2025 NFL Draft Top-50 Big Board 1.0 (50-41): Talent in the trenches run deep in this class

Marcus Mbow is a very talented offensive line talent coming out of Purdue. He projects to be a good player, but there is a question about whether he’ll be a tackle or a guard. I project him to be a good guard, with him being an average pass blocker and an above-average run blocker. Whoever gets Mbow is getting a good player, who can start right away.

Donovan Jackson is going to be a consistent guard for an NFL team in the future. He is going to bring his college championship pedigree to the league and play guard for a team looking to win football games. He will be improving on both facets of his game and is going to be a guy you can trust.

Jonah Savaiinaea is an elite pass blocker who translates to be a good offensive tackle in the NFL. He does need improvements on the run blocking, but he is extremely powerful and can definitely move defenders out of the way for a back. He can be a solid anchor on the edge for a team looking for an NFL-caliber tackle.

T.J. Sanders is a lightweight, but powerful interior defender. He is quick with his feet and gets to the quarterback at a good rate. He is also a good run defender, but his light weight may scare some teams off a little bit. I do not think it will matter, as he will be able to put on some size at the next level. T.J. Sanders will be a steal for a team in this draft.

Kaleb Johnson is going to be a good three-down running back, as he has a combo of speed and power. Johnson was a force to be reckoned with at Iowa, and he will look to continue that this upcoming season. Whoever gets the Iowa back will be forced to use him first year, just because of his sheer talent.

Wyatt Milum is an interesting prospect. 6’6, which is a good size for a tackle, but 32 5/8 arm length, which is a typical guard. He is also very fast, and he projects to run a fast 40. I could see Milum being similar to a Mekhi Becton, who is a very big and physical former tackle and now guard. Even if he sticks at tackle, Milum will be an interesting player. Very versatile, and could be a great fit for a bunch of teams.

Xavier Watts is an over-the-top, ball-hawk defender who is an extremely good pass defender. He was very underrated this past season on the Notre Dame Championship runner-up squad. Watts was a big part of their success. He does need some work with the rest of his game, but he is a fiery competitor who will be used on every squad.

Tyleik Williams is a freak of nature. He has a 6’3, 330-pound frame while running a 4.68 forty. With this, he is an elite run defender, who willow swallow blocks on the interior to stop the run. He needs work with his pass rush, and that is for certain, but right off the bat, he will be a very good first and second-down defender.

J.T. Tuimoloau played opposite Jack Sawyer this season, but he wasn’t the ‘little brother’. Tuimoloau was a very good edge rusher this past season and looks to be a solid defender in the league. His best trait is his run defense, although he isn’t a negative pass rusher. The Ohio State edge could be a very solid defender on a team looking for a three-down lineman.

Aireontae Ersery may be the single most powerful lineman in this draft class. He brings a good combination of power and athleticism and should be a good tackle in the NFL. He is a bit raw and needs work with his overall blocking and footwork, but Ersery with work has the potential to be a very good player.