Every week, Yardbarker is monitoring the 2025 NFL Draft, scheduled April 24-26 in Inexperienced Bay.
From a Colorado quarterback to an LSU offensive lineman, listed here are 5 gamers we’re monitoring:
Is Colorado’s Shedeur Sanders now not a QB1 candidate?
Sanders (6-foot-1, 212 kilos) did not work out on the 2025 NFL Scouting Mix on Feb. 27-March 3 in Indianapolis, the place he could have missed a chance to boost his inventory.
“Lots of people wish to like Shedeur Sanders,” ESPN’s Matt Miller mentioned Tuesday on “The Dan Patrick Present.” “I do not get the sensation that groups love him, not the way in which they do [Miami QB] Cam Ward. There is a sizeable hole proper now.”
In a story published March 1, Miller stacked Ward (6-foot-2, 219 kilos) and Sanders towards the 19 first-round QBs since 2020. Sanders ranked second to final, forward of Philadelphia Eagles backup QB Kenny Pickett, a former Pittsburgh Steelers starter.
Sanders — who accomplished 74 p.c of his passes in 13 begins in 2024 — should make up floor at Big 12 pro days March 18-21 in Frisco, Texas. He is anticipated to throw on the occasion.
Texas WR Matthew Golden’s pace has him flying up draft boards
On the mix, Golden (5-foot-11, 191 kilos) ran a 4.29-second 40-yard sprint, the fastest time among WRs.
On a March 1 episode of his podcast, The Ringer’s Todd McShay prompt Golden may go Arizona’s Tetairoa McMillan (6-foot-4, 219 kilos) because the draft’s WR1.
“[Golden’s] crispness and sharpness on the soccer area is his secret sauce,” McShay mentioned. “I believe when it is all mentioned and executed, I am gonna have him as my No. 1 receiver.”
McMillan had 84 receptions for 1,319 yards and eight TD catches in 12 video games in 2024. Golden, in the meantime, logged 58 receptions for 987 yards and 9 TD catches in 16 video games.
May Ole Miss QB Jaxson Dart be a top-10 choose?
On Wednesday, The Athletic’s Mike Sando launched his mock draft that includes ideas from 5 NFL executives. One had the New York Jets taking Dart — who tossed 29 TD passes in 13 begins in 2024 — with choose No. 7.
“They gotta get a quarterback, and this could be the place Jaxson Dart goes,” the exec. informed Sando. “They’re sitting there with Tyrod Taylor as their starter proper now.”
Pro Football Focus’ Nick Akridge gave the 6-foot-2, 223-pounder a second- or third-round grade.
Sando’s 2024 mock accurately predicted 5 of the draft’s top-10 picks.
Is Virginia Tech’s Bhayshul Tuten a top-five RB within the class?
On the mix, Tuten ranked first amongst RBs within the 40-yard dash (4.32 seconds) and vertical jump (40.5 inches).
On Thursday, CBS Sports’ Chris Trapasso gave Tuten (5-foot-9, 206 kilos) a second-round grade after his spectacular efficiency.
“[Tuten] went into the mix as my RB3 on this class forward of [North Carolina’s] Omarion Hampton,” wrote Trapasso. “He ought to be one of many first 5 operating backs off the board after his athleticism clinic in Indianapolis.”
In two seasons at Virginia Tech, Tuten — a North Carolina A&T switch — rushed for two,022 yards and 25 touchdowns on 356 carries.
Is LSU offensive deal with Will Campbell’s arm size a priority?
Campbell’s arm size was measured at 32 5/8 inches on the mix, which can make taking part in deal with within the NFL tougher. In keeping with ESPN’s Jeff Legwold, a 34-inch arm size is taken into account the “minimal benchmark” for the league’s high pass-rushers.
Campbell, nonetheless, insists his arm size would not matter. On March 1, he informed Legwold, “You’ll be able to go have a look at my tape, there’s not one play on there that after I get beat you say that is as a result of he has shorter arms.”
Per PFF, Campbell (6-foot-6, 319 kilos) allowed just four sacks in three seasons at LSU. He additionally earned a 2024 first-team All-American nod.
Maybe that is why the OT’s arm size would not appear to be affecting his inventory. In his newest mock draft, The Athletic’s Dane Brugler has the Jacksonville Jaguars taking Campbell with choose No. 5.
