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Talented but injury prone, the ex-Tennessee Vol replaces Richie Incognito on the roster. Young will likely get looks at both guard and right tackle.

Between two seasons at Oregon and two seasons at Tennessee, Thornton (6’5/205) was a low-volume target earner with big plays. His final season at Tennessee saw Thornton lead the FBS with 25.4 yards per reception. Thornton is tall with speed; he ran a 4.30 40-yard dash, No. 2 among wide receivers at the NFL Combine. He doesn’t run a complex route tree and has low-volume production throughout his college career, making him an uncertain outside-receiving prospect. NFL teams can find use for his vertical ability as Thornton profiles best as a one-dimensional field stretcher at the next level.

A true program leader for the Irish, Kiser (6’2/231) spent six years in South Bend as a special teams ace who started 18 games in his first five seasons as a rotational player. He started all 16 games during ND’s National Championship run, leading the team with 90 tackles and a smothering 4.6% missed tackle rate that ranked second-best among all P4 linebackers. Notre Dame’s all-time leader with 70 career games played thanks to the pandemic exemption, he will be a ripe 25 years old when the NFL season starts. Kiser has a respectable athletic profile with a 7.68 RAS, but his stubby 30 3/8th” arms could present a problem taking on blockers at the next level. The team captain quickly identifies opposing play designs and is an expert finisher in the run game once he hones in on his target. His versatility is a plus, as Kiser’s ample special teams experience should help him stick around on NFL rosters despite a less than ideal physical profile.

A three-year starter in Cal’s 2-4-5 base, Woodson was a steadying presence in the Golden Bears’ secondary and finished his career with 215 tackles, 10 pass breakups, and 5 INTs. He lined up all over the field, showing versatility at nickel, boundary safety, and in the box. Woodson posted a strong 88.5 overall PFF grade in 2024, backed by an elite 83.1 tackling score and 88.0 in run defense. His 8.76 RAS confirms that his athletic profile—4.45 forty, 36” vert, 10’7” broad—translates. While he’s not flashy, Woodson plays with savvy processing speed, changes direction fluidly, and reads quarterback eyes with veteran discipline. He doesn’t possess elite range or take-on power in the box, but his consistency and instincts flash on tape. Add in 450 special teams snaps and a rep as an “A-plus person,” and you’ve got a ready-made contributor and core four special-teamer with dime safety upside.

Skattebo (5’10/219) missed his freshman season at Sacramento State due to the COVID-19 pandemic but made up for lost time over the next two seasons with 1,892 rushing yards and 13 touchdowns at 7.5 yards per carry. He then transferred to Arizona State where he ran for 783 yards and nine touchdowns in 2023. Skattebo went from a solid committee back to an elite workhorse in his final season. He racked up 1,711 yards and 21 touchdowns on 293 carries. He had been an asset in the passing game before 2024 but became a weapon in his final season, totaling 605 yards and three touchdowns on 45 receptions. Skattebo wasn’t much of a home run threat but was impossible to bring down, breaking over 100 tackles while averaging 4.1 yards after contact. He was also extremely efficient as a receiver, averaging just shy of two yards per route run. Skattebo was expected to run a slow 40 at the combine and ultimately opted out entirely, though he did excel in the burst measurables. He later recorded a 4.65 Forty at his Pro Day. It’s a slow time for an NFL back but far from a death sentence. Skattebo’s lack of top-end speed will hurt him in the pros, but he is a high-success rate runner with elite receiving production. That type of player doesn’t struggle to find work in the NFL.

Tuten (5’9/206) got his start at North Carolina A&T and transferred to Virginia Tech after running for 1,363 rushing yards and 13 scores as a sophomore. He led the Hokies with 863 yards and 10 touchdowns on 173 attempts in his first season with the team. Tuten truly broke out in his final season with 1,159 yards and 15 touchdowns on 183 attempts. He caught over 20 passes in back-to-back seasons but was held to 81 receiving yards in 2024 after going for 239 in his junior campaign. On top of the receiving production, Tuten also returned kicks as a junior and took two to the house. His speed was on full display at the NFL Scouting Combine with a 4.32 Forty. Both of his burst measurables came in above the 97th percentile, though he struggled in the short shuttle with a 4.41-second (35th percentile) time. That roughly describes who Tuten is as a runner. He’s a one-cut speed demon in the mold of Raheem Mostert. Tuten could have a tough time carving out a role in his rookie year, after landing in a backfield that features Travis Etienne and Tank Bigsby. With Etienne’s contract set to expire after the 2025 season, though, Tuten’s training camp reports are worth keeping a curious eye on.

The Titans kick off Day 3 by making another addition to one of the league’s most undermanned skill corps, though it remains to be seen how much 23-year-old Dike (6'1/196) will be able to contribute off the bat. That’s because after four seasons at Wisconsin in which he amassed just 97 catches for 1,478 yards and nine touchdowns, Dike transferred to UF in 2024 to close out his college career. He was a starting receiver in three of his five college seasons, only twice eclipsing 650 receiving yards. Boasting impressive top-end speed that he displayed at the combine (4.37 40-yard dash), Dike can take the top off a defense in a moment’s notice and caught 10-of-18 deep targets for 322 yards and one touchdown last season. His snaps in the slot compared to outside are split nearly 50/50 for his career, though it’s worth noting that his two most productive seasons result in a combined slot rate of 68.6 percent. Coaches will need to figure out where he’s best suited, but the college numbers suggest his future will be brighter as a slot man. Dike also possesses valuable skills as a returner (26 punt returns and 20 kick returns) and also contributed on the punt and kick coverage teams last season. The production profile as a whole isn’t particularly impressive, but a 2023 season in which he was likely miscast as an outside receiver (98.7 wide snap rate) may have kept Dike from enjoying more success. He’ll make for an intriguing enough prospect to watch come training camp, but he will probably begin his career on special teams.

Rapoport said he expects a team to trade up to acquire Sanders in the fourth round of the draft after he shocked the football world by falling outside the first three rounds of the draft. If he’s taken early on Saturday, Sanders would be the fifth quarterback off the board — a stunning turn of events for a player who was widely expected to be taken in the top half of the first round.

Felton’s production steadily rose over four years at Maryland, culminating in a 96/1124/9 receiving line in his senior season. He’s a svelte outside receiver (6'1/183) who won after the catch and racked up 590 YAC in his final season and forced 26 missed tackles; the fifth-most among wide receivers last year. Unsurprisingly, Felton didn’t have the frame to win contested targets in college, bringing down 7-of-18 contested looks in his final season. Felton showed off his speed and burst at the combine with a 4.37 Forty followed by broad and vertical jumps above the 90th percentile. He left Indianapolis with a 9.2 RAS. Felton has the production of a potential NFL starter, but he may need to bulk up to be anything more than a volatile WR3 in the pros.

Jones (6’5/283) has the perfect build for an edge rusher in the NFL. Standing at 6-foot-6 and 280 pounds, Jones displays a lot of power off the ball. He posted career numbers in 2024, with 19 tackles, two pass deflections, 4.5 sacks and two forced fumbles. Jones screams potential, and is a true pass rusher, posting a 76.8 grade from PFF, with a 14.6 win percentage. Although Jones is a powerful pass rusher, he does have some weaknesses. He plays high, causing him to get pushed around quite a bit. In his game against USC, Jones posted a 42.3 run defense grade, and he was exposed at times, causing him to not capitalize off his defenders. He has the body frame, but Jones isn’t the most athletic edge rusher. Although he is active with his hands, Jones can be inconsistent off the ball. Meaning, he is sometimes late with that initial jab step, and he loses that momentum. Overall, Jones has the potential to be a productive edge rusher in the NFL. But, he is also a bit of a project type of guy.