1. Caleb Downs
School: Ohio State • S
Downs should almost unanimously be the number one player in the class when it comes to talent at his position. His ability to do literally everything on defense is unparalleled across college football and will make him a top 10 pick this offseason.
2. Rueben Bain
School: Miami • EDGE
Bain started the year as my number one EDGE, and with how he has played this season, he will likely finish the season there. He has dominated the competition and has made several top tackles look foolish off the edge with his incredible power and athletic ability.
3. Harold Perkins
School: LSU • LB
Perkins was one of the most impressive Freshman players in the nation in 2021, but an unfortunate knee injury in 2024 caused concern for some scouts. Perkins is back in a big way and has proven to be one of the best defensive players in the nation.
4. Jeremiyah Love
School: Notre Dame • RB
Most people’s RB one, Love has been incredible since the beginning, and will be a name to watch in the first round. After running for 1000 yards last season, people fell in love with him and what he will bring to the NFL. Hoping to see a little bit more in the pass game, but hard to pick on Love for any one flaw.
5. Francis Mauigoa
School: Miami • OT
A very close second in the tackle race, Mauigoa has been consistently one of the best tackles in the nation through his career at Miami. This year, he is no different and is a huge part of why Carson Beck has bounced back.
6. Jordyn Tyson
School: Arizona State • WR
Tyson may not have one thing that makes him stand out as a top receiver, but you are going to struggle to find a true flaw in his game. NFL teams will fall in love with him, and he is a fit in any offense. He will go higher than you expect this offseason.
7. Jermod McCoy
School: Tennessee • CB
Has not played this year, but was maybe the best corner in the nation last season. When healthy, there is no one in the draft better than McCoy on the outside.
8. Arvell Reese
School: Ohio State • LB
Another elite athlete to have in the middle of the defense, Reese has skyrocketed this season after a dominant start to the year. He has a great range and is an elite tackler in space, making him a nightmare for opposing play callers.
9. Dante Moore
School: Oregon • QB
Without a doubt, my QB one going into the game against Penn State, Moore has looked effortlessly incredible so far this year. He will get his first true test this weekend against the Nitney Lions.
10. Keldric Faulk
School: Auburn • EDGE
Strong and athletic EDGE who already has 10 career sacks with seven last year. Faulk is one of the most athletically gifted players in the class and, in the hands of the right coach, will become a superstar DE.
11. Kenyon Sadiq
School: Oregon • TE
Just an unbelievable athlete who has the size and athleticism of Derick Henry. Similar size and skills with the ball, but completely different positions on the field. Tons of upside for teams to work with.
12. Kadyn Proctor
School: Alabama • OT
Proctor entered the year as the clear-cut top tackle after an elite start to his college career at Alabama. He slipped in draft rankings after some struggles to start the season, but has since gotten back on track and is continuing to dominate. Expect him to be a top 10 pick this offseason.
13. Connor Lew
School: Auburn • IOL
The leader and anchor for one of the best offensive lines in the nation, Lew’s impact cannot go unnoticed. Strong, agile, and smart are all the traits you want to see from your center, and Lew has them all… and some.
14. Makai Lemon
School: USC • WR
15. Carnell Tate
School: Ohio State • WR
16. Fernando Mendoza
School: Indiana • QB
17. Davison Igbinosun
School: Ohio State • CB
The highest upside corner in the class, who has flashed elite skills but also has some major holes. Iggy is a strong player on the outside who is one of the best athletes and man corners in the class. Penalties are concerning, but the athleticism is elite and will draw a lot of attention.
18. Justice Haynes
School: Michigan • RB
19. TJ Parker
School: Clemson • EDGE
20. Mansoor Delane
School: Virginia Tech • CB
Complete opposite of Igbinosun, Delane is a consistent and reliable corner who can do it all on the outside. He will be a day-one starter in the NFL and will have a significant role for many years to come.
21. Xavier Chaplin
School: Auburn • OT
With some struggles for other top offensive tackles, someone had to take the throne for top tackle, and so far, that has been Chaplin. A consistent and physically dominating presence keeps his QB clean. Maybe the most underrated player in the class right now.
22. Iapani Laloulu
School: Oregon • IOL
23. DJ McKinney
School: Colorado • CB
A breakout player last year, McKinney is one of the best pure athletes in the class. Traits are important from corners, and McKinney will bring that. He has also been productive, and working with Dion Sanders has proven to be life-changing for DJMK.
24. Matayo Uiagalelei
School: Oregon • EDGE
25. Chase Bisontis
School: Texas A&M • IOL
My favorite player on a dominant A&M defensive line, Bisontis, brings everything you want to see to the table. Elite power in the run game and a strong base with quick feet in the pass game. He will make a day-one impact on an NFL offensive line.
26. Akheem Mesidor
School: Miami • DE
One of the most unique players in the class, Mesidor is a big man with tons of athletic ability to win with several different pass rush moves. Across from Rueben Bain… The two cause headaches for offensive lines all over the nation.
27. Quincy Rhodes Jr
School: Arkansas • EDGE
28. LaNorris Sellers
School: South Carolina • QB
My QB 1 entering the year, Sellers has fallen a bit due to injury and some inconsistent play. Regardless, Sellers still has the traits and skills to be an elite NFL quarterback, but he may be a bit further away than I originally thought. Should still be a top 10 pick because of QB value.
29. Anthony Hill
School: Texas • LB
An elite athlete to have in the middle of the defense. Hill was a top recruit out of high school and has completely lived up to the hype. He is the top “pure” inside linebacker in the class.
30. Gabe Jacas
School: Illinois • EDGE
31. Peter Woods
School: Clemson • IDL
32. Chris Bell
School: Louisville • WR
33. Damon Wilson Jr
School: Missouri • EDGE
34. Avieon Terrell
School: Clemson • CB
Avieon may never be able to escape the shadow of his older brother AJ, but is a great corner in his own right. A very physical, hard-nosed corner who is not afraid to come up and make big hits in the flats and is also one of the best all-around coverage corners in the draft.
35. CJ Allen
School: Georgia • LB
36. Jalon Kilgore
School: South Carolina • CB
37. Christen Miller
School: Georgia • IDL
38. Christian Gray
School: Notre Dame • CB
An elite corner who can play all over the field in a variety of ways and will always find a way to impact the game. Very physical and plays with discipline to stick to the receiver’s hip.
39. Colton Hood
School: Tennessee • CB
With McCoy not playing early this season, dealing with injury, Hood has stepped up and looked elite for the Vols this season. Tennessee may very well have two corners selected in the first round.
40. Keith Abney II
School: Arizona State • CB
41. Sonny Styles
School: Ohio State • LB
Sonny Styles is the younger of the two Styles brothers on the Ohio State defense. Sonny is bigger than his brother Lorenzo and plays more of a hybrid safety-linebacker role. Styles has been great alongside Arvell Reese and has proven to be effective as a true inside LB.
42. R Mason Thomas
School: Oklahoma • EDGE
43. Daylen Everette
School: Georgia • CB
44. Spencer Fano
School: Utah • OT
45. Denzel Boston
School: Washington • WR
46. Tyler Zuhn
School: Texas A&M • OL
47. Kamari Ramsey
School: USC • S
48. David Bailey
School: Texas Tech • EDGE
49. Anez Cooper
School: Miami • IOL
50. Zachariah Branch
School: Georgia • WR
51. CJ Fite
School: Arizona State • IDL
52. Domonique Orange
School: Iowa State • IDL
53. Zakee Wheatley
School: Penn State • S
54. Jack Endries
School: Texas • TE
55. Caleb Banks
School: Florida • IDL
56. Antonio Williams
School: Clemson • WR
57. Aaron Anderson
School: LSU • WR
58. Max Klare
School: Ohio State • TE
59. Trevor Goosby
School: Texas • OT
60. Ty Simpson
School: Alabama • QB
61. Jadarian Price
School: Notre Dame • RB
62. Kaytron Allen
School: Penn State • RB
63. Nico Iamaleava
School: UCLA • QB
64. Bray Hubbard
School: Alabama • S
65. Carson Beck
School: Miami • QB
66. Oscar Delp
School: Georgia • TE
67. Jonah Coleman
School: Washington • RB
68. LT Overton
School: Alabama • DE
69. Khalil Barnes
School: Clemson • CB
70. Michael Trigg
School: Baylor • TE
71. Malik Muhammad
School: Texas • CB
72. Dillon Thieneman
School: Oregon • S
73. Daniel Harris
School: Georgia • CB
74. Jake Slaughter
School: Florida • IOL
75. Will Lee III
School: Texas A&M • CB
