NFL groups generally do not draft for want. As a substitute, despite the fact that they might be stocked at a place, they’re going to make a luxurious choose.
Forward of the NFL Draft in Inexperienced Bay (April 24-26), Yardbarker NFL writers determine a luxurious choose for every workforce within the AFC.
AFC East
BUFFALO BILLS | RB Omarion Hampton, North Carolina | Assuming the Payments come to phrases with disgruntled working again James Prepare dinner, Hampton is a luxurious; if not, the 6-foot, 220-pound RB would develop into one thing extra. Prepare dinner desires more cash after working for 1,009 yards and tying for a league-high 16 touchdowns final season, but when he holds out, the Payments may do worse than the ACC’s main rusher (1,660), even with Ray Davis, final yr’s fourth-round choose, within the wings.
MIAMI DOLPHINS | WR Tetairoa McMillan |
Pro Football Focus referred to as McMillan “a clean felony of a receiver,” and getting him can be thought of freeway theft for a workforce that already has Tyreek Hill, Jaylen Waddle and tight finish Jonnu Smith. Broadly thought of the highest receiver within the draft, McMillan averaged 71 catches for 1,141 yards and eight.6 touchdowns in three years with Arizona, and at 6-foot-4 and 219 kilos, he’s considerably taller and heavier than both Hill or Waddle.
NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS | CB/WR Travis Hunter, Colorado | The Patriots have three cornerbacks (Christian Gonzalez, Carlton Davis III and Marcus Jones) ranked within the high 32 by PFF and an opportunity of touchdown Hunter with the No. 4 choose. Offensively, the 6-foot-1, 186-pound phenom can be a godsend to the NFL’s Thirty second-ranked passing assault and a luxurious as a defender in New England.
NEW YORK JETS | DE Mike Inexperienced, Marshall | For all their faults, the Jets completed 2024 with the NFL’s fourth-ranked protection and fifth-most sacks (43) within the AFC (led by defensive finish Will McDonald IV’s 10.5). Inexperienced comes with off-the-field concerns, however he led the FBS with 17 sacks final season and would match properly in a rotation with McDonald and fellow edge-rusher Micheal Clemons. — Bruce Ewing
AFC West
DENVER BRONCOS | WR Tetairoa McMillan, Arizona | McMillan (6-foot-4, 219 kilos), a tall wideout, ought to thrive in head coach Sean Payton’s offense and assist the Broncos stretch the sector extra. Pro Football Focus credited him with 18 contested catches in 12 video games in 2024, tied for the seventh most within the FBS.
KANSAS CITY CHIEFS | RB LeQuint Allen, Syracuse | Allen (6-foot, 204 kilos) may complement beginning RB Isiah Pacheco and provides Ok.C.’s passing assault extra juice. In 13 video games final season, he had 64 receptions for 521 yards and 4 landing catches.
LAS VEGAS RAIDERS | Edge-rusher Jack Sawyer, Ohio State |
At the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis, Sawyer (6-foot-4, 260 kilos) stated he fashions his recreation after Vegas edge-rusher Maxx Crosby. Like Crosby, a fourth-round choose in 2019, Sawyer could also be a steal for the Raiders. In 16 video games in 2024, the Ohio State pass-rusher recorded 9 sacks.
LOS ANGELES CHARGERS | LB Teddye Buchanan, California | The Chargers have Denzel Perryman and Daiyan Henley, however HC Jim Harbaugh in all probability wouldn’t thoughts including Buchanan (6-foot-2, 233 kilos) to his linebacking corps. In 13 video games final season, he logged 12 tackles for loss. — Clark Dalton
AFC North
BALTIMORE RAVENS | WR Tre Harris, Ole Miss | Baltimore’s offense is ok as it’s, however QB Lamar Jackson wouldn’t be against including one other harmful deep menace. Harris (6-foot-2, 205 kilos) averaged 16.1 yards per reception in his faculty profession, and he has an NFL-ready mix of measurement and pace that would give the offense a direct increase.
CINCINNATI BENGALS | Security Nick Emmanwori, South Carolina | The Bengals produce other wants, however a playmaker on the again finish of their protection can be an incredible addition. Emmanwori (6-foot-3, 220 kilos) has an elite mixture of pace and ball expertise they need to be searching for. Emmanwori is barely inconsistent in run help, however his uncommon bodily traits will entice Cincinnati’s entrance workplace.
CLEVELAND BROWNS | DE Abdul Carter, Penn State | The Browns are possible going elsewhere with the No. 2 total choose after signing DE Myles Garrett to a four-year contract extension. Nonetheless, it’s enjoyable to think about how a lot this duo would terrorize QBs. Carter (6-foot-3, 250 kilos) and Garrett would shortly develop into predominant characters within the nightmares of Jackson, Cincinnati’s Joe Burrow and whoever the Steelers play at QB.
PITTSBURGH STEELERS | QB Shedeur Sanders, Colorado | If the Steelers signal Aaron Rodgers, they’ll want a younger quarterback to develop behind one of many best QBs ever. The growing thought is that Sanders (6-foot-1, 212 kilos) may fall to Pittsburgh at No. 23 total. He’d be an incredible selection and inject optimism into this more and more annoyed fan base. — Jack Dougherty
AFC South
HOUSTON TEXANS | TE Harold Fannin Jr., Bowling Inexperienced | The Texans have a deep vast receiver group led by Nico Collins and a strong pass-catching tight finish in Dalton Schultz, however why not give QB C.J. Stroud as many weapons as attainable? Fannin (6-foot-3, 241 kilos) had 117 catches and 1,555 receiving yards — each FBS season data for a decent finish — and 10 landing catches final season.
INDIANAPOLIS COLTS | RB RJ Harvey, Central Florida | The Colts have Jonathan Taylor, top-of-the-line energy working backs within the NFL, however he hardly contributes to the passing recreation. Harvey (5-foot-8, 205 kilos) caught 39 passes for the Knights over the previous two seasons and rushed for 1,577 yards and 22 touchdowns in 2024. He makes defenders miss in area and can be an incredible complement to Taylor.
JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS | LB Carson Schwesinger, UCLA | The Jaguars have two above-average beginning linebackers (Devin Lloyd and Foyesade Oluokun), however Schwesinger (6-foot-3, 242 kilos) would make the unit really elite. He led the FBS with 90 complete tackles final season, has a nostril for the soccer and is strong in move protection. As a bonus, he would have a direct impression on particular groups.
TENNESSEE TITANS | WR Ricky White III, UNLV | With an unsure QB scenario and probably a rookie beginning on the place, the Titans will profit from successful the field-position battle every time attainable. White (6-foot-1, 184 kilos) led the FBS with 4 blocked punts final yr and had 79 catches, 1,041 receiving yards and 11 landing catches. He can contribute on offense and in a much less glamorous function. — Steve DelVecchio
