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The Dolphins selected Ewers in the seventh round of the 2025 NFL Draft, 231st overall.

Ewers transferred to Texas after a year at Ohio State and started three years for the Longhorns, posting his best to date in 2025 to the tune of 3,472 passing yards and a 31:12 TD:INT ratio over 14 games, earning him Second Team All-SEC. He elected to bypass his final season of college eligibility to turn pro due to Arch Manning waiting in the wings in Austin, and he finally heard his name called in the final round of the draft. Ewers was a high-profile recruit coming out of high school and has battled through injuries throughout his career; however, he possesses some intriguing traits as a development project. He'll slot into a depth role behind Tua Tagovailoa and Zach Wilson in Miami and will aim to prove his worth in training camp.

The Lions selected Jackson in the seventh round of the 2025 NFL Draft, 230th overall.

Jackson played sparingly on defense through his first five years at Georgia before taking over as starting safety in 2024. Through 14 games in his final season, Jackson posted 64 tackles, 1.5 tackles for loss, five pass breakups and two interceptions. The 24-year-old boosted his draft stock at the Senior Bowl, where he was named the top safety. However, his starting experience is still limited, and he'll need to find a role on special teams in Detroit.

The Chiefs selected Smith in the seventh round of the 2025 NFL Draft, 228th overall.

Smith is an intriguing prospect. He had considerable pedigree as a four-star wide receiver and was a special-teams standout with Miami before transferring to SMU for his final collegiate season. He converted to running back with the Mustangs and totaled 1,659 yards from scrimmage with 14 touchdowns. It's difficult to get too excited about the potential for a seventh-round selection to immediately contribute, but Smith will be on a historically strong offense with a relatively open backfield.

The 49ers selected Rourke (knee) in the seventh round of the 2025 NFL Draft, 227th overall.

Rourke followed in his brother Nathan's footsteps and started his college career at Ohio, where he was a productive three-year starter. He got himself onto the NFL radar after transferring to Indiana and leading the Hoosiers to an improbable run to the College Football Playoff. Rourke threw for 3,042 yards, 29 touchdowns and five interceptions with Indiana. What's more, he showed remarkable toughness by playing the whole season on a torn ACL. Injuries were unfortunately a large part of Rourke's college story with multiple ACL injuries. He projects as a high-level backup in the NFL and should be ready for the start of the season after undergoing knee surgery in January.

The Steelers selected Bruener in the seventh round of the 2025 NFL Draft, 226th overall.

Steelers fans might recognize the name -- Bruener is the son of '90s Pittsburgh tight end Mark Bruener -- but the younger Bruener plays linebacker. It's concerning that Bruener didn't start at Washington until his fifth season, but Bruener has 4.58 speed to work with and the Steelers have an impeccable history of developing front-seven defenders. Still, Bruener will most likely see most of his playing time on special teams.

The Cardinals selected Crawford in the seventh round of the 2025 NFL Draft, 225th overall.

Crawford saw some work in his four seasons at Texas but blossomed in his last year at Nevada, racking up career-best marks with 76 tackles, 3.0 tackles for loss and a pair of interceptions. Crawford's size doesn't stand out, but he tested well at the combine. He'll need to be a contributor on special teams to claim a spot on the Cardinals' 53-man roster this fall.

The Raiders selected Lindenberg in the seventh round of the NFL Draft, 222nd overall.

The Raiders have fortified their front seven on the final day of the draft, though Lindenberg was the first linebacker the team has selected. He had a productive final season with Minnesota by racking up 94 tackles, and he also earned First Team All-Big Ten Honors. Lindenberg is likely to begin his pro career as a special teamer, though Las Vegas does lack depth up the middle of its linebacker corps.

The Texans selected Hamilton in the seventh round of the 2025 NFL Draft, 224th overall.

Hamilton made 30 starts over his final three seasons at Rutgers and generated 88 tackles, 9.0 tackles for loss and 6.0 sacks in that span. The 22-year-old has room for development and will need to prove himself during the offseason program and training camp in order to make the 53-man roster.

The Seahawks selected Martinez in the seventh round of the 2025 NFL Draft, 223rd overall.

Martinez was the lead back for Miami in 2024 after spending the prior two seasons at Oregon State. He led the Hurricanes with 1,002 yards and 10 touchdowns on 159 carries and added 17 catches for 204 yards across 13 games (10 starts). Martinez runs with authority and will gain yards after contact, but he lacks the burst and elusiveness to make defenders miss in the second level. He'll likely compete with Kenny McIntosh and George Holani for the Seahawks' RB3 job behind Kenneth Walker (ankle) and Zach Charbonnet.

The Patriots selected Bryant in the seventh round of the 2025 NFL Draft, 220th overall.

Bryant (6-foot-7, 320 pounds) certainly has the build to play tackle in the NFL, and the Patriots will probably give him a shot at right tackle after a five-year collegiate career spent at SMU (2020-23) and Missouri (2024). Bryant actually started at left tackle last year for the same offensive line where seventh-overall pick Armand Membou played at right tackle, but Bryant might be a bit too top-heavy and inflexible to stay on the left side in the NFL.