DRAFT TRACKER 2025

Sanders is a hard-hitting safety who plays with good aggression but lacks consistency and playmaking traits. He will be a 25-year-old rookie, and he has missed time due to injuries in each of the last three seasons. He lacks ideal range and instincts to play high safety, but he has enough vision and aggression to compete as a down safety. Ultimately, he will need to eliminate his inconsistencies with pursuit angles and shine on special teams to have a chance of sticking with an NFL squad.

Akingbesote possesses the size, length and athleticism for consideration as an even-front three-technique or an odd-front defensive end. He gets off the ball with adequate quickness and has the length to punch, separate and create opportunities. When he’s not first in, stronger guards tend to keep him under control. The sack production is lower, but tape flashes show there is meat on that bone. Akingbesote isn’t ready for the pro game right now, but he has traits and developmental potential if a team is willing to invest the time.

Fifth-year senior with three seasons under his belt against SEC competition. His routes lack suddenness to separate and he struggles to win contested battles. He runs with good build-up speed to get deep and he’s a bruising runner after the catch, but he needs to catch with better focus underneath. Ultimately, Wells' traits and ball skills fail to stand out.

Kuithe comes into the league as an undersized, 25-year-old rookie with a concerning history of injuries. He is too small to work in-line but can be used as a lead blocker or from the slot, where he can snatch up and subdue defenders in space. Kuithe is a productive pass catcher with good route acumen, speed to work downfield and run-after-catch talent. He also drops too many catchable throws and struggles badly to win combat catches. Size, age and injury history work against his chances of being drafted but he’s a quality football player worthy of an opportunity in camp.

Miller is a four-year starter with average size and a history of winning games. He can read defenses but isn’t going to wear them out with his decision-making. He lacks ideal anticipation and drive velocity into intermediate pockets of the defense and has instances on tape where he appears too hesitant to cut throws loose to open targets. Miller’s mobility works in his favor, but he fails to stand out enough to project NFL success.

Brunstein’s standout production is enough to catch your eye, while his size and testing numbers could create real interest from NFL scouts. Unfortunately, a chunk of his production came on basic catch-and-run throws near the line of scrimmage against a lower level of competition. He has good speed and dominated opponents across from him, but his ball skills appear to be lacking when tasked with tougher catches. He checks enough of the boxes to get into a camp but needs plenty of work.

Brown’s level of competition in college will make it tougher to get an apples-to-apples feel for his ability, but his traits and solid pro-day showing could generate interest from NFL scouts. He typically overwhelms receivers in press man with the size and length to blanket catch points. His technique from press and in transitions is below average but he could improve in those areas with good coaching. He’s willing in run support and a solid tackler. Brown’s traits and production are intriguing, but he faces a difficult road to make a roster.

Towering tackle with a tremendous wingspan. Christian-Lichtenhan does a pretty good job of maximizing his reach advantage with good hand placement and timing. He can outreach opponents but lacks the leverage and upper-body power to control or move opponents. He’s a decent athlete for his size but a lack of bend creates issues in redirecting and mirroring his opponents. Christian-Lichtenhan’s inconsistencies as a pass protector will make it tough for him to stick around as a pro tackle.

Well-built, speed-deficient receiver who might need to bump inside as a possession slot to have a fighting chance as a pro. Akharaiyi had only one season of impressive FBS production and that came at UTEP in 2023. He lacks the suddenness to consistently separate underneath and won’t outrace NFL cornerbacks down the field. He needs to keep making strides as a route-runner and win contested catches at a higher rate to become a functional NFL target.

Newman is a competitive zone-scheme guard with below-average power by NFL standards. He plays with adequate foot quickness to mirror his gaps but his lunging and wide hands need to be corrected. Holes in his technique will be exploited by NFL talent and he might not have enough runway to get them corrected with more coaching.

Two-year starter from the FCS who needs a very specific role to have a long-term chance. Yarns was a productive three-down player at Delaware. He’s a slender long-strider with good top-end speed but has very little contact balance and is not built for interior runs in the NFL. He will need to improve his route-running so he can rebrand as a change-of-pace slasher with pass-catching talent.

While Blidi is light in the production categories, there is no doubt that his impressive arm length (34 1/8 inches) and pro-day testing will create some interest. However, despite his burst potential, he doesn’t get into his action quickly enough or with enough explosiveness into contact. His lack of size will be a concern, but he can stack and shed with some effectiveness. Also, he has the athletic ability to get better as a gap shooter. He lacks instincts and consistency as a rusher, which could be a problem since he’s not a natural drain-clogger in the middle.

Brown played at three schools over five seasons but failed to produce at a standout level. Frankly, there are more flashes on Brown’s 2023 tape at Houston than there were on his Miami tape from 2024. He lacked creativity to beat press and struggled to finish plays as a deep option in both seasons. He has some instincts in space and flashes route-running potential, but it’s hard to find enough consistent tape to make a clear projection of what he could provide as a pro.

Productive four-year starter with a long, wiry build and hands on the small side. Henigan displayed an adequate feel for the offense, but it never really felt like he was taking a scalpel to fairly average defenses. He’s not a commanding thrower and lacks arm talent on the move. He has adequate mobility inside the pocket and throws with accuracy to his first option when he’s on-platform, but his feet get impatient when getting through progressions. On paper, his accuracy intermediate and deep are below average, but on tape, he simply didn’t have receivers who could separate and create better passing windows. The production has been solid and he’s worth a look as a potential backup.

Though listed as a tight end, Nesbit is more of a bigger, taller slot receiver. He’s long but tight-hipped and will struggle getting off of press and in and out of breaks on time. When running routes requiring fewer break points, he’s able to pick up speed and create downfield opportunities for his quarterback. His hands can look sloppy in one game and then he’ll make challenging catches the next. He’s been productive, but he can’t help as a blocker and will have to prove he has the strength and consistency to make it in the league.

Four-year starter who can play guard in a primarily move-oriented rushing attack. Colby started 50 games at Iowa and is well-versed in the inside-outside zone attack. He reads defensive movements and adjusts his blocks accordingly. He connects with strong hands and looks to finish lateral engagements but doesn’t have the pad level or play strength to deal with power across from him. His pass protection is troubling, with areas of concern that might not be correctable.

Stocky wideout who plays with good urgency and play strength when contested but lacks the speed and functional route-running ability to get away from NFL-caliber defenders. A compact, physical target, it would make the most sense to utilize Cooper as a big slot receiver instead of playing him on the perimeter, where a lack of separation would be exacerbated. He needs to eliminate some of his drops for his ball skills to truly stand out, but it will be difficult to succeed in the league if he doesn’t learn how to get in and out of his breaks properly.

A four-year punter for the Gators, Crawshaw flashes good power from a quick delivery but will need to improve his hang time to keep NFL returners from chopping at his net average. He can be highly effective when he’s protected, with touch punts placing opponents near or inside their own 10-yard line.

Undersized but highly accurate snapper with good operation quickness in getting the ball to his punter. Ashby appears to be the best long snapper in the draft class, but he might have to make an NFL roster as an undrafted free agent.

Sixth-year senior who made stops at three different schools during his career. While Anderson was a productive college running back, he doesn’t appear to play fast enough to stay a step ahead of NFL defenses. He lacks the quickness, speed and creativity to find yardage on his own. He runs with toughness and can get what is blocked but appears to be lacking the dynamic qualities needed to be a productive NFL backup.

Highly experienced SEC defensive tackle with good measurables but a lack of consistency in important areas. Thomas isn’t a natural bender, which hinders his ability to stand his ground and clog gaps as a run defender. He’s not a threatening pass rusher by league standards. Teams will like the experience and length, but Thomas might not offer enough against the run to earn a spot as a pro.

Simmons has below-average speed and athleticism but a healthy appetite to compete. He was named Arizona State’s defensive MVP in consecutive seasons, making key plays for the Sun Devils’ stop unit. However, his lack of functional speed and athleticism, paired with inconsistent tackling, make Simmons a longshot to stick on a roster.

Big inside linebacker who plays with good physicality but troubling athletic deficiencies. Powell is well-built with long arms and a willingness to mix it up in the box. He plays with average diagnosis quickness but heavy hands to greet and discard climbers and lead blocks headed his way. He labors with scrape quickness and sudden change of direction but is a firm, consistent tackler when he gets his chance to wrap up. Unfortunately, he simply lacks functional pro speed and allows too many runners to eat up his pursuit angles, leaving him on the wrong side of the play.

Fifth-year senior with steady catch production over the last four seasons. Sheppard has good size and average speed. However, he will run routes below his optimal play speed and leaves too many routes unfinished. His ball skills are much better down the field than underneath and he toggles between a spectacular catch and a frustrating lack of catch finishing. He sees a high number of routes contested but lacks the feistiness to win those battles at a high enough rate.

Inside linebacker with solid production and an average athletic profile. Smith looks faster on tape than his timed speed would suggest. He can disrupt the action with called blitzes and shots downhill. However, his instincts and play recognition are lacking. Smith plays with a competitive demeanor, but he needs to ratchet up his physicality as a tackler. He’s capable on special teams, but he might not stand out enough to give himself much of a chance to make a roster.

Australian punter who too frequently outkicked his coverage at Florida State. Mastromanno has the leg strength to flip the field but his lack of hang-time allows too many opportunities for punt returners. He punts with adequate touch on placement punts. He’ll need to speed up his operation time and improve his ability to hang punts high to have a chance to stick with an NFL team.

With 59 career starts, Cox is a well-seasoned player after seven years in college. He has adequate size and good length but his footwork and body control can be a mess at times. Cox lacks the fluidity and slide quickness to protect his outside edge against speed rushers. Teams could consider bumping him inside to guard, but he also lacks the core strength to mix it up against defensive tackles.

Moore’s 2024 ball production and pro-day testing are eye-catching, but there are highs and lows on tape. He has agile, quick feet and is smooth with his transitions in coverage. He looked solid for most of the game against Alabama last season, but he had an issue finding and playing a deep ball late in the contest. That same issue pops up in other games. He has the ability to play in man or zone and should get a chance in camp, but he will need to upgrade his physicality or take more chances in coverage to make a team.

Consistent and tough, Perry has been able to dominate for the last three seasons at Middlebury. He’s physical into contact, with athletic feet and adequate pad level, but his habit of playing over his toes could create frequent losses as a pro unless it is corrected. Perry will look to become a “make it” player in the league, but he might not have the traits or talent to stick around long-term.

While Kahmann’s production is indicative of the dominance teams want to see from prospects who played against a lower level of competition, he doesn’t often overwhelm the opposition with explosiveness. He’s a strong slot target who can win when contested, but he’ll need to become more efficient as a route-runner and learn to play much faster if he’s going to make it in the pros.

The younger brother of NFL running back Austin Ekeler, Wyett’s explosiveness flashes on tape with his pursuit burst. He’s a fairly smooth athlete in space when covering, but he appears to lack the instincts in coverage to make plays on the football and is too often out of position or completely blocked when he’s near the line in run support. His bloodline, pro-day testing and special-teams potential could help his cause.

Sixth-year senior, three-time team captain and winner of the 2024 Jason Witten Collegiate Man of the Year Award. Weaver lacks the athletic profile and twitch to make explosive plays, but he’s generally solid from snap to snap. While he has been a solid collegiate defender, Weaver appears to lack a differentiating athletic trait that will help him stand out and excite NFL teams.

Williams, a college tackle, has the body type of a guard, which is where he might be asked to move as a pro. He’s tight-hipped, leading to waist-bending, but he has adequate quickness in the early stages of the block. He lacks decisiveness and body control to make consistent use of early advantages. He also needs to get stronger and more aggressive as a run blocker. He’s long in pass pro with adequate footwork when projected to guard, but it remains to be seen if he can survive against pro bull-rushers.

Carter is a well-built secondary back with an explosive athletic profile, but he doesn’t pop on tape enough. He’s not a naturally instinctive or creative runner, so he tends to lag behind with his reads, which allows defenses to quickly close on him. He’s more powerful into contact than his weight might indicate and he can be tougher to bring down. Carter’s lack of third-down value could make it very difficult for him to find a home in an NFL backfield, even with his impressive athletic testing.

Tall right tackle lacking corresponding length for his size. He will struggle to keep pace with NFL edge rushers and lacks the body control to mirror counters. Benhart does manage to create a little leverage into contact and stays after it to sustain blocks for as long as possible. Insufficient athletic ability and protection prowess might doom his NFL chances.

A three-year starter, Echols has adequate eyes and below-average instincts as a playmaker. He can get to where the ball is going when it flows wide but struggles to take on blocks and plug his run fits. He has short arms and sees tackles slip just out of reach. He can play on third downs and on special teams but needs to star in one or the other to become an NFL player.

Taylor is a good-looking wideout with proportional size and length, but there might not be enough ingredients to bake the cake. He’s frequently rerouted or flat-out stalled by press and will see a high percentage of his targets contested due to a lack of separation quickness. He can box out defenders underneath and will win an adequate number of contested-catch battles. A miserable touchdown rate of one for every 23 catches is indicative of a lack of functional playmaking potential.

Brayboy’s athletic traits warrant a peek at the tape. He has good top-end speed and really impresses with his ability to separate from coverage. However, his ball skills fall well below NFL standards with spotty ball-tracking and inconsistent hands. He’s fearless and fast in a straight line, though. His potential as a kick returner will need to be his entry point toward getting a chance in the NFL.

The towering Hall offers versatility as a punter and kickoff specialist. He flashes the ability to hit long punts but lacks hang time and consistency with his ball-striking. He needs to cut back on touchbacks as a pooch punter but does a nice job of pinning opponents deep in their own territory.

Long-limbed, left-footed punter with five years of experience in the SEC. Kroeger has good drive power but needs to prove he can punt with much better hang time to prevent high return totals and better touch to limit touchbacks.

Explosive back with run-and-catch potential but size that could knock him off some draft boards. Powell is twitched-up with the ability to hurt defenses with his elusiveness. However, he lacks efficiency as a decision-maker and is too easy to bring down with the ball in his hands. He will need to prove himself as a top-flight pass-catching option with gadget-run potential, but he’s a longshot to make a roster regardless.

Volk is an opportunistic safety with solid ball skills and 24 career interceptions in four college seasons. The game tape reveals his level of competition created opportunities that won’t present themselves in the pros, though. He was a solid athletic tester, but he looks a little less fluid and fast on the field. He might not have the speed or field vision to carry routes deep. Volk needs to add muscle and prove that his ball production is translatable at the next level.

French made the jump from the FCS to FBS in 2024 with modest results. While a majority of his snaps have come as an edge defender, French might need to prove he can transition to off-ball linebacker due to his slender frame. His downhill mentality is a good starting point for his positional transition but it must be backed by better instincts and play recognition. He will need to shine brightly as a special-teams contributor to make it.

Sixth-year senior and team captain with impressive size but average cover talent. Herring looks the part of a press corner but lacks the foot quickness to match the release and stay connected to route breaks. He’s adequate from zone but might not have enough twitch to burst and make plays on the football. Sliding over to safety might give him a better chance of making a team, but such a move will take an upgrade in aggression and tackle consistency to handle the job on the NFL level.

Longtime Wolverines snapper with average size and athleticism. Wagner’s accuracy failed to stand out in 2024 and he struggled at times with low ball delivery. He might get a look in a camp, but he will need to improve his consistency and snap twitch to find a long-term home in the pros.

Brinkman has experience but lacks the snap speed most NFL teams require. He was more consistent on short snaps in 2024 but still has occasional hiccups with long snap accuracy. Brinkman could get a chance to compete in camp, but he’ll need to find a way to ramp up his snap velocity.

Riggs is a highly experienced long snapper with good size and athleticism but issues with consistency. He struggled delivering short snaps on the holder’s hands at a high enough rate and forced his punter to make athletic adjustments to bring in some long snaps. It will be hard for him to earn an opportunity in camp without better accuracy.

Slot cornerback prospect who will be appealing more for his pro day testing than for his cornerback tape. Paul falls well below NFL size standards and lacks the desired ball production relative to his level of competition. While he clearly has make-up speed when beaten, he’s forced to use it too often from man coverage, where he fails to anticipate and match route breaks with ideal consistency. He plays with adequate vision from zone but smaller zone corners need to stand out with rare ball production, and Paul did not offer that during his college career.