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A two-year starter for The Fighting Irish, Kareem (6'4/268) often shifted inside to afford a role for both himself and teammate Julian Okwara in Notre Dame DC Clark Lea’s four-man defensive fronts. Kareem will likely struggle to find a home on the interior at the next level given his smaller frame, but his lack of burst won’t allow him to be pigeonholed as a pure edge rusher, either. He may have to resort to early-down work at the beginning, using his length (34 3/8"), physicality, and massive hands (10 7/8") to crater running games in the interim. Kareem’s clean-up procedure on his injured left shoulder from this offseason will be worth monitoring ahead of camp since it did force him to miss the draft process.

Griffin was a third-round pick by the Seahawks back in 2017 and played the first four years of his career in Seattle. The veteran corner has since bounced around to the Jaguars, Texans, and Panthers before landing in Minnesota on a one-year contract last season. Griffin started three of the 17 games he appeared in for the Vikings in 2024, totaling 41 tackles, two interceptions, and six pass breakups while earning a PFF coverage grade of 62.4. The 435 pass coverage snaps he played were his most since 2021. Griffin hasn’t started more than seven games since 2022 and would likely be used in a depth role wherever he signs for next season.

Revel is a projected first-round pick who is also recovering from a torn ACL. According to Pelissero, Revel will also have a “combine medical recheck” while visiting with the Colts in Indy. Revel underwent reconstructive surgery on his ACL in October, with his doctor saying he expected him to be fully cleared by the summer. Revel forced two interceptions in three games last season and earned a PFF coverage grade of 83.5 or higher in 2023 and 2024.

Carter had breakfast with head coach Brian Daboll on Sunday and will have an official top-30 visit with the team on Thursday. The Penn State product is widely regarded as the top pass rusher in the league and is a virtual lock to hear his name called amongst the top five picks in the draft, with some believing he could go as high as No. 2 overall. The Giants hold the No. 3 overall in this year’s draft and could benefit from adding another pass rusher to play opposite Kayvon Thibodeaux, who is entering the fourth year of his rookie deal.

The 32-year-old retired last summer before returning late in the year. His rep, Drew Rosenhaus, said he will “definitely” play in 2025. It’s unclear if it will be with the Bucs. “We’ll never close the door on Shaq,” were the words of GM Jason Licht in February. “We’ll see where that goes. We never close the door on Shaq.” Barrett could be forced to wait until closer to camp to find out if he’s truly in the Bucs’ plans.

It’s not really news, though it’s further confirmation Golden is safety ticketed for Day 1. 21-year-old Golden’s overall collegiate production leaves something to be desired, but his 2024 breakout and confirmed 4.29 speed have understandably tantalized the league. Golden could be particularly coaching staff dependent as a prospect, but the right coach could make him a major fantasy contributor in a hurry.

This is a bit of an eye-brow raiser, as there has been very little media chatter on Milroe being a potential first-rounder. Either Milroe doesn’t mind, or the league is a lot higher on him than people think. Milroe is certainly a big name, so maybe he’s been convinced by the league and networks to attend despite seemingly low first-round odds.

Rhamondre Stevenson has 154 career receptions to his name, while Antonio Gibson, who remains on the roster, has 195 catches of his own. That said, head coach Mike Vrabel said adding a “young runner is potentially something we would like to do” when asked about addressing the position in this year’s draft, and Reiss believes a pass-catching back could be the focus for offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels. Stevenson struggled last season after signing a four-year, $36 million deal, and while he’s expected to be the lead back for 2025, it’s fair to say the 27-year-old back doesn’t look like the same player who totaled 1,461 yards from scrimmage and six touchdowns in 2022. In a class that is rich with running back talent, a more explosive back who could provide more upside in the passing game could help an offense that’s hoping to improve on its 30th-ranked finish last season.

Jones has one year left on the rookie deal he signed with the Patriots in 2022, meaning he will have to clear waivers before being an outright free agent. Jones allowed a league-high 10 touchdown receptions last season, per PFF, but also tallied a career-best three interceptions and 16 pass breakups. At just 27 years old, Jones has plenty of upside to offer a team needing secondary help. There should be plenty of teams interested in taking a one-year flyer on him for this season.

The Vikings are still waiting to hear from the league on whether or not Addison will face a suspension for a misdemeanor DUI citation he received in 2024. Nailor posted a 7-106-3 line in nearly three full games without Addison last season and had a career-high 28-414-6 line while playing in all 17 games. It’s hard to imagine Nailor having much fantasy upside in place of Addison, especially if Justin Jefferson and T.J. Hockenson are healthy, but he could make for an interesting dart throw late in drafts after going for 50-plus yards four games last season.

If the team can’t find a suitor for Jones, the soon-to-be fourth-year corner will be released on Monday, per Bonsignore. Jones was a fourth-round pick by the Patriots back in 2022 and tallied 69 tackles, 16 pass breakups, and a career-high three interceptions last season. Per PFF, Jones also allowed opposing receivers to catch 54 passes for 679 yards and 10 touchdowns, tied for the most touchdowns allowed of any corner last season. It’s possible the Raiders find a team willing to part with a late Day 3 pick in exchange for Jones’ services, but it wouldn’t be surprising if any teams interested waited until his release to make him an offer. Jones is entering the final year of his rookie contract.