Official 2025 NFL Draft Superthread | Prospect Discussion

[Fleet 1]

How do you draft BPA when there isn't a BPA. Its nice as a concept but not as a reality.

It is for teams draft boards.

[Formula 21]

It is for teams draft boards.

Not my BPA.

[Fleet 1]

February 27, 2025 - 4:27 pm

Huskers’ Robinson leads DT sprint; Alexander, Harmon also run well … The DTs were the first group to run their 40s at this week’s scouting combine in Indianapolis. And according to the so-far unofficial results Nebraska’s Ty Robinson posted the fastest time of those that did run with a very quick – for a 300-pounder – 4.83 clocking. A couple of other top-rated DTs in Oregon’s Derrick Harmon and Darius Alexander of Toledo – also both ran under 5 seconds with clockings of 4.95 and 4.96 respectively. Meanwhile Aeneas Peebles of Florida State (4.95) and Indiana’s CJ West (4.95) both also went under 5-seconds flat, while Junior Tafuna (5.04) of Utah was close. Interestingly, the quickest split times were posted by a couple of relative unknowns in Jared Harrison-Hunte of SMU and Tyrion Ingram-Dawkins of Georgia, both of whom clocked 1.69 seconds over the first ten yards, while Robinson had a 4.71. Here are those unofficial times. Meanwhile, those that did not run today included Michigan’s Mason Graham and Kenneth Grant, Alfred Collins of Texas, Ty Hamilton and Tyliek Williams of Ohio State, Walter Nolen of Ohio State, Nottre Dame’s Rylie Mills, TJ Sanders of South Carolina, Deone Walker of Kentucky and Tim Smith of Alabama.

[Boltjolt]

Sounds like a few guys from this heralded DL class like Mason Graham have very short arms

I don't care about Grahams arms bing 32" being a DT. Hope he drops to us and I'll take him.
Some pass roasters had arms below 32"

Marshall DE Mike Green, who also was measured in with just 32″ arms, while fellow ERs Jack Sawyer of Ohio State, Josiah Stewart of Michigan, Louisville’s Ashton Gillotte and Antwuan Powell-Ryland of Virginia Tech all have arms under 32″.

[CanadianBoltFan]

Aside from the obvious workout spectacle, Combine Week always seems to yield some interesting early prospect “dirt”, whether substantiated or not. As always, take with the proverbial grain:

Walter Nolen - Character concerns, but not really clear. GAC’s Steve Haglund opined during a recent pod that the Bolts likely won’t be interested, but he also didn’t clarify further

Mike Green - There’s talk of some alleged serious misconduct during his time at both UVA & his high school.

James Pearce - Some possible anger management issues.

Princely U - Effort

Elijah Arroyo - Not dirt, but just that he won’t perform due to a knee injury - concerning due to an already extensive injury history

P.s. Don’t know much about A to Z Sports site, but I do enjoy their YT channel

Arroyo has a knee bruise from the Senior Bowl. Nothing major, but has elected to put his best foot forward and be in top shape to get the best results at his pro day

[CanadianBoltFan]

I don't care about Grahams arms bing 32" being a DT. How he drops to us and I'll take him.
Some pass roasters had arms below 32"

Marshall DE Mike Green, who also was measured in with just 32″ arms, while fellow ERs Jack Sawyer of Ohio State, Josiah Stewart of Michigan, Louisville’s Ashton Gillotte and Antwuan Powell-Ryland of Virginia Tech all have arms under 32″.

For sure it is more of a problem for edge rushers. I just mentioned Graham because he is who I could remember. Graham only weighed 296 though, a fair bit lighter than the 320 that was listed on Michigan website

[Boltjolt]

Not my BPA.

And Dilfer was not good lol. Always love that video.

[DerwinBosa]

Ah, so this is what Hortiz actually said in his press conference regarding the quarterback position.

He was asked about what position he might go with the FIRST-ROUND pick, and he said, "So I never think a position is solidified, other than quarterback. And even with quarterback, you better have, you know, depth behind him. So I would never say any position on our team is solidified."

So, no, he did NOT say the entire quarterback depth chart is "settled." Even his words get twisted by some in this forum. Congratulations, Joe!

[Lone Bolt]

Ah, so this is what Hortiz actually said in his press conference regarding the quarterback position.

He was asked about what position he might go with the FIRST-ROUND pick, and he said, "So I never think a position is solidified, other than quarterback. And even with quarterback, you better have, you know, depth behind him. So I would never say any position on our team is solidified."

So, no, he did NOT say the entire quarterback depth chart is "settled." Even his words get twisted by some in this forum. Congratulations, Joe!

Dude....nobody likes the idea of drafting a QB in the 3rd. Read the room. Put it to rest. You can roll out your previous posts and say I told you so, if it actually happens...but it won't...and Joe Hortiz isnt gonna divulge anything, and speak in generalities about EVERYTHING the Chargers might or might not do...smh...you are starting to look desperate for people to agree with you.

[Boltjolt]

For sure it is more of a problem for edge rushers. I just mentioned Graham because he is who I could remember. Graham only weighed 296 though, a fair bit lighter than the 320 that was listed on Michigan website

He was interviewed by Sims and Florio. Says he plays 308 to 312 during the season but has to eat more to keep that up so but sure he was ever actually 320 but idk.

[Boltjolt]

Ah, so this is what Hortiz actually said in his press conference regarding the quarterback position.

He was asked about what position he might go with the FIRST-ROUND pick, and he said, "So I never think a position is solidified, other than quarterback. And even with quarterback, you better have, you know, depth behind him. So I would never say any position on our team is solidified."

So, no, he did NOT say the entire quarterback depth chart is "settled." Even his words get twisted by some in this forum. Congratulations, Joe!

He did not but I'm pretty sure they will resign Heinicke or someone else. I mean it's not a big topic imo but we will see soon enough.

[DerwinBosa]

Have to wonder what's going on with James Pearce, Jr. as far as the character concern rumors. Harbaugh got a few good years out of Aldon Smith, but his issues caught up to him. Now hearing there are no character concerns with Pearce, but the reasons for his drop since the beginning of the 2024 season are his lack of recognition in the run game and not utilizing his hands well enough.

There have been rumors relating to character concerns as a potential reasoning, one NFL GM quickly extinguished that. "There are no character concerns that we are aware of. He wants to be great," one NFL GM told Vols on SI exclusively.

But this is where it could be intriguing for Harbaugh. He has the coaching staff that will get the most out of him

"If I was his people, I would be disappointed in the loss of money, not being picked that high, but I'd be happy knowing I'm going to a place where I can grow into a long and fruitful NFL career."