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2025 Mock Drafts

BullRushTX said:
My wild speculation is that they'll trade up with the Steelers to draft Booker (maybe 25 and 89 for 21 and 123 or next year's 3rd), for all the reasons you mentioned. Plus he's a Bama guy (Demeco likes Bama guys and NC loves guys from big programs) and he should be a good fit for Caley's offense if it's a Rams style offense.
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It will be interesting to see how the trades play out.
 
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Most of the players talked about here gone
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Schrager's NFL mock draft: 32 predictions based on sources in the league

Peter Schrager's debut piece for ESPN is a Round 1 mock draft based on what he's hearing from his sources around the NFL.
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25. Houston Texans​

Donovan Jackson, G, Ohio State


The Texans could look to their offensive line and add a guard who has the potential to kick outside to tackle. They're rebuilding their protection in front of quarterback C.J. Stroud. This isn't an attention-grabbing pick, but it's a sensible one in this draft.
 
Porky said:
I do agree with the second sentence. This is why Booker is their top target imho. I don’t know that is the case, but he’s as swarm as can be and loves football.
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But, in his case, he doesn’t travel well next level and would limit Caley playcalling with this OL room.

Also all this mis-direction, reach of Donovan Jackson @ #25 (like he’s going to replace Cam year two LT crap). Gives me Tytus Howard vibes 😬
 
Everyone is saying that we don't know what style offense we are going to run. However, take it back a few weeks. And the team (Nick, Meco and Caley) all but explained it.

Lots of motion pre snap. Straight up blocking, with some ZBS. And a pretty balanced attack of run and pass...with RBs also being a big part of the passing game on screens and wheels.

So, to me that's why our OL weight has gone up with FAs we signed. And all have quick feet. Nimble and larger blockers.
 
SnakeEyes said:
Everyone is saying that we don't know what style offense we are going to run. However, take it back a few weeks. And the team (Nick, Meco and Caley) all but explained it.

Lots of motion pre snap. Straight up blocking, with some ZBS. And a pretty balanced attack of run and pass...with RBs also being a big part of the passing game on screens and wheels.

So, to me that's why our OL weight has gone up with FAs we signed. And all have quick feet. Nimble and larger blockers.
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The Rams had those kinds of guys at guard. Steve Avila is listed at 6'3", 338 lbs. Kevin Dotson is 6'4", 330 lbs. Their centers are about 20-30 lbs lighter. The prospects in this draft that would fit the guard mold are Tyler Booker, Donovan Jackson, Jonah Savaiinaea, and Tate Ratledge. The centers that fit the mold are Grey Zabel and Jonah Monheim.
 
beerlover said:
But, in his case, he doesn’t travel well next level and would limit Caley playcalling with this OL room.

Also all this mis-direction, reach of Donovan Jackson @ #25 (like he’s going to replace Cam year two LT crap). Gives me Tytus Howard vibes 😬
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Jackson is not a reach at 25. He’s a guard who can play LT if needed. Nobody is saying that is his best position.
 
beerlover said:
But, in his case, he doesn’t travel well next level and would limit Caley playcalling with this OL room.

Also all this mis-direction, reach of Donovan Jackson @ #25 (like he’s going to replace Cam year two LT crap). Gives me Tytus Howard vibes 😬
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Tytus Howard was a reach from the get-go. I never saw any value in him at all outside of being a turnstile.

Donovan Jackson has succeeded at the highest level of CFB. Recognized as one of the best pure LG’s in the draft. He also shifted to LT this past season for 9 games and held the position in place at a high enough level for the Buckeyes to win the Championship. Jackson is ready Day1 to play LG in the NFL.

Banks would have to learn the nuances of playing inside as LG. How long that curve would be….I don’t know, but I’d be much more relieved knowing Jackson has these nuances in his back pocket.
 
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OptimisticTexan said:
Tytus Howard was a reach from the get-go. I never saw any value in him at all outside of being a turnstile.

Donovan Jackson has succeeded at the highest level of CFB. Recognized as one of the best pure LG’s in the draft. He also shifted to LT this past season and held the position in place at a high enough level for the Buckeyes to win the Championship. Jackson is ready Day1 to play LG in the NFL.

Banks would have to learn the nuances of playing inside as LG. How long that curve would be….I don’t know, but I’d be much more relieved knowing Jackson has these nuances in his back pocket.
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And guard is known as a faster or quicker position than tackle. Can Banks Excel there? Probably. But putting Banks and Jackson next to each other would be something else.
BullRushTX said:
Now hear me out. Draft Booker and Skattebo and pound opposing defenses to death with dual backs.
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Or draft Conerly and Higgins and Kyle Williams then air bomb 'em. A good running back Mixon 4.1 yards. A good WR Nico 14.8.
 
badboy said:
And guard is known as a faster or quicker position than tackle. Can Banks Excel there? Probably. But putting Banks and Jackson next to each other would be something else.

Or draft Conerly and Higgins and Kyle Williams then air bomb 'em. A good running back Mixon 4.1 yards. A good WR Nico 14.8.
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As long as we're destroying the opposing defense's will to live, I'm not picky.
 
TheRealJoker V2 said:
Did he put his team on his back and will them to the CFB playoffs?
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No, new system, new HC, new QB. However, they still managed a good record even though all that. At 8-5. And his stats were good. He was playing part time along with other RBs. Meaning he has more tread left on the tires. This was a basic ride with the hot hand and not many carries per game. Mullings was the lead back as they tried to run power most games. I would take him too. But, of the 2 Mullings is a 4.6 40 Edwards is 4.4 and has better combine numbers

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Michigan Wolverines Team and Player Stats - 2024-25 NCAAF Season - The Athletic

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Here's a more detailed breakdown of his 2024 season:
Rushing: 128 carries for 589 yards, 4 touchdowns, and an average of 4.6 yards per carry.
Receiving: 18 receptions for 83 yards and 1 touchdown.
Passing: 1 pass completed for 23 yards and 1 touchdown.
Game Log: Edwards had several notable games, including rushing for 82 yards and a touchdown against Arkansas State, 74 yards and a touchdown against USC, and 95 yards and a touchdown at Washington. He also played a key role in the win against Michigan State with a 23-yard touchdown pass to Colston Loveland.
Other Notable Stats: He was named to the All-Big Ten honorable mention team by the coaches and shared Offensive Player of the Week honors for his performance against Michigan State.
 
TheRealJoker V2 said:
Yep. Makes me think he’s hearing things from sources about where the tackles in this class are ranked.

Mcshay also had Banks going 6 to the Raiders in his mock draft released today:

The Ringer's 2025 NFL Mock Draft

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DJ drew upon the Carroll-Sarkisian relationship. Makes sense when you think about it. I wonder if Kolton Miller would be on the market?
 
SnakeEyes said:
No, new system, new HC, new QB. However, they still managed a good record even though all that. At 8-5. And his stats were good. He was playing part time along with other RBs. Meaning he has more tread left on the tires. This was a basic ride with the hot hand and not many carries per game. Mullings was the lead back as they tried to run power most games. I would take him too. But, of the 2 Mullings is a 4.6 40 Edwards is 4.4 and has better combine numbers

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Michigan Wolverines Team and Player Stats - 2024-25 NCAAF Season - The Athletic

Get the latest Michigan Wolverines stats for the 2024-25 NCAAF season.
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Here's a more detailed breakdown of his 2024 season:
Rushing: 128 carries for 589 yards, 4 touchdowns, and an average of 4.6 yards per carry.
Receiving: 18 receptions for 83 yards and 1 touchdown.
Passing: 1 pass completed for 23 yards and 1 touchdown.
Game Log: Edwards had several notable games, including rushing for 82 yards and a touchdown against Arkansas State, 74 yards and a touchdown against USC, and 95 yards and a touchdown at Washington. He also played a key role in the win against Michigan State with a 23-yard touchdown pass to Colston Loveland.
Other Notable Stats: He was named to the All-Big Ten honorable mention team by the coaches and shared Offensive Player of the Week honors for his performance against Michigan State.
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Does he have a special trait? If not pass.
 
Porky said:
If you want a swarm RB, get Cam Skataboo. He’ll run your ass plum over. I’m just not sure how he will hold up physically.
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That's what I like about Edwards, he would probably be our 2nd 3 round pick maybe 4th. He is built like a tank and his leg strength is crazy. And he runs a 4.4 has good contact balance, doesn't fumble,, can catch and his stats at the combine look like a fast LB over a RB with a ton of explosion
 
Porky said:
If you want a swarm RB, get Cam Skataboo. He’ll run your ass plum over. I’m just not sure how he will hold up physically.
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I think he'll be fine as part of a platoon. Keep his carries around 10-15 a game and let Mixon get another 15-20. Maybe he can carry a heavy workload in a few years, but I like the idea of splitting carries between him and a home run hitter like the Lions do with Gibbs and Montgomery.
 
BullRushTX said:
I think he'll be fine as part of a platoon. Keep his carries around 10-15 a game and let Mixon get another 15-20. Maybe he can carry a heavy workload in a few years, but I like the idea of splitting carries between him and a home run hitter like the Lions do with Gibbs and Montgomery.
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Have to keep in mind Mixon is older and age is going to catch up. Plus, he is only currently under contract for the 2025-2026 season. We need a guy who can give him rests, learn how to do things in the NFL and take over in 2026. I like Skattebo but I don't think he is that guy.

Quinshon Judkins
Damien Martinez
DJ Giddens
Donovan Edwards
Kaleb Johnson
TreVeyon Henderson

That's 6 I would love to have in the top 3 (early 4th) rounds. And all but 1 is a 4.5 or better and excellent at going around and through people. All of them normally do not go down with an arm tackle. They also don't fumble much and can run between the tackles. They also are all dogs and fit SWARM mentality.
 
Henderson would be my choice of those, but I like all of them to varying degrees. And I don't think Henderson will be a Texan.
 
I don't understand the point of this trade pre-draft, but I'm sure all will be revealed. More details - 166 and 2027 5th for 179, 216, and 255:
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