Third Down Thursday

● By Jack Gaffney
Even as we're about 50 weeks out, it's never a bad idea to take an early peak under the hood at a future draft class. In 2025, there's some real-deal talent on the defensive line of scrimmage out of the SEC, cornerback, and then a few excellent receivers, all of whom fit a different mold. So, here's what next year's NFL Draft would look like right now.

Top Players Not Included

These players appear in the top 32 of our

Consensus Big Board

, but do not show up in this mock.