There were 329 prospects for the 2025 NFL Draft invited to participate in the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine this week in Indianapolis. From that group and those not invited, only 257 players will be selected from the first through seventh rounds in April.
Sporting News’ updated big board of the best prospects overall represents close to the better half of that latter number, which is sure to see plenty of shake-up in the coming weeks.
Here’s looking at the latest top 125 ahead of the combine workouts, as well as rankings by position.
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He’s the unique “freak” of next year’s class with his mega size and athleticism that makes him a strong cover man and almost equally adept receiver when called upon, which happened more often later in the Buffaloes’ season.
Carter can play from the inside or out and get to the quarterback with great pass-rush results, and he also shows great range vs. the run.
McMillan is the classic size-speed prospect who can stretch the field well, and he uses his size to position himself nicely in the red zone. He could drop if his speed isn’t up to snuff at the combine, though.
Graham has powerful run-stopping qualities to go with unique disruptive skills for an interior pass rusher.
Jeanty crept into the high first-round conversation thanks to his compact pop as a power runner while packing explosive speed, too.
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Campbell is a smooth pass protector who can be a long-term rock at left tackle.
There’s nothing Starks can’t do vs. the run and pass, and he has a knack for making big plays and cleaning up everything in front of and lateral to him.
Warren is a classic tight end who settles in well down the seam with his routes, and he has the athleticism to cause some slot WR-like coverage issues.
Ward is a fluid, big-armed pocket passer, but he also has the ability to extend plays with his legs and has the athleticism to be a more dynamic dual-threat in the NFL.
Green is getting more attention for his pure explosiveness in getting after the quarterback. He is riding a high after leading the FBS in sacks and smashing in Senior Bowl practices.
Membou fights hard to win his blocks with great toughness and quick feet. He has looked good so far, shooting up boards by playing bigger than his size with great athleticism.
Johnson has the potential to be a pure shutdown corner with his great coverage ability and fluidity for his size.
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Pearce is a naturally explosive and super athletic pass rusher who can become more dangerous with more polish and a wider repertoire.
Egbuka is another Buckeyes’ route-running technician with great hands and quickness to reliably make big plays.
Loveland has the complete look as the NFL’s next athletic, impact tight end, and he should get strong first-round consideration right with rival Warren.
Stewart is an extremely stout outside run defender who’s getting more attention for his underrated physical pass-rush pop.
Simmons has gotten into the early draft consideration coming off the Buckeyes’ championship run thanks to showing the ideal balance between power and agility.
Grant formed a literally massive 1-2 punch with Graham with his sturdy frame against the run and his pass-rush power.
Burden is a dangerously quick open-field receiver who is versatile enough to thrive outside or in the slot. He has special after-the-catch burst, too.
Banks is another high-upside, agile pass protector in this class, a few notches behind Campbell in that capacity.
Walker has used the season to garner more appeal as a do-everything versatile linebacker in the Nick Bolton mode.
Sanders can do everything as a pinpoint pocket passer, and he has a knack for making big plays when needed most.
Nolen is a little behind in a strong class at the position because he’s a run-stopper first and still developing as an inside pass rusher.
Scourton is a devastating pass rusher who can create mismatches with his powerful yet athletic frame.
Hampton helps make this a much stronger running back class than 2024 because he also has three-down potential thanks to his power, quickness, and hands.
Williams has some big upside as a quick, compact inside pass rusher, and he made a good decision to return to school to round out his game.
Booker is known for his powerful run blocking, but he also has nimble, quick feet for his size.
Conerly is another tackle with a great combination of mauling and finesse blocking skills.
Barron was a terrific chess piece for the Longhorns who can go from extra linebacker to nickelback status depending on what’s needed.
Williams is a power-based inside presence who can be an absolute load vs. big blockers on the pass rush.
Revel has caught the attention of many scouts with how well he uses his size and physicality while covering big outside receivers.
Harmon is a solid all-around interior force who can work best inside in a 4-3.
Golden had a huge season with Quinn Ewers in the Longhorns’ passing game, showing plenty of versatility to make big plays beyond his top field-stretching ability to get open well downfield.
Zabel was a great discovery at the Senior Bowl, showing plenty of athleticism to go with his classic power run-blocking frame.
Campbell can be a huge asset vs. the pass, given his athleticism to fly upfield at the quarterback or ace downfield coverage.
Ezeiruaku has incredible burst and zip as a pass rusher, and he can quickly further develop the other aspects of the game.
Jackson projects as a nasty, mauling interior lineman made for consistently strong NFL run blocking.
Johnson is a quick downhill runner who has some workhorse potential because of his improving receiving skills.
Tuimoloau can be special with his frame and athleticism. He was wise to come back to college to develop more front-line consistency.
Emmanwori flies around the field and plays like an extra linebacker against the run and is getting some first-round consideration because of plus coverage skills, too.
Henderson was a bit overshadowed by Quinshon Judkins on his own team, but he can’t be forgotten as an attractive asset in the passing game on top of solid running.
Arroyo has proved to be a well-rounded tight end who stamped his standout receiving ability in every situation at the Senior Bowl.
Sanders has great size, strength, and versatility, and he’s capable of blowing up running plays and rushing the passer in any alignment.
Sawyer has a strong calling card as a pass-rusher, but his real strength is how he balances that with elite play against the run, too, keeping him on the field as an every-down playmaker.
Higgins is a strong, physical target who uses his frame well to get open. He is rising up boards as this year’s potential Christian Watson.
Taylor, the son of one Dolphins defensive legend (Jason Taylor) and the nephew of another (Zach Thomas), is a versatile, back-like receiver who gets open well in short areas.
Collins is showing that he can use his power and strength to flash as a destructive force.
Jackson, because of his monstrous size, can be a versatile defensive line asset in a 4-3 base front.
Watts is the complete package as a playmaker with his quickness, aggressiveness, and toughness, and he can keep rising up boards.
Turner has popped up as a powerful, versatile run-stopper who packs a real punch for his size.
Schwesinger is a very strong and instinctive upfield linebacker who is rounding out into a more desired asset in coverage.
The Senior Bowl standout is heading up boards for his strong, fearless route-running and reliable hands as a dangerous big target after the catch.
Stewart has turned into an exciting, high-upside pass-rusher with his terrific, borderline freakish explosiveness.
Alexander is intriguing because of untapped potential as a disruptive force vs. run and pass.
Amos is a savvy, physical cover man who also can be a strong asset vs. the run.
Dart got on the radar for a potential first-rounder with his tough, feisty competitiveness, but now he’s shown some juice with his arm along with good accuracy downfield. He can continue to rise in the process after a big week at the Senior Bowl.
Ersery has the tantalizing upside to put together his power and athleticism into the complete left tackle package.
Williams got on the board with his power and has used the season to show fine athleticism on the same line as Banks.
Umanmielen is an intriguing 3-4 pass-rush prospect and can be moved around well to produce in that particular scheme.
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Morrison is a sound cover man with good technique and high on-ball playmaking skills. He should recover well from his hip injury ahead of the pre-draft process.
Ratledge is a well-built interior blocker with some plus athleticism to go with that power.
Thomas is another big corner to like in this class, as he uses his size well vs. bigger receivers and against the run.
Knight has plenty of appeal because of his speed and attack mode with some potential to grow better in coverage.
The Ole Miss transfer has got more attention in Columbus for packing a serious power-running punch in his frame and also coming through when needed as a receiver.
Fannin had an exceptional pass-catching season and has the ability to excel in that capacity working inline or as a “move.” He was huge at the Senior Bowl.
Ivey is a powerful defensive end made to complement a big-time pass rusher well in a 4-3.
Saviinaea can play either inside or outside with his natural pass-protecting agility, and he has the frame to become a much bigger asset in the running game.
Burch has a high ceiling vs. the run, and he continues to impress with his pass-rush upside.
Paul is a very active and athletic linebacker who gets around to make needed plays vs. the run and pass.
Helm is a well-rounded receiver and blocker who represents an old-school option at the position with ideal size.
Hairston is a technically sound and big physical cover man who can be more effective if he improves his playing speed.
Harris is a steady big target who knows how to get open in clutch situations, including on third down and in the red zone, while working outside.
Norman-Lott is getting more attention as a well-rounded interior disruptor with untapped pass-rush potential.
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Milroe had some ups and downs in the new offense, but overall, he brings some intriguing dual-threat Day 2 upside with his arm and top-flight athleticism.
Mbow is also on the rise, standing out on a bad team with a powerful, mean frame that pushes interior defensive linemen out of the way.
Royals is rising up boards because he’s proved to be more complete than anticipated. He has a high ceiling as a deep threat who can outrun most cover men downfield.
The Alabama transfer is a speedy vertical threat — a nice program follow-up to record-setting speedster Xavier Worthy playing with Quinn Ewers.
Gillotte’s unique blend of power and strength makes him another versatile 4-3 defensive lineman to consider early along with Jackson, potentially as high as the first round.
Milum has shown a great blend of athleticism, handwork, and footwork to be a very effective zone blocker in the NFL.
Porter uses his size well to handle himself well against bigger receivers, and he can keep growing as a playmaker.
Walker has rare athleticism for his massive frame that allows him to be uniquely devastating in the pass rush.
Trapilo has the footwork and power to be the ideal steal at right tackle, using his frame more to his advantage there.
Phillips is climbing up boards because of his smooth blend of athleticism and technique to help him with inside power moves.
Winston is a great clean-up man against the run who also can handle himself well as a consistent slot cover man in any scheme.
Sampson has become a hot sleeper with his big-time season for the Volunteers, and he also can excel in any scheme or capacity in the NFL.
Stutsman is a tackling machine and a growing asset in coverage, showing more consistency and improved technique.
Ayomanor has a good blend of power and speed to think he could be a nice X or Z complement to a No. 1.
Farmer has gotten more attention for his sudden, disruptive frame as he continues to grow as a run-stopper and pass rusher.
Kennard is a relentless, high-energy pass rusher who explodes through the whistle.
Johnson is a diminutive dasher with great speed and quickness who can make big plays in the Tank Dell mold.
Mukuba, the former Clemson star, transitioned well to the Longhorns defense with his rangy quickness and swift scheme diagnosis to make clutch plays.
Skattebo is a versatile power runner who can fit well as a hybrid fullback cog in the Kyle Juszczyk mode.
Bryant is a flat-out ball-hawk who has a knack for making big plays everywhere.
Howard has some intriguing physical tools, including his strong arm, but he needs some work to be polished into a reliable NFL backup.
Harvey is the classic change-of-pace open-field back with his blend of speed and quickness.
Wilson has great potential as an athletic blocker made to dominate in a zone scheme.
Ferguson keeps on rising as yet another superb athletic receiver who delivers well after the catch.
Belton is getting more buzz for his experience and polish to go with his hyper-athleticism.
Burke was wise to return to school to become a more polished, well-rounded cover man who can handle any downfield assignment.
Ewers is right there behind Sanders in terms of pocket passing. He’s very accurate and can make all the downfield throws with high efficiency.
Restrepo has stood out as a slot receiver who can thrive with his quickness and toughness.
Grant excels at using his hands and feet when blocking, and he has rare athleticism for his size.
Gabriel has a great blend of experience, accuracy, intangibles, and athleticism, but his size and lack of elite arm strength will only get him initial interest as an intriguing developmental backup.
Williams is getting more early interest for his unique combination of size, speed, and red-zone punch.
Ransom can get after it in run support and is rising because of how he can also fly around in coverage, fresh off starring in a national championship defense.
Bassa is a do-everything talent who has the potential to star over three downs in the middle.
Leonard is a tough, determined playmaker with an aggressive arm, and he has enough athleticism to stick in the right system as a backup.
Carter has typical do-everything range. He finishes well against the run, but he also stays on the field as a coverage ace.
Crenshaw-Dickson is getting plenty more attention for having plus feet and strength for his massive frame.
Rivers’ power, frame, and wingspan make him appealing as a right tackle with upside.
Neal’s quickness and vision make him the ideal back for a zone-blocking system.
Noel has shown some speed and quickness ideal for a big-after-catch slot receiver.
Parrish plays bigger than his size with the ability to stay with bigger receivers outside, giving him more versatile coverage appeal.
Williams plays up to his size with physical single coverage and the ability to make big plays on the ball.
Etienne showed he packs a little punch as an inside runner on top of being a smooth receiver like his older brother Travis.
Bryant is a classic, reliable outside target who has some good complementary potential.
Jones projects as a powerful run blocker with a little pass-protection upside at right tackle.
Castro is a smart, physical corner who plays bigger than his size and can still improve in coverage, be it inside or out.
Horton projects as a speedy, field-stretching receiver who complements possession route-runners well on the outside.
Bowman should be on the radar to rise with his versatile, all-out on-ball playmaking.
Mondon has proved to be an equal asset vs. the run and pass to the point that he can do everything asked in any defensive scheme.
Gordon has great size as a power back and also has massive burst between the tackles. He has some three-down qualities, but he’s now a bit behind Jeanty, Hampton, and Johnson.
Briningstool has gotten into the early-round conversation in a strong tight end class thanks to dynamic receiving skills for his size.
Named after his Dolphins wide receiver father, Gadsden is a nice-sized, big-hands short-area target.
Hill has a blend of intriguing physical skills to go with an ideal frame to handle either bigger or smaller receivers.
