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Yahoo
26-04-2025
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- Yahoo
Ohio State lineman drafted in fifth round
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WKBN) – Ohio State defensive tackle Ty Hamilton was selected by the Los Angeles Rams with the 148th pick in the fifth round of the 2025 NFL Draft. The 299 lb. lineman posted six tackles for loss, 3.5 sacks, and one forced fumble last season. He also racked up 51 total tackles in 2024. Over his five seasons for the Buckeyes, Hamilton tallied 116 tackles, 14 tackles for loss, and eight sacks. The defensive tackles started all 16 games last season for the national champions and was an Honorable Mention All-Big Ten selection. Find all former Buckeyes selected in the 2025 NFL Draft below: Round One / Pick 19 – Emeka Egbuka, WR / Tampa BayRound One / Pick 24 – Donovan Jackson, OG / MinnesotaRound One / Pick 28 – Tyleik Williams, DT / DetroitRound One / Pick 32 – Josh Simmons, OT / Kansas CityRound Two / Pick 36 – Quinshon Judkins, RB / ClevelandRound Two / Pick 38 – TreVeyon Henderson, RB / New EnglandRound Two / Pick 45 – JT Tuimoloau, DE / IndianapolisRound Four / Pick 115 – Cody Simon, LB / ArizonaRound Four / Pick 122 – Lathan Ransom, S / CarolinaRound Five / Pick 148 – Ty Hamilton, DT / Los Angeles Rams Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
USA Today
26-04-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
2025 NFL draft: Tennessee Titans select RB Kalel Mullings
2025 NFL draft: Tennessee Titans select RB Kalel Mullings The Tennessee Titans' final pick of the 2025 NFL draft comes in the sixth round with the 188th overall pick. With that selection, the Titans selected running back Kalel Mullings from Michigan. Mullings was part of the Michigan Wolverines for five seasons. In 2020, he was available as a reserve running back for six games and in 2021, he was available as a reserve linebacker for 13 games. In 2022, he appeared in 13 games as both a linebacker and a running back. In 2023, he played in 13 games as a reserve running back, and in 2024, he received Honorable Mention All-Big Ten, leading the Wolverines with 948 rushing yards and 12 rushing touchdowns. While not a well-known player, Mullings can clearly play on either side of the ball. As a running back, his defensive mind aids his blocking ability, and as a linebacker, his offensive mind can seek out his opponents with ease. He will join Tony Pollard, Tyjae Spears, Julius Chestnut, and Bryce Oliver in the Titans' running backs room in 2025.
Indianapolis Star
26-04-2025
- Sport
- Indianapolis Star
Here are Colts' best available players, including Shedeur Sanders, for Day 3 of NFL draft
The Colts need a third quarterback and Shedeur Sanders is available The Colts need a right guard and Purdue's Marcus Mbow is still on the board There are still interesting option at running back as the Colts look to supplement Jonathan Taylor INDIANAPOLIS -- The Colts are onto Day 3 of the NFL Draft with a couple of key spots to fill out on the roster, including a couple of starting roles. After selecting Penn State tight end Tyler Warren in the first round, the Colts went after a pair of needs with Ohio State edge rusher JT Tuimoloau in the second and Minnesota cornerback Justin Walley in the third. But they still need starters at right guard and weak-side linebacker as well as depth at running back, tackle, quarterback and defensive line, among other spots. Here are 10 available prospects who could fit what they're looking for: Shedeur Sanders, QB, Colorado The Colts have said they are open to drafting a quarterback, and they could use one to replace Sam Ehlinger after he departed to the Broncos. And one quarterback just happens to have had a stunning draft fall. After being projected as a first-round pick in many places, Shedeur Sanders has somehow lasted all the way until Day 3. That could be due to concerns about the personality of Deion Sanders' son. It could be in his lack of dynamic mobility or arm strength. But after completing 74% of his passes for 37 touchdowns and 10 interceptions, he certainly profiles for at least a backup opportunity. It might be too much drama to introduce to a quarterback situation as muddy as this one, but the value could be there to at least consider it. Marcus Mbow, G, Purdue The Colts need to find a starter at right guard to replace Will Fries, and it could be worth going after it early on Day 3. Marcus Mbow will be one of the options on their radar. He fell to Day 3 because he doesn't profile the best at right tackle, where he started 12 games as an Honorable Mention All-Big Ten performer last season but where his 6-4, 303-pound frame is a stretch to make it at the next level. But move that frame inside to right guard, where he started 20 games across the 2022-2023 seasons, and he suddenly has a nice athletic profile that can fit the Colts' zone blocking concepts well. Damien Martinez, RB, Miami The Colts need a running back to play behind Jonathan Taylor, both to take some wear off of him as well as to handle the receiving and pass protection duties that Taylor doesn't fit so well. At 6 feet and 217 pounds, Damien Martinez strikes comparisons to the way Zack Moss filled this role so effectively in 2023. He's run for 1,000 yards at two different schools, at Miami and Oregon State. He also uses that bullying size to be a high-end pass protector, and he has proven to be an effective receiver, especially on screen passes, when he can gain some steam in the open field. Ollie Gordon II, RB, Oklahoma State Another running back with size and pass protection skills is Ollie Gordon, who also comes with a good amount of production. Gordon was one of the best running backs in the game in 2023, when he finished seventh in the Heisman Trophy voting with 1,732 yards and 21 touchdowns. Oklahoma State's program cratered last season as defenses converged to stop him, and he fell to 880 yards but still had 13 rushing scores. At 6-1 and 226 pounds, Gordon can bring a violent rushing style as well as the pass protection the Colts are looking for, and he's a viable enough receiver with 80 catches across three seasons. Smael Mondon Jr., LB, Georgia The Colts' biggest positional need left is at weak-side linebacker after allowing EJ Speed to walk in free agency following a year where coverage, blitzing and tackling eluded their linebacking corps. Smael Mondon Jr. could be a start to improving some of those areas. At 6-2 and 224 pounds, he profiles as an athletic coverage linebacker but also brought physicality to one of the best defenses in the country at Georgia. He collected 57 tackles, 3.5 tackles-for-loss, three sacks and three pass-breakups in 10 games last season. He did miss four contests with a leg injury and had surgery on a stress fracture in his foot this spring, so he will need to check out in medicals to become a pick with starter upside. But that's what he offers with measurables like a 4.58-second 40-yard dash and a 10-foot, 10-inch broad jump. Bryce Cabeldue, OG, Kansas At this stage in the draft, the Colts might be best looking at tackle prospects who profile much stronger at the position they need to fill at right guard. Bryce Cabeldue fits that description. At 6-4 and 306 pounds, he doesn't offer the length to hold up in pass protection on the edge, and it's something he'll have to work through in certain matchups on the inside. But he can be a mauling presence in the run game and could develop better technique in his hands in pass protection to be an adequate starter in time. Jordan James, RB, Oregon If the Colts want to look more at a scat back type, they could zero in on Jordan James. He was a key part of Oregon's 13-0 start and No. 1 ranking entering the College Football Playoff by contributing 1,267 rushing yards and 15 scores as a second-team All-Big Ten selection. At 5-9 1/2 and 205 pounds, he plays fast but doesn't have the best vision yet. He plays bigger than his size indicates and could be a fit as a No. 3 running back. Riley Leonard, QB, Notre Dame Riley Leonard has started for two major programs at Duke and Notre Dame and just guided the Irish to the College Football Playoff National Championship Game. He displays high-end leadership and strong accuracy after completing 66.7% of his passes last season. He's a mobile player with 906 yards and 17 touchdowns on the ground last season. Leonard can struggle with turnovers and doesn't have the downfield arm to compete to be a starter. But he could be a player the Colts develop into a No. 2 in a year's time. Aeneas Peebles, DT, Virginia Tech The Colts found their edge rusher in Ohio State's JT Tuimoloau, but they could use some depth on the interior as well after moving on from Raekwon Davis and Taven Bryan. Aeneas Peebles has a fun profile. He's undersized at 6-0 1/2 and 282 pounds, but he can fly with a 4.94-second 40-yard dash. He turned that athleticism into disruption last season by racking up 6.5 tackles-for-loss and three sacks as a third-team All-American at Virginia Tech. Carson Vinson, OT, Alabama A&M The Colts like to find project offensive linemen late in the draft and could have a need to develop a future swing tackle if Matt Goncalves grows into a starter at right tackle in a year. Carson Vinson has massive size at 6-7 and 314 pounds, and he boasts a top-10 athleticism score among tackle prospects on He logged 44 starts but at a lower level of competition in at the FCS level. He will need a full year in an NFL strength program before he can see the field, but the Colts could have a good environment for that if they want to spend a draft pick and try to move him to the practice squad.
CBS News
18-04-2025
- Sport
- CBS News
Offensive tackles the Patriots could take in 2025 NFL Draft
The New England Patriots have a giant hole at left tackle, and should be adding a blindside protector (or two) sometime during the 2025 NFL Draft. While the majority of the left tackles available this year have their share of question marks at the NFL level, just about anyone would be an upgrade over New England's current from of options. The In-house options for the Patriots include Vederian Lowe, who is back after playing 79 percent of the team's snaps last season. But he hasn't proven to be a long-term solution at one of the most important spots on the field over his two seasons with the team. Caedan Wallace could be another option heading into his second NFL season, and the versatile Sidy Sow could also find himself in the mix. But really, the Patriots need to find someone this draft season who can come in and lock down left tackle for the foreseeable future. Whether they find that person in the first round or sometime on Day 2 (or if that person even exists) remains up in the air, but here are some options at left tackle for New England in the 2025 NFL Draft. Campbell is seen as the best offensive lineman in the draft, and he's mocked to the Patriots with the No. 4 pick in several mock drafts. He spent three seasons as the starting left tackle at LSU in the highly competitive SEC, and was a two-time team captain for the Tigers. Campbell is an elite athlete and viewed as an incredible locker room guy, though there is one concern with Campbell. While Campbell is a beast at 6-foot-6 and 319 pounds, he's got short(ish) arms, which measured in at 32 5/8 inches at the Combine and then 33 inches at LSU's pro day . Some scouts believe he'll have to move to guard in the NFL, though Campbell has fought back against his arm length forcing a move at the next level. And all that really matters is how the Patriots feel about Campbell on draft night. If they believe he'll be able to play left tackle for the next decade (and Abdul Carter isn't still available at No. 4), New England will draft Campbell. If not, they'll go in a different direction and will look for a tackle later in the draft. The 6-foot-4 Membou shot up the rankings throughout the pre-draft process. But while he had a solid run at Missouri, he only played right tackle. A guard in high school, Membou has never played on the left side. Asking a rookie to switch sides doesn't usually work out well, so we'll see if the Patriots entertain that notion. Membou could be a bit of reach at No.4, but could be in the mix if the Patriots trade down. Simmons was once seen as one of the best tackles in the draft, but a torn patellar tendon he suffered last October has hurt his stock. The 6-foot-5, 317 pound Simmons was a two-year starter for the Buckeyes, and began his career as a right tackle before he moved to the left side. He made 19 starts at left tackle, and still earned Honorable Mention All-Big Ten honors despite missing 10 games in 2024. He's another candidate to end up in New England if the Patriots trade down from No. 4. The Patriots would have to get extremely lucky to have Conerly fall in their laps at No. 38 in the second round. They'll likely have to trade back into the end of the first round to land the Oregon product. But the 6-foot-4, 311 pound Conerly would be worth it after starting 28 games at left tackle for the Ducks over the last two seasons. His technique needs some work, but at least Conerly is viewed as a left tackle in the NFL. The Massachusetts native is a monster at 6-foot-8, and earned First Team All-ACC honors for the Eagles last season. He's worked with former Patriots offensive line guru Dante Scarnecchia and new Patriots O-line coach Doug Marrone, so he's already got some connections to the Pats. Trapilo will likely be a right tackle in the NFL, so he shouldn't be the first or only tackle taken by the Patriots. But he could be a steal as a Day 2 selection to help build out New England's offensive line depth. Ersery is another big dude at 6-foot-6, and he started 38 games at left tackle for the Gophers over the last three years. He was the Big Ten Offensive Lineman of the Year and earned First-Team All-Big Ten honors in 2024. Ersery is projected to be taken sometime in the second round. If the Patriots want to bulk up at tackle, Belton could be a great depth addition in the third round. The 6-foot-6, 336 pounder was a three-year starter for the Wolfpack, and he knows how to use his size to his benefit. Belton needs some seasoning in the NFL so he wouldn't be a starter right away, but could be a good addition for a few years down the road. Lundt would be another developmental pick for New England, but he could turn into a solid swing tackle in the NFL. The 25-year-old is an extremely talented run blocker, but it should be noted that he has sub-33-inch arms and may end up playing guard.
