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Frye’s injury was first reported as a “stinger,” but it was obviously more serious. Kyle Williams, promoted from the practice squad last weekend, replaced Frye on Sunday. Street free agent Damion McIntosh may have to step in as the starter at left tackle immediately. Matt Hasselbeck remains a poor bet to stay upright behind the Seahawks’ crumbling offensive line.

We know that the Giants tried to trade up to get the number one overall pick and draft Cam Ward earlier tonight. The Giants have also been repeatedly linked to Ole Miss QB Jaxson Dart, who could be the target if the Giants can swing a deal and jump back into the first round.

After drafting Alabama OG Tyler Booker in the first round tonight, there was some thought that the Cowboys would then move Tyler Smith back out to left tackle. Instead, Dallas will start Smith and Booker at guards and keep Tyler Guyton at left tackle. Yes, that’s three Tylers on the starting offensive line for the Dallas Cowboys.

Egbuka (6’1/205) earned a starting role in his second season and immediately ran with it to the tune of 74 receptions, 1,151 yards, and 10 scores. He added two touchdowns on the ground. Egbuka thrived in the No. 2 role opposite Marvin Harrison Jr. while catching passes from C.J. Stroud. An ankle injury derailed his junior season and he returned for a final outing in 2024. Unfortunately for Egbuka, Ohio State had freshman phenom Jeremiah Smith in the fold and Egbuka was forced to play second fiddle to a future star once again. He did, however, top 1,000 yards with double-digit touchdowns for the second time. Egbuka ran three-quarters of his career routes from the slot and will start his career primarily as a slot receiver for Tampa Bay. That makes him a slightly awkward fit for a team that just brought back Chris Godwin on a three-year deal. Godwin is currently recovering from a dislocated ankle, but his contract suggests Tampa Bay isn’t worried about his long-term outlook. It’s also a nightmare scenario for Jalen McMillan, who broke out late in 2024 after Godwin went down. McMillan may struggle to earn playing time in the now-crowded receiver room.

Zabel will join a Seattle offensive line graded in 2024 as the league’s sixth worst pass blocking unit and eighth worst run blocking unit. Grey Zabel (6’6/312) exits college after five years having earned FCS All-American accolades en route to his second National Championship last season. He shuttled between right tackle and guard over his first four seasons, logging 633 of his 911 snaps at RT where he posted a 2.7% pressure rate and an 88.5 pass block grade. He moved over to left tackle last year and excelled in both phases, recording a sensational 92.9 pass protection grade paired with an 87th percentile run grade. Excellent footwork and movement ability offsets less than ideal 32” arms, with Zabel routinely stonewalling his overmatched FCS opponents to the tune of a 99.1% pass block efficiency rate. His athleticism was verified in testing with Zabel recording a 99.5th% 36.5” vert and a brisk 4.60 shuttle (87th%) for a superb 9.49 Relative Athletic Score that ranks 3rd among 2025 tackles. Any concerns about how he stacks up against upper level competition were quelled when Zabel shined in Senior Bowl practices, punching his ticket as a top flight OL prospect.

It seems like every class has a supremely talented and athletic EDGE defender whose measurables overshadow their on-field production. Stewart (6’5/247) only recorded two sacks in each of his final two seasons, while posting a disappointing 44.7 tackle grade and a dismal 26.9% career missed tackle rate according to PFF. However, Stewart’s 88.2 run grade and 39 pressures indicate he was creating havoc in the backfield despite the modest sack numbers, having earned a positive grade on 24% of his rushing snaps. His draft stock shot up with a dominant Senior Bowl showing followed by a perfect 10.0 Relative Athletic Score he posted at the Combine. It’s easy to see why Stewart is a tantalizing prospect, as his physical profile and speed/power combo are legitimately rare. However his pass rush toolkit is unrefined and consists of mostly a well timed bull rush where he simply overpowers his opponent. Stewart’s raw athletic traits will hopefully help him get by until he polishes up his move set and becomes a fully formed EDGE.

The #1 overall recruit from the 2022 prep cycle, Nolen (6’4/296) was the crown jewel of Texas A&M’s best all-time recruiting class. He rotated through the Aggies defensive front shuttling between three tech and Edge for two seasons earning a middling 72.5 overall grade in 2023 with 21 stops and zero missed tackles. He left College Station following Jimbo Fisher’s firing and blossomed into a fully-formed, game-wrecking three tech who ranked second nationally with a 91.6 run grade and fifth with 26 stops on running downs. The First Team All-American is a bit undersized at 296 pounds but he is able to uncoil and strike with the force of a much larger man thanks to his impressive raw power. A plus athlete who has a brisk get off and can keep blockers off balance with speed or power, Nolen can rush the passer with an undisciplined technical approach and get away with it thanks to his physical gifts. However in the run game he plays with outstanding leverage routinely discarding blockers and breaking through double teams. A true havoc creator on the interior, Nolen needs to work on secondary rush moves but has every down start potential.

Walker (6’1/243) hails from a football family, with his father being a former D2 All-American and well-regarded High School football coach and his brother being a DB at Georgia State. He led the Bulldogs with 5.0 sacks with 26 pressures despite serving as a rotational player who logged just 126 pass rush reps. Walker finally got a chance to start last year and made the most of his opportunity as a hybrid linebacker/edge, producing 60 tackles while leading the Dawgs with 10.5 TFLs, 6.5 sacks and a 17.2 percent pass rush win percentage. The Third Team AP All-American was also adorned with the coveted Butkus Award given to the nation’s top linebacker. A twitchy athlete with sudden explosiveness and enough power to crack and stonewall pulling linemen, Walker hones in on his prey like a lion in the Serengeti. However, he’s also a cerebral, savvy player who takes good pursuit lines and is always in the right position. On the pass rush, he posted incredible 45%+ win percentages with his overarm move, inside counter, and a ferocious bull rush. The big issue with Walker is his tweener proportions make him ill-suited for full-time edge work, and off-ball linebackers don’t have the same devastating effect on opposing game plans. Regardless, Walker is a premium talent whose versatility and high football character make him a safe and projectable talent.

Vacchiano reported that the Giants offered the number three pick, their 2026 first-rounder, “and other picks” to the Tennessee Titans for the first overall pick. The Titans obviously rejected the deal and were, according to Vacchiano, “never trading this pick.” However, it does give us a little bit of insight into how aggressive the Giants are willing to be to get their QB of the future.

Warren falls to the Colts after the Bears inexplicably took Michigan TE Colston Loveland with the tenth overall pick. Warren’s fantasy prospects are very much in question in the Colts’ run-heavy offense and the target-commanding duo of Michael Pittman and Josh Downs. The latest in the long line of NFL tight ends out of Happy Valley, Warren (6’6/256) was parked behind Pat Freiermith, Brenton Strange, and Theo Johnson at various points in his career. It was finally Warren’s time in 2024 and he didn’t disappoint. Warren exploded for 104 catches, 1,233 yards, and eight touchdowns. He added a 216/218/4 line on the ground and completed 3-of-6 passes for 35 yards and a touchdown. Warren’s proficiency as a tight end and his occasional use as both a running back and a wildcat quarterback earned him the Mackey Award, given to the nation’s top tight end. Warren has the size of a traditional tight end who can earn targets over the middle of the field, but he’s also a force to be reckoned with after the catch. Warren averaged 6.7 yards after the catch per reception and totaled 692 YAC in his final season. The former Nittany Lion is also a comfortable run-blocker, leveraging his size and tenacity to pave the way on the ground. Warren looks the part of a future Pro Bowl tight end and should hit the ground running in the right landing spot. He will have fantasy TE1 upside out of the gates.

Grant (6’4/331) is a mountain of a defensive tackle with the movement ability of a man 70 pounds lighter. He joined fellow Michigan DT Mason Graham to create turmoil in Big Ten backfields, recording 50 pressures with 22 stops and a 9.4% win rate. His elite 88th percentile run defense grade showcases the overall dominance we’ve seen from him at the college level. He ran a 1.72s 10-yard split (82nd percentile) with a 31” vert (81st percentile) but poor agility drills and 22 bench reps (37th percentile) brought down his 7.18 Relative Athletic Score. Grant has the torque to plow through double teams, packaged with heat seeking closing speed that is certifiably predatory. Sturdy enough at the point of attack to hold blocks and disengage, but also smart enough to sniff out screens and counters. Grant has the ideal profile for a dependable run-stopping nose tackle who can add some punch in passing situations when called upon.