The influence of analytics in the NFL continues to expand every year and the NFL Draft evaluation process is a prime example of this trend. One notable metric that has gained popularity recently to assess the athleticism of incoming prospects is the Relative Athletic Score (RAS).
RAS, created by Kent Lee Platte, collects numerous testing metrics and physical traits of a player to produce a score that gauges a prospect’s athleticism as they enter the NFL. The final score reflects a player’s percentile compared to their peers at a specific position. The highest score a prospect can earn is a 10.
The metric combines two different categories: physical measurements — which consist of a player’s height, weight, hand size, and arm length — and testing numbers — which come from NFL Combine drills like the 40-yard dash, 20-yard shuttle, vertical jump, broad jump, three-cone, and bench press.
With the 2025 NFL Draft in the rearview, let’s break down how each team’s draft class stacks up, from most athletic to least athletic according to RAS.
1. Washington Commanders
The Washington Commanders may have a small 2025 NFL Draft class, but it certainly is mighty. UCLA linebacker Kain Medrano leads the group with a 9.83 RAS score (fourth among linebackers). His testing numbers were elite across the board, posting a 4.46 40-yard dash, 38″ vertical jump, 10’5″ broad jump, and 6.96 3-cone.
Virginia Tech wide receiver Jaylin Lane also had a particularly strong showing (9.56). He’s a speedster who clocked a 4.34 40. He was also outstanding in the jumps (40″ vertical, 11’0″ broad). Lane has a similar athletic profile to Tyreek Hill, Henry Ruggs III, and John Ross.
Oregon offensive tackle Josh Conerly Jr. is short compared to his peers, but he exploded for a 34.50″ vertical jump. Conerly’s speed numbers pop, too (5.05 40, 2.87 20-yard split, 1.70 10-yard split). Ole Miss cornerback Trey Amos’ height (6’0 1/2″) and speed (4.43 40) carried him to a respectable score as well.
No Commanders draftee scored less than 8.29 in the RAS metric.
2. Minnesota Vikings
The Minnesota Vikings seriously challenged for the No. 1 spot, but they just barely came up short with an average RAS of 8.968. Like the Commanders, the Vikings had a smaller 2025 class with just five selections, and none scored lower than an 8.0 in RAS.
Minnesota drafted two highly athletic linemen, one on either side of the trenches. Georgia defensive tackle Tyrion Ingram-Dawkins had the third-highest score among DTs (9.79). He displayed his wheels with a 4.86 40-yard dash. Ingram-Dawkins’ 10’4″ broad jump and 36″ vertical jump revealed his explosiveness. Ohio State guard Donovan Jackson recorded a 32.5″ vertical and 32 reps on the bench press.
Maryland wide receiver Tai Felton has some enticing athletic traits, too. He’ll need to get stronger (12 bench reps), but he has blazing deep speed (4.37 40-yard dash). Felton also recorded a 10’10” broad jump. Pittsburgh TE Gavin Bartholomew shined with a 36.5″ vertical jump.
3. New York Giants
Three key members of the New York Giants’ 2025 draft class didn’t qualify for RAS, including their two first-round picks: EDGE Abdul Carter and QB Jaxson Dart. Carter’s lack of testing numbers doesn’t help the team’s cause here because he’s on the smaller size. The same goes for Purdue offensive lineman Marcus Mbow. Dart is more aptly sized, and his athleticism does show up on tape.
Nebraska tight end Thomas Fidone II leads the charge for New York. His 9.49 RAS score is the top mark among all tight ends this year. Fidone recorded a 10’6″ broad jump, 35.5″ vertical jump, and 7.01 in the three-cone drill.
Toledo defensive tackle Darius Alexander was also impressive. He has overall good size and ran a 4.95 40-yard dash. Alexander also notched a 9’4″ broad jump. Arizona State RB Cam Skattebo’s overall score was decent, but his explosiveness was on display with a 39.5″ vertical.
4. Philadelphia Eagles
The rich get richer, as they say. The Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles landed a group of serious athletes. Four of their top-five scores were on the defensive side of the ball. Chief among them were Nebraska defensive tackle Ty Robinson and Alabama linebacker Jihaad Campbell. Robinson’s 9.89 puts him as the No. 1 DT in the class and 24th among 2,033 defensive tackles since 1987. He flashed top-end speed for the position (4.83 40-yard dash) and recorded a 9’11” broad jump.
Campbell posted the second-highest RAS score among all linebackers (9.88). His athletic profile rivals guys like Oren Burks and Kenneth Murray. Campbell has good size and ran an impressive 4.52 40.
Georgia linebacker Smael Mondon may not be the most polished football player, but he’s a strong athlete. His 10’10” broad jump and 4.58 40 were among the best at the position. Boston College center Drew Kendall also stands out with a 5.05 40 and a 4.51 shuttle run.
5. New York Jets
If Alabama safety Malachi Moore didn’t come in with a score of 6.11, it would be pretty hard to top the New York Jets’ 2025 draft class. The group is led by Missouri offensive tackle Armand Membou, the No. 7 overall pick. Membou’s 9.89 score is the second-highest among offensive tackles this year. He may be a bit undersized, but he posted elite testing numbers. The 332-pounder ran a 4.90 40-yard dash and recorded a 34″ vertical jump, while also putting up 31 bench press reps.
Georgia wide receiver Arian Smith is a small wide receiver, but he compensates with his off-to-the-races speed. Smith ran a 4.36 40 and put up a respectable 10’7″ broad jump. LSU tight end Mason Taylor was strong across the board but really flexed his muscles on the bench press (28 reps).
Miami (FL) linebacker Francisco Mauigoa (9.14) is another well-rounded athlete. His speed and agility stand out the most (4.60 40, 4.24 shuttle).
6. Cleveland Browns
The Cleveland Browns drafted two players who were among the best athletes at their respective positions in this class. Ohio State’s Quinshon Judkins received the highest score among all running backs (9.90). He showed off his strength with 24 reps in the bench press and his explosiveness with an 11’0″ broad jump.
UCLA’s Carson Schwesinger posted the third-highest RAS score among linebackers. Schwesinger has a great frame, standing 6’2 1/3″, 242 pounds. He recorded some elite jumps (39.5″ vertical, 10’7″ broad).
Tennessee running back Dylan Sampson is small for the position, but he’s a big-play threat and he ran a 4.42 40-yard dash. Defensive tackle Mason Graham and quarterbacks Shedeur Sanders and Dillon Gabriel did not qualify for RAS.
7. Green Bay Packers
It’s difficult to get a clear picture of the athleticism of the Green Bay Packers’ 2025 class, as neither Matthew Golden nor Savion Williams qualified for RAS. Golden is a small wideout, but his wheels speak volumes (4.29 40, 1.47 10-yard split). Williams also has good speed (2.54 20-yard split), but his size stands out at 6’3 1/2″ and 222 pounds.
Of the qualified players, Texas defensive end Barryn Sorrell leads the pack. He possesses a good combination of power and quickness, as evidenced by his 28 bench press reps and 4.68 40-yard dash.
At 6’5″, 315 pounds, Georgia defensive tackle Warren Brinson has an elite physical frame. He also shined with a 9’7″ broad jump. On the flip side, Oklahoma State EDGE Collin Oliver lacks ideal size, but he posted elite testing numbers (4.56 40, 39″ vertical).
8. Denver Broncos
Each of the Denver Broncos’ first four selections qualified for an RAS grade, and they all have some enticing athletic traits. Texas cornerback Jahdae Barron, the Jim Thorpe Award winner, is on the smaller side, but he’s good to great in every other category. He clocked an impressive 4.39 in the 40-yard dash.
LSU defensive end Sai’vion Jones had the highest grade in the class (9.20). He’s an imposing physical presence, standing 6’5 1/4″, 280 pounds. Jones also recorded a 9’11 broad jump and an impressive 1.59 10-yard split.
Central Florida’s RJ Harvey is massively undersized for the running back position, but he makes up for it with high-end explosiveness and speed (10’7″ broad jump, 4.40 40).
9. Detroit Lions
After losing Kevin Zeitler in free agency, the Detroit Lions landed one of the top interior linemen in the draft, Georgia guard Tate Ratledge. He’s also one of the best pound-for-pound athletes in the entire class, regardless of position. Ratledge’s 9.96 score is the highest of any offensive lineman in the class and ranks eighth among guards all time. He’s tall at 6’6″, ran a 4.97 40-yard dash, and recorded a 9’5″ broad jump.
Isaac TeSlaa is another elite athlete whom the Lions picked up. The Arkansas wide receiver has the second-highest grade among all WRs in the class (9.93). He’s a physical specimen (6’3 1/2″, 214 pounds) who posted a 4.05 shuttle and 39.5″ vertical jump.
LSU guard Miles Frazier isn’t quite the athlete that Ratledge is, but he can hold his own. He, too, possesses great size, and his 31″ vertical stands out. Ohio State defensive tackle Tyleik Williams didn’t qualify, but his unofficial 2.77 20-yard split catches the eye.
10. Jacksonville Jaguars
Only five of the Jacksonville Jaguars’ nine 2025 NFL Draft selections qualified for an RAS score. No. 2 overall pick Travis Hunter did not qualify, but you can just turn on the film and see that the two-way star is a generational athlete.
Tulane cornerback Caleb Ransaw showed off some strong athletic traits as well. He ran a scorching 4.33 40-yard dash and posted elite jumping marks as well (40.00″ vertical and 10.09″ broad). Virginia Tech running back Bhayshul Tuten is very much undersized, but he’s a true home-run hitter, and his 4.32 40 backs it up.
West Virginia offensive lineman Wyatt Milum is a sneaky-good athlete. He didn’t run well, but he has ideal size and flashed his agility with a 7.59 in the three-cone drill.
11. Las Vegas Raiders
If nothing else, the Las Vegas Raiders know how to add athletes to their roster. With an impressively deep class this year, perhaps a handful will shine on the field as well. Iowa State cornerback Darien Porter was the athletic star of a strong group, posting a 9.99 RAS score that compares with Marshon Lattimore and Zyon McCollum. Porter has notable size and length, standing 6’2 1/2″. He’s also a speedster, running a 4.30 40-yard dash and 6.71 in the three-cone drill.
Wide receivers Dont’e Thornton (Tennessee) and Jack Bech (TCU) both have exciting physical profiles. Thornton possesses high-end speed (4.30 40, 2.53 20-yard split). He’s also a tall weapon at 6’4 1/2″. Bech isn’t exactly elite in any category, but he’s still a well-rounded athlete. He’s a big-bodied receiver who put up 19 reps on the bench press.
Defensive tackles Tonka Hemingway (South Carolina) and J.J. Pegues (Ole Miss) are on opposite ends of the spectrum. Hemingway, a former edge rusher, is undersized but is super agile (7.36 3-cone). Pegues has good size but graded poorly everywhere else.
Running back Ashton Jeanty did not qualify for RAS.
12. Arizona Cardinals
Only three of the seven players the Arizona Cardinals drafted this year qualified for RAS, so that knocks them down a bit on this list. None of the team’s first three selections qualified.
Michigan cornerback Will Johnson is coming off a knee injury but has great size for the position. Oregon EDGE Jordan Burch ran a 4.67 40-yard dash but didn’t participate in other drills.
Nevada safety Kitan Crawford’s testing numbers support the athleticism he flashes all over his film. Crawford posted some elite marks, including a 41.50″ vertical jump, 4.41 40-yard dash, and 4.03 shuttle. He was the cream of the crop for Arizona with a 9.55 RAS score.
13. Houston Texans
With Tank Dell injured again and Stefon Diggs in New England, the Houston Texans needed to add some juice to their wide receiver room. They did so by drafting a pair of explosive playmakers from Iowa State. Jaylin Noel posted the highest RAS score of Houston’s haul (9.75). He’s another undersized weapon, but he possesses elite speed and explosiveness (4.39 40-yard dash and 41.5″ vertical jump). Jayden Higgins, on the other hand, has prototypical size at 6’4″ and 214 pounds, plus a 39″ vertical.
The Texans also got more athletic in the trenches. Minnesota offensive lineman Aireontae Ersery (9.44) has great size and possesses top-end speed for the position (5.01 40 dash with 2.88 20-yard split). His profile is similar to that of Taliese Fuaga and Olu Fashanu from a season ago. Rutgers defensive tackle Kyonte Hamilton graded solid across the board, including a 1.70 10-yard split.
USC cornerback Jaylin Smith’s 4.82 grade disappointed, mainly because of his size (5’10 1/3″, 187 pounds). His 32.5″ vertical also left much to be desired.
14. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Five of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ six draft picks qualified for a RAS score, with the only exception being Notre Dame cornerback Benjamin Morrison, who didn’t participate in most of the testing. Morrison did put up a more than respectable 17 reps on the bench press, though.
Ohio State wide receiver Emeka Egbuka led the way for Tampa Bay with a score of 9.72. He has overall good size for the position. Egbuka’s 4.48 40-yard dash was solid, but his 1.50 10-yard split was truly eye-popping. Kansas State’s Jacob Parrish is an undersized cornerback, but he shined in the speed and explosion categories, posting a 4.35 40 and a 10’09” broad jump.
Central Arkansas edge rusher David Walker showed out for the small schools. At less than 6’1″, Walker is one of the shortest at the position, but he flashed his brute strength with 26 bench press reps while also running a 4.69 in the 40.
15. Los Angeles Chargers
Had it not been for Oregon defensive tackle Jamaree Caldwell (3.49), the Los Angeles Chargers would’ve ended up much higher on this list. Caldwell has overall good size, but at 6’2″, he’s on the shorter side. He was also rather slow in the 40-yard dash (3.05 20-yard split, 1.86 10-yard split).
Outside of Caldwell, no Chargers draft pick scored anything less than 7.95. The front office is putting some big-time athletes at Justin Herbert’s disposal. North Carolina running back Omarion Hampton’s 9.70 ranks 64th among RBs since 1987. At 5’11 1/2″, 221 pounds, Hampton is a powerfully built back with some elite testing numbers (4.46 40, 10’10” broad jump).
Ole Miss wide receiver Tre Harris posted a 38.5″ vertical jump, while Auburn’s Keandre Lambert-Smith ran a blazing 4.37 40-yard dash. Syracuse tight end Oronde Gadsen II also had a strong showing in the 40 (4.65).
16. New Orleans Saints
Many New Orleans Saints fans were shocked when the front office took Tyler Shough in the second round. However, the Louisville quarterback does have an enticing athletic profile. Shough’s 9.70 RAS score ranks 32nd out of 1,048 quarterbacks since 1987. He has good size and ran a 4.63 40-yard dash with a 1.59 10-yard split. He has a similar profile to Joshua Dobbs.
Oklahoma linebacker Danny Stutsman also impressed with a 9.62 overall score. He stands 6-foot-3 and possesses elite speed for the linebacker position. Stutsman clocked an eye-popping 4.52 40. First-round pick, Texas offensive tackle Kelvin Banks Jr. (8.34) lacks ideal size, but he was otherwise good across the board, including a 32″ vertical.
Defensive tackle Vernon Broughton and cornerback Quincy Riley were the only two players not to qualify for New Orleans. Broughton has great size, while Riley is somewhat undersized.
17. Cincinnati Bengals
The Cincinnati Bengals’ six-person class is small but finds its way in the middle of the pack. The group is largely carried by Shemar Stewart’s perfect 10.00 RAS score. The Texas A&M defensive end flashed top-end speed for the position, running a 4.59 40-yard dash. He recorded elite jumps (40.00″ vertical, 10’11” broad) as well.
Texas Tech running back Tahj Brooks and South Carolina linebacker Demetrius Knight Jr. also put together solid showings. Brooks lacks prototypical size and strength, but he did post an elite 4.06 shuttle run. Knight clocked a strong 4.58 40.
Georgia guard Dylan Fairchild didn’t qualify for a score due to limited athletic testing, but he has a strong wrestling background.
18. Chicago Bears
Five of the Chicago Bears’ eight selections in the 2025 NFL Draft qualified for RAS scores, but that did not include three of their first four picks. Even though he didn’t qualify, Missouri wide receiver Luther Burden III flashed his speed with a 4.41 40-yard dash.
Michigan State guard Luke Newman posted an elite 9.67 score, thanks to great speed, explosion, and agility marks. Newman recorded a 35.0″ vertical jump and also a 5.08 40. He doesn’t possess great size, though. UTSA cornerback Zah Frazier (9.36) ran a 4.36 40 with a 1.47 10-yard split. His athletic profile draws comparisons to Nate Wiggins and Greedy Williams.
Rutgers running back Kyle Monangai finished with the lowest score of the Bears’ draft class (4.03). Not only is he undersized (5’8″, 211 pounds), but he also ran poorly with a 4.60 40-yard dash.
19. New England Patriots
The New England Patriots put an emphasis on protecting franchise quarterback Drake Maye this offseason. Through the draft, they found some reinforcements with superior athletic traits. No. 4 overall pick Will Campbell led the pack with an astounding 9.91 RAS score. The LSU offensive tackle ran a 4.98 40-yard dash and posted elite jumping numbers (32″ vertical, 9’5″ broad). His score ranked 15th out of 1,501 tackles all time.
Georgia center Jared Wilson (9.84) ran a 4.84 40-yard dash and a 4.56 in the shuttle. He also recorded a 32″ vertical jump and 9’4″ broad jump. At 6’7″, 320, Missouri OT Marcus Bryant has great size, and he, too, ran well in the 40 (4.97).
Mr. Irrelevant, Memphis cornerback Kobee Minor, was the only prospect in the group to receive a poor RAS score (2.93). He failed to test strongly in any particular category and struggled in the speed and agility drills (4.56 40-yard dash, 4.54 shuttle). LSU edge rusher Bradyn Swinson didn’t qualify for a score due to limited testing numbers, but he showed off elite agility with a 4.33 shuttle and 7.13 three-cone.
20. Tennessee Titans
None of the Tennessee Titans’ picks from the first three rounds of the draft qualified for an RAS score. No. 1 overall pick Cam Ward is on the shorter side for a quarterback. UCLA edge rusher Oluwafemi Oladejo posted strong jumping numbers, but he’s also a bit undersized. Penn State safety Kevin Winston has ideal size and ran a 4.51 40, but he didn’t participate in the other athletic tests.
The Titans drafted a pair of top-tier athletes at wide receiver to put around Ward. Chimere Dike may have been a reach where he was selected, but he has high-end speed, running a 4.34 40-yard dash. He also had a 38.5″ vertical and 10’8″ broad jump. Elic Ayomanor’s jumping numbers were nearly identical to Dike’s and he clocked a 4.44 40.
Texas tight end Gunnar Helm’s (4.33) athletic numbers were less than stellar, though. He has okay size, and he won’t wow you with his speed (4.84). In better news, guard Jackson Slater was another high performer (9.40). Despite lacking elite size, Slater impressed with a 5.01 40 and 9’0″ broad jump.
21. Buffalo Bills
The Buffalo Bills’ first three selections are really good athletes. Kentucky cornerback Maxwell Hairston (9.63) ran an unreal 4.28 40-yard dash and posted elite jumps (39.5″ vertical, 10’9″ broad). South Carolina defensive tackle T.J. Sanders (9.38) ran a 4.95 40-yard dash and also posted strong jumping numbers. Arkansas pass rusher Landon Jackson (9.78) recorded an impressive 40.5″ vertical jump and 10’9″ broad jump. At 6’6″, he also possesses great length.
Ohio State safety Jordan Hancock’s 9.82 RAS score led the pack. He posted an outstanding 41.5″ vertical jump. Hancock also ran a 4.45 40-yard dash with a 2.55 20-yard split.
Kentucky defensive tackle Deone Walker finished with the lowest score of Buffalo’s class. Despite being a mountain of a man (6’7 1/4″, 331 pounds), Walker recorded just 22 bench press reps. He also tested poorly in the athletic drills, including a 5.34 40.
22. Indianapolis Colts
The Indianapolis Colts found a couple of strong athletes in the trenches in the 2025 NFL Draft. Ohio State edge rusher J.T. Tuimoloau finished with an RAS score of 9.33, which ranks 137th all time at the position. He didn’t run the 40, but he put up great numbers in the jumps, recording a 35.5″ vertical and 9’11” broad.
Iowa State offensive tackle Jalen Travis (9.09) also performed well in those categories, with a 35″ vertical jump and 9’4″ broad jump. He also possesses elite size at 6’7 1/2″, 339 pounds.
Kansas State running back DJ Giddens had the highest score from Indianapolis’ haul. His 9.78 score ranked 48th out of 2,106 running backs since 1987. Giddens ran a blazing 4.43 40-yard dash and posted a 10’10” broad jump. Seventh-round safety Hunter Wohler (9.26) has ideal size and performed well in agility drills.
Alabama defensive tackle Tim Smith posted lackluster jumping numbers, and his 4.44 rating hurt the group overall. Penn State tight end Tyler Warren, who was drafted in the first round, didn’t qualify. However, he has great size for the position.
23. San Francisco 49ers
The San Francisco 49ers’ 2025 NFL Draft class would’ve fared better from an athletic standpoint if it were not for Oregon running back Jordan James. His 4.65 score is well below average for the position. At 5’9 1/3″ and 205 pounds, his size is a strong contributor to that low score. He also lacked explosion in the jumping tests.
Kansas State safety Marques Sigle had the highest score among 49ers draftees. His 9.64 ranks 44th all-time for free safeties. Sigle showed off his elite speed and explosion with a 4.37 40-yard dash and 10’10” broad jump. Iowa guard Connor Colby (9.48) also stood out. He ran a strong 5.11 40 and posted a 9’2″ broad jump. He also has pretty good size for an interior offensive lineman.
Among the players who didn’t qualify for a score were Georgia edge rusher Mykel Williams and Texas defensive tackle Alfred Collins. Collins has elite size at 6’5 1/2″ and 332 pounds but put up terrible jumping numbers. Williams has a solid frame and good speed but had limited testing numbers.
24. Seattle Seahawks
The Seattle Seahawks drafted five players who posted strong RAS scores, including their first two selections. North Dakota State offensive lineman Grey Zabel’s 9.90 mark ranked 19th all-time. He didn’t run the 40-yard dash, but he posted elite jumping numbers (36.5 vertical and 9’3″ broad). Zabel was also strong in the agility drills and possesses good overall size.
Meanwhile, South Carolina safety Nick Emmanwori posted a rare perfect 10.00 score. Emmanwori is an elite athlete, dominating testing in every single category. He stands 6’3″ and 220 pounds, and he ran a 4.38 40. Additionally, he had a 43″ vertical jump and 11’6″ broad jump.
UNLV wide receiver Ricky White III’s 3.37 score significantly brought the group down. He’s an undersized receiver who also didn’t make up for it with speed at the NFL Combine, running a 4.61 40-yard dash. Seattle also had three players who didn’t qualify: quarterback Jalen Milroe, tight end Elijah Arroyo, and defensive tackle Rylie Mills.
25. Kansas City Chiefs
The Kansas City Chiefs’ 2025 draft class has an average RAS score of 7.65. That does not include their first-round pick, though. Ohio State offensive tackle Josh Simmons didn’t qualify due to a lack of athletic testing. He’s a bit undersized, but he’s extremely strong, recording 34 reps on the bench press.
The two highest scores for Kansas City this year belonged to Louisville edge rusher Ashton Gillotte (9.75) and Utah State wide receiver Jalen Royals (9.01). Gillotte lacks ideal size, but he graded out as elite or great in every other category. He ran a 4.65 40-yard dash and posted a 36.50″ vertical jump and 6.94 in the three-cone. Royals’ numbers were rock-solid overall but carried by his 4.42 40-yard dash.
Defensive tackle Omarr Norman-Lott received a poor grade for size, coming in at 6’1 1/2″ and 291 pounds. He did post great jumps, but he ran particularly slow compared to others at his position. Cornerback Nohl Williams also lacks top-end speed (4.50 40-yard dash), but he has great size (6’3″, 199 pounds).
26. Los Angeles Rams
None of the players drafted by the Los Angeles Rams this year finished with a bad RAS Score. However, just two of their selections stand out as strong athletes for their respective positions — Oregon tight end Terrance Ferguson and Ohio State defensive tackle Ty Hamilton.
Ferguson’s 9.32 RAS score is among the top 100 tight end scores ever. His elite speed (4.63 40-yard dash) and explosion (39″ vertical jump) did a lot of work for him. However, he didn’t perform well on the bench press with only 15 reps.
Hamilton posted a score of 9.23, in large part due to his speed (4.95 40-yard dash, 2.82 20-yard split). He also had great jumps and put up an impressive 35 bench press reps.
The only Rams draftee who didn’t qualify was Michigan defensive end Josaiah Stewart, whose composite size grade was very poor.
27. Atlanta Falcons
The Atlanta Falcons came away from the draft with a small class of five players, and only three of those players qualified for an RAS score. Jalon Walker, the No. 15 overall pick, didn’t qualify due to a lack of athletic testing, limiting how high Atlanta could rank on this list. Despite being on the shorter side, Walker has good overall size.
Tennessee edge rusher James Pearce Jr. was the cream of the crop for the Falcons. He scored a 9.40 RAS, which ranked 122nd out of 2,030 qualified defensive ends from 1987 to 2025. Pearce’s profile boasts blazing speed for his position. He ran an elite 4.47 40-yard dash, with a 2.61 20-yard split and 1.56 10-yard split. He also recorded a 10’3″ broad jump and has impressive height at 6’5″.
Safety Billy Bowman ran a strong 4.42 40-yard dash, but his size (5’9 1/2″ and 192 pounds) brought down his score. Fellow safety Xavier Watts was just okay in every category, though his on-field playmaking skills are well-documented.
28. Baltimore Ravens
We’ve grown accustomed to the Baltimore Ravens drafting well, and their 2025 NFL Draft class was another exceptional one. However, the group is below average from an athletic standpoint.
The strongest marks came from some of Baltimore’s Day 3 selections. LSU guard Garrett Dellinger’s elite explosion carried him to a 9.75 RAS score, with a 32″ vertical jump and 9’2″ broad jump. California linebacker Teddy Buchanan excelled in the same categories, posting a 40″ vertical and 10’5″ broad. He also ran a 4.60 40.
The Ravens’ top draft pick, Georgia safety Malaki Starks, had a roughly average score (5.29). His 4.50 40-yard dash was solid. However, he’s not the biggest safety, and he recorded a 33″ vertical. His agility numbers were also subpar (4.45 shuttle, 7.26 3-cone).
Offensive lineman Emery Jones Jr. and edge rusher Mike Green didn’t qualify, but neither has great size for their respective positions. Green did post elite agility numbers, though, with a 4.25 shuttle and 6.85 three-cone.
29. Miami Dolphins
Outside of quarterback Quinn Ewers, the entire Miami Dolphins 2025 draft class qualified for RAS. Leading the pack were Arizona guard Jonah Savaiinaea (9.84) and Florida cornerback Jason Marshall Jr. (9.43). Savaiinaea has good size, and he didn’t grade poorly in any category, but his speed boosted his score tremendously. He ran an outstanding 4.95 40-yard dash. His overall score ranked 29th all-time. With good size and speed, Marshall’s explosive numbers stood out, with a 37.5″ vertical jump and 10’5″ broad jump.
The Dolphins’ first-round selection, Michigan defensive tackle Kenneth Grant, received a score of 7.18. Despite having great size, he put up just 22 reps on the bench press. His 3.70 20-yard split and 4.76 shuttle were noticeably poor. His 31″ vertical jump was solid, though.
Safety Dante Trader Jr.’s 2.93 RAS score leaves much to be desired. Coming in under 5’11” and 196 pounds, Trader lacks prototypical size. He also tested poorly, posting the same vertical jump as Grant, a 9’9″ broad jump, and a 4.65 40-yard dash.
30. Pittsburgh Steelers
None of the Pittsburgh Steelers’ top three draft picks (DT Derrick Harmon, RB Kaleb Johnson, or EDGE Jack Sawyer) qualified for an RAS score. However, Harmon has great size at 6’4 1/3″ and 313 pounds. He also ran an impressive 4.95 40-yard dash. Johnson is also a physical specimen at 6’1″ and 224 pounds.
Seventh-round pick Carson Bruener’s 8.85 score was the highest in the class. The Washington linebacker lacks ideal size, but he was elite in a few tests, including a 4.58 40-yard dash and a 6.77 in the three-cone drill. Quarterback Will Howard finished with a score of 8.80, which ranks 127th out of 1,048 qualified QBs all-time. His elite size carried that mark.
Defensive tackle Yahya Black had a notably bad score, primarily due to poor speed and explosion (5.39 40-yard dash and 25.5″ vertical jump).
31. Carolina Panthers
The Carolina Panthers’ 2025 NFL Draft class is a bit less athletic than last year’s group in terms of RAS, finishing with an average score of 6.733. It is important to note, though, that the team’s top two picks, wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan and edge rusher Nic Scourton, did not qualify due to limited athletic testing.
Ole Miss edge rusher Princely Umanmielen posted the highest score for Carolina (8.99). With a just okay size profile, Umanmielen made up for it with elite explosion — a 38″ vertical jump and 10’6″ broad jump. He also ran a strong 4.72 40-yard dash. His RAS score ranked 206 out of 2,030 qualified defensive ends since 1987. Ohio State safety Lathan Ransom wasn’t elite at anything, but his 2.58 20-yard split and 20 bench press reps stand out.
Day 3 selections wide receiver Jimmy Horn Jr. and defensive tackle Cam Jackson brought the group down. Horn had elite jumps, but his measurements and agility numbers were both very poor. At 6’6″ and 328 pounds, Jackson has elite size but everything else graded poorly.
32. Dallas Cowboys
From a pure football perspective, the Dallas Cowboys’ 2025 draft class looks particularly strong at the top, as the front office addressed multiple pressing needs. However, the group graded out poorly in terms of RAS with an average score of 6.074.
Only one of five qualified players received a grade higher than 7.0, and that was Boston College edge rusher Donovan Ezeiruaku (8.14). At 6’2 1/3″ and 248 pounds, the second-rounder graded poorly for size. However, he was elite or great in most of the major combine tests, including a 4.19 shuttle, 6.94 3-cone, and 35.5 vertical jump.
Dallas’ first-round pick, former Alabama guard Tyler Booker, had the worst score of the bunch. While his size and agility grades weren’t bad overall, he only recorded 21 reps on the bench press. He also ran a 5.38 40-yard dash and recorded one of the worst broad jumps (7’10”). His 3.68 RAS ranked 1,099 out of 1,736 guards from 1987 to 2025.
East Carolina cornerback Shavon Revel Jr. is coming off a torn ACL and didn’t participate in athletic testing. However, at taller than 6’1″, Revel had a great composite score for size.
