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ESPN 980 Washington’s Chris Russell cites “multiple people” associated with the Redskins. Bernstine got injured playing special teams early Sunday.

The Jets dealt pick No. 199 and No. 242 for No. 188. Cooper (6’6/337) is a massive, road-grading interior presence whose gargantuan frame and heavy hands make him a tone-setter in downhill run schemes. A four-year contributor with over 3,100 career snaps, Cooper delivered a commendable 2025 campaign with a 78.9 PFF pass-block grade and just 12 pressures allowed on 550 pass-blocking snaps (98.8% block efficiency), showcasing improved stability in protection. He wins with power and re-anchor ability, using quick, forceful hands to halt momentum and create displacement on double teams and drive blocks. Cooper’s game is built for tight quarters, where his size, core strength and body control allow him to neutralize defenders, but his limited athleticism and inconsistent pad level show up when he’s forced to operate in space. Penalties are a concern with 19 over his career (8 in 2025), reflecting lapses in technique and timing. With scheme-dependent value and guard-only experience, Cooper projects as a power-scheme starter candidate whose ceiling is tied to minimizing penalties and improving consistency against quick interior defenders.

The two-down grinder will join a Washington backfield alongside Rachaad White and Jacory Croskey-Merritt. Allen (5’11/216) was a four-star recruit with offers from every powerhouse in the country. After landing at Penn State, he immediately showed why he was so sought after coming out of high school. He ran for a pair of touchdowns against Auburn in his third career game and cleared 100 yards versus Central Michigan the next week. Allen would go on to lead the Nittany Lions in carries while competing with five-star freshman Nick Singleton for touches. That would be the case for all four of his seasons at Penn State. Allen’s outstanding career culminated in a 210-1,303-15 rushing line in 2025, making him Penn State’s all-time leading rusher. He does all the little things well as a runner, allowing plays to develop and following blockers like a seasoned pro. The biggest drawback is a lack of top-end speed or agility. Allen’s mark of 3.8 yards after contact per carry ranked just outside the top 50 backs in the country last year. The fact that he opted not to do athletic testing at the NFL Combine or his Pro Day suggests his numbers would have been underwhelming.

Jamison-Travis joined Auburn in 2023 after spending three seasons at Iowa Western Community College, and finally got a chance to start in 2025. He was relatively effective in that final season with Auburn with 36 tackles and two tackles for loss, and the 6-foot-3, 328-pound defender will get a chance to put that impressive size to work at the highest level. Scouts note that he has quality quickness that could help him as a pass-rusher, but that he can struggle to shed blocks and doesn’t always keep the gap integrity you’re looking for in a run-stuffer.

Starting his career at Southeastern Louisiana, Sharp (6’5/249) was initially a quarterback before transitioning to tight end. He transferred to Oklahoma for 2024, then to LSU for 2025 to finish his college career with 24 receptions for 252 yards and two touchdowns. Low volume receiving production, combined with average size and athleticism for the position, gives Sharp a low ceiling and a limited body of work heading into the NFL. However, the Athletic’s Dane Brugler explains Sharp’s “special teams experience and alignment versatility give him a shot to earn an NFL roster spot.” Sharp can certainly find himself competing for a spot in the Bucs’ tight end room in training camp.

Marshall (6'3"/293) was a solid player over his four seasons at Baylor, finishing with 4.5 tackles for loss and two sacks in his senior year. He certainly had scouts examining the tape closer after the combine, as he ran a 4.88 40-yard dash with a 1.69 second 10-yard split. Those numbers are more impressive when you consider he’s listed at 6-foot-2, 293-pounds, but the question is why he didn’t flash more often in the Big 12 conference for the Bears. There are some questions about his physicality, but with that size/speed combination, he’ll get a chance to show he’s just tapping into his production with his new club.

Sharar earned a starting role in his fifth and final season at Iowa, totaling 83 tackles, 12 TFLs, four, one forced fumble, one sack and one pass defended. He also missed 18 tackles and will need to refine his playstyle. Sharar, 23, stands 6’2/231 and tested well at the NFL Scouting Combine with a 4.56-second 40 and a 40” vertical jump. He should be able to contribute on special teams right away.

Green (6’6/227) is one of the more impressive athletes we’ve seen at the quarterback position in recent memory. The former Arkansas Razorback blessed a 4.36 40-yard dash at this year’s Scouting Combine, and earned an elite 9.99 RAS after also dominating in the vertical and broad jumps. There’s no question about what Green can offer as an athlete, but his passing profile includes far too many turnovers (47 turnovers in 46 career starts), and a career completion percentage (60.0 percent) that leaves much to be desired. Green played his first three college seasons at Boise State (2021-2023) before transferring to Arkansas, and struggled at times against the higher level of play. After showing a tendency to avoid sacks in 28 games at Boise State, Green was sacked 59 times in 25 games at Arkansas and had a concerning 18.5 percent pressure-to-sack rate in his last two seasons. A decent 2025 season ended with struggles down the stretch, as Green posted a 342-0-3 line on 54 passes in his final three games to end his career. Green’s athleticism makes him an interesting project at the next level, and with some help in his mechanics. It’s possible he could figure things out enough to turn into a quality starter, and that his elite athleticism overcomes his deficiencies as a passer. He’s a prime candidate to redshirt his first season or two while adjusting to the pro game. Green will compete with Deshaun Watson, Shedeur Sanders, and Dillon Gabriel for reps in 2026.

Durant (6’1/290) is a classic leverage-and-juice interior disruptor whose elite 9.28 RAS is driven by rare speed metrics and explosive lower-body traits that translate to consistent backfield penetration. Despite an undersized frame, Durant posted 26 tackles with 9 havoc plays, 6 TFL and 4 sacks while generating 16 pressures on 230 rushes (7% pressure rate), flashing the ability to win early in reps. Durant wins with first-step quickness, natural leverage and violent hands, allowing him to slip blocks and create interior chaos before linemen can anchor. However, his lack of size and length shows up against power, where he can get washed or lose his base when he doesn’t win instantly, limiting his consistency snap-to-snap.

Traore (6'4/244) grew up playing soccer in London. He joined the International Pathway Program late in high school and eventually played a single abbreviated season of high school football at Clearwater Academy International in 2020. He joined Arkansas State and broke out in his second season with 50 catches for 655 yards and four scores. Traore then transferred to Mississippi State but was forced to sit for a season before returning to action in 2024. He racked up 69 grabs for 730 yards and six scores across two years with the Bulldogs. Traore is dynamic with the ball in his hands but doesn’t profile as a true inline tight end. He will need to hone his skills as a blocker before seeing the field much as a rookie.

Cruz Jr. (6’5/313) possesses rare athleticism, posting a near-perfect 9.99 RAS backed by a blazing 4.94 40 (98th percentile) and an explosive 35” vertical (99th percentile). Cruz logged over 1,800 career snaps with experience at both tackle and guard, turning in an adequate 2025 campaign with a 70.3 overall grade and 67.3 pass-block grade, allowing two sacks and 16 pressures on 354 pass-blocking snaps. He flashes heavy hands and upper-body power, capable of jolting defenders off-balance when he lands cleanly while using his length to control rushers once engaged. Despite the elite testing profile, Cruz’s functional athleticism is more linear than twitchy, as tight hips and average redirection ability show up against inside counters and movement-heavy fronts. With size, length and rare athletic upside, Cruz profiles as a ‘tweener outside/interior lineman with traits worth betting on in a zone-based system, though refinement is needed for him to stick long-term.