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NFL.com's list of top 100 draft prospects 2.0

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We are nearly at the midway point of April, which means the 2025 NFL Draft is right around the corner.

With the draft kicking off next week, teams are beginning to finalize their draft boards.

NFL.com's Eric Edholm recently released the second edition of his list of top 100 draft prospects.

Let's dive into the top 25 players in Edholm's rankings, along with commentary from NFL.com's lead draft writer.

1. Abdul Carter, Edge, Penn State

"Provided his medical evaluation comes in clean, I think Carter has the highest ceiling of any defender in this draft. He has the potential to eventually become a weekly nightmare for the opposing offense."

2. Travis Hunter, CB/WR, Colorado

"Hunter made a strong statement at Colorado's pro day by catching passes, something he clearly wants to do in the NFL. He's the top CB and WR prospect in this class."

3. Ashton Jeanty, RB, Boise State

"Jeanty is a three-down difference-maker with elite contact balance who can make a good offense great, but I don't view him as a one-man wrecking crew."

4. Mason Graham, DT, Michigan

"The draft's best 3-technique, although Graham's shorter arms (32 inches) and sub-300-pound frame are reasons to worry. I don't think he's a typical top-five prospect, but he lands here in a draft class that isn't overflowing with blue-chip talent."

5. Jalon Walker, Edge, Georgia

"There will be some Nolan Smith comparisons, even if the two players are not carbon copies. The team that drafts Walker must have a plan for how to deploy him, and I believe it will pay off in time, but patience is warranted as he adjusts to facing NFL fronts."

6. Tyler Warren, TE, Penn State

"Warren is a Gronk-style tight end who isn't yet a dominant blocker, but he has all the goods to be a decade-long standout at the position, offering terrific versatility as a consistent receiving threat."

7. Armand Membou, T, Missouri

"He might have a slightly higher ceiling than Will Campbell, but Membou could take a little time to adapt to the NFL. At 21 years old, there's exciting potential, but he's been a starter at right tackle only to this point."

8. Will Campbell, T, LSU

"The arm-length debate only goes so far with me. Campbell's 2023 tape might have been stronger than his 2024 season, but he has held his own against SEC rushers for years and should be tried at left tackle first before a team considers moving him elsewhere."

9. Will Johnson, CB, Michigan

"Injuries have marred Johnson's evaluation. We still don't yet know how fast he is (pending his workout on April 14), but there are only so many pure cover corners who can compete with Johnson's strong skill set."

10. Cam Ward, QB, Miami

"Ward is good enough to start for an NFL team and make plays with his arm and legs. But is he a franchise-changer? My lack of certainty in response to that question is the biggest thing holding me back from pushing Ward up the board."

11. Colston Loveland, TE, Michigan

"Loveland will be a fluid, dangerous pass catcher once he's cleared for contact following shoulder surgery. He isn't a plus blocker, but he can be an offense's strong second or third option as a receiver."

12. Tetairoa McMillan, WR, Arizona

"T-Mac is a big, smooth athlete who is more of a one-speed operator with no true extra gear. With his size and body control, he should be a good complement to a speed threat as an intermediate target."

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13. Mykel Williams, Edge, Georgia

"The top 10 isn't out of the question for this pass-rush talent. He turns 21 in June, and Williams has the tools to be as good as almost any rusher in this class."

14. Matthew Golden, WR, Texas

"Running a 4.29-second 40-yard dash and acing the interview process has bumped Golden's stock up. He'll be a first-rounder even though he lacks a big frame. Some teams believe they could use him more effectively than Texas did."

15. Shemar Stewart, Edge, Texas A&M

"Stewart's workouts virtually guarantee Round 1 status, and he has some encouraging tape, but it never quite added up to production in college. You just know some coaches will be itching to work with his tools."

16. Mike Green, Edge, Marshall

"Green brings an arsenal of moves and nearly endless energy, but in lacking ideal length, he's going to need them to be a successful NFL pass rusher."

17. Tyler Booker, IOL, Alabama

"Thickly built, heavy-handed guard who can elevate a team's run game from Day 1. Scouts also have praised Booker's maturity and approach to the game, even if he has athletic limitations."

18. Jahdae Barron, CB, Texas

"Do-it-all defensive back who tested well and could be a valuable first-year piece to a defense. Barron isn't long or thickly built, and his long speed wasn't always evident on tape, but he profiles as a strong contributor."

19. Derrick Harmon, DT, Oregon

"Long-levered, thick-bodied defender who might lack a superpower outside of his size. Harmon can be a bit chaotic in his rush plan but offers great value for odd-front defenses."

20. Malaki Starks, S, Georgia

"We've seen NFL teams overlook similar players before, so it won't be shocking if he ends up starting for a team that made the playoffs last season. Starks has very few weaknesses in his game, although safeties can be tricky to forecast."

21. Jihaad Campbell, LB, Alabama

"Campbell's shoulder injury bears watching, but he offers great range, closing ability and toughness at the point of attack when healthy. He's easily a top-25 talent in this class."

22. Kelvin Banks Jr., T, Texas

"With 42 starts at left tackle, there's a large body of work for scouts to sink their teeth into. Banks isn't quite the top-10 prospect I imagined he might be this year, but he has enough power and athleticism."

23. Nick Emmanwori, S, South Carolina

"I think Emmanwori is best playing in the box, but his tackling consistency must improve. I love the talent and athletic template, but ironing out his role will be crucial."

24. Donovan Ezeiruaku, Edge, Boston College

"Ezeiruaku checks off character, effort and production boxes, which should go a long way. His mass is subpar, but good length and quickness help alleviate those concerns."

25. Luther Burden III, WR, Missouri

"Burden could prove to be a Deebo Samuel-like producer in the NFL, but he might never be a No. 1 option and doesn't quite separate as much as I'd like to see."

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