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Mel Kiper’s Big Board Top 25 Player Rankings 2025 NFL Draft

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25) OL Josh Simmons, Ohio St
Josh Simmons, the 6-foot-5, 310-pound Offensive Lineman out of Ohio State, is projected as a high-upside prospect with the potential to develop into a reliable NFL starter. His size, strength, and experience against good competition make him an intriguing prospect for any team looking to add to their offensive line.

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1) CB/WR Travis Hunter, Colorado
Heisman frontrunner Travis Hunter continues to look like a generational talent who would drastically improve any team. It's yet to be determined whether he will play wide receiver exclusively in the NFL or also on the defensive side. Regardless, Hunter has that "it" factor you can't teach.

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2) CB Will Johnson, Michigan
Will Johnson, out of Michigan, is considered one of the top cornerback prospects in the upcoming NFL Draft. His elite instincts and physicality make his projection into an NFL starter very promising.
3) DE Abdul Carter, Penn St
Abdul Carter is among the most incredible prospects eligible for the upcoming 2025 NFL Draft. Tied for 5th in the FBS in sacks with 8, his strength and athleticism is apparent. Carter will be an immediate asset to any NFL team in a pass rush specialist role.
4) DL Mykel Williams, Georgia
Georgia's Mykel Williams has plenty of traits that will carry over seamlessly to the NFL. His size for one, standing at 6-foot-5 and 265 pounds, Williams has long arms, impressive movement skills, and athleticism.
5) DL Mason Graham, Michigan
Mason Graham of Michigan has the elite upside to be a great defensive tackle at the next level. Graham is quick off the ball with impressive agility and is very effective when slanting to get penetration in the backfield.
6) OL Kelvin Banks Jr, Texas
Kelvin Banks Jr., a five-star prospect out of High School and a three-year starter at Texas, has the size (6-foot-4, 324 pounds), footwork, and hands to help him as a pass protector in the NFL. Banks's great strength and athleticism are why he's projected as a top pick in the 2025 NFL Draft.
7) DL Nic Scourton, Texas A&M
Nic Scourton is an intriguing prospect for his size, strength, and athleticism. At times this season, Texas A&M lined him up as an outside linebacker, but Scourton's future in the NFL seems more likely as a true defensive end.
8) S Malaki Starks, Georgia
Malaki Starks, standing at 6-foot-1 and 205 pounds, is a highly athletic safety prospect out of Georgia. A consensus All-American playing for one of the nation's top defenses, Starks is projected as one of the top safeties in the 2025 NFL Draft.
9) RB Ashton Jeanty, Boise St
Ashton Jeanty of Boise State is having a historic season with 1,734 yards and 23 touchdowns. Jeanty is a pure and natural running back with a style centered around pacing and tackle-breaking ability. Could a team like the Dallas Cowboys have Jeanty on their radar?
10) LB/EDGE Jalon Walker, Georgia
Jalon Walker, a versatile linebacker prospect with impressive stats, is seen as a valuable asset to any team that decides to draft him in April. At 6-foot-2 and 245 pounds, Walker has the size and athleticism to make an impact at the next level.
11) QB Shedeur Sanders, Colorado
Shedeur Sanders is a household name and one of the top quarterback prospects in the 2025 NFL Draft. Sanders throws an accurate ball with a quick release to pick defenses apart with short-to-intermediate passes. He has a solid frame at 6-foot-2, 215 pounds to build around at the next level. Could a team like the Las Vegas Raiders have their eyes on Sanders?
12) QB Cam Ward, Miami
Cam Ward is one of the nation's most talented passers. Projections have his arm strength as a significant factor in why he will be able to translate to the NFL, as he has an elite ability to throw the short, intermediate, and deep ball. Ward is also not afraid to use his athletic ability to run the ball, as he is willing to take risks and be a threat on the ground.
13) WR Tetairoa McMillan, Arizona
Tetairoa McMillan is a receiving threat who brings a lot to the table. At 6-foot-5 and over 200 pounds, McMillan's size makes it difficult for cornerbacks to stop. He's projected as a No. 1 receiver and a player you can rely upon with meaningful targets.
14) DL James Pearce Jr, Tennessee
James Pearce Jr. has a lot of natural gifts that give him a very high ceiling in the NFL. He's got impressive movement skills combined with long arms and can win around the edge with speed.
15) DL Kenneth Grant, Michigan
Kenneth Grant is an athletic lineman with great size, explosiveness, and raw power. He recently broke the record for the most passes broken up by a Defensive Lineman in program history.
16) DL Walter Nolen, Ole Miss
Walter Nolen is part of the most disruptive defensive front in college football this year at Ole Miss. At 6-foot-3 and 305 pounds, Nolen could be a steal for any team looking to bolster their defensive depth come April.
17) DL Derrick Harmon, Oregon
At 6-foot-5 and 310 pounds, Derrick Harmon is big, long, and explosive. Harmon has a versatility that can set him up for success at the next level, as he can rush the passer from nearly anywhere along the defensive front.
18) WR Luther Burden III, Missouri
Luther Burden III is a dynamic playmaking receiver prospect. With his quick burst and acceleration, he can generate big plays in space and fit on an NFL team in special teams as a punt returner.
19) OL Will Campbell, LSU
Will Campbell, a three-year starter with the Tigers, has been an outstanding left tackle but will likely face a more favorable projection to the interior in the NFL. With excellent foot speed and movement, Campbell would be a solid pickup for any NFL team looking to add some pass protection.
20) DB Shavon Revel, East Carolina
A 3-star out of High School, Shavon Revel's rise to a top defensive back prospect in the 2025 NFL Draft is extraordinary. Revel entered this season for the East Carolina Pirates as a highly touted first-round draft choice but tore his ACL in only his third game. His stock has dropped slightly, but the athletic lockdown DB would be a steal for any franchise come April.
21) OL Aireontae Ersery, Minnesota
Aireontae Ersery, a three-year starter at left tackle at Minnesota, has a well-rounded lean build, good play strength, and solid athletic ability. At 6-foot-6 and 330 pounds, he has excellent zone run-blocking ability with a good pace.
22) CB Benjamin Morrison, Notre Dame
Benjamin Morrison is a versatile cornerback prospect out of Notre Dame for the 2025 NFL Draft. He's known for his quickness and ability to play outside and in the slot. Standing at 6 feet and weighing around 190 pounds, Morrison brings a well-rounded skill set to the cornerback position.
23) TE Tyler Warren, Penn St
Listed at 6-foot-6 and 260 pounds, Tyler Warren is already NFL size. But his high athletic upside and production he’s put on display this season for the Nittany Lions serves as optimism that he can do the same at the next level.
24) TE Colston Loveland, Michigan
Colston Loveland, the 6-foot-5, 245-pound tight end, is an athletically gifted player with high-end talent and potential at the next level. He has good vertical speed and is reliable in the passing game. Loveland would be a valuable addition to any team in the 2025 NFL Draft.
25) OL Josh Simmons, Ohio St
Josh Simmons, the 6-foot-5, 310-pound Offensive Lineman out of Ohio State, is projected as a high-upside prospect with the potential to develop into a reliable NFL starter. His size, strength, and experience against good competition make him an intriguing prospect for any team looking to add to their offensive line.

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1) CB/WR Travis Hunter, Colorado
Heisman frontrunner Travis Hunter continues to look like a generational talent who would drastically improve any team. It's yet to be determined whether he will play wide receiver exclusively in the NFL or also on the defensive side. Regardless, Hunter has that "it" factor you can't teach.

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