FBG Mock Draft '25 Completed with all 101 picks inside (5 Viewers)

[popeye]

Bengals are up - @eighsse2 @QuizGuy66

 

[eighsse2]

With the 81st pick of the 2025 Imaginary NFL Draft, the Cincinnati Bengals select Jared Ivey EDGE, Mississippi.

 

[Ministry of Pain]

44/620/6TD as a Sophomore
This individual very well might be the best in his class, only 20 years old at the moment.
He ranked #1 overall in college at his position last season during his Junior Year with 117 Rec for 1,555yds with 10 TDs

This Receiver...oops Tight End, brings a unique set of skills to the receiving game as he arrives in the NFL
Just 4.7 40-time at the combine but during the season and on tape he stands out as being able to create space and get wide open
He won't have to start immediately for Miami but will pair nicely with Johnnu Smith who is turning 30 before the season starts

With the 82nd pick in the Imaginary Sharks Draft, the Miami Dolphins select TE Harold Fannin Jr, Bowling Green
Have a feeling others have been eye balling him and where they want to take him

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For some that maybe don't know a lot about him other than just some eye popping stats at a smaller school

@menobrown you are OTC

 

[QuizGuy66]

Props to @eighsse2 for a great job of drafting. Unless @Ministry of Pain judges it to be the best mock draft in which case I will take full credit - but seriously all the work was done by eighsse2.

I can see doubling on edge with or without a final year of Hendrickson.

-QG

 

[Ministry of Pain]

With pick #80, the Colts select LB Demetrius Knight, South Carolina.

Demetrius Knight Jr.'s path to the NFL draft spans six years across three programs. A former dual-threat high-school quarterback, his family ties include former NFL Pro Bowler DeAngelo Hall and music legends Gladys Knight and Aretha Franklin. #CouldHaveBeenAPip

After four years at Georgia Tech, Knight transferred to Charlotte where he had 96 tackles and earned First-Team All-AAC honors. His final season at South Carolina showcased his development, earning team captain honors while recording 82 tackles (57 solo) with 8.0 tackles for loss and 2.0 sacks.

The 6'2", 245-pound linebacker collected multiple accolades in 2024, including the Rex Enright Team Captain award, Most Outstanding Senior recognition, and Joe Morrison MVP Defense honors. His academic achievements include three appearances on the ACC Academic Honor Roll (2019-2021).

Demetruis is an impactful defensive signal-caller who can both coordinate the defense and create havoc himself. His proven special-teams results provide day one value while he develops as a rotational linebacker. The tackling technique needs refinement, but his appetite for contact and closing burst project him as a future three-down MIKE.

By drafting TE, RG and LB, we’ve addressed the Colt’s most immediate needs. In later rounds, I’d look at the secondary along with OT depth.

You and @travdogg took 2 of the last bigger impact players I was looking for on Defense
In theory I will still use the remaining Phins picks on some much needed line help but when you have a chance to draft a guy that could rise to the top at his position, gotta roll the dice
I like Knight a lot, think he's already 25? He will come right and start for whoever drafts him. He stacks up as a terrific ILB/MLB that can be used in blitz packages as well
I also am a big Alexander-DT fan and was thinking about him if Miami had stayed in the 2nd round. We had 48 and 56 at one point.

 

[eighsse2]

Props to @eighsse2 for a great job of drafting. Unless @Ministry of Pain judges it to be the best mock draft in which case I will take full credit - but seriously all the work was done by eighsse2.

I can see doubling on edge with or without a final year of Hendrickson.

-QG

I did the player listing, but @QuizGuy66 contributed a lot to the selection process and making the decisions realistically based on the Bengals' tendencies. Teamwork makes the dream work! Now all we need is the draft to occur this way in real life.

 

[menobrown]

With the 83rd pick of the 2025 FBG mock draft the Pittsburgh Steelers select Tyler Shough, QB, Louisville.

If I was placing a bet on what player drafted in our mock ends up being best value relative to where they are actually drafted my money is on this pick right here as I think he's going top of round 2 and feel like I'm going to get a 40-50 draft spot discount.

I get the concerns. 7th year Senior, was once Justin Herberts backup, will turn 26 the first month of the seasons. Cue up the Brandon Weeden jokes. 3 season ending injuries, two of which were broken collarbones. Limited production despite the age.

Regarding the age just let me say for this cost who cares? He's young enough that if his play was up to the level of getting a starter level second contract there would be no issues with his age for the duration of that contract. In the meantime if he can win the starting job he's going to run around half a million a year in pay.

He's got great size, really good athlete, big arm, hard worker, intelligent. Played well against pressure and I think would be a great fit on the Steelers as he's adept at throwing deep(DK/Pickens) and was excellent in play action. If Rodgers does not sign he'd compete with Rudolph for the job and I'd be surprised if he did not take it. If Rodgers signs he's probably getting groomed to take over in 2026.

@Grahamburn is OTC

 

[Instinctive]

With the 83rd pick of the 2025 FBG mock draft the Pittsburgh Steelers select Tyler Shough, QB, Louisville.

If I was placing a bet on what player drafted in our mock ends up being best value relative to where they are actually drafted my money is on this pick right here as I think he's going top of round 2 and feel like I'm going to get a 40-50 draft spot discount.

I get the concerns. 7th year Senior, was once Justin Herberts backup, will turn 26 the first month of the seasons. Cue up the Brandon Weeden jokes. 3 season ending injuries, two of which were broken collarbones. Limited production despite the age.

Regarding the age just let me say for this cost who cares? He's young enough that if his play was up to the level of getting a starter level second contract there would be no issues with his age for the duration of that contract. In the meantime if he can win the starting job he's going to run around half a million a year in pay.

He's got great size, really good athlete, big arm, hard worker, intelligent. Played well against pressure and I think would be a great fit on the Steelers as he's adept at throwing deep(DK/Pickens) and was excellent in play action. If Rodgers does not sign he'd compete with Rudolph for the job and I'd be surprised if he did not take it. If Rodgers signs he's probably getting groomed to take over in 2026.

@Grahamburn is OTC

Like him a lot. If I had a team other than CAR he probably goes much earlier Would rather him than Sheduer or Dart.

 

[Snotbubbles]

Whoever is running the Jacksonville draft, kudos, I think you're killing it.

My goodness, Jacksonville again with a super value pick. Landon Jackson should have gone in the 2nd. Man, I hope Howie has a draft this good.

15. Jacksonville Jaguars - via ATL trade CB Will Johnson, Michigan
35. Jacksonville Jaguars - via TEN DL Walter Nolen, Ole Miss
36. Jacksonville Jaguars - WR Luther Burden III, Missouri
67. Jacksonville Jaguars via CLE via ATL - Edge Landon Jackson Arkansas
70. Jacksonville Jaguars - TE Elijah Arroyo, Miami

 

[travdogg]

With the 83rd pick of the 2025 FBG mock draft the Pittsburgh Steelers select Tyler Shough, QB, Louisville.

If I was placing a bet on what player drafted in our mock ends up being best value relative to where they are actually drafted my money is on this pick right here as I think he's going top of round 2 and feel like I'm going to get a 40-50 draft spot discount.

I get the concerns. 7th year Senior, was once Justin Herberts backup, will turn 26 the first month of the seasons. Cue up the Brandon Weeden jokes. 3 season ending injuries, two of which were broken collarbones. Limited production despite the age.

Regarding the age just let me say for this cost who cares? He's young enough that if his play was up to the level of getting a starter level second contract there would be no issues with his age for the duration of that contract. In the meantime if he can win the starting job he's going to run around half a million a year in pay.

He's got great size, really good athlete, big arm, hard worker, intelligent. Played well against pressure and I think would be a great fit on the Steelers as he's adept at throwing deep(DK/Pickens) and was excellent in play action. If Rodgers does not sign he'd compete with Rudolph for the job and I'd be surprised if he did not take it. If Rodgers signs he's probably getting groomed to take over in 2026.

@Grahamburn is OTC

Like him a lot. If I had a team other than CAR he probably goes much earlier Would rather him than Sheduer or Dart.

I would love to hear some reasoning why you'd rather have him than Sanders? Or did you mean just relative to cost?

 

[RC94]

With the 83rd pick of the 2025 FBG mock draft the Pittsburgh Steelers select Tyler Shough, QB, Louisville.

If I was placing a bet on what player drafted in our mock ends up being best value relative to where they are actually drafted my money is on this pick right here as I think he's going top of round 2 and feel like I'm going to get a 40-50 draft spot discount.

I get the concerns. 7th year Senior, was once Justin Herberts backup, will turn 26 the first month of the seasons. Cue up the Brandon Weeden jokes. 3 season ending injuries, two of which were broken collarbones. Limited production despite the age.

Regarding the age just let me say for this cost who cares? He's young enough that if his play was up to the level of getting a starter level second contract there would be no issues with his age for the duration of that contract. In the meantime if he can win the starting job he's going to run around half a million a year in pay.

He's got great size, really good athlete, big arm, hard worker, intelligent. Played well against pressure and I think would be a great fit on the Steelers as he's adept at throwing deep(DK/Pickens) and was excellent in play action. If Rodgers does not sign he'd compete with Rudolph for the job and I'd be surprised if he did not take it. If Rodgers signs he's probably getting groomed to take over in 2026.

@Grahamburn is OTC

I like him and almost took him over Milroe in the 2nd. I took Milroe because of his long term upside and the fact that they don't need a rookie to start this year. Shough is ready to go and a perfect fit for the Steelers IMO. All he needs to do is stay healthy, something he hasn't been able to do in college.

 

[menobrown]

With the 83rd pick of the 2025 FBG mock draft the Pittsburgh Steelers select Tyler Shough, QB, Louisville.

If I was placing a bet on what player drafted in our mock ends up being best value relative to where they are actually drafted my money is on this pick right here as I think he's going top of round 2 and feel like I'm going to get a 40-50 draft spot discount.

I get the concerns. 7th year Senior, was once Justin Herberts backup, will turn 26 the first month of the seasons. Cue up the Brandon Weeden jokes. 3 season ending injuries, two of which were broken collarbones. Limited production despite the age.

Regarding the age just let me say for this cost who cares? He's young enough that if his play was up to the level of getting a starter level second contract there would be no issues with his age for the duration of that contract. In the meantime if he can win the starting job he's going to run around half a million a year in pay.

He's got great size, really good athlete, big arm, hard worker, intelligent. Played well against pressure and I think would be a great fit on the Steelers as he's adept at throwing deep(DK/Pickens) and was excellent in play action. If Rodgers does not sign he'd compete with Rudolph for the job and I'd be surprised if he did not take it. If Rodgers signs he's probably getting groomed to take over in 2026.

@Grahamburn is OTC

Like him a lot. If I had a team other than CAR he probably goes much earlier Would rather him than Sheduer or Dart.

Thanks and fwiw the Beast Guide came out today and he's touching Dart, they are 49 and 50 with Sanders at 34.

If I was ranking them in a vacuum I'd say Sanders is the safest bet to be an NFL starting QB and Shough has the most upside and most risk. Specifically for the Steeles I think Shough is the best fit.

 

[Grahamburn]

3. 84 - Tampa Bay Buccaneers - Zy Alexander, CB, LSU

 

[eighsse2]

3. 84 - Tampa Bay Buccaneers - Darien Porter, CB, Iowa State

Taken at #59. I swear I'm right this time

 

[ZWK]

2.59 Baltimore selects DB Darien Porter Iowa State

Sorry about the delay. I'm old and need my beauty sleep.

I was going to go a different direction here, but I know Baltimore is paranoid about DB depth.

 

[Ministry of Pain]

3. 84 - Tampa Bay Buccaneers - Darien Porter, CB, Iowa State

Any chance you are circling back?

If we lose Graham for a while, Bucs are my #2 team, happy to make a pick if need be but lets give him some time

 

[Instinctive]

With the 83rd pick of the 2025 FBG mock draft the Pittsburgh Steelers select Tyler Shough, QB, Louisville.

If I was placing a bet on what player drafted in our mock ends up being best value relative to where they are actually drafted my money is on this pick right here as I think he's going top of round 2 and feel like I'm going to get a 40-50 draft spot discount.

I get the concerns. 7th year Senior, was once Justin Herberts backup, will turn 26 the first month of the seasons. Cue up the Brandon Weeden jokes. 3 season ending injuries, two of which were broken collarbones. Limited production despite the age.

Regarding the age just let me say for this cost who cares? He's young enough that if his play was up to the level of getting a starter level second contract there would be no issues with his age for the duration of that contract. In the meantime if he can win the starting job he's going to run around half a million a year in pay.

He's got great size, really good athlete, big arm, hard worker, intelligent. Played well against pressure and I think would be a great fit on the Steelers as he's adept at throwing deep(DK/Pickens) and was excellent in play action. If Rodgers does not sign he'd compete with Rudolph for the job and I'd be surprised if he did not take it. If Rodgers signs he's probably getting groomed to take over in 2026.

@Grahamburn is OTC

Like him a lot. If I had a team other than CAR he probably goes much earlier Would rather him than Sheduer or Dart.

I would love to hear some reasoning why you'd rather have him than Sanders? Or did you mean just relative to cost?

I think Sanders is kinda like Tyrod Taylor. Arm is fine. Athleticism is fine. Decisionmaking is fine. But he takes a crapload of sacks and doesn't really have huge upside. Maybe he becomes Kirk Cousins?

I think Dart has the upside of Aaron Rodgers, but could also be nobody in two years, or maybe like Andy Dalton. He had so many one read plays at Ole Miss its hard to say how he processes.

I think Shough could be Brett Favre, or could be Ryan Mallet with slightly better legs

I think Milroe could be Hurts, or could be Vince Young. But without being a top 3 pick, more room to grow than Young had. Heck maybe the right comp is Tebow.

So for me, it's mostly about upside and range of outcomes. If I'm taking a guy this year, I'm not trying to get Andy Dalton forever.

 

[Grahamburn]

3. 84 - Tampa Bay Buccaneers - Darien Porter, CB, Iowa State

Any chance you are circling back?

If we lose Graham for a while, Bucs are my #2 team, happy to make a pick if need be but lets give him some time

Damn, my bad. I quick scrolled on my phone. Standby.

Edited post to Zy Alexander at 3.84. Cripes. Sorry. Guess maybe we shouldn't go too much further?!

 

[eighsse2]

3. 84 - Tampa Bay Buccaneers - Darien Porter, CB, Iowa State

Any chance you are circling back?

If we lose Graham for a while, Bucs are my #2 team, happy to make a pick if need be but lets give him some time

Damn, my bad. I quick scrolled on my phone. Standby.

Edited post to Zy Alexander at 3.84. Cripes. Sorry. Guess maybe we shouldn't go too much further?!

Next year we could try white elephant style?

 

[Ministry of Pain]

3. 84 - Tampa Bay Buccaneers - Darien Porter, CB, Iowa State

Any chance you are circling back?

If we lose Graham for a while, Bucs are my #2 team, happy to make a pick if need be but lets give him some time

Damn, my bad. I quick scrolled on my phone. Standby.

Edited post to Zy Alexander at 3.84. Cripes. Sorry. Guess maybe we shouldn't go too much further?!

Next year we could try white elephant style?

Who did he have before he edited to Alexander from LSU?

 

[travdogg]

Like him a lot. If I had a team other than CAR he probably goes much earlier Would rather him than Sheduer or Dart.

I would love to hear some reasoning why you'd rather have him than Sanders? Or did you mean just relative to cost?

I think Sanders is kinda like Tyrod Taylor. Arm is fine. Athleticism is fine. Decisionmaking is fine. But he takes a crapload of sacks and doesn't really have huge upside. Maybe he becomes Kirk Cousins?

I think Dart has the upside of Aaron Rodgers, but could also be nobody in two years, or maybe like Andy Dalton. He had so many one read plays at Ole Miss its hard to say how he processes.

I think Shough could be Brett Favre, or could be Ryan Mallet with slightly better legs

I think Milroe could be Hurts, or could be Vince Young. But without being a top 3 pick, more room to grow than Young had. Heck maybe the right comp is Tebow.

So for me, it's mostly about upside and range of outcomes. If I'm taking a guy this year, I'm not trying to get Andy Dalton forever.

I do agree that Sanders ceiling case is probably around Kirk Cousins level. I would say I don't think Sanders is as mobile as Tyrod. His mobility is less Deion Sanders and more Bernie Sanders. I don't think that he'd win a race against his 57-year-old dad today.

Those are some wild upside comps for Dart/Shough, 2 1st ballot HOFers. Thank you for explaining your reasoning of not wanting to potentially be in QB purgatory, I can totally understand that.

 

[eighsse2]

3. 84 - Tampa Bay Buccaneers - Darien Porter, CB, Iowa State

Any chance you are circling back?

If we lose Graham for a while, Bucs are my #2 team, happy to make a pick if need be but lets give him some time

Damn, my bad. I quick scrolled on my phone. Standby.

Edited post to Zy Alexander at 3.84. Cripes. Sorry. Guess maybe we shouldn't go too much further?!

Next year we could try white elephant style?

Who did he have before he edited to Alexander from LSU?

Darien Porter. You quoted it yourself.

 

[Ministry of Pain]

3. 84 - Tampa Bay Buccaneers - Darien Porter, CB, Iowa State

Any chance you are circling back?

If we lose Graham for a while, Bucs are my #2 team, happy to make a pick if need be but lets give him some time

Damn, my bad. I quick scrolled on my phone. Standby.

Edited post to Zy Alexander at 3.84. Cripes. Sorry. Guess maybe we shouldn't go too much further?!

Next year we could try white elephant style?

Who did he have before he edited to Alexander from LSU?

Darien Porter. You quoted it yourself.

My mistake, I thought he doubled down and did the same thing again with another name

 

[Stoneworker]

With pick #85, the Denver Broncos select:

Cam Skattebo - RB - Arizona State

It was widely known that Denver's offensive Achilles Heel last year was the running game, but in one imaginary draft it has hopefully gone from weakness to strength (Rd 1 C/G Grey Zabel, Rd 2 RB Quinshon Judkins and now Rd 3 Skattebo).

The knock on Skattebo is obviously his 40-time, but his contact balance is elite and the tape is outstanding.

While it may suck for fantasy managers, from an NFL perspective Sean Payton will love his deep stable of young RB's. Judkins and Skattebo will compete for the lead dog role during imaginary training camp, while A. Estime and J. McLaughlin will provide exceptional depth and situational power/COP.

 

[Grahamburn]

3. 84 - Tampa Bay Buccaneers - Darien Porter, CB, Iowa State

Any chance you are circling back?

If we lose Graham for a while, Bucs are my #2 team, happy to make a pick if need be but lets give him some time

Damn, my bad. I quick scrolled on my phone. Standby.

Edited post to Zy Alexander at 3.84. Cripes. Sorry. Guess maybe we shouldn't go too much further?!

Next year we could try white elephant style?

Who did he have before he edited to Alexander from LSU?

Darien Porter. You quoted it yourself.

My mistake, I thought he doubled down and did the same thing again with another name

I quick scrolled the names for their positions “CB” and didn’t see that any were taken, BUT Porter was listed as a “DB,” so that’s why I missed it. MOP’s fault!

 

[Grahamburn]

JK. You’re doing a great job with this, bud.

 

[Tau837]

With pick #85, the Denver Broncos select:

Cam Skattebo - RB - Arizona State

It was widely known that Denver's offensive Achilles Heel last year was the running game, but in one imaginary draft it has hopefully gone from weakness to strength (Rd 1 C/G Grey Zabel, Rd 2 RB Quinshon Judkins and now Rd 3 Skattebo).

The knock on Skattebo is obviously his 40-time, but his contact balance is elite and the tape is outstanding.

While it may suck for fantasy managers, from an NFL perspective Sean Payton will love his deep stable of young RB's. Judkins and Skattebo will compete for the lead dog role during imaginary training camp, while A. Estime and J. McLaughlin will provide exceptional depth and situational power/COP.

This was my pick at 86.

That said, as a Chargers fan, I would love to see Denver spend 2 Day 2 picks on RBs. I do not think that is maximizing roster value.

 

[Tau837]

With pick #86, the Chargers take RB Dylan Sampson, Tennessee.

I had Skattebo and Sampson very close. I would have taken Skattebo if available but wasn't 100% convinced that was the right choice, so I'm happy enough with Sampson.

 

[Stoneworker]

With pick #85, the Denver Broncos select:

Cam Skattebo - RB - Arizona State

It was widely known that Denver's offensive Achilles Heel last year was the running game, but in one imaginary draft it has hopefully gone from weakness to strength (Rd 1 C/G Grey Zabel, Rd 2 RB Quinshon Judkins and now Rd 3 Skattebo).

The knock on Skattebo is obviously his 40-time, but his contact balance is elite and the tape is outstanding.

While it may suck for fantasy managers, from an NFL perspective Sean Payton will love his deep stable of young RB's. Judkins and Skattebo will compete for the lead dog role during imaginary training camp, while A. Estime and J. McLaughlin will provide exceptional depth and situational power/COP.

This was my pick at 86.

That said, as a Chargers fan, I would love to see Denver spend 2 Day 2 picks on RBs. I do not think that is maximizing roster value.

Denver filled three glaring starter holes in free agency (TE, S, and ILB). RB is the only position where starter is not locked in for 2025.

Getting the PFF #3 RB at pick 85 and having four starting-caliber guys all under age 25 at such an injury-prone position is pretty decent roster value IMO.

 

[Crippler]

#87 Packers select
Oluwafemi Oladejo
EDGE

Was between CB and Edge. Needed to add in case Van Ness is not up to it. Should be able to help now and hopefully can be starter down the road

The NFL transition won't be seamless for Oladejo, but his versatility offers intriguing possibilities for a patient coaching staff. His experience at both linebacker and edge creates options in sub-packages, particularly on passing downs where his ability to rush or drop into coverage can keep offenses guessing. The Iowa game showed flashes - two sacks and multiple pressures - but also highlighted his rawness when taking on Power-5 tackles.

Lots of nice value this round

 

[travdogg]

With pick #86, the Chargers take RB Dylan Sampson, Tennessee.

I had Skattebo and Sampson very close. I would have taken Skattebo if available but wasn't 100% convinced that was the right choice, so I'm happy enough with Sampson.

Honestly don't see why Henderson is considered a better prospect than Sampson. If Sampson goes to LAC, Najee is 50-50 to hold the starting job through the season. Could easily see a scenario where he ends up being the #2 RB in this class. One of my favorite players in the draft, HE WAS Tennessee's offense. Would love to see him with LAC's OL.

 

[Ministry of Pain]

@Streetduck OTC Jags again have another pick
@Buckna for Houston after that

 

[Andy Dufresne]

If the Vikings had any draft capital at all I'd be looking to trade up here.

 

[Ministry of Pain]

Is @dkp993 still going for the Rams or is he on the road this week?
He's going to be 2 picks away from being OTC

@Uruk-Hai I know follows along on here, he's got the Ravens

 

[eighsse2]

If the Vikings had any draft capital at all I'd be looking to trade up here.

Offer one or more of 2026 picks. Even though it's kinda silly, and may not be allowed next year. It's an option at least.

 

[Uruk-Hai]

@Uruk-Hai I know follows along on here, he's got the Ravens

I'm gonna have to peg out shortly. If @Joe Schmo isn't around can someone take our pick? We only have one player we're targeting, so there might be a delay if he's selected in front of us.

 

[Streetduck]

Pick #88 the Jaguars select S Andrew Mukuba Texas

Can play all 3 safety spots, outstanding in pass protection zone, man coverages and press. Explosive athlete with elite speed and change of direction ability makes him a menace in coverage. Shows exceptional processing speed consistently jumping underneath routes. Versatile chess piece who's logged significant snaps at deep safety, in the box and the slot. Rare to find a DB who can legitimately play all three spots.

By the way How bout them GATORS!!!

 

[eighsse2]

Pick #88 the Jaguars select S Andrew Mukuba Texas

Can play all 3 safety spots, outstanding in pass protection zone, man coverages and press. Explosive athlete with elite speed and change of direction ability makes him a menace in coverage. Shows exceptional processing speed consistently jumping underneath routes. Versatile chess piece who's logged significant snaps at deep safety, in the box and the slot. Rare to find a DB who can legitimately play all three spots.

By the way How bout them GATORS!!!

Great pick. Was somewhat torn between him and Jared Ivey for the Bengals.

 

[Buckna]

Shoot, had Mukuba queued up. So I will go with my backup pick here even if he might be a little early:

With pick #89, the HOU Texans take DL Jamaree Caldwell, Oregon

Caldwell is a colossal defensive tackle weighing 332 pounds. He was a dominant force up front whose production goes beyond stats. I think the Texans’ defense is on the verge of being one of the NFL’s elite units, but being a bit stronger against the run (specifically gap scheme runs) would help them so much. Despite having many players who are good at defending against the pass on the interior d'line, they lack a standout defender who is good against the run. They also need an injection of youth here badly as most of their interior d'line the past few years have been aged FA veteran's on short-term deals as a band-aid while draft picks have gone to other areas of need. While Caldwell may not have elite pass rush upside, he has the traits to fit a very valuable role in limiting the run, and at a load of size he should command some double teams freeing up more versatile speed guys like WAJr and Danielle Hunter on the edges or Sheldon Rankins in the middle.

There were lots of DL guys to choose from here so even if there are other names some might prefer (hard to research all of them on the fly here) I do think this a highly likely position pick for them with one of their day 2 selections if not specifically this guy.

 

[Tau837]

With pick #85, the Denver Broncos select:

Cam Skattebo - RB - Arizona State

It was widely known that Denver's offensive Achilles Heel last year was the running game, but in one imaginary draft it has hopefully gone from weakness to strength (Rd 1 C/G Grey Zabel, Rd 2 RB Quinshon Judkins and now Rd 3 Skattebo).

The knock on Skattebo is obviously his 40-time, but his contact balance is elite and the tape is outstanding.

While it may suck for fantasy managers, from an NFL perspective Sean Payton will love his deep stable of young RB's. Judkins and Skattebo will compete for the lead dog role during imaginary training camp, while A. Estime and J. McLaughlin will provide exceptional depth and situational power/COP.

This was my pick at 86.

That said, as a Chargers fan, I would love to see Denver spend 2 Day 2 picks on RBs. I do not think that is maximizing roster value.

Denver filled three glaring starter holes in free agency (TE, S, and ILB). RB is the only position where starter is not locked in for 2025.

Getting the PFF #3 RB at pick 85 and having four starting-caliber guys all under age 25 at such an injury-prone position is pretty decent roster value IMO.

I respect your opinion but stand by mine. I'm happy for Denver to have, as you say, 4 starting caliber guys in a position group where only 1 player is typically on the field. I don't think drafting RB in the 2nd and 3rd maximizes their roster, which would make me happy as a rival fan. I understand you disagree, which is fine. From your mock draft picks to Denver's GM...

 

[travdogg]

With pick #85, the Denver Broncos select:

Cam Skattebo - RB - Arizona State

It was widely known that Denver's offensive Achilles Heel last year was the running game, but in one imaginary draft it has hopefully gone from weakness to strength (Rd 1 C/G Grey Zabel, Rd 2 RB Quinshon Judkins and now Rd 3 Skattebo).

The knock on Skattebo is obviously his 40-time, but his contact balance is elite and the tape is outstanding.

While it may suck for fantasy managers, from an NFL perspective Sean Payton will love his deep stable of young RB's. Judkins and Skattebo will compete for the lead dog role during imaginary training camp, while A. Estime and J. McLaughlin will provide exceptional depth and situational power/COP.

This was my pick at 86.

That said, as a Chargers fan, I would love to see Denver spend 2 Day 2 picks on RBs. I do not think that is maximizing roster value.

Denver filled three glaring starter holes in free agency (TE, S, and ILB). RB is the only position where starter is not locked in for 2025.

Getting the PFF #3 RB at pick 85 and having four starting-caliber guys all under age 25 at such an injury-prone position is pretty decent roster value IMO.

I think the draft is nice, but I'd strongly disagree with the bolded. If Estime and McLaughlin were starting caliber guys, RB wouldn't be a need. If Denver drafts both Skattebo and Judkins, those guys don't see snaps, and Estime is likely inactive, if he even makes the team.

 

[Stoneworker]

With pick #85, the Denver Broncos select:

Cam Skattebo - RB - Arizona State

It was widely known that Denver's offensive Achilles Heel last year was the running game, but in one imaginary draft it has hopefully gone from weakness to strength (Rd 1 C/G Grey Zabel, Rd 2 RB Quinshon Judkins and now Rd 3 Skattebo).

The knock on Skattebo is obviously his 40-time, but his contact balance is elite and the tape is outstanding.

While it may suck for fantasy managers, from an NFL perspective Sean Payton will love his deep stable of young RB's. Judkins and Skattebo will compete for the lead dog role during imaginary training camp, while A. Estime and J. McLaughlin will provide exceptional depth and situational power/COP.

This was my pick at 86.

That said, as a Chargers fan, I would love to see Denver spend 2 Day 2 picks on RBs. I do not think that is maximizing roster value.

Denver filled three glaring starter holes in free agency (TE, S, and ILB). RB is the only position where starter is not locked in for 2025.

Getting the PFF #3 RB at pick 85 and having four starting-caliber guys all under age 25 at such an injury-prone position is pretty decent roster value IMO.

I think the draft is nice, but I'd strongly disagree with the bolded. If Estime and McLaughlin were starting caliber guys, RB wouldn't be a need. If Denver drafts both Skattebo and Judkins, those guys don't see snaps, and Estime is likely inactive, if he even makes the team.

Yes. You are correct in pointing out the logical flaw and so that is clearly a misstatement on my part.

Where I was coming from is that Estime and McLaughlin have started games in the past as part of a rotation.

So while capable in a weaker RB room, those two can clearly be upgraded upon and would not likely see snaps in this scenario (my first Skattebo post stated they would be situational at best).

 

[Stoneworker]

With pick #85, the Denver Broncos select:

Cam Skattebo - RB - Arizona State

It was widely known that Denver's offensive Achilles Heel last year was the running game, but in one imaginary draft it has hopefully gone from weakness to strength (Rd 1 C/G Grey Zabel, Rd 2 RB Quinshon Judkins and now Rd 3 Skattebo).

The knock on Skattebo is obviously his 40-time, but his contact balance is elite and the tape is outstanding.

While it may suck for fantasy managers, from an NFL perspective Sean Payton will love his deep stable of young RB's. Judkins and Skattebo will compete for the lead dog role during imaginary training camp, while A. Estime and J. McLaughlin will provide exceptional depth and situational power/COP.

This was my pick at 86.

That said, as a Chargers fan, I would love to see Denver spend 2 Day 2 picks on RBs. I do not think that is maximizing roster value.

Denver filled three glaring starter holes in free agency (TE, S, and ILB). RB is the only position where starter is not locked in for 2025.

Getting the PFF #3 RB at pick 85 and having four starting-caliber guys all under age 25 at such an injury-prone position is pretty decent roster value IMO.

I respect your opinion but stand by mine. I'm happy for Denver to have, as you say, 4 starting caliber guys in a position group where only 1 player is typically on the field. I don't think drafting RB in the 2nd and 3rd maximizes their roster, which would make me happy as a rival fan. I understand you disagree, which is fine. From your mock draft picks to Denver's GM...

All good. My first choice at #85 was TE Fannin but unfortunately @Ministry of Pain sniped him. Beyond that, knowing the Broncos roster I would be ecstatic if this was the outcome IRL.

 

[Instinctive]

With pick #85, the Denver Broncos select:

Cam Skattebo - RB - Arizona State

It was widely known that Denver's offensive Achilles Heel last year was the running game, but in one imaginary draft it has hopefully gone from weakness to strength (Rd 1 C/G Grey Zabel, Rd 2 RB Quinshon Judkins and now Rd 3 Skattebo).

The knock on Skattebo is obviously his 40-time, but his contact balance is elite and the tape is outstanding.

While it may suck for fantasy managers, from an NFL perspective Sean Payton will love his deep stable of young RB's. Judkins and Skattebo will compete for the lead dog role during imaginary training camp, while A. Estime and J. McLaughlin will provide exceptional depth and situational power/COP.

This was my pick at 86.

That said, as a Chargers fan, I would love to see Denver spend 2 Day 2 picks on RBs. I do not think that is maximizing roster value.

Denver filled three glaring starter holes in free agency (TE, S, and ILB). RB is the only position where starter is not locked in for 2025.

Getting the PFF #3 RB at pick 85 and having four starting-caliber guys all under age 25 at such an injury-prone position is pretty decent roster value IMO.

I think the draft is nice, but I'd strongly disagree with the bolded. If Estime and McLaughlin were starting caliber guys, RB wouldn't be a need. If Denver drafts both Skattebo and Judkins, those guys don't see snaps, and Estime is likely inactive, if he even makes the team.

Yes. You are correct in pointing out the logical flaw and so that is clearly a misstatement on my part.

Where I was coming from is that Estime and McLaughlin have started games in the past as part of a rotation.

So while capable in a weaker RB room, those two can clearly be upgraded upon and would not likely see snaps in this scenario (my first Skattebo post stated they would be situational at best).

Aren't Skattebo and Judkins kind of similarly skilled? I'd have maybe waited til the 4th/5th and taken a guy more in the speed/passing down mold.

 

[travdogg]

With pick #85, the Denver Broncos select:

Cam Skattebo - RB - Arizona State

It was widely known that Denver's offensive Achilles Heel last year was the running game, but in one imaginary draft it has hopefully gone from weakness to strength (Rd 1 C/G Grey Zabel, Rd 2 RB Quinshon Judkins and now Rd 3 Skattebo).

The knock on Skattebo is obviously his 40-time, but his contact balance is elite and the tape is outstanding.

While it may suck for fantasy managers, from an NFL perspective Sean Payton will love his deep stable of young RB's. Judkins and Skattebo will compete for the lead dog role during imaginary training camp, while A. Estime and J. McLaughlin will provide exceptional depth and situational power/COP.

This was my pick at 86.

That said, as a Chargers fan, I would love to see Denver spend 2 Day 2 picks on RBs. I do not think that is maximizing roster value.

Denver filled three glaring starter holes in free agency (TE, S, and ILB). RB is the only position where starter is not locked in for 2025.

Getting the PFF #3 RB at pick 85 and having four starting-caliber guys all under age 25 at such an injury-prone position is pretty decent roster value IMO.

I think the draft is nice, but I'd strongly disagree with the bolded. If Estime and McLaughlin were starting caliber guys, RB wouldn't be a need. If Denver drafts both Skattebo and Judkins, those guys don't see snaps, and Estime is likely inactive, if he even makes the team.

Yes. You are correct in pointing out the logical flaw and so that is clearly a misstatement on my part.

Where I was coming from is that Estime and McLaughlin have started games in the past as part of a rotation.

So while capable in a weaker RB room, those two can clearly be upgraded upon and would not likely see snaps in this scenario (my first Skattebo post stated they would be situational at best).

Aren't Skattebo and Judkins kind of similarly skilled? I'd have maybe waited til the 4th/5th and taken a guy more in the speed/passing down mold.

Skattebo is as good a pass catcher as there is in the class, at least among the top RBs (Brashard Smith is probably the best pass catcher, but he's in that specialist bucket ala Justice Hill)

 

[Ministry of Pain]

Would anyone NOT picking in the next 5-10 picks please make a pick for the Rams based on their needs?
I think the Rams have only selected once so far

I would do it but I'm 2 picks away and feel like I wouldn't be doing the other 30-31 much justice by taking Willie Lampkin at Guard from North Carolina
Don't get me wrong, I actually love Lampkin and think he's a BIG part of why Hampton had such an amazing 2024
That said, Lampkin is like a 6th round pick right now, maybe 4-5 if the right team discovers him. He won't be playing Tackle, I promise, he's a true OG and I love it

Would someone please pick for the Rams so we can move forward? DKP-Rams would want us to keep moving

Thanks!

 

[Ministry of Pain]

RC94 cannot repeat as our Guide again but he's agreed to be one of the 32 who Drafts
We will need 31 more and several have already spoken up in last year's thread

1. Tennessee Titans - @Bri
2. Cleveland Browns - @daveR
3. New York Giants - @RC94
4. New England Patriots - @JetMaxx
5. Jacksonville Jaguars @Streetduck
6. Las Vegas Raiders - @DA RAIDERS
7. New York Jets - @rockaction
8. Carolina Panthers - @Instinctive
9. New Orleans Saints - @farfromforgotten
10. Chicago Bears - @travdogg
11. San Francisco 49'ers - @efactor
12. Dallas Cowboys - @Gatorade
13. Miami Dolphins - @Ministry of Pain
14. Indianapolis Colts - @popeye @JohnnyU
15. Atlanta Falcons - @TheDirtyWord
16. Arizona Cardinals - @ZWK
17. Cincinnati Bengals - @eighsse2 @QuizGuy66
18. Seattle Seahawks - @Largent
19. Tampa Bay Buccaneers - @Grahamburn
20. Denver Broncos - @Stoneworker
21. Pittsburgh Steelers - @menobrown
22. Los Angeles Chargers - @Tau837
23. Green Bay Packers - @Crippler
24. Minnesota Vikings - @Andy Dufresne
25. Houston Texans - @Buckna
26. Los Angeles Rams - @dkp993
27. Baltimore Ravens - @Uruk-Hai
28. Detroit Lions - @nysfl2
29. Washington - @Harjiran
30. Buffalo Bills - @-OZ-
31. Kansas City Chiefs - @Ben & Jerry's
32. Philadelphia Eagles - World Champions - @Long Ball Larry

We picked @Bri for the Titans, he'll need to confirm
DirtyWord is going to take Atlanta
@menobrown will take the Steelers
MoP is likely taking the Phins
Sign up below and we ill assign GMs to teams
And share the duties with your fellow sharks from the same home team around here. It's Ok to huddle up and discuss in the team threads before making any final decisions

Let's have fun and I will do my best to keep things rolling for everyone.
Last year this place was crazy on point with the Top 6 QBs, we were all a little stunned they went so fast and then the NFL had them all by Pick 12, incredible QB class.

GO!!!

This connects to the post above, thanks everyone

 

[Andy Dufresne]

I would propose this deal... It works according to the chart and buys this draft some time.

MN gives 3.97 & 5.139
LA gives 3.90 & 6.201

 

[Stoneworker]

Aren't Skattebo and Judkins kind of similarly skilled? I'd have maybe waited til the 4th/5th and taken a guy more in the speed/passing down mold.

It's a fair point. I was actually considering that strategy taking Kaleb Johnson in Rd 2 and then adding a Bhayshul Tuten-type or pass catching specialist later.

And had I gone with Hampton in Rd 1 (instead of Zabel) then I wouldn't have doubled down on RB like this since Hampton is a clear tier above Skattebo/Judkins.

But IMO beyond Skattebo and and Judkins there is a clear dropoff in terms of skillset for becoming quality 3-down NFL starters. And both are incremental upgrades over the Broncos' current roster.

 

[Ministry of Pain]

I would propose this deal... It works according to the chart and buys this draft some time.

MN gives 3.97 & 5.139
LA gives 3.90 & 6.201

Don't get upset but I don't vote for a trade here with no GM
I'd prefer a pick for the Rams
You can reach out to me at 92, I'm up in 2 picks