| NEW YORK JETSFor the second time in months, the Jets have made the decision to get rid of someone without any idea what comes next. First, it was firing Coach Robert Saleh, now it is telling QB AARON RODGERS his time with Gang Green is at an end. Zack Rosenblatt of The Athletic identifies a staggering 20 possible replacements: Well, the New York Jets made a decision at quarterback. The team met with Aaron Rodgers last week and informed him they’d be going in another direction. And so the Jets’ Rodgers era ends with a whimper, two years of disappointment and a whole lot of “what if’s.” He played every game in 2024 and it didn’t go particularly well, even if the stats looked good on paper. Ultimately, the new regime — head coach Aaron Glenn and general manager Darren Mougey — decided they did not want to be in the Rodgers business, and so there will be a complete clean slate again at the three most important positions in the organization: Head coach. GM. Quarterback. A new era of Jets football is officially upon us — or will be once the team officially moves on from Rodgers (an announcement isn’t expected until sometime this week, at the earliest). The last time the Jets went into a season with a new coach, GM and quarterback: In 2015 with Todd Bowles, Mike Maccagnan and Ryan Fitzpatrick. That group went 10-6, the Jets’ last winning season, but missed the playoffs. So who will the next quarterback be? Let’s run through all of the options, broken down by category: On the roster, free agents, veteran trade targets, younger trade targets, and NFL Draft prospects. On the roster Tyrod Taylor: Taylor is under contract for 2025 at a reasonable $6.8 million cap hit. The 35-year-old isn’t the most exciting option and has had trouble staying healthy over the years, but he’s experienced (58 career starts) and capable of at least managing an offense. He’s much more willing to take shots downfield than Rodgers (sometimes to his detriment) and is beloved by many in the Jets locker room, namely Garrett Wilson. Taylor is the early favorite, though the Jets will consider all options. It’s conceivable that Taylor will compete with a rookie or another QB option in training camp for the right to start in Week 1. Jordan Travis: The 2024 fifth-round pick still hasn’t practiced with the Jets. He suffered an unknown setback while rehabbing a broken ankle suffered in his final game at Florida State; it’s unclear if/when he’ll be able to return, or what he’ll look like when he does. He’s a lottery ticket more than someone to count on in 2025. Free-agent targets Sam Darnold: He fell apart at the end of the season but it was still a stellar comeback campaign for the former Jets draft pick. Darnold finished with 4,319 passing yards, 35 touchdowns and 12 interceptions while grading highly in most metrics: 10th in EPA per attempt, eighth in adjusted completion percentage and fifth in PFF’s “big time throw” percentage. It would be fair to assume Darnold would have no interest in returning to New York, though he’s never spoken negatively (at least not publicly) about his time with the Jets, and there are very few people left in the organization (outside of ownership) that were around when he last played here. Pursuing Darnold can’t be ruled out completely, even if it is unlikely. Justin Fields: Fields is a popular target among a segment of the Jets’ fan base. The idea is that Fields has shown flashes of talent and that there’s still a ceiling he’s yet to reach, so perhaps with the right coaching staff he’d get there (a la Darnold in Minnesota). He’s still young (turning 26 in March) and is a dynamic athlete, well-suited if the Jets try to become a run-heavy attack, a real possibility considering their personnel and with Davante Adams likely on the way out. Fields rushed for 1,143 yards and eight touchdowns just two seasons ago, and rushed for 231 yards and five touchdowns in six starts for the Steelers in 2024. The problem: Fields still has shortcomings as a passer, though he did show some signs of improvement in Pittsburgh. He’s completed just 61.1 percent of his passes for his career but ranked 13th in EPA per attempt from Weeks 1-6 and threw five touchdowns to one interception. The Steelers might want to keep him. Russell Wilson: Mougey got an up-close look at Wilson when they were together in Denver — it didn’t go well. Plus, Wilson is 36 and on the decline, even if he was OK in 2024: 2,482 yards, 16 touchdowns and five interceptions in 11 games. Daniel Jones: In a weak free agency class, Jones actually stands out compared to some of the other options, though by the end of his Giants tenure he seemed physically unable to make all the throws anymore, possibly due to after all the injuries he’s been through. He could only muster eight touchdown passes, and seven interceptions, in 10 games last season, though the Jets have a more talented supporting cast on offense than the Giants. Taylor is probably a better option than Jones at this stage. Jacoby Brissett: The previous regime was huge fans of Brissett; the Jets were interested in signing him last offseason but Brissett prioritized a starting opportunity with the Patriots. Brissett didn’t pass for 200 yards in any of his five starts, and only threw two touchdowns. His time as a starter has passed. Jameis Winston: He is entertaining, both for his personality and style of play, but the moment has likely passed for Winston as well. He’s capable of big games, and terrible ones. He couldn’t manage to hang onto the starting job for a terrible Browns team whose only other option by the end of the season was Dorian Thompson-Robinson. Winston threw 13 touchdowns and 12 interceptions in 12 games for the Browns last year, and has thrown 19 touchdowns and 20 interceptions combined over the last three seasons. Cooper Rush: Rush is more game manager and ideal No. 2 than someone you want to bank on as a starter. The 31-year-old threw for 1,844 yards, 12 touchdowns and five interceptions for Dallas last year, though he only completed 60.7 percent of his passes (even with a talented supporting cast) and doesn’t offer much mobility. On a positive: The Cowboys did win four of their last six games with Rush starting. Carson Wentz: The Eagles got rid of Wentz not long after handing him a huge contract, the Colts gave up on him one season after giving up significant draft capital for him — the Commanders did the same a year later. Wentz’s recent track record as a starter isn’t great, but perhaps things could be different this time around. The former MVP candidate (he was on his way in 2017 before tearing his ACL) has humbled himself the last two years as a backup to Matthew Stafford and Patrick Mahomes, learning from two of the game’s best offensive minds (Sean McVay and Andy Reid). Reid was high enough on Wentz to make him the No. 2 to the most valuable quarterback in the NFL — and a Reid endorsement does mean something. Wentz is a risky option and probably best suited as competition for Taylor if the Jets can’t do better. Veteran trade targets (or cap casualties) Matthew Stafford: The 37-year-old is expected to play in 2025, but it remains unclear if that will be with the Rams, a team that appears to be trying to turn the page from some of its older players. If Stafford hit the open market, he’d be the best available option — and the Jets broached the idea of Stafford before they knew Rodgers wanted to be a Jet in 2023. Stafford did cross paths with Jets offensive coordinator Tanner Engstrand in Detroit in 2020, but he’d have to believe the Jets were ready-made contenders to seriously consider them at the end of his career. Kyler Murray: The 27-year-old had a solid, if inconsistent, season with the Cardinals in 2024. His best game probably came against the Jets on Nov. 10 (he completed 22 of 24 passes). He finished with 3,851 passing yards, 21 touchdowns, 11 interceptions and a 68.8 completion percentage while rushing for 572 yards and five touchdowns. He’s dynamic and his contract is reasonable at this stage ($18 million base salary in 2025, $22.8 million in 2026 and $19.5 million in 2027). The Cardinals would only incur a $10.7 million dead-cap hit in 2025 if they cut him post-June 1 and could replenish some draft capital — though, again, there aren’t many ready-made replacements out there for Murray this offseason, and Arizona likely wants to compete for the playoffs in 2025. Kirk Cousins: Once upon a time the Jets tried signing Cousins; he instead went with the Minnesota Vikings. Now he’s turning 37 and is not quite the same player, though he is at least a stopgap option if/when the Falcons decide to move on from him and officially turn things over to Michael Penix Jr. Cousins was banged up in 2024 so maybe he’s healthier now, but it was a rough season: 3,508 yards, 18 touchdowns and 16 interceptions — and eight of those touchdowns came in two games against the Buccaneers. Cousins would bring a $27.5 million base salary in a trade. Derek Carr: Like Cousins, Carr is a former Jets target. In the offseason the Jets acquired Rodgers, Carr was their fallback plan — he met with the team in New Jersey and at the combine in Indianapolis before he ultimately signed with the Saints. It hasn’t exactly worked out in New Orleans, and the Saints could be looking to start fresh too. Carr’s numbers are solid on paper the last two years: a combined 40 touchdowns and 12 interceptions in 27 games, while completing 68.2 percent of his passes. The Jets could do worse, though Carr might not enjoy the New York market. Geno Smith: As with Darnold, it feels unlikely that Smith would want to return to New York after the way things transpired last time, but he’d be a solid stopgap option if it became a possibility. Jets quarterbacks coach Charles London was with Smith in Seattle last year, which could help. He passed for 4,320 yards, 21 touchdowns and 15 interceptions last season while completing 70.4 percent of his passes, and only carries a $14.8 million base salary. Jake Browning: He has his limitations as a passer but he was solid, at times, filling in for an injured Joe Burrow in 2023: 1,868 yards, 11 touchdowns, seven interceptions and a 71.5 completion percentage. He did manage three 300-plus yard efforts — a rarity among Jets quarterbacks over the years — and he’d only carry a $1.03 million cap hit. Young trade targets Hendon Hooker: He’s already 27 despite getting drafted in 2023, and he’s barely played in the regular season (nine pass attempts), but this Jets staff is full of former Lions coaches, most importantly Engstrand and Glenn, who have seen plenty of Hooker behind the scenes over the last two years. If they believe in his talent, then it’s conceivable they’d be open to taking a swing at him as an option for 2025. Hooker was solid during the 2024 preseason; of 33 quarterbacks with at least 40 dropbacks, PFF had him graded seventh overall. He completed 65.9 percent of his passes though only threw one touchdown in 44 pass attempts. He finished sixth in EPA per attempt in the preseason too, and rushed for 138 yards and a touchdown. Tanner McKee: He’s a fan favorite in Philadelphia, but Howie Roseman has been unafraid to trade young quarterbacks when he has a starter in place — and Jalen Hurts isn’t going anywhere. The 24-year-old McKee played well in spot duty at the end of the regular season, throwing two touchdowns on four attempts in a Cowboys blowout win, and throwing for 269 yards, two touchdowns and no interceptions in a Week 18 start against the Giants. Joe Milton: “Bazooka Joe” was highly impressive filling in for Drake Maye in Week 18, completing 22 of 29 passes for 249 yards and a touchdown, adding a rushing touchdown. He has a cannon for an arm and Dane Brugler wrote this about him in last year’s “Beast”: “Milton has the physical tools that scream first-round pick but his passing instincts are undeveloped.” It is unlikely New England would be willing to deal him to New York, though. NFL Draft prospectsThe Jets pick seventh overall, which likely puts them out of range for the two top prospects in this class: Colorado’s Shedeur Sanders and Miami’s Cam Ward. The Titans could be open to trading out of the No 1 pick, so the Jets only shot at Sanders and Ward would be a significant trade up six spots, which seems ill-advised considering the general consensus on this class of quarterbacks. The next tier of QB prospects includes Alabama’s Jalen Milroe, Mississippi’s Jaxson Dart, Oregon’s Dillon Gabriel, Ohio State’s Will Howard and Syracuse’s Kyle McCord — all of them are flawed prospects. Historically, it is hard to find a starting-caliber quarterback after the first round. |
| 2025 DRAFTNick Baumgardner of The Athletic turns in our first post-Super Bowl Mock Draft and it goes three rounds deep: Now, it gets serious. It’s still too early to say exactly how the top of the 2025 NFL Draft will shake out come April. The number of quarterback-needy teams once again outweighs the reasonable first-round options, so both of the top spots in Round 1 could be on the trading block. But with the all-star circuit and Super Bowl now behind us — and the scouting combine fewer than 20 days away — teams can begin firming up their respective draft boards ahead of the final evaluation stretch. Without making any trades, let’s take run through the draft’s first three rounds for a glimpse at how the top 101 picks might play out … (Note: Nos. 97-101 are projected compensatory picks in Round 3. The 49ers, Rams and Lions all are guaranteed Round 3 comp picks this year per the NFL’s Rooney Rule.) 1. Tennessee Titans: Abdul Carter, Edge, Penn StateAre the Titans really in position to roll the dice on either Cam Ward or Shedeur Sanders? This roster needs to be rebuilt first, and Carter is the prospect most like Micah Parsons since Parsons himself. Carter and Travis Hunter are pretty clearly the two best players in this draft. Either would be a great addition to a rebuilding culture. 2. Cleveland Browns: Travis Hunter, CB/WR, ColoradoThe same rule applies here: The Browns have too many other areas to fix right now — and the 2026 quarterback class likely will be much better at the top. Hunter’s skill set, frame and IQ as a wide receiver could be Pro Bowl caliber for a long time. His entire package as a cornerback, however, could be generational. 3. New York Giants: Cam Ward, QB, MiamiIt’s certainly possible New York will have to move up if it wants a choice between Ward or Sanders, but (as explained at Nos. 1 and 2 here) the Giants might be able to sit, wait and have their pick this year. Ward has never taken a step back on his improvement track from Wing-T prep QB to Heisman candidate. And though there’s plenty of heat on Giants coach Brian Daboll, I’m eager to see him finally get to work with a young passer. 4. New England Patriots: Will Campbell, OT, LSUThere’s plenty to nitpick with Campbell (and this offensive tackle class, in general). However, the longer you watch tape — and the more you hear from people about his football character — the harder it is to doubt him. Familiar story, new year: Campbell’s length isn’t ideal, but everything else is elite. He’s clearly OT1 and a top-10 prospect in this class. 5. Jacksonville Jaguars: Mason Graham, DT, MichiganThis actually could be a trade-back spot for Jacksonville, if it falls this way — Graham will have a top-three grade on more than a few boards as the best defensive lineman in what is an outstanding class. Sanders is still on the table here, too. The twitched-up Graham is 320 pounds of dynamite and can line up anywhere tackle to tackle. 6. Las Vegas Raiders: Shedeur Sanders, QB, ColoradoMy bet is that Ward’s proven history of gradual improvement will continue in the NFL and he’ll eventually outpace Sanders on the field. However, it would not be a surprise, at all, if Sanders has the better rookie season. His game is reminiscent of a more athletic version of Bo Nix. A mobile pocket battler with terrific accuracy and toughness, Sanders always will need more help from the roster around him than your average top-10 QB — but he can be a terrific point guard for a long time. 7. New York Jets: Will Johnson, CB, MichiganTeams will have to take a deep look at Johnson’s medicals after he missed most of his junior season. However, when you turn on Johnson’s tape — especially from the Wolverines’ 2023 title run — you see a truly elite college corner. Johnson was Michigan’s best at the position since Charles Woodson, and he’d be a perfect fit for new Jets coach Aaron Glenn. 8. Carolina Panthers: Jalon Walker, LB/Edge, GeorgiaWalker is another player built in the Parsons mold. He could give a defensive coordinator the type of front-seven hybrid that offenses still haven’t quite figured out. Walker is an explosive, powerful playmaker from the box or off the edge, and the pro possibilities for the 6-foot-2, 250-pounder are a lot of fun. 9. New Orleans Saints: Tetairoa McMillan, WR, ArizonaThis would feel like a steal for the Saints. The 6-5, 210-pound McMillan has freakish explosion and length, and he caught a combined 174 passes for more than 1,700 yards and 18 touchdowns over his last two seasons. Arizona hardly faced a top-end schedule, but it’s impossible not to see McMillan’s dominance — and immense potential — on tape. 10. Chicago Bears: Armand Membou, OT, MissouriMembou (6-3, 332) has a bit of an awkward build for a tackle, but his 34-inch arms and 81-inch wingspan more than make up for it. The 20-year-old was a three-year starter at Missouri and made a gigantic leap from his sophomore to junior year, most notably as a run blocker. Be it as a tackle or guard, Membou is still not close to his ceiling. 11. San Francisco 49ers: Josh Simmons, OT, Ohio StateBefore suffering a knee injury in October, Simmons was right there with Campbell as the smoothest and most agile offensive tackles in college football. His pre-injury 2024 showing made for easily his best stretch in college, as he allowed just one pressure in 306 snaps. The medicals will be critical here, though the timing of Simmons’ injury should allow him to be ready for training camp. 12. Dallas Cowboys: Ashton Jeanty, RB, Boise StateThe ace of a terrific running back class, Jeanty is one of the rare ball carriers who can be a true three-down NFL threat as a runner or receiver, in just about any scheme. The most productive college back since Barry Sanders, Jeanty would fill a clear need in Dallas — and give Jerry Jones a potential star. 13. Miami Dolphins: Kelvin Banks Jr., OT, TexasThere will be teams that like Banks more as a guard than a tackle, though he probably could hang outside. Either way, the Dolphins have to find help for their offensive line, so Banks — who had dominant run-blocking stretches this season — would be a big help. 14. Indianapolis Colts: Tyler Warren, TE, Penn StateThis should be another great tight end class — Warren and Michigan’s Colston Loveland are the best of the bunch, but don’t be shocked if as many as four tight ends hear their names called in the first round. With this pick, Anthony Richardson would find his new best friend. 15. Atlanta Falcons: Shemar Stewart, Edge, Texas A&MStewart was one of the best players at the Senior Bowl (despite not actually being a senior). His blend of burst, power and length (34 1/4-inch arms at 6-5, 280) outweighs his lack of high-end college production. Stewart will have to prove it at the next level, but he is a possible top-10 talent. 16. Arizona Cardinals: Mike Green, Edge, MarshallGreen (6-4, 250) topped 19 miles per hour on the GPS at the Senior Bowl and was the FBS sack leader this season with 17. He put up close to 100 combined pressures during his sophomore and junior seasons at Marshall. An elite athlete and former wrestler, Green also saw more than 40 snaps in the box for the Thundering Herd. 17. Cincinnati Bengals: Derrick Harmon, DT, OregonA powerful, explosive inside hammer, Harmon (6-4, 310) is another member of the transfer portal jackpot club — he left Michigan State as a relative unknown before exploding this past season at Oregon. Harmon’s disruptive impact outweighs his light box-score production. We haven’t seen his best ball yet. 18. Seattle Seahawks: Tyler Booker, G, AlabamaOne of the most powerful big men in the country, Booker is a 6-5 house of a man who features great bend and athleticism to complement his ability to move people inside. A three-year starter, Booker weighed more than 350 pounds as a true freshman but played at closer to 320 this season and flashed dominant run-blocking stretches. 19. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Malaki Starks, S, GeorgiaThere’s going to be a pretty wide range for Starks, not only because he’s primarily a safety (though he’s capable of playing slot or corner), but also because his junior year wasn’t quite as outstanding as his sophomore year. Either way, putting Starks in a Todd Bowles defense would be an incredible fit. Great value at this spot, too. 20. Denver Broncos: Colston Loveland, TE, MichiganIt’s very possible Loveland is the first tight end off the board, despite all of Warren’s highlights and 2024 stat advantages. Loveland is a better route runner, and though he’s not as powerful as Warren, his run blocking during Michigan’s 2023 title run was more than fine. Sean Payton might do cartwheels if Loveland is still on the board here. 21. Pittsburgh Steelers: Luther Burden III, WR, MissouriBurden’s 2024 season was nowhere near as explosive as his 2023, when he looked for stretches like the next Deebo Samuel. However, a large part of that drop-off was due to Missouri’s poor QB play (and general offensive stagnation). Burden is a unique weapon who should only help himself at the combine. 22. Los Angeles Chargers: Emeka Egbuka, WR, Ohio StateThe most QB-friendly receiver in this year’s draft class, Egbuka’s effort, consistency and toughness are an offensive coordinator’s dream. He’s a slightly taller version of Amon-Ra St. Brown and, alongside Ladd McConkey, would give Justin Herbert two of the craftiest young WRs in football. 23. Green Bay Packers: Mykel Williams, Edge, GeorgiaOn traits alone, Williams is a top-10 player in this class — a raw, less-proven version of former No. 1 pick Travon Walker. But Williams is a long-term investment who’ll require plenty of coaching. Green Bay could handle that task, and the reward might be terrific. 24. Minnesota Vikings: Walter Nolen, DT, Ole MissIt’s not impossible the Vikings (or the Chargers two spots earlier) go with a running back, as both Iowa’s Kaleb Johnson and North Carolina’s Omarion Hampton would be great fits in either scheme. Same time, the Vikings are in a division with the run-heavy Lions and a Bears team that just hired the Lions’ old OC. More help over the ball is always needed. 25. Houston Texans: Kenneth Grant, DT, MichiganThere’s a real chance Grant has one of those unforgettable testing weeks at the combine and rockets his stock into the top-15 range. If he doesn’t, he could be in line to slip. A phenomenal athlete at 340 pounds, Grant is still more traits than production. Don’t rule out North Dakota State OL Grey Zabel, the draft’s top center/interior O-lineman, as the Texans’ first-round pick. 26. Los Angeles Rams: Josh Conerly Jr., OT, OregonThe complaints from scouts about Conerly’s inconsistency and technical sloppiness are all fair — and easy to spot in just about any Oregon game. However, the same could be said about the 21-year-old’s athletic profile, power and potential. Conerly is the type of athlete who theoretically could line up anywhere on the offensive line. He’s another traits-heavy prospect who could blossom into a star. 27. Baltimore Ravens: James Pearce Jr., Edge, TennesseeThis feels very low for a player with Pearce’s twitch, burst and bend off the corner — he recorded more than 100 combined pressures over his two years as a starter at Tennessee, with a 23 percent win rate last season. But he’s just 243 pounds and exactly the type of uber-talented player who’s going to need a specific team fit. 28. Detroit Lions: Donovan Ezeiruaku, Edge, Boston CollegeEzeiruaku (6-2, 248) pairs outstanding burst with near-35-inch arms. He’s another tenacious edge rusher who had a phenomenal 2024 (60 pressures, 16 1/2 sacks and 20 1/2 tackles for loss). The Lions need someone who can win one-on-ones opposite Aidan Hutchinson, and this would qualify. 29. Washington Commanders: Matthew Golden, WR, TexasThe Commanders need more speed and playmaking ability around Jayden Daniels, be it at tight end, running back or wide receiver. All feel like options — good options, given how the board could fall — in Round 1. Golden exploded as Texas’ top WR this year, and the 6-foot, 200-pound burner will flirt with a 4.3-second 40-yard dash at the combine. 30. Buffalo Bills: Jahdae Barron, DB, TexasOne of my favorite players in the class, Barron could come off the board before Starks and it wouldn’t be a huge shock. Barron might not blow anyone away with his testing, but he has the potential to be this draft’s version of Brian Branch — a do-it-all defender who can make plays at safety, outside corner or in the slot, so long as you’ve got a plan for him. 31. Kansas City Chiefs: Donovan Jackson, G/OT, Ohio StateOne of the most versatile offensive linemen in this class, Jackson (6-4, 320 with ridiculous 36-inch arms) was a three-year starting guard before stepping in at tackle after Simmons’ injury. He did just fine playing outside the rest of the way for the national champs, skyrocketing his stock in the process. 32. Philadelphia Eagles: Shavon Revel Jr., CB, ECUA long corner with speed headed to the Eagles — where have we heard that before? Revel is still rehabbing a knee injury that wiped out his 2023 season, but the 6-2, 190-pounder with near-33-inch arms covers a ton of ground. He would be a total menace alongside Quinyon Mitchell and Cooper DeJean. Round 2 33. Cleveland Browns: Tyler Shough, QB, LouisvilleThe QB3 debate is far from closed — the same could be said for QB4, QB5 or any other spot at that position. Jaxson Dart, Jalen Milroe and Will Howard all could emerge, but the buzz around Shough has picked up in recent weeks. He only started one full year for Jeff Brohm at Louisville after stops at Oregon and Texas Tech, but Shough (6-5, 225) has a big-time arm and quick feet. He’s also a seasoned prospect — the 25-year-old is coming off the best year of his career. 34. New York Giants: Tyleik Williams, DT, Ohio State 35. Tennessee Titans: Jaxson Dart, QB, Ole MissThe questions about whether or not anything from Lane Kiffin’s passing offense can translate to an NFL system will follow Dart until he proves he’s not Matt Corral. But Dart (6-2, 225) has solid size with an accurate arm, quick release and great football IQ/character. There’s enough here to bet on, especially in this class — and Tennessee wouldn’t have to do it at No. 1. 36. Jacksonville Jaguars: Grey Zabel, G/C, North Dakota State37. Las Vegas Raiders: Omarion Hampton, RB, North Carolina38. New England Patriots: Azareye’h Thomas, CB, Florida State39. Chicago Bears (from CAR): Kaleb Johnson, RB, Iowa40. New Orleans Saints: Mason Taylor, TE, LSU41. Chicago Bears: JT Tuimoloau, Edge, Ohio State 42. New York Jets: Jalen Milroe, QB, AlabamaWherever he goes, Milroe more than likely will need a full year on the bench, because nothing about his college tape — accuracy, processing or technique — shows a player remotely ready to challenge an NFL defense. That said, Milroe is 6-2, 220 with a cannon for an arm and probably will run in the 4.3s. He moves like Lamar Jackson, but be advised: He’s nowhere near the passer Jackson was at this age. 43. San Francisco 49ers: Jack Sawyer, Edge, Ohio State44. Dallas Cowboys: Jayden Higgins, WR, Iowa State45. Indianapolis Colts: Nick Emmanwori, S, South Carolina46. Atlanta Falcons: Jihaad Campbell, LB, Alabama47. Arizona Cardinals: Alfred Collins, DT, Texas48. Miami Dolphins: Elijah Arroyo, TE, Miami49 .Cincinnati Bengals: Nic Scourton, Edge, Texas A&M50. Seattle Seahawks: Landon Jackson, Edge, Arkansas51. Denver Broncos: Jaylin Noel, WR, Iowa State52. Pittsburgh Steelers: Xavier Watts, S, Notre Dame53. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Carson Schwesinger, LB, UCLA54. Green Bay Packers: Maxwell Hairston, CB, Kentucky55. Los Angeles Chargers: Gunnar Helm, TE, Texas 56. Buffalo Bills (from MIN): Jack Bech, WR, TCUThe best story from the Senior Bowl, Bech’s on-field performance in Mobile, Ala., was reminiscent of what Puka Nacua did at the event a few years ago. Bech took the long way to get here, but he’s reminded scouts and GMs exactly who he is — and why he could land in Round 2. 57. Carolina Panthers (from LAR): Kevin Winston Jr., S, Penn State58. Houston Texans: Jonah Savaiinaea, G, Arizona59. Baltimore Ravens: Benjamin Morrison, CB, Notre Dame60. Detroit Lions: Darius Alexander, DL, Toledo61. Washington Commanders: Aireontae Ersery, OT, Minnesota62. Buffalo Bills: T.J. Sanders, DT, South Carolina63. Kansas City Chiefs: Deone Walker, DT, Kentucky64. Philadelphia Eagles: Jalen Royals, WR, Utah State Round 3 65. New York Giants: Quincy Riley, CB, Louisville66. Kansas City Chiefs (from TEN): Josaiah Stewart, Edge, Michigan67. Cleveland Browns: Cameron Williams, OT, Texas68. Las Vegas Raiders: Tez Johnson, WR, Oregon69. New England Patriots: Princely Umanmielen, Edge, Ole Miss70. Jacksonville Jaguars: Marcus Mbow, G/T, Purdue71. New Orleans Saints: Jordan Phillips, DT, Maryland72. Chicago Bears: Shemar Turner, DT, Texas A&M73. Las Vegas Raiders (from NYJ): Jacob Parrish, CB, Kansas State74. Carolina Panthers: Omarr Norman-Lott, DT, Tennessee75. San Francisco 49ers: Joshua Farmer, DT, Florida State76. Dallas Cowboys: Jared Ivey, Edge, Ole Miss77. New England Patriots (from ATL): Tre Harris, WR, Ole Miss78. Arizona Cardinals: Jared Wilson, C, Georgia79. Washington Commanders (from MIA): Kyle Kennard, Edge, South Carolina80. Indianapolis Colts: Trey Amos, CB, Ole Miss81. Cincinnati Bengals: Tate Ratledge, OG, Georgia82. Seattle Seahawks: Elic Ayomanor, WR, Stanford 83. Pittsburgh Steelers: Will Howard, QB, Ohio StateThere’s enough buzz around Howard to push him into the top 100, even if NFL teams may still have their doubts. From toughness and character standpoints, however, there are no questions — Howard entered an insanely difficult situation this year and left with a national title. His competitive nature and ability to move on to the next play are enough to take a chance on, especially in a situation like Pittsburgh’s. 84. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Nohl Williams, CB, Cal85. Denver Broncos: Andrew Mukuba, S, Texas86. Los Angeles Chargers: Oluwafemi Oladejo, Edge, UCLA87. Green Bay Packers: JJ Pegues, DT, Ole Miss88. Jacksonville Jaguars (from MIN): Cobee Bryant, CB, Kansas89. Houston Texans: Isaiah Bond, WR, Texas 90. Los Angeles Rams: Harold Fannin Jr., TE, Bowling GreenIf this happens, let’s hope Matthew Stafford stays another year in Los Angeles. Fannin is one of the most electric pass catchers in this class and a much better blocker than people realize. Sean McVay — and Stafford — would have a lot of fun here. 91. Baltimore Ravens: Ty Hamilton, DT, Ohio State92. New York Jets (from DET): Ashton Gillotte, Edge, Louisville93. New Orleans Saints (from WAS): Kaimon Rucker, Edge, North Carolina94. Cleveland Browns (from BUF): TreVeyon Henderson, RB, Ohio State95. Kansas City Chiefs: Dylan Sampson, RB, Tennessee96. Philadelphia Eagles: Wyatt Milum, G/C, West Virginia97. Minnesota Vikings*: Quinshon Judkins, RB, Ohio State98. Miami Dolphins*: Miles Frazier, G/T, LSU99. San Francisco 49ers*: Jackson Slater, G/C, Sacramento State100. Los Angeles Rams*: Darien Porter, CB, Iowa State101. Detroit Lions*: Charles Grant, G/T, William & Mary |
