2025 NFL Draft prospects that are suffering the most from overthink and prospect fatigue heading toward April
We have entered the part of the 2025 NFL Draft process that everyone hates. That centers around smokescreen season and an endless stream of lies out there in the media space. It is also, unfortunately, the time of year for shock value. You’ll see constant overthink on players, some genuine, and others clearly with a […]
We have entered the part of the 2025 NFL Draft process that everyone hates. That centers around smokescreen season and an endless stream of lies out there in the media space. It is also, unfortunately, the time of year for shock value. You’ll see constant overthink on players, some genuine, and others clearly with a motive attached.
Most people are just begging for April to finally get here. The hyperbole with some prospects has reached an unbearable level. There are, also, four players who are suffering from that overthink at an almost unbelievable level. Let’s just appreciate really good football players for being really good at football.
Will Johnson, CB Michigan
Heading into the 2024 season, most people had Johnson ranked as a top five player in the 2025 class. That campaign was a wash with Johnson dealing with various nagging injuries. When Johnson is healthy, he’s one of the more easy evaluations in this class. Johnson possesses a tremendous frame, football IQ, ball skills, and hip mobility. He will, at worst, be a good starter on the NFL level.
Luther Burden III, WR Missouri
The Burden questions are the most understandable on this list. He did see a huge decrease in production this past season. There is, however, reason for it. The offense struggled as a whole, including the offensive line, the quarterback play, and Burden was banged up throughout the season. Burden still brings impressive athleticism and YAC ability to the table. That provides a pretty easy floor. For my money, this is still the top wide receiver in the class, and a Golden Tate clone.
Mason Graham, DT Michigan
The overthink around Graham is especially puzzling. This is probably the easiest evaluation in the entire class overall. You mean you don't love an interior defensive lineman with a wrestling background, tremendous hands, flexibility, and power? What am I missing here? Graham is going to be a plus starter at the very worst case scenario. He has the look of a future Pro Bowler, and is a slam dunk top five player in this class.
Malaki Starks, S Georgia
Georgia really did Starks a huge disservice in 2024. He is a safety that excels at making plays from depth, and they decided to make him play the majority of the time from the slot. When used properly, Starks is one of the five best players in the entire class. Even with the uneven play this past season, I am still betting on this combination of range, ball skills, and versatility. Starks is still the top safety in this class.
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