The Chiefs selected Utah State WR Jalen Royals with the 133rd pick of Round Four in the 2025 NFL Draft. A two-year performer at Utah State, Royals averaged 6.3 catches, 95.7 yards, and 1.05 TDs per game across 20 appearances. This past fall, Royals totaled 55-834-6 in only seven games. His season was cut short by a foot injury. Royals helped push up his draft stock with an excellent performance at the Senior Bowl. He excelled in creating separation and making difficult catches. At nearly 6’0, 200 pounds, Royals’ Senior Bowl lines up with his film. He had a 9.00 Relative Athletic Score (RAS) based on his predraft testing. He also ranked 32nd among Combine WRs in 2024 Target Share at 17.9%, and 17th among those WRs in PFF Receiving Grade with an 80.6. He is currently 22 years old with a Breakout Age of 20.5. He ranked ninth among WRs in our Draft Sharks predraft Rookie Model scoring a 7.13. Our Comp for him in our Rookie Guide is Pierre Garcon. It’s easy to observe him as a dangerous run-after-catch threat.
The Commanders selected Virginia Tech WR Jaylin Lane with the 128th pick of Round 4 in the 2025 NFL Draft. Lane spent the last three seasons at Virginia Tech, used in a variety of ways: rushing, punt returns, and in the screen game. Lane offers 4.3 speed as a potential weapon at the next level. He started his career as the top returner and receiver at Middle Tennessee, leading them in receiving as a true freshman. He had a 9.56 Relative Athletic Score (RAS) based on his predraft testing. He also ranked 33rd among Combine WRs in 2024 Target Share at 17.3%, and 38th among those WRs in PFF Receiving Grade with a 69.3. He is currently 23 years old with a Breakout Age of 21.4. He ranked 22nd among WRs in our Draft Sharks predraft Rookie Model scoring a 6.06. Our Comp for him in our Rookie Guide is Marquise Goodwin. He’s experienced with great speed and change of direction but likely ends up as more of a gadget /special teams player than fantasy difference-maker.
The Titans selected Texas TE Gunnar Helm in Round 4 of the 2025 NFL Draft. Helm played behind TE Ja’Tavion Sanders as a sophomore and junior but broke out in his 2024 senior campaign. He led the Longhorns with 60 catches and ranked second to only WR Matthew Golden with 786 yards and seven TDs. Helm’s 21.1% Dominator Rating ranked eighth among 21 TEs at the Combine. The 6’5, 241-pounder sprained his ankle while running the 40 at the Combine, so don’t put much stock into his 4.84-second time. Helm looks plenty athletic on tape, regularly making contorting catches and dodging defenders in the open field. He averaged 7.0 yards after the catch per reception last year, forcing a missed tackle on 20% of his grabs. He also has some of the most reliable hands in this TE class, with a career 2.5% drop rate. Helm’s route running and blocking need some work, but he has the tools to develop into an NFL starter and fantasy factor.
The Browns selected Tennessee RB Dylan Sampson with the 126th pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. After splitting carries with current Dolphin Jaylen Wright in 2023, Sampson took off in a three-down role for Tennessee in 2024. He rushed 258 times for 1,491 yards and 22 TDs, adding 20 catches. The 20-year-old ran for at least 92 yards in every SEC game last season. Sampson’s smooth transition and cutback ability between the tackles make him a more complete back than Wright was last year. Tennessee doesn’t use their RBs in the passing game much, so Sampson’s a bit of a wild card in that area. Still, we’re encouraged by his overall skill set, and there’s potential for him to make an early-career fantasy impact.
The Rams selected Auburn RB Jarquez Hunter with the 118th pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. Hunter was Tank Bigsby's backup for his first two years at Auburn. Come 2023, the Mississippi native earned lead back work and showed promise as a rushing and receiving threat. His production peaked in 2024 with 187 carries, 1,201 yards, and 8 TDs. That’s 6.4 yards per carry – tied for fifth best among 82 RBs with 150+ attempts. He excelled as a tackle-dodger with 4.10 yards after contact per attempt and a 142.5 PFF Elusive Rating – both top-15 marks in the same sample. At 5’9, 204 pounds, Hunter is a compact back with a nice combo of strength and speed. He also showed NFL-caliber athleticism at the Combine with an 8.00 Relative Athletic Score.
The Panthers selected Georgia RB Trevor Etienne in Round 4 of the 2025 NFL Draft. Brother of Jags RB Travis Etienne, Trevor flashed star ability at Florida but could never win the starting job. Across 2022-2023, he totaled 1,472 rushing yards and 14 TDs, topping out at 131 carries. He transferred to Georgia for 2024 but played second fiddle to highly touted true freshman Nate Frazier. So, despite excellent short-area footwork, sharp cutting ability, and a developed receiving skill set, Etienne’s college profile is subpar. On the positive side: He aced the pre-draft process, starting with a great Senior Bowl week. He also tested well at the NFL Combine, posting an 88th percentile forty-yard dash and an 82nd percentile broad jump at nearly 5'9, 198 pounds.
The Texans selected USC RB Jo'Quavious Marks with the 116th pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. Marks started his college career in Mike Leach’s Air Raid offense at Mississippi State. He never tallied more than 600 yards rushing in any of his four years, partly due to a pass-heavy offense. Still, that approach helped mold Marks into an effective receiving back. He exits college with 261 career catches and 1,400 career receiving yards across five seasons. In 2021, he ranked 19th in total receptions for any position – a rare feat for a college RB. Transferring to USC in 2024 allowed Marks to showcase his receiving skills again, but this time he ran for 1,133 yards. While he posted a career high in yards per carry (5.7), his forced missed tackle rate proved underwhelming. Marks also displayed average size-adjusted athleticism at the NFL Combine (6.66 Relative Athletic Score).
The Jets selected Georgia WR Arian Smith with the 110th pick of Round Four in the 2025 NFL Draft. Across five seasons at Georgia, the 179-pounder tallied 19.7 yards per catch. Hiis overall body of work proved a bit underwhelming. Smith’s first four seasons turned up only 20 catches (albeit for 539 yards). 70.5% of his career catches and 60% of his career receiving yards came as a fifth-year senior. He popped with three games over 100 yards. He had a 9.20 Relative Athletic Score (RAS) based on his predraft testing. He also ranked 41st among Combine WRs in 2024 Target Share at 15.1%, and 48th among those WRs in PFF Receiving Grade with a 57.1. He is currently 23 years old. He ranked 38th among WRs in our Draft Sharks predraft Rookie Model scoring a 5.80. Our Comp for him in our Rookie Guide is Jacoby Ford. Smith’s size and shaky hands might place him in a part-time/gadget role.
The Raiders selected Tennessee WR Dont’e Thornton with the 108th pick of Round 4 in the 2025 NFL Draft. Thornton led the Volunteers in receiving yards and led all of FBS in yards per reception at 25.42. His 4.30 40-time at nearly 6’5 and 205 pounds is extremely impressive. Thornton was a four-star recruit who headed to Oregon based on his speed and athletic ability. He never quite developed in Eugene, but he found some success as a deep threat in Tennessee over the last two seasons. He had a 9.85 Relative Athletic Score (RAS) based on his predraft testing. He also ranked 48th among Combine WRs in 2024 Target Share at 9.1%, and 18th among those WRs in PFF Receiving Grade with an 80.6. He is currently 22 years old with a Breakout Age of 18.8. He ranked 25th among WRs in our Draft Sharks predraft Rookie Model scoring 6.00. Our Comp for him in our Rookie Guide is Marquez Valdes-Scantling. Thornton is likely a one-trick pony in the NFL, but he may develop into one of the best deep threats in the league.
The Jaguars selected Virginia Tech RB Bhayshul Tuten in Round 4 of the 2025 NFL Draft. Tuten carried the Virginia Tech offense for two years after transferring from North Carolina A&T. He posted two straight seasons of 1,000+ total yards and 10+ TDs. It’s easy to love his explosion and toughness on film, especially given the number of stacked boxes that he faced. Physically, Tuten is an absolute freak. At the Combine, he proved it with a 4.32 forty time, a 10’10” broad jump, and a 40.5” vertical. He’s also able to bench press 400 pounds. Overall, he tallied an excellent 9.32 Relative Athletic Score at 5’9, 206 pounds. If he can clean up the drops and fumbles, Tuten could supply some explosive plays in the NFL.
The Giants selected Arizona State RB Cam Skattebo with the 105th pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. Skattebo was a zero-star prospect with no FBS offers, so he went to FCS Sacramento State. After a cancelled 2020 season, his high football IQ and toughness earned him the starting role, as he eventually won the Big Sky Offensive Player of the Year (2022). He transferred up to Arizona State, and after a quiet 2023, they simply couldn’t keep him off the field last fall. Skattebo recorded 293 carries for 1,711 yards and 21 TDs. He added 45 catches for 605 yards and 3 TDs. Skattebo played his best in big games, ending the season with four straight 100-yard rushing performances, including in the Big-12 Title game and College Football Playoff. Skattebo was second to Ashton Jeanty in missed tackles forced, as the Sun Devils’ tape is littered with powerful runs. However, overall speed and athleticism supply some legit question marks.
The Titans selected Florida WR Chimere Dike with the 103rd pick of Round Four in the 2025 NFL Draft. His 4.3 speed along with Dike’s experience offers tons of upside with some coaching and development. Dike spent his first four years of college at Wisconsin in a run-first offense. The 4.3 speedster flashed at times but never was able to take over a game. Transferring to Florida, Dike took a backseat to Elijhah Badger. But he showed his downfield and after-catch ability. He ended the season with 42 catches for 783 yards. His 18.6 yards per catch ranked 17th in the country. He had a 9.72 Relative Athletic Score (RAS) based on his predraft testing. He also ranked 24th among Combine WRs in 2024 Target Share at 19.6%, and 33rd among those WRs in PFF Receiving Grade with a 71.3. He is currently 22 years old with a Breakout Age of 20.1. He ranked 31st among WRs in our Draft Sharks predraft Rookie Model scoring a 5.91. Our Comp for him in our Rookie Guide is Mike Wallace.
Browns GM Andrew Berry called RB Quinshon Judkins a "bellcow" and a "very versatile" back on Friday night. Cleveland made Judkins the third RB off the board, selecting him 36th overall.
The Vikings selected Maryland WR Tai Felton with the 102nd pick of Round 3 in the 2025 NFL Draft. At nearly 6'1, 186 pounds, he’s a plus athlete with inside/outside versatility. Felton also brings an advanced route-running repertoire. Felton stayed four years at Mayland and boosted his production in each of the past three seasons. His final season truly stood out. Despite poor QB play, Felton racked up 96 catches, 1,124 yards, and 9 TDs. He posted strong market shares: 30.4% of the team’s catches, 34% of the receiving yards, and 42.8% of the receiving TDs. Felton also led Maryland in receiving yards and receiving TDs as a junior. He had a 9.62 Relative Athletic Score (RAS) based on his pre-draft testing. He also ranked fifth among Combine WRs in 2024 Target Share at 30.7%, and 20th among those WRs in PFF receiving grade with an 80.2. He enters the league at 22 after breaking out at age 20.5. Felton ranked 17th among WRs in our Draft Sharks pre-draft Rookie Model scoring a 6.29. We comp him to Cowboys WR Jalen Tolbert in our Rookie Guide.
The Patriots view TreVeyon Henderson as a three-down back, VP of Player Personnel Eliot Wolf said Friday night. "Extremely good speed, pass protection, pass game," Wolf said of his second-round pick. "Although he's a little bit undersized, we view him as a 3-down back. Just a really good complement. He is a threat with the ball in his hands; speed to take it the distance any time he touches it."
The Browns selected Oregon QB Dillon Gabriel in Round Three of the 2025 NFL Draft. Gabriel spent six years in college, starting two seasons at Central Florida, two at Oklahoma, and one at Oregon. (He missed most of 2021, his final UCF season, with a broken clavicle.) Gabriel steadily improved throughout his career, culminating with an impressive 2024 campaign at Oregon. He threw for 3,857 yards with 30 TDs vs. six INTs on a 72.9% completion rate and 8.6 yards per attempt. Gabriel ranked second in adjusted completion rate and eighth in Pro Football Focus passing grade among 128 qualifying QBs. He was named Big Ten Offensive Player of the Year and finished third in Heisman Trophy voting. This is a smart, experienced QB with a quick release and excellent accuracy. Unfortunately, Gabriel goes 5’11 and 205 pounds with underwhelming arm strength and average athleticism. That ultimately limits his upside for NFL and fantasy teams. We’re likely looking at a long-term backup with spot-start ability.
The Seahawks selected Alabama QB Jalen Milroe with the xxx pick of the 2025 NFL Draft. Milroe’s fantasy profile starts with his elite rushing ability. He ran for 806 yards and 12 TDs in 2023 and 879 yards and 20 TDs this past season. His 12 rushing scores of 10+ yards last year were the most by a QB in the last 25 years, according to The Athletic’s Dane Brugler. Milroe is a well-built 6’2, 217-pounder and clocked an unofficial 4.37-second 40 time at his Pro Day. His athleticism will certainly translate to the next level and give him exciting fantasy upside whenever he’s on the field. The question is whether his passing ability will be enough to get him on the field. Milroe has plus arm strength but shoddy accuracy and poor touch on shorter throws. He’ll also need to improve his pre- and post-snap processing. Milroe’s 72.6% adjusted completion rate last year ranked 53rd among 128 qualifying QBs. The good news is that scouts praise Milroe’s attitude and work ethic, so don’t put it past him to improve enough as a passer to develop into an NFL starter.
The Packers selected TCU WR Savion Williams with the 87th pick of Round 3 in the 2025 NFL Draft. Williams is a bet on size and speed. This past season, TCU prioritized getting the ball in his hands quickly, leading to an average target depth of only 6.6 yards. He struggled with focus drops for his career but excelled with a 75% contested catch rate. Williams played QB in high school. Across five seasons at TCU, though, he primarily lined up at WR. He took on a larger rushing role late in the 2024 season. The 6’5, 212-pounder never posted true breakout numbers. His most productive campaign came this past fall (60-611-6) alongside fellow WR prospect Jack Bech (62-1,034-9). He also ranked 31st among Combine WRs in 2024 Target Share at 18%, and 37th among those WRs in PFF Receiving Grade with a 70.2. He is currently 23.3 years old. He ranked 13th among WRs in our Draft Sharks predraft Rookie Model scoring a 6.79. Our Comp for him in our Rookie Guide is Cordarrelle Patterson.
The Steelers selected Iowa RB Kaleb Johnson in Round 3 of the 2025 NFL Draft. Johnson led Iowa in rushing as a true freshman in 2022, showing his grinding skills between the tackles. He ran 151 times for 779 yards and six TDs. After an ankle injury slowed him down in 2023, he enjoyed an exceptional year in 2024 on a struggling Iowa offense. His great vision and contact balance led to 240 rushes for 1,537 yards and 21 TDs on the ground. Johnson is the typical Hawkeye RB, consistently churning his feet to pick up additional yardage. He also leads the class in rush yards over expected per attempt for his career, picking up an additional yard per rush over expected. Johnson could eventually become a three-down NFL back if he can develop as a pass catcher. He’s simply not a burner, and that predictably showed up at the NFL Combine with his 4.57 forty time.
The Ravens stopped the slide of Marshall Edge Mike Green with the 27th pick of Round 2 on Friday night. On the football side, Green looked like a first-rounder. He racked up an FBS-leading 17 sacks in 2024, along with a class-leading 23 tackles for loss. Pro Football Focus graded him the No. 1 edge in all of FBS last year. And he rated even higher as a run defender than a pass rusher. So why didn't he go earlier? Sexual-assault allegations. Green revealed at the Combine that he had one in high school and another in college. NFL Network's Ian Rapoport says the first installed a "zero tolerance" policy for Green at Virginia. The second got him booted from that first college stop. Green Then transferred to Marshall and ultimately had just one starting season. Green denied the allegations. But his treatment by Virginia and now the NFL at least imply skepticism.
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