Patriots 2025 pre-draft meeting tracker

Tracking which players the New England Patriots have reportedly met with ahead of the 2025 NFL Draft.

Throughout the pre-draft process, there are multiple opportunities for teams to meet with the players they’ll be choosing between when the draft rolls around in late April. That includes events like showcase games and the NFL Combine, as well as chances for the players to visit teams at their facilities.

While these meetings aren’t always a perfect indication of who a team will draft, they can be useful as a general guide of the kinds of players a team is considering drafting.

In the past, there wasn’t much correlation between the Patriots’ meetings and their draft picks (although meetings would sometimes come out after the draft). Last year saw a notable shift as the Patriots had reported pre-draft meetings with five of their eight draft picks (Drake Maye, Caedan Wallace, Javon Baker, Joe Milton, and Jaheim Bell).

Will that trend continue this year? We’ll be keeping track of all of the reported Patriots’ pre-draft meetings throughout the process. This will be a running list of meetings that have been made public (sorted by position) so be sure to check back regularly for updates.

Quarterbacks

No reported meetings so far…

Running backs

R.J. Harvey, UCF (Senior Bowl, Combine)

“Harvey projects to be a change-of-pace RB2 for an NFL offense that runs inside zone, pin-pull, and duo concepts. His patience and ability to manipulate second-level defenders by pressing running lanes and escaping is impressive. The lack of long speed and chasing the big plays on the perimeter will keep him regulated as a rotational RB rather than the lead dog in the clubhouse.” (Source)

Marcus Yarns, Delaware (Senior Bowl)

“Yarns is a dynamic running back with good quickness, vision, and elusiveness in tight spaces. At 5-foot-11 and 195 pounds, he is of average height but below-average weight for the position. His lean frame supports his agility and linear speed, making him a dangerous weapon in space.” (Source)

Josh Williams, LSU (Shrine Bowl)

“Williams is an instinctual back who has a natural skill set that could be a valuable piece of running back room in the NFL…Williams’ biggest concern as a player has to do with some athletic limitations. Williams profiles to be a quicker-than-fast player. While he can create for himself, there may be limitations on his ability to create the big play.” (Source)

Treshaun Ward, Boston College (Tropical Bowl)

Was a dual-purpose back for Boston College in 2024, with 406 yards rushing and 268 receiving in 11 games. Prior to BC, Ward played a contributing role at Florida State (2019-2022) and Kansas State (2023).

Omarion Hampton, North Carolina (Combine)

“Hampton is a linear runner lacking creativity and wiggle, but once the gas is engaged, he runs like a downhill truck whose brake lines have been cut. He has the base, balance and power to batter tacklers and reignite runs after contact but he fails to recognize alternative run lanes that offer easier paths and more yardage. He needs to work on his pass protection but can create positive plays on swing passes and screens.” (Sources)

Kyle Monangai, Rutgers (Combine)

“Short but stout two-time team captain who is bundled tightly into a compact, muscular frame. Monangai is quicker than fast and lacks breakaway speed but can change the track of the run at a moment’s notice with unpredictable cuts at sharp angles. His vision is average and his lack of run-lane discipline will irk offensive line coaches, but he creates yardage out of nowhere and has exceptional contact balance to repel would-be tacklers. He lacks ideal third-down value, so teams will need to be comfortable with tabbing Monangai as an early-down backup who can handle a heavier carry load if needed.” (Source)

ShunDerrick Powell, Central Arkansas (Hula Bowl)

Jalen White, Georgia Southern (Tropical Bowl)

Jacory Croskey-Merritt, Arizona (Shrine Bowl)

Wide receivers

Tre Harris, Ole Miss (Combine)

“Size/speed wideout who returned to school in 2024 and improved his game heading into this year’s draft. He’s primarily a first- and third-level target, mixing a barrage of hitches and slants with go routes and posts. He’s fast enough to win over the top and talented with the ball in his hands to stretch short throws into longer yardage. His route-running and contested-catch success both took an upturn but they still need work at the pro level. Of greater concern might be a second consecutive season of time missed due to injury. Harris might be capable of expanding his route tree a bit, but he looks locked in as an “X” receiver with big-game potential and a future home as a WR2.” (Source)

Travis Hunter, Colorado (Combine)

“Exciting two-way player whose world-class athleticism and ball skills help him shine on both sides of the ball… On offense, Hunter gets by on talent over technique but will need to smooth out the journey from press release to catch with better route running. He has the burst to uncover over three levels with ball skills and catch focus that are reminiscent of DeVonta Smith in his Heisman Trophy-winning season.” (Source)

Pat Bryant, Illinois (Senior Bowl, Combine)

“Bryant projects to be able to fill roles as both an outside big-bodied target and as a slot role for an offense. His upside is a go-to big-bodied receiver for offense as he has a good combination of size and athleticism and is a smooth route-runner who plays the ball aggressively in the air. The combination of height, speed, ball skills, and physicality will help him find success in the league.” (Source)

Tai Felton, Maryland (Senior Bowl)

“Felton projects as a featured weapon in an NFL offense that can succeed at a variety of depths. Easy man separator with excellent instincts against zone. Felton’s YAC ability and top-end speed will expand a playbook at his size, as well. His experience and production at the P4 level will also hold weight for teams as a WR1.” (Source)

Jayden Higgins, Iowa State (Senior Bowl, Combine)

“Jayden Higgins is a possession receiver who can align at the X, Z, and slot positions. Expectations would place him in the WR3/4 role with opportunities to climb the depth chart. His quick route-running abilities will fit well in a West Coast offensive system.” (Source)

Jaylin Noel, Iowa State (Senior Bowl, Combine)

“Noel is a quick player whose best usage is out of the slot and put into motion. His quickness and zone beating will allow him to find gaps in many defenses, but his play strength and ability after the catch will limit explosive plays at the next level.” (Source)

Jalen Royals, Utah State (Senior Bowl)

“Royals is a position-flexible receiver with long speed and dynamism desired in big-play weapons. Royals projects as a starting Z-receiver who can bump into the slot against favorable matchups.” (Source)

Kyle Williams, Washington State (Senior Bowl, Combine)

“Williams is a great athlete with surprising nuance to his route tree who suffered from poor quarterback play or his season could have been even bigger in 2024. He projects as an alignment-versatile receiver with an ability to win on the outside who is very intriguing for NFL success.” (Source)

Arian Smith, Georgia (Senior Bowl, Combine)

“If a cornerback presses him and misses, he better have safety help because Smith averaged 36.5 yards on his 10 career touchdown receptions. He lacks play strength to finish catches when contested and his hands are unreliable, which could lead to NFL quarterbacks losing confidence in him. He could be a tantalizing option for teams looking to take a chance on his speed late in the draft, but his ball skills are unlikely to improve enough for him to become a long-term option.” (Source)

Jeremiah Hunter, Washington (Tropical Bowl)

Big body, jump-ball receiver. Hunter’s production peaked in 2022 when he was at Cal, and he spent one more year with the Golden Bears before transferring to Washington last season.

Matthew Golden, Texas (Combine)

“His route-running needs refinement, but he does a decent job of altering tempo and separating at break points. Golden has the ability to play all three receiver spots. He also has the agility and body control to turn near-misses into highlight catches. Focus drops still pepper his play, but he’s a willing participant in traffic and took command of contested catches with better physicality and catch strength in 2024.” (Source)

Tetairoa McMillan, Arizona (Combine)

“Possession receiver with the size and ball skills to create big wins deep. He’s a linear route-runner who wears press coverage early and coasts too often on deep routes, but he has a feel for uncovering underneath and can play over the top of cornerbacks for easier jump-ball wins… He needs to show more consistent play speed and physicality to protect his workspace.” (Source)

Xavier Restrepo, Miami (Combine)

“Restrepo is a route chef who reeks of urgency and plays much faster than the stopwatch is likely to time him. His footwork, leverage and burst allowed consistent separation from man coverage on the college level but contested catches await him on the next level. His instincts, blitz recognition and talent to scramble open when plays break down will make him a favorite of quarterbacks and play-callers. Subpar length and average measurables could create some hesitation for NFL evaluators but the play and football demeanor feel translatable as a future starting slot.” (Source)

Ricky White III, UNLV (Combine)

“Productive inside/outside receiver with good instincts but below-average play strength. He’s too easily knocked around and needs to play with better care for eluding trouble inside the route. White is smooth in space with an easy stride but won’t light it up with separation speed — though he does have a feel for positioning and adjustments to create late catch space. A lack of size and catch strength will become exacerbated on the pro level, so refining his route-running as a slot option is a must.” (Source)

Landon Parker, Troy (Tropical Bowl)

Carl Smith Jr., Robert Morris (Tropical Bowl)

Tight ends

Gunnar Helm, Texas (Combine)

“A combination tight end with good size and soft hands, Helm developed rapidly in the high-scoring Texas offense. He is a capable route runner who can be used on all three levels but was allowed free releases and frequent open looks that he won’t see as a pro. His size, hands and feel for space make him a quarterback-friendly target capable of moving the sticks at opportune times. He’ll need to thicken his lowers and improve his hand usage to handle in-line blocking chores in the NFL. Helm projects as a future TE2 with three-down potential.” (Source)

Mason Taylor, LSU (Combine, Senior Bowl)

“Ascending tight end with plus catch talent and Hall of Fame bloodlines. With just three seasons under Taylor’s belt, more growth is expected in both his game and frame. He’s a smooth athlete with adequate acceleration and the tools to become a more effective route runner in time. He feels defenders around him and catches with sudden hands and elevated focus when needed. He can handle blocking duties on the move or in space, but in-line action will be a challenge for him. His game needs polish, but Taylor has the ability to become a higher-volume target for a team looking to upgrade at the “F” tight end spot.” (Source)

Gavin Bartholomew, Pittsburgh (Combine)

“Tight end prospect with a broad upper body, muscular arms and adequate demeanor to block. Bartholomew will primarily function as an in-line tight end but can be set in action as a move blocker when needed. He’s unspectacular as an athlete with soft hands and an average catch radius. His block aggression is admirable, but Bartholomew will need to get stronger and improve his block sustain to make a roster.” (Source)

Jackson Hawes, Georgia Tech (Senior Bowl)

“Hawes currently projects as an in-line tight end whose path to snaps is as a rotational piece as a run blocker.” (Source)

Bryson Nesbit, North Carolina (Combine)

“Though listed as a tight end, Nesbit is more of a bigger, taller slot receiver. … When running routes requiring fewer break points, he’s able to pick up speed and create downfield opportunities for his quarterback. His hands can look sloppy in one game and then he’ll make challenging catches the next. He’s been productive, but he can’t help as a blocker and will have to prove he has the strength and consistency to make it in the league.” (Source)

Robbie Ouzts, Alabama (Combine)

“Ouzts is built like an ironworker who has a squat rack in the garage. He’s compact and muscular but surprisingly athletic in routes and on move blocks. … He can run routes if needed and should play on kick return, punt cover and field goal teams. A move to fullback will give him a chance to compete for a roster spot.” (Source)

Rivaldo Fairweather, Auburn (Shrine Bowl)

Offensive tackles

Josh Simmons, Ohio State (Combine)

“An athletic tackle prospect with adequate size and length, Simmons has experience starting on both sides. He suffered a season-ending knee injury [a torn patellar tendon] in mid-October, so his recovery and timetable for return will need to be vetted. He’s a consistently fluid mover both inside the box and when asked to play in space, and he has the slide quickness to compete against NFL edge speed. He’s more positional than powerful in completing his run-blocking tasks, but he can fit into all schemes. Improved hand placement and latch-in strength can help better control opponents in both the run and pass games. Simmons can still be susceptible to twists and counters in pass pro, so he might need a year to continue honing his craft in that area before he is ready to take on NFL pocket hunters.” (Source)

Charles Grant, William & Mary (Combine)

“Highly consistent performer with elite length and better technique than many prospects coming from a higher level of competition. Grant played with both urgency and positioning in William & Mary’s zone-heavy approach, but he needs to add bulk and improve his pad level to play with the drive and anchor needed as a pro. The former high school wrestler utilizes a bag of tricks with his protection approach and possesses adequate core strength to absorb a speed-to-power pass rush. He could develop into a solid pro as either a guard or tackle if he cleans up issues with hand usage.” (Source)

Josh Conerly, Oregon: (Senior Bowl)

“Conerly has good athletic ability, recovery skills, and the frame of a starting tackle while turning the corner in his development over the second half of the season that increased his sustain and anchoring skills. Conerly is still very young with the runway and physical tools to start at tackle as a rookie in a zone-based run scheme.” (Source)

Aireontae Ersery, Minnesota (Senior Bowl)

“Ersery is a long, tactful blocker with good play strength, competitive toughness, and enough athletic ability to stick at tackle in the NFL. However, his upright playing style and average athletic ability likely cap his ceiling as a middle-of-the-pack starter.” (Source)

Anthony Belton, NC State (Senior Bowl)

“Belton has starter-level size, natural power and enough athletic ability to warrant being drafted, but sloppy technique and shaky recovery skills make him a high-variance dart throw worth a shot for a high-end, veteran line room and coaching staff.” (Source)

Marcus Mbow, Purdue (Senior Bowl, Combine)

“Mbow brings good quickness and a crafty, refined skill-set that will allow him to compete for a backup role right away at tackle or guard with starter potential during his rookie contract but he will need to bolster his play strength and ability to deal with power before becoming a full-time starter.” (Source)

Ozzy Trapilo, Boston College (Senior Bowl)

“Trapilo has the size, craftiness, play strength and anchoring ability to be a high-level backup at tackle or guard right away and compete for a starting right tackle role as a rookie inside a multiple run scheme that majors in zone concepts.” (Source)

Mason Miller, North Dakota State (Hula Bowl)

A three-year starter at North Dakota State, Miller has extensive experience at right tackle and left guard. He was named an FCS All-American this past season.

DeVonte Gordon, Wake Forest (Tropical Bowl)

Interior offensive linemen

Carson Vinson, Alabama A&M (Senior Bowl)

“Vinson will need at least a year to further develop his body and technique before taking on NFL competition. He carries good length and adequate athletic qualities but struggles to find enough anchor and strength when matched against bigger, better opponents. He flashes the tools to potentially compete in a move-based blocking scheme but must prove he can stall out pass rushers with greater consistency before he can be considered NFL-ready.” (Source)

Wyatt Milum, West Virginia (Senior Bowl)

“Milum is an experienced, skilled run blocker with good play strength and powerful hands to displace and sustain blocks. He excels in pass protection on jump sets with a stout anchor to end reps quickly once latched. His upright playing style, sawed-off build, and mediocre lateral quickness lead to getting caught flat-footed and overextended when being set up by rushers capping his ceiling on true drop-back passes against high-end edge-rushers.” (Source)

Miles Frazier, LSU (Senior Bowl)

“Frazier has below-average movement skills and erratic sustain skills but is a big, strong, experienced guard prospect with impressive proven versatility on his resume and the skills to carve out a role inside a downhill, vertical run scheme.” (Source)

Dylan Poirier, New Hampshire (Hula Bowl)

Zovon Lindsay, Coastal Carolina (Tropical Bowl)

Defensive linemen

Cam Jackson, Florida (Senior Bowl)

“Massive nose tackle whose lack of productivity belies his potential to imprint on NFL games as a run defender. Jackson is a complete non-factor as a rusher, so his spot on a draft board will be relative to a team’s willingness to take a two-down player in need of polish. He’s long and plays with extremely heavy hands and an ability to overwhelm single blockers at times. When he’s allowed to swap paint and focus on smaller areas of containment, he’s a tough out. He gets knocked off his spot more than he should, but better block take-on and technique should create better consistency. Jackson has freakish size and is a more enticing prospect when tape flashes are prioritized in the evaluation process.” (Source)

Deone Walker, Kentucky (On campus meeting)

“Walker is a supersized, athletic big man who plays in the heart of the defensive front. Walker exploded in 2023 with big-time sack numbers despite his massive frame, but in reality, his value as an NFL talent should be much more rooted in how he can continue to expand his game as a run defender.” (Source)

Mason Graham, Michigan (Combine)

“Graham’s first-step quickness makes interior disruption inevitable… He’s stout at the point of attack with great leverage and body control but will lose some ground against double teams. Graham’s lack of length makes it tougher for him to find quick wins as a rusher, but he more than makes up for it with his activity level and foot quickness.” (Source)

Kenneth Grant, Michigan (Combine)

“Grant is a broad-bodied, two-down nose tackle whose tape can run hot and cold depending on the game and the types of blocks he’s facing. He struggles to anchor when hit with down blocks due to his narrow base and tall pads, but he uses his power and length to beat single blocks and split double teams when he finds the crease. He had some sack production in college, but it might not translate to the league.” (Source)

EDGE rushers

Josaiah Stewart, Michigan (Senior Bowl)

“Stewart falls below the classic size threshold as a 3-4 outside backer, but it might not matter much… He’s a decisive, linear rusher with the get-off and bend to win at the top of the rush, but he turns speed into power if tackles get too light on their feet. His entries of attack are fairly predictable and he needs to diversify his moves and counters. He’s violent at all contact points but is occasionally engulfed or knocked around some by size. The instincts are average but his pursuit range and closing burst can compensate.” (Source)

Abdul Carter, Penn State (Combine)

“Carter rushes with a rabid, all-game intensity that’s hard for opponents to match. He explodes out of the blocks and can force tackles to abandon their technique to go catch him. He can bend and flatten at the top of the rush or hit a game-breaking spin counter inside. He’s good with his hands but needs to keep working in that area to prevent long punchers from knocking him off-course.” (Source)

Mike Green, Marshall (Senior Bowl)

“Green displays a natural and instinctive rush, utilizing loose hips and a series of moves and counters that can open doors with force or finesse. He’s very physical, with notes of violence in the way he attacks blockers in both phases. His explosiveness allows him to penetrate gaps, play around or through the protection edges and change direction quickly to finish in the backfield. He relentlessly presses forward, but can run out of gas due to his hot-running motor. Teams might wish he were heavier and longer but he’s willful, skilled and powerful with the ability to create enormous matchup concerns as an edge rusher on the next level.” (Source)

T.J. Sanders, South Carolina (Senior Bowl)

“Sanders is a powerful road block with heavy hands and a strong core. He rarely touches the ground. Despite a lack of knee bend, he usually gives better than he gets and blockers have a hard time keeping him sealed. He punches and locks out quickly with a twitchy shed to tackle a gap over. His rush features average first-step quickness, but sudden hand swipes and play-through power in his lower half open pathways to the pocket. Sanders’ blend of power and pressure should put him on the board for both odd- and even-front defenses as a potential three-down solution.” (Source)

Kyle Kennard, South Carolina (Senior Bowl)

“Kennard can contribute as a third-down or situational pass rusher and has potential to develop as a run defender. Schematically, he’d be best as a standup outside linebacker in odd fronts.” (Source)

Jah Joyner, Minnesota (Senior Bowl, Combine)

“Joyner is the prototypical NFL edge rusher with the size, strength, length, and pass-rush upside to be an impactful player at the next level. He’s still developing as a run defender and learning to use his length more effectively, but the foundation is there for Joyner to be a good starter in the NFL.” (Source)

RJ Oben, Notre Dame (Senior Bowl)

“Oben touts many of the traits teams look for in a piece along their defensive front. A highly intelligent young man whose work ethic has come up multiple times in conversations with teams, fine-tuning the small details in his game should allow Oben to become a contributor on Sundays.” (Source)

Landon Jackson, Arkansas (Senior Bowl)

“[Jackson] has the makings of being a solid every-down contributor as a traditional defensive end in even fronts or a 4i- to 5-technique in odd fronts. He may not be a perennial Pro Bowler/All-Pro who consistently gets double-digit sacks, but he can be a plus starter teams can win within the NFL.” (Source)

Princely Umanmielen, Ole Miss (Senior Bowl)

“Umanmielen projects as a designated pass rusher early in his NFL career. His ability to win with angles off the edge and reduce his surface area to play slippery at first contact is a welcomed addition to an NFL pass rush group. He has shown the physical ability to spill runs and hold his own against the run in flashes, but in an aggressive front scheme, he’ll be afforded pass rush opportunities while developing those areas of his game. He should be considered a viable developmental starter with a high floor as a defensive rotational player.” (Source)

B.J. Green, Colorado (Hula Bowl)

Last year Green transferred to Colorado after a successful three years as Arizona State. He was productive on the edge recording 7.5 sacks and 43 pressures in 13 games last year, but he’s a bit of a tweener as an NFL prospect as a 6-foot, 259-pound defensive lineman.

Seth Coleman, Illinois (Hula Bowl)

Coleman was a three-year starter at Illinois where he was used as both a run defender and pass rusher. He’s a punishing hitter whenever he gets to the football. Coleman was a team captain last year, and played through an injury during part of the season.

Nic Scourton, Texas A&M (Combine)

“Scourton can power across the blocker’s face and into gaps but is an average ‘set-and-contain’ run defender. He plays with adequate hustle and range in pursuit and hits runners with heavy pads. He’s an eclectic rusher with a mature rush plan and rarely shows opponents the same look on consecutive plays. He won’t outrace or bulldoze tackles, but he utilizes tempo alterations and a bag full of moves and counters.” (Source)

Linebackers

Barrett Carter, Clemson (Senior Bowl, Combine)

“Prototypical three-down linebacker who added muscle mass in 2024 without losing playmaking quickness. Carter overcomes average instincts and recognition with full-field range and elite body control in pursuit, though there is room for improvement with both his angles and leverage. Carter can play around or off the block and has the agility and reaction quickness for sudden adjustments as an open-field tackler. He’s capable in man coverage and stands out as both a blitzer and a spy for mobile quarterbacks. Carter’s demeanor, versatility and athletic profile give him a good chance of becoming a quality starter as a run-and-chase Will linebacker.” (Source)

Eugene Asante, Auburn (Senior Bowl)

“Asante projects best as a WILL or coverage linebacker who plays predominantly against the pass and can threaten opposing quarterbacks with quick blitzes. His athletic ability and speed will be intriguing, but he’s more of a sub-package linebacker.” (Source)

Karene Reid, Utah (Senior Bowl)

“Reid is an active and instinctive ballplayer whose toughness and willingness to mix it up from sideline to sideline has to be appreciated. He projects as a multi-phase contributor whose immediate path to snaps could come as a core special teamer and hybrid second-level defender…Size and length will remain a knock on Reid, but his smarts and instincts at the second level, at times, mask those aspects he simply can’t control.” (Source)

Nick Martin, Oklahoma State (Senior Bowl)

“Martin fits the mold of where the linebacker position is moving at the NFL level. He has the instincts and tackling ability to live at LB on run downs, the athleticism to cover RBs and TEs in space, and the electric trigger and movement skills to live on all three downs at varying depths. Considering his skill set/production in minimal snaps (comparatively to other draft-eligible LBs) Martin has a performance ceiling as lofty as any linebacker in the country and is someone who should be prioritized for teams in need of a dynamic athlete in the middle of a defense.” (Source)

Cody Lindenberg, Minnesota (Senior Bowl)

“Lindenberg projects as a WILL linebacker in the NFL with his coverage upside and pursuit of the football in the run game. If he can improve his ability to stack and shed in the run game, he’ll be a more complete linebacker.” (Source)

Jihaad Campbell, Alabama (Combine)

“Campbell has the build and traits of an Alabama linebacker but might need to upgrade in some areas. He doesn’t play with early instincts or play recognition and is inconsistent in challenging blockers and leveraging his run fits. Campbell uses his speed and athleticism to help mitigate mistakes and get to the football at a relatively high rate. He’s a rangy, consistent open-field tackler who excels on third downs as a fluid blitzer and impressive cover talent.” (Source)

Danny Stutsman, Oklahoma (Combine)

“Stutsman is football smart with studious play recognition to stay one step ahead of blockers. His downhill flows narrow the runner’s angles and he’s accomplished at slipping around blockers or sliding off of them to tackle. His block take-on needs work, though. He’s efficient and productive near the line, but his effectiveness and tackling dip once the play moves into space.” (Source)

Matt Jones, Baylor (Hula Bowl)

Jesiah Pierre, UCF (Tropical Bowl)

Cornerbacks

Quincy Riley, Louisville (Senior Bowl)

“Riley’s performance took a dip in 2024 but his tape shows the same strengths and weaknesses from the year prior. The ball production looks nice, but his indecisiveness and lack of awareness cause inconsistencies from zone and off-man coverage. He’s competitive with good make-up speed and the athleticism to improve his coverage squeeze if he takes the coaching. Riley needs to become more reliable in run support for teams to trust him as a nickel defender.” (Source)

Travis Hunter, Colorado (Combine)

“Exciting two-way player whose world-class athleticism and ball skills help him shine on both sides of the ball… The cornerback tape was solid in 2023 and improved across the board in 2024. Hunter takes his skills and instincts from receiver and transfers them to cornerback, where they amplify his ball-hawking talent and production. Hunter plays with excellent anticipation from man or zone with burst and playmaking range that should terrify quarterbacks. He possesses rare ball skills and leaping ability to make challenging interceptions and he will contest a high number of passes. He’s leggy and loses some ground when transitioning from his pedal, and he needs to prove he can handle the rigors of NFL run support.” (Source)

Bilhal Kone, Western Michigan (Multiple)

“Tall cornerback with average transition quickness in coverage but first-rate ball skills. Kone’s smothering brand of man coverage could bring ball production but also penalty flags. He’s field-aware and instinctive, but slight stalls at the transition allow for catch windows to develop. Even when beaten, he has an innate feel for taking playmaking angles on the route, which give him a chance to disrupt the catch. His run support needs work, but he’s best-suited as a zone corner.” (Source)

Mac McWilliams, Central Florida (Combine)

“Tenacious cornerback whose 2024 tape helped spotlight his toughness and short-area athleticism. McWilliams is best in off coverages. … McWilliams’ 2023 tape was a mess, but he was much improved in 2024 and looks capable of finding backup work as a nickelback for a zone-heavy team.” (Source)

Tommi Hill, Nebraska (Senior Bowl)

“[Hill’s] injury in 2024 forced him to play tentatively, and he didn’t activate against the run or downhill as quickly as he did in 2023, but the tools are there. His deep and recovery speed also took a hit, but early in the season, he was flying around making plays against Colorado. Although he took a step back due to injury, Hill is an NFL corner, from body type to football IQ, and he possesses the tools to get even better in the NFL.” (Source)

Car’lin Vigers, ULM (Hula Bowl)

Vigers was a three-year starter for the Warhawks, playing mostly cornerback but also spending some time at free safety in 2023. He mostly played zone in college but at 6-foot-1, 188 pounds has the build to handle press man coverage. His performance against Texas back in September is likely to draw attention during the pre-draft process.

Tyron Herring, Delaware (Shrine Bowl)

Safeties

Keondre Jackson, Illinois State (Senior Bowl)

Jackson is a physical safety who projects to play in the box in the NFL helping to defend the run. Jackson had 4.5 tackles for a loss last year playing on the back end, and also forced two fumbles.

Jonas Sanker, Virginia (Senior Bowl, Combine)

“Jonas Sanker is a versatile depth safety who can excel in sub-packages and contribute early on special teams. His ability to play both deep safety and nickel makes him a valuable chess piece for defensive coordinators, particularly in schemes that prioritize coverage flexibility. While his tackling consistency and occasional lapses in zone discipline will need attention, his instincts, ball skills, and versatility give him a solid floor as a rotational defensive back with the potential to develop into a more consistent contributor.” (Source)

Maxen Hook, Toledo (Senior Bowl)

“Despite some limitations, Hook enters the NFL as a highly productive, experienced safety who excels in the box and thrives near the ball. He’s a perfect fit for a scheme that leans on his physicality, instincts, and ability to play the run, without asking him to cover large areas in space. With the right system, Hook has the tools to make an impact.” (Source)

Jayden Johnson, Arkansas (Tropical Bowl)

Special teams

K Ben Sauls, Pittsburgh (Combine)

“Full-menu kicking prospect whose best season was his last with Pitt. Sauls has the hang-time and distance to prevent kick returns and displayed newfound deep-kick accuracy in 2024. His range helps, but teams might have to tinker with his approach and operation quickness, as it could make him vulnerable to blocks in the league.” (Source)

K Andy Borregales, Miami (Shrine Bowl)

“Four-year kicker who leaves Miami with a reputation for being accurate and clutch. The keys to Borregales’ accuracy are his repeatable stroke and consistent ball-striking. He doesn’t have a cannon for a right leg but he has enough power to hit from distance at an admirable clip. He has a good chance to win a pro job as a rookie.” (Source)

P Alex Mastromanno, Florida State (Hula Bowl)

Latest Australian punter on the verge of the NFL. Mastromanno was first-team All-ACC last year and averaged a career high 49.3 yards per punt.