2025 NFL Draft: Pick-by-pick analysis for Day 3, Rounds 4-5

Dike is a fascinating study, as a second-level threat with great acceleration but also a lean frame and some limitations to his game. But as a WR3 or WR4, along with special-teams value, Dike could pay off.

Explosive tester who could be terrific in a backfield share. Tuten doesn't project as a full-time back, but his toughness and elite speed could make him a big-play specialist.

Skattebo earned a lot of admirers for his heroic effort last season for the Sun Devils, especially in a magical stretch run that saw him run, catch, punt and throw his way all over the field. Skattebo is a contact magnet and might not have a long career, but boy, he's a do-it-all fan favorite who can upgrade that backfield.

A versatile defensive back for the Bears, Woodson possesses decent athleticism, good experience and a special-teams makeup. He's not special at anything but can be a valuable reserve.

The heartbeat of the Irish defense, the undersized Kiser impressed evaluators by turning around immediately following a 16-game schedule and playoff run to perform well at the Senior Bowl. His instincts, toughness and smarts should serve him well.

There aren't a lot of 6-foot-4 receivers who can run a 4.3-second 40-yard dash and even fewer who averaged nearly 22 yards per catch in the SEC. So why is Thornton going outside the top 100? Well, he's a bit of a big-play one-trick pony and will require patience or a clearly defined role to succeed. The Raiders keep adding weapons and physical marvels.

The massive Walker is easy to spot on the field. He naturally takes up two gaps and should be an upgrade as a 1-technique in Buffalo, but he gets too high and hasn't always harnessed his rare size in one-on-one battles.

The Jets nab one of the fastest men in college football in Smith, who caught 48 of his 68 passes last season. Injuries stunted his growth early on, and his hands are suspect (10 dropped passes last season), but he could be a big-play threat on schemed touches in a Justin Fields-driven offense.

I had the bull-strong Robinson in my top 100. He didn't flash for me at the Senior Bowl but responded with a strong combine showing. Robinson is a workhorse up front but might never be a huge playmaker.

The Saints have addressed each level of their defense with their past three picks. Stutsman and third-rounder Jonas Sanker will improve the tackling and urgency on defense and special teams. Stutsman has strong intangibles.

The stumpy West became something of a scout's underdog favorite with his workmanlike approach, good burst off the ball and potential to overcome his limitations. He'll add to the rotation up front for a team that needed the DT depth.

I could never quite warm up to Etienne's game fully, but he's also fairly solid in most regards. His best chance might come on third downs, adding burst as long as his ball security and hands in the pass game aren't chronic worries.

Arizona's offense can wait another pick. Simon is likely destined to play inside on first and second downs. His lack of coverage ability could hinder him, but the Buckeyes' coaches raved about his leadership and mentality.

The Texans trade way up to take Marks, who could be solid insurance for Joe Mixon. Marks isn't super dynamic as a runner, but his pass catching and physical toughness can work in the right setting.

Interestingly, I thought Hunter might be the Texans' pick one spot earlier. He was one of teams' favorite interviews during the process, and the tape shows a man who plays every game like it's his last. Hunter's toughness and decisiveness as a runner could make him a fine complement to Kyren Williams.

The Falcons' draft has been a curiosity for me. They're doubling up at both pass rusher and now safety with the undersized but impactful Bowman. He's a smart, instinctive player who profiles similarly to Budda Baker.

The Bengals are revamping their taxed defense with more linebacker talent. Carter is a tone-setter as a hitter with plus football character who makes up for his lack of elite traits to make an impact.

Helm was trending toward a top-100 selection prior to poor testing at the combine. He became a trusted target in Texas' offense last season, featuring soft hands, but lacks the blocking prowess to handle major in-line duties right now.

Walker stood out against FCS competition, and he might be well-placed to succeed by playing as a wide rusher in the Bucs' system. The 25-year-old is tough and versatile but has limited upside.

Ransom is a tough box safety with better run-stopping skills than against the pass, even with good instincts. He's a bit limited athletically and isn't the cleanest tackler but is good enough to fill a role on defense.

Sawyer might be tested if he's asked to play in a two-point stance in space, but his motor, determination and finishing ability are a classic fit in Pittsburgh. The Steelers defense added a winner and competitive warrior to the mix.

The Packers had ignored the edges until now, and I think they received excellent value with this pick. He can win with power and determination, even if he's not super twitchy. A top 100 player for me.

Kennard projects as a developmental rusher in their 3-4 system. He was a little disappointing at the Senior Bowl and can have trouble disengaging from blocks, but Kennard's rush skill could help long-term when the Chargers start thinking about life after Khalil Mack.

A Sampson-Quinshon Judkins pairing could be the new thing in Cleveland. I liked both backs a lot in college, and they complement each other well. He's a sharp-cutting dynamo in a smaller package.

The Princeton-educated Travis was able to flash his rare mass and decent athleticism on the FBS level last season, holding his own. He'll need to initiate contact better, but he has an opportunity to be the Colts' swing tackle.

A small frame and inconsistent hands (as a returner and receiver) likely hurt Lane's cause. He might not become more than a specialist at the next level, but Lane put on a show at the combine and is a threat with the ball in his hands.

Buchannan's physical traits are good, and his mental makeup will give him an edge. He's a former QB who elevated from the FCS level to put up some decent tape last season at Cal.

A better football player than athletic tester, Moore is absolutely worth a shot here. He's smart, reliable and tough against the run.

Riley has potential to play the nickel or outside. He has a knack for taking the ball away and can be tried as a punt returner. This is good value for a top-100 player on my board. Riley had a solid Senior Bowl showing vs. good competition.

Hyppolite is a rangy, shorter-framed linebacker who can bring a little punch to the party. The former elite high school recruit is experienced and always seems to show up at the ball, with solid instincts.

The Chiefs nab the hyper-productive Royals, who might not be instant coffee as an NFL receiver but has the smooth-moving skills to be an effective second-level pass catcher eventually.

Robinson only started a handful of college games and missed time with injury, but he became a scouting curiosity because of his good length and surprising burst off the snap. This is a dice roll on a later-developing rush talent.

Finding his best role will be key, as Hemingway is a bit of a tweener. But he offers good toughness and enough pursuit ability to try at both D-end and inside on pass downs. 

After taking Cam Ward on Day 1, the Titans' first three picks on Day 3 will be catching Ward's passes. Ayomanor is a one-note, perimeter target with a good target radius and enough length and juice to make plays in the air.

Farmer is a thickly built interior plugger who continued to produce and keep his motor hot, even in a lost season at FSU. He's more of a disruptor than a true playmaker, though.

After Tre Harris went down with injury, Watkins stepped up as the Rebels' go-to guy -- and likely was taken here because of it. Watkins doesn't always flash his sub-4.4 speed on the field, but he fits as a back-end receiver and punt returner.

The big-framed Ingram-Dawkins uses his length well and could help the Vikings at multiple techniques along the line. But he's largely a projection after not making much impact at UGA prior to last season.

Jackson is a massive specimen of a man who's best at clogging run lanes. He got too tall in Senior Bowl one-on-ones and offers very little pass-rush value but has first- and second-down value behind Derrick Brown.

Vinson stepped up at the Senior Bowl with some terrific reps against bigger-school competition. His size and movement skills are worth investing in, either at tackle or guard.

Mills is an ox-strong interior force with great length whose vacancy hurt the Irish in the national championship game loss. The knee injury could slow his Year 1 progress, but Mills has the goods to be a rotational contributor and a locker room leader.

The Dolphins are adding some meat to the roster. Phillips is a burly, thickly built interior player with good strength, but he's not a sophisticated rusher or finisher yet.

I had Sanders going to the Browns in my Day 2 mock. Instead they take him in the early fifth -- after taking Dillon Gabriel two rounds early. Right now, the Browns have a four-way QB battle between Joe Flacco, Kenny Pickett, Gabriel and Sanders. How it'll all work out is anyone's guess, but the run is -- mercifully -- over.

This is -- stop me if you've heard it before -- strong value by the Eagles. McWilliams is probably a nickel corner only, and the Eagles are well-stocked back there, but they likely can find space for his competitive mindset and good athleticism.

Swinson was in the back end of my top 100, and the fit here is strong. I worried the Patriots waited too long to add capable rush talent, but the fifth round is nice value for Swinson's potential.

James wasn't my favorite RB prospect, but any runner who lands in Kyle Shanahan's system has a chance to make it. James' stocky physique and ability to make the first man miss will be a good fit in the zone-heavy run game.

With a lack of pass-rush talent, Hamilton will need to overcome his smaller frame inside as a competitive disruptor. He has a high floor and a strong approach to the game as a Steady Eddie type.

The Cowboys had avoided offensive playmakers thus far, but here they land a speed complement to Javonte Williams and Miles Sanders in the backfield. Blue ran 4.38-second 40s at the combine and his pro day.

A lack of ball skills likely hurt Marshall, as he collected only two INTs in nearly four years of starting for Florida while also allowing several big plays. He's a quality athlete, but his instincts remain unrefined.

Some media folks were talking up Giddens as a Day 2 possibility, but I never quite saw that. He was a consistent producer for the Wildcats and has a nice size-speed quotient, but Giddens had trouble hanging onto the ball last season.

The latest Shemar to be picked is a bursty athlete in a smaller package who won't turn 21 years old until June, teeming with upside and energy in his play. However, he's an unpolished gem with too many mental errors on tape.

The Bengals apparently will try him at tackle, which is where they listed him, and he has the length and movement skills to play there. However, a few scouts I spoke with thought Rivers would be best at guard, where his balance issues might be better hidden.

This is another blocker whose NFL position was a subject of debate. I thought he had to be a center or tackle, and the Giants apparently agreed with the latter. Mbow's lack of power and length are worries, but he's a ferocious operator who could turn into a sixth-man super sub for a line that has had its share of issues.

He's a shorter safety with an extensive special-teams background, which should help Trader's chances of making the roster. He works hard and is a reliable tackler.

Bassa is a converted safety who is still learning the finer points of playing linebacker. But he has all the intangibles to make it. He addressed his Senior Bowl team after practice and was a two-time captain for the Ducks. The arrow is pointed up.

He's built like an SUV and really turned himself into a player at SMU after some unproductive years at Miami. Roberts' game is built more on power and effort than edge-bending speed.

Lambert-Smith brings explosiveness to the Chargers' WR room, but his lack of diversity and special-teams experience could hurt his initial chances of making the roster.

I admittedly forgot about him until I watched Oliver shine at the combine workouts following a final season that saw him miss all but two games with injury. If the medicals are clean, he can provide some explosive burst as a pass rusher.

Sigle is not the most physically gifted player, but he runs pretty well, is scheme-diverse and has appeared at multiple DB spots in his career, successfully elevating from the FCS level to Wildcats standout.

Mondon is a well-developed athlete with a spotty injury history, but his special-teams ability should give him a chance to have a job for a while. The Eagles understand value in the draft and execute it well.

He's a fun player with rush and coverage potential, but Mauigoa has to tackle better and carve out a role first on special-teams coverage units to earn a chance to make it on defense.

Carolina takes a workmanlike, in-line blocker with sure hands to factor in as an occasional receiver and red-zone threat. Evans isn't a dynamic athlete but profiles as a valuable TE2 in more of a grunt role.

The Steelers appear to be forecasting Black's home as a 3-4 end, where his length could cause disruption. However, he's more of a blue-collar contributor and must prove he can win vs. quicker offensive linemen.

The Chargers continue to add more playmaking potential to their offense. Gadsden is the son of the former Dolphins receiver of the same name and brings some WR-like skills as a detached tight end.

Injuries derailed his final season after a mostly healthy career, but Horton has plenty of quality tape as a receiver and returner and can translate that to the NFL if he gets stronger and continues catching the ball more consistently.

Slater held his own at the Senior Bowl, shooting down questions about his competition level and lack of length. That will still be a concern in the NFL, but Slater uses his hands extremely effectively.

Kendall is only the third true center drafted. His dad, Pete Kendall, was a 13-year pro in the league, and Kendall has the smarts, athleticism and intangibles to make it in a zone scheme if his lack of power doesn't short circuit him. 

Frazier is an ideal investment from a height-speed perspective, and he's worked his way up from Southern Illinois, Coffeyville Community College and UTSA to the NFL. But he's really a one-year producer and a candidate to be groomed on Chicago's practice squad.

Hancock was a team-first player who stepped in at nickel for the Buckeyes, but he might be best at safety or as a backup at multiple spots. He's competitive and tough.

The Lions have added more quality competition to their open spot at guard. Frazier has played four OL spots at LSU but almost certainly will be pegged inside, where his lack of elite athleticism can be covered up.

The Rams keep adding help to their LB unit. Paul absolutely fits their style with his relentless approach, football smarts and quality blitz potential.

Hawes has almost strictly been a blocker and occasional chain-mover in five years at Yale and Georgia Tech. But as an in-line tight end, he's built for the dirty work and has some huge pancakes on his college résumé.

Following a Freshman All-American season, Burke looked like another potential OSU first-rounder, but he never quite elevated his game. Burke's lack of elite size and speed will likely limit him, but he's an instinctive cover man with high-level experience.

The mustachioed Ouzts caught a grand total of 16 college passes, but he was the ultimate dirty-work performer, first for Nick Saban and later for Kalen DeBoer. Ouzts can carve out a role as a short-yardage blocker with a huge frame and a warrior mentality.

Baron has a pretty well-proportioned frame and the ability to penetrate the backfield as a rotational rusher.