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By all accounts, this is a good, but not a great, NFL Draft class. That said, there is plenty of depth to be had, and some blue-chip prospects will be looking to turn the fortunes of some franchises around when their names are called in Green Bay on April 24.
The bottom line is that this draft promises to be interesting as teams once again engage in a game I like to call rookie roulette. Some players will hit, and some teams will take a swing and miss. That is the nature of the beast.
Here is my RotoBaller Big Board, where we will break down the Top 50 NFL Draft prospects leading up to the 2025 NFL Draft. Here we take a closer look at my Big Board and those Draft prospects ranked in the top 10. For a deeper dive into dynasty strategy, rankings, and trade tactics, be sure to check out our complete Dynasty Fantasy Football Guide.
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Top NFL Draft Prospects: 10-1
10. Kenneth Grant, DT, Michigan
Men built like Kenneth Grant aren't supposed to move the way Grant does. Not only is Grant quick, but he is also powerful and violent at the point of attack. Already considered one of the best run defenders in the class, Grant has the potential to develop into a great pass rusher from the inside once he learns to put all his tools to use.
Over the last two seasons, Grant managed eight sacks, 39 run stops, and 50 quarterback pressures, all while absorbing double-teams most of the time.
9. Tyler Warren, TE, Penn State
People tend to forget how good of a run blocker Tyler Warren can be because of the numbers he put up at the tight end position last season. In 16 games, Warren caught 104 passes for 1,233 yards and eight touchdowns. The 104 receptions were the second-most in the nation, and the yardage was the seventh-most.
Tyler Warren is a TE that can do it all 🔥
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Warren's blocking skills were on display during the college playoffs. The 6-foot-5, 260-pound generational tight end forced many edge defenders up the field when he was asked to perform the duties of an in-line blocker. With his ability to affect both the pass and run game, he brings a similar skillset to an organization as George Kittle.
8. Jahdae Barron, CB, Texas
Jahdae Barron, the Jim Thorpe Award winner, is arguably the most instinctive defensive back in this draft. Barron blends those instincts with a physicality we rarely see at the position. The former Longhorn can line up anywhere, and production follows.
According to Next Gen stats, Barron's production score of 94 trailed only Travis Hunter (99) among draft-eligible corners, thanks to 226 career tackles and eight interceptions. In 2024, Barron allowed just 279 yards in coverage, picking off opposing quarterbacks on five occasions while allowing zero touchdown receptions on his watch.
His 33.1 passer rating coverage is another reason teams will love what he offers.
7. Tetairoa McMillan, WR, Arizona
First, Tetairoa McMillan is quarterback-proof. He played at Arizona, which never had quarterbacks, so his 174 receptions, 2,721 receiving yards, and 18 touchdowns over the last two seasons are all the more impressive.
McMillan proved he could win at all three levels during his stint in Arizona. He has drawn comparisons to Drake London and Mike Evans as prototypical X receivers who can play above the rim and are excellent route runners despite their size. McMillan doesn't get enough credit for his short-area quickness, which allows him to quickly get in and out of his breaks to create separation.
TETAIROA MCMILLAN NOW HAS FOUR TOUCHDOWNS AND 248 RECEIVING YARDS 🔥
IT'S ONLY THE THIRD QUARTER 😳 pic.twitter.com/WD7u2uTluc
— ESPN (@espn) September 1, 2024
You either die a hero or live long enough to see yourself become the villain, and it feels like McMillan has been overanalyzed these last two seasons to the point that many outsiders forget just how talented he is.
6. Jalon Walker, Edge, Georgia
Jalon Walker is a dynamic linebacker who can come off the edge and disrupt the passing game with that edge presence and undeniable pursuit speed. That speed also allows for versatility in his game and ensures that he won't be shoehorned into being "just" an edge defender.
Walker can drop back in coverage if needed and, thanks to his sideline-to-sideline ability, has as much value to a prospective team as an off-the-ball linebacker as he does as an edge defender.
In a game where teams must defend the likes of Lamar Jackson, Josh Allen, and Jayden Daniels, Walker can be a difference-maker when asked to play the spy role and neutralize those dual-threat quarterbacks.
Walker has all the intangibles to elevate a defense to the next level. Going back to the Texas game, Walker was a force of nature with six run stops, seven pressures, and three sacks. Vontae Mack, I mean Jalon Walker, no matter what.
5. Armand Membou, OT, Missouri
Armand Membou has steadily climbed many big boards as this draft process continues. The hulking offensive line prospect projects to be an elite right tackle but can also kick inside and play guard. Membou offers prospective teams versatility.
Today's game is all about protecting your assets. Teams that invest in the quarterback position have to protect their investment. Membou is quarterback insurance, allowing zero sacks and zero quarterback hits in 392 pass-blocking snaps in 2024 at Missouri.
4. Mason Graham, DT, Michigan
Mason Graham is that lunch pail guy. He is going to come to work every day and earn his keep. Of all the prospects in 2025, his tape is the most consistent. The Michigan product has a motor that never stops, and he understands how to use leverage to his advantage, routinely combining his power and technique to remove would-be blockers from his path.
In 39 games, Graham posted 108 tackles, 18 of which were tackles for loss. Graham also finished with nine sacks, showing an ability to be an effective pass rusher from the interior.
3. Ashton Jeanty, RB, Boise State
The Heisman Trophy runner-up in 2024 is the top fantasy prospect heading into the 2025 NFL Draft. Ashton Jeanty is cut from the same cloth as Saquon Barkley and Jahmyr Gibbs (without David Montgomery) as a back that can handle a full workload and checkmarks the box with his explosive playmaking ability.
Last season, Jeanty averaged 5.43 yards after contact per run, 7.3 yards per carry, 185.8 rushing yards per game, and produced an elusive run rating of 217.6, all ranked first among running backs available in this year's draft. Jeanty also had the third-best breakaway run rate at 54.5 percent, so there is room for improvement.
All this talk about the economy and not one mention that we are 20 days away from the Ashton Jeanty economic stimulus package.
Generational wealth for dynasty managers is on the horizon. pic.twitter.com/ZKaV6JKnOR
— TheOGfantasyfootball (@TheOGfantasy) April 4, 2025
2. Travis Hunter, CB/WR, Colorado
Regarding blue-chip prospects, Travis Hunter would be considered one at cornerback and wide receiver. Hunter may be the most talented player in this year's draft and is widely considered not only the best cornerback available to be selected but also the top wide receiver prospect.
As a wide receiver, Hunter sits in the 92nd percentile regarding success rate versus man coverage. Hunter has been even better against zone and press coverage, finishing his final season at Colorado in the 97th percentile versus both coverages, according to Matt Harmon's Reception Perception profile.
As a defender playing 82 percent of the defensive snaps a season ago, Hunter allowed just 23 receptions and a touchdown on 41 targets. Hunter also accounted for four interceptions and 11 pass breakups, earning a 39.9 passer rating when targeted.
1. Abdul Carter, Edge, Penn State
You know you are a blue-chip prospect when you can remain at the top of the big board despite not participating in on-field drills at the combine or during your Pro Day due to injury. Carter's shoulder injury, which he suffered during the Nittany Lions' playoff run, has not affected his draft value, which is telling in itself.
Carter is the type of prospect you build your defense around. There is nothing he can't do on the field. While he primarily receives praise for his pass-rushing ability, Carter is a stout run defender, and his athleticism allows him to drop into coverage if required. If you are looking for future Defensive Player of the Year candidates, look no further.
watch the path of Abdul Carter (#11) pic.twitter.com/w8bbXRp9Yg
— Nate Tice (@Nate_Tice) January 10, 2025
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