Official 2025 NFL Draft Superthread | Prospect Discussion

[CanadianBoltFan]

No. It's time to get weapons. We now have our bookend tackles. We have a lot of money to spend in free agency. The quickest way to re-build that IOL is to sign two top-end IOL. Spend your draft capital on TE and RB. It's what your HC likes. It's what your OC needs. It also happens to intersect where PON/BPA meet... TE/RB. We would absolutely dominate people with a top-10 TE (Warren/Loveland) and two rotating, dominating RB's (Dobbins/Singleton).

100 % agree.

I too am hoping Hortiz addresses IOL in FA. I have no problem with BPA and I realize there are good Edge and DTs as possibiliies in round 1 or 2. I am not saying it has to be all skill positions at the top, just saying I dont want too wait until round 4 or 5 to address the skill positions. We need some premium talent as weapons for Herbert. not lottery picks

I also want a good TE and one of the top RBs. I dont see a must have WR in round 1 where we draft. I would rather have one of the TEs

[CanadianBoltFan]

1st: TE/RB
2nd: RB/TE
3rd: Pass rusher
4th: WR/CB
5th: CB/WR
6th: Depth, depth & depth

Resign: Mack, Ford, Tart, Perryman, Fulton, Molden, Dobbins
Sign: Center, RG
Cut: Bosa, Pipkins

Perfect plan! Send it to JH2

[CanadianBoltFan]

As I've mentioned before, I'm all about getting a pass-rusher in the first round. But, if we go with a pass-catcher, I prefer Emeka Egbuka over the tight ends. Now, Egbuka is not the phenom that Jeremiah Smith is. Smith would be a top-five pick right now if he were eligible for this draft. But I think Egbuka would be a good value pick in the twenties for us. I think he's going to be the best NFL receiver in this draft. Tetairoa McMillan, in my opinion, is highly overrated.

Egbuka in the first and Fannin later on would not displease me. From the little I've watched of Fannin this season, he reminds me of Shannon Sharpe.

I dont think Fannin later will be in the cards. I think he goes by end of 2nd. For an expolosive weapon for the TE group to draft later I am telling you...Elijah Arroyo...a bit raw but tons of potential, averaged 17 yards a catch...and he blocks

[dmac_bolt]

Warren has made some plays, made some blocks but thats just one play. Not hanging my hat one one play on a low ranked or UDFA Edge player, though he completely took that guy out of the play. But If i show you a drop will that make you like him less? Again not taking anythng away from him, just trying to get an honest look. I want us to get a good TE so im just giving him and Loveland a longer look.

This play reminds me of when USC LB Rey Maualuga was coming out and the board was gaga over him for our first rounder and kept showing a play where he smacked someone on the sidelines that to me wasnt all that impressive of a play and after much tape watching i later i concluded and said dude is a 2nd rounder and will be a good but not great player in the NFL.

He was exactly that. Perhaps between a good to an average player. Again not saying that is Warren, just not sold yet as some of you are. Easily like him in the second round just not sold on the value of the first yet. Not a bad thing, it’s just still early.

Any receiver can have a drop, I’ve seen over a half dozen today by NFL players, so no it won’t worry me - I can see he can catch the ball from his tape. Here’s a longer look for you. Love the leap at 1:34. Loveland looks good in his highlight reel.

[Boltjolt]

Any receiver can have a drop, I’ve seen over a half dozen today by NFL players, so no it won’t worry me - I can see he can catch the ball from his tape. Here’s a longer look for you. Love the leap at 1:34. Loveland looks good in his highlight reel.

Didn't think so. It's one play.

I know they can play and already seen the highlights. Everybody looks good in highlights.

[Javia]

Any receiver can have a drop, I’ve seen over a half dozen today by NFL players, so no it won’t worry me - I can see he can catch the ball from his tape. Here’s a longer look for you. Love the leap at 1:34. Loveland looks good in his highlight reel.

https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&opi=89978449&url=https://www.nfldraftbuzz.com/stats/HG/TE/1/2025&ved=2ahUKEwiexvXDwbyKAxVA4ckDHcw5FrAQFnoECBgQ AQ&usg=AOvVaw3zvgYTZJP-XEG_kq9es6mP

Some prospect scouting services grade hands.

[dmac_bolt]

https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&opi=89978449&url=https://www.nfldraftbuzz.com/stats/HG/TE/1/2025&ved=2ahUKEwiexvXDwbyKAxVA4ckDHcw5FrAQFnoECBgQ AQ&usg=AOvVaw3zvgYTZJP-XEG_kq9es6mP

Some prospect scouting services grade hands.

I’m a Fannin fan, the best TE receiving weapon I’ve looked at - I just don’t know he’s a JH2 type of bully TE but he may be there in Rd2. It took them 10 games to give Stone a snap. He’s a big ass strong tall WR out there in routes, LBs won’t be able to cover him. I haven’t looked at any Taylor tape yet but a couple here already promoted him, will have to get to it.

Warren has good hands, I’ve seen a lot of his catches. IDGAF what these raters rate. I’ve seen several PSU games this yr. He’s one of their top targets, its not like he’s sneaking around unnoticed. He’s a very good blocker for a TE thats not just a slug as a weapon. He can run direct handoffs better than a lot of FBs, he even takes an occasional direct snap under center at PSU. He seems like the type of Bully all purpose TE that JH2 covet because he can line up in H-back backfield, inline next to OT, or further out as a weapon. He can stay in all 3 downs in all situations.

There could be some great defensive players when we draft so who knows what they will do. I don’t see the IOL players will be BPA when we draft R1 and those aren’t top value positions for R1 pick. It’d be an over-reach from what I know now, which of course is less than a lot of others. TE isn’t really a top value position either, so they may go edge, DT or WR that are higher value. Or CB - shoot if I know.

[Boltinloudguy]

I am on board with weapons the first 3 out of 4 rounds.

Sign Tee Higgins

Then

1st- TE Warren or Loveland
2nd- RB Treveyon Henderson
3rd- DT Omarr Norman-Lott or Edge Jared Ivey
4th- WR Jaylin Noel- I really like this kid. Can play inside or outside, quick, fast, good hands and can return punts if need be.

Go into the season at WR with

Higgins
McConkey
QJ
Noel
Rice
DD

RBs
Edwards
Henderson
Vidal
Haskins

TEs
Warren or Loveland
Dissly
Smartt

[dmac_bolt]

I am on board with weapons the first 3 out of 4 rounds.

Sign Tee Higgins

Then

1st- TE Warren or Loveland
2nd- RB Treveyon Henderson
3rd- DT Omarr Norman-Lott or Edge Jared Ivey
4th- WR Jaylin Noel- I really like this kid. Can play inside or outside, quick, fast, good hands and can return punts if need be.

Go into the season at WR with

Higgins
McConkey
QJ
Noel
Rice
DD

RBs
Edwards
Henderson
Vidal
Haskins

TEs
Warren or Loveland
Dissly
Smartt

I’d love Hampton but I expect he’s gone in Rd2

[Boltinloudguy]

I’d love Hampton but I expect he’s gone in Rd2

I’d be just as happy with Hampton as well.

I heard the announcers talking about how the coaches approached Henderson when they were talking about bringing Judkins in. Henderson was all about the team and said “whatever is going to make us better coach.” I love that team player attitude.

If they could grab RB Damien Martinez in the 6th or 7th. He could replace Edwards the following year.

[Chargers8491]

I’m a Fannin fan, the best TE receiving weapon I’ve looked at - I just don’t know he’s a JH2 type of bully TE but he may be there in Rd2. It took them 10 games to give Stone a snap. He’s a big ass strong tall WR out there in routes, LBs won’t be able to cover him. I haven’t looked at any Taylor tape yet but a couple here already promoted him, will have to get to it.

Warren has good hands, I’ve seen a lot of his catches. IDGAF what these raters rate. I’ve seen several PSU games this yr. He’s one of their top targets, its not like he’s sneaking around unnoticed. He’s a very good blocker for a TE thats not just a slug as a weapon. He can run direct handoffs better than a lot of FBs, he even takes an occasional direct snap under center at PSU. He seems like the type of Bully all purpose TE that JH2 covet because he can line up in H-back backfield, inline next to OT, or further out as a weapon. He can stay in all 3 downs in all situations.

There could be some great defensive players when we draft so who knows what they will do. I don’t see the IOL players will be BPA when we draft R1 and those aren’t top value positions for R1 pick. It’d be an over-reach from what I know now, which of course is less than a lot of others. TE isn’t really a top value position either, so they may go edge, DT or WR that are higher value. Or CB - shoot if I know.

If you get a chance check out Moliki Matavao TE @ UCLA.

[Topcat]

100 % agree.

I too am hoping Hortiz addresses IOL in FA. I have no problem with BPA and I realize there are good Edge and DTs as possibiliies in round 1 or 2. I am not saying it has to be all skill positions at the top, just saying I dont want too wait until round 4 or 5 to address the skill positions. We need some premium talent as weapons for Herbert. not lottery picks

I also want a good TE and one of the top RBs. I dont see a must have WR in round 1 where we draft. I would rather have one of the TEs

I'm with u, Canada...it's tougher to find a top shelf TE or RB, and the end of round 1 is a sweet spot for both of those positions...I'd like O line in one or two of rounds 2-4, plus signing a vet C and OG to double down...we can target a wideout in mid rounds and also sign a vet wideout...