BOULDER, COLORADO – APRIL 27: Quarterback Shedeur Sanders #2 of the Colorado Buffaloes warms-up prior to their spring game at Folsom Field on April 27, 2024 in Boulder, Colorado. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)
Day 2 of the NFL Draft is complete. Here are the winners and losers:
Winner: Houston Texans:
Mar 1, 2025; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Iowa Staet wideout Jaylin Noel (WO35) during the 2025 NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
Getting Iowa State teammates Jayden Higgins and Jaylin Noel to add to their depleted wide receiving corps was huge for C.J. Stroud. Both can potentially start Week 1.
Winner: New England Patriots:
ARLINGTON, TEXAS – JANUARY 10: TreVeyon Henderson #32 of the Ohio State Buckeyes runs with the ball in the second quarter against the Texas Longhorns during the Goodyear Cotton Bowl at AT&T Stadium on January 10, 2025 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
TreVeyon Henderson is an explosive game breaking running back who can score on any play and Kyle Williams was a very productive receiver at Washington State.
Winner: Chicago Bears:
Mar 1, 2025; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Missouri wideout Luther Burden III (WO09) during the 2025 NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
Out goes Keenan Allen and in comes WR Luther Burden III who many believed could have been a first-round pick.
Winner: Los Angeles Chargers:
Feb 28, 2025; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Mississippi wideout Tre Harris (WO17) answers questions at a press conference during the 2025 NFL Combine at Indiana Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephanie Amador Blondet-Imagn Images
WR Tre Harris is a beast against man coverage and should pair nicely with Ladd McConkey.
Winner: Baltimore Ravens:
Feb 27, 2025; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Marshall defensive lineman Mike Green (DL49) during the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine at the Indiana Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
Edge rusher Mike Green has had some off the field issues, but on the field, he should help the Ravens pass rush immediately.
Loser: Cleveland Browns:
EUGENE, OREGON – NOVEMBER 9: Quarterback Dillon Gabriel #8 of the Oregon Ducks prepares for a play during the first half of the game against the Maryland Terrapins at Autzen Stadium on November 9, 2024 in Eugene, Oregon. (Photo by Ali Gradischer/Getty Images)
Quinshon Judkins will likely be the opening day RB, but why take TE Harold Fannin Jr when David Njoku is in his prime? Also why QB Dillon Gabriel over Shedeur Sanders? It feels like a missed opportunity for the Browns.
Loser: Pittsburgh Steelers:
Dec 28, 2024; San Antonio, TX, USA; Colorado Buffaloes quarterback Shedeur Sanders (2) attempts a pass during the first quarter against the Brigham Young Cougars at Alamodome. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images
RB Kaleb Johnson has a lot of upside in his game, but they are still in dire need of a quarterback and Mike Tomlin might be one of the few coaches in the league who can handle Shedeur Sanders.
Winner: Denver Broncos:
Jan 28, 2025; Mobile, AL, USA; American team running back RJ Harvey of UCF (22) runs after a catch during Senior Bowl practice for the American team at Hancock Whitney Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vasha Hunt-Imagn Images
Sean Payton gets his new starting RB by selecting uber productive R.J. Harvey from UCF.
Winner: Washington Commanders:
Feb 28, 2025; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Mississippi defensive back Trey Amos (DB03) participates in drills during the 2025 NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
CB Trey Amos was thought to be a first-round pick, so the Commanders got excellent value.
Winner: Dallas Cowboys:
Feb 27, 2025; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Boston College defensive lineman Donovan Ezeiruaku (DL47) participates in drills during the 2025 NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
Dallas improves its defense with Edge Donovan Ezeriruaku from BC and CB Shavon Revel Jr who has big upside too.
