Ben Standig snatched up Alabama linebacker Jahad Campbell for the Packers at No. 23, calling him ‘best player available’ despite a minor knee scope that sparked slide rumors. Green Bay’s inside‑linebacker duo ranked 26th in run‑stop win rate; Campbell posted a 20.3% run‑stuff rate and led the SEC in tackles for loss from the WILL spot. Scouts clocked his GPS at 22.1 mph, reinforcing 4.48 game speed. Standig believes Gutekunst’s history—taking Rashan Gary after labrum concerns—shows the organization will clear medicals for upside. Bettors can target Campbell over/under 22.5 split lines and sprinkle ‘first LB drafted’. IDP drafters get a Day‑1 90‑tackle projection if this hits.

Ben Standig projected Seattle to select Ohio State tackle Josh Simmons at No. 18, emphasizing how perfectly he solves Pete Carroll’s looming trench crisis. Both starting tackles hit free agency after 2025, and the interior was among the league’s five worst in ESPN’s pass‑block win rate. Standig noted many scouts quietly rank Simmons as the class’s No. 1 pure tackle when healthy thanks to 34⅞‑inch arms and an 8.89 RAS. His 2023 tape showed zero sacks allowed over the final seven games once an early ankle sprain healed. The Seahawks could kick him inside to guard for Year 1—where he practiced 30% of his spring reps—before moving him outside in 2026. With premier tackles “going very, very quickly” in most mocks, Standig believes Seattle will not risk waiting. Draft prop bettors can attack Simmons under 23.5 and exact‑team “Seahawks first‑round OL” markets, while best‑ball gamers should view the pick as a quiet upgrade for Ken Walker and Geno Smith efficiencies.

Ben Standig sent Michigan corner Will Johnson to Miami at Pick 13, noting the looming Jalen Ramsey trade makes perimeter CB an urgent need. Johnson’s 6'2" frame, 33‑inch arms, and 18 passes defended in 20 collegiate starts put him behind only Travis Hunter on most boards. Although he skipped the 40, scouts clocked multiple in‑practice GPS readings over 21 mph, easing speed concerns. Vic Fangio’s single‑high scheme requires sticky man skills—and Johnson held opponents to a 44% completion rate on primary coverage snaps. Standig recommends betting Johnson as CB2 in exact‑order markets and upgrading Miami’s DST outlook in early season‑long drafts if this lands.

Ben Standig stated New York will take Abdul Carter at No. 3 because the organization views the 2025 class as a two‑player tier—Travis Hunter and Carter. Even though edge isn’t the Giants’ biggest need, Carter would still upgrade the pass rush over Kayvon Thibodeaux. Standig added that the front office remains open to trading back into Round 1 for a quarterback later, reinforcing confidence that they’re bypassing QB at pick three. The call offers a draft‑props angle (Carter under 3.5 or exact team market) and IDP best‑ball relevance.

Ben Standig sent Texas A&M edge Shamar Stewart to Detroit at pick 28, banking on Brad Holmes’s willingness to swing at ceiling after injuries exposed the Lions’ lack of pass‑rush depth. Stewart boasts a 96th‑percentile wingspan and 4.58 forty at 270 lbs but recorded just 6 sacks last year, making him the classic traits‑over‑production gamble. Standig referenced Zadarius Smith’s free‑agency exit and Aidan Hutchinson’s 91% snap share as proof the Lions need rotational heat. Betting angles: Stewart under 35.5 and first defensive lineman ‘without top‑production’ prop (+600). IDP formats can stash him as a double‑digit‑sack upside stash if coaching unlocks his tool set.