In his latest mock draft, ESPN’s Mel Kiper Jr. has Milroe going in the second round (pick No. 34) to the New York Giants, which could be a decent destination for him. The Giants signed QBs Russell Wilson and Jameis Winston in free agency, so the 22-year-old wouldn’t need to start immediately.
Washington State WR Kyle Williams’ visit with Tennessee Titans may hint at their draft plans
Per ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the Titans interviewed Williams on Tuesday. Does that further signal they plan to take Miami QB Cam Ward (6-foot-2, 219 pounds) with the No. 1 pick?
Williams (5-foot-11, 190 pounds) and Ward starred at Washington State in 2023. That season, the wideout had 61 receptions for 842 yards and six touchdown catches in 12 games and Ward tossed 25 TD passes.
Williams, 22, played for new Titans offensive coordinator Nick Holz at UNLV in 2022.
Targeting Williams on Day 2 of the draft could be wise for the Titans. They need more dependable pass-catchers after finishing 26th in the league in passing yards (195.1 per game) last season.
Despite potential concern, don’t expect Ole Miss D-lineman Walter Nolen to slide in the draft
On Tankathon’s updated big board, Nolen ranks as its fourth-best D-lineman in a class stacked at the position. However, ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler reported scouts have “maturity concerns” about the 21-year-old.
“There are several NFL scouting reports that reflect Nolen’s history of walking off the practice field mid-session due to frustration,” wrote Fowler in a story published Wednesday.
Nolen must better control his emotions in the NFL, but the 6-foot-4, 296-pounder could prosper at the next level. In 13 games last season, the 2024 first-team All-American logged 14 tackles for loss.
In their latest mock draft, Yahoo Sports’ Nate Tice and Charles McDonald have the Philadelphia Eagles taking Nolen with pick No. 32.
What key trait makes Arizona State RB Cam Skattebo stand out?
Skattebo ran a 4.65-second 40-yard dash at his pro day in March, per Brugler. However, his contact balance (maintaining balance while being tackled by a defender) may offset questions about his speed.
In a story published Monday, ESPN’s Matt Bowen wrote Skattebo’s contact balance is the best among RBs in the draft.
“Skattebo runs with power, using his 5-foot-10, 219-pound frame to bounce off defenders on contact,” wrote Bowen. “That leads to chunk plays on the ground. Skattebo broke 69 tackles last season (second in the nation).”
The 23-year-old could be a solid change-of-pace back for the team that drafts him. In Tankathon’s latest mock draft, the Pittsburgh Steelers take him with pick No. 83 in the third round.
Indiana D-lineman CJ West could be a sleeper
West may fall during the draft because of the great depth of the 2025 D-line class. If he does, the team that drafts him may be getting a steal.
“The parade of defensive line prospects continues with Indiana’s CJ West, who ranks 69th on the [Pro Football Focus] big board,” wrote Pro Football Focus’ Josh Liskiewitz in a story published Monday. “While we view him as an early third-round value, he’s being drafted much later in [PFF’s mock draft simulator], with an average selection at pick No. 134 — a full two rounds lower.”
West (6-foot-1, 316 pounds) had eight tackles for loss in 13 games in 2024, helping the Hoosiers earn their first College Football Playoff berth.
Tankathon has the Carolina Panthers taking West with pick No. 111 in the fourth round. He could bolster Carolina’s shaky run defense, which finished last in the league in rushing yards allowed (179.8 per game) last season.
