The 2025 NFL Draft is less than 30 days away. Unlike last year, this year’s draft class lacks a consensus top 10 picks. Instead, the first two or three players are nearly unanimous. After that, there is a wide range of opinions.
Therefore, I put together my 2025 NFL Draft big board, ranking the top 50 players in the class while providing insight into some of my favorite prospects.
2025 NFL Draft Big Board
Top 10
- 1) Abdul Carter (EDGE – Penn State)
- 2) Travis Hunter (CB/WR – Colorado)
- 3) Kelvin Banks Jr. (OT – Texas)
- 4) Tyler Warren (TE – Penn State)
- 5) Ashton Jeanty (RB – Boise State)
- 6) Will Campbell (OT – LSU)
- 7) Jahdae Barron (DB – Texas)
- 8) Mason Graham (DL – Michigan)
- 9) Mike Green (EDGE – Marshall)
- 10) Will Johnson (CB – Michigan)
Many have Banks outside their top two offensive tackles in the draft class, while others rank him as a guard. However, I believe the former Texas star is as elite of a prospect as Joe Alt last year. He started every game at left tackle for the Longhorns, even as a freshman. According to PFF, Banks surrendered four sacks (0.3%) and 34 pressures (2.2%) on 1,544 career pass plays at Texas. He is the clear-cut OT1 and a top-three prospect for me.
While many agree that Warren is the top tight end in the draft class, the former Penn State star is the fourth overall player on my big board and my favorite fantasy-relevant prospect in the draft class. I won’t pick him ahead of Jeanty in dynasty rookie drafts despite having Warren one spot higher on my big board because of positional value. However, the former Penn State belongs in the mix for the 1.02 in dynasty rookie drafts, depending on his landing spot.
Green led college football with 17 sacks last season despite opposing offenses doing everything possible to slow him down. By comparison, the rest of Marshall’s defense has 19 sacks, with Deeve Harris ranking second on the team (4.5). While he didn’t face elite competition in the MAC, Green did have a sack and an 83.9 PFF pass-rush grade in the matchup against Ohio State. Furthermore, the former Marshall star ran a jaw-dropping 4.25 short shuttle and 6.85 three-cone time at his Pro Day.
No. 11-20
- 11) Kenneth Grant (DL – Michigan)
- 12) Jalon Walker (EDGE – Georgia)
- 13) Matthew Golden (WR – Texas)
- 14) Colston Loveland (TE – Michigan)
- 15) Nick Emmanwori (S – South Carolina)
- 16) Tyler Booker (G – Alabama)
- 17) James Pearce Jr. (EDGE – Tennessee)
- 18) Malaki Starks (DB – Georgia)
- 19) Cam Ward (QB – Miami)
- 20) Tetairoa McMillan (WR – Arizona)
While Isaiah Bond was supposed to be Texas’ No. 1 wide receiver last season, Golden stepped up for the Longhorns. After totaling 76 receptions for 988 receiving yards and 13 touchdowns in 20 games during his two years at Houston, Golden had 58 receptions for 987 receiving yards and nine touchdowns in 16 games for Texas. More importantly, he made arguably the top two receptions for the team during the year, including a touchdown on fourth down against Arizona State in the playoff game.
Emmanwori is an athletic freak of nature. The former South Carolina star measured 6’3” and 220 pounds at the NFL Combine. Yet, he ran a 4.38 40-yard dash, the 16th fastest overall and second among safeties. Furthermore, Emmanwori had the fasted 10-yard split of any player at the NFL Combine (1.49), showing his ability to get downhill quickly. He also finished with the best vertical jump (43 inches) and broad jump (11 feet, 6 inches) at the NFL Combine. Emmanwori could be the next Kyle Hamilton.
Many believe Ward is the clear-cut QB1 in the draft class, far ahead of any other passer. While I agree that the former Miami star is the top quarterback in the draft class, the gap between him and the next two passers isn’t significant for me. More importantly, I would have Ward graded behind Caleb Williams, Jayden Daniels, Drake Maye, and Michael Penix Jr. from last year’s draft class. While the former Miami star is a first-round talent, he is far from a top-10 player for me.
No. 21-30
- 21) Emeka Egbuka (WR – Ohio State)
- 22) Walter Nolen (DL – Ole Miss)
- 23) Jihaad Campbell (LB – Alabama)
- 24) Shedeur Sanders (QB – Colorado)
- 25) Jaxson Dart (QB – Ole Miss)
- 26) Josh Simmons (OT – Ohio State)
- 27) Azareye’h Thomas (CB – Florida State)
- 28) Shemar Stewart (EDGE – Texas A&M)
- 29) Donovan Jackson (OL – Ohio State)
- 30) Luther Burden III (WR – Missouri)
Sanders can be an excellent NFL quarterback in the right system. The former Colorado star didn’t throw at the NFL Combine because he doesn’t have an elite arm. However, Sanders is an extremely accurate passer, completing 74% of his attempts last season, the highest mark in college football. Unfortunately, he tends to hold onto the ball at times, resulting in unnecessary sacks. Yet, the former Colorado star could turn into a franchise-caliber quarterback if he lands in the right offense.
I have always been a Dart fan since his freshman year at USC. While he was forced to transfer after USC brought in Caleb Williams, Dart has been one of the top passers in the SEC the past three seasons. Last year, he led the conference in completion rate (69.3%) and passing yards (4,279) while ranking second in passing touchdowns (29). Dart also has value in the run game, totaling 1,498 rushing yards and 12 touchdowns in his three seasons at Ole Miss.
Last year, Ohio State had to reshuffle their offensive line after Simmons suffered a torn patellar tendon. Jackson was an elite guard in college but was forced out to left tackle following Simmons’ injury. Yet, he held up on an island at left tackle, leading to some believing Jackson could kick outside in the NFL. Ideally, I would play him at left guard but would trust the former Ohio State star at left tackle in a pinch, similar to Joe Thuney.
No. 31-40
- 31) Armand Membou (OL – Missouri)
- 32) Derrick Harmon (DL – Oregon)
- 33) Mykel Williams (EDGE – Georgia)
- 34) Shavon Revel Jr. (CB – East Carolina)
- 35) Omarion Hampton (RB – North Carolina)
- 36) Darius Alexander (DL – Toledo)
- 37) Quinshon Judkins (RB – Ohio State)
- 38) Jayden Higgins (WR – Iowa State)
- 39) TreVeyon Henderson (RB – Ohio State)
- 40) Quinn Ewers (QB – Texas)
Georgia has one of the top defenses in college football every year. Williams ranked third on the team with five sacks in 2024, a career-high. He finished his college career with 14 sacks in 40 games. Yet, the former Georgia star has all the raw tools to turn into an elite NFL pass rusher. However, Williams is far more of a project than a finished project. While that will appeal to some talent evaluators, I have concerns about Williams ever reaching his ceiling.
While Ashton Jeanty is my clear-cut No. 1 running back in the draft class, Judkins is one of my favorite prospects. He was arguably the top running back in the SEC in 2022 and 2023, leading the conference in rushing touchdowns in both years (16 and 15). Many were shocked to see him transfer to Ohio State, with Henderson returning to school last season. Yet, Judkins put up similar numbers in a shared backfield. He should be a three-down running back in the NFL.
Ewers is arguably the most polarizing quarterback in the NFL Draft despite ranking first in the SEC with 31 passing touchdowns in 14 games last season. Many have him ranked outside their top-five quarterbacks, giving the former Texas star a fourth or fifth-round grade. While he was inconsistent in college, Ewers made some outstanding plays at the most critical parts of games. Ideally, Ewers gets drafted by the Los Angeles Rams, giving him time to develop with help from Matthew Stafford and Sean McVay.
No. 41-50
- 41) Grey Zabel (OL – North Dakota State)
- 42) Donovan Ezeiruaku (EDGE – Boston College)
- 43) Josh Conerly Jr. (OT – Oregon)
- 44) Alfred Collins (DL – Texas)
- 45) Darien Porter (CB – Iowa State)
- 46) Kaleb Johnson (RB – Iowa)
- 47) Aireontae Ersery (OT – Minnesota)
- 48) Elic Ayomanor (WR – Stanford)
- 49) Cameron Williams (OT – Texas)
- 50) Jalen Milroe (QB – Alabama)
The 2025 NFL Draft class has several elite edge rusher prospects. While he isn’t a top-tier prospect, Ezeiruaku might be one of the safest in the draft class. Last year, the former Boston College star led the ACC in sacks (16.5) and tackles for a loss (21), finishing second in college football in sacks, totaling only 0.5 than the leader Mike Green. Ezeiruaku might not become a No. 1 edge rusher but should have a decade-long career as a starter.
I’ve always been a massive fan of bigger cornerbacks with long arms. Porter measured at 6’3” with 33 and 1/8-inch arms at the NFL Combine, making him one of the biggest cornerbacks in the draft class. Furthermore, the former Iowa State star is a converted wide receiver with solid ball skills. Last year, he had three interceptions, ranking second on the team and eighth in the Big 12. Porter is still learning the position, meaning his best ball is still ahead of him.
Many believe Milroe is the ultimate boom-or-bust quarterback in the draft class. He could be a superstar in three years just as easily playing in the UFL. The former Alabama star reminds some of Jalen Hurts. Both quarterbacks entered the league as excellent runners with concerns about their abilities as a passer. Milroe had 5,678 passing yards and 39 touchdowns in his two years as Alabama’s starter. By comparison, he totaled 1,257 rushing yards and 32 touchdowns during those two seasons.
2025 NFL Mock Drafts
The NFL Draft is one of the most anticipated events on the football calendar, shaping the future of teams and fantasy rosters alike. At FantasyPros, we provide unparalleled draft insights, from in-depth prospect profiles to expert mock drafts, to help you stay ahead of the curve. The 2025 NFL Draft figures to be one of the more interesting drafts in recent memory. Here are our NFL Mock Drafts.
- Andrew Erickson: NFL Mock Draft (2.0, 3.0)
- Pat Fitzmaurice: NFL Mock Draft (2.0)
- Derek Brown: NFL Mock Draft
- Kurt Blakeway: NFL Mock Draft (2.0)
- Matthew Jones: NFL Mock Draft (2.0)
- Kent Weyrauch: NFL Mock Draft
- Mike Fanelli: NFL Mock Draft With Trades (2.0, 3.0, 4.0)
- Richard Janvrin: NFL Mock Draft (2.0)
- Russell Brown: NFL Mock Draft (2.0)
- Seth Woolcock: NFL Mock Draft With Trades
- Jason Kamlowsky: NFL Mock Draft Two Rounds
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