Mock Draft Monday 7/14 '25
Where Ya At
Where Ya At
- Yanks MLB Draft ‘25
- NFL Draft Board ‘26
- YouTube Rabbithole
Alright @YouTheReader,
Today’s tune is Future’s Where Ya At featuring Drake.
This song was released ten years ago this week and hit #28 on the US Billboard Hot 100. Future and Drake ask where your ass was at a remarkable 34 times in 206 seconds.
On to the ball…
Yanks Day 1 Draft ‘25 Picks
1st Round (Pick 39): Dax Kilby
3rd Round (Pick 103): Kaeden Kent
Dax Kilby, SS, Newman (Ga.) HS
Dax Kilby is from Newman, Georgia. This past spring, Kilby helped Newman High School win their first Georgia state championship in 34 years. In his senior year, he batted .495 with 5 homers, 42 RBIs, and 15 stolen bases. Before getting drafted by the New York Yankees, Kilby had intended to play SS for the Clemson Tigers. The two parties still need to agree to terms contractually, but it was likely already handshaken before the draft. Dax Kilby is a left-handed batter, which the Yankees, of course, covet. A shoulder injury in high school left him with a funky throwing motion, so he might not end up at Short Stop long-term. That said, he profiles as a good glove defender with range, so 2B or LF may be where he ends up. His high school coach, Marc Gilmore, said to ITGNext.com, “Dax can hit balls 400+ feet now and he’s only going to get stronger at the next level. Dax was a scrawny kid who had a growth spurt as a ninth-grader. He grew like 5-plus inches during his ninth- and 10th-grade years, which caused an issue with his growth plate in his shoulder.” Given that he’s only 18 and 6’2”, who knows? Maybe he could end up at 1B. Former Yankee manager Buck Showalter got a chance to see Dax Kilby at the MLB Draft Combine, and he called him out as his “favorite player” at the event. I trust Buck’s eye.
Kaeden Kent, SS, Texas A&M
Kaeden Kent is from Austin, Texas. He is the son of Jeff Kent, the former 2000 MVP 2nd Baseman who played 17 seasons in the MLB and had his best seasons batting behind Barry Bonds. Kaeden Kent played high school baseball at Lake Travis before taking his talents to College Station at Texas A&M. As a true freshman in ‘23, Kent displayed some positional versatility, starting in the Aggies’ outfield in a pinch. In 28 games as a freshman, Kent batted .265 with a .330 OBP. During his sophomore season, Kent improved his batting slash line to a .327 average and a .414 OBP while mostly manning 2B in the field. He proved to have a flair for the dramatic, hitting 2 grand slams of his 4 total home runs that season in the College World Series. Kent earned CWS All-Tournament Team recognition as he finished 10 for 24 with 2 homers and 14 RBIs that postseason. This past season as a junior, Kaeden Kent made all 56 starts at SS for the Aggies and finished with a career-high 13 homers and 49 RBIs. Another promising sign that must’ve caught Yankee scouts’ eyes was that Kent played in the Cape Cod League the past two summers and could hold his own by batting .299 with 76 hits in 69 games. Much like Dax Kilby, Kaeden Kent is a lefty batter being labeled as a shortstop. Whether he ends up there remains to be seen, as Kent proved he had positional versatility in college. Given that he’s a ballplayer’s son with some solid production, clutch hitting, and a nice compact lefty swing, this is an easy pick to get on board with in the 3rd Round.
Building A Board ‘26
Taurean York, LB, Texas A&M
Taurean York is from Temple, Texas. A 3-star prospect from Temple HS, York was a 4-year varsity standout who totaled 435 tackles, 47 TFLs, 15 sacks, and 11 forced fumbles during high school. Despite being a bit overlooked as a recruit, Taurean York immediately earned a starting role for the Aggies. In ‘23, York was named a Shaun Alexander Freshman of the Year finalist as he debuted with 74 tackles, 9 TFLs, 3 sacks, and a forced fumble. He retained his starting job in ‘24 and, as a sophomore, was named a season-long team captain. He finished the season with 82 tackles, 10 TFLs, and 2.5 sacks, while coming up with his first career interception. York is a downhill, sure-tackling middle linebacker with a bit more upside as a pass rusher than he is in pass coverage. Since Temple, Texas, is just about an hour west of College Station, Taurean York is an Aggie fan favorite, impacting his community on and off the field as a leader. In a class with quite a few standout linebackers, Taurean York will have the opportunity to be one of the first picked in the ‘26 NFL Draft.
Tim Keenan III, DT, Alabama
Tim Keenan III is from Birmingham, Alabama. A 4-star recruit out of Ramsay High School, Keenan III chose to play for ‘Bama over Auburn. After redshirting in ‘21 and only seeing two games of playing time in ‘22 as a backup, he started to see an increase in game action in ‘23. Tim Keenan III worked his weight down as a redshirt sophomore, earning a starting role at nose tackle. He finished his first year as a starter with 38 tackles, 1.5 TFLs, and a sack. In ‘24 as a redshirt junior, the defensive tackle made 12 starts, recording 40 tackles, 8 TFLs, 2.5 sacks, and 11 QB Hurries. Listed at 6’2” and 325 lbs., Keenan III is an absolute force at clogging up the middle of the ‘Bama defensive front. While he may be somewhat limited as a pass rusher, he has excellent balance, which makes him an anchor and one of the top run defenders returning in College Football this season. With another jump in production in ‘25, Keenan III will compete to be the top nose tackle selected in the NFL Draft.
D’Angelo Ponds, CB, Indiana
D’Angelo Ponds is from Miami, Florida. He played high school football at Chaminade Madonna, where he helped the team win back-to-back state championships as an upperclassman. Despite his success, Ponds was a bit overlooked as a 3-star recruit, likely due to his size at 5’9” and 170 lbs. His first stop in college was at James Madison. As a freshman in ‘23, Ponds earned a starting role at corner, finishing his All-American Freshman season with 45 tackles, 13 pass deflections, 2 fumble recoveries, one punt blocked punt recovery for a touchdown, and caught 2 interceptions. Ponds was an elite in pass coverage, allowing just 30 catches for 8.6 yards per catch on 66 targets. When Curt Cignetti decided to leave JMU for Indiana, D’Angelo Ponds joined him in the transfer portal. During his ‘24 sophomore season with the Hoosiers, Ponds earned 2nd Team All-American recognition and was named 1st Team All-Big Ten. In 12 starts with the Hoosiers, Ponds had 57 tackles, 5 TFLs, 9 pass deflections, and caught 3 interceptions, including a Pick-6. He was once again elite in pass coverage, allowing just 32 catches for 8.2 yards per catch on 60 targets. Don’t let his height fool you, Ponds plays almost exclusively on the outside in Coach Cignetti’s defense. With excellent ball skills and the ability to play fearless on an island, Ponds is projected to be a 1st Rounder and draws comparisons to a Jaire Alexander-type at corner.
Tyreak Sapp, EDGE, Florida
Tyreak Sapp is from Fort Lauderdale, Florida. At St. Thomas Aquinas, Sapp finished high school with over 100 tackles, 21.5 sacks, and chose to play for the Gators over an offer from ‘Bama. After redshirting in ‘21, Sapp spent his ‘22 season as a part-time player, totaling 20 tackles, 1 TFL, and 3 QB Hits. He earned a starting role as a redshirt sophomore in ‘23, tallying up 24 tackles, 4.5 TFLs, 2 sacks, and 4 QB Hits. Sapp’s ‘24 season as a junior was his best thus far as he broke out with 47 tackles, 13 TFLs, 7 sacks, 14 QB Hurries, and 2 forced fumbles. This offseason, Sapp has made some cameos on WWE with his teammate George Gumbs Jr. According to PFF College, Sapp is the highest graded edge rusher returning to the SEC in 2025. With yet another strong season, Tyreke Sapp will be in the conversation to be a 1st Rounder.
Jack Endries, TE, Texas
