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Echols transferred to Kentucky without much fanfare who moved from wide receiver to corner, but he started 11-of-13 games for the Wildcats last year, and he led the team with nine pass breakups and was fourth with 52 tackles. “The Wildcat is one of the 10 best press-man corners in college football,” writes Treash, “where he’s allowed just eight catches on his 23 targets for 99 yards.” He also notes Echols was excellent in contested situations, allowing six catches in 12 opportunities. The 6-foot-1, 175-pound corner is one of the best returners in the SEC, and should be following the top wideouts in the conference in 2020.

Engram has also visited the Broncos since being released by the Jaguars. The Chargers are a team that likes to utilize their tight ends with a heavy run game, but Engram would be a receiving-first addition. He dealt with a shoulder injury last season, limiting him to just 47 receptions for 365 yards. However, he has a 114-catch 2023 season under his belt. Engram would compete with Will Dissly for tight end snaps but also has the ability to take slot snaps.

Williams will be designated as a June 1 cut for cap purposes. The 28-year-old safety was signed to a five-year, $70 million contract back in 2022, but he and Arthur Maulet both are cap casualties that won’t be part of Baltimore’s secondary in 2025. Williams will likely see a decent market as a player that doesn’t turn 29 until September, albeit for nowhere close to the money he was making with the Ravens.

Gilliam is a quality special teams player who sees most of his time on kick coverage rather than on offense.

Stokes is a former first-round selection by the Packers who had mixed success in Green Bay before having his fifth-year player option declined. The 26-year-old should compete for a spot in Pete Carroll’s lineup, but at that low of a price he’s just as likely to be a depth piece for Las Vegas.

Bush returns to the Browns after procuring 76 tackles as a part-time starter for Cleveland in 2024. The 26-year-old should be a rotational piece for the Browns, and the chances he ever lives up to the promise he showed in college and his rookie season with PIttsburgh are slim.

Woods is an eight-year veteran, spending the last three seasons of his career with the Panthers. He has started every game he has played in since his second year in the league, tallying 13 career interceptions, 47 passes defended, five forced fumbles, and 621 combined tackles. Woods joins his fourth NFL franchise in the Titans, who add him to reinforce the secondary.

ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports the deal will pay Hopkins $5 million with a chance to grow to $6 million with incentives. The wideout will continues his career and join forces with Lamar Jackson and Derrick Henry in the Charm City. Hopkins was once among the very best wideouts in football, but he’s slowed down considerably, and averaged just 1.71 yards per route in 2024. He’ll simply be a depth piece for the Ravens, and it’s hard to imagine fantasy intrigue in 2025.

NFL Network’s Cameron Wolfe reports the Ravens are planning to release Maulet after an injury-riddled 2024. He had a strong 2024 as the Ravens’ slot corner, re-signing with the team last offseason. However, he hit injured reserve to begin the 2024 season and played just three games. The 31-year-old will look for a new home as a rotational defensive back.

The Ravens seemingly always lead the league in picks, and while they tied Buffalo and Dallas in 2025, they’re still at the top. Baltimore received a fourth, a fifth and two sixths; while the Cowboys get three fifths and a sixth and Miami getting a third, fourth, and two sevenths. As a reminder, these picks are now eligible to be traded, which gives all three teams — and the others who received multiple selections — extra ammunition for the upcoming draft.

Shelton returns to the Rams, where he played from 2019-2023. He spent last season with the Bears, making 17 starts and allowing three sacks. The Bears chose to revamp their offensive line, leaving Shelton looking elsewhere in free agency. He reunites with the Rams on a two-year deal and will be in the mix to start after starting 30 games for Los Angeles from 2022-2023.