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2025 Draft Prospects

steelbtexan said:
I like Jackson slightly over Booker, but Booker is a people mover. Tell me what type of offense Caley's going to run and I'll tell you which guy I like the best. They're very close. Both Jackson and Booker are really smart guys, something that was really missing from the OL last yr.
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Booker will be long gone by 25. Jackson could still be on the board.

I believe Caserio could put pick 25 up for trade in the hopes of gathering a couple of additional picks….if the team has decided Howard is salvageable.
 
OptimisticTexan said:
Booker will be long gone by 25. Jackson could still be on the board.

I believe Caserio could put pick 25 up for trade in the hopes of gathering a couple of additional picks….if the team has decided Howard is salvageable.
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I’m leaning towards Zabel or Jackson for OL in the 1st just because I don’t think Booker will be there. I also would trade up for Membou depending on the cost.

Otherwise I would look to see who is on the board at 58 for OL.
 
steelbtexan said:
2-58?
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No, not as of today. Pre combine he was a late round three and I don't see a good combine moving him up more than a full round. We all get excited when guys are successful especially after Senior Bowl and combine. Then often we see as it gets closer to the draft, they drop.

When players move up they knock other players down and there has to be a reason for that other than just a fast 40 or good testing. That's why the draft mocks usually correct the week before the draft.
 
TexansFan15 said:
I’m leaning towards Zabel or Jackson for OL in the 1st just because I don’t think Booker will be there. I also would trade up for Membou depending on the cost.

Otherwise I would look to see who is on the board at 58 for OL.
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I really think LG and WR are the most urgent needs. WR is probably #1 and LG #2 based on biggest need. Why? Both Diggs and Dell are probably not here in 2025. Howard could still be on the roster, which means they’ll be lining him up at LG.
 
OptimisticTexan said:
Booker will be long gone by 25. Jackson could still be on the board.

I believe Caserio could put pick 25 up for trade in the hopes of gathering a couple of additional picks….if the team has decided Howard is salvageable.
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Tankathon.com has Booker going at 24 but use any draft mock and tell me which players between 24 and where you think he will go that Booker will knock down.

Not being ticky tacky, but what does long gone mean? Five spots, 8 or 10?
 
TexansFan15 said:
I think we’d have to trade up for him from 58. BUT on the plus side I think we might have other options at 58 if we don’t take a WR in the 1st.

These are 4 WR that I think could be options at 58:
Jack Bech
Jayden Higgins
Jalen Royals
Elic Ayomanor
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What about Tre Harris? This guy seems to be falling and I cannot determine why. I think this is another thing that I mentioned in the previous post that a good combine throws somebody up above somebody else for no other reason than a fast 40 or High vertical.
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Tre Harris Shows Decent Speed, Solid Explosiveness at 2025 NFL Combine | PlayerProfiler

Tre Harris boasts solid size and speed at the NFL combine that make him one of the top wide receiver prospects in the 2025 NFL Draft.
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badboy said:
What about Tre Harris? This guy seems to be falling and I cannot determine why. I think this is another thing that I mentioned in the previous post that a good combine throws somebody up above somebody else for no other reason than a fast 40 or High vertical.
www.playerprofiler.com

Tre Harris Shows Decent Speed, Solid Explosiveness at 2025 NFL Combine | PlayerProfiler

Tre Harris boasts solid size and speed at the NFL combine that make him one of the top wide receiver prospects in the 2025 NFL Draft.
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I just expect him to be drafted early round 2, so that’s why I didn’t list him.
 
OptimisticTexan said:
I really think LG and WR are the most urgent needs. WR is probably #1 and LG #2 based on biggest need. Why? Both Diggs and Dell are probably not here in 2025. Howard could still be on the roster, which means they’ll be lining him up at LG.
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After seeing the TE group last yr I would definitely add TE to this list.
 
I am down to a top three for pick 25. Walter Nolan, Grey Zabel, or Emeka Egbuka.

There are some others I would be happy with as well, including Booker if he falls, but as of now, this comprises my top three choices. I would lean slightly toward Nolan but it’s very close.
 
Errant Hothy said:
Don't put too much stock into RAS, Bucky Irivng had an RAS of 3.71 and seems to be plenty cpaable of playing in the NFL
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Yes, but Bucky went in the 4th round. Teams are going to go back to the tape on Booker.
JRingo said:
Any thoughts on RJ Harvey running back from UCF? What rd might he go?
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This 7 round mock has Harvey as RB15 and going in the 5th round. So, somewhere on Day 3, depending on what a team is looking for.

www.profootballnetwork.com

7-Round 2025 NFL Mock Draft With Trades: Raiders Move Up for Shedeur Sanders After NFL Combine, Bears Trade Back

The 2025 NFL Draft order is just about set, making it a perfect time for a seven-round 2025 NFL Mock Draft — with a twist.
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Porky said:
I am down to a top three for pick 25. Walter Nolan, Grey Zabel, or Emeka Egbuka.

There are some others I would be happy with as well, including Booker if he falls, but as of now, this comprises my top three choices. I would lean slightly toward Nolan but it’s very close.
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No thanks to Zabel.
 
steelbtexan said:
I like Jackson slightly over Booker, but Booker is a people mover. Tell me what type of offense Caley's going to run and I'll tell you which guy I like the best. They're very close. Both Jackson and Booker are really smart guys, something that was really missing from the OL last yr.
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Can he pass block is the question. Not to mention Caserio hasn't really shown he can draft oline. It's ok, new England couldn't draft wrs. I would rather get a guard in Free agency vs burning another high pick on a guard. Green, Scrggs,and Fisher, 1st rd and 2 2nd rd picks. James Daniels and Will Fries would be my guard solution.
 
badboy said:
Tankathon.com has Booker going at 24 but use any draft mock and tell me which players between 24 and where you think he will go that Booker will knock down.

Not being ticky tacky, but what does long gone mean? Five spots, 8 or 10?
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Booker disappointed at the Combine. I believe Tankathon's adjusted ranking of Booker must've come after the Combine. Before the Combine, almost every analytic had Booker going in top 15.
 
OptimisticTexan said:
Booker disappointed at the Combine. I believe Tankathon's adjusted ranking of Booker must've come after the Combine. Before the Combine, almost every analytic had Booker going in top 15.
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Ah, the age-old question, do you value the traits more than the tape?

Booker was ranked that high off of tape and the reports about his character/leadership at Alabama. I would value those more than this combine numbers. RAS be damned (kind of like the S2 test)
 
leebigeztx said:
Can he pass block is the question. Not to mention Caserio hasn't really shown he can draft oline. It's ok, new England couldn't draft wrs. I would rather get a guard in Free agency vs burning another high pick on a guard. Green, Scrggs,and Fisher, 1st rd and 2 2nd rd picks. James Daniels and Will Fries would be my guard solution.
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Man as you pointed out, the lack of success of Alabama OL in the NFL and Booker's poor athletic testing at the combine has me passing on Booker before the 3rd rd. Jackson has proven to be a great pass protector and is very athletic, a 10 yr starter IMHO. Local guy.
 
steelbtexan said:
Man as you pointed out, the lack of success of Alabama OL in the NFL and Booker's poor athletic testing at the combine has me passing on Booker before the 3rd rd. Jackson has proven to be a great pass protector and is very athletic, a 10 yr starter IMHO. Local guy.
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All I'm saying is mauler have a hard time with pass rushers inside. Some can't move their feet inside that box. You know who was a mauler? Kenyon Green.
 
Every gm isn't good at drafting every position. In new England, they had trouble drafting wrs early. They tried and failed. Caserio have drafted green, juice, Fisher, and the throw in Patterson. 1st rd, 2 2nd rd, and a 7th. I'd prefer him to just sign or trade for interior ol players. I don't know what he saw in Mason at Tampa and extended him in Houston, but he's gone now. I hope he uses free agency for guards and draft everything else.
 
leebigeztx said:
Every gm isn't good at drafting every position. In new England, they had trouble drafting wrs early. They tried and failed. Caserio have drafted green, juice, Fisher, and the throw in Patterson. 1st rd, 2 2nd rd, and a 7th. I'd prefer him to just sign or trade for interior ol players. I don't know what he saw in Mason at Tampa and extended him in Houston, but he's gone now. I hope he uses free agency for guards and draft everything else.
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I agree with this post, but I really like Jackson and Zabel.
 
leebigeztx said:
Every gm isn't good at drafting every position. In new England, they had trouble drafting wrs early. They tried and failed. Caserio have drafted green, juice, Fisher, and the throw in Patterson. 1st rd, 2 2nd rd, and a 7th. I'd prefer him to just sign or trade for interior ol players. I don't know what he saw in Mason at Tampa and extended him in Houston, but he's gone now. I hope he uses free agency for guards and draft everything else.
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I didn’t mind NC trading for Mason, but I did not like that he extended him before we even saw him play in the Texans scheme. It seemed like him got paid and then this year showed up out of shape.

I’m glad they realized their mistake and released him.
 
TexansFan15 said:
II really really like Zabel! But I’m not sure if NC will draft him since he’s not from a power 5 program. I hope I’m wrong.

Other guys I like:

Donavan Jackson
Tate Ratledge
Jonah Savaiinaea
Luke Kandra

Intriguing late rounder:
Jackson Slater (he performed decently at the Senior Bowl)
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I know its risky but 2 of my favorite guys in this draft are Zabel and Slater
 
Well I’m scratching Zabel due to arm lenght and hand size of which both don’t transition to NFL very well. There are several others that fall into that categories while at #25 there are several ranked big board prospects that have excellent lenght and hand size.
 
Errant Hothy said:
Why not both?

Thinking Nick has a FA solution to atleast some of the Oline questions, and I'd still go C before LG (in both FA or the draft)
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I would use a 1st and a 3rd to trade up for banks and a 2nd plus a 3rd to trade up for Jackson, then sign Daniels and be done with the OL. Good luck CJ. When you dont think the team is capable of winning a SB then trading up for as many premium players as possible is what I would do.
 
I think Nick is thinking that one of either Banks, Simmons or Conerly will be available at 25. What I think would be fun would be if Simmons were taken at 25 and Donovan Jackson at 58 [drafttek.com].

Walterfootball.com recently revealed as the most accurate mock now has Josh Simmons at 2.38 and Donovan Jackson at 2.63.
Please, please let that be true.

That would also help cap and they are used to playing side by side for years. Guess who also quarterbacked behind them?

😁
 
LT- Josh Simmons (Ohio State) at 25. Texans wouldn’t find LG- Donovan Jackson on the board at 58. Caserio would need to trade back into RD1 (aka, Stroud and Anderson Jr) to secure both Simmons and Jackson.

I’d also draft RT- Ajani Cornelius (Oregon) in the event Fisher needed to cover LT while Simmons handles rehab work.

I’m going 3 OL in the draft.
 
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