Most Intriguing Draft Choices: AFC South

By JC Nevils

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Now that the 2025 NFL Draft has come and gone, the reviews are
popping up everywhere. 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 South.

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1. Houston Texans

Round 4 (No. 116): RB Woody Marks, USC

After spending four years as the main back for Mississippi
State, Marks transferred and spent is last season of eligibility at
USC where he put up his best season to date. He finished with almost 1,200 yards rushing along with nine
touchdowns. He also was a major threat in the passing game
amassing 47 catches for 321 yards. Simply put, he can do it all at the
position. He is a pure three-down back that I believe will carve out a
pivotal role. Great value pick for Houston.

2. Indianapolis Colts

Round 2 (No. 45): DE JT Tuimoloau, Ohio State

Coming out of high school, JT Tuimoloau was regarded as the
top-ranked prospect in his entire class out of Washington. He took his talents to Ohio State where he showed flashes of stardom immediately. He has all the ability in the world with his size and
athleticism, but he has some consistency issues. In my eyes, those kept him out of the first round. That’s why he
intrigues me so much. He can be as dominant as they come when
he’s focused. If he can put it all together, the Colts have a
perennial Pro Bowler on their hands.

3. Jacksonville Jaguars

Round 4 (No. 107): LB Jack Kiser, Notre Dame

Jack Kiser is a pure football player. That is as clear cut as I
can put it. The Notre Dame product had his best season yet in 2024, finishing
with a career-high 90 tackles along with being the school’s all-time
leader in games played. He isn’t the best athlete, but he has that grit
along with IQ that you want at the linebacker position. He can be a
special teams ace right off the bat while earning his keep at
linebacker. He will surely be in the mix.

4. Tennessee Titans

Round 4 (No. 120): TE Gunnar Helm, Texas

If this were any other draft, Gunnar Helm would have been picked
even earlier than he was. This year the tight end position just
happened to be loaded, which caused him to fall to the fourth round. The Titans landed a potential future
starter in my eyes. They have Chig Okonkwo as the starter, but he
has had issues with drops. While I still think he keeps his
starting job, Helm will certainly push him. All he
does is get open and make catches on top of being a solid blocker. He reminds me of a Jake Ferguson-type of player. Keep an
eye out.