Quarterback

We won’t see six quarterbacks go in the first twelve this year, but that doesn’t mean there isn’t talent across the board. The top 10 is full of college superstars and one prized recruits who could have a future at the next level. Ward and Shedeur are the clear 1 and 2 in this class, and the third could go down to team style and preference with Milroe and Nusmier. Allar and Ewers are both former high ranking recruits that have potential and the build to be NFL starters. Rourke, Gabriel, and Dart are three guys who have had plenty of starting experience at multiple schools, which could make for an easier NFL transition.

1. Cam Ward – Miami
2. Shedeur Sanders – Colorado
3. Jalen Milroe – Alabama
4. Garrett Nusmier – LSU
5. Drew Allar – Penn State
6. Quinn Ewers – Texas
7. Jaxson Dart – Mississippi
8. Kurtis Rourke – Indiana
9. Dillon Gabriel – Oregon
10. Carson Beck – Georgia

Running Back

Hyped as the best running back class since 2017, this group offers plenty of NFL skill and versatility out of the backfield. Jeanty is the run away favorite to be the first back off the board, but don’t be surprised if Hampton and Johnson both slip into the back-end of the first round. At eight and ten is the Ohio State duo of Judkins and Henderson, who haven’t produced like some had hoped they would have, but their best days might be ahead at the next level. Mullings has been the riser as of late, enjoying a big day in a win against Judkins and Henderson in the Horseshoe least weekend.

1. Ashton Jeanty – Boise State
2. Omarion Hampton – North Carolina
3. Kaleb Johnson – Iowa
4. Jordan James – Oregon
5. Breshard Smith – SMU
6. Dylan Sampson – Tennessee
7. Kalel Mullings – Michigan
8. Quinshon Judkins – Ohio State
9. Devin Neal – Kansas
10. Treyveon Henderson – Ohio State

Wide Receiver

This isn’t the first time you’ll see Travis Hunter in positional rankings, and it’s what makes him the potential number one pick in 2025. The best reciever in this class, however, is unquestionably Tetairoa McMillan due to his size and YAC ability. Burden was at one point the guy, but a slow 2024 will hurt him come draft season. He only slips one spot in these rankings. Ayomanor is my sleeper pick to be one of the best in this group, and Evan Stewart was once a top 10 recruit that, if he declares, could make for an interesting project for someone.

1. Tetairoa McMillan – Arizona
2. Luther Burden – Missouri
3. Travis Hunter – Colorado
4. Emeka Egbuka – Ohio State
5. Elic Ayomanor – Stanford
6. Tre Harris – Mississippi
7. Isiah Bond – Texas
8. Tai Felton – Maryland
9. Evan Stewart – Oregon
10. Jayden Higgins – Iowa State

Tight End

Tyler Warren has become my top tight end due to his stellar 2024 performance. Loveland will be a quality pro as well. Lachey will undoubtably become a solid player in the league due to his college background, but Harold Fannin Jr. is the most interesting prospect in the group. It will be interesting to see if his college production can hold up in the NFL, but many are certainly rooting for it.

1. Tyler Warren – Penn State
2. Colston Loveland – Michigan
3. Harold Fanin Jr. – Bowling Green
4. Luke Lachey – Iowa
5. Eli Stowers – Vanderbilt
6. Gunner Helm – Texas
7. Jake Briningstool – Clemson
8. Brant Kuithe – Utah
9. Ben Yurosek – Georgia
10. Oscar Delp – Georgia

Tackle

There’s a decent chance that there will be a run on tackles later in the draft, with only Campbell and Banks pegged as top-15 caliber guys. Milum has become one of my favorites during the pre-draft process, and I wanted to give Hollin Pierce his flowers for his meteoric rise from college walk-on to bona-fide NFL prospect.

1. Will Campbell – LSU
2. Kelvin Banks – Texas
3. Aireonte Ersay – Minnesota
4. Wyatt Milum – West Virginia
5. Josh Simmons – Ohio State
6. Gray Zabel – North Dakota State
7. Cameron Williams – Texas
8. Josh Conerly – Oregon
9. Jonah Savaiinaea – Arizona
10. Hollin Pierce – Rutgers

Interior Line

None of these guys are projected to go early, although that often changes as the pre-draft process unfolds. Ratledge, Campbell, and Booker will jockey for the top spot, but I would imagine these rankings will change as the Senior Bowl and the NFL Combine finish up in February.

1. Tate Ratledge – Georgia
2. DJ Campbell – Texas
3. Tyler Booker – Alabama
4. Jake Majors – Texas
5. Clay Webb – Jacksonville State
6. Dylan Fairchild – Georgia
7. Luke Kandra – Cincinnati
8. Parker Brailsford – Alabama
9. Joshua Gray – Oregon Stae
10. Willie Lampkin – North Carolina

Edge Rusher

Abdul Carter is number one for me due to his versatility and his athleticism off the edge. He isn’t quite Micah Parsons, but he presents similar traits that should make him a top pick. Scourton is a different type of edge rusher, who will use his power to engage a tackle and make plays. Pearce, the former number one prospect, has dipped tremendously, but the potential should keep him in round one. Keep an eye on Jack Sawyer, who made tons of plays in their heartbreaking loss to Michigan last week.

1. Abdul Carter – Penn State
2. Nic Scourton – Texas A&M
3. James Pearce Jr – Tennessee
4. Mykel Williams – Georgia
5. Shemar Stewart – Texas A&M
6. Princely Umanmeilen – Mississippi
7. Josiah Stewart – Michigan
8. Landon Jackson – Arkansas
9. Jack Sawyer – Ohio State
10. Ashton Gillotte – Louisville

Interior Defensive Line

In my mind, it’s Mason Graham and then everybody else. Although Kenneth Grant is tremendous in his own right, Graham is without question the best defensive player in this draft, and perhaps the whole draft. Grant, Nolen, Williams, and Walker could all also hear their names called in round one, depending on what teams need in the back end.

1. Mason Graham – Michigan
2. Kenneth Grant – Michigan
3. Walter Nolen – Mississippi
4. Tyleik Williams – Ohio State
5. Deone Walker – Kentucky
6. TJ Sanders – South Carolina
7. Aeneas Peebles – Virginia Tech
8. Darrell Jackson – Florida State
9. Derrick Harmon – Oregon
10. Zane Durant – Penn State

Linebacker

Linebackers in the past have been hard to gauge as to who is worthy of high pick consideration. Typically, the guys playing for the big schools in the SEC will get the nod until late risers emerge. This is exactly what you’ll see here. Walker and Mondon have been terrific this year for another dominant Georgia defense. Danny Stutsman is likely the most popular, with his unique name that matches his play. Harold Perkins once was seen as a clear-cut top 20 talent, be he has fallen off after switching to off-ball. He could be a nice project.

1. Jalon Walker – Georgia
2. Danny Stutsman – Oklahoma
3. Jihaad Campbell – Alabama
4. Smael Mondon Jr. – Georgia
5. Chris Paul Jr. – Mississippi
6. Jay Higgins – Iowa
7. Harold Perkins – LSU
8. Cody Simon – Ohio State
9. David Bailey – Stanford
10. Deontae Lawson – Alabama

Corner

Much like with Tetairoa McMillan, Will Johnson is the better pure corner over Travis Hunter. Both will see themselves drafted inside the top 10. After those two, you could possibly see four or five more taken inside the first round. Benjamin Morrison has been CB3 for much of the process, but Revel has jumped him in these rankings. Denzel Burke projects well to the next level as well, due to his pedigree and production in college.

1. Will Johnson – Michigan
2. Travis Hunter – Colorado
3. Shavon Revel – East Carolina
4. Benjamin Morrison – Notre Dame
5. Domani Jackson – Alabama
6. Jermari Harris – Iowa
7. Denzel Burke – Ohio State
8. Tacario Davis – Arizona
9. Zy Alexander – LSU
10. Darien Porter – Iowa State

Safety

For the casual NFL Draft fan, only Malaki Starks is a projected first round pick. That doesn’t mean there won’t be difference makers later on. Watts and Mukuba should be day 2 picks, and Michael Taaffe has had one of the better stories this year in college football. All in all, it looks to be a decently deep class at the safety positon.

1. Malaki Starks – Georgia
2. Xavier Watts – Notre Dame
3. Andrew Mukuba – Texas
4. Malachi Moore – Alabama
5. Lathan Ransom – Ohio State
6. Michael Taaffe – Texas
7. Nick Emmanwori – South Carolina
8. Billy Bowman Jr. – Oklahoma
9. Kamari Ramsey – USC
10. Sebastian Castro – Iowa