NFL Draft 2025 picks, grades from Rounds 2 and 3: Where will Shedeur Sanders go?
Colorado Black & Gold Spring Game BOULDER, CO - APRIL 19: Former Colorado Buffaloes quarterback Shedeur Sanders looks on during a ceremony to retire his jersey before the Black and Gold Spring Game at Folsom Field on April 19, 2025 in Boulder, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images for ONIT) (Dustin Bradford/Getty Images for ONIT)
By Charles McDonald, Yahoo Sports
Yahoo Sports NFL draft analyst Charles McDonald offers pick-by-pick analysis and grades of Rounds 2 and 3 of the 2025 NFL Draft.
The Browns had a need at linebacker with the serious injury to Jeremiah Owusu Koramoah and took a similar player in Carson Schwesinger. Schwesinger is a fast, rangy player in coverage that will benefit from playing behind a talented defensive line.
The Texans needed a slot receiver and they opted for a big one in Jayden Higgins from Iowa State. Higgins is built like Nico Collins, but won’t play the same position for the Texans offense — and they needed the depth with injuries to Tank Dell and Stefon Diggs leaving the team.
Player comparison: Joshua Palmer
3. (35) Seattle Seahawks (from Titans): S Nick Emmanwori (South Carolina)
Grade: C+
Nick Emmanwori doesn’t play up to his insane NFL combine performance, but he’s got enough potential for someone like Mike Macdonald to get the most out of him. Just don’t love trading up for a guy who doesn’t play like the baddest dude on the field, despite having those traits.
