2025 NFL draft big board: Travis Hunter, Abdul Carter lead consensus top 50 prospects
The Super Bowl is behind us and with it the end of the 2024 NFL season. Now, it's time for the offseason. We're just over two months away from the 2025 NFL draft, one of the biggest events of the offseason.
Rookies were critical to both teams in the Super Bowl and the other 30 franchises across the league will be looking for young, new talent to add to their rosters for the 2025 season.
This year's class lacks the star power of the 2024 NFL draft and that leaves room for debate on which players are worthy of a first-round pick. We've compiled big boards from ESPN, Bleacher Report, The Athletic and The 33rd Team to try to paint a clear picture of the top 50 players in the 2025 NFL draft.
There's lots of talent at multiple positions in the class, primarily on the defensive line. Fifteen of the top 50 players on this consensus big board are either classified as a defensive tackle or edge rusher. Defense as a whole has a slight edge with 28 of the top 50 players per these combined big boards.
Here are the top 50 players by average ranking across those four big boards.
2025 NFL draft: Consensus top 50 prospects
1. Travis Hunter, CB/WR, Colorado
- Average rank: 1.5
- High: 1 (Bleacher Report, The Athletic, The 33rd Team)
- Low: 3 (ESPN)
The Athletic: "He doesn’t have the top spot just because he can play both ways — that is more of a bonus. His athleticism, length and ball instincts are why he's here, and those traits give him a sky-high ceiling at cornerback."
2. Abdul Carter, Edge, Penn State
- Average rank: 2.25
- High: 1 (ESPN)
- Low: 4 (The 33rd Team)
ESPN: "Carter is an explosive speed rusher with a quick get-off and the lower body flexibility to bend inside at the top of his rush. He's not a polished technician, but his hands are active, he has the length to get into the frame of the blocker, and he changes directions well. He gets to depth, reads the quarterback and gets his hands in passing windows dropping into coverage. Carter is a rangy run defender with good closing speed."
3. Mason Graham, DT, Michigan
- Average rank: 3.5
- High: 2 (ESPN)
- Low: 5 (The 33rd Team)
Bleacher Report: "Mason Graham has the potential to be one of the best defensive tackle prospects to come out of college in the last few years. His lack of elite size and length will keep him from being in the same category as Jalen Carter, but the Michigan product's combination of strength and athleticism gives him a high ceiling as a pro."
4. Ashton Jeanty, RB, Boise State
- Average rank: 5.25
- High: 3 (The 33rd Team)
- Low: 9 (Bleacher Report)
The 33rd Team: "Jeanty is creating so much added yardage for himself and his offense through contact, and that is a trait that should carry over to the NFL, regardless of how fast he runs. The question is: who falls in love with his résumé and how early does he predictively go?"
5. Will Johnson, CB, Michigan
- Average rank: 7
- High: 2 (The 33rd Team)
- Low: 13 (The Athletic)
The 33rd Team: "Assuming he's fully recovered from the injury that kept him from the field for chunks of the 2024 season, Johnson still profiles as one of the best players in the class."
6. Will Campbell, OL, LSU
- Average rank: 8.75
- High: 6 (The Athletic)
- Low: 14 (ESPN)
The Athletic: "Campbell stays balanced in pass protection using his weight distribution and controlled technique, although he can do a better job protecting versus inside/counter moves. He plays rugged in the run game and offers the body fluidity and explosive power to torque and displace defenders."
7. Malaki Starks, S, Georgia
- Average rank: 11
- High: 5 (Bleacher Report)
- Low: 19 (ESPN)
Bleacher Report: "A consensus All-American with a strong track record in one of the nation's top defenses, Starks is widely regarded as one of the top safeties in the 2025 NFL draft. His blend of speed, physicality and football intelligence makes him a versatile asset capable of impacting the game in multiple ways."
8. Jalon Walker, LB/Edge, Georgia
- Average rank: 11.25
- High: 3 (The Athletic)
- Low: 17 (Bleacher Report)
The Athletic: "Though he played more of an off-ball linebacker role in college, Walker is at his best getting after the quarterback. He is an outstanding space athlete because of his long, rangy frame, as well as his burst, change of direction and closing speed. He has the versatile skill set to play man-up against backs and tight ends, or put his hand on the ground and create pressure off the edge."
9. Tetairoa McMillan, WR, Arizona
- Average rank: 11.75
- High: 4 (Bleacher Report)
- Low: 22 (ESPN)
Bleacher Report: "Tetairoa McMillan is a fantastic receiving threat who brings a ton to the table. NFL offensive coordinators will appreciate his versatility and the litany of ways he can win in their offensive structure. He projects as a No. 1 wide receiver who you pepper with a high amount of targets per game."
10. Tyler Warren, TE, Penn State
- Average rank: 14.5
- High: 5 (ESPN)
- Low: 23 (The 33rd Team)
ESPN: "Warren plays tight end, receiver, running back and quarterback. He's a smooth route runner and settles into windows working against zone looks. He's a big target with a wide catching radius and the frame to box out defenders. Warren makes plays in traffic, and he comes down with 50-50 balls. He breaks tackles when he gets into space, and he pushes the pile when he doesn't get a seam when he runs between the tackles. He catches passes in stride, and he flashes the ability to make the first defender miss. Warren has the frame to develop into an effective in-line blocker."
11. Cam Ward, QB, Miami
- Average rank: 14.75
- High: 8 (Bleacher Report)
- Low: 18 (ESPN, The 33rd Team)
Bleacher Report: "Cam Ward is among the most gifted throwers in the NFL draft class. The combination of arm talent, mobility/athleticism, and accuracy is growing among NFL scouts. He is comfortable using hard counts to force the defense out of their disguises, then set the protection to pick up any indicating extra rushers from the second or third levels of the defense. He has superstar potential if he can cut down on mistakes/risky decisions."
12. Josh Simmons, OL, Ohio State
- Average rank: 15.25
- High: 7 (The 33rd Team)
- Low: 27 (Bleacher Report)
The 33rd Team: "There's risk involved with Simmons, thanks to the unknown and the medical uncertainty. However, if he's back to 100 percent sooner rather than later, Simmons can completely change an offensive line's outlook."
13. Shemar Stewart, Edge, Texas A&M
- Average rank: 15.25
- High: 8 (ESPN)
- Low: 35 (Bleacher Report)
The Athletic: "He is the type of prospect who will test the “traits over production” slogan to which many NFL teams subscribe, as he never had more than 1.5 sacks in any of his three seasons. However, his tape shows a far more disruptive player than his numbers suggest — he led the Aggies in pressures (39) in 2024."
14. Mykel Williams, Edge, Georgia
- Average rank: 16.5
- High: 6 (ESPN)
- Low: 28 (Bleacher Report)
ESPN: "Williams excels at shooting his hands and stacking blockers. He can set the edge on the outside and anchor when he lines up inside. Williams is also quick with active hands and can slip blocks. He is a powerful pass rusher who drives blockers back to the quarterback, and he is effective in looping around on stunts. Williams has the length and change of direction to develop."
15. James Pearce Jr., Edge, Tennessee
- Average rank: 17.5
- High: 11 (ESPN)
- Low: 25 (Bleacher Report)
ESPN: "Pearce is a talented pass rusher who tied for the SEC lead in sacks (9.5) in 2023. He is quick and closes well. He is smooth at changing directions and can quickly redirect inside when blockers try to take away the edge. Pearce works back inside when he sees the quarterback start to climb the pocket, and he can shoot his hands and drive blockers. He's a rangy run defender who closes well in pursuit. Pearce looks natural dropping into coverage and can kick inside to rush the passer."
16. Mike Green, Edge, Marshall
- Average rank: 17.5
- High: 12 (The Athletic)
- Low: 25 (ESPN)
The Athletic: "Too many people are hung up on Green’s size instead of appreciating his edge speed, play violence and the ways in which he impacts the game. He has serious juice as a pass rusher to bend, capture the corner and finish at the quarterback."
17. Shedeur Sanders, QB, Colorado
- Average rank: 19.5
- High: 17 (Bleacher Report)
- Low: 25 (The Athletic)
Bleacher Report: "Sanders' natural and pure passing abilities are the strength of his game. He is capable of winning from clean pockets and out of structure. Sanders will pick defenses apart with his quick release and accuracy, especially if he's kept clean. He is a high-floor prospect with a good enough ceiling to buy into. With his experience and the challenges he has faced, he is worth betting on."
18. Armand Membou, OL, Missouri
- Average rank: 20.5
- High: 8 (The Athletic)
- Low: 33 (ESPN)
The Athletic: "As a pass blocker, Membou displays above-average balance and quickness plus a jolting punch in his sets to mirror up and down the arc. He was equally effective in the run game, as the Missouri offense often ran behind No. 79 (and his drive power). Some teams like him best inside at guard, although there is nothing on his tape that says he can’t stay outside at tackle."
19. Walter Nolen, DT, Ole Miss
- Average rank: 21.25
- High: 9 (ESPN)
- Low: 34 (The 33rd Team)
ESPN: "Nolen is a Texas A&M transfer who has gotten better every year. He slips blocks and gets into the backfield. He stacks and gets off blocks. Nolen splits and fights off double teams. He has the range and motor to make plays in pursuit. He explodes out of his stance, and he has high upside as a pass rusher. He works half the man, and he can win clean."
20. Colston Loveland, TE, Michigan
- Average rank: 21.75
- High: 11 (The Athletic)
- Low: 37 (The 33rd Team)
The Athletic: "His final season was marred by injury and below-average quarterback play, but Loveland still led Michigan in receiving in nine of his 10 games and set program records at tight end. With his speed and ball skills, he can line up anywhere on the field and win as a QB-friendly, multi-level receiving threat. He has the most upside of any pass catcher in this draft class."
21. Kelvin Banks Jr., OL, Texas
- Average rank: 23.25
- High: 16 (ESPN)
- Low: 33 (Bleacher Report)
ESPN: "Banks has the lateral quickness to seal the front side and cut off backside defenders. He walls off defenders and flashes the ability to generate push. Banks has the range to reach second-level defenders and the powerful punch to knock linebackers off course. He has the quickness, foot speed and strength to develop into an elite pass blocker. He shows the ability to reset his hands when defenders get into his frame initially, and he mirrors well."
22. Josh Conerly, OL, Oregon
- Average rank: 25.25
- High: 13 (ESPN)
- Low: 46 (Bleacher Report)
ESPN: "Conerly started 28 games at left tackle over the past two seasons. He's quick and maintains a wide base when he kicks out so he can plant and power down when defenders try to cross his face in pass protection. He mirrors well and rarely loses once locked on. He has the core strength to sit and anchor. Conerly squares up and turns out defenders in the run game. He's smooth getting into position and working up to the second level on zone runs."
23. Emeka Egbuka, WR, Ohio State
- Average rank: 26
- High: 19 (Bleacher Report)
- Low: 32 (The 33rd Team)
Bleacher Report: "Emeka Egbuka is a savvy route runner who wins in the short and intermediate range of the field. Quick passing attacks will appreciate how he marries the timing of his routes to the quarterback drop. He is going to be where his quarterback needs him to be. Projects as a consistent slot playmaker at the next level."
24. Luther Burden III, WR, Missouri
- Average rank: 26
- High: 20 (The Athletic)
- Low: 31 (The 33rd Team)
The Athletic: "With just one 100-yard receiving performance in 2024, Burden wasn’t able to build on his All-America sophomore season as the entire Missouri offense struggled — but there were enough flashes to tease his high-level talent. Because of his run-after-catch skills, Burden saw a high-volume of quick hitters and crossers, which showcased his any-direction burst and physicality to give defenders the shake."
25. Matthew Golden, WR, Texas
- Average rank: 26.25
- High: 18 (Bleacher Report)
- Low: 31 (ESPN)
Bleacher Report: "Matthew Golden projects as a WR 2/3 to assume the role of a movement Z receiver. With his speed and explosiveness Golden will be a nice complement to a traditional X-receiver. He will be the quick separator in the offense."
26. Shavon Revel Jr., CB, East Carolina
- Average rank: 26.75
- High: 15 (The 33rd Team)
- Low: 37 (Bleacher Report)
The 33rd Team: "Revel Jr. projects as a starting perimeter cornerback at the next level — and a quality starter. His physicality would be well unleashed in a scheme unafraid of playing press coverage. His ball skills have flashed in occurrences of playing man coverage with his back to the quarterback or, alternatively, in zone coverage."
27. Derrick Harmon, DT, Oregon
- Average rank: 27.25
- High: 19 (The Athletic)
- Low: 34 (ESPN)
The Athletic: "Harmon is a player who can win in different ways. He forces blockers to attack air because of his lateral explosiveness, but he also uses strong, crafty hands to swat away their reaches as he bursts through gaps to close on the ball carrier. He must become a more consistent finisher, but there wasn’t a more disruptive interior defensive lineman in college football this season."
28. Nic Scourton, Edge, Texas A&M
- Average rank: 27.75
- High: 12 (ESPN)
- Low: 53 (The Athletic)
ESPN: "Scourton gets to the quarterback in different ways. He dips and rips and starts upfield and then redirects inside. He gets good push as a power rusher; he spins inside and outside. Scourton tracks the quarterback and falls back inside when the quarterback steps up. He is a disruptive run defender who slips blocks quickly. He has the size and strength to set the edge. He gets to depth and reads the quarterback in coverage, and he can kick inside to rush the passer."
29. Tyler Booker, OL, Alabama
- Average rank: 27.75
- High: 18 (The Athletic)
- Low: 35 (ESPN)
The Athletic: "Booker had an All-America junior season as one of the Crimson Tide's team leaders and made the key improvements NFL scouts were hoping to see. He is built like a bull, with the play strength and finishing mentality to match, although his average foot quickness might not be ideal for every scheme. Booker is a plug-and-play guard and should be a longtime pro."
30. Kenneth Grant, DT, Michigan
- Average rank: 29.25
- High: 12 (The 33rd Team)
- Low: 43 (ESPN)
The 33rd Team: "Grant projects best as an A-gap defender in the NFL. He has versatility in whether he’s playing in gap penetration or gap control fronts; he should be considered a transcendent option to play in odd or even fronts."
31. Jihaad Campbell, LB, Alabama
- Average rank: 30.75
- High: 23 (The Athletic)
- Low: 40 (The 33rd Team)
The Athletic: "Campbell is one of the more interesting prospects in this draft class. Though he doesn’t have top-tier instincts as an off-ball player, his sideline-to-sideline speed and explosiveness lead directly to production (he led Alabama in tackles, tackles for loss, sacks and forced fumbles in 2024)."
32. Nick Emmanwori, S, South Carolina
- Average rank: 31.25
- High: 26 (Bleacher Report)
- Low: 41 (The 33rd Team)
Bleacher Report: "Nick Emmanwori projects as an early-round pick with the potential to become a highly versatile defender, particularly in run-heavy defensive schemes or as a hybrid safety-linebacker. His size and physicality make him a perfect fit for matchups against tight ends and in-the-box play, though he will need to develop better coverage skills and range to maximize his potential at the next level."
33. Jahdae Barron, CB, Texas
- Average rank: 31.5
- High: 11 (Bleacher Report)
- Low: 42 (ESPN)
Bleacher Report: "Jahdae Barron projects as an early-round pick with the potential to become a versatile defensive weapon in the NFL. His ability to play multiple positions, combined with his high football IQ, physicality, and ball skills, gives him a high ceiling in a variety of defensive schemes."
34. Benjamin Morrison, CB, Notre Dame
- Average rank: 34.25
- High: 21 (ESPN)
- Low: 55 (The Athletic)
ESPN: "Morrison is a tough and physical press corner. He gets his hands on receivers and smoothers them underneath. He's smooth turning and makes it difficult for receivers to stack him on vertical routes. Morrison's at his best in press coverage, but he tracks the ball well in zone looks. He flashes good timing reaching in and breaking up passes. He's a sound wrap up tackler who fights to get off blocks in run support."
35. Xavier Watts, S, Notre Dame
- Average rank: 36.25
- High: 21 (Bleacher Report)
- Low: 53 (ESPN)
Bleacher Report: "Xavier Watts projects as a late first-round pick with the potential to be a year-one starter. His toughness and aggressiveness make him an ideal fit for teams looking for a physical safety who can play close to the line of scrimmage. If he can improve his change of direction and awareness in coverage, Watts has the potential to develop into a versatile and reliable safety."
36. Omarion Hampton, RB, North Carolina
- Average rank: 36.5
- High: 10 (Bleacher Report)
- Low: 60 (The 33rd Team)
Bleacher Report: "Omarion Hampton is a talented and versatile offensive player. He makes his impact felt as a receiver and runner. Hampton projects best in gap/power run schemes, which allow him to attack the line of scrimmage with momentum and squared shoulders. He should excel after contact and score touchdowns in the red zone."
37. Tyleik Williams, DT, Ohio State
- Average rank: 37
- High: 20 (ESPN)
- Low: 51 (The 33rd Team)
ESPN: "Williams is a big interior run stuffer with active hands. He stacks blockers, locates the ball and sheds in time to make the play. He's quick for his size, slips blocks and gets into the backfield. Williams shoots his hands, pushes the pocket and gets off blocks rushing the passer. He gets his hands up in passing lanes."
38. Tre Harris, WR, Ole Miss
- Average rank: 43
- High: 15 (Bleacher Report)
- Low: 68 (The Athletic)
Bleacher Report: "Tre Harris profiles as a strong possession receiver with good run-after-catch ability. He is alignment versatile and can play all three wide receiver positions effectively. With his route running, strength, and football IQ, Harris projects as a productive starting receiver at the next level."
39. Alfred Collins, DT, Texas
- Average rank: 47.75
- High: 42 (The 33rd Team)
- Low: 58 (Bleacher Report)
The 33rd Team: "He’s not twitchy or dynamic enough to shine in a penetration front, but Collins has the run defending skills to shine as an A-gap run defender at the NFL while afforded the opportunity to continue to develop into a potential every-down role. Consider him an early down player and a viable starter in base as a rookie."
40. Kaleb Johnson, RB, Iowa
- Average rank: 48.25
- High: 35 (The Athletic)
- Low: 70 (The 33rd Team)
The Athletic: "Despite consistently facing stacked boxes (Iowa ranked 130th out of 133 FBS teams this season in passing offense), Johnson shined on outside-zone runs. He is at his best when he can quickly read and set up his blocks and anticipate backside/frontside lanes to find yardage that isn’t there. Though he's not as loose as Le’Veon Bell, Johnson has a similar run style with a three-down skill set."
41. Maxwell Hairston, CB, Kentucky
- Average rank: 48.75
- High: 41 (ESPN)
- Low: 58 (The 33rd Team)
Bleacher Report: "Maxwell Hairston projects as a day two pick with the potential to develop into a high-level contributor in the NFL. His combination of length, press coverage skills, and zone awareness makes him an intriguing option for teams that play a lot of zone or press-man coverage. However, his inconsistent footwork and tackling ability will need refinement at the next level. With proper development, Hairston could become a solid starting cornerback in the NFL."
42. Carson Schwesinger, LB, UCLA
- Average rank: 49
- High: 28 (ESPN)
- Low: 90 (Bleacher Report)
The 33rd Team: "Schwesinger projects as a starting MIKE linebacker for an NFL defense. His natural instincts appear to be off the charts, and he’s athletic enough to play in space as a middle-of-the-field defender — including running the pole as a Tampa-2 defender in the middle."
43. Donovan Jackson, OL, Ohio State
- Average rank: 49.5
- High: 32 (ESPN)
- Low: 77 (The 33rd Team)
The Athletic: "After a rough first start at left tackle against Penn State's Abdul Carter, Jackson played at a high level the rest of the way in 2024 — including an impeccable playoff run. Long considered a guard prospect by NFL teams, his left tackle tape was better than what he showed at his previous position, forcing scouts to reevaluate his best fit at the next level."
44. J.T. Tuimoloau, Edge, Ohio State
- Average rank: 50.25
- High: 41 (Bleacher Report, The Athletic)
- Low: 61 (The 33rd Team)
Bleacher Report: "JT Tuimoloau projects well as a traditional hand-in-the-ground defensive end in even fronts. He has great size and can be a good run defender with his strength and physicality at the point of attack. Setting the edge is fairly easy for him, and he can get off blocks to make plays against the rushing attack."
45. Landon Jackson, Edge, Arkansas
- Average rank: 52.5
- High: 45 (The Athletic)
- Low: 66 (The 33rd Team)
The Athletic: "With his athletic, broad-shouldered physique, Jackson has NFL size and attacks blocks with physical hands and active feet to shock and separate from contact. His tall pads and lower-body stiffness will create occasional issues when he's setting the edge and diminish his ability to counter when his first move is ineffective. He maintains his vision to clean up plays and constantly be around the action, though."
46. Aireontae Ersery, OL, Minnesota
- Average rank: 54.25
- High: 36 (The 33rd Team)
- Low: 80 (Bleacher Report)
The 33rd Team: "Ersery projects best to a play-action-heavy scheme at the NFL level. He’s a developmental starter with all the tools needed to be a quality starter. However, his technical refinement and snap-to-snap consistency, particularly in pass protection, loom as an area of necessary growth."
47. Jonah Savaiinaea, OL, Arizona
- Average rank: 54.5
- High: 45 (ESPN)
- Low: 64 (The 33rd Team)
ESPN: "Savaiinaea maintains a wide base and moves well in pass protection even flashing the ability to recover when he gets caught out of position. He has the size and strength to anchor. Savaiinaea gets good initial pop and walls off defenders in the run game. He flashes the ability to cut off backside three-techniques and reach second level assignments."
48. Quinshon Judkins, RB, Ohio State
- Average rank: 55
- High: 28 (The 33rd Team)
- Low: 70 (The Athletic)
The 33rd Team: "Judkins is a scheme-transcendent player. He boasts the foot quickness and processing ability to be an impactful starter in zone schemes but also affords the contact balance and toughness to serve as a between-the-tackles gap scheme runner."
49. Trey Amos, CB, Ole Miss
- Average rank: 55.25
- High: 30 (The 33rd Team)
- Low: 93 (The Athletic)
The 33rd Team: "Amos projects as an NFL starting perimeter cornerback. He will need to be vigilant about his hands and how physically he plays the catch point, but teams that desire a deep third corner in Cover 3 or a press-heavy man defender can both find starting roles for a player of his stature and skill set."
50. Mason Taylor, TE, LSU
- Average rank: 56.25
- High: 37 (The Athletic)
- Low: 69 (ESPN)
The Athletic: "Taylor was Mr. Reliable in the LSU offense. He is a loose mover, which shows in his route running and at the catch point, and he has the hand-eye coordination to make natural adjustments and finish in traffic. In the run game, he is more of a wall-off blocker than violent people-mover, but his toughness and athleticism at the point of attack — especially out in space as a move blocker — help him execute his assignments."