Who are the best remaining prospects in the 2025 NFL Draft? We’ve got you covered, only this time, we’ve made it easy to find your favorite school’s best prospects available.
Just search below for your favorite college and our list of the top remaining prospects will be updated in real time following each selection. The players listed below are in order of how they finished on the 2025 NFL Draft Big Board from College Sports Network and were members of the top 200 players. If a player is not listed, it means he was drafted.
Alabama Football
Malachi Moore, S
Profiling best as high-quality depth in the secondary, Malachi Moore checks a lot of the cosmetic boxes for coaches. He started 11 games at the hybrid STAR position as a true freshman, showcasing his ability to pick things up quickly. He’d go on to start in 46 of 64 games played, serving as a team captain twice, and earning first-team All-SEC honors in 2024.
At 5’11”, 196 pounds, with sub-30″ arms, Moore doesn’t have high-end size or athleticism, but he’s instinctive, role flexible, well-versed in coverage, and more than willing to dish out physicality. With his ability to play safety or nickel, he’s great insurance on the back end, and a potential run as a starting nickel isn’t out of the question for him.
Que Robinson, EDGE
Que Robinson is an athletic and versatile edge defender known for his quick get-off and ability to disrupt the backfield. He exhibits good height and length, allowing him to effectively engage offensive linemen and utilize a one-arm stab move to convert speed to power.
Robinson’s flexibility and agility enable him to bend around the edge and serve as an effective looper in line games. However, his limited playing experience and lean frame raise concerns about his ability to set the edge against the run and shed blocks from stronger offensive linemen. Robinson has the potential to become a dynamic pass-rushing specialist.
Tim Smith, DT
Tim Smith is an average athlete who has been a consistent part of Alabama’s defensive line rotation since his true freshman season. He plays with good leverage and power but has produced at below-average levels against the run in his career. Smith has shown the ability to take on double teams and control his gap.
He possesses strong and heavy hands. An elite tacker who consistently finishes plays and has been below a 4% missed tackle rate in each of the past two seasons. Generally, an average pass rusher who struggles to disengage from blocks. Improved his pass-rushing production in 2024 with a 17.5% pass-rush win rate in true pass sets.
Arizona State Football
Cam Skattebo, RB
A star of the Sun Devils’ CFB Playoff run in 2024, Cameron Skattebo managed to shove his way into the early-round 2025 NFL Draft RB conversation, much like he shoves past first- and second-level defenders with brawling, prejudiced physicality.
At 5’9 1/2″ and almost 220 pounds, Skattebo is one of the most rocked-up runners in the 2025 NFL Draft, and his 39.5″ vertical and 10’3″ broad jump showcase the explosive capacity he still has at that size. He’s a rare specimen with special contact, balance, and grit.
As a runner, Skattebo bears some similarity to former Carolina Panthers’ Pro Bowler Jonathan Stewart — except that Skattebo has a lot more potential out of the backfield as a receiver. Combining all this with his stellar vision and spatial IQ between the tackles, Skattebo may go on to be one of the best value buys in the 2025 class.
Auburn Football
Jarquez Hunter, RB
Jarquez Hunter was a 4-year starter in college football’s toughest conference. He has excellent vision and awareness between the tackles to recognize open lanes and cut back when needed. Hunter has been a consistently productive receiver throughout his college career despite not being a natural route runner, but he has still shown he can make plays through the passing game.
An explosive play creator who can consistently reach the second and third levels of a defense, Hunter has above-average wiggle and elusiveness. He can be difficult to bring down due to his contact balance and lateral quickness. Ball security is inconsistent, and he has seven career fumbles. His pass protection technique still needs some refinement.
Cal Football
Teddye Buchanan, LB
Teddye Buchanan is one of the most compelling developmental linebackers in the Day 3 range. There’s already a lot that he does well, and at 6’2″, 233 pounds, with 4.6 speed and a 40″ vertical, he’s one of the most explosive, twitched-up athletes in the class.
His athletic tools allowed him to transfer from UC Davis to California without missing a beat, and in 2024, he amassed 114 tackles, 12 tackles for loss, five sacks, four pass breakups, and two forced fumbles. The highs are high for Buchanan in run defense; he can rocket through gaps and close ground in pursuit.
His diagnosis and gap ID can run very hot-and-cold, contributing to early-down volatility, but he’s a smooth coverage player with the athletic upside and motor to mold. There’s starter potential down the road.
Central Arkansas Football
David Walker, EDGE
David Walker is a dynamic and explosive edge rusher with a relentless motor and a knack for creating chaos in the backfield. He displays a quick first step and impressive acceleration, allowing him to pressure quarterbacks consistently.
Walker’s hand usage and variety of pass-rush moves enable him to shed blocks and disrupt plays off the edge. In run defense, he shows good pursuit angles and the ability to set the edge effectively. His high energy and physicality make him a constant presence on the field.
There are questions about how well his below-average length will translate, transitioning from the FCS to the NFL, but Walker’s production — 31 sacks and 63 tackles for loss in three seasons — was no accident.
Cincinnati Football
Luke Kandra, OG
Luke Kandra transferred from Louisville to Cincinnati after two seasons. He is an above-average athlete who gets off the ball quickly and moves well in space. He is also a physical offensive lineman who plays with a high motor in the run game. Kandra is a disciplined player that has unbelievably been penalized just twice in his entire college career.
He had elite pass-blocking production this past season with zero sacks and eight pressures allowed on 447 snaps. Kandra does have stiff hips which impacts his overall pad level. He is a strong anchor in pass pro and can hold up to bigger and more physical edge rushers. In the run game, Kandra is an impressive second-level blocker.
Corey Kiner, RB
Corey Kiner is a compact, physical running back with a low center of gravity and a punishing running style. He thrives between the tackles, consistently falling forward on contact and wearing down defenses with his tough, no-nonsense approach. Kiner has good vision and shows quick feet in tight spaces, making him effective in short-yardage and goal-line situations.
He also brings solid ball security and flashes enough burst to bounce runs outside when needed. However, he lacks elite acceleration and long speed, limiting his big-play potential. His impact in the passing game is minimal, and improving as a receiver would boost his versatility.
Clemson Football
Barrett Carter, LB
Barrett Carter has been in the NFL Draft scope for a long time — ever since he amassed 73 tackles, 5.5 sacks, 11 tackles for loss, 2 interceptions, and 8 pass breakups as a true sophomore in 2022. A former five-star recruit, Carter never quite took the leap toward becoming a first-round prospect, but he remains a compelling player with an exciting pro projection in the right role.
At 6’0″, 230 pounds, with average length, size could be an issue for Carter, both with engaging blocks and reading past linemen to ID gaps in run defense. That said, Carter is an explosive, dynamic athlete with great downhill speed, and his bend lends well both as a blitzer and a coverage chess piece.
Ideally a WILL linebacker at the NFL level, Carter could grow to become a solid starter.
RJ Mickens, S
A fifth-year senior, R.J. Mickens was a veteran leader for the Clemson defense in 2024, and along the way to putting up 75 tackles, six TFLs, two INTs, and seven PBUs, he also produced some of his best 2025 NFL Draft film yet, earmarked by impressive versatility.
At 6’0″, 199 pounds, with over 32″ arms, Mickens is a phenomenal linear athlete, with a 4.49 40-yard dash and a 41.5″ vertical to boast. He’s more proficient on the linear plane than the lateral plane, but he’s fluid enough to manage space and fulfill different roles. Mickens played anywhere from single-high and two-high to box and robber roles for the Tigers.
In coverage, his length and body control proved valuable in playmaking moments, but his best traits might be his range, timeliness, and tackling ability against ball carriers.
Fadil Diggs 0 EDGE Syracuse Fadil Diggs could be a steal in the Day 3 range if he can live up to his full potential. As a pass-rusher, he’s already shown plenty of promise. At 6’4″, 257 pounds, with over 33″ arms, he has the requisite build, and elite athleticism to go along with it.
Across his final two seasons — one at Texas A&M, one at Syracuse — he totaled 11.5 sacks and 25 tackles for loss. Production and talent aren’t issues with Diggs, and the flashes of execution are promising. However, he’s also a player who will rely on his tools to a fault at times, as well as fail to play to his size in run defense. There’s still development to undergo, but Diggs’ ceiling is tantalizing, and provides scheme versatility.
Jake Briningstool, TE
Jake Briningstool was one of college football’s more productive receiving TEs over the past two seasons, and he brings that as his calling card to the 2025 NFL Draft. At 6’6″, 241 pounds, he’s a smooth athlete with good separation chops and RAC ability, and he flashes the body control to make high-difficulty catches in tight spots.
However, Briningstool needs to add mass and improve his play strength, and focus drops can be an issue at times. His tricky blocking profile makes his NFL projection even more unclear, but in the mid-to-late rounds, he’s a good investment with his natural receiving feel.
Marcus Tate, OG
Marcus Tate is a 4-year starter who has been on the field since his true freshman season at Clemson, primarily lining up at left guard in his career. A big, physical offensive lineman who has above average size and length. He is a very good athlete who is light on his feet and has an adequate get-off.
Tate is a steady anchor in pass protection who can withstand a bull rush and more physical pass rushers. He is a consistent pass blocker who hasn’t allowed a sack in his last two seasons. Possesses a strong punch, wide base, and strong core but plays with inconsistent pad level, leading to some lost reps due to leverage.
Colorado Football
Shedeur Sanders, QB
Perhaps the most polarizing prospect in the 2025 NFL Draft class, Shedeur Sanders comes in as our QB2. There’s no disputing Sanders’ production or his pedigree. The debate comes within his projection. Sanders makes his money with accuracy, confidence — a product of his processing and pre-snap ID skills — and composure, and his arm is more than good enough. But he’s not a high-level athlete or creator and his arm isn’t quite elite.
Sanders also has a tendency to drift in the pocket and play light on his feet, which can be harmful at times. A potential pro comparison for Sanders is Brock Purdy — the 2022 seventh-rounder who grew into a Pro Bowl passer with the San Francisco 49ers. Sanders is undersized and unequipped with elite talent, but with his accuracy, ID acuity, and gamer mentality, he can be a very good NFL starter in a system that offers support.
Colorado State Football
Tory Horton, WR
Like many of the prospects in this class, Tory Horton has suffered from NFL Draft fatigue. 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, with some carbon ceramic brakes that let him stop on a dime and return toward the line of scrimmage.
Horton elevates and high-points well while also being a natural separator. He’s a bit lean, and doesn’t have elite proportional length, and his lighter frame impacts his play strength in the RAC phase. But overall, Horton has the vertical speed, athleticism, size, route running instincts, and catch-point ability to be a quality WR2.
Florida Football
Cam Jackson, DT
Cam Jackson has elite size and length, but he’s an average athlete who is slow out of his stance and doesn’t have great explosiveness. A solid run defender who shows the ability to control gaps and make plays. Doesn’t play with great pad level. Can effectively utilize a bull rush to power through offensive linemen.
Heavily relies on raw strength to win reps. Low-impact player in passing situations. Average career pass-rushing production numbers. Accumulated 41 career pressures on 669 career pass-rushing snaps. Finished his career with just four sacks and 11 tackles for loss. Won just 6.8% of his pass-rushing reps in 2024. An above-average tackler with a career 7.8% missed tackle rate.
Florida State Football
Joshua Farmer, DT
Joshua Farmer is one of the highest-ceiling DT prospects in the Day 2 range. Physically, he checks almost every box. At 6’3″, 305 pounds, with 35″ arms, he has an elite combination of natural leverage and proportional length, and as his athletic testing corroborated — a 5.11 40-yard dash, a 29″ vertical, and a 9’4″ broad jump — he has the explosiveness to quickly get downhill and penetrate gaps.
That explosion and length took over when he had runways to pursue plays in college. He’s still very much up-and-down in terms of operational consistency, and despite his natural leverage, his high-hipped frame can cause him to drift upright with his pad level. Nevertheless, as an even-front defensive tackle or an odd-front end, he’s a worthwhile developmental player with a high ceiling.
Georgia Football
Smael Mondon Jr., LB
Smael Mondon is an intelligent and experienced linebacker with 212 total tackles over four seasons as a starter for the Bulldogs. Standing at 6’3” and 235 pounds, he combines stellar athleticism with reliable coverage skills, making him a versatile asset for NFL teams. Although he missed time in 2024 due to a foot injury, which may impact his draft stock, Mondon’s ability to stay tight in coverage and disrupt routes will intrigue NFL teams.
Demonstrating that he is a strong tackler with the speed and range to pursue rushers, the Georgia linebacker has the skill set that makes him adaptable to a variety of defensive schemes at the next level.
Indiana Football
CJ West, DT
A stalwart transfer addition for Indiana, and a Shrine Bowl standout, CJ West has been one of the fastest risers in the 2025 NFL Draft class over the past twelve months. At a well-leveraged 6’1″, 316 pounds, West has 4.95 speed, with an elite 1.73 10-yard split and 33″ vertical.
He was often tasked with nose tackle duties with the Hoosiers, and displayed an uncanny ability to hold the line and absorb power at the point. But beyond that, West has the elite explosive element to penetrate up gaps as a 1-tech or 3-tech, and his combined lateral agility and torquing output magnify his ability in that phase.
He’ll never be a pure two-gapper at 0-tech, but as a 1-tech nose with alignment versatility, West has legitimate starting ability.
Iowa Football
Sebastian Castro, S
Sebastian Castro is a smart, instinctive defensive back with a nose for the football and a physical playing style. He excels in zone coverage, quickly diagnosing plays and breaking on the ball with urgency. Castro is a strong tackler in space and isn’t afraid to come downhill to support the run.
His versatility allows him to line up in the slot or rotate deep, and he brings consistent effort and intensity. However, he doesn’t have top-end speed or elite change-of-direction skills, which can show against quicker receivers in man coverage. Improving his man-to-man technique would help round out his game.
Jay Higgins, LB
Jay Higgins is a highly instinctive linebacker with a nose for the ball and strong leadership qualities on the field. He diagnoses plays quickly and takes efficient angles, allowing him to consistently be around the football. Higgins is a sure tackler who wraps up well and brings a physical presence in the box.
He excels at shedding blocks and staying disciplined in his run fits, often making stops near the line of scrimmage. While he brings effort in coverage, he lacks ideal speed and fluidity when matched against quicker backs or tight ends in space. Improving his range will be key.
Connor Colby, OG
Connor Colby is an experienced starter who has played nearly 2500 career college reps, taking snaps at left guard, right guard, and right tackle in his career. He is a disciplined lineman who has only accumulated four penalties in his college career. Colby has above-average size and length, as well as being a natural athlete with good hip flexibility and quick feet.
He has marginal pass-blocking production, as he gave up two sacks and 10 pressures on just 287 pass-blocking snaps in 2024. Colby is a good second-level blocker who can finish plays when he reaches the point of attack. He struggles to handle bigger, more physical defensive linemen who can just drive him back and take advantage of his mediocre pass technique.
Iowa State Football
Jalen Travis, OT
Jalen Travis possesses elite size and length for an NFL offensive tackle. He plays with a wide, powerful base and can physically overwhelm edge rushers. He has below-average agility but is an explosive athlete who does well as a pass blocker. He gets off the line better than you’d think for a guy his size.
Travis doesn’t play with great leverage but doesn’t always need to because of his size and length. Travis is a skilled pass-blocker who is a strong anchor and has proven to be a reliable blindside protector. He plays with wide hands which can be an issue going against more technically skilled pass rushes.
Travis is an above-average athlete who looks good when blocking in space. He excelled at Princeton for three seasons before transferring to Iowa State for his final year. Travis gave up 11 pressures, 8 hurries, and 1 sack this past season.
Jacksonville State Football
Clay Webb, OG
Clay Webb is a strong, technically sound interior offensive lineman with a powerful base and a relentless work ethic. He plays with good leverage and hand placement, allowing him to anchor effectively in pass protection and generate push in the run game. Webb’s balance and body control make him tough to move, and he brings a gritty, physical mentality to the trenches.
He’s quick off the snap and communicates well, showing a clear understanding of blocking schemes. However, he lacks ideal length and lateral quickness, which can leave him vulnerable against quicker interior pass rushers. Continued agility improvement would raise his ceiling.
Kansas Football
Cobee Bryant, CB
Bryant is an instinctive cornerback in the 2025 NFL Draft with a knack for making plays on the ball. At 6’0” and 170 pounds, he combines length and athleticism to challenge receivers at the catch point.
A natural ballhawk, he’s also a physical defender who isn’t afraid to step up against the run — but as his eight interceptions and 12 pass breakups over the past two seasons show, Bryant’s best trait is his playmaking ability, and the speed he utilizes to close gaps and hawk in front of ill-fated passes. There are questions surrounding how his lighter frame will translate, but in heavy off-man and zone schemes, he could survive and thrive.
Logan Brown, OT
Logan Brown is a former five-star recruit who brought impressive pedigree with him to Wisconsin. His career with the Badgers didn’t work out, but he experienced a resurgence at Kansas, earning honorable mention All-Big 12 recognition in 2024.
Brown has a unique blend of experience and untapped potential. At 6’6″, 311 pounds, with near-34″ arms, he tested with elite athletic numbers, and he’s played at both left and right tackle. While his medical history may sow unease among teams, his physical gifts, positional versatility, and easy leverage acquisition skills and flexibility could make him a steal of the 2025 NFL Draft.
Devin Neal, RB
Devin Neal is a dynamic, well-rounded running back with impressive burst and vision. He excels at finding cutback lanes and displays great patience behind his blocks, often turning small openings into explosive plays. Neal’s acceleration through the hole and balance through contact make him a consistent threat for chunk yardage. He’s also a reliable pass-catcher, adding value on third downs.
While he shows solid top-end speed, he lacks the elite breakaway gear to consistently outrun defenders in the open field. Neal’s pass protection is adequate but still developing, and he occasionally hesitates against more physical front sevens.
Kansas State Football
DJ Giddens, RB
DJ Giddens is a versatile running back with the ability to impact the game as both a runner and a receiver. He runs with a physical style, displaying excellent balance and the ability to break tackles in tight spaces. Giddens combines good vision and patience with strong acceleration through the hole, making him effective between the tackles and in open space.
As a receiver, he shows reliable hands and the ability to create mismatches against linebackers. The main concerns with Giddens are a lack of elite mass, and his ability to be a reliable pass blocker. However, he is relatively new to the position, so there is plenty of development potential.
Overall, Giddens is a lean slasher with enough speed to stretch seams and generate momentum, and his skill set lends well to schematic flexibility.
Kentucky Football
Deone Walker, DT
Deone Walker is an absolute behemoth at 6’7″, 331 pounds, with over 34″ arms, and after a 2023 campaign that saw him amass 7.5 sacks and 13 tackles for loss, he was an early favorite to be a first-round pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. But then the 2024 season happened.
Walker disappeared more often than not, and his production went down by over 50%. Walker did play the 2024 campaign with a major back injury, but that injury in turn raises questions about his durability and the translatability of his build overall. While Walker thrives on the attack with his charged-up athleticism, he’s a liability with his pad level, especially in the run game, and that high pad level drastically reduces his effectiveness at nose tackle in run defense.
Any team that drafts Walker will have to not only be comfortable with his medical history, but also have a plan in place to use his unorthodox profile to its strengths.
Jamon Dumas-Johnson, LB
Jamon Dumas-Johnson is a physical, downhill linebacker with a nose for the football and a strong presence in the box. He plays with excellent instincts, diagnosing plays quickly and filling gaps with authority. His tackling is reliable, and he brings a thump on contact, often stopping ball carriers in their tracks.
Dumas-Johnson also shows solid timing and awareness as a blitzer, creating pressure without needing a clean rush lane. While he’s serviceable in zone coverage, he lacks the range and fluidity to consistently cover athletic tight ends or backs in space. Improving his change of direction would round out his game.
Louisville Football
Quincy Riley, CB
Quincy Riley is a fluid and instinctive cornerback with strong ball skills and the ability to create turnovers. He plays with excellent anticipation, allowing him to jump routes and disrupt passing lanes.
Riley’s quick footwork and smooth hips help him stay in phase with receivers, while his closing speed enables him to break on the ball effectively. He has the versatility to play in both man and zone coverage, showing good awareness in reading the quarterback’s eyes.
However, adding strength to better handle physical receivers and improving consistency in tackling will elevate his overall game. His playmaking ability nevertheless stands out, and he can be high-end depth right away, with starting upside.
LSU Football
Bradyn Swinson, EDGE
Bradyn Swinson was a late bloomer after beginning his career at Oregon with minimal production, but his breakout at LSU in 2024 — to the tune of 8.5 sacks and 14 tackles for loss — makes it impossible to overlook his tape. At 6’3″, 255 pounds, with over 33″ arms, Swinson has virtually every trait you could seek in an edge rusher.
He’s explosive off the edge, he has great bend and sinking capacity around the apex, he can channel speed-to-power and attack blockers inside their frame, and he has the sturdiness in run defense to set the edge and wall off pullers. There’s still room to reach a greater level of consistency in both phases, but Swinson is trending up fast after 2024, and his motor is an undeniable strength.
Zy Alexander, CB
Zy Alexander first emerged as a star at Southeastern Louisiana in 2021, amassing six interceptions in a breakout bid. He transferred to LSU in 2023 and quickly validated his standing at the SEC level, accumulating two picks and seven pass breakups in just eight games.
2024 featured more of the same from Alexander: Production and physicality in both phases of the game. At 6’1″, 187 pounds, Alexander isn’t the heaviest player, nor does he have high-end proportional length. But he can give WRs fits in contested situations with his frame and tenacity, and despite his non-elite burst and vertical speed, he’s a fleet-footed, agile, and fluid mover with exceptional coverage mobility.
His testing numbers may bump him down in this class, but he has the tools to be a potential NFL starter regardless, with a particular affinity for man coverage.
Myles Frazier, OG
Miles Frazier is a powerful and versatile offensive lineman with extensive experience across multiple positions, primarily at guard. He possesses a wide-bodied frame with long limbs and demonstrates great play strength, particularly when anchoring against power. He’s one of the better interior blockers in the class at picking up stunts and looping rushers, and his anchor footwork allows him to sustain the pocket’s depth and give the QB space to work.
In the run game, Frazier’s power profile and physicality amount to impressive displacement energy, and his athleticism is his driving engine off the snap. There are occaisonal instances where Frazier lurches and loses balance, but overall, he could be one of the better value additions in the class.
Garrett Dellinger, OG
Garrett Dellinger is the perfect Day 3 pick on the offensive line. Most of his collegiate starts came at left guard, but he also took starts at left tackle and center, and has all-encompassing positional flexibility across the line. At 6’4″, 325 pounds, he’s strong, stout, and well-leveraged, with enough functional athleticism to match interior rushers and fulfill his assignments in the run game.
He’s not flashy, but he quietly has the athletic makeup and the technically-sound floor to be high-quality depth at the very least, and he could take a starting opportunity and run with it if given the chance.
Maryland Football
Jordan Phillips, DT
Jordan Phillips is one of the more naturally gifted defensive tackles in the class. He’s well-proportioned, explosive, and young. The ferocity he shows on extension is admirable, and his lateral athleticism was clear in 2024. The Maryland nose tackle will almost certainly need a multi-year runway before becoming a difference-maker in the NFL, but from a physical perspective, there’s practically nothing the interior defender can’t accomplish.
Phillips is stout, violent, explosive, fluid, and endlessly balanced. Phillips will look incredible when given the green light to attack. If placed in a proactive, downhill gap-penetrating scheme, he could be disruptive yet inconsistent early in his career.
There’s simply too much buffering at the snap to be a consistent run defender in his first NFL season. Patience will be key for Phillips. In a few years’ time, the reward could be a run defense anchored by a world-beater.
Miami Football
Xavier Restrepo, WR
Xavier Restrepo was, without a doubt, Cam Ward’s favorite target in the 2024 Miami offense. Restrepo eclipsed 1,000 yards for the second straight season, racking up 69 catches for 1,127 yards and 11 touchdowns.
He was incredibly productive in college, but how he projects to the NFL is less clear. Restrepo has a strong frame at 5’10”, 209 pounds, and his superpower is his short-area quickness as a route runner and RAC threat. But Restrepo lacks great speed and explosiveness, and his sub-30″ arms greatly reduce his catch radius and viability against press coverage.
Restrepo likely projects as a slot-only target at the NFL level, and his limited athletic ceiling may impact his draft capital. Still, in the right role, he can go on to exceed his draft billing with his toughness, separation IQ, and sturdy hands.
Tyler Baron, EDGE
Tyler Baron is a superb high-floor, high-ceiling prospect in the middle rounds. He first made his money as an alignment-versatile battering ram in the Lukas Van Ness mold at Tennessee, then transferred to Miami, where he exhibited more pass-rushing variety. At 6’4″, 258 pounds, with over 33″ arms, he has an exceptional power profile, which is magnified by his high-end explosiveness off the snap.
But beyond his power and forceful impression, Baron also has legitimate ankle flexion and bend, which he can use to work around the apex. His hand usage is still developing, and there are times in run defense where he can flush himself out of plays due to over-aggression. Nevertheless, he’s a sturdy edge-setter and a high-upside pass-rush contributor.
Damien Martinez, RB
Damien Martinez first showed up on the 2025 NFL Draft radar when he emerged as a consistent 1,000-yard runner at Oregon State in his first two seasons. In year three, he joined Cam Ward in Miami, cracking 1,000 yards while averaging a career-best 6.3 yards per carry.
Martinez’s resume as a receiving threat is still woefully barren, but he’s truly one of the most complete volume running backs in the entire 2025 NFL Draft class. At 6’0″, 217 pounds, he assuredly looks the part, and he checks almost every box. Martinez is explosive and uber-physical rolling downhill, and yet, there’s a compelling finesse and calculation to his game. He’s a smooth footwork operator with spatial instincts, great diagnostic vision, and the fluidity to set up cuts just as well as crushing hits.
Jalen Rivers, OT
Jalen Rivers has experience lining up at both tackle and guard. He gave up nine pressures and one sack last season in 348 pass-blocking snaps. Rivers is a nimble athlete who is light on his feet and gets off the ball quickly. He is a smart pass-blocker who has shown the ability to handle stunts and twists.
A steady force in pass protection who anchors well and is strong at the point of attack. He uses his length incredibly well to create separation from defenders. Rivers’ long arms and play strength are what help him win in the trenches as a run blocker. His pad level can be inconsistent, and he has struggled to stay on the field throughout his college career.
Simeon Barrow, DT
Simeon Barrow has good size for a defensive lineman and has established himself as a key player throughout his college career. After transferring from Michigan State to Miami, Barrow continued to impress in the 2024 season, recording 13 solo tackles, 5.5 sacks, and one forced fumble.
He started in 30 games over his tenure, accumulating 36 tackles, 5.5 tackles for loss, and 3.5 sacks in the 2023 season. His performance has earned him recognition as the 42nd overall prospect from the ACC for the 2025 NFL Draft. With his blend of experience, skill, and production, Barrow is an intriguing prospect with strong potential for the next level.
Minnesota Football
Cody Lindenberg, LB
Cody Lindenberg is a five-year player who has only played 1500 snaps in college, which means he has some legitimate durability concerns despite a nice frame. He finished his final season with 94 tackles, five tackles for loss, and one sack, but is an inconsistent tackler who has a tendency to over-run plays and has a career missed tackle rate of 17.2%, which would classify as below average.
Lindenberg has decent straight-line speed with the ability to close gaps on the field and is a physical run defender who has an impressive ability to shed blocks and make plays. Additionally, he has average ball skills and playmaking ability in coverage as well as being average changing direction in space.
Jah Joyner, EDGE
Jah Joyner is a three year starter at Minnesota who produced at average levels throughout his college career. He has prototype size and length and is an above-average athlete who is quick off the ball. Joyner moves well in space, can close quickly on the ball and is able to utilize a multitude of moves as a pass rusher in order to win reps.
However, he is a below-average tackler who lets opportunities fall from his hand, with a disastrous 42.9% missed tackle rate in 2023 and a career missed tackle rate of nearly 20%. Overall, Joyner is an average run defender who struggles at times to keep gap integrity.
Tyler Cooper, OG
Tyler Cooper is known for his leadership and consistency, but does not have positional versatility as he’s only started games in his career at guard. Cooper is a relatively inexperienced offensive lineman who has played just 1300 career snaps through four years. He allowed 10 pressures and three sacks in 2024, a significant step down from the previous season.
Cooper started in 10 games, contributing to an offense that averaged 26.15 points per game and strong protection for the quarterback. Cooper’s pro day and individual workouts will be crucial in securing his draft position.
Nebraska Football
Tommi Hill, CB
Tommi Hill is a three-year starter who was primarily an outside corner at Nebraska. He is a physical corner with prototype size and length. Hill saw drastic fluctuations in his performance from year to year in college. He took a big step back in production and efficiency in his final year of college.
Hill allowed a ball to be caught on him nearly 75% of the time when he was targeted and gave up three touchdowns in coverage this season. He struggled to make plays around the ball this season, with just one pass breakup and one interception. He has average top-end speed and is somebody who struggles with recovering once he’s beaten.
A willing run defender and solid overall tackler who is active in run support and can make plays around the line.
Ty Robinson, DT
Ty Robinson has a massive frame but negates some of that by playing with an inconsistent pad level. He is an average run defender who struggles at times with handling double teams. Robinson is a one-dimensional pass rusher who primarily relies on his bull rush. Saw a massive uptick in production in 2024. Accumulated an impressive 13 TFLs and seven sacks.
Had 42 total pressures across 355 pass-rushing snaps. Robinson is a below-average tackler who lets opportunities slip from his hands. Has a career 17.1% missed tackle rate. Has had 10 pass deflections in the past two seasons. An older prospect who has been in school for six years.
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Kitan Crawford, S
Kitan Crawford is a speedy, aggressive defensive back with standout straight-line speed and special teams value. A former track athlete, he closes ground quickly and shows the ability to recover even when beaten off the line. Crawford plays with energy and isn’t afraid to come downhill in run support, delivering solid hits and showing a willingness to mix it up physically.
He has experience at both corner and safety, giving him some positional flexibility. However, his technique can get sloppy in man coverage, and he’s prone to grabbing when out of phase. Improving his ball skills and discipline will be key.
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Rylie Mills, DT
Rylie Mills has above-average size and length. Has elite play speed and can close down on ball carriers in a hurry. Mills is an average run defender who struggles with point-of-attack leverage and physicality. He is a skilled pass rusher who can utilize a multitude of moves to get past offensive linemen.
He had an 18.9% pass rush win rate in true pass sets in 2024. Mills posted elite production numbers in 2024 with 7.5 sacks and nine tackles for loss. He has accumulated a respectable 114 pressures across 1,033 pass-rushing snaps. Mills is a sound tackler who consistently finishes opportunities around the ball. He has missed less than 6% of his career tackling attempts.
Riley Leonard, QB
Riley Leonard is a tough, athletic quarterback with a strong arm and above-average mobility. He’s comfortable throwing on the move and can extend plays with his legs, often making defenders miss in space. Leonard shows flashes of anticipation and touch, particularly on intermediate routes, and isn’t afraid to challenge tight windows.
His leadership and competitiveness stand out, especially in high-pressure moments. However, his mechanics can break down under duress, leading to inconsistent accuracy. He sometimes locks onto his first read and will need to speed up his post-snap processing to succeed against more complex defenses.
Jack Kiser, LB
Jack Kiser is an outstanding coverage linebacker with rare instincts when dropping into coverage. Consistently shows the ability to take away open angles. Zone drops are elite. Has a strong feel for spacing and route development while in zone. Has the ability to cover running backs at a high level in 1-on-1 situations.
Possesses excellent closing speed and great on-ball skills to prevent passes from being completed. A savvy downhill LB who doesn’t get downhill with much force but is still able to shed blocks and make plays. Is a good on-field athlete but hasn’t shown the ability to cover sideline to sideline. An effective blitzer who finds creative ways to get pressure on the quarterback. Elite open-field tackler who takes great angles to the ball and knows how to finish plays. Kiser has an outstanding 4.6% career missed tackle rate.
Mitchell Evans, TE
Mitchell Evans is a reliable, physical tight end who thrives as both a blocker and a possession receiver. He plays with toughness and technique, making him a dependable asset in the run game and in pass protection.
As a receiver, Evans has strong hands and works well in traffic, using his frame to shield defenders and move the chains. He’s especially effective on short and intermediate routes, showing good awareness and timing. While he competes hard after the catch, he lacks the burst and agility to consistently create separation or generate big plays. His top-end athleticism is limited, capping his upside.
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Denzel Burke, CB
Denzel Burke announced his introduction to the CFB stage with a dramatic 12-PBU freshman campaign in 2021, and effectively reserved space in the early-round NFL Draft conversation for the years to come. Injuries would play a hand in Burke’s NFL ascent being delayed, and his trajectory being stalled.
But Burke still has appeal as a scheme-versatile CB prospect in the Day 2 or early Day 3 range. At 5’11”, 186 pounds, with around 31 3/8″ arms, he has decent size and length, but the brunt of his physical appeal comes from his explosiveness as a click-and-closer and his recalibration quickness in press-man and off-man.
A former WR, Burke has ideal ball skills and competitiveness at the catch, as well as desirable physicality in support. He’s not elite in any area, and his consistency may suffer at times as a result, but he’s well-rounded enough to have a productive career if he can stay healthy.
Lathan Ransom, S
Lathan Ransom is a fast-flowing, instinctive safety with an appealing skill set in the box. He excels in run support, displaying the range and the physicality to make plays near the line of scrimmage. He’s a hard-hitter who can run alleys with determination, and he also has the size to take on blocks in space and pry his way to the football.
At his size, Ransom also profiles as an exceptional athlete, with solid explosiveness and fluidity, which gives him some inbuilt potential in coverage. And at the very least, Ransom’s football IQ and ability to read the quarterback allow him to effectively anticipate routes in the short and intermediate ranges.
Ransom’s lack of elite long speed and range limits him to two-high looks, and he’s still fairly rudimentary as a playmaker in coverage. Additionally, his motor can give way to recklessness as a tackler. Still, as a strong safety with early special teams utility, he has merit.
Will Howard, QB
Will Howard will immediately win NFL evaluators over in two ways. He stayed at Kansas State initially when he could’ve left after a tumultuous start, and resurrected his career over the 2022 and 2023 seasons. And then, with his final year of eligibility, he reached even greater heights at Ohio State.
Howard completed 73% of his passes for 4,010 yards, 35 touchdowns, and only 10 picks, while adding seven additional scores on the ground last season for the Buckeyes. He quarterbacked the National Champions, which gained credibility on the draft circuit. At 6’4″, 236 pounds,
Howard passes the eye test. He’s big. He has decent functional mobility. And his arm has juice and angle freedom. He doesn’t have any elite traits apart from his size, but he’s accurate, efficient, and a good processor. As a backup or spot-starter, he fits the bill.
Jordan Hancock, CB
Jordan Hancock gets overlooked at times, but he could be one of the better value acquisitions in the 2025 NFL Draft class. He has starting experience at safety and nickel, and his athletic tools are certifiably elite. At his pro day, he ran a 4.42 40-yard dash and jumped 41.5″ in the vertical, at 6’0″, 186 pounds, with near-32″ arms.
Hancock has the willing downhill physicality, quick trigger, and length for deconstruction that you want to see from a nickel, but he also has incredibly smooth and fluid coverage mobility, and a vast technical tool box based on where he aligns. Getting his head around as a playmaker in coverage is an area where he can improve, but ultimately, he’s dynamic, versatile, and could become a “glue guy” for a secondary with more consistency.
Jack Sawyer, EDGE
Jack Sawyer was one of the more productive edge defenders in college football down the stretch in 2024, racking up a career-high 9 sacks on a National Championship run. That production is at the center of his evaluation, but his overall projection is more complicated.
At 6’4″, 260 pounds, Sawyer has good size and a red-hot motor, but his short arms, combined with his lack of high-end burst and bend, could limit his ultimate ceiling. Having said all this, as a sturdily-built rotational EDGE with solid two-phase utility, Sawyer should have a long NFL future as a depth piece, at the very least.
Seth McLaughlin, OC
Seth McLaughlin has never played more than 700 reps in any college season and has only lined up at center. He loses reps due to his inconsistent pad level and lack of core strength but is a fluid athlete who is quick off the line. McLaughlin showcases excellent short area burst and agility while being a smart pass blocker who can pick up stunts/twists and keep his quarterback protected.
McLaughlin is inconsistent at snapping the ball to the quarterback. He will be coming off a torn Achilles injury that he suffered in practice during the final weeks of the season. That means McLaughlin faces massive question marks on whether he can make a full recovery and return to the level of player he was in college.
Cody Simon, LB
Cody Simon had a productive final season with 112 tackles and seven sacks. He is a player who can read and react quickly to plays around the line of scrimmage, as well as showing the ability to get downhill and get stops in the run game.
Simon is not a violent downhill defender but is savvy and can maneuver his way through traffic to make plays while being a consistent tackler who plays under control and finishes opportunities. He is also an elite blitzer who has shown the ability to impact the pocket consistently.
Simon also changes direction well in space and has above-average straight-line speed. He can be effective when dropping back into coverage but could be better in man-to-man coverage.
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Billy Bowman, S
Billy Bowman is a versatile and instinctive defensive back with the athleticism to impact both the pass and run game. He possesses excellent range and quickness, allowing him to cover ground efficiently and make plays on the ball. Bowman has strong ball skills and awareness, making him a disruptive presence in coverage, whether in deep zones or man assignments.
He’s also a physical tackler who doesn’t hesitate to step up in run support. While he plays with aggression, improving his consistency in tackling technique and route anticipation will elevate his game further. His playmaking ability and football IQ make him a defensive standout.
Danny Stutsman, LB
If you want production and range at the second level, Danny Stutsman will give you that. From 2022 through 2024, Stutsman amassed 338 total tackles, 35 tackles for loss, and seven sacks at Oklahoma. In 2024, he earned All-American honors while distinguishing himself against SEC competition.
Though his playmaking and spacing in coverage can be inconsistent, Stutsman has one of the most compelling early-down profiles with his ability to recognize, run and chase, and make tackles.
At 6’3″, 233 pounds, he has 4.52 speed, which translates to sideline-to-sideline range, and he’s a relentless competitor when engaging at contact. Adding mass and additional coverage refinement will be an area of emphasis, but he can be a role-diverse NFL starter in time.
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Ollie Gordon II, RB
Overall, the 2024 calendar year was one to forget for Ollie Gordon II. He was arrested on suspicion for DUI in July, and he fought through injuries (lower body, leg) and an offensive regression at Oklahoma State. That doesn’t mean Gordon himself should be forgotten.
It was just one summer ago that Gordon was being talked about as one of the best RB prospects in the 2025 NFL Draft. And in the right situation, he might be able to resurrect the same ability that had him affixed as an early-round contender.
Despite functioning as a long-strider at 6’2″, 225 pounds, Gordon flashes eye-popping cutting flexibility and lateral freedom for his size. He’s an unnaturally proficient creator in a volume back’s body, with pass-blocking prowess as a bonus.
Korie Black, CB
Especially on Day 3 of the NFL Draft, athletic traits will elevate certain CB prospects. Korie Black falls into that bucket this year. At 6’0″, 192 pounds, Black ran a 4.35 40-yard dash and jumped 39″ in the vertical at his pro day. He’s an elite athletic tester, and those traits show up on film.
In off-man, he has the hyperactive twitch to reduce and realign his base, and the searing explosiveness to close and dish out punishment downhill. He’ll have to add a bit more mass at the NFL level, but Black plays with aggression, is a proven playmaker with 3 INTs and 9 PBUs this past season, and has some projected schematic versatility with his tools.
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Chris Paul Jr., LB
Chris Paul is a versatile linebacker with the speed and instincts to impact all phases of the game. At 6’1”, 235 pounds, he combines sideline-to-sideline range with exceptional tackling and strong hand usage. His natural feel for spacing helps him disrupt passing lanes, while his precise angles and sure tackling make him a reliable defender in pursuit.
The biggest hang-up with Paul is his arm length. With sub-30″ arms, he’s an outlier at the LB position, and there’s reason to project difficulty deconstructing blocks with his length deficiency. That said, Paul makes up for it on tape with his outstanding range, instincts, and finishing ability at contact. He could ultimately be the outlier who beats the odds and becomes a solid starter at MIKE or WILL.
J.J. Pegues, DT
J.J. Pegues is a versatile and powerful defensive lineman known for his unique combination of size and athleticism. Transitioning from tight end to defensive tackle after transferring from Auburn to Ole Miss in 2022, Pegues has demonstrated significant growth in technique over the years. He exhibits a quick first step and strong hand usage, allowing him to penetrate offensive lines effectively.
His versatility enables him to align across multiple positions on the defensive front, and he has even contributed as a short-yardage running back, scoring seven rushing touchdowns in the 2024 season. However, Pegues needs to improve his instincts and avoid over-aggression, which can sometimes lead to missed assignments.
Jared Ivey, EDGE
Jared Ivey is a long, athletic edge rusher with an explosive first step and the ability to disrupt both the run and pass games. He uses his length well to create separation from blockers and flashes a quick swim move to penetrate the backfield. Ivey shows good motor and discipline when setting the edge, and his versatility allows him to shift inside on passing downs.
He plays with a physical edge and has the frame to add more strength. However, his hand usage can be inconsistent, and he occasionally stalls out when his initial move is stopped, limiting his finishing ability.
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Tez Johnson, WR
Tez Johnson is a productive slot receiver whose tape generates looks due to his twitchy style of play and high route-running IQ. He understands how to work himself open, using a variety of releases and adjusting his stems to best attack each coverage he faces. He’s crisp coming out of his cuts and has the agility to make defenders miss after the catch.
hough he thrives on shorter routes, his quickness can be an asset on intermediate stems, too. Given his smaller stature and lack of ideal physicality, there’s always going to be a cap on Johnson’s ceiling at the next level. He struggles against press coverage and, while he can win on the perimeter if he has enough space, has limitations that will reduce his effectiveness against bigger CBs.
An ideal ceiling projection for Johnson is Tank Dell with his route running and catching instincts at his size, though Johnson doesn’t have as much vertical speed.
Ajani Cornelius, OT
Ajani Cornelius is a powerful and athletic offensive tackle with excellent footwork and hand force. He moves well laterally, allowing him to mirror pass rushers effectively while maintaining a strong base against power moves. Cornelius generates significant push in the run game, using his strength and power profile to open lanes.
His high football IQ helps him recognize defensive stunts and blitzes, making him a reliable protector. He plays with an aggressive mentality, but can improve his pad level and consistency in hand technique to maximize his power and minimize lapses in balance. With continued refinement, Cornelius has the tools to develop into a high-impact lineman, and he’s good depth on day one.
Jordan James, RB
Jordan James is a tough, downhill running back with excellent vision and a no-nonsense style. He thrives between the tackles, showing patience to let blocks develop and the burst to hit creases with authority. James finishes runs with physicality, often falling forward and wearing down defenders over the course of a game. He has reliable ball security and flashes solid footwork in tight spaces, making him a consistent chain-mover.
While he brings some value as a pass-catcher, his route running and impact in the passing game are still developing. He also lacks elite breakaway speed, limiting his home-run potential.
Jabbar Muhammad, CB
Jabbar Muhammad is a feisty, quick-footed cornerback with sharp instincts and strong ball skills. He plays with confidence and urgency, frequently jumping routes and disrupting timing between quarterbacks and receivers. Muhammad is sticky in man coverage, with fluid hips and the ability to mirror receivers through their breaks.
He’s also a willing tackler who plays bigger than his size, showing grit in run support. His anticipation and awareness stand out, especially in zone coverage. However, his smaller frame can be a disadvantage against bigger, more physical receivers, and he can be boxed out at the catch point. Improving play strength will help.
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Jaylen Reed, S
Jaylen Reed is a physical and instinctive safety with a well-rounded skill set that allows him to contribute in all phases of the game. He excels in run support, demonstrating strong tackling ability and a willingness to come downhill aggressively. In coverage, Reed has the range to patrol deep zones and the awareness to read quarterbacks and anticipate plays.
His ball skills and ability to make plays in contested situations add value to the secondary. Reed’s aggressiveness can sometimes work against him by over-committing both in the run game and in coverage. However, his high football IQ and leadership on the field make him a dependable presence.
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Marcus Mbow, OT
Marcus Mbow played at both right guard and right tackle in college, but projects better on the interior at the NFL level. There’s a chance he could stick outside with his explosive, fluid atheticism, but he might not have the level of elite quickness as an athlete to fully compensate for his sub-33″ arms.
Nevertheless, at either spot, Mbow brings viable two-phase utility. In pass protection, he’s explosive laterally, with good natural leverage, incredibly violent hands, and impressive stunt vision. In the running game, he’s one of the best in-space blockers in the class, and particularly thrives when he can climb to the second level and attack defenders in zone looks. Best at guard, serviceable at tackle, with some distant projectability to center, Mbow’s versatility is his greatest strength.
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Kyle Monangai, RB
Kyle Monangai is a compact, physical runner who thrives on contact and consistently falls forward for extra yards. His low center of gravity and leg drive make him tough to bring down, especially in short-yardage situations. Monangai runs with urgency and shows good vision between the tackles, often making quick decisions to get downhill.
He brings a workhorse mentality and rarely shies away from a heavy workload. However, he lacks top-tier burst and long speed, limiting his big-play potential. His impact in the passing game is limited as both a receiver and blocker, areas that need refinement to round out his game.
Hollin Pierce, OT
Hollin Pierce is a massive, powerful offensive tackle with a mauling presence in the run game and a frame that’s tough to get around. He uses his size and strength to overwhelm defenders at the point of attack and shows the ability to anchor well against bull rushes.
Pierce plays with a physical edge and flashes heavy hands that can neutralize rushers once engaged. He’s particularly effective in gap schemes where he can fire off the ball and drive defenders off their spot. However, his foot speed and lateral agility are limited, making him vulnerable to speed rushers on the edge.
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Jackson Slater, OG
Jackson Slater could be the next iteration of the small-school stud offensive lineman to become a starter in the NFL. An immediate contributor at Sacramento State out of high school, he started 44 games in his career, earning first-team All-Big Sky honors three times.
He was a standout at the Senior Bowl and an elite athletic tester at the NFL Combine, with 5.01 speed, a 1.78 10-yard split, and 31 bench reps at 6’3″, 311 pounds, with 32″ arms. His most extensive experience is at guard, so any move to center is a projection, but he has the mobility, strength, and natural leverage to succeed at any interior line spot, and he’s great depth out of the gate.
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Nick Nash, WR
Nick Nash is a versatile playmaker with a wide receiver’s skill set and a quarterback’s instincts, bringing dynamic athleticism and creativity to the field. He’s a fluid route runner with reliable hands and the ability to make contested catches in traffic. Nash excels after the catch, using quickness and vision to turn short throws into big gains.
His experience as a former quarterback gives him a strong understanding of coverages and soft spots in zone. However, he lacks elite top-end speed and can struggle to separate consistently against physical man coverage. Polishing his release off the line will help elevate his game.
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Elijah Roberts, DT
Elijah Roberts is a powerful, high-motor defensive lineman with the versatility to line up inside or on the edge. He plays with strong hands and uses leverage well to shed blocks and disrupt plays in the backfield. Roberts brings a relentless effort on every snap and shows good instincts against both the run and pass.
His initial get-off is solid, and he can create pressure with a strong bull rush. However, he lacks elite bend and twitch as a pass rusher, which can limit his effectiveness on the edge against more athletic tackles. Adding polish to his technique would elevate his impact.
Brashard Smith, RB
Brashard Smith is a receiver turned running back who put together a productive year to help SMU reach the CFP. Explosive athlete who can change direction with ease at high speeds. Dynamic runner between the tackles who can find open lanes, press gaps, and get the second and third levels of a defense. Has the speed and explosion to beat linebackers and defensive backs to the spot and turn the corner.
A dangerous special-teams presence who has been returning kicks all four years of college. Averaged a robust 29 yards per return in 2023 with 579 total kick-return yards, both led the ACC. Doesn’t have a thick lower half and is just okay running off contact and breaking tackles. Below-average ball security. Has fumbled on nearly 2% of his career rushing attempts.
Has only one year of starting experience as a running back in college. Will face questions on whether he can handle an RB1 workload. Solid pass-catching running back who can create big plays when in space. Has natural hands and a very good feel for route running.
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Kyle Kennard, EDGE
Kyle Kennard has plenty of traits to like. He has a lean frame with compact mass and excellent length. He’s also an explosive athlete with quickness, speed, and agility. As a pass rusher, Kennard primarily wins with his length and burst. He’s at his best when lined up wide, allowing him to use his quick get-off to beat offensive tackles around the edge and finish with his length.
Kennard’s best attribute is his length. He uses it effectively to keep his frame clear and flashes a well-timed, efficient punch. He has a solid dip-and-rip move, and his combination of burst, length, and mass also shows up as a speed-to-power boon.
Kennard is a bit high-hipped, which can reduce his maximum bend capacity, and he can better apply his power in run defense, but he’s a productive pass-rusher with an exciting developmental skill set.
Tonka Hemingway, DT
Tonka Hemingway is a powerful, disruptive defensive lineman with a quick first step and a relentless motor. He excels at penetrating gaps and creating interior pressure, using active hands and natural leverage to shed blockers. Hemingway plays with strong instincts and can shift across the line, offering scheme versatility.
He holds up well against the run, anchoring with a sturdy base and flashing the ability to disengage and make plays in the backfield. However, his pad level can rise at times, limiting his explosiveness, and he doesn’t always finish plays cleanly. Refining his technique could unlock more consistency in his production.
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Elic Ayomanor, WR
Elic Ayomanor has the physical tools to hypothetically thrive along the perimeter in the NFL. He has a large catch radius and impressive ball skills, and his coordination helps him track down the ball well and take optimal angles in the air.
He offers good speed for his size, too, and the combination of his size and speed make him a difficult defender to bring down after the catch. If you’re looking for a polished route-running technician, Ayomanor might not be your first choice.
He’s a bit high coming into his breaks and doesn’t have the explosiveness in his lower half to consistently create separation. He’s still developing his release package, and a high center of gravity can make it easier for cornerbacks to press him near the line of scrimmage.
Ayomanor is quick but not efficient, and well-built but not as strong as you’d expect. Those issues invite uncertainty, but his big-play ability and run blocking presence emphasize his worth.
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Oronde Gadsden II, TE
Oronde Gadsden II doesn’t have much in-line blocking experience or utility, but he can be a stellar pass-game role player. Gadsden — the son of a former NFL standout receiver of the same name — first broke onto the scene with a 975-yard season in 2022.
A Lisfranc injury derailed his 2023 campaign, but he returned with a vengeance in 2024, logging 73 catches for 934 yards and seven scores. At 6’5″ and 243 pounds, with over 33″ arms, Gadsden has the size and athleticism of a big-slot hybrid. He has solid size-adjusted speed and great short-area energy, and while his early-down outlook is fairly limited, he can be a target funnel for pass-heavy teams.
Kyle McCord, QB
Kyle McCord is a prototypical pocket passer with solid arm strength and the ability to make throws to all levels of the field. He operates best in rhythm, showing good timing and anticipation when working within structure. McCord is poised under pressure and generally makes sound decisions, rarely forcing risky throws.
His mechanics are clean, and he has the touch to layer passes over defenders. However, he lacks mobility and struggles to extend plays when the pocket collapses. His processing speed can be inconsistent against complex defenses, and he’ll need to improve his ability to work through progressions more efficiently.
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Dont’e Thornton, WR
Dont’e Thornton is an explosive playmaking deep threat who can stretch the defense vertically with his elite speed. He has a chance to be one of the faster receivers in the NFL. Played in an offense that will raise questions about his route tree and production.
He is a big-play threat, having led the FBS with 25.4 yards per reception and six touchdowns on just 26 receptions in 2024. Career volume is a concern, with only 65 receptions in total across his four seasons at Oregon and Tennessee.
Dylan Sampson, RB
With Nico Iamaleava and a revamped receiving corps, the Tennessee Volunteers’ offense didn’t meet expectations in 2024 — but a not-so-quiet bright spot was RB Dylan Sampson, who accumulated 1,491 yards and 22 touchdowns on 258 carries.
At around 5’8″, 200 pounds, Sampson is one of the smaller backs in the 2025 NFL Draft class, but he doesn’t let any size mismatch intimidate him. He keeps his legs unforgivingly active, allowing him to excel as a cutting dynamo and as a finisher through contact.
Where Sampson truly makes his money is with his explosiveness, agility, speed, and blend of creativity skills. He has the running leverage and wiry frame to play bigger than his size, but his dynamism is what will make him a valuable part of an RB rotation.
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Cameron Williams, OT
Cameron Williams has rare physical tools with his size and length, and NFL teams will want to get their hands on him. With that said, he is just a one-year starter at right tackle with the Longhorns and his play was inconsistent overall.
In the run game, Williams primarily wins by using his size to seal and wall off defenders. He can quickly engulf ensuing defenders at the point of attack, and has the width and core strength to absorb opposing power. He has good initial pop at the point of attack and can control and steer defenders. In the passing game, he uses his size and length to create a wide path between the rusher and the quarterback.
Williams makes it very difficult for defenders to go around or through him with his overall size and athleticism alone, but he’s still refining his anchor footwork, hand placement, and leverage maintenance. Early NFL starts could expose his deficiencies, but he has great potential.
Gunnar Helm, TE
Don’t make the mistake of judging Gunnar Helm solely from his subpar athletic testing at the NFL Combine. Helm sprained his ankle on his first 40-yard dash attempt, and that injury impacted his testing. Trust the film with Helm; it conveys his upside well enough.
While Helm isn’t at the level of the top athletes in this year’s tight-end class, he still has enough burst and bend at 6’5″ and 241 pounds to sear up seams and make himself available on the vertical plane. Additionally, Helm can make plays underneath with his soft hands and rumbling RAC ability.
Helm can continue to add mass to his frame, despite not having the high-end quickness to be a viable route runner against man coverage. Nevertheless, he’s a valuable two-pronged receiving threat, and a high-effort blocker who can play with leverage.
Quinn Ewers, QB
From being the top-rated high school recruit to being an SEC Championship and CFB Playoff contender, Quinn Ewers had a storied college football career. He’s coming off his best season, having thrown for 3,472 yards, 31 touchdowns, and 12 interceptions in 2024. Yet, Ewers’ NFL projection is much more complicated than his collegiate projection was.
Ewers was a solid CFB starter, but there are clear limitations for him as a prospect. He doesn’t have elite size or athleticism as a creator. His processing, mechanics, and pocket habits all remain too inconsistent. Ewers’ saving grace is his arm talent. He has a reasonably strong arm, and he can make throws at any arm angle, from any platform.
Those qualities will make him a valuable QB2 or QB3 on a depth chart, but he needs further refinement to develop beyond that.
Jake Majors, OC
Jake Majors is a five-year player at Texas who has started four seasons and has improved in each of those. While he is a very experienced player with over 3700 career snaps, he only has experience with lining up at center but has played against the top competition in the country.
Major has an average frame and length, plays low to the ground, and has excellent leverage as a pass blocker. He is a fluid athlete who can fire off the ball and moves well in space allowing him to climb to the second level of a defense and win consistently. Majors is a smart offensive lineman who has consistently shown the ability to pick up stunts and twists.
Isaiah Bond, WR
Isaiah Bond is an explosive wide receiver with game-breaking speed and the ability to stretch the field vertically or create separation underneath. He accelerates quickly off the line and is a threat to score any time he touches the ball, especially on deep routes and screens. Bond has smooth footwork, sharp route-running instincts, and shows flashes of tracking the ball well over the shoulder. He’s also a dangerous returner, adding special teams value.
However, his route tree is still developing, and he can struggle against physical corners at the line of scrimmage. Adding strength and refining his timing will elevate his game. There are also off-field concerns that make him a wild card in terms of where could be selected.
Jaydon Blue, RB
Jaydon Blue might’ve declared before he ever had a chance to monopolize production at Texas, but he shouldn’t go overlooked because of that. Blue still eclipsed 1,000 total yards from scrimmage in 2024, with 368 yards and six touchdowns coming as a pass-catcher.
At 5’9″, 196 pounds, he’ll never be mistaken for a bruiser, but his 4.38 40-yard dash does well to illustrate the dynamic field-flipping, seam-stretching speed he brings to the table when he has space. An electric lane-runner with lower-body flexibility and third-down versatility, Blue can provide a valuable spark to an NFL offense.
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Chase Lundt, OT
Chase Lundt is an athletic and technically proficient offensive tackle known for his exceptional movement skills and versatility. He excels in the run game, and profiles as one of the best pullers and second-level roamers in the class.
On the ground, Lundt demonstrates a strong understanding of blocking angles, making him particularly effective in zone-blocking schemes. His ability to find space, close gaps with his range, and engage linebackers is unique to him alone, and a product of his athleticism and field awareness.
In the passing game, Lundt’s quick footwork and fluid lateral movement can help him mirror rushers, but he needs to improve his play strength to become a viable NFL pass protector. That said, there’s a great deal of upside to work with in Lundt’s game.
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Ricky White, WR
Ricky White is a smooth, savvy wide receiver with strong hands and a knack for creating separation. He’s a polished route runner who understands how to manipulate defenders with subtle fakes and timing, especially on intermediate routes. White tracks the ball well and consistently wins at the catch point, even against tight coverage.
His body control and concentration make him a reliable target in clutch situations. While he’s competitive after the catch, he lacks top-tier explosiveness and long speed, which can limit his ability to generate big plays. Adding more burst to his game would make him a more complete threat.
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Jonah Monheim, OC
Jonah Monheim is an elite athlete who displays excellent get-off and short area bursts. He is an experienced starter who has taken over 3100 career college snaps with exceptional positional versatility, having lined up at tackle, guard, and center throughout his career. Monheim displays very good technique in pass protection, can adequately handle stunts/twists, and is a smart pass blocker overall.
He anchors well and is a good second-level blocker in space. However, he struggles with handling more physical pass rushes and his overall play strength is just average. Monheim has had very good pass-blocking production in his college career, only giving up two sacks in the past three years.
Utah State Football
Jalen Royals, WR
Quietly, Jalen Royals is one of the more complete three-level threats in the 2025 NFL Draft. He caught 71 passes for 1,080 yards and 15 touchdowns in just his second season at Utah State, and in 2024, he racked up 836 yards and six TDs in just seven games. At around 5’11 1/2″ and 210 pounds, Royals has an appealing build.
He’s low-to-the-ground, compact, and energized as a mover, with easy hip sink, but he also has impressive play strength, particularly as a RAC threat.
There are times where Royals’ middling length hurts him in contested situations, but when he’s clear, he can make impressive body control adjustments, and his flexibility, twitch, and explosive athleticism allow for consistent separation. Royals can be a phenomenal WR2 with impact upside.
UTSA Football
Zah Frazier, CB
Zah Frazier is a former junior college All-American but has only one year of starting experience at the FBS level. Frazier possesses outstanding size and length at the cornerback position. He is a good press corner who wins those reps at a high level due to his length and physicality. Frazier was primarily used as an outside corner at UTSA and has the athleticism and length to stick there at the next level. He is a long strider who can cover lots of ground.
He possesses natural acceleration paired with excellent long speed. Very good tackler. Only missed two tackles this season and has a career 5.6% missed tackle rate. Physical player who isn’t afraid of taking on contact and an active run defender who can make plays in that department. He does an excellent job of limiting big plays when targeted with above-average ball skills that saw him have six interceptions and five pass breakups in 2024.
Virginia Tech Football
Dorian Strong, CB
Dorian Strong is a skilled and instinctive cornerback who excels in man coverage but is also more than competent in zone coverage schemes. He possesses fluid hips, quick feet, and solid closing speed, allowing him to stick with receivers and disrupt passing lanes.
Strong’s ball skills stand out, as he consistently tracks the ball and makes plays in contested situations. He plays with physicality at the line of scrimmage, using his length effectively to disrupt routes. Strong’s football IQ and anticipation enable him to read quarterbacks and jump routes, but his aggression can leave him vulnerable if he mistimes plays and double-moves.
Adding mass will be necessary for Strong to handle bigger receivers and further enhance his game as a lockdown defender, but his blend of coverage mobility and ball skills grants him scheme-versatile starter upside.
Bhayshul Tuten, RB
The fact that Bhayshul Tuten graded as well as he did in college, despite some historically bad ball security (nine fumbles over the last two seasons on fewer than 400 touches), is a testament to his ability. Ball security can be coached out of players, or it can stick around; outcomes are always uncertain.
That said, if he can clean up that part of his game, Tuten oozes first-level explosiveness, a dense lower half to skirt past glancing blows, and enough long speed to outrun defenders. 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.
He can be a change-of-pace back right away, with the potential to grow into more.
Antwaun Powell-Ryland, EDGE
Antwaun Powell-Ryland is an explosive edge rusher with a quick first step and a relentless motor. He thrives at creating pressure off the edge, using a mix of speed, leverage, and hand violence to beat tackles. His agility and ability to bend make him a constant threat in passing situations, and he shows good pursuit speed when chasing down plays from the backside.
Powell-Ryland also flashes solid instincts against the run, setting the edge with discipline. However, he can struggle to disengage against stronger linemen and needs to add functional strength to become a more consistent presence on early downs.
Jaylin Lane, WR
Jaylin Lane is an undersized receiver who has produced mediocre numbers at the highest level of his college career. He lined up out wide at Middle Tennessee State but has since transitioned to a full-time slot receiver at Virginia Tech.
Lane is a quick twitch athlete who does a good job of creating separation off the line but is a well below-average ball winner who struggles to compete effectively in tight windows — he had contested catch rates of 20.0% and 16.7% in his two seasons at Virginia Tech. He has been a reliable target with a career drop rate under 6% and is a dangerous after-the-catch threat who can make defenders miss and create plays for the offense.
Aeneas Peebles, DT
Aeneas Peebles is a slightly undersized interior presence who is known for his pass-rush ability. Has a strong track record of production in each of the past two seasons. A three-year starter who has experience lining up over tackle, guard, and center. Can burst off the line and has good short-area quickness. Has won his pass-rushing reps at a high level each of the past two seasons.
Plays with good technique and a natural feel of how to get around linemen. Doesn’t have a deep bag of pass-rushing tricks and is heavily reliant on his swim move. Slightly undersized with average power, which makes it easier for linemen to push him around in the run game. Struggled at times with handling double teams.
Pad level can be inconsistent, which makes it harder for him to anchor versus doubles. An older prospect who will be 24 on draft night.
Wisconsin Football
Jack Nelson, OT
Jack Nelson possesses above-average size and length and has experience lining up at both tackle and guard. He is an experienced starter with over 3,000 career snaps played against high-level Big Ten competition. He had very clean pass-blocking metrics in his final season, with just one sack allowed and nine pressures.
Nelson plays with very good leverage and a wide base while being quick off the line and getting into his stance. He uses his length very well in pass protection and is a strong anchor against physical pass rushers. Nelson is a consistent winner in the trenches in the run game. He plays with a high motor and a mean streak.
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