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21. Pittsburgh Steelers DL Derrick Harmon: A-
He missed the first two weeks of his rookie season due to a knee injury but picked up a sack in his pro debut and already has five pressures as well as a critical batted pass that led to an interception. The former Oregon star is off to a splendid start, albeit in a limited sample.
22. Los Angeles Chargers RB Omarion Hampton: A-
Among 23 backs with at least 50 rushes, Hampton ranks fifth with a 5.0 yards-per-attempt average. He’s scored twice and has factored in more as a receiver the last couple of weeks. Considering the Chargers’ offensive-line issues, he deserves a ton of credit.Â
23. Green Bay Packers WR Matthew Golden: B-
There was plenty of hype that the team’s first Round 1 receiver in years would quickly become the No. 1 guy, but Golden has yet to find the end zone while taking a back seat to Romeo Doubs. That said, he has caught nearly 80 percent of the passes thrown his way and has zero drops.Â
24. Minnesota Vikings G Donovan Jackson: B-
Jackson was off to an up-and-down start (great debut against Chicago, brutal follow-up against Atlanta) before playing with a wrist issue in Week 3. Now, he’s undergone surgery on the injury.Â
25. New York Giants QB Jaxson Dart: A
By no means was he legendary as a passer in his debut in place of Russell Wilson in Week 4, but Dart made some tremendous plays with his legs and wasn’t useless with his arm in an impressive upset victory over the previously undefeated Chargers.
26. Atlanta Falcons edge James Pearce Jr.: A
Just 84 snaps so far for Pearce, yet he leads the team with nine hurries. He’s already earned a key role in the rotation, and the trajectory is promising.Â
27. Baltimore Ravens S Malaki Starks: B
He’s been extremely active and a tackle machine, but Starks has suffered from lapses in coverage and missed a few tackles. The Georgia product’s run defense has been solid, and he’s coming off quite possibly his best game yet.
28. Detroit Lions DL Tyleik Williams: B-
Williams has been overmatched a little too often in run defense. He’s made a decent impact as a pass-rusher. Good, not great…yet.Â
29. Washington Commanders OT Josh Conerly Jr.: C+
Conerly’s PFF grade of 46.9 ranks 54th among 60 qualified offensive tackles, but keep in mind that his first three matchups against the Giants, Packers and Raiders were awful. He’s gotten it together the last couple weeks and is coming off his best performance yet in a Week 4 loss to Atlanta.
30. Buffalo Bills CB Maxwell Hairston: Incomplete
The Kentucky product has yet to make his regular-season debut due to a sprained knee, and it won’t be easy to play a major role in 2025 considering how much time he’s already missed.
31. Philadelphia Eagles LB Jihaad Campbell: A+
Incredibly, Campbell has already become one of the best linebackers in the game. He’s stood out in pretty much every facet as an every-down guy from Day 1, and he’s flashed his playmaking ability with two critical takeaways already.Â
32. Kansas City Chiefs OT Josh Simmons: B
Bad, good, bad, good. It’s been a roller coaster so far for the Chiefs’ new left tackle, which isn’t surprising considering the competition. Despite some missteps, this looks like a real solid pick at the end of Round 1.Â
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