J-Off's 2025 Top 100

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Definitely not what I wanted but I don't get too down, because I could be wrong, and even if I'm not, there are too many other things to enjoy. It's self-defeating to focus on negatives.

The Pearce Jr trade-up was wild as hell. Atlanta must have true Top 10 grades on Walker and Pearce Jr - only way you can justify what they did. I can't get there with Walker, but I do obv like him. Pearce Jr, to me, is a Top 10 talent with no squinting required. They better be right about Penix, but they essentially traded a non-Top 40 2nd, a 2026 1st, and a Day 3 pick for a 2025 1st and a 2025 3rd. For people lower on Pearce Jr, the trade is horrific, and I saw a lot of people say as much. For people, like me, who see Pearce Jr as having the talent to be an All Pro pass rusher, and especially considering Atlanta's need at pass rusher, it's justifiable - so long as Penix is good enough to help you win the division or at least make the playoffs. If you go into 2026 unsure of Penix, and that 2026 pick is Top 15, then you're in trouble. The Penix aspect is the part that gives me pause.

I respect the work you and other members here put in each year. I only watch the tape for QBs, OL and DL/EDGE each year. I’ve never been able to get into scouting and evaluation for every position.

I had Harmon and Nolen above Grant on my personal list. I thought Harmon was the quintessential Steelers/Ravens DL and I guess Pittsburgh agreed. Nolen is an interesting pick because there is huge upside to go with a definite chance of being a bust.

That being said, it is hard to watch Graham’s tape and not see how much Grant helped him succeed. It reminded me of watching Christian Wilkins and Dexter Lawrence at Clemson. I would remind the people here that Lawrence was seen as the 6-7th best IDL in that class and was considered an early day 2 pick whereas Wilkins was seen as the “safest” pick in the 1st.

I think Pearce is an excellent prospect, but he would have buried Chop on the depth chart. Personally speaking, I have him rated way higher than I had Chop last year (and I am a Penn State fan).

It might not be a popular take, but I would be fine if we drafted Milroe. I have a Tua jersey hanging in my closet, so I am not a hater. I just think his long term availability is way too uncertain. Milroe has the highest upside out of any QB in this class. He is also the most likely to be a total bust. A team who can afford to sit him for a year or two will get an absolute stud if they can coach him up.