The first round of the NFL Draft gets all the fanfare, but it’s on Day 2 where elite rosters get built. In the 2025 class, the strength of the group is on the second day, where we may see a run on the receiver class and linemen group. The most prominent name left on the board is Colorado QB Shedeur Sanders, whose fall out of Round 1 was all the rage on social media. However, there are two prospects still left in the green room after Thursday: Michigan CB Will Johnson and Alabama QB Jalen Milroe. Both come with flaws, but could hear their name get called early on Day 2.
I’m back to grade the picks, so let’s get started!
33. Cleveland Browns: Carson Schwesinger, LB, UCLA
Grade: A
Love this pick by the Browns. With LB Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah’s future in jeopardy, Schwesinger can step in as a rangy and athletic linebacker who gives them a major defender in the middle of the field. I worry a bit about his play strength, but behind Mason Graham this should be really fun.
34. Houston Texans: Jayden Higgins, WR, Iowa State
Grade: B-
I would’ve loved for this to be an offensive linemen or Luther Burden III, but Higgins is a big fast and tall receiver who plays similar to his new teammate Nico Collins. He has to be better coming back to the ball and separating downfield, but the Texans needed receiving help with their skill position room ravaged and Higgins fills that need.
35. TRADE: Seattle Seahawks (via Tennessee Titans): Nick Emmanwori, S, South Carolina
Grade: A
This feels like a perfect fit for the Seahawks. Mike Macdonald has experienced with jumbo jet safeties, and Emmanwori has a case for the best athlete in the entire draft. I wish he would play a little bigger closer to the line of scrimmage, but he can be an impactful back end safety going across the field.
36. Cleveland Browns: Quinshon Judkins, RB, Ohio State
Grade: C
Judkins before teammate TreVeyon Henderson is really interesting man. Judkins is a bruising back who plays behind his pads and can be an effective pass protector, but I worry about his vision and would get caught from behind too often for someone who ran a 4.4. I’m very curious about this pick.
37. TRADE: Miami Dolphins (via Las Vegas Raiders): Jonah Savaiinaea, OG, Arizona
Grade: B+
I think the Dolphins gave up a lot to move up here, but Savaiinaea could be considered one of the best guards left on the board. He’s got long arms, moves really well in a phone booth and has the power to finish blocks. The Dolphins need some aggression up front, and Savaiinaea fits that bill.
38. New England Patriots: TreVeyon Henderson, RB, Ohio State
Grade: B+
Although I would’ve probably liked for them to address their receiver room, it seems like the receivers are falling. Henderson is a ball of lightning at the RB spot, who can be a major factor on third downs as a receiver and pass protector. If the Pats can get him downhill, they should be a much more explosive team on the ground.
39. Chicago Bears: Luther Burden III, WR, Missouri
Grade: A+
This RULES. I thought Burden was a borderline first round prospect, someone who could bring a lot of juice to an offense with the ball in his hands. Although he’s a bit more of a slot receiver, he won’t have to play outside with Rome Odunze and DJ Moore on the team. Get QB Caleb Williams all the tools he needs, and let him cook.
40. New Orleans Saints: Tyler Shough, QB, Louisville
Grade: C-
Shedeur Sanders must’ve flunked those interviews, man. Shough is a strong thrower who has no shyness attacking downfield, but he falls apart under pressure and will be 26 years old this upcoming September. Sanders would’ve made more sense here.
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