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Fran's five NFL Draft prospects to watch: Could a Minnesota tackle be Lane Johnson's successor?

October 25, 2024

Oct 5, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers offensive lineman Aireontae Ersery (69) celebrates quarterback Max Brosmer's (16) touchdown against the USC Trojans during the first half at Huntington Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images

Each week this fall I’ll be sharing thoughts on prospects for the 2025 NFL Draft. These evaluations are far from complete on these players as the season continues to unfold, but you can get a sense of how I feel about them in real-time as we react to each and every college football Saturday.
DRAFT BUZZ
Senior Bowl Executive Director Jim Nagy tweeted a couple of weeks ago that Iowa State cornerback Darien Porter was maybe the most “arrow-up” corner in the country a few weeks into the season. Naturally, I wanted to make sure I got eyes on the super senior, and the profile is very intriguing. A touch under 6-3 and listed at 193 pounds, Porter is a converted receiver who moved to the defensive ...

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