H will run in the 4.3's at his pro day, everybody runs fast on the downhill track at OSU. Egbuka will probably be gone before the Texans pick. I still like Banks/Loveland/Golden over Egbuka but if CJ wants Egbuka and he's there at 1-25 Egbuka will probably be the pick. CJ gets what CJ wants.
https://www.espn.com/nfl/draft2025/...rs-news-prospects-risers-mocks-sanders-titans What's a team-prospect fit you love in Round 1 after free agency? Reid: Grey Zabel, G/C, North Dakota State, to the Houston Texans at No. 25. Clearly not happy with its offensive line performance (54 sacks allowed last season), Houston surprisingly traded left tackle Laremy Tunsil to Washington last week, then acquired guard Ed Ingram from Minnesota in another trade and signed guard Laken Tomlinson. The Texans also signed Cam Robinson this week to replace Tunsil, but the need to add more high-quality starters along the offensive line remains the same. Zabel (No. 29 on my board) primarily played tackle at NDSU, but he can be a plug-and-play starter at center or guard with his physicality and strong anchor. Miller's notes: ▪Last week, Georgia edge rusher Mykel Williams had scouts asking questions after his pro day workout. Weighing in at 267 pounds, Williams was timed at 4.75 seconds in the 40-yard dash. That's well below expectations given his reputation as a high-level mover. And remember, he did not participate in the combine, meaning that pro day showing is his only data point in pre-draft testing. Williams played through an ankle injury for much of the season, so much of his draft projection has been based on upside and potential. But the common comp to the Jaguars' Travon Walker (who ran a 4.51 at 272 pounds) isn't landing. Williams' stock could slip slightly to the middle of Round 1; he's going to be No. 22 in my new rankings, which land this weekend. ▪Ole Miss defensive tackle Walter Nolen is one of the more interesting players in the class. In talking to multiple NFL teams, the range on him varies from the top 10 to the second round. Nolen was the top recruit in ESPN 300's 2022 class, and he had a fantastic final season with the Rebels (6.5 sacks, 14 tackles for loss) after transferring from Texas A&M. But teams are torn on his lack of refined pass-rush moves, making his draft range among the widest in the class. Reid's notes: ▪Arizona wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan held a private workout for scouts Monday afternoon, participating in the 40-yard dash and running routes. The three evaluators I talked to were very complimentary of his performance. Times ranged in the 4.52-4.56 range for McMillan, which matches the speed scouts projected for him. Brian Gutekunst of the Packers was the lone NFL general manager in attendance, per sources. Along with Texas' Matthew Golden, McMillan is considered a strong contender to be the first receiver off the board and a fringe top-10 pick (No. 15 in my top 50). ▪Linebacker Jihaad Campbell showed up to Alabama's pro day with a sling on his left arm. On SEC Network, he confirmed he had surgery for a torn labrum after the combine, and the recovery time is not yet known. Campbell is my top-ranked linebacker and No. 14 player overall, and his stock is worth watching. But I still think his floor is the Buccaneers at No. 19.
I love it, haha, so many mocks around here have all the Texas players, fun to see another OSU fan with a mock full of Buckeyes
If you have a real draft like the one I'm running now and Banks is there (as is Emmanwari, Simmons and Loveland), would you take him as a Guard knowing he could ultimately move to T when his hand placement gets better? I honestly don't know how to handle the plethora of College Tackles who scouts suggest would do better in the pros inside. Sometimes the change the labels prospectively and sometimes not. Zabel is the worst by playing OT, listed as OG and called optimal as OC. One thing I'm a little concerned with is playing height (Pad Height?) of IOL since CJ has had several passes blocked at the LOS. Also the stance of Tackles used to having room for a wide base being crowded with a move inside which could lead to friendly fire foot injuries when playing in a phone booth. Should we give a little more weight to prospects who played inside in College? Anyway, at least in this morning's draft, I'll take my chances on Banks as a 2025 Guard draftee with versatility afterwards.
25.Kelvin Banks Jr. OT Texas 58.Colston Loveland TE Michigan 79.Jalen Royals WR Utah State 89.Jared Wilson OC Georgia 166.Howard Cross III DT Notre Dame 236.Jalen Travis OT Iowa State 241.Donovan Edwards RB Michigan
For fun, I've been trading up with the Dolphins at 13, and then I have a tough time deciding between Banks, Booker, Warren, and Tet. Is Warren good enough to justify passing on Banks or Booker, or vice versa? Are Banks or Booker strong enough prospects to take over Warren? And then there’s Tet. Campbell has never been available when I’m on the clock at 13.
If Banks is there at 1-25 Caserio should run the card up to God'ell and Popovich should play him at LG in 2025, then move him out to LT in 2026.
Only caveat is that I'm pretty sure Banks has never played OG in his life. Maybe in HS but I kinda doubt it.
Yes, ironically I've been thinking the same thing and the target is most definitely Warren. Caley would have a lot of fun using him and he could be a real safety valve for CJ. Dude also likes to block and was a QB in HS I believe.
