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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.

The Jaguars selected Monheim in the seventh round of the 2025 NFL Draft, 221st overall.

An experienced offensive line prospect with double-digit starts at three different spots, Monheim is a versatile addition to the Jacksonville offensive line. The USC product won All-Conference honors each of the last three years while playing right tackle (2022), left tackle (2023) and center (2024). With 30-inch arms, center will probably be his meal ticket at the next level.

The Giants selected Fidone in the seventh round of the 2025 NFL Draft, 219th overall.

Fidone started a pair of seasons at Nebraska and compiled 61 catches for 633 yards and four touchdowns over that time after missing 2021 and 2022 due to injuries. He posted solid numbers at the NFL Combine in February, and he's at his best working down the seam. Fidone is set to provide depth at tight end and will need to play special teams to claim a spot on the Giants' 53-man roster coming out of training camp.

The Falcons selected Nelson in the seventh round of the 2025 NFL Draft, 218th overall.

Nelson started four seasons at Wisconsin, and while he focused on left tackle, he also has experience at right guard. He has the size (6-foot-7, 314 pounds) to make the cut as an offensive tackle in the NFL, and his versatility should make him a valuable depth lineman, even if it takes time before he vies for a starting role.

The Broncos selected Crawshaw in the sixth round of the 2025 NFL Draft, 216th overall.

It's rare for a punter to be selected in the draft, but Crawshaw set school records at Florida and was regularly listed among the highest average yards per punt in the FBS. He'll now head to the high altitudes of Denver after being the first punter picked, which will only enhance his ability to get distance on his kicks. The Broncos signed Matt Haack to a one-year deal this offseason, but Crawshaw should challenge him during training camp.

The Cowboys selected Toia in the seventh round of the 2025 NFL Draft, 217th overall.

Toia started in his final three years at UCLA, and over that span he accumulated 83 tackles (46 solo), including 3.0 sacks, three pass defenses and one forced fumble. His box score numbers don't jump out, and while he doesn't have a formidable pass rush, Toia anchored the Bruins' defensive line and plugged holes effectively in the run game. His physicality in the trenches could earn him some rotational snaps on early downs.

The Chargers selected Mickens in the sixth round of the 2025 NFL Draft, 214th overall.

Although he's the son of former Jets slot cornerback Ray Mickens, R.J. played the safety position at Clemson. That Mickens (6-feet, 199 pounds) was only a rotational player for his first three collegiate seasons doesn't bode especially well for his NFL projection, but Mickens was a capable starter in those fourth and fifth seasons, and his combine testing was more than adequate (4.49-second 40-yard dash, 41.5-inch vertical jump). Defensive coordinator Jesse Minter coaxed excellent results out of the Chargers' defensive back personnel in 2024, so Mickens could be one of Minter's next success cases.

The Raiders selected Miller in the sixth round of the 2025 NFL Draft, 215th overall.

Miller took over the reins from Trey Lance at North Dakota State and had a successful career for the Bison. He led them to an FCS national title in 2024, throwing for 3,251 yards and 33 touchdowns against just four picks. Miller also has wheels with a whopping 48 rushing touchdowns to his credit. At 6-foot-1 and 215 pounds, Miller doesn't possess NFL starter tools but projects to be a backup that can stick in the league.

The Raiders selected Mellott in the sixth round of the 2025 NFL Draft, 213th overall.

Mellott was considered a borderline draft prospect by many outlets, but he found a home with the Raiders before the sixth round came to a close. Mellott played quarterback at Montana State and put his athleticism on display last year, rushing 123 times for 1,050 yards and 15 touchdowns in addition to throwing for 2,783 yards and a 31:2 TD:INT ratio. He'll make the conversion to wide receiver at the NFL level and reportedly ran a 4.39 40-yard dash after being listed at 6-foot, 208 pounds last year. He'll aim to carve out a role on the 53-man roster and will likely be asked to play special teams as well.

The Ravens selected Longerbeam in the sixth round of the 2025 NFL Draft, 212th overall.

The Ravens also selected cornerback Bilhal Kone earlier in the sixth round. A five-year player and three-year starter at Rutgers, Longerbeam is a superb athlete with a 4.39 40-yard dash, but he's woefully undersized at 5-foot-11, 175 pounds. Still, the 24-year-old has uniquely good instincts and held his own in the Big Ten, producing 24 pass breakups and three interceptions over his final two seasons. Big receivers could be an issue for him in the NFL, so he projects as a depth cornerback with special-teams upside.