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Underrated NFL Draft Prospects: 5 Sneaky Rookie Studs For 2025.
- By CoachAllred
- RAMS / NFL TALK
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I only posted Rams from his list.
here is link for those wanting to see complete article
Underrated NFL Draft Rookies: 5 Sneaky Stud Prospects (2025)
John's analysis on five underrated standout rookie prospects for the 2025 NFL Draft. His top sneaky stud rookie prospects to watch for the 2025 NFL Draft.
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by John Johnson
John's analysis on five underrated standout rookie prospects for the 2025 NFL Draft. His top sneaky stud rookie prospects to watch for the 2025 NFL Draft.
In This Article hide
1. Kyle McCord, QB, Syracuse
2. Tez Johnson, WR, Oregon
3. Jarquez Hunter, RB, Auburn
4. Mike Green, DE, Marshall
5. Shaun Dolac, LB, Buffalo
6. More Fantasy Football Analysis
It shouldn't come as any surprise to fantasy football managers that, like them, actual NFL teams are looking to find as many steals as possible in the 2025 NFL Draft, as they do every season. Finding players that vastly outperform what's expected of the average player at their position and draft spot has an immediate and lasting impact on their success.
Players like Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua, one of the league's best wide receivers, allow teams to make up for a lack of early draft picks or turn what would be a good draft into a historically great one. Nacua's performance easily made up for the Rams' lack of a first-round pick in 2023, and has been a key driving factor in the team's playoff appearances.
Nacua is an extreme example, but it illustrates how impactful a player that all but a handful of, or even none of, the teams are willing to draft near what value they actually present. For whatever reason, additionally, sometimes teams have doubts about players that are unfounded or aren't able to evaluate their upside accurately. We can dig up some of those players, so let's dive in!
Jarquez Hunter, RB, Auburn
It's odd that a highly productive SEC running back is flying a bit under the radar this season. He's 5-foot-9 and 203 pounds (combined measurements), so it makes some sense, but he rushed 187 times for 1,201 yards (6.4 yards per carry), scored eight rushing touchdowns, and caught 21 passes for 155 yards and one touchdown.Login to view embedded media View: https://x.com/fball_insights/status/1892433014887420323?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1892433014887420323%7Ctwgr%5E89de387ef78239dd529bdb1cf57c83e4d62f564c%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rotoballer.com%2Funderrated-nfl-draft-rookies-5-sneaky-stud-prospects-2025%2F1584117
The most impressive part of Hunter's game is his elusiveness, though his 4.44-second 40-yard dash was also intriguing. The film is pretty, pretty good as well, and he was an explosive play machine, only outdone by UCF RB RJ Harvey, someone I consider a top-3 running back in the class, in big play generation.
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His tape is littered with example after example of him being very, very tough to get on the ground. Despite his smallish frame, he has the strength to stay upright while tacklers fall off of him if they take poor angles, and he has a pretty nice stiff arm. He doesn't have a lot of pass-catching upside, so he might not get a big role right away, but he could be a nice RB2 or RB1B option on quite a few teams.
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Hunter's efficiency against such good competition alone should be a green flag. He's yet another back I'd take over Iowa RB Kaleb Johnson, who's likely to be a massive bust. Hunter is somewhat similar to Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Bucky Irving, but a bit less elusive with the ball in his hands, a bit bigger, and a bit faster. That's a solid player to have on your roster.
Shaun Dolac, LB, Buffalo
Walking in the footsteps of former Buffalo linebacker Khalil Mack (well, sort of), Shaun Dolac is a highly talented Swiss-army-knife of a player who lined up often at the line of scrimmage, in the defensive backfield, and in pass coverage. His size is a bit concerning, but his play certainly isn't.Login to view embedded media View: https://x.com/impactfbdata/status/1905792797506211864?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1905792797506211864%7Ctwgr%5E89de387ef78239dd529bdb1cf57c83e4d62f564c%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rotoballer.com%2Funderrated-nfl-draft-rookies-5-sneaky-stud-prospects-2025%2F1584117
Dolac was statistically dominant, leading his conference in many categories, which is impressive. He was an All-American as well. His smaller size will likely be an issue at the next level, but he could carve out a nice rotational role. Good defenses typically put together packages and call plays based on their players' strengths and to cover for their weaknesses, anyway.
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Dolac plays with a high football IQ and should punish offenses for missing their blocking assignments. He doesn't match up well with offensive linemen in the run game, but for where he'll be drafted, any production out of him for a few seasons would be a positive.
Rams spending $50.8 million on players not on the team
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Les Snead and Sean McVay have done a remarkable job of managing the Los Angeles Rams’ roster over the years, especially after remodeling the team in 2023 after a dreadful 2022 campaign. They’re made their share of mistakes (see: Robinson, Allen) but at the same time, they’ve also built a foundation of young players who can sustain long-term success.
Despite their cap-savvy moves, the Rams still have a fair amount of dead money on the books for 2025. Dead money is cap space allocated to players no longer on the team, either because they were cut, traded or retired.
According to Over The Cap, the Rams have $50.82 million in dead money this year. Here’s how it breaks down by player.
The 49ers have an NFL-high $92.65 million this year, with the Eagles second ($71.99M) and the Seahawks third ($67.45M). The Bears have the least dead money in the NFL with only $4.05 million paid out this year.
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Despite their cap-savvy moves, the Rams still have a fair amount of dead money on the books for 2025. Dead money is cap space allocated to players no longer on the team, either because they were cut, traded or retired.
According to Over The Cap, the Rams have $50.82 million in dead money this year. Here’s how it breaks down by player.
- Cooper Kupp: $22.26M (cut)
- Joe Noteboom: $10M (void year)
- Aaron Donald: $9.67M (retired)
- Jonah Jackson: $8.5M (traded)
The 49ers have an NFL-high $92.65 million this year, with the Eagles second ($71.99M) and the Seahawks third ($67.45M). The Bears have the least dead money in the NFL with only $4.05 million paid out this year.
Rams spending $50.8M on players no longer on the team: Where does that rank in the NFL?
The Rams have $50.8 million in dead money this year, which is among the highest amounts in the NFL
10 observations from rams 2nd open Ota practice
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10 Observations from Rams' second open 2025 OTA practice: Tutu Atwell capitalizing on opportunities, Emmanuel Forbes' playmaking and Terrance Ferguson's touchdown catch
Jun 03, 2025 at 05:27 PM
Stu Jackson
Senior Staff Writer
Here are some of the notes and observations from it:
1) Foundational context: As mentioned in the first 10 observations of the spring, Los Angeles mixes it up in team drills with the projected first-team offense facing the projected second-team defense, the projected second-team offense facing the projected first-team defense, and so on.
2) Atwell's reliable hands: The fifth-year wide receiver made noise in the first OTA practice for hauling in a deep touchdown pass from quarterback Matthew Stafford, but today it was for his success on the other end of Stafford's short and intermediate throws, catching the first four passes thrown his way.
3) Forbes continues to shine: A pass breakup early in team drills on a Jimmy Garoppolo pass intended for rookie wide receiver Mario Williams drew praise from head coach Sean McVay afterward. Between that moment and Forbes' interception in the first OTA practice, the third-year cornerback has impressed this spring.
4) Stafford sharp: What you'd expect from a 17-year veteran quarterback, but the biggest example of this was the way he threaded the needed between multiple defenders for his first completion to Atwell. He later had a pinpoint throw to wide receiver Britain Covey in team drills.
5) Play of the day: Stafford connecting with tight end Terrance Ferguson on a back-shoulder throw in the corner of the end zone for a touchdown during the team's competitive "mamba" period during red zone drills.
6) Play of the day, Part II: After misconnecting with running back Kyren Williams on a potential touchdown, Stafford zipped the ball through a tight window over the middle to tight end Tyler Higbee for the touchdown the very next play in that same mamba period.
7) Almost: Veteran cornerback Ahkello Witherspoon nearly came up with an interception on the very first play of team drills when Garoppolo's pass went through wide receiver Britain Covey's hands and almost into his.
8) Almost, Part II: Forbes was also active in the mamba period, nearly picking off a juggled pass.
9) Fiske in action: Defensive end Braden Fiske was an active participant in Tuesday's workout.
"He's been awesome, he's gotten out there on the grass, taken a few reps these last few days, and he just looks like himself," defensive coordinator Chris Shula said.
10) Another special guest in attendance: Rams legend and former left tackle Andrew Whitworth was on hand for Tuesday's workout, taking some time to give pointers to the offensive linemen before watching practice from the sidelines.
McVay/Petersen article on Athletic
- By Pupped
- RAMS / NFL TALK
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Here's the money quote in the article, for me..
“He has helped me see this game and this profession in (such) a totally different lens that the idea of not coaching feels so laughable,” said McVay. “I get so much more joy out of things that I just didn’t give a s— about before.”
I've said since that offseason.. after 22.. since we saw him the next season and how much he had changed.. that I felt like he had crossed through something and came to the realization that he's, at his core, a football coach. I've felt every move the team has done since then has been with the knowledge they were building something knowing he was going to be there for years.. and this confirms it.
For all the shit people give Jourdan... I hope you can see that you don't get this kind of access and vulnerability from a coach if you're a hack.
Just awesome stuff and such a cool story.
www.nytimes.com
“He has helped me see this game and this profession in (such) a totally different lens that the idea of not coaching feels so laughable,” said McVay. “I get so much more joy out of things that I just didn’t give a s— about before.”
I've said since that offseason.. after 22.. since we saw him the next season and how much he had changed.. that I felt like he had crossed through something and came to the realization that he's, at his core, a football coach. I've felt every move the team has done since then has been with the knowledge they were building something knowing he was going to be there for years.. and this confirms it.
For all the shit people give Jourdan... I hope you can see that you don't get this kind of access and vulnerability from a coach if you're a hack.
Just awesome stuff and such a cool story.
How a phone call from a college football legend reset Sean McVay’s coaching career
Chris Petersen didn't know Sean McVay, but when he saw the young coach struggling in ways that seemed familiar, he had to reach out.
www.nytimes.com
Braden Fiske 'full go' as Rams continue OTAs
- By CoachAllred
- RAMS / NFL TALK
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Braden Fiske 'full go' as Rams continue OTAs
Jun 02, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Stu Jackson
Senior Staff Writer
INGLEWOOD, Calif. – As the Rams continue their Phase 3 work of Organized Team Activities (OTAs), Rams defensive end Braden Fiske has been an active participant.
Speaking to local media prior to last Thursday's Rams Revealed Live presented by UNIFY Financial Credit Union, Fiske (right knee injury) said that he is "full go" in those Phase 3 workouts.
"I'm feeling great right now," Fiske said. "Everything went as planned. We're even ahead of the process now (compared to) where I thought I was going to be. I'm full go right now, moving, doing indy (individual drills), doing everything and feeling great."
Fiske injured his right knee in the Rams' playoff loss to the Eagles in January, and underwent a minor procedure to fix it. Head coach Sean McVay in late January said the injury wouldn't impact Fiske's ability to be ready for the 2025 season.
Viewers got a behind-the-scenes glimpse of the ensuing rehab process in Episode 1 of this year's "Behind The Grind" series as Fiske worked with members of Los Angeles' athletic training staff. As he finished one drill at the very end of the segment, he told associate athletic trainer Lawrence
Jones "I didn't lose my superpower."
It turns out an important milestone in that rehab process had been captured.
"It was funny, in that episode, it was the first time I'd really like, taken off and ran and sprinted for – it wasn't even sprinting, it was like a quick five-step first, but that's when I knew, I was like, 'okay, we're feeling good again,'" Fiske said. "Because you go through the rehab process, and a lot of days
are monotonous, you're doing a lot of the same things. You get those opportunities to finally let it loose a little bit to kind of see where you're at. And, that day, great to get it on tape, especially for the film crew. But it was cool for me, and just to get that feeling got me juiced up again. You can see me talking to LJ, our trainer, just like, 'yeah, we're gonna be all right.' So that was a cool moment."
A finalist for last year's NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year Award after finishing with a team-high 8.5 sacks, Fiske said "the sky's the limit" in terms of expectations for his second season.
"Especially from where I left off last season and how I feel going into this season, I feel great," Fiske said. "I'm ready to roll."
MCvay - Always teaching
- By CoachAllred
- RAMS / NFL TALK
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Usually I check out the camp pictures from Rams official site
I look at them and move on no biggie, amusing, time killer
But this picture captures the very essence of what McVay is all about,
The man is constantly Teaching and building repour.
Adams is going to love playing for McVay.
I look at them and move on no biggie, amusing, time killer
But this picture captures the very essence of what McVay is all about,
The man is constantly Teaching and building repour.
Adams is going to love playing for McVay.
10 Observations from Rams' first OTA practice of 2025 offseason program: Excused Puka Nacua absence
- By CoachAllred
- RAMS / NFL TALK
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Just a recap of first day. Can't help but to think the resigning of TuTu Is part of a new wrinkle
in McVay's offensive attack this year.
I think we get to see TuTu catching more long balls this year
JMO But I'm thinking TuTu is going to have more targets this year then
anytime in his career . Mcvay Gonna let the Race horse run.
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10 Observations from Rams' first OTA practice of 2025 offseason program: Excused Puka Nacua absence, Davante Adams, Jordan Whittington and Tutu Atwell's playmaking, and more
May 28, 2025 at 05:01 PM
Stu Jackson
Senior Staff Writer
WOODLAND HILLS, Calif. – The Rams held their first OTA practice on Wednesday. While wide receiver Puka Nacua was not on the field due to an excused absence, that afforded additional snaps and opportunities to fellow receivers Davante Adams, Tutu Atwell and Jordan Whittington to build their connection with quarterback Matthew Stafford.
Here are some of the notes and observations from it:
1) Nacua excused absence due to "special trip" with family: McVay said the wide receiver had been in communication about this trip a couple months in advance and is returning from it today, which is why he wasn't on the field for the team's OTA workout. (And it's worth reiterating these workouts are voluntary until minicamp).
2) Kyren Williams present for OTAs: Even as the Rams running back heads into the final year of his contract, he was present for the team's first OTA workout of the spring.
"Kyren has been the same stud that we know," head coach Sean McVay said. "Great demeanor, great willingness to come out here, to work, to be able to get better. He's been great in terms of our communication. It means a lot, just because, you don't minimize those things are real, and those are real things that guys have to navigate."
3) Extended look at Stafford-Adams connection: Nacua's absence naturally created more opportunities for Matthew Stafford to look new wide receiver Davante Adams' way throughout team drills Wednesday. The tempo and body control Adams is known for playing with was on display on one pass he snared from Stafford over the middle during 11-on-11 work.
4) Competitive mix: As added context, the Rams maintained the same approach with pitting the projected first-team offense against the first-team defense, first-team offense against the second-team defense and vice-versa, and so on.
5) Play of the day: Stafford had a deep touchdown pass over the middle to wide receiver Tutu Atwell, with Atwell displaying the speed he's known for when given the opportunity to make plays.
6) Play of the day, Part II: Nacua's absence also meant more opportunities for second-year receiver Jordan Whittington on Wednesday. His best catch of the day was a leaping, two-handed grab on a corner route toward the sideline.
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Yes Stafford still throwing one of the most beautiful footballs. In the world ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
7) Getting to see what Forbes can do: Third-year cornerback Emmanuel Forbes didn't see a ton of action after being claimed late last season off waivers from the Commodes, at least until Week 18 against Seattle when Los Angeles rested its starters and gave him 52 defensive snaps and four special teams snaps, according to Pro Football Focus (McVay said Wednesday he thought Forbes "did some really good stuff" in that game). On Wednesday, he intercepted a Jimmy Garoppolo pass intended for wide receiver Xavier Smith on an out-breaking route near the sideline.
8) Jolly on the spot: Cornerback Shaun Jolly corralled an interception Wednesday on a Matthew Stafford pass.
Playmaking like that from Jolly and Forbes is likely why McVay said he feels really good about the development of the group, and where the secondary as a whole is at.
9) Derion Kendrick participating: McVay said it was "good to see" the fourth-year cornerback out there. Kendrick's season ended prematurely last year due to a torn ACL sustained in the first week of camp.
10) Special visitor: Lakers coach JJ Redick took in Wednesday's OTA workout, and also spoke with Rams players.
Rams head coach Sean McVay said he first connected with Redick prior to him getting the Lakers job, and that he "always respected him from afar."
"A well-thought-out guy, a great willingness to look inwardly (for) areas of improvement, understanding how you bring people together," McVay said. "Really enjoyed him coming out."
