FBG Mock Draft '25 Completed with all 101 picks inside (10 Viewers)

[travdogg]

So, the Bears have been very active this offseason. They started by adding maybe the biggest prize of the offseason, in Ben Johnson. He alone could be worth more than any other addition by any NFL team. I'm strongly of the belief that the Bears are not and have not been as much talent deficient as coaching deficient particularly on offense.

Then the Bears used FA to greatly improve their OL, adding Joe Thuney, Jonah Jackson, and then arguably the best young C in the NFC in Drew Dalman. The Bears suddenly may have a top 3 OL in the NFL. They then added Dayo Adeyingbo to the DL, which was possibly an overpay (Jonah Jackson probably was too) but a useful addition.

This draft in my eyes, has 2 elite players in it, Abdul Carter and Travis Hunter. After them, I think the next group doesn't differ much. I honestly think the dropoff from #2 to #3 as big than the dropoff from #3 to #40. In my eyes the Bears need that "Stud" that they haven't had much in the 2000s. Pretty much just briefly Khalil Mack and Brandon Marshall, otherwise you probably have to go back to Brian Urlacher. To me trying to find some decent upgrades with 3 picks in the top-41, holds less value than adding a elite gamechanger.

Which brings me to the pick itself. Abdul Carter probably fills a bigger need, and would be a Will Anderson like addition to me, and allow Adeyingbo to work back and forth between DE/DT. There is certainly some strong logic to it, and if I was unable to acquire pick #2, I was willing to make a similar offer for pick #3 if he was still there. Having said that:

With the 2nd pick of the 2025 NFL Draft the Chicago Bears select Travis Hunter CB/WR Colorado.

I think Hunter is arguably the best non-QB to come out in a decade. Personally, I think he's best as a CB who maybe plays some WR just like his college HC. I think adding Hunter could give the Bears the best secondary in the NFL, and new DC Dennis Allen has shown the ability to get a lot out of less. What he could do with Hunter, Jaylon Johnson, Kyler Gordon, Jaquan Brisker, and Kevin Byard could be special.

I think Hunter has a HOF ceiling. I don't think a Champ Bailey comp is unfair or unrealistic. He will not be beat deep, and he has elite ball skills, and obviously work ethic given his 2-way status. The only knock on his game is I don't think he's a particularly strong player, so maybe don't match him up 1-1 against the Mike Evans types, but I think he holds his own in run defense, and obviously is a game changing playmaker. This also has the benefit of pushing Tyrique Stevenson into the Dime, which is an excellent depth piece.

I think Travis Hunter could be the best CB in the NFL by the end of the 2025 season. He's that amazing.

Ah, it's the Jalen Carter debacle all over again.

What do you mean?

Come on. Unless you are absolutely convinced Abdul Carter misses a significant part of year one, there is no reason not to take him.
Hunter is a guy without a clear position. At CB, I'd just stay at 1.10 and get Will Johnson, who I'm not convinced isn't a better CB anyway. At WR, yeah, he might be the best one in a weak class, but he doesn't even want to play there constantly. Just stay at 10 and go McMillan (I am not a fan of going WR though).

I think Hunter is a better prospect than Carter. The "lack of clear position" is a positive not a negative. He's been this amazing playing 2, he'll improve at either if he plays just 1. I also don't think Will Johnson is anywhere near the CB Hunter is. I don't even think Johnson is better than Barron, and I'm a Michigan fan. Johnson wouldn't be on my radar at #10.

I do like Carter, but I think his upside is being somewhat overrated. Its less Myles Garrett and more Will Anderson. Still my #2 overall in the class though and would also be worth what I paid in my opinion.

If I'd stayed at #10, McMillan would have been the pick, with the idea of moving DJ Moore to the slot, and daring defenses to either play zone giving Moore/Kmet free reign in the middle or play man and open themselves up to 1-1 vertical matchups with 2 big time contested catch winners.

ETA: I'm curious what will be there at 39/41, and I'll be fully honest about who I'd have taken there when weighing if the trade up was the right decision.

 

[Ministry of Pain]

Good Evening Everyone,
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I just opened a bottle of red wine to relax and take my mind of the financial sector
Cheers Everybody!

 

[Ministry of Pain]

At #20, the Denver Broncos select:

Grey Zabel - C/G - North Dakota State

Anyone who watched tape of the Senior Bowl knows what this guy is capable of. He's got O-tackle skills, and his strong athleticism and quickness will fit S. Payton's zone concepts perfectly. Zabel should be a big upgrade over either C Wattenberg or RG Powers and help take an already good O-line to the next level.

Obviously the consensus pick here was RB Hampton, but we all know this draft is deep in RB's. IMO Zabel will make the greater marginal impact

I wondered just how far he was going to make it, I wanted to trade back to #20, you know that
Perfect spot, he might not go this high in a few weeks but he's worth it
Best Dual threat at OG/OT in the Draft and I even like that he's from NDSU based on other OL that have previously been drafted
I wanted him for the Miami Dolphins and sincerely hope they have an opp to select him at the right spot

I literally just saw this pick, congrats
One of the best picks in the Draft
Check the 2nd post with the selections

 

[efactor]

Good Evening Everyone,
I will do my best this evening to keep up but I am working in the mixing lab with the Mrs on Technics 1200s and a Xone 96, I'll be an infrequent visitor

I am fully understanding of folks who signed up and have weekend obligations with their families, sincerely I understand, this time with the Mrs is the same thing
When you get a chance please check in and let us know what's going on

My inbox is open if you need to leave a pick to be posted in your absence or pick anyone you trust

I just opened a bottle of red wine to relax and take my mind of the financial sector
Cheers Everybody!

Enjoy that "warm" vinyl sound

You might want to open 3-4 bottles to take your mind off the market

 

[Ministry of Pain]

Good Evening Everyone,
I will do my best this evening to keep up but I am working in the mixing lab with the Mrs on Technics 1200s and a Xone 96, I'll be an infrequent visitor

I am fully understanding of folks who signed up and have weekend obligations with their families, sincerely I understand, this time with the Mrs is the same thing
When you get a chance please check in and let us know what's going on

My inbox is open if you need to leave a pick to be posted in your absence or pick anyone you trust

I just opened a bottle of red wine to relax and take my mind of the financial sector
Cheers Everybody!

Enjoy that "warm" vinyl sound

You might want to open 3-4 bottles to take your mind off the market

 

[Crippler]

With the 23rd pick the Packers select WR Matthew Golden Texas

We looked at LT, CB and Edge also. . Might have taken Williams to help pass rush but gone

Really need some speed to pen things up with Watson hurt.

 

[menobrown]

Might have taken Williams to help pass rush but gone

If you would have, and I think it would have been a good pick, that would make 3 straight picks were the team/person got sniped with the pick right before them.

 

[Andy Dufresne]

3.24 - Minnesota Vikings select...Shavon Revel Jr., CB East Carolina

A lock 1st rounder (and possibly top 10) prior to his ACL injury in September. He should be good to go by the time Training Camp rolls around.

He's a lengthy corner with the speed to keep up with the best of them. He's physical and has a high ceiling.

In searching for defensive backfield help the Vikings have been turning over rocks and finding...what you find under rocks. Rumors of a possible Mike Hilton signing notwithstanding, the Vikings still need to upgrade their corners. And corners are harder to find than safeties (which is certainly the expected pick here).

 

[Buckna]

I think the thing I can most say with confidence is that I don't expect the Texans to stay put at 25. GM Caserio loves to move up and down, they are outside the target range for the top OT's and while I had Zabel queued up here he obviously didn't last in this mock. Likely a good chance Houston targets a specific guy or two and makes a move up to grab them as they have an extra 3rd this year and an extra 2nd next year from the Tunsil trade. I considered trying to move up for a Tyler Warren or another Tackle but waited to see what may "fall" as Houston does have other holes to fill outside of multiple O'line spots. I think they target a guy to move up into the 'teens and if gone early they move down and take a shotgun approach in the 2nd & 3rd with OT, OG, DL, or WR. Obviously IOL is also an option here so I think HOU goes upside here based on what i know of the remaining available linemen. Given this mock:

With the 25th pick Houston takes OT Josh Simmons - Ohio State.

Many have said he'd be a top 10 selection if healthy and the best of the OT's. Houston loves guys that can play multiple positions on the line and Simmons has played both right and left. If Simmons is not quite healthy to start the season, Houston has Blake Fisher drafted in the 2nd last year or short-term fill-ins like Cam Robinson from FA to fill in at LT and can keep Tytus Howard at RT. If Simmons is ready to play, they can kick Howard to Guard (not ideal but better than what they currently have penciled in at G) once again and have some mix of Fisher, Robinson and Simmons fill the two bookend spots and swing tackle spots.

 

[travdogg]

I think the thing I can most say with confidence is that I don't expect the Texans to stay put at 25. GM Caserio loves to move up and down, they are outside the target range for the top OT's and while I had Zabel queued up here he obviously didn't last in this mock. Likely a good chance Houston targets a specific guy or two and makes a move up to grab them as they have an extra 3rd this year and an extra 2nd next year from the Tunsil trade. I considered trying to move up for a Tyler Warren or another Tackle but waited to see what may "fall" as Houston does have other holes to fill outside of multiple O'line spots. I think they target a guy to move up into the 'teens and if gone early they move down and take a shotgun approach in the 2nd & 3rd with OT, OG, DL, or WR. Obviously IOL is also an option here so I think HOU goes upside here based on what i know of the remaining available linemen. Given this mock:

With the 25th pick Houston takes OT Josh Simmons - Ohio State.

Many have said he'd be a top 10 selection if healthy and the best of the OT's. Houston loves guys that can play multiple positions on the line and Simmons has played both right and left. If Simmons is not quite healthy to start the season, Houston has Blake Fisher drafted in the 2nd last year or short-term fill-ins like Cam Robinson from FA to fill in at LT and can keep Tytus Howard at RT. If Simmons is ready to play, they can kick Howard to Guard (not ideal but better than what they currently have penciled in at G) once again and have some mix of Fisher, Robinson and Simmons fill the two bookend spots and swing tackle spots.

Love this pick. If not for the knee injury, I think Simmons goes between Campbell and Membou. Like you said, the Texans have options if he's not ready for week 1. Even with the injury, I like him more than Banks or any of the interior guys. I think Howard moving to G is a solid option to get your best 5 out there once Simmons is ready.

 

[dkp993]

3.26 - Maxwell Hairston CB Kentucky

The run on cornerbacks has officially begun. With it being our biggest position of need and having the core of a young up-and-coming D, now is the time. Really was a coin flip between Hairston and Amos as both have strong upsides but very different profiles. Ultimately Hairston’s aggressive play style, threat to take it to the house if he picks one and his ability to keep the top on the defense had him winning the toss up. Let’s go Rams!

 

[Harjiran]

Awesome, we are moving full speed ahead with this draft - Washington will happily entertain any offers from teams looking to move up into the first round. Folks, I live on the west coast and am working late, not sure when I'll get a chance to make a selection or pull the trigger on any trade offers. I'd guess sometime tomorrow mid-morning pacific time? Your patience is appreciated.

 

[Ray_T]

Well, that is unfortunate. I was completely ready to draft Harmon, who is the player I was targeting from the start of the draft, based on expecting others I preferred to be gone by this point.

With the 22nd pick the LA Chargers select Mykel Williams, Edge, Georgia.

From Daniel Popper, the Chargers best beat writer IMO:

Re-signing Khalil Mack was crucial for the Chargers this offseason. But they did cut Joey Bosa, who went on to sign with the Buffalo Bills. The Chargers have an up-and-coming talent in Tuli Tuipulotu, and he is positioned for a jump in production with increased playing time. Bud Dupree is a fine rotational piece. He turned 32 in February. I think the Chargers should be looking to get younger at the position. They have a fourth spot open. It is a strong edge rusher class. Taking one in the first round is a viable approach. As The Athletic’s draft expert Dane Brugler notes, Williams battled an ankle injury throughout most of 2024, and his production waned. But he has exceptional length at 6-foot-5 with 34 3/8-inch arms.

I really cannot argue with the logic.

if its a deep class at a particular position, why not load up there? get rid of the guy who is gonna cost you a ton of money to keep.

I know its not a popular move but its a move that likely keeps salaries down and keeps the team competitive.

I have also found that defenders like Bosa seem to have shorter careers. yeah he is a beast, but his playing style also takes a toll on his own body. Already the guy is having trouble staying healthy. I think this was the right move despite how I like him as a player when fully healthy.

 

[Uruk-Hai]

I'm here for the Ravens pick at 1.27. Give me a bit. I didn't think it would come around to me overnight.

 

[Uruk-Hai]

Baltimore selects at 1.27 Donovan Ezeiruaku- Boston College

The Ravens have spent a ton of draft capital on Edge rushers in recent drafts. But most are gonna be free agents after next season. Kyle Van Noy is 700 years old (yet somehow gets better each season), Oweh finally broke out last year, and Ojabo has done nothing. Assuming all 3 are gone after next season, they'll need horses to chase opposing QBs. He's light, but they can juice him up some. It means nothing, but they did well with their last Boston College pick.

Detroit's up. @nysfl2

 

[-OZ-]

To get ahead of things, the bills will consider moving down from 1.30 if a team wants to jump up to the first.

 

[Ministry of Pain]

Good Morning Everyone, great job overnight keeping things rolling, was pleasantly surprised this morning

-I have some obligations but I'll be checking back around Noon
I haven't had a chance to comment on some of the more recent picks so I'll have to catch up this afternoon
Players selected post was updated

I'm a fan of the Ezeiruaku kid from Boston College, he's intriguing and had some pretty impressive sack totals
16.5 his Senior Year, 8.5 back in '22, all the signs point up with him
Great addition to the Ravens, well done @Uruk-Hai

 

[Ministry of Pain]

To get ahead of things, the bills will consider moving down from 1.30 if a team wants to jump up to the first.

PM sent
Cheers!

 

[Ilov80s]

Baltimore selects at 1.27 Donovan Ezeiruaku- Boston College

The Ravens have spent a ton of draft capital on Edge rushers in recent drafts. But most are gonna be free agents after next season. Kyle Van Noy is 700 years old (yet somehow gets better each season), Oweh finally broke out last year, and Ojabo has done nothing. Assuming all 3 are gone after next season, they'll need horses to chase opposing QBs. He's light, but they can juice him up some. It means nothing, but they did well with their last Boston College pick.

Detroit's up. @nysfl2

Not sure what our Detroit drafter had in mind but for me, this is a pretty big blow seeing EZ go one spot in front of the Lions.

 

[Leroy Hoard]

Baltimore selects at 1.27 Donovan Ezeiruaku- Boston College

The Ravens have spent a ton of draft capital on Edge rushers in recent drafts. But most are gonna be free agents after next season. Kyle Van Noy is 700 years old (yet somehow gets better each season), Oweh finally broke out last year, and Ojabo has done nothing. Assuming all 3 are gone after next season, they'll need horses to chase opposing QBs. He's light, but they can juice him up some. It means nothing, but they did well with their last Boston College pick.

Detroit's up. @nysfl2

Not sure what our Detroit drafter had in mind but for me, this is a pretty big blow seeing EZ go one spot in front of the Lions.

I liked him too, but there are still a couple others on D that are still out there if that's where he's going.

 

[Uruk-Hai]

Baltimore selects at 1.27 Donovan Ezeiruaku- Boston College

The Ravens have spent a ton of draft capital on Edge rushers in recent drafts. But most are gonna be free agents after next season. Kyle Van Noy is 700 years old (yet somehow gets better each season), Oweh finally broke out last year, and Ojabo has done nothing. Assuming all 3 are gone after next season, they'll need horses to chase opposing QBs. He's light, but they can juice him up some. It means nothing, but they did well with their last Boston College pick.

Detroit's up. @nysfl2

Not sure what our Detroit drafter had in mind but for me, this is a pretty big blow seeing EZ go one spot in front of the Lions.

I liked him too, but there are still a couple others on D that are still out there if that's where he's going.

There were three guys I was debating with this choice. If I were picking for the Lions and Washington, I'd have zero problems with taking either of the leftovers.

 

[Grahamburn]

Baltimore selects at 1.27 Donovan Ezeiruaku- Boston College

The Ravens have spent a ton of draft capital on Edge rushers in recent drafts. But most are gonna be free agents after next season. Kyle Van Noy is 700 years old (yet somehow gets better each season), Oweh finally broke out last year, and Ojabo has done nothing. Assuming all 3 are gone after next season, they'll need horses to chase opposing QBs. He's light, but they can juice him up some. It means nothing, but they did well with their last Boston College pick.

Detroit's up. @nysfl2

This is the other consideration for Tampa at #19. Fully expect he could be their selection in the real draft.

There’s one other guy that I think they’re sniffing around too.

 

[Uruk-Hai]

Baltimore selects at 1.27 Donovan Ezeiruaku- Boston College

The Ravens have spent a ton of draft capital on Edge rushers in recent drafts. But most are gonna be free agents after next season. Kyle Van Noy is 700 years old (yet somehow gets better each season), Oweh finally broke out last year, and Ojabo has done nothing. Assuming all 3 are gone after next season, they'll need horses to chase opposing QBs. He's light, but they can juice him up some. It means nothing, but they did well with their last Boston College pick.

Detroit's up. @nysfl2

Not sure what our Detroit drafter had in mind but for me, this is a pretty big blow seeing EZ go one spot in front of the Lions.

Welcome to your team drafting in the 20s year after year

 

[JetMaxx]

Baltimore selects at 1.27 Donovan Ezeiruaku- Boston College

The Ravens have spent a ton of draft capital on Edge rushers in recent drafts. But most are gonna be free agents after next season. Kyle Van Noy is 700 years old (yet somehow gets better each season), Oweh finally broke out last year, and Ojabo has done nothing. Assuming all 3 are gone after next season, they'll need horses to chase opposing QBs. He's light, but they can juice him up some. It means nothing, but they did well with their last Boston College pick.

Detroit's up. @nysfl2

Not sure what our Detroit drafter had in mind but for me, this is a pretty big blow seeing EZ go one spot in front of the Lions.

Welcome to your team drafting in the 20s year after year

Funny but accurate. The GM needs to earn his keep when drafting later. Scouting, drafting, trading and knowing as much as possible league wide about who likes who becomes much more imperative.

 

[nysfl2]

Well, the Ravens made this a pretty easy choice for me, as I was debating heavily on taking Ezeiruaku.

With the 28th pick, the Detroit Lions select Nic Scourton, DE, Texas A+M

The Detroit Lions don't have a lot of holes on their roster, but are one Marcus Davenport injury away from going into the season with a giant pass rushing vacuum opposite Hutchinson. There are a few other more pure pass rushers available here, but the Lions' defensive scheme prefers a guy who has the power to stop the run and collapse the pocket vs a pure speed rusher. Scourton is big, has a good variety of pass rush moves, and a good motor, which means the Lions' coaches will love him.

There's some good talent at other positions available here that I would have been tempted by if there had been a run on DEs before our pick, but the combination of need plus talent here makes this an easy pick.

 

[MAC_32]

To get ahead of things, the bills will consider moving down from 1.30 if a team wants to jump up to the first.

@daveR

 

[Largent]

Seahawks looking to move up in R2 38-43 range - offering 50+82.

Will be on the golf course until 1pm PST, but will check my inbox occasionally....happy Saturday

 

[daveR]

To get ahead of things, the bills will consider moving down from 1.30 if a team wants to jump up to the first.

@daveR

noted

 

[rockaction]

but are one Marcus Davenport injury away

Will Marcus Davenport get injured, leaving the Detroit Lions with a gaping hole on their defensive line? Let's ask the infallible expert in all matters of football futures.

Q: See above

Answer: https://imgflip.com/i/9pue00

 

[Ilov80s]

Well, the Ravens made this a pretty easy choice for me, as I was debating heavily on taking Ezeiruaku.

With the 28th pick, the Detroit Lions select Nic Scourton, DE, Texas A+M

The Detroit Lions don't have a lot of holes on their roster, but are one Marcus Davenport injury away from going into the season with a giant pass rushing vacuum opposite Hutchinson. There are a few other more pure pass rushers available here, but the Lions' defensive scheme prefers a guy who has the power to stop the run and collapse the pocket vs a pure speed rusher. Scourton is big, has a good variety of pass rush moves, and a good motor, which means the Lions' coaches will love him.

There's some good talent at other positions available here that I would have been tempted by if there had been a run on DEs before our pick, but the combination of need plus talent here makes this an easy pick.

That makes a lot of sense. If he is going to play at 257 like he was at the comib, he may not be anywhere near ready to be an impactful edge defender against the run. Hutch, Daveport and Zadarius play 265-275 range. Plus I felt like some scouts thouhgt even at the 280 he was in the season, he wasn't strong at holding blocks. But I don't care about that. The Lions need to be better at pressuring the QB and that's where Scourton can help right away. Theoretically, the Lions will be playing from ahead a lot this year and this means teams will find themselves needing to be pass heavy. Having another athletic edge rusher across from Hutch gives us that big adjustment we can make when teams are forced to throw. Funny part is it looks like Scourton's best movie is his spin and we know Hutch leans hard on his spin (and it's probably the best pass rush move in the league right now). Lions would have tornados coming in off the edge.

He's kind of a tough mystery box for me. Should he be playing at a light and athletic 255 like we saw at the combine? Or was that just to max testing? Is going to be able to keep that weight down over his career? His 2023 was great buyt 2024 not as much. Was it the extra weight? The double teams?

 

[nysfl2]

I’d expect that he’ll put on some weight and get in the 260s if the lions draft him.

 

[Ministry of Pain]

We're at 1.29?
Nothing wrong with that, just want to make sure I am up to date
Thanks

 

[ZWK]

Yep, @Harjiran is up at 29 for WAS. He posted this last night:

Awesome, we are moving full speed ahead with this draft - Washington will happily entertain any offers from teams looking to move up into the first round. Folks, I live on the west coast and am working late, not sure when I'll get a chance to make a selection or pull the trigger on any trade offers. I'd guess sometime tomorrow mid-morning pacific time? Your patience is appreciated.

 

[Ministry of Pain]

Well, the Ravens made this a pretty easy choice for me, as I was debating heavily on taking Ezeiruaku.

With the 28th pick, the Detroit Lions select Nic Scourton, DE, Texas A+M

The Detroit Lions don't have a lot of holes on their roster, but are one Marcus Davenport injury away from going into the season with a giant pass rushing vacuum opposite Hutchinson. There are a few other more pure pass rushers available here, but the Lions' defensive scheme prefers a guy who has the power to stop the run and collapse the pocket vs a pure speed rusher. Scourton is big, has a good variety of pass rush moves, and a good motor, which means the Lions' coaches will love him.

There's some good talent at other positions available here that I would have been tempted by if there had been a run on DEs before our pick, but the combination of need plus talent here makes this an easy pick.

He's 6-4, 280 and one of the purest DE/Edge rushers you are going to find. I'm not sure he's going to lead the league in sacks but he can be on the field all the time and helps a lot in Rush D
Somewhat of a lost art with all the blitzing Edge rushers. Was known as Nic Caraway until about 2022/2023 fyi
He had 10 sacks in 2023 and transferred to A&M where his sack total decreased but his overall presence and what he can do in the NFL setting the edge, shut down the run,
That's what scouts and people in the front office are salivating about with this guy. Lot of potential and fits in well with the Lions' clubhouse and attitude

Great pick

 

[Harjiran]

Thanks for the trade offers peeps! Due to a certain player being unexpectedly available at 29, Washington has decided to stay put and select Omarion Hampton, RB, UNC - I was surprised to see him fall this far, especially since this is a mock draft being run on a fantasy message board. WAS still needs an EDGE but Hampton is a stud who fills a need and should further elevate an ascending Commanders offense.

 

[Ministry of Pain]

Thanks for the trade offers peeps! Due to a certain player being unexpectedly available at 29, Washington has decided to stay put and select Omarion Hampton, RB, UNC - I was surprised to see him fall this far, especially since this is a mock draft being run on a fantasy message board. WAS still needs an EDGE but Hampton is a stud who fills a need and should further elevate an ascending Commanders offense.

Washington needs someone to keep defenses honest vs Daniels and also to strike a little fear if they drop back 5-6 in pass coverage
I think it's a great move. They have WRs, maybe they could use a more dynamic TE to round out the offense but Daniels gives them a huge leg up
Hampton only makes them stronger and more explosive. Think Nov/Dec when they want to run clock to hold a lead in the Northeast in the cold

 

[Harjiran]

Thanks for the trade offers peeps! Due to a certain player being unexpectedly available at 29, Washington has decided to stay put and select Omarion Hampton, RB, UNC - I was surprised to see him fall this far, especially since this is a mock draft being run on a fantasy message board. WAS still needs an EDGE but Hampton is a stud who fills a need and should further elevate an ascending Commanders offense.

Washington needs someone to keep defenses honest vs Daniels and also to strike a little fear if they drop back 5-6 in pass coverage
I think it's a great move. They have WRs, maybe they could use a more dynamic TE to round out the offense but Daniels gives them a huge leg up
Hampton only makes them stronger and more explosive. Think Nov/Dec when they want to run clock to hold a lead in the Northeast in the cold

Make it happen, Adam Peters!

 

[-OZ-]

Bills have a couple discussions going.
If those teams don’t respond by 2c, I’ll pick. I know the player I’ll take if they don’t like the offer (or make a good counter)

 

[efactor]

Thanks for the trade offers peeps! Due to a certain player being unexpectedly available at 29, Washington has decided to stay put and select Omarion Hampton, RB, UNC - I was surprised to see him fall this far, especially since this is a mock draft being run on a fantasy message board. WAS still needs an EDGE but Hampton is a stud who fills a need and should further elevate an ascending Commanders offense.

And an actual great FF landing spot

 

[Harjiran]

Thanks for the trade offers peeps! Due to a certain player being unexpectedly available at 29, Washington has decided to stay put and select Omarion Hampton, RB, UNC - I was surprised to see him fall this far, especially since this is a mock draft being run on a fantasy message board. WAS still needs an EDGE but Hampton is a stud who fills a need and should further elevate an ascending Commanders offense.

And an actual great FF landing spot

Yup, if it plays out like this in real life, you could make a compelling case for taking Hampton over Jeanty in fantasy drafts.

 

[-OZ-]

Trades didn’t pan out, which is fine, and leaves us to address a need. There were two players here I like as prospects, but we’ll let one continue to fall further than he probably will in the real draft and take the player I like more.

Athletic, with a near-prototypical frame for a corner at 6-foot ¾ inches, 195 pounds, and 31 ¼ inch arms, as well as solid speed and agility for the position. He’s an efficient mover with quick feet and enough hip fluidity to stay in phase with most receivers through their routes.

He also has the requisite length and play strength to deliver tough jams at the line of scrimmage as well as be physical at the catch point. He does a great job of being physical and came away with an impressive 12 passes defensed in 2024.

a good communicator with plenty of experience in a variety of defensive systems thanks to his travels. He’s capable in zone coverage as well as man, and shows a high football IQ.

There was a time when I’d knock a player for transferring often. Those days seem to be over.

With the 1.30, the Buffalo bills select Trey Amos, Ole Miss Cornerback

 

[Ben & Jerry's]

1.31 KC Chiefs select Mike Green, DE, Marshall

Steve Spagnuola has KC performing as a top 10 Defense. Giving him a bookend pass rusher for George Karlaftis and Chris Jones will help them continue to dominate the AFC.

Green led the FBS with 17 sacks in 2024. His 21 TFL was 3rd in the nation. The 6'4" 250lb edge rusher showed at the Senior Bowl, his tape was no fluke. The former UVA transfer has a high motor, good bend, with a variety of pass rush moves.

There were some well documented character concerns with this pick. I believe this will be a great system to continue his maturation process.

Getting after Josh Allen, Lamar Jackson, and Joe Burrow is essential to maintaining their place in the AFC pecking order.

 

[travdogg]

1.31 KC Chiefs select Mike Green, DE, Marshall

Steve Spagnuola has KC performing as a top 10 Defense. Giving him a bookend pass rusher for George Karlaftis and Chris Jones will help them continue to dominate the AFC.

Green led the FBS with 17 sacks in 2024. His 21 TFL was 3rd in the nation. The 6'4" 250lb edge rusher showed at the Senior Bowl, his tape was no fluke. The former UVA transfer has a high motor, good bend, with a variety of pass rush moves.

There were some well documented character concerns with this pick. I believe this will be a great system to continue his maturation process.

Getting after Josh Allen, Lamar Jackson, and Joe Burrow is essential to maintaining their place in the AFC pecking order.

At the very least, we can say this isn't a player KC will shy away from.

Green is the best EDGE after Carter in my opinion. If he'd gone to Ohio State instead, I think we'd be talking about him in the 5-8 range. I think this is the 2nd best value of the mock so far. He really showed out on his pro day, with ELITE agility.

 

[JetMaxx]

1.31 KC Chiefs select Mike Green, DE, Marshall

Steve Spagnuola has KC performing as a top 10 Defense. Giving him a bookend pass rusher for George Karlaftis and Chris Jones will help them continue to dominate the AFC.

Green led the FBS with 17 sacks in 2024. His 21 TFL was 3rd in the nation. The 6'4" 250lb edge rusher showed at the Senior Bowl, his tape was no fluke. The former UVA transfer has a high motor, good bend, with a variety of pass rush moves.

There were some well documented character concerns with this pick. I believe this will be a great system to continue his maturation process.

Getting after Josh Allen, Lamar Jackson, and Joe Burrow is essential to maintaining their place in the AFC pecking order.

Multiple sexual assault allegations. Perfect fit for Reid

 

[Long Ball Larry]

Well, the eagles have been mulling a trade offer proposed by someone else but have not received clarification on one of the items. So we will give it a little longer I guess. If anyone else wants to make an offer for 32, it will be considered.

 

[Uruk-Hai]

1.31 KC Chiefs select Mike Green, DE, Marshall

Steve Spagnuola has KC performing as a top 10 Defense. Giving him a bookend pass rusher for George Karlaftis and Chris Jones will help them continue to dominate the AFC.

Green led the FBS with 17 sacks in 2024. His 21 TFL was 3rd in the nation. The 6'4" 250lb edge rusher showed at the Senior Bowl, his tape was no fluke. The former UVA transfer has a high motor, good bend, with a variety of pass rush moves.

There were some well documented character concerns with this pick. I believe this will be a great system to continue his maturation process.

Getting after Josh Allen, Lamar Jackson, and Joe Burrow is essential to maintaining their place in the AFC pecking order.

This is the choice I was struggling with at 1.27.

 

[JetMaxx]

Well, the eagles have been mulling a trade offer proposed by someone else but have not received clarification on one of the items. So we will give it a little longer I guess. If anyone else wants to make an offer for 32, it will be considered.

The way this played out is a dream scenario for the Eagles with either a selection or a trade down.

 

[-OZ-]

1.31 KC Chiefs select Mike Green, DE, Marshall

Steve Spagnuola has KC performing as a top 10 Defense. Giving him a bookend pass rusher for George Karlaftis and Chris Jones will help them continue to dominate the AFC.

Green led the FBS with 17 sacks in 2024. His 21 TFL was 3rd in the nation. The 6'4" 250lb edge rusher showed at the Senior Bowl, his tape was no fluke. The former UVA transfer has a high motor, good bend, with a variety of pass rush moves.

There were some well documented character concerns with this pick. I believe this will be a great system to continue his maturation process.

Getting after Josh Allen, Lamar Jackson, and Joe Burrow is essential to maintaining their place in the AFC pecking order.

This is the choice I was struggling with at 1.27.

I had green all written up for the bills. Then couldn’t pull the trigger. From what I can tell, Buffalo seems less inclined to take character risk than some teams.

 

[Ministry of Pain]

The Philadelphia Eagles have traded the No 32 Pick to the Miami Dolphins

Miami sends Philly picks 48-98-135 and a 2026 2nd

-The Miami Dolphins select 1.32 Malaki Starks, Safety from the University of Georgia

The irony that we would be able to work a trade with the team we are trying to emulate and do something very similar to what the Eagles did last year in the Draft
Starks was extremely high on MoP's list, not that far behind Jahdae Barron and to watch him continue to slide and with the departure of Holland, this became an obvious target

I'll have more to say about all this as we now conclude Round 1

 

[Ministry of Pain]

We knocked on several doors with this offer

@Harjiran just missed our offer which was about the same at 29, then we tried 30, 31 and finally we were able to make a deal with the Eagles at 32
Miami still holds the 56 pick, thought about staying put and focus on other Safeties but Starks is an immediate starter and will pair up perfectly with Barron for years