2025 NFL draft: Jeff Legwold ranks the highest 100 prospects
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Jeff Legwold
It hasn’t been simple for expertise evaluators to make sense of the 2025 NFL draft class. The mixture of COVID-19 seasons, prospects of their mid-20s, transfers and NIL have created a number of obstacles for scouts to sift by way of.
“Possibly that is how it may look [from now on], however this yr feels totally different,” a longtime AFC scout mentioned. “[It’s] fairly skinny on high [of the board], thick within the center, and NIL most likely carved out the again finish [of Day 3].”
That leaves a category with fewer gamers with first-round grades than ordinary. But it surely does have probably the most distinctive prospects of the fashionable period, as Colorado huge receiver/cornerback Travis Hunter is ranked because the No. 1 participant at two totally different positions by a lot of the league. It additionally has a polarizing group of quarterbacks. Whereas Cam Ward (Miami) appears destined to be the primary general choose, the remainder of the crop — led by Shedeur Sanders (Colorado) and Jaxson Dart (Ole Miss) — has drawn a wide range of reactions from decision-makers.
With these components in thoughts, right here is my annual top-100 checklist heading into the draft, which begins Thursday at 8 p.m. ET in Inexperienced Bay, Wisconsin (ESPN, ABC and the ESPN App). This checklist is predicated on grades, not place worth. This is not meant to be a mock draft, only a pure rating of the highest prospects. Due to all these across the league who took the time to speak and reply piles of questions round this annual venture.
Notice: Listed 40 instances are finest verified or electronically timed.
Peak: 6-foot-1 | Weight: 188 kilos | 40 time: Didn’t run (DNR)
There are minor considerations that Hunter’s body will not maintain up within the NFL, particularly if he performs offense and protection. However let’s face it: The 2024 Heisman winner is the No. 1 participant at huge receiver and cornerback, in order that makes him my No. 1 participant. The 96 receptions for 1,258 yards and 15 touchdowns together with 4 interceptions do not harm, both. The problem for whoever drafts him is discovering the best play distribution between nook and receiver that maximizes his improvement and influence.
Peak: 6-3 | Weight: 250 | 40 time: DNR
There are some harm considerations with Carter. He did not work out on the mix as a consequence of a shoulder harm and had a stress fracture found in his proper foot in the course of the medical examination. However Carter is a relentless, explosive cross rusher, with 12 sacks and 23.5 tackles for loss final season. He ought to make a right away NFL influence.
Peak: 5-9 | Weight: 211 | 40 time: DNR
There is perhaps a slight pause about Jeanty’s workload — he averaged 31 carries per sport final season — and fumbles (9 up to now two seasons). However some consider he is one of the best participant on this class. He rushed for two,601 yards in 2024 and combines energy, steadiness and imaginative and prescient with big-play skill (12 runs of 50-plus yards final season).
Peak: 6-6 | Weight: 256 | 40 time: DNR
Warren exploded as a senior, with 104 receptions for 1,233 yards and eight touchdowns in 2024 after compiling 49 catches the earlier three seasons. He can line up in-line, within the slot or out huge and has room for additional progress. His skill to run with energy and drive makes him a Wildcat quarterback choice, too.
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Peak: 6-4 | Weight: 296 | 40 time: DNR
A former No. 1 general recruit, Nolen broke out with 6.5 sacks and 14 tackles in 2024 to earn All-America honors. He was aided by Ole Miss’ defensive tackle-friendly scheme, however Nolen performs with urgency and top-shelf energy. His finest soccer is in entrance of him.
Peak: 6-6 | Weight: 319 | 40 time: 4.98 seconds
There’s been a number of discuss Campbell’s 32⅝-inch arm size measurement at the mix — beneath the league’s threshold for tackles. However Campbell has high-level motion expertise and has handed each take a look at towards most of the nation’s finest cross rushers over the previous three seasons. He is additionally a pounder within the run sport.
Peak: 6-4 | Weight: 296 | 40 time: DNR
A very good rule when evaluating prospects within the trenches is to defer to these with an completed wrestling background. Graham has that, and if there have been a “tossed defender apart” metric, he would seemingly lead the nation. He is a high-effort participant with 14.5 tackles for loss over the previous two seasons.
Peak: 5-11 | Weight: 194 | 40 time: 4.39
Some folks would possibly scoff at Barron being this excessive, however he is a resourceful participant with the flexibility to play exterior, within the slot or as a dime linebacker. He has elite pace and would not waste steps or miss tackles. He gained the Jim Thorpe Award in 2024 after recording 5 interceptions and 11 passes defensed.
Peak: 6-6 | Weight 248 | 40 time: DNR
Loveland sat out the mix due to proper shoulder surgical procedure however mentioned that he can be full-go for coaching camp. His skill to emphasize the seams of the protection along with his pace and motion skill are extremely coveted. Loveland set the Michigan faculty report for tight ends with 56 receptions in 2024.
Peak: 6-4 | Weight: 332 | 40 time: 4.91
Membou has been arguably the largest riser on this class and tasks finest for granted sort out. He is clean in cross safety and mirrored among the nation’s finest edge gamers this previous season. Membou additionally has the facility to clear defenders within the run sport.
Peak: 6-3 | Weight: 235 | 40 time: 4.52
Is Campbell an off-ball linebacker or an edge rusher? He began as an edge as a freshman, moved to linebacker as a sophomore, then performed each in 2024. Campbell led the Crimson Tide in tackles (112), tackles for loss (11.5), sacks (5) and compelled fumbles (2) final season.
Peak: 6-1 | Weight: 243 | 40 time: DNR
The Bulldogs moved Walker throughout their protection, however he tasks finest as an edge rusher within the NFL due to his explosiveness and shutting skill as a cross rusher. Walker has led Georgia in sacks the previous two seasons but additionally performs with decisiveness and physicality towards the run.
Peak: 6-2 | Weight: 194 | 40 time: DNR
Johnson has been nice when he has performed — he had 9 interceptions and three pick-sixes in his school profession, together with two in 2024. However a turf-toe harm restricted him to 6 video games final season. He is fluid in protection and has fast recognition with splendid dimension, however he might want to enhance his tackling.
Peak: 6-5 | Weight: 260 | 40 time: DNR
Williams suffered an ankle harm in Georgia’s season opener that held him again in 2024, so he did not have the breakout season many anticipated. He ended up with 5 sacks and eight.5 tackles for loss, however he could make a right away NFL influence as a cross rusher.
Peak: 6-3 | Weight: 220 | 40 time: 4.38
Emmanwori placed on a present on the mix, however he’s greater than a exercise warrior. He had 88 tackles and 4 interceptions this previous season, two of which he returned for touchdowns. His dimension and traits enable him to maneuver round and play as a security, dime linebacker or huge nickel nook.
Peak: 6-5 | Weight: 313 | 40 time: 4.95
Harmon flourished after transferring from Michigan State, with 10.5 tackles for loss, 5 sacks and a couple of pressured fumbles in his solely season at Oregon. His sturdy arms, huge attain and explosiveness in shedding blockers make him a constant inside disruptor.
Peak: 5-11 | Weight: 191 | 40 time: 4.29
Golden averaged 17.0 yards per catch in his solely season with the Longhorns, with 58 receptions for 987 yards and 9 touchdowns. The Houston switch had the second-fastest 40 on the mix. When he is dialed in, he can separate from even one of the best corners and is reliable irrespective of the place he traces up.
Peak: 6-2 | Weight: 219 | 40 time: DNR
Ward shall be chosen lengthy earlier than this — most likely earlier than anybody else — due to his pocket consciousness and clean short-area actions. Add in a fast launch and his psychological toughness with the willingness to be the “it” man, and you’ve got a right away starter. He should clear up accuracy points and his footwork when he is in sling-it mode.
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Peak: 6-4 | Weight: 219 | 40 time: 4.53
He’s the manufacturing king of the receiver class, with back-to-back seasons of at the very least 84 receptions, 1,300 yards and greater than 15 yards per reception. McMillan additionally had a 304-yard sport in 2024. The former volleyball participant persistently wins contested catches.
Peak: 6-5 | Weight: 315 | 40 time: 5.16
Banks gained the Outland Trophy and Lombardi Award final season. Some within the league consider he is perhaps a guard as a result of he’s extra refined as a punishing, clean mover within the run sport than a cross protector. Banks wants slightly extra energy to cope with the league’s speed-to-power rushers and cleaner work along with his arms.
Peak: 6-1 | Weight: 202 | 40 time: 4.48
This huge receiver class is not as sturdy as some in earlier years, however Egbuka is a protected, top-tier performer who’s NFL-ready. He completed as Ohio State’s all-time chief in receptions (205). Egbuka runs routes with precision and tempo and persistently creates separation.
Peak: 6-5 | Weight: 321 | 40 time: 5.38
Booker is a strong inside presence who performs with high quality consciousness in cross safety and the energy to wall off rushers. He additionally finishes with goal within the run sport. He was a group captain as a junior and may begin straight away within the NFL.
Peak: 6-0 | Weight: 206 | 40 time: 4.41
His route portfolio shall be far bigger within the NFL, because the overwhelming majority of Burden’s collegiate targets got here inside 10 yards of the road of scrimmage. He had just one 100-yard sport in 2024, although he flourished in 2023 (86 receptions for 1,212 yards and 9 touchdowns). Burden has highly effective arms, performs with toughness and is dynamic after the catch.
Peak: 6-5 | Weight: 267 | 40 time: 4.59
Stewart is among the hardest evaluations on the board. He has coveted bodily skills and had a ridiculous mix exercise that featured a 40 time higher than some receivers. His 4.5 mixed sacks in three seasons are the largest purple flag, in addition to his inconsistent strain price.
Peak: 5-10 | Weight: 202 | 40 time: 4.43
What extra would you like? Henderson had two 1,000-yard seasons and one other 900-yard season, and didn’t fumble in his previous three seasons. He’s one of the best cross protector on this working again class and a high quality receiver who runs with acceleration and tempo. It will be inaccurate to pigeonhole him as a third-down again.
Peak: 6-5 | Weight: 245 | 40 time: 4.47
Pearce’s pace, explosiveness off the ball and constant high-pressure price (19.0% in 2024, second in FBS) are tantalizing. He would not have the elite flexibility of among the finest edge prospects, which may sluggish his improvement if he cannot persistently disengage from blockers.
Peak: 6-3 | Weight: 251 | 40 time: DNR
Inexperienced broke by way of in 2024, main the FBS with 17 sacks, a giant step up from the 4.5 he had in 2023. He’s a high-effort participant with flexibility and an array of counters to get to the quarterback.
Peak: 6-2 | Weight: 248 | 40 time: DNR
Ezeiruaku is arguably the most efficient participant in a deep edge class, compiling 80 tackles, 16.5 sacks, 20.5 tackles for loss and three pressured fumbles in 12 video games. He strikes from pace to energy successfully and has the pliability to get to the nook. He has inside counters and performs with an edge.
Peak: 6-3 | Weight: 257 | 40 time: DNR
Few gamers present as a lot variety within the cross rush as Scourton, and he confronted extra double-teams and chips than his Aggies teammates. He additionally performs with constant depth — a 3rd of his tackles in 2024 had been for a loss, and he had 10 sacks for Purdue in 2023 earlier than transferring.
Peak: 6-1 | Weight: 197 | 40 time: 4.50
Starks has put lots on tape throughout his 42 begins in three seasons. He performed each security and nickel nook, with six interceptions in his school profession. Starks ran nicely on the mix, and groups have been impressed along with his interviews.
Peak: 6-4 | Weight: 331 | 40 time: 5.07
Most evaluators need to see extra constant manufacturing, however Grant’s energy, agility and dimension make him a singular participant. When he is at his finest, he is the sort of inside disruptor NFL groups need. He had 6.5 sacks and knocked down 11 passes over the previous two seasons.
Peak: 6-1 | Weight: 212 | 40 time: DNR
When he units his ft in a clear pocket, Sanders reveals one of the best mechanics and accuracy of any quarterback on this draft. His 71.8% completion price in two seasons at Colorado is an FBS profession report. However he’s undersized and would not throw the ball rapidly, which partially explains why he took an FBS-leading 94 sacks the previous two seasons.
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33. Gray Zabel, OL, North Dakota State
Peak: 6-6 | Weight: 312 | 40 time: DNR
Zabel has the potential to play each offensive line place. He began video games at left guard, left sort out and proper sort out at North Dakota State, then dominated at heart throughout Senior Bowl practices. Zabel performs with most toughness and consciousness.
Peak: 6-5 | Weight: 251 | 40 time: 4.68
Taylor was primarily used as an in-line participant in LSU’s offense, although he has some expertise within the slot. He would not have the identical timed pace as among the different high tight ends, however his routes are clear and he is aware of the right way to put defenders in a nasty spot. He is the one TE in LSU historical past to exceed 100 profession receptions.
Peak: 6-0 | Weight: 204 | 40 time: 4.59
Watts and Travis Hunter had been the one gamers to be consensus All-People in 2023 and 2024. Watts had 14 cross breakups and two pressured fumbles the previous two seasons mixed, and his six interceptions led FBS in 2024. He has elite consciousness, ball expertise and isn’t flagged. He’ll flourish in a zone-heavy scheme.
Peak: 5-8 | Weight: 200 | 40 time: DNR
Sampson scored 22 speeding touchdowns final season to interrupt a faculty report that stood for 95 years. Whereas some would possibly assume he’s undersized, he is aware of the right way to work the crowded areas of the sphere. Half of his landing runs final season had been of 5 yards or fewer, and he has a top-shelf leap minimize.
Peak: 6-0 | Weight: 221 | 40 time: 4.46
Hampton was extremely productive the previous two seasons, speeding for 1,660 yards in 2024 and 1,504 in 2023. He isn’t a fast cutter, however he’s decisive to the purpose of assault and is a high-contact runner who smashes by way of defenders. Whereas which may not be sustainable, he did common 3.7 yards after contact final season.
Peak: 6-5 | Weight: 317 | 40 time: DNR
Simmons’ predraft assessments centered largely round his restoration from what he mentioned was a torn patellar tendon in his left knee that he suffered in October. Simmons has expertise at each sort out spots and confirmed the motion skill groups need in cross safety.
Peak: 6-1 | Weight: 195 | 40 time: 4.43
Amos has the size and willingness to be bodily with receivers that interprets nicely to the NFL. He was extra constant in zone in 2024 and might disrupt receivers in press man protection. He additionally finds the ball, having knocked down 26 passes over the previous three seasons.
Peak: 6-5 | Weight: 311 | 40 time: 5.05
He had 28 consecutive begins at left sort out for the Geese over the previous two seasons and has excelled in cross safety. Conerly is an ascending participant who has made vital jumps over the previous two years. His efficiency within the Huge Ten championship sport, when he held Abdul Carter and not using a sack, turned heads.
Peak: 6-4 | Weight: 315 | 40 time: DNR
Jackson moved from left guard to left sort out after Josh Simmons’ harm and impressed in that function. Regardless of some bobbles, he confirmed extra positional flexibility than anticipated. The three-year starter has the facility and motion expertise to plug and play at guard.
Peak: 6-2 | Weight: 194 | 40 time: DNR
Revel tore his left ACL throughout a mid-September apply, however his physician has knowledgeable groups he’s anticipated to be prepared for coaching camp. He is lengthy and has proven top-level play pace together with an understanding of route ideas.
Peak: 6-0 | Weight: 221 | 40 time: 4.48
Judkins had three consecutive 1,000-yard speeding seasons — two at Ole Miss and 1,060 yards this previous season for Ohio State. He scored a landing each 16.4 carries in his school profession and runs with physicality and decisiveness.
Peak: 5-11 | Weight: 183 | 40 time: 4.28
Hairston was the quickest participant who ran on the mix and routinely closes throwing home windows along with his pace. He has proven consolation in man or zone, however his focus wavers at instances. He’ll should be a significantly better tackler as a professional to succeed in his potential, although his struggles there in 2024 might be attributed to a shoulder harm.
Peak: 6-2 | Weight: 242 | 40 time: DNR
Schwesinger’s movie must converse loudly, as a hamstring harm stored him out of most mix drills and UCLA’s professional day. The previous walk-on was a finalist for the Butkus Award in 2024 in his solely season as a starter, compiling 136 tackles (90 solo). He is an efficient blitzer who not often misses tackles.
Peak: 6-3 | Weight: 334 | 40 time: DNR
Williams pulled a hamstring on his first 40-yard sprint try at his professional day, which may carry over postdraft. When wholesome, he’s an inside energy participant who will get concerned. He had 54 tackles in 2023 and added 46 in 2024 regardless of lacking three video games. He performs slightly upright, so taller NFL guards may give him some problem.
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Peak: 6-2 | Weight: 235 | 40 time: 4.58
Knight is among the oldest prospects on the board — he turned 25 in January and performed six school seasons — which could negatively influence his inventory. However he will get off blocks, makes play after play and has proven maturity and work ethic in his interviews with groups.
Peak: 6-6 | Weight: 264 | 40 time: 4.68
Evaluators noticed his explosiveness in the course of the season, however his mix exercise had many scouts reassessing his tape. He would not look clean when he performs and might want to enhance his lower-body flexibility as a professional. However he produces, with 13 sacks over the previous two seasons.
Peak: 6-4 | Weight: 265 | 40 time: DNR
Tuimoloau had an enormous 2024 season, with 21.5 tackles for loss (third in FBS) and 12.5 sacks. Some defensive position coaches see him as a high-effort participant who can enhance his pass-rush methods to have extra success when he would not win with energy after the snap.
Peak: 6-4 | Weight: 260 | 40 time: DNR
Sawyer closed his 2024 season on a constructive observe, with 4.5 sacks and 6 knockdowns within the Buckeyes’ 4 playoff video games. He capped it off with a strip-sack, 83-yard scoop-and-score in Ohio State’s CFP semifinal victory over Texas within the Cotton Bowl. He’s a power-first participant who may not match all people’s scheme however performs with depth.
Peak: 6-3 | Weight: 290 | 40 time: DNR
Some see a participant flagged too many instances for private fouls, whereas others see one with the sort of relentlessness they need from a defensive lineman. His finest season got here in 2023, with 10.5 tackles for loss and two blocked kicks, however he additionally added 5.5 tackles for loss as a part of a deep D-line rotation in 2024.
Peak: 6-1 | Weight: 214 | 40 time: DNR
Bech’s finest seasons got here in his first yr (43 catches as a freshman for LSU in 2021) and his final (62 catches for 1,034 yards and 9 touchdowns in 2024). He persistently creates separation on the high of the route and frequently wins in contested-catch conditions. Bech had a giant Senior Bowl week and was the sport’s MVP.
Peak: 6-5 | Weight: 250 | 40 time: DNR
Like Bech, Arroyo had a giant week on the Senior Bowl. There are huge questions round his well being, given he was out for a lot of the 2022 and 2023 seasons with a knee harm. However he confirmed an NFL-level talent set in 2024, as greater than 70% of his 35 catches went for first downs or touchdowns.
Peak: 6-1 | Weight: 249 | 40 time: DNR
Stewart did not work out on the mix due to a hamstring harm and selected to not work out on the Wolverines’ professional day. However he provides max effort on each play, and his punishing, decided fashion is straightforward to identify on tape. He had 47 tackles for loss over 4 seasons and led the Wolverines with 8.5 sacks in 2024.
Peak: 6-4 | Weight: 255 | 40 time: DNR
Swinson is an ascending participant, as he did not begin multiple sport in a season till 2024. He began 12 video games final season and led the Tigers with 12 tackles for loss and eight.5 sacks. He did not work out on the mix or LSU’s major professional day.
Peak: 6-4 | Weight: 214 | 40 time: 4.47
He is a tricky matchup for defensive backs due to his dimension and massive catch radius. Higgins tasks to play exterior or within the slot and averaged 18.5 yards per catch in 2023 and 13.6 yards per catch in 2024. He had solely three drops in two seasons at Iowa State after transferring from Japanese Kentucky.
Peak: 5-10 | Weight: 192 | 40 time: 4.42
Few defensive backs on the board discover the ball like Bowman. He had eight interceptions over the previous two seasons and returned three for TDs in 2023. He does miss a number of tackles, however Bowman confirmed loads of potential as a nickel defender on the Senior Bowl.
Peak: 6-8 | Weight: 316 | 40 time: 5.21
Trapilo began video games at each left and proper sort out for the Eagles. Boston Faculty coach Invoice O’Brien, a longtime NFL coach, has lauded Trapilo’s work in cross safety, the place his high quality hand work, attain and footwork make him powerful for rushers to unravel. He might be a starter with extra time within the weight room.
Peak: 6-4 | Weight: 303 | 40 time: DNR
Mbow performed proper guard in 2022 earlier than beginning 18 video games at proper sort out the previous two seasons. Zone-blocking groups shall be enthusiastic about his motion and consciousness, as he persistently makes the precise decisions in area. Some would possibly transfer him again to protect, however his talent set is simply too good to disregard.
Peak: 6-1 | Weight: 224 | 40 time: 4.57
His finest attribute is his decisiveness — Johnson has the dimensions and energy to brush off arm tackles and sufficient pace to create huge performs. His 20 runs of at the very least 20 yards in 2024 had been second within the nation, and his 21 speeding TDs had been a faculty report. Cross-protection struggles have some scouts doubting whether or not he is able to being a three-down again.
Peak: 6-4 | Weight: 297 | 40 time: DNR
He was smaller than most of the blockers he confronted within the SEC, however Sanders isn’t knocked off his ft and performs with highly effective arms. He ought to be capable of play on a number of fronts and within the inside. He had 16.5 tackles for loss over the previous two seasons.
Peak: 6-1 | Weight: 197 | 40 time: 4.60
His timed pace will concern some, however Thomas is aware of the right way to play to his strengths. He persistently ruins cross routes by difficult receivers successfully on the line of scrimmage and down the sphere. He had simply two profession interceptions however knocked away 15 passes, together with 10 in 2023.
Peak: 6-4 | Weight: 305 | 40 time: 4.95
Alexander confirmed some positional versatility final season and had a high quality week on the Senior Bowl towards among the higher blockers on this draft. Whereas he lined up inside more often than not, there have been pass-rush conditions when he performed on the sting. He’ll flip 25 in August, so Alexander might want to clean his tough edges rapidly, however potential is there.
Peak: 6-0 | Weight: 193 | 40 time: DNR
Morrison may have been a top-40 participant if not for harm considerations. He had left hip surgical procedure in October 2024 and had shoulder surgical procedure final spring. He had 9 interceptions mixed in 2022 and 2023. Morrison is a clean participant in his transitions and performs with high-end consciousness.
Peak: 6-0 | Weight: 205 | 40 time: 4.42
Considerably hidden on a below-average Mountain West group, Royals averaged 15.2 yards per reception in back-to-back seasons. He had a mixed 10 receptions of fifty or extra yards in these two years, and he had 55 receptions for 834 yards in seven video games in 2024 earlier than a foot harm ended his season.
Peak: 6-3 | Weight: 305 | 40 time: 5.11
At his finest, Farmer performs with energy and overwhelms guards and facilities. There are a number of examples of him rapidly overpowering his blocker to achieve early management on a play. There are questions on Farmer’s consistency, as he by no means exceeded 32 tackles in a season.
Peak: 5-10 | Weight: 191 | 40 time: 4.35
He led the group in cross breakups up to now two seasons, with 9 in 2023 and 7 in 2024. Some see Parrish as a bodily and fluid nickel nook, however he might want to clear up some tackling points. Nonetheless, Parrish’s route recognition and talent to shut on the ball give him an opportunity to contribute rapidly.
Peak: 6-2 | Weight: 223 | 40 time: DNR
He completed his profession because the Rebels’ all-time chief in passing yards (10,617) and whole offense (12,117). Dart can also be a succesful runner, speeding for 1,543 yards and 14 touchdowns in his school profession. He’ll have to wash up his footwork, throw with higher anticipation and problem defenses extra exterior the numbers to reach the NFL.
Peak: 6-6 | Weight: 332 | 40 time: DNR
He was restricted to 12 begins between 2021 and 2023, buried behind future NFL gamers Byron Murphy II and T’Vondre Sweat. Collins began all 16 video games for Texas final season and confirmed untapped potential with 55 tackles, a blocked kick and 7 knocked-down passes.
Peak: 6-2 | Weight: 205 | 40 time: 4.54
Harris has the size-speed mixture the NFL likes however shall be anticipated to diversify his route tree after little greater than hitches and go routes within the Ole Miss offense. He missed 5 video games this previous season however nonetheless completed with 1,030 receiving yards and 7 touchdowns.
Peak: 6-4 | Weight: 244 | 40 time: 4.72
Umanmielen is an lively participant with pop after the snap. He had seven sacks in 12 video games at Florida in 2023, with 10.5 sacks in 12 video games with the Rebels final season. Over the previous two seasons, 28.9% of his tackles have gone for misplaced yardage. He is perhaps a situational rusher early in his profession till he provides extra energy.
Peak: 5-10 | Weight: 194 | 40 time: 4.39
Noel brings worth as a possible kickoff and punt returner (he was the Huge 12’s Co-Particular Groups Participant of the Yr), and is a receiver who persistently confirmed among the finest play pace on this class. He performs nearer to his timed pace than many others and averaged 14.9 yards per catch final season.
Peak: 6-1 | Weight: 215 | 40 time: DNR
Winston is one other participant whose draft inventory was seemingly impacted by an harm final season — he suffered a torn proper ACL within the Nittany Lions’ second sport. He led the group in tackles in 2023 with 60. Winston has some task bobbles, however he tackles with goal and might cowl tight ends.
Peak: 6-6 | Weight: 331 | 40 time: 5.01
A sturdy three-year starter who began his ultimate 38 video games at left sort out for the Gophers, Ersery is a strong presence within the run sport. NFL groups with a wholesome dose of inside zone performs would possibly present one of the best match. Ersery seemingly tasks for granted sort out as a professional.
Peak: 6-4 | Weight: 279 | 40 time: 4.67
He had 8.5 sacks and knocked down 5 passes in 10 video games final season (he missed 4 video games with accidents). Burch has the entire bodily traits defensive coaches need in a cross rusher, however many scouts consider he must be extra constant along with his effort and manufacturing.
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Peak: 6-7 | Weight: 308 | 40 time: 4.97
Ratledge began components of 4 seasons at guard for the Bulldogs however missed most of 2021 with a foot harm and was sidelined for 4 video games final season after ankle surgical procedure. He’s a brawler who has battled among the nation’s finest inside defensive linemen, which ought to rapidly make him an NFL starter.
Peak: 5-11 | Weight: 186 | 40 time: 4.45
He began at the very least 10 video games in every of his 4 school seasons. Mukuba performs with sturdy consciousness, totaling 5 interceptions final season after transferring from Clemson. Some scouts consider he may play slot nook if wanted in addition to the deep center. He is a spotty tackler at instances, however Mukuba’s protection expertise are coveted.
Peak: 5-9 | Weight: 206 | 40 time: 4.32
Tuten averaged at the very least 5 yards per carry in all 4 of his school seasons — two at North Carolina A&T, two at Virginia Tech — topping out at 6.3 yards per carry in 2024. He runs with high quality energy for his dimension, and as soon as he is within the open, he closes the deal. However his fumbles — eight over the previous two seasons — are a purple flag.
Peak: 6-3 | Weight: 259 | 40 time: DNR
Scouts’ opinions on Oladejo developed after he switched from inside linebacker to edge rusher two video games into the 2024 season. He ended 2024 with 57 tackles, 13.5 tackles for loss and 4.5 sacks. He might want to clean out some tough edges, however Oladejo has the size and pace to be a high quality edge rusher with the physicality of an inside linebacker.
80. Wyatt Milum, G/OT, West Virginia
Peak: 6-7 | Weight: 313 | 40 time: 5.27
A former pitcher who had presents to play collegiate baseball, Milum tasks to be a guard as a professional and performs with toughness and savvy in cross safety. He began 43 video games over the previous 4 seasons for the Mountaineers — eight at proper sort out, 35 at left sort out.
Peak: 6-4 | Weight: 324 | 40 time: 4.95
Savaiinaea has potential positional versatility given he began video games at proper guard, left sort out and proper sort out with the Wildcats. He seemingly tasks to be a guard as a professional and has the sort of stoutness in cross safety that playcallers need on the inside.
Peak: 6-3 | Weight: 195 | 40 time: 4.30
Porter is a particular groups ace who might be an actual discover at cornerback for an formidable group. He blocked at the very least one kick in 4 totally different seasons, together with two final season. He began his school profession at receiver and did not begin a sport on protection till 2024, however he had three interceptions in his seven begins.
Peak: 6-6 | Weight: 336 | 40 time: 5.26
Regardless of being a three-year starter at left sort out for the Wolfpack, Belton tasks for granted sort out within the NFL. His footwork is slightly clunky at instances, however he can overwhelm defenders when his method is correct.
Peak: 6-2 | Weight: 206 | 40 time: 4.44
The native Canadian remains to be early in his developmental curve however burst on the scene with a 294-yard efficiency towards Colorado and Travis Hunter in October 2023. Ayomanor suggestions his hand at instances in his routes, however he possesses an excessive amount of potential to disregard.
Peak: 6-5 | Weight: 311 | 40 time: 5.09
Grant would possibly want a while to make the leap from the FCS Coastal Athletic Affiliation to the NFL. However the former wrestler is a four-year school starter and is an intriguing big-framed sort out prospect who has proven high quality footwork and hand placement.
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Charles Grant’s NFL draft profile
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Peak: 6-2 | Weight: 224 | 40 time: 4.58
Mondon is usually a powerful analysis. Scouts would see him get fooled on play-action or miss a run match but additionally persistently replenish the stat sheet towards high competitors. A 3-year starter for the Bulldogs who pursues performs with vigor, Mondon has proven blitzing skill and luxury dropping in protection. He had surgical procedure to restore a stress fracture in his left foot within the spring of 2024.
Peak: 6-3 | Weight: 241 | 40 time: 4.71
He went from 19 receptions as a freshman in 2022 to an FBS-leading 117 receptions final season. Fannin additionally led the FBS in 2024 with 1,555 receiving yards and scored 10 touchdowns. He seems to be slightly stiff at instances, however he catches all the things and has proven good run-after-the-catch work. Fannin should present he can persistently win towards man protection to reach the NFL.
Peak: 6-5 | Weight: 219 | 40 time: 4.63
There are query marks round Shough, who began his school profession at Oregon in 2018. He’ll flip 26 in September and missed components of three seasons with a damaged collarbone, damaged left leg and a left shoulder harm. However he has a high quality arm, works your entire area and understands coverages. He must eliminate the ball faster and preserve his mechanics underneath duress.
Peak: 6-1 | Weight: 222 | 40 time: 4.63
He is the dimensions of a giant security, so Paul might want to add bulk if he will be a weakside linebacker. However he is lively and sound in his assignments, and his 2024 season — 88 tackles, 11 tackles for loss, 3.5 sacks and an interception — towards SEC competitors cannot be dismissed.
Peak: 6-3 | Weight: 264 | 40 time: 4.65
He persistently impacts the pocket — 15.5 sacks over the previous two seasons to go along with 24.5 tackles for loss — and performs with savvy energy. He works the sting with steadiness, and his lively arms make it tough for blockers to get within the first punch. Gillotte may match a 4-3 or a 3-4.
91. Kyle Kennard, Edge, South Carolina
Peak: 6-4 | Weight: 254 | 40 time: 4.73
After 4 seasons of productive play at Georgia Tech, Kennard flourished in his lone season at South Carolina, compiling an SEC-leading 15.5 tackles for loss and 11.5 sacks. He will get overpowered at instances, however he can discover productive snaps as a situational rusher till he provides some play energy.
Peak: 5-11 | Weight: 190 | 40 time: 4.40
Williams made probably the most of a fifth season with 1,198 receiving yards and 14 touchdowns (fourth within the FBS) in 2024. He’s a dynamic catch-and-run choice as a result of he creates separation in vertical routes in addition to on crossing patterns. Williams must hone his catch focus, as late arms have been an occasional difficulty.
Peak: 6-2 | Weight: 291 | 40 time: DNR
He disrupts and wrecks performs on the inside. Norman-Lott thrives in a niche scheme the place he can persistently present impactful snaps along with his excessive effort and physicality. He began solely two video games in Tennessee’s defensive position rotation the previous two seasons however nonetheless had a mixed 9.5 sacks.
Peak: 6-5 | Weight: 247 | 40 time: 4.63
Ferguson set faculty data for profession receptions (134) and touchdowns (16) by a decent finish. Scouts have critiqued his work as a run blocker, and he has struggled when requested to sq. up on the level of assault, however Ferguson is a productive cross catcher who ought to present a extra numerous route tree in an NFL offense.
Peak: 6-0 | Weight: 206 | 40 time: DNR
Ransom is a robust security who will get to the ball, assaults the road of scrimmage within the run sport and makes receivers assume twice after they cross the sphere. He had 76 tackles, 9 tackles for loss and three pressured fumbles final season. He additionally has particular groups worth, with two blocked kicks in 2022.
Peak: 5-11 | Weight: 197 | 40 time: 4.33
Ransaw is a giant nickel choice with some explosiveness and elite pace. He’s additionally a robust tackler within the open area who must be a right away contributor on particular groups. Ransaw may easily transfer to a protection security function in a zone-heavy scheme as nicely.
Peak: 6-2 | Weight: 217 | 40 time: 4.40
There’s work for Milroe to do, to make certain, however his uncooked supplies are unusual. Milroe has a strong arm, reveals a fast launch when his footwork is correct and might crush a protection’s soul when he pulls the ball right down to run. His accuracy wavers at instances, and he would not all the time throw with the anticipation or the precise contact within the quick and intermediate areas, however potential is there.
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Jalen Milroe’s NFL draft profile
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Peak: 5-10 | Weight: 219 | 40 time: 4.66
Skattebo rushed for 1,711 yards and 21 touchdowns final season to go along with 605 receiving yards. He additionally threw a 42-yard landing cross. He will not break as many tackles towards NFL linebackers, however he is a three-down again with high quality play pace who performs with ferocity and presents playcallers a bevy of choices.
Peak: 5-9 | Weight: 198 | 40 time: 4.42
Etienne comes with decrease utilization than most RB prospects — Jeanty had extra carries within the ultimate 9 video games of final season (279) than Etienne had the previous two years (253) — however he has the three-down potential many backs on this draft don’t. He’s a refined receiver who makes good decisions in cross safety with 4.4 pace. Some want he had extra energy, however he’ll play rapidly for offenses good sufficient to get him in open area.
100. Nick Nash, WR, San Jose State
Peak: 6-3 | Weight: 203 | 40 time: 4.57
After three seasons at quarterback, Nash moved to huge receiver in 2022 and completed with solely six catches that yr. Quick-forward to 2024, and Nash had 1,382 receiving yards (No. 2 within the FBS) and an FBS-leading 16 touchdowns. Nash is a participant with top-tier physique management, toughness and a catch radius any quarterback would love.
My No. 100 is not all the time the One hundredth-best participant, however somebody who I really feel deserved slightly extra consideration within the draft windup. Previous No. 100s have included Professional Bowl WR Brandon Marshall, DE Malcolm Koonce (a third-round choose by the Raiders in 2021), OL Andrew Vorhees (chosen No. 229 by Baltimore in 2023 — he missed the season after he tore his proper ACL on the mix) and LB Mohamed Kamara final yr (chosen by the Dolphins within the fifth spherical).
Shut, however not fairly: Emery Jones Jr., OT, LSU; Barrett Carter, LB, Clemson; Cam Jackson, DT, Florida; JJ Pegues, DT, Ole Miss; RJ Harvey, RB, UCF; Nohl Williams, CB, California; Tez Johnson, WR, Oregon; Danny Stutsman, LB, Oklahoma; Jared Wilson, C, Georgia; Deone Walker, DT, Kentucky; Ty Hamilton, DT, Ohio State; Sai’vion Jones, Edge, LSU; Tory Horton, WR, Colorado State.
