Evan Silva slammed the card for North Carolina RB Amarion Hampton at pick 21, saying Pittsburgh was shocked he slid past Denver. With Najee Harris gone in free agency and Arthur Smith installing his run‑centric scheme, Silva insisted the Steelers cannot roll out satellite back Jalen Warren as a feature option. Hampton averaged 4.3 yards after contact and forced 81 missed tackles last season—both higher than Bijan Robinson’s final college year—and posted a 77‑catch career profile that fits Smith’s screen game. Draft markets have Hampton’s ‘top‑20 pick’ at +150; Silva views pick 21 as the clear floor and suggests hammering under 24.5. Best‑ball drafters should bump Hampton into RB2 territory while downgrading Warren to pure handcuff status.

Evan Silva projected Armand Membou to San Francisco at No. 11, calling it a "slam‑the‑card" scenario after the Missouri tackle’s unexpected slide. The 49ers lost LG Aaron Banks in free agency and have 36‑year‑old Trent Williams entering his contract’s final guaranteed year. Membou posted a 9.55 Relative Athletic Score, allowed just one sack on 612 pass‑block snaps, and took 30% of practice reps at guard at Missouri, giving Kyle Shanahan an immediate interior starter with long‑term blind‑side upside. Silva advises betting Membou under 14.5 draft position and notes the pick raises the floor for Christian McCaffrey and Brock Purdy in early best‑ball drafts.

Evan Silva slammed the card in for Boise State star Ashton Genty at pick No. 6, saying new coaches Pete Carroll and Chip Kelly want to "run the football in Las Vegas" and will build the offense around a prospect scouts label generational. Silva’s conviction contrasts with market skepticism after Genty’s odds drifted, making this a sharp contra play on draft‑position props. Fantasy drafters should prep for a three‑down rookie workload if Genty lands with the Raiders.

Evan Silva said Tennessee’s front office has made its intentions crystal clear: the Titans ignored every veteran quarterback in free agency—passing on Sam Darnold and settling for journeyman Brandon Allen with eight‑inch hands—because they fully expect to select Cam Ward at the top of the draft and start him immediately. Silva noted the Titans have been "locked in on Cam Ward" for three to four weeks and added that Ward will open the season as the Week 1 starter. For betting markets this is actionable information on Ward’s draft slot and Rookie of the Year odds; for best‑ball drafters it signals immediate fantasy opportunity tied to Day‑1 playing time.

Evan Silva suggested grabbing Dolphins ‘First Pick—Wide Receiver’ at 14‑to‑1 as a contingent play on a potential Tyreek Hill trade. He believes both Hill and the organization are nearing a breakup, predicting Chris Grier could flip the 31‑year‑old back to Kansas City for a Day‑2 pick. In that scenario, Miami would have a glaring speed‑slot vacancy and could target Matthew Golden or Luther Burden with its first‑rounder. Silva acknowledged the bet hinges on the Hill move but argued the payoff outweighs the risk given the red flags around Hill (age, declining play, off‑field issues).

Evan Silva advised taking a flyer on Kelvin Banks to be the second offensive lineman drafted at books still hanging 10‑1 or longer. He hears several teams grade Banks ahead of Taliese Fuaga (Memboe) despite media mocks, citing Banks’ movement skills and sub‑1.70 split that fit modern wide‑zone systems. With Will Campbell locked in as OL1, Silva outlined scenarios where Atlanta (pick 15) or Seattle (pick 18) bypass Memboe’s power profile for Banks’ athleticism, vaulting him into the OL2 slot. He pegged Banks’ true chance near 12‑15% and labeled anything above +700 a value bet.

Evan Silva prefers Matthew Golden at +150 to be the second wide receiver drafted, fading Ted McMillan at ‑230 in the same market. Silva hears McMillan is slipping down boards—teams question his ability to separate versus press—while Golden’s 4.32 speed and proven kick‑return chops make him an easy schematic fit. Dallas (pick 12) has Golden atop its receiver list if it cannot pry Tyreek Hill from Miami, and several scouts told Silva they have a straight first‑round grade on Golden but only a fringe‑1/2 grade on McMillan. Because the Cowboys pick before McMillan’s projected landing zone (Arizona and Green Bay in the late teens), Silva believes Golden’s floor is literally McMillan’s ceiling. He sets Golden’s true odds closer to even money and called the current +150 "one of the few WR props the market has not corrected yet."

Evan Silva pegged Tyler Warren’s true draft window at picks 8‑11, with a non‑zero chance Jacksonville simply hits the button at No. 5 if their phone does not ring. He’s heard Carolina (8), New Orleans (9) and Chicago (10) all view Warren as a plug‑and‑play, every‑down tight end and confirmed with Nick Underhill that the Saints are still undecided between Warren and a tackle if they stay put. Negative Twitter chatter claiming Penn State manufactured Warren’s production is, in Silva’s words, “noise the league does not care about.” Daniel Jeremiah, Todd McShay and Dane Brugler all carry top‑10 grades on Warren, reinforcing Silva’s stance that "manufactured touches" will not scare anyone. With some books still hanging 11.5 on Warren’s draft position at ‑110, Silva suggested smashing the UNDER and even nibbling long‑shot team props such as Jaguars at pick 5 (35‑1) or Buccaneers at pick 26 (30‑1) in case he slips. Silva believes Warren’s floor is Chicago at 10, making anything above 11 a mis‑price.

Evan Silva likes Luther Burden to be a first‑round pick at +200. He highlighted Buffalo at pick 30 as the most logical landing spot given their aggressive pursuit of field‑stretchers (failed Amari Cooper deal, 2024 trade‑up for Dalton Kincaid). Burden’s explosive after‑catch ability answers the Bills’ need to ‘take the top off,’ and Silva dismissed concerns about heavy slot usage at Missouri, noting the scheme was WR‑unfriendly. With a shallow WR class and the Bills’ history of moving up for playmakers, Silva set Burden’s true odds closer to even money.

Evan Silva recommended Mason Taylor to be drafted in Round 1 at +475. He cited Daniel Jeremiah’s latest notes that place the LSU tight end firmly inside the top‑32, with Washington (29) a ‘shower‑narrative’ reunion with Jaden Daniels and Philadelphia (32) as a fallback if they move Dallas Goedert. Silva emphasized that Taylor’s two‑way profile (route polish plus functional blocking) fits front‑office trends toward complete tight ends and added that the class is thin behind Colston Loveland, giving Taylor scarcity‑based tailwinds.

Evan Silva suggested peppering the market on Ashton Jeanty to be drafted fourth overall at 16‑1 and fifth overall at 7‑1. He noted both the Patriots (4) and Jaguars (5) have run‑first identities and front‑office decision‑makers who value bell‑cow backs. If either club sits tight, Jeanty’s 96th‑percentile burst and 63‑catch season make him a match. Silva added that any trade‑up partner looking to leapfrog the Raiders—widely linked to Jeanty—must land in the 4‑5 window, giving bettors two live outs. He places Jeanty’s real chances at roughly 10% for pick 4 and 18% for pick 5, making both numbers playable.

Evan Silva advised taking Jahdae Barron at +205 to be the second cornerback drafted, fading the –270 price on Will Johnson. Silva pointed out Johnson’s stock has sagged after a disappointing final college season and zero athletic testing, suggesting teams may not feel safe turning in the card until the mid‑teens. Barron, meanwhile, posted a 4.39 forty with slot‑perimeter versatility and fits the league’s increasing demand for hybrid DBs. Silva argued the market is overestimating perimeter value and ignoring how much the NFL now covets slot skill sets. Given that several teams from picks 11‑18 have major nickel needs, Silva set Barron’s true odds closer to +120 and called the current number “ridiculous value.”

Evan Silva said Travis Hunter is a 99‑plus percent favorite to be drafted second overall by the Browns and called the current –330 price a bettable number. Silva noted every major rumor and mock over the last two weeks slots Hunter at No. 2 and even Cleveland’s GM has publicly discussed deploying him primarily at wide receiver. Silva framed Hunter’s profile alongside rare top‑two wideouts like Ja’Marr Chase and Julio Jones, stressing that if the Browns stay put or even trade down a spot, Hunter would still be the pick. Adam Levitan agreed the probability makes the heavy juice palatable, especially with some books still hanging –300.

Evan Silva urged taking 100‑to‑1 flyers on Jahdae Barron to be the fifth pick. He said the draft becomes "no‑man’s‑land" from selections 5‑20 and believes Jacksonville’s analytically‑minded front office covets a premium defensive back. Barron’s 5'11", 194‑lb frame and 4.39 speed give him perimeter versatility despite slot experience, comparable to Brian Branch’s hybrid impact in Detroit. The Jaguars currently start Eric Murray at safety and lack a sure CB2 opposite Tyson Campbell, making Barron’s positional flexibility attractive. Silva acknowledged it’s a dart throw but argued the implied <1% probability is too low given the chaos expected after the top four.