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With the 2025 NFL Draft just days away, this series breaks down the highest-graded prospects in every major positional category, not just by overall grade but by what they do best.
Whether it's tight-window throws, zone-blocking efficiency or press-man success, these articles uncover the traits that separate the elite at each spot on the field.
Jump to a position:
Quarterback | Running Back | Wide Receivers & Tight Ends | Offensive Line
Defensive Line | Linebacker | Defensive Backs
Quarterback
From deep ball throwers to intermediate maestros and pocket surgeons, this piece categorizes the top quarterback prospects by specific traits to highlight who excels in each area.
Running Back
Who dominated in zone schemes? Who thrived in the passing game? This breakdown analyzes rushing styles, elusiveness and receiving prowess to pinpoint top-tier backs.
Wide Receivers & Tight Ends
This position group is all about specialization — deep threats, slot separators and contested-catch artists are all broken down to find the best in class by usage type.
Offensive Line
Which linemen dominated in pass protection? Who were the top zone and gap run blockers? This article focuses on trait-specific trench performance across the offensive line.
Defensive Line
Disruptors come in many forms — this piece sorts edge rushers and interior defenders by win rate, gap control and situational dominance.
Linebacker
From elite run defenders to top coverage linebackers, this article evaluates how each player excelled in different roles, including blitz productivity and man-zone versatility.
Defensive Backs
Lockdown corners and rangy safeties headline this breakdown, which focuses on press-man skills, zone instincts, ball production and tackling in space.
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