NFL Draft 2025 cheatsheet: Top 10 players by positions – QB, WR, RB, TE and more

Top 10 players at each position at 2025 NFL Draft

Quarterback (QB)

1. Cam Ward (Miami) – Accurate, mobile, strong arm; thrives in high-pressure situations.

2. Shedeur Sanders (Colorado) – Elite mechanics, 71.8% completion rate, but undersized and sack-prone.

3. Jalen Milroe (Alabama) – Dynamic dual-threat, inconsistent accuracy but high ceiling.

4. Jaxson Dart (Ole Miss) – Quick release, good decision-making, lacks elite arm strength.

5. Tyler Shough (Louisville) – Experienced, accurate, injury concerns but ready to play.

6. Garrett Nussmeier (LSU) – Pocket passer with good touch, limited mobility.

7. Carson Beck (Georgia) – Strong arm, inconsistent under pressure.

8. Quinn Ewers (Texas) – Talented but injury history and decision-making issues.

9. Kyle McCord (Syracuse) – Consistent, lacks elite traits.

10. Dillon Gabriel (Oregon) – Efficient, undersized, limited arm strength.

Running Back (RB)

1. Ashton Jeanty (Boise State) – Generational talent, 2,601 yards in 2024, explosive and versatile.

2. Quinshon Judkins (Ohio State) – Powerful, great after contact, reliable hands.

3. TreVeyon Henderson (Ohio State) – Explosive, shifty, ideal for modern offenses.

4. Omarion Hampton (North Carolina) – Workhorse back, great vision, pass-protection skills.

5. DJ Giddens (Kansas State) – Underrated, balanced runner with receiving upside.

6. Kaleb Johnson (Iowa) – Physical, north-south runner, limited receiving production.

7. Cam Skattebo (Arizona State) – Versatile, tough, may project as a rotational back.

8. Woody Marks (USC) – Reliable pass-catcher, lacks elite speed.

9. Damien Martinez (Miami) – Strong, consistent, limited top-end speed.

10. Jaydon Blue (Texas) – Elusive, lacks ideal size, but dynamic in space.

Wide Receiver (WR)

1. Tetairoa McMillan (Arizona) – All-Pro potential, 6’5”, elite hands and athleticism.

2. Travis Hunter (Colorado) – Two-way star, elite WR skills, smooth route runner.

3. Emeka Egbuka (Ohio State) – Dependable, fluid, projects as a strong No. 2.

4. Luther Burden III (Missouri) – Explosive after catch, dynamic playmaker.

5. Matthew Golden (Texas) – Reliable, natural hands, lacks elite traits.

6. Isaiah Bond (Texas) – Speedy, inconsistent production post-combine.

7. Jaylin Noel (Iowa State) – Underrated, quick, good route runner.

8. Xavier Restrepo (Miami) – Slot weapon, great hands, lacks size.

9. Barion Brown (Kentucky) – Deep threat, raw route runner.

10. Tai Felton (Maryland) – Productive, good size, needs polish.

Tight End (TE)

1. Tyler Warren (Penn State) – 104 catches in 2024, versatile, Wildcat QB option.

2. Mason Taylor (LSU) – High ceiling, reliable hands, good blocker.

3. Colston Loveland (Michigan) – Athletic, smooth mover, needs to add strength.

4. Luke Lachey (Iowa) – Strong blocker, good hands, injury concerns.

5. Mitchell Evans (Notre Dame) – Balanced, reliable, lacks elite speed.

6. Elijah Arroyo (Miami) – Athletic, high upside, underutilized in college.

7. Jake Briningstool (Clemson) – Good receiver, needs to improve blocking.

8. Gunnar Helm (Texas) – Solid all-around, lacks elite traits.

9. Terrance Ferguson (Oregon) – Good hands, inconsistent production.

10. Harold Fannin Jr. (Bowling Green) – Productive, smaller frame, slot-like role.

Offensive Tackle (OT)

1. Armand Membou (Missouri) – Upside like Jason Peters, athletic, powerful.

2. Will Campbell (LSU) – Tough, versatile, slightly short arms.

3. Kelvin Banks Jr. (Texas) – Athletic, great pass protector, high floor.

4. Josh Simmons (Ohio State) – Strong bookend, good in pass pro.

5. Cameron Williams (Texas) – Massive frame, high potential, raw.

6. Aireontae Ersery (Minnesota) – Powerful run blocker, projects to RT.

7. Wyatt Milum (West Virginia) – Athletic, versatile, Day 2 value.

8. Josh Conerly Jr. (Oregon) – Good size, needs to improve leverage.

9. Jonah Savaiinaea (Arizona) – Strong, needs technical refinement.

10. Blake Miller (Clemson) – Solid, lacks elite athleticism.

Interior Offensive Line (IOL)

1. Tyler Booker (Alabama) – Powerful guard, 34½” arms, leadership like Will Anderson Jr.

2. Donovan Jackson (Ohio State) – Athletic, strong base, Day 2 value.

3. Grey Zabel (North Dakota State) – Versatile, dominated Senior Bowl at center.

4. Tate Ratledge (Georgia) – Brawling guard, good in run game.

5. Wyatt Milum (West Virginia) – Can play guard or tackle, athletic.

6. Clay Webb (Jacksonville State) – Strong center, good leverage.

7. Parker Brailsford (Alabama) – Quick, undersized, fits zone schemes.

8. Dylan Fairchild (Georgia) – Tough, limited athleticism.

9. Jaeden Roberts (Alabama) – Powerful, needs polish.

10. Trevor Keegan (Michigan) – Steady, lacks elite traits.

Edge Rusher (EDGE)

1. Abdul Carter (Penn State) – Explosive, All-Pro potential, great bend.

2. Mike Green (Marshall) – High ceiling, explosive pass rusher.

3. James Pearce Jr. (Tennessee) – Athletic, needs consistency.

4. Donovan Ezeiruaku (Boston College) – High motor, versatile.

5. Shemar Stewart (Texas A&M) – Physical, two-way value.

6. Mykel Williams (Georgia) – Impressive size, raw but high upside.

7. Jordan Burch (Oregon) – 8.5 sacks in 2024, inconsistent effort.

8. Nic Scourton (Texas A&M) – Strong run defender, good pass rush.

9. Kyle Kennard (South Carolina) – Underrated, strong hands.

10. J.T. Tuimoloau (Ohio State) – High floor, great run defender.

Interior Defensive Line (IDL)

1. Mason Graham (Michigan) – Relentless, high floor, 3-technique star.

2. Walter Nolen (Ole Miss) – 6.5 sacks in 2024, former No. 1 recruit.

3. Kenneth Grant (Michigan) – Powerful, disruptive, unique size.

4. Tyleik Williams (Ohio State) – 334 lbs, elite run stopper, injury concerns.

5. Dontay Corleone (Cincinnati) – Quick, great leverage, lacks elite length.

6. Deone Walker (Kentucky) – Massive, good anchor, limited pass rush.

7. Derrick Harmon (Oregon) – Strong, consistent, lacks elite burst.

8. Rylie Mills (Notre Dame) – Versatile, good motor.

9. T.J. Sanders (South Carolina) – Athletic, needs more production.

10. Alfred Collins (Texas) – Strong run defender, limited pass rush.

Linebacker (LB)

1. Jalon Walker (Georgia) – Versatile, great in coverage and rush.

2. Jeffrey Bassa (Oregon) – Instinctive, good coverage skills.

3. Danny Stutsman (Oklahoma) – Tough, high motor, limited athleticism.

4. Jay Higgins (Iowa) – Tackling machine, scheme-specific.

5. Carson Schwesinger (UCLA) – 90 solo tackles in 2024, Butkus finalist.

6. Jihaad Campbell (Alabama) – Athletic, good in space.

7. Barrett Carter (Clemson) – Undersized, great instincts.

8. Smael Mondon Jr. (Georgia) – Physical, injury concerns.

9. Chris Paul Jr. (Ole Miss) – Balanced, needs polish.

10. Lander Barton (Utah) – Smart, limited speed.

Cornerback (CB)

1. Travis Hunter (Colorado) – Elite ball skills, lockdown potential.

2. Will Johnson (Michigan) – Instinctive, great frame, quality perimeter defender.

3. Shavon Revel Jr. (East Carolina) – Shutdown corner, great length.

4. Maxwell Hairston (Kentucky) – Athletic, good in man coverage.

5. Jahdae Barron (Texas) – Versatile, great instincts.

6. Darien Porter (Iowa State) – Underrated, good length.

7. Trey Amos (Ole Miss) – Physical, good in press coverage.

8. Mansoor Delane (Virginia Tech) – Young, high upside, inconsistent.

9. Denzel Burke (Ohio State) – Experienced, needs to refine technique.

10. Benjamin Morrison (Notre Dame) – Smooth, injury concerns.

Safety (S)

1. Malaki Starks (Georgia) – Future starter, great range, lacks star power.

2. Kevin Winston Jr. (Penn State) – Tackling machine, ACL injury concerns.

3. Xavier Watts (Notre Dame) – Ball hawk, good instincts.

4. Nick Emmanwori (South Carolina) – Massive, ideal strong safety or big nickel.

5. Andrew Mukuba (Texas) – Athletic, good in coverage.

6. Keon Sabb (Alabama) – Versatile, needs to improve tackling.

7. Rod Moore (Michigan) – Smart, limited athleticism.

8. Sonny Styles (Ohio State) – Physical, best near the line of scrimmage.

9. Hunter Wohler (Wisconsin) – Reliable, lacks elite speed.

10. Kamren Kinchens (Miami) – Instinctive, inconsistent in deep coverage.