2025 Prospects I Like

[kccrow]

A bit of a play on what Direkshun put together the past couple of seasons. I'll reserve the round grading, especially as of now. I'll keep adding to this as I progress through.

QUARTERBACK

• Kyle McCord, Syracuse (6'3" 218)
• Kurtis Rourke, Indiana (6'4" 220)
• Max Brosmer, Minnesota (6'2" 217)

RUNNING BACK

• Omarion Hampton, North Carolina (6'0" 221)
• TreVeyon Henderson, Ohio State (5'10" 202)
• Quinshon Judkins, Ohio State (6'0" 221)
• Dylan Sampson, Tennessee (5'8" 200)
• RJ Harvey, UCF (5'8" 205)
• Bhayshul Tuten, Virginia Tech (5'9" 206)
• Cameron Skattebo, Arizona State (5'10" 219)
• Montrell Johnson Jr., Florida (5'11" 212)
• D.J. Giddens, Kansas State (6'0" 212)
• Devin Neal, Kansas (5'11" 213)
• Jarquez Hunter, Auburn (5'9" 204)
• Raheim Sanders, South Carolina (6'0" 217)
• Jo'Quavious "Woody" Marks, USC (5'10" 207)

WIDE RECEIVER

• Emeka Egbuka, Ohio State (6'1" 202)
• Matthew Golden, Texas (5'11" 191)
• Luther Burden III, Missouri (6'0" 206)
• Elic Ayomanor, Stanford (6'2" 206)
• Jalen Royals, Utah State (6'0" 205)
• Savion Williams, TCU (6'4" 222)
• Jaylin Noel, Iowa State (5'10" 194)
• Tai Felton, Maryland (6'1" 183)
• Elijhah Badger, Florida (6'1" 200)
• Isaiah Bond, Texas (5'11" 180)
• Jack Bech, TCU (6'1" 214)
• Kyle Williams, Washington State (5'11" 190)
• Daniel Jackson, Minnesota (5'11" 193)
• Jordan Watkins, Ole Miss (5'11" 196)

TIGHT END

• Mason Taylor, LSU (6'5" 251)
• Gunner Helm, Texas (6'5" 241)
• Elijah Arroyo, Miami (6'5" 250)
• Terrance Ferguson, Oregon (6'5" 247)
• CJ Dippre, Alabama (6'5" 256)

OFFENSIVE TACKLE

• Josh Simmons, Ohio State (6'5" 317)
• Josh Conerly, Jr., Oregon (6'5" 311)
• Kelvin Banks Jr., Texas (6'5" 315)
• Aireontae Ersery, Minnesota (6'6" 331)
• Anthony Belton, NC State (6'6" 336)
• Charles Grant, William & Mary (6'5" 311)
• Jalen Travis, Iowa State (6'8" 339)
• Logan Brown, Kansas (6'6" 311)

INTERIOR OFFENSIVE LINE

• Donovan Jackson, Ohio State (6'4" 315)
• Wyatt Millum, West Virginia (6'7" 313)
• Marcus Mbow, Purdue (6'5" 321)
• Tate Ratledge, Georgia (6'7" 308)
• Thomas Perry, Middlebury (Div III) (6'3" 317)
• Joshua Gray, Oregon State (6'5" 299)
• Jordan Williams, Georgia Tech (6'6" 304)
• Gareth Warren, Lindenwood (6'5" 330)

DEFENSIVE END

• Mykel Williams, Georgia (6'5" 260)
• J.T. Tuimoloau, Ohio State (6'4" 265)
• Jack Sawyer, Ohio State (6'4" 260)
• Princely Umanmielen, Ole Miss (6'4" 244)
• Jordan Burch, Oregon (6'4" 279)
• Ashton Gillotte, Louisville (6'3" 264)
• Elijah Roberts, SMU (6'4" 285)
• Davin Vann, N.C. State (6'2" 280)
• Jared Ivey, Ole Miss (6'6" 274)
• Kyle Kennard, South Carolina (6'4" 254)
• Jah Joyner, Minnesota (6'4" 262)
• Tyler Baron, Miami (6'5" 258)

DEFENSIVE TACKLE

• Walter Nolen, Ole Miss (6'4" 296)
• Derrick Harmon, Oregon (6'5" 313)
• Kenneth Grant, Michigan (6'4" 331)
• Tyleik Williams, Ohio State (6'3" 334)
• Alfred Collins, Texas (6'6" 332)
• T.J. Sanders, South Carolina (6'4" 297)
• Joshua Farmer, Florida State (6'3" 305)
• Ty Robinson, Nebraska (6'5" 288)
• JJ Pegues, Ole Miss (6'3" 309)
• Ty Hamilton, Ohio State (6'3" 284)
• Deone Walker, Kentucky (6'7" 331)
• Omarr Norman-Lott, Tennessee (6'2" 291)
• Vernon Broughton, Texas (6'5" 311)
• Cam Horsley, Boston College (6'3" 312)

LINEBACKER

• Carson Schwesinger, UCLA (6'3" 242)
• Jihaad Campbell, Alabama (6'3" 235)
• Danny Stutsman, Oklahoma (6'3" 233)
• Chris Paul, Jr., Ole Miss (6'1" 222)
• Jeffrey Bassa, Oregon (6'1" 232)
• Demetrius Knight, South Carolina (6'2" 235)
• Shaun Dolac, Buffalo (6'1" 222)
• Smael Mondon Jr., Georgia (6'2" 224)
• Teddye Buchanan, California (6'2" 233)

CORNERBACK

• Jahdae Barron, Texas (5'11" 194)
• Azareye'h Thomas, Florida State (6'2" 197)
• Trey Amos, Ole Miss (6'1" 195)
• Jacob Parrish, Kansas State (5'10" 191)
• Jordan Hancock, Ohio State (6'0" 195)
• Denzel Burke, Ohio State (5'11" 186)
• Tommi Hill, Nebraska (6'1" 213)
• Caleb Ransaw, Tulane (5'11" 197)

SAFETY

• Kevin Winston, Jr., Penn State (6'2" 215)
• Xavier Watts, Notre Dame (6'0" 204)
• Andrew Makuba, Texas (5'11" 186)
• Jonas Sanker, Virginia (6'0" 206)
• RJ Mickens, Clemson (6'0" 199)
• Craig Woodson, California (6'0" 200)

[Titty Meat]

Lets put the school aside I like both of those KU corners those are going to be mid round guys. Would love to snag either of them

[DenverChief]

Originally Posted by kccrow

I might put RBs in their own thread at some point because there's going to be a lot of them. This class is absolutely stacked and most of them fit what Reid likes at the position.

I think that the addition of Hunt to the roster has really allowed even casual fans to see how Pacheco lacks vision. He is a good RB but we really need to invest some draft capital in a RB that can be the next Hunt (or better).

[Couch-Potato]

Lot’s of good RBs in this draft, who do you guys like for KC? I’m currently high on…


-Khaleb Johnson - Great balance and vision, most of his highlights reflect excellent run blocking from the OL but feels like he has Kamara’like potential.

-TreVeyon Henderson - Runs with great patience and burst, wasn’t used as a bell cow so should have plenty of tread left.

-Dylan Sampson - Speed back that runs with surprising balance, saw a bit more Kareem Hunt in his game than expected.

-Brashard Smith - Maybe the best highlights of any RB this year, explosive big playmaker with serious receiving chops, potential low cost investment in the back half of the draft.

[Dunerdr]

Lots of good RB talent. Kind of waiting to see if any get the shake down at the combine like usual. I think we should prioritize speed. And it may be an over reaction to early in the season post Pacheco and Rice injuries. But we had X and absolutely no one else on the field who was a threat to break one.

[Palangi]

Originally Posted by Dunerdr

Lots of good RB talent. Kind of waiting to see if any get the shake down at the combine like usual. I think we should prioritize speed. And it may be an over reaction to early in the season post Pacheco and Rice injuries. But we had X and absolutely no one else on the field who was a threat to break one.

I do think we need to get more dynamic at RB. Pairing Pacheco with a guy like Sampson or Breshard Smith would be excellent. Kind of like what Detroit has going on in their backfield

[DJ's left nut]

I honestly don't care much at all about 'pairing' Pacheco with anyone at this point.

I want a new, better RB1.

If Pacheco can forge a role as an RB2 in short-yardage situations, neat - so much the better. But he's not been any better than Hunt this season and in a lot of ways worse.

I'm not looking to supplement the RB room - I'm looking to upgrade on it.

[RunKC]

Originally Posted by DJ's left nut

I honestly don't care much at all about 'pairing' Pacheco with anyone at this point.

I want a new, better RB1.

If Pacheco can forge a role as an RB2 in short-yardage situations, neat - so much the better. But he's not been any better than Hunt this season and in a lot of ways worse.

I'm not looking to supplement the RB room - I'm looking to upgrade on it.

I see you too are on the TreVeyon Henderson bandwagon. God that kid would just kill it here. Ideal fit. Would be like a super powered Jerrick McKinnnon capable of producing McKinnon’s best work every year at an insane level.

Unfortunately we’d have to pick him in the 1st bc he’ll be a top 40 pick at worst.

I get people want WR’s every year but this offense needs a good RB in the worst way. Fewest explosive plays from that position in the league

[RunKC]

Hey Crow. Check out Jared Ivey. 6’6” 285 lb DL with versatility. Omenihu type player. Excellent prospect that could one day replace Chris Jones.

Love that kid

[Palangi]

Originally Posted by RunKC

Hey Crow. Check out Jared Ivey. 6’6” 285 lb DL with versatility. Omenihu type player. Excellent prospect that could one day replace Chris Jones.

Love that kid

I like Ivey as a guy to play behind Chris Jones. An interior athletic pass rusher with size and length. Start developing guys like this for post Jones era

[Mecca]

Originally Posted by RunKC

I see you too are on the TreVeyon Henderson bandwagon. God that kid would just kill it here. Ideal fit. Would be like a super powered Jerrick McKinnnon capable of producing McKinnon’s best work every year at an insane level.

Unfortunately we’d have to pick him in the 1st bc he’ll be a top 40 pick at worst.

I get people want WR’s every year but this offense needs a good RB in the worst way. Fewest explosive plays from that position in the league

If you want a RB that early, Hamptons the guy.

[smithandrew051]

Both Penn State RBs are going back to school for another year.

[Couch-Potato]

I like the idea of pairing Pachecco with another high quality back, especially another speed back or a 3rd down pass-catcher like McKinnon was for us. Two RBs with Pachecco’s speed cycling in with fresh legs would be a plenty enough to give the D fits.

[DenverChief]

Originally Posted by Couch-Potato

I like the idea of pairing Pachecco with another high quality back, especially another speed back or a 3rd down pass-catcher like McKinnon was for us. Two RBs with Pachecco’s speed cycling in with fresh legs would be a plenty enough to give the D fits.

I’m curious if there is a consensus to bring back Hunt and Perine next year for another run or should we rely on Steele and the draft to replace them? I really think Hunt could have another solid year if he splits carries with Pacheco. I’m not sure why Perine hasn’t been used as much in the passing game, he seems very slippery out of the backfield when he is.

[Couch-Potato]

Originally Posted by DenverChief

I’m curious if there is a consensus to bring back Hunt and Perine next year for another run or should we rely on Steele and the draft to replace them? I really think Hunt could have another solid year if he splits carries with Pacheco. I’m not sure why Perine hasn’t been used as much in the passing game, he seems very slippery out of the backfield when he is.

I’d be happy bringing everyone back and agree that Perine has been under utilized, but I also think it’s his spot that’ll be available for a rookie to take.

RB
-Pachecco
-Hunt
-Rookie

FB
Steele

[Dunerdr]

I think Perines been integrated with the playoffs in mind. Like Mckinnons last two years we didn't start using that until the end of the season. I expect his role to grow. Perine and hunt are pretty long in the tooth. Ideally I'd like to revamp the whole room over the next two years. Pacheco is at the end of his contract and unfortunately he's just not elite at anything. He's got pretty good speed but not quickness, his visions lacking and he's really not that great short yardage. He's just a high effort guy. I love that about him but don't want to build the room around it going forward.

It's hard to ever think your in a good position to prioritize RB but on offense we've got prospects I like on the line, receivers coming around (probably need to bring back Hop or Hw) and tight ends pretty solid. As far as offensive resources I think were at a spot where the RB position needs a little make over.