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Giants' 3rd-Round Pick Predicted to Surprise in 2025
Giants' 3rd-Round Pick Predicted to Surprise in 2025 originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The New York Giants went into the draft this season hoping to add some depth to the defensive line. After the team drafted Abdul Carter with the No. 3 overall pick, general manager Joe Schoen took Toledo defensive tackle Darius Alexander in the third round, helping to solidify the unit with early picks. Advertisement Alexander is already known as a stout run defender, and that's something the Giants desperately needed to improve on heading into 2025. Bucs Wire predicted every team's possible surprise from the NFL Draft this year, and Alexander is on the list for New York. "While all eyes will be on quarterback Jaxson Dart and edge rusher Abdul Carter, the biggest rookie surprise may come from third-round defensive tackle Darius Alexander," Dan Benton of Giants Wire wrote. "Assuming he returns to full health, Alexander will likely play a significant role for the Giants, providing depth on the inside and pairing with All-Pro Dexter Lawrence. It was an area of concern for the Giants last season, and Alexander is viewed as having huge upside and a high floor. "He will see an increased number of snaps as he develops and the season goes on." Advertisement Shoen also added Chauncy Golston, Roy Robertson-Harris and Jeremiah Ledbetter in free agency in an attempt to completely rebuild the line. Stopping the run is a priority for the Giants next season, and Schoen seems to have made strides in that regard. Alexander had 26 tackles at or behind the line of scrimmage on designed rushes since the start of 2023 - that's the fifth-most in FBS. New York finished 27th in the league in run defense last season. Related: Giants' Safety Appears in NFL Position Rankings Related: Eli Manning Reveals 100 Million Reasons To Say 'No' to Giants Ownership Idea This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 13, 2025, where it first appeared.
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Trevor Lawrence Issues Warning Regarding Travis Hunter
Trevor Lawrence Issues Warning Regarding Travis Hunter originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Jacksonville Jaguars, a franchise haunted by decades of near-misses and Super Bowl droughts, sent seismic shockwaves through the 2025 NFL Draft in Green Bay, making a blockbuster trade to land the most electrifying prospect in college football: Colorado's two-way superstar, Travis Hunter! Advertisement In a stunning move that highlighted their desperate hunger for success, the Jaguars orchestrated a deal with the Cleveland Browns, trading up to secure the No. 2 overall pick and selecting the highly sought-after wide receiver and cornerback. This was a massive investment, signaling a new era of aggressive decision-making for a team that has never reached the Super Bowl in its nearly 30-year history. The pressure on Hunter will be immense. Jacksonville fans are starving for a winner, and a "major wave of hope" is now riding on the shoulders of the Heisman-winning dual-threat phenom. However, former Clemson and current Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence, who knows a thing or two about navigating sky-high expectations as a former No. 1 overall pick, has issued a dose of reality while simultaneously showering Hunter with praise. "Travis has been great. Just his work ethic, how he's come in. He has been one of the hardest-working guys we have," Lawrence told Jamal St. Cyr of News4JAX. But the veteran QB also offered a crucial warning about the unprecedented challenge ahead. "I think it is the commitment to learning the playbook and trying to learn the two systems. It's a lot on a rookie. It's challenging to learn everything and he's done a nice job and we still have work to do and we're gonna get a lot done in training camp and get us ready to play come September." Hunter's ability to seamlessly transition his two-way dominance from college to the NFL will be one of the most compelling storylines of the 2025 season. The pros are a different beast, and playing both offense and defense at the highest level comes with monumental physical and mental demands. Despite the inherent pressure, Hunter has already garnered strong support from various players on the Jaguars' roster, eager to see how his "alien-level athlete" traits translate. This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 13, 2025, where it first appeared.
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Chiefs OC Matt Nagy reveals his early belief in Patrick Mahomes before the 2017 NFL Draft
During the latest episode of New Heights, Travis and Jason Kelce welcomed Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Matt Nagy. The long-time coach shared his thoughts on quarterback Patrick Mahomes during the 2017 NFL Draft process. "When we watch these players on tape, you can't put the tape down; you want to watch more and more and more. No one is better than him when he's running around outside the pocket; he can make special throws. He was doing a lot of that, and the question was, "What type of person is he?" said Nagy, "Coach Reid and Brett Veach, we got to bring in these quarterbacks, bring them into a room, and spend a good six to eight hours with each of these guys. We knew how much we loved the player, but bringing him in and seeing him take it to the top in the person side of it was unbelievable." The Chiefs famously traded up to the tenth pick to select Mahomes in the first round. He has evolved into one of the best quarterbacks in the league, with three Super Bowl titles to his name. Advertisement The front office and coaching staff made a great call talent-wise to identify a compatible personality within their system. This article originally appeared on Chiefs Wire: Chiefs' Matt Nagy reveals his 2017 NFL Draft belief in Patrick Mahomes
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Browns rookie, former Ohio State RB, arrested in Florida
A Cleveland Browns rookie and former Ohio State standout was arrested in Florida on Saturday. [DOWNLOAD: Free WHIO-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] Browns rookie running back, Quinshon Judkins, was booked on touch or strike/battery/domestic violence charges, according to Broward County Jail records. Advertisement He was selected in the second round by the Cleveland Browns with no. 36 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. TRENDING STORIES: TMZ reports the arrest happened Saturday in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Details of his arrest are currently unknown. Judkins played one year at Ohio State. He rushed for 1,060 yards and 14 touchdowns as part of the Buckeyes' national championship team. He previously played at Ole Miss from 2022-23. CBS affiliate, WOIO-TV, reports that Judkins has signed his rookie contract with the Browns. A Browns spokesperson said that the team is 'aware and gathering more information.' [SIGN UP: WHIO-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
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Cowboys Third-Round Pick Named Possible Surprise in 2025
Cowboys Third-Round Pick Named Possible Surprise in 2025 originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Dallas Cowboys were able to both pick for depth and fill a hole at No. 76with East Carolina cornerback Shavon Revel Jr. Advertisement Revel fell to the third round due to an ACL injury sustained in September; otherwise, the consensus is that he would have been a first-round pick. The 6-3, 193-pounder posted three interceptions in two years as a starter in college and added 12 pass deflections in 2023. USA Today's Bucs Wire predicted each team's biggest surprise from this year's draft, and picked Revel for the Dallas Cowboys. "The team was ecstatic to see Revel fall to the second round in April's draft, but didn't pull the trigger. Somehow, he made it to the third round," K.D. Drummond with Cowboys Wire wrote. "With Dallas clearly looking to end their investment in Trevon Diggs, Revel will be given every possible chance to prove he's a capable boundary corner once he's given the green light following his ACL recovery, that might delay his debut until October. Advertisement "Once he makes it to the field, though, fans shouldn't be surprised if he's one of the better rookie DBs in the game." Dallas lost Jourdan Lewis in free agency and Trevon Diggs has his own injury questions after suffering an ACL injury for the second season in a row. DaRon Bland is entering the final year of his contract also making his future in Dallas uncertain. Across three seasons at East Carolina, Revel posted 70 combined tackles with 37 solo and five for loss. He added a sack, three interceptions, including a pick-6, and a fumble recovery for a touchdown. This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 13, 2025, where it first appeared.
