2025 NFL Draft thread - Day 1 discussion - Round 1

[AlwaysSunnyinIndy]

Round 1 starts tonight at 8 Eastern / 7 Central.


Announcers:

ESPN: Mike Greenberg, Mel Kiper Jr., Louis Riddick, Booger McFarland, Adam Schefter, Molly McGrath

ABC: Rece Davis, Field Yates, Kirk Herbstreit, Desmond Howard, Nick Saban, Pete Thamel, Laura Rutledge

NFL Network: Rich Eisen, Daniel Jeremiah, Charles Davis, Joel Klatt, Kurt Warner, Ian Rapoport, Jamie Erdahl

[apballin]

Somehow… someway… I’m hoping we get Warren

[sherck]

Somehow… someway… I’m hoping we get Warren
Neither Warren or Loveland have stated RAS scores.

There is no way Ballard drafts either of them.

[Brylok]

We're getting thin on the offensive and defensive line, so I'll predict we'll pick those with our first two picks. Not at 14 though, we'll trade back. Maybe we will have a pick late tonight, but most of the work will be from round two and beyond.

Just my prediction. I haven't been following along or paying much attention (or caring) much at all this off-season. I always hope for the best though.

[Mr. Session]

Hard to believe we won’t get either of the TE’s.

This is always an exciting time. Last little bit of excitement before training camp.

[Dewey 5]

Neither Warren or Loveland have stated RAS scores.

There is no way Ballard drafts either of them.

You are correct. That’s all dipshit dumbass Ballard knows

[apballin]

You are correct. That’s all dipshit dumbass Ballard knows

His job is on the line the bullshit RAS scores and the bullshit sob story is all out the window…. Put up or shut up time

[Brylok]

His job is on the line the bullshit RAS scores and the bullshit sob story is all out the window…. Put up or shut up time

Did Jim Irsay say that? No? Then I don't believe it.

[YDFL Commish]

Fuck it, I don't know where to post this...but here is my Colts Mock Draft. Mods can move it if this isn't where it belongs.

Round 1
Choice A Colston Loveland - TE-MIchigan
Choice B Tyler Warren-TE-Penn State
Choice C Kenneth Grant - DT-Michigan

Round 2
Choice A Mason Taylor -TE-LSU
Choice B Darius Alexander - DT-Toledo
Choice C Benjamin Morrison – CB-Notre Dame

Round 3
Choice A Cam Skattebo – RB-Arizona St.
Choice B Danny Stutsman – LB-Oklahoma
Choice C Jeffrey Bassa - LB-Oregon

Round 4
Choice A RJ Harvey - RB-CFU
Choice B Justin Barron – LB Syracuse
Choice C Charles Grant-T-William & Mary

Round 5
Choice A Lequint Allen Jr – RB-Syracuse
Choice B Eugene Asante – LB Auburn
Choice C Jackson Slater – G Sacramento St

Round 6
Choice A Shaun Dolac – ILB-Buffalo
Choice B Michael Ford Jr-G-Kansas
Choice C Dillon Gabriel-QB-Oregon

Round 7
Choice A Orande Gadsden II - TE-Syracuse
Choice B Yahya Black-DT-Iowa
Choice C Gavin Sawbuck-RB-Oklahoma

Skattebo and Dolac are some of my favorite players in this draft. But due to Ballrd's infatuation with RAS, are probably not even on the the Colts draft board!

Also, in some cases pay no attention to the round a player was mocked...some were just throw ins.

[omahacolt]

drafting skattebo would be terrible.


immediate fan favorite type nonsense

[YDFL Commish]

drafting skattebo would be terrible.


immediate fan favorite type nonsense

It's round 3, so get off your high horse. Oh, yeah, because he's white he will become an instant fan favorite. Damn I musta missed that! BTW, I would also be almost as equally happy with RJ Harvey.

[IndyNorm]

drafting skattebo would be terrible.


immediate fan favorite type nonsense

If Skattebo plays even half as well in the NFL as he did against Texas in the CFP he'll be a steal in the 3rd round.

[IndyNorm]

My guess is that Warren will be gone long before we draft but Loveland will be there. If so then hopefully Ballard just drafts him instead of trading down.

[ChaosTheory]

My guess is that Warren will be gone long before we draft but Loveland will be there. If so then hopefully Ballard just drafts him instead of trading down.

Same. Although I'm kind of nervous with how high Loveland seems to have shot up the past week.

Hoping Campbell, Membou, and Banks all three go before we pick.

[IndyNorm]

Same. Although I'm kind of nervous with how high Loveland seems to have shot up the past week.

Hoping Campbell, Membou, and Banks all three go before we pick.

Membou and Banks might, but I'm thinking Campbell will drop b/c of his injury.

[IndyNorm]

The Jagoffs just traded up to 2. Guess they're not taking Warren.

[CletusPyle]

Our division keeps getting better, we better pray AR is not a bust or we are screwed!

[ChaosTheory]

Membou and Banks might, but I'm thinking Campbell will drop b/c of his injury.

There goes that, haha. Pats at #4.

So far so good.

[Chromeburn]

You are correct. That’s all dipshit dumbass Ballard knows

Teams don’t use RAS. They have their stat guys do their own numbers.

[Chromeburn]

The Jagoffs just traded up to 2. Guess they're not taking Warren.

Chicago is the only team I worry about taking him. Denver could trade up. If the jets take him over a tackle they are morons. Only a few tackles in this draft.

[ChaosTheory]

Our division keeps getting better, we better pray AR is not a bust or we are screwed!

The Jaguars have drafted top 5 overall for almost a decade straight or something.

[IndyNorm]

There goes that, haha. Pats at #4.

So far so good.

I thought you were talking about Jihaad, not Will. My bad.

[YDFL Commish]

The Jaguars have drafted top 5 overall for almost a decade straight or something.

Stupid trade by Jags!

[CletusPyle]

Why does Goodell bear hug all these guys like he's their best buddy and Mr. Cool? Guy is such a phony!:rolleyes:

[Racehorse]

Our division keeps getting better, we better pray AR is not a bust or we are screwed!

I'm not sure about that. Ward is only the best QB because the rest are not very good. And Hunter is potentially great, but the Jags just gave up their #1 for next year. IMO, the best players are going to the NFC, or the Raiders.

[CletusPyle]

Stupid trade by Jags!

He'll probably go both ways (no homo) so it's like getting two picks for one! But time will tell if they gave up too much!

[Dewey 5]

I'm not sure about that. Ward is only the best QB because the rest are not very good. And Hunter is potentially great, but the Jags just gave up their #1 for next year. IMO, the best players are going to the NFC, or the Raiders.

Raiders got a helluva RB with Jenty

[CletusPyle]

I'm not sure about that. Ward is only the best QB because the rest are not very good. And Hunter is potentially great, but the Jags just gave up their #1 for next year. IMO, the best players are going to the NFC, or the Raiders.

You could be right, but eventually all these top 2 picks are going to payoff....when is the last time the Colts traded up to get a top player?

[ChaosTheory]

There's the third OT. Possibly the moment of truth coming up.

[Racehorse]

He'll probably go both ways (no homo) so it's like getting two picks for one! But time will tell if they gave up too much!

I don't know if the odds of him staying healthy will be very high, playing both ways.

[CletusPyle]

I don't know if the odds of him staying healthy will be very high, playing both ways.

Not every down on offense, but they will definitely work him into their offense.

[ChaosTheory]

Bears take Loveland

[AlwaysSunnyinIndy]

49'ers go DL at 11.

[CletusPyle]

Dallas surely will take Sanders?

[YDFL Commish]

Is Ballard pissing his pants, or will he get Warren now?

[nate505]

Seems like Warren or a great DE or LB will be there.

If Ballard chooses the RAS wet dream guy from A&M I'm going to scream.

[ChaosTheory]

Cowboys go OL. I hope McDaniels in MIA doesn't have a hard on for a Swiss Army knife.

That would be another last second curveball like LV gave us last year.

[Racehorse]

Cowboys go OL. I hope McDaniels in MIA doesn't have a hard on for a Swiss Army knife.

That would be another last second curveball like LV gave us last year.
OL is going quickly this draft.

[Butter]

When Goodell said Tyler I was like oh well fuck.

[nate505]

So Warren or Walker will be there.

I'll be thrilled with both.

[AlwaysSunnyinIndy]

Colts draft Warren

[Racehorse]

So Warren or Walker will be there.

I'll be thrilled with both.
I doubt we get both.

[ChaosTheory]

Colts got Warren.

[nate505]

I doubt we get both.

I knew I should have said either, but fuck it, the sentiment is still the same!

[CletusPyle]

Colts draft Warren

He is Clutch Cargo!

[Racehorse]

I knew I should have said either, but fuck it, the sentiment is still the same!

I was just being a dick.

[nate505]

Now they get their pick of the two. Unless Ballard trades back.

For the record I'd rather have Walker just slightly, but it's close to a coin flip for me.

[Racehorse]

Now they get their pick of the two. Unless Ballard trades back.

Not sure why Ballard is waiting.

[Racehorse]

It is Warren. Yippee

[nate505]

Yay! I'm definitely happy with Warren.

[Butter]

Coo!

[ChaosTheory]

Not sure why Ballard is waiting.

They announced it like 2 seconds after MIA picked. They knew.

It's simultaneously the chalkest pick in the draft but also... I'm really surprised it worked out.

Loveland seems like he went from low 20's to top 10 in a week.

[apballin]

Fuck yes!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Racehorse]

They announced it like 2 seconds after MIA picked. They knew.

It's simultaneously the chalkest pick in the draft but also... I'm really surprised it worked out.

Loveland seems like he went from low 20's to top 10 in a week.

I’m away from any television, so I am following online.

[Chromeburn]

They announced it like 2 seconds after MIA picked. They knew.

It's simultaneously the chalkest pick in the draft but also... I'm really surprised it worked out.

Loveland seems like he went from low 20's to top 10 in a week.

Nah, it was just media catching up to the teams. Loveland is the better receiver and route runner. He’s better than bowers in that regard. It’s a passing league. That said I think the both fit the offenses that took them.

[CletusPyle]

Nah, it was just media catching up to the teams. Loveland is the better receiver and route runner. He’s better than bowers in that regard. It’s a passing league. That said I think the both fit the offenses that took them.

Warren can do it all, we may finally be able to punch it in from the 1 yard line!

[Brylok]

Colts fans apparently got their wish. This dude better produce from day one.
Welcome aboard and good luck, Warren.

[IndyNorm]

Nice! Glad Ballard didn't fuck it up. I'm sure he was super high on the A&M RAS guy who hasn't done shit on the field.

[Dewey 5]

Nice! Glad Ballard didn't fuck it up. I'm sure he was super high on the A&M RAS guy who hasn't done shit on the field.

That's probably what took him so long to get the pick in.

[Spike]

I'm late to the party, remodeling my man cave. Absolutely love the pick, glad Ballard didn't fuck it up! Never thought he would fall to us. Great day one for the Colts.

[Thorgrim]

Nice job Ballard.

Now get your ass back to work.

[sherck]

An excllent RB in the backfield with Taylor.

A now high end 3-down TE who is every young QBs best friend in Warren.

A high impact slot receiver in Downs who just seems to do it all.

Outside WR choices of Pittman, Mitchell, Pierce and Dulin.

And an O-Line that SHOULD still be one of the top ten or so in the league for pass pro. Hopefully, one of our 2nd round or 3rd round draft choices is an O-Lineman who can press for RG starting duties.

AR has every advantage of showing that he can be a NFL franchise QB.

Again, I hope that I am wrong and by the end of the season I am singing his praises but I think he is going to show that he is not.

[ChaosTheory]

An excllent RB in the backfield with Taylor.

A now high end 3-down TE who is every young QBs best friend in Warren.

A high impact slot receiver in Downs who just seems to do it all.

Outside WR choices of Pittman, Mitchell, Pierce and Dulin.

And an O-Line that SHOULD still be one of the top ten or so in the league for pass pro. Hopefully, one of our 2nd round or 3rd round draft choices is an O-Lineman who can press for RG starting duties.

AR has every advantage of showing that he can be a NFL franchise QB.

Again, I hope that I am wrong and by the end of the season I am singing his praises but I think he is going to show that he is not.


The only thing this offense lacked was an impact TE, which is now filled. We also have some young guys who hopefully take a step and can be a cherry on top. Woods hasn't had a chance.

AR has everything he could possibly ask for, including an offensive/QB-minded HC. The offense is solid all around, so it's fuck or walk for him. Same with Jones. He's never had this kind of support around him.

Hopefully we don't have to answer the latter because AR takes the job and runs with it. But like you, I'm not holding my breath.

[nate505]

Not to totally excuse Richardson, because his accuracy was god awful last season, but one thing he could use from the offense is guys who can catch the fucking ball.