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The 2025 NFL draft has seen plenty of surprises through the first two days, with the Chicago Bears making some big splashes. With their 39th overall pick, the Bears selected wide receiver Luther Burden III, and then they traded back from pick 41 with the Buffalo Bills to acquire two more picks, which they used to address the trenches on both offense and defense.
With four more rounds to go in this year's draft, there is still plenty of talent on the board. But the biggest storyline heading into Day 3 is quarterback Shedeur Sanders. The polarizing quarterback, son of Deion Sanders, who was projected to be a first round pick, has not heard his name called through the first three rounds, finding himself as the biggest talking point through two days.
With Sanders and many other talented players still on the board, here's a look at the 10 best available players heading into the final day of the draft on Saturday.
Shedeur Sanders was the top player available heading into Day 2, and will remain atop the list heading into Day 3 given the shocking and drastic slide he has endured. There were several opportunities for quarterback-needy teams to select Sanders, but opted against him, with the Seattle Seahawks selecting Jalen Milroe and Cleveland Browns taking Dillon Gabriel over Sanders.
A pure pass rusher for the national champion Ohio State Buckeyes, Jack Sawyer has a relentless motor and could be an excellent pick on the final day. He's got great football IQ and power, so he should have a role as a situational pass rusher as a rookie.
One of the best remaining defensive tackles after there was a big run of them on Day 2, Joshua Farmer had eight tackles for loss and four sacks this past season for Florida State. He's got length that will help him produce at the next level, but he'll have to improve in a major way if he wants to be more than a rotational piece.
The entire 2025 draft class has been headlined by the trenches and Mike Frazier has versatility to play either inside or out on the offensive line. He'll have to develop over time to get a chance as a starter, but he's likely going to begin his career as a backup depending on where he lands.
While his teammate Matthew Golden took all the headlines as a first round pick, Isaiah Bond has plenty of speed to make an impact at the next level. He didn't perform the way he expected at the NFL Scouting Combine in February, but the speed and talent is there for him. There are also very serious character concerns as he was hit with very serious sexual assault allegations.
The cornerback who led this year's class with 15 career interceptions, Quincy Riley knows how to find the ball and make plays when given the chance. Riley takes chances which could cost him at the next level, but when he gets the opportunity, he's a ballhawk.
With many edge rushers flying off the board, Bradyn Swinson is a player who excelled in the 2024 season as a first-year player for LSU but is going to need time to develop. Playing in 13 games for the Tigers this year, Swinson put up a career-high 8.5 sacks.
Running backs have been a hot commodity in this year's draft and the reigning SEC Offensive Player Of the Year should hear his name early on Day 3. Dylan Sampson totaled 1,491 rushing yards and 22 touchdowns for the Volunteers this past year.
Praised for his toughness, grit, and ability to break tackles, Cam Skattebo is a running back who will be an instant fan-favorite upon arrival. He may not get as much spotlight as the rest of the running backs in this year's class, but he's already acknowledged he'll be coming into the NFL with a chip on his shoulder.
Hampered by a foot injury he suffered this past season that he's still recovering from, Jalen Royals' best attributes are his ability to make the tough catches. He doesn't have top blazing speed, but he can play inside or outside and should be seen as a possession receiver at the next level.
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With four more rounds to go in this year's draft, there is still plenty of talent on the board. But the biggest storyline heading into Day 3 is quarterback Shedeur Sanders. The polarizing quarterback, son of Deion Sanders, who was projected to be a first round pick, has not heard his name called through the first three rounds, finding himself as the biggest talking point through two days.
With Sanders and many other talented players still on the board, here's a look at the 10 best available players heading into the final day of the draft on Saturday.
1. Shedeur Sanders, QB, Colorado
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Shedeur Sanders was the top player available heading into Day 2, and will remain atop the list heading into Day 3 given the shocking and drastic slide he has endured. There were several opportunities for quarterback-needy teams to select Sanders, but opted against him, with the Seattle Seahawks selecting Jalen Milroe and Cleveland Browns taking Dillon Gabriel over Sanders.
2. Jack Sawyer, EDGE, Ohio State
A pure pass rusher for the national champion Ohio State Buckeyes, Jack Sawyer has a relentless motor and could be an excellent pick on the final day. He's got great football IQ and power, so he should have a role as a situational pass rusher as a rookie.
3. Joshua Farmer, DT, Florida State
One of the best remaining defensive tackles after there was a big run of them on Day 2, Joshua Farmer had eight tackles for loss and four sacks this past season for Florida State. He's got length that will help him produce at the next level, but he'll have to improve in a major way if he wants to be more than a rotational piece.
4. Miles Frazier, OL, LSU
The entire 2025 draft class has been headlined by the trenches and Mike Frazier has versatility to play either inside or out on the offensive line. He'll have to develop over time to get a chance as a starter, but he's likely going to begin his career as a backup depending on where he lands.
5. Isaiah Bond, WR, Texas
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While his teammate Matthew Golden took all the headlines as a first round pick, Isaiah Bond has plenty of speed to make an impact at the next level. He didn't perform the way he expected at the NFL Scouting Combine in February, but the speed and talent is there for him. There are also very serious character concerns as he was hit with very serious sexual assault allegations.
6. Quincy Riley, CB, Louisville
The cornerback who led this year's class with 15 career interceptions, Quincy Riley knows how to find the ball and make plays when given the chance. Riley takes chances which could cost him at the next level, but when he gets the opportunity, he's a ballhawk.
7. Bradyn Swinson, EDGE, LSU
With many edge rushers flying off the board, Bradyn Swinson is a player who excelled in the 2024 season as a first-year player for LSU but is going to need time to develop. Playing in 13 games for the Tigers this year, Swinson put up a career-high 8.5 sacks.
8. Dylan Sampson, RB, Tennessee
Running backs have been a hot commodity in this year's draft and the reigning SEC Offensive Player Of the Year should hear his name early on Day 3. Dylan Sampson totaled 1,491 rushing yards and 22 touchdowns for the Volunteers this past year.
9. Cam Skattebo, RB, Arizona State
Praised for his toughness, grit, and ability to break tackles, Cam Skattebo is a running back who will be an instant fan-favorite upon arrival. He may not get as much spotlight as the rest of the running backs in this year's class, but he's already acknowledged he'll be coming into the NFL with a chip on his shoulder.
10. Jalen Royals, WR, Utah State
Hampered by a foot injury he suffered this past season that he's still recovering from, Jalen Royals' best attributes are his ability to make the tough catches. He doesn't have top blazing speed, but he can play inside or outside and should be seen as a possession receiver at the next level.
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