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Many teams we spoke to about the draft considered the late first round similar to the early second round as far as talent. "They got a mix of talent and culture guys, and all of the moves made sense." Among the notable additions were fourth-round linebacker Kyle Louis out of Pitt ("He'll be a good starter in the league," the exec said) and Louisville receiver Chris Bell as a third-round steal.
12 pick Kadyn Proctor , the massive Alabama left tackle, is widely considered a top five talent in the draft, though questions persist about whether he'll maximize it. "For better or worse, Jacksonville is going to do this their way — they are going to pick the players they want, perception be damned," said one veteran NFL player agent.
So, the final tally for Kansas City's first-round haul, after trading Trent McDuffie to Los Angeles and the deal with Cleveland, looks like this: Delane, defensive tackle Peter Woods (29th pick) and a savings of $65 million over four years in exchange for McDuffie and the two picks. One rival team exec on the Raiders: "This felt like John Spytek's draft." That's considered a good thing.
"Only so few humans can play tackle in the NFL, and he's one of them," a team source said. An NFC scout on third-round tight end Oscar Delp (Georgia): "Athletic, can run, block, three-down tight end that was underutilized at UGA." Tampa had essentially scoured the earth for pass-rush help before landing on Rueben Bain Jr . in the first round.
Analysis: Why This Matters
Fans tracking Ohio State will want to follow this closely; even off-field news often shapes on-field outcomes.
Key Takeaways
- North Dakota State receiver Bryce Lance ran a 4.34 40, followed by Ohio State defensive back Lorenzo Styles (4.27) and LSU receiver Barlon Brown (4.4).
- The team has selected five lineman in the third or fourth round since 2022: Jalen Travis , Matt Goncalves , Tanor Bortolini , Blake Freeland and Bernhard Raimann .
- The Titans had finalized their draft board more than a week before, and Ohio State receiver Carnell Tate was ahead of Buckeyes teammates Arvell Reese and Sonny Styles .
Updates from the locker room, league office, and front office are likely soon — we'll keep you posted.
Source: ESPN Sports