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
April 25, 2025
The Seattle Seahawks have selected Alabama quarterback
Jalen Milroe with the 92nd overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. He becomes the fourth quarterback selected in this draft. Milroe is the only FBS player with 30-plus passing touchdowns and 30-plus rushing touchdowns from 2023-2024. He threw for 5,678 yards, 39 touchdowns, and 17 interceptions while rushing for 1,257 yards and 32 touchdowns over the last two seasons. The 22-year-old has a cannon for an arm and is an exceptional athlete, but he needs to improve his accuracy as a passer. He will start off the 2025 season as the third-string quarterback behind
Sam Darnold and
Drew Lock. Milroe is ranked 38th overall as a rookie but is more of a dynasty stash for now as a backup for Seattle.
--Brad Camara - RotoBallerSource: Seattle Seahawks
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April 25, 2025
The Packers added another top receiver in the 2025 NFL Draft by selecting
Savion Williams in the third round with the 87th overall pick after taking
Matthew Golden in Round 1. Williams is a versatile playmaker who had a receiving, rushing, and passing touchdown last year with TCU. He is a solid receiver but also starred as the team's wildcat quarterback at times last year. He ran for six touchdowns and caught six more scores. He lined up in the backfield, out wide, and in the slot. The Packers could utilize him all over the formation in a role similar to
Deebo Samuel Sr. or
Cordarrelle Patterson. He'll be an interesting name to track in camp and preseason to see how the Packers incorporate his skill set into their growing offense.
--Zach Thompson - RotoBallerSource: NFL.com
April 25, 2025
The Steelers used the 83rd pick in the 2025 NFL Draft to add Iowa running back
Kaleb Johnson in the third round. He had a solid year with the Hawkeyes despite their struggles on offense, totaling 1,537 rushing yards and 21 rushing touchdowns on 240 attempts and adding 188 more yards and two touchdowns on 22 receptions out of the backfield. Johnson was a consensus All-American and a finalist for the Doak Walker Award as the top running back in the nation. This year, he'll team up with
Jaylen Warren, who signed his restricted free agent tender, and
Kenneth Gainwell to make up the primary options in the Steelers' backfield after the departure of
Najee Harris to the Chargers. Johnson could replace Harris as the team's short-yardage, bigger back in the rotation.
--Zach Thompson - RotoBallerSource: NFL.com
April 25, 2025
The Denver Broncos have selected Illinois wide receiver
Pat Bryant with the 74th overall pick in the NFL Draft. He was projected to go on Day 3 but was taken by Denver in Round 3 on Friday. The 6-foot-2 wide receiver has strong hands and is a big, possessive wideout who is a reliable blocker. Bryant tied for the Big Ten lead with 10 receiving touchdowns and racked up 54 catches for 984 receiving yards for Illinois last season. He will compete with
Marvin Mims Jr.,
Devaughn Vele, and
Troy Franklin to start opposite Denver's No.1 wideout,
Courtland Sutton. Bryant is ranked as RotoBaller's 67th overall rookie. He could provide some fantasy value as a late-round flyer in redraft leagues in 2025 if he can secure the Broncos' No. 2 wide receiver role.
--Brad Camara - RotoBallerSource: Denver Broncos
April 25, 2025
The Houston Texans have selected Iowa State wide receiver
Jaylin Noel with the 79th overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. The Texans ultimately decided to double up on Cyclone wide receivers after taking Noel's teammate,
Jayden Higgins, in the second round. Although most people did not expect the Texans to draft two wide receivers on Day 2, the decision makes sense. Houston lost
Stefon Diggs during free agency, and
Tank Dell (knee) likely won't be ready for Week 1 as he recovers from a brutal ACL tear. Noel and Higgins will team up alongside
Nico Collins and offseason addition
Christian Kirk, providing major reinforcements to support
C.J. Stroud in the passing game.
--Andersen Pickard - RotoBallerSource: Aaron Wilson
April 25, 2025
The Detroit Lions moved around on the draft board on Friday in Round 2 and Round 3, ultimately trading back up to take wide receiver
Isaac TeSlaa out of Arkansas at No. 70 overall. The Michigan native profiles as a big slot option and has the size, ball skills, and physicality to be a potential mismatch in the Lions' creative scheme. He could have a hard time making an immediate fantasy impact as a rookie since the Lions have so many playmakers already on offense. He only had 28 catches for 546 yards and three touchdowns last season, but he has the raw elements to be a productive option in the Lions' passing game if the workload is available. This landing spot in Detroit makes him more of a sleeper to watch than someone to target as a rookie.
--Zach Thompson - RotoBallerSource: NFL.com
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