Las Vegas Raiders
28 Mar 2025, 05:15 GMT+10
Levi Edwards
Time is ticking down for the 2025 NFL Draft, now officially less than a month away.
Former NFL scout and current NFL Network analyst Daniel Jeremiah published his latest list of thetop 50 prospectsin the 2025 NFL Draft. Raiders.com will preview every prospect leading up to the draft, starting here with Jeremiah's top 10 players.
Here's a look at prospects 11-20:
Armand Membou has created some buzz and could be the first offensive lineman selected this year.
The four-star high school prospect from Lee Summitt, Missouri, decided to stay close to home and play for Mizzou, appearing in 35 games in three seasons. Membou received a 90.6 offensive grade from Pro Football Focus (PFF) in 2024 after not allowing a single sack in over 800 snaps played en route to a Second-Team All-SEC nod.
Arguably no one benefited more from the NFL Combine than Membou. He landed in the top three of all offensive linemen in the 40-yard-dash (4.91), vertical jump (41 inches) and bench press (31 reps). Standing at 6-foot-4, an NFL team could also be tempted to switch him from tackle to guard moving forward.
"Membou is a thick/square right tackle prospect with long arms," Jeremiah wrote. "In pass pro, he explodes out of his stance and shoots his right hand to stab opponents before reworking both hands to control. He can bend and redirect smoothly. He does a good job of staying square throughout the down. He will give some ground versus power before settling down and stopping the charge. In the run game, he attacks the hip on down blocks, displacing defensive tackles. He has knock-back power to uproot defenders over his nose."
It's difficult to find a off-ball linebacker who can excel across the board in edge rushing, run stopping and pass coverage, but Jihaad Campbell seems to fit the bill.
The 6-foot-3, 235-pound linebacker did a little bit of everything in his time at Alabama, bringing physicality and high energy to their defensive front seven. In his sophomore and junior years, he accumulated 88 solo tackles, 16 tackles for loss and 5.5 sacks. He also added value in coverage with two interceptions and five pass deflections in that span. The First-Team All-SEC linebacker also shined at the NFL Combine, posting metrics within the top three of all linebackers in the 40-yard dash (4.52), 10-yard spilt (1.53) and broad jump (10-foot-7).
"Campbell is a tall, rangy and explosive linebacker," Jeremiah said. "He was recruited to Alabama as an edge rusher but initially moved to linebacker because of the Crimson Tide's depth on the edges. ... He can range sideline to sideline and flashes the ability to thump off blockers and collect tackles on inside runs. He displays exciting tools in his pass-rush opportunities off the edge. He can burst/bend and finish. He also grew more comfortable in coverage throughout the 2024 season. He anticipates routes and positions himself to make plays on the ball. Overall, Campbell expands the playbook for defensive coordinators and his best football is ahead of him."
Following the combine, Campbellhad shoulder surgeryrelated to an injury suffered during the season. While it's yet to be seen if this affects his draft stock, it could limit his availability during his rookie year offseason program.
Will Johnson has been limited by injuries throughout the 2024 season and the pre-draft process. But when healthy, he's one of the most instinctual defenders in this class with a natural feel at cornerback.
He played a big role in Michigan's 2023 national championship run, totaling four interceptions and four pass deflections. He got off to another hot start in 2024 by totaling three pass deflections and two interceptions returned for touchdowns before suffering a season-ending injury. While Johnson hasreceived criticismfor his tackling skills and run support abilities, his ballhawking prowess make him one of the top cornerbacks in the nation alongside Heisman Trophy winner Travis Hunter.
"Johnson is a big cornerback with easy/fluid movement skills and excellent instincts," Jeremiah wrote. "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."
Injuries have prevented Johnson from partaking in any drills during the Combine or Michigan's pro day, therefore scouts will need to put their trust in what they see on tape.
While many draft analysts, including Jeremiah, consider Ashton Jeanty to be the top running back in this draft class, the gap between Jeanty and Omarion Hampton is relatively small. Some believe there's actually no gap at all.
When you take his size and power into account, the North Carolina running back could be considered the top all-around prospect in his position group. He immediately saw playing time as a freshman and ultimately became the team's full-time starting running back in 2023. He received First-Team All-American honors his sophomore and junior seasons, accumulating a whopping 3,164 rushing yards and 30 scores on the ground in those two years. He's also shown prowess as a receiver out the backfield, with 635 receiving yards and four touchdown grabs in his career.
"High-volume battering ram with a three-ingredient recipe of size, strength and aggression," Lance Zierleinwrote. "Hampton is a linear runner lacking creativity and wiggle, but once the gas is engaged, he runs like a downhill truck whose brake lines have been cut. He has the base, balance and power to batter tacklers and reignite runs after contact but he fails to recognize alternative run lanes that offer easier paths and more yardage."
The 6-foot-1, 221-pounder also tested well at the NFL Combine, posting a 4.46 40-yard dash, a 10-foot-10 broad jump and 18 reps on bench press.
If you blink, you might miss Matthew Golden on his way to the end zone.
After transferring to join the Texas Longhorns, he took his game to next level with Quinn Ewers and Arch Manning as his quarterbacks. Using his lighting speed, he averaged 17 yards per reception in 2024, while leading his team in receiving yards (987) and receiving touchdowns (nine). Look no further than the Peach Bowl, with Golden scorching the secondary on an all-out blitz to score the game-tying touchdown in overtime. With seven catches and 149 yards in that outing, the Longhorns were victorious over the Arizona State Sun Devils, 39-31, in double overtime.
"Golden has average size, but he plays with tremendous polish, instincts and toughness," Jeremiah said. "He spends a lot of time operating out of the slot. He can defeat press coverage with quickness or strength. He understands how to tempo routes and sets up defenders down the field. He can change gears when the ball goes up and he tracks it naturally. He does a nice job of staying grounded through the catch when working on crossers. He has the utmost confidence in his ball skills."
The Texas receiver used the NFL Combine to skyrocket his draft stock, running the fastest 40-yard dash of any player at the event at 4.29 seconds. He was also tied for the fasted 10-yard split time at 1.49 seconds.
Hovering around 6-foot-4, 219 pounds, Tetairoa McMillan has proven that if a football enters within his radius, he'll find a way to make the play.
While he's big enough to grab contested catches over smaller cornerbacks, he's also fast enough to create separation when needed with breakaway speed for yards after contact. He led the Big 12 in receiving yards last season (1,319). Over a third of those yards were amassed in two games, going for 304 yards and four touchdowns in the Wildcats' season opener against New Mexico, and 202 yards and a touchdown against West Virginia. He continued to impress with his pro day showing,unofficially clocking ina 4.48 40-yard dash.
"McMillan is a tall, rangy receiver with a Drake London-like skill set," Jeremiah said. "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. ... 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."
Along with being named a consensus All-American in 2024, the Hawaii native was named Polynesian College Football Player of the Year.
While Egbuka is the fourth-ranked receiver in Jeremiah's Top 50 list, he's potentially the most polished route runner in the draft class with a decorated college career.
He was named the Washington Gatorade Player of the Year before committing to Ohio State University and finding himself in a receiver room with future NFL talent such as Garrett Wilson, Chris Olave, Jaxon Smith-Njigba and Marvin Harrison Jr. In his sophomore year, Egbuka emerged into a top option in the Buckeyes offense, compiling 1,151 receiving yards and 10 touchdowns.
He enjoyed a stellar senior season with Chip Kelly as his offensive coordinator, leading the team in receptions (81) to go along with 1,011 receiving yards and 10 touchdowns. He capped off the season with six catches for 64 yards in the CFB National Championship game victory over Notre Dame.At his pro day, he posted a 38-inch vertical jump, 4.45 seconds in the 40-yard dash and 4.12 seconds in the 20-yard shuttle. Zierlein compared Egbuka's game to the receiver's former college teammate Smith-Nijgba, who Pete Carroll drafted in the first round of his last draft as the Seattle Seahawks head coach.
"Fluid athlete with good size and quality ball skills who works primarily from the slot," Zierlein wrote. "Egbuka runs his routes with tempo and pace. He does a nice job of influencing coverage when needed."
Shedeur Sanders is arguably the most high-profile prospect in the 2025 NFL Draft.
He's the son of Pro Football Hall of Fame cornerback Deion Sanders, who's coached Sheduer since high school in Cedar Hill, Texas. He committed to Jackson State University, where his father was named head coach, taking HBCU football to new heights and gaining massive exposure in the process. As the quarterback for the Tigers, Sanders won the SWAC Freshman of the Year, SWAC Offensive Player of the Year the following season and the Deacon Jones Trophy, awarded annually to the most outstanding all-around player among Historically Black Colleges and Universities.
Sanders then transferred to Colorado where he continued to build upon his rsum as one of the most accurate quarterbacks in the nation. He recorded 7,364 passing yards with 64 touchdowns in his two seasons with the Buffaloes, while completing 71.8 percent of his passes an NCAA Division-1 FBS record. He was awarded the Big 12 Offensive Player of the Year and Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award his senior season.
"Sanders is a slightly undersized quarterback with outstanding touch, accuracy and toughness," Jeremiah said. "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."
The quarterback is the first college athlete in history to sign a Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) sponsorship deal with Nike.
Based on size and athleticism alone, Nick Emmanwori almost seems like a cheat code.
He primarily played middle linebacker before transitioning to safety full-time with the Gamecocks. It was a decision that paid off, leading the team in total tackles (85) as a true freshman. He was selected to the SEC All-Freshman Team and kept progressing throughout his collegiate career. He enjoyed his best season to date in 2024, totaling 88 tackles and four interceptions two of those picks returned for touchdowns.
Following his All-American season, Emmanwori displayed what can only be described as freak athleticism at the NFL Combine. At 6-foot-3, 220 pounds, he bested all safeties in bench press (20), broad jump (11-foot-6), vertical jump (43 inches) and 10-yard split (1.49). He also recorded a 4.38 40-yard dash, joining Pro Bowl receiver DK Metcalf as the only players at the Combine since 2003 to be 6-foot-3 or taller to run a sub-4.4 40-yard dash, have a 40+ inch vertical, and have an 11+ foot broad jump. Interesting enough, Zierlein compares his game toJeremy Chinn, who the Raiders signed this offseason.
"He's a physical specimen with rare size and outstanding speed, but he doesn't always play with a 'first to the action' mentality in run support,"wroteZierlein. "When he gets it cranked up, he becomes a much more effective tackler and overall run stopper from sideline to sideline. He's capable of playing over the top, inside the box or even matching up with pass-catching tight ends."
Williams comes to the draft with three years of production on some stacked Georgia defenses, winning two SEC Championships and going 39-4 in his collegiate career.
He started 15 games on the Bulldogs' 2022 national championship team, and was named a Freshman All-American after leading the team in sacks (4.5). In his 40 games played, he accumulated 14 sacks, 23 tackles for loss and three forced fumbles. The edge rusher believes his 2024 season would've been more impressive if it wasn't for an ankle injury sustained early in the season that limited him to "less than 60%" of his full capabilities.
"I have a different type of grit about myself that I can push through pain," Williamssaid. "No matter how I'm feeling, I can still get it done. The teams are loving that I did. They said most guys, in the position I was in, would have sat down."
Williams participated in Georgia's pro day on March 12,unofficially clockinga 4.73 on the 40-yard dash. His burst off the line of scrimmage, along with his physical traits at 6-foot-5, 260 pounds, has made him an ideal prospect.
"When healthy, he has a dynamic get-off and can win early from the edge or when he's reduced inside," Jeremiah wrote. "He has extremely long arms and blockers struggle to get to his chest. He has a nasty shake/bull move and he also flashes a violent swipe move to generate pressure. Against the run, he still found a way to set a physical edge even when he couldn't put much weight on one leg because of his injury. His effort never wavered. Overall, the 2024 tape isn't a fair representation of Williams' talent. He has game-changing tools when healthy and locked in."
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