2025 NFL Free Agency and Draft: DT

Favorite interview of the day had to be Maryland DL Jordan Phillips.

The tape pops, but getting to know the athlete behind the facemask showcases a whole new side of the former Terp.

Talked about his time as a wrestler, his study habits of watching edge rushers & defensive… pic.twitter.com/oHyJHCQGTa

— Ryan Fowler (@_RyanFowler_) February 26, 2025

MaroonBells wrote:

Yep, Aggies put him at 4i a lot. Interesting article HERE about that. 

"Under first-year HC Mike Elko at Texas A&M, the Aggies ran the tite/mint front defenses that have taken over college football, and are similar to what Georgia has run in their latest stretch of dominance. In these defenses, the defensive line is taught much differently than other defensive line play. The structure of the defense calls for players like Stewart to be placed as the 4i technique on the line, rarely having many reps out wide where he can pin his ears back."

I watched Nolen, Harmon, Collins, ONL, Alexander, Sanders...and then put on Stewart. Now I know it's a slightly unfair comparison due to where each lined up, but my jaw is still on the floor. I think he can be a pass rushing maniac from the 5t/4t/4i position.

The #Patriots have given DT Davon Godchaux permission to seek a trade, sources say.

There has been contact with interested teams, and the veteran is likely on the move given the team’s defensive scheme shift. pic.twitter.com/yMLiwkTWhQ

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) February 26, 2025

Was with BFlo in Miami.

Ole Miss DL JJ Pegues said he will compete in defensive line drills, along with FB/TE on-field drills, as well.

Versatile athlete said he has had multiple conversations with teams towards a potential role on offense.

— Ryan Fowler (@_RyanFowler_) February 26, 2025

7 rushing TDs. Solves two problems. Plus, a third JJ would be nice.

JustInTime wrote:
https://x.com/_ryanfowler_/status/1894786875665092820?s=46&t=TjjB9Q4BmOwmN74RrrMjoQ

7 rushing TDs. Solves two problems. Plus, a third JJ would be nice.

The new Fridge? Same size. Consensus 5th rounder, he'd be good depth for Harrison Phillips at nose and with the tush push on its way out, he can start a new (again) trend at the goal line.

1. Shemar Stewart is a massive human being — pretty eye-opening standing up close

2. Immediately named Julius Peppers as the player he tries to model his game after pic.twitter.com/8tfb58nj26

— Trevor Sikkema (@TampaBayTre) February 26, 2025

*shiver*

I see it.

One of the most underrated DT’s in the NFL Draft is Louisville’s Thor Griffith💎@LouisvilleFB pic.twitter.com/vuEL2MvWkj

— PFF College (@PFF_College) February 26, 2025

Michigan DT Mason Graham was asked what are one or two plays from last season he’d want to show NFL teams…

Graham: “I mean, I feel like just rolling that Ohio State film. That’s all you need to see, really.” pic.twitter.com/yMlfcOlZmJ

— Andy Backstrom (@andybackstrom) February 26, 2025

Yeah.

I can’t get over how much Landon Jackson looks like the dude from Barry pic.twitter.com/OV730aEpxW

— Carter Donnick (@CDonnick1) February 26, 2025

NoHo Landon?

Don't know what Barry is but it's hard to believe that's not the same guy.

So Texas A&M EDGE Shemar Stewart is telling people at the NFL Combine he will run in the high 4.4s or low 4.5s tomorrow.

👀

— Marcus Mosher (@Marcus_Mosher) February 27, 2025

MaroonBells wrote:
Don't know what Barry is but it's hard to believe that's not the same guy.

I don’t know what you’re doing with your life.

JustInTime wrote:
https://x.com/marcus_mosher/status/1894912769696186648?s=46&t=TjjB9Q4BmOwmN74RrrMjoQ

If we can get a 2nd rounder for Darnold, that's the pick I'd trade down to rebuild our draft. I might keep 24 for Stewart or to be in range of the Tampa's pick 19 if Jeanty falls there. Probably won't get past the Cowboys, but he certainly won't get past the Broncos at 20.

Stewart is definitely generating buzz. If he continues momentum and has an excellent combine, I think he cements himself in the top 15

According to Wolfson, DT Milton Williams is "absolutely" on the Vikings free agent radar

The DTs with 35” arm length measurements this morning: Josh Farmer (FSU), Vernon Broughton (Texas) and Yahya Black (Iowa). Other notable DTs with arm length of 34” or longer:
-Derrick Harmon, ORE (34 3/8)
-Darius Alexander, Toledo (34)
-Alfred Collins, Texas (34 5/8)

— Todd McShay (@McShay13) February 27, 2025

Lotta boxes getting checked.

NFL Combine DL/EDGE/LB Measurements 🧵:

— The Draft Network (@TheDraftNetwork) February 27, 2025

.@MoveTheStick's No. 26 overall prospect Derrick Harmon registers a 4.97u on his first 40-yard dash attempt 💨

📺: #NFLCombine on @NFLNetwork
📱: Stream on @NFLPlus pic.twitter.com/rb0XBAsIe9

— NFL (@NFL) February 27, 2025

Ty Williams and CJ West moved really well in the other drills.

10’11” broad jump from Shemar Stewart…

99th percentile of Combine history.

Better than Combine legends like Myles Garrett and Montez Sweat 🤯 pic.twitter.com/ODidGzhzV6

— NFL Draft Files (@NFL_DF) February 27, 2025

Boys, I think we got something here.

310lb JJ Pegues is doing fullback drills out here and it absolutely looks like it would work. pic.twitter.com/ciioXCVuz0

— Brett Kollmann (@BrettKollmann) February 27, 2025

JustInTime wrote:
Ty Williams and CJ West moved really well in the other drills.

10’11” broad jump from Shemar Stewart…

99th percentile of Combine history.

Better than Combine legends like Myles Garrett and Montez Sweat 🤯 pic.twitter.com/ODidGzhzV6

— NFL Draft Files (@NFL_DF) February 27, 2025

From what I've read, he played the season at 290 and weighed in at the Senior Bowl at 281. If he can stay in the 4.6's at the 290 weight, he'll destroy people. That's Aaron Donald shit. But I think that rocket has launched. He's going to go very very early to a 4-3 team.

At that lower weight, a lot of his pressures will turn into hits and sacks.

Ohio State IDL 91 Tyleik Williams doing a nice job working laterally and reading where the RB was going. Williams can be a solid 3-tech at the next level. pic.twitter.com/eJUBaA3UKs

— Russell Brown (@RussNFLDraft) February 28, 2025

He moved very well in all the drills.

Derrick Harmon, iDL, #Oregon

One prospect that was impressive yesterday. In a loaded defensive line class, he solidified himself as a first round pick.

Love his fit with the Bengals, Packers or Vikings pic.twitter.com/6Cxz2YAFAM

— Jordan Reid (@Jordan_Reid) February 28, 2025

I like Harmon a lot more than Nolen. Sucks to have the Packers picking right before us with similar needs.

MaroonBells wrote:
I like Harmon a lot more than Nolen. Sucks to have the Packers picking right before us with similar needs.

Don’t worry, they’ll pick the wrong guy. Poor track record of getting 1s to a second contract.