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TheRealJoker V2 said:
I agree with Jeremiah, I think Booker goes before 25. Coaches love his tape and what he’d bring to the locker room they’ll look past his combine numbers. He’s so big maybe they hope it’s a non-issue like Orlando Brown Jr. at tackle.

If we are rating OL by their “swarm” rating he’d be the top ranked OL this year.

That being said, Donovan Jackson is my OG1. And all indications point to him being available at 25. And if that’s the case I am perfectly happy with him if they choose to go OL at 25.
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I'm fully on board with Jackson at 1-25, depending on who's on the board. He's a 10 yr starter and there's so much value in that particularly at 1-25.

Look at the last 5-7 yr history of drafted Alabama OL and tell me what you think? I'll pass, but if Booker's the pick I'll hope I'm wrong, like I've been many times before.
 
steelbtexan said:
They are going to pick Booker. I hope I'm wrong about this.

If they want to change the attitude of the OL, draft Booker and Ratledge in rds 1-2. Then draft a guy like Fidone in rd 4-5. These are attitude changers IMHO.
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I’ve been saying Booker for a while now. However your post is confusing. You don’t want the guy, yet you call him an attitude changer.
 
JB said:
I really, really, really hope that Booker goes before the Texans pick, wherever that may be
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You have Kenyon Green PTSD. Remember that Green was hurt in his last college year, and never got right. I also don’t think he is Swarm. I love Booker. He will help change the line culture dramatically with time.

I have Booker over Donovan Jackson for the intangibles but it’s very close. I would easily get behind D Jackson as well. Same with Zabel although I seriously doubt Zabel is being drafted here, especially at 25.
 
Porky said:
You have Kenyon Green PTSD. Remember that Green was hurt in his last college year, and never got right. I also don’t think he is Swarm. I love Booker. He will help change the line culture dramatically with time.

I have Booker over Donovan Jackson for the intangibles but it’s very close. I would easily get behind D Jackson as well. Same with Zabel although I seriously doubt Zabel is being drafted here, especially at 25.
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I agree with you. I have Jackson OG1 because of his athletic testing, temperment and game tape (most important).

But if we’re using an intangible “SWARM” rating. Booker is number one.

What is most similar to a “SWARM” rating? Probably the Detroit Lions “GRIT” index.

www.prideofdetroit.com

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Sorting through the grittiest offensive linemen in the 2025 NFL Draft and looking for Detroit Lions-type guys.
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Notice tier 1 is Booker, Ratledge, Zabel and Jackson. I’d agree with that based on their qualifications.
 
Zerline has been on the radio this week saying that Simmons and Zabel are not on the Texan's draft boards, which is good to hear IMO.

if they go Oline instead of WR or Nolen, I hope it is Connerly. He seems to be the rare pure OT in this draft.

I'd rather have WR, Nolen, or a weapon TE like Loveland than an OG in the first. Partially because I would like an impact player and partially because I don't want another Green
 
The1ApplePie said:
Zerline has been on the radio this week saying that Simmons and Zabel are not on the Texan's draft boards, which is good to hear IMO.

if they go Oline instead of WR or Nolen, I hope it is Connerly. He seems to be the rare pure OT in this draft.

I'd rather have WR, Nolen, or a weapon TE like Loveland than an OG in the first. Partially because I would like an impact player and partially because I don't want another Green
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Did LZ say why Zabel wasn’t on the Texans’ board? I assume Simmons is injury and poor references from OSU.
 
Porky said:
I’ve been saying Booker for a while now. However your post is confusing. You don’t want the guy, yet you call him an attitude changer.
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Just because Booker has a I'm going to destroy the guy across from me attitude (Which he can do) doesn't mean he has the feet to trap/pull/get out on screens and hit moving targets on the 2nd level. There's more to playing OG than beating up the guy across from you.
 
The1ApplePie said:
Zerline has been on the radio this week saying that Simmons and Zabel are not on the Texan's draft boards, which is good to hear IMO.

if they go Oline instead of WR or Nolen, I hope it is Connerly. He seems to be the rare pure OT in this draft.

I'd rather have WR, Nolen, or a weapon TE like Loveland than an OG in the first. Partially because I would like an impact player and partially because I don't want another Green
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If Loveland falls, he should be the pick. There will be plenty of fine OG's available in the 2nd/3rd rds. Strating with Ratledge/Milum/Jonah from Zona/the LSU guys/Belton etc... no need to force a pick.
 
The1ApplePie said:
Zerline has been on the radio this week saying that Simmons and Zabel are not on the Texan's draft boards, which is good to hear IMO.

if they go Oline instead of WR or Nolen, I hope it is Connerly. He seems to be the rare pure OT in this draft.

I'd rather have WR, Nolen, or a weapon TE like Loveland than an OG in the first. Partially because I would like an impact player and partially because I don't want another Green
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I didn’t get that about Zabel. I listened to his conversation with Will Kunkel, and he said that Zabel had the SWARM mentality.
 
I’ve been saying for two months - Texans aren’t picking Zabel. It’s not rocket science. History tells you all you need to know. The closer the draft gets, the more I want Booker. It would be awesome to trade down and still get him. It’s a dead heat with Banks and Booker for me. Might even give Booker the slightest edge, but it’s essentially a tossup for me.

Like steel said…I do like some other guys too, starting with Jackson and Conerly which I have a notch below my top two targets. I have some modest concerns with Conerly, but that’s par for the course. Very few guys are flawless.

I still say Booker is going to b a Texan. He is too swarm for DeMeco to pass on. If he goes early…then it’s opened to a handful of guys at WR, T, and G. But if Booker is there….he’s the pick guys. Take it to the Banks.
 
Donovan Jackson last season went from never playing left tackle to playing it at a high level with excellent results against top level competition. Everybody says he is a left guard. Is there any chance that with a year of training behind Robinson he might become a tackle for the NFL?
 
steelbtexan said:
Look at the last 5-7 yr history of drafted Alabama OL and tell me what you think? I'll pass, but if Booker's the pick I'll hope I'm wrong, like I've been many times before.
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Evan Neal doesn’t look so great on a dysfunctional team that’s for sure. JC Latham has had a rough start as well.

But lets compare apples to apples and ask who is the highest paid guard in the NFL right now… Landon Dickerson. Their scouting reports are quite similar, Dickerson did have center flexibility but also injury history (why he couldn’t do drills at combine). Early 2nd rounder. Just like CJ broke the OSU QB curse, Dickerson already broke the Alabama OL curse. No need to be so superstitious. Just judge the prospects on their own merits.

 
Porky said:
You have Kenyon Green PTSD. Remember that Green was hurt in his last college year, and never got right. I also don’t think he is Swarm. I love Booker. He will help change the line culture dramatically with time.

I have Booker over Donovan Jackson for the intangibles but it’s very close. I would easily get behind D Jackson as well. Same with Zabel although I seriously doubt Zabel is being drafted here, especially at 25.
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Don't you think it depends on what kind of blocking system they want to build around? Booker would be the pick for a gap/power offense. But Jackson may have better movement skills for a zone system.
 
TheRealJoker V2 said:
Evan Neal doesn’t look so great on a dysfunctional team that’s for sure. JC Latham has had a rough start as well.

But lets compare apples to apples and ask who is the highest paid guard in the NFL right now… Landon Dickerson. Their scouting reports are quite similar, Dickerson did have center flexibility but also injury history (why he couldn’t do drills at combine). Early 2nd rounder. Just like CJ broke the OSU QB curse, Dickerson already broke the Alabama OL curse. No need to be so superstitious. Just judge the prospects on their own merits.

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Of course Dickerson transferred into Alabama

After the Green Mason experience, I'm looking for a much better athlete to play the OG spots than what Booker tested or for that matter tape showed.
 
I’d be very satisfied if the Texans got LG- Donovan Jackson (Ohio State) to start now, and LT/RT- Jalen Travis (Iowa State) to develop as a starting LT, while using him as a Swing Tackle this season.

Been watching tape on Travis…..he has the feet and athleticism to play LT in the NFL. He carries his weight well, meaning he needs only to focus on getting stronger.
 
I think there will be one trade up in the first two rounds in this draft. Round 1 I suspect the target would be Kelvin Banks. Round 2 if their BPA they covet falls into the mid 40s range (WR like Egbuka/Higgins, OG Jackson, one of the DTs for example).

I think they are gonna use one of those two thirds to move up for a prospect they covet. Maybe even package one of the Tunsil 2026 picks. I hope they don’t trade day 1 or 2 2026 picks though.
 
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TheRealJoker V2 said:
I think there will be one trade up in the first two rounds in this draft. Round 1 I suspect the target would be Kelvin Banks. Round 2 if their BPA they covet falls into the mid 40s range (WR like Egbuka/Higgins, OG Jackson, one of the DTs for example).

I think they are gonna use one of those two thirds to move up for a prospect they covet. Maybe even package one of the Tunsil 2026 picks. I hope they don’t trade day 1 or 2 2026 picks though.
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If you draft say Jackson at 1-25 and Say Higgins falls to 2-40. You've got Higgins rated as the 28th best prospect in this draft, why wouldn't you want to trade 2-58 and a 2026 2nd for the 28th best prospect in this draft?

2-58 and a 2026 2nd are basically equal to 1-28. You get 2 difference makers and you still have your 1st/2nd/3rd and two 4ths in the 2026 draft next season. Now you should only make a trade if you truly believe in the player you're trading up for though.
 
steelbtexan said:
If you draft say Jackson at 1-25 and Say Higgins falls to 2-40. You've got Higgins rated as the 28th best prospect in this draft, why wouldn't you want to trade 2-58 and a 2026 2nd for the 28th best prospect in this draft?

2-58 and a 2026 2nd are basically equal to 1-28. You get 2 difference makers and you still have your 1st/2nd/3rd and two 4ths in the 2026 draft next season. Now you should only make a trade if you truly believe in the player you're trading up for though.
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I wouldn't draft Donovan Jackson at 25 unless he was going to be my future starter at left tackle.
 
The conclusion is the dumbest thing I’ve read about the Texans draft.

I’ll save you guys the read. They say Zabel should not be drafted, but not because he is a small school guy, but because the Texans don’t really need offensive lineman. What they really need is WR, DT and CB and pick 25 should be one of those positions…ya like we are drafting corner at 25. Dumb.

For the record I am not at all opposed to Zabel. But the Texans aren’t taking Zabel….at least not at 25. I’d be shocked.
 
In terms of 25…and staying at 25…

My top riser is Egbuka. Might be the safest pick in the entire draft. His future is high level slot, but I think he is versatile enough to play outside as a rookie as we have Kirk. He is my second choice at 25, if the guy below is gone.

My other top riser is Booker…now my #1 target at 25. I have been thinking for quite some time he is the Texans top choice at 25. Now he is mine as well. Talk about a culture changer. Not sure he lasts that long to get to 25. I get the sense that teams dropped him a bit after the underwear Olympics…and then went back to the tape and the intangibles and he’s once again where he should be - top 20. Hope I am wrong and he is there at 25.

My top faller is Conerly. By far. I don’t know guys…he just doesn’t seem to have the lower body core strength. I do like his overall ability to pass protect against speed, but can he hold up to power rushers at this level? Can he move guys in the run game? He looks like a 3rd rounder to me. I would be interested there as he has some polish and ability…but I don’t see swarm mauler. We need a guy or two that chews nails as a hobby, not another Tunsil lite.

Minor faller is Golden. Don’t get me wrong, I still like him and if he there at 25 and my top two targets Booker and Egbuka are gone…I have no issues taking him. But I had him #1 ahead of Egbuka…now #2. For various reasons. Still a good choice but only if Booker and Egbuka are gone.

So as of now my top targets if we stay at 25 are…

Booker
Egbuka
Golden

In that order. Jackson would likely be 4th but I’d rather try hard to trade down a bit if he is the target. I like him as well…more int he 30s but I won’t cry if he is the choice at 25.
 
steelbtexan said:
If I told you Jackson was going be a 5 or 10 yr starter at LG you dont think he's worth 1-25?
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No.
25 for another position or trade down and draft Wyatt Milum or Charles Grant for 5-10 years at LG.

Goes back to my idea with Tunsil:
1:1 Donovan probably better than either Grant or Mikum ; but Golden or Egbuka at 25.

Or 25 for NYG/Cleveland's high round two plus their third.

As I said, if I were convinced Donovan Jackson could be our future left tackle I would be down for him at 25. No guard is worth that pic.
 
Porky said:
In terms of 25…and staying at 25…

My top riser is Egbuka. Might be the safest pick in the entire draft. His future is high level slot, but I think he is versatile enough to play outside as a rookie as we have Kirk. He is my second choice at 25, if the guy below is gone.

My other top riser is Booker…now my #1 target at 25. I have been thinking for quite some time he is the Texans top choice at 25. Now he is mine as well. Talk about a culture changer. Not sure he lasts that long to get to 25. I get the sense that teams dropped him a bit after the underwear Olympics…and then went back to the tape and the intangibles and he’s once again where he should be - top 20. Hope I am wrong and he is there at 25.

My top faller is Conerly. By far. I don’t know guys…he just doesn’t seem to have the lower body core strength. I do like his overall ability to pass protect against speed, but can he hold up to power rushers at this level? Can he move guys in the run game? He looks like a 3rd rounder to me. I would be interested there as he has some polish and ability…but I don’t see swarm mauler. We need a guy or two that chews nails as a hobby, not another Tunsil lite.

Minor faller is Golden. Don’t get me wrong, I still like him and if he there at 25 and my top two targets Booker and Egbuka are gone…I have no issues taking him. But I had him #1 ahead of Egbuka…now #2. For various reasons. Still a good choice but only if Booker and Egbuka are gone.

So as of now my top targets if we stay at 25 are…

Booker
Egbuka
Golden

In that order. Jackson would likely be 4th but I’d rather try hard to trade down a bit if he is the target. I like him as well…more int he 30s but I won’t cry if he is the choice at 25.
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You're going for the safest guys you can find?

Not difference makers? I actually think Egbuka could end up with a JSN type career and that would make him a great pick. I'm more a long the lines of higher upside guys like Higgins/Noel/Burden/Horton/Kyle Williams who are true threats to score with the ball in their hands. You can get these types of guys in rds 2-3 and use your higher picks to draft to the strength of the draft.

With this said, I would be very happy if Egbuka was the pick. He's a solid starter and there's value in that at 1-25.
 
badboy said:
No.
25 for another position or trade down and draft Wyatt Milum or Charles Grant for 5-10 years at LG.

Goes back to my idea with Tunsil:
1:1 Donovan probably better than either Grant or Mikum ; but Golden or Egbuka at 25.

Or 25 for NYG/Cleveland's high round two plus their third.

As I said, if I were convinced Donovan Jackson could be our future left tackle I would be down for him at 25. No guard is worth that pic.
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I truly think Jackson can be a top level OG in this draft, like a Trey Smith. Milum will be a good starter but not at the Jackson level IMHO. I'm looking for long time starters, it's the reason why although Egbuka isn't the guy I would draft, I wouldn't have an issue with Caserio picking him. He's a long time starter level player IMHO.
 
steelbtexan said:
I truly think Jackson can be a top level OG in this draft, like a Trey Smith. Milum will be a good starter but not at the Jackson level IMHO. I'm looking for long time starters, it's the reason why although Egbuka isn't the guy I would draft, I wouldn't have an issue with Caserio picking him. He's a long time starter level player IMHO.
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And I agree with you that Jackson will be a good starter. I just do not want to give 1.25 for him or any other offensive guard.
 
steelbtexan said:
You're going for the safest guys you can find?

Not difference makers? I actually think Egbuka could end up with a JSN type career and that would make him a great pick. I'm more a long the lines of higher upside guys like Higgins/Noel/Burden/Horton/Kyle Williams who are true threats to score with the ball in their hands. You can get these types of guys in rds 2-3 and use your higher picks to draft to the strength of the draft.

With this said, I would be very happy if Egbuka was the pick. He's a solid starter and there's value in that at 1-25.
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A guy can both be a safe choice and be a difference maker. So only low floor guys can be difference makers? Egbuka has a high ceiling. Yes he is probably not the second coming of Randy Moss. But he could be a swarmy version of Cooper Kupp or Amon St. Brown.

Both of those guys are worth 25 in this draft. And if you get someone of that general level, I’d be pleased as punch. Move him to FT slot in 26, and come back and get your take the top off the D outside compliment to Nico then. Take good players and keep stacking.
 
badboy said:
And I agree with you that Jackson will be a good starter. I just do not want to give 1.25 for him or any other offensive guard.
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I do my grades by how well they play, their measurables, and how I project good of a player I expect them to be in5-10 yrs. You wouldn't have drafted Zack Martin because he played OG, I would have because I project Donovan Jackson to be a stalwart on the OL for the next decade.

I get your line of thinking though, we will have to agree to disagree.
 
steelbtexan said:
I do my grades by how well they play, their measurables, and how I project good of a player I expect them to be in5-10 yrs. You wouldn't have drafted Zack Martin because he played OG, I would have because I project Donovan Jackson to be a stalwart on the OL for the next decade.

I get your line of thinking though, we will have to agree to disagree.
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With you on this. I’m not a fan of a guard inside the top 15 outside of a true stud…but at 25? Ya give me a very solid pro-bowl potential guard and I’ll be smiling like the Cheshire Cat.
 
Porky said:
A guy can both be a safe choice and be a difference maker. So only low floor guys can be difference makers? Egbuka has a high ceiling. Yes he is probably not the second coming of Randy Moss. But he could be a swarmy version of Cooper Kupp or Amon St. Brown.

Both of those guys are worth 25 in this draft. And if you get someone of that general level, I’d be pleased as punch. Move him to FT slot in 26, and come back and get your take the top off the D outside compliment to Nico then. Take good players and keep stacking.
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Or get your take the top off of the defense guy early and move on. Like I said, I would draft Egbuka, he's a really good player and at 1-25 you could do worse. I would bet on a player with a higher ceiling, but I'll bet you Caserio/Ryans and most importantly CJ will agree with you when it comes to Egbuka. He just seems like a Texans org kinda guy at 1-25.
 
steelbtexan said:
I'm more a long the lines of higher upside guys like Higgins/Noel/Burden/Horton/Kyle Williams who are true threats to score with the ball in their hands.
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Outside of Higgins and maybe Burden, Egbuka’s ceiling is higher than the others listed imo. Egbuka has high end traits. If he wasn’t on an offense filled with top 15 talents at WR his entire career he would have been used differently.

You don’t think Washington State and Colorado State wouldn’t have played him outside and sent him on go routes to let him feast on small school opponents?
 
One scenario I am playing with is doubling up on a position of need. Texans have done this before (2023 draft WR, DE and OL double dip). 2024 they took two OL but I don’t really count the 7th rounder.

The Green Bay Packers notably double dipped on the position 2022/2023 to revamp their WR corps. 2023 they double dipped on both WR/TE.

One scenario I am looking at for my final mock is taking Emeka Egbuka at 25 and Elic Ayomanor at 79. Ayomanor needs development but has excellent traits and physical profile.

Both Egbuka and Ayomanor are 4.4 guys who are tough, physical run blockers. Egbuka plays outside while Kirk mans the slot year 1.

Ayomanor takes Hutchinson’s roster spot and contributes on ST and sprinkled in on offense year 1.

Then hopefully you’re confident that Ayomanor can take over outside duties full time year 2 while Egbuka moves to slot in Kirk’s spot.

Kirk is a rental, maybe you get a comp pick for him but after the resurgent all pro season he’ll have you wont be able to afford him with CJ/WA contracts coming ;)

This move also addresses long term roster construction with WR contracts blowing up. Get two core weapons for CJ on a rookie contract, revamp the room. Swarm types like Nico :)
 
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• Expect the Texans, Eagles to be active

No general manager seems to enjoy making draft weekend deals more than the Texans' Nick Caserio. During the four drafts he has run, the Texans have made a remarkable 22 trades either shortly before or during the draft, including one with the Vikings on March 15 last year that netted Houston the 2025 second-round pick Caserio turned into wide receiver Stefon Diggs.

The trade with the Vikings was just a warmup for draft weekend, when the Texans went on to make three more deals -- two with the Eagles and one with the Lions that involved nine draft picks in last year's draft. As busy as they were last year, it was nothing compared to how active they've been during other drafts.

During the 2023 draft, they made eight trades, including the move up for edge rusher Will Anderson Jr. at No. 3 overall. During the 2022 draft, they made seven. During the 2021 draft, they made three. If history is any guide, the Texans -- who have seven picks this year -- will be moving all around the board again this weekend.

Speaking of trades, no team is in a better position to make them this week than the Eagles. They own 20 selections over the next two drafts -- more than the actual number of players who can make their team. Therefore, they have added bargaining power should they try to trade for available veterans -- a certain possibility during the draft -- or if they decide in a less-likely scenario that they want to move up.

Moving up is what they've consistently done in the past. Eagles general manager Howie Roseman traded up in 2019 to get offensive tackle Andre Dillard, in 2021 to get wide receiver DeVonta Smith, in 2022 to get defensive lineman Jordan Davis and in 2023 to get Jalen Carter, Davis' college teammate. With the added pick firepower, Philadelphia is armed to make more trades, but deals for veterans instead of moving up in Round 1 are considered more likely.

• Draft weekend is also a busy time for trades of players already on rosters. Here are players on rookie contracts who could be deemed expendable:
Will Levis, QB, Titans
Treylon Burks, WR, Titans
Kayvon Thibodeaux, Edge, Giants
Evan Neal, OL, Giants
Jalin Hyatt, WR, Giants
Sam Howell, QB, Seahawks
Tyree Wilson, Edge, Raiders
Greg Newsome II, CB, Browns
Travis Etienne Jr., RB, Jaguars
Odafe Oweh, Edge, Ravens
George Pickens, WR, Steelers
Rachaad White, RB, Bucs
Kayshon Boutte, WR, Patriots

And here are veterans who could be available via trade:
Jalen Ramsey, CB, Dolphins
Jaire Alexander, CB, Packers
Kirk Cousins, QB, Falcons
Dallas Goedert, TE, Eagles
Mark Andrews, TE, Ravens
Trey Hendrickson, Edge, Bengals


Each year there are players who go higher thanprognosticators predict. Here are four who evaluators are expecting to go higher than projected:

• Missouri offensive tackle Armand Membou now looks like a top-10 lock, with the Raiders (No. 6) and Jets (No. 7) being possible destinations.

• A pair of Texas players -- offensive tackle Kelvin Banks Jr. and cornerback Jahdae Barron, have generated less talk than some of the other prospects at their positions. But both are in position to go higher than some people realize, with Banks being in play for Miami at No. 13 and Barron being linked to the Jets at No. 7.

• UCLA linebacker Carson Schwesinger, projected by many as a Day 2 pick, has a chance to go in the end of Round 1 to a team such as the Commanders (No. 29) or Bills (No. 30) that might be be looking for additional defensive help.

• Many mock drafts have pegged the Jaguars to select Michigan defensive tackle Mason Graham at No. 5 overall. As the venerable Lee Corso says, however -- not so fast, my friends. New GM James Gladstone -- who has 10 picks to work with, including four in the top 90 -- might not be that predictable. As one league executive said recently: "Jacksonville is a wild card -- watch." Jaguars coach Liam Coen has long had a soft spot for wide receivers in the draft, and the top-rated wideout in this class, Arizona's Tetairoa McMillan, has drawn comparisons to ... the Bucs' Mike Evans. Coen, who coached Evans last year, knows how valuable a player like that can be to an offense. Some have questions McMillan's passion for football, but others suggest he is misunderstood and that, when he's on a football field, "he's an absolute baller."
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TheRealJoker V2 said:
One scenario I am playing with is doubling up on a position of need. Texans have done this before (2023 draft WR, DE and OL double dip). 2024 they took two OL but I don’t really count the 7th rounder.

The Green Bay Packers notably double dipped on the position 2022/2023 to revamp their WR corps. 2023 they double dipped on both WR/TE.

One scenario I am looking at for my final mock is taking Emeka Egbuka at 25 and Elic Ayomanor at 79. Ayomanor needs development but has excellent traits and physical profile.

Both Egbuka and Ayomanor are 4.4 guys who are tough, physical run blockers. Egbuka plays outside while Kirk mans the slot year 1.

Ayomanor takes Hutchinson’s roster spot and contributes on ST and sprinkled in on offense year 1.

Then hopefully you’re confident that Ayomanor can take over outside duties full time year 2 while Egbuka moves to slot in Kirk’s spot.

Kirk is a rental, maybe you get a comp pick for him but after the resurgent all pro season he’ll have you wont be able to afford him with CJ/WA contracts coming ;)

This move also addresses long term roster construction with WR contracts blowing up. Get two core weapons for CJ on a rookie contract, revamp the room. Swarm types like Nico :)
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Sign me up. Another pairing could be Kyle Williams, among others…but I like the idea.
 
Porky said:
Sign me up. Another pairing could be Kyle Williams, among others…but I like the idea.
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I wouldn't pair Williams with Ebuka... but if we could land McMillan and Williams that would be ideal
 
TheRealJoker V2 said:
Outside of Higgins and maybe Burden, Egbuka’s ceiling is higher than the others listed imo. Egbuka has high end traits. If he wasn’t on an offense filled with top 15 talents at WR his entire career he would have been used differently.

You don’t think Washington State and Colorado State wouldn’t have played him outside and sent him on go routes to let him feast on small school opponents?
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They would have used him outside, the question is would would be better the same level of player without playing with gus like Wilson, Harrison, Smith, JSN etc .. Something no other wr in the country got the chance to do. Like I said, I'm on board with the pick, but I'm not excited about it and I know the chance of Egbuka becoming a guy like JSN is better than fifty, fifty.
 
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