Mims took the jump everybody hoped for. He started all 17 games, played 94.6 percent of the snaps and somehow got through 1,051 plays without a holding penalty. At 6-foot-8 and 350 pounds, his length can make the edge feel closed before the rusher even gets started. I have him at an eight, and there is a path to nine if the consistency keeps improving. He is still learning how to handle low, twitchy rushers and cannot always rely on being the biggest man on the field. But after only eight college starts, 30 NFL starts in two years is serious progress.
Strengths: Mims has elite size, reach and recovery range, allowing him to absorb power and steer rushers beyond the quarterback. His 2025 durability and remarkable penalty discipline showed rapid technical development.
Weaknesses: His height can expose his pads and make leverage difficult against compact speed rushers. He remains relatively inexperienced and can be late adjusting when opponents counter inside after threatening the edge.
