons registered the second-fewest sacks in the league last season (31), so edge rusher is still a problem even after signing Leonard Floyd. Green is explosive, powerful and pro-ready, and he should be able to get pressure on opponent QBs right away. He led the FBS with 17 sacks last season.16. Arizona CardinalsKiper’s pick: Jahdae Barron, CB, TexasGarrett Williams was terrific at slot corner last season, but the Cardinals could use a boost on the outside. This team allowed 7.3 yards per pass attempt last season, which ranked in the league’s bottom third. Barron is versatile, ran a 4.39 in the 40-yard dash at the combine and picked off five passes last season.17. Cincinnati BengalsYates’ pick: Walter Nolen, DT, Ole MissThe Bengals have a number of defensive options to consider, as the team could plausibly spend its entire draft on that side of the ball and I wouldn’t bat an eye. That unit struggled in 2024, giving up 25.5 points per game. Nolen is a disruptive interior rusher, and his best snaps show pure dominance. Finding more consistency would unlock another level of his game.18. Seattle SeahawksKiper’s pick: Grey Zabel, G/C, North Dakota StateIt might seem early for an FCS interior offensive lineman, but Zabel proved at the Senior Bowl that he absolutely belongs in this conversation. The Seahawks’ issues with inside protection are clear, and Zabel has the footwork, technique and power to instantly improve things there. And his versatility means Seattle could move him wherever he’s needed.19. Tampa Bay BuccaneersYates’ pick: Nick Emmanwori, S, South CarolinaTampa Bay is looking for help almost everywhere on defense, but Antoine Winfield Jr. really needs an impact player next to him at safety. Adding Emmanwori would form an incredibly physical duo on the back end. Emmanwori ran a 4.38 in the 40 at 6-foot-3 and 220 pounds, and he had four interceptions last season — two of which were returned for touchdowns.20. Denver BroncosKiper’s pick: Omarion Hampton, RB, North CarolinaI know it’s a deep running back class, but this would be a good spot to get Hampton. He has three-down traits, and he could be coach Sean Payton’s version of Alvin Kamara in Denver. The Broncos lack a true RB1; they need one to take some pressure off second-year quarterback Bo Nix.21. Pittsburgh SteelersYates’ pick: Derrick Harmon, DT, OregonHarmon led all FBS players in pressures from a DT alignment last season (34). And while the defensive line is strong in Pittsburgh, the roster could start looking to the future. Cameron Heyward will be 36 this season, so I like the idea of building with Harmon and Keeanu Benton. And as for the quarterback situation, I’m holding off. Cam Ward and Shedeur Sanders are off the board. It makes sense to wait until later in the draft (and sign Aaron Rodgers).22. Los Angeles ChargersKiper’s pick: Emeka Egbuka, WR, Ohio StateChargers quarterback Justin Herbert would love Egbuka’s crisp route running and sure hands on the outside. Los Angeles can build its receiver room back up around him, Ladd McConkey and Quentin Johnston, with Mike Williams providing a veteran presence after his return this offseason.23. Green Bay PackersYates’ pick: Shemar Stewart, Edge, Texas A&MStewart has some of the most intriguing traits in the class. His speed, length and power all pop on tape and were on full display at the combine. However, he managed just 4.5 sacks in three seasons at Texas A&M. This would be a bet on his potential for Green Bay, but there’s no doubt the Packers could use his upside and ability to get pressure off the edge.24. Minnesota VikingsKiper’s pick: Donovan Jackson, G, Ohio StateThe Vikings knew they had to address the interior this offseason and went out and signed guard Will Fries and center Ryan Kelly. But Jackson would represent an upgrade over Blake Brandel at the other guard spot. Jackson has some really strong movement traits.25. Houston TexansYates’ pick: Tetairoa McMillan, WR, ArizonaThe wait ends for McMillan. He’s not blazing fast, but he wins with an excellent catch radius, strong hands and very good routes. The Texans must hit receiver and offensive line hard in the draft, and I like the fit of McMillan joining Nico Collins, Christian Kirk and eventually Tank Dell (knee).26. Los Angeles RamsKiper’s pick: Maxwell Hairston, CB, KentuckySpeed and ball skills. Hairston ran the combine’s fastest 40-yard dash (4.28 seconds) and had six interceptions and 13 pass breakups over his final two seasons. He’d absolutely boost the Rams’ cornerback corps.27. Baltimore RavensYates’ pick: Malaki Starks, S, GeorgiaThis is what the Ravens do in the draft. They patiently allow the board to come to them and then snag rock-solid prospects. Starks would check a box at free safety and represent good value at the same time. His instincts, versatility and ball skills would work well alongside Kyle Hamilton.28. Detroit LionsKiper’s pick: Mykel Williams, Edge, GeorgiaWe talk a lot about the Lions’ pass-rush hole opposite Aidan Hutchinson. Let’s fix it. Williams can beat blockers with his explosiveness, and he has even more upside for new Lions defensive coordinator Kelvin Sheppard to unlock.Projected tradeBrowns get: Nos. 29 and 128Commanders get: Nos. 33 and 67Yates: Mel, I think we need a trade here. Cleveland could look to trade back into the first round if the quarterback board falls the right way, and this is a good chance to do so.Kiper: Makes a lot of sense to me. The Commanders would love an extra Day 2 pick.29. Cleveland Browns (via projected trade with WSH)Yates’ pick: Jaxson Dart, QB, Ole MissThe Browns can’t risk the Giants leapfrogging them from the top of the second round, so they could make their own aggressive move up. Dart would fill out the Browns’ quarterback room with Deshaun Watson out (Achilles), joining Kenny Pickett and Joe Flacco. He’s accurate and mobile with a big arm. And by getting him in Round 1, Cleveland would have a fifth-year option on Dart, too.30. Buffalo BillsKiper’s pick: Trey Amos, CB, Ole MissThis is the biggest weakness on the Bills’ roster; they need another starter at cornerback. Opponents moved the ball through the air too easily last season, as Buffalo allowed 68.5% of passes to be completed (fifth worst in the NFL). Amos — who had three picks and 15 pass breakups last season — could slide into free agent Rasul Douglas’ spot.31. Kansas City ChiefsYates’ pick: Josh Conerly Jr., OT, OregonWhat a coup this would be for Kansas City. The Chiefs must continue to address the offensive line even following the signing of Jaylon Moore. Conerly was excellent last season as the frontside protector for Dillon Gabriel, allowing just one sack. He could eventually do that for Patrick Mahomes. Conerly is always in control and dependable.32. Philadelphia EaglesKiper’s pick: Jihaad Campbell, LB, AlabamaCombining Campbell with Zack Baun and Nakobe Dean at the second level would make defensive coordinator Vic Fangio smile. Campbell does it all. He finished last season with 112 tackles, 11.5 tackles for loss, five sacks and an interception. This Super Bowl-winning defense saw a lot of turnover earlier in the offseason, but Campbell has the toolbox to contribute in multiple ways. |
| 2025 DRAFTMichael David Smith at ProFootballTalk.com says the gambling public has settled on the top seven picks: The 2025 NFL draft is a week away, and the first seven picks have come into focus.The betting odds for the Top 7 picks are all in minus territory, meaning the oddsmakers have put a greater than 50 percent chance on one particular player landing at that particular pick. It isn’t until the eighth overall pick that there’s enough uncertainty about the selection that no player is in minus territory.Here are the odds for the Top 10 picks, via DraftKings:1. Titans: Miami quarterback Cam Ward is an overwhelming -20,000 favorite.2. Browns: Colorado cornerback/wide receiver Travis Hunter is a -350 favorite.3. Giants: Penn State defensive end Abdul Carter is a -300 favorite.4. Patriots LSU offensive tackle Will Campbell is a -225 favorite.5. Jaguars: Michigan defensive tackle Mason Graham is a -130 favorite.6. Raiders: Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty is a -125 favorite.7. Jets: Missouri offensive tackle Armand Membou is a -115 favorite.8. Panthers: Georgia linebacker Jalon Walker is the most likely pick at +150.9. Saints: Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders is the most likely pick at +200.10. Bears: Jeanty is the most likely pick at +300.The odds at No. 10 show the uncertainty surrounding the 10th pick pick, as Jeanty is the favorite even though the odds suggest Jeanty will be off the board at No. 6. The next-shortest odds to go No. 10 belong to Penn State tight end Tyler Warren at +350, followed by Texas offensive tackle Kelvin Banks at +900.All it takes is one surprising move from one team near the top to overturn the whole projected draft order. But at the moment, the odds suggest that we have a good idea who the first seven picks will be. Here is another look at the top 10 through Matt Miller of ESPN.com and a panel of NFL scouts (we will put in black where they matched up with the oddsmakers picks above):We’re in mock draft season, with the 2025 NFL draft kicking off April 24 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. My final set of projections drops Wednesday. But did you know NFL teams do their own mocks as part of their preparation process, assigning staffers to rival teams in Round 1 to try to project what could happen at each slot? I decided to do the same.For a second straight year, I asked 10 anonymous scouts from around the league to serve as the decision-maker for a team picking in the top 10. I’m letting them make the pick based on the roster needs of the team they were assigned and their own personal evaluation of the 2025 class.A couple of rules:The scouts are unaffiliated with the teams they were assigned. In fact, none work for a franchise in the same division as the teams they were assigned, and in most cases, we gave them a team from the other conference. They were asked to make selections based on how they’d approach that pick and who was already off the board.Because the scouts are anonymous and did not collaborate on the exercise, we didn’t allow any trades.Here are how things played out in the top 10, starting with an evaluator from the AFC East making the call for the Titans at No. 1 overall.1. Tennessee TitansProjected pick from an AFC East area scout: Cam Ward, QB, MiamiOur designated scout for the Titans’ pick didn’t shake things up and make a non-quarterback selection. This mock draft starts chalky, as Ward is the clear favorite to be the No. 1 pick on April 24.When asked why Ward was the choice — even over blue-chip prospects such as Colorado wide receiver/cornerback Travis Hunter and Penn State edge rusher Abdul Carter — the scout said, “He’s the best QB in the class and is the best player at the most important position of need.”Ward had a dominant 2024 season, leading the FBS with 39 touchdown passes, throwing for 4,313 yards and completing 67.2% of his passes. He moves well in the pocket and can dial up fastballs with his strong arm. Ward is the No. 14 prospect on my board, and he edges Colorado’s Shedeur Sanders as the clear QB1. The Titans’ lack of significant quarterback moves in the free agency window indicates that Ward will be the No. 1 pick and the likely starter, with incumbent Will Levis moving to a backup role.2. Cleveland BrownsProjected pick from an AFC South area scout: Travis Hunter, WR/CB, ColoradoThe Browns don’t have a franchise quarterback. Deshaun Watson is dealing with a torn Achilles suffered in Week 7 last season and reinjured this offseason. He was a big disappointment even before that, considering the massive guaranteed contract he was given in 2022. The Browns’ QB room currently includes 40-year-old Joe Flacco and twice-traded 2022 first-round pick Kenny Pickett.But despite the lack of a long-term QB answer, the AFC South scout chose to bypass Shedeur Sanders or even Ole Miss’ Jaxson Dart at No. 2, instead going with Hunter.“Hunter is the cleanest playmaker in the draft. It was between him and Abdul [Carter],” the scout said. “With the shoulder and foot injury concerns with Carter, give me Travis.”The scout doubled down when asked if QB was even a consideration at this spot: “Nope. Don’t reach for a quarterback when the guys that will be available at No. 33 are just as talented.”Hunter won the Heisman Trophy last season thanks to his excellent play on both sides of the ball. He posted 96 catches, 1,258 receiving yards and 15 receiving TDs on offense, and he had 10 pass breakups and four interceptions on defense. I love his agility, speed, toughness and sure-handedness, and I ranked him No. 2 overall on my final board.Asked where he’d play Hunter in Cleveland, the scout loved the idea of using him on both sides of the ball, saying, “Give him the opportunity to do both [wide receiver and cornerback] with an emphasis on offense with the lack of a WR1 in Cleveland.”Hunter would immediately become a primary target in the passing game, as the Browns’ receiver room is pretty thin behind Jerry Jeudy. The need help there. The Browns are stronger at cornerback — with Denzel Ward, Martin Emerson Jr. and Greg Newsome II manning the three starting spots — but Hunter could make an impact in dime packages, especially in man coverage in the red zone.3. New York GiantsProjected pick from an AFC North area scout: Abdul Carter, Edge, Penn StateThe assigned scout for the Giants made the quickest pick of this exercise — and was extremely happy to pick Carter.“Easy decision,” the scout said. “Sure, in a perfect world we’d wish this would align a little better with a more immediate and glaring need on the roster, but we’ll take the blue-chip talent and rest easier for it.“The only other real consideration would be a trade down if the right opportunity presented itself on draft night, given how many pieces [away] this team is.”Even after signing Russell Wilson and Jameis Winston, the Giants need a quarterback. But the scout felt pretty good about New York getting one with its second-round pick (No. 34 overall). Jaxson Dart, Louisville’s Tyler Shough and Alabama’s Jalen Milroe could all be available in that range. The Giants could also use offensive line reinforcements, ranking 26th in pass block win rate last season (56.2%). But Carter is No. 1 overall on my board, and this roster needs difference-makers.Carter was a devastating force for Penn State last season, collecting 93 tackles, 12 sacks, 61 pressures and 23.5 tackles for loss. He has great burst and power. Adding his potential to an edge group that already features two-time Pro Bowler Brian Burns, youngster Kayvon Thibodeaux and free agent pickup Chauncey Golston would make the Giants’ pass rush one of the league’s finest. Burns could serve as the ace, with Carter as the closer as he develops in the NFL.4. New England PatriotsProjected pick from an NFC South area scout: Will Campbell, OT, LSUWith the two blue-chip prospects — Hunter and Carter — off the board and the Patriots set at quarterback with Drake Maye, this was the pivot point of this exercise. There is no consensus top prospect for the Patriots, and I don’t have an offensive lineman ranked in the top five on my board. But sometimes it’s OK to draft for need, and the Patriots really need offensive line help after surrendering 52 sacks last season. They were also 31st in pass block win rate at 50.9%.Campbell, a three-year starter at left tackle, is battle-tested and technically savvy. He allowed only two sacks in 11 games last season despite seeing future NFL talent opposite him on a weekly basis. The biggest concern comes from his arm length; he measured at 32⅝ inches at the combine and 33 inches at LSU’s pro day. NFL teams generally prefer 34 inches for offensive tackles, and Campbell is well below that threshold. But the NFC South scout still thinks he can be Maye’s blindside protector.“He’s a high-floor prospect. I trust his feet and hand use to succeed at tackle, but if the length ever becomes that problematic, we think he’s got All Pro potential as a guard,” the scout said.5. Jacksonville JaguarsProjected pick from an AFC North area scout: Mason Graham, DT, MichiganGraham to the Jaguars has been a popular pick across mock drafts, and for good reason. New general manager James Gladstone was previously with the Rams and had influence over their back-to-back picks of Jared Verse and Braden Fiske to start the 2024 draft. So it wasn’t surprising that our scout was ready to pounce on this pick.“There’s no need to hem and haw. Jacksonville needs interior defensive line help,” the evaluator said.Graham is seen as a top-five player in the class (fourth on my board) after a season in which he had 52 tackles, 7.5 tackles for loss, 3.5 sacks, 26 pressures and 14 run stops as Michigan’s defensive anchor. I’ve called him my favorite trench player in the class to watch on tape, and he combines quickness, physical hands and a great motor. He’s a reliable player who would help a Jacksonville defense that ranked 31st in yards allowed per play (5.9) and last in pass defense (257.4 yards per game) last season.“This is hitting a double versus swinging for a home run and reaching for a Shemar Stewart or Walter Nolen,” the scout said. “They did that with Travon Walker over Aidan Hutchinson in 2022, and we’re not doing that again.”6. Las Vegas RaidersProjected pick from an NFC West national scout: Ashton Jeanty, RB, Boise StateThe Raiders traded a third-round selection to Seattle for quarterback Geno Smith in March, resolving the biggest need on the roster. Now they must build a better offense around Smith.“I seriously considered going wide receiver here because of the needs, but I can’t ignore the value of Jeanty,” the scout said. “He might be the best player in the class, and you know exactly what you’re getting with him.”Jeanty was a magician last season, rushing for 2,601 yards and 29 TDs. He shows contact balance and breakaway speed. But he’s also a capable receiver out of the backfield and would open up the Raiders’ passing game. The Raiders’ rushing attack was bad last year — dead last in yards per carry (3.6) and rushing yards per game (79.8). New coach Pete Carroll and offensive coordinator Chip Kelly want to run the ball, and the Raiders need more than 32-year-old free agent pickup Raheem Mostert to accomplish that.“This is Pete Carroll getting his Marshawn Lynch,” added the scout on Jeanty.7. New York JetsProjected pick from an AFC South area scout: Armand Membou, OT, MissouriThere were several directions the Jets could have gone. It would be tempting to pick a pass catcher, either a receiver or one of the top two tight ends — Tyler Warren (Penn State) or Colston Loveland (Michigan). But I think our scout was smart to get the Jets’ offensive line help. Membou started 30 career games at right tackle for Missouri, allowing only one sack during the 2024 season. He’s 10th on my board.“I love Membou. He’s my top offensive lineman, and they have a huge hole at right tackle,” the AFC South scout said. “Olu Fashanu and Membou is one hell of a bookend group in an offense that’s gonna want to run the ball down your throat.”Even though the Jets spent a first-rounder on Fashanu last year, their 2024 veteran additions — Morgan Moses and Tyron Smith — have left and retired, respectively. Current right tackle Carter Warren, a fourth-round pick in 2023, projects more as a swing tackle. After allowing 40 sacks (15th) and averaging 91.8 rushing yards per game (31st), it’s easy to see the Jets’ new regime wanting to build around the offensive line.8. Carolina PanthersProjected pick from an NFC East national scout: Jalon Walker, Edge/LB, Georgia“I’m not going to go against the grain when this was the worst defense in football last year and a game-wrecker like this is on the board,” the scout said.Walker is absolutely a game-wrecker, with the versatility to play edge and off-ball linebacker. He filled the stat sheet in 2024, with 62 tackles, 6.5 sacks, seven tackles for loss, 29 pressures and seven run stops. He was the difference in both wins over Texas, showcasing his three-down ability. I see speed and power on the tape.The Panthers’ defense, meanwhile, was downright bad last season. They had only 32 sacks (tied for third worst in the league). They allowed the most yards per play (6.0), points per game (31.4) and passing touchdowns (35) in the league. Help is badly needed, and Walker would be an immediate boost.Would Walker’s pick be the start of a very defense-heavy draft for the Panthers? Despite their clear issues, the scout wasn’t ready to devote all his picks to that side of the ball when asked.“As bad as the defense was, I still considered a wide receiver here and would probably pick one in Round 2. We still have to build around Bryce Young.”9. New Orleans SaintsProjected pick from an AFC West scout: Shemar Stewart, Edge, Texas A&MNow this was interesting. Quarterback Derek Carr might miss the 2025 season with a shoulder injury. The Saints have 2024 fifth-rounder Spencer Rattler on the roster, but he wasn’t drafted by new coach Kellen Moore. There are suddenly some questions about the Saints’ plan under center. Still, the scout decided to pass on Sanders and Dart, going with a high-upside defensive selection in Stewart.“I thought about quarterback here, but there’s no one in this draft that I love,” the scout said. “There isn’t that conviction to spend a top-10 pick on a guy when this roster has so many holes.“Stewart has the highest upside of any defender in the class. Even with the Carr injury situation, we believe reaching for a quarterback would be a mistake given where they rank on our board.”The 6-foot-5, 267-pound Stewart had a combine performance for the ages. He ran the 40-yard dash in 4.59 seconds and leapt 40 inches in the vertical and 11-foot-1 in the broad jump. He has versatility, quickness and power to his game.However, there is concern about Stewart’s lack of production. He had three consecutive seasons with only 1.5 sacks, part of the reason I have him 27th overall on my board. But his potential is sky-high thanks to his rare combination of explosiveness and strength at his size. The Saints need that type of juice in their pass rush. Veteran mainstay Cameron Jordan is 36 and in decline, and Bryan Bresee led New Orleans in sacks last season with only 7.5.10. Chicago BearsProjected pick from an NFC South area scout: Will Johnson, CB, MichiganWe had to wait until the final pick, but we finally got a bit of a shocker in this mock draft. The Bears have frequently been projected to take a running back, tight end or offensive tackle in Round 1, but the NFC South scout went with Johnson despite having their choice of offensive skill players other than Hunter and Jeanty.My personal list of Bears needs would also include defensive line, where top prospects such as Walter Nolen and Derrick Harmon (Oregon) are available. But they don’t represent good value at No. 10, and since there are no trades in this mock, our designated scout went purely on value.“I believe in using a top-10 pick on premium positions,” the scout said. “Quarterback, left tackle, pass rusher or cornerback. Johnson’s tape the last two years is of an elite cornerback.”Johnson missed the second half of the 2024 season with a toe injury and was slowed in the predraft process by a hamstring issue, but he was the best cornerback in college football when healthy. Johnson had two interceptions early this season, running both back for touchdowns, and he has the eyes and instincts of a playmaker — which is why I compare him to Trevon Diggs as a pro prospect. The 6-foot-2 Johnson is my No. 7 overall prospect.Cornerback doesn’t rank as a top-three need in Chicago, which has secured outside corner Jaylon Johnson and slot corner Kyler Gordon to long-term extensions and still has Tyrique Stevenson under contract for two more years. But the value in picking Johnson is hard to argue, especially in an NFC North filled with talented receivers. So the first eight match up perfectly with the public odds- – -Pete Prisco of CBSSports.com has a Better Than Team which is a list of players he says will out perform their draft spot: This is a team I’ve put together for years as part of the pre-draft process. Among the players who have been past captains are Tampa Bay linebacker Lavonte David and Chicago Bears defensive tackle Grady Jarrett.Players who have made previous teams are Travis Kelce, Dak Prescott and George Kittle. Some recent picks were Tampa Bay Bucs receiver Jalen McMillan, Washington Commanders corner Mike Sainristil, Tennessee Titans corner Jarvis Brownlee, Buffalo Bills running back James Cook, Green Bay Packers tackle Zach Tom and Texans receiver Tank Dell. There are misses like my 2023 captain, defensive end Viliami Fehoko. He was a fourth-round pick by the Cowboys who they cut and is now with Washington.Jamaree Caldwell (Team Captain)OREG • DL • #90Caldwell will not be a miss. Playing on a talented Oregon front, next to the more-heralded Derrick Harmon, Caldwell, who transferred from Houston, was just as good at times — and even better. He is not just a two-gap run stuffer either. He can push the pocket and shows off an ability to move with quickness to go with his strength. He had 6 1/2 sacks for Houston in 2023 but didn’t get any last season despite getting inside push on a lot of plays. He can move.With teams seemingly always on the lookout for big, strong, tough players who have quickness inside, there is reason to think he will be a third-round pick. Here’s saying he plays better than that during this career and will outplay many of the defensive tackles taken ahead of him.Here’s the rest of the 2025 Better-Than Team:Justin WalleyMINN • CB • #5Although he played outside in college, he has the look of a top-level slot corner because he’s 5-10, 190 pounds. Despite the size, he will throw his body around as a player who plays much bigger. There are a lot of plays on tape that show him more than willing to be a part of the run defense. As a cover player, he is sticky and can run with receivers in man coverage. His 4.4 speed shows up. He can sometimes get a little grabby. But he has nice instincts on tape, such as when he jumped a route against Maryland for a pick six. He can also blitz off the edge, which he showed with a sack against Wisconsin when he beat the back to make it happen. He can play outside because of his speed, but he might be a star nickel corner on the next level.Mason TaylorLSU • TE • #86Even before his impressive LSU Pro Day, Taylor was a tight end I had my eye on because of his natural pass-catching skills. The son of Hall of Fame edge player Jason Taylor, Mason has developed into a quality tight end and should be a good one on the next level. He is 6-5, 251 pounds and ran 4.68 at his pro day. He is a willing blocker, even if he isn’t a great one. But he will be drafted for his ability to catch the football. I see him as a 60-catch, eight-touchdown type of player. He had 55 catches and nine touchdowns for LSU last year. He started 37 games in three seasons for the Tigers. I think he could end up as the best pass-catching tight end in this class.Kyle McCordCUSE • QB • #6He transferred from Ohio State to Syracuse last season and really developed as a passer, leading the country in passing yards. He is a tough kid who will stand in the face of pressure to make throws. He has good size (6-3, 218), a good arm and likes to rip it down the field. He isn’t a great athlete, but he is good enough to move outside of the pocket to throw. At times, he seemed to predetermine where he was going with the football like in his five-interception game against Pittsburgh, where two were taken back for scores. But he is a player who can spend a year or two learning the NFL game and then become a quality starter. There is a bit of Baker Mayfield to his game, with less ability to run.Josaiah StewartMICH • EDGEStewart is the most violent defensive lineman in the draft. He plays the game with a nasty streak that shows up on tape. He loves taking on pullers to blow up plays and never shies away from contact. The problem is he’s just under 6-feet-1 tall and he weighs 250 pounds. That’s short by NFL standards, but there are guys who are just exceptions to the rule. He will be one of those players. He is a talented pass rusher who has a lot of moves. He isn’t the explosive-first-step guy, but his get-off is good enough. He has the other skills that show for him to win as a pass rusher. He is good in the run game. Some teams will see him as a stand-up linebacker, but I also think he can be an effective rusher with his hand on the ground. Transferred to Michigan from Coastal Carolina for the last two seasons. He had 8 1/2 sacks last season and 30 in his career.Vernon BroughtonTEXAS • DL • #45He’s 6-4, 310 but looks bigger, especially his upper body. He needs to fill out his lower body to gain more power, and he plays high at times, but he didn’t play a lot of football at Texas. He played behind some NFL players for a few years before becoming a starter in 2024. He’s raw and can be a player who a team can mold on the next level. He has the ability to push the pocket and he has some good quickness inside. For a down-the-line pick, he’s a player who could develop into a nice rotational piece.Tyler BattyBYU • EDGE • #92If teams are looking for a later-round defensive lineman, Batty should be that guy. He’s older at 25, so there is some age concerns since he went on a Mormon mission for two years. But he’s a big end at 6-5 1/2, 271 pounds who ran a 4.78 40. He isn’t a twitchy edge player, but he makes due with his power and his hand usage and effort. He had some good rushes against Arizona tackle Jonah Savaiinaea, which shows he can compete against some of the best. In that same game, he ran down Arizona quarterback Noah Fifita clear across the field on a play, showing off his athletic ability. He will be a nice rotational piece early in his career who can develop into a starter with some refinement.Jonah MonheimUSC • OT • #79He is 6-4, 302 pounds and started games at guard, tackle and center for the Trojans. He developed into the best offensive lineman for USC after moving to center last season. Just put on the Michigan tape. Matched up against Mason Graham and Kennth Grant, two first-round picks, he more than held his own. Graham got a sack on a play where Monheim took him behind the QB with a nice block, but Graham was able to step up and get the sack with effort. I gave that rep to Monheim. Graham did beat him a few times, but for the most part he more than held his own when matched up with Graham and Grant in one-on-one situations. He can move and get out in space too, which is a must in today’s game. Might need to get a little stronger. Has short arms, but he made up for it with his quickness and technique.Wyatt MilumWVU • IOL • #74He had 43 starts in four seasons, the first eight coming at right tackle and the last 35 at left tackle. But he doesn’t have the feet to play left tackle in the NFL, which is why he is being projected inside to guard. At 6-5, 310 pounds, he has the frame to move inside and the strength and power to handle himself. He was also solid when asked to move in their run-heavy offense and showed the ability to get to the second level. He’s a tough guy who will brawl when need be, which is a good thing. He had one play against Abdul Carter where he moved him in the run game and then finished with Carter on the ground. I’d like tough guys on my line, and he fits that perfectly. As a guard, he should be a good starter who can spot in at right tackle. Barrett CarterCLEM • LBHe first caught my eye a few years ago watching other Clemson prospects. He is a perfect run-and-chase linebacker for the modern game. At just over 6-feet tall and 230 pounds, he has the speed to run down plays and excel in coverage. He was also the green dot at Clemson, which means he called the defenses. He’s smart, tough, athletic and will be a player in the Lavonte David mold on the next level. He wasn’t as good in 2024 as he was the year before, but the speed and talent to chase down plays is there.Lathan RansomOHIOST • S • #8He doesn’t have the great sideline-to-sideline speed, but he is one of those players who will find a way onto a roster, play a lot of special teams, and work his way onto the field in a year or two. He is 6-feet, 206 pounds and plays a lot bigger in the run game. He is a tough tackler and likes to throw his body around. His might not have the coverage skills to play deep safety all the time, but he showed up on the Ohio State tape a lot on a defense loaded with talent. Think Josh Mettellus of the Vikings as a perfect comp.Tai FeltonMD • WR • #10He’s a lean receiver at 6-1 183 pounds who needs to add some bulk to his frame. But he can fly. He ran 4.37 at the combine and plays to that speed. The tape shows him running away from corners and getting separation with that speed. He also ran a lot of different routes to showcase that speed. He took crossers and turned them into big gains. He did a lot of damage after the catch. He had 96 catches and nine touchdowns. He just needs to get stronger, but it’s hard not to love his big-game speed.Jaydon BlueTEXAS • RB • #23He is an explosive runner with dynamic speed. He was timed at 4.38 in the 40 at the combine but was said to be under 4.3 at his pro day. He’s more of a speed back than a between-the-tackles runner since he’s smaller at 5-9, 195 pounds. But I think he can do more of that on the next level because he did average 4 yards per carry after contact last season. He also doesn’t have a lot of wear-and-tear on his body because of deep backfields at Texas, so that’s a good thing. He is a capable receiver out of the backfield. He does fumble too much, which is a concern. But he’s a smooth runner who can be an asset in the passing game. His type of speed puts fear into defensive coordinators.Bhayshul TutenVATECH • RB • #33He’s just under 5-9 but he’s solidly built at 218 pounds. The biggest draw is his speed. He ran 4.32 at the combine and that speed shows. He’s a home run threat every time he touches the football. His low running style allows him to run through tacklers and show he is just more than a speed guy. He is also a willing blocker in pass protection. But it’s the speed to go with his toughness that stands out on tape. Against Virginia, he ran into the back of a lineman, stopped for a second, and then popped out and ripped off a 59-yard touchdown where he looked like he was shot out of a cannon. He has had some fumbling issues that need to be cleaned up but he is a runner who will produce in a big way on the next level.Payton PageCLEM • DL • #55He weighed 400 pounds when he first came to Clemson, but he has trimmed over 100 pounds off his body. He is 6-3, 300 and looks like he can be even heavier. He played behind a lot of quality NFL players in his first few years but became a starter last season. He flashed with his power and ability to push the pocket, even if he didn’t get the sack numbers. With a little seasoning, he can become a productive NFL rotational player for a third-day pick. There is a lot to like.Ashton GillotteLVILLE • EDGE • #9He is 6-3, 265 pounds and plays with a lot of strength and power. He had 16 sacks over the last two seasons, which shows he can rush the passer. He ran 4.63 at his pro day and has some good athletic tools. He isn’t a twitchy edge player but can win with power and effort. He is the kind of player who can come in as a backup and potentially earn a spot in the rotation in his second season. He is one of those guys who plays hard all the time, knows how to do the little things and always seems to be in the middle of the action.Cody SimonOHIOST • LBThis 6-1, 232-pound linebacker excels in the run game, bringing the ability to attack downhill and bring pop. The Ohio State defense was loaded with talent but he showed up a ton with his ability to diagnose in the run game and get to the football. He was named the Defensive MVP of the national championship game. He isn’t great in coverage, but he understands how to drop into zones. It’s the man coverage that will be a problem for him at times. But there is a spot for a smart, good-diagnosing linebacker who will bring some thump in the run game.Emery Jones Jr.LSU • OL • #50Jones was a right tackle at LSU, but I think he can become a dominant guard in the NFL. Teams I talked with still think he can play right tackle but they also like the idea of him at guard. There were times where he was the better tackle in games than Will Campbell, his much more-heralded teammate. But the consistency isn’t there. He needs to be better on a game-by-game basis. At 6-5, 315 pounds, he can play the power game but he sometimes lunges and ends up on the ground. A good line coach can develop him into a physical guard who can also play right tackle if need be.Savion WilliamsTCU • WR • #3He is 6-3 1/2, 220 pounds and ran 4.48 in the 40 at the combine. He has all the tools to be a big-time player on the next level. He does need to refine his route running, but he can do a lot of things. He ran the ball out of the backfield at TCU, played in the wildcat and lined up at slot and outside as a receiver. So he can be a gadget type of player. He can also return kicks. He did have some issues with drops and his route running is raw. But there is talent to work with for a good receiver coach. The comparisons are naturally to Cordarrelle Patterson, but I think he can be a better receiver than that. He is fifth-year senior, so he’s 23 years old. The numbers he put up at TCU don’t reflect the talent. A good coach will turn this kid into a productive NFL receiver. Tommi HillNEB • CB • #6Hill is a big corner at 6-0, 205 pounds. He is a former receiver who transferred from Arizona State to Nebraska in 2022. Hill is a zone corner who lacks top-end speed but even though he’s relatively new to the position he’s got good ball instincts. If you put on his tape against Colorado and Travis Hunter from early last year, he flashed second-round ability. He had a pick six on a route he jumped, showing off his receiver hands to make the play. He had some solid reps when matched up against Hunter as well. He did suffer a plantar fasciitis injury he tried to play through that limited his ability some when he was on the field and ultimately forced him to miss six games. Hill is worth a third-day flier because he’s a bigger corner who seems to embrace the challenges of playing the position. |
