Yardbarker tracks the 2025 NFL Draft weekly, set for April 24-26 in Green Bay.
From a Marshall edge rusher to a Florida State defensive back, we are monitoring these five players:
Is it possible to launch catapult Marshall edge-rusher Mike Green into the first round?
During the second day of Senior Bowl practices in Mobile, Alabama, Green (6-foot-3, 251 pounds) knocked down Oregon offensive tackle Josh Conerly Jr. (6-foot-4, 313 pounds), an action that should attract the attention of teams. Conerly might be a first-round selection.
Evidently, Green believed that he had completed his tasks. According to ESPN’s Field Yates, the pass-rusher is set to miss the game on Saturday at 2:30 p.m. ET is on his way home to keep working on his draft preparations.
Scouts would have likely preferred that Green — who topped the FBS in sacks (17 in 13 games) last season — participated in the Senior Bowl, but his decision to sit out shouldn’t impact his draft standing.
“Green arrived at the Senior Bowl generating some Round 1 hype, and his performance on Wednesday is likely to bolster his status as a Day 1 choice in April,” stated ESPN’s Matt Miller on Wednesday.
Alabama quarterback Jalen Milroe had a meeting with this AFC East team.
On Wednesday, Milroe informed C. Isaiah Smalls II of the Miami Herald that he had encouraging discussions with the Dolphins regarding their backup QB position.
The Dolphins’ starting quarterback, Tua Tagovailoa, has experienced three concussions in five seasons with the team. Keeping that in consideration, Miami might think about selecting Milroe as a backup strategy.
However, the Dolphins need to understand that Milroe (6-foot-1, 220 pounds) is likely to be a developmental project. In 13 games last season, he threw 16 touchdown passes and 11 interceptions.
On the second day of Senior Bowl practices, The 33rd Team’s Tyler Brooke noted Milroe as a player whose stock has dropped, stating, “[His] inconsistency and erratic ball placement can be frustrating.”
Ole Miss quarterback Jaxson Dart appears to be addressing important inquiries at the Senior Bowl.
Quarterbacks that have played under Ole Miss head coach Lane Kiffin, such as Dart’s predecessor Matt Corral, have faced challenges in grasping NFL offenses. Nonetheless, ESPN’s Louis Riddick suggested that Dart (6-foot-1, 226 pounds) demonstrates his achievements aren’t merely a result of Kiffin’s quarterback-friendly system.
“[Dart] possesses the cognitive ability to understand this knowledge,” the ex-scout stated Wednesday on “The Paul Finebaum Show.” “When he is confident in the call and everyone is performing their role, you can observe him executing the actions he took at Ole Miss.”
During his three seasons at Ole Miss, Dart recorded the highest passing yards (10,617) and the second-most touchdown passes (72) in the history of the school.
In his newest mock draft alongside Nick Baumgardner, Scott Dochterman of The Athletic projects the New York Jets selecting Dart with the 42nd pick in the second round. Dart could rise on draft boards if he performs well on Saturday.
Undersized Oregon wide receiver appears ‘unguardable’ during Senior Bowl workouts.
Oregon wide receiver Tez Johnson measured 5-foot-9 and weighed 156 pounds, ranking him as the third-lightest wide receiver prospect in Senior Bowl history, according to Max Chadwick of Pro Football Focus.
Johnson’s dimensions could raise concerns for certain teams, yet they haven’t appeared to be an issue during Senior Bowl practices.
“On Wednesday, The Draft Network’s Justin Melo stated that Johnson has been unstoppable, utilizing quick explosiveness to evade tight press coverage at the line of scrimmage while establishing significant separation.” “He will perform the same action at the next level.”
Nevertheless, Johnson — who shared 13th place in the FBS for TD receptions (10 in 12 games) — ought to contemplate adding weight to enhance his draft prospects. Tankathon’s predictions indicate that the Baltimore Ravens will choose him at pick No. 91 in the third round.
Florida State defensive back Azareye’h Thomas might be improving his prospects more than any other player at the Senior Bowl.
Even though Florida State finished 2-10 in 2024, scouts should not blame Thomas, who has made a notable impact at the Senior Bowl.
“[Thomas] was the top performer on the field today, no matter the position,” stated Todd McShay from The Ringer during his podcast on Wednesday. “You mention effortless speed and rotating your hips.” “It seemed like a game for children to him.”
Thomas (6-foot-1, 191 pounds) possesses the ideal dimensions for an NFL defensive back and demonstrates strong coverage abilities. According to PFF, he recorded a solid coverage grade of 77.9 and permitted no touchdown receptions in 12 games during 2024.
In his most recent mock draft, NFL Media’s Daniel Jeremiah predicts the Baltimore Ravens selecting Thomas with the 27th pick, a decision that might be a smart one. Baltimore’s secondary requires improvements as the Ravens ranked second to last in the league in passing yards permitted (244.1) during the regular season.
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