DRAFT TRACKER 2025

Outside receiver with size and speed to create advantages downfield. Prather is not explosive -- though he builds and carries speed to create deep windows -- and needs to do a better job of finishing routes and catches. He’s too leggy and tight-hipped to beat man coverage over the first two levels and he’s not a natural pass catcher in traffic. Prather is a niche option as a field-stretcher with good height, weight and speed, but he might need to prove he can play special teams to give himself a legitimate roster shot.

Undersized receiver with good senior production. Dalena has good straight-line speed and was a strong tester across the board at his pro day. He’s tough in traffic and can catch when contested, using every inch of his length to bring the ball in from outside of his frame. However, he’s not very sudden underneath to separate and lacks the overall length to win 50/50 balls down the field. While he has experience at all three receiver positions, Dalena will have to prove he can get open from the slot to make a roster.

Taylor is big, fast and explosive. He posted good catch production in 2024 and was an impressive tester at his pro day. The game tape is filled with a dizzying number of highs and lows, though. He’s elusive off of press coverage for his size and can snap off routes at crisp angles. However, his drop rate and inability to finish contested catches might keep him from having a chance at the next level. Taylor’s field-stretching potential and size give him an outside shot to compete for a spot on a practice squad.

Two-year starter with consistent production but lacking desired pro traits. George is a feisty competitor who has allowed that fire to burn his team with critical penalties at times. He plays with average suddenness to uncover underneath and appears unable to blow by corners for open deep looks. There is some route acumen to work with and he wins a few more combat catches than expected for a receiver of his size. Unless he can rebrand as a crafty slot receiver, the difficulty he encounters when trying to beat physical cornerbacks could be an overriding concern for teams.

Bergen’s journey to making an NFL roster will rely heavily on his ability to slip tackles and stack yards as a punt returner. His eight career punt-return touchdowns display his natural talent for the task, but facing off against NFL athletes will make the job much tougher. He’s become more productive as a receiver over time, but he might need to show additional improvement in that area to make a team.

Fifth-year senior with three seasons under his belt against SEC competition. His routes lack suddenness to separate and he struggles to win contested battles. He runs with good build-up speed to get deep and he’s a bruising runner after the catch, but he needs to catch with better focus underneath. Ultimately, Wells' traits and ball skills fail to stand out.

Brunstein’s standout production is enough to catch your eye, while his size and testing numbers could create real interest from NFL scouts. Unfortunately, a chunk of his production came on basic catch-and-run throws near the line of scrimmage against a lower level of competition. He has good speed and dominated opponents across from him, but his ball skills appear to be lacking when tasked with tougher catches. He checks enough of the boxes to get into a camp but needs plenty of work.

Well-built, speed-deficient receiver who might need to bump inside as a possession slot to have a fighting chance as a pro. Akharaiyi had only one season of impressive FBS production and that came at UTEP in 2023. He lacks the suddenness to consistently separate underneath and won’t outrace NFL cornerbacks down the field. He needs to keep making strides as a route-runner and win contested catches at a higher rate to become a functional NFL target.

Brown played at three schools over five seasons but failed to produce at a standout level. Frankly, there are more flashes on Brown’s 2023 tape at Houston than there were on his Miami tape from 2024. He lacked creativity to beat press and struggled to finish plays as a deep option in both seasons. He has some instincts in space and flashes route-running potential, but it’s hard to find enough consistent tape to make a clear projection of what he could provide as a pro.

Stocky wideout who plays with good urgency and play strength when contested but lacks the speed and functional route-running ability to get away from NFL-caliber defenders. A compact, physical target, it would make the most sense to utilize Cooper as a big slot receiver instead of playing him on the perimeter, where a lack of separation would be exacerbated. He needs to eliminate some of his drops for his ball skills to truly stand out, but it will be difficult to succeed in the league if he doesn’t learn how to get in and out of his breaks properly.

Fifth-year senior with steady catch production over the last four seasons. Sheppard has good size and average speed. However, he will run routes below his optimal play speed and leaves too many routes unfinished. His ball skills are much better down the field than underneath and he toggles between a spectacular catch and a frustrating lack of catch finishing. He sees a high number of routes contested but lacks the feistiness to win those battles at a high enough rate.

While Kahmann’s production is indicative of the dominance teams want to see from prospects who played against a lower level of competition, he doesn’t often overwhelm the opposition with explosiveness. He’s a strong slot target who can win when contested, but he’ll need to become more efficient as a route-runner and learn to play much faster if he’s going to make it in the pros.

Taylor is a good-looking wideout with proportional size and length, but there might not be enough ingredients to bake the cake. He’s frequently rerouted or flat-out stalled by press and will see a high percentage of his targets contested due to a lack of separation quickness. He can box out defenders underneath and will win an adequate number of contested-catch battles. A miserable touchdown rate of one for every 23 catches is indicative of a lack of functional playmaking potential.

Brayboy’s athletic traits warrant a peek at the tape. He has good top-end speed and really impresses with his ability to separate from coverage. However, his ball skills fall well below NFL standards with spotty ball-tracking and inconsistent hands. He’s fearless and fast in a straight line, though. His potential as a kick returner will need to be his entry point toward getting a chance in the NFL.