Entering the Draft, Brugler had Noel graded as the fifth best wide receiver and 42nd overall player, slightly ahead of his former Cyclones teammate Jayden Higgins, No. 6 wide receiver and 45th overall. Higgins was selected in the second round by the Texans last month.

Continuing with Miami’s secondary, the Dolphins’ safety group has gone through a lot of turnover this offseason. Ifeatu Melifonwu and Ashtyn Davis signed as free agents and are projected to start. Trader was selected in the fifth round, and his play style gives him a chance to contribute.

These rookie wideouts might not have been drafted early in 2025, but they have a chance to make a strong impact in their first NFL season

The picks have been submitted, and now it's time for the 2025 NFL Draft class to get paid. With the draft behind us and 257 selected players now slotted into new homes across the country, the attention turns toward gearing up for their rookie seasons.

After being selected with the No. 11 overall pick in the 2025 NFL draft, Mykel Williams is officially a member of the San Francisco 49ers now that he has agreed to terms on his rookie contract.

The 49ers have inked their first-round pick from this year’s draft. San Francisco announced on Thursday that the club has signed No. 11 overall pick Mykel Williams. A defensive end out of Georgia, Williams was a second-team All-SEC selection in both 2023 and 2024.