Will Campbell has the size, strength, agility, and football IQ to step in right away as a starting offensive lineman, just as he did at LSU. His upright blocking stance makes him a unique prospect to watch, but more often than not, he makes it work. Projecting him at the next level, Campbell seems to have enough range on tape to stick around as a left tackle. That said, until his arm-length measurements get confirmed, some questions will remain regarding whether he’ll need to kick inside to guard. There are some instances on tape where edge rushers can enter his chest with long-arm moves and bull rushes. Overall, though, Campbell is a pro-ready starting offensive lineman with the potential to make Pro Bowls, whether it ends up being at tackle or guard. He’s a step below a blue-chip prospect at the offensive tackle position, but he’s worthy of a top-10 pick when you factor in his experience for his age and his positional value.
Will Campbell has the size, strength, agility, and football IQ to step in right away as a starting offensive lineman, just as he did at LSU. His upright blocking stance makes him a unique prospect to watch, but more often than not, he makes it work. Projecting him at the next level, Campbell seems to have enough range on tape to stick around as a left tackle. That said, until his arm-length measurements get confirmed, some questions will remain regarding whether he’ll need to kick inside to guard. There are some instances on tape where edge rushers can enter his chest with long-arm moves and bull rushes. Overall, though, Campbell is a pro-ready starting offensive lineman with the potential to make Pro Bowls, whether it ends up being at tackle or guard. He’s a step below a blue-chip prospect at the offensive tackle position, but he’s worthy of a top-10 pick when you factor in his experience for his age and his positional value.
Shemar Stewart is a defensive lineman renowned for his exceptional blend of size, strength, and athleticism. Throughout his tenure at Texas A&M, he consistently demonstrated disruptive capabilities, amassing 31 tackles, including six for loss, and 1.5 sacks in his final collegiate season. Stewart excels in both run defense and pass rushing, utilizing his explosive first step and powerful hands to penetrate offensive lines and collapse pockets. However, his pass-rush technique remains unrefined, often relying on raw athleticism rather than a developed repertoire of moves. Stewart's physical attributes and on-field production position him as a promising defensive line prospect.
Kelvin Banks Jr. has all the physical attributes needed to be a high-level starting offensive lineman at the NFL level. He has the athletic traits that scouts drool over at the offensive tackle position. He’s a natural mover with quick feet and impressive short-area explosiveness. Thanks to his low center of gravity and determined mentality, he’s capable of driving defenders off the ball too. The big issue with Banks revolves around how he uses his hands, which can affect his contact balance and make it tougher for him to maximize his physical attributes. Because of that, he could face somewhat of a learning curve against more polished NFL defenders. Though Banks could slide inside at guard if needed, whichever team drafts him will probably keep him at offensive tackle.
Mykel Williams has the ideal size and length to project seamlessly as a defensive end in a base 4-3 system. His explosiveness off the line of scrimmage is impressive, and he’s capable of winning as a pass rusher in several ways. Williams pairs his elite physical attributes with a red-hot motor and a game that’s grown a bit over the last three seasons. Williams could be a player who starts slow in the NFL, but has tremendous growth potential and there may be no pass rusher in this class with a higher ceiling. He has the potential to reach double-digit sacks and ultimately that is what you are looking for when drafting a pass rusher in the top half of the first round.
If you’re looking for a sturdy anchor at guard who can dish out punishment as well as he can absorb it, Tyler Booker is your guy. With a low center of gravity and a thick, well-proportioned frame, Booker is very tough to move at the point of attack. His powerful lower half helps him neutralize power rushes along the interior, and his flexibility helps him maximize his power. Booker won’t necessarily wow you in space, though he did look a bit quicker after he lost weight before the 2024 season. His hand placement needs work, though there’s a lot to like in his game elsewhere. Given his coordination, his length at guard, and the way he gets the most out of the power he has throughout his frame, Booker could end up selected in the middle of the first round.
Jalon Walker’s projection to the NFL is extremely unique. He has the build and athletic tools of an inside linebacker but found success at Georgia by being deployed primarily as a blitzing pass rusher. A prospect as athletic as Walker will likely find a successful role in the NFL, but it begs the question of why he wasn’t a full-time pass rusher or a full-time middle linebacker. Because of the lack of a specified role, Walker didn’t fully develop the instincts to be a great off-ball linebacker, especially in coverage, and didn’t fully develop the hand usage to be a consistently dominant pass rusher. In the right defensive system with a creative, forward-thinking defensive coordinator, Walker will flourish.
Malaki Starks has many of the tools needed to be a high-level starter at the NFL level. He’s a well-built safety with a large catch radius and the versatility to play across the secondary. His intelligence allows him to thrive in various alignments, and he’s battle-tested as a three-year starter for a blue-blood program. In coverage, Starks has the athleticism to cover a considerable amount of space and the processing skills to act quickly upon his reads. He aims to disrupt plays when the ball is thrown in his direction, and he did a good job of doing that during his time at Georgia. As a solid tackler to add onto his abilities in coverage, Starks should project well as a true starting safety. He’ll need to be more precise in pursuit and improve how he stacks and sheds blocks closer to the line of scrimmage in order to reach his full potential, though.
Matthew Golden is the most well-rounded receiver prospect. He combines fantastic athleticism with the ability to do all of the little things at a high enough level to carve out a role within an offense. Golden may never emerge as a primary target in the NFL, but he’s balanced enough to be a fantastic WR2 or WR3 on a team. His ability to create consistent separation with his speed or quick feet makes him a reliable target. He also made a number of highlight-worthy catches in his final few games of the season. His length and size mean he has a reduced catch radius, and can be easily brought down by defenders. However, there is plenty of upside in his profile thanks to his speed and efficient route running.
Pearce is an explosive edge rusher with the athleticism and the motor to generate consistent pressure as a pass rusher. He’s shown that his combination of hand usage, first-step acceleration, and effort allows him to beat NFL-caliber offensive linemen at the point of attack on a consistent basis. He knows what moves to use against certain offensive linemen, and he executes those moves with precise timing and placement. Though he projects better as a stand-up edge rusher in a 3-4 base defense, Pearce can rush with his hand in the dirt and could fare well in a 4-3 base system, too. He’ll likely need to add a little bit more weight to his frame at the next level to do so, though. Pearce has the tools to be a solid starter and a high-end pass-rusher at the next level
