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Gilreath had a cup of coffee with the Steelers earlier in the year, playing in three games and catching one pass for seven yards. Ta’amu was a fourth-round pick out of Washington in this past year’s draft, but he later got arrested for allegedly driving while intoxicated and was waived in October. Both players will fight for roster spots this upcoming offseason.

Lucas (6’5/256) brings NFL-caliber size and length to the edge, but his 2025 production profile (42 tackles, six havoc plays, 3.5 TFL, 3.0 sacks) reflects an inconsistent translation of traits to impact. He generated 25 pressures on 238 rushes (10.5 percent pressure rate) with just one sack created, underscoring his inability to consistently convert disruption into finishes. Lucas flashes inside/outside rush versatility with long-arm power and occasional chop-rip counters, yet his rush sequencing and anticipation remain underdeveloped. His get-off and pad level are inconsistent, often leading to stalled rushes and late reactions versus both pass sets and zone flow. Lucas projects as a traits-based project with rotational upside, but he’ll need significant refinement in burst timing, hand usage, and pass-rush plan to carve out a consistent NFL role. The Lions are a nice landing spot for any UDFA EDGE prospect given how things have gone on the other side of Aidan Hutchinson the last few years.

He visited with the Texans before the draft. Emerson tore his Achilles before the start of last season, so his age-26 season will likely yield a one-year prove-it deal. Emerson has the talent to be an NFL starter if he’s fully recovered, so his decision might come down to playing time and guaranteed money.

Roberts (6’5/333) is a hulking, power-based interior presence with a 7.83 RAS and a massive 333-pound frame. Roberts’ 2025 campaign featured a strong 87.5 pass block grade with just two total pressures allowed across 201 pass-blocking snaps, showcasing his ability to anchor and absorb power when his technique is dialed in. His game is built on size, grip strength, and the ability to wall off defenders at the point of attack, flashing shock in his hands and the raw power to displace when he wins early in reps. However, Roberts’ processing speed and average athletic profile (5.26 forty, limited testing explosiveness/agility) shows up when asked to handle quick interior movement or late-developing pressure looks. He can struggle to react to stunts and blitzes, with his pad level rising and base narrowing, leading to balance issues and late losses against quicker defenders. Despite those concerns, Roberts’ durability, SEC pedigree, and physical tools give him a developmental pathway as a depth interior lineman. Given the interest in him around the league, Roberts likely has a pretty solid chance to compete for a roster spot with the Eagles.

Barnett (6’4/316) is a durable, ascending interior prospect who started games at tackle before kicking inside to right guard, logging 750 snaps in 2025 with a well-rounded developmental profile. His 9.54 RAS highlights elite athletic traits for the position, pairing outstanding short-area quickness with the ability to execute reach blocks, climb to the second level and mirror interior rushers in pass protection. Barnett allowed just a 1.5 percent pressure rate with one sack across 410 pass-block snaps, showcasing balance and recovery ability. He flashes the raw strength and functional length to generate movement in the run game, but his 3.5 percent run-block blown block rate and inconsistent sustain skills point to a player still learning to consistently translate traits into finishing power. Barnett’s tape shows a mauling mentality and competitive demeanor, though he must better harness his leverage, hand placement and play strength to fully unlock his athletic upside. His experience across multiple positions and durability (48 career games) further boost his projection as a scheme-diverse option with developmental upside. There’s certainly room to inch in to the Bears roster as a UDFA, this is a good fit for the “Vanilla Gorilla.”

Burton visited with the Browns ahead of the draft last week and inks a contract today. He profiles as their fullback this year. There’s no need to be excited about the 34-year-old, but signing a fullback does indicate the Browns should remain committed to the running game this year.

His market is starting to pick up steam now that we’re close to clearing the compensation pick portion of proceedings. The Dolphins, per Barry Jackson, also reportedly have interest in Jennings. It wouldn’t be surprising to see him signed before the week is out after his initial market went cold.

Kitselman spent two seasons as an Alabama backup before transferring to Tennessee in 2024. In his two seasons with the Volunteers, Kitselman caught 48 passes for 554 yards and six touchdowns, intriguingly averaging 1.42 yards per route run. Both the NFL’s Lance Zierlein and The Athletic’s Dane Brugler celebrate Kitselman’s size (6’5/251) and willingness as a run blocker. He is not an elite athlete and may be best suited to backup duties at the pro level. He’ll battle for a TE3 or TE4 roster spot with Tyler Conklin, Zach Horton, and Thomas Gordon.

Jones (6’2/238) grew up in Canada and missed his final season of high school football because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Without any recruiting buzz, Jones got his collegiate start at the University of Maine, an FCS program. He climbed the ladder to Montana State in year three and caught nine touchdowns en route to an FCS National Championship appearance. That put him on the Power Four radar via the transfer portal where Arkansas took a flyer on him. Jones was electric as a backup in 2025, averaging 27.3 yards per catch while going for 519 yards and four scores. Jones didn’t receive a combine invite and struggled at his Pro Day with a 4.75 40-yard dash. That size/speed combination will likely relegate Jones to strictly H-back duties in the pros. The Rams have decided to create a five-tight end offense and we’re all looking forward to seeing what happens, but Jones isn’t close to the 53-man roster at this point.

Roberts (6’3”/209) is a fifth-year prospect who served an LDS mission after high school from 2019 to 2021, meaning he will be 25 years old in his rookie season. He showed steady improvement over his four seasons at BYU, with his best season coming in 2024, when he caught 52 passes for 854 yards and four touchdowns. Roberts isn’t known for his speed and quickness (4.64 40-yard dash), but is refined enough as a route-runner to make up for some of those things, although he has struggled at times against press coverage. Roberts has shown reliable hands for most of his career. Despite an abnormally high 12.5 percent drop rate last season, he also caught 65.7 percent of his contested targets over the last two seasons and had a 4.9 percent drop rate from 2022 to 2024. He closed out his career with back-to-back 800-yard seasons and displayed good versatility to play both out wide and in the slot. Roberts has the toughness and leadership qualities of an NFL receiver and will impress coaches with his efforts in camp. His advanced age relative to other players fighting to make Vegas’ receiving room could hurt him, but it wouldn’t be surprising if he eventually made his way onto a 53-man roster.

Anderson (5’8”/191) is an undersized receiver whose best season came in 2024 when he caught 53 passes for 784 yards and five touchdowns. A solid player after the catch, Anderson made his living in the slot, where he played on 90.6 percent of his career snaps, per PFF. His numbers fell off a cliff in 2025 (33-398-0), due in part to injuries to both him and his quarterback, who played through an injury for most of the season. With an underwhelming 47.4 contested catch rate for his career, it’s no surprise that Anderson’s height works against him when forced to battle for possession, and he dropped a career-high 10.8 percent of his passes last season. Anderson’s 4.58 40-yard dash leaves much to be desired given his size, but he still finds ways to create after the catch. He has limited experience as a return man (seven career kick/punt returns), but could try his hand at returning in camp in hopes of earning a roster spot as a depth piece. The Browns are a great place for any UDFA wideout to make hay as things stand, but obviously Anderson is well behind their other rookie wideouts on the depth chart.