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Draft Tracker 2025

beerlover said:
John Harris wanted no part of him, ranked him #61 prospect. Bad footwork and ends up on the ground a lot.
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Harris was loving the pick on the 610 podcast.
Sweech said:
The whole reason I liked the trade down was adding more top 100 ammunition.
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Remember, the Texans did add the 2026 3rd. Which should be pretty high, considering it's from the Giants.
 
Ersery! Like the pick. I would have take. Ratledge, but it’s pretty close and if they prefer the tackle, I’m totally good. Keep building those trenches.

Still have two picks in the 3rd. Best available is ok by me. I know it’s extremely unlikely, but if Kyle Williams falls far enough, I’m interested.

Scatabo would be an interesting pick too. A couple of really good TE’s still,available, and of course DT or a guard are also options.
 
Texian said:
It is going to be some week old road kill that Nick has scraped off the road. But don’t worry, Nick will spin it up where the Kool-Aid Brigade will think they are eating some Kobe Chateaubriand with some Opus One. You are going to love it. You are going to think it is the best pick in the 2nd RD.
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Did Caserio kick your dog or something? Jesus you'd think Easterby and butt chin were still calling the shots. Even if we won it all the next few years I think you'd still find something to ***** about.
 
Sweech said:
Like getting Ersery. Don’t like giving up #99

The whole reason I liked the trade down was adding more top 100 ammunition.

Wonder who they go for at G and still hope they snag a RB and a DT because these classes are so good and deep.
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Yeah, next years 3rd we got yesterday would have felt better. Strong OL pick though. Great against great competition
 
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Aireontae Ersery Offensive Tackle Minnesota | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report

Rating: 86.4 Rank: #9 Forty: 5.01 In a league that increasingly values mammoth tackles who can hold up in pass protection while still moving bodies in the run game, Ersery profiles as an in...
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DRAFT PROFILE: BIO​

From track and field athlete to potential NFL starter, Aireontae Ersery's journey is as fascinating as his imposing frame. The Kansas City native didn't start playing football until his junior year at Ruskin High School, where he balanced gridiron duties with impressive accomplishments in shot put, discus, and javelin. That raw athletic foundation caught Minnesota's eye, and the Golden Gophers' gamble on the three-star recruit has paid off handsomely.

After a patient development path that included a COVID-shortened freshman campaign and a redshirt season, Ersery seized the left tackle position in 2022 and never looked back. Over the next three seasons, he started 38 consecutive games, showcasing steady improvement that culminated in a stellar 2024 campaign where he earned Second Team All-American honors and was named Big Ten Rimington-Pace Offensive Lineman of the Year.

His senior season highlights included a dominant performance against Penn State's Abdul Carter and several games where he anchored an offense that topped 400 total yards. Though he opted out of Minnesota's bowl game to prepare for the draft, Ersery's stock continued to rise with a strong showing at the Senior Bowl, where he proved he could hold his own against elite competition.


SCOUTING REPORT: STRENGTHS​

  • Devastating power in the run game with heavy hands that can completely wash defenders out of plays - consistently created massive lanes in Minnesota's zone scheme
  • Exceptional length and wingspan that he weaponizes effectively, keeping speed rushers at bay while maintaining leverage through the entire rep
  • Natural anchor ability against power rushers, showing the core strength to absorb bull rushes without giving ground even against physical defenders
  • Quick processor who diagnoses basic stunts and line games efficiently, showing good awareness to pass off defenders and maintain pocket integrity
  • Explosive first step off the snap allows him to beat defenders to the spot in pass protection and create immediate movement in the run game
  • Shows good timing and feel on combo blocks, understanding when to release to the second level while maintaining control of down linemen
  • Nasty finisher who plays through the whistle and looks to bury defenders, particularly effective when pulling or leading in space
  • Rare durability and availability, proving his toughness by starting 38 straight games at a physically demanding position


SCOUTING REPORT: WEAKNESSES​

  • Can play too upright in his pass sets, causing him to lose leverage battles against shorter, explosive edge rushers who get under his pads
  • Strike timing needs refinement - sometimes late with his punch which leaves him vulnerable to quick swim moves and cross-chops
  • Shows some stiffness when forced to redirect, lacking the fluid lower body movement to consistently mirror elite bend and counter moves
  • Can get overaggressive in the run game, leading to balance issues and whiffed blocks when defenders use his momentum against him
  • Complex blitz packages and delayed stunts can give him trouble, suggesting he'll need time to adjust to NFL-level protection schemes

SCOUTING REPORT: SUMMARY​

In a league that increasingly values mammoth tackles who can hold up in pass protection while still moving bodies in the run game, Ersery profiles as an intriguing Day 2 prospect with starter upside. His combination of size, power, and steady technical improvement suggests a player whose best football may still be ahead of him.

The learning curve won't be gentle - he'll need to clean up his hand timing and improve his ability to redirect against counter moves. But his outstanding length, natural power, and proven durability make him an attractive option for teams running play-action heavy schemes that can maximize his strengths while his pass protection develops.

Look for Ersery to find a home in the second round, likely with a team that employs plenty of quick game and play-action concepts to help ease his transition. While he may need time to develop into a full-time starter, his physical tools and steady college progression suggest he could become a quality right tackle with left tackle flexibility in the right system.

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Lucky said:
Harris was loving the pick on the 610 podcast.

Remember, the Texans did add the 2026 3rd. Which should be pretty high, considering it's from the Giants.
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I specifically wanted picks for this year because I know it’s deep. 2026 picks are nice but I have no idea what that draft is going to look like. I know you can get good players in the 3rd this year though. Better than most years imo.
 
Nick could move pick 79 to grab (3) RD4 and RD5 picks….especially if he includes a mid 2026 pick.
 
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Porky said:
Ersery! Like the pick. I would have take. Ratledge, but it’s pretty close and if they prefer the tackle, I’m totally good. Keep building those trenches.

Still have two picks in the 3rd. Best available is ok by me. I know it’s extremely unlikely, but if Kyle Williams falls far enough, I’m interested.

Scatabo would be an interesting pick too. A couple of really good TE’s still,available, and of course DT or a guard are also options.
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I didn’t even know we were up. I like Ersery a lot. Put him at LG and watch him give us everything Booker would’ve given us and more. Yeah he’s a little stiff. No where near as stiff and Booker. He played threes years I a wide zone scheme at LT and excelled. He’s more than athletic enough to play G ina zone scheme and has more than enough power and strength to play In a power gap system. This is a good pick.
 
mussop said:
I didn’t even know we were up. I like Ersery a lot. Put him at LG and watch him give us everything Booker would’ve given us and more. Yeah he’s a little stiff. No where near as stiff and Booker. He played threes years I a wide zone scheme at LT and excelled. He’s more than athletic enough to play G ina zone scheme and has more than enough power and strength to play In a power gap system. This is a good pick.
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this is how I rated him: LG for year one and possible LT after. Definitely a mauler who should continue to get better.
 
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