Coming off a Super Bowl victory, the Seahawks added even more instinctual playmaking ability to their secondary with Bud Clark. They already have one of the best safeties in the NFL in Julian Love and Ty Okada, who they like, but Clark is a talent they'll want on the field. He takes some risks and might come along slowly in Seattle, but Mike Macdonald knows what he's doing.

The Bengals are looking for an edge defender to step up and replace Trey Hendrickson this season and have invested a lot in the position between signing Boye Mafe in free agency this offseason and using a first-round pick on Shemar Stewart last year. That's on top of former first-rounder Myles Murphy entering a contract year. But none of those three have established themselves as sure-fire starters in the NFL, giving Howell a good chance to factor into the mix. Worst case, the 2025 SEC sack leader can at least contribute as a third-down rusher.

At 6'6" and 321 pounds, with natural power and quickness, Iheanachor has high-end physical tools. However, he's a relative newcomer to football. His lack of refinement shows up with erratic technique that saps his ability to protect his frame, maintain posture and sustain. He's currently behind stopgap tackle Dylan Cook at right tackle after Troy Fautanu flipped to the left side. A good chance exists that this year's 21st overall draft pick will see the field in 2026, but most of his value will come in future seasons.

A high-impact defender with a penchant for delivering punishing hits, McNeil-Warren excels at establishing a physical identity on the back end. He possesses a natural feel for the flow of the game and consistently finds ways to leave his mark on every snap. While the safety talent is high in Cleveland, he'll find ways to get on the field and learn along the way.

With Harold Landry III potentially beginning the season on PUP, there's a path for Jacas to be a Week 1 starter. Also, Landry (30) isn't quite the pass-rusher he used to be, primarily winning and getting sacks on line games. A similar statement could be said about free-agent signing Dre'Mont Jones (29), creating another opportunity for the rookie to quickly climb up New England's depth chart. Plus, Jacas is a great fit as a standup linebacker in head coach Mike Vrabel's scheme.

The Dolphins are in full rebuild mode and added one of the most consistent defenders in the draft. A refined technician on the perimeter, Johnson possesses the adaptability to thrive in off-man, zone, and press schemes. He'll raise the floor of their secondary quickly.

Possessing a frame reminiscent of a linebacker, AJ Haulcy pairs elite zone awareness with remarkable downhill closing burst, offering a versatile profile for the Indianapolis secondary. Lou Anarumo can have a lot of fun with this defensive chess piece.

Cooper has the run-after-catch ability to bring more athleticism and toughness to the Jets' passing offense. He can be a chain-mover in the short and intermediate parts of the field to complement the more explosive Garrett Wilson and Adonai Mitchell. The Jets may not have an ideal situation with Geno Smith behind center, but the offense features a talented trio of wide receivers that should significantly help the veteran quarterback.

The main reason why Faulk was a first-round pick is that he has enormous potential with his size, strength, and youth. However, the 21-year-old (turns 22 in September) is still raw and needs development. Couple that with joining a defensive line that features Jeffery Simmons, Jermaine Johnson II and John Franklin-Myers, and it's hard to see Faulk being a starter right away. Luckily, head coach Robert Saleh likes to run multiple fronts and rotate defensive linemen, giving the 31st overall pick a chance to get playing time in year one.

The athletic ability and natural pass-catching talent are undeniable, but there are many factors counting against Kenyon Sadiq in his rookie season. Most notably, an offseason hernia surgery that has kept him sidelined at Jets camp, while second-year tight end Mason Taylor continues to get valuable reps. When he's on the field, he will be impactful, but how much will he play during his rookie season?