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It was a wild night for the first round of the 2025 NFL draft. Some thought we could see three or even four quarterbacks selected, but it was just two, and not the one people were waiting for. Shedeur Sanders will have to wait 24 hours to have his moment.
Overall, there were several players mocked by plenty on this network, present company included, that are still available when we begin day two of the NFL draft. As Rounds 2 and 3 get underway under the Friday Night Lights, there are still plenty of talented players ready to earn their moment. These are the best available players in the 2025 NFL draft.
Many believed that Johnson would be the first cornerback taken off the board after the two-way stud Travis Hunter came off the board with the No. 2 overall pick. However, ESPN's Adam Schefter reported what some feared. It was a knee injury that scared teams away from selecting Johnson. Day two of the draft would be a perfect spot to snag a player of his caliber, even with those injury concerns.
Green was another player routinely mocked to go in round one, but now a team can get a highly productive pass rusher to start day two of the draft. Green finished this past season with 17.0 sacks and 23.0 TFLs to go along with 84 tackles. Cleveland could be an option, or perhaps Jacksonville is ready to crank up the heat after snagging Hunter.
Ezeiruaku isn't going to wow you with crazy explosive agility numbers, but he is productive and players with good instincts. Many thought he might be a candidate in the backend of the first round for teams in need of a pass rush. Ezeiruaku has all the makings of a three-down player in the NFL.
Revel only lasted three games this past season before he tore his ACL. However, if a team wants a long and physical cornerback, then Revel may be the guy. He has the length to be disruptive with speed to match. Revel will also stick his nose in the run game. Revel can win in both man and zone concepts and isn't a one-trick pony on the boundary.
The book was all over the place for Shedeur Sanders when it came to where he would land in the draft. Whether you were listening to anonymous scouts, Kyle Brandt, or any number of voices, no one seemed to agree on the talented passer. Once Cleveland, New York, and New Orleans passed on him, it was likely Pittsburgh or wait until day two. The Giants came back around and went with a different quarterback, but keep an eye on Cleveland for the second time around, as they have two of the first four picks on Friday.
The production wasn't quite there for the former five-star signee, but don't let that fool you. Luther Burden III will be a problem at the next level for an offense that unleashes him. The Missouri offense and quarterback play were hit or miss, and that seemed to be a huge reason for the drop-off. The Houston Texans could use a receiver with his skills, especially with CJ Stroud slinging it all over the yard.
Emmanwori is a sideline-to-sideline heat-seeking missile when he gets going. He showed a lot of promise on film to go along with his production as both a coverage safety and as someone playing around the line of scrimmage. A good defensive coordinator could draw up plenty of packages for Emmanwori.
Jackson had a slow start to his collegiate career thanks to an injury during his senior year of high school ball. However, once he transferred from LSU to Arkansas, he really started to put it all together. He finished each of the last two seasons with 6.5-sack campaigns and 24 TFLs combined. He could be designated pass rusher in certain packages and work into a starting spot on the defensive line.
Amos comes from the college game with plenty of experience, having played in 27 games in the SEC with Ole Miss and Alabama. Before that, he played at Louisiana with another 34 games under his belt. Amos finished the year with 13 PBUs but only three interceptions. The positive is that he will get his hands on the ball in both zone and man coverage schemes.
Henderson is an explosive running back and receiver out of the backfield. Just ask the Texas defense how quickly he can leave you behind. He split carries with Quinshon Judkins this past year but still put up some ridiculous numbers, including a career-best 7.1 yards per carry. Find a way to put the ball in his hands and look out.
Henderson isn't the only Big Ten running back to worry about. He wasn't the two-way weapon that his Ohio State counterpart was as a receiver, but just give Johnson the rock and let him loose. He finished with 1,500 yards and 21 rushing touchdowns this past year. He will be a workhorse if an NFL team needs him to be.
Two tight ends came off the board in the first round, and the next could be Mason Taylor. He has all the makings of a great option up the seams. He comes from NFL bloodlines as his dad (Jason Taylor) and uncle (Zach Thomas) played a combined 30 years in the NFL. Most of which was with the Miami Dolphins, I wonder if South Beach might come calling again?
This article originally appeared on Touchdown Wire: NFL draft 2025: Top 64 players still available for day 2
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Overall, there were several players mocked by plenty on this network, present company included, that are still available when we begin day two of the NFL draft. As Rounds 2 and 3 get underway under the Friday Night Lights, there are still plenty of talented players ready to earn their moment. These are the best available players in the 2025 NFL draft.
1. Will Johnson, CB, Michigan Wolverines
Many believed that Johnson would be the first cornerback taken off the board after the two-way stud Travis Hunter came off the board with the No. 2 overall pick. However, ESPN's Adam Schefter reported what some feared. It was a knee injury that scared teams away from selecting Johnson. Day two of the draft would be a perfect spot to snag a player of his caliber, even with those injury concerns.
2. Mike Green, Edge, Marshall Thundering Herd
Green was another player routinely mocked to go in round one, but now a team can get a highly productive pass rusher to start day two of the draft. Green finished this past season with 17.0 sacks and 23.0 TFLs to go along with 84 tackles. Cleveland could be an option, or perhaps Jacksonville is ready to crank up the heat after snagging Hunter.
3. Donovan Ezeiruaku, Edge, Boston College Eagles
Ezeiruaku isn't going to wow you with crazy explosive agility numbers, but he is productive and players with good instincts. Many thought he might be a candidate in the backend of the first round for teams in need of a pass rush. Ezeiruaku has all the makings of a three-down player in the NFL.
4. Shavon Revel Jr., CB, East Carolina Pirates
Revel only lasted three games this past season before he tore his ACL. However, if a team wants a long and physical cornerback, then Revel may be the guy. He has the length to be disruptive with speed to match. Revel will also stick his nose in the run game. Revel can win in both man and zone concepts and isn't a one-trick pony on the boundary.
5. Shedeur Sanders, QB, Colorado Buffaloes
The book was all over the place for Shedeur Sanders when it came to where he would land in the draft. Whether you were listening to anonymous scouts, Kyle Brandt, or any number of voices, no one seemed to agree on the talented passer. Once Cleveland, New York, and New Orleans passed on him, it was likely Pittsburgh or wait until day two. The Giants came back around and went with a different quarterback, but keep an eye on Cleveland for the second time around, as they have two of the first four picks on Friday.
6. Luther Burden III, WR, Missouri Tigers
The production wasn't quite there for the former five-star signee, but don't let that fool you. Luther Burden III will be a problem at the next level for an offense that unleashes him. The Missouri offense and quarterback play were hit or miss, and that seemed to be a huge reason for the drop-off. The Houston Texans could use a receiver with his skills, especially with CJ Stroud slinging it all over the yard.
7. Nick Emmanwori, S, South Carolina Gamecocks
Emmanwori is a sideline-to-sideline heat-seeking missile when he gets going. He showed a lot of promise on film to go along with his production as both a coverage safety and as someone playing around the line of scrimmage. A good defensive coordinator could draw up plenty of packages for Emmanwori.
8. Landon Jackson, Edge, Arkansas Razorbacks
Jackson had a slow start to his collegiate career thanks to an injury during his senior year of high school ball. However, once he transferred from LSU to Arkansas, he really started to put it all together. He finished each of the last two seasons with 6.5-sack campaigns and 24 TFLs combined. He could be designated pass rusher in certain packages and work into a starting spot on the defensive line.
9. Trey Amos, CB, Ole Miss Rebels
Amos comes from the college game with plenty of experience, having played in 27 games in the SEC with Ole Miss and Alabama. Before that, he played at Louisiana with another 34 games under his belt. Amos finished the year with 13 PBUs but only three interceptions. The positive is that he will get his hands on the ball in both zone and man coverage schemes.
10. TreVeyon Henderson, RB, Ohio State Buckeyes
Henderson is an explosive running back and receiver out of the backfield. Just ask the Texas defense how quickly he can leave you behind. He split carries with Quinshon Judkins this past year but still put up some ridiculous numbers, including a career-best 7.1 yards per carry. Find a way to put the ball in his hands and look out.
TreVeyon Henderson was the ONLY RB in CFB to hit these marks:
7.0+ Yards Per Carry
His 145 Rushing Attempts were the LEAST by a player who cleared the 1,000+ yard mark..
— Austin Abbott (@AustinAbbottFF) April 1, 2025
11. Kaleb Johnson, RB, Iowa Hawkeyes
Henderson isn't the only Big Ten running back to worry about. He wasn't the two-way weapon that his Ohio State counterpart was as a receiver, but just give Johnson the rock and let him loose. He finished with 1,500 yards and 21 rushing touchdowns this past year. He will be a workhorse if an NFL team needs him to be.
12. Mason Taylor, TE, LSU Tigers
Two tight ends came off the board in the first round, and the next could be Mason Taylor. He has all the makings of a great option up the seams. He comes from NFL bloodlines as his dad (Jason Taylor) and uncle (Zach Thomas) played a combined 30 years in the NFL. Most of which was with the Miami Dolphins, I wonder if South Beach might come calling again?
The Next 20 Prospects
- 13. JT Tuimoloau, Edge, Ohio State Buckeyes
- 14. Carson Schwesinger, LB, UCLA Bruins
- 15. Azareye' Thomas, CB, Florida State Seminoles
- 16. Nic Scourton, Edge, Texas A&M Aggies
- 17. Bradyn Swinson, Edge, LSU Tigers
- 18. Alfred Collins, DT, Texas Longhorns
- 19. Jayden Higgins, WR, Iowa State Cyclones
- 20. Aireontae Ersery, OT, Minnesota Golden Gophers
- 21. Tre Harris, WR, Ole Miss Rebels
- 22. Princely Umanmielen, Edge, Ole Miss Rebels
- 23. Xavier Watts, S, Notre Dame Fighting Irish
- 24. Tyler Shough, QB, Louisville Cardinals
- 25. Elic Ayomanor, WR, Stanford Cardinal
- 26. Tate Ratledge, OG, Georgia Bulldogs
- 27. Jonah Savaiinaea, OG, Arizona Wildcats
- 28. Jalen Milroe, QB, Alabama Crimson Tide
- 29. Jared Wilson, OC, Georgia Bulldogs
- 30. Terrance Ferguson, TE, Oregon Ducks
- 31. Jalen Royals, WR, Utah State Aggies
- 32. Quinshon Judkins, RB, Ohio State Buckeyes
Round 3 Targets
- 33. Jaylin Noel, WR, Iowa State Cyclones
- 34. Jordan Burch, Edge, Oregon Ducks
- 35. Jackson Sawyer, Edge, Ohio State Buckeyes
- 36. Kevin Winston Jr, S, Penn State Nittany Lions
- 37. Billy Bowman Jr, DB, Oklahoma Sooners
- 38. TJ Sanders, DT, South Carolina Gamecocks
- 39. Marcus Mbow, OG, Purdue Boilermakers
- 40. Darius Alexander, DT, Toledo
- 41. Ozzy Trapilo, OT, Boston College Eagles
- 42. Jacob Parrish, CB, Kansas State Wildcats
- 43. Tory Horton, WR, Colorado State Rams
- 44. Kyle Williams, WR, Washington State Cougars
- 45. Joshua Farmer, DT, Florida State Seminoles
- 46. Oluwafemi Oladejo, Edge, UCLA Bruins
- 47. Devin Neal, RB, Kansas Jayhawks
- 48. Darien Porter, CB, Iowa State Cyclones
- 49. Jack Bech, WR, TCU Horned Frogs
- 50. Damien Martinez, RB, Miami Hurricanes
- 51. Charles Grant, OT, William & Mary Tribe
- 52. Andrew Mukuba, S, Texas Longhorns
- 53. Nohl Williams, CB, California Golden Bears
- 54. Smael Mondon Jr, LB, Georgia Bulldogs
- 55. Elijah Arroyo, TE, Miami Hurricanes
- 56. Shermar Turner, DT, Texas A&M Aggies
- 57. Benjamin Morrison, CB, Notre Dame Fighting Irish
- 58. Ashton Gillotte, Edge, Louisville Cardinals
- 59. Dylan Sampson, RB, Tennessee Volunteers
- 60. Quincy Riley, CB, Louisville Cardinals
- 61. Cam Skattebo, RB, Arizona State Sun Devils
- 62. Cameron Williams, OT, Texas Longhorns
- 63. Dylan Fairchild, OG, Georgia Bulldogs
- 64. Demetrius Knight Jr, LB, South Carolina Gamecocks
This article originally appeared on Touchdown Wire: NFL draft 2025: Top 64 players still available for day 2
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