Transformative players don't come that often, and they don't come better than Hunter.
As much talk as there is around whether or not the Heisman winner will play offense as well, the fact remains: He's the best lockdown cornerback in this draft, and perhaps in any draft of since the turn of the century.
A defensive back who beat a world-class sprinter? Yes, that's Nick Emmanwori alright.
He'll blow up the Combine and he'll blow up offenses this fall wherever he lands.
Emmanwori can play safety, cornerback, or in the slot, and comes downhill with reckless abandon, covers with sticky precision, or plays the field like Earl Thomas. Trust me, you want your favorite team to draft him.
Defense wins championships and Abdul Carter almost single-handedly carried Penn State to one.
He's a dominant athlete off the edge and will require double teams at the NFL level. That frees up a ton of space for the remaining linemen and blitzers, transforming his NFL defense in the process.
With untapped potential and far less tread worn off his tires, Pearce will make an impact in the NFL as quickly as any other in this draft class.
He's a dynamic rusher and perhaps a better player in space. His impact will be felt immediately.
Though Graham will be unfairly compared to players like Aaron Donald or even his former teammate Aidan Hutchinson, the role he'll play in transforming his future NFL defense is clear: disrupt the opposing offense in any way possible.
Graham can rush the passer, rip through double teams, or play in space against the run with utter dominance.
A true three-down linebacker, Walker is ready to transform his NFL defense with his blend of raw athleticism, instincts and dominant physical play.
Yes, Marshall players can dominate too. Just ask all the players at the Senior Bowl who saw Green blow up tackles or rip past blockers with his array of pass-rush moves and his blend of size and speed.
Plug Barron into your favorite NFL defense and watch him thrive. Barron can play in the slot or out wide as a true No. 1 CB on the outside.
He's an alpha cover defender and will be the leader of the defense he finds himself on early in his NFL career.
A massive man at 6'7" and well over 340 pounds of muscle, Walker is arguably the most physically gifted athletes when you look at how fast and strong he plays.
Though he may not be the most talented 3-down defensive tackle, he's as dominant as any when he's on top of his game and will rush the passer with brilliance and ease in the NFL.
Arguably the best run-and-chase LB in the class, Schwesinger can also play well in coverage and blitz the passer when necessary.
It's that three-down ability that Schwesinger possesses that makes him a special and highly-coveted athlete in the 2025 NFL Draft.
