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Moreno also had a lost fumble. The third-year back looked shifty as a receiver, but was never able to get into a rhythm on the ground. He limped off the field late in the fourth quarter and appeared to be in a great deal of pain. It’s not the kind of start owners were hoping for.

A three-year starter at left guard for Texas, Conner (6'6/314) was stellar in pass protection in his final year on the 40 Acres, notching a PFF pass blocking grade below 70.9 just twice in 16 appearances. Unfortunately, one of those contests was against Ohio State in the playoff, a game where he allowed three pressures. The former Katy High School product is an easy projection to guard (he was announced as such on draft day) in the pros but doesn’t have any special athletic traits. He does have a chance to become an eventual NFL starter.

A fiery undersized slasher, Peebles (6’0/282) spent his first four seasons at Duke toggling between the A- and B-gap while developing into an All-ACC caliber performer. In 2023 he led Duke with 5.0 sacks and 9.5 TFLs despite starting just one game before transferring to Virginia Tech. Peebles had no such playing time restrictions at VT, starting all 12 games while registering his second-consecutive season with a 90th+ percentile pass rush grade to go with a sensational 17.8% pass rush win rate. The AP Third Team All-American ranks in the 90th percentile with a 4.94s 40-yard dash in addition to a 32.5” vert (91st percentile) and 28 bench reps (76th percentile) for a very respectable 7.30 RAS. Peebles’ twitchy, well-rounded pass rush toolkit helps to make up for his lack of stature, as he darts and jukes his way into the backfield by leveraging his low center of gravity and cat-like agility to slip around blocks. While solidly built and plucky on a pound-for-pound basis, he stands little chance against double teams and will get washed out on NFL run plays. Peebles has a pesky, stubby profile that could land him a job creating pressure on passing downs.

Ryland’s ability to get to the quarterback is what really stands out, recording 16 sacks and just one season alone. That ranked third in the country. At 6-foot-3 and 258 pounds, Ryland showcases a ton of upper body strength. In 2024, he recorded 48 total pressures, with nine QB hits and 25 hurries. As a run defender, Ryland is a bit inconsistent. There are times where he isn’t as active with his hands and he’ll get beat in those one-on-one battles. He also has short arms, which can effect him on certain plays against the run. Overall, Ryland is a very exciting player to watch. He’s a true pass rusher who can make noise off the edge. He became the first Hokie since 2005 to record 10 or more sacks in a season. He’s not a very polished run defender, but he is a nice mid-round prospect a team would love to have.

An undersized but speedy receiver, Horn (5’8/174) spent four seasons as a role player while splitting time between USF and Colorado. In 2023, Horn finished second on the team in routes run and posted a 58-566-6 on 83 targets. Last season, he saw more competition for playing time, finishing fourth on the team in routes run (269), receiving yards (441), and receptions (37). Horn’s production took a massive dip in 2024, but the speedster has shown consistency throughout his career in creating yards after the catch (7.0 YAC/REC) and spent two seasons in an offense that allowed him to put these skills on display with short passes and screens. More of a gadget player than a prototypical receiver, Horn is a big play waiting to happen, but earning consistent snaps in the pros could prove challenging. Even if he is used more as a package player, Horn’s ability to contribute on special teams (33 career kick returns) will give him an added element to offer a roster.

Williams (6’6/317) was a blue-chip prospect who ranked as a top-10 offensive lineman from the class of 2022 according to On3. The heralded recruit logged just 148 reps as a reserve RT in his first two seasons but logged 975 snaps during Texas’s CFP Playoff run this year, earning 71st percentile grades in both passing and run blocking. His 84th percentile zone run block grade is light years better than the 52.3 grade he scored in gap scheme rushes. Williams had some missteps in pass pro, earning just a 55.7 grade on true pass sets, allowing 26 pressures while leading the class with 16 penalties called against him. He lacks the agility and brisk kickstep of many of his 2025 classmates which he will need to overcome with power and refined technique at the next level. As an early entrant, Williams could have benefited from working on his craft and making another run at the National Title with Texas.

A four-year starter with the Huskies, Lundt (6’8/303) was initially part of the 2019 class. He redshirted as a freshman and UConn’s 2020 season was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Lundt finally took over at right tackle in 2021 and never gave the role up for the next four seasons. He improved as a run and pass blocker in every season, earning a top-10 overall grade at tackle by Pro Football Focus in 2024. He was charted with zero sacks allowed on 449 pass-blocking reps in his final season. Lundt has quick feet when moving on run blocks but doesn’t have the necessary weight to be an anchor in pass protection. His ability to move makes him a better fit for zone blocking schemes, though he will need to bulk up no matter what his team asks him to do at the next level. Despite measuring in just shy of 6’8” at the combine, Lundt’s arms are surprisingly short at just 32-5/8’’. Lundt’s build could lend itself to guard duties in the pros, but he also has the tape of a capable swing tackle.

Medrano’s (6'3/222) 4.46-second 40-yard dash made him the Combine’s fastest linebacker, and he demonstrated elite overall athleticism (9.83 RAS) throughout the testing process. The 24-year-old Medrano was a two-year starter in Westwood. Although Medrano (6’3/222) is primarily a box defender, he also served as a part-time EDGE rusher and slot-coverage defender, tallying 22 quarterback pressures, three sacks, four forced incompletions and two interceptions. He gets downhill quickly in run defense but can be bullied by blockers and powerful ball carriers. His 27 missed tackles in 2024 were a positional high in the Power Five. He posted career bests in both solo tackles (63) and TFLs (14) last year. Medrano is perhaps best suited to a strong safety role while operating as a special teams fixture.

Operating as the No. 2 wideout to Travis Hunter, Wester (5’10/163) totaled 74 receptions for 931 yards and 10 touchdowns for Colorado last season, adding a 76-yard punt return for a touchdown. He began his college career with four seasons at Florida Atlantic and made an impact as a returner, receiver, and occasional rusher. Wester has a small frame, but is impactful with the ball in his hands. As a slot receiver, he is elusive and can be used as a gadget piece on offense. He is a limited pass-catcher and lacks the strength to break tackles while a chunk of his college production was manufactured touches close to the line of scrimmage. Wester has the tools to be a returner and gadget receiver at the NFL level.

The Harlem, NY native spent his first three collegiate seasons holding down the starting RT role at Rhode Island before transferring to Oregon for his final two years. He excelled for the Ducks in 2023 when he produced a 98.9% pass block efficiency rate with zero sacks and an 85.3 pass block grade. His performance slipped a little bit last season, allowing 29 pressures compared to just 11 a year ago with a 74th percentile overall grade. Cornelius uses his 33.5” arms and wide base to ward off edge rushers as he posted a solid 0.2% blown run block rate. However sluggish lateral movement and inconsistent pad levels likely limit his NFL upside to being a swing tackle.