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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.

The Steelers selected Black in the fifth round of the 2025 NFL Draft, 164th overall.

Black started all 27 games at Iowa over his fourth and fifth college seasons and accumulated 85 tackles, 12.0 tackles for loss and 4.5 sacks. The 23-year-old has modest athleticism but a massive frame (6-foot-6, 336 pounds) that anchors well in the trenches. The Steelers have 2023 second-round pick Keeanu Benton as their likely starting nose tackle this season, so Black will aim to rotate in as a run stuffer.

The Panthers selected Evans in the fifth round of the 2025 NFL Draft, 163rd overall.

Evans struggled to stay on the field due to injuries during his four-year career at Notre Dame, but he managed to play in 16 games (11 starts) for the Fighting Irish in 2024 and finished with 43 catches for 421 yards and three touchdowns. He split his snaps between the slot and inline positions and would consistently win through contact to grab difficult throws, though his lack of production in the red zone is an area he'll need to work on to earn more snaps at the NFL level. Evans joins a Panthers tight end room headlined by Ja'Tavion Sanders and Tommy Tremble.

The Jets selected Mauigoa in the fifth round of the 2025 NFL Draft, 162nd overall.

Mauigoa spent the last two seasons at Miami and was an All-ACC contributor in each campaign. His success in college was based primarily on his motor and work ethic, something that should carry over into the pros. Mauigoa will be competing for a role on special teams during camp.

The Packers selected Oliver in the fifth round of the 2025 NFL Draft, 159th overall.

Oliver's 2024 season ended after just two games due to a foot injury, but he impressed at the combine, showcasing his athleticism and alleviating some concerns surrounding the foot. Oliver produced 73 tackles, 15.5 tackles for loss and 6.0 sacks in his lone full season as a starter with Oklahoma State in 2023. He doesn't have a ton of experience dropping into coverage and may serve as a rotational rusher early in his career, though a future as an off-ball linebacker may not be off the table either, depending on how defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley views him. He'll likely slot into a depth role and be a possible special teams contributor as a rookie.

The Chargers selected Lambert-Smith in the fifth round of the 2025 NFL Draft, 158th overall.

The Chargers went wide receiver for the second time this draft, previously taking Tre Harris in the second round. Lambert-Smith transferred to Auburn for his fifth collegiate season and was the clear top receiver with team highs in receptions (50), receiving yards (981) and touchdowns (eight). The 23-year-old boosted his draft stock further at the 2025 NFL Combine with a 4.37 40-yard dash and an above-average 79-inch wingspan at 6-foot-1, 190 pounds. With 19.6 yards per catch last season, he has the tools to make splash plays in the NFL, but he joins a crowded receiver room in Los Angeles.

The 49ers selected Sigle in the fifth round of the 2025 NFL Draft, 160th overall.

Sigle (5-foot-11, 199 pounds) was a backup for three years at North Dakota State before transferring to start at Kansas State in his fourth and fifth seasons. Sigle plays with a lot of motor and boasts excellent speed (4.37-second 40), so at the very least he can run and hit. What's less clear is whether Sigle has the coverage skills and wrap-up fundamentals necessary to play a starter's snap count. Although the 49ers will try to develop Sigle into a capable starter, there's a chance he more so makes a name for himself as a standout special teams player who doubles as a backup safety.