2025 NFL Draft Simulator Thread

[Bowser]

NFL Mock Draft Simulator

I traded the 66th pick in the third round to the Raiders for
- 68
- 214
- 224
- 2026 Rd 4

31) Josh Conerly - OT, Oregon
63) Deon Walker - DT, Kentucky
68) Kaleb Johnson - RB, Iowa
95) Tate Ratledge - IOL, Georgia
132) Ricky White - WR, UNLV
214) Jordan Hancock - CB, Ohio State
224) Fadil Diggs - EDGE, Syracuse
256) Barryn Sorrell - EDGE, Texas


Probably should have looked for depth other than repeat EDGE guys at the end, but it seemed the value was there.

[Couch-Potato]

Originally Posted by Bowser

NFL Mock Draft Simulator

I traded the 66th pick in the third round to the Raiders for
- 68
- 214
- 224
- 2026 Rd 4

31) Josh Conerly - OT, Oregon
63) Deon Walker - DT, Kentucky
68) Kaleb Johnson - RB, Iowa
95) Tate Ratledge - IOL, Georgia
132) Ricky White - WR, UNLV
214) Jordan Hancock - CB, Ohio State
224) Fadil Diggs - EDGE, Syracuse
256) Barryn Sorrell - EDGE, Texas


Probably should have looked for depth other than repeat EDGE guys at the end, but it seemed the value was there.

I’m really interested in Kaleb Johnson. Many here, including myself, are interested in Henderson but I wonder if he’s an every down back. Remember when we went with CEH, a quick shifty back, over Jonathan Taylor who’s proven to be significantly more capable? Are we setting ourselves up for a similar disappointment bc we get overly excited about speed an gadget play ability?

[Snerd]

31 Colston Loveland TE | Michigan
63 Wyatt Milum OT | West Virginia
66 T.J. Sanders DL | South Carolina
95 Jared Ivey EDGE | Mississippi
132 Devin Neal RB | Kansas
256 Shemar James LB | Florida

Surprised that Loveland was available in this simulation. I didn't address CB, but with only 6 picks you can't hit everything and I took a (mostly) BPA approach while still trying to fill needs, i.e. if it was close I took a need, but didn't reach to do so.

[Snerd]

31 Kenneth Grant DL | Michigan
63 Marcus Mbow IOL | Purdue
66 Wyatt Milum OT | West Virginia
95 Mason Taylor TE | LSU
132 Ollie Gordon II RB | Oklahoma State
256 Brandon Adams CB | UCF

[duncan_idaho]

Originally Posted by Couch-Potato

I’m really interested in Kaleb Johnson. Many here, including myself, are interested in Henderson but I wonder if he’s an every down back. Remember when we went with CEH, a quick shifty back, over Jonathan Taylor who’s proven to be significantly more capable? Are we setting ourselves up for a similar disappointment bc we get overly excited about speed an gadget play ability?

I am the opposite.

I have very little interest in Johnson, who is already a big-back who isn't incredibly quick or fast. I don't think he translates well to the NFL at all, and his ability to be a 3-down back is significantly questioned.

Henderson has shown everything you could need in a 3-down back. He's fast, he catches the ball well, he has proven he can pass protect, and he has been a productive runner, too.

[Hoover]

Originally Posted by duncan_idaho

I am the opposite.

I have very little interest in Johnson, who is already a big-back who isn't incredibly quick or fast. I don't think he translates well to the NFL at all, and his ability to be a 3-down back is significantly questioned.

Henderson has shown everything you could need in a 3-down back. He's fast, he catches the ball well, he has proven he can pass protect, and he has been a productive runner, too.

Iowa fan here. Love Johnson at Iowa, don’t want anything to do with him in the pros. Give me either Ohio State backs or Hampton. If they are not there I’d rather have Harvey or Gordon.

[Woogieman]

Originally Posted by duncan_idaho

I am the opposite.

I have very little interest in Johnson, who is already a big-back who isn't incredibly quick or fast. I don't think he translates well to the NFL at all, and his ability to be a 3-down back is significantly questioned.

Henderson has shown everything you could need in a 3-down back. He's fast, he catches the ball well, he has proven he can pass protect, and he has been a productive runner, too.

I agree, prefer both Ohio St RBs, althought they aren't classic "Reid offense" types. I don't know who is in this draft, but my hunch is they have identified their guy and will surprise us in the 4th or 5th with a guy few of knows much about.

[kccrow]

Originally Posted by Bowser

NFL Mock Draft Simulator

I traded the 66th pick in the third round to the Raiders for
- 68
- 214
- 224
- 2026 Rd 4

31) Josh Conerly - OT, Oregon
63) Deon Walker - DT, Kentucky
68) Kaleb Johnson - RB, Iowa
95) Tate Ratledge - IOL, Georgia
132) Ricky White - WR, UNLV
214) Jordan Hancock - CB, Ohio State
224) Fadil Diggs - EDGE, Syracuse
256) Barryn Sorrell - EDGE, Texas


Probably should have looked for depth other than repeat EDGE guys at the end, but it seemed the value was there.

Holy shit, they have Hancock as a late 6th rounder? No way in hell is he going that late.

I have him with a 2nd round grade. Most outlets currently have him at least in the 4th round.