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Tier 1: The Elite Prospects

Caleb Downs, Ohio State

The final word security on this draft. Supremely well-rounded, sensible, quick, robust, instinctual—you title it, he has it. He’ll probably be a prime 10 choose and be a favourite for Defensive Rookie of the Yr. Regardless of that, he has an opportunity to fall exterior of the highest 10 because of a questionable medical. If he had been to fall, like Kyle Hamilton did many moons in the past, I may see us buying and selling up for Downs and solidifying our protection as a juggernaut within the NFL for years to return. McShay YT Brief

Dillon Thieneman, Oregon

Phenomenal participant in his personal proper. Seemingly a first-round choose. He isn’t out of the query at 23 relying on how issues play out. He confirmed out on the mix, operating a 4.35 40 and leaping a 41-inch vertical. He has ridiculous cowl instincts and is an above-average run defender. He would additionally assist our protection take one other step. The one cause I would not leap to take him at 23 if he is there may be that it is a very robust security class in my view. If he had been to fall into the 2nd, I’d like to see us commerce up for him. He’s a movie junkie and a exercise warrior. Somebody who may additionally develop right into a management position on this staff and make an influence past simply his personal play. McShay YT Brief

Tier 2: Day 2 Targets

Emmanuel McNeil-Warren, Toledo

Phenomenal participant with ties to Sirianni via his faculty head coach, Jason Candle. McNeil-Warren has 1st-round buzz, particularly after Nick Emmanwori made such a big impact for the Seahawks late within the season. Like Emmanwori, McNeil-Warren is an enormous security, standing at 6’4″ 201 lbs. His tape is phenomenal, albeit towards largely lesser expertise than different guys we are going to cowl on this listing. I’d welcome the choose at 54. McNeil-Warren is an excellent tackler, who wrestles guys down like an alligator. He could stick round for 54 because of his very mediocre mix, operating a 4.52 40 with a 35.5-inch vertical. McShay YT Brief

AJ Haulcy, LSU

A man that’s getting majorly slept on, particularly by our followers. That is one other man that is smart at 54 and would have an instantaneous influence as a starter. He is unbelievable in zone protection and has ball abilities on prime of that. After which, we speak about perhaps his most standalone energy amongst this group: his energy. Haulcy is 6’0″ 215 lbs. He is a good run defender and does not hesitate to put the growth. Can be a enjoyable addition to the staff and add some severe swagger to the group with the potential for a collision on each play. This man is at all times across the soccer. ’25 Highlights

Tier 3: Late Day 2 / Early Day 3 Choices

Michael Taafe, Texas

Taafe and the following group of fellows are guys I would take with that late Third-round choose or later. Taafe is an outstanding participant in that his zone protection abilities are prime notch. He’s smaller, at 190 kilos, nonetheless, and would not be a plus towards the run, one thing that we’ll in all probability crave in a security reverse Makuba. Regardless of that, Taafe has the potential to be a starter on this league. Can his dimension maintain up? And if he will get larger, can he preserve his 4.5 pace or will that dwindle? Highlights

Jalen Kilgore, South Carolina

Kilgore is the reverse of Taafe. Kilgore is a really robust run defender and is satisfactory in protection. If we are able to keep away from having him cowl in man, which, with the remainder of our group, does sound doable to have him at all times working a zone, he may very well be a pleasant seize within the late Third or later. ’25 Highlights

Bud Clark, TCU

Somebody I may see us taking a shot on within the 4th or later. Damage inclined, undersized security (188 kilos), however a 3-year captain, instinctual zone security, and keen and above-average run defender. The load is definitely mild, however he did run a 4.41 40 and leap 38 inches. He has an opportunity to placed on some weight and be a possible starter. ’25 Highlights

Tier 4: Day 3 Depth Picks

Zakee Wheatley, Penn State

One other robust run defender, however I am not tremendous assured he’ll maintain up in protection. I can see Wheatley dropping to the fifth spherical or later because of a lackluster mix. Wheatley ran a 4.62 40 and isn’t instinctual sufficient, in my view, to beat his lackluster pace. ’25 Highlights

Louis Moore, Indiana

If he falls far sufficient, one other man we may have curiosity in. Moore is small and gradual for the place, however he has nice instincts, performs quick, and makes performs on the ball. He is additionally an above-average run defender. I would be blissful if we bought Moore within the fifth or later if we’ve not taken a security but. ’25 Highlights

VJ Payne, Kansas State

Would not compete for a beginning job straight away, however any person that may very well be taken to assist fill out the room with depth and promise. Payne is an attention-grabbing prospect, standing at 6’3″, operating a 4.4 40. He’s a powerful cowl security with alignment versatility. Very savvy participant who has executed properly in staff interviews and carried out properly on the Senior Bowl. ’25 Highlights

Not the Proper Match

Kamari Ramsey, USC

I do not suppose he will likely be an choice for the Eagles. He is a stable cowl security, however not somebody that will be a complement to Makuba, as a result of his run protection is under common.

Genesis Smith, Arizona

Similar take as Ramsey. Not robust sufficient in run help to be somebody we search for.

Bishop Fitzgerald, USC

Not somebody I would be excited to draft. Run help is simply too hit and miss and his mix was flat out dangerous with a 33-inch vertical. If he falls far sufficient, like the remainder of the fellows, I welcome the choose, however I am not taking Fitzgerald except he falls to the sixth or seventh.