Ell’s 2025 NFL Draft Actual Grades: NFC West

Seahawks

Ell’s Draft Grade: B+

Actual Draft Grade: B

1st round pick T/G Grey Zabel has been the day 1 starter at LG impressing from day 1 while improving the O-line. 2^nd round pick S Nick Emmanwori has been a movable piece on the defense and a matchup nightmare. 2^nd round pick TE Elijah Arroyo has seen playing time in multiple TE sets as a pass catching option. 5^th round pick DT Rylie Mills has seen limited time as a backup. 5^th round pick WR Tory Horton was starting in the slot impressing early before the injuries. 5^th round pick TE Robbie Ouzts has been the starting FB from day 1. 6^th round pick G Bryce Cabeldue provides depth at RG. 7^th round pick T/G Mason Richman made the roster providing depth at RT.

49ers

Ell’s Draft Grade: C

Actual Draft Grade: C-

1^st round pick Edge Mykel Williams was a day 1 starter at DE before a season ending injury. 2^nd round pick DT Alfred Collins has been in the defensive rotation. 3^rd round pick LB Nick Martin has received limited snaps as a backup OLB. 3^rd round pick CB Upton Stout has taken over the starting NB job playing very well. 4^th round pick DT C.J. West has seen his playing time increase lately. 4^th round pick WR Jordan Watkins has seen limited playing time early in the season. 5^th round pick S Marques Sigle was the day 1 starter at SS before losing his job but still makes plays in the rotation and Special Teams. 7^th round pick G Connor Colby has made the team providing depth.    

Cardinals

Ell’s Draft Grade: B+

Actual Draft Grade: B+

1^st round pick DT/DE Walter Nolen III has seen time in the rotation showing some pass rush after a late start to the season. 2^nd round pick CB Will Johnson has been the day 1 starter at CB playing well. 3^rd round pick Edge/DE Jordan Burch has seen time in the rotation as a backup OLB showing pass rush skills. 4^th round pick LB Cody Simon has taken over the starting MLB job as the play caller and a high-volume tackler. 5^th round pick CB Denzel Burke has played well in the rotation even starting a few games. 6^th round pick G Hayden Connor provides depth inside as the #2 Center. 7^th round pick S Kitan Crawford made the roster through Special Teams and has seen increased playing time.

Rams

Ell’s Draft Grade: C

Actual Draft Grade: C

The Rams traded out of the 1^st round as a smart move to start their draft. 2^nd round pick TE Terrance Ferguson has shown he can play while seeing time as #2 while playing in multiple TE sets. 3rd round pick Edge/LB Josaiah Stewart has seen time in the defensive rotation at LB. 5^th round pick DT Ty Hamilton has seen time in the rotation. 7th round pick WR Konata Mumpfield has shown he can play earning not only a roster spot but being productive during the season.