2025 NFL Free Agency and Draft: DT

supafreak84 wrote:

You don't like Grant in that role? I think he's more than just a nose and is athletic enough to play up and down the line, especially in a 3-4

I think he's far too big and offers too little in the way of a pass rush to ever play 5T. I've always felt Grant was more of a two-down nose in the mold of Jordan Davis or Mazi Smith, both of whom have been mild busts. Can he be a 3-down fatty like Vita Vea or Dexter Lawrence? Maybe, but it seems unlikely. 

I will say, though, that the odds of the Vikings taking a nose-only went up after free agency. Before free agency, I would've hated a Grant pick. Now, I can at least see it.

MaroonBells wrote:

I think he's far too big and offers too little in the way of a pass rush to ever play 5T. I've always felt Grant was more of a two-down nose in the mold of Jordan Davis or Mazi Smith, both of whom have been mild busts. Can he be a 3-down fatty like Vita Vea or Dexter Lawrence? Maybe, but it seems unlikely. 

I will say, though, that the odds of the Vikings taking a nose-only went up after free agency. Before free agency, I would've hated a Grant pick. Now, I can at least see it.

You might be right but I think he's a better player than Jordan Davis or Smith. I'd be pretty happy landing any of those three tackles (Grant, Nolen, Harmon) who might be in play at our pick

Simeon Barrow Jr.’s 32 reps on the bench press this afternoon would have tied for FIRST among all defensive linemen in this upcoming draft.

Yet, for some odd and inexplicable reason, he wasn’t even invited to the 2025 NFL Combine. 🤷🏼‍♂️pic.twitter.com/2djSzYN9On

— Geo Milian (@GeoMilian) March 24, 2025

Boston College DT Cam Horsley (6027, 312) helped himself at yesterday's pro day. One of my favorite day 3 DL prospects this year.

40/10: 5.04/1.73
3C: 7.67
SS: 4.74 pic.twitter.com/m3m58RwVXv

— Dane Brugler (@dpbrugler) March 25, 2025

What is the word on Omarr Norman-Lott. His knee was flagged and could be an on going issue?

Hate to see this.

Ohio State DT Tyleik Williams is probably Top 100 or so pick, was an ultra-productive college player. Doesn't look great. Hope he's alright. https://t.co/cyDgufv4Wq

— Albert Breer (@AlbertBreer) March 26, 2025

Big Man Travis Hunter?😂

JJ Pegues is the two-way player no one is talking about pic.twitter.com/oOdVSOmNaW

— PFF College (@PFF_College) March 26, 2025

We need a third JJ. NEED.

Oh my...LOL

My grown adult son Desmond just measured in at 6’6” 464lbs at the Florida Pro Day pic.twitter.com/dhoc1p6KqP

— Greg Cover 1 🏈 (@GregTompsett) March 27, 2025

MaroonBells wrote:
Oh my...LOL

My grown adult son Desmond just measured in at 6’6” 464lbs at the Florida Pro Day pic.twitter.com/dhoc1p6KqP

— Greg Cover 1 🏈 (@GregTompsett) March 27, 2025

He can simultaneously play the A and B gap.

Desmond Watson with a 5.93 40-yard dash time pic.twitter.com/yPkrGFG6rC

— Alyssa Britton-Harr (@abrittonharr) March 27, 2025

He’s moving. But, he won’t see 40 if he doesn’t shed 150 lbs.

DAWG: Florida defensive tackle Desmond Watson recorded 36 bench press reps at his Pro Day, which would have been the most at the #NFL Combine by 3 reps.

Watson is 6-foot-6 and weighs 464 POUNDS.

He will be the heaviest player in NFL history.

🤯🤯🤯
pic.twitter.com/u9gA8v9R40

— MLFootball (@MLFootball) March 28, 2025

StickierBuns wrote:

Impressive strength, zero doubt. Endurance? Zero. None. Is he even being projected to be drafted?

The Anti Tush Push

I can’t imagine him being drafted. Saw him a few times. You’d have to stash him on the PS and get him to drop 75-100 lbs. I’m not sure your medical staff would sign off on him.

JustInTime wrote:
The Anti Tush Push

I can’t imagine him being drafted. Saw him a few times. You’d have to stash him on the PS and get him to drop 75-100 lbs. I’m not sure your medical staff would sign off on him.

I agree. In 50 years of draft obsession, I'd confidently argue that late-round flyers on the "too small" guys work out over late-round flyers on the "too big" guys by a 2 to 1 margin. I mean Watson isn't just overweight, he's obese.

The #Vikings met “at length” with Texas A&M DL Shemar Turner yesterday before his Pro Day, per @TonyPauline. Minnesota had some defensive staff on hand at their Pro Day.pic.twitter.com/aN2lZzMqau

— VikingzFanPage (@vikingzfanpage) March 28, 2025

Measured 6037, 300 pounds today. https://t.co/pnrLscmrnc

— Jordan Reid (@Jordan_Reid) March 28, 2025

If we have a size target, he pretty much is in range.

The Ole Miss defensive line just wrapped up their positional drills. The best collective group that I’ve seen on the pro day circuit. JJ Pegues and Walter Nolen were outstanding. Jared Ivey, an underrated and scheme versatile player.

— Jordan Reid (@Jordan_Reid) March 28, 2025

Sounds like Ole Miss and Texas A&M were the places to be if you were a defensive lineman last year in college football looking to get paid.

Would be very curious to see how the Vikings would rank the 3 big DT's projected to go right around out pick at #24. I'd be damn happy with any one of them

Really good group overall. Nolen (first) and Pegues (last). https://t.co/2fX3ocoANW pic.twitter.com/35fxRYes6O

— Jordan Reid (@Jordan_Reid) March 28, 2025

Just my opinion but I think Nolen probably has the most upside out of the big 3 and the most unrefined, but you get him with our coaches and the veterans along our defensive line who show him how to be a Pro and the sky is the limit. I love Grant's athleticism and ability to shed, but he might end up being more of a specialist which I'm fine with. Harmon is damn good now but Nolen probably is the better long term guy if he figures it out. I like the chances of that on the Vikings

#Toledo DT Darius Alexander

6-foot-4, 305.

Long frame. Athletic mover. Disruptive traits. Pass rush plan. Alignment versatility in NFL fronts.

Pick-six here vs. Pitt in the bowl game. pic.twitter.com/KQZkJaYkGc

— Matt Bowen (@MattBowen41) March 31, 2025