Harold Fannin can't block as a TE. Arroyo was healthy and productive last season, so the ACL doesn't bother me. Arroyo has as much talent as any TE in this class.
I'm not going to sugar coat it. It's actually pretty serious stuff. But there are allegations on the internet that Elic is Canadian.
I'm starting to come around on Elic Ayomanor. The amount of drops is concerning, but I'm starting to see a lot of the warts on the other WR prospects. Texans need an X receiver, not a slot. Ayomanor is a good blocker for a WR, has good speed, size, and can get open. He seems to have the maturity and the strong work ethic to improve.
Terible comp IMHO. Arroyo is 6'5/250 lbs. Ran a 4.5 compared to Jordan 4.6 He can get down the field like Jordan but has better hands/catch radius and is worlds better as a blocker than Jordan is.
This would be a great investment. I'm down on Ayomanor because of the lack of success of Stanford WR's in the NFL. That may not be fair but I remember a Stanford WR a few years ago (Cant remember his name) that profiles like Ayomanor.
https://www.espn.com/nfl/draft2025/...t-comps-best-prospect-pro-matches-comparisons Cam Skattebo to Alvin Kamara Running backs with larger frames are usually "ground-and-pound" types, but Skattebo (5-foot-10, 219 pounds) led all prospects at the position in receiving yards per game in 2024 at Arizona State (46.5). That makes him similar to Kamara, another sturdy back (5-foot-10, 215 pounds) who excels as a runner and a receiver. Kamara led all NFL running backs in receiving yards per game (38.8) last season. -- Aaron Schatz, NFL analyst Emeka Egbuka to Amon-Ra St. Brown Egbuka was overshadowed by Marvin Harrison Jr. and Jeremiah Smith at Ohio State, but he still eclipsed 1,000 receiving yards in 2022 and 2024 -- the only two full seasons he played. He has a similar build (6-1, 202 pounds) to St. Brown (6-0, 202 pounds), who played second fiddle to Michael Pittman Jr. at USC before turning into a No. 1 wideout with the Lions. -- Adam Rittenberg, college football reporter Jack Bech to Cooper Kupp Kupp is a lofty comparison for about any wide receiver, but Bech wins in shockingly similar ways to Kupp. Bech (TCU) is tough as nails and catches everything over the middle of the field. He becomes a fast runner immediately after the catch. Kupp and Bech excelled in agility tests, like the three-cone and short shuttle, as 200-plus pound receivers, highlighting their unique blend of big-bodied change of direction. -- Ben Solak, NFL analyst Luther Burden III to Chris Godwin I've seen a lot of Deebo Samuel Sr. comps for Burden, and understandably so -- both are dangerous near and far from the line of scrimmage, and both are strong runners. But Missouri deployed Burden similar to how Tampa Bay has Godwin over the past couple of seasons, with a healthy dose of screens and hitches/hooks out of the slot to provide opportunities for yards after catch. At 6-0, 206 pounds, Burden is built a lot like Godwin (6-1, 209 pounds), too. He's a muscular runner with good hands. A Godwin-like career would more than justify a Day 1 or Day 2 pick. -- Bill Connelly, college football reporter Grey Zabel to Joe Thuney Like Thuney coming out of NC State in 2016, Zabel is a decorated player who finished his college career at left tackle. Zabel measured in at 6-6, 312 pounds with 32-inch arms at the combine (Thuney was 6-5, 304 pounds with 32 1/4-inch arms). Many believe he is best suited to play guard at the NFL level, like Thuney. The North Dakota State tackle brings rare versatility and impressive pass protection skills that suggest he will have a long and successful NFL career -- again, like Thuney. -- Field Yates, NFL draft analyst Darien Porter to Riq Woolen With a long 6-3, 195-pound frame, and 4.30-second 40-yard dash, Porter has the physical profile to play press and pattern match downfield. He matches up similarly to Woolen, who ran a 4.26-second 40 at the 2022 combine and measured in at 6-4, 205 pounds. Woolen has 11 interceptions over three NFL seasons, while Porter had three picks at Iowa State in 2024. Porter has the zone traits to find the ball at the next level. -- Matt Bowen, NFL analyst Matthew Golden to Garrett Wilson Wilson came out of Ohio State as a savvy route-runner with better-than-expected speed and great hands. Golden is similar, leaving Texas after a stunning second half of the season as the team's go-to wide receiver. At 5-11, 191 pounds with a 4.29 40-yard dash, Golden and Wilson (6-0, 183 pounds) have a similar size and skill set. And we should expect a similar rookie season from Golden if he lands with a competent quarterback. -- Matt Miller, NFL draft analyst Tetairoa McMillan to Drake London London uses his 6-foot-4 frame and elite leaping ability to make tough 50-50 catches, and that was a big part of his evaluation when he was coming out of USC in 2022. McMillan has a lot of those same traits. The Arizona receiver -- who is also 6-foot-4 -- beats smaller corners at the catch point with his great body control, sure hands and ability to high-point the ball. And like London (No. 8 overall), McMillan should be a first-round pick at the end of the month. -- Mel Kiper Jr., NFL draft analyst Shavon Revel Jr. to Antonio Cromartie I love Revel's skillset and the way he uses his 6-2, 194-pound frame to clamp down wide receivers. Like Cromartie, Revel suffered a torn ACL in college. And I believe Revel will still have a long and productive career like Cromartie. When healthy, Revel can be dominant; he had 55 tackles, six interceptions and one sack for East Carolina in 2023. -- Mike Tannenbaum, NFL analyst Omarion Hampton to Joe Mixon Hampton (6-0, 221 pounds) and Mixon (6-1, 220 pounds) are bigger running backs who run well. Mixon ran an unofficial 4.43 40-yard dash at his pro day in 2017, and Hampton had a 4.46 40 at the combine. Both break tackles and show the ability to pull away when they get a crease on tape, but it's how dangerous they are after the catch that makes this my favorite comp for this class. Mixon averaged 13 yards after the catch in his final season at Oklahoma, while Hampton averaged 11.5 last season at North Carolina. -- Steve Muench, NFL draft analyst Quincy Riley to Jaire Alexander Both corners are feisty, skilled players who love to get under the skin of receivers -- and they both went to Louisville. Riley (5-11, 194 pounds) and Alexander (5-10, 196 pounds) also have similar measurements. Alexander is a bit more sudden in his movements, but they both have above-average instincts and ball skills. -- Turron Davenport, Titans reporter
25. Houston Texans: Kelvin Banks Jr., OG, Texas While trading away star left tackle Laremy Tunsil to Washington grabbed the headlines, the Texans quietly signed a handful of blockers in free agency, providing GM Nick Caserio flexibility on draft day. Still, Banks would seem a fine investment for a club looking to build around CJ Stroud. Banks starred the past three years at left tackle for the Longhorns but has the broad frame and physicality to handle the move inside, if needed, as well. 58. Houston Texans: Jacob Parrish, CB, Kansas State With a young superstar in Derek Stingley Jr., along with the free-agent signings of veterans Ronald Darby and Tremon Smith, cornerback is not a position of need for the Texans. But Parrish, feisty and physical, is exactly the kind of player DeMeco Ryans loves. https://www.foxsports.com/stories/n...-giants-steelers-browns-grab-qbs-2-round-mock
https://www.espn.com/nfl/draft2025/...unds-64-picks-predictions-sanders-ward-hunter 25. Houston Texans: Josh Conerly Jr., OT, Oregon The pass protection really hurt C.J. Stroud and the Houston offense last season. He was sacked 52 times. The Texans began an overhaul of the offensive line this offseason -- including trading away left tackle Laremy Tunsil, the unit's one sure thing. They can't risk wasting another year of Stroud's rookie contract by forcing him to constantly fend for himself against opponent pass rushes. Houston signed Cam Robinson and Trent Brown, but it shouldn't be satisfied. Conerly is consistent, allowing just two sacks over his college career. He'd help keep Stroud clean in the pocket. 58. Houston Texans: Jaylin Noel, WR, Iowa State Noel is an extremely reliable slot target with good hands, elusiveness after the catch and acceleration out of his breaks. The former high school sprinter ran a 4.39-second 40 at the combine and posted some impressive jumps: 41½ inches in the vertical and 11-foot-2 in the broad. Noel also produced last season, with 80 catches for 1,194 yards and eight TDs. Houston lost Stefon Diggs to the Patriots, and Tank Dell's availability is uncertain for 2025 after his December knee injury. This pick could pay off immediately. Golden 16 to Cardinals Banks 18 to Seahawks Zabel 22 to Chargers Donovan Jackson 24 to Vikings Josh Simmons 31 to Chiefs Egbuka 36 to Jaguars Burden 38 to Patriots Nolen 39 to Bears Arroyo 42 to Jets Grant 43 to 49ers Booker 47 to Cardinals Darius Alexander 48 to Dolphins Judkins 51 to Broncos Higgins 52 to Seahawks Bech 54 to Packers Mason Taylor 55 to Chargers Bond 57 to Panthers
