Legwold ranks the 100 supreme NFL draft potentialities: An annual

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  Jeff LegwoldApr 20, 2025, 06:45 AM ET

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  Jeff Legwold covers the Denver Broncos at ESPN. He has coated the Broncos for greater than twenty years and likewise assists with NFL draft protection, becoming a member of ESPN in 2013. He has been a member of the Professional Soccer Corridor of Repute Board of Selectors since 1999, too. Jeff in the past coated the Pittsburgh Steelers, Buffalo Expenses and Houston Oilers/Tennessee Titans at earlier stops previous to ESPN.

It hasn’t been simple for skill evaluators to make sense of the 2025 NFL draft elegance. The mix of COVID-19 seasons, potentialities of their mid-20s, transfers and NIL have created a number of stumbling blocks for scouts to sift thru.

“Perhaps that is how it is going to glance [from now on], however this yr feels other,” an established AFC scout mentioned. “[It’s] lovely skinny on height [of the board], thick within the heart, and NIL most likely carved out the again finish [of Day 3].”

That leaves a category with fewer gamers with first-round grades than standard. Nevertheless it does have one of the distinctive potentialities of the trendy technology, as Colorado broad receiver/cornerback Travis Hunter is ranked because the No. 1 participant at two other positions through a lot of the league. It additionally has a polarizing staff of quarterbacks. Whilst Cam Ward (Miami) turns out destined to be the primary total decide, the remainder of the crop — led through Shedeur Sanders (Colorado) and Jaxson Dart (Ole Omit) — has drawn a number of reactions from decision-makers.

With the ones components in thoughts, here’s 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 in accordance with grades, now not place worth. This is not supposed to be a ridicule draft, only a natural rating of the highest potentialities. Due to all the ones across the league who took the time to speak and solution piles of questions round this annual mission.

Word: Indexed 40 occasions are supreme 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 may not cling up within the NFL, particularly if he performs offense and protection. However let’s accept it: The 2024 Heisman winner is the No. 1 participant at broad receiver and cornerback, in order that makes him my No. 1 participant. The 96 receptions for 1,258 yards and 15 touchdowns along side 4 interceptions do not harm, both. The problem for whoever drafts him is discovering the perfect play distribution between nook and receiver that maximizes his building and affect.

Peak: 6-3 | Weight: 250 | 40 time: DNR

There are some harm considerations with Carter. He did not determine on the mix because of a shoulder harm and had a tension fracture found out in his proper foot throughout the clinical examination. However Carter is a continuing, explosive cross rusher, with 12 sacks and 23.5 tackles for loss final season. He will have to make an instantaneous NFL affect.

Peak: 5-9 | Weight: 211 | 40 time: DNR

There could be a slight pause about Jeanty’s workload — he averaged 31 carries in keeping with sport final season — and fumbles (9 prior to now two seasons). However some consider he is the most efficient participant on this elegance. He rushed for two,601 yards in 2024 and combines energy, steadiness and imaginative and prescient with big-play talent (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 8 touchdowns in 2024 after compiling 49 catches the former 3 seasons. He can line up in-line, within the slot or out broad and has room for additional enlargement. His talent to run with continual and power makes him a Wildcat quarterback possibility, too.

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Peak: 6-4 | Weight: 296 | 40 time: DNR

A former No. 1 total recruit, Nolen broke out with 6.5 sacks and 14 tackles in 2024 to earn All-The usa honors. He was once aided through Ole Omit’ defensive tackle-friendly scheme, however Nolen performs with urgency and top-shelf energy. His supreme soccer is in entrance of him.

Peak: 6-6 | Weight: 319 | 40 time: 4.98 seconds

There may be been numerous discuss Campbell’s 32⅝-inch arm period dimension on the mix — beneath the league’s threshold for tackles. However Campbell has high-level motion talents and has handed each and every take a look at towards most of the country’s supreme cross rushers over the last 3 seasons. He is additionally a pounder within the run sport.

Peak: 6-4 | Weight: 296 | 40 time: DNR

A just right rule when comparing potentialities within the trenches is to defer to these with an achieved wrestling background. Graham has that, and if there have been a “tossed defender apart” metric, he would most likely lead the country. He is a high-effort participant with 14.5 tackles for loss over the last two seasons.

Peak: 5-11 | Weight: 194 | 40 time: 4.39

Some other people may scoff at Barron being this excessive, however he is a resourceful participant with the flexibility to play out of doors, within the slot or as a dime linebacker. He has elite velocity and does not waste steps or omit 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 on account of proper shoulder surgical treatment however mentioned that he could be full-go for coaching camp. His talent to worry the seams of the protection together with his velocity and motion talent are extremely coveted. Loveland set the Michigan college 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 elegance and tasks supreme for granted deal with. He is clean in cross defense and reflected one of the country’s supreme edge gamers this previous season. Membou additionally has the ability to transparent 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 Red Tide in tackles (112), tackles for loss (11.5), sacks (5) and compelled fumbles (2) final season.

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Peak: 6-1 | Weight: 243 | 40 time: DNR

The Bulldogs moved Walker in every single place their protection, however he tasks supreme as an edge rusher within the NFL due to his explosiveness and shutting talent 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 3 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 reputation with superb length, however he’s going to wish to make stronger 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 an instantaneous NFL affect as a cross rusher.

Peak: 6-3 | Weight: 220 | 40 time: 4.38

Emmanwori placed on a display 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 length and characteristics permit him to transport round and play as a security, dime linebacker or huge nickel nook.

Peak: 6-5 | Weight: 313 | 40 time: 4.95

Harmon flourished after moving from Michigan State, with 10.5 tackles for loss, 5 sacks and a pair of pressured fumbles in his most effective season at Oregon. His sturdy fingers, huge succeed in and explosiveness in dropping blockers make him a constant inside disruptor.

Peak: 5-11 | Weight: 191 | 40 time: 4.29

Golden averaged 17.0 yards in keeping with catch in his most effective 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 break free even the most efficient corners and is loyal regardless of the place he traces up.

Peak: 6-2 | Weight: 219 | 40 time: DNR

Ward shall be decided on lengthy sooner than this — most likely sooner than any person else — on account of his pocket consciousness and clean short-area actions. Upload in a handy guide a rough unencumber and his psychological toughness with the willingness to be the “it” man, and you’ve got an instantaneous starter. He should blank up accuracy problems 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 elegance, with back-to-back seasons of no less than 84 receptions, 1,300 yards and greater than 15 yards in keeping with reception. McMillan additionally had a 304-yard sport in 2024. The previous volleyball participant constantly 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 could be a guard as a result of he’s extra delicate as a punishing, clean mover within the run sport than a cross protector. Banks wishes somewhat extra energy to handle the league’s speed-to-power rushers and cleaner paintings together with his fingers.

Peak: 6-1 | Weight: 202 | 40 time: 4.48

This broad receiver elegance 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 pace and constantly creates separation.

Peak: 6-5 | Weight: 321 | 40 time: 5.38

Booker is an impressive inside presence who performs with high quality consciousness in cross defense and the energy to wall off rushers. He additionally finishes with goal within the run sport. He was once a staff captain as a junior and will have to get started in an instant within the NFL.

Peak: 6-0 | Weight: 206 | 40 time: 4.41

His direction portfolio shall be a long way greater within the NFL, as nearly all of Burden’s collegiate objectives got here inside of 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 robust fingers, performs with toughness and is dynamic after the catch.

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Peak: 6-5 | Weight: 267 | 40 time: 4.59

Stewart is likely one of the hardest critiques at the board. He has coveted bodily skills and had a daft mix exercise that featured a 40 time higher than some receivers. His 4.5 mixed sacks in 3 seasons are the largest crimson flag, in addition to his inconsistent strain fee.

Peak: 5-10 | Weight: 202 | 40 time: 4.43

What extra do you need? Henderson had two 1,000-yard seasons and every other 900-yard season, and didn’t fumble in his previous 3 seasons. He’s the most efficient cross protector on this operating again elegance and a high quality receiver who runs with acceleration and pace. It might be faulty to pigeonhole him as a third-down again.

Peak: 6-5 | Weight: 245 | 40 time: 4.47

Pearce’s velocity, explosiveness off the ball and constant high-pressure fee (19.0% in 2024, moment in FBS) are tantalizing. He does not have the elite flexibility of one of the supreme edge potentialities, which might sluggish his building if he can not constantly disengage from blockers.

Peak: 6-3 | Weight: 251 | 40 time: DNR

Inexperienced broke thru in 2024, main the FBS with 17 sacks, a large 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 elegance, compiling 80 tackles, 16.5 sacks, 20.5 tackles for loss and three pressured fumbles in 12 video games. He strikes from velocity to continual successfully and has the versatility to get to the nook. He has within counters and performs with an edge.

Peak: 6-3 | Weight: 257 | 40 time: DNR

Few gamers display 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 have been for a loss, and he had 10 sacks for Purdue in 2023 sooner than moving.

Peak: 6-1 | Weight: 197 | 40 time: 4.50

Starks has put masses on tape throughout his 42 begins in 3 seasons. He performed each protection and nickel nook, with six interceptions in his school profession. Starks ran neatly on the mix, and groups had been inspired together with his interviews.

Peak: 6-4 | Weight: 331 | 40 time: 5.07

Maximum evaluators need to see extra constant manufacturing, however Grant’s continual, agility and length make him a singular participant. When he is at his supreme, he is the type of inside disruptor NFL groups need. He had 6.5 sacks and knocked down 11 passes over the last two seasons.

Peak: 6-1 | Weight: 212 | 40 time: DNR

When he units his toes in a blank pocket, Sanders displays the most efficient mechanics and accuracy of any quarterback on this draft. His 71.8% final touch fee in two seasons at Colorado is an FBS profession report. However he’s undersized and does not throw the ball briefly, which in part explains why he took an FBS-leading 94 sacks the previous two seasons.

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Peak: 6-6 | Weight: 312 | 40 time: DNR

Zabel has the prospective to play each and every offensive line place. He began video games at left guard, left deal with and proper deal with at North Dakota State, then ruled at heart throughout Senior Bowl practices. Zabel performs with most toughness and consciousness.

Peak: 6-5 | Weight: 251 | 40 time: 4.68

Taylor was once essentially used as an in-line participant in LSU’s offense, although he has some revel in within the slot. He does not have the similar timed velocity as one of the different height tight ends, however his routes are blank and he is aware of 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 have been the one gamers to be consensus All-American citizens 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 talents and isn’t flagged. He’s going to flourish in a zone-heavy scheme.

Peak: 5-8 | Weight: 200 | 40 time: DNR

Sampson scored 22 dashing touchdowns final season to damage a faculty report that stood for 95 years. Whilst some may assume he’s undersized, he is aware of paintings the crowded spaces of the sector. Part of his landing runs final season have been of five yards or fewer, and he has a top-shelf leap reduce.

Peak: 6-0 | Weight: 221 | 40 time: 4.46

Hampton was once extremely productive the previous two seasons, dashing for 1,660 yards in 2024 and 1,504 in 2023. He is not a handy guide a rough cutter, however he’s decisive to the purpose of assault and is a high-contact runner who smashes thru defenders. Whilst that may not be sustainable, he did common 3.7 yards after touch final season.

Peak: 6-5 | Weight: 317 | 40 time: DNR

Simmons’ predraft exams focused most commonly round his restoration from what he mentioned was once a torn patellar tendon in his left knee that he suffered in October. Simmons has revel in at each deal with spots and confirmed the motion talent groups need in cross defense.

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Peak: 6-1 | Weight: 195 | 40 time: 4.43

Amos has the period and willingness to be bodily with receivers that interprets neatly to the NFL. He was once extra constant in zone in 2024 and will disrupt receivers in press guy protection. He additionally unearths the ball, having knocked down 26 passes over the last 3 seasons.

Peak: 6-5 | Weight: 311 | 40 time: 5.05

He had 28 consecutive begins at left deal with for the Geese over the last two seasons and has excelled in cross defense. Conerly is an ascending participant who has made important jumps over the last two years. His efficiency within the Giant Ten championship sport, when he held Abdul Carter and not using a sack, grew to become heads.

Peak: 6-4 | Weight: 315 | 40 time: DNR

Jackson moved from left guard to left deal with after Josh Simmons’ harm and inspired in that function. Regardless of some bobbles, he confirmed extra positional flexibility than expected. The 3-year starter has the ability and motion talents to plug and play at guard.

Peak: 6-2 | Weight: 194 | 40 time: DNR

Revel tore his left ACL throughout a mid-September observe, however his physician has knowledgeable groups he’s anticipated to be waiting for coaching camp. He is lengthy and has proven top-level play velocity along side an figuring out of direction ideas.

Peak: 6-0 | Weight: 221 | 40 time: 4.48

Judkins had 3 consecutive 1,000-yard dashing seasons — two at Ole Omit and 1,060 yards this previous season for Ohio State. He scored a landing each and every 16.4 carries in his school profession and runs with physicality and decisiveness.

Peak: 5-11 | Weight: 183 | 40 time: 4.28

Hairston was once the quickest participant who ran on the mix and mechanically closes throwing home windows together with his velocity. He has proven convenience in guy or zone, however his focus wavers from time to time. He will wish to be a significantly better tackler as a professional to succeed in his doable, 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 talk loudly, as a hamstring harm stored him out of maximum mix drills and UCLA’s professional day. The previous walk-on was once a finalist for the Butkus Award in 2024 in his most effective season as a starter, compiling 136 tackles (90 solo). He is an efficient blitzer who hardly ever misses tackles.

Peak: 6-3 | Weight: 334 | 40 time: DNR

Williams pulled a hamstring on his first 40-yard sprint strive at his professional day, which might lift over postdraft. When wholesome, he’s an inside continual participant who will get concerned. He had 54 tackles in 2023 and added 46 in 2024 in spite of lacking 3 video games. He performs somewhat upright, so taller NFL guards may just give him some problem.

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Peak: 6-2 | Weight: 235 | 40 time: 4.58

Knight is likely one of the oldest potentialities at the board — he grew to become 25 in January and performed six school seasons — which may negatively affect his inventory. However he will get off blocks, makes play after play and has proven adulthood and paintings ethic in his interviews with groups.

Peak: 6-6 | Weight: 264 | 40 time: 4.68

Evaluators noticed his explosiveness throughout the season, however his mix exercise had many scouts reassessing his tape. He does not glance clean when he performs and can wish to make stronger his lower-body flexibility as a professional. However he produces, with 13 sacks over the last two seasons.

Peak: 6-4 | Weight: 265 | 40 time: DNR

Tuimoloau had an enormous 2024 season, with 21.5 tackles for loss (0.33 in FBS) and 12.5 sacks. Some defensive position coaches see him as a high-effort participant who can make stronger his pass-rush tactics to have extra luck when he does not win with continual after the snap.

Peak: 6-4 | Weight: 260 | 40 time: DNR

Sawyer closed his 2024 season on a good notice, 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 now not are compatible everyone’s scheme however performs with depth.

Peak: 6-3 | Weight: 290 | 40 time: DNR

Some see a participant flagged too repeatedly for private fouls, whilst others see one with the type of relentlessness they would like from a defensive lineman. His supreme 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 supreme 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 constantly creates separation on the height of the direction and often wins in contested-catch eventualities. Bech had a large Senior Bowl week and was once the sport’s MVP.

Peak: 6-5 | Weight: 250 | 40 time: DNR

Like Bech, Arroyo had a large week on the Senior Bowl. There are huge questions round his well being, given he was once 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 determine on the mix on account of a hamstring harm and selected to not determine on the Wolverines’ professional day. However he offers max effort on each and every play, and his punishing, made up our minds taste is simple 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 get started 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 determine on the mix or LSU’s major professional day.

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Peak: 6-4 | Weight: 214 | 40 time: 4.47

He is a tricky matchup for defensive backs on account of his length and huge catch radius. Higgins tasks to play out of doors or within the slot and averaged 18.5 yards in keeping with catch in 2023 and 13.6 yards in keeping with catch in 2024. He had most effective 3 drops in two seasons at Iowa State after moving from Jap Kentucky.

Peak: 5-10 | Weight: 192 | 40 time: 4.42

Few defensive backs at the board in finding the ball like Bowman. He had 8 interceptions over the last two seasons and returned 3 for TDs in 2023. He does omit numerous tackles, however Bowman confirmed quite a lot of doable 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 deal with for the Eagles. Boston School trainer Invoice O’Brien, an established NFL trainer, has lauded Trapilo’s paintings in cross defense, the place his high quality hand paintings, succeed in and footwork make him difficult for rushers to resolve. He can be a starter with extra time within the weight room.

Peak: 6-4 | Weight: 303 | 40 time: DNR

Mbow performed proper guard in 2022 sooner than beginning 18 video games at proper deal with the previous two seasons. Zone-blocking groups shall be all for his motion and consciousness, as he constantly makes the proper possible choices in area. Some may transfer him again to protect, however his talent set is simply too just right to forget about.

Peak: 6-1 | Weight: 224 | 40 time: 4.57

His supreme characteristic is his decisiveness — Johnson has the dimensions and tool to sweep off arm tackles and sufficient velocity to create huge performs. His 20 runs of no less than 20 yards in 2024 have been moment within the country, and his 21 dashing TDs have been a faculty report. Go-protection struggles have some scouts doubting whether or not he is in a position to being a three-down again.

Peak: 6-4 | Weight: 297 | 40 time: DNR

He was once smaller than most of the blockers he confronted within the SEC, however Sanders isn’t knocked off his toes and performs with robust fingers. He will have to be capable of play on more than one fronts and within the inside. He had 16.5 tackles for loss over the last two seasons.

Peak: 6-1 | Weight: 197 | 40 time: 4.60

His timed velocity will fear some, however Thomas is aware of play to his strengths. He constantly ruins cross routes through difficult receivers successfully on the line of scrimmage and down the sector. 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 one of the higher blockers on this draft. Whilst he coated up within as a rule, there have been pass-rush eventualities when he performed at the edge. He will flip 25 in August, so Alexander will wish to clean his tough edges briefly, however doable is there.

Peak: 6-0 | Weight: 193 | 40 time: DNR

Morrison can have been a top-40 participant if now not for harm considerations. He had left hip surgical treatment in October 2024 and had shoulder surgical treatment 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

Slightly hidden on a below-average Mountain West staff, Royals averaged 15.2 yards in keeping with reception in back-to-back seasons. He had a mixed 10 receptions of fifty or extra yards in the ones two years, and he had 55 receptions for 834 yards in seven video games in 2024 sooner than a foot harm ended his season.

Peak: 6-3 | Weight: 305 | 40 time: 5.11

At his supreme, Farmer performs with continual and overwhelms guards and facilities. There are a number of examples of him briefly overpowering his blocker to realize early regulate 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 staff in cross breakups prior to now two seasons, with 9 in 2023 and 7 in 2024. Some see Parrish as a bodily and fluid nickel nook, however he’s going to wish to blank up some tackling problems. Alternatively, Parrish’s direction reputation and skill to near at the ball give him an opportunity to give a contribution briefly.

Peak: 6-2 | Weight: 223 | 40 time: DNR

He completed his profession because the Rebels’ all-time chief in passing yards (10,617) and overall offense (12,117). Dart could also be a succesful runner, dashing for 1,543 yards and 14 touchdowns in his school profession. He will have to scrub up his footwork, throw with higher anticipation and problem defenses extra out of doors the numbers to achieve the NFL.

Peak: 6-6 | Weight: 332 | 40 time: DNR

He was once restricted to twelve begins between 2021 and 2023, buried at the back of long run NFL gamers Byron Murphy II and T’Vondre Sweat. Collins began all 16 video games for Texas final season and confirmed untapped doable 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 aggregate the NFL likes however shall be anticipated to diversify his direction tree after little greater than hitches and pass routes within the Ole Omit offense. He ignored 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 last two seasons, 28.9% of his tackles have long past for misplaced yardage. He could be 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 once the Giant 12’s Co-Particular Groups Participant of the 12 months), and is a receiver who constantly confirmed one of the supreme play velocity on this elegance. He performs nearer to his timed velocity than many others and averaged 14.9 yards in keeping with catch final season.

Peak: 6-1 | Weight: 215 | 40 time: DNR

Winston is every other participant whose draft inventory was once most likely impacted through an harm final season — he suffered a torn proper ACL within the Nittany Lions’ moment sport. He led the staff in tackles in 2023 with 60. Winston has some project bobbles, however he tackles with goal and will duvet 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 deal with for the Gophers, Ersery is an impressive presence within the run sport. NFL groups with a hefty dose of within zone performs may give you the supreme are compatible. Ersery most likely tasks for granted deal with 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 ignored 4 video games with accidents). Burch has the entire bodily characteristics defensive coaches need in a cross rusher, however many scouts consider he must be extra in step with his effort and manufacturing.

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Peak: 6-7 | Weight: 308 | 40 time: 4.97

Ratledge began portions of 4 seasons at guard for the Bulldogs however ignored maximum of 2021 with a foot harm and was once sidelined for 4 video games final season after ankle surgical treatment. He’s a brawler who has battled one of the nation’s supreme inside defensive linemen, which will have to briefly make him an NFL starter.

Peak: 5-11 | Weight: 186 | 40 time: 4.45

He began no less than 10 video games in each and every of his 4 school seasons. Mukuba performs with sturdy consciousness, totaling 5 interceptions final season after moving from Clemson. Some scouts consider he may just play slot nook if wanted in addition to the deep heart. He is a spotty tackler from time to time, however Mukuba’s protection talents are coveted.

Peak: 5-9 | Weight: 206 | 40 time: 4.32

Tuten averaged no less than 5 yards in keeping with lift in all 4 of his school seasons — two at North Carolina A&T, two at Virginia Tech — topping out at 6.3 yards in keeping with lift in 2024. He runs with high quality continual for his length, and as soon as he is within the open, he closes the deal. However his fumbles — 8 over the last two seasons — are a crimson flag.

Peak: 6-3 | Weight: 259 | 40 time: DNR

Scouts’ critiques on Oladejo developed after he switched from within linebacker to edge rusher two video games into the 2024 season. He ended 2024 with 57 tackles, 13.5 tackles for loss and four.5 sacks. He’s going to wish to clean out some tough edges, however Oladejo has the period and velocity to be a high quality edge rusher with the physicality of an within linebacker.

80. Wyatt Milum, G/OT, West Virginia

Peak: 6-7 | Weight: 313 | 40 time: 5.27

A former pitcher who had provides to play collegiate baseball, Milum tasks to be a guard as a professional and performs with toughness and savvy in cross defense. He began 43 video games over the last 4 seasons for the Mountaineers — 8 at proper deal with, 35 at left deal with.

Peak: 6-4 | Weight: 324 | 40 time: 4.95

Savaiinaea has doable positional versatility given he began video games at proper guard, left deal with and proper deal with with the Wildcats. He most likely tasks to be a guard as a professional and has the type of stoutness in cross defense that playcallers need at the inside.

Peak: 6-3 | Weight: 195 | 40 time: 4.30

Porter is a unique groups ace who can be a actual in finding at cornerback for an bold staff. He blocked no less than one kick in 4 other seasons, together with two final season. He began his school profession at receiver and did not get started a sport on protection till 2024, however he had 3 interceptions in his seven begins.

Peak: 6-6 | Weight: 336 | 40 time: 5.26

Regardless of being a three-year starter at left deal with for the Wolfpack, Belton tasks for granted deal with within the NFL. His footwork is somewhat clunky from time to time, however he can crush defenders when his method is true.

Peak: 6-2 | Weight: 206 | 40 time: 4.44

The local Canadian continues to be early in his developmental curve however burst at the scene with a 294-yard efficiency towards Colorado and Travis Hunter in October 2023. Ayomanor pointers his hand from time to time in his routes, however he possesses an excessive amount of doable to forget about.

Peak: 6-5 | Weight: 311 | 40 time: 5.09

Grant may 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 deal with prospect who has proven high quality footwork and hand placement.

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Peak: 6-2 | Weight: 224 | 40 time: 4.58

Mondon could be a difficult analysis. Scouts would see him get fooled on play-action or omit a run are compatible but additionally constantly replenish the stat sheet towards height festival. A 3-year starter for the Bulldogs who pursues performs with vigor, Mondon has proven blitzing talent and luxury losing in protection. He had surgical treatment to fix a tension 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 somewhat stiff from time to time, however he catches the whole thing and has proven just right run-after-the-catch paintings. Fannin should display he can constantly win towards guy protection to achieve 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’s going to flip 26 in September and ignored portions of 3 seasons with a damaged collarbone, damaged left leg and a left shoulder harm. However he has a high quality arm, works all the box and understands coverages. He must eliminate the ball faster and take care of his mechanics underneath duress.

Peak: 6-1 | Weight: 222 | 40 time: 4.63

He is the dimensions of a giant protection, so Paul will wish to upload 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 festival cannot be pushed aside.

Peak: 6-3 | Weight: 264 | 40 time: 4.65

He constantly impacts the pocket — 15.5 sacks over the last two seasons to head with 24.5 tackles for loss — and performs with savvy continual. He works the brink with steadiness, and his lively fingers make it tricky for blockers to get within the first punch. Gillotte may just are compatible a 4-3 or a 3-4.

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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 from time to time, however he can in finding 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 5th season with 1,198 receiving yards and 14 touchdowns (fourth within the FBS) in 2024. He’s a dynamic catch-and-run possibility as a result of he creates separation in vertical routes in addition to on crossing patterns. Williams must hone his catch focus, as past due fingers had been an occasional factor.

Peak: 6-2 | Weight: 291 | 40 time: DNR

He disrupts and wrecks performs at the inside. Norman-Lott prospers in an opening scheme the place he can constantly supply impactful snaps together with his excessive effort and physicality. He began most effective 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 college data for profession receptions (134) and touchdowns (16) through a decent finish. Scouts have critiqued his paintings 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 will have to display a extra numerous direction tree in an NFL offense.

Peak: 6-0 | Weight: 206 | 40 time: DNR

Ransom is a sturdy protection who will get to the ball, assaults the road of scrimmage within the run sport and makes receivers consider carefully after they pass the sector. 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 large nickel possibility with some explosiveness and elite velocity. He’s additionally a powerful tackler within the open box who will have to be an instantaneous contributor on particular groups. Ransaw may just easily transfer to a protection protection function in a zone-heavy scheme as neatly.

Peak: 6-2 | Weight: 217 | 40 time: 4.40

There’s paintings for Milroe to do, to make certain, however his uncooked fabrics are unusual. Milroe has an impressive arm, displays a handy guide a rough unencumber when his footwork is true and will weigh down a protection’s soul when he pulls the ball right down to run. His accuracy wavers from time to time, and he does not all the time throw with the anticipation or the proper contact within the quick and intermediate spaces, however doable is there.

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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 head with 605 receiving yards. He additionally threw a 42-yard landing cross. He may not damage as many tackles towards NFL linebackers, however he is a three-down again with high quality play velocity who performs with ferocity and provides playcallers a bevy of choices.

Peak: 5-9 | Weight: 198 | 40 time: 4.42

Etienne comes with decrease utilization than maximum RB potentialities — 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 doable many backs on this draft don’t. He’s a refined receiver who makes just right possible choices in cross defense with 4.4 velocity. Some want he had extra continual, however he’s going to play briefly 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 3 seasons at quarterback, Nash moved to broad receiver in 2022 and completed with most effective six catches that yr. Rapid-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 regulate, toughness and a catch radius any quarterback would like.

My No. 100 is not all the time the One hundredth-best participant, however any person who I believe deserved somewhat extra consideration within the draft windup. Previous No. 100s have integrated Professional Bowl WR Brandon Marshall, DE Malcolm Koonce (a third-round decide through the Raiders in 2021), OL Andrew Vorhees (decided on No. 229 through Baltimore in 2023 — he ignored the season after he tore his proper ACL on the mix) and LB Mohamed Kamara final yr (decided on through the Dolphins within the 5th around).

Shut, however now not rather: Emery Jones Jr., OT, LSU; Barrett Carter, LB, Clemson; Cam Jackson, DT, Florida; JJ Pegues, DT, Ole Omit; 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.