Los Angeles Chargers News & Rumors

Chargers Place UFA Tender On J.K. Dobbins

April 29th, 2025 at 4:47pm CST by Sam Robinson

The Chargers’ offseason blueprint included two significant running back investments. The team added Najee Harris on Day 1 of free agency and then used its first-round pick on Omarion Hampton. This represents a more committed effort compared to last year, when two ex-Ravens RBs reunited with OC Greg Roman.

J.K. Dobbins rebounded from an injury-marred Baltimore stay to become the Bolts’ primary starter last season, but he has not signed anywhere as a free agent. With Monday being the deadline for signings affecting the 2026 compensatory formula, the Chargers made a move that could net them a compensatory pick if Dobbins were to depart.

The Bolts joined the Browns in using a UFA tender, with Cards Wire’s Howard Balzer noting the AFC West team used one on Dobbins. If Dobbins is unsigned by July 22, the Chargers would retain exclusive negotiating rights on him. The Ohio State alum would be attached to a $1.1MM tender (110% of his 2024 salary). This comes as the Browns placed a UFA tender on wide receiver Elijah Moore.

Having suffered ACL and Achilles tears during his time in Baltimore, Dobbins reemerged last season by rushing for 905 rushing yards and nine touchdowns for a newly run-oriented Chargers team. An ankle injury sidelined Dobbins, but his IR stint only covered four games. He returned to help the team to the playoffs, but the Bolts cut Gus Edwards and have not re-signed Dobbins. They added Harris on a one-year deal (worth $5.25MM), with Hampton’s fully guaranteed first-round contract positioning him to be the club’s long-term starter.

This setup would leave little room for Dobbins, but the Chargers will be tied to him for a bit longer. If Dobbins signs elsewhere before July 22, he could factor into the Bolts’ compensatory formula for the 2026 draft. The team hired ex-Ravens exec Joe Hortiz as GM last year; no club prioritizes comp picks more than Baltimore. That undoubtedly factors into this tender decision. A team signing Dobbins, however, will likely do so at a low rate due to the former second-rounder’s 46 missed games over the past four seasons.

UFA tenders have led to separations in the recent past. The Chiefs and Ravens placed them on Melvin Ingram and Justin Houston, respectively, in 2022 and saw each sign elsewhere before the July 22 deadline. The Patriots slapped one on LeGarrette Blount in 2017 and saw him join the Eagles soon after. The Giants, however, used the tender on Markus Golden in 2020 and reunited with him — after he signed it that July. (The Giants traded Golden to the Cardinals that October.) There would seem to be no place for Dobbins on Los Angeles’ 2025 roster, but he remains loosely tied to the team during free agency.

Chargers Working On Rashawn Slater Extension

April 28th, 2025 at 2:12pm CST by Nikhil Mehta

The Chargers are continuing extension talks with left tackle Rashawn Slater, according to ESPN’s Kris Rhim, and general manager Joe Hortiz is “hopeful” that the two sides will come to an agreement.

Slater, the 13th overall pick in 2021, is entering the final year of his rookie deal on a fifth-year option worth $19MM. He has been one of the league’s premier blindside protectors since he entered the league, earning Pro Bowl and second-team All-Pro honors as a rookie. A torn biceps tendon ended his second season after just three games, and he’s starting 48 of the Chargers’ 51 regular-season games in his other three years in Los Angeles.

The former Northwestern Wildcat has been ultra-consistent in pass protection, with only two games in his career with more than four pressures allowed, per Pro Football Focus (subscription required). Slater is also an excellent run-blocker, though the Chargers have not posted strong team-wide rushing numbers in his tenure.

Slater’s extension could make him the league’s highest-paid left tackle. Christian Darrisaw reset the market at $26MM per year last July, and Trent Williams surpassed him in September with a $27.55MM APY. However, this offseason saw Ja’Marr Chase and Myles Garrett reset their positional markets by significant figures, and Slater could push to do the same by becoming the first offensive lineman to earn at least $30MM per year.

The Chargers would likely balk at such a figure this year, as the 2026 franchise tag for offensive linemen is projected to be $27.6MM, per OverTheCap. Los Angeles could tag Slater next offseason and continue negotiations after another increase in the salary cap. A second franchise tag in 2027 would cost another $33.1MM, resulting in a two-year average of $30.4MM that could help the two sides find a middle ground on a long-term deal.

Chargers Announce 18 UDFA Signings

April 27th, 2025 at 9:34am CST by Ely Allen

After adding nine players throughout this weekend’s draft, the Chargers still had plenty of room for rookie additions. Los Angeles announced their 18-man undrafted free agent signing class shortly after the event closed, disclosing these players as signees:

TeRah Edwards, DT (Illinois)
Josh Fuga, DT (Virginia Tech)
Luke Grimm, WR (Kansas)
Kylan Guidry, OLB (Western Kentucky)
Nash Jones, G (Texas State)
Jaylen Jones, S (Virginia Tech)
Josh Kaltenberger, C (Maryland)
Stevo Klotz, TE (Iowa State)
Jordan Oladokun, CB (Bowling Green State)
Myles Purchase, CB (Iowa State)
Garmon Randolph, OLB (Baylor)
Nikko Reed, CB (Oregon)
Eric Rogers, CB (Rutgers)
Raheim Sanders, RB (South Carolina)
Corey Stewart, T (Purdue)
DJ Uiagalelei, QB (Florida State)
Savion Washington, T (Syracuse)
Marlowe Wax, LB (Syracuse)

After slightly favoring offense (five players to four on defense) during the draft, Los Angeles evens things out by favoring the defense (10:8) in the undrafted class, giving them 13 offensive rookies and 14 defensive rookies in 2025.

Once heralded as the quarterback of the future set to take over the Clemson program after Trevor Lawrence, Uiagalelei ends up in Los Angeles after stops with Oregon State and the Seminoles. Sanders was expected to be a late-Day 3 selection. Sanders rushed for 1,443 yards and 10 touchdowns in 2022 for Arkansas before injuries limited him in 2023. He transferred to South Carolina and tallied 881 yards and 11 scores on the ground, adding 316 yards and 2 touchdowns through the air.

The team loaded up on flyers in the secondary this year. After drafting safeties with each of their last two picks, the Chargers added one more in free agency and signed four undrafted cornerbacks. Reed is maybe the most capable of the group. One of Deion Sanders‘ cast-outs at Colorado, Reed transferred to Oregon for two strong years, collecting 26 passes defensed and five interceptions in his four years of college. Per Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2, Reed’s UDFA contract includes $100K of base salary guaranteed plus a $15K signing bonus.

2025 NFL Draft Results: Team By Team

April 26th, 2025 at 10:35pm 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: Cody Simon (LB, Ohio State)
Round 5, 174 (from Cowboys)*: Denzel Burke (CB, Ohio State)
Round 6, No. 211 (from Cowboys)*: Hayden Conner (G, Texas)
Round 7, No. 225 (from Jets through Chiefs): Kitan Crawford (S, Nevada)

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: Billy Bowman (S, Oklahoma)
Round 7, No. 218 (from Browns through Chargers): Jack Nelson (T, Wisconsin)

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: Teddye Buchanan (LB, Cal)
Round 5, No. 141* (from Titans): Carson Vinson (T, Alabama A&M)
Round 6, No. 178 (from Titans): Bilhal Kone (CB, Western Michigan)
Round 6, No. 186 (from Jets): Tyler Loop (K, Arizona)
Round 6, No. 203: LaJohntay Wester (WR, Colorado)
Round 6, No. 210*: Aeneas Peebles (DT, Virginia Tech)
Round 6, No. 212*: Robert Longerbeam (CB, Rutgers)
Round 7, No. 243: Garrett Dellinger (G, LSU)

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. 109 (from Bears through Bills and Bears): Deone Walker (DT, Kentucky)
Round 5, No. 170 (from Cowboys)*: Jordan Hancock (CB, Ohio State)
Round 5, No. 173*: Jackson Hawes (TE, Georgia Tech)
Round 6, No. 177 (from Giants): Dorian Strong (CB, Virginia Tech)
Round 6, No. 206: Chase Lundt (T, UConn)
Round 7, 240 (from Vikings through Browns and Bears): Kaden Prather (WR, Maryland)

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. 114 (from Cowboys): Trevor Etienne (RB, Georgia)
Round 4, No. 122 (from Broncos): Lathan Ransom (S, Ohio State)
Round 5, No. 140 (from Giants): Cam Jackson (DT, Florida)
Round 5, No. 163 (from Ravens): Mitchell Evans (TE, Notre Dame)
Round 6, No. 208 (from Eagles through Broncos): Jimmy Horn (WR, Colorado)

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. 132 (from Bills): Ruban Hyppolite (LB, Maryland)
Round 5, No. 169 (from Bills)*: Zah Frazier (CB, Texas-San Antonio)
Round 6, No. 195 (from Steelers through Rams): Luke Newman (G, Michigan State)
Round 7, No. 233 (from Bengals): Kyle Monangai (RB, Rutgers)

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: Barrett Carter (LB, Clemson)
Round 5, No. 153: Jalen Rivers (T, Miami)
Round 6, No. 193: Tahj Brooks (RB, Texas Tech)

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): Dylan Sampson (RB, Tennessee)
Round 5, No. 144 (from Patriots through Seahawks): Shedeur Sanders (QB, Colorado)

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: Jaydon Blue (RB, Texas)
Round 5, No. 152 (from Cardinals): Shemar James (LB, Florida)
Round 6, No. 204 (from Lions through Browns and Bills): Ajani Cornelius (G, Oregon)
Round 7, No. 217 (from Titans through Patriots): Jay Toia (DT, UCLA)
Round 7, No. 239 (from Packers through Titans): Phil Mafah (RB, Clemson)
Round 7, No. 247 (from Chiefs through Panthers): Tommy Akingbesote (DT, Maryland)

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): Que Robinson (OLB, Alabama)
Round 6, No. 216 (from Browns through Texans)*: Jeremy Crawshaw (P, Florida)
Round 7, No. 241 (from Texans): Caleb Lohner (TE, Utah)

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 5, No. 171 (from Cowboys through Patriots)*: Miles Frazier (G, LSU)
Round 6, No. 196 (from Buccaneers): Ahmed Hassanein (OLB, Boise State)
Round 7, No. 230 (from Cardinals through Panthers and Broncos): Dan Jackson (S, Georgia)
Round 7, No. 244: Dominic Lovett (WR, Georgia)

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: Barryn Sorrell (DE, Texas)
Round 5, No. 159: Collin Oliver (DE, Oklahoma State)
Round 6, No. 198: Warren Brinson (DT, Georgia)
Round 7, No. 237 (from Steelers): Micah Robinson (CB, Tulane)
Round 7, No. 250*: John Williams (G, Cincinnati)

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 4, No. 116 (from Dolphins): Woody Marks (RB, USC)
Round 6, No. 187 (from 49ers through Vikings and Jaguars): Jaylen Reed (S, Penn State)
Round 7, No. 224 (from Bears through Dolphins): Kyonte Hamilton (DT, Rutgers)
Round 7, No. 255 (from Browns)*: Luke Lachey (TE, Iowa)

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. 127 (from Rams): Jalen Travis (T, Iowa State)
Round 5, No. 151: DJ Giddens (RB, Kansas State)
Round 6, No. 189: Riley Leonard (QB, Notre Dame)
Round 6, No. 190 (from Falcons through Rams): Tim Smith (DT, Alabama)
Round 6, No. 197 (from Broncos): Graham Mertz (QB, Florida)
Round 7, No. 232: Hunter Wohler (S, Wisconsin)

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 Milum (G, West Virginia)
Round 4, No. 104 (from Browns): Bhayshul Tuten (RB, Virginia Tech)
Round 4, No. 107: Jack Kiser (LB, Notre Dame)
Round 6, No. 194 (from Seahawks): Jalen McLeod (LB, Auburn)
Round 6, No. 200 (from Vikings through Browns): Rayuan Lane (S, Navy)
Round 7, No. 221: Jonah Monheim (C, USC)
Round 7, No. 236 (from Broncos through Eagles, Commanders and Texans): LeQuint Allen (RB, Syracuse)

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: Jalen Royals (WR, Utah State)
Round 5, No. 156: Jeffrey Bassa (LB, Oregon)
Round 7, No. 228 (from Cowboys via Lions through Patriots)*: Brashard Smith (RB, SMU)

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: Dont’e Thornton (WR, Tennessee)
Round 4, No. 135 (from Dolphins)*: Tonka Hemingway ((DT, South Carolina)
Round 6, No. 180: J.J. Pegues (DT, Ole Miss)
Round 6, No. 213*: Tommy Mellott (QB, Montana State)
Round 6, No. 215*: Cam Miller (QB, North Dakota State)
Round 7, No. 222: Cody Lindenberg (LB, Minnesota)

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: Kyle Kennard (OLB, South Carolina)
Round 5, No. 158: KeAndre Lambert-Smith (WR, Auburn)
Round 5, No. 165 (from Commanders through Eagles): Oronde Gadsden II (TE, Syracuse)
Round 6, No., 199: Branson Taylor (T, Pittsburgh)
Round 6, No. 214*: R.J. Mickens (S, Clemson)
Round 7, No. 256*: Trikweze Bridges (CB, Florida)

Los Angeles Rams

Round 2, No. 46 (from Falcons): Terrance Ferguson (TE, Oregon)
Round 3, No. 90: Josaiah Stewart (OLB, Michigan)
Round 4, No. 117 (from Colts): Jarquez Hunter (RB, Arizona)
Round 5, No. 148 (from Bears): Ty Hamilton (DT, Ohio State)
Round 5, No. 172 (from Seahawks through Vikings): Chris Paul Jr. (LB, Ole Miss)
Round 7, No. 242 (reacquired from Falcons): Konata Mumpfield (WR, Pitt)

Miami Dolphins

Round 1, No. 13: Kenneth Grant (DT, Michigan)
Round 2, No. 37 (from Raiders): Jonah Savaiinaea (G, Arizona)
Round 5, No. 143 (from Raiders): Jordan Phillips (DT, Maryland)
Round 5: No. 150: Jason Marshall (CB, Florida)
Round 5, No. 155 (from Broncos): Dante Trader (S, Maryland)
Round 6, No. 179 (from Browns through Texans): Ollie Gordon (RB, Oklahoma State)
Round 7, No. 231: Quinn Ewers (QB, Texas)
Round 7, No. 253*: Zeek Biggers (DT, Georgia Tech)

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): Tyrion Ingram-Dawkins (DT, Georgia)
Round 6, No. 201 (from Rams): Kobe King (LB, Penn State
Round 6, No. 202 (from Texans through Steelers, Bears and Rams): Gavin Bartholomew (TE, Pittsburgh)

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: Craig Woodson (S, Cal)
Round 4, No. 137 (from Seahawks)*: Joshua Farmer (DT, Florida State)
Round 5, No. 146 (from Patriots): Bradyn Swinson (OLB, LSU)
Round 6, No. 182 (from Jaguars through Lions): Andres Borregales (K, Miami)
Round 7, No. 220: Marcus Bryant (T, Missouri)
Round 7, No. 251 (from Chiefs)*: Julian Ashby (LS, Vanderbilt)
Round 7, No. 257 (from Chiefs)*: Kobee Minor (CB, Memphis)

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: Danny Stutsman (LB, Oklahoma)
Round 4, No. 131 (from Commanders): Quincy Riley (CB, Louisville)
Round 6, No. 184 (reacquired from Commanders): Devin Neal (RB, Kansas)
Round 7, No. 248 (from Eagles through Commanders): Moliki Matavao (TE, UCLA)
Round 7, No. 254*: Fadil Diggs (DE, Syracuse)

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: Cameron Skattebo (RB, Arizona State)
Round 5, No. 154 (from Seahawks): Marcus Mbow (G, Purdue)
Round 7, No. 219: Thomas Fidone III (TE, Nebraska)
Round 7, No. 246 (from Bills): Korie Black (CB, Oklahoma State)

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: Arian Smith (WR, Georgia)
Round 4, No. 130 (from Lions through Broncos and Eagles): Malachi Moore (S, Alabama)
Round 5, No. 162 (from Rams through Steelers): Francisco Mauigoa (LB, Miami)
Round 6, No. 176 (from Ravens): Tyler Baron (DE, Miami)

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 through Broncos): Ty Robinson (DT, Nebraska)
Round 5, Nos. 145 (from Jets): Mac McWilliams (CB, Central Florida)
Round 5, No. 161: (from Texans): Smael Mondon (LB, Georgia)
Round 5, No. 168: Drew Kendall (C, Boston College)
Round 6, No. 181 (from Patriots through Chargers): Kyle McCord (QB, Syracuse)
Round 6, No. 191 (from Cardinals): Myles Hinton (OL, Michigan)
Round 6, No. 207 (from Chiefs and Jets): Cameron Williams (T, Texas)
Round 6, No. 209 (from Chargers)*: Antwaun Powell-Ryland (DE, Virginia Tech)

Pittsburgh Steelers

Round 1, No. 21: Derrick Harmon (DT, Oregon)
Round 3, No. 83: Kaleb Johnson (RB, Iowa)
Round 4, No. 123: Jack Sawyer (OLB, Ohio State)
Round 5, No. 164 (from Lions through Browns, Eagles and Chiefs): Yahya Black (DE, Iowa)
Round 6, No. 185 (from Bears through Seahawks): Will Howard (QB, Ohio State)
Round 7, No. 226 (from Panthers through Chiefs): Carson Bruener (LB, Washington)
Round 7, No. 229 (from Falcons through Eagles): Donte Kent (CB, Central Michigan)

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: CJ West (DT, Indiana)
Round 4, No. 138*: Jordan Watkins (WR, Ole Miss)
Round 5: No. 147 (from Saints through Commanders): Jordan James (RB, Oregon)
Round 5, No. 160 (from Vikings): Marques Sigle (S, Kansas State)
Round 7, No. 227: Kurtis Rourke (QB, Indiana)
Round 7, No. 249*: Connor Colby (G, Iowa)
Round 7, 252*: Junior Bergen (WR, Montana)

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 5, No. 142 (from Jaguars through Texans and Vikings): Rylie Mills (DT, Notre Dame)
Round 5, No. 166 (from Bills through Texans): Tory Horton (WR, Colorado State)
Round 5, No. 175*: Robbie Ouzts (TE, Alabama)
Round 6, No. 192 (from Dolphins through Bears): Bryce Cabeldue (G, Kansas)
Round 7, No. 223 (from Saints through Eagles and Steelers): Damien Martinez (RB, Miami)
Round 7, No. 234: Mason Richman (T, Iowa)
Round 7, No. 238 (from Chargers through Patriots)*: Ricky White (WR, UNLV)

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: David Walker (OLB, Central Arkansas)
Round 5, No. 157: Elijah Roberts (OLB, SMU)
Round 7, No. 235: Tez Johnson (WR ,Oregon)

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: Chimere Dike (WR, Florida)
Round 4, No. 120 (from Seahawks): Gunnar Helm (TE, Texas)
Round 5, No. 136 (from Ravens)*: Elic Ayomanor (WR, Stanford)
Round 5, No. 167 (from Chiefs): Jackson Slater (G, Sacramento State)
Round 6, No. 183 (from Panthers through Ravens): Marcus Harris (CB, Cal)
Round 6, No. 188 (from Cowboys): Kalel Mullings (RB, Michigan)

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): Jaylin Lane (WR, Virginia Tech)
Round 6, No. 205: Kain Medrano (LB, UCLA)
Round 7, No. 245: Jacory Croskey-Merritt (RB, Arizona)

* = compensatory selection

2025 NFL Draft Results By Round

April 26th, 2025 at 8:55pm CST by Sam Robinson

From the No. 1 overall pick to Mr. Irrelevant (No. 257), here are the results from the 2025 NFL Draft:

Round 1

1) Tennessee Titans: Cam Ward (QB, Miami)
2) Jacksonville Jaguars (from Browns): Travis Hunter (WR/CB, Colorado)
3) New York Giants: Abdul Carter (OLB, Penn State)
4) New England Patriots: Will Campbell (T, LSU)
5) Cleveland Browns (from Jaguars): Mason Graham (DT, Michigan)
6) Las Vegas Raiders: Ashton Jeanty (RB, Boise State)
7) New York Jets: Armand Membou (T, Missouri)
8) Carolina Panthers: Tetairoa McMillan (WR, Arizona)
9) New Orleans Saints: Kelvin Banks Jr. (T, Texas)
10) Chicago Bears: Colston Loveland (TE, Michigan)
11) San Francisco 49ers: Mykel Williams (DE, Georgia)
12) Dallas Cowboys: Tyler Booker (G, Alabama)
13) Miami Dolphins: Kenneth Grant (DT, Michigan)
14) Indianapolis Colts: Tyler Warren (TE, Penn State)
15) Atlanta Falcons: Jalon Walker (LB, Georgia)
16) Arizona Cardinals: Walter Nolen (DT, Ole Miss)
17) Cincinnati Bengals: Shemar Stewart (DE, Texas A&M)
18) Seattle Seahawks: Grey Zabel (OL, North Dakota State)
19) Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Emeka Egbuka (WR, Ohio State)
20) Denver Broncos: Jahdae Barron (CB, Texas)
21) Pittsburgh Steelers: Derrick Harmon (DT, Oregon)
22) Los Angeles Chargers: Omarion Hampton (RB, North Carolina)
23) Green Bay Packers: Matthew Golden (WR, Texas)
24) Minnesota Vikings: Donovan Jackson (G, Ohio State)
25) New York Giants (from Texans): Jaxson Dart, QB (Ole Miss)
26) Atlanta Falcons (from Rams): James Pearce (DE, Tennessee)
27) Baltimore Ravens: Malaki Starks (S, Georgia)
28) Detroit Lions: Tyleik Williams (DT, Ohio State)
29) Washington Commanders: Josh Conerly Jr. (T, Oregon)
30) Buffalo Bills: Maxwell Hairston (CB, Kentucky)
31) Philadelphia Eagles (from Chiefs): Jihaad Campbell (LB, Alabama)
32) Kansas City Chiefs (from Eagles): Josh Simmons (T, Ohio State)

Round 2

33) Cleveland Browns: Carson Schwesinger (LB, UCLA)
34) Houston Texans (from Giants): Jayden Higgins (WR, Iowa State)
35) Seattle Seahawks (from Titans): Nick Emmanwori (S, South Carolina)
36) Cleveland Browns (from Jaguars): Quinshon Judkins (RB, Ohio State)
37) Miami Dolphins (from Raiders): Jonah Savaiinaea (G, Arizona)
38) New England Patriots: TreVeyon Henderson (RB, Ohio State)
39) Chicago Bears (from Panthers): Luther Burden (WR, Missouri)
40) New Orleans Saints: Tyler Shough (QB, Louisville)
41) Buffalo Bills (from Bears): T.J. Sanders (DT, South Carolina)
42) New York Jets: Mason Taylor (TE, LSU)
43) San Francisco 49ers: Alfred Collins (DT, Texas)
44) Dallas Cowboys: Donovan Ezeiruaku (DE, Boston College)
45) Indianapolis Colts: J.T. Tuimoloau (DE, Ohio State)
46) Los Angeles Rams (from Falcons): Terrance Ferguson (TE, Oregon)
47) Arizona Cardinals: Will Johnson (CB, Michigan)
48) Houston Texans (from Dolphins through Raiders): Aireontae Ersery (T, Minnesota)
49) Cincinnati Bengals: Demetrius Knight (LB, South Carolina)
50) Seattle Seahawks: Elijah Arroyo (TE, Miami)
51) Carolina Panthers (from Broncos): Nic Scourton (DE, Texas A&M)
52) Tennessee Titans (from Steelers through Seahawks): Femi Oladejo (OLB, UCLA)
53) Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Benjamin Morrison (CB, Notre Dame)
54) Green Bay Packers: Anthony Belton, T (NC State)
55) Los Angeles Chargers: Tre Harris (WR, Ole Miss)
56) Chicago Bears (from Vikings through Texans and Bills): Ozzy Trapilo (T, Boston College)
57) Detroit Lions (from Panthers through Rams and Broncos): Tate Ratledge (G, Georgia)
58) Las Vegas Raiders (from Texans): Jack Bech (WR, TCU)
59) Baltimore Ravens: Mike Green (OLB, Marshall)
60) Denver Broncos (from Lions): R.J. Harvey (RB, Central Florida)
61) Washington Commanders: Trey Amos (CB, Ole Miss)
62) Chicago Bears (from Bills): Shemar Turner (DT, Texas A&M)
63) Kansas City Chiefs: Omarr Norman-Lott (DT, Tennessee)
64) Philadelphia Eagles: Andrew Mukuba (S, Texas)

Round 3

65) New York Giants: Darius Alexander (DT, Toledo)
66) Kansas City Chiefs (from Titans): Ashton Gillotte (DE, Louisville)
67) Cleveland Browns: Harold Fannin Jr. (TE, Bowling Green)
68) Las Vegas Raiders: Darien Porter (CB, Iowa State)
69) New England Patriots: Kyle Williams (WR, Washington State)
70) Detroit Lions (from Jaguars): Isaac TeSlaa (WR, Arkansas)
71) New Orleans Saints: Vernon Broughton (DT, Texas)
72) Buffalo Bills (from Bears): Landon Jackson (DE, Arkansas)
73) New York Jets: Azareye’h Thomas (CB, Florida State)
74) Denver Broncos (from Panthers): Pat Bryant (WR, Illinois)
75) San Francisco 49ers: Nick Martin (LB, Oklahoma State)
76) Dallas Cowboys: Shavon Revel (CB, East Carolina)
77) Carolina Panthers (from Patriots): Princely Umanmielen (OLB, Ole Miss)
78) Arizona Cardinals: Jordan Burch (OLB, Oregon)
79) Houston Texans (from Dolphins through Eagles via Commanders): Jaylin Noel (WR, Iowa State)
80) Indianapolis Colts: Justin Walley (CB, Minnesota)
81) Cincinnati Bengals: Dylan Fairchild (G, Georgia)
82) Tennessee Titans (from Seahawks): Kevin Winston (S, Penn State)
83) Pittsburgh Steelers: Kaleb Johnson (RB, Iowa)
84) Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Jacob Parrish (CB, Kansas State)
85) Kansas City Chiefs from Broncos through Panthers and Patriots): Nohl Williams (CB, Cal)
86) Los Angeles Chargers: Jamaree Caldwell (DT, Oregon)
87) Green Bay Packers: Savion Williams (WR, TCU)
88) Jacksonville Jaguars (from Vikings): Caleb Ransaw (CB, Tulane)
89) Jacksonville Jaguars (from Texans): Wyatt Milum (G, West Virginia)
90) Los Angeles Rams: Josaiah Stewart (OLB, Michigan)
91) Baltimore Ravens: Emery Jones (T, LSU)
92) Seattle Seahawks (from Lions through Jets via Raiders): Jalen Milroe (QB, Alabama)
93) New Orleans Saints (from Commanders): Jonas Sanker (S, Virginia)
94) Cleveland Browns (from Bills): Dillon Gabriel (QB, Oregon)
95) New England Patriots (from Chiefs): Jared Wilson (C, Georgia)
96) Atlanta Falcons (from Eagles): Xavier Watts (S, Notre Dame)
97) Houston Texans (from Vikings)*: Jaylin Smith (CB, USC)
98) Las Vegas Raiders (from Dolphins)*: Caleb Rogers (G, Texas Tech)
99) Las Vegas Raiders (from Giants through Texans)*: Charles Grant (T, William & Mary)
100) San Francisco 49ers*: Upton Stout (CB, Western Kentucky)
101) Denver Broncos (from Rams through Falcons and Eagles)*: Sai’Vion Jones (DE, LSU)
102) Minnesota Vikings (from Lions through Jaguars and Texans)*: Tai Felton (WR, Maryland)

Round 4

103) Tennessee Titans: Chimere Dike (WR, Florida)
104) Jacksonville Jaguars (from Browns): Bhayshul Tuten (RB, Virginia Tech)
105) New York Giants: Cameron Skattebo (RB, Arizona State)
106) New England Patriots: Craig Woodson (S, Cal)
107) Jacksonville Jaguars: Jack Kiser (LB, Notre Dame)
108) Las Vegas Raiders: Dont’e Thornton (WR, Tennessee)
109) Buffalo Bills (from Bears through Bills and Bears): Deone Walker (DT, Kentucky)
110) New York Jets: Arian Smith (WR, Georgia)
111) Philadelphia Eagles (from Panthers through Broncos): Ty Robinson (DT, Nebraska)
112) New Orleans Saints: Danny Stutsman (LB, Oklahoma)
113) San Francisco 49ers: CJ West (DT, Indiana)
114) Carolina Panthers (from Cowboys): Trevor Etienne (RB, Georgia)
115) Arizona Cardinals: Cody Simon (LB, Ohio State)
116) Houston Texans (from Dolphins): Woody Marks (RB, USC)
117) Los Angeles Rams (from Colts): Jarquez Hunter (RB, Arizona)
118) Atlanta Falcons: Billy Bowman (S, Oklahoma)
119) Cincinnati Bengals: Barrett Carter (LB, Clemson)
120) Tennessee Titans (from Seahawks): Gunnar Helm (TE, Texas)
121) Tampa Bay Buccaneers: David Walker (OLB, Central Arkansas)
122) Carolina Panthers (from Broncos): Lathan Ransom (S, Ohio State)
123) Pittsburgh Steelers: Jack Sawyer (OLB, Ohio State)
124) Green Bay Packers: Barryn Sorrell (DE, Texas)
125) Los Angeles Chargers: Kyle Kennard (OLB, South Carolina)
126) Cleveland Browns (from Vikings through Jaguars): Dylan Sampson (RB, Tennessee)
127) Indianapolis Colts (from Rams): Jalen Travis (T, Iowa State)
128) Washington Commanders (from Texans): Jaylin Lane (WR, Virginia Tech)
129) Baltimore Ravens: Teddye Buchanan (LB, Cal)
130) New York Jets (from Lions, Broncos and Eagles): Malachi Moore (S, Alabama)
131) New Orleans Saints (from Commanders): Quincy Riley (CB, Louisville)
132) Chicago Bears (from Bills): Ruban Hyppolite (LB, Maryland)
133) Kansas City Chiefs: Jalen Royals (WR, Utah State)
134) Denver Broncos (from Eagles through Lions and Eagles): Que Robinson (OLB, Alabama)
135) Las Vegas Raiders (from Dolphins)*: Tonka Hemingway (DT, South Carolina)
136) Tennessee Titans (from Ravens)*: Elic Ayomanor (WR, Stanford)
137) New England Patriots (from Seahawks)*: Joshua Farmer (DT, Florida State)
138) San Francisco 49ers*: Jordan Watkins (WR, Ole Miss)

Round 5

139) Minnesota Vikings (from Browns): Tyrion Ingram-Dawkins (DT, Georgia)
140) Carolina Panthers (from Giants): Cam Jackson (DT, Florida)
141) Baltimore Ravens (from Titans): Carson Vinson (T, Alabama A&M)
142) Seattle Seahawks (from Jaguars through Texans and Vikings): Rylie Mills (DT, Notre Dame)
143) Miami Dolphins (from Raiders): Jordan Phillips (DT, Maryland)
144) Cleveland Browns (from Patriots through Seahawks): Shedeur Sanders (QB, Colorado)
145) Philadelphia Eagles (from Jets): Mac McWilliams (CB, Central Florida)
146) New England Patriots (from Panthers): Bradyn Swinson (OLB, LSU)
147) San Francisco 49ers (from Saints through Commanders): Jordan James (RB, Oregon)
148) Los Angeles Rams (from Bears): Ty Hamilton (DT, Ohio State)
149) Dallas Cowboys: Jaydon Blue (RB, Texas)
150) Miami Dolphins: Jason Marshall (CB, Florida)
151) Indianapolis Colts: DJ Giddens (RB, Kansas State)
152) Dallas Cowboys (from Cardinals): Shemar James (LB, Florida)
153) Cincinnati Bengals: Jalen Rivers (T, Miami)
154) New York Giants (from Seahawks): Marcus Mbow (G, Purdue)
155) Miami Dolphins (from Broncos): Dante Trader (S, Maryland)
156) Kansas City Chiefs (from Steelers): Jeffrey Bassa (LB, Oregon)
157) Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Elijah Roberts (OLB, SMU)
158) Los Angeles Chargers: KeAndre Lambert-Smith (WR, Auburn)
159) Green Bay Packers: Collin Oliver (DE, Oklahoma State)
160) San Francisco 49ers (from Vikings): Marques Sigle (S, Kansas State)
161) Philadelphia Eagles (from Texans): Smael Mondon (LB, Georgia)
162) New York Jets (from Rams through Steelers): Francisco Mauigoa (LB, Miami)
163) Carolina Panthers (from Ravens): Mitchell Evans (TE, Notre Dame)
164) Pittsburgh Steelers (from Lions through Browns, Eagles and Chiefs): Yahya Black (DE, Iowa)
165) Los Angeles Chargers (from Commanders through Eagles): Oronde Gadsden II (TE, Syracuse)
166) Seattle Seahawks (from Bills through Texans and Browns): Tory Horton (WR, Colorado State)
167) Tennessee Titans (from Chiefs): Jackson Slater (G, Sacramento State)
168) Philadelphia Eagles: Drew Kendall (C, Boston College)
169) Chicago Bears (from Bills)*: Zah Frazier (CB, Texas-San Antonio)
170) Buffalo Bills (from Cowboys)*: Jordan Hancock (CB, Ohio State)
171) Detroit Lions (from Cowboys through Patriots)*: Miles Frazier (G, LSU)
172) Los Angeles Rams (from Seahawks through Vikings)*: Chris Paul Jr. (LB, Ole Miss)
173) Buffalo Bills*: Jackson Hawes (TE, Georgia Tech)
174) Arizona Cardinals (from Cowboys)*: Denzel Burke (CB, Ohio State)
175) Seattle Seahawks*: Robbie Ouzts (TE, Alabama)
176) New York Jets (from Ravens)*: Tyler Baron (DE, Miami)

Round 6

177) Buffalo Bills (from Giants): Dorian Strong (CB, Virginia Tech)
178) Baltimore Ravens (from Titans): Bilhal Kone (CB, Western Michigan)
179) Miami Dolphins (from Browns through Texans): Ollie Gordon (RB, Oklahoma State)
180) Las Vegas Raiders: J.J. Pegues (DT, Ole Miss)
181) Philadelphia Eagles (from Patriots through Chargers): Kyle McCord (QB, Syracuse)
182) New England Patriots (from Jaguars through Lions): Andres Borregales (K, Miami)
183) Tennessee Titans (from Panthers through Ravens): Marcus Harris (CB, Cal)
184) New Orleans Saints (reacquired through Commanders): Devin Neal (RB, Kansas)
185) Pittsburgh Steelers (from Bears through Seahawks): Will Howard (QB, Ohio State)
186) Baltimore Ravens (from Jets): Tyler Loop (K, Arizona)
187) Houston Texans (from 49ers through Vikings): Jaylen Reed (S, Penn State)
188) Tennessee Titans (from Cowboys): Kalel Mullings (RB, Michigan)
189) Indianapolis Colts: Riley Leonard (QB, Notre Dame)
190) Indianapolis Colts (from Falcons through Rams): Tim Smith (DT, Alabama)
191) Philadelphia Eagles (from Cardinals through Broncos): Myles Hinton (OL, Michigan)
192) Seattle Seahawks (from Dolphins through Bears): Bryce Cabeldue (G, Kansas)
193) Cincinnati Bengals: Tahj Brooks (RB, Texas Tech)
194) Jacksonville Jaguars (from Seahawks): Jalen McLeod (LB, Auburn)
195) Chicago Bears (from Steelers and Rams): Luke Newman (G, Michigan State)
196) Detroit Lions (from Buccaneers): Ahmed Hassanein (OLB, Boise State)
197) Houston Texans (from Broncos): Graham Mertz (QB, Florida)
198) Green Bay Packers: Warren Brinson (DT, Georgia)
199) Los Angeles Chargers: Branson Taylor (G, Pittsburgh)
200) Jacksonville Jaguars (from Vikings through Browns): Rayuan Lane (S, Navy)
201) Minnesota Vikings (from Rams): Kobe King (LB, Penn State)
202) Minnesota Vikings (from Texans through Steelers, Bears and Rams): Gavin Bartholomew (TE, Pittsburgh)
203) Baltimore Ravens: LaJohntay Wester (WR, Colorado)
204) Dallas Cowboys (from Lions through Browns via Bills): Ajani Cornelius (G, Oregon)
205) Washington Commanders: Kain Medrano (LB, UCLA)
206) Buffalo Bills: Chase Lundt (T, UConn)
207) Philadelphia Eagles (from Chiefs): Cameron Williams (T, Texas)
208) Carolina Panthers (from Eagles through Broncos): Jimmy Horn (WR, Colorado)
209) Philadelphia Eagles (from Chargers)*: Antwaun Powell-Ryland (DE, Virginia Tech)
210) Baltimore Ravens*: Aeneas Peebles (DT, Virginia Tech)
211) Arizona Cardinals (from Cowboys)*: Hayden Conner (G, Texas)
212) Baltimore Ravens*: Robert Longerbeam (CB, Rutgers)
213) Las Vegas Raiders*: Tommy Mellott (QB/WR, Montana State)
214) Los Angeles Chargers*: R.J. Mickens (S, Clemson)
215) Las Vegas Raiders*: Cam Miller (QB, North Dakota State)
216) Denver Broncos (from Browns through Texans)*: Jeremy Crawshaw (P, Florida)

Round 7

217) Dallas Cowboys (from Titans through Patriots): Jay Toia (DT, UCLA)
218) Atlanta Falcons (from Browns through Chargers): Jack Nelson (T, Wisconsin)
219) New York Giants: Thomas Fidone III (TE, Nebraska)
220) New England Patriots: Marcus Bryant (T, Missouri)
221) Jacksonville Jaguars: Jonah Monheim (C, USC)
222) Las Vegas Raiders: Cody Lindenberg (LB, Minnesota)
223) Seattle Seahawks (from Saints through Eagles via Steelers): Damien Martinez (RB, Miami)
224) Houston Texans (from Bears through Texans): Kyonte Hamilton (DT, Rutgers)
225) Arizona Cardinals (from Jets through Chiefs): Kitan Crawford (S, Nevada)
226) Pittsburgh Steelers (from Panthers and Chiefs): Carson Bruener (LB, Washington)
227) San Francisco 49ers: Kurtis Rourke (QB, Indiana)
228) Kansas City Chiefs (from Cowboys through Lions via Patriots): Brashard Smith (RB, SMU)
229) Pittsburgh Steelers (from Falcons through Eagles): Donte Kent (CB, Central Michigan)
230) Detroit Lions (from Cardinals through Panthers and Broncos): Dan Jackson (S, Georgia)
231) Miami Dolphins: Quinn Ewers (QB, Texas)
232) Indianapolis Colts: Hunter Wohler (S, Wisconsin)
233) Chicago Bears (from Bengals): Kyle Monangai (RB, Rutgers)
234) Seattle Seahawks: Mason Richman (T, Iowa)
235) Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Tez Johnson (WR ,Oregon)
236) Jacksonville Jaguars (from Broncos through Eagles, Commanders and Texans): LeQuint Allen (RB, Syracuse)
237) Green Bay Packers (from Steelers): Micah Robinson (CB, Tulane)
238) Seattle Seahawks from Chargers through Patriots): Ricky White (WR, UNLV)
239) Dallas Cowboys (from Packers through Titans): Phil Mafah (RB, Clemson)
240) Buffalo Bills (from Vikings through Browns and Bears): Kaden Prather (WR, Maryland)
241) Denver Broncos (from Texans): Caleb Lohner (TE, Utah)
242) Los Angeles Rams (reacquired from Falcons): Konata Mumpfield (WR, Pittsburgh)
243) Baltimore Ravens: Garrett Dellinger (G, LSU)
244) Detroit Lions: Dominic Lovett (WR, Georgia)
245) Washington Commanders: Jacory Croskey-Merritt (RB, Arizona)
246) New York Giants (from Bills): Korie Black (CB, Oklahoma State)
247) Dallas Cowboys (from Chiefs through Panthers): Tommy Akingbesote (DT, Maryland)
248) New Orleans Saints (from Eagles through Commanders): Moliki Matavao (TE, UCLA)
249) San Francisco 49ers*: Connor Colby (G, Iowa)
250) Green Bay Packers*: John Williams (G, Cincinnati)
251) New England Patriots (from Chiefs)*: Julian Ashby (LS, Vanderbilt)
252) San Francisco 49ers*: Junior Bergen (WR, Montana)
253) Miami Dolphins*: Zeek Biggers (DT, Georgia Tech)
254) New Orleans Saints*: Fadil Diggs (DE, Syracuse)
255) Houston Texans (from Browns)*: Luke Lachey (TE, Iowa)
256) Los Angeles Chargers*: Trikweze Bridges (CB, Florida)
257) New England Patriots (from Chiefs)* Kobee Minor (CB, Memphis)

* = compensatory pick

Chargers Acquire No. 165 From Eagles, Select TE Oronde Gadsden II

April 26th, 2025 at 2:16pm CST by Adam La Rose

The Chargers have moved up to acquire pick No. 165 late in the fifth-round order. Los Angeles will send selections 181 and 209 to the Eagles as a result.

The Bolts have selected Syracuse tight end Oronde Gadsden II with their newly-acquired pick. The son of a Super Bowl champion, he will look to follow in his father’s footsteps at the pro level. He will join a Chargers team which has now added three pass-catchers during this weekend’s draft (the first two being wideouts Tre Harris and KeAndre Lambert-Smith).

A four-year contributor for the Orange, Gadsden showed plenty of potential during his sophomore year when he posted an FBS-leading (for tight ends) 969 yards on 61 receptions. The converted receiver was limited to only two games the following year, however, due to a foot injury. Nevertheless, 2024 allowed Gadsden to rebound in a notable way.

Finishing the year with a 73-934-7 statline, Gadsden earned first-team All-ACC honors last season. That helped his draft stock to a notable extent, although this year’s class has long been known to feature many highly-regarded tight end prospects. Now that his name has been called, the 21-year-old can turn his attention to competing for a roster spot in Los Angeles.

The Chargers saw Stone Smartt depart in free agency this spring, and Hayden Hurst remains unsigned at this point. The team added Tyler Conklin on the open market, however, and the veteran will be counted to play a regular role with his new team. Los Angeles still has Will Dissly and Tucker Fisk on the depth chart as well. Gadsden will have plenty of competition during training camp as a result, but he could serve as a depth pass-catching option at the pro level.

Draft Trade Notes: Chargers, Campbell, Loveland, Cowboys, Ravens, Conerly

April 25th, 2025 at 6:05pm CST by Adam La Rose

The Eagles wound up moving one spot up the first-round order last night. The move ensured the Super Bowl champions were able to select Jihaad Campbell, but that was not the only effort made to trade up the board.

Philadelphia negotiated with the Chargers about acquiring the No. 22 pick, Pro Football Talk’s Mike Florio reports. He adds Los Angeles was in conversation with multiple teams while on the clock, but the proposed deal with the Eagles may very well have fallen through due to an “issue” communicating it to the league.

By rule, both teams must contact the NFL separately to report the terms of a trade agreement. Since that did not take place in time, the Bolts retained their pick and drafted North Carolina running back Omarion Hampton. The Eagles still wound up acquiring Campbell – the target of the attempted Chargers trade, per Florio – at No. 31. The Alabama product will look to make an immediate impact at the second level and/or on the edge during his rookie season.

Here are some other draft-related notes from last night’s opening round:

Colston Loveland was the first tight end to hear his name called on Thursday night. The Michigan alum went 10th overall to the Bears, a team which received interest for their top selection. Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports Loveland was the subject of trade calls leading up to Chicago’s pick. Movement on the trade front only took place much later in the round after the Bears committed to staying put. When speaking to the media on Friday, Loveland revealed (via Scott Bair of Marquee Sports) he is halfway through his shoulder rehab; with progress continuing to be made, he will aim to return to full health in time for the start of his rookie campaign.
For the third time in the past four years, the Cowboys looked to the offensive line during the first round of the draft. Alabama Guard Tyler Booker went 12th overall, a move which came as no surprise considering where the team’s board stood at the time. David Moore of the Dallas Morning News reports Booker was the highest-rated player available at that point out of the remaining prospects. Moore adds the Cowboys had 12 prospects with a first-round grade, which helps explain the decision to remain in place instead of trading down.
When speaking to the media, Ravens general manager Eric DeCosta said (via ESPN’s Jamison Hensley) opportunities were presented to move down the order. Instead, Baltimore stayed put at No. 27 and took Georgia safety Malaki Starks. DeCosta said the team’s strong Starks evaluation allowed for the potential of a trade-down move to be outweighed by the upside of selecting him.
The Browns and Texans own the top two selections in the second round, and to no surprise both teams are receiving calls. Last night, though, Cleveland and Houston showed interest in acquiring a late Day 1 selection; Albert Breer of Sports Illustrated reports the target in both cases was Josh Conerly Jr. The Oregon tackle came off the board at No. 29 (Commanders), which put an end to those efforts. Of course, that suggests help along the O-line will be a priority tonight for those teams.

2026 NFL Fifth-Year Option Tracker

April 25th, 2025 at 2:18pm CST by Sam Robinson

NFL teams have until May 1 to officially pick up fifth-year options on 2022 first-rounders. The 2020 CBA revamped the option structure and made them fully guaranteed, rather than guaranteed for injury only. Meanwhile, fifth-year option salaries are now determined by a blend of performance- and usage-based benchmarks:

Two-time Pro Bowlers (excluding alternates) will earn the same as their position’s franchise tag
One-time Pro Bowlers will earn the equivalent of the transition tag
Players who achieve any of the following will receive the average of the third-20th-highest salaries at their position:
- At least a 75% snap rate in two of their first three seasons
- A 75% snap average across all three seasons
- At least 50% in each of first three seasons
Players who do not hit any of those benchmarks will receive the average of the third-25th top salaries at their position

We covered how last year’s Pro Bowl invites affected the 2022 first-round class. With the deadline looming, we will use the space below to track all the 2026 option decisions from around the league:

DE/OLB Travon Walker, Jaguars ($14.75MM): Exercised
DE/OLB Aidan Hutchinson, Lions ($19.87MM): Exercised
CB Derek Stingley Jr., Texans ($17.6MM): Extended through 2029
CB Sauce Gardner, Jets ($20.19MM): Exercised
OLB Kayvon Thibodeaux, Giants ($14.75MM): Exercised
T Ikem Ekwonu, Panthers ($17.56MM): Exercised
T Evan Neal, Giants ($16.69MM): Declined
WR Drake London, Falcons ($16.82MM)
T Charles Cross, Seahawks ($17.56MM): Exercised
WR Garrett Wilson, Jets ($16.82MM)
WR Chris Olave, Saints ($15.49MM): Exercised
WR Jameson Williams, Lions ($15.49MM): Exercised
DT Jordan Davis, Eagles ($12.94MM)
S Kyle Hamilton, Ravens ($18.6MM)
G Kenyon Green, Eagles* ($16.69MM)
WR Jahan Dotson, Eagles** ($16.82MM): Declined
G Zion Johnson, Chargers ($17.56MM)
WR Treylon Burks, Titans ($15.49MM): Likely to be declined
T Trevor Penning, Saints ($16.69MM): Declined
QB Kenny Pickett, Browns*** ($22.12MM): Declined
CB Trent McDuffie, Chiefs ($17.6MM): Exercised
LB Quay Walker, Packers ($14.75MM): Likely to be declined
CB Kaiir Elam, Cowboys**** ($12.68MM)
G Tyler Smith, Cowboys ($20.99MM): Exercised
C Tyler Linderbaum, Ravens ($20.99MM)
DE Jermaine Johnson, Jets ($13.92MM): Exercised
LB Devin Lloyd, Jaguars ($14.75MM)
DT Devonte Wyatt, Packers ($12.94MM)
G Cole Strange, Patriots ($16.69MM)
DE George Karlaftis, Chiefs ($15.12MM): Exercised
DB Dax Hill, Bengals ($12.68MM): To be exercised
S Lewis Cine, Vikings: N/A

* = traded from Texans on March 11, 2025
** = traded from Commanders on August 22, 2024
*** = traded from Eagles on March 15, 2024; traded from Steelers on March 10, 2025
**** = traded from Bills to Cowboys on March 12, 2025

Chargers Draft Omarion Hampton At No. 22

April 24th, 2025 at 9:36pm CST by Adam La Rose

The second running back has come off the board. North Carolina’s Omarion Hampton will go 22nd overall by the Chargers.

Hampton will join a new-look RB corps for the Chargers. Last year, the team navigated into the post-Austin Ekeler era. With Jim Harbaugh running the show, the Chargers relied on some of John Harbaugh’s former favorites in 2024.

J.K. Dobbins and Gus Edwards were plenty productive in their roles, especially the former. Dobbins returned from a lost 2023 campaign to have one of the best seasons of his career, finishing with 1,058 yards from scrimmage and nine touchdowns. However, both of the vets naturally missed time during the season, and the team was clearly valuing availability heading into the offseason.

That explains why the team opted for Najee Harris as their veteran addition. While the former Steelers RB never truly lived up to his draft billing, he’s about as reliable as you can get at the position. Harris topped 1,000 rushing yards in each of his four seasons in Pittsburgh, and he famously never missed a regular season game.

Now, the team can pair their veteran acquisition with a dynamic rookie RB. Hampton made a name for himself in three seasons at North Carolina. He had a breakout campaign in 2023 and followed that up with an even better 2024 season. Hampton finished last year with 2,033 yards from scrimmage and 17 touchdowns. He also hauled in a career-high 38 receptions, stats that bode well for his pass-catching prowess in the NFL.

The Chargers still have some worthy depth in Hassan Haskins and Kimani Vidal, so Hampton may not be handed an immediate role. However, the rookie possesses more upside than anyone on the depth chart, and there’s a good chance he’s leading the position in touches by the end of the 2025 campaign.

Ben Levine contributed to this post.

AFC Draft Rumors: Broncos, Chiefs, Chargers, Bills, Ravens, Titans, Jaguars

April 23rd, 2025 at 4:37pm CST by Sam Robinson

The Broncos have been connected to trading up, but a year after Sean Payton admitted he participated in a smokescreen operation surrounding a potential first-round move up the board, the team may be content staying at No. 20. A recent report pegged Denver as a team interested in trading up, but The Athletic’s Dianna Russini counters by indicating the team is comfortable staying at 20 or potentially moving back. It is important to note Payton’s teams have never traded back in the first round during his HC tenure, but the Broncos are known to be interested in adding a running back. A potential move down the board could allow the team to draft a starter-level RB while adding assets.

This could effectively serve as an announcement the Broncos’ No. 20 pick could be had by a team aiming to climb back into Round 1 — and there are believed to be many — for a quarterback. Though, ESPN.com’s Matt Miller adds the Broncos are believed to be more interested in adding a wideout or a tight end in Round 1 than addressing their RB need there.

A day out, here is the latest from around the draft:

Denver would be taking a risk by moving out of Round 1 altogether, as this is a loaded running back class. Another team that could be in the mix for a back: the Broncos’ top rival. The three-time reigning AFC champion Chiefs did some late work on TreVeyon Henderson, with ESPN.com’s Jeremy Fowler noting Andy Reid participated in a video call with the versatile Ohio State RB. The Chiefs hold the No. 31 overall pick and are not planning to extend Isiah Pacheco before the season, as the three-year starter missed much of last season with a broken leg. Henderson’s stock is on the rise, per Fowler, and his floor appears to be early in the second round.
Staying in the AFC West, the Chargers are believed to be eyeing an early-round upgrade to their edge-rushing corps, Miller adds. The Bolts re-signed Khalil Mack, but that came after the Joey Bosa release. Mack is also 34 and on a one-year deal. Bud Dupree is also in a contract year, even as two years remain on Tuli Tuipulotu‘s rookie pact.
Holding the No. 27 overall pick, the Ravens are believed to be interested in adding a safety — after multiple investments backfired at the position. As our Ely Allen pointed out in PFR’s mock draft, the shortcomings of Marcus Williams and Eddie Jackson restricted Kyle Hamilton last season. The Ravens want Hamilton to play a deep safety role, and Georgia’s Malaki Starks excelling in multiple areas would enable that and qualify as Baltimore’s “dream pick” in Round 1.
Bills ties to a first-round defensive tackle pick have emerged, but Miller indicates the five-time reigning AFC East champs have a higher opinion of Ole Miss cornerback Trey Amos than the DTs expected to be available by No. 30 overall. Buffalo re-signed Tre’Davious White, but he profiles as more flier than true Rasul Douglas replacement. Amos would effectively qualify as a make-up call for the team’s Kaiir Elam miss.
Although Mike Borgonzi said the Titans are not planning to move off No. 1, despite some offers (most notably from the Giants), ESPN’s Adam Schefter indicates the team wants to add to its draft arsenal. Specifically, Tennessee wants to add a Day 2 pick. The team traded its third-rounder (No. 66) for L’Jarius Sneed last year, as Borgonzi was working for the Chiefs at that point.
Despite holding the No. 5 overall pick, the Jaguars threw a strange wrinkle into their pre-draft process. They did not conduct any “30” visits, Schultz adds. This has left teams guessing, though the odd plan also would stand to leave Jacksonville’s new regime with less intel on prospects down the board. Indeed, PFR’s Jaguars page lists no “30” visits, adding intrigue to the first Liam Coen–James Gladstone offseason blueprint.

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