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6. Will Johnson, CB, Michigan
The comparisons to Pat Surtain II – the Denver Broncos cornerback and reigning NFL Defensive Player of the Year – are lofty but not outlandish. The 6-2, 194-pounder puts together the size, fluidity and instincts to handle any coverage assignment. Johnson isn’t a true burner and saw his 2024 season go sideways due to a toe injury, but he otherwise projects as a sticky corner who should have excellent ball production.

13. Mike Green, DE/OLB, Marshall
The Football Bowl Subdivision leader in sacks (17 in 2024) employs a far more physical approach than one might expect from a 6-3, 251-pound edge rusher. He risks stalling out if he doesn’t continue to fill out his frame, but his relentless style and elasticity as a rusher should position him to make plenty of plays in the backfield.

22. Donovan Ezeiruaku, DE/OLB, Boston College
After notching 16 ½ sacks last season, Ezeiruaku already seems to have a master’s degree in pass-rushing, as he has a full toolkit of moves he is prepared to wield at just the right moment. His 6-3, 248-pound build still will likely result in him being erased by bigger blockers, particularly in the run game, but he compensates for it by leveraging his length, agility and smarts.

25. Shavon Revel Jr., CB, East Carolina
If not for a torn anterior cruciate ligament suffered in September, he might be firmly entrenched as a first-rounder, as the 6-2, 194-pounder marries an ultra-competitive demeanor at the line of scrimmage with impressive recovery speed and improving ball skills. His health outlook will no doubt loom large in his evaluation, but if he can find the right fit with a defensive coordinator patient enough to bring him along – his style of play might make him prone to early penalties, and there will be a significant leap in quality of competition – he could be a highly productive starter.

28. Shedeur Sanders, QB, Colorado
Despite operating in a spotlight that might blind other passers, Sanders somehow managed to exceed outsized expectations by establishing himself as a precise and poised distributor. How he handles pressure at the next level could be one of the biggest determining factors in the trajectory of his career, but he could be a more than capable starter for an offense that asks him to conduct more often than create.

30. Luther Burden III, WR, Missouri
At a time when other receivers shined, his 2024 season ended up quite turbulent, with the dynamic slot target averaging just 11.1 yards per game. Expanding his route tree in the pros could be the key to whether he remains primarily a threat on quick hitters underneath or becomes a more well-rounded target capable of threatening defenses downfield, though he likely will require a heavy dose of schemed touches early on.

36. Nick Emmanwori, S, South Carolina
At 6-3 and 220 pounds with the speed of a cornerback, he seems perfectly suited to match up with tight ends and bigger receivers. Emmanwori is a bit wild when working downhill against the run and may lack the fluidity to handle work in the slot, but his excellent ball skills and physical tools should prove plenty alluring to many teams.

37. Landon Jackson, DE, Arkansas
The LSU transfer is the kind of player any offensive tackle hates to see lining up across from him, as the 6-6, 264-pounder boasts daunting length, an impressive arsenal of pass-rush moves and a never-say-die mentality. Jackson might be too big for his own good, however, as his rigidity severely limits him in several phases of the game.

38. Trey Amos, CB, Mississippi
Test the 6-1, 195-pound cover man at your own peril, as Amos can close in on any throw in his area in a hurry. He’s better suited for zone work than man coverage right now, but he could become a significant asset in press looks if he improves his ability to recover.

39. TreVeyon Henderson, RB, Ohio State
Once he gets to the corner, watch out. The 5-10, 202-pounder can’t always fight his way through to daylight on inside runs, but Henderson has the burst to break long gains whenever he’s given a crease. Already a comfortable pass protector and reliable receiver, he should be a three-down option from Day 1.

40. Azareye’h Thomas, CB, Florida State
The Senior Bowl standout has given evaluators reason to go back and take a closer look at one of the few bright spots in a disappointing season for the Seminoles. The 6-2, 197-pounder has a strong claim to be the premier pest of this defensive class, as he regularly smothers receivers at the line of scrimmage with his length and hyperphysical approach. He might not generate a ton of plays on the ball and won’t be a fit for every scheme, but any team looking for an in-your-face coverage presence has to give him strong consideration.

41. Nic Scourton, DE, Texas A&M
The 6-4, 257-pounder can be a load for any lineman to handle, as he embraces contact with active hands, a high-energy approach and plenty of knowhow. Though his hustle and expansive set of pass-rush moves could take him a good distance, he might not have the upside of other edge rushers in the class given his mostly unremarkable physical traits.

43. Kaleb Johnson, RB, Iowa
Johnson single-handedly invigorated Iowa’s long dormant offense with his smooth running style, averaging 6.4 yards per carry. The 6-0, 225-pounder is patient yet decisive in his approach, snaking around would-be tacklers to find the open field. His limited comfort level in the passing game – particularly in protection – could box him in somewhat during the early portion of his career.

45. Carson Schwesinger, LB, UCLA
The walk-on who became an All-American is more than just a feel-good story. Schwesinger’s rapid recognition skills often enable him to find his way to the ball carrier faster than blockers can reach him, though he does have trouble disengaging opponents when they do beat him to the spot.

46. Mason Taylor, TE, LSU
The son of Hall of Famer Jason Taylor has made a name for himself on the other side of the ball, proving to be a fluid pass catcher comfortable operating both in space and in traffic. He’s not as dynamic as this year’s top tier tight ends and is more likely to be a complementary piece than a go-to target, but he can still be a highly effective weapon for the right offense.

47. Bradyn Swinson, DE, LSU
He hasn’t enjoyed the widespread recognition of some other edge rushers in this draft class, but he deserves a higher profile. The 6-4, 250-pounder is extremely explosive, with the speed-to-power move to jolt offensive linemen when he’s not simply dipping past them.

48. Jayden Higgins, WR, Iowa State
The appeal of trotting out a 6-4, 214-pound wideout doesn’t require explanation. Higgins poses a major problem in the red zone and contested-catch scenarios, though he might be relegated to a big slot role until he refines his game a little further.

49. JT Tuimoloau, DE, Ohio State
His impact at the next level is likely to be measured more in pressures than sacks, but his disruption still comes in handy. The 6-5, 269-pound Tuimoloau lacks diversity as an edge rusher who relies almost entirely on his ability to push back opposing linemen, but his one trick is plenty good.

50. Aireontae Ersery, OT, Minnesota
At 6-6 and 331 pounds, Ersery is nimble enough to corral speedy edge threats yet strong enough to lock down anyone who tries to engage him. Things can get dicey when he has to recover or face a counter move, but his tools are worth developing.

51. Tre Harris, WR, Mississippi

53. Princely Umanmielen, DE, Mississippi

54. Alfred Collins, DT, Texas

55. Tate Ratledge, G, Georgia

56. Xavier Watts, S, Notre Dame

57. Jalen Milroe, QB, Alabama

58. Tyler Shough, QB, Louisville

59. Jonah Savaiinaea, G, Arizona

60. Elic Ayomanor, WR, Stanford

61. Jared Wilson, C, Georgia

62. Terrance Ferguson, TE, Oregon

63. Jalen Royals, WR, Utah State

63. Jaylin Noel, WR, Iowa State

64. Jordan Burch, DE, Oregon

65. Billy Bowman Jr., S, Oklahoma

66. Quinshon Judkins, RB, Ohio State

67. Ozzy Trapilo, OT, Boston College

68. Jack Sawyer, DE, Ohio State

69. Kevin Winston Jr., S, Penn State

70. Marcus Mbow, G, Purdue

71. Darius Alexander, DT, Toledo

72. T.J. Sanders, DT, South Carolina

73. Jacob Parrish, CB, Kansas State

74. Darien Porter, CB, Iowa State

75. Tory Horton, WR, Colorado State

76. Kyle Williams, WR, Washington State

77. Joshua Farmer, DT, Florida State

78. Oluwafemi Oladejo, DE, UCLA

79. Devin Neal, RB, Kansas

80. Jack Bech, WR, TCU

81. Damien Martinez, RB, Miami (Fla.)

82. Charles Grant, OT, William & Mary

83. Elijah Arroyo, TE, Miami (Fla.)

84. Andrew Mukuba, S, Texas

85. Nohl Williams, CB, Cal

86. Smael Mondon Jr., LB, Georgia

87. Shemar Turner, DT, Texas A&M

88. Benjamin Morrison, CB, Notre Dame

89. Ashton Gillotte, DE, Louisville

90. Dylan Sampson, RB, Tennessee

91. Quincy Riley, CB, Louisville

92. Demetrius Knight Jr., LB, South Carolina

93. Anthony Belton, OT, North Carolina State

94. Wyatt Milum, G, West Virginia

95. Danny Stutsman, LB, Oklahoma

96. Sai’vion Jones, DE, LSU

97. Josaiah Stewart, OLB, Michigan

98. Jamaree Caldwell, DT, Oregon

99. Harold Fannin Jr., TE, Bowling Green

100. Miles Frazier, G, LSU

101. Jared Ivey, DE, Mississippi

102. Jeffrey Bassa, LB, Oregon

103. Cameron Williams, OT, Texas

104. Dylan Fairchild, G, Georgia

105. Cam Skattebo, RB, Arizona State

106. RJ Harvey, RB, UCF

107. Emery Jones Jr., G, LSU

108. C.J. West, DT, Indiana

109. Bhayshul Tuten, RB, Virginia Tech

110. Quinn Ewers, QB, Texas

111. Logan Brown, OT, Kansas

112. Ty Robinson, DT, Nebraska

113. D.J. Giddens, RB, Kansas State

114. Isaac TeSlaa, WR, Arkansas

115. Jonas Sanker, S, Virginia

116. Lathan Ransom, S, Ohio State

117. Chris Paul Jr., LB, Mississippi

118. Dorian Strong, CB, Virginia Tech

119. Barryn Sorrell, DE, Texas

120. Omarr Norman-Lott, DT, Tennessee

121. Jalen Rivers, G, Miami (Fla.)

122. Aeneas Peebles, DT, Virginia Tech

123. David Walker, DE, Central Arkansas

124. Deone Walker, DT, Kentucky

125. Tez Johnson, WR, Oregon

126. Elijah Roberts, DE, SMU

127. Ty Hamilton, DT, Ohio State

128. Caleb Ransaw, CB, Tulane

129. Vernon Broughton, DT, Texas

130. Barrett Carter, LB, Clemson

131. Denzel Burke, CB, Ohio State

132. Tai Felton, WR, Maryland

133. Cody Simon, LB, Ohio State

134. Kain Medrano, LB, UCLA

135. Cam Jackson, DT, Florida

136. JJ Pegues, DT, Mississippi

137. Savion Williams, WR, TCU

138. Seth McLaughlin, C, Ohio State

139. Trevor Etienne, RB, Georgia

140. Jaylen Reed, S, Penn State

141. Craig Woodson, S, Cal

142. Cobee Bryant, CB, Kansas

143. Tyrion Ingram-Dawkins, DE, Georgia

144. Kyle Kennard, DE, South Carolina

145. Jaydon Blue, RB, Texas

146. Chase Lundt, OT, UConn

147. Jordan Hancock, CB, Ohio State

148. Upton Stout, CB, Western Kentucky

149. Malachi Moore, S, Alabama

150. Brashard Smith, RB, SMU

151. LeQuint Allen, RB, Syracuse

152. Drew Kendall, C, Boston College

153. Isaiah Bond, WR, Texas

154. Jalen Travis, OT, Iowa State

155. Carson Vinson, OT, Alabama A&M

156. Kyle McCord, QB, Syracuse

157. Que Robinson, DE/OLB, Alabama

158. Jaylin Lane, WR, Virginia Tech

159. Antwaun Powell-Ryland, DE, Virginia Tech

160. Oronde Gadsden II, TE, Syracuse

161. Dont’e Thornton Jr., WR, Tennessee

162. Gunnar Helm, TE, Texas

163. Teddye Buchanan, LB, Cal

164. Zah Frazier, CB, UTSA

165. Jordan James, RB, Oregon

166. Pat Bryant, WR, Illinois

167. Yahya Black, DT, Iowa

168. Zy Alexander, CB, LSU

169. Will Howard, QB, Ohio State

170. Thomas Fidone II, TE, Nebraska

171. Mitchell Evans, TE, Notre Dame

172. Fadil Diggs, DE, Syracuse

173. Caleb Rogers, G, Texas Tech

174. Tommi Hill, CB, Nebraska

175. Ollie Gordon II, RB, Oklahoma State

176. Ricky White III, WR, UNLV

177. Jack Kiser, LB, Notre Dame

178. Jacory Croskey-Merritt, RB, Arizona

179. Jonah Monheim, C, USC

180. Rylie Mills, DT, Notre Dame

181. Robert Longerbeam, CB, Rutgers

182. Korie Black, CB, Oklahoma State

183. Jarquez Hunter, RB, Auburn

184. Xavier Restrepo, WR, Miami (Fla.)

185. Nick Martin, LB, Oklahoma State

186. Nazir Stackhouse, DT, Georgia

187. Mac McWilliams, CB, UCF

188. Chimere Dike, WR, Florida

189. Joshua Gray, C, Oregon State

190. Kobe King, LB, Penn State

191. Dillon Gabriel, QB, Oregon

192. Arian Smith, WR, Georgia

193. Shemar James, LB, Florida

194. Cody Lindenberg, LB, Minnesota

195. Jah Joyner, DE, Minnesota

196. Jackson Hawes, TE, Georgia Tech

197. Jack Nelson, OT, Wisconsin

198. Collin Oliver, OLB, Oklahoma State

199. Hunter Wohler, S, Wisconsin

200. Tyler Baron, DE, Miami (Fla.)