SEC defensive stud, fast-rising quarterbacks, and under the radar talents make up risers for the 2025 NFL Draft class
We are already nearly a quarter into the 2024 college football season, which means we have already begun to see some breakouts, and players who have disappointed. That has included on the 2025 NFL Draft side, where several players have begun to fly up the draft boards. Here are some of those risers, who have […]
We are already nearly a quarter into the 2024 college football season, which means we have already begun to see some breakouts, and players who have disappointed. That has included on the 2025 NFL Draft side, where several players have begun to fly up the draft boards.
Here are some of those risers, who have people around the NFL buzzing early on in the season. That includes a couple of talented quarterbacks, and a defender who could rise into the top ten potentially.
QB Jaxson Dart (Ole Miss) – 6020v, 217v
Not a lot of people are talking about Dart yet due to the easier early season schedule for Ole Miss so far. Through three games, Dart has thrown for 1,172 yards and eight touchdowns. He also has an absurd 83 percent completion percentage, has run for three scores on the ground, and has only thrown one interception.
From an athleticism and size perspective, Dart hits a lot of thresholds you want at the position. He was recruited by several programs, including his home state Utah Utes as a safety, showcasing his overall movement skills. While his arm isn’t the strongest in the class, the ability to change arm speeds is tremendous for Dart. While it’s unclear if he can play himself into a first rounder, there is an easy pathway to be at least a top 100 selection.
QB Jalen Milroe (Alabama) – 6020e, 225e
Milroe is going to be a highly debated quarterback prospect. He brings a very unique style, being a really productive deep ball and passer and an absolutely dynamic athlete. We are going to hear endless comparisons to current Baltimore Ravens star Lamar Jackson, and it makes sense in a vacuum. There is little doubt that Milroe is going to make some huge plays.
The biggest question that is going to center around Milroe is his consistency making the easy things easy, particularly the short game. That’s a conversation over ceiling versus floor, which is an interesting one. Despite that, Milroe has been a big name around the league and could very well play himself into round one come April. There are some mesmerized by his dynamic ability.
WR Isaiah Bond (Texas) – 5110e, 180e
If you watched Bond at Alabama, it was easy to get excited about the athleticism. In a lot of ways, he was pretty similar to current Miami Dolphins star Jaylen Waddle, in many ways outside of his number. The Crimson Tide had a pretty deep wide receiver room, and did rotate a lot. That made Bond almost used exclusively as a speed receiver, and did leave some questions about his well-roundedness as a player.
That has quickly been answered with the Texas program. In three games, Bond has hauled in 13 receptions for 215 yards and three touchdowns. This isn’t just a speed receiver folks, just your typical three-level threat destined to go in the first round.
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IOL Joshua Gray (Oregon State) – 6040v, 306v
Playing mostly at left tackle during the course of his Oregon State career, it was also pretty easy to see the athletic traits that Gray possessed, but a lack of length would always limit him on the outside. The Beavers have finally moved Gray inside, now starting at left guard this season. Through three games, Gray looks quite good.
His movement skills could also project well inside at center, which some NFL teams do see him at. Gray entered the 2024 season with a lot of fourth round grades, but could be a nice riser in an underwhelming interior offensive line class now that he’s at his more natural position.
EDGE LT Overton (Alabama) – 6050e, 283e
The production still hasn’t fully come for Overton, but the flashes are extremely hard to ignore. Overton, who is a native of Georgia, began his career with the Texas A&M Aggies as a former five-star recruit. After sporadic production during his two years in College Station, Overton opted to transfer to the Crimson Tide.
In a lot of ways, his game is reminiscent of former Georgia standout Trayvon Walker. His refinement still needs to take a step forward but Overton is a freak. He has the look of a first round selection this April if the development continues.
