2025 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Top 100 Prospect Traits & Skills Breakdown

Comprehensive breakdown of the top 100 standout traits among 2025 NFL Draft prospects, featuring Shedeur Sanders, Travis Hunter and other elite collegiate talents.

Quarterback Standouts

Most Accurate Passer: Shedeur Sanders, Colorado

  • Led nation with 74.0% completion percentage
  • Just 6.5% off-target throws despite heavy pressure
  • Elite pocket presence with 76.3% completion vs blitz

Strongest Arm: Jalen Milroe, Alabama

  • 8 TD throws on 25+ yard passes (5th in FBS)
  • Can drive middle-field throws with exceptional velocity

Best Deep Ball: Kyle McCord, Syracuse

  • Nation-leading 37 completions of 20+ air yards
  • Combines touch and timing on vertical concepts

Running Back Specialists

Fastest Rusher: Bhayshul Tuten, Virginia Tech

  • Combine-best 4.32 40-yard dash for RBs
  • 3 TD rushes of 50+ yards in 2024

Most Explosive: Ashton Jeanty, Boise State

  • FBS-leading 2,601 rushing yards
  • 63 carries of 10+ yards demonstrates big-play ability

Best Receiving Back: LeQuint Allen, Syracuse

  • 64 receptions in 2024 (most among RBs)
  • 119 career catches with slot versatility

Wide Receiver/Tight End Highlights

Best Route Runner: Xavier Restrepo, Miami

  • Elite stop/start ability in breaks
  • Just 1 drop on 96 targets in 2024 (1.2% career rate)

Most Physical: Tyler Warren, Penn State

  • 6'6" 256lb frame punishing defenders
  • 300 of 1,233 receiving yards came after contact

Most Versatile: Travis Hunter, Colorado

  • 15 TD catches & 23 20+ yard receptions (both 2nd in FBS)
  • Elite two-way player with 4 INTs on defense

Defensive Standouts

Best Pass Rusher: James Pearce Jr., Tennessee

  • 19.0% pressure rate (2nd in nation)
  • 4.47 speed at 6'5" creates nightmares for OTs

Top Ball Hawk: Xavier Watts, Notre Dame

  • FBS-leading 13 INTs past two seasons
  • Elite range from safety position

Most Physical DB: Nick Emmanwori, South Carolina

  • 4.38 speed at 6'3" 220lbs
  • 4 INTs combining coverage skills with enforcer mentality

Special Teams Aces

Best Kicker: Andres Borregales, Miami

  • 18/19 FG in 2024, near-perfect XP record
  • Clutch performer in pressure situations

Top Returner: Jaylin Lane, Virginia Tech

  • Two career punt return TDs
  • 4.34 speed with 10 returns of 20+ yards

Draft Projection Analysis

The 2025 class showcases:

  • Quarterback Depth: 5 potential Day 1 starters
  • Explosive Playmakers: 12 prospects with sub-4.4 speed
  • Versatile Defenders: Multiple DBs with 100+ tackles and 4+ INTs

(All statistics referenced from 2024 collegiate seasons)

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