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The 2024 college football season is right around the corner, and throughout the summer, we have been watching tape on some of the top 2025 NFL draft-eligible prospects that we believe you should know about before the start of the 2024 college football season.
In the 2024 NFL Draft, a record was set with six quarterbacks selected in the first twelve picks, highlighting an impressive showcase of talent at the position. While the talent level of the 2025 draft class may not match that of the previous year, it includes numerous intriguing quarterback prospects.
In the 2024 NFL Draft, there was a shortage of top-tier running backs compared to the 2023 NFL Draft. As a result, Jonathon Brooks became the first halfback selected at pick No. 46, marking the latest RB1 pick in ten years. Do not anticipate the continuation of that trend in the 2025 NFL Draft. Numerous running backs opted to stay in school for an extra year in 2024, with many of them showcasing top-tier qualities that might elevate them to day-one consideration in the 2025 NFL Draft.
The 2024 NFL Draft class of wide receivers was filled with talent. Names Like Marvin Harrison Jr, Rome Odunze and Malik Nabers all were drafted in the top 10 of the 2024 NFL Draft. Looking forward to the 2025 NFL Draft, it is anticipated that the upcoming class will also offer a significant amount of talent, although not quite reaching the same level as the 2024 draft. Nonetheless, it seems to be a promising class.
The 2024 NFL Draft showcased exceptional talent among tight ends, headlined by the generational standout Brock Bowers, who was taken by the Las Vegas Raiders with the 13th overall pick. Following him, Ben Sinnott from Kansas State was selected as the next tight end, going in the second round. Ten additional tight ends were chosen over the subsequent days of the draft.
The 2024 NFL Draft saw a record-breaking eight offensive tackles selected in the first round, including standout prospects such as Joe Alt, JC Latham, Olu Fashanu, and Taliese Fuaga. As we look ahead to the 2025 NFL Draft, early indications suggest a promising pool of offensive tackle prospects, making it essential to monitor their performance during the 2024 college football season.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers selected Graham Barton at No. 26 in the 2024 NFL Draft, marking the seventh consecutive NFL Draft where an interior offensive lineman was chosen in the first round. Who are the candidates to make it eight in a row? Here are 15 interior offensive linemen to watch, ranked by total points earned from the 2023 college football season, as we head into summer scouting for the 2025 NFL Draft.
The 2024 NFL Draft will likely be remembered for the abundance of offensive talent at the top, with the first 14 picks coming from that side of the ball, doubling the previous record set in 2021. However, the 2025 draft is expected to shift focus, as the defensive side looks particularly strong. One of the standout positions is interior defensive tackle, with multiple prospects projected as potential first-rounders and even a few top-10 pick considerations.
Edge Rush/LB
The 2024 NFL Draft saw five edge rushers selected in the first round, including Laiatu Latu, Dallas Turner, Jared Verse, Chop Robinson, and Darius Robinson. While the 2024 NFL Draft featured a strong top tier of EDGE talent, the 2025 class is shaping up to not only match but potentially surpass it in terms of depth and quality.
The 2024 NFL Draft LB class was led by Edgerrin Cooper, Payton Wilson, and Junior Colson. Cooper was the first LB off the board at 45th overall in what was considered a weak LB class. The 2025 class, featuring standout prospects such as Harold Perkins Jr. and Barrett Carter, promises to be different, offering a higher caliber of players poised to make an immediate impact at the next level.
The 2024 NFL Draft saw 15 cornerbacks selected within the top 100 picks, including first-rounders Quinyon Mitchell, Terrion Arnold, and Nate Wiggins, along with quality Day 2 prospects like Kool-Aid McKinstry, Max Melton, and Cooper DeJean. While the 2024 class was strong in both top-end talent and depth, the 2025 class is shaping up to be truly special, featuring a couple of potential blue-chip prospects and a deep pool of talent. Will Johnson is emerging as a potential top-five pick after a dominant first couple of seasons, and Travis Hunter's versatility makes him a very enticing prospect. With only three first-round cornerbacks in the 2024 NFL Draft, the question remains: will there be more next April?
The 2025 NFL Draft class appears much stronger at the safety position compared to the weaker 2024 class. As we transition to the 2025 NFL Draft cycle, there is anticipation for an infusion of day one and day two potential at the safety position. The upcoming class promises more top-50 potential, including versatile playmakers like Georgia's Malaki Starks and Iowa's Xavier Nwankpa and Kevin Winston Jr. from Penn State.