Most Intriguing Draft Choices: AFC East

By JC Nevils

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Now that the 2025 NFL Draft has come and gone, the reviews are
popping up everywhere. Also the organizations are hopeful that their
selections will pan out in the future. You have your no-doubt first
rounders, but who is the most intriguing? Here I name mine for
every division, continuing with the AFC East.

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1. Buffalo Bills

Round 3 (No. 72): DE Landon Jackson, Arkansas

Jackson has been a disruptive force the past couple
of seasons throughout the entire SEC, especially to quarterbacks. He
earned first-team All-SEC in 2023 and second-team All-SEC this past season, finishing with 6.5 sacks along with
9.5 tackles for loss. While he didn’t put up the same numbers as his
junior year, he still excelled. 

Jackson seems to always be in the backfield
no matter what type of play it is. Arkansas didn’t have much to tune
in for, but when fans did, Jackson would always be the one to pop out
over others. He has great strength along with quickness that should
help him transition well to the next level.

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2. Miami Dolphins

Round 6 (No. 179): RB Ollie Gordon II, Oklahoma State

Coming off his 2023 season anybody with eyes would have
said Gordon was the best running back prospect by far,
especially with him taking home the Doak Walker Award (Best RB)
while running for more than 1,700 yards and 21 touchdowns, but things change. With a new
squad this past season, he fell a ways off. It wasn’t entirely his fault
as defenses solely prepared for him along with having a subpar
offensive line and passing game. 

With that being the case, this past season Gordon only rushed for
880 yards along with 13 touchdowns. Not a bad season at all, but for
his standards, it wasn’t the season he was looking for. Even with all of that, the kid can play some ball. While
Miami has somewhat a loaded running back room, I believe he can carve out a
role for himself.

.@CowboyFB @Ollie_Gordon2 is a big and powerful back with light feet. He was a monster in 2023. Big Back = Factor Back. #nfldraft #BaldysBreakdowns pic.twitter.com/RFf55bqziR

— Brian Baldinger (@BaldyNFL) March 21, 2025

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3. New England Patriots

Round 3 (No. 69): WR Kyle Williams, Washington State

Simply put, Williams is a game breaker by all means.
While he doesn’t have the highest stature—only standing at 5-foot-10—he
makes up for it with his insane quickness and  athleticism. He can jump and high
point the ball with the best of them, along with just running by you
with his speed, which is his best attribute. 

He had Cam Ward
throwing to him in 2023 racking up more than 800 yards and six
touchdowns. This past season was his best, amassing almost 1,200
yards along with 14 touchdowns, which ranked fourth in the entire
FBS. He should be one of Drake Maye’s main targets when the
season begins. He may even just turn into the guy as a matter of fact.

Kyle Williams SZN is officially HERE 🔥

➖Drafted 3.05 to NE✅
➖4.40 40-yard dash (92nd percentile)🚀
➖19.1 Breakout age (86th)👶
➖37.9 Dominator Rating (78th)⚔️

Could Williams lead all rookies in receiving yards this year? 🤔 pic.twitter.com/unZyekTROt

— PlayerProfiler (@rotounderworld) May 4, 2025

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4. New York Jets

Round 4 (No. 130): DB Malachi Moore, Alabama

Coming out of high school he was a can’t miss blue-chip five-star recruit, and it showed as soon as he got on campus. He earned a
starting role as the star/nickel defensive back on a loaded Crimson
Tide defense and excelled from day one. That should tell you just how
talented he is. 

He has moved around a bit
throughout his career. Yes he is very versatile, but there are some
things he needs to work on. He was moved to safety because he lacked top-end speed, but his IQ makes up for it, which allows him to play
just as fast. He also has excellent instincts and ball skills along with
bringing the wood when he comes to hitting. He is exact type of player
that new head coach Aaron Glenn wants to build around.