SNS 2025 NFL Draft & UDFA Analysis - AFC East
- John B. Everett
- Apr 29
- 5 min read
Updated: May 1
Buffalo Bills
1 (30) | Maxwell Hairston | CB | Kentucky |
2 (41) | TJ Sanders | IDL | South Carolina |
3 (72) | Landon Jackson | EDGE | Arkansas |
4 (109) | Deone Walker | IDL | Kentucky |
5 (170) | Jordan Hancock | CB | Ohio State |
5 (173) | Jackson Hawes | TE | Georgia Tech |
6 (177) | Dorian Strong | CB | Virginia Tech |
6 (206) | Chase Lundt | OT | UCONN |
7 (240) | Kaden Prather | WR | Maryland |
UDFA Signings | |||
Taylor Elgersma* | QB | Laurier (Canada) | |
Kelly Akharaiya | WR | Mississippi State | |
Hal Pressley | WR | Baylor | |
Stephen Gosnell | WR | Virginia Tech | |
Keleki Latu | TE | Washington | |
DJ Jones* | TE | UAB | |
Jacob Bayer | IOL | Arkansas State | |
Paris Shand | IDL | LSU | |
Devin Brandt-Epps | IDL | New Mexico | |
Daryl Porter | CB | Miami, Fl | |
Keonta Jenkins | S | Virginia Tech | |
Ethan Duane* | P | Buffalo | |
Mason Napper* | LS | Miami, Fl | |
*Mini Camp Invitee |
2025 NFL Draft & UDFA Analysis |
The Bills entered the draft with a clear priority to improve the defense. Specifically, improve the pass rush and the coverage ability in the secondary. Buffalo drafted CBs Hairston, Strong, and Hancock to improve the secondary's ability to line up in man coverage and shut down WRs down field. Hairston and Hancock match up well in man coverage while Strong brings the size and length needed at outside CB. Sanders and Walker provide run stuffing chops to the DL with Sanders flashing closing burst as an inside pass rusher. Jackson will try to provide the Bills with a reliable and consistent pass rush off the edge. |
The Bills did not draft any IOL (although Lundt may get a look inside during training camp) but did sign one of the best UDFA IOL in Bayer, who has experience at both center and guard. Pressley and Gosnell both offer good size and an impressive catch radius. Porter and Jenkins are likely playing for a chance on Buffalo's practice squad to begin their NFL careers. |
Draft & UDFA Grade - B |
Miami Dolphins
1 (13) | Kenneth Grant | IDL | Michigan |
2 (37) | Jonah Savaiinaea | OL | Arizona |
5 (143) | Jordan Phillips | IDL | Maryland |
5 (150) | Jason Marshall | CB | Florida |
5 (155) | Dante Trader | S | Maryland |
6 (179) | Ollie Gordon | RB | Oklahoma State |
7 (231) | Quinn Ewers | QB | Texas |
7 (253) | Zeek Biggers | IDL | Georgia Tech |
UDFA SIGNINGS | |||
Nate Noel | RB | Missouri | |
Andrew Armstrong | WR | Arkansas | |
Theo Wease | WR | Missouri | |
Myles Price | WR | Indiana | |
Monaray Baldwin | WR | Baylor | |
AJ Henning | WR | Northwestern | |
Jalin Conyers | TE | Texas Tech | |
Josh Priebe | IOL | Michigan | |
Addison West | IOL | Western Michigan | |
Brandon Adams | CB | UCF | |
Ethan Robinson | CB | Minnesota | |
Kneeland Hibbett | LS | Alabama |
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The Dolphins entered the postseason needing to improve their interior run defense and improve their pressure rate. Miami doubled down on IDL Grant and Phillips to try to accomplish those tasks. Trader is an ascending talent who will ty to replace Jevon Holland who departed in free agency. Gordon will soak up some of Raheem Mostert's carries and produce between the tackles but not replicate Mostert's explosiveness. Ewers fell to the seventh round but he has starting potential. He will have time to develop as long as Tua can stay healthy. |
After not drafting a WR, the Dolphins went buffet-style by signing four UDFA WRs. Armstrong has an intriguing combination of size and speed and Henning is an NFL-caliber returner. But keep an eye on Price, who is a solid possession receiver with reliable hands and was IU's go-to receiver in the clutch. Conyers is a huge TE with soft hands and he works to finish as a blocker. Adams and Robinson were overshadowed on their college teams but offer skill sets that can play in the NFL. |
Draft & UDFA Grade - B+ |
New England Patriots
1 (4) | Will Campbell | OT | LSU |
2 (38) | TreVeyon Henderson | RB | Ohio State |
3 (69) | Kyle Williams | WR | Washington State |
3 (95) | Jared Wilson | IOL | Georgia |
4 (106) | Craig Woodson | S | California |
4 (137) | Joshua Farmer | IDL | Florida State |
5 (146) | Bradyn Swinson | EDGE | LSU |
6 (182) | Andres Borregales | K | Miami, Fl |
7 (220) | Marcus Bryant | OT | Missouri |
7 (251) | Julian Ashby | LS | Vanderbilt |
7 (257) | Kobee Minor | CB | Memphis |
UDFA SIGNINGS | |||
Ben Wooldridge | QB | Louisiana | |
Lan Larison | RB | UC Davis | |
Brock Lampe | FB | Northern Illinois | |
Duane Martin* | FB | Louisville | |
Efton Chism | WR | Eastern Washington | |
Demeer Blanksumee | WR | Memphis | |
Jeremiah Webb | WR | South Alabama | |
Cole Birdow | OT | Elon | |
Jack Conley | IOL | Boston College | |
Elijah Ponder | EDGE | Cal Poly | |
Wilfried Pene | IDL | Virginia Tech | |
Cam Riley | LB | Florida State | |
Brandon Crossley | CB | SMU | |
Josh Minkins | S | Cincinnati | |
Jordan Polk | S | Texas State | |
Elliott Davison | S | UTSA | |
*Mini Camp Invitee |
2025 NFL Draft & UDFA Analysis |
The Patriots entered the 2025 NFL Draft needing to protect franchise QB Drake Maye better. After using three draft picks on offensive linemen, including two on projected starters Campbell and Wilson, consider that box checked. Coach Mike Vrabel is bringing in a physical approach based on running the ball. Not only did the Patriots draft dynamic OSU RB TreVeyon Henderson in the second round, they added priority UDFA RB Lan Larison and two FB prospects, indicating a change of strategy in Foxborough. Swinson and UDFA Elijah Ponder are both ascending talents that hope to give New England some additional pass rushing juice. |
UDFA Chism is an absolute steal as the next in line of impact Patriot slot WRs. He's a quick and decisive route runner with reliable hands. Blankumsee has fantastic game speed and he has an excellent chance of making the practice squad. Conley is an experienced ACC starter who will fight for a roster spot this fall. |
Draft & UDFA Grade - A |
New York Jets
1 (7) | Armand Membou | OT | Missouri |
2 (42) | Mason Taylor | TE | LSU |
3 (73) | Azareye'h Thomas | CB | Florida State |
4 (110) | Arian Smith | WR | Georgia |
4 (130) | Malachi Moore | S | Alabama |
5 (162) | Francisco Mauigoa | LB | Miami, Fl |
5 (176) | Tyler Baron | EDGE | Miami, Fl |
UDFA SIGNINGS | |||
Brady Cook | QB | Missouri | |
Donovan Edwards | RB | Michigan | |
Jamal Pritchett | WR | South Alabama | |
JaMarkis Weston | EDGE | Florida | |
Fatorma Mulbah | IDL | West Virginia | |
Jordan Clark | CB | Notre Dame | |
Quentin Skinner | CB | Boise State | |
Dean Clark | S | Fresno State |
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As much conjecture as there was involving the Jets selecting Penn State TE Tyler Warren at #7, the need for a reliable ORT was a much bigger need. Membou played right tackle at Mizzou and has the length and feet to excel at OLT. His upside is enticing and he fills a huge need. Taylor being available in the second round makes the Membou selection look even smarter since Taylor grades out as a starter from day one as a rookie. Moore replaced Brian Branch as Alabama's slot CB and offers many similar skills. Baron could find a role as a pass rush specialist as a rookie. |
Cook has an excellent chance of making the 53-man roster as a developmental QB. He has a strong arm and is a very good athlete with plenty of mobility. Edwards is immensely talented but underachieved at Michigan. However, he has flashed big time speed and game breaking ability. Pritchett is an uber-productive but undersized WR who will try to make the Jets as a slot receiver. Jordan Clark, son of former Steelers safety Ryan, is an undersized slot CB who lacks timed speed but is ultra-competitive and physical in run support. |
Draft & UDFA Grade - A- |
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