Las Vegas Raiders

The Las Vegas Raiders selected Ole Miss DL J.J. Pegues with the No. 180 overall pick in the 2025 NFL draft.

J.J. Pegues has decent size and the potential to be a solid run defender in the NFL. His strength and power help him gain control at the point of attack against one-on-one blocks, and he shows a decent swim move to escape blocks and the strength to make tackles with a lineman hanging onto him. 

Pegues can also create havoc in the run game by stunning pullers to plug up rushing lanes in the backfield against gap runs and is solid at taking on double teams. 

As a pass-rusher, Pegues can win with a few moves like a cross-chop or a double-hands swipe and has active hands. 

However, his poor get-off and subpar pad level make his bull rush ineffective, and his best pass-rush reps came on the edge rather than the inside. He isn't athletic enough to line up as a defensive end in the NFL, so he might struggle with being productive on the interior at first.

Overall, Pegues projects as a rotational defensive tackle who would be a good fit as a 3-technique who adds depth to a team’s run defense. He has the potential to grow as a pass-rusher, but he will need some time to develop that part of his game.

Pegues also has experience playing offense and completed a fullback workout at the combine, so his draft stock could rise if a team thinks he can contribute on both sides of the ball.

MEASUREMENT AND WORKOUT RESULTS

HEIGHT: 6'2½"

WEIGHT: 309

HAND: 9⅜”

ARM: 32½”

WINGSPAN: 78¾”

40-YARD DASH: 5.15

3-CONE: 7.77

SHUTTLE: 4.89

VERTICAL: 27.5"

POSITIVES

— Physical and has some pop at the point of attack against the run.

— Impressive upper-body strength to generate some knockback power and get extension on blocks.

— Is solid against double-teams, uses a wide base and has a good feel for when to get skinny to help stay in his gap.

— Can make tackles in his gap with an offensive lineman hanging onto him.

— Active hands as a pass-rusher and has shown solid cross-chop and double-hand swipe moves that he can win with.

— Loose hips to help clear his lower half and get clean wins when rushing the passer.

— Quick to recognize and sniff out screens.

NEGATIVES

— Poor get-off, late to react to the snap and has slow acceleration off the line of scrimmage.

— Pads rise pretty quickly out of his stance, making him reliant on winning at the point of attack against the run and hurting the effectiveness of his bull rush as a pass-rusher.

— Isn’t very quick and has subpar movement skills overall, capping his pass-rush ceiling and making him ineffective on line games.

— Best pass-rush snaps came on the edge, but he projects as an interior defender in the NFL.

— Below-average balance in the backfield. Will fall and miss opportunities for sacks and tackles for loss.

NOTES

— Born Nov. 25, 2001

— 4-star recruit in the 2020 class, per 247Sports

— Injuries: 2024 (Shoulder, played through it)

— Played at Auburn from 2020 to 2021, where he was a tight end as a freshman, before switching to defensive line and then transferring to Ole Miss in 2022.

— 2024; Honorable Mention All-American, First-Team All-SEC

GRADE: 6.4 (Developmental Prospect — 5th Round)

OVERALL RANK: 176

POSITION RANK: DL17

PRO COMPARISON: D.J. Jones

Written by B/R NFL Scout Matt Holder

After signing veteran quarterback Geno Smith this offseason, the Las Vegas Raiders aren't expected to select a signal-caller early in the 2025 NFL draft.

However, with uncertainty surrounding a landing spot for Colorado's Shedeur Sanders, ESPN's Ben Solak suggested that the Raiders could make a move to select him depending on how far he falls in the first round.

"I do not think the Raiders would take Sanders at No. 6, and I do not think new coach Pete Carroll wants to take anyone who could unseat Smith," Solak stated. "But if Sanders slides to the end of Round 1, don't be surprised if they are one of the teams trying to trade up."

The Raiders signed Smith to a contract extension that ties him to the team through the 2027 season. However, Solak explained that Smith's deal is "extremely front-loaded" and gives the team potential outs if necessary.

"After the 2025 season, he will hit their cap for only $26.5 million if he's retained in 2026, and he would represent only $18.5 million in dead cap space if released," Solak stated. "All of his 2027 money is unguaranteed. He got a two-year deal that can easily become a one-year deal if, say, a rookie quarterback outplays him in 2025."

Sanders has been a polarizing prospect, with draft projections listing him anywhere between picks 2 to 32. If things play out their way and Sanders tumbles down the draft board, the Raiders could address another hole on their roster with the No. 6 pick and still land their future franchise quarterback.

"Las Vegas needs plenty of defensive help in this draft, but the offense is further along than people realize, and could support a young quarterback," Solak noted. "Sanders' existing relationship with Tom Brady, who is a minority owner of the team, should not be underestimated as a factor."

The Las Vegas Raiders have been projected to target Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty with their first-round selection in the 2025 NFL draft, but not everyone is convinced they will go in that direction.

One NFL team told The Athletic's Jeff Howe that it feels Arizona wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan is "a legitimate possibility" for the Raiders with the No. 6 pick. Howe noted that Las Vegas run game coordinator and offensive line coach Brennan Carroll was McMillan's offensive coordinator for his first two seasons at Arizona.

While Jeanty is believed to be a can't-miss prospect, McMillan has the potential to be a game-changer as well. B/R's NFL Scouting Department ranks him as the No. 1 receiver in its draft big board and projects him as a future star.

"McMillan is a fantastic receiving threat who brings a ton to the table," B/R NFL scout Dame Parson stated. "NFL offensive coordinators will appreciate his versatility and the litany of ways he can win in their offensive structure. He projects as a No. 1 wide receiver who you pepper with a high amount of targets per game."

Adding McMillan to a passing attack that includes rising star tight end Brock Bowers and veteran wideout Jakobi Meyers, both of whom achieved 1,000-yard seasons in 2024 despite suspect quarterback play, would surely help the Raiders return to contention sooner rather than later.

However, there's a chance Las Vegas passes on an offensive addition altogether. B/R's NFL Scouting Department predicted in its mock draft that the Raiders would trade down with the New Orleans Saints to the No. 9 pick and select Michigan cornerback Will Johnson.

The first round of the 2025 NFL draft is sure to produce some exciting moments when things get underway on Thursday.

The Las Vegas Raiders selected Iowa State CB Darien Porter with the No. 68 overall pick in the 2025 NFL draft.

Porter is a rare physical specimen at cornerback, boasting exceptional length and size for the position at 6'2", 197 pounds. His athletic profile and ability to utilize his size effectively make him a fascinating developmental prospect in the 2024 NFL Draft. Porter has been a key contributor at Iowa State, showcasing a blend of physicality and coverage awareness.

Porter's size and length are his greatest assets in coverage, allowing him to disrupt passing lanes and high-point the ball effectively. He excels in zone coverage, where his awareness and leverage help him keep threats in front of him while reacting quickly to the quarterback's intentions. His long stride enables him to close ground effectively, particularly in vertical routes. However, his tight hips and limited change-of-direction ability make him vulnerable in man coverage, especially against quicker, more agile receivers. Porter's best fit is in zone-heavy schemes where he can keep his hips open and use his length and ball skills to his advantage.

Porter brings a physical edge to his run defense. He uses his length effectively to take on blockers, showing the ability to deliver a strong initial punch and disengage quickly. His secure tackling technique ensures that ball-carriers are brought down with minimal extra yardage, although his tight hips can occasionally limit his ability to consistently handle shiftier players in open space. Despite these limitations, his high motor and willingness to mix it up in the run game make him an asset closer to the line of scrimmage.

Darien Porter projects as a mid-round pick with the potential to develop into a specialized cornerback or in zone-heavy schemes. Porter's skill set translates well to defending against bigger receivers and providing additional support in the run game. His athletic traits and physical presence give him the potential to carve out a significant role in an NFL secondary, particularly in schemes that allow him to use his length and instincts to impact the game.

MEASUREMENT AND WORKOUT RESULTS

HEIGHT: 6'3"

WEIGHT: 195

HAND: 9"

ARM: 33¼"

WINGSPAN: 80"

40-YARD DASH: 4.30

3-CONE: 6.71

SHUTTLE: 4.04

VERTICAL: 36.5"

BROAD: 10'11"

POSITIVES

— Rare length and size for the cornerback position. Does a very good job of keeping his pad level low and shows good athletic ability for his size.

— Runs well downfield and shows a good burst once he transitions out of breaks.

— Does a good job of getting his head around to locate the ball. Attacks the ball in air and uses his length to high point the ball, while also showing the ball skills to capitalize on his opportunities.

— Good zone players who shows awareness of threats and plays with proper leverage. Quickly reads and reacts to the quarterback and ball.

— Good physicality in the run game. Shocks blockers and shows good security in tackling.

NEGATIVES

— Long strider with tight hips who struggles with change of direction in space. Shows ability to get out of initial break but due to length, he has difficulty constantly redirecting.

— Tightness can show up when tackling in space. He closes ground quickly but can be slow to break down and keep leverage on shiftier ball-carriers.

NOTES

— Games Started: 36

— 3-Star recruit in the 2019 class, per 247Sports

— 2024: Honorable Mention All-Big 12 DB - Coaches

— 2023: Allstate AFCA Good Works Team Nominee

— 2021, 2020: Second Team Academic All-Big 12

— Senior Bowl Invite

— High school track athlete. He also ran track in high school

GRADE: 7.3 (High-Level Backup/Potential Starter — 3rd Round)

OVERALL RANK: 78

POSITION RANK: CB11

PRO COMPARISON: Ifeatu Melifonwu

Written by B/R NFL Scout Cory Giddings

The Las Vegas Raiders selected Tennessee WR Dont'e Thonton Jr. with the No. X overall pick in the 2025 NFL draft.

Dont’e Thornton epitomizes what it means to be a height, weight and speed prospect. 

Thornton's game revolves around his elite top-end speed. He easily runs and glides past defenders from various pre-snap alignments. Thornton wins the majority of footraces vertically. His role for Tennessee’s offense was to take the top off the defense. His 40 time translates to the tape. 

Thornton's speed is useful to open up space for hitches and comebacks. He sells vertical routes with urgency and attacks the defensive back, pushing them upfield to snap off routes and generate separation.

Thornton has strong ball-tracking skills down the field. He has a good sense of reading the trajectory of the ball and adjusts well if it’s underthrown. He plays as big as his frame suggests. If the ball is in his vicinity, Thornton attacks it aggressively. 

Thornton is a feisty and physical run-blocker on the perimeter. He aggressively attacks defensive backs and latches well to secure his block. NFL teams will love his willingness to block for his team. 

Unfortunately, Thornton runs a limited route tree. The Volunteers offense is far from NFL-caliber. His route running is not based on sharpness or snap. He rounds into his breaks when working across the field. Thornton’s usage is predictable, lacking diversity and creativity. 

Thornton projects as a developmental X-receiver with elite field-stretching speed. He will need time to develop into his full skill set, but he could become a big hit for an NFL franchise if given the opportunity.

MEASUREMENT AND WORKOUT RESULTS

HEIGHT: 6'5

WEIGHT: 205

HAND: 9⅝"

ARM: 32⅛"

WINGSPAN: 78½"

40-YARD DASH: 4.30

VERTICAL: 33"

BROAD: 10'6"

POSITIVES

— Elite home run long speed to take the top off the defense consistently.

— Urgency as perimeter blocker. Hunts/seeks out defenders to seal.

— Great ability to track the ball down the field vertically.

— Plays up to his size/frame with strength to win the catch point on 50/50 throws.

NEGATIVES

— Ran a minimal route tree in Tennessee's non-traditional offensive system.

— Predictable usage with route running and designs. Vertical playmaker.

— Low volume of targets limited his role even though he was the most naturally gifted WR on Tennessee's roster.

NOTES

— Born on Nov. 30, 2002

— 4-star recruit in 2021 class, per 247Sports

— Led the nation in average yards per catch (25.4) in 2024

GRADE: 6.9 (Potential Role Player — 4th Round) 

OVERALL RANK: 119

POSITION RANK: WR14

PRO COMPARISON: Can become Martavis Bryant

Written by B/R NFL Scout Dame Parson

The Las Vegas Raiders selected Texas Tech IOL Caleb Rogers with the No. 98 overall pick in the 2025 NFL draft.

Caleb Rogers is a five-year starter primarily at right tackle with at least one start at four of the five positions on the line, including 13 starts in 2024 (10 at RT, one at RG & two at LG) inside Texas Tech's fast-paced, 53-47 pass-run split, zone-based offense with gap principles mixed in. Rogers has a thick, sturdy build with good arm length, play strength and solid athletic ability.

Rogers is a sturdy, effective run-blocker with enough quickness to hit landmarks in the zone run game, cut-off the backside and connect on backers when climbing with the size and grip strength to overrun and steer second-level targets once latched. Rogers is best on angle-drive, base and kick-out blocks where he uses his size, length and heavy, strong hands to clench and widen/secure his target to solidify rush lanes. He looks to finish with good physicality and effort but will get slipped late in the rep due to his pads rising and/or being late to refit which leaves him out-leveraged.

In pass protection, Rogers has a firm, commanding anchor with a stiff punch to stymie the bull-rush with an active, effective catch hand and enough lateral quickness to stay attached against inside counters. He creates a short corner at tackle due to mediocre range and ability to expand his set points that likely will require a move full-time to guard as a pro with tackle ability in a pinch.

Overall, Rogers is an experienced tackle/guard prospect with proven versatility, good play strength and anchoring ability that suggest he can carve out a backup role at either spot early in his pro career with a skill-set best suited to earn starting time inside.

MEASUREMENT AND WORKOUT RESULTS

HEIGHT: 6'5"

WEIGHT: 312

HAND: 9¾"

ARM: 32⅜"

WINGSPAN: 79"

40-YARD DASH: 5.1

3-CONE: 7.43

SHUTTLE: 4.49

VERTICAL: 34"

BROAD: 9'3"

POSITIVES

— Sturdy and strong at the point of attack with good arm length and heavy hands.

— Stiff, jolting punch with good lower-half mobility and play strength to stymie the bull-rush.

— Excels covering up, pinning and securing rush lanes on angle-drive, kick-out and base blocks.

— Consistently covers up and feeds defensive tackles over on combo/double-team blocks.

— Shows solid lateral quickness to cut-off the backside of wide zone and redirect to stay in the fight against inside counters in pass protection.

NEGATIVES

— Base will get caught wide when being set up by stutters/hesitations that leave his feet stuck and late to expand his set points.

— Has a habit of striking down the middle of rushers with his outside hand that compound with mediocre range at tackle to create short corners.

— Likely a full-time guard in the NFL with minimal experience (three starts) there and subsequent refinement needed inside.

NOTES

— 3-star recruit from the 2020 class, per 247Sports

— 55 career starts at left tackle (16), left guard (two), right guard (one) and right tackle (36)

— Recorded a 406 pound power clean and 600+ squat this past off-season

— Accepted his invite to the 2025 Senior Bowl

GRADE: 6.8 (Potential Role Player - Round 4)

OVERALL RANK: 133

POSITION RANK: IOL13

PRO COMPARISON: Ryan Bates

Written by B/R NFL Scout Brandon Thorn

The Las Vegas Raiders selected Boise State RB Ashton Jeanty with the No. 6 overall pick in the 2025 NFL draft.

Ashton Jeanty is a naturally talented running back with a manipulative rushing style.

Jeanty is a patient runner who tempers his pace to allow his OL time to engage and secure their blocking assignments. With plus-level vision, he quickly finds daylight through designated gaps. Jeanty uses quick and decisive footwork to sift through the defensive front seven, breaking into the open field. He is advanced at navigating traffic and congested quarters once he breaks the first level of the defense.

Jeanty has an elite-level contact balance and is difficult to bring down. He pinballs off defenders and absorbs their attempted tackles while staying on his feet. Jeanty is a yards-after-contact merchant—his ability to get stronger upon defensive contact is impressive. Jeanty is a momentum runner who powers through arm tackles and delivers a stiff arm to break free from defenders. His burst and acceleration possess enough juice or explosiveness to pop through the line of scrimmage and reach top speed quickly in the open field. He has multiple long/explosive touchdown runs on his resume this season against Mountain West competition.

Jeanty must be stopped at the line of scrimmage or behind it. He is most vulnerable as a ball carrier when he cannot build forward momentum. Despite having a good burst to reach top speed quickly, there is no next gear after that. This raises questions on whether his ability to generate big plays (50+ yards) will translate to the NFL at the frequency it has in college. There are concerns about Jeanty's ability to win the corner and outrun pursuit angles.

Jeanty is a willing and competitive pass protector, but his technique needs refining. His hands and punches can be sloppy, leading to not securing his defender. At times, he approaches blocks with low hands, giving up his chest to second-level defenders attacking downhill with momentum. Jeanty does not showcase explosive lateral abilities—he can get caught between the tackles when pressing the LOS. Jeanty's jump cuts do not cover much ground to counter defensive run fits on inside runs.

Overall, Ashton Jeanty is a high-volume and playmaking running back. Between his bowling ball-esque frame and ELITE contact balance, Jeanty's game translates incredibly well to the NFL. He fits today's run offenses with wide zone and pin-pull gap schemes. Jeanty is a bell-cow running back who can shoulder the load for an NFL rushing attack.

MEASUREMENT AND WORKOUT RESULTS

HEIGHT: 5'8½"

WEIGHT: 215

HAND: 9¼"

ARM: 29¼"

WINGSPAN: 77¼"

POSITIVES

— Strong running style with a compact and densely built frame.

— Elite-contact balance, difficult to bring down on first attempts.

— Patient runner who sets up and follows blocks to daylight.

— Good burst and acceleration to explode through the initial layers of the defense.

— Three-down running back due to receiving ability and reliable hands.

NEGATIVES

— Still raw as an edge player and learning how to play on the line of scrimmage, both as a run defender and pass-rusher.

— Needs to learn how to use his hands and arms as a rusher to add moves to his arsenal.

— Block recognition against the run is a work in progress. He's often late to see pullers and doesn't consistently put himself in a good position to take on blocks.

— Could afford to add some size and strength to improve his anchor against offensive linemen in the run game. Also needs to take on blocks with a wider base.

NOTES

— 4-star recruit in the 2022 class, per 247Sports

— Arrested for misdemeanor assault in April 2024, attended rehabilitation program, per StateCollege.com

— 2024 Unanimous All-American, Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year, First-Team All-Big Ten

— 2023 All-Big Ten

— 2022 All-Big Ten; Freshman All-American

GRADE: 8.5 (Year 1 Starter — 1st Round)

OVERALL RANK: 6

POSITION RANK: RB1

PRO COMPARISON: Maurice Jones-Drew

Written by B/R NFL Scout Dame Parson

The Las Vegas Raiders selected William & Mary OT Charles Grant with the No. 99 overall pick in the 2025 NFL draft.

Charles Grant is a three-year starter at left tackle inside William and Mary's run-heavy (65-35 run-pass split), zone-based scheme. Grant has a lean, muscular build with solid arm length, play strength and very good athletic ability.

Grant is an efficient zone run blocker with the burst, quickness, and timing to cut off the backside, secure and climb on combinations, and erase second-level targets. He does a very good job of maintaining control of defenders once latched due to excellent effort and strain, combined with a physical demeanor to consistently take the fight to the opponent. His lack of sand and mass will likely limit his scheme versatility as competition significantly ramps up at the next level.

In pass protection, Grant is a loose, twitchy mover with the range to and redirect skills to mirror and protect his edges with a good understanding of how to play long, keep rushers at his fingertips, and keep his head out of the block. Grant shows strong hands to clench with very good lower-half mobility to get into his anchor. He will drift and get manipulated out of position by stutters and hesitations due to still raw, jerky footwork.

Overall, Grant is a very athletic, skilled zone run blocker with very good physicality, effort and strain to stick on blocks once latched. His lack of mass and impending jump in competition calls into question his projection to the NFL, putting his all-star circuit performance at the forefront of his final grade.

MEASUREMENT AND WORKOUT RESULTS

HEIGHT: 6'5"

WEIGHT: 311

HAND: 10¼"

ARM: 34¾"

WINGSPAN: 81⅞"

40-YARD DASH: 5.09

3-CONE: 7.88

SHUTTLE: 4.95

VERTICAL: 27"

BROAD: 8'11"

POSITIVES

— Firm understanding of how to play long, keeping defenders at his fingertips and maintaining a flat-back posture to keep his head out of the block

— Loose, fluid mover with very good lower-half mobility, burst and quickness

— Has the range needed to expand his set points, redirect and protect his edges in pass protection

— Efficient zone run blocker with the quicks, timing and feel to cut-off the backside, work combinations, timely release and pick off backers at the second-level

— Plays with an edge and consistently works to drive, strain and finish blocks with enough power to generate knockdowns

NEGATIVES

— Lean build with middling sand and mass

— Shows some jerky, rigid footwork in his pass sets that leave him vulnerable to being manipulated out of position by stutters and hesitations

— Has faced subpar competition throughout his college career

NOTES

— Unranked recruit from the 2020 class, per 247Sports

— 2023: Second-team FCS All-American

— All-state high school wrestler in Virginia

— 41 career starts at left tackle

— Attended the 2024 OL Masterminds summit in Frisco, Texas

GRADE: 7.0 (High-Level Backup/Potential Starter — 3rd Round )

OVERALL RANK: 103

POSITION RANK: OT8

PRO COMPARISON: Terron Armstead

Written by B/R NFL Scout Brandon Thorn

Ahead of the 2025 NFL draft on Thursday, Alabama quarterback Jalen Milroe is reportedly being eyed by a team that can stash him behind a veteran signal-caller for a few years.

During Sunday's episode of SportsCenter, ESPN's Jeremy Fowler reported that the "Las Vegas Raiders, I know, are on Milroe's radar because they have Geno Smith." Fowler added that the Raiders "would be a team he would love to go to to slide behind Smith for a couple of years and learn."

The Raiders acquired Smith from the Seattle Seahawks earlier this offseason, reuniting him with head coach Pete Carroll after he replaced Antonio Pierce in Las Vegas. The team signed Smith to a two-year, $75 million contract extension that keeps him tied to the franchise through the 2027 season.

Still, Fowler described Milroe as "probably the most polarizing quarterback prospect" in this year's draft class. B/R's NFL Scouting department ranked him as the No. 5 quarterback in its draft big board. While he's a raw talent that still needs time to develop, his speed and athleticism could be too attractive for teams to pass up.

"He's looking at this as sort of an early Day 2 proposition, but he could sneak into the late first round if somebody loves him enough," Fowler said. "A lot of teams have done serious homework on him. He probably has the highest upside, if you can get around the accuracy issues."

Fowler added that Milroe has taken steps to improve his passing mechanics, so teams like the Raiders could be tempted to draft him earlier than expected.

"I've talked to his quarterback coach Jordan Palmer, he said they've been working for the last year on his fluidity, connection to the ground, which he believes will help him at the next level, that he's a very high achiever," Fowler said. "So, this is a guy where if you can stash him for a couple of years and play him, high, high upside."

The Las Vegas Raiders selected TCU WR Jack Bech with the No. 58 overall pick in the 2025 NFL draft.

If you want a selfless, team-first playmaker, look no further than Jack Bech. He has experience playing both tight end and wide receiver during his freshman year at LSU.

This season, Bech emerged as a highly effective pass catcher. As a route runner, he is an efficient and intentional mover to create separation. You will not see all of the fancy footwork at the line of scrimmage; he relies on sudden jab steps to move his defender and creates space to enter the vertical stretch phase of his route. Bech is quicker than fast and uses it to break free from his defender. He runs routes with little wasted movement at the top of his routes. He is a well-tempered route runner who plays at his own pace; he will lull defenders to sleep before separating at the breakpoint of his routes. When the ball is in the air, he attacks it with a ferocious mentality, bringing those contested catches in. He can be a quarterback's best friend on third downs.

He meets press alignment/bump-and-run coverage with physicality. He uses his hands well to counter the defensive back's punches in the contact window. Bech is strong, and he works through that contact well enough to still get open in a timely manner. That short-area quickness aids him in creating space quickly against man coverage.

Bech's toughness and physical play style show up as a perimeter blocker and after the catch. He does a good job sealing defenders and giving his running backs space to work on the perimeter. After the catch, he runs hard and with good strength to gain as many yards after contact as possible. He doesn't mind being a middle-of-the-field collision player and chain mover.

However, Bech won't wow anyone in the speed department. He is not an explosive mover and lacks the burst to step on defensive backs' toes, pushing vertically. Bech's top-end speed is adequate at best. He is quick but will not win many foot races against NFL perimeter corners. He is a first-year breakout player, and one year of production raises eyebrows inside NFL buildings.

Overall, Jack Bech projects as a power slot, possession receiver who will thrive working the horizontal route concepts like crossers, dig/daggers, inside hitches, over routes, etc. Bech can become the glue guy for an NFL passing offense and handle the dirty work route concepts in the middle of the field with defenders converging from their landmarks. If a team can work past his athletic shortcomings, they will have a potential productive possession-style receiver.

MEASUREMENT AND WORKOUT RESULTS

HEIGHT: 6'1"

WEIGHT: 212

HAND: 8⅞"

ARM: 31⅜"

WINGSPAN: 75"

40-YARD DASH: N/A

3-CONE: 6.84

SHUTTLE: 4.21

VERTICAL: 34.5"

BROAD: 10'5"

POSITIVES

— Strong and reliable-handed pass catcher.

— Good route runner and separator with intentional movement skills.

— Tough and physical high-pointing, ball winner; reels in contested catches routinely.

— Short area quickness and burst to create space with his routes.

NEGATIVES

— Average top-end/long speed to be a consistent vertical outside receiveing threat.

— Lacks the ideal explosiveness to put defenders on their heels.

— One year of production over four years at the collegiate level.

NOTES

— Born Feb. 18, 2002

— 3-Star recruit in 2021 class, per 247Sports

— 2024: Second-Team All-Big 12; Biletnikoff Award Semifinalist

GRADE: 7.4 (High-Level Backup/Potential Starter — 3rd Round)

OVERALL RANK: 63

POSITION RANK: WR9

PRO COMPARISON: Shades of Puka Nacua

Written by B/R NFL Scout Dame Parson