April
26,
2025
The
Cleveland
Browns
traded
up
with
the
Philadelphia
Eagles
to
select
Colorado
quarterback
Shedeur
Sanders
with
the
144th
pick
in
the
2025
NFL
Draft.
After
one
of
the
most
historic
slides
in
draft
history,
Sanders
is
finally
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April 26, 2025
The Minnesota Vikings have acquired quarterback
Sam Howell and the 172nd overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft from the Seattle Seahawks in exchange for the 142nd overall pick, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. The Vikings were in need of a backup quarterback after a busy offseason that saw
Sam Darnold depart in free agency, leaving
J.J. McCarthy (knee) as the team's presumptive starter. Ironically, Darnold went to the Seahawks, and Seattle also drafted
Jalen Milroe on Friday, leaving Howell as the odd man out. Now, he'll bring his experience and leadership to Minnesota. It's an important addition for the Vikings given that McCarthy, who was last year's first-round pick, has not played a regular-season snap yet. He should start Week 1 this season, but Howell will be next in line if McCarthy suffers another injury or struggles.
--Andersen Pickard - RotoBallerSource: Ian Rapoport
April 26, 2025
The Tennessee Titans have selected Stanford wide receiver
Elic Ayomanor with the 136th overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. Less than two days after drafting quarterback
Cam Ward, the Titans are making a clear effort to support him with young pass-catchers. Their first three Day 3 picks were used on a pair of wide receivers and a tight end. Ayomanor is a playmaker who can work vertically and projects to contribute in a depth role at the NFL level. He and fellow fourth-round pick
Chimere Dike will presumably open the year behind
Calvin Ridley,
Tyler Lockett, and perhaps
Van Jefferson.
--Andersen Pickard - RotoBallerSource: NFL.com
April 26, 2025
The Kansas City Chiefs have selected
Jalen Royals with the 133rd overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. Royals, who was a candidate to be selected on Day 2, represents the Chiefs' latest attempt to bolster the wide receiver room for quarterback
Patrick Mahomes. He caught 126 passes for 1,914 yards and 21 touchdowns over his final two collegiate seasons. He is a versatile, well-rounded receiver who can make an impact right away, though he could initially be blocked on the depth chart by
Xavier Worthy,
Rashee Rice, and
Marquise Brown.
--Andersen Pickard - RotoBallerSource: Jordan Schultz
April 26, 2025
The Washington Commanders selected Virginia Tech wide receiver
Jaylin Lane with the 128th overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. Lane is a physical and speedy runner who is capable of accruing yards after the catch, but his route running needs improvement. He caught 79 passes for 1,004 yards and eight touchdowns over his final two collegiate seasons. Washington's wide receiver room already features
Terry McLaurin,
Deebo Samuel Sr.,
Michael Gallup, and
Noah Brown, so Lane's best route to earning playing time could be special teams. The Commanders also presumably aren't ready to give up on
Luke McCaffrey, who was last year's third-round pick.
--Andersen Pickard - RotoBallerSource: John Keim
April 26, 2025
The Cleveland Browns have selected Tennessee running back
Dylan Sampson with the 126th overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. Sampson has previously dealt with fumbling issues, but he possesses a high football IQ and has shown an ability to fight for extra yards after first contact. He is also capable of being a workhorse back, which was on display as he rushed 258 times for 1,491 and 22 touchdowns as a senior last season. It will be interesting to monitor the running back competition in Cleveland this summer. The Browns already had
Jerome Ford and
Pierre Strong Jr., and now they've added Sampson and
Quinshon Judkins via the draft.
--Andersen Pickard - RotoBallerSource: Cleveland Browns
April 26, 2025
The Tennessee Titans continued to add to their offense by selecting Texas tight end
Gunnar Helm at pick No. 122 overall in the fourth round of the 2025 NFL Draft. The big man's third year at Texas put him firmly on draft radars with a breakout season of 60 catches for 786 yards and seven touchdowns as the Longhorns made the College Football Playoff. At 6-foot-5 and 250 pounds, Helm is a big target for new quarterback Cameron Ward, whom the Titans selected first overall. Tennessee added Florida receiver
Chimere Dike earlier in the day and recently signed veteran
Tyler Lockett, giving the young signal caller some options in the passing game.
--Nick Piotrowicz - RotoBallerSource: NFL.com
April 26, 2025
The Los Angeles Rams selected Auburn running back
Jarquez Hunter with the 117th overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. Hunter is a physical runner known for his ability to earn extra yards after first contact. He demonstrates good decision-making skills and football IQ, which, paired with his physicality, makes him an intriguing option in short-yardage situations. With that said, Hunter might not be limited to only short-yardage plays; he led the SEC with 6.4 yards per carry last season. He totaled 1,201 yards on the ground and scored nine touchdowns along the way. Los Angeles' young backfield now features
Kyren Williams,
Blake Corum, and Hunter.
--Andersen Pickard - RotoBallerSource: Los Angeles Rams
April 26, 2025
The Houston Texans have selected USC running back
Woody Marks with the 116th overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. Houston traded a future third-round pick for the right to select Marks in the fourth round. Marks is an advanced runner with good vision and decision-making at the line of scrimmage. He can contribute in all facets of the offense with his blocking skills in protection, his ability to create missed tackles in the rushing attack, and his reliable hands in the passing game. He showcased this multi-threat ability at USC with 1,133 rushing yards, 321 receiving yards, and nine total touchdowns as a senior.
Joe Mixon is still the No. 1 running back in Houston, but Marks has a strong chance to usurp
Dameon Pierce as Mixon's backup.
--Andersen Pickard - RotoBallerSource: Jordan Schultz
April 26, 2025
The New York Jets have selected Georgia wide receiver
Arian Smith with the 110th overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. He caught 48 passes for 817 yards and four touchdowns during his senior campaign with the Bulldogs. Smith's speed is undeniable, but there are legitimate concerns about his hands and his ability to come down with contested catches. He should be viewed as a developmental piece for the Jets, as it appears unlikely that he would start over
Garrett Wilson,
Allen Lazard, or
Josh Reynolds.
--Andersen Pickard - RotoBallerSource: New York Jets
April 26, 2025
The Carolina Panthers have selected Georgia running back
Trevor Etienne with the 114th overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. He is the brother of current Jacksonville Jaguars running back
Travis Etienne Jr. The younger Etienne is known for his ability to make good cuts at the line of scrimmage, identify gaps, and avoid tacklers. He doesn't have great burst and isn't going to break a lot of tackles, but he still runs well and makes up for any deficiencies with his vision and football IQ. During his senior campaign at Georgia, Etienne totaled 609 rushing yards, 194 receiving yards, and nine total touchdowns. He is capable of being a dual-threat running back but might not earn snaps right away in a backfield that features
Chuba Hubbard and
Rico Dowdle. Don't forget that the organization also has young running back Jonathan Brooks (knee) recovering from a season-ending ACL tear.
--Andersen Pickard - RotoBallerSource: Connor Hughes
April 26, 2025
Arizona State running back
Cam Skattebo is headed to the New York Giants with pick No. 105 in the 2025 NFL Draft. The former Sun Devil starred in his team's surprise run to the College Football Playoff, compiling an effective 1,711 yards and a whopping 21 touchdowns on the year. Skattebo projects as a power back with tackle-breaking potential, a solid fit for a Giants team that saw an encouraging rookie season from fellow running back
Tyrone Tracy Jr. last season. New York has totally revamped its offense during the past 12 months, drafting wide receiver
Malik Nabers, moving on from quarterback
Daniel Jones, signing
Russell Wilson, drafting
Jaxson Dart, and now selecting a second high-profile back who will be on a rookie contract.
--Nick Piotrowicz - RotoBallerSource: NFL.com
April 26, 2025
The Jacksonville Jaguars selected Virginia Tech running back
Bhayshul Tuten at pick No. 104 of the 2025 NFL Draft. The former Hokie surpassed 1,100 yards rushing last season, had the fastest running back time at the NFL Combine, and worked his way into serious Day 2 consideration before ultimately being one of the first picks of Day 3. The Jags, who paid the price to move up and select Colorado's
Travis Hunter in the first round, continued to add to their offense with yet another running back. Tuten will join a backfield that already includes
Tank Bigsby and
Travis Etienne, the latter of whom is currently scheduled to be a free agent in 2026.
--Nick Piotrowicz - RotoBallerSource: NFL.com
April 26, 2025
Florida wide receiver
Chimere Dike is off the board to the Tennessee Titans at No. 103 in the 2025 NFL Draft, the first pick of the fourth round. The Wisconsin transfer had a so-so final college season, pulling in 42 passes for 783 yards and two touchdowns. At a flat 6-foot and 195, Dike doesn't have great size, but he ran a 4.34 40-yard dash at the NFL Combine that helped his pro prospects. With Tennessee already having selected quarterback Cameron Ward at No. 1 overall, the franchise went in search of a weapon with some speed. He'll join a receiver room with
Calvin Ridley and the recently signed
Tyler Lockett.
--Nick Piotrowicz - RotoBallerSource: NFL.com
April 25, 2025
The Minnesota Vikings have selected Maryland wide receiver
Tai Felton with the 102nd pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. This selection represented the final pick of the third round and officially marked the end of Day 2. Felton developed into a talented draft prospect over four seasons at Maryland, culminating with a senior campaign in which he caught 96 passes for 1,124 yards and nine touchdowns. Minnesota already has
Justin Jefferson and
Jordan Addison leading its wide receiver room, so Felton will merely offer valuable depth. He's a solid developmental piece who could ultimately compete with
Jalen Nailor and
Rondale Moore for the No. 3 receiver role.
--Andersen Pickard - RotoBallerSource: Connor Hughes
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