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2025 Mock Drafts

Cam Ward is an experienced college football quarterback possessing a lot of the physical traits NFL teams look for in a starter. His career had been defined by its volatility until this season, when he began to dial it back a bit more. Ward displays good pocket mobility and throws with touch and anticipation to all three levels of the field. He tends to stick on his reads, and his ball security has not yet, but could, become a problem at the next level for the natural playmaker.

• 2024: ACC Offensive Player of the Year
• 2024: Heisman Trophy finalist (nation's best player)
• 2024: Led FBS in passing touchdowns (36) and Total QBR (88.0) and ranked second in passing yards (4,123) and total offense per game (359.9)

• Pocket mobility: Ward does a good job keeping his eyes downfield despite being pressured. He is willing to take a hit in hopes of creating a dynamic play.
• Ball placement and anticipation: Ward has improved his ball placement and throwing with anticipation this season.
• Natural playmaker: Ward does a good job extending plays and getting the ball away from different arm slots.

• Ball security: Ward carries the ball out and away from his body as opposed to high and tight. He has had just one fumble this season, but NFL teams will capitalize
• Volatility: He has struggled with decision-making throughout his career, specifically holding onto the ball late in the down and trying to do too much. Over the course of the season, he has improved in this arena, but there is more work to be done.
• Sticky reads: Ward will occasionally get stuck on a read too long or predetermine where he is going with the football before the snap.

As a receiver: Travis Hunter is a reasonably-sized, ultra-twitchy, savvy receiver prospect. He plays fast and fluid with incredible burst off the line of scrimmage. His routes feature urgent but not rigid, awkward movements. There's so much bounce and flexibility to his game. Hunter possesses borderline elite-level speed, and his best WR attribute is his ability to track the football. Leaping grabs, finding it in traffic, back-shoulders, near the sideline... he's awesome finding the football downfield and in difficult situations.

As a cornerback: Travis Hunter is a somewhat spindly but super smooth athlete who can match receivers from any pre-snap location. In press, he's calm and rarely shaken at the line. If he is, he can flip on the jets to recover, and has a strong knack for finding the football as it arrives. At times, he can get a tick out-physicaled against blockers or a larger WR. Hunter plays just as well in zone -- because of instincts -- as he does in man. He will bait the quarterback in those scenarios and erupt to the football. He can run with most speedsters and isn't too grabby in most scenarios.

• 2022 (at Jackson State): SWAC Freshman of the Year
• 2023 (at Colorado): Paul Hornung Award winner (most versatile player in FBS)

• Effortless burst and fluidity
• Elite-level ball skills as WR or CB, routinely finds the football
• Plus speed and body control

• Smaller frame than what some teams may look for in a WR or a boundary CB
• Can his body hold up at both positions in the NFL over the course of a season?

Abdul Carter has been a productive pass rusher in his first full season fulfilling that obligation for the Nittany Lions. Carter is a bit shorter in stature, but makes up for that with his ability to bend at the waist and flatten at the high side of his rush. The Philadelphia native is still learning the intricacies of the position, such as block awareness.

• 2023-24: Two-time first-team All-Big Ten
• 2024: Bednarik Award finalist (nation's best defender)
• 2024: Big 10 Defensive Player of the Year

• Great waist bend at the high side of his rush: Carter displays good flexibility to dip and bend the corner to the quarterback.
• Good play strength: Carter shows an ability to hold up against pressure as he is pushing upfield.
• Good quickness: He shows good quickness to exploit oversetting linemen.

• Experience at edge rusher: Carter transitioned to a true edge rusher role from off-ball linebacker this offseason. Block awareness can improve.
• Coming to balance in space: Carter had a 27.6% missed tackle rate in 2023, per TruMedia, when he was serving as an off-ball linebacker. There were still examples from this season.
• Shorter in stature: His length is more of a question than a concern, because it does not impede his performance. It will be interesting to learn his wingspan, but 6-foot-3 is usually a bit small for a potential top-10 overall selection.

Will Campbell is an ultra-experienced, methodical left tackle. He has an NFL-caliber frame for the position but needs to add weight and power in pass pro to his game at the next nevel. At times, his edge is too easily softened. He's very patient and incredibly balanced in pass pro. His anchor is a weakness right now. Outside of that, Campbell's hand work is fine-tuned. He works defenders with both hands individually in a balanced manner and doesn't lunge with two hands. His feet aren't spectacular, but he's a smooth athlete, as he routinely glides out of his stance and flows to his assignment with ease. Campbell's also a combo-blocking master for the run game and plays with much more power downhill than his anchoring deficiency would suggest. In pass protection, his kick slide is smooth and actually more effective than when quick-setting. Despite his mostly steady pass-protection play, he's clearly susceptible to inside moves. Grip strength is typically a positive element to his game. Overall, this is an experienced LT with a complete game who needs to get stronger at the next level.

• 2023-24: Two-time first-team All-SEC
• Career: 38 starts over past three seasons

• Smooth athleticism appears in every movement he makes on the field
• Very methodical, carries out assignments on time with authority
• Equally as good in pass pro as he is as run-blocker thanks to his size, length and tenacity

• Susceptible to inside moves
• Must get noticeably stronger to deal with NFL-caliber power in pass pro
• Could get more effective in quick-setting scenarios

• 40-yard dash: 4.98 seconds
• Vertical jump: 32 inches
• Broad jump: 9 feet, 5 inches

Tetairoa McMillan is a towering, intimdating boundary WR with a sleek overall body type and good weight on his frame. His burst off the line is good, but he's not overly explosive. His speed is fine for his size. Occasionally, he runs into trouble against press because he doesn't have incredible lateral agility but fights through it with good regularity because of his size and strength. He runs with quality lean and isn't stiff for his size. Very Gumby-like. After the catch, McMillan is an absolute menace, as his speed seems to hit a new level, and he demonstrate tremendous contact balance, plus vision and spatial awareness. Plays just about to his size at the catch point, as he's a decent leaper and can pluck the ball away from his frame, but he's not ridiculously sure-handed. He probably won't be a separator on intricate routes in the NFL. On a more linear route tree, he can become a true No. 1 in time because of his deceptive fluidity, long limbs, quality speed and ferocious YAC talent.

• 2024: Fred Biletnikoff Award Finalist (best WR in FBS)
• Career: First in program history in receiving yards (3,423), third in touchdowns (23) and fourth in receptions (213) despite playing just three seasons

• Towering frame he uses to box out CBs regularly and win in rebounding situations with high regularity
• Smooth athlete for his size, glides across/down the field
• Monster after the catch because of his contact balance, speed and vision

• Not a freakish athlete as a leaper or with pure speed
• Not going to win as a pure separator in the NFL
• Some easy drops on film

Kelvin Banks Jr. has good size to play offensive guard or offensive tackle at the next level. He has good athleticism and quickness to reach block and climb to the second level, as well as cut off backside blocks. The tackle will lean on opponents in the run game and drive his feet, but struggles to sustain blocks. He has good patience working through his pass sets and does a good job adjusting his feet when engaged. Banks occasionally opens his hips too wide and gives up the angle to the quarterback.

• 2024: Unanimous All-American; winner of Outland Trophy and Lombardi Award as the nation's best lineman
• Career: Allowed just 30 total quarterback pressures and four sacks in 1,365 opportunities as a pass blocker, per PFF

• Good first-step quickness to climb, reach and seal off backside pursuit
• Good patience and athleticism working through his pass sets
• Good job adjusting his feet when engaged

• Will lean on opponents and run his feet on contact in the run game, but must do a better job sustaining blocks
• Occasionally opens his hips too early and gives up the angle to the quarterback
• Balance issues arise when he leans too much in his stance

• 40-yard dash: 5.16 seconds
• Vertical jump: 32 inches
• 20-yard shuttle run: 4.66 seconds
• Broad jump: 8 feet, 8 inches
• 3-cone drill: 7.81 seconds

Tyler Warren is a tall, well-built tight end who has shown off his versatility fulfilling a variety of roles this season. Warren has shown improvement as a run blocker driving his feet on contact, but must continue working on block retention and engaging as a puller across the formation. The Virginia native does a good job flattening his routes relative to his height and has a wide catch radius to make plays outside of his frame.

• 2024: John Mackey award winner (nation's best TE)
• 2024: Set Big Ten single-season records for TE with 88 receptions for 1,062 yards. Set Penn State record for career receiving touchdowns by a TE with 17

• Soft, strong hands and good hand-eye coordination as evidenced by his 1.8% drop rate during the 2024 regular season, per TruMedia
• Good balance and strength make him difficult to bring down after the catch
• Aligning at quarterback, tight end, receiver spots and more illustrate his versatility

• Block retention
• Engaging as a puller across the formation
• Releases off the line of scrimmage when lining up in space

Jalon Walker is a versatile linebacker/EDGE hybrid with good closing speed and the ability to function as a quarterback spy. He’s effective at climbing and defeating blocks with authority and excels at attacking the edge, using a low center of gravity and surprising power to handle larger offensive tackles. Despite being undersized, he’s aggressive and fearless when taking on blocks, whether as an edge rusher or inside blitzer. His athleticism is solid but not elite, with average burst and change of direction limiting his range. Coverage experience is limited, and while his instincts and movement skills suggest he can handle zone assignments, his ball skills are untested and remain a question mark. Tackling is a strength, with few misses on tape. Walker’s energy can waver as an off-ball linebacker, occasionally reacting slowly to what he sees. While he lacks a standout elite trait, his combination of size, length, and hybrid role experience will appeal to teams seeking a versatile defender.

• 2024: Butkus Award (nation's best LB); third Georgia player in past eight years to take home honor (Nakobe Dean in 2021 and Roquan Smith in 2017)
• 2024: First-team All-SEC

• Serious versatility to play off-ball LB and EDGE
• Defeats blocks well against the run
• Has plenty of power, some pass-rush moves as outside rusher

• Reasonable athlete but doesn't fly to the football on outside runs
• May be a tick too small to routinely win against large NFL OTs as rusher
• Minimal ball skills + average in coverage

Mykel Williams has a built-in-a-lab frame with length for days, which gives him amazing ability to make first contact at the point of attack. Pass-rush move arsenal is good but needs to develop in the NFL. He does possess an impressive inside crossover and can flash some smoothness and explosion, but he's mostly a power player as opposed to a dynamic athlete. Pads can get high when rushing the quarterback. Williams' one-on-one wins don't happen quickly, although the fastest wins occur inside. There are moments of ridiculous flexibility at his size; they're just not a regular part of his game yet. Because of his size and length, he can align anywhere up front and hold his own. Williams is a plus edge-setting run defender who can shed blockers, yet he isn't dominant against the run right now. He's a young prospect with his best football in front of him, although he didn't greatly improve during his three-year college career. Overall, Williams is a ridiculous specimen with raw talent and glimpses of his ascending skill as a DL/EDGE hybrid.

• 2022: True Freshman All-America team (Pro Football Focus)
• 2023: Second-team All-SEC
• 2024: Set career-highs in sacks (5.5) and tackles for loss (9.0)

• Enormous frame with immense length and flashes of power
• Glimpses of impressive speed and flexibility for his size
• Legitimately position versatile because of his natural physical gifts

• Doesn't win in one-on-one situations quickly
• While hands are active, they're not overly effective right now
• Strong but power isn't trademark of his game

Ashton Jeanty is a stocky but fast RB prospect with the best contact balance I've ever scouted. He's essentially impossible to take down on first contact. He can play in a zone or power scheme because he can be a smooth North-South runner or make defenders miss with lateral jukes in the hole. He's very elusive with light feet. His speed is great but not spectacular, and it won't be surprising to see him hit some long runs in the NFL. Jeanty's vision is an asset, too, often running between the tackles and finding tiny creases to squeeze through. He doesn't provide plus ability as a receiver and had some drops in his final season, but of course he can be a weapon in the screen game, though. Altogether, this is one of the finest RB prospects we've seen over the past decade.

• 2023-24: Two-time Mountain West player of the Year
• 2024: Most rushing attempts (312), rushing yards (2,288) and rushing touchdowns (28) in FBS. His 2,288 rushing yards are the fifth-most in a single season in FBS history.
• 2024: Most yards after contact (1,695) and missed tackles forced (130) in College Football Playoff-era records (since 2014). His 1,695 yards after contact were more than the total rushing yards of any other FBS player.

• Unfathomable contact balance
• Plus speed to accelerate past defenders downfield
• Awesome between-the-tackles vision

• Shorter/smaller than most power RBs
• Not a plus receiver
• Played lesser-ish competition

Mason Graham is a high-motor player who does a good job beating linemen to a spot in the run game. He does a good job setting up his pass-rush moves and has the quickness to shoot gaps and get on the hips of blockers, but must continue developing a pass-rush plan. Graham may not possess ideal length for the position, but he makes up for it with great strength to displace blockers.

• Two-time All-American (unanimous in 2024, second team in 2023)
• 2024: Finalist for Bronko Nagurski Trophy (nation's best defensive player) and Outland Trophy (nation's best interior lineman)

• High effort player
• Good foot quickness to cut off and turn back wide zone runs
• Good job setting up his pass-rush moves
• Good quickness to shoot gaps and get on the hips of blockers
• Good upper body strength to push the pocket
• Great upper body strength

• Below-average length for what one would expect from a top-10 overall interior defender
• Needs to develop more of a pass-rush plan
• Motor can be used against him as running backs cut off the backside working downhill

• Bench press: 24 reps

Matthew Golden is a versatile inside-out receiver with good burst off the line and in his routes, though he’s not a true burner. His speed plays best on the vertical route tree, where he excels on double moves. While not the sharpest route runner in change-of-direction situations, he’s far from stiff; he just lacks ideal flexibility.

Golden showcases strong body control and can make difficult sideline grabs outside his frame. He has quick feet to beat press coverage but lacks the strength to consistently fight through contact. After the catch, he’s more of a straight-line runner than an elusive playmaker, getting north-south efficiently but lacking lateral wiggle and contact balance.

His hands are solid, though not elite, and he holds up well in traffic. Overall, Golden is a polished, reasonably explosive receiver with a skill set that should translate well to the next level.

• 2024: Saved his best for the biggest moments, racking up 19 receptions for 411 yards and a touchdown in four ""postseason"" games (SEC title game against Georgia and three College Football Playoff games)
• Provides versatility having totaled 722 return yards and a pair of kick return touchdowns during his collegiate career

• Quality speed off the line and downfield
• Outstanding body control to reel in difficult grabs near sideline
• Plus salesmanship on double moves

• Doesn't provide much after the catch in terms of contact balance, juking
• Some roundness in his routes when changing directions
• Physicality at the line or in the route can get the best of him

• 40-yard dash: 4.29 seconds

Walter Nolen has the size and athleticism to play multiple positions along the defensive line. He shows good flexibility to bend, dip and get under blockers, but also plays high at times. With upper body strength, Nolen is able to hold gaps and shows pass-rush moves to get into gaps. There are times he could play with more urgency, and his secondary action off contact is only average.

• 2024: 14th Consensus All-American in Ole Miss history (first since WR Elijah Moore in 2020)
• 2024: Ranked as the No. 5 run-stopper in the FBS with a grade of 91.7, per Pro Football Focus. Also had a 12.3% run-stop rate, which ranked second in the nation

• Good size and carries it well
• Good job setting up pass-rush moves
• Good play strength to hold up at the point of attack

• Average first-step quickness; would like to see him play with more urgency at times
• Counter moves and burst off contact
• Plays high at times

Colston Loveland has good size to be an NFL tight end but can continue adding mass to his frame. Loveland has a good catch radius to make plays outside of his frame and good acceleration to turn upfield post-catch. He drives his feet on contact in the run game, but pad level gets a bit high in pass protection. Loveland has shown the versatility to move around the formation but can continue addressing his play strength and footwork to defeat press coverage.

• 2024: Second-team All-American
• 2024: Mackey Award finalist (nation's best TE) after leading Michigan in receptions (56), receiving yards (582) and receiving touchdowns (5) despite missing two games

• Good range to make catches outside his frame
• Good job settling into soft spots within zone coverage
• 2.4% drop rate in 2024, per TruMedia
• Gets upfield quickly post-catch

• Extra mass necessary to improve as a blocker
• Lines up all over the formation, but can improve getting off press coverage when on the line
• High pad level as a pass protector

Mike Green does a good job bending at the waist to limit the amount of space opposing linemen have to disrupt his rush. He could stand to add more mass to his frame so that he could win with power and hold his ground more consistently in the run game, but Green has shown multiple pass-rush moves. He was highly productive in his final season with the Thundering Herd.

• 2024: First-team All-American and Sun Belt Player of the Year
• 2024: Led FBS with 17.0 sacks (set Sun Belt conference record and tied Marshall record)

• Good job bending at the waist to shrink his hit box
• Good quickness to exploit oversetting tackles
• Developed hop chop, spin and other pass-rush moves
• Great production in his final season

• Good job bending at the waist to shrink his hit box
• Good quickness to exploit oversetting tackles
• Developed hop chop, spin and other pass-rush moves
• Great production in his final season

• Bench press: 28 reps

Armand Membou is a well-sized, fundamentally sound right tackle with a smooth, efficient game. Though not an elite athlete, he moves well in his kick slide and uses strong technique to engage rushers and recover against counters. While he can occasionally appear uneasy when unable to find defenders immediately, his composure and balance remain consistent, with rare instances of lunging or losing control.

In pass protection, Membou shows good anchor strength and the ability to handle power despite room to add bulk. His mobility allows him to scrape along the line of scrimmage effectively, though it’s not yet a defining strength. As a run blocker, he generates force with unlocked hips and displays impressive accuracy and patience when working in space.

Membou’s game is polished and well-rounded, with no glaring weaknesses but no standout traits at this stage. His combination of sound fundamentals, strength and room for growth makes him a dependable and ascending prospect at right tackle.

• 2024: Nine pressures and zero sacks allowed, per Tru Media
• 2024: Second-team All-SEC

• Smooth operator as an athlete and when blocking on any play
• Plus balance, hard to knock him off-kilter
• Establishes first contact often, helping him control rushers

• Good not tremendous athlete
• If he doesn't make first contact, can look out of sorts
• Could stand to add more weight/power to his game

• 40-yard dash: 4.91 seconds
• Bench press: 31 reps
• Vertical jump: 34 inches
• Broad jump: 9 feet, 7 inches

James Pearce Jr. boasts a long, relatively sleek frame with clear potential to add serious bulk, a necessary step for his development. His first-step explosiveness and ability to convert speed to power stand out immediately on film. Despite his leaner build, he sets a surprisingly strong edge, and his bull rush is a legitimate weapon in his pass-rushing repertoire, even without a naturally low center of gravity. He maintains his speed effortlessly after his initial burst, making his outside speed rush his most dangerous tool at this stage. Pearce displays impressive bend, even when absorbing contact around the corner, occasionally flashing borderline elite ability. His awareness to diagnose quarterback scrambles or running back lanes is well above average, and he consistently sheds blockers to pursue the football effectively. Pearce plays with relentless urgency and mixes up his rush moves effectively. In space, he is remarkably comfortable, showing no stiffness. He is flexible, well-balanced, and exhibits excellent change-of-direction ability.

• 2023-24: Two-time first-team All-SEC
• Career: 71 tackles, 30.0 tackles for loss, 19.5 sacks, three forced fumbles and one interception (returned for a touchdown) in 39 games

• Incredible burst off the snap and bend around the corner
• Demonstrated counter moves off his initial rush with good regularity
• Surprising speed-to-power conversion with plus balance

• Must add bulk to withstand power from OTs in the NFL
• Not always the best finisher once he disrupts
• Some teams won't like his frame because his rushes can be high

• 40-yard dash: 4.47 seconds
• Vertical jump: 31 inches
• Broad jump: 10 feet, 3 inches

Nick Emmanwori is a towering, physically imposing safety with a linebacker-like presence. He’s a reliable tackler who delivers punishing hits with control, though sharp cutbacks can occasionally cause misses. His wide tackling radius and decisive run-lane fills highlight his physicality and sharp recognition skills.

Best suited as a box safety or hybrid linebacker, Emmanwori excels against tight ends but struggles against shifty slot receivers. His plant-and-drive ability is impressive, though his lateral agility is less refined.

His standout trait is explosive acceleration and top-end speed, allowing him to close ground quickly on WR screens or deep routes. He disrupts plays -- particularly outside runs and WR screens -- with power, speed, and sharp instincts.

With outstanding ball skills and consistent positioning, Emmanwori is an ideal fit for teams seeking a classic strong safety. However, his success hinges on a role that maximizes his strengths, as he’s not scheme-transcendent. Proper utilization will unlock his full potential.

• 2024: First-team All-American
• 2024: Allowed a QBR of just 28.6 to go along with 88 tackles, four interceptions and two pick-sixes

• Ridiculous size + speed specimen
• Outstanding ball skills
• Serious run-stopping skills + plus tackler

• Change of direction is labored
• Occasionally in space quick skill-position players will make him miss
• Won't be able to stay with slot WRs in the NFL

• 40-yard dash: 4.38 seconds
• Bench press: 20 reps
• Vertical jump: 43 inches
• Broad jump: 11 feet, 6 inches

Jihaad Campbell is a tall, rangy off-ball linebacker who excelled as an overhang defender in college when he wasn't handling normal off-ball duties. While not a true edge rusher, he can win with speed and dip outside. He’s explosive as a blitzer but needs better hand usage against blockers. His best work comes off the ball, where his athleticism and elite-level range stand out.

Campbell moves well for his frame, showing solid twitch and fluidity in coverage. He drops into zones smoothly, reads plays well and has the burst to close quickly when he trusts his eyes. However, he can get caught watching the running back instead of anticipating blocks. The same is true on play-action.

While he's a mostly reliable tackler, Campbell can be overzealous in space, occasionally diving instead of wrapping up. His ball skills are serviceable but not a strength. Overall, he’s a high-upside, three-down linebacker with the range and athleticism to develop into a major playmaker in the NFL.

• 2024: First-team All-SEC
• 2024: Ranked top 20 in the FBS in total tackles (117) to go along with 11.5 tackles for loss, 5.0 sacks, three passes defensed, two forced fumbles and an interception

• Supreme speed/range to the football
• Flashed edge-rushing capabilities
• Very reliable tackler

• Could stand to add weight/strength to his lower half
• Must work off blockers more efficiently
• Has to trust his eyes quicker and not get lulled by play-action

• 40-yard dash: 4.52 seconds
• Broad jump: 10 feet, 7 inches

TreVeyon Henderson is a three-down running back with good size, as well as good top-end speed and burst. He can do a better job of landing his punches to engage defenders. Henderson boasts good production as a pass catcher and showed a willingness to stand in to block in critical moments. He can do a better job of pressing the hole before making his cut and his legs can get too wide when making that cut, which leads to a loss of balance. Henderson makes defenders miss in open space but has battled with injuries throughout his collegiate career.

• 2021: Set school freshman record with 19 total touchdowns (15 rushing and four receiving)
• Career: Three-time All-Big Ten (first team in 2023, second team in 2021 and third team in 2024)

• Good-top end speed
• Elusive in open space
• Good patience

• Good pass catching production, but not necessarily a pass-catching back
• Inconsistent in pass protection, particularly with hand placement and anchor
• Missed eight games from 2022-2023

• 40-yard dash: 4.43 seconds
• Vertical jump: 38.5 inches
• Broad jump: 10 feet, 8 inches

Sanders has a solid frame and stature to become an NFL quarterback. He has been highly efficient throughout his collegiate career completing more than 70% of his pass attempts. His decision-making has been generally good, but waned in the latter half of the 2024 regular season. He is a patient passer with a smooth release, but needs a better feel for when to rip it. Sanders does a good job moving around in the pocket and keeping his eyes downfield when pressured, but is known to hold onto the ball too long.

• 2022 (Jackson State): SWAC Offensive Player of the Year
• 2024 (Colorado): Big 12 Offensive Player of the Year
• 2024 (Colorado): Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award (nation's best upperclassman QB)

• Good accuracy: Through his collegiate career, Sanders has completed 70.1% of his passes for nearly 15,000 yards, 132 touchdowns and 25 interceptions.
• Surgical from clean pocket: When protected, Sanders will sit back in the pocket and carve opposing defenses.
• Confidence and calmness in critical moments: As the son of Deion Sanders, pressure has followed the young quarterback, but he has elevated both Jackson State and Colorado to higher levels of competitiveness.

• Holds onto the ball too long: Sanders takes too many unnecessary hits late in the down.
• Drifts in the pocket unnecessarily: There are times when he should step up in the pocket rather than sensing pressure and drifting prematurely.
• Average athlete: Sanders has average arm strength and is never going to be known as a quarterback capable of rushing for high-volume yardage.

Kenneth Grant is a traditional nose tackle who offers a little more, but not much pass-rush potential. He plays a bit high at times but does a good job stacking blockers in the run game. Grant plays to the whistle but has below-average change of direction for an interior defender.

• 2024: Third-team AP All-America honors
• Career: 12.0 tackles for loss, 10 passes defensed, 6.5 sacks, three fumble recoveries and an interception in 41 games

• Two-gap run-stopper
• Occupies two blockers often
• High motor, plays to the whistle

• High pad level
• Offers little in regards to pass rush
• Slow change of direction

• Bench press: 22 reps

Will Johnson is a smooth athlete who stays in-phase up the boundary without grabbing his opponent. He trusts his eyes and technique as though he is running the route for the receiver. Johnson has a high missed tackle rate each of the past two seasons as a result of not coming to balance in space. The junior could use more exposure to jamming opposing receivers at the line of scrimmage, but he drives hard out of the top of his drop. Johnson displays good spatial awareness in zone coverage.

• Career: Two-time All-American (first team in 2023 and second team in 2024)
• 2023: CFP National Championship Game Defensive MVP

• Stays in-phase while in coverage without grabbing the opposition
• Good hip fluidity to transition across the field
• Good ball production as a result of getting his eyes back to the quarterback
• Great size for the position
• Does not get stuck at the top of his drop, breaks hard downhill
• Great ball production: Nine interceptions through three seasons

• Below-average job coming to balance in space, as evidenced by 20.8% missed tackle rate in 2024, per TruMedia
• Gambled more in 2024 as he dealt with a lingering injury
• Consistently landing jams in press coverage

Tyler Booker is a massive road-grader with heavy hands and an elite motor to play through the whistle on almost every snap. He excels at moving and pulling in space as well as displacing defenders on double teams. He’s experienced with over 2,000 reps vs. high-level competition.

• 2023-24: Two-time first-team All-SEC
• 2024: Allowed no sacks, seven hurries and nine pressures in 715 snaps, per Pro Football Focus

• Explosive run blocker who plays with excellent power and bend at the point of attack
• Powerful lower half with great anchor vs. power rushers and good hand placement
• Captain, leader and alpha who raises the bar of everyone around him

• Struggles with quicker interior rushers at times
• Rushers have success working his edges at times

• 40-yard dash: 5.38 seconds
• Bench press: 21 reps
• Vertical jump: 27 inches
• 20-yard shuttle run: 4.84 seconds
• Broad jump: 7 feet, 10 inches
• 3-cone drill: 7.96 seconds

Donovan Jackson has a high ceiling and is one of the better athletes in the country on the offensive line. He’s a superior and versatile athlete who has hit 20 miles per hour on the GPS. He has Pro Bowl potential at guard with good feet to get in the proper angles for success. He’s played more than 2,500 snaps and is battle tested and productive against good competition.

• 2024: First-team All-American
• 2022-24: Three-time first-team All-Big Ten

• Excellent strength at the point of attack in both phases
• Exceptional athlete who excels at pulling and in space and gets to the second level with ease
• - Versatility to play tackle in a pinch

• Hand placement gets wide at times in the run game, causing little movement of defenders
• Has struggled with movement in pass protection at times
• Predictable high two-hand punch, which sometimes gets him in trouble vs. side-scissor rushers

Maxwell Hairston is a boundary cornerback with a slight frame who has been exposed to zone and man coverage. Over the past two years, he has shown great ball skills. There could be concerns about his size coming off a season where he was limited to five games played. Hairston needs to do a better job tackling in space, but has the hip fluidity to mirror vertically and across the field.

• Two-time second-team All-SEC (2023-24)
• Career: Tied school record with three interceptions returned for touchdowns

• Great ball skills as evidenced by six interceptions and three touchdowns over the past two seasons
• Not afraid to be physical despite a slimmer frame
• Good exposure to zone and man coverage

• Limited to five games during his senior season due to injury
• Slight frame
• 27.3% missed tackle rate in 2024, per TruMedia

• 40-yard dash: 4.28 seconds
• Vertical jump: 39.5 inches
• Broad jump: 10 feet, 9 inches

Malaki Starks is a versatile, high-caliber safety with the size of a big cornerback and the movement skills to match. He's comfortable in the box, the slot or patrolling deep, showcasing rare positional flexibility for a modern safety. Starks brings elite-level hip fluidity and plus instincts, allowing him to read plays in real time and react decisively. In coverage, he's twitchy enough to handle tight ends and bigger slot receivers, and his long strides give him the ability to recover and challenge at the catch point with excellent timing.

While not a punishing hitter, Starks is a reliable tackler who wraps up with textbook form and rarely misses. His range from deep is solid, though his size, instincts and physicality are maximized closer to the line of scrimmage. Athletically, Starks flashes exceptional body control and ball skills, making him a consistent albeit not spectacular playmaker downfield. He may not dominate in one specific area, but his well-rounded skill set, versatility and lack of any glaring weaknesses make him an ideal three-down safety built for today's NFL.

• 2023-24: Two-time first-team All-American (consensus in 2023)
• 2022: CFP national champion

• Big, thick frame ready for the NFL
• Deceptive speed to close throwing windows in man coverage
• Very reliable tackler with plus ball skills

• While a quality athlete, he's not incredibly twitchy when needing to change directions
• Not quite as comfortable out in space as a deep defender as he is closer to the line of scrimmage
• At times a tick heavy-footed

• 40-yard dash: 4.50 seconds
• Vertical jump: 33 inches
• 20-yard shuttle run: 4.45 seconds
• 3-cone drill: 7.26 seconds

Grey Zabel played LT at a high level in 2024, but he's also played RT, LG and C in college. His NFL future is almost certainly inside, where he has a chance to become a special player on Day 1. When he's technically sound, he's patient in pass sets, times punches well and can anchor vs. bull rushes. Technique can break down vs. NFL-caliber speed rushers, hence the move inside. He moves really well laterally, mirrors well in passpro, and he's both athletic and powerful as a run blocker.

• Career: First-team FCS All-American (2024) and two-time FCS national champion (2021, 2024)
• Senior Bowl Overall Practice Player of the Week by NFL executives

• Moves really well laterally, mirrors well in passpro
• Smart, team-first player who will be a locker room leader
• Athletic and powerful in the run game

• Will struggle with power on the outside
• Speed rushers can give him trouble

• Bench press: 26 reps
• Vertical jump: 36.5 inches
• Broad jump: 9 feet, 3 inches

Shemar Stewart is a ""first off the bus"" prospect with a big, chiseled frame that carries weight exceptionally well. Stewart’s length and flashes of elite burst and foot speed at his size are rare, though inconsistent. When his burst clicks, his speed-to-power conversion is devastating. Remarkably flexible for his size, he can get skinny between gaps with little stiffness, enhancing his disruptive potential.

Currently, Stewart relies heavily on raw power as his pass-rush arsenal is underdeveloped, lacking a clear plan or counters. However, his physical traits make him highly effective on stunts and in designed pressures. His pads stay reasonably low, but his height naturally gives him a higher center of gravity. Against the run, he works hard and sets a sturdy edge, showing potential as both a 5-technique and pure edge defender.

Stewart is a raw, freakishly athletic talent with All-Pro upside. Refining his pass-rush moves and improving consistency will be key to unlocking his full potential.

• 2022: SEC All-Freshman Team
• Top-10 high school prospect in the Class of 2022

• Supreme size, length and athleticism combination
• Burst and power can be elite level
• Sets brick wall edge against the run

• Pass-rush plans are non-existent
• Pads are naturally high
• Maybe a EDGE/DL tweener?

• 40-yard dash: 4.59 seconds
• Vertical jump: 40 inches
• Broad jump: 10 feet, 11 inches

Jahdae Barron is an experienced, well-built outside cornerback who meets most size thresholds but isn’t a high-end physical specimen. He spent much of his college career playing outside leverage in zone, showing plus instincts and the ability to read the quarterback’s eyes effectively. While his backpedal isn’t the cleanest and he’ll need refinement in his technique at the next level, he has enough short-area quickness and plant-and-drive ability to react efficiently from his zone drops.

His speed is solid but not overwhelming -- some vertical threats can gain separation -- but his awareness and anticipation help him play faster than his raw athleticism suggests. His hips are fairly fluid, though he’s not a naturally explosive mover nor a technician in route recognition. He plays with reasonable physicality in coverage but doesn’t rely on grabbing to compensate.

As a tackler, Barron is willing but inconsistent, often dropping his head and failing to see what he’s hitting. He’s aggressive attacking the box on perimeter runs but lacks technique in wrapping up. Ball skills aren’t a liability, but they aren’t a defining trait, either -- he capitalizes on tips and hurried throws but isn’t a natural playmaker.

Overall, Barron is a smart, assignment-sound corner without glaring weaknesses, though he also lacks a standout trait. His instincts and reliability should make him a solid contributor, even if he doesn’t project as a high-upside NFL starter.

• 2024: Jim Thorpe Award winner (nation's best DB) and a consensus All-American
• 2024: Nation's highest-graded CB (90.8), per PFF

• Plus instincts in any coverage, will react super fast to where the ball is going
• Quality build to play outside and just enough quicks to kick inside if needed
• Rare to see him out of position, very assignment sound

• Good, not great athleticism or speed
• Suddenness isn't consistent
• Tackling reliability isn't there yet

• 40-yard dash: 4.39 seconds
• Vertical jump: 35 inches
• Broad jump: 10 feet, 3 inches

Josh Simmons has a very high ceiling with plus upper body strength and superior athleticism, but he’s somewhat of a gamble with technique flaws and coming off a knee injury. He moves well in space and can move defenders in the run game. He dominates lesser competition but has some excellent traits that translate for success at the next level. He also has experience and is battle tested with more than 1,900 reps.

• 2024: Third-team All-Big Ten despite playing just six games before suffering a season-ending injury
• 2024: No pressures or sacks allowed

• Excellent athleticism and the ability to recover quickly if slightly beaten
• Exceptional upper body strength with the ability to move and torque defenders
• Experience at the blind side and the feet to get to the spot with ease

• Feet can get him in trouble, and at times technique gets him in bad positioning on defenders
• Struggles vs. defenders who are technically sound on the edge
• Coming off a major knee injury

Donovan Ezeiruaku is a smaller EDGE rusher with long limbs and a refined, technical approach to the game. He relies on a diverse set of hand moves -- cross chop, swipe and swim -- to win at the point of attack, combining them effectively with coordinated footwork. His burst is above average but not elite, and while his low center of gravity adds deceptive power, his bull rush still needs more strength to translate to the NFL.

Ezeiruaku’s athleticism is solid but not exceptional, with adequate quickness and flexibility but limited bend and twitch. Against the run, he competes hard but can be overwhelmed at the point of attack due to his smaller stature. His best fit is as a stand-up OLB in a 3-4 scheme, where added space can maximize his pass-rush repertoire and keep offensive tackles off balance.

While his physical ceiling is modest, Ezeiruaku’s advanced technique and football IQ make him a dependable contributor in the right system.

• 2024: 13th consensus All-American in school history (first since 2013) and ACC Defensive Player of the Year
• 2024: Led the nation in sacks per game (1.38) and total sacks during the regular season (16.5)

• Detailed pass-rush plans that bewilder OTs
• Surprising point-of-attack power
• Can win inside because of his ability to get skinny between blockers

• Not overly twitchy or explosive
• Size will limit him against large OTs
• Doesn't disengage from on a consistent basis if he doesn't win immediately

• Bench press: 22 reps
• Vertical jump: 35.5 inches
• 20-yard shuttle run: 4.19 seconds
• Broad jump: 9 feet, 11 inches
• 3-cone drill: 6.94 seconds

Cam Ward is an experienced college football quarterback possessing a lot of the physical traits NFL teams look for in a starter. His career had been defined by its volatility until this season, when he began to dial it back a bit more. Ward displays good pocket mobility and throws with touch and anticipation to all three levels of the field. He tends to stick on his reads, and his ball security has not yet, but could, become a problem at the next level for the natural playmaker.

• 2024: ACC Offensive Player of the Year
• 2024: Heisman Trophy finalist (nation's best player)
• 2024: Led FBS in passing touchdowns (36) and Total QBR (88.0) and ranked second in passing yards (4,123) and total offense per game (359.9)

• Pocket mobility: Ward does a good job keeping his eyes downfield despite being pressured. He is willing to take a hit in hopes of creating a dynamic play.
• Ball placement and anticipation: Ward has improved his ball placement and throwing with anticipation this season.
• Natural playmaker: Ward does a good job extending plays and getting the ball away from different arm slots.

• Ball security: Ward carries the ball out and away from his body as opposed to high and tight. He has had just one fumble this season, but NFL teams will capitalize
• Volatility: He has struggled with decision-making throughout his career, specifically holding onto the ball late in the down and trying to do too much. Over the course of the season, he has improved in this arena, but there is more work to be done.
• Sticky reads: Ward will occasionally get stuck on a read too long or predetermine where he is going with the football before the snap.

As a receiver: Travis Hunter is a reasonably-sized, ultra-twitchy, savvy receiver prospect. He plays fast and fluid with incredible burst off the line of scrimmage. His routes feature urgent but not rigid, awkward movements. There's so much bounce and flexibility to his game. Hunter possesses borderline elite-level speed, and his best WR attribute is his ability to track the football. Leaping grabs, finding it in traffic, back-shoulders, near the sideline... he's awesome finding the football downfield and in difficult situations.

As a cornerback: Travis Hunter is a somewhat spindly but super smooth athlete who can match receivers from any pre-snap location. In press, he's calm and rarely shaken at the line. If he is, he can flip on the jets to recover, and has a strong knack for finding the football as it arrives. At times, he can get a tick out-physicaled against blockers or a larger WR. Hunter plays just as well in zone -- because of instincts -- as he does in man. He will bait the quarterback in those scenarios and erupt to the football. He can run with most speedsters and isn't too grabby in most scenarios.

• 2022 (at Jackson State): SWAC Freshman of the Year
• 2023 (at Colorado): Paul Hornung Award winner (most versatile player in FBS)

• Effortless burst and fluidity
• Elite-level ball skills as WR or CB, routinely finds the football
• Plus speed and body control

• Smaller frame than what some teams may look for in a WR or a boundary CB
• Can his body hold up at both positions in the NFL over the course of a season?

Abdul Carter has been a productive pass rusher in his first full season fulfilling that obligation for the Nittany Lions. Carter is a bit shorter in stature, but makes up for that with his ability to bend at the waist and flatten at the high side of his rush. The Philadelphia native is still learning the intricacies of the position, such as block awareness.

• 2023-24: Two-time first-team All-Big Ten
• 2024: Bednarik Award finalist (nation's best defender)
• 2024: Big 10 Defensive Player of the Year

• Great waist bend at the high side of his rush: Carter displays good flexibility to dip and bend the corner to the quarterback.
• Good play strength: Carter shows an ability to hold up against pressure as he is pushing upfield.
• Good quickness: He shows good quickness to exploit oversetting linemen.

• Experience at edge rusher: Carter transitioned to a true edge rusher role from off-ball linebacker this offseason. Block awareness can improve.
• Coming to balance in space: Carter had a 27.6% missed tackle rate in 2023, per TruMedia, when he was serving as an off-ball linebacker. There were still examples from this season.
• Shorter in stature: His length is more of a question than a concern, because it does not impede his performance. It will be interesting to learn his wingspan, but 6-foot-3 is usually a bit small for a potential top-10 overall selection.

Ashton Jeanty is a stocky but fast RB prospect with the best contact balance I've ever scouted. He's essentially impossible to take down on first contact. He can play in a zone or power scheme because he can be a smooth North-South runner or make defenders miss with lateral jukes in the hole. He's very elusive with light feet. His speed is great but not spectacular, and it won't be surprising to see him hit some long runs in the NFL. Jeanty's vision is an asset, too, often running between the tackles and finding tiny creases to squeeze through. He doesn't provide plus ability as a receiver and had some drops in his final season, but of course he can be a weapon in the screen game, though. Altogether, this is one of the finest RB prospects we've seen over the past decade.

• 2023-24: Two-time Mountain West player of the Year
• 2024: Most rushing attempts (312), rushing yards (2,288) and rushing touchdowns (28) in FBS. His 2,288 rushing yards are the fifth-most in a single season in FBS history.
• 2024: Most yards after contact (1,695) and missed tackles forced (130) in College Football Playoff-era records (since 2014). His 1,695 yards after contact were more than the total rushing yards of any other FBS player.

• Unfathomable contact balance
• Plus speed to accelerate past defenders downfield
• Awesome between-the-tackles vision

• Shorter/smaller than most power RBs
• Not a plus receiver
• Played lesser-ish competition

Will Campbell is an ultra-experienced, methodical left tackle. He has an NFL-caliber frame for the position but needs to add weight and power in pass pro to his game at the next nevel. At times, his edge is too easily softened. He's very patient and incredibly balanced in pass pro. His anchor is a weakness right now. Outside of that, Campbell's hand work is fine-tuned. He works defenders with both hands individually in a balanced manner and doesn't lunge with two hands. His feet aren't spectacular, but he's a smooth athlete, as he routinely glides out of his stance and flows to his assignment with ease. Campbell's also a combo-blocking master for the run game and plays with much more power downhill than his anchoring deficiency would suggest. In pass protection, his kick slide is smooth and actually more effective than when quick-setting. Despite his mostly steady pass-protection play, he's clearly susceptible to inside moves. Grip strength is typically a positive element to his game. Overall, this is an experienced LT with a complete game who needs to get stronger at the next level.

• 2023-24: Two-time first-team All-SEC
• Career: 38 starts over past three seasons

• Smooth athleticism appears in every movement he makes on the field
• Very methodical, carries out assignments on time with authority
• Equally as good in pass pro as he is as run-blocker thanks to his size, length and tenacity

• Susceptible to inside moves
• Must get noticeably stronger to deal with NFL-caliber power in pass pro
• Could get more effective in quick-setting scenarios

• 40-yard dash: 4.98 seconds
• Vertical jump: 32 inches
• Broad jump: 9 feet, 5 inches

Armand Membou is a well-sized, fundamentally sound right tackle with a smooth, efficient game. Though not an elite athlete, he moves well in his kick slide and uses strong technique to engage rushers and recover against counters. While he can occasionally appear uneasy when unable to find defenders immediately, his composure and balance remain consistent, with rare instances of lunging or losing control.

In pass protection, Membou shows good anchor strength and the ability to handle power despite room to add bulk. His mobility allows him to scrape along the line of scrimmage effectively, though it’s not yet a defining strength. As a run blocker, he generates force with unlocked hips and displays impressive accuracy and patience when working in space.

Membou’s game is polished and well-rounded, with no glaring weaknesses but no standout traits at this stage. His combination of sound fundamentals, strength and room for growth makes him a dependable and ascending prospect at right tackle.

• 2024: Nine pressures and zero sacks allowed, per Tru Media
• 2024: Second-team All-SEC

• Smooth operator as an athlete and when blocking on any play
• Plus balance, hard to knock him off-kilter
• Establishes first contact often, helping him control rushers

• Good not tremendous athlete
• If he doesn't make first contact, can look out of sorts
• Could stand to add more weight/power to his game

• 40-yard dash: 4.91 seconds
• Bench press: 31 reps
• Vertical jump: 34 inches
• Broad jump: 9 feet, 7 inches

Mason Graham is a high-motor player who does a good job beating linemen to a spot in the run game. He does a good job setting up his pass-rush moves and has the quickness to shoot gaps and get on the hips of blockers, but must continue developing a pass-rush plan. Graham may not possess ideal length for the position, but he makes up for it with great strength to displace blockers.

• Two-time All-American (unanimous in 2024, second team in 2023)
• 2024: Finalist for Bronko Nagurski Trophy (nation's best defensive player) and Outland Trophy (nation's best interior lineman)

• High effort player
• Good foot quickness to cut off and turn back wide zone runs
• Good job setting up his pass-rush moves
• Good quickness to shoot gaps and get on the hips of blockers
• Good upper body strength to push the pocket
• Great upper body strength

• Below-average length for what one would expect from a top-10 overall interior defender
• Needs to develop more of a pass-rush plan
• Motor can be used against him as running backs cut off the backside working downhill

• Bench press: 24 reps

James Pearce Jr. boasts a long, relatively sleek frame with clear potential to add serious bulk, a necessary step for his development. His first-step explosiveness and ability to convert speed to power stand out immediately on film. Despite his leaner build, he sets a surprisingly strong edge, and his bull rush is a legitimate weapon in his pass-rushing repertoire, even without a naturally low center of gravity. He maintains his speed effortlessly after his initial burst, making his outside speed rush his most dangerous tool at this stage. Pearce displays impressive bend, even when absorbing contact around the corner, occasionally flashing borderline elite ability. His awareness to diagnose quarterback scrambles or running back lanes is well above average, and he consistently sheds blockers to pursue the football effectively. Pearce plays with relentless urgency and mixes up his rush moves effectively. In space, he is remarkably comfortable, showing no stiffness. He is flexible, well-balanced, and exhibits excellent change-of-direction ability.

• 2023-24: Two-time first-team All-SEC
• Career: 71 tackles, 30.0 tackles for loss, 19.5 sacks, three forced fumbles and one interception (returned for a touchdown) in 39 games

• Incredible burst off the snap and bend around the corner
• Demonstrated counter moves off his initial rush with good regularity
• Surprising speed-to-power conversion with plus balance

• Must add bulk to withstand power from OTs in the NFL
• Not always the best finisher once he disrupts
• Some teams won't like his frame because his rushes can be high

• 40-yard dash: 4.47 seconds
• Vertical jump: 31 inches
• Broad jump: 10 feet, 3 inches

Jalon Walker is a versatile linebacker/EDGE hybrid with good closing speed and the ability to function as a quarterback spy. He’s effective at climbing and defeating blocks with authority and excels at attacking the edge, using a low center of gravity and surprising power to handle larger offensive tackles. Despite being undersized, he’s aggressive and fearless when taking on blocks, whether as an edge rusher or inside blitzer. His athleticism is solid but not elite, with average burst and change of direction limiting his range. Coverage experience is limited, and while his instincts and movement skills suggest he can handle zone assignments, his ball skills are untested and remain a question mark. Tackling is a strength, with few misses on tape. Walker’s energy can waver as an off-ball linebacker, occasionally reacting slowly to what he sees. While he lacks a standout elite trait, his combination of size, length, and hybrid role experience will appeal to teams seeking a versatile defender.

• 2024: Butkus Award (nation's best LB); third Georgia player in past eight years to take home honor (Nakobe Dean in 2021 and Roquan Smith in 2017)
• 2024: First-team All-SEC

• Serious versatility to play off-ball LB and EDGE
• Defeats blocks well against the run
• Has plenty of power, some pass-rush moves as outside rusher

• Reasonable athlete but doesn't fly to the football on outside runs
• May be a tick too small to routinely win against large NFL OTs as rusher
• Minimal ball skills + average in coverage

Tetairoa McMillan is a towering, intimdating boundary WR with a sleek overall body type and good weight on his frame. His burst off the line is good, but he's not overly explosive. His speed is fine for his size. Occasionally, he runs into trouble against press because he doesn't have incredible lateral agility but fights through it with good regularity because of his size and strength. He runs with quality lean and isn't stiff for his size. Very Gumby-like. After the catch, McMillan is an absolute menace, as his speed seems to hit a new level, and he demonstrate tremendous contact balance, plus vision and spatial awareness. Plays just about to his size at the catch point, as he's a decent leaper and can pluck the ball away from his frame, but he's not ridiculously sure-handed. He probably won't be a separator on intricate routes in the NFL. On a more linear route tree, he can become a true No. 1 in time because of his deceptive fluidity, long limbs, quality speed and ferocious YAC talent.

• 2024: Fred Biletnikoff Award Finalist (best WR in FBS)
• Career: First in program history in receiving yards (3,423), third in touchdowns (23) and fourth in receptions (213) despite playing just three seasons

• Towering frame he uses to box out CBs regularly and win in rebounding situations with high regularity
• Smooth athlete for his size, glides across/down the field
• Monster after the catch because of his contact balance, speed and vision

• Not a freakish athlete as a leaper or with pure speed
• Not going to win as a pure separator in the NFL
• Some easy drops on film

Tyler Warren is a tall, well-built tight end who has shown off his versatility fulfilling a variety of roles this season. Warren has shown improvement as a run blocker driving his feet on contact, but must continue working on block retention and engaging as a puller across the formation. The Virginia native does a good job flattening his routes relative to his height and has a wide catch radius to make plays outside of his frame.

• 2024: John Mackey award winner (nation's best TE)
• 2024: Set Big Ten single-season records for TE with 88 receptions for 1,062 yards. Set Penn State record for career receiving touchdowns by a TE with 17

• Soft, strong hands and good hand-eye coordination as evidenced by his 1.8% drop rate during the 2024 regular season, per TruMedia
• Good balance and strength make him difficult to bring down after the catch
• Aligning at quarterback, tight end, receiver spots and more illustrate his versatility

• Block retention
• Engaging as a puller across the formation
• Releases off the line of scrimmage when lining up in space

Matthew Golden is a versatile inside-out receiver with good burst off the line and in his routes, though he’s not a true burner. His speed plays best on the vertical route tree, where he excels on double moves. While not the sharpest route runner in change-of-direction situations, he’s far from stiff; he just lacks ideal flexibility.

Golden showcases strong body control and can make difficult sideline grabs outside his frame. He has quick feet to beat press coverage but lacks the strength to consistently fight through contact. After the catch, he’s more of a straight-line runner than an elusive playmaker, getting north-south efficiently but lacking lateral wiggle and contact balance.

His hands are solid, though not elite, and he holds up well in traffic. Overall, Golden is a polished, reasonably explosive receiver with a skill set that should translate well to the next level.

• 2024: Saved his best for the biggest moments, racking up 19 receptions for 411 yards and a touchdown in four ""postseason"" games (SEC title game against Georgia and three College Football Playoff games)
• Provides versatility having totaled 722 return yards and a pair of kick return touchdowns during his collegiate career

• Quality speed off the line and downfield
• Outstanding body control to reel in difficult grabs near sideline
• Plus salesmanship on double moves

• Doesn't provide much after the catch in terms of contact balance, juking
• Some roundness in his routes when changing directions
• Physicality at the line or in the route can get the best of him

• 40-yard dash: 4.29 seconds

Kelvin Banks Jr. has good size to play offensive guard or offensive tackle at the next level. He has good athleticism and quickness to reach block and climb to the second level, as well as cut off backside blocks. The tackle will lean on opponents in the run game and drive his feet, but struggles to sustain blocks. He has good patience working through his pass sets and does a good job adjusting his feet when engaged. Banks occasionally opens his hips too wide and gives up the angle to the quarterback.

• 2024: Unanimous All-American; winner of Outland Trophy and Lombardi Award as the nation's best lineman
• Career: Allowed just 30 total quarterback pressures and four sacks in 1,365 opportunities as a pass blocker, per PFF

• Good first-step quickness to climb, reach and seal off backside pursuit
• Good patience and athleticism working through his pass sets
• Good job adjusting his feet when engaged

• Will lean on opponents and run his feet on contact in the run game, but must do a better job sustaining blocks
• Occasionally opens his hips too early and gives up the angle to the quarterback
• Balance issues arise when he leans too much in his stance

• 40-yard dash: 5.16 seconds
• Vertical jump: 32 inches
• 20-yard shuttle run: 4.66 seconds
• Broad jump: 8 feet, 8 inches
• 3-cone drill: 7.81 seconds

Mike Green does a good job bending at the waist to limit the amount of space opposing linemen have to disrupt his rush. He could stand to add more mass to his frame so that he could win with power and hold his ground more consistently in the run game, but Green has shown multiple pass-rush moves. He was highly productive in his final season with the Thundering Herd.

• 2024: First-team All-American and Sun Belt Player of the Year
• 2024: Led FBS with 17.0 sacks (set Sun Belt conference record and tied Marshall record)

• Good job bending at the waist to shrink his hit box
• Good quickness to exploit oversetting tackles
• Developed hop chop, spin and other pass-rush moves
• Great production in his final season

• Good job bending at the waist to shrink his hit box
• Good quickness to exploit oversetting tackles
• Developed hop chop, spin and other pass-rush moves
• Great production in his final season

• Bench press: 28 reps

Shemar Stewart is a ""first off the bus"" prospect with a big, chiseled frame that carries weight exceptionally well. Stewart’s length and flashes of elite burst and foot speed at his size are rare, though inconsistent. When his burst clicks, his speed-to-power conversion is devastating. Remarkably flexible for his size, he can get skinny between gaps with little stiffness, enhancing his disruptive potential.

Currently, Stewart relies heavily on raw power as his pass-rush arsenal is underdeveloped, lacking a clear plan or counters. However, his physical traits make him highly effective on stunts and in designed pressures. His pads stay reasonably low, but his height naturally gives him a higher center of gravity. Against the run, he works hard and sets a sturdy edge, showing potential as both a 5-technique and pure edge defender.

Stewart is a raw, freakishly athletic talent with All-Pro upside. Refining his pass-rush moves and improving consistency will be key to unlocking his full potential.

• 2022: SEC All-Freshman Team
• Top-10 high school prospect in the Class of 2022

• Supreme size, length and athleticism combination
• Burst and power can be elite level
• Sets brick wall edge against the run

• Pass-rush plans are non-existent
• Pads are naturally high
• Maybe a EDGE/DL tweener?

• 40-yard dash: 4.59 seconds
• Vertical jump: 40 inches
• Broad jump: 10 feet, 11 inches

Will Johnson is a smooth athlete who stays in-phase up the boundary without grabbing his opponent. He trusts his eyes and technique as though he is running the route for the receiver. Johnson has a high missed tackle rate each of the past two seasons as a result of not coming to balance in space. The junior could use more exposure to jamming opposing receivers at the line of scrimmage, but he drives hard out of the top of his drop. Johnson displays good spatial awareness in zone coverage.

• Career: Two-time All-American (first team in 2023 and second team in 2024)
• 2023: CFP National Championship Game Defensive MVP

• Stays in-phase while in coverage without grabbing the opposition
• Good hip fluidity to transition across the field
• Good ball production as a result of getting his eyes back to the quarterback
• Great size for the position
• Does not get stuck at the top of his drop, breaks hard downhill
• Great ball production: Nine interceptions through three seasons

• Below-average job coming to balance in space, as evidenced by 20.8% missed tackle rate in 2024, per TruMedia
• Gambled more in 2024 as he dealt with a lingering injury
• Consistently landing jams in press coverage

Derrick Harmon is a tall, broad interior defensive line prospect ideally suited for the 1-technique role at the next level. Despite lacking explosive athleticism, his mobility is noteworthy for his size, avoiding any label of sluggishness or stiffness. He demonstrates sufficient first-step quickness to maneuver across blockers and effectively uses his hands to disengage and disrupt plays. While he aims to penetrate, his lack of elite explosion limits consistent success in this area.

Harmon’s strength lies in initial contact and leveraging his upper-body power to shed blocks and make stops near the line of scrimmage. His functional flexibility allows adjustments in angles to locate ball-carriers, although his closing speed can vary. As a pass rusher, he relies more on technique than a diverse repertoire, capable of disrupting but lacking extensive moves. While his pad level starts well, it tends to rise during games, impacting his anchoring and power.

In summary, Harmon is a reliable interior defender with refined skills suited for close-quarter play. While not a standout athlete, his size, strength and technical prowess offer potential as a rotational player, contributing effectively, especially on passing downs.

• 2024: Second-team All-Big Ten
• 2024: Led the nation in total pressures for an interior defensive lineman with 55 (12 more than the next-highest player)

• Active hands and flexibility to sneak through gaps
• Plus block-shedder against the run
• Has first-step quickness to win across gaps

• Not a freak-level athlete
• Needs to add more pass-rush moves to his arsenal
• Pad level can get too high during the play

• 40-yard dash: 4.95 seconds

Nick Emmanwori is a towering, physically imposing safety with a linebacker-like presence. He’s a reliable tackler who delivers punishing hits with control, though sharp cutbacks can occasionally cause misses. His wide tackling radius and decisive run-lane fills highlight his physicality and sharp recognition skills.

Best suited as a box safety or hybrid linebacker, Emmanwori excels against tight ends but struggles against shifty slot receivers. His plant-and-drive ability is impressive, though his lateral agility is less refined.

His standout trait is explosive acceleration and top-end speed, allowing him to close ground quickly on WR screens or deep routes. He disrupts plays -- particularly outside runs and WR screens -- with power, speed, and sharp instincts.

With outstanding ball skills and consistent positioning, Emmanwori is an ideal fit for teams seeking a classic strong safety. However, his success hinges on a role that maximizes his strengths, as he’s not scheme-transcendent. Proper utilization will unlock his full potential.

• 2024: First-team All-American
• 2024: Allowed a QBR of just 28.6 to go along with 88 tackles, four interceptions and two pick-sixes

• Ridiculous size + speed specimen
• Outstanding ball skills
• Serious run-stopping skills + plus tackler

• Change of direction is labored
• Occasionally in space quick skill-position players will make him miss
• Won't be able to stay with slot WRs in the NFL

• 40-yard dash: 4.38 seconds
• Bench press: 20 reps
• Vertical jump: 43 inches
• Broad jump: 11 feet, 6 inches

Jihaad Campbell is a tall, rangy off-ball linebacker who excelled as an overhang defender in college when he wasn't handling normal off-ball duties. While not a true edge rusher, he can win with speed and dip outside. He’s explosive as a blitzer but needs better hand usage against blockers. His best work comes off the ball, where his athleticism and elite-level range stand out.

Campbell moves well for his frame, showing solid twitch and fluidity in coverage. He drops into zones smoothly, reads plays well and has the burst to close quickly when he trusts his eyes. However, he can get caught watching the running back instead of anticipating blocks. The same is true on play-action.

While he's a mostly reliable tackler, Campbell can be overzealous in space, occasionally diving instead of wrapping up. His ball skills are serviceable but not a strength. Overall, he’s a high-upside, three-down linebacker with the range and athleticism to develop into a major playmaker in the NFL.

• 2024: First-team All-SEC
• 2024: Ranked top 20 in the FBS in total tackles (117) to go along with 11.5 tackles for loss, 5.0 sacks, three passes defensed, two forced fumbles and an interception

• Supreme speed/range to the football
• Flashed edge-rushing capabilities
• Very reliable tackler

• Could stand to add weight/strength to his lower half
• Must work off blockers more efficiently
• Has to trust his eyes quicker and not get lulled by play-action

• 40-yard dash: 4.52 seconds
• Broad jump: 10 feet, 7 inches

Colston Loveland has good size to be an NFL tight end but can continue adding mass to his frame. Loveland has a good catch radius to make plays outside of his frame and good acceleration to turn upfield post-catch. He drives his feet on contact in the run game, but pad level gets a bit high in pass protection. Loveland has shown the versatility to move around the formation but can continue addressing his play strength and footwork to defeat press coverage.

• 2024: Second-team All-American
• 2024: Mackey Award finalist (nation's best TE) after leading Michigan in receptions (56), receiving yards (582) and receiving touchdowns (5) despite missing two games

• Good range to make catches outside his frame
• Good job settling into soft spots within zone coverage
• 2.4% drop rate in 2024, per TruMedia
• Gets upfield quickly post-catch

• Extra mass necessary to improve as a blocker
• Lines up all over the formation, but can improve getting off press coverage when on the line
• High pad level as a pass protector

Sanders has a solid frame and stature to become an NFL quarterback. He has been highly efficient throughout his collegiate career completing more than 70% of his pass attempts. His decision-making has been generally good, but waned in the latter half of the 2024 regular season. He is a patient passer with a smooth release, but needs a better feel for when to rip it. Sanders does a good job moving around in the pocket and keeping his eyes downfield when pressured, but is known to hold onto the ball too long.

• 2022 (Jackson State): SWAC Offensive Player of the Year
• 2024 (Colorado): Big 12 Offensive Player of the Year
• 2024 (Colorado): Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award (nation's best upperclassman QB)

• Good accuracy: Through his collegiate career, Sanders has completed 70.1% of his passes for nearly 15,000 yards, 132 touchdowns and 25 interceptions.
• Surgical from clean pocket: When protected, Sanders will sit back in the pocket and carve opposing defenses.
• Confidence and calmness in critical moments: As the son of Deion Sanders, pressure has followed the young quarterback, but he has elevated both Jackson State and Colorado to higher levels of competitiveness.

• Holds onto the ball too long: Sanders takes too many unnecessary hits late in the down.
• Drifts in the pocket unnecessarily: There are times when he should step up in the pocket rather than sensing pressure and drifting prematurely.
• Average athlete: Sanders has average arm strength and is never going to be known as a quarterback capable of rushing for high-volume yardage.

Kenneth Grant is a traditional nose tackle who offers a little more, but not much pass-rush potential. He plays a bit high at times but does a good job stacking blockers in the run game. Grant plays to the whistle but has below-average change of direction for an interior defender.

• 2024: Third-team AP All-America honors
• Career: 12.0 tackles for loss, 10 passes defensed, 6.5 sacks, three fumble recoveries and an interception in 41 games

• Two-gap run-stopper
• Occupies two blockers often
• High motor, plays to the whistle

• High pad level
• Offers little in regards to pass rush
• Slow change of direction

• Bench press: 22 reps

Walter Nolen has the size and athleticism to play multiple positions along the defensive line. He shows good flexibility to bend, dip and get under blockers, but also plays high at times. With upper body strength, Nolen is able to hold gaps and shows pass-rush moves to get into gaps. There are times he could play with more urgency, and his secondary action off contact is only average.

• 2024: 14th Consensus All-American in Ole Miss history (first since WR Elijah Moore in 2020)
• 2024: Ranked as the No. 5 run-stopper in the FBS with a grade of 91.7, per Pro Football Focus. Also had a 12.3% run-stop rate, which ranked second in the nation

• Good size and carries it well
• Good job setting up pass-rush moves
• Good play strength to hold up at the point of attack

• Average first-step quickness; would like to see him play with more urgency at times
• Counter moves and burst off contact
• Plays high at times

Donovan Ezeiruaku is a smaller EDGE rusher with long limbs and a refined, technical approach to the game. He relies on a diverse set of hand moves -- cross chop, swipe and swim -- to win at the point of attack, combining them effectively with coordinated footwork. His burst is above average but not elite, and while his low center of gravity adds deceptive power, his bull rush still needs more strength to translate to the NFL.

Ezeiruaku’s athleticism is solid but not exceptional, with adequate quickness and flexibility but limited bend and twitch. Against the run, he competes hard but can be overwhelmed at the point of attack due to his smaller stature. His best fit is as a stand-up OLB in a 3-4 scheme, where added space can maximize his pass-rush repertoire and keep offensive tackles off balance.

While his physical ceiling is modest, Ezeiruaku’s advanced technique and football IQ make him a dependable contributor in the right system.

• 2024: 13th consensus All-American in school history (first since 2013) and ACC Defensive Player of the Year
• 2024: Led the nation in sacks per game (1.38) and total sacks during the regular season (16.5)

• Detailed pass-rush plans that bewilder OTs
• Surprising point-of-attack power
• Can win inside because of his ability to get skinny between blockers

• Not overly twitchy or explosive
• Size will limit him against large OTs
• Doesn't disengage from on a consistent basis if he doesn't win immediately

• Bench press: 22 reps
• Vertical jump: 35.5 inches
• 20-yard shuttle run: 4.19 seconds
• Broad jump: 9 feet, 11 inches
• 3-cone drill: 6.94 seconds

Emeka Egbuka is a very experienced, relatively explosive wideout with quality size for a speedster. His burst off the line and during his route is very noticeable, and he's savvy changing speeds to create separation. He's more linear than super flexible, but there's minimal stiffness to his athletic profile. His top-end long speed seems good, but it's not unbelievable. Egbuka is most impressive off the line and blazing through the intermediate level, running crisp routes. He'll have enough route-running skill to be a quality separator at the next level, yet it won't be a pure specialty. He has enough size to battle through press and bumps at the line, but occasionally it knocks him off kilter. He could stand to get a tick stronger. He tracks the football downfield awesomely in tight spaces and over his shoulder, although he's not really a leaper/rebounder type who'll win in traffic to secure the catch. Overall, his hands are reliable and he doesn't have many drops on film. Despite overall impressive athletic traits, he doesn't provide much by way to juking or contact balance after the catch, but his speed can generate some extra yardage post-catch. Egbuka is a reliable receiver type with WR1 upside.

• Career: Three-time All-Big Ten (second team and third team twice)
• Career: 173 catches for 2,469 yards and 24 total touchdowns (22 receiving and two rushing)

• Burst off the line and acceleration in his routes
• Quality route-runner with twitchy movement to create separation
• Tracks the football very naturally down the field

• Not a major YAC contributor
• At times, physicality from the CB hinders his route timing
• More of a linear athlete than a super loose, lateral movement type

Grey Zabel played LT at a high level in 2024, but he's also played RT, LG and C in college. His NFL future is almost certainly inside, where he has a chance to become a special player on Day 1. When he's technically sound, he's patient in pass sets, times punches well and can anchor vs. bull rushes. Technique can break down vs. NFL-caliber speed rushers, hence the move inside. He moves really well laterally, mirrors well in passpro, and he's both athletic and powerful as a run blocker.

• Career: First-team FCS All-American (2024) and two-time FCS national champion (2021, 2024)
• Senior Bowl Overall Practice Player of the Week by NFL executives

• Moves really well laterally, mirrors well in passpro
• Smart, team-first player who will be a locker room leader
• Athletic and powerful in the run game

• Will struggle with power on the outside
• Speed rushers can give him trouble

• Bench press: 26 reps
• Vertical jump: 36.5 inches
• Broad jump: 9 feet, 3 inches

Maxwell Hairston is a boundary cornerback with a slight frame who has been exposed to zone and man coverage. Over the past two years, he has shown great ball skills. There could be concerns about his size coming off a season where he was limited to five games played. Hairston needs to do a better job tackling in space, but has the hip fluidity to mirror vertically and across the field.

• Two-time second-team All-SEC (2023-24)
• Career: Tied school record with three interceptions returned for touchdowns

• Great ball skills as evidenced by six interceptions and three touchdowns over the past two seasons
• Not afraid to be physical despite a slimmer frame
• Good exposure to zone and man coverage

• Limited to five games during his senior season due to injury
• Slight frame
• 27.3% missed tackle rate in 2024, per TruMedia

• 40-yard dash: 4.28 seconds
• Vertical jump: 39.5 inches
• Broad jump: 10 feet, 9 inches

Jaxson Dart is an experienced quarterback with three years as a full-time starter in a spread, RPO-heavy offense. He wasn’t tasked with extensive reads but generally handled secondary progressions well. Accuracy is solid, though ball placement could improve – some throws don’t fully lead receivers. His feathery deep ball is a strength, though not pinpoint, and he took frequent downfield shots. Arm strength is slightly above NFL average -- he can fire intermediates with zip -- but deeper throws can lose velocity late.

Dart flashes the twitch that made him a top recruit. Primarily a pocket passer, he has plus suddenness and lean as a scrambler, picking up extra yards when needed, though mobility won’t define his NFL game. He’s unafraid to throw with anticipation, particularly when defenders’ backs are turned. Assertive as a passer, he sees it and lets it rip, sometimes to a fault -- his aggression can lead to questionable decisions under pressure.

Not a freak athlete or elite arm talent, but Dart’s decisiveness, toughness and well-rounded skill set give him an underrated profile entering the league.

• Career: All-time winningest starting QB in school history in terms of total wins (28) and winning percentage (.737)
• Career: Ranked fourth in SEC history in total offense (12,115), fourth in total offense per play (8.14), fifth in total offense per game (310.6) and ninth in passing yards (10,617)

• Naturally aggressive, doesn't let previous bad throws deter him
• Above-average arm strength
• Flashes of plus athleticism that made him a top recruit

• Accuracy isn't spectacular
• Played in gimmicky offense
• At times takes unnecessary risks as a passer

Tyler Booker is a massive road-grader with heavy hands and an elite motor to play through the whistle on almost every snap. He excels at moving and pulling in space as well as displacing defenders on double teams. He’s experienced with over 2,000 reps vs. high-level competition.

• 2023-24: Two-time first-team All-SEC
• 2024: Allowed no sacks, seven hurries and nine pressures in 715 snaps, per Pro Football Focus

• Explosive run blocker who plays with excellent power and bend at the point of attack
• Powerful lower half with great anchor vs. power rushers and good hand placement
• Captain, leader and alpha who raises the bar of everyone around him

• Struggles with quicker interior rushers at times
• Rushers have success working his edges at times

• 40-yard dash: 5.38 seconds
• Bench press: 21 reps
• Vertical jump: 27 inches
• 20-yard shuttle run: 4.84 seconds
• Broad jump: 7 feet, 10 inches
• 3-cone drill: 7.96 seconds

Trey Amos is a quality-sized outside corner with a sleek frame, long arms and quality athleticism. Twitch is a clear strength -- he can quickly unlock his hips and accelerate to stay in phase with speedsters. Recovery speed is definitely there, allowing him to make up ground when needed. While not an ultra-reliable tackler, his tenacity against the run, coupled with his athleticism, helps him make plays outside the numbers.

Good, and at times great, route mirroring, but he can get overly physical downfield, which could lead to penalties at the next level. Ball skills are a plus -- his length, movement skills and instincts allow him to challenge throws regularly, though he’s not a true specialist in that regard. Mostly a smart, above-average athlete with the frame and skill set to develop into a solid NFL starter. Older prospect.

Overall, Amos has the tools and mentality to develop into a solid NFL starter, with his physical playstyle and instincts as key assets.

• 2024: First-team All-SEC after transferring from Alabama to Ole Miss
• 2024: One of the best PFF grade among cornerbacks in the nation after racking up 50 tackles (3.5 for a loss), 13 passes defensed (most for a Rebel since 2015) and three interceptions

• Requisite level of athleticism and speed to live on the outside in the NFL
• Tenacious attacking run plays and quality tackler
• Ball skills are a plus

• Mirroring doesn't exactly match athletic chops
• Gets grabby downfield
• Tackling could use slight improvement

• 40-yard dash: 4.43 seconds
• Bench press: 13 reps
• Vertical jump: 32.5 inches
• Broad jump: 10 feet, 6 inches

Luther Burden III has a thick lower body that allows him to run through arm tackles in the open field. He is able to accelerate upfield quickly and has good body control to contort himself downfield. The Illinois native has primarily lined up in the slot, which means he does not have much exposure to getting off press coverage. His route-running must continue to improve. A reason for encouragement is Burden's improved drop rate from his freshman season (9.3%) to 2024 (3.8%).

• Two-time first-team All-SEC (2023 ,2024)
• 2023: Ranked ninth in FBS in receiving yards (1,212) to go along with 86 catches and nine touchdowns

• Strong lower body to run through arm tackles after the catch
• Good body control down the field to adjust to throws
• Drop rate improved from 9.3% in 2022 to 3.8% in 2024, according to TruMedia
• Good acceleration

• Spent 86.5% of 2024 snaps lined up in the slot, according to TruMedia
• Details in his route-running
• Limited exposure to getting off the line against press coverage because of his alignment

• 40-yard dash: 4.41 seconds

Malaki Starks is a versatile, high-caliber safety with the size of a big cornerback and the movement skills to match. He's comfortable in the box, the slot or patrolling deep, showcasing rare positional flexibility for a modern safety. Starks brings elite-level hip fluidity and plus instincts, allowing him to read plays in real time and react decisively. In coverage, he's twitchy enough to handle tight ends and bigger slot receivers, and his long strides give him the ability to recover and challenge at the catch point with excellent timing.

While not a punishing hitter, Starks is a reliable tackler who wraps up with textbook form and rarely misses. His range from deep is solid, though his size, instincts and physicality are maximized closer to the line of scrimmage. Athletically, Starks flashes exceptional body control and ball skills, making him a consistent albeit not spectacular playmaker downfield. He may not dominate in one specific area, but his well-rounded skill set, versatility and lack of any glaring weaknesses make him an ideal three-down safety built for today's NFL.

• 2023-24: Two-time first-team All-American (consensus in 2023)
• 2022: CFP national champion

• Big, thick frame ready for the NFL
• Deceptive speed to close throwing windows in man coverage
• Very reliable tackler with plus ball skills

• While a quality athlete, he's not incredibly twitchy when needing to change directions
• Not quite as comfortable out in space as a deep defender as he is closer to the line of scrimmage
• At times a tick heavy-footed

• 40-yard dash: 4.50 seconds
• Vertical jump: 33 inches
• 20-yard shuttle run: 4.45 seconds
• 3-cone drill: 7.26 seconds

Cam Ward is an experienced college football quarterback possessing a lot of the physical traits NFL teams look for in a starter. His career had been defined by its volatility until this season, when he began to dial it back a bit more. Ward displays good pocket mobility and throws with touch and anticipation to all three levels of the field. He tends to stick on his reads, and his ball security has not yet, but could, become a problem at the next level for the natural playmaker.

• 2024: ACC Offensive Player of the Year
• 2024: Heisman Trophy finalist (nation's best player)
• 2024: Led FBS in passing touchdowns (36) and Total QBR (88.0) and ranked second in passing yards (4,123) and total offense per game (359.9)

• Pocket mobility: Ward does a good job keeping his eyes downfield despite being pressured. He is willing to take a hit in hopes of creating a dynamic play.
• Ball placement and anticipation: Ward has improved his ball placement and throwing with anticipation this season.
• Natural playmaker: Ward does a good job extending plays and getting the ball away from different arm slots.

• Ball security: Ward carries the ball out and away from his body as opposed to high and tight. He has had just one fumble this season, but NFL teams will capitalize
• Volatility: He has struggled with decision-making throughout his career, specifically holding onto the ball late in the down and trying to do too much. Over the course of the season, he has improved in this arena, but there is more work to be done.
• Sticky reads: Ward will occasionally get stuck on a read too long or predetermine where he is going with the football before the snap.

As a receiver: Travis Hunter is a reasonably-sized, ultra-twitchy, savvy receiver prospect. He plays fast and fluid with incredible burst off the line of scrimmage. His routes feature urgent but not rigid, awkward movements. There's so much bounce and flexibility to his game. Hunter possesses borderline elite-level speed, and his best WR attribute is his ability to track the football. Leaping grabs, finding it in traffic, back-shoulders, near the sideline... he's awesome finding the football downfield and in difficult situations.

As a cornerback: Travis Hunter is a somewhat spindly but super smooth athlete who can match receivers from any pre-snap location. In press, he's calm and rarely shaken at the line. If he is, he can flip on the jets to recover, and has a strong knack for finding the football as it arrives. At times, he can get a tick out-physicaled against blockers or a larger WR. Hunter plays just as well in zone -- because of instincts -- as he does in man. He will bait the quarterback in those scenarios and erupt to the football. He can run with most speedsters and isn't too grabby in most scenarios.

• 2022 (at Jackson State): SWAC Freshman of the Year
• 2023 (at Colorado): Paul Hornung Award winner (most versatile player in FBS)

• Effortless burst and fluidity
• Elite-level ball skills as WR or CB, routinely finds the football
• Plus speed and body control

• Smaller frame than what some teams may look for in a WR or a boundary CB
• Can his body hold up at both positions in the NFL over the course of a season?

Abdul Carter has been a productive pass rusher in his first full season fulfilling that obligation for the Nittany Lions. Carter is a bit shorter in stature, but makes up for that with his ability to bend at the waist and flatten at the high side of his rush. The Philadelphia native is still learning the intricacies of the position, such as block awareness.

• 2023-24: Two-time first-team All-Big Ten
• 2024: Bednarik Award finalist (nation's best defender)
• 2024: Big 10 Defensive Player of the Year

• Great waist bend at the high side of his rush: Carter displays good flexibility to dip and bend the corner to the quarterback.
• Good play strength: Carter shows an ability to hold up against pressure as he is pushing upfield.
• Good quickness: He shows good quickness to exploit oversetting linemen.

• Experience at edge rusher: Carter transitioned to a true edge rusher role from off-ball linebacker this offseason. Block awareness can improve.
• Coming to balance in space: Carter had a 27.6% missed tackle rate in 2023, per TruMedia, when he was serving as an off-ball linebacker. There were still examples from this season.
• Shorter in stature: His length is more of a question than a concern, because it does not impede his performance. It will be interesting to learn his wingspan, but 6-foot-3 is usually a bit small for a potential top-10 overall selection.

Will Campbell is an ultra-experienced, methodical left tackle. He has an NFL-caliber frame for the position but needs to add weight and power in pass pro to his game at the next nevel. At times, his edge is too easily softened. He's very patient and incredibly balanced in pass pro. His anchor is a weakness right now. Outside of that, Campbell's hand work is fine-tuned. He works defenders with both hands individually in a balanced manner and doesn't lunge with two hands. His feet aren't spectacular, but he's a smooth athlete, as he routinely glides out of his stance and flows to his assignment with ease. Campbell's also a combo-blocking master for the run game and plays with much more power downhill than his anchoring deficiency would suggest. In pass protection, his kick slide is smooth and actually more effective than when quick-setting. Despite his mostly steady pass-protection play, he's clearly susceptible to inside moves. Grip strength is typically a positive element to his game. Overall, this is an experienced LT with a complete game who needs to get stronger at the next level.

• 2023-24: Two-time first-team All-SEC
• Career: 38 starts over past three seasons

• Smooth athleticism appears in every movement he makes on the field
• Very methodical, carries out assignments on time with authority
• Equally as good in pass pro as he is as run-blocker thanks to his size, length and tenacity

• Susceptible to inside moves
• Must get noticeably stronger to deal with NFL-caliber power in pass pro
• Could get more effective in quick-setting scenarios

• 40-yard dash: 4.98 seconds
• Vertical jump: 32 inches
• Broad jump: 9 feet, 5 inches

Ashton Jeanty is a stocky but fast RB prospect with the best contact balance I've ever scouted. He's essentially impossible to take down on first contact. He can play in a zone or power scheme because he can be a smooth North-South runner or make defenders miss with lateral jukes in the hole. He's very elusive with light feet. His speed is great but not spectacular, and it won't be surprising to see him hit some long runs in the NFL. Jeanty's vision is an asset, too, often running between the tackles and finding tiny creases to squeeze through. He doesn't provide plus ability as a receiver and had some drops in his final season, but of course he can be a weapon in the screen game, though. Altogether, this is one of the finest RB prospects we've seen over the past decade.

• 2023-24: Two-time Mountain West player of the Year
• 2024: Most rushing attempts (312), rushing yards (2,288) and rushing touchdowns (28) in FBS. His 2,288 rushing yards are the fifth-most in a single season in FBS history.
• 2024: Most yards after contact (1,695) and missed tackles forced (130) in College Football Playoff-era records (since 2014). His 1,695 yards after contact were more than the total rushing yards of any other FBS player.

• Unfathomable contact balance
• Plus speed to accelerate past defenders downfield
• Awesome between-the-tackles vision

• Shorter/smaller than most power RBs
• Not a plus receiver
• Played lesser-ish competition

Armand Membou is a well-sized, fundamentally sound right tackle with a smooth, efficient game. Though not an elite athlete, he moves well in his kick slide and uses strong technique to engage rushers and recover against counters. While he can occasionally appear uneasy when unable to find defenders immediately, his composure and balance remain consistent, with rare instances of lunging or losing control.

In pass protection, Membou shows good anchor strength and the ability to handle power despite room to add bulk. His mobility allows him to scrape along the line of scrimmage effectively, though it’s not yet a defining strength. As a run blocker, he generates force with unlocked hips and displays impressive accuracy and patience when working in space.

Membou’s game is polished and well-rounded, with no glaring weaknesses but no standout traits at this stage. His combination of sound fundamentals, strength and room for growth makes him a dependable and ascending prospect at right tackle.

• 2024: Nine pressures and zero sacks allowed, per Tru Media
• 2024: Second-team All-SEC

• Smooth operator as an athlete and when blocking on any play
• Plus balance, hard to knock him off-kilter
• Establishes first contact often, helping him control rushers

• Good not tremendous athlete
• If he doesn't make first contact, can look out of sorts
• Could stand to add more weight/power to his game

• 40-yard dash: 4.91 seconds
• Bench press: 31 reps
• Vertical jump: 34 inches
• Broad jump: 9 feet, 7 inches

Mason Graham is a high-motor player who does a good job beating linemen to a spot in the run game. He does a good job setting up his pass-rush moves and has the quickness to shoot gaps and get on the hips of blockers, but must continue developing a pass-rush plan. Graham may not possess ideal length for the position, but he makes up for it with great strength to displace blockers.

• Two-time All-American (unanimous in 2024, second team in 2023)
• 2024: Finalist for Bronko Nagurski Trophy (nation's best defensive player) and Outland Trophy (nation's best interior lineman)

• High effort player
• Good foot quickness to cut off and turn back wide zone runs
• Good job setting up his pass-rush moves
• Good quickness to shoot gaps and get on the hips of blockers
• Good upper body strength to push the pocket
• Great upper body strength

• Below-average length for what one would expect from a top-10 overall interior defender
• Needs to develop more of a pass-rush plan
• Motor can be used against him as running backs cut off the backside working downhill

• Bench press: 24 reps

Jalon Walker is a versatile linebacker/EDGE hybrid with good closing speed and the ability to function as a quarterback spy. He’s effective at climbing and defeating blocks with authority and excels at attacking the edge, using a low center of gravity and surprising power to handle larger offensive tackles. Despite being undersized, he’s aggressive and fearless when taking on blocks, whether as an edge rusher or inside blitzer. His athleticism is solid but not elite, with average burst and change of direction limiting his range. Coverage experience is limited, and while his instincts and movement skills suggest he can handle zone assignments, his ball skills are untested and remain a question mark. Tackling is a strength, with few misses on tape. Walker’s energy can waver as an off-ball linebacker, occasionally reacting slowly to what he sees. While he lacks a standout elite trait, his combination of size, length, and hybrid role experience will appeal to teams seeking a versatile defender.

• 2024: Butkus Award (nation's best LB); third Georgia player in past eight years to take home honor (Nakobe Dean in 2021 and Roquan Smith in 2017)
• 2024: First-team All-SEC

• Serious versatility to play off-ball LB and EDGE
• Defeats blocks well against the run
• Has plenty of power, some pass-rush moves as outside rusher

• Reasonable athlete but doesn't fly to the football on outside runs
• May be a tick too small to routinely win against large NFL OTs as rusher
• Minimal ball skills + average in coverage

Kelvin Banks Jr. has good size to play offensive guard or offensive tackle at the next level. He has good athleticism and quickness to reach block and climb to the second level, as well as cut off backside blocks. The tackle will lean on opponents in the run game and drive his feet, but struggles to sustain blocks. He has good patience working through his pass sets and does a good job adjusting his feet when engaged. Banks occasionally opens his hips too wide and gives up the angle to the quarterback.

• 2024: Unanimous All-American; winner of Outland Trophy and Lombardi Award as the nation's best lineman
• Career: Allowed just 30 total quarterback pressures and four sacks in 1,365 opportunities as a pass blocker, per PFF

• Good first-step quickness to climb, reach and seal off backside pursuit
• Good patience and athleticism working through his pass sets
• Good job adjusting his feet when engaged

• Will lean on opponents and run his feet on contact in the run game, but must do a better job sustaining blocks
• Occasionally opens his hips too early and gives up the angle to the quarterback
• Balance issues arise when he leans too much in his stance

• 40-yard dash: 5.16 seconds
• Vertical jump: 32 inches
• 20-yard shuttle run: 4.66 seconds
• Broad jump: 8 feet, 8 inches
• 3-cone drill: 7.81 seconds

Tyler Warren is a tall, well-built tight end who has shown off his versatility fulfilling a variety of roles this season. Warren has shown improvement as a run blocker driving his feet on contact, but must continue working on block retention and engaging as a puller across the formation. The Virginia native does a good job flattening his routes relative to his height and has a wide catch radius to make plays outside of his frame.

• 2024: John Mackey award winner (nation's best TE)
• 2024: Set Big Ten single-season records for TE with 88 receptions for 1,062 yards. Set Penn State record for career receiving touchdowns by a TE with 17

• Soft, strong hands and good hand-eye coordination as evidenced by his 1.8% drop rate during the 2024 regular season, per TruMedia
• Good balance and strength make him difficult to bring down after the catch
• Aligning at quarterback, tight end, receiver spots and more illustrate his versatility

• Block retention
• Engaging as a puller across the formation
• Releases off the line of scrimmage when lining up in space

Walter Nolen has the size and athleticism to play multiple positions along the defensive line. He shows good flexibility to bend, dip and get under blockers, but also plays high at times. With upper body strength, Nolen is able to hold gaps and shows pass-rush moves to get into gaps. There are times he could play with more urgency, and his secondary action off contact is only average.

• 2024: 14th Consensus All-American in Ole Miss history (first since WR Elijah Moore in 2020)
• 2024: Ranked as the No. 5 run-stopper in the FBS with a grade of 91.7, per Pro Football Focus. Also had a 12.3% run-stop rate, which ranked second in the nation

• Good size and carries it well
• Good job setting up pass-rush moves
• Good play strength to hold up at the point of attack

• Average first-step quickness; would like to see him play with more urgency at times
• Counter moves and burst off contact
• Plays high at times

Tetairoa McMillan is a towering, intimdating boundary WR with a sleek overall body type and good weight on his frame. His burst off the line is good, but he's not overly explosive. His speed is fine for his size. Occasionally, he runs into trouble against press because he doesn't have incredible lateral agility but fights through it with good regularity because of his size and strength. He runs with quality lean and isn't stiff for his size. Very Gumby-like. After the catch, McMillan is an absolute menace, as his speed seems to hit a new level, and he demonstrate tremendous contact balance, plus vision and spatial awareness. Plays just about to his size at the catch point, as he's a decent leaper and can pluck the ball away from his frame, but he's not ridiculously sure-handed. He probably won't be a separator on intricate routes in the NFL. On a more linear route tree, he can become a true No. 1 in time because of his deceptive fluidity, long limbs, quality speed and ferocious YAC talent.

• 2024: Fred Biletnikoff Award Finalist (best WR in FBS)
• Career: First in program history in receiving yards (3,423), third in touchdowns (23) and fourth in receptions (213) despite playing just three seasons

• Towering frame he uses to box out CBs regularly and win in rebounding situations with high regularity
• Smooth athlete for his size, glides across/down the field
• Monster after the catch because of his contact balance, speed and vision

• Not a freakish athlete as a leaper or with pure speed
• Not going to win as a pure separator in the NFL
• Some easy drops on film

Josh Simmons has a very high ceiling with plus upper body strength and superior athleticism, but he’s somewhat of a gamble with technique flaws and coming off a knee injury. He moves well in space and can move defenders in the run game. He dominates lesser competition but has some excellent traits that translate for success at the next level. He also has experience and is battle tested with more than 1,900 reps.

• 2024: Third-team All-Big Ten despite playing just six games before suffering a season-ending injury
• 2024: No pressures or sacks allowed

• Excellent athleticism and the ability to recover quickly if slightly beaten
• Exceptional upper body strength with the ability to move and torque defenders
• Experience at the blind side and the feet to get to the spot with ease

• Feet can get him in trouble, and at times technique gets him in bad positioning on defenders
• Struggles vs. defenders who are technically sound on the edge
• Coming off a major knee injury

Colston Loveland has good size to be an NFL tight end but can continue adding mass to his frame. Loveland has a good catch radius to make plays outside of his frame and good acceleration to turn upfield post-catch. He drives his feet on contact in the run game, but pad level gets a bit high in pass protection. Loveland has shown the versatility to move around the formation but can continue addressing his play strength and footwork to defeat press coverage.

• 2024: Second-team All-American
• 2024: Mackey Award finalist (nation's best TE) after leading Michigan in receptions (56), receiving yards (582) and receiving touchdowns (5) despite missing two games

• Good range to make catches outside his frame
• Good job settling into soft spots within zone coverage
• 2.4% drop rate in 2024, per TruMedia
• Gets upfield quickly post-catch

• Extra mass necessary to improve as a blocker
• Lines up all over the formation, but can improve getting off press coverage when on the line
• High pad level as a pass protector

Mike Green does a good job bending at the waist to limit the amount of space opposing linemen have to disrupt his rush. He could stand to add more mass to his frame so that he could win with power and hold his ground more consistently in the run game, but Green has shown multiple pass-rush moves. He was highly productive in his final season with the Thundering Herd.

• 2024: First-team All-American and Sun Belt Player of the Year
• 2024: Led FBS with 17.0 sacks (set Sun Belt conference record and tied Marshall record)

• Good job bending at the waist to shrink his hit box
• Good quickness to exploit oversetting tackles
• Developed hop chop, spin and other pass-rush moves
• Great production in his final season

• Good job bending at the waist to shrink his hit box
• Good quickness to exploit oversetting tackles
• Developed hop chop, spin and other pass-rush moves
• Great production in his final season

• Bench press: 28 reps

Josh Conerly Jr. is a young, well-built left tackle with standout athleticism who shows up instantly on film. While his frame is solid, it’s not exceptional, but his quick feet and hips allow him to fire off the ball with control. His kick slide is good, though not elite -- he’s quicker off the snap than in sustained movement -- but his quick set is outstanding, helping him win early with his speed and length.

Conerly has a good anchor but occasionally struggles to hold up against power, showing a need to add mass and strength for the NFL. He’s effective against inside moves thanks to his strong grip and aggressive playing style, often looking to dominate every rep. His athleticism serves him well as a puller, and he’s typically accurate when working to the second level. Conerly rarely loses his balance and understands how to turn defenders out of the play, though he can get overzealous at times.

In the run game, Conerly is effective but not yet as polished as he is in pass protection. Overall, he’s a nasty, athletic left tackle with a high ceiling, and as he adds strength and refines his game, he has the potential to be a long-term NFL starter.

• 2024: First-team All-American
• 2023-24: Two sacks allowed in 1,866 snaps over past two seasons

• Nastiness pops on film
• Plus foot quickness in pass pro and for run game
• Very balanced despite energetic nature

• Good not amazing anchor
• Kick slide isn't as smooth as athletic profile would suggest
• Delivers a pop in run game but doesn't routinely move people there

• 40-yard dash: 5.05 seconds
• Vertical jump: 34.5 inches
• Broad jump: 8 feet, 7 inches

Mykel Williams has a built-in-a-lab frame with length for days, which gives him amazing ability to make first contact at the point of attack. Pass-rush move arsenal is good but needs to develop in the NFL. He does possess an impressive inside crossover and can flash some smoothness and explosion, but he's mostly a power player as opposed to a dynamic athlete. Pads can get high when rushing the quarterback. Williams' one-on-one wins don't happen quickly, although the fastest wins occur inside. There are moments of ridiculous flexibility at his size; they're just not a regular part of his game yet. Because of his size and length, he can align anywhere up front and hold his own. Williams is a plus edge-setting run defender who can shed blockers, yet he isn't dominant against the run right now. He's a young prospect with his best football in front of him, although he didn't greatly improve during his three-year college career. Overall, Williams is a ridiculous specimen with raw talent and glimpses of his ascending skill as a DL/EDGE hybrid.

• 2022: True Freshman All-America team (Pro Football Focus)
• 2023: Second-team All-SEC
• 2024: Set career-highs in sacks (5.5) and tackles for loss (9.0)

• Enormous frame with immense length and flashes of power
• Glimpses of impressive speed and flexibility for his size
• Legitimately position versatile because of his natural physical gifts

• Doesn't win in one-on-one situations quickly
• While hands are active, they're not overly effective right now
• Strong but power isn't trademark of his game

Jahdae Barron is an experienced, well-built outside cornerback who meets most size thresholds but isn’t a high-end physical specimen. He spent much of his college career playing outside leverage in zone, showing plus instincts and the ability to read the quarterback’s eyes effectively. While his backpedal isn’t the cleanest and he’ll need refinement in his technique at the next level, he has enough short-area quickness and plant-and-drive ability to react efficiently from his zone drops.

His speed is solid but not overwhelming -- some vertical threats can gain separation -- but his awareness and anticipation help him play faster than his raw athleticism suggests. His hips are fairly fluid, though he’s not a naturally explosive mover nor a technician in route recognition. He plays with reasonable physicality in coverage but doesn’t rely on grabbing to compensate.

As a tackler, Barron is willing but inconsistent, often dropping his head and failing to see what he’s hitting. He’s aggressive attacking the box on perimeter runs but lacks technique in wrapping up. Ball skills aren’t a liability, but they aren’t a defining trait, either -- he capitalizes on tips and hurried throws but isn’t a natural playmaker.

Overall, Barron is a smart, assignment-sound corner without glaring weaknesses, though he also lacks a standout trait. His instincts and reliability should make him a solid contributor, even if he doesn’t project as a high-upside NFL starter.

• 2024: Jim Thorpe Award winner (nation's best DB) and a consensus All-American
• 2024: Nation's highest-graded CB (90.8), per PFF

• Plus instincts in any coverage, will react super fast to where the ball is going
• Quality build to play outside and just enough quicks to kick inside if needed
• Rare to see him out of position, very assignment sound

• Good, not great athleticism or speed
• Suddenness isn't consistent
• Tackling reliability isn't there yet

• 40-yard dash: 4.39 seconds
• Vertical jump: 35 inches
• Broad jump: 10 feet, 3 inches

Jihaad Campbell is a tall, rangy off-ball linebacker who excelled as an overhang defender in college when he wasn't handling normal off-ball duties. While not a true edge rusher, he can win with speed and dip outside. He’s explosive as a blitzer but needs better hand usage against blockers. His best work comes off the ball, where his athleticism and elite-level range stand out.

Campbell moves well for his frame, showing solid twitch and fluidity in coverage. He drops into zones smoothly, reads plays well and has the burst to close quickly when he trusts his eyes. However, he can get caught watching the running back instead of anticipating blocks. The same is true on play-action.

While he's a mostly reliable tackler, Campbell can be overzealous in space, occasionally diving instead of wrapping up. His ball skills are serviceable but not a strength. Overall, he’s a high-upside, three-down linebacker with the range and athleticism to develop into a major playmaker in the NFL.

• 2024: First-team All-SEC
• 2024: Ranked top 20 in the FBS in total tackles (117) to go along with 11.5 tackles for loss, 5.0 sacks, three passes defensed, two forced fumbles and an interception

• Supreme speed/range to the football
• Flashed edge-rushing capabilities
• Very reliable tackler

• Could stand to add weight/strength to his lower half
• Must work off blockers more efficiently
• Has to trust his eyes quicker and not get lulled by play-action

• 40-yard dash: 4.52 seconds
• Broad jump: 10 feet, 7 inches

TreVeyon Henderson is a three-down running back with good size, as well as good top-end speed and burst. He can do a better job of landing his punches to engage defenders. Henderson boasts good production as a pass catcher and showed a willingness to stand in to block in critical moments. He can do a better job of pressing the hole before making his cut and his legs can get too wide when making that cut, which leads to a loss of balance. Henderson makes defenders miss in open space but has battled with injuries throughout his collegiate career.

• 2021: Set school freshman record with 19 total touchdowns (15 rushing and four receiving)
• Career: Three-time All-Big Ten (first team in 2023, second team in 2021 and third team in 2024)

• Good-top end speed
• Elusive in open space
• Good patience

• Good pass catching production, but not necessarily a pass-catching back
• Inconsistent in pass protection, particularly with hand placement and anchor
• Missed eight games from 2022-2023

• 40-yard dash: 4.43 seconds
• Vertical jump: 38.5 inches
• Broad jump: 10 feet, 8 inches

Sanders has a solid frame and stature to become an NFL quarterback. He has been highly efficient throughout his collegiate career completing more than 70% of his pass attempts. His decision-making has been generally good, but waned in the latter half of the 2024 regular season. He is a patient passer with a smooth release, but needs a better feel for when to rip it. Sanders does a good job moving around in the pocket and keeping his eyes downfield when pressured, but is known to hold onto the ball too long.

• 2022 (Jackson State): SWAC Offensive Player of the Year
• 2024 (Colorado): Big 12 Offensive Player of the Year
• 2024 (Colorado): Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award (nation's best upperclassman QB)

• Good accuracy: Through his collegiate career, Sanders has completed 70.1% of his passes for nearly 15,000 yards, 132 touchdowns and 25 interceptions.
• Surgical from clean pocket: When protected, Sanders will sit back in the pocket and carve opposing defenses.
• Confidence and calmness in critical moments: As the son of Deion Sanders, pressure has followed the young quarterback, but he has elevated both Jackson State and Colorado to higher levels of competitiveness.

• Holds onto the ball too long: Sanders takes too many unnecessary hits late in the down.
• Drifts in the pocket unnecessarily: There are times when he should step up in the pocket rather than sensing pressure and drifting prematurely.
• Average athlete: Sanders has average arm strength and is never going to be known as a quarterback capable of rushing for high-volume yardage.

Derrick Harmon is a tall, broad interior defensive line prospect ideally suited for the 1-technique role at the next level. Despite lacking explosive athleticism, his mobility is noteworthy for his size, avoiding any label of sluggishness or stiffness. He demonstrates sufficient first-step quickness to maneuver across blockers and effectively uses his hands to disengage and disrupt plays. While he aims to penetrate, his lack of elite explosion limits consistent success in this area.

Harmon’s strength lies in initial contact and leveraging his upper-body power to shed blocks and make stops near the line of scrimmage. His functional flexibility allows adjustments in angles to locate ball-carriers, although his closing speed can vary. As a pass rusher, he relies more on technique than a diverse repertoire, capable of disrupting but lacking extensive moves. While his pad level starts well, it tends to rise during games, impacting his anchoring and power.

In summary, Harmon is a reliable interior defender with refined skills suited for close-quarter play. While not a standout athlete, his size, strength and technical prowess offer potential as a rotational player, contributing effectively, especially on passing downs.

• 2024: Second-team All-Big Ten
• 2024: Led the nation in total pressures for an interior defensive lineman with 55 (12 more than the next-highest player)

• Active hands and flexibility to sneak through gaps
• Plus block-shedder against the run
• Has first-step quickness to win across gaps

• Not a freak-level athlete
• Needs to add more pass-rush moves to his arsenal
• Pad level can get too high during the play

• 40-yard dash: 4.95 seconds

Shemar Stewart is a ""first off the bus"" prospect with a big, chiseled frame that carries weight exceptionally well. Stewart’s length and flashes of elite burst and foot speed at his size are rare, though inconsistent. When his burst clicks, his speed-to-power conversion is devastating. Remarkably flexible for his size, he can get skinny between gaps with little stiffness, enhancing his disruptive potential.

Currently, Stewart relies heavily on raw power as his pass-rush arsenal is underdeveloped, lacking a clear plan or counters. However, his physical traits make him highly effective on stunts and in designed pressures. His pads stay reasonably low, but his height naturally gives him a higher center of gravity. Against the run, he works hard and sets a sturdy edge, showing potential as both a 5-technique and pure edge defender.

Stewart is a raw, freakishly athletic talent with All-Pro upside. Refining his pass-rush moves and improving consistency will be key to unlocking his full potential.

• 2022: SEC All-Freshman Team
• Top-10 high school prospect in the Class of 2022

• Supreme size, length and athleticism combination
• Burst and power can be elite level
• Sets brick wall edge against the run

• Pass-rush plans are non-existent
• Pads are naturally high
• Maybe a EDGE/DL tweener?

• 40-yard dash: 4.59 seconds
• Vertical jump: 40 inches
• Broad jump: 10 feet, 11 inches

Omarion Hampton has a prototypical feature-back frame with plus suddenness in his feet, allowing him to bounce off tacklers with minimal effort. He’s more of a subtle lateral cutter than a smooth, gliding runner, making him a better fit for a gap or power scheme than a pure zone-blocking system. His dynamic footwork lets him string together multiple cuts in a single run to maximize yardage.

He offers above-average burst and solid long speed -- neither a defining strength nor a weakness. His vision is strong both between the tackles and on outside runs, and he doesn’t rely too heavily on bouncing plays outside. He consistently cuts off blocks with sharp precision. While not a pure power back, he has a pinballing quality, using good pad level to absorb contact.

Hampton is a reliable pass-catcher with dependable hands and functional receiving ability. His contact balance is very good, though not elite. While not the most elusive runner, he has enough looseness and flexibility to make defenders miss in space. He checks every box as a well-rounded back, though he lacks a singular elite trait. His light, agile feet in a big frame make him a high-floor prospect with a strong chance to be a productive NFL runner, even if he doesn’t project as an All-Pro.

• Career: Fourth in school history in rushing yards (3,565)
• 2024: Set single-season school record for all-purpose yards (2,033) and finished second in FBS in rushing yards (1,660) to go along with 15 touchdown runs

• NFL-caliber size and power
• Can make defenders miss on multiple cuts in a given run
• Deceptive speed for his size and quality pass catcher

• Contact balance is good, not elite, especially relative to his size
• Doesn't possess true trademark skill or trait
• Good, not great athleticism all around

• 40-yard dash: 4.46 seconds
• Bench press: 18 reps
• Vertical jump: 38 inches
• 20-yard shuttle run: 4.40 seconds
• Broad jump: 10 feet, 10 inches

Tyler Booker is a massive road-grader with heavy hands and an elite motor to play through the whistle on almost every snap. He excels at moving and pulling in space as well as displacing defenders on double teams. He’s experienced with over 2,000 reps vs. high-level competition.

• 2023-24: Two-time first-team All-SEC
• 2024: Allowed no sacks, seven hurries and nine pressures in 715 snaps, per Pro Football Focus

• Explosive run blocker who plays with excellent power and bend at the point of attack
• Powerful lower half with great anchor vs. power rushers and good hand placement
• Captain, leader and alpha who raises the bar of everyone around him

• Struggles with quicker interior rushers at times
• Rushers have success working his edges at times

• 40-yard dash: 5.38 seconds
• Bench press: 21 reps
• Vertical jump: 27 inches
• 20-yard shuttle run: 4.84 seconds
• Broad jump: 7 feet, 10 inches
• 3-cone drill: 7.96 seconds

Will Johnson is a smooth athlete who stays in-phase up the boundary without grabbing his opponent. He trusts his eyes and technique as though he is running the route for the receiver. Johnson has a high missed tackle rate each of the past two seasons as a result of not coming to balance in space. The junior could use more exposure to jamming opposing receivers at the line of scrimmage, but he drives hard out of the top of his drop. Johnson displays good spatial awareness in zone coverage.

• Career: Two-time All-American (first team in 2023 and second team in 2024)
• 2023: CFP National Championship Game Defensive MVP

• Stays in-phase while in coverage without grabbing the opposition
• Good hip fluidity to transition across the field
• Good ball production as a result of getting his eyes back to the quarterback
• Great size for the position
• Does not get stuck at the top of his drop, breaks hard downhill
• Great ball production: Nine interceptions through three seasons

• Below-average job coming to balance in space, as evidenced by 20.8% missed tackle rate in 2024, per TruMedia
• Gambled more in 2024 as he dealt with a lingering injury
• Consistently landing jams in press coverage

Nick Emmanwori is a towering, physically imposing safety with a linebacker-like presence. He’s a reliable tackler who delivers punishing hits with control, though sharp cutbacks can occasionally cause misses. His wide tackling radius and decisive run-lane fills highlight his physicality and sharp recognition skills.

Best suited as a box safety or hybrid linebacker, Emmanwori excels against tight ends but struggles against shifty slot receivers. His plant-and-drive ability is impressive, though his lateral agility is less refined.

His standout trait is explosive acceleration and top-end speed, allowing him to close ground quickly on WR screens or deep routes. He disrupts plays -- particularly outside runs and WR screens -- with power, speed, and sharp instincts.

With outstanding ball skills and consistent positioning, Emmanwori is an ideal fit for teams seeking a classic strong safety. However, his success hinges on a role that maximizes his strengths, as he’s not scheme-transcendent. Proper utilization will unlock his full potential.

• 2024: First-team All-American
• 2024: Allowed a QBR of just 28.6 to go along with 88 tackles, four interceptions and two pick-sixes

• Ridiculous size + speed specimen
• Outstanding ball skills
• Serious run-stopping skills + plus tackler

• Change of direction is labored
• Occasionally in space quick skill-position players will make him miss
• Won't be able to stay with slot WRs in the NFL

• 40-yard dash: 4.38 seconds
• Bench press: 20 reps
• Vertical jump: 43 inches
• Broad jump: 11 feet, 6 inches

Matthew Golden is a versatile inside-out receiver with good burst off the line and in his routes, though he’s not a true burner. His speed plays best on the vertical route tree, where he excels on double moves. While not the sharpest route runner in change-of-direction situations, he’s far from stiff; he just lacks ideal flexibility.

Golden showcases strong body control and can make difficult sideline grabs outside his frame. He has quick feet to beat press coverage but lacks the strength to consistently fight through contact. After the catch, he’s more of a straight-line runner than an elusive playmaker, getting north-south efficiently but lacking lateral wiggle and contact balance.

His hands are solid, though not elite, and he holds up well in traffic. Overall, Golden is a polished, reasonably explosive receiver with a skill set that should translate well to the next level.

• 2024: Saved his best for the biggest moments, racking up 19 receptions for 411 yards and a touchdown in four ""postseason"" games (SEC title game against Georgia and three College Football Playoff games)
• Provides versatility having totaled 722 return yards and a pair of kick return touchdowns during his collegiate career

• Quality speed off the line and downfield
• Outstanding body control to reel in difficult grabs near sideline
• Plus salesmanship on double moves

• Doesn't provide much after the catch in terms of contact balance, juking
• Some roundness in his routes when changing directions
• Physicality at the line or in the route can get the best of him

• 40-yard dash: 4.29 seconds

Emeka Egbuka is a very experienced, relatively explosive wideout with quality size for a speedster. His burst off the line and during his route is very noticeable, and he's savvy changing speeds to create separation. He's more linear than super flexible, but there's minimal stiffness to his athletic profile. His top-end long speed seems good, but it's not unbelievable. Egbuka is most impressive off the line and blazing through the intermediate level, running crisp routes. He'll have enough route-running skill to be a quality separator at the next level, yet it won't be a pure specialty. He has enough size to battle through press and bumps at the line, but occasionally it knocks him off kilter. He could stand to get a tick stronger. He tracks the football downfield awesomely in tight spaces and over his shoulder, although he's not really a leaper/rebounder type who'll win in traffic to secure the catch. Overall, his hands are reliable and he doesn't have many drops on film. Despite overall impressive athletic traits, he doesn't provide much by way to juking or contact balance after the catch, but his speed can generate some extra yardage post-catch. Egbuka is a reliable receiver type with WR1 upside.

• Career: Three-time All-Big Ten (second team and third team twice)
• Career: 173 catches for 2,469 yards and 24 total touchdowns (22 receiving and two rushing)

• Burst off the line and acceleration in his routes
• Quality route-runner with twitchy movement to create separation
• Tracks the football very naturally down the field

• Not a major YAC contributor
• At times, physicality from the CB hinders his route timing
• More of a linear athlete than a super loose, lateral movement type

Maxwell Hairston is a boundary cornerback with a slight frame who has been exposed to zone and man coverage. Over the past two years, he has shown great ball skills. There could be concerns about his size coming off a season where he was limited to five games played. Hairston needs to do a better job tackling in space, but has the hip fluidity to mirror vertically and across the field.

• Two-time second-team All-SEC (2023-24)
• Career: Tied school record with three interceptions returned for touchdowns

• Great ball skills as evidenced by six interceptions and three touchdowns over the past two seasons
• Not afraid to be physical despite a slimmer frame
• Good exposure to zone and man coverage

• Limited to five games during his senior season due to injury
• Slight frame
• 27.3% missed tackle rate in 2024, per TruMedia

• 40-yard dash: 4.28 seconds
• Vertical jump: 39.5 inches
• Broad jump: 10 feet, 9 inches

Grey Zabel played LT at a high level in 2024, but he's also played RT, LG and C in college. His NFL future is almost certainly inside, where he has a chance to become a special player on Day 1. When he's technically sound, he's patient in pass sets, times punches well and can anchor vs. bull rushes. Technique can break down vs. NFL-caliber speed rushers, hence the move inside. He moves really well laterally, mirrors well in passpro, and he's both athletic and powerful as a run blocker.

• Career: First-team FCS All-American (2024) and two-time FCS national champion (2021, 2024)
• Senior Bowl Overall Practice Player of the Week by NFL executives

• Moves really well laterally, mirrors well in passpro
• Smart, team-first player who will be a locker room leader
• Athletic and powerful in the run game

• Will struggle with power on the outside
• Speed rushers can give him trouble

• Bench press: 26 reps
• Vertical jump: 36.5 inches
• Broad jump: 9 feet, 3 inches

Mason Taylor has been starting for the Tigers ever since he stepped on campus as a freshman in 2022. He grew into one of Garrett Nussmeier's favorite chain-moving targets this past fall, as 37 of his 55 receptions this past fall went for either first downs or touchdowns. Taylor's reliable nature will make him an attractive target early in his NFL career.

• Son of Pro Football Hall of Famer Jason Taylor and nephew of Pro Football Hall of Famer Zach Thomas
• Career: Most productive tight end in school history with 129 catches for 1,308 yards and six touchdowns

• Smooth mover. Gets in and out of breaks with ease
• Suction cup hands. Catching ball is second nature
• Natural body control along his routes. Graceful

• Physicality leaves something to be desired
• Trim frame despite listed weight. Doesn't move people on contact
• Limited big-play ability. Almost exclusively an underneath threat
• Not a make-you-miss guy in the open field

Cam Ward is an experienced college football quarterback possessing a lot of the physical traits NFL teams look for in a starter. His career had been defined by its volatility until this season, when he began to dial it back a bit more. Ward displays good pocket mobility and throws with touch and anticipation to all three levels of the field. He tends to stick on his reads, and his ball security has not yet, but could, become a problem at the next level for the natural playmaker.

• 2024: ACC Offensive Player of the Year
• 2024: Heisman Trophy finalist (nation's best player)
• 2024: Led FBS in passing touchdowns (36) and Total QBR (88.0) and ranked second in passing yards (4,123) and total offense per game (359.9)

• Pocket mobility: Ward does a good job keeping his eyes downfield despite being pressured. He is willing to take a hit in hopes of creating a dynamic play.
• Ball placement and anticipation: Ward has improved his ball placement and throwing with anticipation this season.
• Natural playmaker: Ward does a good job extending plays and getting the ball away from different arm slots.

• Ball security: Ward carries the ball out and away from his body as opposed to high and tight. He has had just one fumble this season, but NFL teams will capitalize
• Volatility: He has struggled with decision-making throughout his career, specifically holding onto the ball late in the down and trying to do too much. Over the course of the season, he has improved in this arena, but there is more work to be done.
• Sticky reads: Ward will occasionally get stuck on a read too long or predetermine where he is going with the football before the snap.

As a receiver: Travis Hunter is a reasonably-sized, ultra-twitchy, savvy receiver prospect. He plays fast and fluid with incredible burst off the line of scrimmage. His routes feature urgent but not rigid, awkward movements. There's so much bounce and flexibility to his game. Hunter possesses borderline elite-level speed, and his best WR attribute is his ability to track the football. Leaping grabs, finding it in traffic, back-shoulders, near the sideline... he's awesome finding the football downfield and in difficult situations.

As a cornerback: Travis Hunter is a somewhat spindly but super smooth athlete who can match receivers from any pre-snap location. In press, he's calm and rarely shaken at the line. If he is, he can flip on the jets to recover, and has a strong knack for finding the football as it arrives. At times, he can get a tick out-physicaled against blockers or a larger WR. Hunter plays just as well in zone -- because of instincts -- as he does in man. He will bait the quarterback in those scenarios and erupt to the football. He can run with most speedsters and isn't too grabby in most scenarios.

• 2022 (at Jackson State): SWAC Freshman of the Year
• 2023 (at Colorado): Paul Hornung Award winner (most versatile player in FBS)

• Effortless burst and fluidity
• Elite-level ball skills as WR or CB, routinely finds the football
• Plus speed and body control

• Smaller frame than what some teams may look for in a WR or a boundary CB
• Can his body hold up at both positions in the NFL over the course of a season?

Abdul Carter has been a productive pass rusher in his first full season fulfilling that obligation for the Nittany Lions. Carter is a bit shorter in stature, but makes up for that with his ability to bend at the waist and flatten at the high side of his rush. The Philadelphia native is still learning the intricacies of the position, such as block awareness.

• 2023-24: Two-time first-team All-Big Ten
• 2024: Bednarik Award finalist (nation's best defender)
• 2024: Big 10 Defensive Player of the Year

• Great waist bend at the high side of his rush: Carter displays good flexibility to dip and bend the corner to the quarterback.
• Good play strength: Carter shows an ability to hold up against pressure as he is pushing upfield.
• Good quickness: He shows good quickness to exploit oversetting linemen.

• Experience at edge rusher: Carter transitioned to a true edge rusher role from off-ball linebacker this offseason. Block awareness can improve.
• Coming to balance in space: Carter had a 27.6% missed tackle rate in 2023, per TruMedia, when he was serving as an off-ball linebacker. There were still examples from this season.
• Shorter in stature: His length is more of a question than a concern, because it does not impede his performance. It will be interesting to learn his wingspan, but 6-foot-3 is usually a bit small for a potential top-10 overall selection.

Will Campbell is an ultra-experienced, methodical left tackle. He has an NFL-caliber frame for the position but needs to add weight and power in pass pro to his game at the next nevel. At times, his edge is too easily softened. He's very patient and incredibly balanced in pass pro. His anchor is a weakness right now. Outside of that, Campbell's hand work is fine-tuned. He works defenders with both hands individually in a balanced manner and doesn't lunge with two hands. His feet aren't spectacular, but he's a smooth athlete, as he routinely glides out of his stance and flows to his assignment with ease. Campbell's also a combo-blocking master for the run game and plays with much more power downhill than his anchoring deficiency would suggest. In pass protection, his kick slide is smooth and actually more effective than when quick-setting. Despite his mostly steady pass-protection play, he's clearly susceptible to inside moves. Grip strength is typically a positive element to his game. Overall, this is an experienced LT with a complete game who needs to get stronger at the next level.

• 2023-24: Two-time first-team All-SEC
• Career: 38 starts over past three seasons

• Smooth athleticism appears in every movement he makes on the field
• Very methodical, carries out assignments on time with authority
• Equally as good in pass pro as he is as run-blocker thanks to his size, length and tenacity

• Susceptible to inside moves
• Must get noticeably stronger to deal with NFL-caliber power in pass pro
• Could get more effective in quick-setting scenarios

• 40-yard dash: 4.98 seconds
• Vertical jump: 32 inches
• Broad jump: 9 feet, 5 inches

Tyler Warren is a tall, well-built tight end who has shown off his versatility fulfilling a variety of roles this season. Warren has shown improvement as a run blocker driving his feet on contact, but must continue working on block retention and engaging as a puller across the formation. The Virginia native does a good job flattening his routes relative to his height and has a wide catch radius to make plays outside of his frame.

• 2024: John Mackey award winner (nation's best TE)
• 2024: Set Big Ten single-season records for TE with 88 receptions for 1,062 yards. Set Penn State record for career receiving touchdowns by a TE with 17

• Soft, strong hands and good hand-eye coordination as evidenced by his 1.8% drop rate during the 2024 regular season, per TruMedia
• Good balance and strength make him difficult to bring down after the catch
• Aligning at quarterback, tight end, receiver spots and more illustrate his versatility