2025 NFL Draft Big Board 1.0

Travis Hunter (CB, WR) - Colorado

You’ll have a hard time finding a more dynamic athlete than Travis Hunter. As a receiver, Hunter is a well rounded prospect who can win in a variety of ways. He has the foot quickness and release technique to win early in the rep. He's technically sound and can run the full route tree. He has the focus and ball skills to win at the catch point. As a cornerback, Hunter uses great transitions, instincts, and elite ball skills - making him an absolute game wrecker. Hunter's versatility is generational, grading out as my #1 player at cornerback and wideout. Figuring out where to play Travis Hunter won’t be a problem for NFL clubs, as they'll be eager to acquire such a special player.

Abdul Carter (Edge) - Penn State

Abdul Carter possesses a lethal combination of explosiveness and bend, consistently threatening the outside shoulder of offensive tackles lined across from him. Since transitioning from an off-ball linebacker to a true edge player in 2024, Carter has already shown enough as a pass rusher to hear his name called at the top of the draft. Already productive utilizing inside counters as a rusher, Carter’s high motor, explosive traits, and coverage versatility make him a clear top three player in the class.

Mason Graham (DT) - Michigan

Mason Graham’s short area quickness and flexibility are eye popping when you turn on the tape. As a pass rusher Graham uses his violent hands to work a great club move for easy wins. As a run defender, his ability to stack and shed, as well as fire through gaps and disrupt provide one of the highest floors of any prospect in this class. Graham’s play strength, quick twitch, and high motor make him a lock to go in the top ten.

Ashton Jeanty (RB) - Boise State

A Heisman finalist in 2024, Ashton Jeanty is a densely built runner with a low center of gravity who displays exceptional contact balance. Jeanty is a patient runner with elite vision and great footwork. Often overlooked, Jeanty will enter the NFL with a true three-down skillset, as he provides a great ability to make plays in the passing game and is a high effort pass blocker. Arguably the cleanest prospect in this class, Jeanty stacks up nicely with the best running backs to enter the draft in the last fifteen years.

Will Campbell (OG/OT) - LSU

Will Campbell is an athletic prospect who plays in control with great balance. Campbell has great hand placement and consistently refits his hands. Despite his unorthodox stance, he bends well and is incredibly fluid. He possesses elite grip strength and leg drive allowing him to strain and finish regularly. Campbell’s ability to execute combo blocks, down blocks, and pulls are among the best in this class. Campbell plays with a mean streak through the whistle and wants to end whoever is lined up across from him. While Campbell doesn’t have ideal length and can leave his chest exposed, he still has the technical skills and physical tools to make him the best offensive lineman in this class.

Jihaad Campbell (LB) - Alabama

An explosive and twitchy player with good size, Jihaad Campbell is a playmaker all over the field. Campbell has the speed to run sideline to sideline and track down ball carriers. He has the coverage awareness and change of direction ability to execute coverage assignments at a high level. Campbell possesses the play strength to work off of blocks in the run game, generating knockback with good consistency. As a pass rusher, Campbell has flashed the ability to be a true force blitzing from the 2nd level and off the edge. A versatile defensive piece with great athletic traits, Campbell will need to consistently play with better instincts to reach his elite potential.

Malaki Starks (S) - Georgia

Spending significant time as a free safety, in the slot, and in the box during his time at Georgia, Starks is one of the most versatile players in this class. In coverage, Starks’ hip fluidity allows for great transitions and redirects. Starks can patrol the deep third or half, man up on tight ends, and provide good run support with his sure tackling and quick trigger. An overlooked part of his game due to just one interception in 2024, Starks has great ball skills and ability to track the football. Starks possesses a high IQ that will allow him to see the field early in the NFL, though he will need to take better angles as an open field tackler at the next level.

Matthew Golden (WR) - Texas

Matthew Golden is a polished route runner who wins at all three levels of the field, starting with a variety of releases off the line. Golden is great at the route stem, showing the ability to use vertical stems before creating great separation at the break point. His understanding of leverage and use of leans and head fakes create space for him consistently on tape. Golden is a well rounded receiver with very good body control and concentration to win contested catch situations. While he will look to get stronger working through contact within the route, Golden can be a dependable target who can run the full route tree from any alignment.

Colston Loveland (TE) - Michigan

Loveland is a tall, smooth target who embodies what teams look for in a modern day tight end. Loveland is a great route runner with the flexibility and quickness to win at the break point. Loveland is crafty with his route stems and has a high level of awareness as a receiver. Loveland has the concentration, body control, and length to win at the catch point. With great hands and the ability to adjust to throws outside of his frame, he brings an elite receiving profile that will present mismatches right away in the NFL. While Loveland is solid as a move blocker, he will have some struggles early on in his career blocking in-line. With the ceiling to become a good all-around blocker at the NFL level, Loveland projects as a move tight end who will be one of the league’s best at the position within his first few years.

Armand Membou (OT) - Missouri

Membou was the talk of the combine in Indy after an impressive showing throughout the weekend, dominating testing and putting up 31 reps in the bench press. On the field, his elite athleticism is apparent. In pass pro, he has light feet and uses independent hands with serious pop in his strikes. He has the range to expand his set points with feet to mirror. As a run blocker, he generates easy displacement off the line with his elite power. He has great quickness off the ball and is an easy, fluid mover out in space. He effectively executes frontside blocks in outside zone. He plays with great pad level and leg drive to sustain and finish. Membou will need to improve his hand placement and accuracy connecting with second level targets to become a consistent player, but he has the foundation of a franchise tackle in a zone-heavy scheme at the next level.

Tyler Warren (TE) - Penn State

Tyler Warren is an all-around weapon at the position. Often used as a wildcat quarterback, Warren showed off his fluidity and tenacity with the ball in his hands. Warren provides the ability to make plays at all three levels in the passing game, as well as the potential for catch and run opportunities. A reliable target with a great catch radius, Warren can become a quarterback’s security blanket early on in his career. While not a dynamic route runner or great separator, Warren’s mentality, solid run blocking ability and overall versatility make him an enticing option for a club looking for a physical tight end.

Luther Burden III (WR) - Missouri

Luther Burden III is a dynamic playmaker with the ball in his hands, possessing an elite combination of lateral agility, burst, and play strength. Burden also has the skills of a true receiving threat, with the suddenness and change of direction to be able to cleanly get out of his breaks. Burden consistently wins on slot fades and deep routes, stacking DBs and showing the ball skills, body control and concentration to catch the ball in tight quarters. Though he has shown impressive abilities in the passing game, Burden will need to improve his blocking and toughness at the next level. Projecting as an F or Z receiver in the NFL, Burden will be one of the more exciting offensive weapons in the NFL for years to come.

Will Johnson (CB) - Michigan

Will Johnson possesses the ideal size and length for an outside corner prospect. Johnson has great fluidity, making smooth transitions and flashing great instincts. Johnson has great technique and ball skills and uses good anticipation to jump routes, resulting in multiple pick sixes in a 2024 season where he missed a good chunk of time. Johnson uses his length, play strength, and fluidity to disrupt receivers off the line of scrimmage in press. While he often displays high level instincts, Johnson is susceptible to giving up big plays due to his aggressive nature. While 2024 included some rough moments and an injury-riddled season, Johnson still projects as a boundary corner in the NFL with the adequate explosive traits to be a plus player.

Mike Green (Edge) - Marshall

Green is a pass rush specialist with great burst and twitch, exploding onto the scene in 2024. He uses an array of moves to win as a pass rusher - he attacks the outside shoulder using a cross-chop, ghost-rip, two hand swipe, and outside spin. He mixes in an arm-over and inside spin to counter, keeping tackles disciplined and preventing them from being able to overset. Green has great ankle flexion, allowing him to turn a tight corner with impressive bend to get to the quarterback. As a run defender, Green is adequate but is more of a gap shooter and could have a harder time holding the point of attack against NFL competition. Overall, Mike Green is a polished pass rusher who will improve an NFL defense day one.

Jahdae Barron (CB) - Texas

Jahdae Barron is a tough, physical player who plays with great instincts at the position that will translate seamlessly to the next level. More effective in zone coverage, Barron excels when he plays with his eyes to the quarterback. Barron has some of the best ball skills in this class and is a true playmaker in the secondary. Barron plays with great discipline and awareness in coverage and is a plus in run defense with a quick trigger to get downhill and make plays on ball carriers. While not a press-man outside corner, Barron provides great value and versatility as a nickel or boundary corner in a zone-heavy scheme.

Kelvin Banks Jr. (OT) - Texas

Banks is a high level athlete with a great combination of movement skills and strength. In pass pro, he has advanced hand usage, effectively utilizing a bait technique. He has sound, light feet to mirror rushers and does a great job of staying square. As a run blocker, Banks has good initial shock upon contact and shows off very good range. He plays with great leverage and his hip flexibility allows him to torque and overtake/cut off backside defenders. He connects well with second level targets and plays with an edge, wanting to bury any defender in his path. While Banks is a young talented prospect, he will need to improve his hand placement in both phases, as well as his sustain in the run game to reach his full potential. Some NFL teams will see him as a Round one guard, but I would draft him in the first round and give him a shot as a tackle.

Omarion Hampton (RB) - North Carolina

Hampton is a running back prospect who lacks a true weakness in his game. At 220 pounds, he runs with great power to deliver contact to defenders. He has great contact balance and plus vision. He has soft, reliable hands to consistently haul in targets and be a part of a team’s passing attack. As a pass blocker, he is high effort and provides some of the best pass protection of any back in this class. A true three-down back with the frame to hold up, Hampton should see early success in a featured role in the NFL.

Mykel Williams (Edge) - Georgia

In 2024, Mykel Williams played through a high ankle injury sustained vs. Clemson in their first game. Williams has great twitch and short area quickness to go along with powerful, quick hands. As a pass rusher, Williams uses his elite play strength to jolt offensive linemen with long arm and bull rush moves. Over his time at Georgia, Williams flashes two hand swipes, club-rip, chop, and arm over moves. As a run defender, Williams is already a great, refined player with a high IQ. He uses his strength and quickness to stack, peak, and shed quickly from various alignments. His long arms allow him to engage first and push/pull offensive linemen. While Williams is one of the most talented prospects in this class, he will look to improve upon his pass rush moves that only appeared in flashes at the collegiate level.

Josh Simmons (OT) - Ohio State

Josh Simmons is entering the NFL Draft following a 2024 season in which he got off to a great start, but suffered a torn patellar tendon against Oregon on October 12th. In five full games of action, Simmons showed off his movement skills and overall prowess as a blindside protector. Simmons has light, quick feet and redirects easily. Simmons is a calm, technically sound pass protector who uses independent hands and is always in control/on balance. He has great range in his pass set to effectively use varying set points. He moves in space well and has a great ability to connect with second level targets. Simmons has adequate play strength that has improved with time and experience. It’s disappointing we didn’t get to see him in action during the most competitive part of Ohio State’s schedule, but Simmons is a top tackle in this class with a high ceiling should he return from injury without any issues.

Tetairoa McMillan (WR) - Arizona

McMillan offers great size and fluidity for the position. He dominates at the catch point with great ball skills and concentration, and he tracks the ball as well as anyone in the class. He has a rare ability to create yards after the catch for a player of his size, redirecting once the ball is in his hands. He’s a good route runner vs. zone and off-man, working the middle of the field on slants and crossing routes creating separation. He does a good job getting out of breaks on short and intermediate routes. His body control and catch radius made him an easy target for QBs, as he’s often open with minimal separation from the nearest defender. While McMillan offers a lot of upside, he leaves more to be desired in his releases vs. press, initial burst, and ability to get vertical separation outside the numbers at the next level.

Cam Ward (QB) - Miami

Cam Ward is a true gunslinger with a powerful arm that allows him to access all areas of the field. Ward is able to make plays inside and outside of the pocket, keeping defenses honest and ensuring rushers are disciplined in their rush lanes. Ward has an elastic arm that allows him to throw from multiple arm slots, using a quick sidearm release to get the ball out of his hands instantly on RPOs and screens. He throws on the move well and doesn’t lose velocity when doing so. While Ward is a natural playmaker with great physical tools, his inconsistent deep accuracy and tendency to get over-aggressive will need to be corrected at the next level for him to reach his full potential. Nonetheless, Ward has the makings of a starting quarterback in the NFL.

Shemar Stewart (Edge) - Texas A&M

Shemar Stewart has been one of the most widely talked about prospects during this draft process. A physical specimen, Stewart is a 280+ pound edge player who moves like he’s 250 pounds. Stewart has great explosiveness to get off the ball and the flexibility to angle his way back to the quarterback. He has great play strength and heavy hands to impose his will on offensive linemen in both phases. As a pass rusher, he converts speed to power well, consistently collapsing pockets. As a run defender, Stewart is a borderline elite player. He holds the point of attack, anchors well, and locks out at a high level. While he brings a rare physical profile to the table, Stewart will need to diversify his pass rush approach and add more moves to his arsenal. Only 21 years old, NFL clubs will be excited to work with Stewart and help him unlock his elite potential.

Emeka Egbuka (WR) - Ohio State

Emeka Egbuka is a polished receiver prospect who provides one of the safest floors of any player in this draft. Egbuka is a very good route runner who can effectively work the short and intermediate levels of the field. Egbuka’s understanding of leverage and timing, along with his flexibility and suddenness at the break point can create separation against any coverage look. He’s effective with his stems and consistently gets DBs in bad positions. He has great hands and tracks the ball well over his shoulder. He has great toughness and is a good, willing run blocker who doesn’t shy away from contact. Egbuka isn’t a great explosive athlete and isn’t a prototypical outside receiver who should be asked to beat press regularly, but he provides a high floor as a plus starter in the slot who can run the full route tree and contribute in the run game.

James Pearce Jr. (Edge) - Tennessee

Pearce is an explosive edge rusher with very good length. His burst off the line is nothing short of elite, making him a threat to win around the outside shoulder of opposing tackles game in and game out. He builds momentum from his get off and is able to convert speed to power. He uses his twitch and suddenness to throw in a euro-step move and counter inside with effectiveness. He has the versatility to drop back into coverage and function as an off-ball LB. While Pearce needs to develop a better pass rush plan, finish plays better, and lacks the mass and lower body strength to consistently set the edge on early downs in the NFL, he is a prospect with a sky high ceiling with the floor of being a designated pass rusher early on.

Tyler Booker (OG) - Alabama

Booker has a large frame and the power to erase defenders at the point of contact. As a pass protector, he has a great anchor, using his exceptional lower body strength to stonewall bullrush attempts. He plays with great awareness and consistently picks up stunts. He has great technique and his heavy hands deliver a forceful punch. As a run blocker, he creates easy vertical displacement off the line, playing with great power and leg drive. He has elite grip strength to sustain and finish consistently, and the hip flexibility to wall off defenders at the second level and cut off backside. While Booker isn’t a great mover out in space, he is an intriguing plug and play option in a gap oriented scheme with the chance to become a great guard down the line.

Kenneth Grant (DT) - Michigan

Kenneth Grant is a big presence in the middle with very good lateral quickness. Grant has the power and fluidity to effectively bull rush and can be a pocket pusher at the next level. He’s got strong, violent hands that cause fits for linemen when they land. As a run defender, Grant plays with great intent and pad level and holds the point of attack. He has the flexibility, quickness and length to effectively two-gap and latch onto ball carriers. Grant is far from a finished product, but his set of traits and skill are more than enough to hear his name called on Day one in April.

Grey Zabel (C/G) - North Dakota State

Grey Zabel is a nimble, athletic lineman with the versatility to play any spot on the interior of the offensive line. Zabel has light feet with the ability to redirect in pass pro and meet inside counters. He plays with great awareness as a pass blocker and consistently picks up stunts. As a run blocker, his mobility allows him to be effective on combo blocks and pulls. He plays with great pad level and leverage, and has very good power and leg drive to finish. He consistently plays through the whistle and plays at 100 miles per hour. While he didn’t face the highest level of competition, Zabel can be a day one starter at guard or center, though I like him most at the center position.

Donovan Ezeiruaku (Edge) - Boston College

Donovan Ezeiruaku is a polished pass-rush specialist with great length. Ezeiruaku has a good get off and keeps tackles honest with their set points. He has a deep bag of effective pass rush moves - getting to a cross-chop and ghost move, throwing in an arm over and spin move to counter inside and prevent tackles from oversetting. He has great ankle flexibility, providing elite bend and allowing him to turn a tight corner to angle to the quarterback. Ezeiruaku has marginal play strength that could allow him to get moved off of his spot in the run game, but his pass rush tools land him at #28 here.

Nick Emmanwori (S) - South Carolina

Nick Emmanwori is an impressive athlete who lit up the combine with a great performance. On the field, he provides the versatility to line up all over the defense and be a chess piece for defensive coordinators. He has great ball skills in coverage and the closing speed to drive on the ball. He plays like a linebacker against the run and can be lined up in the box. He has the play strength to work off blocks and be a true presence, further raising his value as a strong safety. Emmanwori is at his best when he is playing downhill, but his athletic traits and versatility allow for coaches to get creative in how they use him.

Jalon Walker (Edge) - Georgia

Walker is a highly explosive player with intriguing athletic traits. Playing mostly as an off-ball linebacker at Georgia, he was effective as a QB spy and as a looper on stunts. Walker is great when playing downhill due to his great closing speed and pursuit ability. He uses that pursuit range to chase down quarterbacks when they escape the pocket. He rushes the passer with good speed to power, but he will need to develop moves to be a great rusher in the NFL. Walker isn’t great in coverage as an off-ball linebacker and is raw as a true edge player, making his NFL fit/role more of a projection. Teams will be looking to develop him as an edge player and get the most out of his athletic profile.

Shavon Revel Jr. (CB) - ECU

Revel was off to a hot start in 2024 before tearing his ACL just three games into the season. He has a great athletic profile with the height and length to be a force on the outside. He’s a physical run defender with high effort and sure tackling. He has very good press technique with his hands and feet and makes fluid transitions. He has great speed to run stride for stride along the boundary with vertical routes. He has exceptional ball skills and is a playmaker once the ball is in the air. Revel will be recovering from a knee injury, but he is a perfect fit as a boundary corner in a heavy man or Cover 3 scheme.

Derrick Harmon (DT) - Oregon

Harmon has a high motor and great length that NFL teams will covet. He has great initial burst and quickly works upfield as a pass rusher. He has strong, quick hands to beat offensive linemen and to disengage. He stacks and sheds well against the run, and his twitch and quickness allow for great range as a run defender. He’s strong at the point of attack and has a good anchor vs. double teams. Harmon doesn’t have the most diverse set of pass rush moves, and doesn’t always come with a plan to use his hands, but his undeniable traits and floor as a plus run defender land him at #32.

Walter Nolen (DT) - Ole Miss

Nolen is an athletic 3-technique who was a key piece on a highly skilled Ole Miss front. His twitch and explosiveness stand out, as he gets off the ball quickly and becomes a disruptor. He has heavy hands showing impressive power in his strike and works an effective bull rush. He’s able to shoot gaps in the run game and has success when slanting. Nolen can stall out with his pass rush due to lack of hand usage, and can struggle in the run game with his anchor and failing to win at the point of attack. Nolen is a high upside player, and has the ceiling of becoming one of the household names in this draft class.

Jayden Higgins (WR) - Iowa State

Higgins is a 6’4 big bodied target with alignment versatility. He employs a high level release package against all looks. He has flexible, fluid hips to snap down and drop his weight efficiently at the break point, limiting wasted steps with good footwork. Length, concentration, and ball skills contribute to a very good catch radius, as he is able to haul in targets outside of his frame and win ‘above the rim’. Higgins has a good feel for space and finds the soft spot in zone coverage effectively. While Higgins is a nuanced and polished route runner, he doesn’t possess the explosiveness to get vertical separation on downfield routes. A potential big slot or X receiver, Higgins provides a steady floor as a starting level wide receiver within the first couple of years in his career.

Shedeur Sanders (QB) - Colorado

Shedeur Sanders is an ultra-competitive quarterback with the poise and confidence of an all-time great. Sanders has sound fundamentals with very good footwork and operates from a wide base with a tight release. Sanders’ great accuracy and ball placement are his calling card, as he is able to place the ball with precision at all levels of the field. He throws with great touch and layers the ball when it’s needed. He has the toughness to stay in the pocket and take hits. While Sanders has a solid arm to access the deep areas of the field, he isn’t a high velocity thrower who will drive the ball into tight windows. A traditional pocket passer, Sanders isn’t going to break contain and make plays consistently when moved off of his spot. Sanders can be effective in a system that allows him to play from the pocket and distribute the ball accurately and on time to his playmakers with precision.

Azareye’h Thomas (CB) - Florida State

Thomas has the ideal length and frame for an NFL defensive back, coming in just over 6’1 with over 32 inch arms. He is disruptive in press, using his length, play strength and technique to slow receivers off the ball. He transitions well and has efficient feet to stay in phase. He uses his long arms to generate pass breakups at the catch point. As a run defender, he’s able to fit but his tackling ability is poor. He has adequate explosive traits, but lacks the foot speed to run stride for stride with true deep threats. Best used as a press-man corner, Thomas can see the field early on and develop into a productive starter.

Quinshon Judkins (RB) - Ohio State

Quinshon Judkins is a well built runner with prototypical size and athleticism for a lead back. Judkins has good initial burst and presses the line of scrimmage with good footwork before making cuts. He runs with great power and balance, delivering contact and running through arm tackles. He has good quickness and can make full speed cuts in the open field. He is a patient runner who can be deployed in zone and gap concepts. He has great, reliable hands and provides a security blanket for dump offs. As a runner, his decisiveness and trusting his vision took a step back in 2024. In pass pro, his fundamentals are below average and will need sharpening. Overall, Judkins has the tools of a potential workhorse back and will be a nice value if picked outside the first round.

Carson Schwesinger (LB) - UCLA

Carson Schwesinger plays with a high motor and has great instincts for the position. Schwesinger is incredibly fluid and has the burst/quickness to run sideline to sideline and chase down ball carriers. He’s very good in zone coverage where his change of direction ability and awareness allow him to cover ground. He can hang with backs and tight ends in man coverage and provides great value as a blitzer. In the run game, he’s got a quick trigger and doesn’t shy away from contact. He’s a sure tackler who plays through the ball carrier. Schwesinger’s lack of overall strength shows up, as he gets moved off his spot in the run game and can struggle to disengage. Despite those struggles, Schwesinger projects as an athletic weak-side linebacker with a great mental makeup for the position.

TreVeyon Henderson (RB) - Ohio State

Henderson is an explosive back with the versatility that teams look for in the modern NFL game. His burst and speed strike fear in defenses. He’s elusive and can make defenders miss in tight quarters or in the open field. He makes quick, explosive cuts without losing speed. As a receiver, he can motion out wide and beat linebackers. In pass pro, Henderson has elite ability. He’s high effort, has exceptional blitz ID, and shows good technique. Henderson’s play strength as a ball carrier is subpar, as he will need to improve in that area to consistently run in between the tackles in the NFL. Henderson isn’t always consistent with his vision and can get bounce-happy with runs, but he’s a clear top running back in this class who provides great value in all three phases.

Jaylin Noel (WR) - Iowa State

Jaylin Noel is a speedy receiver who excels at stretching the field vertically and creating explosives. Noel has great acceleration, quickly getting to top speed and eating up grass off the line against off/zone coverage. He’s an efficient short/intermediate route runner, using his quick feet and change of direction ability to fire out of breaks. Running downfield patterns, Noel is highly advanced. He uses bam steps, rocker steps and head fakes to create separation from corners and safeties deep down the field. Noel has good hands, but his catch radius is not impressive. Noel also struggles to separate from hard press and contact throughout the route. Due to his physical stature and play strength, Noel is best suited for the slot with the ability to line up as a Z receiver as a field stretching vertical threat. Noel should hear his name called relatively early on Day 2.

Josh Conerly Jr. (OT) - Oregon

Josh Conerly Jr. is a great athlete at the position. Conerly has great initial quickness with quick feet to mirror. He has good pocket range and can expand his set points. He has great range as a run blocker, getting out effortlessly on pulls and climbs. While Conerly is physically gifted, he could be held back by a below average anchor and overall play strength. He often plays with poor technique in the run game and allows rushers to cross his face in pass pro, lowering his floor as a prospect. Overall, Conerly is a prospect with a high ceiling, but if he doesn’t get stronger and make strides in both phases, he could have struggles at the next level.

Trey Amos (CB) - Ole Miss

Trey Amos is one of the most well rounded prospects in this class of defensive backs. Amos is over 6’1 with good length for the position. He uses his long arms, play strength and technique to stall receivers in press and win the rep early. The length continues to show up when he attacks the ball, consistently making plays at the catch point resulting in pass breakups and interceptions. He has a great feel in zone coverage and is able to read the quarterback’s eyes before driving on the football. He’s solid fitting in run support and plays physical. Amos has the physicality, instincts and ball skills to land much higher on the board, but his average athletic traits could prevent him from being better than a solid starter in the NFL.

Mason Taylor (TE) - LSU

The son of an NFL Hall of Famer, Mason Taylor is a smooth operator at the tight end position. Taylor has good size and moves with a great level of fluidity. Taylor runs very good routes and has a clear understanding of leverage, allowing him to free himself at the break point. Taylor is a sure-handed target who catches everything thrown his way, with the ability to adjust outside of his frame and still secure the ball. He’s an adequate run blocker who can use his flexibility to create angles and wall defenders off. Taylor is a high effort player who doesn’t take plays off and has a floor as a solid #2 tight end for the first part of his rookie contract.

Tyleik Williams (DT) - Ohio State

Tyleik Williams is a massive player with great lateral mobility for his size. Williams has a quick get off and powerful hands that stun offensive linemen on contact. As a pass rusher, he can use his power and leg drive to push the pocket with a solid bull rush. As a run defender, Williams has a great, immovable anchor. When he commits to using his hands, he sheds quickly and even uses swim moves to get free. Williams needs to finish plays better and doesn’t provide much as a pass rusher. Overall, Williams is a high floor option as a one-technique who can control the line of scrimmage and be a force in the middle.

J.T. Tuimoloau (Edge) - Ohio State

Tuimoloau is an experienced and battle tested defensive end with a good college pedigree. Tuimoloau is strong and shows enough agility to be a threat on the edge. In pass rush, he uses his length and heavy hands to strike first and push the pocket with a good bull rush. He has shown the ability to use his hands and work quality moves, throwing in a cross-chop and two-hand swipe for some good wins. As a run defender, Tuimoloau is highly effective. He does a great job holding the point of attack and uses his length to push-pull linemen. He has a good anchor and an incredibly high motor. Tuimoloau lacks the explosive traits and ankle flexion to be a sack artist in the NFL (and needs to use his hands more consistently), but I’m fully bought in on his high floor as an early down DE who if he reaches his ceiling, can be a solid Edge #2.

Tate Ratledge (OG) - Georgia

Tate Ratledge had a 2024 season affected by an ankle injury in Week 3, but still finds his way in the top 50. Ratledge plays through the whistle with an edge. Ratledge has great raw power and play strength, creating easy displacement. In pass pro, Ratledge plays with great awareness, consistently picking up stunts. He has active hand usage with the ability to refit his hands as needed. When defenders try to rush him with power, he shows off an impressive anchor. In the run game, he uses his grip strength and very good leg drive to sustain and finish. He works combo and lead blocks well with good tempo. Ratledge will need to find consistency with his hand placement, and he isn’t an elite athlete, but he has the chance to become a quality starter at guard and fits best in a gap heavy scheme.

Donovan Jackson (OG) - Ohio State

Donovan Jackson moved to left tackle six games into the season after injury to Josh Simmons, and provided quality play at the left tackle spot. Jackson has solid feet and a great anchor in the passing game. He delivers a strong punch and plays with very good overall functional strength. In the run game, Jackson is able to latch on and finish with good leg drive. Jackson is able to impose his will on drive blocks and gets good displacement on double teams. Jackson’s range as a run blocker is limited and he has an issue dipping his head at targets. He can struggle to connect with defenders in the run game and often throws his hands too wide. Jackson has the frame, strength, and adequate movement skills to be a starting guard, as long as he can make the necessary improvements with his technique.

Princely Umanmielen (Edge) - Ole Miss

Umanmielen is an experienced prospect with a good frame and length. Umanmielen has a great first step, possessing the twitch and lateral agility to create a two way go once he’s off the ball. He has an impressive ghost move, showing off his ankle flexibility and bend. He also shows an effective cross chop, working an inside spin to counter both of those moves. As a run defender, he’s good in backside pursuit but doesn’t set a hard edge consistently and can get moved off of his spot. Umanmielen has solid pass rush upside if he can diversify his bag and come with a plan more consistently. Overall, Umanmielen might be a designated pass rusher early on until he can prove his worth in the run game.

T.J. Sanders (DT) - South Carolina

Sanders is a violent, twitchy three-technique with good length. Sanders has good burst, converting speed to power with heavy hands, getting great initial knockback with his bull rush. Sanders has active hands in pass rush and has flashed a variety of moves on tape. He’s athletic enough to win around the outside shoulder and truly threaten. As a run defender, he uses his burst and twitch to shoot gaps and make plays in the backfield. He showcases good point of attack strength in the run game. Sanders doesn’t always play with a good pad level and can get washed down in the run game, but he should become a disruptor early on.

Alfred Collins (DT) - Texas

At 6’6 330+ with over 34 inch arms, Alfred Collins is a massive presence on the interior of the defensive line. Collins is quick with heavy hands, and works an arm-over move for some pass rush wins. In the run game, Collins is a high IQ player who diagnoses the play and quickly reacts. He has an elite anchor vs. double teams and consistently holds the point of attack. He locks out and can stack-shed with quick, powerful hands using his long arms. He is the first one to the fight and has the length, grip strength and power to control the rep. Collins has an extremely high motor, always playing at 100 percent. Overall, Collins doesn’t possess much pass rushing upside, but he’s a high floor player who will be a plus run defender with the versatility to play 0 to 3 technique alignments on early downs.