• The Raiders might need their selection of a Colorado star: Las Vegas may plausibly choose both Shedeur Sanders or Travis Hunter at No. 1 total.
• Will the Browns go QB or OL? Cleveland may use each a long-term quarterback and upgrades alongside its beginning 5, making the No. 8 choose a turning level.
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With greater than 4 months remaining till the 2025 NFL Draft, most entrance workplaces and scouts are nonetheless within the aggregation interval of their large boards, sifting by a whole bunch of gamers and gathering extra intel. However franchises in all probability have a tough thought of at the least 5 gamers they’d love to select within the first spherical.
With solely 4 weeks to go within the NFL common season, right here’s a preliminary take a look at two gamers that groups may think about, in addition to justification for every.
1. Las Vegas Raiders: QB Shedeur Sanders or WR/CB Travis Hunter
The chances that Travis Hunter continues to be on the board after the primary total choose are low — except the Jaguars commerce down, which doesn’t really feel wholly inconceivable. In that case, the Raiders may have their choose between the Colorado superstars.
Las Vegas’ extra dire want is quarterback, with the Raiders rating 31st in crew passing grade. Given Aidan O’Connell‘s profession to date (62.4 PFF passing grade), it feels unlikely that he would be the crew’s starter going into 2025. Shedeur Sanders ranks fourth amongst qualifiers with a 91.1 PFF passing grade in 2024, and his 1.1% turnover-worthy play price is tied for fourth lowest.
In the meantime, Hunter would provide great playmaking on each side of the ball, which is precisely what the Raiders want. After buying and selling Davante Adams, the one Las Vegas wideout with a PFF receiving grade above 65.0 is Jakobi Meyers. Within the secondary, Hunter would improve a protection that locations useless final in PFF protection grade and with none actual solidified stars. Nate Hobbs’ 63.4 protection grade leads common starters, however that received’t reduce it.
Shedeur Sanders’ 2024 Common Season
2. New York Giants: QB Cam Ward or CB Will Johnson
Just like the Raiders, the Giants have a urgent want for a quarterback, above all else. Nonetheless, different areas of the 2-11 crew want addressing, with cornerback being one.
With Sanders probably off the board at this slot, the Giants may lean towards Miami’s Cam Ward, who has honed his sport in his last faculty season. His 92.5 PFF total grade ranks second amongst certified quarterbacks, and his 28 big-time throws are tied for the third most. Ward will face questions on holding onto the ball too lengthy (2.91-second common time to throw), however he’s nonetheless a touted prospect.
The Giants seem to have discovered a long-term slot starter in Andru Phillips, however the remainder of the crew’s cornerback crop is subpar. Deonte Banks has struggled in his second yr, recording a measly 50.4 PFF protection grade, and Adoree’ Jackson shall be a free agent. Will Johnson missed appreciable time on account of harm this yr, however he’s by no means accrued beneath a 75.4 PFF total grade in any faculty season. Johnson stays the highest-graded true cornerback on PFF’s Massive Board, to not point out the No. 6 total prospect.
3. New England Patriots: WR/CB Travis Hunter or T Will Campbell
Whereas a few of the earlier three hypotheticals could also be much less believable, this debate will nearly actually happen in Foxborough for months. The Patriots have huge holes to plug at each vast receiver and offensive line, and figuring out which one to prioritize shall be grueling.
Fielding a receiving corps that ranks thirtieth in {FF grade, New England wants certifiable upgrades at receiver. Rookie Ja’Lynn Polk has disenchanted in a giant means with a forty five.9 PFF receiving grade, and the Patriots’ highest-graded receiving choices are each tight ends (Hunter Henry and Austin Hooper). Travis Hunter has posted a stellar 88.3 PFF receiving grade in 2024, including 2.45 yards per route run with solely a 3.2% drop price. He’d give Drake Maye a transparent go-to man for years whereas additionally bolstering New England’s secondary.
Then again, Maye concurrently performs behind seemingly the worst offensive line in soccer, a unit that ranks final in PFF pass- and run-blocking grades. The one Patriots starter to publish an total grade above 56.0 is true guard Mike Onwenu, which leaves just about each place a practical choice within the draft. Will Campbell would instantly guarantee Maye’s blindside is protected, having allowed simply three sacks in his faculty profession.
4. Carolina Panthers: Dl Mason Graham or EDGE Abdul Carter
For many of 2024, it appeared the Panthers would make the most of this choice on one other first-round quarterback. However given Bryce Younger‘s latest resurgence (ninth-best PFF passing grade since Week 10), Carolina could also be higher suited to improve a protection that ranks 31st in EPA per play.
With Derrick Brown lacking a lot of the season on account of an harm, the Panthers’ inside line of defense has largely been a non-factor. Starters A’Shawn Robinson and LaBryan Ray have each generated PFF total grades beneath 55.0, together with pass-rushing grades beneath 57.0. Getting Brown again will instantly assist, however pairing him with a two-way disruptor like Mason Graham could be ferocious.
Edge rusher is one other focal space of want, particularly on condition that Jadeveon Clowney (team-leading 30 pressures) is sort of 32 and has just one yr left on his contract. D.J. Wonnum (14.8% pass-rush win price) has been a shiny spot, however he’s performed solely 212 snaps — all of which have come over the previous 4 weeks. Abdul Carter is elite in just about each division, boasting 77.0-plus PFF grades in move dashing, run protection and protection. His 90.3 PFF total grade ranks sixth amongst all edge rushers in faculty soccer.
5. Jacksonville Jaguars: CB Will Johnson or Dl Mason Graham
The Jaguars rank thirty second in defensive EPA per play, so it might really feel prudent to shore up that facet of the ball with their first choice in 2025.
Jacksonville ranks solely twenty fourth in crew protection grade, and common beginning cornerbacks Ronald Darby and Jarrian Jones have underwhelmed with sub-60.0 PFF protection grades. Think about worse play from their security group, and the Jaguars may use a authentic lockdown cornerback. Will Johnson has by no means allowed greater than 353 whole yards in any faculty season, yielding solely two touchdowns in protection.
The Jaguars may use additionally assist alongside their inside offensive line, nevertheless it feels too early relative to worth to pick out that right here. As a substitute, Jacksonville may go for one other proficient defender like Mason Graham, the highest-graded inside defender within the Energy 4. Beginning inside defensive linemen DaVon Hamilton and Jeremiah Ledbetter have each struggled, recording PFF pass-rushing grades beneath 51.0 and PFF total grades beneath 63.0. Pair Graham with Josh Hines-Allen and Travon Walker, and defenses in all probability received’t have many solutions.
6. Tennessee Titans: QB Jalen Milroe or T Kelvin Banks Jr.
It is a problem to pinpoint just one flaw in Brian Callahan’s offense, which ranks 30th in EPA per play. That leaves a myriad of positions accessible to focus on, however quarterback and sort out are in all probability the most secure bets for Tennessee within the first spherical.
Will Levis has actually performed higher previously few weeks, accumulating a 71.8 PFF total grade with a gaudy 7.6% big-time throw price since Week 10. However his turnover-worthy play price stays an elevated 3.7%, and he’s nonetheless not avoiding sacks (34.8% pressure-to-sack ratio). Until Levis ramps it up large time over the ultimate quarter of the season, Callahan will in all probability take an extended take a look at first-round quarterbacks. Jalen Milroe’s elite dashing capacity (83.1 PFF dashing grade or higher previously two years) would create numerous potentialities for Tennessee’s offense.
No matter who’s underneath heart, Tennessee’s offensive line has not carried out at a mean degree in 2024. The Titans spent consecutive first-round picks alongside its beginning 5, however the bunch ranks 29th in PFF total grade. The most important legal responsibility has been Nicholas Petit-Frere at proper sort out (46.4 total grade), which may render Kelvin Banks Jr. a match. Texas’ three-year starter at left sort out, Banks has secured a pass-blocking effectivity of 98.4 or higher in each season.
7. New York Jets: QB Jalen Milroe or CB Will Johnson
The Jets are one of many offseason’s larger wild playing cards, given their looming choices at head coach, normal supervisor and quarterback. The crew may realistically go for a long-term beginning quarterback within the draft or add to a protection that has underwhelmed.
Aaron Rodgers hasn’t been the lone offender of the Jets’ offensive woes, however his play undoubtedly isn’t on the prolific degree it as soon as was. Rodgers’ 74.3 PFF passing grade marks his second straight yr dipping beneath 76.0, whereas his 4.5% big-time throw price is his lowest since 2017. Even at 41, Rodgers stays a viable beginning quarterback. However his misses on open throws and sturdiness are issues. With Shedeur Sanders and Cam Ward seemingly off the board, the following finest quarterback could be Jalen Milroe, who really is atop the PFF Massive Board pecking order on account of his mixture of arm expertise and absurd athleticism.
The Jets rank ninth in crew protection grade this yr regardless of a worse season from Sauce Gardner, partly as a result of play of D.J. Reed, whose 74.5 PFF total grade ranks third amongst New York starters. With Reed set to hit the open market (and money in large time), the Jets might be staring down a giant void reverse Gardner. Will Johnson’s 6-foot-2 body would preserve a stellar backend.
Will Johnson’s Profession PFF Grades
8. Cleveland Browns: T Josh Simmons or QB Jalen Milroe
The Browns discover themselves in a really related quandary to the Titans: repair the offensive line or safe a long-term reply at quarterback? The answer could play out based mostly on how the draft order falls.
Cleveland’s left sort out spot has been a revolving door all yr, with 4 gamers enjoying 150 or extra snaps — however none reaching even a 53.0 PFF total grade. With Jedrick Wills Jr. set to be a free agent, the Browns will nearly assuredly must land a high-profile sort out this offseason. Josh Simmons recorded a career-best 86.7 PFF pass-blocking grade in an injury-shortened 2024 and is PFF’s No. 3 sort out prospect.
Jameis Winston has carried out at a strong degree since taking on for Deshaun Watson, notching a 73.4 PFF passing grade regardless of elevated turnover-worthy play numbers. He’s a free agent, although — and likewise in all probability not a multi-year beginning choice. Watson continues to be underneath contract however hasn’t been near the earlier model of himself with the Browns, compiling only a 60.7 PFF passing grade previously three years. Given the paucity of interesting quarterbacks exterior of the large three, Jalen Milroe is likely to be a steal right here if he lasts this lengthy.
9. Chicago Bears: T Aireontae Ersery or EDGE Mykel Williams
The Bears’ subsequent head coach will seemingly sway their offseason route, however the crew may nonetheless enhance within the trenches on each side.
Braxton Jones and Darnell Wright have confirmed to be strong tackles, posting {FF total grades of 76.3 and 77.4, respectively. Nonetheless, it wouldn’t be implausible for Chicago to wish to land an elite sort out for Caleb Williams reverse of Wright. Aireontae Ersery permitted solely 13 pressures and one sack this yr whereas including a 75.2 PFF run-blocking grade.
Chicago has spent 4 straight first-round picks on offense, and it is likely to be time for a change — particularly at edge rusher. Darrell Taylor is a free agent after 2024, and solely Montez Sweat has secured a pass-rush win price above 12.5%. Mykel Williams’ PFF pass-rushing grade has dipped to 67.3 this yr, however his lengthy 6-foot-5 body and run-defense prowess (86.2 grade) make him interesting.
10. New Orleans Saints: EDGE Nic Scourton or Dl Kenneth Grant
The Saints rank 20th in defensive EPA per play and have a boatload of free brokers set to hit the open market alongside the line of defense. New Orleans will desperately want extra from that unit subsequent yr, so it’s laborious to go fallacious with both of those choices.
Carl Granderson has confirmed to be a strong long-term edge defender, however Chase Younger (53 pressures) is probably not again in New Orleans subsequent yr, plus has struggled in opposition to the run (47.9 PFF run-defense grade). Nic Scourton hasn’t been fairly as monstrous in 2024 however has stacked consecutive years with a 75.0-plus PFF run-defense grade.
The Saints additionally need assistance on the within, with Bryan Bresee (38.0 PFF total grade) merely not panning out. Kenneth Grant has racked up 50 pressures over the previous two seasons and improved his run protection to the tune of an elite 87.4 mark.
11. Cincinnati Bengals: Dl Kenneth Grant or S Malaki Starks
The Bengals’ high-powered offense is way from an issue. As a substitute, it’s the protection, which hasn’t performed as anticipated in any respect three ranges.
B.J. Hill has been strong (67.2 PFF total grade) on the inside, however his contract is up after 2024. Kris Jenkins and Sheldon Rankins haven’t confirmed as efficient, notching PFF total grades beneath 54.0. Sure, Cincinnati did add Jenkins within the second spherical final yr, however Kenneth Grant would nonetheless provide a fast improve — and the Bengals in all probability can’t afford to trot out the identical inside line of defense as this yr.
Cincinnati’s security group has additionally been among the many worst within the NFL, slotting 30th in positional protection grade. The query could be how early the Bengals really feel it’s acceptable to take a security to pair with Geno Stone within the hopes that Stone rebounds. Malaki Starks secured a PFF protection grade of 72.5 or higher in each 2023 and 2024 and can be implausible in opposition to the run. The Georgia defensive again ranks seventh amongst all prospects on PFF’s Massive Board.
12. Dallas Cowboys: RB Ashton Jeanty or WR Luther Burden III
Dallas ranks no higher than 28th in EPA per play on both facet of the ball, so any place looks like a logical selection within the first spherical. But it surely looks like extra juice is required on the ability positions, which might make each of those names laborious to move up.
Ashton Jeanty and the Cowboys have lengthy felt like a match made in heaven, and for good cause. Dallas is tied for final in PFF dashing grade, and each Rico Dowdle and Ezekiel Elliott shall be free brokers. Jeanty is having fun with probably the greatest seasons for a working again in trendy faculty soccer historical past, main the nation (even by a large margin) in nearly each main superior statistical class.
The Cowboys know they’ll return CeeDee Lamb as a viable goal for Dak Prescott, however Brandin Cooks and KaVontae Turpin is probably not again. Dallas could be good so as to add one other risk for defenses reverse No. 88, and Luther Burden III would just do that. Burden’s 2024 wasn’t as spectacular as his previous marketing campaign, however he nonetheless recorded an 80.7 PFF receiving grade with 2.32 yards per route run.
13. Miami Dolphins: T Wyatt Milum or S Malaki Starks
It genuinely feels just like the Dolphins may go any route with their first-round choose, factoring in pending free brokers, underperforming gamers and getting older veterans. Nonetheless, sort out and security shall be two spots of significance.
Terron Armstead has been magnificent in 2024, with a 91.2 PFF total grade, however he’s 33 years previous. On high of that, Austin Jackson (60.0 PFF total grade) hasn’t been extraordinarily efficient. Wyatt Milum turned one of many nation’s breakout offensive linemen this yr, giving up solely seven pressures and nil sacks on 356 pass-blocking snaps.
The Dolphins may even must wrestle with their security group. Miami could probably lose marquee security Jevon Holland, and older vet Jordan Poyer is a free agent. It’s by no means easy to overtake a place in a single offseason, however Malaki Starks may function a high-upside starter for the foreseeable future.
14. Indianapolis Colts: TE Tyler Warren or LB Jalon Walker
The reassuring information for the Colts is that quarterback Anthony Richardson has improved since being benched, which implies Indianapolis in all probability received’t must draft a first-round signal-caller for the second time in three years. Nonetheless, questions loom at tight finish and linebacker.
Each Mo Alie-Cox and Kylen Granson are enjoying on expiring contracts, and neither has confirmed a authentic receiving weapon, recording PFF receiving grades beneath 61.0. Tyler Warren’s do-it-all ability set is mirrored by an elite 90.8 PFF total grade. Watching Shane Steichen deploy him as a receiver, a blocker and perhaps an occasional quarterback could be dazzling.
The Colts may even must type out their linebacker room subsequent yr. E.J. Pace is a pending free agent, and Zaire Franklin hasn’t been distinctive (58.3 PFF total grade, 48.7 PFF protection grade). Taking a flier on a first-round linebacker does carry some fear, however Jalon Walker gives a flexible ability set as a move rusher (54 pressures over the previous two years) and an bettering protection defender (67.0 PFF protection grade).
15. Atlanta Falcons: EDGE James Pearce Jr. or Dl Walter Nolen
The Falcons are an outstanding offensive crew with some authentic defensive wants. Atlanta is at present contending regardless of enjoying with a subpar pass-rushing group, which is why each edge rusher and inside defender make sense right here.
Falcons edge rushers are tied for final with a 13.4% pass-rush win price in 2024. Couple that with the truth that Matthew Judon shall be a free agent, and Atlanta must draft an edge rusher early this yr. James Pearce Jr. has racked up a staggering 104 pressures over the previous two years and has bumped his PFF run-defense grade to 83.3.
Inside line of defense could also be much less outstanding on Terry Fontenot’s radar, however Grady Jarrett and David Onyemata are each underneath contract by just one extra yr. On high of that, neither has gathered a PFF total grade above 66.3 this season. Walter Nolen was distinctive with the Rebels in 2024, amassing a 91.9 PFF run-defense grade to go together with 30 pressures.
16. Arizona Cardinals: EDGE L.T. Overton or CB Shavon Revel
With an offense rounding into type — rating 13th in EPA per play — the Cardinals ought to focus nearly all their assets on bettering their protection this yr. Two crucial parts to that would be the move rush and cornerback.
Cardinals front-four gamers rank 30th in PFF pass-rushing grade and 29th in pass-rush win price. Dennis Gardeck, Jesse Luketa and extra may even be free brokers. Arizona has drafted BJ Ojulari and Darius Robinson previously two years, however each have missed appreciable time. L.T. Overton has relished a career-high 80.6 PFF total grade whereas excelling as each a move rusher and run defender.
Garrett Williams has develop into one of many NFL’s breakout defenders, however the Cardinals may stand to improve from Starling Thomas V (59.1 PFF protection grade). Shavon Revel’s draft inventory could also be in flux due to his torn ACL suffered mid-season, however he surrendered solely 27 catches on 64 targets over the previous two years whereas including three interceptions and 12 move breakups.
Shavon Revel’s Profession PFF Grades
17. San Francisco 49ers: CB Benjamin Morrison or T Aireontae Ersery
The 49ers shall be one of many NFL’s most fascinating groups this offseason on account of their must allocate cash for pending free brokers and assess gamers with a glut of accidents. Cornerback and sort out are two positions that normal supervisor John Lynch might want to beef up.
Charvarius Ward will hit the open market and hasn’t been as elite as regular this yr, with a career-low 55.2 PFF protection grade. Rookie Renardo Inexperienced (76.9 PFF protection grade) ought to pair with not too long ago paid Deommodore Lenoir, however the 49ers will want one other perimeter cornerback. Benjamin Morrison suffered a season-ending hip harm however accrued consecutive years of an 82.2-plus PFF protection grade.
One other looming cloud for the 49ers is the standing of left sort out Trent Williams, as the long run Corridor of Famer is 36. If Williams decides to hold up his cleats, then Lynch might want to discover somebody to exchange his huge sneakers. Having racked up over 2,300 snaps at left sort out at Minnesota whereas enjoying at a commendable degree, Aireontae Ersery might be a candidate.
18. Los Angeles Rams: T Cameron Williams or CB Benjamin Morrison
The Rams appear to have cashed in on their line of defense investments from this previous offseason, with Jared Verse and Braden Fiske already flashing promise. Now, Les Snead has to have a look at his offensive line and a weaker secondary.
Beginning left sort out Alaric Jackson is slated to be a free agent, whereas Rob Havenstein solely has one yr remaining on his present contract. That ought to open the door for the Rams to reset at sort out and choose a marquee draft prospect. Cameron Williams has allowed a minuscule 17 pressures and two sacks as Texas’ beginning tight sort out over the previous three years, though penalties have been a problem.
The opposite foundational concern on the Rams is the crew’s secondary, the place no beginning member has exceeded a 64.1 PFF protection grade. Los Angeles desperately wants an improve at cornerback, and Benjamin Morrison — whose 0.14 wins above alternative are tied for 30th amongst all cornerbacks over the previous three years — would provide that.
19. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: EDGE Princely Umanmielen or WR Emeka Egbuka
The Buccaneers are within the lead within the NFC South, however they’ll want to put the groundwork to land some long-term provisions at edge rusher and vast receiver.
Tampa Bay ranks fifth in crew stress share, however its edge rushers and inside defenders maintain only a 39.5% pass-rush win price (15th). Yaya Diaby and Vita Vea are cornerstones, however one other disruptive edge rusher ought to accompany them. Princely Umanmielen loved a career-best season after transferring to Ole Miss, posting a 90.5 PFF total grade with an 81.4-plus PFF grade in each move dashing and run protection.
The Bucs are additionally seemingly so as to add insurance coverage to an older receiving room: Chris Godwin shall be a free agent, and Mike Evans missed main time on account of harm. On high of that, rookie Jalen McMillan hasn’t but lived as much as his promise, with solely a 52.1 PFF receiving grade. Emeka Egbuka averaged 6.8 yards after the catch and dropped solely 5.2% of catchable targets in his faculty profession, establishing himself as a high slot choice.
20. Washington Commanders: EDGE Shemar Stewart or WR Tetairoa McMillan
The Commanders have damaged out in Jayden Daniels’ first NFL season, however Washington’s listing of free brokers is considerably alarming. In flip, normal supervisor Adam Peters can have his work reduce out for him — particularly to improve his protection.
Washington slots 18th in crew pass-rush grade, and Dante Fowler Jr. and Clelin Ferrell are on expiring contracts. Merely put, the Commanders want extra pass-rushing explosiveness subsequent to Dorance Armstrong. Shemar Stewart posted profession highs in pressures (30), PFF total grade (79.0) and PFF run-defense grade (89.7) in 2024.
The second choice right here is extra enjoyable. Terry McLaurin has been wonderful but once more, however Noah Brown shall be a free agent — and he and McLaurin are the one Commanders receivers to eclipse a 70.0 PFF receiving grade. Why not pair McLaurin with Tetairoa McMillan, PFF’s No. 1 vast receiver with a hulking 6-foot-5 body? The 2 would swiftly develop into one of many NFL’s finest contested-catch duos.
21. Los Angeles Chargers: CB Shavon Revel or Dl Tyleik Williams
The Chargers boast a protection that sits seventh in EPA per play, with Jesse Minter spearheading an amazing turnaround in just one season. Nonetheless, Los Angeles is in peril of shedding some main contributors on that facet of the ball.
At cornerback, Kristian Fulton and Asante Samuel Jr. shall be free brokers. Rookie Tarheeb Nonetheless (80.7 PFF protection grade) has confirmed to be a revelation, however Los Angeles could be prudent so as to add one other staple cornerback. Shavon Revel graded because the FBS’ 17th-best cornerback over the previous two seasons.
Jim Harbaugh would possibly want to search out some replacements alongside his line of defense, too. Khalil Mack (91.7 PFF total grade), Poona Ford (83.1 PFF total grade) and Morgan Fox (456 snaps) will all be free brokers come season’s finish. Tyleik Williams has been a gentle presence for the previous two years alongside Ohio State’s line of defense, totaling 30 pressures and two straight years of a 77.0-plus PFF total grade.
22. Denver Broncos: WR Isaiah Bond or T Wyatt Milum
Contemplating the Broncos have fielded one of many NFL’s finest defenses and seem to have a burgeoning franchise quarterback in Bo Nix, this offseason ought to revolve round aiding their ascending sophomore passer as a lot as doable. That might take form by including a receiver or sort out.
This yr, Denver receivers maintain a cumulative 71.6 PFF receiving grade, which ranks 17th. Courtland Sutton (75.4 PFF receiving grade) is a gentle veteran presence, and seventh-round rookie Devaughn Vele has turned heads with a 77.6 PFF receiving grade. Nonetheless, Sean Payton will wish to add extra ammo for Nix, particularly by way of pace. Isaiah Bond is a home-run risk with a profession 13.2-yard common depth of goal. He dropped solely 5.7% of catchable targets in his profession.
Concurrently, the Broncos can’t rule out that they could want one other left sort out in 2025. Garett Bolles shall be a free agent and will fetch a profitable deal. If Denver can’t retain its homegrown product, drafting a sort out within the first spherical is on the desk. Wyatt Milum — the fourth-highest-graded sort out within the nation this yr — would match that invoice.
23. Seattle Seahawks: T Cameron Williams or G Tyler Booker
With Seattle set to return Geno Smith and a star-studded receiving corps, John Schneider must bolster his offensive line. In spite of everything, the Seahawks rank final in common dashing yards earlier than contact and 28th in stress share.
Charles Cross (82.0 PFF total grade) has damaged out at left sort out, however the different 4 spots aren’t untouchable. The massive focus could must be proper sort out, contemplating Abraham Lucas’ harm historical past and mediocre play (54.3 PFF total grade this yr). Cameron Williams may slide in seamlessly.
This draft class isn’t precisely suffering from high-profile guards — Tyler Booker is PFF’s high choice at simply No. 66 total — however the Seahawks desperately need assistance on the within, too. None of Seattle’s three inside starters have secured PFF total grades above 64.0, and proper guard has been a catastrophe. Booker allowed simply two sacks in his faculty profession and has expertise enjoying each left and proper guard.
24. Baltimore Ravens: CB Trey Amos or EDGE Ashton Gillotte
Baltimore is 8-5 regardless of a protection that sits solely 18th in EPA per play, to not point out with a crew protection grade that locations 17th. John Harbaugh will seemingly wish to land defensive items to keep away from making main mid-season changes, as he’s been pressured to do in 2024.
Brandon Stephens (48.3 PFF protection grade) has been a giant let-down in his stroll yr. Regardless that Baltimore drafted Nate Wiggins within the first spherical final yr, including one other cornerback shall be on Eric DeCosta’s agenda. Trey Amos recorded a career-best 82.0 PFF protection grade on a career-high 783 snaps this season.
Kyle Van Noy (42 pressures) and Odafe Oweh (14% pass-rush win price) have fashioned a strong tandem, however the Ravens could be clever so as to add one other dependable edge defender — particularly with Van Noy being 34 years previous. Ashton Gillotte doesn’t at present maintain a ton of first-round buzz however has been a monster with Louisville over the previous two years, totaling 117 pressures, 14 sacks and 51 stops.
25. Houston Texans: G Tyler Booker or S Malaki Starks
The Texans’ sort out duo of Laremy Tunsil and Tytus Howard has been efficient as regular, however the crew’s offensive points have primarily stemmed from a really dangerous inside offensive line. In the meantime, Houston ranks sixth in defensive EPA per play however will in all probability want higher safeties subsequent season.
The inside offensive line must be precedence No. 1 for Nick Caserio, contemplating Houston’s unit ranks second worst in PFF total grade. Kenyon Inexperienced was a first-round choose simply two years in the past however is now the worst guard within the NFL by total grade (minimal 200 snaps). Tyler Booker may step in and instantly improve both guard slot.
Regardless of the Texans’ broader defensive success, security hasn’t been a robust swimsuit. Rookie Calen Bullock (42.6 PFF protection grade) and Eric Murray (54.9 PFF total grade) haven’t held up exceptionally properly, particularly in protection. If Malaki Starks have been to fall this far, he’d actually be interesting for DeMeco Ryans to pair with former faculty teammate Kamari Lassiter.
26. Inexperienced Bay Packers: EDGE Landon Jackson or CB Trey Amos
The Packers have displayed indicators of enchancment in Jeff Hafley’s first yr as defensive coordinator, slotting 10th in EPA per play. However that quantity might be greater if the crew upgrades at move rusher and cornerback.
Inexperienced Bay ranks twenty first in crew stress price, and no Packer edge rusher or inside defender has recorded a pass-rush win price above 11% in 2024. Though Inexperienced Bay drafted Lukas Van Ness just one yr in the past, he hasn’t flourished but (65.2 PFF pass-rush grade this yr). Landon Jackson has tallied 60 pressures and 14 sacks previously two seasons whereas complementing his play with an 86.3 PFF run-defense grade this season.
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Cornerback is one other weak level for the Packers. Jaire Alexander has performed solely 361 snaps, whereas Eric Stokes (53.2 total grade) will hit the open market. Trey Amos may present Hafley with a future CB1 to pair with Xavier McKinney and Evan Williams.
27. Pittsburgh Steelers: WR Emeka Egbuka or CB Jahdae Barron
The Steelers are driving excessive and holding agency atop the AFC North, however a lot of the crew’s success has been regardless of holes at vast receiver and cornerback. Omar Khan has an opportunity to repair each as soon as and for all within the upcoming draft, and Texas gives two intriguing prospects.
George Pickens has usually performed at a excessive degree in 2024, rating 15th amongst qualifiers with an 82.4 PFF receiving grade. Nonetheless, no different common Steelers receiver has reached even a 65.0 PFF receiving grade, and Mike Williams seemingly received’t return to the Metal Metropolis. Emeka Egbuka could be a complementary inside/exterior piece, having performed 72.2% of his profession snaps within the slot.
Regardless that Pittsburgh ranks third in defensive EPA per play, its protection — notably at cornerback — has been lackluster all yr. The Steelers personal the bottom cornerback protection grade within the NFL, with Joey Porter Jr. (league-high 15 penalties) not blossoming as a sophomore and Donte Jackson being an impending free agent. Jahdae Barron’s 90.9 PFF protection grade ranks third amongst all certified FBS cornerbacks.
28. Minnesota Vikings: CB Jahdae Barron or Dl T.J. Sanders
The Vikings are the NFL’s second-best protection in EPA per play, so why be aggressive in attacking that facet of the ball through the draft? Though Minnesota’s broader rankings are extremely spectacular, the crew faces loads of uncertainty at cornerback and alongside the inside line of defense.
Stephon Gilmore, Byron Murphy Jr. and Shaquill Griffin shall be free brokers come March. The Vikings seemingly will solely be capable to preserve one or two, so discovering methods to improve could be shrewd. Jahdae Barron augmented his PFF protection grade by over 30 factors in what figures to be his last faculty season whereas remaining a stout run defender.
Likewise, the Vikings maintain simply the 30th-ranked PFF pass-rushing grade amongst their defensive linemen. Harrison Phillips has been first rate, however the crew has restricted viable depth in Jerry Tillery and Jihad Ward — who’ve each performed their approach to sub-60.0 PFF total grades. T.J. Sanders has reached new watermarks in move dashing (80.4) and run protection (80.2) as a part of an elite South Carolina line of defense.
29. Buffalo Payments: WR Luther Burden III or CB Darien Porter
Sean McDermott has completed an unbelievable job to hold the Payments to a 10-3 report as a result of Buffalo’s roster possesses some below-average spots. The 2025 NFL Draft ought to provide Brandon Beane an opportunity to fill these holes.
The Payments boast a strong receiving room with Amari Cooper and Keon Coleman, however the 30-year-old Cooper is a free agent on the finish of the yr. Luther Burden III may present a long-time complement to Coleman’s verticality with pace and slot playmaking.
Moreover, Buffalo’s secondary may use some reinforcements at cornerback and security. Cornerback looks like a extra possible choose, contemplating Rasul Douglas is on an expiring deal and the Payments drafted Cole Bishop within the second spherical in 2024. Darien Porter has leveraged his 6-foot-4 body to garner an elite 90.2 PFF protection grade this season, allowing solely a 4.7 passer ranking when focused.
30. Philadelphia Eagles: EDGE Jack Sawyer or WR Elic Ayomanor
Howie Roseman has assembled a roster with out many holes in 2024, however the Eagles might want to retain some key free brokers (like Zack Baun) and improve at edge rusher going into 2025. Don’t low cost the opportunity of touchdown one other receiver, both.
Brandon Graham suffered a torn triceps and should retire, whereas Josh Sweat may even be a free agent. Philadelphia drafted Nolan Smith within the first spherical final yr, however he has but to flourish (28 pressures on 293 profession pass-rushing snaps). Jack Sawyer has compiled elite total grades of 89.5 or higher in every of the previous two years whereas amassing 79 pressures.
Sure, the Eagles subject each A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith, however the two have been mired in accidents for a lot of the 2024 season. On high of that, the Jahan Dotson commerce doesn’t appear to have been efficient, with the previous first-rounder carrying solely a 53.3 PFF receiving grade. Elic Ayomanor has secured a PFF receiving grade of 72.6 or higher in each of his faculty seasons, regardless of incurring some drop issues.
31. Kansas Metropolis Chiefs: T Gray Zabel or WR Elic Ayomanor
The Chiefs have clawed their approach to a 12-1 report regardless of a rash of accidents, thanks largely to some sturdy trades from Brent Veach. Nonetheless, Kansas Metropolis might want to get higher alongside its offensive line and add extra insurance coverage at wideout.
Trey Smith’s free company looms giant over the Chiefs’ inside offensive line, arguably the perfect in soccer. Likewise, the left sort out spot has been cataclysmic, with neither Wanya Morris nor Kingsley Suamataia reaching a 52.0 PFF total grade. Gray Zabel has permitted solely 15 mixed pressures over the previous two years and has performed all 5 offensive line spots at North Dakota State.
In the meantime, Kansas Metropolis’s receiving room has been buoyed by the commerce for DeAndre Hopkins, however the former All-Professional is on a one-year contract. Accidents to Rashee Rice and Marquise Brown ought to propel Veach so as to add extra stability subsequent to rookie Xavier Worthy. Elic Ayomanor’s contested-catch success (45.5% catch price) may assist make up for Hopkins’ potential departure.
32. Detroit Lions: EDGE Josaiah Stewart or WR Tre Harris
The Lions could also be 12-1, however that report has materialized regardless of a bevy of accidents to the crew’s defensive entrance — to not point out issues at receiver all year long.
With Aidan Hutchinson nonetheless recovering from a extreme leg harm and Za’Darius Smith underneath contract by solely 2026, the Lions could be good so as to add extra depth to their defensive entrance. Integrating Josaiah Stewart (24.6% pass-rush win price) as even a late-down edge defender may pay dividends.
Sure, Detroit enjoys the presences of each Amon-Ra St. Brown and Jameson Williams, however WR3 will nonetheless be a query mark this offseason, as Tim Patrick shall be a free agent. Williams’ incapability to remain on the sector (1,246 whole snaps in three years) isn’t encouraging, both. Tre Harris’ 89.8 PFF receiving grade ranked second within the FBS within the common season, and his 6-foot-3 body would give Dan Campbell’s offense one other perimeter asset.
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