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The 2025 NFL Draft rolls on Friday with Day 2, and so too do our pick-by-pick grades.

With the first round complete, teams will turn their attention to an all-important two-round stretch. This section of the draft can accelerate rebuilds by allowing franchises to stock up on young talent at key spots, and it can also help fuel – or sustain – contenders by equipping them with low-cost talent that allows them to pay top dollar to stars. As the action restarts in Green Bay, Wisconsin, 19 of the top 50 players atop our pre-draft big board rankings are still available.

USA TODAY Sports will grade each pick in the second and third rounds as they come in, so stay tuned for all the latest analysis on every selection on the night.

2025 NFL draft grades: Every pick in second and third roundSecond round33. Cleveland Browns: Carson Schwesinger, LB, UCLA – Grade: B-

An off-ball linebacker is a bit of a luxury for a team with as many holes as the Browns. Schwesinger could be a hyperactive presence at the second level for Cleveland, but the team is going to have to start attacking premium positions to truly get this rebuild going.

34. Houston Texans (from Giants): Jayden Higgins, WR, Iowa State – Grade: B+

Rounding out the receiving corps made sense for Houston given the departure of Stefon Diggs and Tank Dell’s uncertain status, and the Texans got ahead of a possible run on the position early on Day 2. Higgins has drawn comparisons to new teammate Nico Collins and should be a matchup problem on in-breaking routes and in contested-catch scenarios.

35. Seattle Seahawks (from Titans): Nick Emmanwori, S, South Carolina – Grade: B+

If the Seahawks had taken Emmanwori at 18, it likely wouldn’t have created a stir. Instead, Seattle trades up to secure the singularly athletic playmaker near the top of Round 2. Emmanwori needs to be a more controlled and reliable presence against the run, but he can unlock all sorts of coverage looks for Mike Macdonald and his mad scientist approach to defense.

36. Cleveland Browns (from Jaguars): Quinshon Judkins, RB, Ohio State – Grade: C-

Well, so much for attacking premium positions in a rebuild. The Browns’ backfield is in dire straits, but it’s hard to square taking a workhorse back here, especially given the depth available at the position. It’s also a little surprising to see Judkins taken ahead of his more dynamic former Buckeyes teammate TreVeyon Henderson.

37. Miami Dolphins (from Raiders) – Jonah Savaiinaea, G, Arizona – Grade: B-

Stout and steady, Savaiinaea provides something different and necessary to the Dolphins’ line as a powerful and reliable interior presence. Trading up for the 6-4, 324-pounder warrants some scrutiny given the number of Day 2 options at the position, but Miami has made a serious commitment toward firming up its fronts.

38. New England Patriots: TreVeyon Henderson, RB, Ohio State – Grade: B

Adding more explosiveness for the Drake Maye-led offense was bound to be a priority for New England on Day 2. But many assumed it would come in the form of a receiver rather than a running back. Henderson still ramps up the big-play quotient for the attack, however, and he should also factor heavily into the passing attack as someone who can create mismatches.

39. Chicago Bears (from Panthers): Luther Burden III, WR, Missouri – Grade: A-

No excuses for Caleb Williams in Year 2. Between the addition of Ben Johnson, the overhauling of the offensive line and the addition of dynamic receiving targets in first-round tight end Colston Loveland and Burden, the Bears have weaponized their attack in impressive fashion. Johnson needs to get Burden to lock in, but the electric run-after-catch threat can ignite big plays, though many of his early touches will likely need to be schemed.

40. New Orleans Saints: Tyler Shough, QB, Louisville – Grade: B

Imagine telling someone in January that Shough would be taken ahead of Shedeur Sanders. Shough, a seventh-year senior who was in the same recruiting class as Trevor Lawrence and Justin Fields, has an extensive injury history and only one year of consistent production, but it’s easy to see the appeal of a 6-5, 219-pound passer with a live arm. The uncertainty with Derek Carr’s health could prompt Shough into action in short order, and he won’t have a very promising setup to work with as a rookie. But this is a worthwhile rolling of the dice for a team that could come back to the spot next year if the pick doesn’t work out.

41. Buffalo Bills (from Bears): T.J. Sanders, DT, South Carolina – Grade: C+

Attacking needs is the clear theme of the Bills’ draft, as they follow up a selection for their most pressing shortcoming at cornerback by moving up the board for a defensive tackle. Sanders can be disruptive as someone who can shoot the gap, but his inconsistency will make him hard to count on as an every-down defender early in his career.

42. New York Jets: Mason Taylor, TE, LSU – Grade: B+

After taking Armand Membou over the top tight end options at No. 7, Gang Green circles back to the position to land a player one notch below Colston Loveland and Tyler Warren. Taylor can be an immediate asset to Justin Fields as a reliable target who can thrive operating in traffic.

43. San Francisco 49ers: Alfred Collins, DT, Texas – Grade: B+

The outlook for the 49ers’ defensive interior after the team parted with Javon Hargrave and Maliek Collins was rather shaky, but San Francisco did a nice job of capitalizing on a deep class at defensive tackle. Collins should have no trouble controlling the line of scrimmage and stuffing the run, though you likely won’t find him chasing down quarterbacks with any regularity. But Nick Bosa and first-round pick Mykel Williams can lead the charge there.

44. Dallas Cowboys: Donovan Ezeiruaku, DE, Boston College – Grade: A

Nice bounce-back pick for Jerry Jones after the questionable use of resources in taking Tyler Booker at No. 12. Ezeiruaku was second in the Football Bowl Subdivision with 16 1/2 sacks last season, and he should be able to continue deploying his advanced approach to rushing the passer effectively as he operates opposite Micah Parsons.

45. Indianapolis Colts: JT Tuimoloau, DE, Ohio State – Grade: B

Tuimoloau might not single-handedly jolt the Colts’ edge rush, but he can be an important part of a rotation. The 6-4, 265-pounder reliably creates pressure with his bull rush and sets a firm edge against the run.

46. Los Angeles Rams (from Falcons): Terrance Ferguson, TE, Oregon – Grade: B

Sean McVay and Les Snead really wanted their playmaking tight end. One year after their push for Brock Bowers came up empty, the Rams turn to Ferguson, an impressive athlete who should serve a solid complementary role in the passing attack that will center on Puka Nacua and Davante Adams.

47. Arizona Cardinals: Will Johnson, CB, Michigan – Grade: A

It’s impossible to fully assess this pick without knowing the prognosis for the knee ailment that weighed down Johnson’s stock, according to multiple reports. But his play and coverage tools are otherwise that of a top-10 pick, so he could be a massive boon to Arizona’s rebuilt defense if he can stay on the field.

48. Houston Texans (from Dolphins and Raiders): Aireontae Ersery, OT, Minnesota – Grade: B

Solving the protection problems for C.J. Stroud was bound to be a multipronged approach for Houston. The Texans take another stab at a solution with Ersery, an uneven but promising blocker who should be a good fit in offensive coordinator Nick Caley’s zone-blocking scheme. Bringing him along slowly behind Cam Robinson in his rookie year is probably the right move.

49. Cincinnati Bengals: Demetrius Knight Jr., LB, South Carolina – Grade: C+

Some help at the second level definitely belonged on the Bengals’ to-do list, but perhaps not this high. Knight can be an active presence against the run, but he could be exploited if tasked with too many man coverage looks.

50. Seattle Seahawks – Elijah Arroyo, TE, Miami (Fla.) – Grade: B-

After bringing on Cooper Kupp alongside Jaxon Smith-Njigba and parting with both DK Metcalf and Tyler Lockett, Seattle looked due for a pass catcher who could attack defenses downfield. Arroyo looks promised to take on that role as a player who will split out wide frequently and essentially be a tight end in name only.

51. Carolina Panthers (from Broncos): Nic Scourton, DE/OLB, Texas A&M – Grade: B-

Addressing the edge rush early was a Day 2 necessity for Carolina, which paid off the final part of the Bryce Young deal earlier in the round but traded up from a spot later on to get to this slot. Outside of a wicked spin move, Scourton won’t win on style points, but his high-effort approach to pass-rushing could still pay nice dividends.

52. Tennessee Titans (from Steelers via Seahawks): Oluwafemi Oladejo, DE/OLB, UCLA – Grade: B-

Another team lacking a spark off the edge takes action to find a catalyst. The 6-3, 261-pound Oladejo is an imposing presence thanks to his power, but he has to develop a more diverse array of moves to make a consistent mark as a pass rusher.

53. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Benjamin Morrison, CB, Notre Dame – Grade: B-

A hip injury knocked Morrison out of his final season in South Bend, and it likely took a toll on his draft stock as well. The 6-0, 193-pounder could have some trouble against more physical receivers who will look to push him around, but his ball skills could position him as a nice staple of the secondary for Todd Bowles.

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