1. S Nick Emmanwori, South Carolina

"Emmanwori is a massive safety prospect with ideal instincts and ball skills. He fits best as a strong safety, big nickel or sub linebacker. He can consistently undercut routes and take the ball away in those roles. He trusts his eyes and drives on the ball. He had multiple pick-sixes in the games I studied. He does have a little tightness that shows up in man coverage, but he has enough speed to recover. When he's aligned in the deep half, he's not as effective. He doesn't see/react as well at that depth. Against the run, he is aggressive to fill and he's a strong tackler on the front side. He will have some run-by misses when chasing from the back side. Overall, Emmanwori will be a difference-maker provided the team that drafts him deploys him close to the action."

2. CB Will Johnson, Michigan

"Johnson is a big cornerback with easy/fluid movement skills and excellent instincts. He played outside and in the slot at Michigan. In off coverage, he's very smooth and relaxed. He doesn't panic, settles on routes and can find/play the ball. He had an impressive flat-footed read against USC that he turned into a pick-six. He has the size/length to press and match up with bigger wideouts. The two issues that showed up in his 2024 game tape were inconsistency as a support player against the run and questions about his deep speed. He wasn't ultra-aggressive to attack ball-carriers and he was run over multiple times. He did not alleviate any concerns about his speed by declining to run a 40-yard dash at the combine and his workout this spring. Overall, Johnson won't be a fit for man-heavy teams, but he will be attractive for squads that play a lot of zone coverage."

3. QB Shedeur Sanders, Colorado

"Sanders is a slightly undersized quarterback with outstanding touch, accuracy and toughness. He operates out of the 'gun and is crisp in his footwork/setup. When he has time and space in the pocket, he throws from a strong platform, showcasing a compact, smooth delivery. He really keeps his left arm tucked close to his body, which aids his ball placement. He relies more on timing and anticipation than pure velocity. He isn't a sudden/twitchy mover when pressured, and that's part of the reason why he took so many sacks over the past two seasons. Still, the main culprit was poor protection. Despite taking some hellacious hits, he hangs in the pocket and doesn't drop his eyes to see the rush. His toughness is unquestionable. Overall, Sanders doesn't have elite size, arm strength or athleticism, but he can find success in an offense based on timing and ball placement."

4. EDGE Mike Green, Marshall

"Green was an ultra-explosive and productive edge rusher for the Thundering Herd. He jumped on the radar with an outstanding performance against Ohio State in September and continued to dominate through the entire campaign. He's continued to add weight over the last year and checked in at over 250 pounds at the Reese's Senior Bowl. In the pass game, he has an excellent get-off and he can convert speed to power. He has quick hands and wins with a dip/rip on the edge. He has enjoyed success with spin moves, but he gets a little too reliant on them at times. I love his effort to keep working and refuse to stay blocked. In the run game, he knocks back tight ends at the point of attack and he can pop/separate to free himself for tackles. He is very disruptive on stunts and games. Overall, Green is a very gifted pass rusher and more than holds his own against the run."

5. TE Mason Taylor, LSU

"Taylor is a big, athletic tight end with excellent quickness, hands and toughness. He primarily lined up in-line, but he also flexed out in the slot and took a few reps on the outside. He's polished as a route runner, showing the ability to set up defenders, lean into them and then create separation. He has a big catch radius, hauling in balls above his head as well as below his knees. He is a pure hands-catcher, keeping the ball away from his body. He doesn't have elite top-end speed, but he is a smooth mover and can find another gear when the ball is in the air. After the catch, he can pull through tackles or make defenders miss in space. He isn't a mauler in the run game, but he can screen off and stay attached. Overall, Taylor has the ability to be a Day 1 starter with high-volume production."

6. EDGE Donovan Ezeiruaku, Boston College

"Ezeiruaku is a compact edge rusher with outstanding length, burst and production. In the pass game, he has a very quick first step and gets on top of blockers in a hurry. He excels at prying open the outside shoulder and cornering toward the quarterback. He has a full array of moves to complement his speed rush. He has won with a club/swim, inside counter, spin move and Euro step. He's an outstanding finisher (16.5 sacks in 2024). Against the run, he needs to be more consistent using his length to stack blocks. He takes them on with his shoulder too often. He shows solid effort on the back side to chase plays. Overall, Ezeiruaku has an ideal body type to rush the passer, and he has all the tricks in his bag to win against good players."

7. RB TreVeyon Henderson, Ohio State

"Henderson is a muscled-up runner with elite speed and versatility. He is patient to the hole before exploding through with high knees. He has long speed to destroy pursuit angles once he gets into the open field. He needs to improve his contact balance, though. Too often, his feet stop when met at or near the line of scrimmage. He has the lower-body strength to power through if he keeps driving his feet. In the passing game, he runs a wide variety of routes with quickness and savvy. He has strong, reliable hands. He's an elite pass protector. He is quick to identify blitzers and attack them. He strains to finish, sometimes well after the ball has been caught down the field. Overall, Henderson is a three-down weapon, brimming with big-play potential."

8. WR Luther Burden III, Missouri

"Burden is a quick, athletic slot receiver. He received a lot of quick hitters in Missouri's offense. He excels on underneath option routes that allow him to combine his feel to create space and his suddenness to generate yards after the catch. He has outstanding body control, giving him the ability to contort and haul in poorly thrown balls. He is at his best with the ball in his hands. He can stop/start in a hurry and possesses the agility to make defenders miss in tight quarters. He has more to offer once he gets to the next level. When given the opportunity to work down the field, he can tap into another gear and track the ball smoothly. Overall, Burden is a fun player to study and reminds me of Stefon Diggs coming out of college."

9. RB Quinshon Judkins, Ohio State

"Judkins is a powerful, compact runner with outstanding career production. He is very decisive and aggressive on inside runs. He runs low to the ground and hunts the unblocked defender with a thirst for violence. He has a vicious stiff-arm, provided he doesn't simply lower his shoulder and run through the defender. On perimeter runs, he usually looks to square up and get vertical as soon as possible. He isn't as polished in the passing game as Ohio State teammate TreVeyon Henderson, but he's competent as a screen/checkdown option and he's aware in pass protection. He's at his best in the four-minute offense. He closed out the Penn State game with one punishing run after another. Overall, Judkins has areas to improve, but he is a natural runner and he's built to carry a full load as a starter."

10. LB Carson Schwesinger, UCLA

"Schwesinger is an ultra-instinctive linebacker with range and cover ability. Against the run, he is quick to key/diagnose. He is adept at beating blockers to spots, dipping underneath and avoiding them with quickness. He struggles to free himself when he's forced to engage blocks. He has outstanding lateral range, and while he lacks thump, he's a reliable tackler. He is smooth and fluid in coverage and has the agility to mirror/match tight ends and running backs. I love his play speed and energy. He chases plays all over the field. Overall, Schwesinger isn't the most imposing figure, but he's going to rack up production because of his blend of speed and instincts."

11. CB Trey Amos, Ole Miss

"Amos has excellent size (6-foot 3/4, 195 pounds) and is a fluid/smooth athlete. He split five seasons between three different schools (Louisiana, Alabama, Mississippi) during his college career, leading Ole Miss with 13 pass breakups in 2024. He has average twitch and burst, but he plays with excellent instincts and ball skills. He can play the ball with his back to the quarterback as well as any cornerback in this draft. The only real question I had about his game was his top-end speed and he alleviated those concerns with a 4.43-second 40-yard dash at the combine."

12. EDGE Landon Jackson, Arkansas

"Jackson has outstanding size (6-6, 264), length and explosion. As a pass rusher, he utilizes a long-arm move to notch wins in the backfield. He has a nice burst to close and finish. I love his effort. Against the run, he can stack and hold single blocks, but he struggles against down blocks. He has climbed up the rankings this offseason with an awesome performance in the Reese's Senior Bowl game and an impressive showing at the combine."

13. CB Benjamin Morrison, Notre Dame

"Morrison is a smooth, easy mover with ball skills. He had a history of strong production before suffering a season-ending injury in October. He excels in off coverage, with a fluid pedal and excellent awareness. He understands down-and-distance situations, settling and closing without wasting any movement. He can effortlessly flip his hips and run with vertical routes. In press coverage, he flashes the physicality to re-route, but he will lose his balance at times and get beat early in the down. He is a willing tackler, sticking his chest into ball-carriers to get them on the ground. He flashed timing and burst as a blitzer. Overall, Morrison has the tools to emerge as a quality starting cornerback provided he returns to full health."

14. EDGE Nic Scourton, Texas A&M

"Scourton is a thick/square edge rusher. He was a highly productive pass rusher at Purdue (10 sacks in 2023) before joining Texas A&M for the 2024 season. He has torque and power as a rusher. He also possesses a nifty inside spin and an effective chop/rip move to win one-on-one matchups. He doesn't have elite get-off, but he shows quickness when redirecting. He is very stout/strong as a run defender and plays with effort. Overall, he lacks elite traits but he's very instinctive, productive and tough."

15. WR Jayden Higgins, Iowa State

"Higgins has outstanding size (6-4, 214 pounds) and play speed. He can play inside, but he's at his best on the perimeter. He can separate vertically and he's efficient in/out of breaks for a bigger wideout. He has strong, reliable hands and fights for the ball in the air. He draws a lot of pass interference penalties. He has sneaky stop/start quickness after the catch, too. His combination of body frame and athleticism reminds me of Nico Collins when he was coming out of Michigan in 2021."

16. IOL Jonah Savaiinaea, Arizona

"Savaiinaea was a massive offensive lineman for Arizona, playing right tackle for the bulk of the last two seasons. I'm projecting him inside to guard at the next level. In pass pro, he plays with a wide base and strong/firm hands. He has some tightness, which limits his ability to sink and bend. However, he is still able to absorb power rushers after giving some ground. His issues redirecting at tackle should be mitigated with a move inside. In the run game, he can wash defenders down the line and he's quick to the second level. Overall, Savaiinaea is a starting-caliber guard right now and there will be more upside as he continues to develop."

17. DL Darius Alexander, Toledo

"Alexander has excellent size, length and athleticism for his position. He primarily aligned inside at defensive tackle during his time at Toledo, but he did take some reps on the edge in the games I studied. As a pass rusher, he flashes an explosive shake/bull, with the quickness to redirect and cross the face of blockers. He can get a little too high at times, which neutralizes his ability to create pocket push. He showed improvement and more polish at the Reese's Senior Bowl. Against the run, he uses his length to stack and control blockers. He plays with balance and he's adept at throwing his hip at the double team to hold his ground. He is an older prospect as a sixth-year senior, but I believe he will be a Day 1 impact player on all three downs."

18. JT Tuimoloau, Ohio State

"Tuimoloau is a big, athletic edge rusher. As a pass rusher, he has a nice mix of polish and power. He doesn't have an elite get-off, but he can jolt offensive tackles once he gets to their chest with his length. He annihilates tight ends every time he's matched up with them. Against the run, he can set a firm edge. He's quick to locate the ball and chase. He's a sneaky good athlete in space. Overall, Tuimoloau is a steady player on tape and should be ready to make an impact right away in the NFL."

19. WR Jaylin Noel, Iowa State

"Noel is a compact slot receiver with outstanding quickness and toughness. He can defeat press coverage with speed, quickness or strength. He is sudden at the top of routes, and he can tap into another gear with the ball in his hands. I love the overall urgency he plays with in all facets of the game. Everyone around the Iowa State program raves about his work ethic and competitiveness. Overall, Noel has the traits to become a playmaking slot receiver as soon as he arrives in the NFL."

20. TE Elijah Arroyo, Miami