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11/7/24

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2025 NFL Draft: Updated Big Board, Latest Top 100 Rankings

Boise State Broncos running back Ashton Jeanty (2) runs for a score during the second half against the San Diego State Aztecs at Albertsons Stadium.
Boise State Broncos running back Ashton Jeanty (2) runs for a score during the second half against the San Diego State Aztecs at Albertsons Stadium. Brian Losness-Imagn Images.

We are nearing the end of the 2024 college football season, which will conclude one of the major data collection chapters of the upcoming NFL Draft cycle.

As the film commences, the understanding of who a player is between the lines will be well-established — and it then becomes a player's responsibility to pass the off-field tests that wait on the other side of bowl season.

Who is rising up the charts? Who are the best of the best? We have an updated Top-100 based off the on-field performances of the best of the best.

Latest 2025 NFL Mock Draft

Updated Top 100 for 2025 NFL Draft

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1. Travis Hunter, CB/WR, Colorado Colorado logo

There's little left to say about the nation's most diverse defender. Travis Hunter gives NFL franchises more pathways to becoming successful players than any other player in the class, as he has opportunities awaiting him on either side of the football field in the next chapter of his playing career.

I'd still love to see him be allowed to shine full-time at cornerback to start; there's always room for specialty packages on offense as he matures as a player in the years ahead.

Travis Hunter's Full Scouting Report


2. Will Johnson, CB, Michigan Michigan Wolverines logo

Johnson hasn't had an overly memorable season, but the tools he boasts are undeniable. He offers prototypical stature and good coverage instincts — a combination that usually doesn't wait around all that long on draft night.

Johnson has been banged up in recent weeks. He missed time with a shoulder injury before suffering a foot injury against Illinois that has cost him the last few games for the Wolverines.

Will Johnson's Full Scouting Report


3. Ashton Jeanty, RB, Boise State Boise State logo

Meanwhile, Ashton Jeanty has had a tremendous 2024 campaign and is soaring his stock to new heights seemingly every week. It looked like Jeanty's Heisman campaign would fizzle after a quiet first half against San Diego State.

Still, he rebounded with an explosive second half to put him back in the stratosphere of Barry Sanders' single-season rushing record. With elite vision and contact balance, this differs from your run-of-the-mill top running back prospect.

Ashton Jeanty's Full Scouting Report


4. Mason Graham, DL, Michigan Michigan Wolverines logo

Mason Graham is as even as they come. He has the versatility to line up all over the defensive interior and is budding with his pass-rush skills to become a more dynamic three-down threat.

Graham's motor runs hot, as he has the mass to play gap control schemes and the hands and quickness to penetrate as opportunities afford themselves. I consider Graham one of the most clean projections for the pro game in this year's class.


5. Abdul Carter, LB, Penn State Penn State Nittany Lions logo

Carter is really turning up the heat on his 2024 season after a gradual start at the beginning of the season. He's taken a few games during the last month, including a strong showing against Ohio State last weekend and a dominating performance against Illinois.

I still believe he is not a one-size-fits-all defender — moving him around will yield the best results. However, teams with a confident defensive coaching staff are likely to get impact talent here.


6. Tetairoa McMillan, WR, Arizona Arizona Wildcats logo

McMillan has been an absolute terror all season long. The Arizona offense clearly runs through "T-Mac," who is winning at all levels of the field in 2024.

His combination of size, ball skills, and after-the-catch ability makes him an attractive option for any offense, and his physicality helps project him as someone you can isolate on the backside and play through contact.


7. Malaki Starks, SAF, Georgia Georgia Bulldogs logo

The safety position is steadily becoming a more critical fixture for NFL defenses. The traditional "deep half" player can generally be found anywhere, but personnel-flexible guys give defensive coordinators many answers.

Few offer more flexibility than Malaki Starks. Starks can play in the box and the nickel, play deep, and is a terrific tackler. He should be a 100 percent snap taker for an NFL defense regardless of how many TEs or WRs are on the field.


8. Cam Ward, QB, Miami Miami Hurricanes logo

Cam Ward is in the process of taking "the leap." Every year, we see a quarterback whose play exponentially explodes, and as a result, a new first-round quarterback prospect is born. This year's guy is Cam Ward, who is playing confidently through some unnecessary risks each week.

He's got the Hurricanes squarely in the CFB Playoff conversation and his sights set on a trip to New York for the Heisman ceremony. In the coming months, we'll find out which QB-hungry team holds the top spot...because that's likely where Ward is headed after all that.


9. Shavon Revel Jr., CB, East Carolina East Carolina Pirates logo

There are few players I have had more fun watching this fall than Shavon Revel Jr.'s final tape. Revel Jr. is out for the season after a season-ending knee injury at ECU practice after just a few games, but he has the traits of an elite cornerback and showed excellent coverage instincts with budding ball skills this season.

He should be far enough removed from his knee injury to be ready for the start of the 2025 season.

Shavon Revel's Full Scouting Report


10. James Pearce Jr., EDGE, Tennessee Tennessee Volunteers logo

Pearce Jr. is saving his best football for when it matters most. He was quiet in the first month of the season, logging less than 15 snaps in two of his first three games.

However, during the last two weeks against Alabama and Kentucky, Pearce Jr. has been all over opposing backfields. His pass-rush ability and explosiveness are undeniable, and he has room to grow in how he plays the point of attack. He has Brian Burns-level potential for the NFL.


Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders
Colorado Buffalos quarterback Shedeur Sanders (2) reacts against the Arizona Wildcats at Arizona Stadium. Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images.

Updated 2025 NFL Draft Rankings 11-20

11. Nic Scourton, DL, Texas A&M

12. Shedeur Sanders, QB, Colorado

13. Will Campbell, OT, LSU

14. Kenneth Grant, IDL, Michigan

15. Jalon Walker, LB, Georgia

16. Kelvin Banks Jr., OT, Texas

17. Kevin Winston Jr., SAF, Penn State

18. Luther Burden III, WR, Missouri

19. LT Overton, DL, Alabama

20. Garrett Neussmeier, QB, LSU

This talent group is headlined by two separate groups: the other first-round quarterback contenders and alignment-diverse pass rushers.

At quarterback, there is a comfortable gap between Shedeur Sanders and the third quarterback in these rankings, Garrett Nussmeier. Still, both have a comfortable separation from the field. As of right now, these two round out the players I would project into the first round of a predictive 2025 NFL mock draft.

The diversity of the pass rushers in this group is fun. Scourton and Overton are guys who have heavy hands and can play inside, given their functional strength. Kenneth Grant is a true nose tackle with appealing pass-rush qualities and high-snap capability.

Jalon Walker is the most diverse chess piece as a stack linebacker and pass rush hybrid talent for Georgia. He's been on fire this season and is swiftly rising up the charts as a result.

Early 2025 NFL Draft Quarterback Rankings


Ohio State Buckeyes defensive tackle Tyleik Williams celebrates the tackle of Nebraska Cornhuskers quarterback Dylan Raiola at Ohio Stadium
Ohio State Buckeyes defensive tackle Tyleik Williams (91) celebrates the tackle of Nebraska Cornhuskers quarterback Dylan Raiola (15) at Ohio Stadium on Oct 26, 2024, in Columbus.

Updated 2025 NFL Draft Rankings 21-30

21. Isaiah Bond, WR, Texas

22. Tyleik Williams, IDL, Ohio State

23. Tyler Warren, TE, Penn State

24. Donovan Ezeiruaku, EDGE, Boston College

25. Emery Jones, OT, LSU

26. Derrick Harmon, IDL, Oregon

27. Tate Ratledge, IOL, Georgia

28. Aireontae Ersery, OT, Minnesota

29. Tyler Booker, IOL, Alabama

30. Colston Loveland, TE, Michigan

The "back third" of the top 30 prospects is littered with trench talent. Teams looking to load up on heavy hitters inside will find plenty of "reset the line of scrimmage" players at their disposal here, be it at defensive tackle, offensive guard, or offensive tackle.

The tight ends in this group may be my favorite players of the bunch. Tyler Warren is shining as a centerpiece for Penn State, whereas Colston Loveland is fighting through a tough season passing the football in Ann Arbor. Both are multifaceted NFL starters at the position.


Oklahoma Sooners linebacker Danny Stutsman (28) celebrates a play in the first half of the Red River Rivalry college football game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners and the Texas Longhorns
Oklahoma Sooners linebacker Danny Stutsman (28) celebrates a play in the first half of the Red River Rivalry college football game at the Cotton Bowl Stadium in Dallas, Texas, Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024.

Updated 2025 NFL Draft Rankings 31-40

31. Ashton Gillotte, EDGE, Louisville

32. Danny Stutsman, LB, Oklahoma

33. Mykel Williams, EDGE, Georgia

34. Nick Emmanwori, SAF, South Carolina

35. Josh Simmons, OT, Ohio State

36. Landon Jackson, DL, Arkansas

37. Walter Nolen, IDL, Ole Miss

38. Emeka Egbuka, WR, Ohio State

39. Jahdae Barron, CB, Texas

40 Shemar Stewart DL Texas A&M

Ohio State left tackle Josh Simmons would be even higher on this list if not for a season-ending knee injury suffered last month. He was playing excellent football for the Buckeyes, and his loss interrupted a rise that may have put him at the top of the tackle class.

Two big defensive risers for me from the last update: LB Danny Stutsman and S Nick Emmanwori.

Both are playing at a high level, and their three-down ability, despite being bigger players for their respective positions, suggests they could be tone setters at their positions. Emmanwori, in particular, is enjoying a disruptive season. Most "big" safeties are a big presence only in the box. Emmanwori is finding action in the passing game and getting his hands on a lot of footballs.


Penn State Nittany Lions running back Nicholas Singleton (10) runs for a touchdown during the third quarter against the Illinois Fighting Illini at Beaver Stadium. Penn State defeated Illinois 21-7.
Penn State Nittany Lions running back Nicholas Singleton (10) runs for a touchdown during the third quarter against the Illinois Fighting Illini at Beaver Stadium. Matthew O'Haren-Imagn Images.

Updated 2025 NFL Draft Rankings 41-50

41. Jack Sawyer, EDGE, Ohio State

42. Cameron Williams, OT, Texas

43. Princely Umanmielen, EDGE, Ole Mis

44. Benjamin Morrison, CB, Notre Dame

45. Nick Singleton, RB, Penn State

46. Jonah Savaiinaea, OL, Arizona

47. Tacario Davis, CB, Arizona

48. Mansoor Delane, CB, Virginia Tech

49. Omarion Hampton, RB, North Carolina

50. Josh Conerly Jr., OT, Oregon

The next of the running backs make themselves seen in this group, rounding out the top 50 prospects. Nick Singleton can be boom-or-bust as a runner, but his ability to impact the passing game makes him a player that I would be ready to bet on at the NFL level, especially if I have a good offensive line to play in front of him. Omarion Hampton is a hammer as a runner who inside zone teams are likely to love.

Cameron Williams is the "other" Texas tackle. His teammate, Kelvin Banks Jr., will be in the running for the No. 1 tackle off the board. Williams is plenty physically gifted and powerful. A team looking to manufacture vertical movement in the run game will likely gravitate toward his skill set. And toolsy, big-bodied tackles usually don't last long.

The other offensive linemen in this group feature Jonah Savaiinaea of Arizona, who I think projects inside to guard, similar to former teammate Jordan Morgan (Green Bay Packers) and Josh Conerly Jr., who moves well on the edge.


Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Jalen Milroe (4) celebrates after defeating the Georgia Bulldogs at Bryant-Denny Stadium.
Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Jalen Milroe (4) celebrates after defeating the Georgia Bulldogs at Bryant-Denny Stadium. John David Mercer-Imagn Images.

Updated 2025 NFL Draft Rankings 51-60

51. Jalen Milroe, QB, Alabama

52. Carson Beck, QB, Georgia

53. Drew Allar, QB, Penn State

54. JT Tuimoloau, EDGE, Ohio State

55. Quinshon Judkins, RB, Ohio State

56. Barrett Carter, LB, Clemson

57. Keon Sabb, SAF, Alabama

58. Donovan Jackson, IOL, Ohio State

59. Denzel Burke, CB, Ohio State

60. Dontay Corleone, IDL, Cincinnati

Here lies the third tier of 2025 quarterback prospects.

Penn State's Drew Allar has closed the gap between himself and the SEC duo of Milroe and Beck, although some of that has more to do with the mid-season struggles of both than with what Allar has done against the better competition on the schedule. The Ohio State game was a missed opportunity for Allar to make a statement and, potentially, push higher in the quarterback ranks.

Alabama safety Keon Sabb would be higher if he had not suffered a broken foot last month. However, he gets plenty of credit for playing approximately 30 snaps vs. Tennessee with that foot injury. Teams will love that kind of toughness to go with the former Michigan defenders' intensity and instincts.


Iowa Hawkeyes running back Kaleb Johnson
Iowa Hawkeyes running back Kaleb Johnson (2) runs for a 17-yard touchdown run during the second quarter against the Washington Huskies at Kinnick Stadium. Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images.

Updated 2025 NFL Draft Rankings 61-70

61. Tez Johnson, WR, Oregon

62. Tre Harris, WR, Mississippi

63. Bradyn Swinson, EDGE, LSU

64. Maxwell Hairston, CB, Kentucky

65. Davison Igbinosun, CB, Ohio State

66. Kaleb Johnson, RB, Iowa

67. Xavier Restrepo, WR, Miami (FL)

68. Deone Walker, IDL, Kentucky

69. Armand Membou, OL, Missouri

70. Dani Dennis-Sutton, EDGE, Penn State

This group has several underappreciated skill players. Iowa running back Kaleb Johnson is a home run fit for an outside zone-blocking system. He has great vision and effective footwork to cut off blocks and gash defenses for big-chunk runs.

Miami wide receiver Xavier Restrepo has a legendary career within the Hurricanes program but is often overlooked as a pro prospect, given that he's a slot receiver target. And Mississippi's Tre Harris is a big-play target down the field who can stack you vertically and gouge you for chunk gains.

Deone Walker, the Kentucky defensive tackle, has many fans as a supersized interior defender. However, I have questions about how much his pass rush profile will carry to the pros.


Oregon Ducks defensive end Jordan Burch celebrates a sack as the Ducks host the Spartans Friday, Oct. 4, 2024 at Autzen Stadium
Oregon Ducks defensive end Jordan Burch celebrates a sack as the Ducks host the Spartans Friday, Oct. 4, 2024 at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Ore.

Updated 2025 NFL Draft Rankings 71-80

71. Jordan Burch, DL, Oregon

72. Jabbar Muhammad, CB, Oregon

73. Marcus Mbow, OL, Purdue

74. Charles Grant, OT, William & Mary

75. Daylen Everette, CB, Georgia

76. Evan Stewart, WR, Oregon

77. Mason Taylor, TE, LSU

78. Kyle Kennard, EDGE, South Carolina

79. Ajani Cornelius, OT, Oregon

80. Andrew Mukuba, SAF, Texas

The Oregon Ducks are well represented in this chunk of the top 100, and my favorite is DL Jordan Burch. Burch can play all over the line as a hybrid defender. After missing several games, he returned against Michigan to help the Ducks to a conference win despite not posting a pressure for the first time this season.

Charles Grant of William & Mary will be a developmental favorite. He has elite athleticism and the frame to add more mass and strength. Teams may aspire to mold the next Terron Armstead here — he has that kind of raw athletic ability. Best of all, as a developmental player, he's still relatively new to football, justifying the argument that he has room to grow and improve.


Bowling Green Falcons tight end Harold Fannin Jr. catches a pass during the second quarter against the Penn State Nittany Lions at Beaver Stadium.
Bowling Green Falcons tight end Harold Fannin Jr (0) catches a pass during the second quarter against the Penn State Nittany Lions at Beaver Stadium. Matthew O'Haren-Imagn Images

Updated 2025 NFL Draft Rankings 81-90

81. Jalen Royals, WR, Utah State

82. Harold Fannin Jr., TE, Bowling Green

83. DeMonte Capehart, IDL, Clemson

84. Kamari Ramsey, SAF, USC

85. Luke Lachey, TE, Iowa

86. Howard Cross, IDL, Notre Dame

87. Jihaad Campbell, LB, Alabama

88. TJ Sanders, DL, South Carolina

89. Kyren Lacy, WR, LSU

90. Quincy Riley, CB, Louisville

My favorite player of this block of talent is Bowling Green's Harold Fannin Jr. He's enjoying an explosive season for the program, shattering the single-season tight end receiving records by midseason. Bowling Green has drawn Penn State and Texas A&M on the road this year, and Fannin Jr. shredded both. And it's been more of the same ever since.

Bowling Green implements him on quick screens and middle-of-the-field targets and even gets him involved with direct snaps into the backfield. He's a multi-tool weapon — I wish he was either a little bigger or a little more explosive to really make the most of his mismatch potential.


Maryland Terrapins wide receiver Tai Felton (10) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Villanova Wildcats during the third quarter at SECU Stadium.
Maryland Terrapins wide receiver Tai Felton (10) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Villanova Wildcats during the third quarter at SECU Stadium. Daniel Kucin Jr.-Imagn Images.

Updated 2025 NFL Draft Rankings 91-100

91. Xavier Watts, SAF, Notre Dame

92. Tai Felton, WR, Maryland

93. Grey Zabel, OL, North Dakota State

94. TreVeyon Henderson, RB, Ohio State

95. Tyler Batty, DL, BYU

96. Jayden Higgins, WR, Iowa State

97. Ernest Greene, OT, Georgia

98. Jonah Monheim, IOL, USC

99. Harold Perkins Jr., LB, LSU

100. Tory Horton, WR, Colorado State

The top 100 rounds out with some intriguing risers, including Maryland wide receiver Tai Felton. He's been among the most productive receivers in the country this season — he's second in the FBS in receptions entering this weekend (73). Another productive receiver, Iowa State's Jayden Higgins, is tied for 15th in the country with seven receiving touchdowns.

North Dakota State OT Grey Zabel is one to watch. He's logged in excess of 2,400 snaps for the Bison program, and it shows. He's dominating the competition and mauling defenders like you'd expect from an NFL talent playing in the FCS.


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