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Where the Texans' 2025 draft picks ranked on pre-draft big boards
Where the Texans' 2025 draft picks ranked on pre-draft big boards

USA Today

time05-05-2025

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Where the Texans' 2025 draft picks ranked on pre-draft big boards

Where the Texans' 2025 draft picks ranked on pre-draft big boards The Houston Texans welcomed nine new rookies during the 2025 NFL draft, which included some potential impact contributors for new offensive coordinator Nick Caley. Despite only adding one offensive lineman, most pudits believe the Texans walked away as a more improved team for 2025 en route toward winning a third straight AFC South division title. Afrer moving back nine spots in the first round to pick No. 34, the Texans added a pair of playmakers in Iowa State receivers Jayden Higgins and Jaylin Noel with two of their top three picks. Houston also shored up the trenches with the second-round selection of Minnesota offensive tackle Aireontae Ersery. They also found some potential late-round gems with running back Woody Marks, defensive back Jaylen Reed, defensive tackle Kyonte Hamilton and tight end Luke Lachey. Houston is slated to hold its rookie minicamp on May 9, where fans will get a first glimpse at the newcomers before the offseason program kicks into high gear. Texans Wire examined seven different big boards, including Pro Football Network's consensus ranking, to see if the Texans found good value or reached for a specific player in their rookie draft class. Draft Wire (top 250) :: PFF (top 350) :: Daniel Jeremiah (top 150) :: Field Yates (top 200) :: Mel Kiper Jr. (top 150) :: Dane Brugler (top 100) :: PFN consensus (top 300) Iowa State WR Jayden Higgins Draft Wire: 47 PFF: 37 Daniel Jeremiah: 46 Field Yates: 40 Mel Kiper Jr.: 53 Dane Brugler: 48 Consensus: 53 Houston ensured it'd give Nico Collins some breathing room on the outside with the selection of the 6-foot-4 standout from Iowa State. Higgins, who finished with over 1,000 receiving yards, was considered by some a late Round 1 addition and could have snuck into conversations for the selection on Thursday night. When looking at the draft board, only two receivers were consensusly in his range as "BPA" options. Regardless, Higgins has great hands, is physical in space and wins with size over route-runner. Caley gets his new version of Puka Nacua on the outside to complete the trifecta of pass-catchers for C.J. Stroud in 2025. Minnesota OT Aireontae Ersery Draft Wire: 33 PFF: 37 Daniel Jeremiah: 69 Field Yates: 56 Mel Kiper Jr.: 76 Dane Brugler: 50 Consensus: 84 Considered by many the best Day 2 tackle option, Ersery might have been a slight reach, but the need could outweigh the selection process. Houston had to target a potential long-term starting left tackle after trading away five-time Pro Bowler Laremy Tunsil to Washington. This pick could age in time should he become a Day 1 starter over Cam Robinson. Iowa State WR Jaylin Noel Draft Wire: 100 PFF: 79 Daniel Jeremiah: 50 Field Yates: 58 Mel Kiper Jr.: 56 Dane Brugler: 72 Consensus: 44 Perhaps the biggest steal of Day 2, Noel is a slot-only weapon who should add value on special teams. He's an exceptional route-runner and consistent chain-mover across the middle of the field. Houston might have gotten the better Cyclone nearly 50 picks after selecting Higgins. USC DB Jaylin Smith Draft Wire: N/A PFF: 241 Daniel Jeremiah: 114 Field Yates: 183 Mel Kiper Jr.: N/A Dane Brugler: N/A Consensus: 237 This one was far and away the biggest reach of Round 2. Smith was a projected mid-Day 3 pick who landed in the top 100. The hope is he'll be a Day 1 contributor on special teams to at least add value to the selection. USC RB Woody Marks Draft Wire: 245 PFF: 245 Daniel Jeremiah: N/A Field Yates: 166 Mel Kiper Jr.: N/A Dane Brugler: N/A Consensus: 188 Best used as a pass-catching option, Marks should be a factor through the air on mid-level downs while serving as the No. 2 behind Pro Bowler Joe Mixon. Penn State DB Jaylen Smith Draft Wire: N/A PFF: 134 Daniel Jeremiah: 74 Field Yates: 141 Mel Kiper Jr.: 104 Dane Brugler: N/A Consensus: 121 Given how most big boards had Reed falling into the early stages of Day 3, this ended up being a solid pick for the Texans. The best question now turns to how good will he be for Houston this fall with C.J. Gardner-Johnson and Jalen Pitre locking down to starting spots? Get ready to learn special teams, Mr. Reed. Florida QB Graham Mertz Draft Wire: N/A PFF: 266 Daniel Jeremiah: N/A Field Yates: N/A Mel Kiper Jr.: N/A Dane Brugler: N/A Consensus: N/A When one publication has a draftable grade on you, that should answer whether a pick is a reach. Hopefully Mertz can become a solid backup and an overall quality locker room friend. Rutgers Kyonte Hamilton Draft Wire: N/A PFF: N/A Daniel Jeremiah: 141 Field Yates: N/A Mel Kiper Jr.: N/A Dane Brugler: N/A Consensus: N/A Hamilton entering the year should be a solid depth piece with upside to make the active 53-man roster. Nothing more, nothing less. Iowa TE Luke Lachey Draft Wire: 174 PFF: 254 Daniel Jeremiah: N/A Field Yates: 148 Mel Kiper Jr.: N/A Dane Brugler: N/A Consensus: 245 Given that multiple outlets were giving Lachey a draftable grade, adding him among the final 10 picks is actually quite promising. Houston might have found itself a blocking tight end with red zone upside.

Rams go a completely different direction in Daniel Jeremiah's final 2025 NFL mock draft
Rams go a completely different direction in Daniel Jeremiah's final 2025 NFL mock draft

USA Today

time24-04-2025

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Rams go a completely different direction in Daniel Jeremiah's final 2025 NFL mock draft

Rams go a completely different direction in Daniel Jeremiah's final 2025 NFL mock draft Are the Rams really in the market for a first-round running back? When it comes to mock drafts, some of the most popular target positions for the Los Angeles Rams are wide receiver, tight end, cornerback and offensive tackle. It makes sense considering those are among their biggest needs. In Daniel Jeremiah's final mock draft for NFL Network, he has the Rams going in a completely different direction. He thinks they'll take a running back at No. 26 overall despite having Kyren Williams and Blake Corum atop the depth chart already. Jeremiah mocked North Carolina running back Omarion Hampton to the Rams in Round 1, admitting it might seem like a 'puzzling' pick when you consider Los Angeles already has Williams leading the backfield. On the surface, this might be puzzling, given the presence of Kyren Williams. But Williams is in the final year of his contract and had only one carry of 30-plus yards last season. In comparison, Saquon Barkley had 13 such runs, including the playoffs. Hampton provides a more explosive element to the Rams' run game and can eventually take over as RB1. Needless to say, this would be a shocking pick for the Rams. They've been in talks with Williams' agent about a possible contract extension with 2025 being the final year of his rookie deal. They also just drafted Blake Corum in the third last year and he seemed like a perfect successor to Williams if the Rams let their lead back walk in 2026. Hampton is a terrific player but if any team has proved to find running back production for cheap, it's the Rams. C.J. Anderson helped them reach the Super Bowl in 2018 when Todd Gurley was banged up and Williams was a fifth-round pick in 2022. This isn't an offense that needs a first-round running back, especially after using a third on Corum a year ago. What would make this selection even more confusing is the fact that both Jahdae Barron and Will Johnson were still on the board. Those are two of the top cornerbacks in the class, yet Jeremiah has Barron falling to No. 29 and Johnson all the way out of the first round. Taking a running back this early would throw fans for a loop, but it's hard not to trust the vision of Les Snead and Sean McVay with the success they've had since 2017. Follow Rams Wire on X, Facebook and now Threads for more coverage!

Daniel Jeremiah's final mock draft has Arizona Cardinals taking a WR in Round 1
Daniel Jeremiah's final mock draft has Arizona Cardinals taking a WR in Round 1

USA Today

time24-04-2025

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Daniel Jeremiah's final mock draft has Arizona Cardinals taking a WR in Round 1

Daniel Jeremiah's final mock draft has Arizona Cardinals taking a WR in Round 1 Daniel Jeremiah drops his final mock draft and has a shocking pick for the Arizona Cardinals. Based on what most expect for the Arizona Cardinals, when the 16th overall pick in the 2025 NFL draft rolls around and the Cardinals make their selection, they will be repeating at a position in the first round. The Cardinals are expected to take an interior defender/edge rusher, as they did with Darius Robinson last year in the first round. But with the final mock draft of the first round by NFL Network's Daniel Jeremiah, the Cardinals are projected to repeat at a different position in the first round. Jeremiah projects the Cardinals will draft an Ohio State receiver for the second year in a row, taking receiver Emeka Egbuka 16th overall. Arizona reunites Egbuka with Ohio State teammate Marvin Harrison Jr. to give Kyler Murray a dynamic tandem at receiver. Egbuka fills a need, and he can help bring the best out of Harrison. Receiver is a position of need, at least if you look at it on paper. The Cardinals don't believe it is an area they need to address that early and neither does quarterback Kyler Murray. The Cardinals have spent all offseason improving the talent on defense, adding starters and depth to the defensive line, defensive edge and linebackers. Their pre-draft work has focused on the defensive side of the ball. Receiver seems to be one of the ways the Cardinals actively will not go. With defensive linemen Derrick Harmon and Walter Nolen, guard Tyler Booker, and even linebacker Jihaad Campbell on the board, they would most likely go in those directions, right? And Booker, Nolen and Harmon are among the players Arizona Sports 98.7 FM's John Gambadoro says will be the players to know for the 16th pick. There is a scenario in which Egbuka would be the pick. If all their top guys are off the board and they aren't able to trade back, where he sits on their board might be too good to pass up, but aside from that, don't expect it. Get more Cardinals and NFL coverage from Cards Wire's Jess Root and others by listening to the latest on the Rise Up, See Red podcast. Subscribe on Spotify, YouTube or Apple podcasts.

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