The 2025 NFL Draft will feature an intriguing class of prospects. The class is strong in the trenches, evidenced by the top 50-41 ranked players on my Big Board.
We continue through my top 50 players, by going over prospects Nos. 40 through 31. A bunch of great players in this draft class, as you will see a lot of depth at a bunch of big positions. Let’s get right into it.
40 – Boston College EDGE Donovan Ezeiruaku
Donovan Ezeiruaku is an underrated player who is coming off a phenomenal season. The edge had an insane 16 sacks this past season, as he looks to bring his elite pass-rush abilities to the NFL. He didn’t play great competition, which I do have to knock him for, but he is still an outstanding player.
39 – Michigan DT Kenneth Grant
Kenneth Grant is a massive human being. 6’3, 340 pounds, Grant is a clog in the middle of a defensive line. His best ability is his running stuffing, as he can swallow up a lot of blocks. He will be a force in the run game, but he is still a capable defender against the pass.
38 – Colorado QB Shedeur Sanders
Shedeur Sanders is going to be a solid NFL quarterback. He has good athleticism, and also a solid arm, but his accuracy is what is his driving point. He is an accurate quarterback, and he will be a good fit on teams with proven weapons.
37 – Texas A&M EDGE Nic Scourton
Nic Scourton is a good pass rusher, at the very young age of 20. He is very physical, as he loves to show his strength in his pass rush. Scourton can be a great contributor to a defense, as he is a player many teams would love to have.
36 – Texas WR Matthew Golden
Matthew Golden is a speedy, deep-threat receiver, who projects to be exactly that in the NFL. This may seem a little low for Golden, but this is more showing the abundance of talent in this draft than it is a knock on him. Golden can be a great compliment to an offense.
35 – Bowling Green TE Harold Fannin Jr.
Harold Fannin Jr. has elite ball skills, and he will be a great pass catcher in the league. He is a smaller tight end, considering his height and weight, but his pure strength is not something to be surprised about. Fannin Jr. is a beast, and although he needs work in the run game, he projects to be a great pass catcher for whoever drafts him.
34 – Alabama LB Jihaad Campbell
Jihaad Campbell is a tackling machine and will translate to being such in the NFL. He is a fast linebacker, who also has a good frame to get stronger. If he were to improve his coverage just a little bit, you could see Campbell becoming an extremely well-rounded player.
33 – Oregon OL Josh Conerly Jr.
Josh Conerly Jr. is another one of the fun tackle/guard prospects in this draft. He is incredibly quick with his feet, but his height is not on par for most tackles. He does, however, have a 34′ inch arm length, which fits what would be an NFL tackle. Conerly Jr. will most likely end up being a first-round pick this draft cycle and will be fun to see which position he ends up playing.
32 – Ole Miss WR Tre Harris
Tre Harris is one of the more underrated players in this year’s draft, as he is starting to get some love as of late. He is going to bring the size and strength that he showed in college to the NFL. His deep-threat ability is fantastic, and no one should be surprised when he has a great year in 2025.
31 – South Carolina S Nick Emmanwori
Nick Emmanwori has some of the best physicals in the class. A very fast, lengthy, and strong guy, Emmanwori will be a big contributor in 2025. He is a secure tackler, with great ball skills in coverage. He can be a starting safety right out of the draft for a lot of teams and will be selected in the first round.
Stay tuned to Empire Sports Media for the rest of my Top 50 Big Board to be revealed in the coming days.