Round:7 Pick:41 Overall:257
New England Patriots
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QB
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CLE
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CB/WR
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Giants
NYG
Abdul Carter
OLB
R:4 Ov:4
Patriots
NEP
Will Campbell
OT
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Jaguars
JAC
Mason Graham
DT
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Raiders
OAK
Ashton Jeanty
RB
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NYJ
Armand Membou
OT
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Panthers
CAR
Tetairoa McMillan
WR
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Saints
NOS
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OT/G
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CHI
Colston Loveland
TE
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49ers
SFO
Mykel Williams
DE
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Cowboys
DAL
Tyler Booker
G
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Dolphins
MIA
Kenneth Grant
DT
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Colts
IND
Tyler Warren
TE
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Falcons
ATL
Jalon Walker
OLB
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ARI
Walter Nolen
DT
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Bengals
CIN
Shemar Stewart
DE
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SEA
Grey Zabel
OT
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Buccaneers
TBB
Emeka Egbuka
WR
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Broncos
DEN
Jahdae Barron
CB
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PIT
Derrick Harmon
DT
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Chargers
SDC
Omarion Hampton
RB
R:23 Ov:23
Packers
GBP
Matthew Golden
WR
R:24 Ov:24
Vikings
MIN
Donovan Jackson
G
R:25 Ov:25
Texans
HOU
Jaxson Dart
QB
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Falcons
ATL
James Pearce Jr.
DE/OLB
R:27 Ov:27
Ravens
BAL
Malaki Starks
S
R:28 Ov:28
Lions
DET
Tyleik Williams
DT
R:29 Ov:29
Redskins
WAS
Josh Conerly Jr.
OT
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Bills
BUF
Maxwell Hairston
CB
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Eagles
PHI
Jihaad Campbell
LB
R:32 Ov:32
Chiefs
KCC
Josh Simmons
OT
R:1 Ov:33
Browns
CLE
Carson Schwesinger
LB
R:2 Ov:34
Texans
HOU
Jayden Higgins
WR
R:3 Ov:35
Seahawks
SEA
Nick Emmanwori
S
R:4 Ov:36
Browns
CLE
Quinshon Judkins
RB
R:5 Ov:37
Dolphins
MIA
Jonah Savaiinaea
OT
R:6 Ov:38
Patriots
NEP
TreVeyon Henderson
RB
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Bears
CHI
Luther Burden III
WR
R:8 Ov:40
Saints
NOS
Tyler Shough
QB
R:9 Ov:41
Bills
BUF
T.J. Sanders
DT
R:10 Ov:42
Jets
NYJ
Mason Taylor
TE
R:11 Ov:43
49ers
SFO
Alfred Collins
DE/DT
R:12 Ov:44
Cowboys
DAL
Donovan Ezeiruaka
OLB
R:13 Ov:45
Colts
IND
J.T. Tuimoloau
DE
R:14 Ov:46
Rams
LA
Terrance Ferguson
TE
R:15 Ov:47
Cardinals
ARI
Will Johnson
CB
R:16 Ov:48
Texans
HOU
Aireontae Ersery
OT
R:17 Ov:49
Bengals
CIN
Demetrius Knight II
LB
R:18 Ov:50
Seahawks
SEA
Elijah Arroyo
TE
R:19 Ov:51
Panthers
CAR
Nic Scourton
DE
R:20 Ov:52
Titans
TEN
Oluwafemi Oladejo
ILB
R:21 Ov:53
Buccaneers
TBB
Benjamin Morrison
CB
R:22 Ov:54
Packers
GBP
Anthony Belton
OT
R:23 Ov:55
Chargers
SDC
Tre Harris
WR
R:24 Ov:56
Bears
CHI
Ozzy Trapilo
OT
R:25 Ov:57
Lions
DET
Tate Ratledge
G
R:26 Ov:58
Raiders
OAK
Jack Bech
WR
R:27 Ov:59
Ravens
BAL
Mike Green
DE
R:28 Ov:60
Broncos
DEN
R.J. Harvey
RB
R:29 Ov:61
Redskins
WAS
Trey Amos
CB
R:30 Ov:62
Bears
CHI
Shemar Turner
DT
R:31 Ov:63
Chiefs
KCC
Omarr Norman-Lott
DT
R:32 Ov:64
Eagles
PHI
Andrew Mukuba
S
R:1 Ov:65
Giants
NYG
Darius Alexander
DT
R:2 Ov:66
Chiefs
KCC
Ashton Gillotte
DE
R:3 Ov:67
Browns
CLE
Harold Fannin Jr.
TE
R:4 Ov:68
Raiders
OAK
Darien Porter
CB
R:5 Ov:69
Patriots
NEP
Kyle Williams
WR
R:6 Ov:70
Lions
DET
Isaac TeSlaa
WR
R:7 Ov:71
Saints
NOS
Vernon Broughton
DT
R:8 Ov:72
Bills
BUF
Landon Jackson
DE
R:9 Ov:73
Jets
NYJ
Azareye’h Thomas
CB
R:10 Ov:74
Broncos
DEN
Pat Bryant
WR
R:11 Ov:75
49ers
SFO
Nick Martin
LB
R:12 Ov:76
Cowboys
DAL
Shavon Revel
CB
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Panthers
CAR
Princely Umanmielen
DE
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Cardinals
ARI
Jordan Burch
DE/DT
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Texans
HOU
Jaylin Noel
WR
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Colts
IND
Justin Walley
CB
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Bengals
CIN
Dylan Fairchild
G
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Titans
TEN
Kevin Winston Jr.
S
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Steelers
PIT
Kaleb Johnson
RB
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Buccaneers
TBB
Jacob Parrish
CB
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Chiefs
KCC
Nohl Williams
CB
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Chargers
SDC
Jamaree Caldwell
DT
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Packers
GBP
Savion Williams
WR
R:24 Ov:88
Jaguars
JAC
Caleb Ransaw
S
R:25 Ov:89
Jaguars
JAC
Wyatt Milum
OT
R:26 Ov:90
Rams
LA
Josaiah Stewart
OLB
R:27 Ov:91
Ravens
BAL
Emery Jones Jr.
OT
R:28 Ov:92
Seahawks
SEA
Jalen Milroe
QB
R:29 Ov:93
Saints
NOS
Jonas Sanker
S
R:30 Ov:94
Browns
CLE
Dillon Gabriel
QB
R:31 Ov:95
Patriots
NEP
Jared Wilson
C
R:32 Ov:96
Falcons
ATL
Xavier Watts
S
R:33 Ov:97
Texans
HOU
Jaylin Smith
CB
R:34 Ov:98
Raiders
OAK
Caleb Rogers
OT
R:35 Ov:99
Raiders
OAK
Charles Grant
OT
R:36 Ov:100
49ers
SFO
Upton Stout
CB
R:37 Ov:101
Broncos
DEN
Saivion Jones
DE
R:38 Ov:102
Vikings
MIN
Tai Felton
WR
R:1 Ov:103
Titans
TEN
Chimere Dike
WR
R:2 Ov:104
Jaguars
JAC
Bhayshul Tuten
RB
R:3 Ov:105
Giants
NYG
Cam Skattebo
RB
R:4 Ov:106
Patriots
NEP
Craig Woodson
S
R:5 Ov:107
Jaguars
JAC
Jack Kiser
LB
R:6 Ov:108
Raiders
OAK
Dont'e Thornton
WR
R:7 Ov:109
Bills
BUF
Deone Walker
DT
R:8 Ov:110
Jets
NYJ
Arian Smith
WR
R:9 Ov:111
Eagles
PHI
Ty Robinson
DT
R:10 Ov:112
Saints
NOS
Danny Stutsman
LB
R:11 Ov:113
49ers
SFO
C.J. West
DT
R:12 Ov:114
Panthers
CAR
Trevor Etienne
RB
R:13 Ov:115
Cardinals
ARI
Cody Simon
LB
R:14 Ov:116
Texans
HOU
Woody Marks
RB
R:15 Ov:117
Rams
LA
Jarquez Hunter
RB
R:16 Ov:118
Falcons
ATL
Billy Bowman
S
R:17 Ov:119
Bengals
CIN
Barrett Carter
LB
R:18 Ov:120
Titans
TEN
Gunnar Helm
TE
R:19 Ov:121
Buccaneers
TBB
David Walker
DE
R:20 Ov:122
Panthers
CAR
Lathan Ransom
CB
R:21 Ov:123
Steelers
PIT
Jack Sawyer
DE
R:22 Ov:124
Packers
GBP
Barryn Sorrell
DE
R:23 Ov:125
Chargers
SDC
Kyle Kennard
DE
R:24 Ov:126
Browns
CLE
Dylan Sampson
RB
R:25 Ov:127
Colts
IND
Jalen Travis
OT
R:26 Ov:128
Redskins
WAS
Jaylin Lane
WR
R:27 Ov:129
Ravens
BAL
Teddye Buchanan
ILB
R:28 Ov:130
Jets
NYJ
Malachi Moore
S
R:29 Ov:131
Saints
NOS
Quincy Riley
CB
R:30 Ov:132
Bears
CHI
Ruben Hyppolite
LB
R:31 Ov:133
Chiefs
KCC
Jalen Royals
WR
R:32 Ov:134
Broncos
DEN
Que Robinson
DE
R:33 Ov:135
Raiders
OAK
Tonka Hemingway
DT
R:34 Ov:136
Titans
TEN
Elic Ayomanor
WR
R:35 Ov:137
Patriots
NEP
Joshua Farmer
DT
R:36 Ov:138
49ers
SFO
Jordan Watkins
WR
R:1 Ov:139
Vikings
MIN
Tyrion Ingram-Dawkins
DT
R:2 Ov:140
Panthers
CAR
Cam Jackson
DT
R:3 Ov:141
Ravens
BAL
Carson Vinson
OT
R:4 Ov:142
Seahawks
SEA
Rylie Mills
DT
R:5 Ov:143
Dolphins
MIA
Jordan Phillips
DT
R:6 Ov:144
Browns
CLE
Shedeur Sanders
QB
R:7 Ov:145
Eagles
PHI
Mac McWilliams
CB
R:8 Ov:146
Patriots
NEP
Bradyn Swinson
DE
R:9 Ov:147
49ers
SFO
Jordan James
RB
R:10 Ov:148
Rams
LA
Ty Hamilton
DT
R:11 Ov:149
Cowboys
DAL
Jaydon Blue
RB
R:12 Ov:150
Dolphins
MIA
Jason Marshall
CB
R:13 Ov:151
Colts
IND
D.J. Giddens
RB
R:14 Ov:152
Cowboys
DAL
Shemar James
LB
R:15 Ov:153
Bengals
CIN
Jalen Rivers
OT
R:16 Ov:154
Giants
NYG
Marcus Mbow
G
R:17 Ov:155
Dolphins
MIA
Dante Trader
S
R:18 Ov:156
Chiefs
KCC
Jeffery Bassa
OLB
R:19 Ov:157
Buccaneers
TBB
Elijah Roberts
DE
R:20 Ov:158
Chargers
SDC
KeAndre Lambert-Smith
WR
R:21 Ov:159
Packers
GBP
Collin Oliver
OLB
R:22 Ov:160
49ers
SFO
Marcus Sigle
S
R:23 Ov:161
Eagles
PHI
Smael Mondon Jr.
LB
R:24 Ov:162
Jets
NYJ
Francisco Carmona Jr.
OT
R:25 Ov:163
Panthers
CAR
Mitchell Evans
TE
R:26 Ov:164
Steelers
PIT
Yahya Black
DT
R:27 Ov:165
Chargers
SDC
Orande Gadsen II
TE
R:28 Ov:166
Seahawks
SEA
Tory Horton
WR
R:29 Ov:167
Titans
TEN
Jackson Slater
G
R:30 Ov:168
Eagles
PHI
Drew Kendall
C
R:31 Ov:169
Bears
CHI
Zah Frazier
CB
R:32 Ov:170
Bills
BUF
Jordan Hancock
CB
R:33 Ov:171
Lions
DET
Miles Frazier
G
R:34 Ov:172
Rams
LA
Chris Paul Jr.
LB
R:35 Ov:173
Bills
BUF
Jackson Hawes
TE
R:36 Ov:174
Cardinals
ARI
Denzel Burke
CB
R:37 Ov:175
Seahawks
SEA
Robbie Ouzts
TE
R:38 Ov:176
Jets
NYJ
Tyler Baron
DE
R:1 Ov:177
Bills
BUF
Dorian Strong
CB
R:2 Ov:178
Ravens
BAL
Bilhal Kone
CB
R:3 Ov:179
Dolphins
MIA
Ollie Gordon II
RB
R:4 Ov:180
Raiders
OAK
J.J. Pegues
DT
R:5 Ov:181
Eagles
PHI
Kyle McCord
QB
R:6 Ov:182
Patriots
NEP
Andres Borregales
K
R:7 Ov:183
Titans
TEN
Marcus Harris
CB
R:8 Ov:184
Saints
NOS
Devin Neal
RB
R:9 Ov:185
Steelers
PIT
Will Howard
QB
R:10 Ov:186
Ravens
BAL
Tyler Loop
K
R:11 Ov:187
Texans
HOU
Jaylen Reed
S
R:12 Ov:188
Titans
TEN
Kalel Mullings
OLB
R:13 Ov:189
Colts
IND
Riley Leonard
QB
R:14 Ov:190
Colts
IND
Tim Smith
DT
R:15 Ov:191
Eagles
PHI
Myles Hinton
OT
R:16 Ov:192
Seahawks
SEA
Bryce Cabeldue
G
R:17 Ov:193
Bengals
CIN
Tahj Brooks
RB
R:18 Ov:194
Jaguars
JAC
Jalen McLeod
OLB
R:19 Ov:195
Bears
CHI
Luke Newman
G
R:20 Ov:196
Lions
DET
Ahmed Hassanein
DE
R:21 Ov:197
Texans
HOU
Graham Mertz
QB
R:22 Ov:198
Packers
GBP
Warren Brinson
DT
R:23 Ov:199
Chargers
SDC
Branson Taylor
OT
R:24 Ov:200
Jaguars
JAC
Rayuan Lane III
S
R:25 Ov:201
Vikings
MIN
Kobe King
LB
R:26 Ov:202
Vikings
MIN
Gavin Bartholomew
TE
R:27 Ov:203
Ravens
BAL
LaJohntay Webster
WR
R:28 Ov:204
Cowboys
DAL
Ajani Cornelius
OT
R:29 Ov:205
Redskins
WAS
Kain Medrano
LB
R:30 Ov:206
Bills
BUF
Chase Lundt
OT
R:31 Ov:207
Eagles
PHI
Cameron Williams
OT
R:32 Ov:208
Panthers
CAR
Jimmy Horn Jr.
WR
R:33 Ov:209
Eagles
PHI
Antwaun Powell-Ryland
DE
R:34 Ov:210
Ravens
BAL
Aeneas Peebles
DT
R:35 Ov:211
Cardinals
ARI
Hayden Conner
G
R:36 Ov:212
Ravens
BAL
Robert Longerbeam
CB
R:37 Ov:213
Raiders
OAK
Tommy Mellott
QB
R:38 Ov:214
Chargers
SDC
R.J. Mickens
S
R:39 Ov:215
Raiders
OAK
Cam Miller
QB
R:40 Ov:216
Broncos
DEN
Jeremy Crawshaw
K
R:1 Ov:217
Cowboys
DAL
Jay Toia
NT
R:2 Ov:218
Falcons
ATL
Jack Nelson
OT
R:3 Ov:219
Giants
NYG
Thomas Fidone II
TE
R:4 Ov:220
Patriots
NEP
Marcus Bryant
OT
R:5 Ov:221
Jaguars
JAC
Jonah Monheim
C/G/OT
R:6 Ov:222
Raiders
OAK
Cody Lindenberg
LB
R:7 Ov:223
Seahawks
SEA
Damien Martinez
RB
R:8 Ov:224
Texans
HOU
Kyonte Hamilton
DT
R:9 Ov:225
Cardinals
ARI
Kitan Crawford
S
R:10 Ov:226
Steelers
PIT
Carson Bruener
OLB/ILB
R:11 Ov:227
49ers
SFO
Kurtis Rourke
QB
R:12 Ov:228
Chiefs
KCC
Brashard Smith
RB
R:13 Ov:229
Steelers
PIT
Donte Kent
CB
R:14 Ov:230
Lions
DET
Dan Jackson
S
R:15 Ov:231
Dolphins
MIA
Quinn Ewers
QB
R:16 Ov:232
Colts
IND
Hunter Wohler
S
R:17 Ov:233
Bears
CHI
Kyle Monangai
RB
R:18 Ov:234
Seahawks
SEA
Mason Richman
OT
R:19 Ov:235
Buccaneers
TBB
Tez Johnson
WR
R:20 Ov:236
Jaguars
JAC
LeQuint Allen
RB
R:21 Ov:237
Packers
GBP
Micah Robinson
DB
R:22 Ov:238
Seahawks
SEA
Ricky White
WR
R:23 Ov:239
Cowboys
DAL
Phil Mafah
RB
R:24 Ov:240
Bills
BUF
Kaden Prather
WR
R:25 Ov:241
Broncos
DEN
Caleb Lohner
TE
R:26 Ov:242
Rams
LA
Konata Mumpfield
WR
R:27 Ov:243
Ravens
BAL
Garrett Dillinger
G
R:28 Ov:244
Lions
DET
Dominic Lovett
WR
R:29 Ov:245
Redskins
WAS
Jacory Crosky-Merritt
RB
R:30 Ov:246
Giants
NYG
Korie Black
CB
R:31 Ov:247
Cowboys
DAL
Tommy Akingbesote
DT
R:32 Ov:248
Saints
NOS
Moliki Matavo
TE
R:33 Ov:249
49ers
SFO
Connor Colby
G
R:34 Ov:250
Packers
GBP
John Williams
G
R:35 Ov:251
Patriots
NEP
Julian Ashby
LS
R:36 Ov:252
49ers
SFO
Junior Bergen
WR
R:37 Ov:253
Dolphins
MIA
Zeek Biggers
DT
R:38 Ov:254
Saints
NOS
Fadil Diggs
DE
R:39 Ov:255
Texans
HOU
Luke Lachey
TE
R:40 Ov:256
Chargers
SDC
Trikweze Bridges
CB
R:41 Ov:257
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NEP
primary content WALT'S FIRST TAKE!
Round 7, Pick 41 - Overall: 257 C

The Patriots traded into this pick to draft a cornerback. I know people were anticipated for Cobee Bryant to be drafted. Instead, New England picked Kobee Minor. I didn't have Minor being drafted, so perhaps the Patriots should have gone with Bryant instead.

K.

CB
 
SDC
primary content WALT'S FIRST TAKE!
Round 7, Pick 40 - Overall: 256 B-

Trikweze Bridges is a huge cornerback with some upside, though he wasn't projected to be drafted. The Chargers needed some help at corner, however.

T.

CB
 
HOU
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Round 7, Pick 39 - Overall: 255 B

Luke Lachey won't be challenging Dalton Schultz for targets, as he is a blocking tight end. Lachey is a tough, physical blocker who should be able to keep C.J. Stroud upright.

L. Lachey

TE
 
NOS
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Round 7, Pick 38 - Overall: 254 A+

This is a steal, as Fadil Diggs was viewed as a fourth-round prospect. Fadil Diggs has plenty of upside. His production hasn't always matched that, but perhaps the Saints can get the most out of him.

F. Diggs

DE
 
MIA
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Round 7, Pick 37 - Overall: 253 B

I have no issues with the Dolphins addressing their poor defensive line once again. Zeek Biggers is a large defensive tackle, but doesn't have much upside.

Z. Biggers

DT
 
SFO
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Round 7, Pick 36 - Overall: 252 C

Junior Bergen was not expected to be drafted, but we have six picks remaining. I would have wanted to see the 49ers address something other than receiver here, but it's not a big deal.

J.

WR
 
NEP
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Round 7, Pick 35 - Overall: 251 B+

Julian Ashby was the only long snapper I expected to be drafted. Julian Ashby could have gone earlier than this, so this is a rare event in which there's some value with a long snapper.

J. Ashby

LS
 
GBP
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Round 7, Pick 34 - Overall: 250 B

Another offensive lineman makes sense for the Packers. John Williams is a solid pick here, as he has versatility - he can play tackle and guard - and he can blast open running lanes. He's a project in pass protection.

J. Williams

G
 
SFO
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Round 7, Pick 33 - Overall: 249 B

Connor Colby makes sense in this range. He has plenty of experience and should be able to compete for a backup job for the 49ers, who have offensive line issues.

C.

G
 
NOS
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Round 7, Pick 32 - Overall: 248 B

Moliki Matavo is a big tight end who could contribute with the Saints having issues at tight end. He was projected to go in the final 50 picks or so.

M. Matavo

TE
 
DAL
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Round 7, Pick 31 - Overall: 247 C

The Cowboys continue to bolster the interior of their defensive line, albeit with a prospect who wasn't expected to be drafted. It's worth noting that the Cowboys didn't draft a single receiver.

T.

DT
 
NYG
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Round 7, Pick 30 - Overall: 246 B+

I had the Giants drafting Korie Black 30 picks earlier than this. Black was getting a ton of buzz late in the draft process, so I'm not surprised to see him chosen at this spot. He'll have a chance to compete for a starting job in a weak secondary.

K. Black

CB
 
WAS
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Round 7, Pick 29 - Overall: 245 A

The Redskins wanted a running back to challenge Brian Robinson and Austin Ekeler. Jacory Crosky-Merritt was someone who was expected to go around the fifth round, so this is great value toward the end of the draft.

J.

RB
 
DET
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Round 7, Pick 28 - Overall: 244 B

Dominic Lovett has size limitations and figures to just be a slot receiver in the NFL. The problem is that Amon-Ra St. Brown plays there, so Lovett will be blocked, barring injury. Still, he should do well on special teams.

D. Lovett

WR
 
BAL
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Round 7, Pick 27 - Overall: 243 A

Another win for the Ravens. Garrett Dillinger could have easily been chosen in the fifth round. He's a versatile lineman with experience at guard and tackle, though I would expect him to stay at guard.

G. Dillinger

G
 
LA
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Round 7, Pick 26 - Overall: 242 B

Konata Mumpfield got some buzz late in the pre-draft process, but he's a slower receiver. This is an OK pick.

K. Mumpfield

WR
 
DEN
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Round 7, Pick 25 - Overall: 241 B

The Broncos signed Evan Engram, but were still expected to draft a tight end because of Evan Engram's age. Caleb Lohner has some upside as an athletic former basketball player.

C.

TE
 
BUF
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Round 7, Pick 24 - Overall: 240 A+

I thought Kaden Prather would go much earlier than this. He's a huge receiver who runs well for his size. He could end up being a factor for the Bills down the road.

K. Prather

WR
 
DAL
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Round 7, Pick 23 - Overall: 239 C+

The Cowboys get another running back. Perhaps Phil Mafah will hit, but he was seen as a UDFA player. We're in the middle of the seventh round though.

P. Mafah

RB
 
SEA
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Round 7, Pick 22 - Overall: 238 B

Ricky White was viewed as a late-round prospect, so it makes sense for the Seahawks to draft him. He's a taller receiver, but his calling card was his great special teams play.

R.

WR
 
GBP
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Round 7, Pick 21 - Overall: 237 C

Micah Robinson wasn't viewed as a draftable prospect, so the Packers could have gotten him in UDFAs. He'll have to stick on special teams.

M.

DB
 
JAC
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Round 7, Pick 20 - Overall: 236 A

Another running back, but the Jaguars need to nail this position. LeQuint Allen is a major receiving threat out of the backfield. He could have gone much earlier than this.

L. Allen

RB
 
TBB
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Round 7, Pick 19 - Overall: 235 A

I was wondering where Tez Johnson would go. I don't know how he sees any playing time on offense, but he'll be used on special teams. Johnson is small, but is a home run threat.

T. Johnson

WR
 
SEA
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Round 7, Pick 18 - Overall: 234 B-

Mason Richman tested poorly in workouts and wasn't expected to be chosen in the 2025 NFL Draft. However, I can at least appreciate the Seahawks adding to their offensive line.

M.

OT
 
CHI
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Round 7, Pick 17 - Overall: 233 B

D'Andre Swift was a huge winner in the draft because the Bears waited until the final round to draft a running back. Kyle Monangai was expected to go in this area. He was highly productive for Rutgers last year.

K.

RB
 
IND
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Round 7, Pick 16 - Overall: 232 B

Hunter Wohler was a tackling machine at Wisconsin who was expected to be chosen in this range. He needs to improve in pass coverage. He'll be a key special teamer in the NFL.

H. Wohler

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MIA
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Round 7, Pick 15 - Overall: 231 A

Quinn Ewers is finally off the board. I didn't like Ewers much as a prospect, but he should have been gone already. Ewers shined at the combine, so perhaps that's a sign that he can help the Dolphins in the event that Tua Tagovailoa gets hurt again.

Q. Ewers

QB
 
DET
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Round 7, Pick 14 - Overall: 230 C

Dan Jackson is another prospect who wasn't on the radar as a draftable player, so we're reached that time of the draft. The Lions are just getting this player for special teams.

D. Jackson

S
 
PIT
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Round 7, Pick 13 - Overall: 229 C

I didn't have Donte Kent on my radar at all. I didn't see anyone have him as a draftable prospect. I assume this is just for special teams.

D.

CB
 
KCC
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Round 7, Pick 12 - Overall: 228 B+

The Chiefs traded into this pick to draft some needed running back depth. Brashard Smith is a solid pick here, as he has positive receiving ability.

B. Smith

RB
 
SFO
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Round 7, Pick 11 - Overall: 227 B-

Kurtis Rourke was a borderline draftable prospect. He has plus size, but doesn't have an NFL skill set. It's the seventh round, however, so I can't grade anything too poorly.

K.

QB
 
PIT
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Round 7, Pick 10 - Overall: 226 B-

Carson Bruener was a borderline draftable prospect. He needs to pack on weight and get stronger for the NFL. He might be a career special-teamer.

C. Bruener

OLB/ILB
 
ARI
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Round 7, Pick 9 - Overall: 225 B

Kitan Crawford is a smaller safety, but he has plus athleticism and was expected to go in the seventh round. He'll have to stick on special teams, but could eventually push for a starting job.

K.

S
 
HOU
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Round 7, Pick 8 - Overall: 224 B

Kyonte Hamilton got some buzz late in the draft process and seemed like he could sneak into the seventh round. It makes sense for the Texans to find some tackle depth here with him.

K. Hamilton

DT
 
SEA
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Round 7, Pick 7 - Overall: 223 B+

The Seahawks didn't need a running back because they're loaded at the position, but they couldn't pass on this value. Damien Martinez easily could have gone in the fourth or fifth round.

D. Martinez

RB
 
OAK
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Round 7, Pick 6 - Overall: 222 B

Cody Lindenberg seems like a two-down player in the NFL. He needs to prove that he won't be a complete liability in coverage. He makes sense here in the seventh round.

C. Lindenberg

LB
 
JAC
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Round 7, Pick 5 - Overall: 221 A+

I love this pick. Jonah Monheim should have been taken much earlier than this. Monheim has great potential to be an elite backup lineman in the NFL because he can play every position. He might be able to emerge as a starter eventually.

J. Monheim

C/G/OT
 
NEP
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Round 7, Pick 4 - Overall: 220 B

Marcus Bryant is a lengthy tackle with some upside. He has a ton of starting experience in school, too. Adding more protection for Drake Maye isn't a bad idea.

M.

OT
 
NYG
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Round 7, Pick 3 - Overall: 219 B+

Some tight end depth behind Theo Johnson makes sense for the Giants. Fidone was seen as a sixth-round prospect, so the range is about right. Fidone is very athletic and has upside.

T. Fidone

TE
 
ATL
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Round 7, Pick 2 - Overall: 218 A

Protecting Michael Penix Jr. is crucial as the Falcons try to become a long shot to win the Super Bowl. Jack Nelson should provide good depth because he can play tackle and guard. I thought he should have gone earlier.

J. Nelson

OT
 
DAL
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Round 7, Pick 1 - Overall: 217 B+

Jay Toia was projected to go around this range. He's a heavy, run-stuffing nose tackle who will be needed against Saquon Barkley. Follow @walterfootball for updates. Also, you can Support Us on Patreon here! Also, if you haven't visited the site in a while, you may have noticed the new look. Yes, after nearly two decades, we've finally re-designed our site to be more modern. This was not done on a whim, but rather out of necessity because of what occurred during the 2023 NFL Draft. Our site crashed during the entire first day of the draft, which was disastrous for our revenue stream because we make more money during the draft than any other time. The site crashed because a line of code conflicted with the old format of the site, so we had to transition to this new look. Because we lost so much money during the draft, I want to point out that you can really help support the site by paying for the ad-free version of it. It's $7.99 per month, but you'll get a super-fast site with no ads. My developer will be adding new features to paid subscribers as well, so look for that in the near future. If you don't want to pay, please spread the word about the site through word of mouth. That would also be a big help!

J. Toia

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DEN
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Round 6, Pick 40 - Overall: 216 B

Teams sometimes draft punters in the third or fourth round. That's dumb. Doing so makes so much sense in the sixth round. The Broncos needed to fill this need.

J. Crawshaw

K
 
OAK
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Round 6, Pick 39 - Overall: 215 C

The Raiders sure love their Division I-AA quarterbacks. They'll be using Tommy Mellott at receiver, while Cam Miller will be the developmental quarterback. However, Miller isn't someone I believed should be drafted despite his great production at North Dakota State.

C. Miller

QB
 
SDC
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Round 6, Pick 38 - Overall: 214 B+

R.J. Mickens showed off some impressive athleticism at the combine. He has upside, and I like the Chargers taking a chance on him late in Round 6.

R.

S
 
OAK
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Round 6, Pick 37 - Overall: 213 B

Tommy Mellott was getting some buzz late in the draft. He's an interesting prospect, as he's small but very mobile. Perhaps the Raiders can develop him.

T. Mellott

QB
 
BAL
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Round 6, Pick 36 - Overall: 212 A-

Another highly graded Ravens pick. Robert Longerbeam has plenty of upside as a terrific, speedy athlete. He's a project, but this is the end of the sixth round, so it's not like the Ravens are taking a risk.

R. Longerbeam

CB
 
ARI
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Round 6, Pick 35 - Overall: 211 B

Adding interior offensive line depth seems right for the Cardinals, who need to make sure Kyler Murray is protected. Hayden Conner, who fits the range, is steady in both pass protection and run blocking.

H. Conner

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BAL
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Round 6, Pick 34 - Overall: 210 C

Aeneas Peebles was a borderline draftable prospect. He offered a solid interior presence at Virginia Tech, but he's an undersized tweener who doesn't have a clear role in the NFL.

A. Peebles

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