The 2025 NFL Draft is five months away. A lot will change between now and then, but it is never too early to showcase the hard work put into evaluating potential talents while spotlighting lesser-known college players with NFL ability. This top-100 big board is fluid.
Grades will change. New players will emerge. College all-star games and athletic testing will shift the rankings. Medical evaluations in Indianapolis will do the same. However, these are the top 100 players in the 2025 NFL Draft class through November.
Ranking Notes: Each player has a numerical grade based on a formula of weighted traits assigned to each position. This isn’t an “I feel this player is this good, so I’ll put him here” ranking. Traits are weighted by importance to the position, and some positions, like DTs and EDGEs, are separated further because of the versatility of each spot.
Additionally, positional value is integrated into the rankings via a weighted scale, though said weighting does not fully encapsulate things like the “QB tax.”
For transparency, here’s how many prospects grade out inside each range:
Blue-Chip Grades: 6
First-Round Grades: 5
Second-Round Grades: 29
Third/Fourth-Round Grades: 47
Draftable Grades: 10
1) Travis Hunter, ATH, Colorado
Height: 6’0″
Weight: 181 pounds
Player Archetype: Unicorn
Travis Hunter is one of one. If we had allowed ourselves to split the player into a cornerback and wide receiver, he would have ranked first and 12th, respectively. He’s the top cornerback in the NFL Draft, and he’s the second-best receiver. His rare ball skills as a wide receiver translate to the other side of the ball, and he’s played with more physicality in 2024 than in 2023.
He won’t play full-time on both sides at the next level. Teams must decide if he’s more valuable to them as a full-time defensive or offensive player. In my opinion, it would be malpractice to take away a potentially generational defensive prospect from that side of the ball entirely. A “best of both worlds” scenario would be playing 80-100% of the team’s defensive snaps while also playing 10-20% of the offensive snaps.
2) Abdul Carter, EDGE, Penn State
Height: 6’3″
Weight: 250
Player Archetype: Micah Parsons
It’s impossible not to see Parsons in Abdul Carter‘s game. They’re similarly built, although Carter clearly has more anatomical length. Penn State figured out that Carter should live on the edge, just as Dallas figured out with Parsons before too long. Carter plays with the same violence, but he’s far more developed as a pass rusher than Parsons was at the same point in his career.
In his first full season rushing the passer, Carter’s progression has been linear. After a slow start, Carter became increasingly dangerous as the season progressed. His hands are lightning-fast, violent, and accurate. He possesses the bend and lateral agility coveted in NFL rushers, and he flashes the same instant transmission closing speed as Parsons.
3) Mason Graham, DT, Michigan
Height: 6’3″
Weight: 318
Player Archetype: Versatile Disruptor
We haven’t seen hands this violent on the interior since Jeffery Simmons was coming out of Mississippi State. His explosiveness makes him a terrifying interior matchup alone, but his rare ankle flexibility makes him special. Michigan frequently uses him from the A gap to the outside of the tackle, and he’s often seen looping from his interior position to bend around the edge.
Mason Graham also displays outrageous anchoring ability along with a quick processor against the run, and we are looking at one of the most well-rounded interior defenders of the past decade. The way he plays with his pants on fire while craving violence is reminiscent of Braden Fiske, who is prospering as a rookie despite having half the physical tools Graham has at his disposal.
4) Will Johnson, CB, Michigan
Height: 6’2″
Weight: 202
Player Archetype: Island Cornerback
There’s nothing in coverage that Will Johnson can’t do. He’s shown everything he needs to hear his name called early on that fourth Thursday in April despite missing a good chunk of the season.
Johnson has prototypical size, length, and reactive athleticism. If it weren’t for Hunter, we’d discuss Johnson’s ball skills among the best we’ve seen in recent times. He consistently shows he can turn, find the ball, locate it in the air, and elevate to its highest point while finishing the catch to the turf. Johnson is a better true man coverage cornerback than Hunter, and he’s certainly no slouch playing with zone eyes either.
5) Ashton Jeanty, RB, Boise State
Height: 5’8″
Weight: 217
Player Archetype: Explosive Three-Down RB
Saquon Barkley was a unique athlete. Bijan Robinson’s usage at Texas made him a special prospect. Neither player was as complete as Ashton Jeanty. Aside from not being able to ride every ride at the amusement park, Jeanty’s profile has no weaknesses.
He led all RBs in receiving yards in 2023. Few are more alert and adept in pass protection. His vision is S-Tier good. He pops off Marshawn Lynch-esque runs of strung-together broken and missed tackles, all while possessing more than enough long speed to be an explosive threat every time he touches the ball.
And he put up 192 yards on the ground and nearly led Boise State to a win against the best team in the nation in Week 2.
6) Tyler Warren, TE, Penn State
Height: 6’6″
Weight: 260
Player Archetype: Super-Soldier Serum Taysom Hill
Think of everything Brock Bowers did for the Georgia offense over the years, and then package that in a prototypical in-line TE frame with more athleticism. Tyler Warren is practically the TE version of the Permian Panthers’ Boobie Miles.
He’s a big, physical, explosive, loose route runner with the frame and ball skills to shield himself from defenders. Some of Penn State’s most explosive offensive moments come from him taking direct snaps in the backfield, capturing the edge, and scampering toward the sideline where he can bully defensive backs with his size.
AND HE CAN PASS!
7) Mykel Williams, EDGE, Georgia
Height: 6’5″
Weight: 265
Player Archetype: Enigmatic Physical Phenom
Mykel Williams hasn’t racked up the pass rush productivity we’d all like to see from a top-flight NFL Draft prospect, but the physical tools he possesses are rare. His wingspan is otherworldly, and there are reps of him on the interior, at 265 pounds, extending a wing on an interior defender while anchoring down against a second blocker coming his way. That’s sturdiness we rarely see from 290-pound defensive tackles.
Although raw as a rusher, we’ve consistently seen raw rushers quickly round into dominant forces at the NFL level as pass rushers frequently exchange notes and train together with private coaches who have found the secret sauce to turn these ingredients into five-star meals. Williams’ All-Pro upside will be hard to walk away from in a class lacking many true “first-round” graded players.
8) Isaiah Bond, WR, Texas
Height: 5’11”
Weight: 180
Player Archetype: Explosive Separator
The best way to look at Isaiah Bond might be as a blend of Alabama’s DeVonta Smith and Jaylen Waddle. He doesn’t have the high-end post-catch ability of Waddle or the consistent route-running detail of Smith, but he approaches both, which is something nobody else in this class can claim.
His natural flexibility, agility, and explosiveness make him a difficult player to mirror even without refinement. However, he’s grown since his days at Alabama in the finer details of being a professional route runner. Although he’s not as fast as Xavier Worthy, he should still run faster than a 4.40, and he’s definitely more laterally agile.
The league rewards WRs with explosiveness, flexibility, and nuance by disallowing defensive backs from bullying them physically. Bond (and Hunter) are the only two who really fit that mold in this class.
9) Nic Scourton, EDGE, Texas A&M
Height: 6’4″
Weight: 280
Player Archetype: Technical Wizard
Nic Scourton isn’t perfect, but nobody else in this class possesses his blend of technical prowess, bend, size, and power. He’s playing too heavy right now, but losing the unnecessary weight he’s currently carrying on his frame should only make him more dangerous as an arc rusher.
Scourton’s pass rush plan is artwork, and the suddenness and fluidity he already plays with at 280 is terrifying. If he declares, he’d be one of the youngest players in the class while already possessing nuance far beyond his years. His naturally thick lower half makes him a sturdy edge setter, and there’s a chance he’ll continue growing into his frame while building a more consistent power element to his game.
10) Malaki Starks, S, Georgia
Height: 6’1″
Weight: 205
Player Archetype: Swiss Army Safety
Malaki Starks possesses the frame necessary to survive in the box and the reactionary athleticism to legitimately line up as a boundary cornerback. However, his best role would be as a back-end safety.
Starks is an intelligent coverage defender on the back end with a quick downhill trigger as a buzz defender and as an alley filler in the run game. In a league moving more and more toward coverages requiring safeties to survive against the vertical threat from No. 2 receivers, players like Starks are a huge relief for defensive coordinators worried about explosive plays.
11) Nick Emmanwori, S, South Carolina
Height: 6’3″
Weight: 227
Player Archetype: Defensive Chess Piece
Nick Emmanwori has not received enough love in the 2025 NFL Draft class. Nobody seems to care about safeties, but one built like a linebacker who plays the back end like Kyle Hamilton did at Notre Dame should have everyone’s juices flowing.
Seriously, there is absolutely nothing in the Alabama, Oklahoma, or Missouri games that suggests Emmanwori should be considered anywhere outside of the top half of Round 1. Although his unique measurables are scary on the surface for his position, there is no stickiness to his movements, he carries downfield with ease, and he’s an incredibly intelligent boundary safety for the Gamecocks.
The only thing really missing from his game because of the way he’s deployed is a blitzing element. However, his sure tackling force and technique paired with unique athleticism should make him a weapon there for imaginative defensive coordinators at the next level. He’s also uniquely qualified to be a TE erasure because of his blend of coverage prowess, physicality, and length.
12) Will Campbell, OT, LSU
Height: 6’6″
Weight: 319
Player Archetype: Jonah Williams
Will Campbell is an excellent college tackle who could see a slide to the interior at the next level because of his lackluster length. However, his uniquely high stance calls into question how seamless that move could be.
The Tigers’ left tackle doesn’t have the outrageous physical tools we’ve seen from other top blockers in recent years, but he makes up for it with outstanding technical prowess, impressive balance, a stout anchor, and excellent rotational strength (which is why a move to the interior could yield All-Pro upside, whereas that ceiling is likely much lower on the bookend).
13) Tetairoa McMillan, WR, Arizona
Height: 6’5″
Weight: 210
Player Archetype: Smooth Skyscraper
Tetairoa McMillan‘s length is his greatest weapon. He possesses a wingspan matched only by the likes of Mike Evans and Kyle Pitts. While many see him as a top-five, blue-chip player in this class, I couldn’t get there.
As consistently outstanding as Evans is, he’s never been considered one of the five best WRs in the game, and he has 20 pounds and far more physicality in his game than McMillan. The Arizona WR isn’t nearly as explosive as Pitts. His closest comparisons are probably Drake London and Tee Higgins. While both have been excellent as pros, neither are among the league’s best.
McMillan might be an outlier to bet on, but he is an outlier. He’s smooth and technical as a route runner, and he attacks the football and makes it disappear better than anyone in recent memory not named Mike Gesicki. However, his lack of post-catch creativity and overall explosiveness means he lacks two of the most consistent indicators for NFL success.
14) James Pearce Jr., EDGE, Tennessee
Height: 6’5″
Weight: 242
Player Archetype: Rubber Band Outside Linebacker
James Pearce Jr.‘s effortless explosiveness makes him a consistent arc threat. His ankle and hip flexibility make him a true danger, but his ability to win with his hands outside, through, and inside tackles could make him a pass-rushing assassin at the next level.
When the Volunteers pass rusher times up the snap perfectly, there’s nothing for an offensive tackle to do but open up the door and let him in the house. He’s too explosive and turns too tight of a corner to stop him. He’ll likely fit into the mold of Brian Burns. That means he’s a consistent threat on passing downs while being an overall underwhelming run defender, but his pass-rush chops still make him worthy of high draft capital.
15) Shemar Stewart, EDGE, Texas A&M
Height: 6’4″
Weight: 290
Player Archetype: Speed-to-Power Terror
As a proactive athlete, it’s unfair to have Shemar Stewart’s blend of length, explosiveness, and density. He’s a lab-built creation with untapped potential as a pass rusher. He may never have the technical details of his pass-rushing partner on the Aggies’ defensive line, but he also possesses an athletic profile we haven’t seen since J.J. Watt.
That’s not to say he’ll be Watt. That would be reckless even if he was a technical wizard. But he converts speed to power at an outstanding rate, and that is as translatable to the NFL level as pure juice and bend are. He also provides interior alignment versatility, and he’s even no stranger to dropping into coverage.
16) Luther Burden III, WR, Missouri
Height: 5’11”
Weight: 208
Player Archetype: Post-Catch Bully
Luther Burden III could step into the NFL and be the best wide receiver from this class or quickly slide into anonymity. His physical talent is impressive but not unique in the NFL these days. He’s a dangerous post-catch weapon. However, he carries the burden of playing in Missouri’s offense, which does not ask him to run a diverse route tree, nor does it manufacture enough touches for him given how dangerous he is with the ball in his hands.
Burden has a knack for making huge plays in important moments, usually on slot fades and usually while flashing only one hand out to finish the catch. The highs are incredibly high, but the lack of nuance as a route runner and the amount of volume he receives crossing the field or on screens compared to winning 1-on-1 matchups is alarming for his projection as a separator at the next level.
17) Derrick Harmon, DT, Oregon
Height: 6’5″
Weight: 320
Player Archetype: Interior Slasher
The Michigan State transfer flashed in his time with the Spartans, but he has come alive in Eugene, Ore. Playing alongside a talented defensive front, Derrick Harmon has found more advantageous opportunities to slash through gaps in 2024. Like fellow tall interior rusher DeForest Buckner, his go-to move is a swim move. Because of his length and height, he can be a devastating winner.
Even though Harmon is a bit high-cut, he fires low with a wide base in short-yardage situations, proving he’s not just a gap-shooting disruptor as a run defender. But the ferocity with which he flows against horizontal stretch concepts while defending the run stands out the most on tape.
18) Tyleik Williams, DT, Ohio State
Height: 6’2″
Weight: 325
Player Archetype: All-Trades DT
Even Graham can’t boast Tyleik Williams‘ consistency, even if his ceiling is levels higher. Rumor has it Williams hasn’t played a bad game since arriving on campus in Columbus, Ohio. Although he’s never consistently flashed as a pass rusher, he’s also largely been deployed as the yin to Mike Hall Jr. and Ty Hamilton’s yang. He does the dirty work while they have all the fun.
Williams possesses eye-popping torque strength and consistently stuns blockers with a quick first step to reset the line of scrimmage. He’s quick to read run keys, and his peripheral vision and insane flexibility allow him to drop anchor against double teams with ease.
19) Kaleb Johnson, RB, Iowa
Height: 6’0″
Weight: 225
Player Archetype: Wide-Zone Artist
Like a painter slapping ink on canvas at a speed the untrained eye can’t even process, Kaleb Johnson’s feet do the same to find the perfect avenue of approach when operating in Iowa’s predominantly wide-zone rushing attack. There’s an uncanny fluidity and effortlessness to his footwork as he finds creases, and his flexibility allows him to consistently get his body pointed where his feet are telling him to go.
Johnson doesn’t quite have the high-end explosiveness that other backs in the class boast, but his incredible vision and second-level manipulation free him up to create explosive runs at a rate higher than any other back in the country through Week 12.
The only thing keeping him grounded in the rankings are the lack of pass-catching opportunities we’ve seen from him and his somewhat underwhelming pass-protection habits.
20) Tre Harris, WR, Ole Miss
Height: 6’2″
Weight: 212
Player Archetype: Traditional X
Tre Harris won’t blow the doors off of you with his athleticism or his route tree at the college level, but the latter has more to do with Mississippi’s offense than his inability to snap off at the top of routes.
His suddenness and strength at the line of scrimmage should make him a red-zone favorite at the next level. He possesses freedom in his midsection to pivot at speed while also displaying detailed enough footwork to surprise defensive backs with impressive stopping power to drive back to the quarterback. He’s also a strong finisher and a tough tackle on first attempts.
21) Nicholas Singleton, RB, Penn State
Height: 6’0″
Weight: 225
Player Archetype: Supercharged Three-Down Back
Because Nicholas Singleton has been in a heavy committee during his time with the Nittany Lions, we haven’t seen him touch the ball nearly as often as many of the other backs in this class. It also doesn’t help that the Penn State offense is overwhelmingly filled with gimmicks.
However, Singleton is a freaky athlete with make-you-miss agility, impressive contact balance, and impressive burst and long speed. He’s a top-flight pass catcher out of the backfield and, alongside TreVeyon Henderson, has a case for being the best pass protector in an RB class FILLED with surprisingly proficient pass protectors.
22) Jihaad Campbell, LB, Alabama
Height: 6’3″
Weight: 244
Player Archetype: The Prototype Linebacker
Jihaad Campbell is the prototype. He’s carved from stone but with outrageous freedom to change direction. The Alabama linebacker’s growth in coverage has been beautiful to watch unfold. He drops with intention, gets his eyes on his responsibility, and uses his outrageous athleticism to match them by flipping across the field, carrying vertically, and even mirroring them on multi-layered routes.
He possesses the kind of playmaking gene that coaches dream of, and he’s no slouch as a blitzer or in the Sam role rushing off the edge. In a world where positionless football becomes ever more present, Campbell has every available tool in the shed. The only thing keeping him from ascending into blue-chip territory is a lack of instantaneous run key instincts and inconsistencies as a reactive run defender.
23) Cameron Williams, OT, Texas
Height: 6’5″
Weight: 335
Player Archetype: The Prototype Offensive Tackle
Admittedly, the Georgia tape is worrisome. The FBS-leading penalty marks aren’t quelling concerns. Nevertheless, Cameron Williams is one of a select few athletes in this class possessing legitimate offensive tackle tools from top to bottom. He does all this in a ridiculously athletic 335-pound frame.
He’s certainly an inexperienced gamble, but his length, ease of movement, natural power, and flashes of consistent brilliance are enticing.
24) Emeka Egbuka, WR, Ohio State
Height: 6’1″
Weight: 205
Player Archetype: Slot Savant
Emeka Egbuka has the natural play strength, frame, and technical detail to play on the outside at both outside designations. However, his skill set would be best utilized in the slot, allowing him full freedom to operate as the route-running savant he is.
Egbuka’s lackluster top-end explosiveness theoretically limits his ceiling, but he’s in a similar mold to Amon-Ra St. Brown, who has rounded into one of the most dangerous pass-catchers in the league.
25) Omarion Hampton, RB, North Carolina
Height: 6’0″
Weight: 220
Player Archetype: The Downhill Demon
It wasn’t long ago that Javonte Williams was running through ACC defenses like a man possessed, and he passed the torch to Omarion Hampton. Hampton’s outrageous burst and dense frame make him someone that nobody wants to make contact with in an open rushing lane.
He’s a well-rounded runner overall boasting his own impressive pass protection prowess alongside natural hands. Although he forces missed and broken tackles at a high rate, he’s not as fluid or creative in the open field as his contemporaries, and his inconsistent vision, although improving, keeps him from holding the RB2 crown in this class.
26) Colston Loveland, TE, Michigan
Height: 6’5″
Weight: 245
Player Archetype: Big Slot
Although listed as a tight end, Colston Loveland‘s game does not translate to success at the NFL level as a traditional tight end. It will take an offensive coordinator who knows how to properly deploy his ilk. Teams will need a veteran on the roster who they can use as their primary in-line tight end, and they’ll need to run an offense that can maximize the production from a big slot.
However, Loveland’s freedom of movement and catch radius aren’t too dissimilar to McMillan’s, although he’s not as explosive as the Arizona WR. Loveland’s use as a WR outside of the numbers could also entice teams to use him as their X, but it will take a quarterback comfortable throwing into tight windows to maximize him in that role.
27) Shedeur Sanders, QB, Colorado
Height: 6’1″
Weight: 200
Player Archetype: Modern Pocket Passer
The days of statuesque passers are a thing of the past. Shedeur Sanders is the evolution of the pocket passer. He’s athletic enough to get on the hoof and pick up first downs with his legs, but many might be surprised to hear he’s not close to the athlete his father was. Instead, he fits into the Geno Smith or C.J. Stroud-like mold.
His almost instantaneous release makes up for what is only a slightly above-average arm. It lets him consistently test tight windows, and his class-best accuracy helps his projection as a long-time NFL starter.
His pressure-to-sack rate and willingness to hold onto the ball could, and should, cause some concern. However, the context to that is he’s also operated on an NFL timeline for the past two seasons behind arguably one of the worst offensive lines in the country.
28) Kelvin Banks Jr., OT, Texas
Height: 6’4″
Weight: 324
Player Archetype: Jump-Set Bully
The Texas offense is an architectural masterpiece. It quickly attacks space while making almost everyone’s job easier, including their offensive tackles. We don’t see Kelvin Banks Jr. in a lot of traditional pass sets. He rarely kick-steps vertically, and he oftentimes isn’t even forced into a 45-degree set.
Although he’s a bit more heavy-footed than is ideal for a tackle, he makes up for it by understanding his opponent and playing to attack their weaknesses while combatting their strength off the edge. You’ll often see him employing different strike techniques within the same game depending on the situation and which opponent pass rusher is coming off the edge at him.
29) Landon Jackson, EDGE, Arkansas
Height: 6’5″
Weight: 270
Player Archetype: Smooth-Jazz Rusher
Landon Jackson has been on the NFL Draft radar for multiple years now. He already possessed enough polish to declare a season ago, but he might have made the right decision to stay an extra season and declare in an admittedly weaker class.
Despite his measurables, Jackson plays with the smooth finesse of a much smaller arc rusher. He’s surprisingly adept at getting skinny and reducing his surface area to slice through the shoulder of offensive tackles on his way to the quarterback.
30) Jalon Walker, LB, Georgia
Height: 6’2″
Weight: 245
Player Archetype: Downhill Attacker
Opinions on Jalon Walker vary greatly from his draft stock to the position he should play at the NFL level. He’s displayed flashes of pass-rushing brilliance, and despite his sawed-off frame, he has adequate length to be a full-time pass rusher. However, he’s currently more of a “master of none,” which is common for defenders playing multiple positions without specificity.
He’s inexperienced in coverage, and a lot of his pass-rush productivity stems from spying quarterbacks and using his outstanding closing speed to bring them to the turf when they try to leak away from the pocket. His length also helps him take on climbing offensive linemen, and he has a natural feel for playmaking.
However, without adequate examples as a coverage player, it’s hard to love his entire profile.
31) Tyler Booker, OG, Alabama
Height: 6’5″
Weight: 325
Player Archetype: Versatile Stalwart
There isn’t much that Tyler Booker can’t do at left guard. Nobody is keeping up with Jalen Milroe on the move, but Booker is no slouch as a lead blocker in space. Despite his smooth athleticism, the Crimson Tide left guard also possesses outstanding torque and grip strength to politely place himself between defender and ball carrier.
32) Jonah Savaiinaea, OG, Arizona
Height: 6’5″
Weight: 330
Player Archetype: Athletic Mauler
Jonah Savaiinaea has the athleticism, footwork, and length to live at offensive tackle. However, his unnerving tendency to overset and to lose the arc to rushers with more advanced outside rush moves suggests he would be best served on the interior at the NFL level. However, those issues shouldn’t follow him to the inside, where he can dictate tempo more consistently.
33) Gunnar Helm, TE, Texas
Height: 6’5″
Weight: 250
Player Archetype: The Traditional In-Line
Gunnar Helm’s performance as a pass protector against Michigan was the first thing to stand out when watching Texas’ offense in that game. His well-rounded play and surprising post-catch creativity made him an early favorite this season. He’s been a consistent option for the Longhorns’ offense.
Athletic testing will ultimately determine what kind of draft capital he commands, but it’s hard to poke holes in his game.
34) Wyatt Milum, OG, West Virginia
Height: 6’2″
Weight: 318
Player Archetype: Consumate Professional
Wyatt Milum is a model of consistency at left tackle for the Mountaineers. Although it was early in the season, he even got through the Penn State game without looking like a fool against Carter. Although he’s proven his ability to protect the passer at the collegiate level, he will almost certainly be reduced inside at the NFL level.
That’s perfectly fine because his hands are deadly accurate in the run game, and his sixth-sense awareness means he’ll likely assimilate quickly to the interior, handing off defensive line games like child’s play.
35) Shavon Revel Jr., CB, East Carolina
Height: 6’2″
Weight: 193
Player Archetype: Explosive Ballhawk
Shavon Revel Jr. might have the easiest long speed in the class. He effortlessly carries receivers downfield, and that same explosion extends to his ability to bait throws from quarterbacks and close downhill when playing from space.
While he has the eyes and athleticism to bait quarterbacks into bad decisions, good passers can manipulate him in the same ways. Also, his high-cut frame makes him slightly sticky in transition, and a lack of film against legitimate competition and an ACL injury keeping him from participating in an all-star game muddies his evaluation further.
36) Marcus Mbow, OC, Purdue
Height: 6’5″
Weight: 305
Player Archetype: Prototype Pivot
There’s no denying that Marcus Mbow’s game translates better inside, but while most have slated him as an NFL guard, he screams center to me. He possesses effortless explosiveness out of his stance, but it’s the freedom in his hips and his impressively active hands that really scream pivot.
37) Harold Fannin Jr., TE, Bowling Green
Height: 6’4″
Weight: 230
Player Archetype: Deebo Samuel Sr. of TEs
Harold Fannin Jr. is so talented that despite being the only real threat to Power 4 schools defensively, he was still able to bully both Penn State and Texas A&M in consecutive weeks early in the season. Despite some clear stiffness to his rocked-up frame, Fannin makes himself a difficult target to take down with the ball in his hands, both with impressive contact balance and some creativity to make defenders miss in space. He’s undersized but ferocious as a run blocker.
38) Cam Ward, QB, Miami
Height: 6’2″
Weight: 220
Player Archetype: Improvisational King
With every arm angle and endless reserves of velocity at his disposal, Cam Ward is the most exciting quarterback in college football. He also boasts impressive athleticism, allowing him to make rushers miss while also boasting a dense frame that can shake weaker sack attempts.
Unfortunately, his urge to create also leads to a bevy of bad habits, including cross-body, and cross-field attempts into traffic. He also struggles to take care of the ball inside of the pocket while creating. But his biggest issue is not remaining on schedule and living as a quarterback on a down-in, down-out basis. He lives and dies by the big play, and while he’s a better athlete with a better arm, his game resembles Zach Wilson’s.
He’ll need a runway to sit behind a bridge quarterback. If afforded that, he has the highest ceiling in this class by a wide margin.
39) Benjamin Morrison, CB, Notre Dame
Height: 6’0″
Weight: 186
Player Archetype: Cover 3 King
Marcus Freeman’s defensive backs are always high-IQ players, and Benjamin Morrison is no exception. His high-cut frame makes him look taller than he actually is, but his wingspan and feel for playing off of receivers with over-top leverage help keep everything in front of him.
That extends to man coverage, where he plays on the front hip. While that allows nuanced receivers with brakes to snap off routes back to the QB on him, Morrison’s feel for route depth and receiver tells keeps him tight and disallows big plays with consistency.
40) TreVeyon Henderson, RB, Ohio State
Height: 5’10”
Weight: 215
Player Archetype: Home Run Hitter
The nature of TreVeyon Henderson‘s injury history might keep him from a draft slot in the top 50, but his on-field ability is worthy of the hype. He’s an incredible pass protector, and he possesses the kind of home-run-hitting long speed that the NFL desperately searches for because of the importance of creating explosive plays.
41) Drew Allar, QB, Penn State
Height: 6’5″
Weight: 241
Player Archetype: Throwback Pocket Passer
Drew Allar isn’t quite a statue, but he’s also not as gifted on the hoof as Sanders, the modern pocket passer mold. Allar is more of a Big Ben-esque throwback. He can get on the move and lower a shoulder, but he’s not nearly as athletic as Josh Allen or Justin Herbert who are around his size.
Allar has a quick release and a big arm. However, the Penn State offensive talent doesn’t facilitate much downfield, and the lack of confidence in his weapons on the outside led to some breakdowns in the pocket. Allar should return to school, but Penn State absolutely must hammer the WR transfer portal if he’s going to find more success in college.
42) Kenneth Grant, DT, Michigan
Height: 6’3″
Weight: 339
Player Archetype: Prototype Nose Tackle
Kenneth Grant possesses impressive lateral explosiveness as a run defender to avoid getting reached by offensive linemen. However, he also tends to be late off the snap, which has been a common issue among Michigan interior defenders for years now.
However, his size, athleticism, and hand usage should make him an impressive presence in the middle of an NFL defense quickly. He only really possesses a swim move as a pass rusher, but he’s surprisingly nimble when given the green light.
43) Armand Membou, OT, Missouri
Height: 6’3″
Weight: 314
Player Archetype: Freak Athlete Book End
All Armand Membou has done in 2024 is face some of the best pass rushers in this class only to best them in battle at right tackle for the Tigers. However, despite his accolades, he’s also receiving the tackle-to-guard treatment, and I’m putting my foot down on this one.
He possesses more than enough length and mobility not only to survive but to thrive on the outside. He was on Bruce Feldman’s “Freaks List,” and what issues do arise on tape would be magnified, not mitigated, by a move inside (underwhelming core strength/anchor specifically versus sturdier rushers).
44) LT Overton, EDGE, Alabama
Height: 6’5″
Weight: 283
Player Archetype: Raw Athletic Marvel
LT Overton might be the freakiest athlete on this list. The 280-pound pass rusher has legitimate bend off the edge and endless reserves of power at his disposal. The true junior’s only downside as a prospect is his lack of polish.
He’s a tad underwhelming as an interior rusher, so there’s less versatility than one would hope for from a player his size. However, if his hands improve to match his athleticism, nobody in the world will stop him consistently.
45) Elic Ayomanor, WR, Stanford
Height: 6’2″
Weight: 210
Player Archetype: Rangy X Receiver
Elic Ayomanor can’t get the ball this year in a dreadful Stanford offense, but he displayed more than enough talent in 2023 to command excitement as an NFL Draft prospect. If the redshirt sophomore declares, he could be one of the class’s best values because he was hidden in a bad situation. He’s a legitimate downfield threat with good density and power in his frame. He’s a fluid athlete with a natural hip sink to get in and out of route breaks.
46) Donovan Jackson, OG, Ohio State
Height: 6’3″
Weight: 318
Player Archetype: High-Ceiling Wild Card
There are worrying inconsistencies on Donovan Jackson‘s tape, but when things are clicking, there are few blockers in the country who are more impressive. Jackson possesses an absurd wingspan for an interior blocker along with smooth hips, an explosive first step, and enough juice to lead the charge in the open field.
47) Deone Walker, DT, Kentucky
Height: 6’6″
Weight: 350
Player Archetype: Skyscraping Anomaly
Deone Walker‘s game is peculiar. He’s conspicuously tall, and his pad level often swells to display his height during reps. One would expect a player his size to be a brick-wall nose tackle, but Walker’s forte is as an interior pass rusher, not a traditional gap-plugging nose.
Walker holds up well to contact even with his pad-level issues despite noticeably missing some sand in his pants. And despite lacking the outrageous burst of the Jordan Davis types, he possesses hands and reckless abandon that make him legitimately dangerous as a pass rusher.
However, there are too many examples of Walker taking reps and even series off defensively, which likely won’t enthuse NFL staffs.
48) Maxwell Hairston, CB, Kentucky
Height: 6’1″
Weight: 185
Player Archetype: The Gnat
Maxwell Hairston hasn’t played many snaps in 2024 because of injury, but he’s displayed enough when on the field to potentially command Day 1 draft capital if a team falls in love with his enticing traits.
Hairston possesses outrageous confidence in his fluidity, agility, and burst at the line. He’s unbelievably patient against flamboyant releases by receivers to the point where he practically looks bored waiting for them to make their move. Although he’s definitely lean, we’ve consistently seen teams throw caution to the wind when it comes to cornerback’s weight, and Hairston isn’t even bordering the danger area there.
49) Bhayshul Tuten, RB, Virginia Tech
Height: 5’11”
Weight: 209
Player Archetype: Explosive Slasher
The fact that Bhayshul Tuten graded as well as he did despite some historically bad ball security (nine fumbles over the last two seasons on fewer than 400 touches) is a testament to his ability. Additionally, ball security is an almost universally coachable issue.
Tuten oozes first-level explosiveness, a dense lower half to skirt past glancing blows, and enough long speed to outrun ACC defensive backs. He consistently forces himself past the first would-be tackler, and while he’s not often tasked with pass protection, he shows a willingness to sacrifice his body when called upon.
50) Josh Conerly Jr., OT, Oregon
Height: 6’4″
Weight: 305
Player Archetype: Smooth and Explosive Project
Josh Conerly Jr. is far from perfect, but his athletic gifts and flashes of brilliance in the run game should give teams more than enough evidence to gamble on his long-term development.
His Ohio State game was teach tape in the run game. He consistently got the better of the Buckeyes’ right defensive ends, opening up rushing lanes large enough for a new Hummer to roll through. However, his lackluster core strength and underwhelming strike timing and placement make him more of a long-term project than a Day 1 starter.
51) Kyren Lacy, WR, LSU
Height: 6’2″
Weight: 215
Player Archetype: QB’s Best Friend
Much like Harris at Ole Miss, Kyren Lacy won’t wow observers with even above-average athleticism. However, he makes up for that with the same kind of snazzy release repertoire Harris shows. He doesn’t naturally separate the same way Harris can, but his on-field rapport with Garrett Nussmeier is palpable.
He lacks the upside of many others later on this list, but he possesses NFL physicality at the catch point and provides a reliable target for quarterbacks who are willing to test tighter windows.
52) Xavier Watts, S, Notre Dame
Height: 6’0″
Weight: 203
Player Archetype: The Sure Thing
There are few players I’m more confident in being a decade-long NFL starter in this class than Xavier Watts. He engulfs runners with impressive form-tackling ability. His knack for being in the right place at the right time to receive the ball from opposing passers may appear accidental at times, but it stems from being assignment sound.
Watts has no weaknesses in his game. His quick trigger gets him downhill quickly to jump crossing routes, and he has enough fluidity and understanding of route dangers at different depths to keep him sticky in man coverage.
The only thing keeping him from being a Day 1 player is lackluster size and athleticism. It may limit his draft potential, but we’ve seen countless “average” athletes flourish on the back end of NFL defenses. Watts will be no exception. He’s going to make a team very happy.
53) Evan Stewart, WR, Oregon
Height: 5’11”
Weight: 175
Player Archetype: Surprisingly Versatile Speedster
It wouldn’t surprise me if Evan Stewart had a Brandin Cooks-like NFL career. Both are traditionally undersized receivers with an impressive burst and long speed to threaten vertically paired with an impressive natural change of direction that translates to becoming a true three-level threat. Stewart has already made strides in that area since transferring.
He also has a knack for aerial theatrics, and despite his slight frame, the Oregon Ducks’ receiver doesn’t mind finishing through bone-crushing contact.
54) Walter Nolen, DT, Ole Miss
Height: 6’4″
Weight: 290
Player Archetype: Inconsistent Phenom
Walter Nolen‘s highs are incredibly impressive. He’s a top-20 talent at his peaks but practically unplayable in his valleys. There are times he’s consistently terrorizing opposing quarterbacks and ball carriers and others where he’s being washed away to sea while teams run right at him for chunks.
He’s a peculiar case because his consistent echo-of-the-whistle effort doesn’t appear to be to blame for his inconsistencies. That leads one to postulate that there are certain environmental factors offensively that cause a seed of doubt in his processor, making him a half-step slow, spelling doom for him for four quarters at a time.
Harness his high points and he could be the steal of the entire draft if teams let him fall this far.
55) Aireontae Ersery, OT, Minnesota
Height: 6’6″
Weight: 325
Player Archetype: Unrefined Prototype
Aireontae Ersery is one of only a few blockers in the 2025 NFL Draft class with legitimate offensive tackle tools. His size, length, and movement skills scream blindside blocker, but the consistency and detail necessary to protect franchise passers haven’t manifested yet. However, his snappy horizontal burst off the line makes him a priority project for teams that implement wide-zone schemes at a high rate.
56) Andrew Mukuba, S, Texas
Height: 6’1″
Weight: 195
Player Archetype: The Center Fielder
Andrew Mukuba left the slot at Clemson for a role on the back end of the Texas Longhorns’ defense, and everyone forgot he existed because nobody watches safeties. Mukuba never stopped being a talented player, and his versatile background makes him a valuable player at the next level. He’s darty and detailed as a zone defender with impressive range via physical speed and instinctual prowess.
57) Princely Umanmielen, EDGE, Ole Miss
Height: 6’4″
Weight: 260
Player Archetype: The Inconsistent Prototype
There have been multiple times throughout the past three years where one thought, “This is the game that proves Princely Umanmielen has put it all together,” only for him to disappear for a chunk of the rest of the campaign.
With natural bend, impressive density, desirable length, adequate burst, and flashes of technical brilliance, Umanmielen resembles a stronger version of Tennessee’s Pearce. Unfortunately, his flashes of dominance come few and far between. He’s turned it on in the waning hours of his collegiate career, but it hasn’t been enough to feel confident that he’ll live up to his ever-present hype.
58) Jahdae Barron, S, Texas
Height: 5’10”
Weight: 195
Player Archetype: Modern Safety
The modern safety as we know it has changed. Many of the back-end NFL players we see were college slot defenders. Jahdae Barron’s step to outside cornerback for the Longhorns in 2024 was a success, but his skill set still suggests a slide back into the slot or deeper as a split-field player. He’s incredibly adept at playing from depth and seeing the picture through receivers and to the quarterback with zone eyes.
59) Mason Taylor, TE, LSU
Height: 6’5″
Weight: 255
Player Archetype: Modern Move TE
As the name suggests, Mason Taylor has the skill set to move about the formation and offer versatility as a blocker and pass catcher. Although his role in the LSU offense is slightly underwhelming, his ball-skill flashes are consistent, his burst and fluidity in space make him dangerous after the catch, and his tenacity and technique as a blocker make up for size lost to bigger, stronger pass rushers and run defenders.
60) DJ Giddens, RB, Kansas State
Height: 6’1″
Weight: 212
Player Archetype: Linear Magician
Despite sitting on the taller end of the RB spectrum, DJ Giddens possesses an explosive and smooth lower half to explode horizontally to make defenders miss and find cracks in the defensive foundation.
He toys with second-level defenders with lying eyes, and he has enough speed to break explosive runs. But inconsistencies in his vision, lackluster pass protection, and high drop rate give him too much to improve to consider him a three-down back in his current form.
61) Antwane Wells Jr., WR, Mississippi
Height: 5’11”
Weight: 215
Player Archetype: RB in a WR’s Body
Antwane “Juice” Wells Jr. was the WR1 at South Carolina before a foot injury derailed his 2023 campaign (and opened the door for Xavier Leggette’s breakout.) He’s a YAC monster with a dense frame and the natural bend to separate on speedy transitions as a route runner. He’s a consistent finisher as the ball approaches.
Despite his clear ability with the ball, South Carolina and Ole Miss each failed to use him as a backfield weapon. A creative OC trying to find ways to diversify his team’s rushing attack should circle Wells for April.
62) Jalen Milroe, QB, Alabama
Height: 6’2″
Weight: 225
Player Archetype: Supercharged Jalen Hurts
They share a first name, body type, and a few things that make them dangerous yet also limit their passing ceilings. Jalen Milroe (like every underclassman QB this year) should go back to school, but he’s the most interesting prospect in the country if he declares.
Some teams will undoubtedly scout him as an RB. While disrespectful to his passing ability on the surface, it proves just how dangerous he is on the ground. He possesses legitimate home-run speed, a dense frame to deliver blows as a runner, and consistently impressive vision on designed runs.
He could use mechanical tweaks to loosen his throwing motion and unlock the serious RPMs he has naturally in him. He could also stand to see more live snaps before making the jump to the league.
63) Tai Felton, WR, Maryland
Height: 6’2″
Weight: 186
Player Archetype: Field Stretcher
Tai Felton has been a target magnet at Maryland, and that bodes well for someone whose calling card isn’t as a three-level threat but as a field stretcher. The lean pass catcher is a long strider who can quickly find a role, taking the top off of defenses while continuing to sharpen the details of his already impressive route running.
64) Phil Mafah, RB, Clemson
Height: 6’0″
Weight: 230
Player Archetype: The Springy Bully
Phil Mafah’s 230-pound frame suggests he might be bouncing heads off the ground à la Derrick Henry at the NFL level, but Mafah has more to his game than pure violence. He’s patient and effective as a zone runner with an eye-catching wiggle to find a crease and make defenders miss.
He doesn’t have the explosiveness to be a consistent big-play creator, but his consistent ability to drive the sled on contact makes him a fun early-down and short-yardage committee candidate.
65) Deontae Lawson, LB, Alabama
Height: 6’2″
Weight: 225
Player Archetype: Typical Modern Linebacker
Deontae Lawson is a quick-triggered processor with impressive burst, wiggle, and bend as an interior blitzer. He flashes absolute brilliance in zone coverage and has a penchant for downhill playmaking.
Unfortunately, he also shows a curious lack of reactive athleticism to mirror ball carriers and he slides off too many tackles. And for as impressive as he is as a zone coverage defender, those lying eyes he possesses extend to his ability to stay sticky in man as well.
66) Xavier Restrepo, WR, Miami
Height: 5’10”
Weight: 200
Player Archetype: Coach’s Dream
Xavier Restrepo almost certainly won’t see the same success as Cooper Kupp at the NFL level, but the Hurricanes’ playmaking hero could easily fit into the role Sean McVay created for Kupp. Restrepo thrives as a David vs. Goliath blocker in the run game, and his undersized frame actually boasts decent density to hold up.
He’s also a shifty route runner and an impressive backyard football finder. He can be a third-down demon or a Mahomes-like creator’s best friend.
67) Tory Horton, WR, Colorado State
Height: 6’2″
Weight: 190
Player Archetype: Jack of All Trades
Tory Horton has suffered from NFL Draft fatigue like many of the prospects in this class. People have watched him for three cycles now, and he’s been somewhat lost to time.
But Horton’s game hasn’t vanished. He’s a leggy runner who covers a lot of ground when he hits top gear, but Horton also has some carbon ceramic brakes that let him stop on a dime and return toward the line of scrimmage. He elevates and high points well while also being a natural separator. However, he is lean and only an average or slightly above average athlete, which leaves his ceiling as a WR2 at the next level.
68) Dorian Strong, CB, Virginia Tech
Height: 6’0″
Weight: 182
Player Archetype: Zone Czar
Dorian Strong might have the second-best zone eyes in the class. He connects quickly to match in-breaking routes from Cover 3 leverage while understanding what threats come at different depths. He’s situationally intelligent and boasts impressive freedom to snap off routes to make plays on a different receiver entering his AO.
He’s also not a liability playing at the line of scrimmage, but he’s definitely weaker when his focus is on the receiver and is playing with his back to the ball.
69) Terrance Ferguson, TE, Oregon
Height: 6’5″
Weight: 255
Player Archetype: Middle-Ground TE
There is a sea of NFL tight ends who are good enough to command snaps but aren’t explosive, creative, or powerful enough to command a high target share. That is the world in which most players at the position live, and there’s nothing wrong with that.
Terrance Ferguson lives in that area. He’s a decent athlete who can survive physically as an in-line blocker but won’t flourish as either.
70) Will Lee III, CB, Texas A&M
Height: 6’3″
Weight: 185
Player Archetype: The Instigator
Will Lee III is grabby and lacks desirable downfield juice. However, what he lacks in technical and physical ability he makes up for with his confidence and ability to make receivers play on his terms by getting into their head. Lee is the quintessential defensive back troll, and he has more than enough ability to be an NFL starter in the right scheme.
71) Donovan Ezeiruaku, EDGE, Boston College
Height: 6’2″
Weight: 250
Player Archetype: The Abstract Artist
Arguably no player is more polarizing than Donovan Ezeiruaku. Opinions vary from first-round pick to Day 3 talent, and it’s easy to see why.
The pass rusher is sawed-off but has the sort of density and length to live as a consistent edge setter at the NFL level physically. He boasts a more diverse pass-rushing arsenal than any player in the country, and his swim move is a devastating go-to as an inside counter and when used as a B-gap blitzer or looper.
However, he hasn’t consistently flashed against the better tackles on his schedule, his run game processor and peripheral vision are inconsistent at best, and while he has burst and bend, neither is to the level of Pearce, Carter, or Umanmielen.
72) Tez Johnson, WR, Oregon
Height: 5’10”
Weight: 160
Player Archetype: The Modern Slot WR
There’s no denying that the league caters to burst, agility, and route running. However, it’s become increasingly clear that there’s a limit to how lean you can be and still thrive. It’s also more important than ever for slot players to be able to bring anything as a blocker in the run game. That makes Tez Johnson‘s projection a bit muddier.
But, by golly, can he get open? If you don’t catch a piece of him at the line, you’re going to be playing tag with a ghost. Johnson is the quintessential third-down assassin but with the juice to consistently threaten as a slot fade or seam target.
73) Jalen Royals, WR, Utah State
Height: 6’0″
Weight: 210
Player Archetype: Outside Complement
Jalen Royals doesn’t have the top-tier athleticism that suggests his ceiling is very high, but he’s a pass catcher who is good at just about everything.
He’s stuck catching screens and finding space inside of five yards in 2024 because that’s all the Utah State passing attack can do, but his 2023 film showed a player who was almost consistently the best player on the field in the Mountain West. He has a bit of post-catch vision, wiggle, and contact balance to boot.
74) Raheim Sanders, RB, South Carolina
Height: 6’2″
Weight: 225
Player Archetype: Three-Down Back
At one point at Arkansas, it looked like Raheim “Rocket” Sanders might be a potential top-50 pick in the NFL Draft. Injuries snapped a bit of his top gear away from him, leaving him lacking a bit of the breakaway speed that made him a Round 1 candidate. However, he still finds ways to break off chunk plays, and he’s one of the most impressive receiving backs in the class.
South Carolina often aligns him outside in empty sets, and he’s even flashed a bit of toe-drag swag in 2024.
75) Emery Jones Jr., OT, LSU
Height: 6’4″
Weight: 319
Player Archetype: Toolsy Project
Emery Jones Jr. would benefit from returning to school, but LSU’s … situation … becomes increasingly unclear moving forward with Brian Kelly. Jones hasn’t sharpened the physical gifts he possesses into translatable starting NFL tape. Although his skill set currently suggests a move inside, if given the runway of a developmental role behind entrenched starters, there is no reason not to try to develop him in the shadows as a tackle.
Jones possesses Tyler Smith-esque flexibility to absorb outrageous amounts of contact and the natural length to keep defenders at bay. That could benefit him on the interior, but his athleticism and the league’s lack of quality OT play make him a prime candidate to “fail” to the inside.
76) Garrett Nussmeier, QB, LSU
Height: 6’1″
Weight: 198
Player Archetype: Gunslinger
“Back to school, back to school, to prove to Dad that I’m not a fool. I got my lunch packed up, my shoes tied tight. I hope I don’t get in a fight!”
The stage is now clear for Garrett Nussmeier to return to school after Bryce Underwood flipped to Michigan. That’s a blessing for Nussmeier, who clearly needs to see more live reps before making the NFL leap.
He’s a clean pre-snap processor with vast reserves of playmaking prowess as a downfield passer, middle-of-field assassin, and improviser. However, he consistently misses post-snap rotations and curiously misses defenders in his sight picture. Finding consistency in the balance between gunslinger and recklessness will be key for him moving forward because he has the first-round ability as a passer.
77) Kyle Kennard, EDGE, South Carolina
Height: 6’5″
Weight: 240
Player Archetype: Designated Pass Rusher
Kyle Kennard has the uncanny ability to fight through contact and soften rush angles up the arc. Linemen hook him when he rips through on exterior rushes, but his ferocity and ability to reduce his surface area often set him free.
As a proactive rusher, he possesses the length and power to punish tackles. However, his lack of density shows up as a run defender when he’s forced into a reactionary position. He’s often washed out of the picture against the run, making him a prime DPR candidate early in his career.
78) Riley Leonard, QB, Notre Dame
Height: 6’4″
Weight: 212
Player Archetype: Danny Dimes
It’s easy to make the comparison because they played in the same uniform for a long time, but Riley Leonard and Daniel Jones are incredibly similar players. Leonard can operate within the confines of a quick-passing attack and be a legitimate danger on the hoof as an improviser and on designed looks. He also lacks downfield desire and ability, the downfall of Jones’ career as an NFL starter.
However, Leonard could be an intriguing draft-and-develop candidate who you could create offensive packages for in a Taysom Hill-esque role under center while trying to extract some aggressiveness out of his naturally careful game.
79) Dane Key, WR, Kentucky
Height: 6’3″
Weight: 195
Player Archetype: New School X
Dane Key doesn’t have the frame density or play strength of the old-school prototype. However, he possesses the looseness and brakes of a new-school outside receiver. He attacks the ball well in the air and uses his eyes well to manipulate a cornerback’s leverage to then snap across their face on in-breaking routes.
He makes no bones about living over the middle, but he needs to find his hands at the line of scrimmage if he’s going to become a No. 1 at the next level.
80) Jared Ivey, EDGE, Ole Miss
Height: 6’6″
Weight: 280
Player Archetype: Heavy Technician
Jared Ivey flashes an impressive pass-rush plan, but his heavy feet limit his ceiling. He can run through your chest with a long arm, but he can also win through the inside and outside shoulder with a bevy of proactive rush moves. He’d be higher on the board, but his slow processing speed and lack of reactive athleticism hurt his consistency as a run defender.
81) Denzel Burke, CB, Ohio State
Height: 5’11”
Weight: 190
Player Archetype: Inconsistent Starter
If we act like the Oregon game doesn’t exist Denzel Burke might still be a top-50 draft pick in April. But because we don’t have memory-erasing pen-shaped devices, that’s not possible.
Burke has consistently flashed impressive play for long stretches only to blow up and forget how to survive on the field for other stretches. The Oregon game was an abject disaster allowing Johnson and Stewart to run by Burke like he was stuck in the mud.
Still, Burke has naturally loose hips and impressive bursts when he’s playing with any semblance of confidence. However, his long speed is only average at best, which leaves him in the dust if he’s late to transition vertically versus speedy receivers in Ohio State’s zone-heavy scheme.
82) Jordan James, RB, Oregon
Height: 5’10”
Weight: 205
Player Archetype: Oily Slasher
Jordan James possesses an outrageously fluid midsection that makes him incredibly dangerous on horizontal rushing concepts. His ability to press, swivel, and explode outside to capture the edge is intoxicating, and he consistently surprises second-level defenders by surprise.
However, that same ability makes him especially dangerous on duo runs, where the two main options are entirely downhill or bounced to the edge. He doesn’t possess much sturdiness through contact, but his vision, burst, and fluidity make him a nice rotational piece.
83) Jack Sawyer, EDGE, Ohio State
Height: 6’4″
Weight: 265
Player Archetype: Speed-to-Power Pass Rusher
Jack Sawyer does one thing extremely well as a pass rusher, which has made him relatively dominant at the college level. He consistently and effectively uses the “run through an MFer’s chest” approach. However, with reportedly sub-33-inch arms, will he be able to consistently win that way at the next level without developing more?
84) Tonka Hemingway, DT, South Carolina
Height: 6’3″
Weight: 290
Player Archetype: Savvy Undersized Warrior
Tonka Hemingway has quietly been a personal favorite for a long time now. Although he boasts an impressive first step, he isn’t an overwhelming athlete. He’s also not overwhelmingly powerful, and he’s certainly underweight for the position. But Hemingway is simply a good football player. He’s flexible and powerful enough to survive doubles while also flashing a strong club and rip to dissect blocks and make plays on the ball carrier.
85) Woody Marks, RB, USC
Height: 5’9″
Weight: 205
Player Archetype: Receiving RB
How special has Jo’Quavious “Woody” Marks been as a pass catcher? He’ll finish his collegiate career as a top-75 reception leader. He’ll finish with more career receptions than Julian Blackmon, Braylon Edwards, Robert Woods, and others.
He lacks any kind of power element to his game, which extends to his ability (or lack thereof) as a pass protector, but Marks could be a perfect fit for coaches who want to feature running backs in the passing attack.
86) Corey Kiner, RB, Cincinnati
Height: 5’9″
Weight: 215
Player Archetype: Burst and Balance
I implore everyone to sit down and watch Corey Kiner sacrifice his entire body for his QB in pass protection. There are reps of him getting absolutely pulverized in the name of temporarily slowing down 300-pound human beings in the passing game.
But with the ball in his hands, Kiner displays his own impressive level of violence. He easily runs through arm tackles by reducing his strike zone and blasting by with an impressive burst. The LSU transfer was a four-star recruit for a reason, and it’s showing in the Big 12. He ranks high in missed tackles forced, 10-, and 15-yard runs.
87) JT Tuimoloau, EDGE, Ohio State
Height: 6’4″
Weight: 270
Player Archetype: Early-Down Starter
In a world of lab-built bendy pass rushers, JT Tuimoloau’s game is a bit antiquated. He possesses average or above-average size, length, burst, and run-defending ability. Tuimoloau is a good player, but he’s not a difference-making defensive end. He doesn’t play with the same violent force as his running mate, but he’s a more consistent run defender.
However, a Sam Hubbard-like career is nothing to scoff at. That’s the kind of role Tuimoloau could play at the next level.
88) Jamaree Caldwell, DT, Oregon
Height: 6’1″
Weight: 325
Player Archetype: Squatty Run Defender
Nothing gets my juices flowing quite like a short, stout, gap-plugging nose tackle. Jamaree Caldwell pairs an eye-catching first step with beautiful natural leverage and a knack for disengaging from blocks and making plays on runners. He plays with an almost immeasurably wide base to thwart the efforts of double teams, and his aggressive nature to cut off reach blockers makes him effective against wide-zone and downhill runs.
89) Dontay Corleone, DT, Cincinnati
Height: 6’0″
Weight: 320
Player Archetype: Squatty Run Defender
I have a type. Sue me!
Dontay Corleone and Caldwell are similar players, but the difference between the two here is that Caldwell has a slightly higher pass-rushing ceiling. Additionally, Cincinnati’s annoying 3-3-5 defense relies on defensive line games to a nauseating degree, so Corleone’s role in the defense is more pre-determined and proactive than what will be his role at the NFL level.
90) Carson Beck, QB, Georgia
Height: 6’4″
Weight: 218
Player Archetype: Prototype Pocket Passer
Carson Beck played the best game of his career against Tennessee. It was the culmination of everything we wanted to see from him this season to feel confident drafting him first overall in the 2025 NFL Draft. The only problem is the rest of the season also exists.
Beck fell into the Mac Jones trap. He heard the whispers that he needed to be more than an elevated bus driver, and so he tried. That trap ended with him writing checks that his arm and legs couldn’t cash, tanking his confidence and leading toward sloppy play that was never previously part of his game.
The player that we thought could go in Round 1 still exists. However, his lackluster ceiling and overwhelming evidence that the floor is also low makes him a scary proposition for teams drafting on Day 1 and 2 in April.
91) Kurtis Rourke, QB, Indiana
Height: 6’4″
Weight: 230
Player Archetype: Career-Backup Pocket Passer
Kurtis Rourke has the size, demeanor, and mind of an NFL starter. Unfortunately, his large frame lacks the torque generation to move his arm quickly enough to create velocity. His arm travels through at a snail’s pace, and the ball floats through the air with a parachute.
Rourke’s arm is probably good enough to survive in spurts as a backup or spot starter, and the above bit is a tad hyperbolic. It’s just also curious to see a big-bodied passer lack velocity in that way.
92) Dillon Gabriel, QB, Oregon
Height: 5’11”
Weight: 204
Player Archetype: Dangerous Backup
It’s imperative to note that throwing the ball 50 yards downfield is not proof of having a good arm. Every college and NFL passer can do that, and most high school passers in Texas, Florida, and California also can.
Generating velocity to make far-hash throws is what “arm talent” is. Dillon Gabriel‘s minuscule frame does not generate the requisite velocity to ever find himself a starting role in the NFL. However, his impressive accuracy, experience, anticipation, and athleticism make him a backup candidate at the next level.
93) Kyle Monangai, RB, Rutgers
Height: 5’9″
Weight: 210
Player Archetype: Creative Downhill Runner
Kyle Monangai has a crazy dead leg that he uses to embarrass second-level defenders. He also possesses a strong creative gene to make something out of nothing, which is a common occurrence for a Rutgers program playing against Big 10 competition.
His feet are efficient, and his hips are impressive enough to swivel quickly and bounce the ball outside. However, he’s smooth and deceptive but lacks explosiveness, and he is a poor pass protector.
94) Ollie Gordon II, RB, Oklahoma State
Height: 6’1″
Weight: 215
Player Archetype: High-Cut Playmaker
Few college football players have been more underwhelming relative to expectations than Ollie Gordon II in 2024. After creating explosive run after explosive run in 2023, the Oklahoma State Cowboys’ back has struggled to find any space to create this season. Additionally, he looks a tad heavier and conspicuously less explosive than a season ago.
He still possesses incredibly impressive eyes and the feet to manipulate second-level defenders, but his lackluster contact balance makes him a boom-or-bust runner.
95) Oronde Gadsden II, TE, Syracuse
Height: 6’4″
Weight: 230
Player Archetype: Big Slot
If your team missed out on drafting Loveland earlier in the NFL Draft, consider taking a look at Oronde Gadsden II, who should fit into a similar role at the NFL level. Gadsden doesn’t have the natural fluidity, explosiveness, or creativity Loveland possesses, but he’s been a consistent producer when on the field and healthy for Syracuse, first as a wide receiver and now as a “tight end.”
However, unlike Colston, Gadsden flashes a bit more competitiveness as a blocker.
96) Mike Green, EDGE, Marshall
Height: 6’4″
Weight: 235
Player Archetype: Designated Pass Rusher
Everyone flocked to Mike Green’s tape about a week ago after hearing his name for the first time, but the real ones had him on their radar after his Virginia Tech performance in Week 2.
Green is a very dangerous presence off the edge. He possesses eye-popping burst and bend while also showcasing some impressive proactive pass-rushing moves, including a devastating Eurostep spin move against Ohio State. However, his pursuit speed doesn’t match the burst he shows off the line, and his lack of play strength leaves him engulfed by run blockers.
97) Quinshon Judkins, RB, Ohio State
Height: 5’11”
Weight: 219
Player Archetype: Low-Level Starter
Quinshon Judkins feels a lot like the RB version of Tuimolauo. He’s got some wiggle and natural creativity, but his ankles are a bit tight. There’s some explosiveness there, but he clearly doesn’t have the horsepower of his backfield mate, Henderson.
He can fall forward and push a pile, but he doesn’t have the contact balance of top backs, and his vision remains inconsistent. Judkins also catches the ball out of the backfield but wouldn’t be regarded as dynamic there, and he’s an underwhelming pass protector.
98) Danny Stutsman, LB, Oklahoma
Height: 6’4″
Weight: 240
Player Archetype: Innate Downhill Playmaker
Danny Stutsman boasts impressive density and length on his frame and an impressive feel for finding creases to make plays around the line of scrimmage. We’ve seen a million athletically gifted linebackers fail at the NFL level because a 4.5 athlete is slower than a 4.8 athlete if it takes them a half-second to process the picture in front of them.
That’s why the Josey Jewells of the world have prospered while top-five picks bounce around proactive squads. Stutsman likely won’t ever be a game-changing player in coverage, but he has enough juice to survive carrying runners out of the backfield and matching tight ends trying to find holes in zone coverage.
99) Barion Brown, WR, Kentucky
Height: 6’1″
Weight: 182
Player Archetype: Burner
Barion Brown might be the fastest offensive player in the 2025 NFL Draft should he decide to declare. A lean receiver with legitimate track speed, he also made one of college football’s most SEC-altering moments on his fourth-down catch that eventually led to a Kentucky upset against Ole Miss.
Because of lackluster QB play at Kentucky, we don’t get to see Brown used in the manner in which he’ll flourish at the NFL level. But his dangerous speed makes the job easier for more talented three-level threats by opening up gaps in zone coverage by running off safeties and cornerbacks. And unlike other pass catchers, Brown can catch one or two passes a game that makes more of an impact than a tight end catching seven or eight.
100) Dylan Sampson, RB, Tennessee
Height: 5’11”
Weight: 200
Player Archetype: End Zone Assassin
Dylan Sampson runs like a shark smelling blood in the water when Tennessee’s offense gets into the red zone. His production suggests he should be much higher on the list, but as with all Tennessee offensive players, we must add “plays in Josh Heupel’s system” as context.
Sampson, like Tennesse’s offense in general, benefits from the space created by the Volunteers’ wide-open attack. He’s a talented runner who naturally absorbs contact as it approaches him, making him tough to bring down because creates glancing blows.
However, he’s also an impatient runner who will only have to deal with more trash at the next level. His feet outpace his decision-making, and he often bowls into the back of offensive linemen instead of sliding into the crease off their left or right side.