NFL Mock Draft 2025, 3-round edition: Cowboys go Buckeye wild, Browns land Quinn Ewers & Cam Skattebo

With the 2025 NFL Draft a week and a day away, there is some more clarity about certain picks but still a lot of unverified rumors and unpredictability.

The top of the first round is coming into focus for April 24, but rounds on Day 2 are fuzzier for April 25.

Here’s clocking with another Sporting News mock draft, this time zooming into projecting picks from No. 1 through 102 overall.

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NFL Mock Draft 2025

Round 1

1. Tennessee Titans

• Cam Ward, QB, Miami (6-2, 219 pounds)

The Titans are getting locked into their latest attempt at landing a long-term franchise quarterback, feeling great about Ward’s arm and athleticism combination.

MORE: Ranking the best QBs in the 2025 NFL Draft

2. Cleveland Browns

• Abdul Carter, EDGE, Penn State (6-3, 250 pounds)

The Browns can go in the direction of adding a dynamic, disruptive bookend to line up and wreak havoc opposite Myles Garrett, two-time reigning Sporting News Defensive Player of the Year.

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3.  New York Giants

• Travis Hunter, CB/WR, Colorado (6-0, 188 pounds)

The Giants will be ready to jump on the best defensive playmaker available over a QB, and Hunter would make sense to fill both a shutdown coverage need while also working with Malik Nabers with flashes in the passing offense.

4. New England Patriots

• Will Campbell, OT, LSU (6-6, 319 pounds)

The Patriots are coming full circle, expressing major interest in Campbell being their needed new massive anchor at left tackle.

5. Jacksonville Jaguars

• Mason Graham, DT, Michigan (6-3, 296 pounds)

The Jaguars might also think about offensive line, but Graham also would be a strong option to keep further retooling the front seven.

6. Las Vegas Raiders

• Ashton Jeanty, RB, Boise State (5-8, 211 pounds)

The Raiders have a big void for a new feature back to operate for Pete Carroll and Chip Kelly. Jeanty would give them an explosive, versatile workhorse to better replace Josh Jacobs.

7. New York Jets

• Armand Membou, OT, Missouri (6-4, 332 pounds)

The Jets have more offensive line issues as they transition away from another quarterback, and Membou can boost 2024 first-rounder Olu Fashanu.

8. Carolina Panthers

• Tetairoa McMillan, WR, Arizona (6-4, 219 pounds)

The Panthers can also weigh plenty of defensive options, but in the end, they could also use a game-changing go-to guy for Bryce Young in Dave Canales’ downfield passing game.

9. New Orleans Saints

• Shedeur Sanders, QB, Colorado (6-1, 212 pounds)

The Saints are getting closer to landing and locking into Sanders after the sudden major shoulder injury concern with Derek Carr.

10. Chicago Bears

• Shemar Stewart, EDGE, Texas A&M (6-5, 267 pounds)x

The Bears opt for a stud pass rusher to put in their new defensive scheme opposite Montez Sweat. Stewart has explosive, power-first potential.

11. San Francisco 49ers

• Kelvin Banks Jr., OT, Texas (6-5, 315 pounds)

The 49ers need to think of retooling their offensive line beyond just landing Trent Williams’ future replacement, and Banks gives them an upgrade either outside or inside in the short term.

12. Dallas Cowboys

• Emeka Egbuka, WR, Ohio State (6-1, 202 pounds)

The Cowboys can go after a complementary, technically-sound outside receiver to support CeeDee Lamb, and they should have plenty of confidence in yet another savvy Buckeye.

13. Miami Dolphins

• Will Johnson, CB, Michigan (6-2, 202 pounds)

The Dolphins need to address this position amid Jalen Ramsey trade rumors. Johnson is another big corner with real shutdown potential.

14. Indianapolis Colts

• Tyler Warren, TE, Penn State (6-5, 256 pounds)

The Colts have been tied to Warren as a needed versatile receiver for Shane Steichen’s offense, and he can be a big asset for either Daniel Jones or Anthony Richardson.

15. Atlanta Falcons

• Kenneth Grant, DT, Michigan (6-3, 331 pounds)

The Falcons moved on from venerable Grady Jarrett and can beef up their new-look defense with this powerful, big-framed disruptor.

16. Arizona Cardinals

• Jihaad Campbell, LB, Alabama (6-3, 235 pounds)

The Cardinals can get a linebacker to greatly boost their coverage with his signature strength. Campbell is also adept vs. the pass as a blitzer.

17. Cincinnati Bengals

• James Pearce Jr., EDGE, Tennessee (6-5, 245 pounds)

The Bengals still might move Trey Hendrickson and already lost Sam Hubbard to retirement. Pearce would be a fine pass-rush piece for new defensive coordinator Al Golden.

18. Seattle Seahawks

• Jahdae Barron, CB, Texas (5-11, 194 pounds)

The Seahawks have limited reliability and versatility in coverage after Devon Witherspoon, and getting the dynamic Barron gives them many hybrid possibilities with their secondary.

19. Tampa Bay Buccaneers

• Walter Nolen, DT, Ole Miss (6-3, 296 pounds) 

The Buccaneers got subpar play from Calijah Kancey and Logan Hall last season, and Nolen can correct the concerns with run-stopping help for Vita Vea with some pass-rush upside.

20. Denver Broncos

• Jalon Walker, LB, Georgia (6-1, 243 pounds)

The Broncos can use some extra punch to complement Nik Bonitto and newcomer Dre Greenlaw, and they should love Walker’s explosive playmaking versatility under Vance Joseph.

21. Pittsburgh Steelers

• Jaxson Dart, QB, Ole Miss (6-2, 225 pounds)

The Steelers started to love Dart late in the pre-draft process during his rise as a big-armed, athletic, mentally- and physically-tough QB prospect. He’s a great fit for Arthur Smith’s offense and can correct the Kenny Pickett first-round wrong.

22. Los Angeles Chargers

• Mykel Williams, EDGE, Georgia (6-5, 260 pounds)

The Chargers can put Williams’ inside-outside pass-rush versatility to good use to replace Joey Bosa, adding a little more power vs. the run.

23. Green Bay Packers

• Matthew Golden, WR, Texas (6-0, 195 pounds) 

The Packers can put this speedy, complete deep threat into their mix to stop their first-round receiver avoidance and give Jordan Love a potential No. 1 field-stretcher.

24. Minnesota Vikings

• Malaki Starks, S, Georgia (6-1, 197 pounds)

The Vikings lost Camryn Bynum’s playmaking next to Harrison Smith in free agency. They should be thrilled if the do-everything Starks falls to them.

25. Houston Texans

• Nick Emmanwori, S, South Carolina (6-3, 220 pounds)

The Texans also will be looking at Starks, as they also need a safety who can fly around like an extra linebacker with some growing coverage upside.

26. Los Angeles Rams

• Luther Burden III, WR, Missouri (6-0, 206 pounds)

The Rams should love this smooth and dangerous open-field receiver who can help with some big plays after the catch at first while learning well from Davante Adams and Puka Nacua.

27. Baltimore Ravens

• Nic Scourton, EDGE, Texas A&M (6-2, 257 pounds)

The Ravens need more pass-rush juice overall, and Scourton’s blender of power and athleticism is a strong fit for their classic 3-4 scheme.

28. Detroit Lions

• Tyler Booker, G, Alabama (6-5, 321 pounds)

The Lions need to land some key swing depth inside and need to think about the near future at left guard with Graham Glasgow in decline at 32.

29. Washington Commanders

• Donovan Ezeiruaku, EDGE, Boston College (6-2, 248 pounds)

The Commanders need to further replenish their pass rush for Dan Quinn. Ezeiruaku has great burst in that aspect and can grow vs. the run.

30. Buffalo Bills

• Mike Green, EDGE, Marshall (6-3, 251 pounds)

The Bills need to believe that Green’s off-field past isn’t an issue to make this pick, but otherwise, he can be very productive in their pass-rush scheme.

31. Kansas City Chiefs

• Omarion Hampton, RB, North Carolina (6-0, 221 pounds)

The Chiefs can go for a not-so-luxury pick to clean up their backfield five long years after not hitting on Clyde Edwards-Helaire, as Hampton can be the other reliable three-down workhorse in this class.

32. Philadelphia Eagles

• Colston Loveland, TE, Michigan (6-5, 248 pounds) 

The Eagles need to think about the future of tight end beyond Dallas Goedert, and Loveland would be a nice third target to groom between A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith.

Round 2

33. Cleveland Browns

• Tyleik Williams, DT, Ohio State (6-2, 334 pounds) 

The Browns must boost their interior front to better support Myles Garrett, and Williams’ quick, compact power rushing is a bonus asset.

34. New York Giants

• Josh Simmons, OT, Ohio State (6-5, 317 pounds)

The Giants should consider boosting the right side of the offensive line opposite Andrew Thomas, and Simmons has some upside for either tackle or guard.

35. Tennessee Titans

• Jayden Higgins, WR, Iowa State (6-4, 215 pounds)

The Titans need to realize that Treylon Burks won’t be panning out and add their potential Terry McLaurin for Cam Ward.

36. Jacksonville Jaguars

• Donovan Jackson, G, Ohio State (6-4, 320 pounds) 

The Jaguars added Patrick Mekari to start at right guard but have little swing depth behind him and shaky run blocker Ezra Cleveland. Jackson can be a huge boost in the running game.

37. Las Vegas Raiders

• Grey Zabel, G, North Dakota State (6-6, 312 pounds)

The Raiders can keep up the theme of upgrading the power running game by putting Zabel in front of Jeanty.

38. New England Patriots

• Jack Bech, WR, TCU (6-2, 215 pounds)

The Patriots should consider this big, strong target who can create plenty of route-running and size mismatches in the slot.

39. Chicago Bears (from Panthers)

• Derrick Harmon, DT, Oregon (6-3, 310 pounds)

The Bears have been considering beefing up their interior along with the pass rush early. Harmon is an ideal run-plugging fit for their scheme.

40. New Orleans Saints

• Trey Amos, CB, Ole Miss (6-1, 190 pounds)

The Saints can go after a big corner after trading away Marshon Lattimore last season, and Amos is also special in helping vs. the run.

41. Chicago Bears

• Demetrius Knight Jr., LB, South Carolina (6-2, 245 pounds)

The Bears will be looking to round out their linebacker corps better after some free-agent whiffs. Knight can be moved around and make a lot of plays for Dennis Allen in the Demario Davis mold.

42. New York Jets

•  Darius Alexander, DT, Toledo (6-4, 304 pounds)

The Jets added former Chief Derrick Nnadi to help next to Quinnen Williams, but Alexander has intriguing all-around upside for the position.

43. San Francisco 49ers

• T.J. Sanders, DT, South Carolina (6-4, 290 pounds)

Sanders can provide returning defensive coordinator Robert Saleh with some missing all-around punch vs. the run and pass.

44. Dallas Cowboys

• J.T. Tuimoloau, EDGE, Ohio State (6-4, 270 pounds) 

The Cowboys can go back to Columbus with confidence and land a favorable replacement for departed stalwart Demarcus Lawrence.

45. Indianapolis Colts

• Xavier Watts, S, Notre Dame (6-0, 203 pounds)

Watts can give the Colts’ defense a much-needed clean-up man who can deliver big plays in every aspect.

46. Atlanta Falcons

• Maxwell Hairston, CB, Kentucky (5-11, 183 pounds)

The Falcons could use this speedy corner with nice size and technique to supplement A.J. Terrell and Mike Hughes.

47. Arizona Cardinals

• Landon Jackson, EDGE, Arkansas (6-7, 281 pounds)

The Cardinals can keep up the defensive theme for Jonathan Gannon with this massive pass-rush prospect well-built for their scheme.

48. Miami Dolphins

• Josh Conerly Jr., OT, Oregon (6-5, 311 pounds)

The Dolphins have seen Austin Jackson disappoint at right tackle and could use a depth upgrade behind Terron Armstead, who turns 34 in July. Conerly can start in time by putting it all together.

49. Cincinnati Bengals

• Shemar Turner, DT, Texas A&M (6-4, 300 pounds)

The Bengals need to beef up their depth behind re-signed B.J. Hill, and Turner can maintain their run-stopping theme.

50. Seattle Seahawks

• Carson Schwesinger, LB, UCLA (6-2, 225 pounds)

Schwesinger can give them a coverage linebacker to match Ernest Jones and also give them more upfield pop.

51. Denver Broncos

• Quinshon Judkins, RB, Ohio State (6-0, 221 pounds)

The Broncos can land their new feature back to replace Javonte Williams. Judkins is a strong power runner for early downs and has some untapped receiving upside, too.

52. Seattle Seahawks (from Steelers)

• Elic Ayomanor, WR, Stanford (6-2, 206 pounds) 

The Seahawks added Cooper Kupp to offset one wide receiver loss but can benefit from Ayomanor’s big-play and red-zone juice to provide an alternative outside to Marquez Valdes-Scantling.

53. Tampa Bay Buccaneers

• Princely Umanmielen, EDGE, Ole Miss (6-5, 255 pounds)

The Buccaneers can tap into the Rebels’ front seven again for the ideal pass rusher for Todd Bowles’ classic 3-4 scheme.

54. Green Bay Packers

• Shavon Revel Jr., CB, East Carolina (6-2, 193 pounds)

The Packers added Nate Hobbs to improve their nickel potential, but they need to consider their outside issues with fading Jaire Alexander. Revel is recovering well from his torn ACL, and when healthy, he’s a high-ceiling coverage prospect because of his size and speed.

55. Los Angeles Chargers

• Elijah Arroyo, TE, Miami (6-4, 245 pounds)

The Chargers are still in the market for an upside tight end after adding Tyler Conklin for Justin Herbert, and Arroyo has some athletic go-to guy potential.

56. Buffalo Bills (from Vikings through Texans)

• Omarr Norman-Lott, DT, Tennessee (6-2, 291 pounds)

The Bills can find another ideal defensive prospect for their front with Norman-Lott, who has great inside pass-rush upside.

57. Carolina Panthers (from Rams)

• Jared Ivey, EDGE, Ole Miss (6-6, 280 pounds)

The Panthers need to upgrade their pass rush big-time, and Ivey gives them a high-floor building block.

58. Houston Texans

• Tre Harris, WR, Ole Miss (6-2, 205 pounds)

The Texans have been watching Harris closely as the potential ideal complementary target to No. 1 Nico Collins.

59. Baltimore Ravens

• Benjamin Morrison, CB, Notre Dame (6-0, 190 pounds) 

Morrison is a technically sound playmaker, and the Ravens can steal him as a potential starter down the road.

60. Detroit Lions

• Jack Sawyer, EDGE, Ohio State (6-5, 260 pounds) 

The Lions have been attached to Sawyer, as he can become that needed high-energy pass-rush complement to Aidan Hutchinson.

61. Washington Commanders

• Aireontae Ersery, OT, Texas (6-6, 331 pounds)

The Commanders got Laremy Tunsil to play left tackle, but they can develop Ersery’s huge athletic frame to potentially replace shaky right tackle Andrew Wylie.

62. Buffalo Bills

• Azareye’h Thomas, CB, Florida State (6-1, 197 pounds)

The Bills have coveted Thomas, as his size is a good fit in their coverage scheme. They should be well-positioned to execute that plan.

63. Kansas City Chiefs

• Alfred Collins, DT, Texas (6-5, 320 pounds)

The Chiefs lost some key pieces in their defensive interior, and Collins can give them a little bit of everything with power and strength.

64. Philadelphia Eagles

• Jordan Burch, EDGE, Oregon (6-4, 279 pounds)

With Brandon Graham rolling into retirement, the Eagles can take a shot on Burch’s untapped, massive run-stopping and pass-rushing potential for his size.

Round 3

65. New York Giants

• Josaiah Stewart, EDGE, Michigan (6-1, 249 pounds)

The Giants can stash a high-upside pass rusher after opting for Hunter over Carter in the first round.

66. Kansas City Chiefs (from Titans)

• Ozzy Trapilo, OT, Boston College (6-8, 316 pounds)

The Chiefs went a little more for stacking some depth while tabling offensive tackle at first, but they should want to take a shot at their potential future starting right tackle.

67. Cleveland Browns

• Cam Skattebo, RB, Arizona State (5-9, 219 pounds)

The Browns are moving on from Nick Chubb and could use a versatile power back to replace him. Skattebo has proven he deserves a shot for legitimate early-down work.

68. Las Vegas Raiders

• Vernon Broughton, DT, Texas (6-5, 311 pounds)

The Raiders splurged for Christian Wilkins in free agency but are weak at the other tackle. Broughton’s size and power can give them some extra inside pass rush in the rotation.

69. New England Patriots

• Kevin Winston Jr., S, Penn State (6-1, 215 pounds)

The Patriots should like how Winston can cover a lot of ground and move around well as a playmaking chess piece in their secondary.

70. Jacksonville Jaguars

• Darien Porter, CB, Iowa State (6-3, 195 pounds)

The Jaguars have been intrigued by Porter’s size in coverage, as it can come in handy in some tough matchups vs. bigger AFC South receivers.

71. New Orleans Saints

• Mason Taylor, TE, LSU (6-5, 251 pounds)

The Saints need to get some tight end help for Kellen Moore behind re-signed Juwan Johnson, and staying in state for Taylor, son of Jason and nephew of Zach Thomas, makes sense.

72. Chicago Bears

• Kaleb Johnson, RB, Iowa (6-1, 224 pounds)

The Bears need their version of David Montgomery to fit in former Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson’s scheme to complement D’Andre Swift well with their upgraded run blocking.

73. New York Jets

• Xavier Restrepo, WR, Miami (5-10, 209 pounds)

The Jets need to restore some luster to their slot receiver spot for Justin Fields. Restrepo’s savvy route running and hands back up his big college production.

 74. Carolina Panthers

• C.J. West, DT, Indiana (6-1, 316 pounds)

The Panthers need help on the inside, too. West is a hard-working, interior run-stuffer with unique pass-rush juice.

75. San Francisco 49ers

• Chris Paul Jr., LB, Ole Miss (6-1, 222 pounds)

The 49ers lost Dre Greenlaw in free agency and can look at his replacement in this very active and athletic playmaker.

76. Dallas Cowboys

• TreVeyon Henderson, RB, Ohio State (5-10, 202 pounds)

The Cowboys can find their lead-back solution by going back to Ezekiel Elliott’s alma mater for a versatile option with high receiving upside to go with solid power running.

77. New England Patriots (from Falcons)

• Joshua Farmer, DT, Florida State (6-3, 305 pounds)

The Patriots have been looking at his quickness and versatility up front — two big assets in Mike Vrabel’s scheme.

78. Arizona Cardinals

• Cameron Williams, OT, Texas (6-6, 317 pounds)

The Cardinals need to bring along a high-upside, versatile blocker as a contingency for some lingering issues, and Williams might be better suited to help most inside.

79. Houston Texans (from Dolphins through Eagles and Commanders)

• Tate Ratledge, G, Georgia (6-6, 308 pounds)

The Texans are rebuilding their offensive line with new pieces, and Ratledge can help in the middle with his fine blend of power and athleticism.

80. Indianapolis Colts

• Dylan Sampson, RB, Tennessee (5-8, 200 pounds)

The Colts can upgrade their backup situation for Jonathan Taylor with this dynamic change-of-pace with good receiving upside.

81. Cincinnati Bengals

• Jonah Savaiinaea, G/OT, Arizona (6-4, 324 pounds)

The Bengals have had their eye on this nice-sized, versatile prospect to give them depth and contingency across four positions.

82. Seattle Seahawks

•  Harold Fannin Jr., TE, Bowling Green (6-3, 241 pounds)

The Seahawks need more receiving impact from the position behind Noah Fant for Klint Kubiak’s offense to further help Sam Darnold.

83. Pittsburgh Steelers

• R.J. Harvey, RB, UCF (5-8, 205 pounds)

The Steelers have Jaylen Warren with Najee Harris walking in free agency, but they may be pivoting to more speed and quickness overall in their backfield.

84. Tampa Bay Buccaneers

• Marcus Mbow, G/C, Purdue (6-4, 303 pounds)

The Buccaneers moved on from Ryan Jensen well with Graham Barton, and they now need to consider their inside depth with a strong, mean prospect who can possibly replace left guard Ben Bredeson sooner rather than later.

85. Denver Broncos

• Jordan Phillips, DT, Maryland (6-2, 312 pounds)

The Broncos can use this pick to bolster depth for their three-man base front, and Phillips can give them a little of everything with his blend of power and agility.

86. Los Angeles Chargers

• Kyle Kennard, EDGE, South Carolina (6-4, 254 pounds)

The Chargers shouldn’t mind doubling up on pass rush support early given Khalil Mack is coming back at 34. Kennard’s high energy will be loved by Jim Harbaugh and Jesse Minter.

87. Green Bay Packers

• Wyatt Milum, G/OT, West Virginia (6-6, 313 pounds)

The Packers are rather thin at tackle and could also use a promising guard prospect, making Milum’s athletic frame a good value for them.

88. Jacksonville Jaguars (from Vikings)

• Jaylin Noel, WR, Iowa State (5-10, 194 pounds)

The Jaguars added Dyami Brown in the mix with Gabe Davis behind second-year superstar Brian Thomas Jr., but Noel would be the ideal quick slot replacement for traded Christian Kirk.

89. Houston Texans

• Charles Grant, OT, William & Mary (6-5, 311 pounds)

The Texans have Cam Robinson (29) and Trent Brown (32) slated to start in the wake of Laremy Tunsil’s trade, and they have had an eye on the small-school riser Grant.

90. Los Angeles Rams

• Ashton Gillotte, EDGE, Louisville (6-3, 264 pounds)

The Rams don’t have much pass-rush depth behind Jared Verse and Byron Young, and Gillotte can play anywhere outside in their front seven.

91. Baltimore Ravens

• Andrew Mukuba, S, Texans (5-11, 186 pounds)

The Ravens have freelancing Kyle Hamilton and solid Ar’Darius Washington, but they’re more of cornerback-coverage hybrids while Mukuba can give them more of a cleanup man.

92. Seattle Seahawks (from Lions through Jets and Raiders)

• Deone Walker, DT, Kentucky (6-7, 331 pounds)

The Seahawks cannot ignore how much Walker’s disruptive massive frame can boost their rotation behind Jarran Reed and Leonard Williams.

93. New Orleans Saints (from Commanders)

• Anthony Belton, OT, NC State (6-6, 336 pounds)

The Saints need to add a fine developmental power-based tackle, and Belton is a good fit to be brought along in Kellen Moore’s offense.

94. Cleveland Browns (from Bills)

• Quinn Ewers, QB, Texas (6-2, 214 pounds)

The Browns take their shot at quarterback in the third round with Ewers over Jalen Milroe and others. They have a good idea of how well he can fit in the offense of Kevin Stefanski and Tommy Rees.

95. Kansas City Chiefs

• Isaiah Bond, WR, Texas (5-11, 180 pounds)

The Chiefs have a comfort level with speedy Texas deep threats because of 2024 first-rounder Xavier Worthy, and they can be more flexible to accommodate Bond because of further field-stretching desire with Patrick Mahomes.

96. Philadelphia Eagles

• Jalen Royals, WR, Utah State (6-1, 205 pounds)

The Eagles need a new No. 3 deep threat playing off A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith, and Royals is a great fit with his pure speed outside.

97. Minnesota Vikings (compensatory)

• Cobee Bryant, CB, Kansas (6-0, 180 pounds)

The Vikings also need to address corner in their secondary. Bryant’s size and range can be a big-play asset in Brian Flores’ scheme.

98. Miami Dolphins (compensatory)

• Gunnar Helm, TE, Texas (6-5, 241 pounds)

The Dolphins need to explore some options at tight end in the draft, and Helm makes sense as a well-rounded young backup for Jonnu Smith. 

99. New York Giants (compensatory)

• Dillon Gabriel, QB, Oregon (5-11, 205 pounds)

The Giants should consider exploring the potential of the mobile and accurate Gabriel behind Russell Wilson and Jameis Winston. Despite being just 5-11, Gabriel can still make a big jump with his arm.

100.  San Francisco 49ers (special compensatory)

• Denzel Burke, CB, Ohio State (5-11, 186 pounds)

The 49ers couldn’t retain Charvarius Ward in free agency, and Burke gives them a potential all-around coverage steal.

101.  Los Angeles Rams (special compensatory)

• Barrett Carter, LB, Clemson (6-1, 225 pounds) 

The Rams are pretty limited inside in their 3-4, and Carter is a good fit with his coverage skills and high floor vs. the run.

102.  Detroit Lions (special compensatory)

• Sebastian Castro, CB/S. Iowa (5-11, 202 pounds)

Castro can provide key depth at multiple secondary positions with some upside as a nickel or dime cover man.