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

A total of 257 picks will be chosen across 32 teams at the 2025 NFL Draft over three days (April 24 to 26)

Published on: Apr 24, 2025, 20:13:46 IST

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A total of 257 picks will be chosen across 32 teams at the 2025 NFL Draft over three days (April 24 to 26). The Tennessee Titans have the No. 1 pick in the Green Bay draft. To prepare you for the draft, here is a guide for the top 10 players at each position.

NFL commissioner Roger Goodell (right) talks with Miami Hurricanes quarterback Cam Ward (Reuters/Kirby Lee-Imagn Images File Photo)

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.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Yash Nitish Bajaj
Yash Bajaj is a Chief Content Producer with a strong foundation in US coverage, digital strategy, and audience-focused storytelling. As part of the US Desk at Hindustan Times, he covers a wide range of topics - from American politics to sports (NFL, NBA, derbies, MLB and more). Before joining Hindustan Times, Yash served as Deputy News Editor at Times Now, where he oversaw international coverage and led a team of six. In this role, he significantly expanded global traffic through strategic planning, SEO-driven content execution, and meticulous trend tracking across platforms. He is experienced in managing high-pressure breaking-news shifts, coordinating live coverage, and building newsroom systems that improve speed, accuracy, and reach. Prior to Times Now, Yash held a position at Opoyi, where he headed the Sports and US news team. He developed broad editorial strategies, guided reporters across multiple beats, and played a key role in recruiting and training new talent. His responsibilities also extended to social media management and experimenting with innovative content formats. A passionate NFL fan, Yash is a die-hard supporter of the Cincinnati Bengals and has followed Joe Burrow closely since his college days at LSU. Whether breaking down top players' latest performance, analyzing team performances, or tracking roster moves, he brings the same dedication and sharp storytelling to his sports coverage as he does to American politics and breaking news. When he’s not writing, Yash can often be found watching games or debating the latest NFL storylines with fellow fans. Yash holds a Bachelor of Mass Media (Journalism) from HR College, Mumbai University. His interests extend well beyond the newsroom: he is an enthusiastic explorer of AI tools, a movie buff with an ever-growing watchlist, and someone who enjoys unraveling conspiracy theories for fun.Read More

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