Here is an alphabetical list of the 20 best available players after the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft.
Darius Alexander, DL, Toledo - A very powerful human being that tested very well, Alexander is poised to make an immediate impact at the next level. He does come from a smaller school and is a bit older than you would like, but Alexander is an excellent prospect in a deep defensive tackle draft.
Trey Amos, CB, Mississippi - Amos has very good outside cornerback size and does a very good job in both man and zone coverage. It is somewhat surprising that Amos didn't come off the board on Thursday.
Luther Burden, WR, Missouri - After a monster 2023 season, Burden's production took a step back last year, but much of that was a product of Missouri's ailing offense. He is a real playmaker with the ball in his hands.
Alfred Collins, DT, Texas - Collins is a massive space eater that will immediately upgrade a run defense. But Collins also has some defensive line alignment flexibility and has some upside as a pass-rusher.
Nick Emmanwori, S, South Carolina - This is just a fantastic physical specimen with truly rare size and speed. Emmanwori is best near the line of scrimmage.
Donovan Ezeiruaku, Edge, Boston College - There are not many negatives to Ezeiruaku's resume. He was very productive for Boston College and strong overall traits.
Mike Green, Edge, Marshall - Green had a monster season last year for Marshall. He might not be an every down player at the next level, but Green will boost a pass-rush.
Treveon Henderson, RB, Ohio State - Henderson is one of the most explosive runners in this draft and is probably the best running back in protection. He projects as a very potent rotational player that has great value in the passing game.
Jayden Higgins, WR, Iowa State - Higgins projects as a prototypical X receiver with desirable size, strength, and speed. The Cyclones had an excellent set of wide outs in Higgins and Jaylin Noel, who easily could have made this list as well.
Kaleb Johnson, RB, Iowa - Johnson is a big zone runner who is a bit unproven in the passing game but is capable of handling a heavy workload. He had a big year for Iowa and should adapt to the league quickly.
Will Johnson, CB, Michigan - Johnson was one of the best players in the country two years ago when Michigan won the National Title. But his speed is a question and last year was very uneven for Johnson overall.
Quinshon Judkins, RB, Ohio State - Judkins teamed with Henderson to help Ohio State win the National Championship. He is more of the power runner of the two, but Judkins also tested very well.
Jalen Milroe, QB, Alabama - Milroe is a rocket ship with the ball in his hands and has some immense developmental traits. His short to midrange accuracy needs a lot of work though. Milroe is widely considered a great worker and leader with intelligence to fulfill his immense potential.
Benjamin Morrison, CB, Notre Dame - Morrison is recovering from a hip injury, but his tape at Notre Dame is fantastic. He has size and shut down ability on the outside. Corners like him don't grow on trees.
Shavon Revel, CB, East Carolina - If Revel wasn't recovering from an injury, he probably would have heard his name called midway through the first round. But he is coming from a small school and couldn't compete in the Senior Bowl. Still, Revel might be a number one corner.
Shedeur Sanders, QB, Colorado - Sanders is a highly accurate pocket passer with toughness to lead a team. But he also takes a lot of sacks and doesn't have a great arm or mobility.
Carson Schwesinger, LB, UCLA - This looks to be a light draft for off the ball linebackers and only one went late in the first round. But Schwesinger has a very desirable combination of size, athleticism, and head for the game.
Nic Scourton, Edge, Texas A&M - Two years ago at Purdue, Scourton looked like a lock to end up in the first round. But with added weight at Texas A&M, his production dropped. He has slimmed down and projects as a 4-3 base end.
Tyler Shough, QB, Louisville - Shough is unusually old for a prospect after playing for three different college programs. But he is also very gifted with a big arm, size, and speed. He could hit big.
Mason Taylor, TE, LSU - Jason Taylor's son, this player is ready for the NFL. He is reliable tough and can align inline or in the slot.
