The 2025 NFL Draft class is rounding into shape, and we’re getting a clearer picture of some of the top prospects and the position groups with the most depth.
The top prospect on the board is Colorado’s Travis Hunter, a rare talent with the potential to start at the NFL level as either a wide receiver or cornerback. After Hunter, Penn State stud Abdul Carter, Michigan standout Mason Graham, Arizona’s Tetairoa McMillan and Boise State’s Ashton Jeanty are some of the premier players in this draft class.
The running back, tight end and offensive tackle positions seem to be the deepest and strongest on the offensive side of the ball. On defense, the edge defender group is as deep as we’ve seen in several years, dominating the projected top 50. There are also more impact defensive backs this year than a year ago, with plenty of options on all three days of the draft, specifically on Days 2 and 3.
Here are PFF's top 350 draft prospects in the 2025 NFL Draft, along with some scouting notes courtesy of lead draft analyst Trevor Sikkema. For the full ranking of draft prospects, along with their three-year player grades and position rankings, click here.
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Last updated: Tuesday, April 15
1. CB/WR Travis Hunter, Colorado
Hunter is one of the most talented players I have ever scouted. As a cornerback, he brings good mirror-matching movements and truly elite ball skills. He can be a bit out of control and lacks some density, which gets exposed the most in press-man coverage. As a primary zone defender with press-man flexibility, he can be an immediate starting cornerback with an All-Pro ceiling.
2. ED Abdul Carter, Penn State
It's hard not to see some Micah Parsons in Carter, who not only wears the same No. 11 but also pops off the screen nearly every play due to being a rare caliber athlete. If he can get even stronger, he has All-Pro potential as a player worthy of a top-five pick.
3. WR Tetairoa McMillan, Arizona
McMillan has All-Pro potential because of his length, athleticism and football intelligence. He's a smooth criminal of a receiver who was the focal point of Arizona‘s offense. He is a unique talent who deserves to be considered in the top 10 of the 2025 NFL Draft.
4. DI Mason Graham, Michigan
Graham has shorter-than-ideal arms for an NFL interior defensive lineman, but outside of that, there is a lot to love. He is fast, violent and relentless, and he can stop the run with great strength. He brings a high floor at all times and a high ceiling in flashes as a 3-technique defensive tackle for a 4-3 front.
5. HB Ashton Jeanty, Boise State
Jeanty is a total-package backfield playmaker with impressive balance, footwork, vision, explosiveness and big-play ability — reminiscent of Alvin Kamara. He is a first-round offensive weapon who can succeed behind any blocking scheme.
6. T Will Campbell, LSU
Campbell is an offensive lineman's offensive lineman. He approaches the position with excellent respect for what it takes to be great in the trenches: fundamentals, IQ and competitive toughness. His length and flexibility limitations might push him inside in the NFL, but this is a starting-caliber player at all five spots on the line.
7. CB Jahdae Barron, Texas
The word “versatile” gets thrown around too much with defensive back prospects, but Barron is exactly that. As a natural zone defender with excellent instincts and anticipation, he is a starting-caliber pro at safety, wide cornerback or nickel defender — sometimes as all three in the same game — for Cover 3- or quarters-heavy schemes.
8. DI Walter Nolen, Mississippi
Nolen isn't the most polished interior defender, but he might be among the most physically gifted. If he continues to grow in his pre-snap plan and hand usage, he can be an impactful, versatile defensive tackle with a high floor due to his strength in run defense.
9. S Malaki Starks, Georgia
Starks was a playmaker in the SEC for three straight seasons. He brings good football IQ, tackling and movement ability to play free, strong and slot. He isn't a rare athlete, but he's a starting-caliber player for the backend of any defense.
10. TE Tyler Warren, Penn State
Warren is a do-everything tight end who any coach would love to input into their offense. He isn't a twitchy or flexible athlete who can unlock the whole route tree, but his versatility is incredibly valuable in the run-and-pass games. He is worthy of a first-round selection.
11. LB Jihaad Campbell, Alabama
Campbell has the ideal build and athletic ability to play any linebacker spot, but he projects best to a Mike or Sam LB in 4-3 schemes or a Mike/EDGE in a 3-4. He must continue to develop anticipation and strength, but he has the mold of an All-Pro player.
12. T Armand Membou, Missouri
Membou presented a high athletic ceiling in 2023 before his confidence and control took off in 2024. There are times when he could play with more power, but he brings starting-caliber length and movement ability to the NFL with good production as a zone blocker.
13. ED Mike Green, Marshall
Green has only two years of starting experience and not the best competition to measure NFL talent over the past two years. However, he absolutely dominated the way you'd want a future NFL player to with elite pass-rush and run-defense grades in addition to high-90th-percentile numbers in win rate and run stops. He has top-50 all-around ability and projects as a starting-caliber outside linebacker in a 3-4 front.
14. CB Will Johnson, Michigan
Johnson is a long, lean cornerback with elite foot quickness and change-of-direction fluidity. His limited long speed will create questions about his man coverage reliability in the NFL, but having him play off coverage with his eyes on the ball as a zone-scheme wide cornerback could allow him to make impactful plays more often.
15. WR Luther Burden III, Missouri
Burden is an ideal “five-tool,” multi-sport athlete for the receiver position in the NFL. The first-round talent is as well-rounded as they come, displaying the ability to succeed at any receiver spot in any offense.
16. ED Donovan Ezeiruaku, Boston College
Ezeiruaku is a smaller outside linebacker-type edge rusher who can struggle with the power aspects of the game. However, his quick, smooth style paired with high football IQ and some very nice bend make him an ideal 3-4 pass rush type of defender to draft on Day 2.
17. DI Kenneth Grant, Michigan
Grant brings a rare combination of quickness and size to the nose tackle position. He has the strength to dominate single blocks and hold up against doubles. When he's in attack mode, he is an imposing player — I just wish we saw that aggressive mindset more consistently.
18. T Josh Simmons, Ohio State
Simmons brings impressive flexibility, leverage, foot speed, balance and hand work to the NFL with an adequate frame. He lacks a bit of power in the run game and is coming off an ACL tear in 2024, but his movement skills and football intelligence make him worthy of a top-50 pick and a shot to be a starter early on.
19. WR Emeka Egbuka, Ohio State
There seems to be some draft fatigue with Egbuka, who has been talked about as an NFL prospect for three years. Don't fall for it. He's a high-floor, versatile and savvy receiver as a borderline WR1/WR2.
20. T Kelvin Banks Jr., Texas
Banks is an NFL-caliber athlete at the tackle position whose movement skills and run-blocking abilities give him positional versatility. His lack of arm length could hinder him at offensive tackle, but he projects as an impact starter at either tackle or guard.
21. QB Cameron Ward, Miami (FL)
Appreciating Ward, an unorthodox, big-game quarterback, requires a leap of faith. He is ultra-confident, at times to a fault. His mentality could one day make him an All-Pro — if his fundamentals don't drop him from the league entirely.
22. WR Matthew Golden, Texas
Golden is a talented player whose movement skills should translate well to the NFL. His advanced avenues of success — whether through beating press, impressive footwork, after-the-catch ability or kick-return prowess — make him a player who could be a high-end WR2 in the league.
23. ED James Pearce Jr., Tennessee
Pearce is the kind of athlete with the production and disruption scores you don't let out of the first round. His twitchy movements show difference-making NFL traits that can be situational at worst and All-Pro at best.
24. LB Jalon Walker, Georgia
Walker is a physically and athletically gifted player who presents box-presence versatility as an off-ball linebacker. His anticipation and pass-rush profile in its current form are lacking for consistent impact in the NFL. He must improve how he approaches rushing the passer or his off-ball instincts to be worth a top-50 selection due to age and potential.
25. HB Omarion Hampton, North Carolina
Hampton is one of the class' most physically gifted running backs with his combination of size, explosiveness and lower-body strength. He can be a productive slasher type of runner behind zone schemes, but his overall vision could make him a boom-or-bust producer, depending on his offensive line.
26. TE Colston Loveland, Michigan
Loveland lacks the density to play as an inline tight end consistently in the NFL, but he brings plenty of value as a tall, long pass catcher with natural hands and crisp routes to line up as a big slot or “X” receiver. He also has some versatility to play attached to the line of scrimmage in certain situations.
27. DI Omarr Norman-Lott, Tennessee
Norman-Lott possesses more NFL potential than his snap counts and stats say; look at his grades and win rates for a clearer picture. He is an athletically gifted, undersized 3-technique who, with better hand usage and pass-rush plans, can be a contributing starter.
28. T Grey Zabel, North Dakota State
Zabel is a five-position lineman who brings everything but elite arm length to the position. He is an easy projected starter at center or guard for primarily a zone blocking scheme, but he is well-rounded enough to be run-game versatile.
29. S Kevin Winston Jr., Penn State
Winston's tape and the athleticism that he showed off in 2023 made him a prospect worthy of going in the first round. While his recent injury muddies his projection, he's still one of the top safeties available if he can fully recover.
30. CB Trey Amos, Mississippi
Amos brings an ideal blend of size, movement skills and coverage scheme versatility to the cornerback position. While his explosiveness and speed aren't anything special, his 2024 film shows he has a CB2 floor in the NFL with the potential to be a CB1.
31. ED Nic Scourton, Texas A&M
Scourton brings an alluring combination of overall size and pass-rush moves to the edge spot, which gives him ideal versatility for 3-4 or 4-3 fronts. However, he does have some length and flexibility limitations. In his current state, he feels like a player who can disrupt and amass pressure but won't be a high-sack-count rusher.
32. T Josh Conerly Jr., Oregon
Conerly has very good movement skills for a player who also brings adequate size and plus length to the tackle position. His game can lack some anticipation and strength, but if he continues to improve in those areas, he holds the skill set to be a reliable NFL starter — one who can be impactful for a zone blocking scheme.
33. ED Shemar Stewart, Texas A&M
Stewart is a scheme-versatile, high-potential athlete who is still working on winning his reps with technique and discipline as much as athletic ability. His lack of production throughout his college career speaks to the lack of refinement in his game, but he is built like a future NFL player and should be a Day 2 pick because of it.
34. WR Elic Ayomanor, Stanford
Ayomanor's size, intelligence at receiver, play strength and experience against press coverage make him an ideal “X” prototype with the talent to become an NFL starter.
35. CB Benjamin Morrison, Notre Dame
Morrison is a smart, smooth-moving man coverage cornerback with good instincts for making plays on the ball. Getting back to form after hip surgery and getting a bit stronger are the keys to a future starting outside cornerback role in a man coverage system — but really any system.
36. WR Jayden Higgins, Iowa State
Higgins is a reliable possession receiver who can run a diverse route tree from any alignment thanks to impressive foot quickness. He won't be an athletic standout in the NFL, but he'll often be in the right place at the right time.
37. S Xavier Watts, Notre Dame
Watts is the best ball-hawking safety in this class thanks to his intelligence and ability to break on the football. That will have him drafted somewhere on Day 2, even with his tackling woes.
38. ED Mykel Williams, Georgia
Williams is a long, strong, versatile edge prospect whose motor is always running hot. His pass-rush profile and consistency (win percentage) are lower than ideal for a projected top-20 pick, but his floor as an elite run defender is so high, and his build is so alluring, that he's worth taking the chance on in that range for a team running odd or even fronts.
39. ED Landon Jackson, Arkansas
Jackson is a fundamentally sound player with alluring length and surprising cornering ability for a player of his size. His overall pass-rush win percentage has been low throughout his career, which presents him as a high-floor, versatile defensive end who can be a solid starter for odd or even fronts.
40. WR Jack Bech, TCU
Bech, at his best, has the makings of an impact WR2 at the NFL level, but he needs to continue to grow to win consistently in his releases against press and in his routes. His sure hands and playmaker mentality won't be an issue.
41. DI Tyleik Williams, Ohio State
Williams is a compact and powerful interior defensive lineman who excels at holding the line of scrimmage. His lack of pass-rush production makes nose tackle his best projection, likely as a Day 2 selection.
42. DI Derrick Harmon, Oregon
Harmon has just one year of notable production, but that season showcased a player with a high football IQ, consistent competitiveness and NFL-level quickness. He can be an effective 3-technique defensive lineman for an even front.
43. CB Maxwell Hairston, Kentucky
Hairston is a feisty competitor who likes to get his hands on receivers in bump-and-run coverage from off-coverage techniques. As a zone-heavy cornerback, he has the chance to develop into a CB2 type of player in the NFL.
44. CB Shavon Revel, East Carolina
Revel is the ideal Day 2 athletic alien to draft and develop, despite inconsistent anticipation and technique in his current form. His physical gifts (including height and length) point to press-man coverage being his home in the NFL, but it will be quite the adjustment for him to go from one year of staring experience in the AAC to the NFL — especially off a torn ACL.
45. QB Shedeur Sanders, Colorado
Sanders may be below average in stature and arm talent compared to NFL quarterbacks, but he plays the game cleanly, takes care of the football and is tough as nails with ice in his veins under pressure.
46. ED Bradyn Swinson, LSU
Swinson didn't become a full-time starter until his final season, but in his current form, he shows very active hands and a good understanding of rushing the passer to yield consistently high pass-rush win rates. If he continues to get stronger defending the run, he can become a starting 3-4 edge player with impact pass-rush potential.
47. G Tyler Booker, Alabama
Booker has some foot speed and balance issues that keep him from being a blue-chip prospect, but there is still a lot to like as a powerful, well-built, competitive and high football IQ guard prospect for a man/gap heavy run scheme.
48. T Donovan Jackson, Ohio State
Jackson isn't the flashiest player, but his footwork, technique and leadership give him Day 1 starter potential.
49. DI Darius Alexander, Toledo
Alexander was lightly recruited and was a late bloomer in college football (he will be 25 in his rookie season), but his measurables and strength are NFL-caliber. He is a contributing NFL defensive lineman at worst due to his strength profile, with starting-caliber impact potential in odd and even fronts.
50. ED Princely Umanmielen, Mississippi
Umanmielen feels like a specialized finesse pass-rushing outside linebacker in a 3-4 defense. If you want him to be more versatile than that, you might be disappointed in the lack of consistency. However, if you put him in that role correctly, he can be a backfield difference-maker for you on some of the most pivotal plays of the game.
51. HB Cameron Skattebo, Arizona State
Skattebo plays the game in a manner that is easy to love: with a massive chip on his shoulder. NFL teams will gravitate toward his mentality, balance, tackle-breaking ability and after-contact consistency. He has the physical makeup of a three-down back.
52. LB Demetrius Knight Jr., South Carolina
Knight will be one of the oldest prospects in the 2025 NFL Draft, but he is a mature player with good processing and fundamentally sound tackling. His run-defense angles can be a bit overaggressive, but you'll take that trade-off due to how well he moves in coverage and when pursuing ball carriers.
53. LB Carson Schwesinger, UCLA
Schwesinger is light for an NFL linebacker, but his elite processing speed and intelligence give him starter and impact ability as a Mike or Will linebacker for a 4-3 defense.
54. DI T.J. Sanders, South Carolina
Sanders is a true 3-technique who wins with linear and lateral quickness to shoot gaps and disrupt. He must improve his hand precision and play strength to be a full-time starter. At worst, he is a contributing rotational 3-technique.
55. HB Dylan Sampson, Tennessee
Sampson is a speedster who pairs explosiveness with patience and vision. He has big-play potential behind any blocking scheme and could develop into a plus receiver, though he must cut down on fumbles.
56. ED JT Tuimoloau, Ohio State
Tuimoloau presents a good floor for an edge rusher in a 4-3 defensive front. His pass-rush win percentage has been average over the last two years, with quite a few clean-up sacks on his stat sheet, but he improved in his true pass rush win areas in 2024. He is a good Day 2 prospect to bet on because you'll get a spot starting/rotational floor out of him.
57. TE Elijah Arroyo, Miami (FL)
Arroyo is a receiving tight end through and through who can line up as a wingback and in the slot. An NFL team hoping for a consistent blocker will be disappointed, though. If given a chance to show off his all-around athleticism, he can be a contributor as a big slot type.
58. HB Kaleb Johnson, Iowa
Johnson is a physically gifted running back who excels with the ball in his hands. As an early-down player, he can be successful behind any blocking scheme with good vision, light footwork and impressive burst and power. However, his lack of polish and reliability in third-down situations could keep him from being an every-down running back.
59. HB TreVeyon Henderson, Ohio State
Henderson, when playing confidently, shines with his agility and long speed. He lacks some size for tackle-breaking and pass-blocking, but he remains a high-effort player in those areas. He seems like a good speed component of an NFL committee, including for receiving work out of the backfield.
60. ED Oluwafemi Oladejo, UCLA
While Oladejo offers positional versatility, an NFL team will get the best return on investment by keeping him at edge defender. Oladejo's athleticism, explosiveness and long arms are a nice foundation, and it appears his best years as a pass-rusher are still ahead of him.
61. WR Jalen Royals, Utah State
Royals may lack difference-making NFL athleticism, but he is a strong possession receiver who can line up anywhere with plus after-the-catch ability.
62. ED Jared Ivey, Mississippi
Ivey is a physically gifted player with devastating power in his hands to hold the point of attack and stack and shed consistently. He lacks the speed and lower body flexibility to be a speed threat as a 4-3 defensive end, so his best fit is likely more inside for a 3-4 front that would maximize his special strength every play.
63. S Andrew Mukuba, Texas
Mukuba's lack of a run-defense skill set may turn off some teams, but his instincts and athleticism in coverage make him a top prospect. His game is reminiscent of Devin McCourty, who excelled as a true free safety later in his career with the Patriots but had the savvy to make plays from a variety of alignments because of his football intelligence.
64. CB Darien Porter, Iowa State
Porter is a rare prospect. He is a wide receiver-turned-cornerback with ideal ball skills, ranks above the 95th percentile in height and length and has an elite track background that translates to the field. He is still raw as just a one-year starter despite being a sixth-year player, but his special teams impact and sky-high potential are worth drafting in the middle rounds.
65. WR Kyle Williams, Washington State
Williams is undersized, but his game hints at big-time potential. His release package, quick feet, and ability to build speed as routes progress give him a starting-caliber ceiling with, in theory, the versatility to line up at any of the three receiver spots.
66. HB Quinshon Judkins, Ohio State
Judkins is a strong north-to-south runner who generates impressive speed-to-power for consistent yards after the catch. However, his game lacks the creativity needed to consistently win in the NFL, independent of his offensive line. Behind a good line, he could rack up yards. Behind a subpar one, he could struggle to stand out.
67. S Nick Emmanwori, South Carolina
Emmanwori is a tricky prospect who will require a leap of faith, considering where he's likely to be drafted. His elite athleticism and playmaking ability suggest his ceiling could be on par with a player like Kerby Joseph, but his underwhelming box play and questionable technique and instincts are more reminiscent of Isaiah Simmons, who was drafted in the first round in 2020 but has struggled to find a natural NFL position.
68. T Aireontae Ersery, Minnesota
Ersery brings alluring size and length to the tackle position for the NFL. He has good hands, an explosive first step forward and quick footwork to be an impactful zone run blocker, but his naturally high-waisted build impacts his leverage and may inhibit him from keeping NFL rushers in front of him.
69. G Tate Ratledge, Georgia
Ratledge isn't the most dynamic athlete, but his solid pass-blocking technique and downhill power in the run game give him a chance to be a starter in the NFL.
70. CB Azareye'h Thomas, Florida State
Thomas is a long, quick-footed press-man cornerback who showcases good natural movement skills and playmaker instincts. He lacks some strength in a few areas, but he plays the position with high intelligence to be a scheme-versatile CB2 projection for the NFL.
71. WR Tre Harris, Mississippi
Harris projects as an alluring WR3 type for an offense that likes to push the ball down the field. His route tree and separation rates leave something to be desired, but he can keep a defense honest with his field-stretching ability.
72. HB RJ Harvey, UCF
Harvey ranks well in PFF's wins above average metric due to high missed tackles forced averages as a rusher and a receiver and his production in the passing game. If he plays with more urgency and violence, he could be a productive NFL running back.
73. ED Josaiah Stewart, Michigan
Stewart is a juiced-up pass-rusher with less-than-ideal measurables. His effort and leverage give him a chance to win any rep, but he lacks pass-rush nuance to win with more than those attributes and a good first step. His best spot in the NFL might be as an off-ball Sam linebacker, where he can be used as a blitzer more than just a straight edge defender (think Uchenna Nuwosu).
74. DI CJ West, Indiana
West is on the shorter side (length) but has good size (mass) and burst as a nose tackle who can have strong reps in run defense and some surprisingly impactful reps as a pass-rusher. If he can keep his pad level down, he can be a contributing rotational player in the NFL, preferably in a 4-3 front.
75. WR Xavier Restrepo, Miami (FL)
Restrepo brings a strong slot receiver skill set to the NFL, where his production, separation scores and great hands give him a high floor with WR2/WR3 potential despite some high-end athleticism and size limitations.
76. TE Mason Taylor, LSU
Taylor is young and could still be growing into his talent and, more importantly, his strength. In his current form, he is a TE2/3 candidate — more of a move tight end detached from the line of scrimmage as a receiver — but if he gets stronger, he can be a more versatile and consistent contributor.
77. DI Shemar Turner, Texas A&M
Turner played at just about every spot on Texas A&M's defensive line, thanks to his active, violent hands and unwavering effort. He has some length and overall size limitations, but he feels like a guy an NFL coaching staff will push for on Day 2 of the draft.
78. WR Jaylin Noel, Iowa State
Noel is a compact and powerful slot receiver who wins with a good first step and can succeed in an NFL offense where the quarterback holds the ball a little longer in the pocket. He'll need to be more dynamic after the catch to earn a consistent starting role in the league.
79. DI Alfred Collins, Texas
Collins is a long, strong interior defensive lineman with the versatility to play anywhere from 0-technique to 5-technique. His pass-rush profile and inability to disengage quickly limit his ceiling, but his versatility and strength give him a high floor. He projects as a rotational player with starting potential.
80. HB Damien Martinez, Miami (FL)
Martinez is an early-down NFL back with good size and a play style to match, carrying high forced missed tackle averages. He will likely be the physical component of a committee unless he can significantly improve his pass-blocking fundamentals.
81. ED Kyle Kennard, South Carolina
Kennard shows a good understanding of how to win as a pass-rusher in varying situations in both odd and even fronts. He is lean and long, which is a plus for arm length but a negative when holding up versus the run. His handwork and footwork show a great baseline to build a successful pass-rush profile in the league as a Day 2 selection.
82. T Ozzy Trapilo, Boston College
Trapilo brings an ideal build and a scheme-versatile football IQ to the tackle position. His size and versatility as a left and right tackle will make him a swing tackle at worst, with the potential to be a solid starter for any run scheme.
83. LB Chris Paul Jr., Mississippi
Paul needs to add some mass to his frame, but he can eventually become a starting Will linebacker in the league, thanks to his athleticism and intelligence.
84. T Marcus Mbow, Purdue
Mbow is small and struggles with NFL-level strength in pass protection and when displacing in the run game. But he moves extremely well and should get a shot to start at guard or tackle at some point during his rookie contract.
85. TE Terrance Ferguson, Oregon
Ferguson is a nice receiving tight end with the length to play some inline snaps. His lower run-blocking impact marks indicate that an NFL team won't want to use him much in that way. His true value is as a receiver and a TE2.
86. ED Elijah Roberts, SMU
Roberts is a strong, well-built defensive lineman with a lot of experience at different alignments. He likely lacks the length, twitch and bend to be a full-time edge player, but his size and versatility could play well as a 3-4 defensive end who can move along gaps.
87. C Jared Wilson, Georgia
Wilson may be just a one-year starter, but he has the movement skills to be a starting center in the NFL if he can continue to improve his IQ and anticipation with more snaps.
88. T Jonah Savaiinaea, Arizona
Savaiinaea's feet and pass-blocking technique should keep him in the league for a while, regardless of his position. If he can get stronger, he has a chance to stick as a starter at right tackle or inside for a zone-rushing team.
89. S Lathan Ransom, Ohio State
Toughness and tenacity are Ransom's calling cards, which he makes good use of in all facets of the game. While he may lack the tools some other prospects have, he has the instincts and awareness to make up for it.
90. DI Vernon Broughton, Texas
Broughton needs to refine his hand placement and technique to become a more effective one-on-one winner at the next level. However, even in his current form, his length and strength provide valuable versatility as a two-gapping defensive lineman, with his best fit likely coming as a 3-4 defensive end.
91. T Wyatt Milum, West Virginia
Milum is a strong run blocker between the tackles with good power at contact, heavy/reliable hands, and good grip strength. He can get in trouble when truly left on an island in pass protection, which is why a move inside could be best to get the most out of his strength while mitigating flexibility/agility risks.
92. ED Jack Sawyer, Ohio State
Sawyer is a high-floor, all-around 4-3 defensive end with a starting-caliber projection. The question is whether you believe there is more there for him as a pass rusher. If you do, you can convince yourself that he's a top-20 player. If not, an early Day 2 range feels like his floor.
93. T Cameron Williams, Texas
Williams is a true “bet” of a prospect. His penalty-riddled lone year as a starter shows inexperience and inconsistency. But it also showed starting-caliber length and traits. He's not the kind of player you plug and play, but he could be a gem to develop on Day 2.
94. DI Jordan Phillips, Maryland
Phillips is a compact, powerful defensive lineman with less-than-ideal length but enough strength to make up for it. While he's unlikely to be a regular pass-rush contributor, he can serve as a rock-solid interior presence with enough power to contribute to any defensive front.
95. T Charles Grant, William & Mary
Grant's athleticism gives him a ton of raw potential. His lower body is a true asset, and he could develop into a solid contributor if he adds some upper-body strength and refines his hand technique.
96. HB DJ Giddens, Kansas State
Giddens brings good eyes, patience and anticipation to a backfield, finding open space between the tackles with good one-cut ability and long strides for long speed. He needs to play with more violence to gain yards after contact if he is to truly make a name for himself in a running back rotation.
97. ED Ashton Gillotte, Louisville
Gillotte is a strong defensive end who wins with leverage and leg drive. His lack of length is an issue when engaging in pass-rush moves and, more importantly, when getting off blocks, but his relentlessness and consistent physical play style will get coaches in his corner for roster spots and rotations for playing time.
98. T Anthony Belton, North Carolina State
While he is still unrefined, Belton's length and power could make him an ideal fit for a gap-heavy team. It'll require some patience, but he has starting potential.
99. ED Jordan Burch, Oregon
Burch is a high-potential player with athletic and physical gifts you can't teach. After finding his sweet spot of size and body composition, he can play in both odd and even fronts but projects best as a 4-3 defensive end. If he continues to master more pass-rush moves and hand usage, he can be a starter and a contributing player.
100. QB Jalen Milroe, Alabama
Milroe is the most physically gifted quarterback in the 2025 draft class, but he is still far too inconsistent in when and how he delivers the football. In a perfect world, he would be drafted with a plan to let him sit and develop.
101. WR Savion Williams, TCU
Williams' stats won't “wow” evaluators, but his tape and his measurables sure will. He's a very versatile and potentially high-impact NFL player on the line, in the backfield or as a returner.
102. TE Harold Fannin Jr., Bowling Green
Fannin is a strong receiving tight end with great value after the catch. His blocking reps are good enough to keep him inline as a TE2 or as a wingback on occasion, but his bread and butter in the NFL will be as a tight end who you can quickly get the ball to for after-the-catch production in a tight end-centric passing attack.
103. CB Dorian Strong, Virginia Tech
Strong, ironically, lacks some strength in press-man coverage and run-defense situations near the line of scrimmage, but he is a smart, competitive zone-scheme cornerback with a natural ability to get his hands on passes and cause constant disruption at the catch point.
104. ED Sai'vion Jones, LSU
Jones is a long, strong defensive end whose best traits — relentless effort and length — make him a natural fit for an odd-front defense. While he lacks the pass-rush polish to be a consistent disruptor, he’s capable of delivering splash plays each week as a versatile rotational lineman.
105. DI Jamaree Caldwell, Oregon
Caldwell brings intriguing quickness on top of ideal size for an NFL nose tackle. He likely won't be a big backfield presence, but he can be a good rotational nose tackle for an odd-front defense.
106. HB Devin Neal, Kansas
Neal's multi-sport background and natural playmaking mentality make him an alluring prospect for any NFL team. He is limited in long speed, but his fancy footwork and vision shine behind man- and gap-blocking concepts. He can also be a good third-down back, bringing receiving and pass-blocking reliability.
107. CB Jacob Parrish, Kansas State
Parrish has the agility, fluidity and recovery speed to thrive as a nickel defender in the NFL. As long as he remains a reliable tackler, he has the potential to be a starting nickel and an important role player in man coverage.
108. S R.J. Mickens, Clemson
Mickens, the son of former New York Jet Ray Mickens, played a variety of secondary roles during his time at Clemson. This year, he was the veteran glue that held together a young group around him. In the process, he used his savvy and instincts to post an 89.8 coverage grade, tied for second-best among Power Four safeties. Mickens' smarts and pedigree should give him a chance to find a role on an NFL roster.
109. HB Jaydon Blue, Texas
Blue is one of the best athletes in the 2024 running back class, with top-tier long speed and short-area explosiveness. If he can add strength and improve his ball security, he has the potential to be a home-run threat in a two-back committee.
110. LB Jeffrey Bassa, Oregon
Bassa is an intriguing former safety who now has a home at the linebacker level. Despite his lower weight for the position, he is not shy about making contact or doing dirty work. He is a smooth mover but does lack some twitch, which can be mitigated with continued improvement in anticipation. A vocal leader at Oregon, he could be a nice coverage linebacker in any scheme.
111. ED Barryn Sorrell, Texas
Sorrell is a versatile defensive lineman capable of aligning anywhere from a 4i to a wide-7 technique. While he doesn’t project as a high-end athlete at the next level, his active hands and solid play strength provide a strong foundation for a rotational role in a multi-front NFL defense.
112. WR Isaac TeSlaa, Arkansas
TeSlaa began his college career at the Division II level — where his father also played receiver — before making the leap to the SEC. While his production didn’t pop against top-tier competition, his size, explosiveness and sure hands give him a starting-caliber ceiling as a “big slot” option with developmental upside.
113. QB Will Howard, Ohio State
Howard checks a lot of boxes: experience, size and a willingness to attack all coverages. He doesn't bring special arm talent, but he could develop into an NFL starter.
114. HB Trevor Etienne, Georgia
Etienne won't be an every-down back like his older brother, but he has elite burst and quickness for the position. He could thrive as a complementary option in a zone scheme and showed at the Senior Bowl that he may have more receiving upside in the NFL than he did in college.
115. S Jonas Sanker, Virginia
Sanker brings effort, energy and a physical mindset from a two-high safety alignment. His aggressive pursuit — whether attacking the ball in the air or closing on ball carriers — can lead to occasional missteps, and there are moments where more control would serve him well. Still, he profiles as a preferred depth piece with the potential to grow into a starting role.
116. CB Nohl Williams, California
Williams is a strong press-man cornerback whom an NFL team can feel comfortable putting on the line of scrimmage due to his physical coverage style and run-defense skills. His long speed and agility appear to be average, but his strength stands out in this class. He has a mid-round projection and could be a starter in a man-heavy coverage scheme.
117. TE Gunnar Helm, Texas
Helm has worked his way into becoming one of the class' best after-the-catch tight ends. He isn't the strongest run blocker, but he does have good feet in pass protection. Getting stronger would give him more opportunities as a TE2 with starting potential.
118. ED Tyler Batty, BYU
Batty offers legit size and above-average explosiveness, making him a scheme-versatile defensive end capable of playing in both odd and even fronts. He’s a high-floor, mid-round prospect with a real chance to carve out a starting role thanks to his motor and adaptability.
119. S Billy Bowman Jr., Oklahoma
Whoever drafts Bowman will have to live with his tackling woes. If you can get over that, you'll get a versatile coverage defender who is a big-play machine.
120. CB Cobee Bryant, Kansas
Cobee Bryant, like his namesake, has a top-tier mentality to win at the position. His length helps him overcome a very slender build, but his lower mass and average movement skills likely limit him to off-zone coverage schemes. It's hard to not want this kind of competitor on your team, even in a depth role.
121. TE Benjamin Yurosek, Georgia
Yurosek didn't see heavy usage in 2024, but he brings adequate all-around NFL ability for the position (best as a move tight end), especially if he can put on 5-10 pounds. He can be a versatile TE2 in basically any offense as a mid-round pick.
122. DI Ty Robinson, Nebraska
Robinson enjoyed the best season of his career in his sixth year, tallying a 79.5 pass-rush grade. He’s an elite athlete for the position who plays with a bully’s mentality. Robinson has below-average length and needs to play with better leverage, but he has the traits and motor to bet on as a projected backup with the upside of one day becoming a starter.
123. C Seth McLaughlin, Ohio State
McLaughlin's experience and toughness could be an asset to an offensive line room, but his status in 2025 will be in question due to his injury.
124. ED David Walker, Central Arkansas
Walker is a highly productive and decorated FCS player. His size limitations will make him a Day 3 pick at best, but he mitigates it as best he can and is a high-effort player who lives in backfields. Some team will likely take a flier on him late as a stand-up pass-rush specialist.
125. DI JJ Pegues, Mississippi
Pegues is a versatile player for a number of reasons and could be a fan-favorite for his relentless play on defense and ability to play some goal-line packages offensively.
126. S Sebastian Castro, Iowa
Castro is a savvy, smart slot defender whose lack of athleticism limits his projection at the next level. He shows some impressive tape in short areas and near the line of scrimmage, but asking him to play man coverage or operate with range is a gamble. At this point, he profiles more as a safety than a true corner.
127. CB Mello Dotson, Kansas
Dotson is a steady, experienced cornerback with an adequate build for the position. His lack of true stickiness in coverage may limit him to more of a rotational or spot-starting role, but he has a place in the league, especially for teams that play more press and man coverage.
128. QB Riley Leonard, Notre Dame
Leonard is a tough, dual-threat quarterback with plus value as a runner, but his passing efficiency numbers reveal too many inconsistencies on a throw-by-throw basis for him to be an NFL starter. That will have to improve if he is to be more than a backup.
129. ED Ahmed Hassanein, Boise State
Hassanein's effort and physicality at the point of attack will lead to him being a favorite of NFL coaches, even though he lacks elite athletic traits. He looks to be an ideal rotational edge who will be effective at holding his own at the line of scrimmage against the run while he works to add to his pass-rush toolbox. He should be considered an early Day 3 prospect.
130. DI Cam'Ron Jackson, Florida
Jackson's massive 6-foot-6 and 328-pound frame is designed to clog the A-gaps and free up linebackers to make tackles. He's earned at least a 76.0 run-defense grade across the past three seasons. Teams in search of a late-round run stopper should be interested in Jackson, even if he is likely to be just an early-down player.
131. HB Jarquez Hunter, Auburn
Hunter is small, but he doesn't let that hinder his physicality. He is a high-intelligence player with good eyes and anticipation in all phases of the game. His ceiling is limited due to a lack of size and length, but he's a player every NFL coach would love to have on their roster or practice squad.
132. WR Tez Johnson, Oregon
Johnson won't be on every team's radar due to his outlier measurables, but he wins in just about every way he can, despite physical limitations. He brings an added level of competitiveness that coaches will want to have around.
133. HB Brashard Smith, SMU
Smith could be a highly productive receiving back in an offense that emphasizes his skill set and ability to align anywhere on the field. While he likely doesn't have the frame to handle 20-plus touches per game, he could be a valuable weapon for 10-15, especially with his ability to create mismatches against inside defenders in the passing game.
134. ED Quandarrius Robinson, Alabama
Robinson is a twitchy and traits-y edge prospect to bet on who lacks experience. His burst and length are NFL-caliber, but he must diversify his pass-rush wins in order to be seen as a consistent starter or rotational pass-rusher, likely for 3-4 schemes that let him rush from a stand-up alignment.
135. DI Joshua Farmer, Florida State
Farmer is still a budding defensive lineman, even as an upperclassman. With some improved anticipation and technique, he can be a starting-caliber pass-rusher — although he must have a higher floor as a run defender to get on the field consistently.
136. T Jalen Rivers, Miami (FL)
Rivers is a sound technician wherever he plays, but his lack of athleticism and corresponding lack of answers for quicker rushers limits his ceiling. He is likely fit to serve as interior depth in an offense with a gap-based run scheme.
137. WR Isaiah Bond, Texas
Bond's world-class speed will be coveted, likely in the top 50. But he needs to continue to grow as a receiver — not just a fast player — to remain on the field for more than vertical play calls.
138. ED Kaimon Rucker, North Carolina
Rucker is a smart, sound outside linebacker-type of edge rusher who uses quick hands and natural leverage with purpose and effectiveness. Though he appears to have longer arms than his height would indicate, his naturally smaller frame, paired with athleticism that isn't top-tier, limits his ceiling. He is a dependable player who would do well to round out a depth chart as a pass-rush specialist in a 3-4 alignment.
139. DI Aeneas Peebles, Virginia Tech
Peebles' measurables won't do him any favors on draft night, but his tape shows a quick, instinctive 3-technique defensive tackle whose finesse game can be impactful in a rotational role.
140. T Brandon Crenshaw-Dickson, Florida
Crenshaw-Dickson is a long, experienced and patient player who played right and left tackle in college. He'll struggle against top-tier speed or power, but his calm approach to the game, length and balance give him a high floor to handle plenty of assignments as a backup NFL tackle, with a likely shot at a starting job in his rookie contract.
141. LB Barrett Carter, Clemson
While he needs to get stronger, Carter is an athletic, versatile defender who can be a valuable chess piece for a defense as a weakside linebacker.
142. QB Jaxson Dart, Mississippi
Dart brings an alluring two-sport throwing background (baseball and football) to the quarterback position, including natural movements and playmaking ability out of structure. But so much of his success at Ole Miss felt scheme-dependent. He must improve his full-field defensive reads and fundamentals to truly attack defenses with anticipation and ball placement.
143. G Willie Lampkin, North Carolina
Lampkin's size is certainly concerning and could relegate him back to center, where he played just one game over the past two seasons. His technique and determination should give him a chance to prove his worth in the NFL with five years of outstanding college tape under his belt.
144. QB Dillon Gabriel, Oregon
Gabriel is a major NFL outlier in height, weight and even his throwing hand, but few have his mastery of the position with poise, anticipation and intelligence.
145. T Logan Brown, Kansas
Brown looks and grades like the kind of offensive tackle worth taking a chance on. He has an ideal athletic build for the position with great height, weight and length, and flashes power on contact and fluid movement skills. However, his fundamentals remain a work in progress — he plays too high, lunges into blocks and can misread run fits. Still, those issues appear coachable, making him a developmental tackle with upside.
146. S Jordan Hancock, Ohio State
Hancock is at his best near the line of scrimmage as a nickel defender. He was a two-year starter for the Buckeyes and earned an 82.2 coverage grade across those couple seasons. Hancock is a smart player in zone coverage but isn’t athletic enough to stick with receivers in man coverage.
147. LB Jack Kiser, Notre Dame
Kiser is an experienced linebacker with adequate athleticism who projects as a solid depth option at either WILL or MIKE. His instincts and versatility also make him a strong candidate to contribute on special teams early in his NFL career.
148. WR Tai Felton, Maryland
Felton was the featured wideout in Maryland's offense in 2024 (2.32 yards per route run in 2024; 63rd percentile) but likely lacks the true difference-making qualities needed to be more than a late-round flier and depth receiver in the NFL.
149. CB Robert Longerbeam, Rutgers
Longerbeam played outside corner throughout his five-year career at Rutgers, but it was his work in the slot during Shrine Bowl practices that truly stood out. His start-stop quickness and explosiveness allow him to break on routes effectively in off coverage. To stick as a slot defender in the NFL, though, he’ll need to improve his strength and reliability as a tackler.
150. ED Antwaun Powell-Ryland, Virginia Tech
Powell-Ryland may be a little scheme-specific due to his measurables, but he has the pass-rush speed and acumen to be a rotational outside linebacker with the potential for impact plays.
151. WR Tory Horton, Colorado State
There is a lot to like about Horton's game, including his nuance, pride in the little things, competitiveness and sure hands, if you can look past his athletic drawbacks (limited long speed and agility). He projects as a mid-round possession receiver with the chance of being a coaching favorite who sticks around for a long time.
152. CB Zy Alexander, LSU
Alexander is a fundamentally sound cover cornerback whose limited athleticism will likely make him either a zone-specific cornerback or a potential safety convert due to how reliable he is when tackling and in run defense.
153. T Chase Lundt, Connecticut
Lundt has intriguing length and movement skills to be a Day 3 flier. He must get stronger to be more consistent against NFL-caliber power and speed.
154. WR Pat Bryant, Illinois
Bryant lacks the top-tier athletic qualities to be a Day 1 outside receiver, but he possesses a strong build, good hands and reliable blocking to make him a rotational X wideout.
155. QB Quinn Ewers, Texas
Ewers' arm talent will get him drafted, but his inconsistencies are too prevalent right now. To succeed in the NFL, he must clean up his footwork, pocket management, post-snap diagnosis and play under pressure.
156. ED Tyrion Ingram-Dawkins, Georgia
Ingram-Dawkins didn’t produce much over his four-year college career, but the physical tools are evident. His blend of size, explosiveness, and strength — paired with above-average length — gives him the traits of a rotational 3-4 defensive end who can shoot gaps and disrupt plays.
157. TE Mitchell Evans, Notre Dame
Evans doesn't have the rare movement skills to set him apart as a potential top-60 pick in the NFL, but his floor is balanced and high as a TE3 with the potential to move into a contributing TE2 role due to reliable blocking and hands through contact.
158. S Craig Woodson, California
Woodson's speed and aggression are his calling cards, as he chases ball carriers down near the line of scrimmage. He set career highs with an 88.6 coverage grade and six pass breakups in 2024. He's tough to trust in man-to-man situations but could carve out a depth/special teams role if he can play with a bit more discipline.
159. T Ajani Cornelius, Oregon
Cornelius is a big-bodied, powerful blocker with some foot quickness and overall speed limitations in pass protection, but he is a decent developmental player for man/gap scheme run-blocking concepts.
160. WR Konata Mumpfield, Pittsburgh
Mumpfield has the jumping ability to go up and get the ball. He played 899 career snaps split out wide and 744 career snaps in the slot, so he offers his next team some versatility.
161. HB Kalel Mullings, Michigan
Mullings' game lacks some nuance and patience due to his limited stint as a full-time running back. But his linebacker background, special teams experience, size and mentality for yards after contact should lead to an NFL team taking a chance on him as he develops the rest of his skill set.
162. G Luke Kandra, Cincinnati
Kandra's athleticism and measured approach to the game give him the floor of a solid zone scheme backup and an average starter's ceiling. The end result will depend on his ability to play with better pad level and flexibility.
163. ED Tyler Baron, Miami (FL)
Baron offers a well-rounded skill set, but he’s missing the power element that could elevate his game. His speed-to-power attempts often fizzle out, even against tight ends, and a sharp rise in missed tackles in 2024 highlights concerns about his finishing ability. There's a clear lack of pop and physicality at the point of contact that may cap his ceiling.
164. WR Jaylin Lane, Virginia Tech
Lane's speed and agility from the slot could be a weapon in an offense that maximizes yards after catch (8.3 yards after the catch in 2024; 91st percentile) and gets him some designed looks. His experience as a returner should aid him in his quest to stick on a roster.
165. CB Alijah Huzzie, North Carolina
Huzzie doesn’t have the long speed to hold up as a wide corner in the NFL — where he spent most of his time in 2024 — but his instincts and short-area quickness stand out. He looked more comfortable in 2023 playing inside, and he could develop into a rotational or spot starter at slot corner for a zone-heavy defense.
166. DI Tim Smith, Alabama
Smith is a well-built defensive lineman for the NFL but likely lacks the explosiveness to be more than a depth player with experience in many roles on the line.
167. CB Quincy Riley, Louisville
Riley brings an elite track background and twitched-up movements to the position, but his lack of size and major strength concerns make him a tough projection for anything more than a rotational cornerback with special teams in his future.
168. QB Kyle McCord, Syracuse
McCord isn't for the faint of heart. He led the Power Four in both big-time throws and turnover-worthy plays in 2024. He lacks a top-level arm, leaving doubt about his gunslinger mentality in the NFL, but his ability to churn out big plays every week makes him hard to quit on. Plenty of NFL teams should want to take a chance on him early on Day 3.
169. DI Jared Harrison-Hunte, SMU
Harrison-Hunte is an intriguing prospect to develop, considering he has the frame to fill out and flashes very good athleticism (4.86-second 40-yard dash, 1.69-second 10-yard split). He needs to improve his pad level, but he uses his athleticism effectively to defeat blocks at the line of scrimmage, posting 44 pressures with eight sacks in 2024.
170. S Malachi Moore, Alabama
Moore is a versatile, high-IQ defensive back with experience both in the slot and at free safety. Though he lacks ideal length and top-end athleticism, his strong career production — including a 91.8 coverage grade and 81.0 run-defense grade — points to a reliable depth option in an NFL secondary.
171. DI Tonka Hemingway, South Carolina
Hemingway’s measurements place him in the “tweener” category between interior defensive line and edge. His athleticism suggests a better fit on the edge at the next level, where his explosiveness can stand out and his limited anchor strength won’t be as easily exposed.
172. DI Deone Walker, Kentucky
Walker's measurables will jump out immediately, but his play on the field doesn't match the dominance suggested on paper. He is a versatile defensive lineman due to his height and length, but he needs more precision in his pass rushes and must hold his ground more consistently to be more than a rotational player.
173. LB Kobe King, Penn State
King looks and plays like a true middle linebacker, with a strong frame and reliable tackling. He lacks starting-level athleticism, and if he's even a tick late to process, he's likely losing that rep. Still, he could be a solid depth piece who isn’t shy about meeting the position’s physical demands.
174. TE Jake Briningstool, Clemson
Briningstool seems to be more of a wide receiver than a tight end. If he can improve his route-running nuance and playmaker mentality after the catch, he could become a big slot WR3 type. Until then, he is more of a developmental depth player.
175. WR Samuel Brown, Miami (FL)
The Houston transfer didn’t make the same splash as fellow former Cougar Matthew Golden, but Brown still offers intriguing NFL traits. With a solid size/speed profile and above-average separation skills, he has developmental potential — though he’ll need to improve his release package and physicality at the catch point to earn a roster spot.
176. TE Jackson Hawes, Georgia Tech
Hawes doesn't provide much in the receiving game, but he is a good TE3 for an NFL team to use in heavier offensive packages.
177. WR Dont'e Thornton Jr., Tennessee
Thornton's freakish physical tools (4.3-second 40-yard dash) will get him drafted, but unless he improves his route running, he will top out as a vertically oriented WR3 or WR4 (3.72 yards per route run in 2024; 97th percentile).
178. CB O'Donnell Fortune, South Carolina
Fortune has intriguing length but lacks the top-tier explosiveness for press-man responsibilities. He possesses good lateral movements and aggressive hands for a rotational and spot-starter projection as a Cover-3 cornerback.
179. WR Andrew Armstrong, Arkansas
Armstrong brings impressive size and reliable hands to the table, showcasing his skills with an elite 89.4 receiving grade in SEC play. While he’s not the most dynamic separator or after-the-catch threat, his production and physical profile make him a solid Day 3 draft candidate.
180. ED R.J. Oben, Notre Dame
Oben won’t blow you away with athleticism as a pass rusher, but he’s a solid, disciplined run defender with long arms and flashes of quick, efficient hand usage that allow him to win cleanly at times. As a six-year player, he’ll be one of the older prospects in this year’s class.
181. G Connor Colby, Iowa
Colby projects as potentially valuable depth in a Shanahan-style outside zone scheme. His lack of a plan and tendency to lunge in pass protection is currently a major barrier to him earning a starting role.
182. DI Rylie Mills, Notre Dame
Mills is a long and lean interior defender who projects best as a 3-4 defensive end due to his length. He'll need to get stronger in the NFL to be a full-time starter on early downs, but he can be a rotational player right off the bat due to his splash potential as a pass-rusher.
183. TE Thomas Fidone II, Nebraska
An extensive knee injury in 2021 and 2022 didn’t completely rob Fidone of his impressive straight-line athleticism. With his above-average height, length and speed, he’s a strong candidate to develop as a rotational TE2 in a vertical passing offense.
184. G Tyler Cooper, Minnesota
Cooper has the potential to be at least a backup for a team with an outside zone-based running game. His strength development will be crucial to any further success considering his lack of length and average athleticism.
185. ED Jah Joyner, Minnesota
With his height and length, Joyner profiles well as a potential 3-4 defensive end in odd-front alignments. To thrive in that role, he’ll need to add weight and improve his core strength to hold up at the point of attack. Despite an impressive 40-time at the combine, his game lacks the speed and flexibility to consistently win as a one-on-one pass rusher.
186. LB Cody Simon, Ohio State
Simon is a traditional inside linebacker who would play best in a 3-4 with a fellow inside linebacker next to him. His length and overall athletic limitations likely make him a rotational and reserve linebacker who plays soundly to round out a depth chart.
187. HB Kyle Monangai, Rutgers
Monangai runs through defenders as if they insulted his loved ones before the game. That makes for some eye-popping plays, but his lack of overall athleticism for agility and long speed limits his ceiling.
188. CB Zah Frazier, UTSA
Frazier’s build and athleticism give him an intriguing ceiling as a day three bet to make. Though his game lacks refinement and anticipation, in his lone year as a full-time starter he did earn an 82.5 coverage grade thanks to a 19.5% forced incompletion rate.
189. WR KeAndre Lambert-Smith, Auburn
Lambert-Smith is a vertical threat who has, unfortunately, never played in an offense that excelled at throwing downfield. He possesses good speed and showed it in 2024 with a terrific 98.7 deep receiving grade, but he lacks nuance in his route running and doesn't offer much after the catch.
190. LB Cody Lindenberg, Minnesota
Lindenberg was a multi-position athlete in high school before settling in at linebacker for Minnesota. He’s quick with solid recognition and communication skills, but his lack of ideal size and top-end speed may limit his ability to carve out a consistent role at the next level.
191. CB Jason Marshall Jr., Florida
Marshall is a well-built, former five-star recruit who has posted consistently decent coverage grades (82.1 coverage grade in single coverage in 2024, 99th percentile) across four seasons at Florida. Mental mistakes and a lack of ball production – two career interceptions – limit his production. He is also recovering from a torn labrum suffered in October.
192. T Jalen Travis, Iowa State
Travis is a big, long, and explosive offensive tackle whose traits profile best in a zone-blocking scheme. While he has the size, his kick-slide quickness and length aren’t quite at NFL starter levels yet, making edge protection a concern. Still, after allowing just a 2.5% pressure rate in 2024, he’s an appealing Day 3 draft-and-develop candidate with upside.
193. LB Danny Stutsman, Oklahoma
If you want a thumping downhill linebacker, Stutsman is your guy. He's too often a liability in coverage, though, which could limit him to early downs at the next level.
194. HB Marcus Yarns, Delaware
Yarns is a small-school, small-frame backfield playmaker who wins with good long speed and impressive quickness. He can make defenders miss in a phone booth but won't provide much production after contact in the NFL. He is a Day 3 scatback type of player who brings some plus value in the receiving game.
195. WR Elijhah Badger, Florida
Badger is an outside receiver who did his damage in the intermediate area with an average depth of target of 17.3 yards, which ranks fifth in the draft class among wide receivers with at least 50 targets. The sticky-handed Badger didn’t drop a single pass on his 61 targets in 2024.
196. CB Denzel Burke, Ohio State
Burke is a natural mover with good eyes and a feel for bump-and-run coverage in off-zone coverage alignments. His long speed/recovery speed are limiting factors to man/press coverage versatility, but his experience as a four-year starter should get him a roster spot as a depth cornerback.
197. QB Tyler Shough, Louisville
Shough is one of the oldest prospects in the class and has an extensive injury history, but his size and arm talent are adequate enough to earn him a shot as an NFL backup.
198. C Jonah Monheim, USC
Monheim has the raw athleticism to succeed as a zone-scheme center if he can get stronger. His lack of length is the biggest deterrent to his success and will likely prevent him from playing a swing role at other positions.
199. WR Nick Nash, San Jose State
Nash was highly productive in 2024, and he was more than just a high-volume receiver. His impressive footwork, route running and releases make him an intriguing mid-round option as a big slot receiver.
200. T Emery Jones, LSU
Jones is still a raw player in a number of areas, but that also could be due to him playing out of position at tackle. A move inside to guard could help hide his flaws while simultaneously highlighting his strengths, making him a potential starting-caliber player there.
201. QB Kurtis Rourke, Indiana
Rourke's NFL passing profile features five years of starting experience, ideal size and nice touch, but he lacks the arm strength to be a true gunslinger in the NFL. He projects as a backup quarterback with the potential to grow into a spot starter.
202. HB Bhayshul Tuten, Virginia Tech
Tuten is a speedy slasher who can succeed behind a zone-blocking scheme, boasting the movement skills to be productive between the tackles if his vision becomes more confident there. He must improve his pass protection and ball security to become a reliable rotational player.
203. T John Williams, Cincinnati
Williams possesses the quick footwork that makes him an intriguing late-round flier at offensive tackle. However, to earn serious starting consideration in the NFL, he’ll need to improve his balance and play with more control.
204. S Caleb Ransaw, Tulane
Ransaw is a bigger, stronger nickel defender who brings reliable tackling and run support. However, concerns about his coverage anticipation and quickness may push him toward playing safety rather than nickel at the next level.
205. TE Caden Prieskorn, Mississippi
Prieskorn has the build of an NFL tight end with strong hands and a competitive toughness to catch through contact. As a limited athlete, his best course of action will likely pack on a few more pounds to be a backup inline option for an NFL team as a TE3 with spot TE2 potential.
206. CB Nikko Reed, Oregon
Reed has a high football IQ with strong recognition and anticipation skills, and his 89.9 run-defense grade in 2024 shows he's not afraid to stick his nose in as a tackler despite a smaller frame. However, his limited athleticism caps his ceiling, making him best suited as a preferred depth option in the secondary.
207. DI Zeek Biggers, Georgia Tech
Biggers brings intriguing size and length to the nose tackle spot in a 3-4 defense, but his high pad level and lack of pass-rush moves limit his overall effectiveness as both a run defender and pass rusher.
208. WR Kaden Prather, Maryland
Prather is a big-bodied possession outside receiver who was underutilized in Maryland's offense. His size and decent athletic ability for NFL standards should give him a chance to make a roster as a Day 3 “X” receiver.
209. QB Brady Cook, Missouri
Cook is a tough pocket passer who has enough mobility to move the chains with his legs. He saw a slight dip in his accuracy in 2024 but also turned in a career-best 1.0% turnover-worthy play rate. Cook struggles the most when trying to throw through pressure and often decides to run before going through his progressions. With proper pass protection, he could be a capable backup, but there is a limited ceiling.
210. T Jack Nelson, Wisconsin
Nelson has good size and length with quick footwork and good technique to create rush lanes as a zone blocker. But he needs more power and balance with fewer penalties to be a consistent member of a starting five in the NFL. He will more likely be a utility backup.
211. G Dylan Fairchild, Georgia
Fairchild is likely to at least serve as interior depth with his consistent pass protection skills. Whether or not he can improve his functional strength will determine if he can develop into a starter.
212. QB Max Brosmer, Minnesota
Brosmer lacks NFL size and overall arm talent, but he's quick on his feet, physically and mentally, and makes for an intriguing late-round backup option.
213. S Dean Clark, Fresno State
Clark lacks difference-making NFL explosiveness and acceleration, but he is an experienced and versatile safety prospect who can be a valuable depth player as a strong safety and can operate in a two-high safety system.
214. WR Antwane Wells Jr., Mississippi
Wells put out NFL-level tape at South Carolina and James Madison but looked far from an impactful NFL player in his final year at Ole Miss. While he is worth drafting, his approach might need a total reset when he gets to the NFL.
215. TE Jalin Conyers, Texas Tech
Conyers moves well for a 260-pounder. His 32 forced missed tackles are the fourth-most by an FBS tight end since 2022. He also ranked among the nation's best tight ends with an 80.1 run-blocking grade in 2024. His acceleration is a bit slower than his top-end speed, and he needs to continue to improve blocking on the first level, but Conyers could be a nice developmental option to stash away.
216. DI Junior Tafuna, Utah
Tafuna is a linebacker-to-defensive tackle convert who brings unique quickness and first-step agility to the defensive tackle position. Overall, he likely lacks the build and strength to be a full-time starter but should hold up as a Day 3 depth player.
217. HB Tahj Brooks, Texas Tech
Brooks brings a cerebral mentality to rushing but, in doing so, lacks play speed and north-to-south urgency. He brings plus third-down abilities that will make him an NFL roster option, but he must work on putting his foot in the ground and getting up the field faster.
218. WR Jimmy Horn Jr., Colorado
Horn’s lack of size limits his effectiveness against press coverage and at the catch point, but he can create separation with a clean release and adds value after the catch. He projects as a depth slot option who will need to improve his hands, having posted a 7.9% drop rate over his college career.
219. HB Raheim Sanders, South Carolina
Sanders has the size and production to be a three-down back, which he showcased with two SEC programs. Vision and tempo drive his game, showing up massively in short-yardage situations (79.5% conversion rate). His flaws with ball security and pass protection will hinder his ability to see the field if not fixed.
220. CB Jaylin Smith, USC
Smith is built like a nickel but posted a career-best 82.5 coverage grade while playing on the outside in 2024. He generally does well to prevent yards after catch, but his lack of elite speed and length leads to very low forced incompletion rates. Smith projects as a versatile backup/special teamer with his experience inside, outside and at safety working in his favor.
221. WR Kobe Hudson, UCF
Hudson brings point guard-like movement to the receiver position and makes for a fun watch due to his short-area quickness. But his limited long speed and questionable catch rate likely make him a mid-round projection.
222. C Jake Majors, Texas
With over 3,700 career snaps under his belt, Majors is as experienced as any player in this draft. He's also earned an 80.0-plus pass-blocking grade in three consecutive seasons and allowed just one sack in four years as a starter. He may not add much in the run game, but sound centers with his level of big game experience usually get a chance to claim a backup job.
223. HB Corey Kiner, Cincinnati
Kiner’s physical running style and ability to break tackles make him a strong early-down option in a committee backfield. His 82 missed tackles forced and 39 runs of 10-plus yards both ranked in the top 10 in the FBS last season, though his limited impact in the passing game caps his three-down potential.
224. LB Jay Higgins, Iowa
Higgins is an incredibly smart and productive player who has gotten everything he can out of his talent while at Iowa. His 92.2 overall grade and 94.5 coverage grade since 2022 both rank among the elite FBS players at the position. Unfortunately, Higgins' lack of size and speed means he must be perfect with his technique and reads. That lack of tools could be magnified in the NFL and limit him to a depth/special teams role.
225. WR Chimere Dike, Florida
Dike has easy 4.3 speed that makes him a legitimate threat on vertical routes and deep overs. His 10 deep receptions and 98.6 deep receiving grade were both top 25 marks in the nation in 2024. He doesn't have ideal size, but his speed and athleticism are worth a late-round shot.
226. S Upton Stout, Western Kentucky
Stout is a quick, feisty slot corner whose size limitations are the biggest factor holding him back at the next level. His lack of length confines him to nickel duties, and while he's a willing tackler, he doesn’t bring much stopping power. That said, his short-area quickness and competitive edge give him a shot to stick as a depth piece and special teamer.
227. WR Theo Wease, Missouri
Wease is a big-bodied receiver with strong hands, but he’s a below-average athlete who struggles separating one-on-one. He does a nice job of finding the soft spot in zone coverage and could be a depth piece for a receiving corps.
228. G Miles Frazier, LSU
Frazier's athletic ability and versatility give him a solid chance to be a swingman in the NFL (88.0 blocking grade in 2024). His lack of length makes him a better fit at guard, but he'll need to get stronger to have a chance at a starting role.
229. HB Jo'Quavious Marks, USC
Marks' athletic ability makes him an intriguing Day 3 back. To truly stand out in the NFL, he must improve his yards above expectation by becoming more decisive when making defenders miss in space.
230. WR Efton Chism III, Eastern Washington
Chism dominated FCS competition this year on his way to a 92.6 receiving grade. His quick feet and instincts after the catch give him a chance to stick on a team searching for slot production in the late rounds.
231. G Jackson Slater, Sacramento State
Slater has a ton of experience, intriguing athleticism and a good build for the NFL. He lacks the natural strength and density to be a starting NFL lineman, but he can lean into his unique quickness as a backup and potential starting center for a zone-blocking scheme (67.7 zone-blocking grade in 2024).
232. S Hunter Wohler, Wisconsin
Wohler’s senior season wasn’t as good as his junior year, but he’s still an interesting box safety prospect. He has an elite 90.0 coverage grade since 2023 and is a very strong tackler for the position, though he has just average athletic tools. If Wohler can make an impact on special teams, he can stick around in the league as a backup strong safety.
233. TE CJ Dippre, Alabama
Dippre is a nasty downhill blocker with solid upper body strength. He could garner the occasional red-zone target (92..5 receiving grade against single coverage; 79th percentile) but likely won't see consistent action in the passing game. His mean streak as a blocker gives him a chance to stick as somebody's TE3.
234. WR Ricky White, UNLV
White enjoyed tons of production (2.93 yards per route run in 2024; 87th percentile) over the past two seasons as primarily an outside receiver. However, his smaller stature, short-area separation ability and after-the-catch playmaking could mean his talents are best suited for a depth/rotational slot receiver role in the NFL.
235. LB Teddye Buchanan, California
Buchanan is an experienced player who posted a 77.5 overall grade in his lone season at Cal after spending four years at UC Davis. He needs to be more consistently physical in the run game, but he has enough speed and athletic traits to be a backup/special teams contributor.
236. DI Simeon Barrow Jr., Miami (FL)
Barrow’s flashes at Miami came when he could rely on his unique quickness to win immediately off the snap, particularly against interior linemen. That won’t be as easy in the NFL, where his struggles against the run could get exposed if used in the same way. He’ll likely get a shot as a depth interior pass-rush specialist, but adding strength will be key to sticking on a roster.
237. TE Luke Lachey, Iowa
Lachey will likely get drafted due to his pedigree and because he's the latest in the royal tight end pipeline from the Iowa Hawkeyes to the NFL. However, for him to stick, he must get quicker or stronger. Right now, he is not NFL-caliber in either area.
238. WR LaJohntay Wester, Colorado
Wester was one of the most productive receivers in the country while at FAU, placing second in the FBS with 107 catches in 2023. He was still a very solid weapon for Colorado, earning a 75.6 receiving grade this past season. Wester has well below-average size and burst for the position, but he has excellent route-running chops and good hands for a potential slot receiver.
239. HB Ollie Gordon, Oklahoma State
NFL teams will take a good, hard look at Gordon's scouting report due to his size and production from the 2023 season. But his 2024 tape lacked the violence, decisiveness and agility needed to succeed at the pro level. He will need to retool his approach as a big back to stand out in the league.
240. DI Cam Horsley, Boston College
Horsley is a stout run stopper with below-average height and length. His 87.0 run-defense grade is a top-20 mark among FBS defensive tackles since 2023.
241. S Kitan Crawford, Nevada
Crawford is an athletic prospect who finally got a chance to start at Nevada after spending four years as a role player at Texas. He earned an outstanding 88.5 coverage grade in his lone season as a starter. His athleticism is his primary appeal and could get him drafted. He needs to become more refined and a. better tackler to earn something more than a special teams role.
242. WR Beaux Collins, Notre Dame
Collins is a big target at 6-foot-3 and 201 pounds, but his production has yet to live up to his size. He dropped seven passes in 2024 and will need to clean up those issues to contribute to an NFL wide receiver room.
243. HB Jacory Croskey-Merritt, Arizona
Croskey-Merritt's path to the NFL has been long and winding, but now that he’s in the mix, he brings an intriguing blend of burst and power. His upright running style and physicality make him a potential Day 3 depth option in a backfield rotation.
244. LB Jamon Dumas-Johnson, Kentucky
Dumas-Johnson is a former four-star recruit who was a part of Georgia‘s back-to-back national title teams in 2021 and 2022. He spent his final season at Kentucky, where he continued to produce defending the run but struggled to a 54.7 coverage grade. Dumas-Johnson could be a late-round, early-down option for a team that needs to improve against the run.
245. HB LeQuint Allen, Syracuse
Allen lacks the agility to project as a starting-caliber runner, but his receiving background, long arms, massive hands and willingness in pass protection make him a strong Day 3 candidate as a third-down specialist.
246. WR Traeshon Holden, Oregon
Holden flashes impressive route-running nuance, showing the ability to sink and separate — highlighted by a 95th percentile separation score against single coverage in 2024. However, as a fifth-year player with limited production and minimal impact after the catch, he’ll need to expand that part of his game to carve out a role at the next level.
247. HB Jordan James, Oregon
James' lack of top-end athletic traits and question marks on passing downs will likely prevent him from being a true lead back. However, his efficiency and back-to-back years of elite rushing production make him a strong rotational option at the next level.
248. TE Oronde Gadsden II, Syracuse
Gadsden is intriguing due to being a potential size mismatch as a big slot receiver, but his blocking impact is a net negative, and his lack of agility resulted in low separation rates. He will likely be a late Day 3 pick or an undrafted free agent for an offense that likes his size.
249. QB Graham Mertz, Florida
Mertz is efficient in structure with good accuracy and decision-making, but his downfield passing remains inconsistent. His starter-level football intelligence makes him worth a draft pick, but he may lack the deep-ball ability to be a long-term NFL option.
250. T Hollin Pierce, Rutgers
Pierce is an interesting player with an enticing frame. He improved in each of his college seasons, though he will likely always battle with his high pad level and lack of bend.
251. HB Montrell Johnson Jr., Florida
Johnson is a physical player with a consistent play style that aligns with what most NFL teams seek in a depth or practice squad running back — reliability and effort with some plus third-down attributes. He may never be a lead back, but he could serve as a dependable rotational player who provides a steady presence between the tackles.
252. S Akili Arnold, USC
Arnold broke out at Oregon State in 2023 with an 87.1 coverage grade but couldn't quite replicate that in his lone year at USC this past season. He plays with proper aggression but lacks the requisite speed and fluidity in coverage. His best path to an NFL roster could be on special teams, where he has well over 500 snaps of college experience.
253. ED Fadil Diggs, Syracuse
Transferring from Texas A&M to Syracuse proved beneficial for Diggs, who recorded a career-best 83.2 pass-rush grade in 2024. He brings good burst and NFL-caliber size to the position, though he’ll need to develop further as a technician to rise above a backup role at the next level.
254. HB Ja'Quinden Jackson, Arkansas
Jackson has ideal measurables but limited experience as a quarterback-turned-running back. He's worth a Day 3 flier, but he will likely need time to develop before coaches trust him with significant rotational volume.
255. LB Karene Reid, Utah
Reid’s father, Spencer, played linebacker in the NFL, and you can see that he passed down his knowledge of the position to his son (87th percentile run-defense grade in 2024). Karene Reid has excellent instincts to go along with a motor that just won’t quit, though his below-average size and lateral quickness may limit him to being just a special teamer at the next level.
256. WR Will Sheppard, Colorado
Sheppard had four productive years at Vanderbilt before transferring to Colorado for his fifth and final season. He struggled separating one-on-one while with the Buffaloes, as his separation rate against single coverage ranked in the first percentile among FBS wideouts. That’s mainly due to his lack of speed and play strength, which will likely limit him to being a depth piece at best for a team.
257. G Timothy McKay, North Carolina State
McKay is one of the more experienced interior offensive linemen in this class, having started for three years at right tackle and right guard for the Wolfpack. He had his best year yet this past season, earning a 70.5 PFF grade. McKay has good size and athleticism on the interior, though it hasn’t quite translated to dominant play after six years in college.
258. LB Smael Mondon Jr., Georgia
If Mondon's mental speed can catch up to his physical speed, he can be a starting-caliber linebacker. Until that happens, he projects as an impact special teamer who can play in a rotation.
259. S Alijah Clark, Syracuse
Clark is a flexible coverage player with over 500 career snaps as a free safety, box safety and slot defender. He's highly competitive, with a quick downhill trigger. His wiry build leads to issues with tackling and run defense, which could lead to something more of a sub-package/special teams role
260. LB Jailin Walker, Indiana
Walker was one of many former James Madison Dukes who followed head coach Curt Cignetti to Indiana, and the jump in competition didn’t seem to affect him. Walker earned an 82.7 PFF grade, showing off elite speed and burst for the position as a downhill player. His lack of size is a problem when taking on blocks, and he isn’t the most agile in coverage either, but Walker can be an impact special teamer who comes in to spell the starting linebackers.
261. G Joshua Gray, Oregon State
Gray is an incredibly experienced lineman, starting the last five years for the Beavers. Four of those seasons were spent at left tackle before he kicked inside to left guard in 2024. That move was helpful for his NFL projection because he has poor length, even for a guard. Gray has elite movement ability, which should translate well to an outside-zone-heavy scheme (16.5% run-blocking positively graded play rate in 2024; 77th percentile).
262. CB Fentrell Cypress II, Florida State
Cypress’ two years at Florida State were never quite as dominant as his 2022 season at Virginia when he posted an 87.8 grade, but he could be a solid corner in a zone defense due to his smooth movement ability and instincts in coverage. He’ll need to develop his play strength to be trusted in man coverage, though.
263. LB Kain Medrano, UCLA
Medrano is built more like a strong safety than a true linebacker, but he tested out as an elite athlete with outstanding speed and explosiveness. His 20.7% career missed tackle rate is in the 0th percentile. Play strength will always be a question, but Medrano can match up against tight ends in man coverage and will need to impact special teams.
264. G Clay Webb, Jacksonville State
Webb is a grinder who has the athleticism and attitude to give himself a chance in the run game. His short arms and mediocre strength could cap his ceiling in pass protection.
265. HB Phil Mafah, Clemson
Mafah brings a power back profile to the table, with size that ranks above the 78th percentile in height, weight, and length among running backs. He’s averaged over 3.2 yards after contact in each of the past four seasons, but his lack of top-tier agility, burst and long speed limits his upside. He projects best as a short-yardage or third-down option at the next level.
266. G Garrett Dellinger, LSU
Dellinger has the experience and play strength to earn a spot on an NFL roster, with three straight seasons of 80.0-plus pass-blocking grades to his name. He’ll need to overcome average athleticism and limited length to develop into more than a depth piece at the next level.
267. LB Eugene Asante, Auburn
Asante is a fast, athletic linebacker who played both inside and outside linebacker positions in college. However, he is on the thin side at 223 pounds. His 84.2 PFF pass-rushing grade ranks fifth in the draft class.
268. CB Mac McWilliams, UCF
McWilliams' quickness and processing allow him to be a difference-maker in zone coverages (99th-percentile zone PFF coverage grade). His physicality and toughness are evident in the run game, which will further support his potential as a slot cornerback at the next level.
269. ED Ethan Downs, Oklahoma
Downs is a very strong player who’s stout against the run, earning an 83.0 run-defense grade since 2022. He has poor length, which makes it difficult for him to disengage from blocks, and he lacks the explosiveness to consistently win outside.
270. T Xavier Truss, Georgia
Truss started three years at Georgia, playing his first season at left guard before moving out to right tackle for the last two. His 71.7 pass-blocking grade in 2024 was his best mark in those three years. Truss likely needs to play guard at the next level due to his slower footwork, but he’s a competitive player with plenty of experience.
271. LB Gaethan Bernadel, Stanford
Bernadel has been a starter at Stanford for two years after transferring in from FIU. He was a solid player this past season, earning 70.0-plus grades both as a run defender and in coverage. He has poor size and athletic traits for the position, though, and will likely need to be an impact special teamer to make a roster.
272. S Dante Trader Jr., Maryland
Trader doubled as a lacrosse star for the Terrapins, being named a third-team All-American in 2023. He’s built more like a cornerback but is an excellent run defender (83.0 run-defense grade in 2024; 91st percentile) and tackler for the position. Trader is a below-average athlete, though, who will need to be closer to the line of scrimmage rather than a true deep free safety.
273. ED Johnny Walker Jr., Missouri
Walker has below-average size and athleticism, but he’s coming off a career-best 80.1 PFF grade and has plenty of moves in his pass-rushing toolbox. He projects as a designated pass-rusher early and could be a contributor on special teams.
274. TE Moliki Matavao, UCLA
Matavao is an outstanding mover at 6-foot-5 and 265 pounds, which allows him to separate (91st percentile separation rate in 2024) and produce after the catch (7.0 yards after the catch in 2024; 78th percentile). Creating separation will be key, though, as he seems uncomfortable catching the ball in tight quarters. While he’s flashed as a run blocker, he’s very hot and cold in that aspect. He projects as a TE2 with a ceiling worth betting on somewhere on Day 3.
275. QB Seth Henigan, Memphis
Henigan is a four-year starter at Memphis who has earned 80.0-plus PFF grades in the last three seasons. He won’t wow you with his physical tools, but Henigan moves through progressions well and is worth a look as a potential backup.
276. DI Desmond Watson, Florida
Watson tips the scales at a staggering 465 pounds — likely making him the heaviest player to ever appear in pro football. While he doesn’t offer much as a pass rusher (just a 6.3% win rate in 2024), his sheer mass helped him earn an 80.1 run-defense grade, and if he’s in good enough shape, his rare size alone could earn him a roster spot.
277. LB Greg Penn III, LSU
Penn was a three-year starter for the Tigers who is a smart player overall and a reliable tackler (7.5% missed tackle rate in 2024; 86th percentile). However, he lacks size and is a below-average athlete overall. He projects as a special teamer in the NFL.
278. S Dan Jackson, Georgia
Jackson is an intelligent player who thrived at free safety for Kirby Smart, earning an 85.3 career coverage grade. However, he’s just an OK athlete with plenty to work on as a tackler. Currently, he projects as a special teamer and a depth safety in two-high shells.
279. LB Aaron Smith, South Carolina State
Smith made strides in his game in 2024, showcasing his quick downhill trigger and lateral quickness in the run game (86.5 PFF run-defense grade). That same trigger gets him into trouble, as he can overrun plays and struggle to disengage blocks once latched. He projects as a Will linebacker, but deficiencies in coverage and recognition will leave him fighting for a roster spot.
280. ED Elijah Alston, Miami (FL)
After an impressive season at Marshall in 2023, Alston transferred to Miami, where his season was cut short due to injury but not before showing some flashes as an all-around 3-4 outside linebacker. He notched a 73.0-plus grade defending the run, in coverage, and as a pass-rusher, showing a solid baseline to produce against better competition.
281. WR Zakhari Franklin, Illinois
Franklin isn’t an explosive athlete but maintains a good understanding of the fundamentals. A creative route runner with a wide catch radius and big hands (91st percentile) to fight through press and contact at the catch point. He can be a solid possession receiver but struggles to win outside and create after the catch.
282. G Marcus Wehr, Montana State
An FCS standout that wins with strength. Wehr maintains an excellent grading profile, allowing just nine pressures (zero sacks) across over 700 pass sets. He can win in a zone scheme, evidenced by his 92.7 PFF grade running the concept. Issues with length will limit his ceiling, and his lack of FBS competition will leave questions regarding his floor at the next level.
283. S Aubrey Burks, West Virginia
Injuries marred Burks in 2024, but his 2022-2023 tape and grading profile show a versatile safety with great zone instincts (97th percentile in zone coverage grade). Maintains a solid athletic profile but lacks elite traits and size that show up with inconsistency in coverage and as a tackler.
284. CB Tommi Hill, Nebraska
Hill played both sides of the ball for much of his career before settling on the defensive side of the ball. He brings intriguing size at corner, matched with his physicality, but lacks fluidity and sound footwork. Despite being a former receiver, he didn’t showcase ball skills (35th percentile forced incompletion rate) either, which will limit his looks.
285. QB Cam Miller, North Dakota State
Miller plays a clean brand of football and posted a 92.6 passing grade from a clean pocket in 2024. He also avoided negative plays at a good rate, with a 12.2% negative play rate that ranks in the 91st percentile for the position. However, his below-average arm strength could cap his ceiling, projecting him more as a backup at best.
286. CB Shamari Simmons, Arizona State
After a good showing in his first two seasons at Austin Peay, Simmons was a mixed bag at Arizona State. He is a downhill initiator with tenacity in the run game (91.6 PFF grade). Anticipation and route recognition in coverage are issues that prompted his move from safety to full-time slot cornerback. That didn’t result in a notable improvement (73.2% open-target rate), though.
287. LB Nickolas Martin, Oklahoma State
An injury cut short Martin’s 2024 season after he earned All-Big 12 honors the year prior. His athleticism helped him excel at rushing the passer (84.4 PFF grade) but didn't show up against the run (63.2 PFF grade). Despite volume tackle numbers, he struggles to fit the run and locate the ball, putting him out of position and causing him to miss tackles (15.5%).
288. TE Brant Kuithe, Utah
Six collegiate seasons at Utah and an extensive injury history will leave Kuithe off many boards. When healthy, he shows up as a capable receiving option, albeit an undersized one. However, he separates well (96th percentile) and is a mover with the ball in his hands. He could find a home as a move tight end/flanker/big slot option in the later rounds.
289. WR Roc Taylor, Memphis
Taylor benefits from prototypical size but lacks many of the nuanced tools that separate true playmakers at the position. He plays with strength through the catch point (99th-percentile contested catch rate), but that power doesn’t show up against press, where he can easily be knocked off pace and fail to separate.
290. WR Jackson Meeks, Syracuse
Meeks struggled to find his way onto the field during his first three years at Georgia but found his rhythm after transferring to Syracuse. He showcases solid ball tracking and play strength (21 contested catches in 2024), but that can also be attributed to his difficulties separating. His solid special teams profile could earn him time on an NFL roster.
291. LB Shemar James, Florida
James boasts athleticism and physicality at the linebacker position, but those movement skills haven't translated to production. He is slow to read and diagnose plays, leaving him behind in coverage and when fitting the run. However, his traits show up as an effective blitzer, which could lead to a 3-4 outside linebacker transition.
292. WR Bru McCoy, Tennessee
Off-field issues at USC resulted in McCoy's transfer to Tennessee. He is a physically imposing receiver with plenty of tools and traits, but limited flexibility hinders his route-running ability, resulting in a lack of route diversity. He can win on vertical stems and in-breaks but shouldn’t be asked to do more.
293. CB Jabbar Muhammad, Oregon
While Muhammad doesn’t possess the size/length or fluidity teams look for, that hasn’t hindered his consistency. He earned a 71.0-plus PFF coverage grade in each of his three seasons as a starter (for three different programs). Inconsistent footwork and route recognition can leave him playing catch-up in zone coverage, limiting his scheme outlook to primarily bump and run.
294. T Trey Wedig, Indiana
Wedig floated around the offensive line before finding a home at right tackle in 2024, where he produced his best work (85.7 PFF overall grade). His solid footwork and play strength are assets in pass sets and help him reach landmarks in the run game. He can get into trouble with his punch at times, leading to poor block sustainability.
295. DI Howard Cross III, Notre Dame
Cross, the son of Super Bowl-winning tight end Howard Cross Jr., is an undersized defensive tackle who can be easily eaten up by size if blockers get good hands to him, but he maintains a solid profile with natural leverage and disruptive capability. He wasn’t quite as consistent in 2024, but his 90.1 PFF overall grade in 2023 shows his potential as both a run defender (83.3) and a pass rusher (89.8).
296. S Shilo Sanders, Colorado
Despite lacking the athleticism his father, Deion Sanders, showcased on Sundays, Shilo possesses physicality that shows up when coming downhill against the run or delivering hits in coverage. However, he often looks for the hit stick and fails to wrap up, leading to high missed tackle rates (13.4% in 2024). His football IQ is visible in his anticipation in coverage, but his poor footwork can cause issues with acting on reads with fluidity.
297. T Carson Vinson, Alabama A&M
Length (34 1/2-inch arms), experience and athleticism are Vinson's biggest assets, but struggles against limited FBS competition and a lack of polish to his game hurt his stock. Quick feet give him a chance to flourish as a pass protector, but his lack of strength showed up frequently against top-level talent (43.7 PFF grade against Auburn, 51.3 against Vanderbilt).
298. S Marques Sigle, Kansas State
Sigle makes his living playing out of the slot, where he showcased his physicality, particularly in the run game (85.2 PFF grade in 2024). He plays with authority to deliver hits when in position, but he frequently falls off tackles (16.5% missed tackle rate). Despite possessing serious speed (4.37-second 40-yard dash), he struggles to make good use of it as a slow processor, leaving him late in coverage frequently.
299. LB David Gbenda, Texas
Despite six seasons at Texas, Gbenda was largely a role player, clocking just over 1,100 defensive snaps. His 87th-percentile or better marks in PFF run-defense grade and run-stop rate show a baseline to build on in run fits, but his struggles scraping and finishing tackles (12.7% missed tackle rate) will likely leave him in the undrafted range.
300. S De'Rickey Wright, Vanderbilt
Wright possesses a high-percentile build at the position (6-foot-3 and 213 pounds), which may afford him some looks at the next level, but a middling athletic profile may lead to a position change to dime linebacker. He maintains a solid feel for zone coverage (86th percentile) but doesn’t possess the ball skills to be a difference-maker on the back end. He could sneak into the later rounds as a safety convert and special teams contributor.
301. DI Thor Griffith, Louisville
After three dominant seasons at Harvard — with an 89.0-plus PFF grade in each season — Griffith made his way to Louisville, where he showcased similar prowess as a run defender (84.0 PFF grade). He approaches the run game with power and violence. He plays with natural leverage but stands a bit undersized. Griffith has work to do to develop as a pass rusher but can latch on with an NFL team as a rotational nose tackle.
302. C Drew Kendall, Boston College
Kendall, the son of 1996 first-round pick Pete Kendall, is a mover at the center position, with quick feet that show up off the snap and when running down defenders in the screen game. His hands are solid, and his understanding of angles and leverage is evident in his 90th-percentile negatively graded rate on run blocks. His struggles are in anchoring due to his tendency to reach.
303. S CJ Taylor, Vanderbilt
Taylor is a natural athlete with a multi-sport background, having competed at a high level in football, basketball, and baseball. His versatility allows him to line up at both free and strong safety, but he often reacts rather than anticipates, leading to inconsistent play. That lack of anticipation shows up in his tackling, as he posted a missed tackle rate near 20% across his college career.
304. DI Joe Evans, UTSA
Evans began his career at LSU before landing at UTSA. A season-ending injury in 2024 limited him to five games, but in 2023, he posted an elite 91.2 PFF run-defense grade.
305. WR Da'Quan Felton, Virginia Tech
Felton is a big target at 6-foot-5 and 213 pounds, but he is a bit of a projection due to his limited route tree in college. He was frequently targeted on short hitch routes and dropped five passes in 2024.
306. DI Eric Gregory, Arkansas
Gregory enjoyed back-to-back seasons with strong PFF grades against the run, earning an 82.3 mark in 2024 and an 81.2 figure in 2023.
307. DI Nazir Stackhouse, Georgia
At 6-foot-4 and 327 pounds, Stackhouse is a big, strong presence in the middle of the defensive line. He earned an 83.1 PFF run-defense grade in 2024.
308. T Esa Pole, Washington State
Pole didn’t allow a sack in 2024 and let up only three quarterback hits and six hurries on 498 pass-blocking snaps. His 85.8 PFF pass-blocking grade ranks eighth in the draft class.
309. WR Joey Hobert, Texas State
Hobert played 92% of his snaps in the slot at Texas State. He dropped only one of his 92 targets in 2024.
310. ED Collin Oliver, Oklahoma State
Oliver is an undersized but very athletic linebacker who moved to an outside linebacker role in 2024. However, he missed all but two games due to a foot injury. Oliver is a developmental situational pass rusher at this point.
311. HB Donovan Edwards, Michigan
Edwards broke off a number of huge runs during his Michigan career, but he struggled with his vision and tackle-breaking ability. In 2024, he averaged just 0.13 forced missed tackles per attempt, barely beating out his 2023 figure of 0.12. He also faltered in pass protection, posting a 29.8 PFF grade in the category last season. He has flashed some skills as a receiver, but in such a deep class, his best outcome may be as a priority free agent who can pick a team that will consider a switch to receiver for him.
312. LB Shaun Dolac, Buffalo
Dolac doesn't have the prototypical build of an NFL linebacker and lacks the twitch to be a reliable second-level defender at the next level. However, his admirable journey and determination to reach this point could make him a late-round pick or priority UDFA signing.
313. C Cooper Mays, Tennessee
Mays started 22 games at center over the past two seasons for the Volunteers and surrendered only one sack in that span.
314. WR Julian Fleming, Penn State
Fleming’s college production was hindered simply due to the plethora of NFL talent in Ohio State's wide receiver room over the past few seasons. He isn’t fast, but he can come down with the ball due to his size (6-foot-2) and explosive jumping ability.
315. DI Nash Hutmacher, Nebraska
Hutmacher was an undefeated four-time state champion heavyweight wrestler in high school — a great foundation for a nose tackle. He recorded nine sacks and 34 defensive stops over the past two years.
316. TE Bryson Nesbit, North Carolina
Nesbit played 80.1% of his snaps in the slot in 2024, which led to him being targeted downfield. His 11.9-yard average depth of target ranks first in the draft class.
317. DI Joey Slackman, Florida
Slackman was a graduate transfer who played only 112 snaps in 2024 at Florida due to injuries. However, he had a dominant 2023 season at Penn, where he tallied six sacks and earned a 90.7 PFF overall grade and a 92.9 PFF run-defense grade.
318. WR Ja'Corey Brooks, Louisville
Brooks is still ascending as a wide receiver, as he had more receiving yards in his one season at Louisville than he did during his previous three seasons at Alabama combined. In 2024, he produced a 125.4 passer rating when targeted, which ranks sixth in the draft class.
319. CB BJ Adams, UCF
Adams is an outside cornerback at 6-foot-2 with nearly 32-inch arms. He played press coverage on 107 of his 233 coverage snaps in 2024 and forced nine incompletions.
320. T Dalton Cooper, Oklahoma State
Cooper amassed 3,699 career snaps at left tackle over his career at Texas State and Oklahoma State. While he played in only nine games in 2024, he didn’t allow a single sack on his 464 pass-blocking snaps. His 85.5 PFF pass-blocking grade in 2024 ranks 10th in the draft class.
321. WR Moose Muhammad III, Texas A&M
Muhammad, the son of former NFL wide receiver Muhsin Muhammad II, is adept at using his body to keep coverage defenders away from the ball. He generated a 119.8 passer rating when targeted in 2024, ranking 25th in the draft class.
322. G Luke Newman, Michigan State
Newman played 2,217 snaps at left tackle for Holy Cross before featuring at left guard for Michigan State in 2024. He didn’t allow a sack or quarterback hit on his 417 pass-blocking snaps in 2024.
323. ED Brian Ugwu, Miami (OH)
Ugwu tallied 66 pressures in 2024, tying him for first in the draft class with Abdul Carter. He wasn't just a one-year production machine, as he also racked up 64 pressures in 2023 and posted an 80.0 PFF pass-rush grade for two straight seasons.
324. G Nash Jones, Texas State
Jones began his career at Incarnate Word before finishing it at Texas State. He played left tackle, right tackle and left guard during his career. In 2024, he didn’t allow a sack on his 458 pass-blocking snaps at left guard and also earned a 71.1 PFF run-blocking grade.
325. T Bryce Cabeldue, Kansas
Cabeldue is capable of overwhelming defenders in the run game with his size, but his poor lower-body agility makes him a liability in pass protection. His 65.0 PFF pass-blocking grade on true pass sets indicates he may need to slide inside to guard if he is to carve out a spot on an NFL roster.
326. WR Arian Smith, Georgia
Smith is a supreme athlete who shined at the combine, but he has yet to put it together on the field. His game lacks consistency and dynamism, as evidenced by his 10 drops in 2024 to go with just five forced missed tackles. Still, his 4.36-second 40-yard dash is sure to see him drafted on Day 3.
327. ED Nate Matlack, Pittsburgh
Matlack has the height and length to play on the edge, but he needs to fill out his frame considerably. He lacks quick-twitch explosiveness off the snap and struggles to maintain his balance when working off blockers. Seventeen of his 37 pressures last season were either unblocked or clean-ups, and he will need to improve his play strength if he is to get snaps at the next level.
328. T Gerad Christian-Lichtenhan, Oregon State
Christian-Lichtenhan is an upright catch-blocker with limited lower-body flexibility. While he surrendered just 12 pressures last season, Oregon State‘s scheme helped mask some of his athletic deficiencies that will make it difficult for him to be a steady player beyond the college game.
329. QB Will Rogers, Washington
Rogers is capable of throwing pretty intermediate and deep balls when he can stride into his throws in rhythm or slide and reset. Once he has to rush his mechanics, his throws tend to lose velocity and sail. With just a 37.8% adjusted completion rate on deep throws and a 56.1% clip on intermediate passes, he lacks consistency and athletic upside.
330. DI Jay Toia, UCLA
Toia has the look of a run-stopping nose tackle, but his lack of length (32 1/2-inch arms) is very evident on film. While he plays with aggression and physicality, he struggles to disengage from blocks and doesn't make plays in pursuit away from his gaps. Without much to offer as a pass rusher (one sack and four hits on 380 rushes last season), he is likely, at best, a late-round selection.
331. ED Elijah Ponder, Cal Poly
Ponder was an elite tester this offseason but has yet to put it together on the field. He shows good bend and agility when rushing the passer but needs to improve his hand usage and add to his arsenal to improve upon his 10% pass-rush win rate from 2024. His measured explosiveness (11-foot broad, 41-inch vertical) warrants a Day 3 look despite his lack of college production.
332. G Jack Conley, Boston College
At 6-foot-6 and 327 pounds, Conley struggles to play with consistent leverage, which allows defenders to get into his frame and knock him off the ball. Boston College's gap-based run scheme should have been a better fit for his skill level, but his 58.6 PFF run-blocking grade suggests he'll need to improve his lower-body flexibility considerably for the next level.
333. QB Donovan Smith, Houston
Smith began his career at Texas Tech before joining Houston, but he wasn't able to keep hold of his starting quarterback spot in 2024. At this point, Smith is a developmental quarterback prospect with great size (6-foot-5 and 230 pounds).
334. T Gareth Warren, Lindenwood
Warren certainly looks the part at 6-foot-5 and 330 pounds, but his lack of punch and propensity to play upright allow defenders to get into his frame far too easily on bull rushes. He allowed seven sacks and 19 pressures at Lindenwood last year, making it difficult to foresee him translating effectively to the NFL level.
335. HB Ulysses Bentley IV, Mississippi
Bentley is a sixth-year back whose production and efficiency dipped in 2024, as he averaged just 0.20 missed tackles forced per attempt. He’s a solid all-around athlete but often lacks the creativity or standout traits to warrant a roster spot purely for a specialized role.
336. TE Rivaldo Fairweather, Auburn
Fairweather is undersized for a tight end at 6-foot-3 and 242 pounds, and he lacks the fluidity and flexibility to consistently adjust to off-target balls and hang on to contested throws (caught just six of 16 contested balls in 2024). This being said, he is a very competitive blocker, which could help him get selected late on Day 3.
337. QB KJ Jefferson, UCF
Jefferson has a huge frame and a knack for running through tackles when on the move, but he too often predetermines throws and lofts balls into trouble with his elongated delivery. He was benched for poor play after five games in 2024, recording just a 61.3% adjusted completion rate on intermediate throws.
338. QB DJ Uiagalelei, Florida State
Uiagalelei looks the part physically and has starting experience at three schools, but his accuracy was a significant issue no matter where he played. This past season at Florida State, he recorded a 70.1% adjusted completion rate and a 66.5 passer rating before being benched in Week 5. Despite his athletic gifts, it's tough to rationalize using a draft pick on him.
339. G Joe Huber, Wisconsin
Huber started at both guard positions at Wisconsin and sprinkled in 15 snaps at center in 2024. He is short-armed (32 1/4 inches) and sometimes stops his feet on contact, causing him to fall off blocks early, but his versatility will likely help him get drafted late on Day 3.
340. DI Tommy Akingbesote, Maryland
Akingbesote is a fun watch because he plays with high effort and can close like a freight train on the ball carrier. He uses his length well to establish positioning against blockers but struggles with his balance when trying to string together multiple moves. He posted a 10.9% pass-rush win rate in 2024, but his athletic profile will likely make him a late-round selection.
341. C Gus Hartwig, Purdue
Hartwig started at center all four years at Purdue. In his last three seasons, he combined to surrender just three sacks. He struggles to hold the point of attack when defenders get into his frame and appears to lack the ability to anchor needed to warrant more than a late-round selection.
342. K Ryan Fitzgerald, Florida State
A bad snap and hold is the only thing that kept Fitzgerald from a perfect 2024 campaign (13-of-14 on field goals, 14-of-14 on XPs). He gets good intial height on his kicks to help avoid blocks at the line of scrimmage, and he hit all five of his attempts from 50-plus.
343. K Caden Davis, Mississippi
Davis had a busy 2024 campaign at Ole Miss, as he hit 24 of his 29 field-goal attempts and 57 of his 59 extra points. He tends to pull the ball, as four of his seven misses were wide left and one hit the left upright. While he has the leg to hit from distance, he missed two of his four attempts from 50-plus last season.
344. K Ben Sauls, Pittsburgh
Sauls was perfect on his eight field-goal tries inside of 40 yards and all 44 extra points in 2024. He excels at hitting from distance with his left foot, as he made six of seven attempts over 50 yards with two connections from 57 yards out. His only miss was from 59 (he pulled the kick but had plenty of distance).
345. K Andres Borregales, Miami (FL)
Borregales went 18-of-19 on field goals and a perfect 62-of-62 on extra points in 2024. He had only two attempts from 50-plus but hit them both, with a long of 55. He turned 65 of his 99 kickoffs into touchbacks.
346. P Jeremy Crawshaw, Florida
Crawshaw averaged 45.8 yards per punt, with an average hangtime of 4.21 seconds. He placed 27 punts inside the 20-yard line and had a long of 62, but he will need to improve his hangtime in the NFL.
347. P James Burnip, Alabama
Burnip pinned opponents inside the 20-yard line on 24 of 52 punts last year, and just eight were returned for a grand total of 7 yards. His 4.29-second average hangtime is below the 2024 NFL average of 4.35.
348. P Luke Elzinga, Oklahoma
Elzinga averaged 44.8 yards per punt while pinning his opponents inside the 20-yard line on 25 of 60 attempts. Twenty-four of his punts were returned, however, due in part to his low average hang time of 4.05 seconds.
349. P Kai Kroeger, South Carolina
Krueger was a two-time All-SEC and All-American selection in both 2022 and 2024, capping a five-year career as South Carolina’s primary punter. He posted a career-high 79.4 punting grade in 2024, ranking 13th in the FBS.
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