Bucky Brooks' top 5 prospects by position rankings
In just over 10 days, the NFL world will meet in Indianapolis for the 2025 NFL Combine.
The combine will provide hundreds of draft prospects the opportunity to meet with NFL teams and showcase their skills in front of talent evaluators leading up to April's NFL Draft.
Every year, NFL Network's Bucky Brooks ranks the top five players at each position group in the upcoming draft class. Brooks just released his first edition of the 2025 class' prospect by position rankings, along with commentary on each position group.
Let's dive right into it.
QUARTERBACKS
- Shedeur Sanders, Colorado
- Cam Ward, Miami
- Jaxson Dart, Mississippi
- Jalen Milroe, Alabama
- Kyle McCord, Syracuse
"The 2025 quarterback class lacks the pizzazz of last year's group, but a few prospects could pop as stars at the next level."
RUNNING BACK
- Ashton Jeanty, Boise State
- Omarion Hampton, North Carolina
- Kaleb Johnson, Iowa
- TreVeyon Henderson, Ohio State
- Quinshon Judkins, Ohio State
"The NFL's running back renaissance should continue with the 2025 class featuring several blue-chip players offering workhorse potential."
WIDE RECEIVER
- Tetairoa McMillan, Arizona
- Luther Burden III, Missouri
- Emeka Egbuka, Ohio State
- Tre Harris, Mississippi
- Isaiah Bond, Texas
"The 2025 wide receiver class does not feature a can't-miss prospect at the top of the board, but teams will be able to find key contributors in the early rounds."
TIGHT END
- Tyler Warren, Penn State
- Colston Loveland, Michigan
- Harold Fannin Jr., Bowling Green
- Gunnar Helm, Texas
- Elijah Arroyo, Miami
"The 2025 tight end crop is loaded with hybrid talents: some block like offensive tackles, others run routes like wide receivers and a select few do both. The versatile athletes within this class will make it easy for some teams to transition to multi-TE sets next season."
NFL.com analyst Bucky Brooks revealed his final position rankings for the 2025 NFL Draft.
QUARTERBACK
- Shedeur Sanders, Colorado
- Cam Ward, Miami
- Jaxson Dart, Mississippi
- Jalen Milroe, Alabama
- Kyle McCord, Syracuse
RUNNING BACK
- Ashton Jeanty, Boise State
- Omarion Hampton, North Carolina
- Kaleb Johnson, Iowa
- TreVeyon Henderson, Ohio State
- Quinshon Judkins, Ohio State
WIDE RECEIVER
- Tetairoa McMillan, Arizona
- Luther Burden III, Missouri
- Emeka Egbuka, Ohio State
- Tre Harris, Mississippi
- Isaiah Bond, Texas
TIGHT END
- Tyler Warren, Penn State
- Colston Loveland, Michigan
- Harold Fannin Jr., Bowling Green
- Gunnar Helm, Texas
- Elijah Arroyo, Miami
OFFENSIVE TACKLE
- Will Campbell, LSU
- Kelvin Banks Jr., Texas
- Josh Simmons, Ohio State
- Armand Membou, Missouri
- Josh Conerly Jr., Oregon
INTERIOR OFFENSIVE LINE
- Tyler Booker, Alabama
- Donovan Jackson, Ohio State
- Grey Zabel, North Dakota State
- Jared Wilson, Georgia
- Ajani Cornelius, Oregon
DEFENSIVE TACKLE
- Mason Graham, Michigan
- Walter Nolen, Mississippi
- Kenneth Grant, Michigan
- Derrick Harmon, Oregon
- T.J. Sanders, South Carolina
DEFENSIVE END
- Nic Scourton, Texas A&M
- Jack Sawyer, Ohio State
- Landon Jackson, Arkansas
- Princely Umanmielen, Mississippi
- Shemar Stewart, Texas A&M
OUTSIDE LINEBACKER
- Abdul Carter, Penn State
- James Pearce Jr., Tennessee
- Mykel Williams, Georgia
- Mike Green, Marshall
- Donovan Ezeiruaku, Boston College
LINEBACKER
- Jalon Walker, Georgia
- Jihaad Campbell, Alabama
- Danny Stutsman, Oklahoma
- Barrett Carter, Clemson
- Carson Schwesinger, UCLA
CORNERBACK
- Travis Hunter, Colorado
- Will Johnson, Michigan
- Shavon Revel Jr., East Carolina
- Benjamin Morrison, Notre Dame
- Jahdae Barron, Texas
SAFETY
- Malaki Starks, Georgia
- Nick Emmanwori, South Carolina
- Xavier Watts, Notre Dame
- Sebastian Castro, Iowa
- Kevin Winston Jr., Penn State
OFFENSIVE TACKLE
- Will Campbell, LSU
- Kelvin Banks Jr., Texas
- Josh Simmons, Ohio State
- Armand Membou, Missouri
- Josh Conerly Jr., Oregon
"This OT group features several intriguing prospects with Day 1 starting potential."
INTERIOR OFFENSIVE LINE
- Tyler Booker, Alabama
- Donovan Jackson, Ohio State
- Grey Zabel, North Dakota State
- Jared Wilson, Georgia
- Ajani Cornelius, Oregon
"Teams looking for bullies at the point of attack will be intrigued by this IOL group."
DEFENSIVE TACKLE
- Mason Graham, Michigan
- Walter Nolen, Mississippi
- Kenneth Grant, Michigan
- Derrick Harmon, Oregon
- T.J. Sanders, South Carolina
"With the talent and depth on offer in the defensive tackle class, teams seeking disruptive interior defenders should be able to address their needs."
DEFENSIVE END
- Nic Scourton, Texas A&M
- Jack Sawyer, Ohio State
- Landon Jackson, Arkansas
- Princely Umanmielen, Mississippi
- Shemar Stewart, Texas A&M
"This group is loaded with potential difference-makers."
NFL Media analyst Daniel Jeremiah released his initial ranking of the top 50 prospects in the 2025 NFL Draft.
No. 50 Alfred Collins, DT, Texas
No. 49 Elijah Arroyo, TE, Miami
No. 48 Grey Zabel, IOL, North Dakota State
No. 47 Marcus Mbow, T, Purdue
No. 46 Josaiah Stewart, Edge, Michigan
No. 45 Benjamin Morrison, CB, Notre Dame
No. 44 Maxwell Hairston, CB, Kentucky
No. 43 Azareye'h Thomas, CB, Florida State
No. 42 T.J. Sanders, DT, South Carolina
No. 41 Jaxson Dart, QB, Ole Miss
No. 40 Jack Sawyer, Edge, Ohio State
No. 39 Joshua Farmer, DT, Florida State
No. 38 Josh Conerly Jr., T, Oregon
No. 37 Carson Schwesinger, LB, UCLA
No. 36 TreVeyon Henderson, RB, Ohio State
No. 35 Mason Taylor, TE, LSU
No. 34 Quinshon Judkins, RB, Ohio State
No. 33 Malaki Starks, S, Georgia
No. 32 Luther Burden III, WR, Missouri
No. 31 Donovan Jackson, IOL, Ohio State
No. 30 Josh Simmons, T, Ohio State
No. 29 Omarion Hampton, RB, North Carolina
No. 28 Donovan Ezeiruaku, Edge, Boston College
No. 27 Shemar Stewart, Edge, Texas A&M
No. 26 Walter Nolen, DT, Ole Miss
No. 25 Emeka Egbuka, WR, Ohio State
No. 24 Matthew Golden, WR, Texas
No. 23 Mike Green, Edge, Marshall
No. 22 Derrick Harmon, DT, Michigan State
No. 21 Nick Emmanwori, S, South Carolina
No. 20 James Pearce Jr., Edge, Tennessee
No. 19 Kelvin Banks Jr., T, Texas
No. 18 Kenneth Grant, DT, Michigan
No. 17 Armand Membou, IOL, Missouri
No. 16 Mykel Williams, Edge, Georgia
No. 15 Tetairoa McMillan, WR, Arizona
No. 14 Tyler Booker, IOL, Alabama
No. 13 Jihaad Campbell, LB, Alabama
No. 12 Will Johnson, CB, Michigan
No. 11 Shedeur Sanders, QB, Colorado
No. 10 Cam Ward, QB, Miami
No. 9 Jahdae Barron, CB, Texas
No. 8 Will Campbell, T, LSU
No. 7 Colston Loveland, TE, Michigan
No. 6 Jalon Walker, Edge, Georgia
No. 5 Tyler Warren, TE, Penn State
No. 4 Mason Graham, DT, Michigan
No. 3 Ashton Jeanty, RB, Boise State
No. 2 Travis Hunter, CB/WR, Colorado
No. 1 Abdul Carter, Edge, Penn State
OUTSIDE LINEBACKER
- Abdul Carter, Penn State
- James Pearce Jr., Tennessee
- Mykel Williams, Georgia
- Mike Green, Marshall
- Donovan Ezeiruaku, Boston College
"This year's crop of outside linebackers/designated pass rushers features several explosive sack artists with sky-high potential."
LINEBACKER
- Jalon Walker, Georgia
- Jihaad Campbell, Alabama
- Danny Stutsman, Oklahoma
- Barrett Carter, Clemson
- Carson Schwesinger, UCLA
"The evolution of the off-ball linebacker has prompted defensive coordinators to covet versatile defenders with pass-rush potential."
CORNERBACK
- Travis Hunter, Colorado
- Will Johnson, Michigan
- Shavon Revel Jr., East Carolina
- Benjamin Morrison, Notre Dame
- Jahdae Barron, Texas
"The 2025 cornerback class is loaded with ballhawks and playmakers on the perimeter."
SAFETY
- Malaki Starks, Georgia
- Nick Emmanwori, South Carolina
- Xavier Watts, Notre Dame
- Sebastian Castro, Iowa
- Kevin Winston Jr., Penn State
"The 2025 safety class features several high-IQ defenders with superb instincts, ball skills and tackling ability."
View photos of every NFL player selected with the third overall pick since the first draft in 1936.
QB Drake Maye - New England Patriots (2024)
DE Will Anderson Jr. - Houston Texans (2023)
CB Derek Stingley Jr. - Houston Texans (2022)
QB Trey Lance - San Francisco 49ers (2021)
CB Jeff Okudah - Detroit Lions (2020)
DT Quinnen Williams - New York Jets (2019)
QB Sam Darnold - New York Jets (2018)
DE Solomon Thomas - San Francisco 49ers (2017)
DE Joey Bosa - San Diego Chargers (2016)
DE Dante Fowler Jr. - Jacksonville Jaguars (2015)
QB Blake Bortles - Jacksonville Jaguars (2014)
DE Dion Jordan - Miami Dolphins (2013)
RB Trent Richardson - Cleveland Browns (2012)
DT Marcell Dareus - Buffalo Bills (2011)
DT Gerald McCoy - Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2010)
DE Tyson Jackson - Kansas City Chiefs (2009)
QB Matt Ryan - Atlanta Falcons (2008)
T Joe Thomas - Cleveland Browns (2007)
QB Vince Young - Tennessee Titans (2006)
WR Braylon Edwards - Cleveland Browns (2005)
WR Larry Fitzgerald - Arizona Cardinals (2004)
WR Andre Johnson - Houston Texans (2003)
QB Joey Harrington - Detroit Lions (2002)
DT Gerard Warren - Cleveland Browns (2001)
T Chris Samuels - Washington Redskins (2000)
QB Akili Smith - Cincinnati Bengals (1999)
DE Andre Wadsworth - Arizona Cardinals (1998)
CB Shawn Springs - Seattle Seahawks (1997)
DE Simeon Rice - Arizona Cardinals (1996)
QB Steve McNair - Houston Oilers (1995)
QB Heath Shuler - Washington Redskins (1994)
RB Garrison Hearst - Phoenix Cardinals (1993)
DT Sean Gilbert - Los Angeles Rams (1992)
CB Bruce Pickens - Atlanta Falcons (1991)
DT Cortez Kennedy - Seattle Seahawks (1990)
RB Barry Sanders - Detroit Lions (1989)
S Bennie Blades - Detroit Lions (1988)
RB Alonzo Highsmith - Houston Oilers (1987)
QB Jim Everett - Houston Oilers (1986)
DT Ray Childress - Houston Oilers (1985)
LB Carl Banks - New York Giants (1984)
RB Curt Warner - Seattle Seahawks (1983)
LB Chip Banks - Cleveland Browns (1982)
RB Freeman McNeil - New York Jets (1981)
T Anthony Munoz - Cincinnati Bengals (1980)
QB Jack Thompson - Cincinnati Bengals (1979)
WR Wes Chandler - New Orleans Saints (1978)
DT Eddie Edwards - Cincinnati Bengals (1977)
RB Chuck Muncie - New Orleans Saints (1976)
G Ken Huff - Baltimore Colts (1975)
G John Hicks - New York Giants (1974)
T Jerry Sisemore - Philadelphia Eagles (1973)
T Lionel Antoine - Chicago Bears (1972)
QB Dan Pastorini - Houston Oilers (1971)
QB Mike Phipps - Cleveland Browns (1970)
RB Leroy Keyes - Philadelphia Eagles (1969)
DE Claude Humphrey - Atlanta Falcons (1968)
QB Steve Spurrier - San Francisco 49ers (1967)
RB Dick Leftridge - Pittsburgh Steelers (1966)
LB Dick Butkus - Chicago Bears (1965)
WR Charley Taylor - Washington Redskins (1964)
DT Jim Dunaway - Minnesota Vikings (1963)
DT Merlin Olsen - Los Angeles Rams (1962)
DT Joe Rutgens - Washington Redskins (1961)
DB Johnny Robinson - Detroit Lions (1960)
DB Billy Stacy - Chicago Cardinals (1959)
LB Dan Currie - Green Bay Packers (1958)
QB John Brodie - San Francisco 49ers (1957)
RB Hopalong Cassady - Detroit Lions (1956)
RB Alan Ameche - Baltimore Colts (1955)
C Art Hunter - Green Bay Packers (1954)
QB Jack Scarbath - Washington Redskins (1953)
RB Ollie Matson - Chicago Cardinals (1952)
QB Y.A. Tittle - San Francisco 49ers (Colts disbanded after 1950 season, the players were made eligible for draft along with college seniors. Tittle was the No. 1 choice - 3rd overall - of 49ers in 1951.)
RB Chuck Hunsinger - Chicago Bears (1950)
RB Doak Walker - New York Bulldogs (1949)
QB Bobby Layne - Chicago Bears (1948)
G Fritz Barzilauskas - Boston Yanks (1947)
FB Doc Blanchard - Pittsburgh Steelers (1946)
HB Joe Renfroe - Boston/Brooklyn Yanks (1945)
HB Creighton Miller - Brooklyn Tigers (1944)
RB Glenn Dobbs - Chicago Cardinals (1943)
RB Pete Kmetovic - Philadelphia Eagles (1942)
RB Norm Standlee - Chicago Bears (1941)
QB Kay Eakin - Pittsburgh Steelers (1940)
RB Parker Hall - Cleveland Rams (1939)
RB Boyd Brumbaugh - Brooklyn Dodgers (1938)
QB Ray Buivid - Chicago Cardinals (1937)
HB Bill Shakespeare - Pittsburgh Pirates (1936)
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