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The Vikings selected King in the sixth round of the 2025 NFL Draft, 201st overall.

King served as a starter for his final two seasons at Penn State and played a ton in 2024, racking up 97 tackles, 8.5 TFLs and 3.0 sacks over 16 games, landing him on the Second Team All-Big Ten. He's not the most athletic linebacker on the board, but he plays downhill and isn't afraid of contact, evidenced by his tackle totals in his final year in Happy Valley. He's a better run defender than in coverage and will serve as a depth linebacker, and he'll likely be expected to contribute on special teams.

The Vikings selected Bartholomew in the sixth round of the 2025 NFL Draft, 202nd overall.

Bartholomew (6-foot-5, 246 pounds) likely won't prove to be any more than a backup in the NFL, but he had a respectable collegiate career at Pittsburgh, where he was a four-year starter. The problem is that Bartholomew just doesn't stand out in any way -- his production from his true freshman season (28 receptions for 326 yards and four touchdowns) was arguably a career year, and it's not usually a great sign if a player's best season is their true freshman one. With that said, Bartholomew's 4.7-second 40-yard dash is completely respectable and there's no obvious reason why he can't stick around the NFL for a while, even if he never tops a depth chart.

The Ravens selected Wester in the sixth round of the 2025 NFL Draft, 203rd overall.

Wester was a longtime contributor at Florida Atlantic before linking up with Colorado for his final season. He caught 26 touchdowns over his final three years in college, including a career-high 10 in 2024 while also posting a career high in yards per target (9.9). Wester is small and speedy at 5-foot-9 and 170 pounds with a 4.46 40. He can function on short routes or make plays deep down the field. Wester wins in similar ways to fellow Raven Zay Flowers and could occupy that type of role in a pinch. As it stands, though, Wester has a big hill to climb to see playing time in Baltimore. Wester's ability in the return game is likely his best path to seeing the field early in his career.

The Jaguars selected Lane in the sixth round of the 2025 NFL Draft, 200th overall.

Lane makes up for his smaller frame (5-foot-11, 200 pounds) with a high motor and quick instincts. The four-year starter stacked up 136 tackles, 3.5 tackles for loss, 19 pass breakups and six interceptions over his final two seasons at Navy. His 4.57 40-yard dash could hold him back in the NFL, but he'll aim to showcase his skills as a special-teams gunner to earn a spot on the Jaguars.

The Packers selected Brinson in the sixth round of the 2025 NFL Draft, 198th overall.

Brinson was a four-star recruit and landed at Georgia alongside Jalen Carter on the defensive line. Like many defensive players with the Bulldogs, Brinson's stats are muted due to the depth of the team. However, he has a sturdy frame and should have a chance to make Green Bay's roster out of training camp, even if he doesn't have the opportunity to make an immediate impact.

The Chargers selected Taylor in the sixth round of the 2025 NFL Draft, 199th overall.

Taylor started in 21 games over the final three years of his college career at Pittsburgh, 18 of which came at left tackle. He played in just six games in 2024 while suffering a season-ending knee injury, which limited him during much of the draft process. Taylor showed pass-slide quickness and mobility to respond to edge rushers, but his lack of arm length could limit him at the NFL level.

The Texans selected Mertz in the sixth round of the 2025 NFL Draft, 197th overall.

At one time, Mertz was considered a major quarterback prospect. He enrolled at Wisconsin as one of the top-rated quarterbacks in his recruiting class. Mertz never quite matched the hype in Madison, though, and transferred to Florida. He posted a 20:3 TD:INT in his first season at Florida in 2023 and had his final season cut short by an injury after five games. Given that he's a sixth-round pick going to Houston, Mertz projects as the QB3 behind C.J. Stroud and Davis Mills, at best.

The Lions selected Hassanein in the sixth round of the 2025 NFL Draft, 196th overall.

Hassanein (6-foot-2, 267 pounds) lacks the ideal height and reach (32 and 1/4-inch arms) to play on the edge, but his Boise State production has shown Hassanein has a considerable amount of innate skill at shedding blockers at the point of attack. Hassanein really took off in his third season, at which point he became a three-down starter and raced his way to 22.0 sacks and 32.0 tackles for loss over the next 28 games. As a high-motor grit guy, Hassanein should fit in just fine with the Lions.

The Jaguars selected McLeod in the sixth round of the 2025 NFL Draft, 194th overall.

McCleod transferred to Auburn from Appalachian State for his final two seasons. He started nearly every game at Auburn and recorded 105 tackles, 24.0 tackles for loss, 13.5 sacks and three forced fumbles. He has tweener size (6-foot-1, 241 pounds) and his athleticism is likely average at best having not tested at the 2025 NFL Combine. His production is enough to justify this pick alone, however, and he could hold his own on special teams until he earns a rotational defensive role.

The Bears selected Newman in the sixth round of the 2025 NFL Draft, 195th overall.

After starting three seasons at left tackle at FCS Holy Cross, Newman slid into left guard after transferring to Michigan State before 2024 and started 12 games there. Newman has shorter arms that could make it tough to handle long-armed defenders, but he sports the mobility to get in front of them, and he'll aim to make a name for himself in training camp.