RJ Harvey's fantasy impact for Broncos
The first three rounds of the 2025 NFL Draft are now complete, with 102 selections made so far
Getty Images
RJ Harvey, RB, Broncos: Sean Payton gets his running back, and you can see why he likes Harvey given the explosiveness and receiving upside. This is a *Payton RB* if there ever was one in this draft. Harvey can be the Broncos lead, and while he won't be a bellcow, Harvey can replicate the fit of Alvin Kamara with the Saints. No, I'm not saying Harvey is a Top 5-10 RB, but he's an enticing RB2 from Day 1 and mid-first rounder in dynasty.
What a special scene for the Bech family, as they see younger son Jack get drafted by the Raiders after losing older son Tiger in the New Years' Day terror attack in New Orleans.
Getty Images
If the Ravens are comfortable with Green, then they picked up the No. 10 player at 59. But it's a risk, nevertheless. Green (6-3 1/8, 251) was uber-productive at Marshall last year with 17 sacks and 22.5 tackles for loss. He totaled 84 tackles and was a first-team All-American. But accusations of sexual assault (Green was not charged and denied the allegations) led to his dismissal at Virginia in 2022 and sent him tumbling down the draft board. On the field, Baltimore picked up another weapon.
Grade: A* (with an asterisk)
GO FURTHER
Ravens draft edge Mike Green: How he fits, draft grade and scouting intel
Justin Herbert didn't pass as frequently last year as in past seasons, but he did throw plenty of deep passes. Herbert ranked seventh in throws traveling 15+ air yards in 2024 (24.0 percent, per TruMedia).
That's a plus for Tre Harris, who has an impact track record on downfield throws. It's part of why Harris had 10 games with 100+ receiving yards in only 20 games played at Ole Miss. It should make him an upside flex candidate in many weeks, especially in 12-team leagues.
Getty Images
Las Vegas Raiders: Jack Bech, WR, TCU
The Raiders have made some savvy trades the last two days, picking up extra picks and now they land one of the most underrated players in the 2025 NFL Draft. Bech is a big-time competitor, a hammer of a blocker and was the best WR at the Senior Bowl this year after a highly productive season at TCU after overcoming injuries and being stuck behind Malik Nabers and Brian Thomas Jr. at LSU. Reminiscent of Puka Nacua.
Grade: A
GO FURTHER
Raiders draft WR Jack Bech: How he fits, pick grade and scouting intel
Getty Images
Given Shedeur Sanders' strong ties to Tom Brady, the Raiders passing on him at 37, 48 and 58 only validates other teams' reservations/doubts about the quarterback.
Said it back at the combine — Sanders' interviews (including board work) went very badly.
WWE star and big Chicago Bears fan Seth Rollins announced the Bears pick in the second round. He announced the pick in a glittery blue suit and Bears WWE championship belt and taunted Packer fans by saying a championship looks good on something blue.
Rollins was the first non-NFL celebrity to announce a pick on Friday. He joins rapper Lil Wayne, a Packers fan who was on stage at the start of the draft on Thursday, as celebrities to make an appearance.
The Bears used the 56th pick on Boston College offensive tackle Ozzy Trapilo.
Getty Images
This is a Dan Campbell pick, which is why the Lions moved up three spots to get him. A prototypical interior power performer, Ratledge (6-6 ½, 308) has fought through injuries to start 37 games at Georgia. Ratledge, who describes himself as a 'dirtbag,' was first-team All-SEC in each of the last two seasons and was a first-team All-American last fall despite missing four games with an ankle injury. He still came back in time to help Georgia win the SEC championship. He's a plug-and-play guard, sneaky athletic and will fit seamlessly with the Lions.
Grade: A
Mullet: A+
Jack Bech, WR, Raiders: I love Bech's game, as you can argue he has the best routes/hands combination for all wideouts in draft. Bech can get downfield in a big slot style, which means he's the favorite to step in and start alongside Jakobi Meyers, as Geno Smith's top receivers ... well, wideouts. Brock Bowers is Smith's top "receiving option," but Bech has WR4/5 potential as a rookie, and he can push for the top 25 at wideout once he surpasses (or replaces) Meyers.
GO FURTHER
Raiders draft WR Jack Bech: How he fits, pick grade and scouting intel
Chicago Bears: Ozzy Trapilo, OT, Boston College
One of the tallest players in the NFL draft and a three-year starting RT inside a dynamic run game at Boston College, Trapilo might have a tougher time with speed on the left side than the right – but he's a consistent technician who found a way to eat space and maintain protection off the edge. Trapilo will always have to work to stay low, but his hands are outstanding.
Grade: B+
GO FURTHER
Bears draft OT Ozzy Trapilo: How he fits, draft grade and scouting intel
This was a move the Chargers needed to make but you're surprised they actually did with Jim Harbaugh as the head coach. Harris (6-2 3/8, 205) gives Justin Herbert a quality threat and further improves the overall offense. In two years at Ole Miss (after two at Louisiana Tech), Harris totaled 114 catches for 2,015 yards and 15 scores with the Rebels. He missed five games last year with a groin issue but still led Ole Miss with 60 catches for 1,030 yards and seven touchdowns. The only question is, was he better than Jaylin Noel at this spot? Time will tell.
Grade: B+
GO FURTHER
Chargers draft WR Tre Harris: How he fits, pick grade and scouting intel
Getty Images
Tre Harris, WR, Chargers: Harris is a big play waiting to happen with the downfield ability of an Alec Pierce but the reliability of a Romeo Doubs. Harris can step in immediately as the No. 2 option ahead of Mike Williams and Quentin Johnston. If so, even in a run-heavy offense, Harris can provide WR4 value, albeit with the up-and-down weeks. The good news is that those "up" weeks can carry Top 20 value, making the ride more palatable. In dynasty, Harris is in the late-first-round conversation.
The Detroit Lions have traded up to pick No. 57 with the Broncos. Detroit sends Nos. 60 and 130 for Nos. 57 and 230.
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
NBC Sports
27 minutes ago
- NBC Sports
SUPER BOWL MVP JALEN HURTS, 2024 OFFENSIVE ROOKIE OF THE YEAR JAYDEN DANIELS, AND MATTHEW STAFFORD HEADLINE FIRST BATCH OF TOP TEN RANKINGS OF CHRIS SIMMS' QUARTERBACK COUNTDOWN, NOW ON 'CHRIS SIMMS UNBUTTONED' AND 'PRO FOOTBALL TALK'
Jayden Daniels (No. 5), Matthew Stafford (No. 6), C.J. Stroud (No. 7), Justin Herbert (No. 8), Baker Mayfield (No. 9), and Jalen Hurts (No. 10) Featured in Today's Episode Finale of Simms' Top 10 QB Countdownwith Top Four Tomorrow, June 10; In-Depth Breakdowns for Each Ranking Weekly on Chris Simms Unbuttoned Podcast 'You talk about efficiency in the pass game, not turning the ball over, and you couple that with 900 yards rushing on top of that? The sky is the limit.' – Simms on Commanders' Jayden Daniels 'He has one of the most gifted arms in the history of football. It's a Hall of Fame arm.' – Simms on Rams' Matthew Stafford 'He brings a skillset to [the Eagles] offense that makes them almost indefensible with all the talent they have.' – Simms on Eagles' Jalen Hurts STAMFORD, Conn. – June 9, 2025 – NBC Sports' Chris Simms continues his list of the top quarterbacks in the NFL as he begins ranking the top 10 signal callers in the league on the Chris Simms Unbuttoned podcast and on 'PFT Live' today, headlined by Super Bowl LIX MVP Jalen Hurts of the Eagles, 2024 NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year Jayden Daniels of the Commanders, and Super Bowl LVI champion Matthew Stafford of the Rams. Today's episode begins Simms' countdown of the top 10 quarterbacks. This year's countdown previously featured a new format, with Simms focusing on tiers and groups of quarterbacks as opposed to specific numeric rankings. Continuing the rankings, Simms unveiled his quarterbacks ranked #10-5 today and will announce his top four QBs in the NFL on tomorrow's episode. CHRIS SIMMS' TOP 10 NFL QUARTERBACKS, NUMBERS 5-10 Simms, a third-round pick of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 2003 NFL Draft who played eight NFL seasons, will also offer in-depth player breakdowns and rankings explanations throughout each week on Chris Simms Unbuttoned. Simms has had success in projecting college quarterbacks – including naming Jayden Daniels, who was named AP's 2024 Offensive Rookie of the Year following a season that saw him lead the Washington Commanders to the NFC Championship Game, as his No. 2 QB prospect in 2024. Additionally, Simms named C.J. Stroud, who was named AP's 2023 Offensive Rookie of the Year, as his top QB prospect in 2023, Patrick Mahomes as his most exciting prospect in 2017, Lamar Jackson and Josh Allen as his top two QBs in 2018, and Justin Herbert as his No. 2 QB in 2020. The rankings will conclude tomorrow, Tuesday, June 10, on the next episode of Chris Simms Unbuttoned. The following are highlights from this week's edition of Chris Simms Unbuttoned: No. 5: Jayden Daniels, Washington Commanders 'I can't get over all the great decisions from Jayden Daniels. He played the game like he was a fifth-year veteran. Even his bad games were good where he made all the right reads and no mistakes. I still worry about his size a little bit, but he knows where to go with the football and never misses a target. I think he can work on getting his arm a hair stronger. You talk about efficiency in the pass game, not turning the ball over, and you couple that with 900 yards rushing on top of that? His abilities are what made the Commanders so dangerous. The sky is the limit.' No. 6: Matthew Stafford, Los Angeles Rams 'He has one of the most gifted arms in the history of football. It's a Hall of Fame arm. He can't move all that well, and that's probably why he isn't ranked a little bit higher, but he makes up for it in different ways. He always knows where to go with the ball, doesn't take unnecessary sacks, and is a good decision-maker. TV doesn't do it justice the amount of throws he makes where you go, 'That's incredible he saw that.'' No. 7: C.J. Stroud, Houston Texans 'I love watching C.J. Stroud play. He's one of the purest throwers in the sport. He makes some of the darndest throws as far as accuracy that you'll see from anybody on the whole list. The ability to drop back and put a ball in a tight window 25 yards down the field is incredible. We all threw it on Stroud for the step back [compared to his rookie season] last season, but I would say it was anything but that. Was he perfect? No. Did he have some down moments? Sure, but I think a lot of those down moments were more that the team wasn't doing well so he had to try and make things happen. I have no problem with his decision-making, which is really good.' No. 8: Justin Herbert, Los Angeles Chargers 'He's in the conversation for best pocket passer in the game. If things are all equal – the pocket is fine, somebody is open, and you need to hit a 25-yard throw on the money, Justin Herbert is on the short list of quarterbacks in the NFL that you're going to take. That is where he is amazing. When it comes to size and skill, he maybe plays bigger than any quarterback in the sport. He can run but this leads us into the negative…He doesn't do it enough. His backyard football part of the game has to improve. This is not 1988 anymore, you can't just say that you're going to be a pocket passer all day long.' No. 9: Baker Mayfield, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 'He's a pocket passer with a rocket arm and he's about as aggressive a quarterback in football right now. That's what's awesome about Baker Mayfield. He sees the field really well and for a guy that's not real big, the ability to hang in the pocket and throw high-level down-the-field type of throws with ease is as impressive as it gets. He's got every type of club you need in the world as a thrower. He can do all of that. Are there times where I think he reaches back and throws it too hard or reaches back for more and loses his control of the football? I think I've said that in years past. I still think that happens to him from time to time. But all in all, this is one of the most dangerous quarterbacks in the game right now.' No. 10: Jalen Hurts, Philadelphia Eagles 'The Super Bowl champ, the Super Bowl MVP. Really kind of an incredible year when you really think about it. The ultimate leader, that's the first thing I'll say. He's tough, he's the same guy all the time. He can handle the Philadelphia criticism good or bad and seems to take it all in stride. He brings a skillset to [the Eagles'] offense that makes them almost indefensible with all the talent they have. What he brings to the table puts it over the top to where you're just like, 'Oh my God, what do we defend?'' To listen to the full player breakdowns on Chris Simms Unbuttoned, click here. -NBC SPORTS-
Yahoo
36 minutes ago
- Yahoo
Former Raiders First-Round Draft Bust Lands Texans Workout
Former Raiders First-Round Draft Bust Lands Texans Workout originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Las Vegas Raiders have endured their share of failures in the NFL Draft over the last few decades. While bashing the team for the selections of JaMarcus Russell and Henry Ruggs III feels like low-hanging fruit, these two picks are just the beginning of the team's struggles. Advertisement 2020 first-round pick Damon Arnette was an utter disaster for the Silver and Black, both on and off the field. He lasted just under two seasons with the franchise after posting a Pro Football Focus grade of 32.9 in his second year. He only played in 13 total games for the Raiders and recorded just 29 tackles, three passes defended and zero interceptions (via Pro Football Reference). Former Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Damon Arnette (20).Kirby Lee-Imagn Images Arnette has enjoyed a bit of a resurgence playing in the UFL this spring, however. He has starred for the Houston Roughnecks, recording 18 tackles, five pass break-ups, 1.0 sacks and an interception returned for a touchdown. Advertisement On Monday, NFL reporter Aaron Wilson announced that Arnette landed a workout with the Houston Texans. The Texans already have two great young corners in 2024 First-Team All-Pro Derek Stingley Jr. and Kamari Lassiter, who had three interceptions and 10 pass break-ups last season. However, Houston chose to take a flyer on Arnette, who was the No. 19 overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft. Arnette had five interceptions and 22 passes defended during his four-year career at Ohio State. When Arnette was picked by the Raiders, Jon Gruden was still the team's head coach and Mike Mayock was the general manager. Just five years later, the team is on its fourth general manager and head coach since Arnette's selection. Advertisement Related: Raiders Veteran LB Praises North Carolina Coach Bill Belichick Related: Ashton Jeanty Receives 4-Word Message From Raiders OL Jackson Powers-Johnson This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 9, 2025, where it first appeared.
USA Today
38 minutes ago
- USA Today
Jacksonville Jaguars make Logan Cooke NFL's highest-paid punter
Jacksonville Jaguars make Logan Cooke NFL's highest-paid punter Logan Cooke is now the highest-paid punter in the NFL following his four-year extension with the Jacksonville Jaguars. The Jacksonville Jaguars announced on Monday that they had signed punter Logan Cooke to a four-year extension. Cooke was about to enter the final year of his previous deal, but now will be under contract through the 2029 season. Following this news, NFL Network's Ian Rapoport would report that Cooke's four-year extension is worth $16 million. According to Over the Cap, this will make Cooke the highest-paid punter in the NFL in both total value and average per year. The previous contract highs at the punter position were held by Seattle's Michael Dickson, who was earning $14.69 million in total and $3.67 million per year Cooke was a seventh-round draft pick by the Jaguars in 2018. He was named to his first Pro Bowl last season, along with being a second-team All-Pro. He ranked among the best punters in football in several key metrics.
