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Patriots Deal No. 85 To Chiefs

April 25th, 2025 at 9:29pm CST by Sam Robinson

The Chiefs already made a move for a cornerback this offseason, giving Kristian Fulton a two-year deal worth $20MM. But the AFC dynasty will keep going here.

New England dealt Kansas City No. 85, and the Chiefs took cornerback Nohl Williams out of Cal. The Chiefs will send the Pats No. 95 and a 2026 fourth-rounder.

Kansas City did not see its L’Jarius Sneed replacement cadre impress last season, though Jaylen Watson missed most of it due to a broken leg. The Eagles picked on him in Super Bowl LIX, however, likely contributing to the increased commitment this offseason. Kansas City also has Johnson and Joshua Williams in contract years. Trent McDuffie technically joins the 2022 draftees, but the All-Pro will see his fifth-year option exercised before the May 1 deadline.

McDuffie and Fulton are poised to start on the outside for the Chiefs, with McDuffie proving an elite slot stopper on occasion as well. Nohl Williams joins a somewhat crowded cadre of cogs vying for time behind the team’s top two cover men.

The younger of the Chiefs’ two CB Williamses will head to Missouri after displaying elite ball production in his final Cal season. Nohl grabbed seven interceptions, pacing Division I-FBS in 2024. He also served as the Golden Bears’ kick returner, taking one back for a score. Williams transferred from UNLV in 2023.

Steelers Land RB Kaleb Johnson At No. 83

April 25th, 2025 at 9:22pm CST by Sam Robinson

The Shedeur Sanders (and Aaron Rodgers) waits continue. As owner Art Rooney II offered another optimistic stance on Rodgers’ eventual commitment, Pittsburgh again passed on Sanders.

The team chose Iowa running back Kaleb Johnson at No. 83 overall. This is only the Steelers’ second pick of the draft, as the team had traded its second-rounder to the Seahawks in the D.K. Metcalf deal.

While the Steelers continuing to punt on their QB need is probably more newsworthy at this point, Johnson is poised to become a key player for the team (and wear a similar uniform). The ex-Hawkeye joins a Steelers squad that has two veterans (Jaylen Warren, Kenneth Gainwell) on one-year contracts.

The No. 3-ranked running back on Dane Brugler’s The Athletic big board, Johnson nevertheless lasted until the early third round. He represents the Steelers’ biggest RB commitment since their 2021 Najee Harris first-round pick. Warren is tied to a second-round RFA tender, while Gainwell signed for less than $2MM. As Harris moved to Los Angeles on a one-year deal, the Steelers have fully retooled in the backfield. It remains unknown who will be handing these RBs the ball, however.

Johnson led the Big Ten in rushing last season, averaging 6.4 yards per attempt and scoring 21 touchdowns on the ground. That helped him earn consensus All-American honors in 2024 and cement his status as one the most highly rated backs in a strong draft class. Despite a lengthy wait, Johnson could see plenty of playing time early in his NFL career. Meanwhile, uncertainty continues to loom regarding how the Steelers will proceed under center.

Adam La Rose contributed to this post.

Cowboys Draft CB Shavon Revel Jr.; Trevon Diggs Uncertain For Week 1

April 25th, 2025 at 9:14pm CST by Adam La Rose

The Cowboys have made another defensive addition on Day 2 of the draft. East Carolina cornerback Shavon Revel Jr. has been selected at No. 76 by Dallas.

The move comes amongst uncertainty in the case of Trevon Diggs‘ availability to start the season. NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reported during a TV appearance Diggs is uncertain to be fully healthy in time for Week 1.

Revel entered the season firmly on the first-round radar. His production (albeit at a lower level of competition), coupled with his size and athleticism led to high expectations for 2024. The 6-2, 202-pounder suffered an ACL tear in Week 3, however, which cost him most of his final college campaign.

To little surprise, the injury also led to a fall in Revel’s draft stock. After not hearing his name called on Thursday, the entire second round took place without a selection coming to bear either. Now, though, Revel can turn his attention to competing for playing time in Dallas.

The Cowboys have Diggs along with DaRon Bland atop the depth chart at the cornerback spot. Diggs has been limited to just 13 games across the past two years, and he underwent surgery in January. That procedure led to a positive outlook with respect to his ability to recover in full but also the expectation of missed time during training camp. This latest update points further to the possibility of Diggs missing game action in September.

Dallas ranked 31st in the NFL in scoring defense last season. The team finished mid-pack against the pass, but adding in the secondary represents a logical goal regarding the draft. If Revel checks out medically this summer, he could see defensive playing time right away.

Panthers Acquire 77th Pick From Patriots, Select Princely Umanmielen

April 25th, 2025 at 9:10pm CST by Nikhil Mehta

The Panthers traded up with the Patriots to acquire the 77th overall pick in the 2025 NFL draft and selected Ole Miss edge rusher Princely Umanmielen.

Carolina will send their third-rounder (No. 85 overall) and fifth-rounder (No. 146 overall) to New England, per NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo.

Umanmielen has a solid, NFL-ready frame but relies too much on speed and finesse to beat blocks with lackluster power and physicality. He started for two seasons at Florida before transferring to Ole Miss and recording 10.5 sacks in 2024, the second-most of any SEC defender. The 23-year-old will have to improve his ability to set the edge in the NFL, but his speed and bend off the edge will make him an effective pass-rusher. He also showed the ability to drop into coverage in college; while that’s not his strength, it does add some versatility to his game.

The Panthers were expected to take an EDGE with the No. 8 pick, but opted to add Arizona WR Tetairoa McMillan instead. They then used their next two picks on edge rushers, selecting Texas A&M’s Nic Scourton at No. 51 and double-dipping with Umanmielen at 77.

Carolina has veteran players who will likely top the depth chart in 2025 in Jadeveon Clowney, D.J. Wonnum, and Patrick Jones, but Scourton and Umanmielen should play a role in the pass rush as rookies.

Jaguars Trade No. 70 To Lions

April 25th, 2025 at 8:41pm CST by Sam Robinson

For the second time tonight, the Lions have traded up. After their swap with the Broncos, the NFC North champions agreed to acquire No. 70 from the Jaguars.

Detroit made a major Day 3 sacrifice with its previous trade, giving up a fourth-rounder in a second-round swap that only brought back a Denver seventh. The Lions are adding wide receiver Isaac TeSlaa out of Arkansas.

Terms of this deal point to the Lions placing a high value on TeSlaa, as they are sending two 2026 third-round picks to the Jaguars in the swap. That will be the cost for Detroit to move up from No. 102 to 70. The Jags are also sending No. 182 and a 2026 sixth-rounder to the Lions.

This certainly represents a notable cost for Detroit to pay, as Jacksonville will drop 32 spots in this round in exchange for two more Day 2 selections in 2026. Some pressure will be on TeSlaa to justify this haul, but he will head back to Michigan — having transferred from Hillsdale College, a Division II school — after averaging 19.5 yards per catch with the Razorbacks last season. TeSlaa also played quarterback in high school, eventually shifting into the slot at Arkansas.

The 6-foot-4 target, who totaled 545 receiving yards and three TDs last season, will join a Lions team that just picked up Jameson Williams‘ fifth-year option. Detroit, which gave Amon-Ra St. Brown a lucrative extension last year, also re-signed Tim Patrick in March. TeSlaa will have a chance to learn from some veteran presences early, but Patrick is only on a one-year deal — in an age-32 season.

2025 NFL Draft Results: Team By Team

April 25th, 2025 at 8:37pm CST by Sam Robinson

Here is every team’s haul from the 2025 NFL Draft:

Arizona Cardinals

Round 1, No. 16: Walter Nolen (DT, Ole Miss)
Round 2, No. 47: Will Johnson (CB, Michigan)
Round 3, No. 78: Jordan Burch (OLB, Oregon)
Round 4, No. 115:
Round 5, No. 152:
Round 7, No. 225 (from Jets through Chiefs):

Atlanta Falcons

Round 1, No. 15: Jalon Walker (LB, Georgia)
Round 1, No. 26 (from Rams): James Pearce (DE, Tennessee)
Round 3, No. 96 (from Eagles): Xavier Watts (S, Notre Dame)
Round 4, No. 118:
Round 7, No. 218 (from Browns through Chargers):

Baltimore Ravens

Round 1, No. 27: Malaki Starks (S, Georgia)
Round 2, No. 59: Mike Green (OLB, Marshall)
Round 3, No. 91: Emery Jones (T, LSU)
Round 4, No. 129:
Round 5, No. 136*:
Round 5, No. 176*:
Round 6, No. 183 (from Panthers):
Round 6, No. 203:
Round 6, No. 210*:
Round 6, No. 212*:
Round 7, No. 243:

Buffalo Bills

Round 1, No. 30: Maxwell Hairston (CB, Kentucky)
Round 2, No. 41 (from Bears): T.J. Sanders (DT, South Carolina)
Round 3, No. 72 (from Bears): Landon Jackson (DE, Arkansas)
Round 4, No. 132:
Round 5, No. 169*:
Round 5, No. 170 (from Cowboys)*:
Round 5, No. 173*:
Round 6, No. 177 (from Giants):
Round 6, No. 206:
Round 7, 240 (from Vikings through Browns and Bears):

Carolina Panthers

Round 1, No. 8: Tetairoa McMillan (WR, Arizona)
Round 2, No. 51 (from Broncos): Nic Scourton (DE, Texas A&M)
Round 3, No. 77 (from Falcons through Patriots): Princely Umanmielen (OLB, Ole Miss)
Round 4, No. 122 (from Broncos):
Round 4, No. 114 (from Cowboys):
Round 5, No. 140 (from Giants):
Round 5, No. 163 (from Ravens):
Round 6, No. 208 (from Eagles through Broncos):

Chicago Bears

Round 1, No. 10: Colston Loveland (TE, Michigan)
Round 2, No. 39 (from Panthers): Luther Burden (WR, Missouri)
Round 2, No. 56 (from Vikings through Texans and Bills): Ozzy Trapilo (T, Boston College)
Round 2, No. 62: Shemar Turner (DT, Texas A&M)
Round 4, No. 109 (from Bears through Bills):
Round 5, No. 148:
Round 7, No. 233 (from Bengals):

Cincinnati Bengals

Round 1, No. 17: Shemar Stewart (DE, Texas A&M)
Round 2, No. 49: Demetrius Knight (LB, South Carolina)
Round 3, No. 81: Dylan Fairchild (G, Georgia)
Round 4, No. 119:
Round 5, No. 153:
Round 6, No. 193:

Cleveland Browns

Round 1, No. 5 (from Jaguars): Mason Graham (DT, Michigan)
Round 2, No. 33: Carson Schwesinger (LB, UCLA)
Round 2, No. 36 (from Jaguars): Quinshon Judkins (RB, Ohio State)
Round 3, No. 67: Harold Fannin Jr. (TE, Bowling Green)
Round 3, No. 94 (from Bills): Dillon Gabriel (QB, Oregon)
Round 4, No. 126 (from Vikings through Jaguars):
Round 5, No. 166 (from Bills through Texans):
Round 6, No. 192 (from Dolphins through Bears):

Dallas Cowboys

Round 1, No. 12: Tyler Booker (G, Alabama)
Round 2, No. 44: Donovan Ezeiruaku (DE, Boston College)
Round 3, No. 76: Shavon Revel (CB, East Carolina)
Round 5, No. 149:
Round 5, 174*:
Round 6, No. 204 (from Lions through Browns and Bills):
Round 6, No. 211*:
Round 7, No. 217 (from Titans through Patriots):
Round 7, No. 239 (from Packers through Titans):
Round 7, No. 247 (from Chiefs through Panthers):

Denver Broncos

Round 1, No. 20: Jahdae Barron (CB, Texas)
Round 2, No. 60 (from Lions): R.J. Harvey (RB, Central Florida)
Round 3, No. 74 (from Panthers): Pat Bryant (WR, Illinois)
Round 3, No. 101 (from Rams through Falcons and Eagles)*: Sai’Vion Jones (DE, LSU)
Round 4, No. 134 (from Eagles through Lions and Eagles):
Round 6, No. 197:

Detroit Lions

Round 1, No. 28: Tyleik Williams (DT, Ohio State)
Round 2, No. 57 (from Rams through Panthers and Broncos): Tate Ratledge (G, Georgia)
Round 3, No. 70 (from Jaguars): Isaac TeSlaa (WR, Arkansas)
Round 6, No. 182 (from Jaguars):
Round 6, No. 196 (from Buccaneers):
Round 7, No. 228 (from Cowboys):
Round 7, No. 244:
Round 7, No. 230 (from Cardinals through Panthers and Broncos):

Green Bay Packers

Round 1, No. 23: Matthew Golden (WR, Texas)
Round 2, No. 54: Anthony Belton, T (NC State)
Round 3, No. 87: Savion Williams (WR, TCU)
Round 4, No. 124:
Round 5, No. 159:
Round 6, No. 198:
Round 7, No. 237 (from Steelers):
Round 7, No. 250*:

Houston Texans

Round 2, No. 34 (from Giants): Jayden Higgins (WR, Iowa State)
Round 2, No. 48 (from Dolphins through Raiders): Aireontae Ersery (T, Minnesota)
Round 3, No. 79 (from Dolphins through Eagles and Commanders): Jaylin Noel (WR, Iowa State)
Round 3, No. 97 (from Vikings through Jaguars)*: Jaylin Smith (CB, USC)
Round 6, No. 179 (from Browns):
Round 6, No. 216 (from Browns)*:
Round 7, No. 241:
Round 7, No. 255 (from Browns)*:

Indianapolis Colts

Round 1, No. 14: Tyler Warren (TE, Penn State)
Round 2, No. 45: J.T. Tuimoloau (DE, Ohio State)
Round 3, No. 80: Justin Walley (CB, Minnesota)
Round 4, No. 117:
Round 5, No. 151:
Round 6, No. 189:
Round 7, No. 232:

Jacksonville Jaguars

Round 1, No. 2 (from Browns): Travis Hunter (WR/CB, Colorado)
Round 3, No. 88 (from Vikings): Caleb Ransaw (CB, Tulane)
Round 3, No. 89 (from Texans): Wyatt Millum (G, West Virginia)
Round 4, No. 104 (from Browns):
Round 4, No. 107:
Round 6, No. 187 (from 49ers through Vikings):
Round 6, No. 194 (from Seahawks):
Round 6, No. 200 (from Vikings through Browns):
Round 7, No. 221:
Round 7, No. 236 (from Broncos through Eagles, Commanders and Texans)

Kansas City Chiefs

Round 1, No. 32 (from Eagles): Josh Simmons (T, Ohio State)
Round 2, No. 63: Omarr Norman-Lott (DT, Tennessee)
Round 3, No. 66 (from Titans): Ashton Gillotte (DE, Louisville)
Round 3, No. 85 (from Broncos through Panthers and Patriots): Nohl Williams (CB, Cal)
Round 4, No. 133:
Round 5, No. 164 (from Eagles):
Round 7, No. 226 (from Panthers):
Round 7, No. 251*:
Round 7, No. 257*:

Las Vegas Raiders

Round 1, No. 6: Ashton Jeanty (RB, Boise State)
Round 2, No. 58 (from Texans): Jack Bech (WR, TCU)
Round 3, No. 68: Darien Porter (CB, Iowa State)
Round 3, No. 98 (from Dolphins)*: Caleb Rogers (G, Texas Tech)
Round 3, No. 99 (from Giants through Texans)*: Charles Grant (T, William & Mary)
Round 4, No. 108:
Round 4, No. 135 (from Dolphins)*:
Round 6, No. 180:
Round 6, No. 213*:
Round 6, No. 215*:
Round 7, No. 222:

Los Angeles Chargers

Round 1, No. 22: Omarion Hampton (RB, North Carolina)
Round 2, No. 55: Tre Harris (WR, Ole Miss)
Round 3, No. 86: Jamaree Caldwell (DT, Oregon)
Round 4, No. 125:
Round 5, No. 158:
Round 6, No. 181 (from Patriots):
Round 6, No., 199:
Round 6, No. 209*:
Round 6, No. 214*:
Round 7, No. 256*:

Los Angeles Rams

Round 2, No. 46 (from Falcons): Terrance Ferguson (TE, Oregon)
Round 3, No. 90: Josaiah Stewart (OLB, Michigan)
Round 3, No. 101*:
Round 4, No. 127:
Round 6, No. 190 (from Falcons):
Round 6, No. 195 (from Steelers):
Round 6, No. 201:
Round 6, No. 202 (from Texans through Steelers and Bears):
Round 7, No. 242 (reacquired from Falcons):

Miami Dolphins

Round 1, No. 13: Kenneth Grant (DT, Michigan)
Round 2, No. 37 (from Raiders): Jonah Savaiinaea (G, Arizona)
Round 4, No. 116:
Round 5, No. 143 (from Raiders):
Round 5: No. 150:
Round 5, No. 155 (from Broncos):
Round 7, No. 224 (from Bears):
Round 7, No. 231:
Round 7, No. 253*:

Minnesota Vikings

Round 1, No. 24: Donovan Jackson (G, Ohio State)
Round 3, No. 102 (from Lions through Jaguars and Texans)*: Tai Felton (WR, Maryland)
Round 5, No. 139 (from Browns):
Round 5, No. 142 (from Jaguars through Texans):

New England Patriots

Round 1, No. 4: Will Campbell (T, LSU)
Round 2, No. 38: TreVeyon Henderson (RB, Ohio State)
Round 3, No. 69: Kyle Williams (WR, Washington State)
Round 3, No. 95 (from Chiefs): Jared Wilson (C, Georgia)
Round 4, No. 106:
Round 5, No. 144:
Round 5, No. 146 (from Patriots):
Round 5, No. 171 (from Cowboys)*:
Round 7, No. 220:
Round 7, No. 238 (from Chargers):

New Orleans Saints

Round 1, No. 9: Kelvin Banks Jr. (T, Texas)
Round 2, No. 40: Tyler Shough (QB, Louisville)
Round 3, No. 71: Vernon Broughton (DT, Texas)
Round 3, No. 93 (from Commanders): Jonas Sanker (S, Virginia)
Round 4, No. 112:
Round 4, No. 131 (from Commanders):
Round 6, No. 184 (reacquired from Commanders):
Round 7, No. 248 (from Eagles through Commanders):
Round 7, No. 254*:

New York Giants

Round 1, No. 3: Abdul Carter (OLB, Penn State)
Round 1, No. 25 (from Texans): Jaxson Dart, QB (Ole Miss)
Round 3, No. 65: Darius Alexander (DT, Toledo)
Round 4, No. 105:
Round 5, No. 154 (from Seahawks):
Round 7, No. 219:
Round 7, No. 246 (from Bills):

New York Jets

Round 1, No. 7: Armand Membou (T, Missouri)
Round 2, No. 42: Mason Taylor (TE, LSU)
Round 3, No. 73: Azareye’h Thomas (CB, Florida State)
Round 4, No. 110:
Round 5, Nos. 145:
Round 5, No. 162 (from Rams through Steelers):
Round 6, No. 186:
Round 6, No. 207 (from Chiefs):

Philadelphia Eagles

Round 1, No. 31 (from Chiefs): Jihaad Campbell (LB, Alabama)
Round 2, No. 64: Andrew Mukuba (S, Texas)
Round 4, No. 111 (from Panthers):
Round 4, No. 130 (from Lions):
Round 5, No. 161: (from Texans):
Round 5, No. 164 (from Lions through Browns):
Round 5, No. 165 (from Commanders)
Round 5, No. 168:
Round 6, No. 191 (from Cardinals):

Pittsburgh Steelers

Round 1, No. 21: Derrick Harmon (DT, Oregon)
Round 3, No. 83: Kaleb Johnson (RB, Iowa)
Round 4, No. 123:
Round 5, No. 156:
Round 6, No. 185 (from Bears through Seahawks):
Round 7, No. 229 (from Falcons through Eagles):

San Francisco 49ers

Round 1, No. 11: Mykel Williams (DE, Georgia)
Round 2, No. 43: Alfred Collins (DT, Texas)
Round 3, No. 75: Nick Martin (LB, Oklahoma State)
Round 3, No. 100*: Upton Stout (CB, Western Kentucky)
Round 4, No. 113:
Round 4, No. 138*:
Round 5: No. 147 (from Saints through Commanders):
Round 5, No. 160 (from Vikings):
Round 7, No. 227:
Round 7, No. 249*:
Round 7, 252*:

Seattle Seahawks

Round 1, No. 18: Grey Zabel (OL, North Dakota State)
Round 2, No. 35 (from Titans): Nick Emmanwori (S, South Carolina)
Round 2, No. 50: Elijah Arroyo (TE, Miami)
Round 3, No. 92 (from Lions through Jets and Raiders): Jalen Milroe (QB, Alabama)
Round 4, No. 137*:
Round 5, No. 172:
Round 5, No. 175*:
Round 7, No. 223 (from Saints through Eagles and Steelers):
Round 7, No. 234:

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Round 1, No. 19: Emeka Egbuka (WR, Ohio State)
Round 2, No. 53: Benjamin Morrison (CB, Notre Dame)
Round 3, No. 84: Jacob Parrish (CB, Kansas State)
Round 4, No. 121:
Round 5, No. 157:
Round 7, No. 235:

Tennessee Titans

Round 1, No. 1: Cam Ward (QB, Miami)
Round 2, No. 52 (from Steelers through Seahawks): Femi Oladejo (OLB, UCLA)
Round 3: No. 82 (from Seahawks): Kevin Winston (S, Penn State)
Round 4, No. 103:
Round 4, No. 120 (from Seahawks):
Round 5, No. 141:
Round 5, No. 167 (from Chiefs):
Round 6, No. 178:
Round 6, No. 188 (from Cowboys):

Washington Commanders

Round 1, No. 29: Josh Conerly Jr. (T, Oregon)
Round 2, No. 61: Trey Amos (CB, Ole Miss)
Round 4, No. 128 (from Texans):
Round 6, No. 205:
Round 7, No. 245:

* = compensatory selection

Ravens Select Mike Green With 59th Pick

April 25th, 2025 at 8:14pm CST by Nikhil Mehta

The Ravens have selected Marshall edge rusher Mike Green with the 59th overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, ending the 21-year-old’s slide after an initial first-round projection.

Accusations of sexual assault have raised significant character concerns about Green, who racked up 17.0 sacks in 2024 and posted elite agility numbers at his pro day. He was linked to multiple teams in the first round, including the Falcons, but concerns about his past knocked him off of multiple teams’ boards, per NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport.

Green’s selection by the Ravens will shine a spotlight on the allegations against him with the team already waiting for the results of a league investigation into Justin Tucker. Baltimore’s front office has historically prioritized high-character prospects in the draft, such as Malaki Starks, last night’s first-round selection. The team has largely avoided questions about Tucker this offseason, but drafting Green will put more attention on their approach to players with allegations of sexual misconduct off the field.

As a player, though, Green profiles as a complete edge rusher with the athleticism, bend, and violence to be a consistent sack-getter in the NFL. Against the run, he compensates for his lack of size with power and effort to set a hard edge. He played against lesser competition in the Sun Belt in college and will face a significant jump in the NFL, but his tape clearly shows the potential to be an elite pass-rusher in the pros.

Lions Acquire No. 57 From Broncos

April 25th, 2025 at 7:57pm CST by Adam La Rose

Shortly after moving down the No. 57, the Broncos have traded down once again. Denver has sent that pick and No. 230 to the the Lions for Nos. 60 and 130 (h/t Ian Rapoport of NFL Network).

With the newly-acquired selection, Detroit has added Tate Ratledge. The Georgia guard was the Lions’ pick in PFR’s first-round mock, and he is indeed headed to the Motor City. Ratledge will likely compete for a starting spot as a rookie.

Ratledge redshirted in 2020 and a foot injury limited him to only one game the following season. From that point on, he operated as a starter for the Bulldogs. Over the past two seasons, Ratledge earned first-team All-SEC acclaim; he added a first-team All-American nod in 2024.

The Lions have had one of the NFL’s top offensive lines for years. That is expected to remain the case moving forward, but the past two offseasons have seen guards Jonah Jackson and Kevin Zeitler depart in free agency. As a result, that position represented a logical target for an early draft addition on the part of Detroit.

The Lions addressed the line of scrimmage on the other side of the ball last night, adding defensive tackle Tyleik Williams at No. 28. That move did not involve a trade-up maneuver, but the fact this one did illustrates how highly-regarded Ratledge is in the organization. If he delivers on investment at the NFL level, Detroit’s offense will remain strong up front for years to come.

Broncos Deal No. 51 To Panthers In Eight-Pick Swap

April 25th, 2025 at 7:30pm CST by Sam Robinson

After entertaining trade-down options in Round 1, the Broncos stayed at No. 20. They are, however, moving down tonight. Denver will send No. 51 to Carolina.

This is an eight-pick trade, the largest of this draft thus far. The Panthers will pick up Nos. 51, 85, 122 and 208; the Broncos will obtain Nos. 57, 74, 111 and 230. With the pick, Carolina is choosing Texas A&M edge rusher Nic Scourton.

After Carolina eschewed its EDGE need by taking Tetairoa McMillan in Round 1, ex-Broncos DC Ejiro Evero will have a high-end piece to mold. The team did not do much to replace Brian Burns in 2024, but it has gotten back to work this offseason. Scourton joins ex-Vikings rotational rusher Patrick Jones as new Panthers additions at OLB.

A Purdue transfer, Scourton is coming off a five-sack season in College Station. With the Boilermakers in 2023, however, Scourton ripped off 10 sacks. Scourton still managed to remain consistent in backfield disruption, following a 15-TFL sophomore season with a 14-TFL junior slate. He will join a Panthers team coming off a last-place season defensively. The Athletic’s Dane Brugler ranked Scourton as this draft class’ 12th-best EDGE prospect.

Carolina carried a dire EDGE need into the draft, after having addressed its D-line (via Tershawn Wharton and Bobby Brown) in free agency. The Broncos have not yet addressed their running back need, seeing two more potential targets (ex-Ohio State runners Quinshon Judkins and TreVeyon Henderson) go off the board tonight. Denver, however, will move up in Rounds 3 and 4 via this trade.

Texans Acquire No. 48 From Raiders, Draft Aireontae Ersery

April 25th, 2025 at 7:21pm CST by Nikhil Mehta

The Raiders are trading down for the second time in the second round. After their Dolphins agreement, the Raiders will drop out of their No. 48 spot, sending the pick to the Texans.

Moving back up the board after its significant drop on Day 1, Houston will send Las Vegas Nos. 58 and 99 for 48, which they used on Minnesota offensive tackle Aireontae Ersery.

The Texans badly need help along the offensive line after moving on from Laremy Tunsil, Kenyon Green, and Shaq Mason this offseason. They were widely expected to use a first-round pick on an O-lineman and even explored trading up in Round 1 to land their preferred blocker. Such a deal never came to fruition, and the Texans instead traded their first-rounder (No. 24 overall) to the Giants in exchange for the 34th and 99th picks, as well as a 2026 third-rounder.

Houston even used the 34th pick on wide receiver Jayden Higgins, but they moved back up to bolster their offensive line with Ersery, a 6-foot-6, 331-pound offensive tackle who profiles as a long-term blindside blocker for C.J. Stroud. The Texans signed Cam Robinson to a one-year deal in March, so he’ll likely start at left tackle in 2025, giving Ersery time to develop his technique and consistency.