2025 NFL Draft Results
Round 6

Kansas running back Devin Neal was the only second round player to get picked in the sixth round. Find out who took him.
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Buffalo Bills: Dorian Storng, CB, Virginia Tech
A+ Grade
- The 6-0 179 Dorian Strong had 20 solo tackles, 12 assisted tackles, 32 total tackles, 6 deflections from pass breakups, 2 interceptions, and 1 forced fumble in 2024. I gave Dorian Strong an A- in man coverage, a D in zone coverage, and a D- in press coverage.
- Dorian Strong can play in a cover 0, cover 1, or cover 2 scheme. Dorian Strong is inconsistent with backpedalling, struggles to keep his hips straight, his feet are pointed diagonally away from receivers at times, doesn't play with the physicality you want from a press corner. Dorian Strong is good enough in man coverage to start at nickel cornerback on a team that deploys a lot of man coverage.
- This is the third cornerback the Buffalo Bills have drafted. I think this may have been the best value pick of the three cornerbacks Buffalo drafted.
Baltimore Ravens: Bilhale Kohn, CB, Western Michigan
C- Grade
- The 6-1 193 lb Bilhal Kone had 45 solo tackles, 25 assisted tackles, 70 total tackles, 9 deflections from pass breakups, 2 quarterback hurries, 1 interception, and 1 tackle for a loss in 2024. Bilhal Kone ran a 4.43 40-yard dash at the 2025 NFL Combine. I don't see him being anything more than a cornerback for depth.
Miami Dolphins: Ollie Gordon IV, RB, Oklahoma State
A Grade
- The 6-2 225 lb Ollie Gordon IV had 285 carries, 1,732 rushing yards, 21 rushing touchdowns, 39 receptions, 330 receiving yards, 1 receiving touchdown, 324 touches, 2,062 total yards, and 22 total touchdowns in 2023. Ollie Gordon is also the 2023 Doak Walker Award Winner as the top running back in College Football. Ollie Gordon II only had 190 carries, 880 rushing yards, 13 rushing touchdowns, 29 receptions, 179 receiving yards, 1 receiving touchdown, 219 touches, 1,059 total yards, and 14 total touchdowns in 2024.
- Miami now has a backfielld with De'Von Achane, Jaylen Wright, and Ollie Gordon IV. Ollie Gordon IV will start out as a third string running back, but the former Doak Walker Award winner could end up in a bigger role.
Las Vegas Raiders: JJ Pegues, DT, Ole Miss
B Grade
- The 6-2 309 lb JJ Pegues had 18 solo tackles, 24 assisted tackles, 42 total tackles, 13.5 tackles for a loss, 5 quarterback hurries, 3.5 sacks, 1 deflection from pass breakup, and 7 rushing touchdowns as a fullback on trick plays in 2024. Not only can Las Vegas draft JJ Pegues as a defensive tackle. They can also draft him as a fullback.
Philadelphia Eagles: Kyle McCord, QB, Syracuse
B- Grade
- I have a backup grade on Kyle McCord. He will go to Philadelphia and compete with Tanner McKee for the backup quarterback job.
- The 6-3 218 lb Kyle McCord broke out at Syracuse after leaving Ohio State to go to Syracuse. Kyle McCord had 4,779 passing yards, 34 passing touchdowns, -65 rushing yards, 3 rushing touchdowns, 4,714 total yards, 37 total touchdowns, 12 interceptions, and a 66% completion percentage at Syracuse in 2024.
New England Patriots: Andres Borregales, K, Miami FL
A+ Grade
- The 5-11 170 lb Andres Borregales went 18/19 on field goals, 62/62 on extra points, made a 56 yard field goal which was a long, went 2/2 on 50 yard field goals. Andrew Borregales was the best kicker to get drafted 2025 NFL Draft and I have a fifth round grade on him.
Tennessee Titans: Marcus Harris, CB, California
D Grade
- Marcus Harris doesn't provide much other than being a depth cornerback. He might get an opportunity to be the dime cornerback as the number four cornerback if he's really lucky and works his ass off in camp. I don't see him doing much else though.
New Orleans Saints: Devin Neal, RB, Kansas
A+ Grade
- The 5-10 220 lb Devin Neal had 203 carries, 1,280 rushing yards, 16 rushing touchdowns, 25 receptions, 217 receiving yards, 1 receiving touchdown, 228 touches, 1,497 total yards, and 17 total touchdowns in 2023. Devin Neal had 219 carries, 1,266 rushing yards, 16 rushing touchdowns, 24 receptions, 254 receiving yards, 1 receiving touchdown, 243 touches, 1,520 total yards, and 17 total touchdowns in 2024.
- New Orleans got a running back for depth behind Alvin Kamara. Devin Neal was a player that I had a second round grade on.
Pittsburgh Steelers: Will Howard, QB, Ohio State
A Grade
- The 6-4 236 lb Will Howard had 4,010 passing yards, 35 passing touchdowns, 226 rushing yards, 7 rushing touchdowns, 4,236 total yards, 42 total touchdowns, and 10 interceptions in 2024. Will Howard began his career at Kansas State, but transferred to Ohio State for his senior season.
- Will Howard completed 64/67 passes at Ohio State's Pro Day. That was the most accurate of any quarterback at any Pro Day leading up to the 2025 NFL Draft. However there are concerns about his arm strength despite Howard displaying pinpoint accuracy and the ability to read all 6 progressions. Some say that will drop Howard to day 3, but he's the best player on my board at this point in the third round. Pittsburgh got a player that I believed was a third round prospect in the sixth round making this pick a massive steal in terms of value.
Baltimore Ravens: Tyler Loop, K, Arizona
F Grade
- Baltimore took the seventh best kicker in college football. I don't think he will beat out Justin Tucker for a roster spot.
Houston Texans: Jayden Reed, FS, Penn State
D Grade
- Houston reaches for a safety here. Jayden Reed will be a backup free safety.
Tennessee Titans: Kalel Mullings, FB, Michigan
A+ Grade
- The 6-1 226 lb Kalel Mullings had 185 carries, 948 rushing yards, 12 rushing touchdowns, 6 receptions, 35 receiving yards, 0 receiving touchdowns, 191 touches, 983 total yards, and 12 total touchdowns as the Michigan Wolverines fullback in 2024. Kalel Mullings has been the best fullback in college football each of the last two years.
Indianapolis Colts: Riley Leonard, QB, Notre Dame
B Grade
- The 6-3 210 lb Riley Leonard showed promise at Duke guiding Duke to a 5-0 start before getting injured. He transferred to Notre Dame for his senior year. Riley Leonard had 2,861 passing yards, 21 passing touchdowns, and 8 interceptions helping Notre Dame return to the National Championship game where they lost to Ohio State under head coach Marcus Freeman.
- I had a sixth round grade on Riley Leonard. He's going to be a third string quarterback behind Anthony Richardson and Daniel Jones. A quarterback with starter potential in Quinn Ewers was on the board, but Indianapolis ignored this.
Indianapolis Colts: Tim Smith, DT, Alabama
D- Grade
- Indianapolis already has four quality defensive tackles on this roster. This was a horrible pick when you consider better players were on the board.
Philadelphia Eagles: Myles Hinton, LT, Michigan
D Grade
- Myles Hinton got drafted as a backup left tackle to Jordan Mailata. I felt like Philadelphia reached here.
- The 6-7 323 lb Myles Hinton has the run blocking, run blocking strength, and run blocking footwork. His pass blocking is okay, but nog great. He played left tackle at Stanford, but moved to right tackle once he transferred to Michigan.
Seattle Seahawks: Bryce Cabeldue, RG, Kansas
F Grade
- Bryce Cabeldue would be the third string right guard on Seattle behind Anthony Bradford Jr. and Christian Haynes. That's why I am giving Seattle an F grade.
Cincinnati Bengals: Tahj Brooks, RB, Texas Tech
A+ Grade
- The 5-9 214 lb Tahj Brooks had 286 carries, 1,505 rushing yards, 17 rushing touchdowns, 28 receptions, 199 receiving yards, 1 receiving touchdown, 314 touches, 1,704 total yards, and 18 total touchdowns in 2024. Tahj Brooks has the speed, pass catching, pass blocking, and ball carrier vision that you want in an NFL running back. Brooks also has back-to-back seasons with over 1,100 rushing yards.
- Tahj Brooks will start out as the Cincinnati Bengals fourth string runing back behind Chase Brown, Zack Moss, and Samaje Perine. Tahj Brooks will be the third string running back by 2026 if Cincinnati keeps all of their running backs. Tahj Brooks could end up starting by 2027 if Cincinnati lets both Chase Brown and Samaje Perine walk. I think Brooks has the most potential of any running back on the Cincinnati Bengals and that includes Chase Brown.
Jacksonville Jaguars: Jalen McLeod, ROLB, Auburn
D- Grade
- Jacksonville has Devin Lloyd and Chad Muma at the right outside linebacker spot in the 4-2-5 nickel defense. Jalen McLeod would be a backup right outside linebacker in a 4-3 defense when Chad Muma is the 4-3 left outside linebacker.
Chicago Bears: Luke Newman, LG, Michigan State
F Grade
- Chicago has Joe Thuney at left guard. Chicago reached here in the sixth round.
Detroit Lions: Ahmed Hassanein, LE, Boise State
A+ Grade
- The 6-2 273 lb Ahmed Hassanein had 28 solo tackles, 20 assisted tackles, 48 total tackles, 15.5 tackles for a loss, 9.5 sacks, and 5 quarterback hurries in 2024. Ahmed Hassanein is from Egypt and has one of the better draft stories in the 2025 NFL Draft.
- Ahmed Hassanein had a 4.77 40-yard dash and 27 reps on the bench press at the 2025 NFL Combine. He had 34 reps on the bench press at Boise State's Pro Day where he crushed it. I do believe Hassanein has the upside to become a starter, but he gets drafted by Detroit as a backup after showcasing the versatility to play both 4-3 right end and 4-3 left end.
- Detroit has Aidan Hutchinson at 4-3 right end, Marcus Davenport at 4-3 left end, Josh Pascal as the backup 4-3 right end, and Ahmed Hassanein is the backup 4-3 left end. Josh Pascal is the number three defensive end and situational pass rusher. Ahmed Hassanein is probably either going to redshirt or see limted snaps when Aidan Hutchinson and Marcus Davenport are not on the field.
Houston Texans: Graham Mertz, QB, Florida
F Grade
- Graham Mertz got benched for DJ Lagway. I don't see anything more than a third string quarterback in the NFL.
Green Bay Packers: Warren Brinson, DT, Georgia
A- Grade
- The 6-5 315 lb Warren Brinson had 20 solo tackles, 6 assisted tackles, 26 total tackles, 6 tackles for a loss, 2 sacks, and 2 quarterback hurries in 2024. One of his two sacks was a double team, but that double team came against Massachusetts which is one of the worst FBS teams in the country.
- Green Bay needed a defensive tackle for depth. I had a fifth round grade on Warren Brinson, but think he's a better fit for a 3-4 defense than a 4-3 defense which is why I gave this an A- grade instead of an A or A+ grade. This was Green Bay's best value pick since Matthew Golden in the first round.
Los Angeles Chargers: Branson Taylor, LT, Pittsburgh
C- Grade
- Los Angeles needed a left tackle for depth. Branson Taylor has experience at both left tackle and right tackle.
Jacksonville Jaguars: Rayuan Lane III, SS, Navy
D Grade
- Tony Mario had Rayuan Lane III getting drafted in the seventh round. I'm not as high on him, but he does give Jacksonville some depth at safety.
Minnesota Vikings: Kobe King, 3-4 MLB, Penn State
C- Grade
- Minnesota has quality depth at 3-4 middle linebacker. Getting a nose tackle for depth would have been a smarter decision in my opinion.
Minnesota Vikings: Gavin Bartholomew, TE, Pittsburgh
B Grade
- The 6-4 241 lb Gavin Bartholomew had 38 receptions, 322 receiving yards, and 4 receiving toucdhowns in 2024. Gavin Bartholomew emerged as a playmaker on the Pittsburgh Panthers offense during his freshman sesaon in 2021 during Pittsburgh's ACC Title run when Kenny Pickett was there.
- Minnesota needed another tight end for depth. Gavin Bartholomew can be a third string tight end on the Minnesota Vikings behind T.J. Hockenson and Josh Oliver.
Baltimore Ravens: Lajohntay Wester, WR, Colorado
B Grade
- I had eight different wide receivers graded above Lajohntay Wester. However, I had a sixth round grade on Wester as he was my top player entering the sixth round of my NFL Draft Board.
- The 5-10 163 lb Lajohntay Wester had 74 receptions, 931 receiving yards, and 10 receiving touchdowns in 2024. The drawback is he only ran 3/30 routes on the route tree which was the fewest of any wide receiver in the 2025 NFL Draft. In Wester's defense, he was Shedeur Sanders biggest asset on hail mary throws and deep passing plays in Pat Shurmur's offense at Colorado.
- Lajohntay Wester can learn under Zay Flowers, Rashod Bateman, and DeAndre Hopkins for a year. Rashod Bateman and DeAndre Hopkins will be Free Agents in 2026. He might start by then since I believe his ceiling is higher than Devontez Walker the Ravens 2024 fourth round pick.
Dallas Cowboys: Ajani Cornelius, RT, Oregon
B+ Grade
- The 6-5 310 lb Ajani Cornelius has the run blocking, run blocking strength, and run blocking footwork. He needs to develop more as a pass blocker and zone blocker. Has enough potential to develop into a borderline starter, but is much better suited to be a backup right tackle. Dallas gets their backup right tackle to Terrence Steele.
Washington Commanders: Kain Medrano, MLB, UCLA
C+ Grade
- I got a backup grade on Kain Medrano. He goes to a situation where he gets to learn under Bobby Wagner at middle linebacker.
- The 6-2 241 lb Kain Medrano had 50 solo tackles, 22 assisted tackles, 72 total tackles, 11 tackles for a loss, 4 deflections from pass breakups, 4 quarterback hurries, 3 forced fumbles, 2 interceptions, 1.5 sacks, and 1 defensive touchdown on a pick 6 in 2024. Kain Medrano ran a 4.41 40-yard dash and kept Kaleb Johnson in check.
Buffalo Bills: Chase Lundt, RT, Connecticut
C- Grade
- Buffalo needed depth behind Spencer Brown at right tackle. There were better offensive tackles available though.
Philadelphia Eagles: Cameron Williams, RT, Texas
A Grade
- The 6-6 317 lb Cameron Williams has the pass blocking, run blocking, run blocking strength, and run blocking footwork is there. His zone blocking, pass blocking strength, and pass blocking footwork needs improvement.
- Philadelphia drafts a right tackle for depth behind Lane Johnson. Cameron Williams is a project, but has the upside to develop into a viable successor to Lane Johnson if Philadelphia remains patient with him.
Carolina Panthers: Jimmy Horn Jr., WR, Colorado
A- Grade
- The 5-8 174 lb Jimmy Horn Jr. had 58 receptions, 567 receiving yards, ad 6 receiving touchdowns in 2023. Jimmy Horn Jr. had 37 receptions, 441 receiving yards, and 1 receiving touchdowns in 2024.
- Jimmy Horn Jr. ran 9/30 routes on the route tree which is the basic route tree for a recruit coming out of High School. He makes up for his route tree with his speed as he ran a 4.46 40-yard dash at the 2025 NFL Combine before running a 4.3 flat at Colorado's Pro Day. Jimmy Horn Jr. can be used on running sweeps like Deebo Samuel and also has special teams experience. Jimmy Horn Jr. is gonna compete with Jalen Coker for the number four wide receiver job in training camp.
Philadelphia Eagles: Antwaun Powell-Ryland, 3-4 LOLB, Virginia Tech
A Grade
- The Los Angeles Chargers get this sixth round compensation pick at 209 for losing 3-4 middle linebacker Kenneth Murray. Kenneth Murray signed with the Tennessee Titans during the 2024 NFL Free Agency Period. Los Angeles traded this pick to Philadelphia when moving into the fifth round.
- The 6-2 258 lb Antwaun Powell-Ryland had 29 solo tackles, 14 assisted tackles, 43 total tackles, 19 tackles for a loss, 16 sacks, 9 quarterback hurries, 3 forced fumbles, and 1 kick/punt blocked in 2024. Antwaun Powell-Ryland isn't just a pass rushing sack artist, he can also be used on special teams to block field goals or punts.
- Philadelphia will have Jihaad Campbell and Nolan Smith as their starting 3-4 outside linebackers. Antwaun Powell-Ryland will be Philadelphias situational pass rusher for depth.
Baltimore Ravens: Aeneas Peebles, 3-4 LE, Virginia Tech
C Grade
- The Baltimore Ravens got this sixth round compensation pick at 210 for losing free safety Geno Stone. Geno Stone signed with the Cincinnati Bengals during the 2024 NFL Free Agency Period.
- The 6-0 289 lb Aeneas Peebles had 11 solo tackles, 20 assisted tackles, 31 total tackles, 6.5 tackles for a loss, 4 quarterback hurries, 3 sacks, and 3 deflections from pass breakups. I don't view Peebles as an NFL starter, but the Baltimore Ravens need detph at 3-4 left end.
Arizona Cardinals: Hayden Conner, RG, Texas
C- Grade
- The Dallas Cowboys got this sixth round compensation pick at 211 for losing running back Tony Pollard. Tony Pollard signed with the Tennessee Titans during the 2024 NFL Free Agency Period. Arizona got this sixth round compensation pick when trading down with Dallas in day 3 of the 2025 NFL Draft.
- Hayden Conner has experience playing both left guard and right guard at Texas. That versatility is why I gave Arizona a C- grade.
Baltimore Ravens: Robert Longerbeam, CB, Rutgers
D+ Grade
- The Baltimore Ravens get this sixth round compensation pick at 212 for losing right guard Kevin Zeitler. Kevin Zeitler signed with the Detroit Lions during the 2024 NFL Free Agency Period.
- Robert Longerbeam will not be anything more a depth cornerback. This pick was a reach by Baltimore in the sixth round.
Las Vegas Raiders: Tommy Mellott, QB, Montana State
C- Grade
- The Las Vegas Raiders get this sixth round compensation pick at 213 for losing 4-3 defensive tackle Bilal Nichols. Bilal Nichols signed with the Chicago Bears during the 2024 NFL Free Agency Period.
- Tommy Mellott led Montana State to the FCS Championship game while posting a 4.0 GPA while majoring in engineering. He also ran a 4.41 40-yard dash at Montana State's Pro Day. I still think passing on Quinn Ewers for this guy is inexcusable, but I'm impressed enough with Mellott to give the Raiders a C- grade.
Los Angeles Chargers: R.J. Mickens, SS, Clemson
C Grade
- The Los Angeles Chargers got this sixth round compensation pick at 214 for losing tight end Gerald Everett. Gerald Everett signed with the Chicago Bears during the 2024 NFL Free Agency Period.
- Los Angeles grabs a safety for depth. R.J. Mickens gives the Los Angeles Chargers a solid backup safety in the sixth round.
Las Vegas Raiders: Cam Miller, QB, North Dakota State
C- Grade
- The Las Vegas Raiders get this sixth round compensation pick at 215 for losing cornerback Amik Robertson. Amik Robertson signed with the Detroit Lions during the 2024 NFL Free Agency Period.
- Cam Miller faced Tommy Mellott for the FCS Championship. It sounds like Cam Miller will be competing with Tommy Mellott for a roster spot as the third string quarterback.
Denver Broncos: Jeremy Crawshaw, P, Florida
C- Grade
- The Cleveland Browns get this sixth round compensation pick at 216 for losing quarterback Joe Flacco. Joe Flacco signed with the Indianapolis Colts during the 2024 NFL Free Agency Period. Joe Flacco is now back in Cleveland for the 2025 season since he took the Cleveland Browns to the playoffs two years ago. Cleveland traded this compensation pick and their other compensation pick at 255 to Houston to move up in the 2025 NFL Draft. Denver got this pick when Houston traded up with Denver.
- Jeremy Crawshaw was the first punter drafted. He was a top 5 punter, but he was my fourth best punter in the 2025 NFL Draft. I only had one draftable punter in Cincinnati punter Mason Fletcher.
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