Mel Kiper’s 2025 NFL Draft Big Board: Top 25 Prospects

25) DL Deone Walker, Kentucky

Jacksonville, FL, USA; Clemson Tigers quarterback Cade Klubnik (2) is brought down by Kentucky Wildcats defensive lineman Deone Walker (0) in the third quarter during the Gator Bowl at EverBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports

2) DB Will Johnson, Michigan

Michigan defensive back Will Johnson celebrates a touchdown after intercepting USC quarterback Miller Moss during the second half at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024.

3) DE Abdul Carter, Penn State

Oct 5, 2024; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions defensive end Abdul Carter (11) reacts after tackling UCLA Bruins running back Jalen Berger (0) during the third quarter at Beaver Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew O'Haren-Imagn Images

4) OL Kelvin Banks Jr., Texas

Dallas, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns offensive lineman Kelvin Banks Jr. (78) in action during the game between the Texas Longhorns and the Oklahoma Sooners at the Cotton Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

5) DL Mason Graham, Michigan

Michigan defensive lineman Mason Graham celebrates after sacking Minnesota quarterback Max Brosmer, in the background, during first-half action between Michigan and Minnesota at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024.

6) DL James Pearce Jr., Tennessee

Tennessee defensive lineman James Pearce Jr. (27) during Tennessee's game against Chattanooga in Neyland Stadium in Knoxville on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024.

7) DL Mykel Williams, Georgia

Aug 31, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Georgia Bulldogs defensive lineman Mykel Williams (13) celebrates after a tackle with linebacker Chaz Chambliss (32) against the Clemson Tigers in the third quarter at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports

8) DB Malaki Starks, Georgia

Sep 28, 2024; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Georgia Bulldogs defensive back Malaki Starks (24) grabs onto Alabama Crimson Tide running back Jam Miller (26) during the first quarter at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Will McLelland-Imagn Images

9) WR Luther Burden III, Missouri

Sep 21, 2024; Columbia, Missouri, USA; Missouri Tigers wide receiver Luther Burden III (3) during the second half against the Vanderbilt Commodores at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images

10) RB Ashton Jeanty, Boise State

Sep 28, 2024; Boise, Idaho, USA; Boise State Broncos running back Ashton Jeanty (2) runs for a touchdown in the first quarter versus the Washington State Cougars at Albertsons Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Losness-Imagn Images

11) WR Tetairoa McMillan, Arizona

Oct 5, 2024; Tucson, Arizona, USA; Arizona Wildcats wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan (4) runs ball while defended by Texas Tech Red Raiders defender Macho Stevenson (12) during second quarter at Arizona Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Aryanna Frank-Imagn Images

12) QB Shedeur Sanders, Colorado

Sep 21, 2024; Boulder, Colorado, USA; Colorado Buffaloes quarterback Shedeur Sanders (2) attempts a pass during the first half against the Baylor Bears at Folsom Field. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-Imagn Images

13) QB Jalen Milroe, Alabama

Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Jalen Milroe (4) throws against Vanderbilt Commodores defensive lineman Linus Zunk (95) during their game at Vanderbilt Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024.

14) DL Nic Scourton, Texas A&M

Sep 14, 2024; Gainesville, Florida, USA; Texas A&M Aggies defensive lineman Nic Scourton (11) looks toward the sideline against the Florida Gators during the first half at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images

15) QB Carson Beck, Georgia

Georgia quarterback Carson Beck (15) looks to throw a pass during the first half of a NCAA college football game against Auburn in Athens, Ga., on Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024.

16) QB Cam Ward, Miami

Sep 14, 2024; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Miami Hurricanes quarterback Cam Ward (1) throws the football before the game against the Ball State Cardinals at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

17) QB Quinn Ewers, Texas

Sep 14, 2024; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns quarterback Quinn Ewers (3) warms up for the game against Texas-San Antonio at Texas at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images

18) LB Jalon Walker, Georgia

Aug 31, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Georgia Bulldogs linebacker Jalon Walker (11) reacts after a tackle against the Clemson Tigers in the third quarter at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports

19) DL Kenneth Grant, Michigan

Oct 5, 2024; Seattle, Washington, USA; Michigan Wolverines defensive lineman Kenneth Grant (78) celebrates a missed field goal by the Washington Huskies, topic during the first quarter at Alaska Airlines Field at Husky Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-Imagn Images

20) DB Shavon Revel Jr., East Carolina

Sep 14, 2024; Greenville, North Carolina, USA; East Carolina Pirates defensive lineman D'Anta Johnson (56) and defensive back Shavon Revel Jr. (28) stops the run by Appalachian State Mountaineers running back Anderson Castle (1) during the first half at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-Imagn Images

21) DB Benjamin Morrison, Notre Dame

Notre Dame corner back Benjamin Morrison (20) walks with his team during warm ups before a NCAA college football game between Notre Dame and Northern Illinois at Notre Dame Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, in South Bend.

22) OT Will Campbell, LSU

Sep 14, 2024; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; LSU Tigers offensive tackle Will Campbell (66) warms up before a game against the South Carolina Gamecocks at Williams-Brice Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Kinser-Imagn Images

23) OL Aireontae Ersery, Minnesota

Oct 5, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers offensive lineman Aireontae Ersery (69) celebrates quarterback Max Brosmer's (16) touchdown against the USC Trojans during the first half at Huntington Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images

24) OL Josh Simmons, Ohio State

Dec 29, 2023; Arlington, TX, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes offensive lineman Josh Simmons (71) blocks Missouri Tigers defensive lineman Darius Robinson (6) during the second quarter at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

25) DL Deone Walker, Kentucky

Jacksonville, FL, USA; Clemson Tigers quarterback Cade Klubnik (2) is brought down by Kentucky Wildcats defensive lineman Deone Walker (0) in the third quarter during the Gator Bowl at EverBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports