Ell’s 2025 NFL Draft Actual Grades: AFC South

Colts

Ell’s Draft Grade: C

Actual Draft Grade: C+

1^st round pick TE Tyler Warren has been the TE the team needed getting off to a hot start to the season. 2^nd round pick DE J.T. Tuimoloau has been in the rotation and seeing his snaps increase lately. 3^rd round pick CB Justin Walley impressed early taking over a starting spot before a season ending injury. 4th round pick T Jalen Travis has taken over the starting RT spot. 5th round pick RB D.J. Giddens has been in the rotation playing well. 6th round pick QB Riley Leonard has started a couple games showing better mobility than passing.

Texans

Ell’s Draft Grade: B+

Actual Draft Grade: B+

The Texans smartly traded out of the 1^st round. 2^nd round pick WR Jayden Higgins has been the starting #2 WR from day 1. 2^nd round pick T Aireontae Ersery has taken over the starting job at LT early in the season. 3^rd round pick WR Jaylin Noel has played well as the #4 WR and PR. 3^rd round pick CB Jaylin Smith impressed early working his way up a crowded depth chart before injury. 4^th round pick RB Woody Marks has been in the rotation to start the season and has taken over the starting job. 6^th round pick S Jaylen Reed saw time in the rotation and started a few games before injury. 6^th round pick QB Graham Mertz is the #3 QB on the roster.  

Jags

Ell’s Draft Grade: C-

Actual Draft Grade: C-

1^st round pick CB/WR Travis Hunter bounced between both positions being listed as the day 1 #2 WR before injury. 3^rd round pick T/G Wyatt Millum provides depth at Guard. 4^th round pick RB Bhayshul Tuten has moved up the #2 RB spot increasing his playing time. 4^th round pick LB Jack Kiser was in the rotation and seeing increased time before injury. 6^th round pick S Rayuan Lane III has been in the rotation as the backup SS. 7^th round pick T/C Jonah Monheim is the backup Center. 7^th round pick RB LeQuint Allen Jr. is the #3 RB and PR while seeing limited carries throughout the season.  

Titans

Ell’s Draft Grade: B+

Actual Draft Grade: B+

1^st round pick QB Cam Ward has played well despite the deficiencies of the team showing good leadership. 2^nd round pick Edge Oluwafemi Oladejo started at OLB from day 1 before injury. 3^rd round pick S Kevin Winston Jr. was in the rotation and started a few games before injury. 4^th round pick WR Chimere Dike has worked his way up to starting slot WR while handling KR and PR duties as an explosive player. 4^th round pick TE Gunnar Helm has been in the rotation as a pass catching option in multiple TE sets. 4^th round pick WR Elic Ayomanor has been the starting #2 WR from day 1 impressing early in camp. 5^th round pick G Jackson Slater has played well filling in as a starter due to injury. 6^th round pick CB Marcus Harris has played well working his way into the starting NB job. 6^th round pick RB Kalel Mullings is the #3 RB on the team.