April 26, 2025
The Pittsburgh Steelers have selected Ohio State quarterback
Will Howard with the 185th overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. Howard looked like a polished passer at times last season, leading the Buckeyes to a national championship. He pairs his good mechanics and accuracy with the mobility needed to make plays on the run. As a senior, he ultimately led the Big 10 in completion percentage (73%), passing yards (4,010), and passing touchdowns (35). This selection is particularly intriguing because Howard could have a chance to compete for the starting quarterback job. Pittsburgh's quarterback room currently features
Mason Rudolph and
Skylar Thompson, neither of whom has extensive starting experience at the NFL level.
--Andersen Pickard - RotoBallerSource: Pittsburgh Steelers
April 26, 2025
The Philadelphia Eagles selected Syracuse quarterback
Kyle McCord with the 181st overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. McCord transferred from Ohio State to Syracuse ahead of the 2024 season, and during his final collegiate campaign, he led all FBS schools in completions, pass attempts, and passing yards. He totaled 34 passing touchdowns but also threw 12 interceptions. McCord's arm strength and upside are evident, but things can go awry when he gets forced outside of the pocket. He'll presumably have a chance to compete with
Tanner McKee and
Dorian Thompson-Robinson for the Eagles' backup quarterback job behind
Jalen Hurts.
--Andersen Pickard - RotoBallerSource: NFL.com
April 26, 2025
The Miami Dolphins have selected Oklahoma State running back
Ollie Gordon II with the 179th overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. Gordon is a good, physical downhill runner who has shown an ability to catch passes out of the backfield. He was a workhorse running back over his final two collegiate seasons, totaling 2,612 rushing yards, 509 receiving yards, and 36 touchdowns during that span. He'll join a Miami backfield that also features
De'Von Achane,
Jaylen Wright, and
Alexander Mattison.
--Andersen Pickard - RotoBallerSource: NFL.com
April
26,
2025
The
Los
Angeles
Chargers
selected
Auburn
wide
receiver
Keandre
Lambert-Smith
with
the
158th
overall
pick
in
the
2025
NFL
Draft.
Shortly
after,
they
used
the
165th
overall
pick
on
Syracuse
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end
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April 26, 2025
The Indianapolis Colts have selected Kansas State running back
DJ Giddens with the 151st overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. He's a big-bodied runner with decent speed and the ability to find gaps at the line of scrimmage. Over his final two collegiate seasons, he totaled 2,569 rushing yards, 581 receiving yards, and 21 total touchdowns. Presumably, he'll have a chance to compete with
Khalil Herbert for the No. 2 running back role behind
Jonathan Taylor. Of course, Taylor remains the workhorse in Indianapolis, so Giddens would only become fantasy-relevant if Taylor gets injured.
--Andersen Pickard - RotoBallerSource: Indianapolis Colts
April 26, 2025
The Dallas Cowboys have selected Texas running back
Jaydon Blue with the 149th overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. Blue isn't a dominant tackle breaker, but he has good downfield speed and can make an impact as a dual-threat option out of the backfield. He rushed 134 times for 730 yards and eight touchdowns on the ground last year, and he added an additional 42 catches, 368 receiving yards, and six receiving touchdowns through the air. Entering the draft, Dallas' backfield was headlined by
Javonte Williams,
Miles Sanders, and
Deuce Vaughn, so Blue has a chance to carve out a role right away. He's an intriguing rookie selection and could be worth a late-round flier in redraft leagues.
--Andersen Pickard - RotoBallerSource: NFL
April 26, 2025
The San Francisco 49ers have selected Ole Miss wide receiver
Jordan Watkins with the 138th overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. Watkins doesn't possess game-changing speed, but his physical playing style and dependable hands make him a solid slot receiver who can play through contact. His receiving skills were on display at Ole Miss, where he caught 49 passes for 906 yards and nine touchdowns. San Francisco shipped away
Deebo Samuel Sr. this offseason, but Watkins is still buried on the depth chart behind
Brandon Aiyuk,
Jauan Jennings, and
Ricky Pearsall.
--Andersen Pickard - RotoBallerSource: NFL.com
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
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