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The Cardinals selected Burke in the fifth round of the 2025 NFL Draft, 174th overall.

Burke grew up in the Phoenix area before stepping in as an immediate starter at Ohio State. He was a Second Team All-American in his junior season but suffered from an inconsistent final year in college, causing his slide in the draft. Burke's pedigree makes him a notable addition to an Arizona secondary that lacks proven talent, and he'll join college rival Will Johnson in the rookie class at corner for the team.

The Bills selected Hawes in the fifth round of the 2025 NFL Draft, 173rd overall.

Hawes began his career at Yale and got himself on the NFL radar at Georgia Tech in 2024. Buffalo already has its pass-catching tight ends in Dalton Kincaid and Dawson Knox, but Hawes can carve out a role thanks to his blocking. Hawes showed some chops in that regard in Georgia Tech's run-first offense and can move defenders off their spot at 6-foot-4 and 253 pounds. Dynasty managers will find that Hawes is not much of a pass-catching threat, as he never caught more than 16 passes in any of his four collegiate seasons.

The Rams selected Paul in the fifth round of the 2025 NFL Draft, 172nd overall.

Paul (6-foot-1, 222 pounds) is perilously light for a linebacker and will need the other parts of his prospect profile to offset that deficiency. The good news is that the former Mississippi and Arkansas standout might have enough other traits to overrule the challenges that come with his safety-like frame. More specifically, Paul's 4.63 speed pairs with quick processing to keep Paul locked onto the ball carrier, making Paul a candidate to blow up a gap before the blocker can get to it. At worst, Paul should prove to be a useful rotational linebacker and special teams player in the NFL.

The Lions selected Frazier in the fifth round of the 2025 NFL Draft, 171st overall.

Frazier started for three seasons along the offensive line at LSU, primarily serving as a right guard for the Tigers. He sports the necessary strength and toughness to play the spot, but his athleticism will likely be tested on the inside. Frazier figures to slide in as a depth guard on a strong Lions offensive front with the possibility of developing into a contributor. He's the second guard drafted by the Lions in 2025, joining second-round pick Tate Ratledge.

The Bills selected Hancock in the fifth round of the 2025 NFL Draft, 170th overall.

Hancock primarily served as the nickel corner at Ohio State while also mixing in at free safety and on the boundary. The 21-year-old impressed in coverage, but his average athleticism may limit his ceiling at the NFL level. Hancock may be a better fit at safety in the near term because Taron Johnson seemingly has the slot corner role locked down and the Bills drafted cornerback Maxwell Hairston in the first round.

The Eagles selected Kendall in the fifth round of the 2025 NFL Draft, 168th overall.

Kendall was a three-year starter at Boston College, so he'll bring a lot of experience to an already stable Eagles offensive line. He primarily wins based on his technical skills rather than size and length, likely making him a good depth option without significant upside as a pro.

The Bears selected Frazier in the fifth round of the 2025 NFL Draft, 169th overall.

Frazier's college journey started at the juco level at Southern Illinois, but he broke out in 2024 at UTSA when he recorded 24 tackles (20 solo), one forced fumble and nine pass deflections (including six interceptions, which was second-most in the FBS). He showed some inconsistency against tougher competition, but his combination of length and speed profiles him as a bump-and-run outside corner who can stick with receivers through contact.

The Chargers selected Gadsden in the fifth round of the 2025 NFL Draft, 165th overall.

Gadsden began his college career at Syracuse as a wide receiver before converting to a hybrid tight end. He missed most of the 2024 season due to injury but returned to form in 2024, racking up a career-best 73 receptions for 934 yards and seven touchdowns to claim First Team All-ACC honors. In a run-heavy Jim Harbaugh offense, the 6-foot-5, 241-pound Gadsden doesn't exactly fit the mold as a standout blocker at tight end, but he possesses intriguing receiving skills to split out and stretch the middle of the defense.

The Seahawks selected Horton in the fifth round of the 2025 NFL Draft, 166th overall.

There's always a reason when a player falls further than expected in the draft, but Horton is a player who always produced in college and demonstrated plus NFL speed with a 4.41-second 40-yard dash at 6-foot-3, 195 pounds. Horton stood out in a crowded Nevada rotation from 2020-21, at which point he transferred to Colorado State and torched for all of the next three years. Horton is light for his frame and missed the last six games of 2024 due to a knee injury, but if Horton's light frame isn't a problem and if the knee checks out fine then there's nothing obvious to stop Horton from eventually establishing himself as a quality boundary receiver in the NFL.

The Titans selected Slater in the fifth round of the 2025 NFL Draft, 167th overall.

The Titans have gotten some pass catchers to pair with Cam Ward, and now they get some protection for their first overall pick. Slater comes to the NFL from Sacramento State with 42 starts at left guard under his belt. He's well-built at 6-foot-3 and 311 with good athleticism for a guard. Peter Skoronski and Kevin Zeitler comprise the Titans' starting guard pairing, so Slater will likely spend his rookie season developing as a reserve.