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Tracking 2025 Prospect Visits

TexansFan15 said:
https://twitter.com/x/status/1909762851637493923
Also- is that Grey Zabel in the video?
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I’m loving all the RB visits. Mixon wont be here much longer and this is such a strong class. Take one on day 2 and you’ve got a feature back ready to go.

The interesting thing will be nailing down what type of back they want. A guy like Kaleb Johnson tells me they prefer outside zone. They wouldn’t pair a mauling OL like Booker with a Kaleb Johnson pick imo. Contrast that with a Booker/Quinshun Judkins pairing would go a long way towards building a bully if you want to see violence in your offense.


But maybe they don’t know which back they want to draft until they pick another OL…
 
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TheRealJoker V2 said:
I’m loving all the RB visits. Mixon wont be here much longer and this is such a strong class. Take one on day 2 and you’ve got a feature back ready to go.

The interesting thing will be nailing down what type of back they want. A guy like Kaleb Johnson tells me they prefer outside zone. They wouldn’t pair a mauling OL like Booker with a Kaleb Johnson pick imo. Contrast that with a Booker/Quinshun Judkins pairing would go a long way towards building a bully if you want to see violence in your offense.


But maybe they don’t know which back they want to draft until they pick another OL…
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I agree with you in that I’m loving all the RB visits as well. It’s nice to see that they might try to capitalize on a very strong class.

Do you have favorite backs that you’d prefer them to target?
 
Lucky said:
I'm not sure Farmer will be available there. And the Texans don't have a 4th after the Tunsil trade. But, there should be 2 gappers on day 3. Guys like Cam Jackson (Florida) and Jamaree Caldwell (Oregon) fit that profile.
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In watching some of the Senior Bowl practices Caldwell is one of the DTs who stood out. Also am becoming a fan of Yahya Black from Iowa
 
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I like quite a few of these backs. I'm sort of with SB - Smith or Tuten. But it depends on who is available and when. I could see them drafting a back as high as round 3. I could also see them drafting no back, and maybe trying a UDFA to compete.
 
Porky said:
I like quite a few of these backs. I'm sort of with SB - Smith or Tuten. But it depends on who is available and when. I could see them drafting a back as high as round 3. I could also see them drafting no back, and maybe trying a UDFA to compete.
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I also like Croskey- Merritt a lot too, along with Hunter. A lot of talented RB's in this draft, it would be a shame if Caserio didn't come out of this draft with a guy.
 
steelbtexan said:
Man I would be very happy if Caserio drafted this guy and Tate Ratledge. Such an upgrade over Green/Mason.
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Agreed! Although he’s gaining steam as a prospect that Seattle might take with their pick. I’m hoping they go WR instead so we have Zabel as an option at 25.

I’m between Conerly or Zabel as our pick since I don’t think Banks will slide to our pick anymore.
 
TexansFan15 said:
Agreed! Although he’s gaining steam as a prospect that Seattle might take with their pick. I’m hoping they go WR instead so we have Zabel as an option at 25.

I’m between Conerly or Zabel as our pick since I don’t think Banks will slide to our pick anymore.
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I could see the Seahawks going TE or Grant/Will Johnson at 1-18.

If it's between Conery or Zabel, as much as I like Zabel, I'm picking Conerly. At 1-25 if Conerly is there the Pats are a prime trade down candidate if that's the way Caserio wants to go. If I told you by trading down with the Pats you would end up with Milum/Ratledge/Kyle Williams would you pass on Conerly?
 
steelbtexan said:
I could see the Seahawks going TE or Grant/Will Johnson at 1-18.

If it's between Conery or Zabel, as much as I like Zabel, I'm picking Conerly. At 1-25 if Conerly is there the Pats are a prime trade down candidate if that's the way Caserio wants to go. If I told you by trading down with the Pats you would end up with Milum/Ratledge/Kyle Williams would you pass on Conerly?
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That’s a hard one. I honestly don’t know which way I would lean. I don’t know if I like those guys better than Conerly. Maybe if it was a different bunch.

Ratledge/Bech/Grant
Sanders/Ratledge/Williams

I like Milum, but I think he needs more reps at G. I wish we could have a developmental year for him on the interior.
 
steelbtexan said:
I could see the Seahawks going TE or Grant/Will Johnson at 1-18.

If it's between Conery or Zabel, as much as I like Zabel, I'm picking Conerly. At 1-25 if Conerly is there the Pats are a prime trade down candidate if that's the way Caserio wants to go. If I told you by trading down with the Pats you would end up with Milum/Ratledge/Kyle Williams would you pass on Conerly?
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Give me Zabel, and for me personally...it's not close. I'm still leery of the school as it relates to Nick and his draft history.

I'm hoping the TE Loveland somehow falls in our lap. He'd make Dalton a bit role player and gone by next year.
 
TexansFan15 said:
That’s a hard one. I honestly don’t know which way I would lean. I don’t know if I like those guys better than Conerly. Maybe if it was a different bunch.

Ratledge/Bech/Grant
Sanders/Ratledge/Williams

I like Milum, but I think he needs more reps at G. I wish we could have a developmental year for him on the interior.
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I don't think Milum is going to have any issues transitioning to LG
 
Porky said:
Give me Zabel, and for me personally...it's not close. I'm still leery of the school as it relates to Nick and his draft history.

I'm hoping the TE Loveland somehow falls in our lap. He'd make Dalton a bit role player and gone by next year.
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Loveland is a huge WR. I have always had that impression of him watching him at Michigan. He might come around as a blocker. He needs to hit the weight room big time to do it. However, if he can keep the speed and quickness doing it...he will be amazing. As a main TE with his current size, he is not going to block much. Mainly chip or line up as a receiver split out. I love the idea either way as I am a Michigan guy and the kid is legit
 
SnakeEyes said:
Loveland is a huge WR. I have always had that impression of him watching him at Michigan. He might come around as a blocker. He needs to hit the weight room big time to do it. However, if he can keep the speed and quickness doing it...he will be amazing. As a main TE with his current size, he is not going to block much. Mainly chip or line up as a receiver split out. I love the idea either way as I am a Michigan guy and the kid is legit
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I mean maybe, but then again there is the fact that Michigan lined Loveland up in-line and ran behind him over a 100 times last year.

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The case for Colston Loveland as No. 1 TE in 2025 NFL Draft

Why Michigan’s Colston Loveland really might be the best tight end in the 2025 NFL Draft
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Loveland’s strength comes in what he can do as a receiver, with his combination of route-running, athleticism, and ability to make defenders miss in space. But the difference here is, you could then ask him to put his hand in the dirt and block an edge defender on the next play.

While Loveland is not flawless as a blocker, the technique and effort are there. By my charting, Michigan was absolutely not afraid to run behind him, as I charted over 100 plays this year where Loveland was at or near the point of attack on a run design. Instead of hiding him on the backside, they ran behind him, as they did on this play against Indiana with Loveland starting in-line, before working to the second level to take on a linebacker
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Now is he Jackson Hawes as a blocker, no; but to label him as just a big WR is unfairly limiting
 
Prospect Visits

QB
CJ Ogbonna Buffalo (PD)

RB
RJ Harvey UCF (SB)
Devin Neal Kansas (SB)
Jalen White Georgia Southern (Tropical)
Woody Marks USC (COM)
Bhayshul Tuten VT (COM)
Omarion Hampton UNC (COM)
Treyveyon Henderson OSU (COM)
Cam Skattebo ASU (COM)
Brashard Smith SMU (SB, COM, 30)
Kaleb Johnson Iowa (COM, 30)
Jayden Blue Texas (30)
Josh Williams LSU (locPD)
Quinshon Judkins OSU (30)

WR
Jeremiah Hunter (Tropical)
Isaac Teslaa Arkansas (COM)
Emeka Egbuka OSU (COM)
Nick Nash SJSU (COM)
Jaylin Noel ISU (COM)
Bru McCoy Tennessee (COM)
Jack Bech TCU (SB, COM)
Elic Ayomanor Stanford (COM)
Jayden Higgins ISU (COM)
Pat Bryant Illinois (COM)
Xavier Restrepo Miami (COM)
Sam Brown Jr Miami (EW, COM)
Mathew Golden Texas (30)
Kyle Williams WSU (30)
Ife Adeyi SHSU (locPD)
Isaiah Bond Texas (Zoom)
Will Sheppard Colorado (PD)
Landon Parker Troy (PD)
Jahdae Walker Texas A&M (locPD)

TE
Jackson Hawes GT (SB, COM)
Jake Briningstool Clemson (SB)
Thomas Fidone Nebraska (COM)
Colston Loveland Michigan (COM)
Gavin Bartholomew Pittsburgh (COM)
Mason Taylor LSU (SB)
Oronde Gadsden II Syracuse (EW)
Gunner Helm Texas (COM)
Jalin Conyers Texas Tech (EW)
Elijah Arroyo Miami (30)
Colin Granger Coastal Carolina (PD)

OL
Jalen Rivers (SB)
Josh Carlin UCLA (Tropical)
Aiden Williams University of Minnesota- Duluth (EW)
Jarrod Huffington Iowa State (Hula)
Ozzy Trapilo BC (SB)
Marcus Mbow Purdue (COM)
Grey Zabel NDSU (SB, COM, 30)
Tate Ratledge Georgia (COM)
Jonah Monheim USC (COM)
Wyatt Milum WV (SB, COM)
Jonah Savaiinaea Arizona (COM)
Josh Conerly Oregon (30)
Charles Grant William & Mary (PD, 30)
Hayden Conner Texas (PD, locPD)
Kelvin Banks Jr Texas (PD)
Chase Lundt UCONN (30)
Jake Majors Texas (PD)
Luke Newman MSU (30)
Aireontae Ersery Minnesota (30)

Edge
BJ Green II Colorado (Hula)
Barryn Sorrel Texas (COM)
Donovan Ezeiruaku BC (COM)
Josh Pearce Rice (locPD)
Nic Scourton Texas A&M (30, PD)
Femi Oladejo UCLA (30)
Shemar Stewart Texas A&M (30)

DT
Darius Alexander Toledo (SB)
Alfred Collins Texas (COM, 30)
Elijah Roberts SMU (EW)
Josh Farmer FSU (30)
Shemar Turner Texas A&M (30)
Kenneth Grant Michigan (30)
Adin Huntington Marshall (PD)
TJ Sanders SC (30)
Tyleik Williams OSU (30)

LB
Gaethan Bernadel Stanford (Tropical)
Jack Kiser ND (COM)
Charles Chambliss Georgia (PD)
Easton Mascarenas-Arnold USC (PD, 30)
David Gbenda Texas (locPD)
Jacob Mangum Indiana (locPD)
Allen Walker Jackson State (30)
Xander Mueller Northwestern (Tropical)
Michael Moore UAB (locPD)

CB
Quincy Riley Louisville (SB)
Trey Amos Ole Miss (COM)
Cobee Bryant Kansas (COM)
Upton Stout Western Kentucky (COM)
Can Stone Hawaii (locPD)
Shavon Revel ECU (30)
Sean Fresch Jr Rice (locPD)
Keydrain Callahan SE Louisiana (PD)
Upton Stout Western Kentucky (30)
Mac McWilliams UCF (30)
A’Jani Carter UH (locPD)

S
MJ Griffin Louisville (Tropical)
Andrew Makuba Texas (COM)
Jaylen Reed Penn State (COM)
Gabe Taylor Rice (locPD invited but didn’t attend)
Zion Childress Kentucky (30, locPD)

ST
K Ben Saul’s Pittsburgh (COM)

Tropical- Tropical Bowl
EW- Shrine Bowl
SB- Senior Bowl
COM- Combine
locPD- local prospect day
PD- pro day
30- 30 visit
 
Errant Hothy said:
I mean maybe, but then again there is the fact that Michigan lined Loveland up in-line and ran behind him over a 100 times last year.

www.sbnation.com

The case for Colston Loveland as No. 1 TE in 2025 NFL Draft

Why Michigan’s Colston Loveland really might be the best tight end in the 2025 NFL Draft
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Now is he Jackson Hawes as a blocker, no; but to label him as just a big WR is unfairly limiting
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Agreed and in 2023 when Loveland was blocking for Corum and fully healthy (Shoulder)he was an above avg blocker. Teams cant run for as many yds as the Michigan RB's did in 2023 without TE's that cant block. If Loveland could've come out after 2023 (He wasn't eligible) he would have been drafted higher than he will be drafted this yr. Dude's a stud, before last yr started he was rated above Warren. after poor QB play and separating his shoulder his play suffered and Warren had a great yr.
 
Texansphan said:
He's going in the 3rd.
He could very likely be there for us with one of our 3rds
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I am of the opinion that whichever DT this team likes will be the luckiest DT in the draft. Just so difficult for them to fail with this coaching staff and supporting cast. They can thank their lucky stars that they have basically won the lottery with that second contract barring injury.
 
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