It's always good to see these players in person -- and yes, I've been accused (mostly by my podcast co-host Rick Spielman) of falling in love when I finally get eyes on these guys after watching them on tape for the last couple seasons -- and the 2025 draft cycle is no different.

In his first mock of the 2025 NFL Draft, Lance Zierlein has a quarterback going No. 1 overall, with the Giants and Bengals among the teams adding playmakers. Check out the full first-round projection,

Penn State EDGE rusher Abdul Carter, Colorado “Athlete” Travis Hunter, and Michigan cornerback Will Johnson have all been the #1 player on my NFL Draft board at some point in 2024-2025. Let this serve as a reminder of the potential for change between now and late April.

But at this reasonably early stage of the 2025 pre-draft process, here's my Top 50 prospects after the Senior Bo

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