2025 NFL Draft: Instant analysis for notable picks on Day 2
We're back for Day 2 of the 2025 NFL Draft. Follow along for live analysis of all notable developments from Rounds 2-3.
Shedeur Sanders still waiting
Sanders sliding in the first round was no surprise. It had long been clear that NFL teams saw a significant gap between Cam Ward and the rest of the quarterback class, and that was an entirely fair evaluation. But nobody could have reasonably made the case that the Colorado star wasn't, at the very least, a Day 2 talent. Sanders still being available into Saturday could be taken as confirmation of rumors that his pre-draft meetings with teams did not go well. There are a few potential landing spots near the top of the fourth round that might make sense, but we were all saying the same thing heading into Day 2. There's no telling how long he'll remain on the board now.
Browns select Dillon Gabriel
QB, Oregon - 94th overall
Just when we were starting to feel good about what the Browns were doing with all these picks. Taking a swing on a quarterback is rarely a bad idea, but this feels like a wild reach. Gabriel is an undersized passer with average physical traits. Making him a third-round pick with so much talent on the board, including a sliding Shedeur Sanders, is bizarre stuff.
Seahawks select Jalen Milroe
QB, Alabama - 92nd overall
Milroe is an awesome pick for the Seahawks. They've got their starter in place after signing Sam Darnold, but that shouldn't stop a team from taking a big swing with an eye on the future, especially when it comes with this kind of upside. Milroe has a long way to go as a passer but has the best physical traits of any quarterback in this class. The arm talent is elite, and he'll immediately be one of the NFL's best runners at the position. Let him sit for a few years and see if he can take the necessary steps in his development. It's an extremely low-risk gamble this late on Day 2. And the payoff could be substantial.
Steelers select Kaleb Johnson
RB, Iowa - 83rd overall
This really felt like the floor for Shedeur Sanders. Yet the slide continues. You have to think there's some sort of understanding Aaron Rodgers will be signing in Pittsburgh at some point soon. Assuming that's the case, there's a lot to love about this pick. Johnson probably needs a zone run game to replicate his success at Iowa, which he'll get in Arthur Smith's offense. He'll have a pretty clear path to a feature workload, too. Steelers fans and fantasy football managers alike should be pretty excited about this one.
Cowboys select Shavon Revel Jr.
CB, East Carolina - 76th overall
Make that two great value picks in a row for the Cowboys' defense. Revel was seen by many as a first-round talent heading into this draft. A torn ACL suffered in September evidently led to a lengthy slide, but there's so much potential here. Revel has a rare combination of size and speed for the position. He also plays with good instincts and physicality. Even if the Cowboys have to bring him along slowly, he's got a real chance to emerge as an impact starter. That makes him a steal in the third round.
Patriots draft Kyle Williams
WR, Washington State - 69th overall
Three picks, three players to improve Drake Maye's supporting cast. And this one may well be every bit as impactful as the previous two. Will Campbell and TreVeyon Henderson are the headliners, but Williams is quietly one of the most exciting receivers in this class. He's a sudden athlete with a good release package and excellent route-running skills. His speed allows him to both take the top off the defense and make big plays after the catch. Williams could have an instant impact as the No. 2 receiver in the Patriots' offense. And it may not be long before he emerges as Maye's favorite target.
Browns select Harold Fannin Jr.
TE, Bowling Green - 67th overall
Fannin is such a fun player. While it's understandable to be skeptical of monster production against a lower level of competition, the numbers are only part of the equation. He's a good route-runner, and although his athletic profile is nothing spectacular, you'd never know it based on his ability to make plays after the catch. He'll bounce off contact, make defenders miss, or even stiff-arm them to the ground. The Browns won't generate much hype until they've got the quarterback position figured out. And trading out of an opportunity to draft Travis Hunter on Thursday night won't help. But it's hard not to like what they're doing with all those picks so far.
Commanders select Trey Amos
CB, Ole Miss - 61st overall
The Commanders desperately needed talent in the secondary, and Amos checks that box in a big way. The Ole Miss product is a fluid cover man who plays with impressive instincts and ball skills. The speed felt like one of few areas of concerns, and then he went out and ran a 4.43 at the combine. Amos' quietly well-rounded skill set made him our No. 4 cornerback and the No. 34 overall player in this class. He could prove to be a major steal at the end of the second round.
Broncos select RJ Harvey
RB, UCF - 60th overall
Harvey is one of the more underrated players in a star-studded running back class. The size isn't quite what teams are looking for in a workhorse back, but Sean Payton should have no problem finding ideal ways to feature his unique skill set. Harvey is an explosive runner who plays with good vision and some incredible elusiveness to make defenders miss. He could be a big-play machine in the Broncos' offense.
Raiders select Jack Bech
WR, TCU - 58th overall
Bech should be a fun weapon for the Raiders. He may not have game-breaking speed, but he does just about everything else at a high level. The TCU product is a detailed route-runner, has got the ball skills and body control to go up and get it, and is tough after the catch. That skill set will fit in nicely alongside Brock Bowers and Jakobi Meyers, giving Geno Smith several reliable weapons in the passing game. And with first-rounder Ashton Jeanty stepping in as the feature back, this offense is quickly trending in the right direction.
Chargers select Tre Harris
WR, Ole Miss - 55th overall
It was only a matter of time before the Chargers made a big move at wideout, and this is a pretty exciting one. Harris, our No. 10 receiver in this class, is a physical target who excels in the contested-catch game and can make plays after the catch. He doesn't have high-end speed, and the route tree was relatively limited at Ole Miss, but he showed plenty of savvyness in the assignments he did have. Harris' skill set on the boundary could provide an excellent complement to Ladd McConkey in the slot.
Buccaneers select Benjamin Morrison
CB, Notre Dame - 53rd overall
The Bucs passing on defense in the first round was a little surprising, even if Egbuka is a great addition to the receiver room. Getting a supremely talented cornerback at this point in Day 2 should ease any concerns. Morrison is another player who would have been drafted much earlier were it not for injuries. Assuming he's made a smooth recovery from last year's hip ailment, he's got the cover skills and playmaking ability to be a No. 1 corner at the next level.
Cardinals select Will Johnson
CB, Michigan - 47th overall
Johnson's slide finally comes to an end half way through the second round. And this didn't have anything to do with talent. Were it not for some injury concerns, the Michigan product could have been selected as early as the top 10. Teams are concerned about his longevity after flagging a knee issue during the pre-draft process, SI's Albert Breer reported this week. It's impossible to say whether there's anything to those fears, but it's absolutely worth the risk at this point. Johnson is an elite playmaker with good size and fluid movement skills.
Cowboys select Donovan Ezeiruaku
EDGE, Boston College - 44th overall
Ezeiruaku is one of the biggest steals of the draft so far. The Boston College product - our No. 6 edge rusher and No. 27 prospect overall - was seen by many as a likely first-round pick. His size probably kept him from getting drafted on Day 1, but there's just so much to like about everything he put on tape. Ezeiruaku is an impressive athlete who already has a deep arsenal of rush moves. He'll be a major upgrade opposite Micah Parsons.
Saints select Tyler Shough
QB, Louisville - 40th overall
The Saints have their quarterback, and this will be a polarizing one. Shough didn't break out until the seventh year of his injury-ridden college football career, and he turns 26 in September. That was certainly something to consider in the evaluation, but his 2024 tape was legitimately good. He's got lots of arm talent, he's accurate to all levels of the field, and he can even make plays outside of structure. Shough could compete to start right away as a rookie. And with Derek Carr's status unclear heading into the 2025 season, that's exactly what the Saints need.
Bears select Luther Burden III
WR, Missouri - 39th overall
Caleb Williams has everything he could possibly need. The Bears started their offseason with a series of aggressive moves to reshape a brutal offensive line. Skill players have been the focus early in the draft, and it's just so easy to get excited about what they're putting together. Burden is a dynamic presence who can make plays both down the field and after the catch. That kind of ability alongside D.J. Moore and Rome Odunze, as well as first-round tight end Colston Loveland, gives Chicago an incredibly exciting group of pass-catchers. The buzz will ramp up even more if and when the Bears add to the running back room later on.
Patriots select TreVeyon Henderson
RB, Ohio State - 38th overall
This is a fun one. The Patriots have been focused on improving the supporting cast around Drake Maye, and Henderson can do that as well as any running back in this class. Not only is he a dynamic receiver out of the backfield, but he's one of the rare prospects at the position who is already a proficient pass-blocker. Henderson and Rhamondre Stevenson should make for an awesome backfield tandem.
Browns select Quinshon Judkins
RB, Ohio State - 36th overall
The Browns have their new feature back. Judkins going ahead of Henderson is a bit of a surprise, but he's certainly easier to project as a workhorse at the next level than his Ohio State teammate. Judkins an extremely physical runner who has impressive vision and the speed to hit the big play. He's going to be tough to defend in the cold weather in Cleveland.
Seahawks trade up for Nick Emmanwori
S, South Carolina - 35th overall
Emmanwori is one of the most interesting players in this draft. The South Carolina product was considered by many to be a first-round talent after an outstanding combine performance gave him a perfect 10 in his Relative Athletic Score profile. There just aren't many athletes who move like this at 6-foot-3, 220 pounds. He could become a force if the Seahawks can bring out some physicality to match the impressive frame.
Texans select Jayden Higgins
WR, Iowa State - 34th overall
Houston had to come away with a receiver at some point early in this draft. After acquiring some extra picks to move out of the first round Thursday, landing Higgins is a strong move to that end. His size and route-running skills should be a great fit opposite Nico Collins, with Christian Kirk working out of the slot.
Top story
Shedeur Sanders is still on the board after the first round, and there's seemingly no guarantee he gets picked early on Day 2. ESPN's Adam Schefter suggested the Colorado star could even end up getting drafted behind Louisville quarterback Tyler Shough.
Dan Wilkins is theScore's senior NFL writer.