With on-field testing at the NFL Scouting Combine set to officially kick off in a few days, the NFL Draft community is buzzing. As scouts continue to work to complete draft boards across the league, players look to improve their stock. 

This is one of the last moments teams have to get these prospects in an individual setting, as they look to identify future pillars of their franchises.

The combine isn’t just a job interview; it’s essentially where the landscape of what the NFL is to become over the next decade or two begins to take shape. 

As things rapidly change, now is the time to identify where these players stand before the opportunity of a lifetime. Our own Mar’Quell Fripp-Owens sets the stage with his Mock Draft 2.0, discussing life before Indianapolis. 

As always, all questions, comments, and concerns are directed towards @ThePhillyBlitz_ on X, Instagram, and all your favorite platforms. Enjoy!

1) Las Vegas Raiders: Fernando Mendoza (QB) – Indiana

Usually, they say what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas, but Jon Spytek and the Raiders brass are eager to show the world they are ready to return a once-great franchise back to prominence.

It didn’t take much of a gamble for all of the pieces to fall in place for Las Vegas, per usual.

For the Raiders, you’ve landed your head coach and play caller, who’s fresh off a Super Bowl victory in former Seattle Seahawks Offensive Coordinator, Klint Kubiak. Pair that with your future signal caller, Fernando Mendoza, who is coming off a season in which he became a Heisman Trophy winner and national champion. 

As the late Al Davis would say, “Just win baby.”

And this Raiders team has assembled a collection of winners looking to change the franchise’s culture.

2) New York Jets: Reuben Bain Jr. (EDGE) – Miami

The New York Jets are in need of difference makers on defense after trading away two franchise cornerstones in Quinnen Williams and Sauce Gardner at the trade deadline. 

It’s hard to argue which player they missed more. Sauce Gardner provided the ability to eliminate the opposing team’s best receiver or perhaps even an entire side of the field. However, the inability of both the Jets and Cowboys to stop the run when Quinnen Williams wasn’t on the field, or on the roster for that matter, proved to be the difference for both teams.

And that alone proved to be the deciding factor in this selection. While there are multiple pass rushers available who can positively impact this current Jets roster, Ruben Bain Jr. and his ability to impact the game both as a pass rusher and in run support are exactly what this defense is missing. 

3) Arizona Cardinals: Spencer Fano (OT) – Utah

The Cardinals had a league-worst -55 point differential in the fourth quarter of games. Much of the reason was due to the team’s inability to run the football. Arizona ranked second-to-last in the NFL in rushing yards per game (93.1) in 2025.

To top it all off, the Cardinals have a Jonah Williams-sized hole along their offensive line. With Williams missing eight games this past season and now slated to hit free agency, the writing is on the wall for the first pick in the Mike LaFleur era.

Spencer Fano, who lined up almost exclusively at right tackle over the last two seasons, immediately steps in and brings much-needed stability to whoever Arizona will have under center. 

4) Tennessee Titans: Arvell Reese (LB) – Ohio State

It would be wise for the Titans to supply quarterback Cam Ward with a much-needed pass-catching option at this point. However, with $100 million in cap space, those are problems money can buy, whether in free agency or via the trade market.

What money can’t buy, however, is the opportunity to add what could be the NFL’s next great pass-rushing/off-ball linebacking hybrid to your football team.

The decision for newly hired head coach Robert Saleh to call the plays defensively should not go unnoticed, and it would be hard to pass on this potential unicorn. 

It’s important to note, though, Reese may need to settle at one position before becoming the all-around impact player that he could potentially develop into. He’s shown great flashes as a pass rusher, something Tennessee has missed sorely. 

5) New York Giants: Caleb Downs (S) – Ohio State

Herein lies another opportunity for a team desperately in need of weapons to add another pass-catching option for a young quarterback. With Malik Nabers coming off a serious knee injury and Wan’Dale Robinson potentially hitting the open market, this would seem like an easy decision.

It’s hard to deny the demand for top-end pass catchers in today’s NFL. However, having the chance to get a blue-chip talent who can be a potentially culture-changing player on the defensive side of the ball?

Newly hired head coach John Harbaugh knows a thing or two about what a safety of Caleb Downs’ caliber could do for a defense. In the first year of this new regime, the Giants don’t have to be perfect, but they do have to set the tone for the future.

Caleb Downs isn’t just an impact for the Giants today. He’s a glimpse of tomorrow. Adding this chess piece behind that pass rush brings the Giants one step closer to a defense that can challenge the NFC’s elite.

6. Cleveland Browns: Francis Mauigoa (OT) – Miami

The Cleveland Browns have to be sitting here feeling like they pulled off the heist of the century. There aren’t many scenarios where the top two tackles in the draft aren’t off the board by the time the Browns pick. But remember, this is the NFL Draft, and anything is possible. 

Browns general manager Andrew Berry understands that in order to properly evaluate whoever the Cleveland brass decides will be their signal caller in 2026 will need to be well protected.

The Browns have six players with expiring contracts along the offensive line, and literally all but one are starters. Please, for the love of God, get someone along the offensive line. 

It’s unknown whether Mauigoa will play along the left or the right side, but the Browns simply need bodies. Acquiring a potential bookend tackle to begin the process isn’t a bad start, but there’s much more work to be done.

7) Washington Commanders: Sonny Styles (LB) – Ohio State

The Commanders could (and probably should) use this selection on a pass rusher. But this EDGE group is suffering from the same fate as the wide receiver position, coincidentally enough, both positions where Washington has glaring needs. With the multitude of players who will be available at these positions on day two, why now, when you can fill other needs?

Washington could be a trade-back candidate to recoup their missing 2nd and 4th round selections in this draft, or they could elect to use the pick to fortify the linebacker position, which was a clear weakness last season, particularly in coverage.

The Washington Commanders need to get younger and faster on defense, and there aren’t many players who are younger or faster in this class defensively than Sonny Styles.

6. New Orleans Saints: Jerimiyah Love (RB) – Notre Dame

Things look a lot different for the Saints than they did just a year ago. Kellen Moore’s first season at the helm showed positive results.

Speaking of positive results, it took a while, but New Orleans finally settled on a quarterback, and when they did, well, he looked good. Not only did he look good, but the players around him looked good.

Chris Olave was named a second-team All-Pro, and Juwan Jennings became a stalwart in the passing game. The team parted ways with Rasheed Shaheed at the trade deadline, but they quietly acquired wide receiver Devaughn Vele before the 2025 season and project a positive future for him.

Typically, we don’t advise teams to use top tier draft capital on a running back unless they believe they are a ‘ready’ roster. Yet could it be that the Saints are, shall I say, a ‘ready’ roster?

We know what Kellen Moore is capable of doing with a running back he can give a heavy workload to. This may be what the doctor ordered to take some pressure off Shough.

9. Kansas City Chiefs: David Bailey (EDGE) – Texas Tech

Damn. If you’re the Kansas City Chiefs, that’s all you can say. You need an instant impact player on offense with the team presumably stepping into the next (next?) era of Kansas City Chiefs offensive football under the guidance of Mahomes.

And one was right there… just one pick.

Well, the good news is that when good players get picked, other good players fall. Which is exactly what a roster in a state of flux needs.

Changes will be made across the defense, but what will remain a constant, at least for one more season, is the presence of Chris Jones. Paired with George Karlaftis, the Chiefs have an opportunity to add a high-profile pass rusher, providing the unit with some much-needed juice. 

While the Chiefs could use more help offensively, it was the defense that helped spear the backend of a dynasty not to far in the rear view. 

10. Cincinnati Bengals: Mansoor Delane (CB) – LSU

The Cincinnati Bengals defense is devoid of talent. The slow-burning decline of this unit has been tough to watch. From the exit of multiple defensive stalwarts to the eventual firing of defensive guru Lou Anarumo, finalized by the ugly but necessary exit of EDGE Trey Hendrickson, who was the only remaining piece symbolic of what this defense once was—it’s been a doozy.

Defensive coordinator Al Golden was brought in to stop the bleeding, but as they say, things get worse before they get better. After five games of allowing 30+ points through the first nine weeks of the season, things slowed down a bit for the Bengals. 

For the first time in a long time, the Bengals defense has a sense of direction. There are a few young players who could potentially become key contributors on this unit over the foreseeable future, but this group needs a face.

It would be tempting to select Tennessee CB, Jermod McCoy, but with him coming off an injury, this group needs someone they could consider a sure thing. Enter CB1, Mansoor Delane. 

11) Miami Dolphins: Makai Lemon (WR) – USC

The Miami Dolphins have begun cleaning house as the Jeff Hafley era begins. One of the most notable names is Tyreek Hill. Miami recently released the star wideout. While the pass-catching group still includes the likes of Jaylen Waddle and Malik Washington, another impact pass catcher is needed.

Lemon is a three-level impact player who wins with nuance in his route running. Particularly utilizing leverage, Lemon baits cornerbacks into unfavorable positions and sends them to oblivion at the stem of his routes. 

Whoever Miami decides shall take on the reins as signal caller will be afforded a plethora of pass-catching options to bring on the next era of Dolphins football.

Now the goal is to figure out how to protect said quarterback. 

12) Dallas Cowboys: Jermod McCoy (CB) – Tennessee

The Dallas Cowboys allowed an NFL-high 511 points, equating to approximately 30 points per game. Their run defense was a massive issue. The splits with and without Quinnen Williams speak for themselves.

On the other hand, this Cowboys pass defense allowed 11.2 yards per completion and a league high 251.5 passing yards per game. Not to mention the team released former top cornerback, Trevon Diggs, and is currently relying heavily on Daron Bland, coming off his second foot surgery in as many years (on the same foot). Clearly, Shavon Revel (also one year removed from an ACL tear) is in need of a partner. 

With all the mentions of injury history, you’d think Dallas stays away from a corner with an injury past. But cut on the tape, and you won’t see a single cornerback provide better film than what this young man gave prior to injury.

Newly hired defensive coordinator Christian Parker has made a name for himself developing Philadelphia Eagles cornerbacks Quinyon Mitchell and Cooper DeJean into All-Pro-level talent. Parker receives his next pupil with the selection of McCoy.

13) Los Angeles Rams: Ty Simpson (QB) – Alabama

There are one of two ways to view the circumstances surrounding Ty Simpson. The landscape of college football is quickly approaching the level of the NFL. To you, it means National Football League, to personnel and staff, it means Not For Long. 

It’s widely known that 5-star prospect Keelon Russell is waiting in the wings at Alabama. However, transferring was always an option, and the number of suitors would have been enticing enough to stay. Still, you’d have to assume Simpson has gotten the type of positive feedback from the advisory committee that was too good to pass up.

It’s hard not to be impressed with what Simpson did in the first half of the season. But the second half showed a quarterback in need of time and growth. What better place provides that than the Rams with a returning Matt Stafford? For Los Angeles, they have no need to risk waiting when you’ve been provided a get out of jail free card. 

14: Baltimore Ravens: Jordyn Tyson (WR) – Arizona State

With the looming exit of multiple key cogs along the offensive line, it would be in the best interest of the Baltimore Ravens to either spend big money or allocate quality draft assets into fortifying the interior of that unit. However, good things come to those who wait, and for the Baltimore Ravens, they have waited a long time for a receiver like Tyson. 

This is the kind of guy who can impact the game from every level. Learning under former Steelers great Hines Ward as his WR coach, it’s no surprise he’s a more than capable blocker. However, it’s the work that he does as a pass catcher that leaves you dazzled—reliable hands, good route runner, and the versatility to play inside and out. 

Availability is the best ability — however. So the key thing will be staying on the field for Tyson. Quarterback Lamar Jackson has been starved for a receiver of this magnitude and should make life a lot easier on Zay Flowers. 

15: Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Cashius Howell (EDGE) – Texas Tech

When you think of a Todd Bowles-coached defense, typically your vision is blitzes and chaos. While that was the case when it came to this Buccaneers defense this season, much of this was in part due to necessity and not luxury.

Last offseason, the team signed EDGE Hassan Reddick to a one-year prove-it deal that didn’t pan out as well as anyone would have liked. Now Tampa Bay turns to the NFL Draft to find a difference-making pass rusher. 

Despite his arm length, Cashius Howell provides upside in run support, while also providing a deep pass rush arsenal capable of winning without extra help. 

16. New York Jets (via Indianapolis): Carnell Tate (WR) – Ohio State

After adding some much-needed help on the defensive side of the ball. The Jets look to help whoever they decide will be the quarterback by pairing Garrett Wilson with Carnell Tate. 

If you’re going to lose a more than running back, assuming New York allows Breece Hall to hit the open market. You darn sure better have a multitude of pass-catching options for your quarterback to look to. The Jets may have something in AD Mitchell, but you can never have enough pass catchers in this league. 

It’s never a bad idea to select a wide receiver from the factory known as Ohio State. The Jets have shopped here before, and they know what they’re getting themselves into.

Yes, you scout the player, not the helmet, but good luck finding a safer option at receiver than Carnell Tate. 

17. Detroit Lions: TJ Parker (EDGE) – Clemson

Things change, people change, but what hasn’t changed is the fact that the Lions have searched for a pass rusher to pair with Aidan Hutchinson since he was drafted four years ago. 

With Alim McNeill coming off an ACL tear in 2024, he failed to return to his dominant form this past season. The team’s run defense suffered, allowing 115 yards per game. The selection of Parker not only gives the Lions another formidable force against the run but also provides hope that the team has finally corrected its pass-rushing woes. 

Parker was much more explosive and dominant as a pass rusher in 2024 than this past season. However, the evidence is there, and his performance at the Senior Bowl proved that player still exists. 

18. Minnesota Vikings: Avieon Terrell (CB) – Clemson

With the contract of defensive coordinator Brian Flores quietly expiring this offseason, and him taking interviews from other teams, this was enough more than enough to create a jump scare.

For Flores, who ultimately decided to re-up with Minnesota, it may be business as usual, but the personnel won’t be the same as usual.

After 14 seasons, safety Harrison Smith has called it quits, which brings into question Flores’ ability to run his infamous Big Nickel set. Not to mention, cornerback Isaiah Rodgers heads into the final year of a two-year deal, making cornerback a much bigger need.

Terrell is a technician who can impact the game both inside and out. While his length may serve him some issues, willingness and effort will never be an issue. 

19: Carolina Panthers: Keldrick Faulk (EDGE) – Auburn

The Carolina Panthers, winners of the NFC South. Imagine saying this sentence a year ago. Despite what the detractors may say, winning in the NFL is hard, no matter the division.

Now that the Panthers have set stage one of the process into action, the new task at hand is figuring out how to join the elites of the NFC. 

Look at the last two Super Bowl champions, and the blueprint has been laid out. Being able to impact the quarterback without sending an extra rusher is becoming a theme across successful teams in this league.

Carolina invested multiple selections into pass rushers last offseason in Nic Scourton and Princely Umanmielen. 

However, in this league, you can never have too many pass rushers. While Faulk hasn’t even reached his peak in this area, depth is the name of the game, and Faulk can impact the game on early downs with the work he does in run support. Not to mention the versatility he possesses, Ejiro Evero should have no issues finding a home for Faulk. 

20. Dallas Cowboys (via Green Bay): Emmanuel McNeil-Warren (S) – Toledo

The Dallas Cowboys take another swing at a secondary player. It was quite interesting to hear new defensive coordinator Christian Parker speak about what to expect from the scheme he’s bringing to Dallas and why the free safety position sits at the forefront of what makes this defense go. 

“That guy, you know, he’s a corner sometimes, he is safety sometimes, he’s a backer sometimes,” Parker said.

“He’s a defensive end when he’s blitzing. You want to have a guy who has natural instincts and ability to feel the game and play football.”

Well, that certainly sounds like someone we know. McNeil-Warren is at his best when he is used as a chess piece. He can impact the game at or around the line of scrimmage, both in run support and in coverage. While he still needs work before he ever becomes a true single high threat, Parker also spoke about the impact of winning in the ground and in the air from a two high stand point.

Parker has had success with a player from Toledo before; why not take another chance?

21. Pittsburgh Steelers: KC Concepcion (WR) – Texas A&M

Outside of DK Metcalf, the Steelers didn’t have a single pass catcher go over 500 receiving yards. The next two closest pass catchers both finished with 486 yards, and their positions are running back and tight end, respectively. 

Historically, Mike McCarthy’s offenses are designed to have the quarterback quickly distribute the football and allow the playmakers to handle the rest.

This is something this Steelers unit should easily transform into after ranking second in the league in yards after catch this past season. The problem is that with Calvin Austin, Scotty Miller, and Marquez Valdez-Scantling all being free agents, the room needs more depth.

If the team wants to continue to live in a world where they thrive in yards after catch situations, Concepcion was tailor-made for this offense.

This young man is at his best with the football in his hands out in space, with Texas A&M finding a multitude of ways to get the ball into his hands. Concepcion also possesses the top-end speed and the ability to threaten down the field, making him a great complement to Metcalf. 

22. Los Angeles Chargers: Olaivavega Ioane (IOL) – Penn State

The Chargers offensive line is a lot closer to complete in its full form than the mess it proved to be this season. Getting tackles Joe Alt and Rashawn Slater back should do wonders for the prospects of Herbert staying upright. Now the plan is to solidify the interior of this group.

To hell with positional value in this instance. Not only does the selection of Ioane fill a need, but the Chargers walk away with arguably the best offensive linemen in the entire class, regardless of position.

While Ioane has some things in regard to run blocking to get cleaned up for him to reach his full potential, being under the tutelage of two run game savants in Harbaugh and McDaniel should lead him in the right direction.

In the meantime, Ioane enters the league as an NFL-ready pass protector both in technique and IQ, which is exactly what the Chargers are looking for.

23. Philadelphia Eagles: Kenyon Sadiq (TE) – Oregon

Things are changing in Philadelphia. The hiring of Sean Mannion as the offensive coordinator set the tone for an offensive shift into the wide zone offense for the Eagles. With transition comes change, as long-time offensive line coach/Run Game Coordinator, Jeff Stoutland, has moved on from his role, and the team inserts both Ryan Mahaffey and Chris Kuper to fill the aforementioned roles. 

What stands out here is the identification of Mahaffey as both the TE Coach and Run Game Coordinator. Our own Pierrot Baptiste recently wrote an article on this exact topic. With the heart of how the run game is designed coming from the TE room, it’s safe to assume the Eagles will put a heavy emphasis on players in that room contributing as blockers within this offense. 

Sadiq has shown flashes as a blocker, but is also certainly a work in progress. However, the success he’s seen in this area, on top of the work he’s done as a pass catcher, could intrigue Philadelphia.

After a decade of building within the trenches, we’ve seen Howie Roseman pay a running back top of the market money and draft a cornerback and a linebacker. Here, Roseman once again decides to go against his usual philosophy and select Sadiq.

24) 24. Buffalo Bills: Denzel Boston (WR) – Washington

Much like the conversation around the Steelers, the Buffalo Bills are in desperate need of a consistent pass catcher after a season that saw one pass catcher approach over 700 yards. It hurts worse knowing that of Shakir’s 719 yards — 541 of those came after the catch.

To start the offseason, Bills Owner Terry Pegula destroyed anyone and everyone involved with the selection of Keon Coleman in the first round a few seasons back. While the recently promoted offensive coordinator turned head coach, Joe Brady, did his best to clean up the mess, the marching orders have been made direct and clear: Josh Allen needs a number one receiver.

If Josh Allen is looking for reliability, Denzel Boston is his guy. His massive stature and catch radius stand out, while many have concerns of lack of separation being the reason these traits ultimately stand out. Boston understands how he wins and uses all of those traits to his advantage despite athletic limitations. 

25. Chicago Bears: CJ Allen (LB) – Georgia 

Linebacker was a revolving door for the Chicago Bears this past season. Both Tremaine Edmunds and T.J. Edwards missed extensive time due to injury. With both coming off significant injuries, it’s fair to assume the position could be in line for a makeover. 

CJ Allen has the potential to become the heart and soul of a defense. He showcases high IQ both pre and post-snap, putting himself and teammates in positions to succeed. Allen works sideline to sideline and is a remarkable tackler. He’s shown flashes of being able to succeed in coverage, but also showcased concerns here. 

26. San Francisco 49ers: Kadyn Proctor (OT) – Alabama

Despite Trent Williams still playing at a high level, the 49ers know that the clock is ticking on the Hall of Fame left tackle, and they should plan accordingly for the future.

However, in the present time, San Francisco has to feel good about the play they got from the tackle position this season.

With left guards Spencer Buford and Ben Bartch scheduled for free agency, we could once again see the 49ers go to the well of drafting a player that was primarily a tackle at the collegiate level and moving him inside to fortify the interior. 

The measurables and skill set Proctor possesses make him a highly enticing prospect, no matter where a team decides to play him. There’s room for some technical refinement, specifically in pass protection, but having the opportunity to play next to and learn from one of the best to ever do it should work wonders for Proctor’s trajectory. 

27. Houston Texans: Caleb Banks (DT) – Florida 

For the second year in a row, lack of protection along the offensive line failed a team that was essentially ‘Good Enough’ to make a deep playoff run, but not ‘Great Enough’ to really compete for a championship. With that being stated, priority number one SHOULD be to exhaust all possibilities to protect C.J. Stroud.

With a run on tackles set to take place at any moment now, it would be wise for the Texans to get ahead of the curve early. However, with two second-round picks and one of those sitting early in the second round, thanks to last season’s Laremy Tunsil trade with the Commanders, the Texans could be in position to go Best Player Available in round one.

With both Shelton Rankins and Tim Settle scheduled to hit the open market, Houston could easily use this selection to solidify the interior of a defense that already terrorizes quarterbacks off the edge. Banks possesses outstanding traits, but isn’t quite a finished product. However, if you can get the technique to match the power and ability, you can unlock something special. 

28. Cleveland Browns (via Jacksonville): Monroe Freeling (OT) – Georgia 

Wait, Browns? Tackle? No, this isn’t deja vu, and yes, the Browns have taken two tackles in the first round. As previously mentioned, the entire Browns offensive line is scheduled to hit free agency, which means this unit is in need of a complete overhaul. 

As Cleveland is still trying to figure out if the quarterback of the future is currently on the roster. Andrew Berry and co. understand that to gain an accurate evaluation of the situation, you have to put your quarterback in the best position to succeed. This starts and ends with protecting him.

It’s hard not to fall in love with the ceiling of Monroe Freeling and the prospect of acquiring two bookend tackles, especially with the depth in this receiver class. That just may be too tempting to pass up. 

29. Los Angeles Rams (12-5): Caleb Lomu (OT) – Utah

With both tackles and cornerbacks gone by 13, the Rams decided to get ahead of the curve at quarterback. Now that the elephant in the room has been addressed, the Rams have a plan for the quarterback of the future in this situation. It’s time to get down to business. 

Right tackle Rob Havenstein missed a vast majority of the season with lower leg injuries and ultimately called it a career this offseason, retiring after a decade of football. While Warren McClendon performed admirably in relief, he is also headed into the final year of his contract and has certainly earned the right to test the market following this season.

While Lomu has the potential to make an impact in year one, he could also afford the opportunity to come into his own physically, which can positively affect some of the issues that have plagued him up to this point. 

30. Denver Broncos (14-3): Peter Woods (DT) – Clemson

General Manager George Paton and Head Coach Sean Payton have done a very good job shaping this roster in the direction they intended for it to go. You’d be hard-pressed to find a specific ‘need’ along this Broncos roster, so don’t be surprised to see them take a best player available approach at this spot.

Talk about the rich getting richer. Ultimately, it comes down to being able to maximize what Woods brings to the table, which is something Clemson struggled to do this past season. The versatility Woods possesses is great to have, but allowing him to win from a 3-tech standpoint with the occasional visit to the 1 or 5 tech is okay. 

The Broncos and defensive coordinator Vance Joseph will utilize Woods in a similar way he was used in college as they look to reclaim the 2024 version of the star tackle.

31. New England Patriots (14-3): Blake Miller (OT) – Clemson

Calm down, this selection is not an indictment on Will Campbell. In fact, head coach Mike Vrabel has already made it clear that the team has no plans to move the former first-round pick anywhere but where he currently stands. 

“Will is 22 years old, he’s our left tackle, he’ll get better, he’ll get stronger,” Vrabel said following the Super Bowl defeat. “We’re not moving Will to guard, or center, or tight end, or anywhere else.”

In fact, this selection says more about the opposite tackle position, where Morgan Moses, while still playing productive football, is not getting any younger. Miller is a true left tackle and offers the team an option should they ever have a chance of heart. However, watch his 2024 performances against Pittsburgh and The Citadel, and you’ll find an overly competent right tackle.

32. Seattle Seahawks: Colton Hood (CB) – Tennessee 

Head coach Mike McDonald had his defense firing on all cylinders en route to a Super Bowl title this past season. Now coming off a championship, Seattle must figure out how to maintain success with the potential loss of multiple defensive contributors.

Josh Jobe and Riq Woolen, both of whom played a major role at cornerback during Seattle’s championship run, will be free agents. Even despite the fact that the team holds the 6th most cap space in the league heading into the offseason, you would have to assume much of that is heading toward potential Devon Witherspoon and Jaxon Smith-Njigba contract extensions.

Luckily for the Seahawks, this is a deep cornerback group, and Colton Hood is no slouch. The Tennessee standout possesses outstanding change of direction and click & close ability.

Taking the reins as the top corner on Rocky Top in the absence of Jermod McCoy, Hood didn’t allow a touchdown in a game this season.

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