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Colts | Indy coveted Tyler Warren (Fri Apr 25, 02:53 AM) [jump to this story] Buccaneers | Emeka Egbuka a luxury pick? (Fri Apr 25, 02:29 AM) [jump to this story] Chargers | Omarion Hampton should be heavily involved in 2025 (Fri Apr 25, 01:52 AM) [jump to this story] |
Colts | Indy coveted Tyler Warren Fri Apr 25, 02:53 AM
Indianapolis Colts TE Tyler Warren was 'targeted' by the team for months leading up to the draft, according to ESPN's Stephen Holder, who says that with his skills as both a blocker and pass catcher, Warren will 'rarely leave the field' as a rookie.
Footballguys view: Many thought Warren would be long gone by the time the Colts picked at no.14 overall. He was on the board, and the Colts seemingly rushed to turn the card in that selected the Penn State product. Warren has a "TE" next to his name, but he's really an offensive weapon who can be used all over the field. He should immediately contribute and become a favorite target of QB Anthony Richardson. |
Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Emeka Egbuka feels like a 'luxury pick,' in the opinion of ESPN, which notes the team's depth at the receiver position makes it unclear if Egbuka would even be one of the team's top-three receivers in 2025.
Footballguys view: The Buccaneers have to think about the future at the wide receiver position with aging veterans like Mike Evans and Chris Godwin on the roster. Egbuka is a player with 'my ball' mentality (a former high school DB), and he does not back down from a challenge in coverage. He'll be able to learn alongside those quality veterans, and it won't take long for QB Baker Mayfield to love throwing him the ball. |
Los Angeles Chargers RB Omarion Hampton offers 'considerably more juice' than veteran RB Najee Harris and has the potential to be the full-time No. 1 back as a rookie, in the opinion of The Athletic's Daniel Popper, who adds that Hampton can 'change the identity' of LA's offense.
Footballguys view: Hampton is a powerful runner who chooses violence with the ball in his hands. He has good vision and will punish opponents who meet him in the hole. Hampton is also a good receiving option out of the backfield, so he could have a three-down role if called upon. It will be interesting to see how Hampton works in concert with Harris in the Chargers backfield. |
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Green Bay Packers WR Matthew Golden could play and contribute 'a lot' as a rookie, according to comments from GM Brian Gutekunst, who mentioned Golden's 'elite speed' and indicated the Packers thought Golden had 'some of the best hands' in this year's draft.
Footballguys view: Golden can flat out fly down the field. One of the fastest players at his position, Golden will take the top off the defense. Jordan Love will have plenty of opportunities to hit Golden on field-flipping plays in 2025. |
Kansas City Chiefs OT Josh Simmons (knee) is 'recovering nicely' from his torn patellar tendon, and the team is comfortable with his ongoing rehab, per NFL.com's Ian Rapoport.
Link to storyPittsburgh Steelers DT Derrick Harmon will likely be a starter at defensive end in the team's 3-4 base defense, according to Mike DeFabo of The Athletic.
Link to storyDenver Broncos CB Jahdae Barron said he is open to playing outside corner or in the slot. 'I'm going to be a big piece,' Barron said. 'I'm willing to do whatever it takes to bring value.'
Link to storyOhio State OT Josh Simmons was selected by the Kansas City Chiefs with the 32nd overall selection in the 2025 NFL Draft.
Link to storyAlabama LB Jihaad Campbell was selected by the Philadelphia Eagles with the 31st overall selection in the 2025 NFL Draft.
Link to storyKentucky CB Maxwell Hairston was selected by the Buffalo Bills with the 30th overall selection in the 2025 NFL Draft.
Link to storyOregon OT Josh Conerly Jr. was selected by the Washington Commanders with the 29th overall selection in the 2025 NFL Draft.
Link to storyOhio State DT Tyleik Williams was selected by the Detroit Lions with the 28th overall selection in the 2025 NFL Draft.
Link to storyGeorgia S Malaki Starks was selected by the Baltimore Ravens with the 27th overall selection in the 2025 NFL Draft.
Link to storyTennessee DE James Pearce Jr. was selected by the Atlanta Falcons with the 26th overall selection in the 2025 NFL Draft.
Link to storyMississippi QB Jaxson Dart was selected by the New York Giants with the 25th overall selection in the 2025 NFL Draft.
Link to storyOhio State OG Donovan Jackson was selected by the Minnesota Vikings with the 24th overall selection in the 2025 NFL Draft.
Link to storyMiami Dolphins DT Kenneth Grant 'shouldn't have much issue' taking over as the starting nose tackle, according to Jim Ayello and Cale Clinton of The Athletic.
Link to storyTexas WR Matthew Golden was selected by the Green Bay Packers with the 23rd overall selection in the 2025 NFL Draft.
Link to storyNorth Carolina RB Omarion Hampton was selected by the Los Angeles Chargers with the 22nd overall selection in the 2025 NFL Draft.
Link to storyCleveland Brown DT Mason Graham 'should play a lot of snaps immediately,' according to Zac Jackson of The Athletic.
Link to storyOregon DT Derrick Harmon was selected by the Pittsburgh Steelers with the 21st overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft.
Link to storyTexas CB Jahdae Barron was selected by the Denver Broncos with the 20th overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft.
Link to storyOhio State WR Emeka Egbuka was selected by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers with the 19th overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft.
Link to storyNorth Dakota State OL Grey Zabel was selected by the Seattle Seahawks with the 18th overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft.
Link to storyTexas A&M DL Shemar Stewart was selected by the Cincinnati Bengals with the 17th overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft.
Link to storyChicago Bears TE Colston Loveland (shoulder) underwent shoulder surgery in January, but Bears senior director of player personnel Jeff King said Loveland is expected to be ready for the start of training camp.
Link to storyMississippi DT Walter Nolen was selected by the Arizona Cardinals with the 16th overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft.
Link to storyGeorgia LB Jalon Walker was selected by the Atlanta Falcons with the 15th overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft.
Link to storyPenn State TE Tyler Warren was selected by the Indianapolis Colts with the 14th overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft.
Link to storyMichigan DT Kenneth Grant was selected by the Miami Dolphins with the 13th overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft.
Link to storyAlabama OG Tyler Booker was selected by the Dallas Cowboys with the 12th overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft.
Link to storyGeorgia DE Mykel Williams was selected by the San Francisco 49ers with the 11th overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft.
Link to storyMichigan TE Colston Loveland was selected by the Chicago Bears with the 10th overall selection in the 2025 NFL Draft.
Link to storyNew York Jets OT Armand Membou had a 45-minute meeting with head coach Aaron Glenn this week that sealed Membou as New York's first-round selection.
Link to storyTexas OT Kelvin Banks Jr. was selected by the New Orleans Saints with the ninth overall selection in the 2025 NFL Draft.
Link to storyArizona WR Tetairoa McMillan was selected by the Carolina Panthers with the eighth overall selection in the 2025 NFL Draft.
Link to storyMissouri OT Armand Membou was selected by the New York Jets with the seventh overall selection in the 2025 NFL Draft.
Link to storyBoise State RB Ashton Jeanty was selected by the Las Vegas Raiders with the sixth overall selection in the 2025 NFL Draft.
Link to storyMichigan DT Mason Graham was selected by the Cleveland Browns with the fifth overall selection in the 2025 NFL Draft.
Link to storyLouisiana State OT Will Campbell was selected by the New England Patriots with the fourth overall selection in the 2025 NFL Draft.
Link to storyPenn State DE Abdul Carter was selected by the New York Giants with the third overall selection in the 2025 NFL Draft.
Link to storyColorado WR/CB Travis Hunter was selected by the Jacksonville Jaguars with the second overall selection in the 2025 NFL Draft.
Link to storyMiami (Fla.) QB Cam Ward was selected by the Tennessee Titans with the first overall selection in the 2025 NFL Draft.
Link to storyIowa State WR Jayden Higgins could be a possible option for the New England Patriots if he is available when they pick in the second round of the 2025 NFL Draft, a source told The Athletic's Chad Graff.
Link to storyMinnesota LB Cody Lindenberg had virtual meetings with the Tennessee Titans, Buffalo Bills, New York Giants, Green Bay Packers, Miami Dolphins, Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Jacksonville Jaguars leading up to the 2025 NFL Draft.
Link to storyFree-agent TE Qadir Ismail (Raiders) signed with the Las Vegas Raiders Thursday, April 24. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
Link to storyOhio State RB TreVeyon Henderson could go to the Denver Broncos at No. 20, if not earlier, ahead of North Carolina RB Omarion Hampton, who is widely considered the second-best back of the class, one source told Pro Football Talk's Mike Florio. The source predicts the Pittsburgh Steelers could take Hampton, should he be available at No. 21 overall.
Link to storyAtlanta Falcons QB Kirk Cousins could consider waiving his no-trade clause as early as Friday, April 25, following the completion of the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft, according to Underdog's James Palmer. Per Palmer, it seems 'more and more likely' that he will hold off making a decision until after Day 2 (Rounds 2 and 3) are completed on Friday.
Link to storyKirk Cousins player page
Louisiana State University OT Will Campbell was visited by several members of the New England Patriots in recent days, according to sources.
Link to storyUniversity of Texas DT Alfred Collins (undisclosed) reportedly is working through an undisclosed injury that may cause some teams to pass on him in the 2025 NFL Draft, according to Bryan Broaddus of 105.3 The Fan.
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