2025 NFL Draft Results

Round 5

Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders got picked in the fifth round. Find out where he went.

Chris Ransom follow @DraftUtopia Last Updated: April 27, 2025.

139. Minnesota Vikings: Tyrion Ingram-Dawkins, 3-4 RE, Georgia F Grade
     
     
     Minnesota drafted the third best defensive lineman on Georgia. Both Nazir Stackhouse and Warren Brinson are better interior defensive linemen.
     
     
     
140. Carolina Panthers: Cam Jackson, NT, Florida B Grade
     
     
     The 6-6 339 lb Cam Jackson had 13 solo tackles, 24 assisted tackles, 37 total tackles, 4 tackles for a loss, 2 deflections from pass breakups, 1.5 sacks, and 1 quarterback hurry in 2024. Cam Jackson showed great rip and swim moves on tape. He's a better block shedder than the production indicates. He might start out as Carolina's backup nose tackle, but he could end up being a future starter.
     
     
     
     
     
141. Baltimore Ravens: Carson Vinson, LT, Alabama A&M C Grade
     
     
     Baltimore drafts a left tackle that I had a seventh round grade on for depth. Baltimore now has Ronnie Stanley as the starting left tackle with Carson Vinson as the backup left tackle. Baltimore also has Roger Rosengarten entering year two at right tackle with Emery Jones Jr. for depth.
     
     
     
     The 6-6 314 lb Carson Vinson will be Baltimore's backup left tackle. I figured Vinson will get drafted to be a backup left tackle somewhere.
     
     
     
142. Seattle Seahawks: Rylie Mills, NT, Notre Dame A Grade
     
     
     The 6-5 291 lb Rylie Mills had 19 solo tackles, 18 assisted tackles, 37 total tackles, 8.5 tackles for a loss, 7.5 sacks, and 4 quarterback hurries in 2024. Rylie Mills gives the Seattle Seahawks depth on the defensive line. Rylie Mills has the versatility to play 4-3 defensive tackle, 3-4 right end, 3-4 nose tackle, and 3-4 left end with his versatility. I had a third round grade on him, but I had his Notre Dame teammate Howard Cross III as the top defensive tackle on the board.
     
     
     
     
     
143. Miami Dolphins: Jordan Phillips, NT, Maryland C Grade
     
     
     The 6-1 312 lb Jordan Phillips had 17 solo tackles, 12 assisted tackles, 2 quarterback hurries, and 1 tackle for a loss in 2024. Jordan Phillipsis gonna be a backup nose tackle to Kenneth Walker n Miami as I had a backup grade on him.
     
     
     
144. Cleveland Browns: Shedeur Sanders, QB, Colorado A+ Grade
     
     
     The 6-1 212 lb Shedeur Sanders had 3,230 passing yards, 27 passing touchdowns, -77 rushing yards, 4 rushing touchdowns, 3,153 total yards, 31 total touchdowns, 3 interceptions, and a 69.3% completion percentage in his first season with Colorado in 11 games against TCU, Nebraska, Colorado State, Oregon, USC, Arizona State, Stanford, UCLA, Oregon State, Arizona, and Washington State in 2023. Shedeur Sanders had 4,134 passing yards, 37 passing touchdowns, -50 rushing yards, 4 rushing touchdowns, 4,084 total yards, 41 total touchdowns, 10 interceptions, a 74% completion percentage, and a 75.5 quarterback rating. Shedeur improved from a losing record to an 8-4 record in year two at Colorado. He struggled in Colorado's four biggest games of the year against Nebraska, Kansas State, Kansas at Arrowhead Stadium in an NFL environment, and he lost his only bowl game to BYU which he played in.
     
     
     
     Shedeur Sanders has a lot of traits you want from an NFL prospect. Can make up to six progressions. Has the arm strength and throwing power. Displays the short, medium, and deep accuracy on tape.
     
     
     
     Possesses exceptional footwork. Can make 1-step, 3-step, 5-step, and 7-step throws in the pocket. He's also incredible at throwing on the run. Can play in any type of offensive scheme whether it is a balance run first offesnse, a west coast offense, a vertical offense, or a shotgun spread offense. Teammates say he is special because of his work ethic, overall talent, leadership, and ability to be clutch. Shedeur Sanders impressed me enough to check off every box at Jackson State, but I wanted to see what type of leap he would make at Colorado before penciling him into the first round of a 2024 NFL Mock Draft before Shedeur ultimately chose to return to Colorado. Shedeur's first season at Colorado was underwhelming, but part of that was due to a poor offensive line. With Jordan Seaton, a five star left tackle enrolling as a true freshman along with wide receiver Will Sheppard joining Travis Hunter and Joe Horn Jr. at wide receiver to form a deadly wide receiver core along with a revamped offensive line at the other four positions through the transfer portal there are no excuses for Shedeur Sanders in 2024.
     
     
     
     When I watched the quarterbacks for the 2024 NFL Draft back in July of 2023, Caleb Williams, J.J. McCarthy, and Shedeur Sanders were the three quarterbacks that checked off every box for me as Sanders impressed me with his play at Jackson State while also showing NFL traits in Colorado's Spring Game in similar fashion as Anthony Richardson. Drake Maye checked off 9/10 boxes in the Summer with a 7 step drop as his only unchecked box during the ACC Championship Game, but Tony Mario had Drake Maye as his QB1. After rewatching Maye against Appalachian State, I saw Maye make a 7 step throw against Appalachian State in 2022. Caleb Williams, Drake Maye, J.J. McCarthy, and Shedeur Sanders were my top four quarterbacks for a reason entering last year. Shedeur Sanders is now my second best quarterback, but despite being fifty eighth on my big board, he went 58/63 at Colorado's Pro Day meaning his Pro Day was better than Andrew Luck's where Luck went 63/70 in 2012.
     
     
     
     I only had four different players ahead of Shedeur Sanders on my board when he got picked. He went from a preseason top 5 pick to slipping all the way to round 5. He does have the highest ceiling of anyone at quarterback currently on the Cleveland Browns.
     
     
     
     I gave Shedeur Sanders a floor grade of 73/99 and a potential ceiling grade of 93/99 which makes this decision even more difficult because it feels like a complete stalemate, but even if he doesn't pan out you got a great backup locked up on a rookie deal in a far deeper quarterback draft next year. Shedeur Sanders interviewed poorly with the New York Giants, but the Cleveland Browns gambled on Sanders mainly due to his upisde with his ceiling. Honestly I'm not sure if the 2026 NFL Draft has a quarterback with a better ceiling than Sanders despite having a ton of quarterbacks with better floors and mental makeup than Sanders.
     
     
     
     At this point, I do have 3 potential grades for 3 different quarterbacks in the 2026 NFL Draft and these are all preliminary. First, with a 76/99 floor grade and a potential of 91/99 there is Penn State quarterback Drew Allar with Allar having the same exact potential grade as top pick Cam Ward with a significantly lower floor than Ward. I also got a floor grade of 71/99 for Arch Manning and a ceiling grade of 89/99. Arch Manning could become a max rating 99/99 potential prospect like John Elway, Peyton Manning, Andrew Luck, Trevor Lawrence, or Caleb Williams down the road, but he's not there right now and he won't be there after the 2025 College Football season with only 90 snaps of expereince heading into his first season as a full-time starter. I ultimately believe Arch Manning will have to stay at Texas for the next three years and wait until the 2028 NFL Draft until he's a senior redshirt to turn Pro like Peyton Manning did when he stayed all 4 years at Tennessee if Arch wants to become as heralded of a prospect as Peyton was at Tennessee. I got a 79/99 floor on Garrett Nussmeier, but a 89/99 on Nussmeier for potential. We also haven't seen what Nussmeier can do after dealing with turnover on the offensive line losing four of his five starters on the offensive line thanks to Will Campbell, Garrett Dellinger, Miles Frazier, and Emery Jones Jr. all . Those three quarterbacks may be further in their development than Shedeur Sanders, but I still believe Sanders ceiling is higher than the top 3 quarterbacks for the 2026 NFL Draft at this time after the Cleveland Browns drafted Shedeur Sanders.
     
     
     
     That could change in July as we get closer to the College Football season, but right now I would argue Shedeur's ceiling is greater than the top 3 guys in the 2026 NFL Draft, so I cannot fault this pick that the Cleveland Browns made. If Shedeur reaches his ceiling, he's the steal of the draft despite being a long-shot. I had a second round grade on him and do not believe he reaches his potential even though Shedeur might be the long-term backup on the Cleveland Browns at the very worst, but if he does pull it off, Cleveland got their franchise quarterback. I'm not gonna call him a star yet, that feels premature.
     
     
     
     I posted a Shedeur Sanders film cut. Shedeur Sanders looked great versus Colorado State as Joseph Potter the co-host of the Draft Utopia podcast said he had his best game of the season versus Colorado State which I agree with entirely.
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
145. Philadelphia Eagles: Mac McWilliams, CB, Central Florida C Grade
     
     
     The 5-10 181 lb Mac McWilliams had 25 solo tackles, 7 assisted tackles, 32 total tackles, 6.5 tackles for a loss, 2 deflections from pass breakups, 1 sack, 1 interception, and 1 forced fumble in 2024. Mac McWilliams ran a 4.41 40-yard dash at the 2025 NFL Combine.
     
     
     
     Mac McWilliams won't be anything more than a depth corner. Philadelphia lost Isaiah Rodgers and I had McWilliams going int he seventh round.
     
     
     
146. New England Patriots: Bradyn Swinson, 3-4 LOLB, LSU A+ Grade
     
     
     The 6-3 255 lb Bradyn Swinson had 30 solo tackles, 28 assited tackles, 58 total tackles, 13 tackles for a loss, 12 quarterback hurries, 8.5 sacks, 3 deflections from pass breakups, and 2 forced fumbles in 2024. Bradyn Swinson would be a backup 3-4 right outside linebacker in the NFL.
     
     
     
     New England needs a starter at 3-4 left outside linebacker next to Harold Landry III unless Keion White moves from 3-4 defensive end to 3-4 left outside linebacker. I'm not high on Bradyn Swinson, but this is a situation where he may be forced into a day 1 starter role. That's why I give this pick an A+ grade since there is an outside chance he surprises people.
     
     
     
     
     
147. San Francisco 49ers: Jordan James, RB, Oregon B Grade
     
     
     Jordan James wasn't in my top 20 running backs. He ended up having a potential of 88/99. I guess he's an okay choice for a third string running back behind Christian McCaffrey and Isaac Guerrendo.
     
     
     
     The 5-9 205 lb Jordan James gives San Francisco a third running back. Jordan James compliments McCaffrey and Guerrendo well as a third string running back.
     
     
     
148. Los Angeles Rams: Ty Hamilton, NT, Ohio State A+ Grade
     
     
     Los Angeles gets a 3-4 nose tackle that can push for playing time as a day 1 starter. I had a fifth round grade on Ty Hamilton and love this value in the fifth round.
     
     
     
     The 6-3 299 lb Ty Hamilton had 17 solo tackles, 21 assisted tackles, 4.5 tackles for a loss, 2 sacks, and 1 quarterback hurry while taking the starting defensive tackle job from Michael Hall Jr. in 2023. Ty Hamilton had 14 solo tackles, 37 assisted tackles, 6 tackles for a loss, 3.5 sacks, 1 quarterback hurry, and 1 forced fumble in 2024.
     
     
     
     Ty Hamilton is a great run stuffer. Ty Hamilton is a good player that the Los Angeles Rams can stash for depth on the defensive line.
     
     
     
     
     
149. Dallas Cowboys: Jayden Blue, RB, Texas D Grade
     
     
     Dallas has Javonte Williams and Miles Sanders as their top two running backs thanks to Free Agency. I don't see Jayden Blue beating out Deuce Vaughn for the third string running back gig.
     
     
     
150. Miami Dolphins: Jason Marshall Jr., CB, Florida A- Grade
     
     
     The 6-0 194 lb Jason Marshall Jr. had 13 solo tackles, 7 assisted tackles, 20 total tackles, 4 deflections from pass breakups, 3 quarterback hurries, 1.5 tackles for a loss, and 1 forced fumble in 2024. I gave Jason Marshall Jr. an A+ grade in man coverage, a D+ grade in zone coverage, and a D+ grade in press coverage. Jason Marshall Jr. is going to a team where he will thrive as a man coverage nickel cornerback, but he also needs to improve his zone and press coverage.
     
     
     
     Miami needs a boundary cornerback next to Jalen Ramsey in the worst way possible. Jason Marshall Jr. has the upside to become that number two cornerback, but he could also end up struggling due to going to a situation where he's thrown into the fire too quickly.
     
     
     
     
     
151. Indianapolis Colts: DJ Giddens, RB, Kansas State A+ Grade
     
     
     The 6-0 212 lb DJ Giddens had 223 carries, 1,226 rushing yards, 10 rushing touchdowns, 29 receptions, 323 receiving yards, 3 receiving touchdowns, 252 touches, 1,549 total yards, and 13 total touchdowns taking over for Deuce Vaughn as the starting running back on Kansas State in 2023. DJ Giddens had 208 carries, 1,343 rushing yards, 7 rushing touchdowns, 21 receptions, 258 receiving yards, 1 receiving touchdown, 229 touches, 1,601 total yards, and 8 total touchdowns in 2024.
     
     
     
     DJ Giddens has the speed and pass catching. He's not as good of a pass blocker as Deuce Vaughn was despite being bigger and his ball carrier vision is very inconsistent as that is an area of improvement for Giddens. He ran a 4.43 at the 2025 NFL Combine. Indianapolis is getting DJ Giddens as a change of pace running back to Jonathan Taylor which is why I love this pick.
     
     
     
152. Dallas Cowboys: Shemar James, ROLB, Florida C Grade
     
     
     Dallas got a right outside linebacker for depth. I"m not part high on Shemar James, but the worst grade I'd give this right now is a C grade.
     
     
     
     
     
153. Cincinnati Bengals: Jalen Rivers, RG, Miami FL A+ Grade
     
     
     The 6-6 319 lb Jalen Rivers can play left tackle, left guard, right guard, or right tackle with his versatility. Jalen Rivers played left tackle at Miami FL, but projects as a guard in the NFL.
     
     
     
     Jalen Rivers has the pass blocking, run blocking, and zone blocking you want. His pass blocking strength, pass blocking footwork, run blocking strength, and run blocking footwork need to improve. Jalen Rivers would be a viable backup to the Cody Ford, but I feel like he has more room for improvement and can develop into a viable starter at right guard which is why I love this pick.
     
     
     
154. New York Giants: Marcus Mbow, RG, Purdue C Grade
     
     
     The 6-4 309 lb Marcus Mbow can play right guard or right tackle with his versatility. New York would draft him as a backup at both spots in the sixth round.
     
     
     
     
     
155. Miami Dolphins: Dante Trader Jr., SS, Maryland D Grade
     
     
     Miami has Ifeatu Melifonwu at strong safety and Ashtyn Davis at free safety. I don't see Dante Trader Jr. being more than a depth player as a backup in Miami.
     
     
     
156. Kansas City Chiefs: Jeffrey Bassa, MLB, Oregon A+ Grade
     
     
     The 6-1 226 lb Jeffrey Bassa had 23 solo tackles, 31 assisted tackles, 54 total tackles, 3 quarterback hurries, 2.5 tackles for a loss, 2 deflections from pass breakups, 2 forced fumbles, and 1.5 sacks in 2024. Jeffrey Bassa feels like a backup to Nick Bolton that Kansas City will just stash and develop.
     
     
     
     
     
157. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Elijah Roberts, 3-4 LOLB, A Grade
     
     
     The 6-4 285 lb Elijah Roberts had 17 solo tackles, 18 assisted tackles, 35 total tackles, 11 tackles for a loss, 11 quarterback hurries, 7.5 sacks, 2 forced fumbles, and 1 deflection from a pass breakup in 2024. Elijah Roberts is versatile enough to play 4-3 right end, 4-3 left end, 3-4 right end, 3-4 left end, 3-4 right outside linebacker, and 3-4 left outside linebacker. Elijah Roberts has a great rip and swim move too. Tampa Bay drafts Elijah Roberts for depth at 3-4 left outside linebacker even though I believe he can develop into a starter down the road.
     
     
     
158. Los Angeles Chargers: KeAndre Lambert-Smith, WR, Auburn F Grade
     
     
     Los Angeles is already stacked at wide receiver. I don't see KeAndre Lambert-Smith doing anything significant if I'm being honest.
     
     
     
     
     
159. Green Bay Packers: Collin Oliver, ROLB, Oklahoma State C- Grade
     
     
     Collin Oliver wrapped up my outside linebacker rankings as my worst outside linebacker in the draft. Green Bay is drafting him for depth here.
     
     
     
160. San Francisco 49ers: Marques Sigle, SS, Kansas State C- Grade
     
     
     I don't think much of Marques Sigle. Malik Mustapha tore his ACL, so Marques Sigle may get thrown into the fire.
     
     
     
     
     
161. Philadelphia Eagles: Smael Mondon Jr., 3-4 MLB, Georgia A+ Grade
     
     
     The 6-1 229 lb Smael Mondon Jr. had 49 solo tackles, 27 assisted tackles, 76 total tackles, 8 tackles for a loss, 5 quarterback hurries, 1 deflection from a pass breakup, and 1 sack in 2022. Smael Mondon Jr. had 42 solo tackles, 26 assisted tackles, 68 total tackles, 5 tackles for a loss, 3 sacks, 2 quarterback hurries, and 1 deflection from a pass breakup in 2023. Smael Mondon Jr. had 29 solo tackles, 28 assisted tackles, 3.5 tackles for a loss, 3 sacks, and 3 deflections from pass breakups in 2024.
     
     
     
     Smael Mondon Jr. has the pass rushing, run stuffing, and coverage you want from a 3-4 middle linebacker. He has a lot of traits that stand out on film as his zone coverage made things more difficult for Alabama quarterback Jalen Milroe in Alabama's win over Georgia.
     
     
     
     Philadelphia has Nakobe Dean and Zack Baun as the starting 3-4 middle linebackers in contract years. Jeremiah Trotter Jr. is now the number three linebacker as a backup 3-4 middle linebacker taking over the role Oren Burks had in year two. Smael Mondon Jr. steps into the role Jeremiah Trotter Jr. had as a rookie.
     
     
     
162. New York Jets: Francisco Mauigoa, MLB, Miami FL A- Grade
     
     
     The 6-2 235 lb Francisco Mauigoa had 51 solo tackles, 45 assisted tackles, 96 total tackles, 11 tackles for a loss, 5 deflections from pass breakups, 5 quarterback hurries, 2 sacks, 1 interception, and 1 forced fumble in 2024. Francisco Mauigoa can play 4-3 middle linebacker or 3-4 middle linebacker with his versatility.
     
     
     
     Francisco Mauigoa can rush the quarterback, stop the run, or drop back into coverage. He's got potential to be a future starter and I'm a lot higher on him than the consensus.
     
     
     
     I like Francico Mauigoa more than Jamien Sherwood. I will not be surpised if Francisco Mauigoa becomes the New York Jets starter at middle linebacker down the road. I had a fourth round grade on this guy and getting him a round later is incredible value.
     
     
     
     
     
163. Carolina Panthers: Mitchell Evans, TE, Notre Dame A+ Grade
     
     
     The 6-5 258 lb Mitchell Evans had 29 receptions, 472 receiving yards, and 1 receiving touchdown in 2023. Mitchell Evans had 43 receptions, 421 receiving yards, and 3 receiving touchdowns. Mitchell Evans is the fourth tight end along with Tyler Warren, Colston Loveland, and Harold Fannin Jr. that can run all 30 routes on the route tree.
     
     
     
     Mitchell Evans can be eased in as a number two tight end despite showing ability to start in 2023. Ja'Tavion Sanders and Mitchell Evans could be a lethal duo at tight end for Carolina down the road.
     
     
     
164. Pittsburgh Steelers: Yahya Black, NT, Iowa F Grade
     
     
     Pittsburgh took a third string nose tackle over a Iowa's best defensive player. Pittsburgh did make up for this by getting Iowa's best defensive player Sebastian Castro as an undrafted Free Agent. Pittsburgh still reached with Yahya Black here and I have to hold them accountable for that.
     
     
     
     
     
165. Los Angeles Chargers: Oronde Gadsden II, TE, Syracuse A+ Grade
     
     
     The 6-5 243 lb Oronde Gadsden II had 73 receptions, 934 receiving yards, and 7 receiving touchdowns in 2024. Oronde Gasden II ran 17/30 routes on the route tree. Oronde Gadsden II was my top tight end entering the third round of the 2025 NFL Draft. Los Angeles is getting him in a depth role and he could end up becoming a starter at some point during his rookie season.
     
     
     
166. Seattle Seahawks: Tory Horton, WR, Colorado State A+ Grade
     
     
     The 6-2 196 lb Tory Horton had 71 receptions, 1,131 receiving yards, and 8 receiving touchdowns in 2022. Tory Horton had 96 receptions, 1,136 receiving yards, and 8 receiving touchdowns in 2023. Tory Horton only had 26 receptions, 353 receiving yards, and 1 receiving touchdown in 5 games in 2024 before a season ending injury. Tory Horton ran a 4.48 40-yard dash at the 2025 NFL Combine while catching a majority of passes in the gauntlet drill at the 2025 NFL Combine.
     
     
     
     Tory Horton can run all thirty routes on the route tree just like the top three receivers in this draft in Luther Burden III, Tetoria McMillan, and Emeka Egbuka as those are the only four receivers in this draft that I've seen run every route on the route tree. Tory Horton and 2024 first round pick Xavier Legette were the last two wide receivers to drop a pass in the FBS last year in 2023 as Tory Horton was 21 in December when he announced he was returning to Colorado State for his fifth year of eligibility while Xavier Legette got drafted in the first round despite being 24-years-old. Tory Horton also had the fastest top speed of any wide receiver in the country at 23.1 miles per hour and ran a 4.45 40-yard dash this Spring. Tory Horton fell a lot further than most expected, but is a massive steal for Seattle atthis point in the fifth round. I think he's got a shot of being the slot receiver next to Cooper Kupp and Jaxon Smith-Njigba.
     
     
     
     I posted a film cut of Colorado State wide receiver Tory Horton VS Colorado. You can watch that film cut in the clip below.
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
167. Tennessee Titans: Jackson Slater, LG, Sacramento State C Grade
     
     
     Jackson Slater had a decent week at the 2025 Reese's Senior Bowl. I don't see him being anything more than a backup to Peter Skoronski at left guard on the Titans.
     
     
     
168. Philadelphia Eagles: Drew Kendall, C, Boston College A+ Grade
     
     
     Minnesota drafts a center to groom behind Cam Jurgens late in the draft. Boston College center Drew Kendall is the son of Seattle Seahawks 1996 first round pick Pete Kendall.
     
     
     
     The 6-4 302 lb Drew Kendall has the pass blocking, pass blocking strength, run blocking run blockng strength, run blocking footwork, pull blocking, and pancake blocking. Drew Kendall just needs to improve his pass blocking footwork, zone blocking, and cut blocking. Drew Kendall is a project, but he's a project with starter potential that could end up being a high end starter. He also checks off 7/10 boxes you want from an offensive linemen, so getting a player of that caliber in the fifth round to develop for later down the road.
     
     
     
     
     
169. Chicago Bears: Zah Frazier, CB, UTSA C+ Grade
     
     
     The Buffalo Bills get this fifth round compensation pick at 169 for losing wide receiver Gabriel Davis. Gabriel Davis signed with the Jacksonville Jaguars during the 2024 NFL Free Agency Period. Buffalo ended up trading this pick to Chicago when moving up for Deone Walker in the fourth round.
     
     
     
     The 6-3 186 lb Zah Frazier had 20 solo tackles, 4 assisted tackles, 24 total tackles, 9 deflections from pass breakups, 6 interceptions, 1 tackle for a loss, 1 quarterback hurry, and 1 forced fumble in 2024. Zah Frazier ran a 4.36 40-yard dash time and led cornerbacks in the 2025 NFL Draft in interceptions.
     
     
     
170. Buffalo Bills: Jordan Hancock, CB, Ohio State A Grade
     
     
     The Dallas Cowboys got this fifth round compensation pick at 170 for losing defensive end Dorance Armstrong Jr, but ended up trading this pick to the Buffalo Bills to get cornerback Kaiir Elam, the Buffalo Bills 2022 first round pick. Dorance Armstrong Jr. signed with the Washington Commanders during the 2024 NFL Free Agency Period.
     
     
     
     The 6-0 195 lb Jordan Hancock had 29 solo tackles, 19 assisted tackles, 48 total tackles, 8 deflections from pass breakups, 2 forced fumbles, 1.5 tackles for a loss, 1 interception, 1 quarterback hurry, and a 0.5 sack in 2024.
     
     
     
     I gave Jordan Hancock an A+ in man coverage, an A in zone coverage, an A- in press coverage, an A in tackling, and an A+ in hard hitting. Jordan Hancock can play in a cover 0, cover 1, cover 2, cover 3, or cover 4 cover scheme.
     
     
     
     This is the second different cornerback to be drafted by the Buffalo Bills. I had Denzel Burke graded higher than Jordan Hancock despite both Ohio State cornerbacks still being on the board.
     
     
     
     
     
171. Detroit Lions: Miles Frazier, RG, LSU A+ Grade
     
     
     The Dallas Cowboys got this fifth round compensation pick at 171 for losing center Tyler Biadasz, but ended up trading this pick to the New England Patriots for their third string quarterback Joe Milton III. Tyler Biadasz signed with the Washington Commanders during the 2024 NFL Free Agency Period. Detroit traded with New England to get this pick.
     
     
     
     Detroit drafted a right guard for depth. The 6-5 324 lb Miles Frazier did not allow a sack as LSU's right guard in 2024.
     
     
     
172. Los Angeles Chargers: Chris Paul Jr., 3-4 MLB, Ole Miss A- Grade
     
     
     The Seattle Seahawks get this fifth round compensation pick at 172 for losing 3-4 middle linebacker Jordyn Brooks. Jordyn Brooks signed with the Miami Dolphins during the 2024 NFL Free Agency Period. Los Angeles traded up to get this pick.
     
     
     
     The Los Angeles Chargers get a 3-4 middle linebacker for depth. The Los Angeles Chargers have good starters at middle linebacker, but depth inside could be improved at middle linebacker.
     
     
     
     The 6-0 222 lb Chris Paul Jr. had 50 solo tackles, 38 assisted tackles, 88 total tackles, 11 tackles for a loss, 9 quarterback hurries, 4 deflections from pass breakups, and 3.5 sacks in 2024. Chris Paul Jr. may not have the upside to be a starter, but he could make a nice backup.
     
     
     
     
     
173. Buffalo Bills: Jackson Hawes, TE, Georgia Tech D- Grade
     
     
     The Buffalo Bills get this fifth round compensation pick at 173 for losing 4-3 defensive end Leonard Floyd. Leonard Floyd signed with the San Francisco 49ers during the 2024 NFL Free Agency Period.
     
     
     
     Buffalo already has Dawson Knox and Dalton Kincaid. This was a huge reach with better tight ends available.
     
     
     
174. Arizona Cardinals: Denzel Burke, CB, Ohio State A+ Grade
     
     
     The Dallas Cowboys got this fifth round compensation pick at 174 for losing left tackle Tyron Smith. Tyron Smith signed with the New York Jets during the 2024 NFL Free Agency Period. Arizona got this pick after trading down with the Dallas Cowboys earlier in the fifth round.
     
     
     
     The 5-11 186 lb Denzel Burke had 28 solo tackles, 9 assisted tackles, 37 total tackles, 13 deflections from pass breakups, and 1 interception winning the number one field cornerback job as a true freshman in 2021. Denzel Burke had 24 solo tackles, 10 assisted tackles, 35 total tackles, 5 deflections from pass breakups, and 3 tackles for a loss as a true sophomore in 2022. Denzel Burke had 18 solo tackles, 6 assisted tackles, 24 total tackles, 9 deflections from pass breakups, 3 tackles for a loss, and 1 interception as a true junior in 2023. Denzel Burke had 37 solo tackles, 11 assisted tackles, 48 total tackles, 3 tackles for a loss, 2 deflections from pass breakups, and 2 intrceptions in 2024.
     
     
     
     I gave Denzel Burke an A grade in man coverage, an A- grade in zone coverage, and an A- grade in press coverage. Denzel Burke can play in a cover 0, cover 1, cover 2, cover 3, and cover 4 coverage scheme. Denzel Burke is a better cover cornerback in terms of fundamentals than some first round cornerbacks in recent drafts. Denzel Burke ran a 4.48 40-yard dash at the 2025 NFL Combine.
     
     
     
     Arizona drafted Denzel Burke in addition to Will Johnson at cornerback. I had a second round grade on Denzel Burke. Arizona also has Max Melton and Garrett Williams giving the Cardinals four cornerbacks on rookie deals.
     
     
     
     
     
175. Seattle Seahawks: Robbie Ouzts, TE, Alabama F Grade
     
     
     The Seattle Seahawks get this fifth round compensation pick at 175 for losing middle linebacker Bobby Wagner. Bobby Wagner signed with the Washington Commanders during the 2024 NFL Free Agency Period.
     
     
     
     I didn't like either of the tight ends that Seattle drafted. This is an F grade for me at the end of the fifth round.
     
     
     
176. New York Jets: Luke Kandra, RG, Cincinnati A+ Grade
     
     
     The Baltimore Ravens get this fifth round compensation pick at 176 for losing left guard John Simpson. John Simpson signed with the New York Jets during the 2024 NFL Free Agency Period. The New York Jets traded up with the Baltmore Ravens here.
     
     
     
     The 6-5 319 lb Luke Kandra pass blocking, pass blocking strength, pass blocking footwork, run blocking, run blocking strength, run blocking footwork, pancake blocking, pull blocking, and cut blocking you want from a right guard. The only thing I'd like to see him improve in is his zone blocking.
     
     
     
     New York drafts a right guard I had a third round grade on. I do believe he can take over for Alijah Vera-Tucker if the New York Jets choose to let Alijah Vera-Tucker walk when he becomes a Free Agent in 2026.