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The BBH Official Top 50 2025 Draft Prospects

Started by Jclayton92, January 24, 2025, 08:59:09 PM

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The BBH Official Top 50 Big Board

The Top 50 prospects ranking will be accompanied with a scouting summary and projection for each prospect in the order they are ranked. This will be edited daily as we collectively vote on the best prospects from a pool of 5 or 6 players daily. Each day will be a new group with 24 hrs to vote. Please try to participate daily, the vote will be in a separate thread with this one being updated daily. Feel free if we are on pick 1 for example to vote and then list 5 or 6 prospects you think should be in the running for pick 2 tomorrow. This well help guests and regulars alike who don't have the time to dig into the draft have an immediate reference of the best players and a quick synopsis of their game. It's also something interactive and fun to reference as a group come draft time, while making us more aware of more obscure day 2 prospects.

1. Abdul Carter Edge Penn State
2. Travis Hunter CB/WR Colorado
3. Mason Graham Dline Michigan
4. Will Johnson CB Michigan
5. Ashton Jeanty RB Boise St
6. Tetairoa McMillan WR Arizona
7. Tyler Warren TE Penn St
8. Cam Ward QB Miami
9. Will Campbell T/G LSU
10. Malaki Stark S Georgia
11. Jaxson Dart QB Ole Miss
12. Kelvin Banks Jr OT Texas
13. Mike Green ED Marshall
14. Sheddur Sanders QB Colorado
15. Jalon Walker ED Georgia
16. Walter Nolen DT Ole Miss
17. Mykel Williams ED Georgia
18. Emeka Egbuka WR Ohio St
19. Tyler Booker G Alabama
20. Colston Loveland TE Michigan
21. Jahdae Barron DB Texas
22. James Pearce Jr ED Tennessee
23. Luther Burden Wr Missouri
24. Josh Simmons T Ohio St
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*Write ups via Daniel Jeremiah

1. Abdul Carter 6'3 259lb 21ys old

A 4 star prospect in 2021 with a degree in computer science. Freak of nature Edge prospect that could play any linebacker position. Elite Explosiveness, who is exceptional at getting to the quarterback with the outside shoulder being his specialty. Solid run defender with quick twitch, with a dip, rip, and spin move already in his arsenal. Only downside is that because he's been so dominant he doesn't have an actual plan, and hasn't developed technically as much as you'd probably want. He's a phenom though and right there with the last great penn st linebacker coming out of college.
Additional scouting report:
https://thedraftnetwork.com/2024/06/07/abdul-carter-scouting-report-nfl-draft

2. Travis Hunter 6'1 185lbs Colorado

Some say he's a generational talent with all the position flexibility in the world. He's amazing in man coverage, with elite awareness, intelligence, ball skills, and explosiveness. Needs work in zone, and some are saying he should only play WR. His change of direction is next level but he is still raw in some areas. Level of competition is a big concern along with Sheddur Sanders. The other concern is his frame, and weight.
Additional scouting report:
https://thedraftnetwork.com/2024/06/10/travis-hunter-scouting-report-nfl-draft

3. Mason Graham 6'3 320lbs 21 yrs old

Graham is a powerful defensive tackle with outstanding leverage and instincts. He's one of the most consistent players in the draft class. Against the run, he has an impressive short-area burst to attack blockers. He excels in block destruction. He stacks, finds the ball, chucks blockers to the side and collects tackles. He has lateral range to make plays down the line, too. He is always in a leverage position and never gets uprooted. In the pass game, he has a violent club/rip move and a powerful bull rush. His effort is outstanding. Overall, it's easy to identify Graham as a former wrestler. He always has a full gas tank and he set the tone for the entire Michigan defense.
Additional scouting report:
https://www.thedraftnetwork.com/2024/07/09/mason-graham-scouting-report-nfl-draft

4.Will Johnson CB Michigan 21 yrs old

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 can alleviate any concerns about his speed during athletic testing in the spring. Overall, Johnson isn't a perfect player, but I do love his blend of size and ball skills.
Additional scouting report:
https://thedraftnetwork.com/2024/06/12/will-johnson-scouting-report-nfl-draft

5. Aston Jeanty RB Boise St 21yrs old

Jeanty is a fun player to study. He is a short, compact runner with incredible strength, balance and burst. He displays outstanding vision, tempo and feel. On inside runs, the Boise State product has a unique ability to absorb and bounce off tacklers. He has quick feet and never stops driving on contact, leading to some miraculous escapes and home runs. He is rarely -- if ever -- tackled when presented with one-on-one situations at the second level, exhibiting the capacity to run through defenders, make them miss or just burst by them. He isn't polished as a route runner, but he has reliable hands and can create in space after the catch. He can identify, absorb and wall off in pass pro. He needs to improve his ball security, having fumbled nine times over the past two seasons. Overall, Jeanty might lack ideal size, but he's a mixture of Dalvin Cook and J.K. Dobbins as a runner."
Additional scouting report:
https://thedraftnetwork.com/2024/06/24/ashton-jeanty-scouting-report-nfl-draft

6. Tetairoa McMillan WR Arizona 21 yrs old

McMillan is a tall, rangy receiver with a Drake London-like skill set. He primarily lines up outside, though he'll take some reps in the slot. He lacks ideal suddenness or burst in his release, but he's a smooth, easy mover. His tape is littered with contested catches. Some of that spawns from an inability to consistently create separation, but it's also because he's so comfortable using his plus size to win 50/50 balls. He has outstanding body control and high-point skills. His catch radius is a real weapon in the red zone. He's been productive after the catch because of his strength and physicality. Overall, I thought London played with more urgency as a prospect, but McMillan has the potential to provide a similar impact at the next level.
Additional scouting report:
https://www.thedraftnetwork.com/2024/06/17/tetairoa-mcmillan-scouting-report-nfl-draft

7. Tyler Warren TE Penn St (His age is a mystery some have him as 24, some at 22)

Warren is a massive tight end who carried the Penn State offense this past season. He lined up in-line, in the slot and as a Wildcat quarterback. His production is the result of his size, catch radius and tenacity. He doesn't generate a lot of separation as a route runner, but he walls off defenders when on the move. Defenders simply can't get through his body to make plays on the ball. He can track the ball over his shoulder and he can high-point the ball when needed. He isn't a nifty option-route type of player. After the catch, defenders bounce off him or go along for a ride as he drags them for extra yardage. As a Wildcat quarterback, he creates space with his power and leg drive. He's effective in the run game and looks to finish when possible. Overall, he isn't as dynamic as Rob Gronkowski was during his career, but Warren is a similar player in a lot of ways."
Additional scouting report:
https://thedraftnetwork.com/2024/06/10/tyler-warren-scouting-report-nfl-draft

8. Cam Ward QB Miami 22 yrs old

Ward is a thick, compact quarterback with outstanding arm strength and playmaking ability. After spending two seasons apiece at Incarnate Word and Washington State, he put up monster numbers at the final stop on his college journey, becoming a Heisman Trophy finalist at Miami. He plays a very free-wheeling brand of football. He drifts in his drop, throws from a variety of arm angles and often falls away from the target upon release of the football. He can really power the ball into tight windows, but his aggressive nature can put points on both sides of the scoreboard. He has very quick hands in the RPO game and he can navigate around free rushers by dropping his arm angle. He took the free yards with his legs when voids presented themselves in Miami's spread attack. Overall, Ward will need to be reined in, but he's a very gifted thrower of the football. If he can learn to better manage the game, he has a very high ceiling.
Additional scouting report:
https://www.thedraftnetwork.com/2024/08/29/cam-ward-scouting-report-nfl-draft

9. Will Campbell T/G LSU 21 yrs old

Campbell has ideal height, bulk and athleticism for his position. In pass pro, he stays square, bends well and keeps his hands in tight. He will expose his chest at times (due to his lack of ideal length) but he's able to recover after giving up some initial ground. He can slide and redirect with ease. He flashes the upper-body strength to torque and control defenders. In the run game, he can wash defenders on down blocks and he stays attached to/through the whistle. Some teams will be more concerned than others with his lack of length, but I don't see it as a major issue. He is just scratching the surface of his potential and should start at tackle for a decade, provided he stays healthy.
Additional scouting report:
https://thedraftnetwork.com/2024/06/17/will-campbell-scouting-report-nfl-draft#google_vignette

10. Malaki Starks S Georgia 21 Yrs old

Starks split his time between nickelback and safety in the Bulldogs' defense. When he was in the slot, he showed quick feet with the ability to flip his hips and mirror underneath. To see him at his best, watch him carry a vertical route, stay in phase and high-point a deep ball against Clemson. From off coverage, he's aggressive to squat on routes, and he's had wins and losses because of it. He was caught flat-footed a few times in the games I studied. In the deep half, he takes good angles in pursuit and is a firm tackler in space. Sources at Georgia speak very highly of his leadership and character. Overall, Starks didn't make as many plays this past season as he did in 2023, but he has the versatility to move around the field and provide a lot of value.
Additional scouting report:
https://www.profootballnetwork.com/malaki-starks-draft-scouting-2025/

11. Jaxson Dart QB Ole Miss 21 yrs old

Dart has slightly below-average height and a thick/sturdy frame. He's an excellent athlete and was very productive in Lane Kiffin's offensive system. Dart connects on a lot of RPOs, quick hitters and seam balls. He has the touch to get the ball up and down at the second level. He flashed the ability to get deeper in his progression, but the first or second option was usually open. His eyes work fast and there are occasions where his feet fail to catch up, which can impact ball placement. He doesn't have a huge power arm, but he has enough to drive the ball outside the numbers without issue. His decision-making continued to improve throughout his college career, but there were still hiccups at times. I love his athleticism and competitiveness as a runner. He can create off-script and execute on designed QB runs. Overall, Dart is still a work in progress, but he possesses starter traits and his competitiveness will endear him to his teammates. 
Additional scouting report:
https://thedraftnetwork.com/2024/06/24/jaxson-dart-scouting-report-nfl-draft

12. Kelvin Banks Jr OT Texas

Banks is a thick, sturdy left tackle. In pass protection, he launches out of his stance and shows the ability to sink and bend his knees. He keeps his hands inside and is patient with his punch. When he struggles, it's because he sets up too deep or his feet settle too early. Both of those areas can be cleaned up. In the run game, he has initial knock-back power, but he doesn't always strain to drive/finish. He is nimble to adjust and pick off defenders at the second level and on the perimeter. Some teams see him as more of a guard, but I believe he can hold up at tackle. Overall, Banks has some things to clean up, but I like his core foundation of strength/agility.
Additional scouting report:
https://thedraftnetwork.com/2024/06/19/kelvin-banks-scouting-report-nfl-draft#google_vignette

13. Mike Green Edge 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.
Additional Scouting Report:
https://thedraftnetwork.com/2025/01/14/mike-green-scouting-report-nfl-draft

14. Sheddur Sanders Qb Colorado 23 yrs old

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.
Additional scouting report:
https://thedraftnetwork.com/2023/12/22/shedeur-sanders-scouting-report-nfl-draft-2024

Jclayton92

If a mod could go in and bold the players name, position, school, and age for me I'd appreciate it. It is not letting me for some reason.

Rosehill Jimmy

How can Campbell have "ideal height " but occasionally expose his chest due a "lack of ideal length "?
"It is a tale told by an idiot, full of sound and fury, signifying nothing"

Jclayton92

Quote from: Rosehill Jimmy on February 08, 2025, 01:54:35 PMHow can Campbell have "ideal height " but occasionally expose his chest due a "lack of ideal length "?
It's Daniel Jeremiah's write up but I assume he's referring to campbells arm length which is reported at 33 inches but I've heard it's closer to 31 which is well below the average tackle which is why some have said he'll have to slide inside.

Rosehill Jimmy

I figured it was from a scouting service or draft expert
"It is a tale told by an idiot, full of sound and fury, signifying nothing"