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- Los Angeles Chargers (from New England Patriots): Ladd McConkey, WR, Georgia - Grade: A
- Arizona Cardinals (from Houston Texans): Elijah Jones, CB, Boston College - Grade: C+
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- Los Angeles Rams (from New York Giants via Carolina Panthers): Braden Fiske, DT, Florida State - Grade: B-
- Los Angeles Chargers, Justin Eboigbe, DT, Alabama, Grade B-
But as far as a talent goes, this is a massive reach for someone who played semi-pro football in 2022 before joining the CFL in 2023. He has solid size and great athleticism but will need a lot of development. Considering the other more ready-made corners on the board, this was a rough way to end Round 5. Van Pran-Granger started 44 games over the last three seasons for the Bulldogs under multiple offensive coordinators. He is an imposing presence in the run game and consistently performed en route to two national championships in college.
Los Angeles Chargers (from New England Patriots): Ladd McConkey, WR, Georgia - Grade: A
The 6-4, 315-pounder might be better suited to play at guard, but Las Vegas looks set there after taking Jackson Powers-Johnson in the second. The "YAC King" doesn't necessarily have to learn to run a full route tree right away for Aaron Rodgers and Gang Green. If Corley lives up to his reputation of being a discount Deebo Samuel, Robert Saleh and Joe Douglas should be thrilled with this pick. Another cornerback who can operate inside or outside, Green addresses one of the few sore spots on this roster. After undergoing several significant changes this offseason, the Bills' secondary reloads with Bishop.
Arizona Cardinals (from Houston Texans): Elijah Jones, CB, Boston College - Grade: C+
His size at 6 feet, 3 inches makes him one of the longer corners in the draft. He lacks ball skills but his athleticism helps him match up against varied receiver types. He'll at the very least be a top-tier special teams gunner as he grows into a bigger role on defense. Whittington projects as a big slot receiver with excellent toughness from his time in Austin. Injuries early on limited his college career but he has decent athleticism to stick on special teams at the very least.
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He's not quite a interior defender but doesn't possess the burst and power to thrive on the edge. He is a hard worker and could grow into a niche role alongside standouts in Pittsburgh. Ford is a solid athlete with NFL size at the position and a nose for the ball (27.5 career tackles for loss). He may struggle in coverage against better athletes but he knows how to operate in zone coverage over the middle. They continue a late-round ACC wide receiver tradition by taking Means here. His rare hand size, wingspan, and vertical jump give him an incredible catch radius.
New England Patriots (from Los Angeles Chargers): Ja'Lynn Polk, WR, Washington - Grade: B-
The 6-foot-8, 340-pounder from Georgia could have the highest upside of any player at his position in this year's class. I’d circle the Rams as a potential trade-back team tonight -- if I’m being honest, I see them as a potential multiple-time trade-back team. In this trade, Los Angeles moves down to the end of Round 1, picking up Kansas City's second- and fourth-round picks (Nos. 64 and 131) in the process. The Jags were left at the altar when Calvin Ridley signed with Tennessee during free agency -- I think that stung and is still stinging. Teams don’t typically love to take wide receivers who weigh less than 180 pounds this high in the draft, and Worthy tipped the scales in Indianapolis at just 165. He runs routes, is tough, smart and, of course, owns the record for the fastest 40 time in NFL Scouting Combine history.
Adept at freeing himself up at all three levels, McMillan might have to live off his ability to separate given that he's too often jostled when defenders get physical with him. But he should help the Buccaneers' passing attack lighten its reliance on Mike Evans and Chris Godwin. As a complementary back who can keep Josh Jacobs fresh, Lloyd brings big-play potential thanks to his shiftiness and sharp cuts.
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They actually called it a "draft lab" instead of a draft house, and it included a bust of Aaron Donald, among other unique items. At 6-1 and 185 pounds with 4.44-second speed in the 40-yard dash, Jones looks the part of a starting NFL cornerback but doesn't play it. Perhaps the physical tools are worth the gamble at this point, but Jones could be exploited if he doesn't bulk up and play with more composure. Try as they might, the Cowboys still can't seem to solve their problems at linebacker. With impressive overall athleticism but a wild playing style and questionable instincts, Liufau is a somewhat volatile projection. For all the handwringing about the Seahawks' outlook on the interior line, the team managed to land a solid starter in the third.
Los Angeles Chargers, Justin Eboigbe, DT, Alabama, Grade B-
After on Thursday ending the Eagles' first-round cornerback drought that dated back to 2002, he then moves up to nab another defensive back in DeJean. The hyperversatile playmaker can take on an array of coverage assignments and thrive at either safety or cornerback. He was the top player on our board - and many others' - so the value is unquestionable. Coaches remarked on his growth and maturity as he became a leader over his final two seasons in Manhattan.
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Not a bad landing spot for a pass protector who looks to be somewhat of a project. The 6-7, 331-pounder can take pointers from Terron Armstead for a year before taking over for him as the starter at left tackle. Hall never quite put together the dominant season he looked capable of during his time with the Buckeyes. Still, defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz's scheme could help bring out the best of his quick, disruptive play on the interior.
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Gargiulo started at both center and left guard for the Gamecocks in 2023. He's a great mover but doesn't have the power to control defenders in the run game. He works best in a zone scheme and offers versatility in a backup role for the Broncos. Cole's college production is surprisingly low considering his athletic profile.
He can be another important piece in new defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley's effort to ramp up the defense's takeaways. The Jaguars GM once again nabs a hyperathletic lineman who has yet to reach the full potential he once exhibited as a five-star prospect and standout freshman. It'll be up to new defensive coordinator Ryan Nielsen to develop the 6-5, 306-pounder into a more consistently disruptive presence. When Cooper is at his best, he's one of this class' most dynamic defensive playmakers thanks to his flair for chasing down ball carriers in the open field.
The Rams unveiled the lavish mansion where they will run their draft with features that include a game room, lounge, pool and covered bar. Irving's a smaller back with two 1,000-yard seasons on his resume and could struggle to find similar production in the NFL. He's a strong receiving back as well with 56 career catches and could be a complementary back to Rachaad White in Tampa Bay. At No. 125 overall, this doesn't feel like too much of a reach, but the Buccaneers could've addressed other needs first. The Dolphins' pedigree for speed makes it no surprise they took Wright at this spot.
He's a bruising back who thrives in short yardage but has the speed to make a quick cut and go. He's not as elusive but, paired with Breece Hall with the Jets, offers a different skill set and the pass blocking to stay on the field on third down. Hicks was the top safety on some draft boards thanks to his fantastic tape and solid size.
The final movie shown was Night Warning, with star Susan Tyrrell attending. After the movie, audience members were allowed to disassemble their seats and take them home as souvenirs of the theater. That might explain why this year's draft house might be a little more lavish than past year's draft houses. The Rams' 2021 draft house was in Malibu, and it didn't seem to feature nearly as much team memorabilia in the team-provided photos.
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