In the early months of the 2025 NFL Draft cycle, who are the top-selected players by each fan base, according to Pro Football Network’s NFL Mock Draft Simulator (MDS)? Using the latest data, we find out who you, the fans, have been targeting the most.
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Arizona Cardinals: Mason Graham, DT, Michigan
The Cardinals are a fun team to mock, from the perspective of an NFL Draft analyst. From the fan’s perspective, it must be just as exciting to see a team start to rise back up from the doldrums of the league.
They still need one more draft to make the leap, though. That’s where the MDS comes into play. Thus far in the 2025 NFL Draft cycle, the most-selected prospect by Cardinals fans is Michigan’s Mason Graham, barely surpassing fellow DT prospect Deone Walker.
At 6’3″, 318 pounds, Graham would be an invaluable two-phase catalyst on the defensive line for Jonathan Gannon’s defense. As powerful and strong as he is explosive and nimble, he’s truly the full package.
2) Deone Walker, DT, Kentucky
3) Donovan Jackson, G, Ohio State
4) Isaiah Bond, WR, Texas
5) Jaishawn Barham, LB, Michigan
Atlanta Falcons: Mykel Williams, EDGE, Georgia
One of the criticisms of the Falcons’ 2024 NFL Draft performance was that they waited too long to address a sparse EDGE room, and they might’ve passed up chances to add blue-chip talent as a result.
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As they operate the MDS, Falcons fans are determined to remedy this, and they’re accomplishing that with local talent: Georgia’s Mykel Williams. His teammate Jalon Walker also shows up on Atlanta’s list, but Williams is separated at the top.
At 6’5″, 265 pounds, with elite explosiveness, power, and hip freedom on redirections, Williams has truly jaw-dropping potential, so long as he can keep refining his hands.
2) Dani Dennis-Sutton, EDGE, Penn State
3) Rod Moore, S, Michigan
4) Jalon Walker, EDGE, Georgia
5) Evan Stewart, WR, Oregon
Baltimore Ravens: Tacario Davis, CB, Arizona
Interestingly, even after the Ravens selected Nate Wiggins in Round 1 of the 2024 NFL Draft, Ravens fans are still keeping an eye on the cornerback position. But with Brandon Stephens’ contract set to expire after the 2024 season, it does make sense.
Tacario Davis would bring an exciting dynamic to the Ravens’ CB room. Ideally, with his addition, he sticks on the boundary with Nate Wiggins, while Marlon Humphrey and Kyle Hamilton rotate in the slot. But Davis’ length and physicality would be right at home.
Past Davis, Ravens fans also remained cognizant of potential needs on the offensive line — and a large chunk desired to pair Roquan Smith with a catalyst at LB in Barrett Carter.
2) Barrett Carter, LB, Clemson
3) Jonah Savaiinaea, OT, Arizona
4) Parker Brailsford, C, Alabama
5) Tyler Booker, G, Alabama
Buffalo Bills: Mykel Williams, EDGE, Georgia
If Falcons fans want Williams, they’ll have to fight Bills Mafia for him. And that’s a fight any fan base would lose. Williams was also the Bills’ top-selected prospect, and it’s no surprise, given both his physical skill set and the looming need on the edge.
Bills fans are well aware of Sean McDermott’s affinity for longer, more powerful edge defenders, and that fits Williams to a tee. He resembles Groot with his long, compact-built 6’5″, 265-pound frame, but he also has shocking explosiveness, hip fluidity, and urgency.
Patrick Payton was also a popular pick for Bills fans. Though he doesn’t have as much raw power as Williams, he’s long, explosive, and bendy, and the best is yet to come for him.
2) Patrick Payton, EDGE, Florida State
3) Tacario Davis, CB, Arizona
4) Isaiah Bond, WR, Texas
5) Kenneth Grant, DT, Michigan
Carolina Panthers: Parker Brailsford, C, Alabama
Carolina Panthers fans seem intent on continuing to build around Bryce Young. The team’s front office addressed the guard position in free agency, and thus far in simulator mocks, Panthers fans are eyeing the next starter at center: Parker Brailsford.
At 6’2″, 275 pounds, Brailsford doesn’t have close to the mass that the Panthers seem to prefer on their line — but it’s easy to let that slide when you turn on the tape. He’s explosive and tenacious in space and well-leveraged in pass protection.
Gus Hartwig is a popular Day 3 alternative at center for Panthers fans, and with such a high projected first-round pick, James Pearce Jr., Luther Burden III, and Emery Jones Jr. show up as well.
2) Gus Hartwig, C, Purdue
3) James Pearce Jr., EDGE, Tennessee
4) Luther Burden III, WR, Missouri
5) Emery Jones Jr., OT, LSU
Chicago Bears: Parker Brailsford, C, Alabama
The Panthers aren’t the only fan base with center at the top of their mind. Brailsford is also the top-selected player by Bears fans in the MDS. In fact, Bears fans have selected Brailsford over 1,000 times — far more than any player-team match so far.
Currently, the Bears have Coleman Shelton as a short-term stopgap, but as the top center prospect in the 2025 class, Brailsford’s athleticism, range, and energy would take the unit up a notch.
Beyond Brailsford, it’s clear that EDGE is another well-defined area of need for Chicago. Williams makes another appearance here, as does Princely Umanmielen.
2) Princely Umanmielen, EDGE, Ole Miss
3) Mykel Williams, EDGE, Georgia
4) Donovan Jackson, G, Ohio State
5) Tyler Booker, G, Alabama
Cincinnati Bengals: Nic Anderson, WR, Oklahoma
Tee Higgins is on the franchise tag for the 2024 season, but the Bengals may need to search for a transition plan. Bengals fans are on the same wavelength. The most-mocked prospect for Cincinnati thus far in the 2025 NFL Draft cycle is Oklahoma’s Nic Anderson.
Like Higgins, Anderson is a big-bodied target at 6’4″, 213 pounds who can use his frame and length to outmatch defenders at the catch point. Anderson still has room to grow beyond his pure physical profile, but his vertical ability demands respect.
Bengals fans also seem to have an eye on the trenches, on both sides of the ball. But for now, the need at wide receiver looms the largest.
2) Tate Ratledge, G, Georgia
3) Parker Brailsford, C, Alabama
4) Kenneth Grant, DT, Michigan
5) JT Tuimoloau, EDGE, Ohio State
Cleveland Browns: Kelvin Banks Jr., OT, Texas
Offensive tackle is first and second on the Browns’ list of team needs, it seems. With Jedrick Wills’ future uncertain, Cleveland may need to find a succession plan for one of the most important offensive positions. Kelvin Banks Jr. is the top choice for Browns fans.
At 6’4″, 324 pounds, Banks has a unique build for a tackle. He’s dense, well-leveraged, and squatty but also long with extremely powerful hands and a strong anchor. He has the profile to eventually become an impact starter, with the athleticism to expand beyond that.
Browns fans have also perused other tackle options, among them the LSU duo of Jones and Will Campbell. And PFN’s top-rated running back — Ashton Jeanty — also makes an appearance.
2) Jack Sawyer, EDGE, Ohio State
3) Emery Jones Jr., OT, LSU
4) Will Campbell, OT, LSU
5) Ashton Jeanty, RB, Boise State
Dallas Cowboys: Ollie Gordon II, RB, Oklahoma State
Sure, running back might not matter as much as other positions — but it’s still not an area you want to skimp on. To the ire of their fans, the Cowboys have done that for two seasons now. And as the MDS data shows, Cowboys fans are taking matters into their own hands.
The most-selected player by Cowboys fans so far in the 2025 NFL Draft cycle is Ollie Gordon II — the star RB from the state next door. At 6’2″, 215 pounds, Gordon is a slashing long-strider with incredible creative instincts and grit, with all the qualities of a workhorse.
Hometown hero Quinn Ewers also cracked the top three among Cowboys fans’ selections — a notable development given the stagnation in the Dak Prescott contract saga.
2) Walter Nolen, DT, Ole Miss
3) Quinn Ewers, QB, Texas
4) Danny Stutsman, LB, Oklahoma
5) Quinshon Judkins, RB, Ole Miss
Denver Broncos: Jonah Savaiinaea, OT, Arizona
There appears to be buyer’s remorse among Broncos fans, who are already seeking to add a new right tackle not long after the arrival of Mike McGlinchey. Jonah Savaiinaea could also replace Garett Bolles at left tackle, but in truth, both OT spots are looming needs.
At around 6’6″, 330 pounds, Savaiinaea is an absolute powerhouse. He can drive power in the run game and anchor in pass protection, but he also has size-defying explosiveness, corrective athleticism, and range for his size.
For Broncos fans, the trenches appear to be an area of focus. Three defensive tackles follow Savaiinaea on the MDS data, and another OT rounds out the top five.
2) Mason Graham, DT, Michigan
3) Kenneth Grant, DT, Michigan
4) Walter Nolen, DT, Ole Miss
5) Will Campbell, OT, LSU
Detroit Lions: Kenneth Grant, DT, Michigan
Lions fans are staying home. According to the latest MDS data, the most-selected prospect by Lions fans thus far in the 2025 NFL Draft cycle is defensive tackle Kenneth Grant. He out-places three edge rushers, as well as a safety who transferred from Michigan.
Though the Lions signed veteran DJ Reader to play the nose tackle spot, he is growing older. The 6’3″, 339-pound Grant would be the perfect understudy for Reader, and once he hits the field, he and Alim McNeill would wreak havoc on opposing fronts.
2) Patrick Payton, EDGE, Florida State
3) JT Tuimoloau, EDGE, Ohio State
4) Derrick Moore, EDGE, Michigan
5) Keon Sabb, S, Alabama
Green Bay Packers: Gus Hartwig, C, Purdue
Surprisingly, the most-selected prospect by Packers fans is a player with an average draft position in the Day 3 range: Purdue center Gus Hartwig. Packers fans are clearly eager to move on from Josh Myers, but this year’s center class lacks proven depth.
Nevertheless, Hartwig could be a diamond in the rough. He’s a high-character locker room addition, first and foremost. And at 6’5″, 315 pounds, with passable baseline athleticism, solid flexibility, and strong football IQ forged by experience, he brings plenty to like.
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Past Hartwig, it seems as though defensive tackle is the next area of concern for Packers fans, with Kenny Clark’s contract situation slowly creeping up. Tyleik Williams, in particular, would be an exceptional succession plan.
2) Kenneth Grant, DT, Michigan
3) Walter Nolen, DT, Ole Miss
4) Dontay Corleone, DT, Cincinnati
5) Tyleik Williams, DT, Ohio State
Houston Texans: Harold Perkins Jr., LB, LSU
The Texans are one of the burgeoning Super Bowl threats in the NFL, and even after an off-season of turnover in 2025, they’ll still be primed to compete with C.J. Stroud. They can afford to take risks, and Harold Perkins Jr. is a risk that could pay major dividends.
Per the MDS data, Perkins is the apple of Texans fans’ eyes. Though his ultimate fit at the NFL level is still a mystery with his lighter frame, he can be a two-phase menace with his playmaking range, bend capacity, competitive mindset, and role flexibility.
Foley Fatukasi is a quality nose tackle in the short term, but Texans fans also have eyes on long-term replacements for him.
2) Kenneth Grant, DT, Michigan
3) Walter Nolen, DT, Ole Miss
4) Dontay Corleone, DT, Cincinnati
5) Evan Stewart, WR, Oregon
Indianapolis Colts: Colston Loveland, TE, Michigan
It’s refreshing when the analyst and the fans are in lockstep to this degree on a player-team fit. Colston Loveland is a prospect I’ve already mocked to the Indianapolis Colts multiple times. And true to form, he’s also the highest-picked player by Colts fans.
Loveland’s fit in Indianapolis simply makes too much sense. The Colts need a weapon of his caliber at tight end. In Shane Steichen’s scheme, Loveland would be able to threaten vertically with his speed and instincts, but he’s also an elite route runner and separator.
Xavier Nwankpa is also an especially good fit for the Colts, given his affinity for single-high coverage. Landon Jackson is also a name to know with his length.
2) Xavier Nwankpa, S, Iowa
3) Landon Jackson, EDGE, Arkansas
4) Rod Moore, S, Michigan
5) Mitchell Evans, TE, Notre Dame
Jacksonville Jaguars: Will Campbell, OT, LSU
The Jaguars added a player who looks like a bedrock piece in Anton Harrison in Round 1 of the 2023 NFL Draft. But with Cam Robinson’s contract set to expire soon, OT will once again be a need. Jaguars fans most favor Campbell as his replacement on the left side.
At around 6’6″, 320 pounds, Campbell is a “dancing bear” type of mover, with incredibly nimble recovery skills. He’s a very efficient mover with clean pass sets, and despite his lacking length, he has a compact power element that must be respected.
Banks would also suffice for Jacksonville, and elsewhere, Jaguars fans have also sought to strengthen the guard spot with Tyler Booker.
2) Kelvin Banks Jr., OT, Texas
3) Emery Jones Jr., OT, LSU
4) Tyler Booker, G, Alabama
5) Jabbar Muhammad, CB, Oregon
Kansas City Chiefs: Walter Nolen, DT, Ole Miss
The Chiefs have always placed a particular emphasis on the trenches under Andy Reid and Brett Veach, and Chiefs fans have followed suit thus far in the 2025 NFL Draft cycle. Walter Nolen is their most-favored prospect — the perfect tools-rich gamble for Steve Spagnuolo.
At around 6’4″, 295 pounds, Nolen has an elite speed-to-power profile with his bristling one-step explosiveness, compact mass, and proportional length. While he’s still refining his game, he can punch holes in the offensive line off of his physical ability alone.
Andrew Mukuba would also be an exciting fit with Spagnuolo given his versatility, and Jaeden Roberts is an intriguing insurance plan at guard.
2) Andrew Mukuba, DB, Texas
3) Dontay Corleone, DT, Cincinnati
4) Kenneth Grant, DT, Michigan
5) Jaeden Roberts, G, Alabama
Las Vegas Raiders: Carson Beck, QB, Georgia
The Raiders need a quarterback. They know it, their opponents know it, and their fans know it. And so it comes as no surprise that the most-selected prospect by Raiders fans, per the MDS data, is Georgia QB Carson Beck.
Beck to the Raiders isn’t just a logical fit. It’s already a very popular one. In fact, as of the latest data collection from the MDS, the Beck-Vegas selection is the second-most popular player-team match, behind Brailsford to Chicago.
At around 6’4″, 220 pounds, Beck is a prototypical passer with an exceptional blend of arm talent, toughness, anticipation, poise, and multi-level precision. With weapons like Davante Adams and collegiate teammate Brock Bowers, he could feast at the NFL level.
2) Shedeur Sanders, QB, Colorado
3) TreVeyon Henderson, RB, Ohio State
4) Jalen Milroe, QB, Alabama
5) Jordan Hancock, CB, Ohio State
Los Angeles Chargers: Kenneth Grant, DT, Michigan
Chargers fans are going all in on the Michigan-to-Los Angeles pipeline after the team hired former Wolverines coach Jim Harbaugh. Four of their five most-selected players are from Michigan, including the top vote-getter: defensive tackle Grant.
As the arguable best nose tackle prospect in the 2025 NFL Draft, teams will be fighting for Grant’s services. But back in Jesse Minter’s scheme, it’s exciting to think about what he can do at 0-tech and 1-tech with his athleticism and motor at 6’3″, 339 pounds.
Beyond Grant, Donovan Edwards and Loveland are particularly tantalizing talents to imagine with Justin Herbert.
2) Donovan Edwards, RB, Michigan
3) Colston Loveland, TE, Michigan
4) Derrick Moore, EDGE, Michigan
5) Terrance Ferguson, TE, Oregon
Los Angeles Rams: Harold Perkins Jr., LB, LSU
For the second time, Perkins makes an appearance on our most-selected prospects list. He beats out Shedeur Sanders, who was surprisingly placed second as a potential succession plan for veteran Matthew Stafford.
Perkins might not have the appeal of a traditional linebacker at just 6’1″, 220 pounds, but for the Rams, he’d offer something unique. He’s competent in coverage and rangy in pursuit, and alongside Jared Verse’s speed-to-power, his bend would be deadly.
Rams fans also have a degree of attention on OT and CB — two more roster spots that could use an infusion of long-term security.
2) Shedeur Sanders, QB, Colorado
3) Denzel Burke, CB, Ohio State
4) Kelvin Banks Jr., OT, Texas
5) Jonah Savaiinaea, OT, Arizona
Miami Dolphins: Tyleik Williams, DT, Ohio State
Losing Christian Wilkins will hurt, and Dolphins fans seem to know this. Zach Sieler’s continued presence will help, but according to the MDS data, Dolphins fans aren’t waiting around to fill that void. Williams is their most-selected player so far.
At 6’3″, 327 pounds, Williams is an extremely rare prospect. He has the mass and density of a nose tackle, but on film, you’ll see him take reps anywhere from 0- and 1-tech to 5-tech. He’s an energized accelerator with brute take-on strength and awesome power.
Once the Dolphins solidify their interior defensive line, Dolphins fans have made it clear that the trenches on the other side of the ball will then become the priority.
2) Kenneth Grant, DT, Michigan
3) Tyler Booker, G, Alabama
4) Donovan Jackson, G, Ohio State
5) Joshua Gray, G, Oregon State
Minnesota Vikings: Kenneth Grant, DT, Michigan
You could argue that there’s no wrong answer when it comes to the Michigan DTs for the Vikings. I’ve already mocked Graham to Minnesota more than once, but Vikings fans seem to favor the other DT — the nose tackle, Grant.
Grant would be a peculiar fit in Brian Flores’ defense, but there’s no discounting the potential he has as a force multiplier and orbit man on the front line. Grant can hold the point as well as anyone, and he also has exciting pass-rush viability.
DT covers all of the top three spots for Vikings fans — after which CB and RB prospects make appearances.
2) Deone Walker, DT, Kentucky
3) Walter Nolen, DT, Ole Miss
4) Daylen Everette, CB, Georgia
5) Donovan Edwards, RB, Michigan
New England Patriots: Will Campbell, OT, LSU
This was a bit surprising to see, as the Patriots selected Caedan Wallace in Round 3 just a few months ago. Perhaps Patriots fans aren’t sold on his starting development, or perhaps they expect Mike Onwenu to eventually shift back to guard. Either way, an OT is their man.
Campbell has unique utility as a security blanket for Drake Maye, given his high-floor profile as a prospect. He’s not flashy, but he’s nimble, he’s balanced, he’s strong, and he’s powerful, and he has a level of nuance and synergy in pass protection already.
The Patriots fan base was one of just four to select five different positions with their five most-picked players. Making an appearance here is lockdown CB Will Johnson — whom the Patriots may have a chance to select if they pick high enough.
2) Mykel Williams, EDGE, Georgia
3) Mitchell Evans, TE, Notre Dame
4) Tetairoa McMillan, WR, Arizona
5) Will Johnson, CB, Michigan
New Orleans Saints: Will Campbell, OT, LSU
No, you’re not seeing things. Campbell is up here again. For the third time, Campbell is a fan base’s most-selected player. This time, it’s the New Orleans Saints, who have long-term uncertainty to address opposite Taliese Fuaga.
The Trevor Penning selection didn’t pan out for New Orleans. Campbell could help rectify that. He’s already a much cleaner prospect, with nimble mobility and forceful hands. And as a natural LT, he could enable Fuaga to shift back to the right side.
Aside from tackle, EDGE is another position that seems to be sorely desired by Saints fans. Three EDGE prospects make up the top five for this team.
2) James Pearce Jr., EDGE, Tennessee
3) Emery Jones Jr., OT, LSU
4) Abdul Carter, EDGE, Penn State
5) JT Tuimoloau, EDGE, Ohio State
New York Giants: Shedeur Sanders, QB, Colorado
It was a close race between Sanders and Beck. Sanders only outreached Beck by 45 picks — but he’s nevertheless the most popular player on Giants fans’ draft boards. The assumption is that Daniel Jones will fade and Sanders will take his place.
Playing behind a shoddy offensive line in 2023 eroded some of Sanders’ pocket instincts — something he’ll have to fix before he makes the leap. But one could argue he brings superior arm talent and accuracy to Jones, and his pre-snap work is commendable.
Beyond Sanders and Beck, Alabama’s Jalen Milroe was also an intriguing wild card thrown into the mix by Giants fans. Of the three, Milroe is the most dynamic creator, and a year with Kalen DeBoer could fully unlock his passing ability.
2) Carson Beck, QB, Georgia
3) Jalen Milroe, QB, Alabama
4) TreVeyon Henderson, RB, Ohio State
5) Omarion Hampton, RB, North Carolina
New York Jets: Shedeur Sanders, QB, Colorado
It appears as though the two New York teams will have to fight over Deion Sanders’ son. Both the Jets and Giants fan bases claimed the Colorado QB as their most favored player. Sanders in the New York market could be precarious, but the potential is absolutely there.
As Aaron Rodgers’ successor, Sanders would bring similarly dynamic arm talent and swagger, and his accuracy and precision, in particular, are strong traits of his. He’s not an elite creator, but he’s a competent field general with a lot of the bedrock qualities.
Even after selecting Olu Fashanu, Jets fans still crave extra help at tackle — and Ewers popped up as a consolation prize if the Giants steal Sanders away.
2) Emery Jones Jr., OT, LSU
3) Josh Simmons, OT, Ohio State
4) Quinn Ewers, QB, Texas
5) Evan Stewart, WR, Oregon
Philadelphia Eagles: Walter Nolen, DT, Ole Miss
Similarly to the Chiefs, the Eagles also have an affinity for high-upside bargains on the defensive line. Picks like Jalen Carter, Jordan Davis, and Milton Williams proved this. Eagles fans are on the same wavelength. Nolen is their prime target early in the summer.
Nolen’s speed-to-power alone can be devastating, and with that ability, he can line up almost anywhere — from 1-tech to 3-tech to 5-tech, and even with sparse runway reps farther outside. He’s relatively raw technically, but the potential to work with him is astounding.
Eagles fans seem to know their team won’t pick an LB in Round 1, but they’re banging that drum hard in the Day 2 range. Three LBs make up their top five.
2) Barrett Carter, LB, Clemson
3) Deontae Lawson, LB, Alabama
4) Danny Stutsman, LB, Oklahoma
5) Ashton Gillotte, EDGE, Louisville
Pittsburgh Steelers: Deone Walker, DT, Kentucky
The Steelers appear to have added an impact player at DT very recently with Keeanu Benton — but Steelers fans are keeping the pedal down, especially with Cameron Heyward aging and inching toward a contract expiration. Walker is their pick to fill the void.
Walker would fill that void and then some. He’s a massive specimen at 6’6″, 348 pounds, and while he has the size of a nose tackle, he moves like a 3-tech invader — with logic-defying burst and quickness and a truly unyielding motor.
Four DTs comprised the top five compiled by Steelers fans, so it’s clear what need they have at the top of their list entering the 2025 NFL Draft cycle. Quarterback could also enter the fold, pending the performance of Russell Wilson and Justin Fields.
2) Walter Nolen, DT, Ole Miss
3) Mason Graham, DT, Michigan
4) Donovan Jackson, G, Ohio State
5) Kenneth Grant, DT, Michigan
San Francisco 49ers: Jonah Savaiinaea, OT, Arizona
Offensive tackle was considered to be a pressing need for the 49ers ahead of the 2024 NFL Draft, and yet, they did not invest in it. That said, the 2025 NFL Draft will offer another chance, and 49ers fans are jumping ahead with Arizona’s Savaiinaea.
This isn’t the first time Savaiinaea has graced this list, but his fit in San Francisco is special for two reasons: his dynamism and physicality as a puller and a blocker in space, and the opportunity he’ll have to learn from one of the best in Trent Williams.
Three offensive tackles made up the top five for 49ers fans, while a DT and a defensive back also achieved representation.
2) Walter Nolen, DT, Ole Miss
3) Ajani Cornelius, OT, Oregon
4) Sebastian Castro, S, Iowa
5) Austin Barber, OT, Florida
Seattle Seahawks: Jaishawn Barham, LB, Michigan
There was no overlap between Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald and Jaishawn Barham at Michigan, but Macdonald likely still has connections in Ann Arbor, Mich., and Barham was a local player at Maryland while Macdonald was defensive coordinator in Baltimore.
Seahawks fans are apt to realize that there might be some familiarity there, and it’s not unfathomable to think that Macdonald might jump at the chance to add a dynamic and disruptive second-level presence such as Barham.
At around 6’3″, 248 pounds, Barham is built almost like an EDGE. He can indeed blitz, but he’s also a tremendously sturdy run-down player, and he has the athleticism to thrive in coverage.
2) JT Tuimoloau, EDGE, Ohio State
3) Xavier Nwankpa, S, Iowa
4) Harold Perkins Jr., LB, LSU
5) Deontae Lawson, LB, Alabama
Tampa Bay Buccaneers: James Pearce Jr., EDGE, Tennessee
Chris Braswell, YaYa Diaby, and Joe Tryon-Shoyinka. These are the top names in the Buccaneers’ EDGE rotation. Braswell has potential, and Diaby is a nice sparkplug, but blue-chip talent is still needed. Buccaneers fans know this, and Pearce is their choice.
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At around 6’5″, 242 pounds, Pearce is noticeably light relative to his frame and length, and he’ll have to add mass before he makes the NFL transition. But he’s a stellar fit for Todd Bowles’ wide-alignment scheme, and his instant first-step explosiveness can be jarring.
Surprisingly, this is Travis Hunter‘s first appearance inside the top five anywhere on this list. Perhaps fans question where to play him. Were he to land in Tampa, Fla., the Buccaneers would be getting a born playmaker.
2) Jaishawn Barham, LB, Michigan
3) Travis Hunter, CB/WR, Colorado
4) Nic Scourton, EDGE, Texas A&M
5) Ephesians Prysock, CB, Washington
Tennessee Titans: Luther Burden III, WR, Missouri
The Titans are projected to be picking early in the 2025 NFL Draft, and Tennessee’s fans aren’t wasting the opportunity to add a blue-chip talent. According to the MDS, the most popular prospect on their draft boards is Burden — one of PFN’s top-rated players.
Tennessee has invested heavily in its weapons core around Will Levis, with DeAndre Hopkins, Calvin Ridley, and Tyler Boyd all in-house. But all three are aging. Burden can bring new youth, and he’s a three-level dynamo whose RAC element can be special.
Tetairoa McMillan was a close second to Burden. While he’s not the same RAC threat, he can be a true alpha receiver with his fluid athleticism and catch-point skills.
2) Tetairoa McMillan, WR, Arizona
3) Jonah Savaiinaea, OT, Arizona
4) Will Campbell, OT, LSU
5) James Pearce Jr., EDGE, Tennessee
Washington Commanders: Will Campbell, OT, LSU
The most-coveted player, across fan bases — thus far in the 2025 NFL Draft cycle — appears to be LSU’s Campbell. He claims the most fan bases with four, per the latest MDS data, and Commanders fans are the latest to swoon over his tools.
If Brandon Coleman thrives at left tackle, Campbell’s teammate at LSU — Jones — might be a better fit for Washington’s needs as a natural right tackle. While Campbell is slightly more mobile, Jones is freakishly strong with more than enough explosiveness.
Hunter also breaks into the top three on the Commanders’ list. Whether at CB or WR as a weapon for Jayden Daniels, he’d provide must-watch football in the nation’s capital.
2) Emery Jones Jr., OT, LSU
3) Travis Hunter, CB/WR, Colorado
4) Ephesians Prysock, CB, Washington
5) Jonah Savaiinaea, OT, Arizona
