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After the additions of Texas and Oklahoma, the SEC is loaded with 2025 NFL Draft talent. There’s a strong argument that the conference boasts the most formidable crop in the entire 2025 class.
With 16 programs now vying for SEC Championship, the conference is littered with future NFL stars. From dominant edge rushers to franchise-caliber quarterbacks, the SEC boasts a wealth of talent poised to make a significant impact in the 2025 NFL Draft.
With the 2024 college football season fast approaching, here are the top prospects from the SEC you should know.
10 SEC Draft Prospects to Watch This Season
1. James Pearce Jr., EDGE, Tennessee
James Pearce Jr. is my favorite prospect in the 2025 NFL Draft class. The 6’5”, 242-pound edge rusher produced 14.5 tackles for loss, 10 sacks, and 21.3% pressure rate in 2023, ranking him third among FBS edge defenders. Pearce’s combination of length, explosiveness, and bend gives him the tools to develop into a top-flight pass rusher.
2. Will Campbell, OT, LSU
Will Campbell has started 26 games at left tackle for LSU, allowing just two sacks in over 1,000 pass-protection snaps. At 6’6” and 320 pounds, Campbell’s size, strength, and improved run blocking have him poised to be a consensus top-three pick in the 2025 NFL Draft.
3. Carson Beck, QB, Georgia
Carson Beck is a prototypical pocket passer with high-level accuracy, ball placement, and processing speed. After completing 72.4% of his passes and throwing 24 touchdowns in 2023, Beck is the early favorite to be the first quarterback drafted in 2025.
4. Mykel Williams, EDGE, Georgia
Mykel Williams is a 6’5”, 265-pound edge rusher with rare physical attributes. In his first two seasons, Williams recorded 13.0 tackles for loss and 9.0 sacks. His blend of size, power, and athleticism makes him a disruptive force on Georgia’s defensive line.
5. Luther Burden III, WR, Missouri
Luther Burden III is an explosive playmaker with 86 receptions for 1,212 yards and nine touchdowns in 2023. At 5’11” and 208 pounds, Burden’s ability to create yards after the catch and make defenders miss in the open field makes him one of the most dangerous receivers in college football.
6. Kelvin Banks Jr., OT, Texas
Kelvin Banks Jr. has started every game at left tackle for Texas since stepping on campus. At 6’4” and 324 pounds, Banks combines natural leverage with explosive athleticism, allowing just three sacks in over 1,000 pass-protection snaps. He’s a potential top-10 pick in the 2025 NFL Draft.
7. Deone Walker, DT, Kentucky
Deone Walker is a 6’6”, 348-pound defensive tackle who moves with surprising agility for his size. In 2023, Walker recorded 12.5 tackles for loss and 7.5 sacks, showcasing his ability to dominate both the run and the pass.
8. Nic Scourton, EDGE, Texas A&M
Nic Scourton transferred to Texas A&M after a 10-sack, 15-TFL season at Purdue. At 6’4” and 280 pounds, Scourton has the power, agility, and relentless motor to be a dominant pass-rusher in the SEC.
9. Malaki Starks, S, Georgia
Malaki Starks is a hyper-versatile safety with five career interceptions and 14 pass breakups. At 6’1” and 205 pounds, Starks’ ability to play in coverage and support the run makes him a blue-chip prospect in the 2025 NFL Draft.
10. Harold Perkins Jr., LB, LSU
Harold Perkins Jr. is a dynamic linebacker with elite athleticism and versatility. In 27 career games, Perkins has recorded 147 tackles, 26 tackles for loss, and 13 sacks. His ability to impact the game as both a pass rusher and a coverage defender makes him one of the SEC’s top defenders.