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Day 3 Drama: Top NFL Draft Prospects Desperately Seeking Teams

Day 3 Drama: Top NFL Draft Prospects Desperately Seeking Teams

As we hit the tail-end of the marathon that is the 2025 NFL draft, football fans, teams, and those who live off the thrill of draft picks (like myself and my gang of fellow draft enthusiasts) find ourselves squarely in the eye of the proverbial storm. It’s Day 3, and you’d think the big fireworks are over. But here’s the thing – this is where the real magic happens, where teams unearth those hidden gems, the unsung heroes, the potential All-Pro’s. I’m vested in this. My site, after all, thrives on predictions, picks, and the occasional “I told you so” when those Day 3 picks make their mark in the league.

Now, we’ve seen the big names come off the board. Those top-tier quarterbacks, the flashy wide receivers, and the edge rushers who can flip games around like a magician’s coin. But if you ask someone who’s seen the drafts come and go, there’s an excitement brewing. On Saturday, the New York Jets, with a pile of selections in hand, are gearing up for what could be an pivotal day for their franchise future. They’ve got one pick in the fourth, and then two more chances each in the fifth and sixth rounds.

So who’s left to turn into the next legendary underdog? Here’s the list from Touchdown Wire, and it’s a beauty, if I do say so myself:

Shedeur Sanders (QB, Colorado), the son of the Prime, a name that can’t help but draw attention.
Bradyn Swinson (Edge, LSU), showing that the Ninerys aren’t the only leaders in draft surprises.
Elic Ayomanor (WR, Stanford), waiting to be discovered as a late-round weapon.

This list goes on, inviting us into a world full of possibilities, where Round 4 means you’re still in the game. The Jets, with their eye for talent, will be diving into this talent pool, searching for those diamonds in the rough:

And the beauty of it all? The narratives, the potential, the feeling of anticipation – it’s unbeatable. They could take from Texas, Georgia, or even the unexpected, like Central Arkansas. Each choice has the potential to weave an untold story of success, or a narrative of so close, yet so far.

Where will the Jets’ picks take them? We’re all here, breath held, waiting for the announcements. Of course, dive deeper into this potential with the full list here.

So, buckle up, football aficionados. The final day isn’t just a day, it’s the culmination of months of scouting, data crunching, and, let’s be honest, a dash of gut feeling. Because sometimes, the biggest surprises come when least expected.

LEARN MORE2025 NFL draft: Best players still on the board entering Day 3

Who could come to New York via those selections?The final day of the 2025 NFL draft has arrived.The New York Jets will hope to find some diamonds in the rough on Day 3.On Saturday, New York holds five more selections. One is in Round 4, then in the fifth and sixth rounds, the team has two more picks respectively.Here are Touchdown Wire’s best-available still on the board heading into Day 3:

2025 NFL draft Day 3 Top 101 Available

  1. Shedeur Sanders, QB, Colorado
  2. Bradyn Swinson, Edge, LSU
  3. Elic Ayomanor, WR, Stanford
  4. Jalen Royals, WR, Utah State
  5. Jack Sawyer, Edge, Ohio State
  6. Billy Bowman Jr, DB, Oklahoma
  7. Marcus Mbow, IOL, Purdue
  8. Joshua Farmer, DT, Florida State
  9. Tory Horton, WR, Colorado State
  10. Devin Neal, RB, Kansas
  11. Damien Martinez, RB, Miami (Fl)
  12. Smael Mondon Jr, LB, Georgia
  13. Dylan Sampson, RB, Tennessee
  14. Quincy Riley, CB, Louisville
  15. Cam Skattebo, RB, Arizona State
  16. Cameron Williams, OT, Texas
  17. Danny Stutsman, LB, Oklahoma
  18. Jeffrey Bassa, LB, Oregon
  19. Miles Frazier, IOL, LSU
  20. Jared Ivey, Edge, Ole Miss
  21. CJ West, DT, Indiana
  22. Bhayshul Tuten, RB, Virginia Tech
  23. Quinn Ewers, QB, Texas
  24. Chris Paul Jr, LB, Ole Miss
  25. Dorian Strong, CB, Virginia Tech
  26. Barryn Sorrell, Edge, Texas
  27. Jalen Rivers, IOL, Miami (Fl)
  28. Lathan Ransom, DB, Ohio State
  29. Logan Brown, OT, Kansas
  30. Ty Robinson, DT, Nebraska
  31. DJ Gidden, RB, Kansas State
  32. Aeneas Peebles, DT, Virginia Tech
  33. David Walker, Edge, Central Arkansas
  34. Ty Hamilton, DT, Ohio State
  35. Barrett Carter, LB, Clemson
  36. Denzel Burke, CB, Ohio State
  37. JJ Pegues, DT, Ole Miss
  38. Seth McLaughlin, IOL, Ohio State
  39. Trevor Etienne, RB, Georgia
  40. Deone Walker, DT, Kentucky
  41. Tez Johnson, WR, Oregon
  42. Cody Simon, LB, Ohio State
  43. Elijah Roberts, Edge, SMU
  44. Kain Medrano, LB, UCLA
  45. Cam Jackson, DT, Florida
  46. Tyrion Ingram-Dawkins, Edge, Georgia
  47. Cobee Bryant, CB, Kansas
  48. Malachi Moore, DB, Alabama
  49. Jaydon Blue, RB, Texas
  50. Kyle McCord, QB, Syracuse
  51. Gunnar Helm, TE, Texas
  52. Jaylen Reed, DB, Penn State
  53. Craig Woodson, DB, California
  54. Kyle Kennard, Edge, South Carolina
  55. Jordan Hancock, CB, Ohio State
  56. Chase Lundt, OT, Connecticut
  57. Brashard Smith, RB, SMU
  58. Drew Kendall, IOL, Boston College
  59. Isaiah Bond, WR, Texas
  60. Jalen Travis, OT, Iowa State
  61. Carson Vinson, OT, Alabama A&M
  62. LeQuint Allen, RB, Syracuse
  63. Will Howard, QB, Ohio State
  64. Korie Black, CB, Oklahoma State
  65. Jarquez Hunter, RB, Auburn
  66. Ollie Gordon II, RB, Oklahoma State
  67. Que Robinson, Edge, Alabama
  68. Jaylin Lane, WR, Virginia Tech
  69. Orande Gadsen II, TE, Syracuse
  70. Dont’e Thornton Jr, WR, Tennessee
  71. Antwaun Powell-Ryland, Edge, Virginia Tech
  72. Teddye Buchanan, LB, California
  73. Jordan James, RB, Oregon
  74. Yahya Black, DT, Iowa
  75. Zy Alexander, CB, LSU
  76. Zah Frazier, CB, Texas-San Antonio
  77. Tahj Brooks, RB, Texas Tech
  78. Thomas Fidone II, TE, Nebraska
  79. Mitchell Evans, TE, Notre Dame
  80. Ricky White III, WR, UNLV
  81. Tommi Hill, CB Nebraska
  82. Jack Kiser, LB, Notre Dame
  83. Fadil Diggs, Edge, Syracuse
  84. Xavier Restrepo, WR, Miami (Fl)
  85. Jonah Monheim, IOL, USC
  86. Rylie Mills, DT, Notre Dame
  87. Robert Longerbeam, CB, Rutgers
  88. Mac McWilliams, CB, Central Florida
  89. Chimere Dike, WR, Florida
  90. Joshua Gray, IOL, Oregon State
  91. Shermar James, LB, Florida
  92. Cody Lindenberg, LB, Minnesota
  93. Kobe King, LB, Penn State
  94. Jah Joyner, Edge, Minnesota
  95. Jack Nelson, OT, Wisconsin
  96. Tyler Baron, Edge, Miami (Fl)
  97. Hunter Wohler, DB, Wisconsin
  98. Collin Oliver, Edge, Oklahoma State
  99. Jackson Hawes, TE, Georgia Tech
  100. Arian Smith, WR, Georgia
  101. Nazir Stackhouse, DT, Georgia

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