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3 WRs the Rams could target on Day 2 of the 2025 NFL draft

With Cooper Kupp on his way out of Los Angeles, the Rams could target these three WRs on Day 2 of the draft

The Los Angeles Rams are set to part ways with veteran wide receiver Cooper Kupp this offseason, informing him this week that he’ll be traded in the near future. Scheduled to carry a cap charge worth nearly $30 million in 2025, his inevitable departure will create an immediate need at receiver. General manager Les Snead could search for a replacement via the 2025 NFL draft.

The Rams are slated to possess two third-round selections. Kupp was a former third-rounder himself, proving Snead’s capability to draft a high-upside receiver on Day 2. With that in mind, we’ve identified three receiver prospects the Rams could target in the second or third rounds.

Xavier Restrepo | Miami

If the Rams are searching for a direct replacement for Kupp in the slot, Miami’s Xavier Restrepo fits the bill. Short-area quickness and creativity make Restrepo a threat both pre-and-post catch. The Hurricanes standout recorded more than 1,000 receiving yards this past season, proving he’s ready for a workhorse role.

Jaylin Noel | Iowa State

Jaylin Noel is a twitchy receiver with outstanding short-area quickness. He appears tailor-made to play in the slot at the next level, but also proved capable of playing the boundary at this year’s Senior Bowl, showcasing desirable versatility. Noel was explosive while running the complete route tree at Iowa State.

Jack Bech | TCU

No receiver at this year’s Senior Bowl showcased more toughness than Jack Bech. An excellent route runner who creates separation and catches everything thrown his way, Bech doubles as a physical blocker on the perimeter. That always matters in Sean McVay’s offense.

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Dark horse receiving prospect comments on meeting with Patriots

Iowa State wideout Jaylin Noel met with the Patriots at the Senior Bowl

The New England Patriots met with Jaylin Noel at the Senior Bowl, and according to the underrated Iowa State wide receiver prospect, the meeting went “really good.”

Noel was an electric weapon for the Cyclones offense last season when recording 80 catches for 1,194 yards and eight touchdowns. He is currently projected to be a mid-round pick in the 2025 NFL draft

“I’m willing to do anything they’d want me to do. I feel like I’m a very versatile player, and when it comes down to it I’m going to do whatever the team needs of me,” Noel said when asked about the Patriots, via The Patriots Beat’s Andrew Guindon.

The Patriots are expected to target a receiver in free agency, but they could also continue adding to the position in the draft. They desperately lacked reliable playmakers last season.

A player like Noel could be worth a flier for a Patriots team looking to upgrade at wide receiver. He’d be an explosive playmaking option in the slot with elite route-running talent.

The Patriots could surely use more players like that on their roster.

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2025 NFL Draft: Bucs targets who won Day 2 of Senior Bowl practices

The second day of Senior Bowl practices has passed, and the hype train is building for some of the players in attendance.

The second day of Senior Bowl practices has passed, and the hype train is building for some of the players in attendance. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers and every other NFL team are in attendance, but it gives them a hands-on view of players in a unique environment.

Several of the players at the all-star game are seen as a fit for the team as it looks to build on a strong 2024 season. Some of those players stood out on Wednesday at practice, and we wanted to share them with you.

If we noticed, we know the Bucs noticed.

Maxen Hook, SAF, Toledo

Maxen Hook and his teammate Darius Alexander are representing Toledo and the MAC very well. Hook showed some decent coverage skills but was beaten in one-on-ones, but that isn’t where his specialty sits. What Hook showed was good instincts and change of direction ability that will allow him to be a reliable safety at the next level.

Quincy Riley, CB, Louisville

The Louisville cornerback has made a name for himself this week by doing the simple things. Through two practices, I have enjoyed watching him do well in coverage and not get himself into any bad situations. With a strong day three and then a good performance in the game, we could have his stock locked into day two of the draft.

Jaylin Noel, WR, Iowa State

Noel has been one of my favorite wide receivers in this class for many reasons but mainly his ability to handle contact through the catch. On Wednesday, he made the play for the day with a catch in tight coverage. Add in his ability to be a reliable blocker, and Noel could be one of the biggest winners of the week and a good fit for the Bucs if they lose out on Chris Godwin.

 

Chiefs scouting report: Iowa State Cyclones WR Jaylin Noel

The Kansas City Chiefs could target Iowa State Cyclones wide receiver Jaylin Noel in the 2025 NFL draft.

The Kansas City Chiefs found a nice role for Xavier Worthy late in the season. The team needs to build around their former first round pick with receivers capable of running larger varieties of routes and threatening different levels of the field. The 2025 NFL draft offers several mid-round options with impressive upside.

According to Senior Bowl Director Jim Nagy, Iowa State Cyclones pass-catcher Jaylin Noel is verified at 5’9 3/4″, 196 lbs. He’s a densely built receiver with experience in the slot and out wide. Noel’s loose lower body and speed make him a natural separator on complex intermediate routes and deep fades. Press corners who fail to land their punches on Noel find themselves in trail position and struggling to catch up.

Noel accelerates late on vertical routes to pull away from defenders downfield. His quick and nimble feet help him decelerate and make sharp turns. Noel uses his shiftiness and agility to manipulate leverage and shake defenders at the top of the stem. He gets corners to bite on stutter-goes and out-and-ups, creating space for downfield throws.

Noel relies on body catches sometimes, but he makes a surprising amount of contested catches. He tracks the ball well and contorts his body to make difficult snags. Noel works the sideline and corner of the end zone with precise footwork.

Noel’s speed is impressive but not elite. Some cornerbacks outmuscle him at the top of the stem and disrupt his route. Noel’s athleticism lets him access all routes, but his route running precision needs work. He needs to develop a better feel for finding and sitting in holes against zones.

Noel uses his speed to create after the catch on short receptions. He relies more on straight line speed than twitch and doesn’t have the power to break tackles.

Noel’s traits and production make him worth a fourth round selection, but the draft’s large number of slot options might push him into the fifth round.

Three Iowa State Cyclones to know for Saturday’s matchup with the Oklahoma Sooners

Okahoma hosts Iowa State on Saturday and comes in with a talented cast of players. Here are three Cyclones to know.

Oklahoma returns home after starting their Big 12 campaign on the road against a tough Cincinnati team in a game they won 20-6. They’ll be under the lights for a primetime kick against the Iowa State Cyclones (2-2, 1-1 Big 12).

This isn’t the same Iowa State team that Oklahoma had some very close contests with a few years ago. However, Matt Campbell is an excellent coach and will have his guys ready to play hard.

Oklahoma is in a prime spot to look ahead to their monumental matchup with Texas next weekend. But for that game to mean nearly as much as it can, Oklahoma, like Texas, needs to take care of business this weekend.

Players have reiterated that they look at themselves as 0-0 every week, which must be displayed on Saturday night.

Who are some of the Iowa State names Oklahoma will need to be on the lookout for? We took the liberty of listing the three players to know below.

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Wisconsin Makes Wide Receiver Jaylin Noel’s Top Six

Wisconsin makes Jaylin Noel’s top six in football recruiting.

With the 2020 recruiting cycle officially completed Wisconsin’s coaching staff can now turn their full attention in completing the 2021 class.

On Friday the Badgers coaching staff learned where they stand with 2021 wide receiver Jaylin Noel from Park Hill High School in Missouri. The consensus three star prospect released his top six schools as Wisconsin is listed along with Iowa, Iowa State, Kansas State, Minnesota, and Nebraska.

Noel has a total of nine offers as the schools he’s listed in his top six he has visited at least once. Noel went on an unofficial visit to Wisconsin in November to see the Badgers beat Iowa.

Noel is listed at 5’11” as he’s rated as the 11th best player in the state of Missouri according to both Rivals and 247 Sports. Noel finished his junior season with 42 catches for 769 yards and nine touchdowns. He also registered 45 rushing attempts for 251 yards and three touchdowns.

Wisconsin signed three wide receivers during the 2020 recruiting cycle and currently has eight commitments in the 2021 class.

2021 WR Jaylin Noel Earns Offer from Wisconsin

Wisconsin extends a scholarship in the 2021 class in wide receiver Jaylin Noel.

Wisconsin’s 2020 recruiting class won’t be able to officially sign their letter of intent until the early signing period starting December 18. Wisconsin’s coaching staff still has to fill out the remainder of the 2020 class but that hasn’t prevented them from evaluating and offering prospects from the 2021 class.

On Sunday Wisconsin extended another scholarship offer in the 2021 class to wide receiver Jaylin Noel as Noel was on an unofficial visit to Wisconsin this past weekend to see Wisconsin beat Iowa.

It was Noel’s sixth scholarship offer and third from the Big Ten. Noel from Park High School in Kansas City, Mo. also holds scholarships from Iowa, Minnesota, Iowa State, Kansas State, and South Dakota State.

The wide receiver position could be one of the more heavily populated positions in the 2021 class considering Wisconsin over the next two years is set to lose four scholarship players at the position. Wisconsin currently has two wide receivers committed in the 2020 class as the Badgers in the 2021 class will likely exceed that number to replenish the talent at the position.

Noel is currently unranked by Rivals but he is rated as a three star prospect by 247 Sports. Wisconsin currently has five commitments in the 2021 recruiting class.