2025 NFL Draft best available players: All the best players available on Day 2

The first round of the 2025 NFL Draft is officially in the books, with Cam Ward going No. 1 overall to the Titans, the Jaguars trading up to acquire two-way threat Travis Hunter and the Raiders selecting game-breaking running back Ashton Jeanty.

With only 32 players selected thus far, there’s plenty of talent available entering Round 2.

Here are the best available players remaining in this year’s NFL Draft:

He has battled injuries in 2024, but Johnson’s talent still shines when he’s on the field. A long player with good size, Johnson has the build and athleticism of a prototypical modern NFL cornerback. Johnson uses that size to smother wide receivers. That’s not the only way he can do it. Whether it’s zone or man coverage, Johnson is able to constantly stay in the pocket of wide receivers, even smaller ones, with his excellent combination of quickness, burst and body control. — Nate Tice

Will Johnson didn’t have the greatest end to his college career as injuries cut his final season at Michigan short, but at his best he can be a true eraser as a cornerback. Johnson was an anchor for the national-title-winning Wolverines defense a couple seasons ago and still should have teams salivating at adding a player who may be able to go toe-to-toe with the toughest wide receivers in the game. — Charles McDonald

Full scouting report | Player comp: A.J. Terrell Jr.

Green is a competitive and bendy pass rusher who can get after the QB as well as anybody else in this draft class (he recorded 17 sacks in 2024, which led the FBS). Although he didn’t play the highest level of competition, Green did dominate it, which is exactly what you’re hoping to see out of a prospect that plays in a non-Power 4 conference. He was also an impact defender when Marshall played Ohio State early in the season. — Nate Tice

Green may mess up how he plays the mesh point on an option play every now and then, but the burst and speed he has coming off of the edge will have defensive line coaches pounding the table for him. Even though he doesn’t have the most refined skill set yet, he was able to lead the nation with 17 sacks and put up a good fight in the run game against heavier offensive tackles. — Charles McDonald

Full scouting report | Player comp: Whitney Mercilus

Revel has the ideal size and length of a starting outside cornerback in the NFL. He has good foot quickness and can start and stop to keep up with receivers, along with the ball skills to smother receivers. Revel missed most of 2024 after an ACL injury early in the season, but his traits and small sample of play were strong enough that I think he will have plenty of fans in the league if his medicals come through clean. He could also stand to add some bulk and play strength to his game, and like most young cornerbacks he can be inconsistent with his technique at times. Still, he has the size, length, twitchy athleticism and overall upside of a high-end corner who can play in any type of defense. — Nate Tice

A cornerback from East Carolina who barely played last season might be a first-round pick — that’s how good Shavon Revel Jr. is. Revel is a long, athletic corner with serious ball skills to match some A+ athleticism on the field. His final season at ECU was robbed due to an ACL injury, but he showed all the requisite skills prior to that in 2023. For the “older” football fans, think Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie. — Charles McDonald

Full scouting report | Player comp: Antonio Cromartie

An easy mover in a large and long frame, Ersery has real starter potential as a blindside tackle at the next level. He plays with solid technique and his hand placement is much better and more consistent than you will see with a majority of college tackles, which makes sense given his extended time as a starter. Ersery is an asset in the run game because of his athleticism and quickness, being able to consistently cut off defensive linemen on the backside of runs and also climb to the second level. He displays good strength in his play, too. — Nate Tice

Three-hundred-thirty-one pounds and held down the left tackle spot for Minnesota. Ersery is a player where if he can get his hands on you in pass protection, it’s over. He held his own against the tough pass rushers in the Big Ten, including Abdul Carter. Ersery ran a 5.01 40-yard dash at 331 pounds, which is a fantastic time for someone his size. — Charles McDonald

Full scouting report | Player comp: Bryan Bulaga

Sanders improved his play this season, especially with his feel in the pocket and timing that he plays with on concepts. Sanders is tough, has a good arm and is more than willing to challenge defenders on tougher throws like in-breakers over the middle. When in rhythm, he can let his pass catchers thrive because of his friendly ball placement. Sanders has below-average size and is also just an average athlete, which shows up when asked to create. He has markedly better pocket movement (although he still has a tendency to drift backward). — Nate Tice

Shedeur Sanders will likely go much, much higher than this by the time the draft comes. That’s just the nature of quarterback drafting in the NFL right now. However, it is fair to wonder exactly what his ceiling is at. — Charles McDonald

Full scouting report | Player comp: Kirk Cousins, Teddy Bridgewater

Mbow played tackle at college but should transition inside because of his build and the 32-inch arm length he measured in at the combine. (It should be noted that he measured with 33-inch arms at the Senior Bowl — just to make it really fun and easy on us evaluators.) Mbow is an explosive and violent athlete who can fire out of his stance and can quickly close on defenders in space because of his athleticism and balance. Mbow still needs to add bulk and play strength, especially his lower half, to be able to hold up on the inside against more powerful defenders. He could still get bull-rushed by stronger and longer defenders in college, but moving inside won’t expose him as much on an island, even though defenders are even bigger and stronger there in the NFL. — Nate Tice

Mbow isn’t the biggest offensive lineman out there, but he’s a fluid mover and has the frame to gain more weight and strength — which he will need to do at the NFL level. He’ll probably be a guard in the NFL and projects well to a zone-blocking scheme that gets their guys on the move. — Charles McDonald

Full scouting report | Player comp: Jake Matthews

Jackson is best when he can just line up and go. He is a good athlete but has long legs which can make it tough for him to bend and consistently turn the corner as a pass rusher (he will lose his feet a bit more often than you’d like). Jackson plays hard, though, and knows how to use his length when he strikes blockers in the run game. I would like to see him continue to add to his play strength, especially in his legs, and learn to become a true speed-to-power-type edge defender as a true 4-3 defensive end. — Nate Tice

Landon Jackson is another massive defensive end who has some pass-rush juice in this class. Jackson showed out with a handful of sacks at the Senior Bowl and looks like he’s built to handle the workload of playing on run downs in the NFL. He might not be the most explosive guy, but with his strength he doesn’t need to be. — Charles McDonald

Full scouting report | Player comp: Shaun Phillips

Tuimoloau was flirting with the first round if he declared after the 2023 season. He decided to return to Columbus for a last hurrah and thank goodness he did! Tuimoloau plays with good strength against the run and pass, and loves pushing the pocket (and poor offensive tackles) back into the quarterback. He can consistently set the edge and disrupt offenses in the run game and maintain position because of his strong hands and power. — Nate Tice

JT Tuimoloau is best known for his dominant performance against Penn State a few years ago, but he did develop into a quality player overall. He’s a thick, bruising defensive end who might be able to play some on the interior for obvious passing downs. — Charles McDonald

Full scouting report | Player comp: Jabaal Sheard

Johnson (6-foot-1, 224 pounds at the combine) plays and runs like if you took a shrink ray to Derrick Henry; a big, long-striding back with good vision and an upright running style who can rip off big runs when given a lane, but whose upright style also leads to them getting tripped up or absorbing big hits a bit too frequently. Just like Henry, Johnson becomes a load as he builds up steam, but his long strides can limit him in tight spaces or if he has to adjust quickly because of backfield penetration. But, when given a clean lane, Johnson does a great job of reading running lanes, planting his foot and getting north. — Nate Tice

Big backs with balance. Kaleb Johnson fits that mold, being a back who thrived on outside zone looks for big plays. Despite running a 4.57 at the combine, Johnson was an explosive run machine on the field thanks to his patience and ability to set up blocks. He’s the perfect back to find outside of the first round that has real starter ability. He glides down the field and through holes just like Arian Foster did. — Charles McDonald

Full scouting report | Player comp: Arian Foster

Sawyer is a (forgive me here) Jack-of-all-trades for the Buckeyes’ defense. He can play the run, rush the passer or drop into coverage and fill multiple roles throughout the front seven. Sawyer is a solid athlete with strong hands who consistently bursts off the snap, and his hands are constantly working and that helps him win over and over again against blockers. He might not have a singular standout trait, but Sawyer’s ability to align across the defensive front on any give down will make him an interesting skeleton key-type player for a creative NFL defensive coordinator. — Nate Tice

Steady, if somewhat unspectacular. Jack Sawyer is the type of player who can add some serious depth to a pass rusher unit, but he’s not a depth guy. Still, a well-rounded player who would fit in well in a rotation with some established pass rushers. — Charles McDonald

Full scouting report | Player comp: Kyle Van Noy, George Karlaftis

Noel is an easy-moving athlete who did his best work in motion or from the slot at Iowa State. Noel can quickly accelerate to top speed and is dangerous as an intermediate and downfield option because of his speed and excellent ball skills. Noel isn’t just a burner, though. His balance and body control show up as a route runner, where he consistently does a nice job of throttling his speeds and sinking on his routes to keep coverage defenders uneasy on breaking routes. Noel has just adequate size (5-foot-10, 194 pounds, 29½-inch arm), but he plays with good strength and balance on his routes and at the catch point. He’s also a good blocker who doesn’t have to be hidden in the run game, something that will be paramount to his success if he stays in the slot full-time at the next level. — Nate Tice

Noel is an explosive, fast player who immediately adds a credible big-play threat to an NFL offense. He was a star of the combine and had some ridiculous moments at Iowa State that showed he is one of the best athletes in the draft. His size (5-10, 194 pounds) might limit him to a secondary WR role, but he’s going to scare defenses as a rookie. — Charles McDonald

Full scouting report | Player comp: Christian Kirk

Swinson has the combination of length, bend and competitive style that makes him intriguing as a silky Day 2 prospect. He dominates TEs trying to block him, and is able to collapse them into the backfield and into the ball carrier at times. He doesn’t have overwhelming strength and can get knocked off against double-teams and strong offensive tackles. But his length and quickness still make him viable against the run and not an outright negative. Overall, Swinson plays with a high motor, has real NFL athleticism and size (6-4, 255 pounds), and has production to point to in his final season. He can play winning rotational snaps early in his career with a path and upside as a starting edge defender, ideally in a three-down scheme. — Nate Tice

Player comp: Shaun Phillips

Morrison is a quick-twitch and agile athlete who is able to stay sticky in man coverage because of his technique and typewriter-like footspeed. Morrison is a good zone defender as well, playing with disciplined eyes and an understanding of route concepts. Morrison has a slight build, and more physical receivers were able to bully him a bit. He is a willing tackler, but his just adequate size and strength would end up in misses, too. He also has extensive injury history in college, including multiple hip surgeries. Which is worrisome given the position he plays that relies so much on athleticism. — Nate Tice

Morrison’s season was cut short with a season-ending injury, but before that he was the instinctive, playmaking cornerback everyone would love to have. He’s still rehabbing a hip injury, but he might be a nice stash pick for a team that already has some depth depending on where he is in recovery. — Charles McDonald

Player comp: Asante Samuel Jr., D.J. Reed

Unlike most power-driven backs, Martinez isn’t a magnet for contact. He has the quickness, agility, and balance to make tacklers miss with a cut as well as running over them. Overall, Martinez has the combination of vision, strength, and burst to take the majority share of early down touches in an NFL backfield. He’s not a home run hitter, but he’s not a slug, either. Martinez is going to get every yard that’s blocked for him, and then some, too. — Nate Tice

Game script (and the existence of Cam Ward) kept Martinez from getting the bulk of carries his talent called for. For teams that want and miss out on Omarion Hampton, Martinez is a great consolation prize. He’s a strong, powerful runner with good vision and speed. There’s legitimate starting potential here. — Charles McDonald

Player comp: Marshawn Lynch

Despite having just adequate size (5-8, 200 pounds at the combine), Sampson has the contact balance, pacing, and willingness to work between the tackles of a much bigger back. Sampson is an electric runner who can quickly get to top speed and to the second level, but stays more disciplined with his cuts than most smaller and speedier backs. Sampson is also currently a poor pass protector. While he shows the competitiveness and toughness to try and fit up blitzers, Tennessee’s lack of structure and rules often put him at a disadvantage and he has a long way to go in that area, with his lack of size limiting his upside, too. — Nate Tice

Sampson is an explosive, decisive runner who can get downfield in a hurry when he has a crease. He’s got a compact frame at 5-8, 200 pounds, but ran a 4.42 40-yard dash that backs up the athleticism shown on the field. Sampson will have to adjust to running in an offense that isn’t as spread out as Tennessee’s, but there’s a lot to like about his game. — Charles McDonald

Player comp: Bucky Irving

Bech is a bully with the ball in his hands who simply refuses to go down. He wins with his coordination and balance, both as a route runner and as a ball carrier. He can really contort for catches away from his body and combined with his frame, gives him an easy path to be a good zone-beater at the next level. Which, paired with his excellent hands (only one drop in 2024), will make him a reliable target for any QB. — Nate Tice

Bech is a do-it-all slot wide receiver for the Horned Frogs who immediately raises the floor for any offense. He doesn’t have great speed, but he’s good in contested catch situations and immediately brings a level of size and physicality that most teams don’t consistently have at the slot. — Austin Collie

Player comp: Austin Collie

Every Skattebo touch feels like it’s to win the Super Bowl. He has no quit in his game and wins with overwhelming toughness, balance, and strength. While Skattebo lacks long speed and can be a little too keen to run toward contact, he is an agile athlete that can get surprisingly skinny through holes and away from defenders. Skattebo is willing and able to take the hard touches, but he is also a natural pass catcher who is a viable receiving threat and safety valve for quarterbacks. — Nate Tice

Skattebo is a workhorse back who is a tough between-the-tackles runner with great contact balance. He’s not the fastest guy in the world, having reportedly run in the mid-4.5s to mid-4.6s in the 40 at various points this draft process, but he should be a strong piece of a rotation and take a heavy workload. He was the core piece of Arizona State’s offense and should be able to play a similar style of punishing football, within reason, in the NFL. — Charles McDonald

Player comp: James Conner

His 2023 tape at Purdue had him looking like a potential first-rounder, displaying a devastating spin move and winning with effort and quick hands. In 2024 at Texas A&M, he was bigger (285 pounds compared to 265) and his play was far less dynamic. Scourton still made plays against the run, using his thick build to anchor against the point of attack and he was able to motor his way to pressuring the quarterback. I still think Scourton has something to him, and he could end up being a great find for a team if he plays more like his earlier (thinner) version. He doesn’t have overwhelming tools, but he’s physical and makes blockers earn it every play. — Nate Tice

Scourton is one of the most fascinating players in the entire draft. Prior to transferring to Texas A&M, Scourton looked like a real deal top-15 pick as an edge player at Purdue. He was fast, explosive, technically sound and played a role that was perfect for where he was physically. He reminded me a lot of Melvin Ingram during his tenure at Purdue. However, he gained a whole lot of weight for a heavier interior role at Texas A&M that didn’t suit him at all. If he can get back to his Purdue form, Scourton has major boom potential as an every-down starter in the NFL. — Charles McDonald

Player comp: Melvin Ingram

Amos has the size (6-1) and length (31 1/4 arms) of a starting outside cornerback in the NFL. He seldom puts himself in a bad position, with his awareness in zone coverages really being a highlight of his game. Amos has the size and speed to recover in zone and hold up in press and man coverage as well. He was timed with a 4.43 40 at the scouting combine, and while he doesn’t always play to that speed, he still has more than enough speed and quickness to hang at the next level. — Nate Tice

Player comp: James Bradberry IV

After transferring from Florida, Umanmielen had a nice run with Ole Miss. He’s a pure pass rusher off the edge, but doesn’t quite have the athleticism to be considered a leadoff guy. Still, he’s proven he’s probably worth taking on the second day of the draft. — Charles McDonald

Player comp: Kayvon Thibodeaux

Mukuba might be the fiercest defensive back in this draft class, showing no fear when it comes to decimating opponents in the open field. (See, SEC championship game.) Filling the alley is where he’ll make his big splash plays in the NFL, but he’s a great robber in the middle of the field and has some man coverage chops as well. — Charles McDonald

Player comp: C.J. Gardner-Johnson

Traits are everything with Porter, who stands at 6-3 and ran a 4.3 40-yard dash. That next level athleticism helps him make plays even if he finds himself in tough positions. He’s still working on his consistency, but the build for a top-flight, freakish cornerback are here. — Charles McDonald

Player comp: Zyon McCollum

Williams is a playmaker with the ball in his hands. Explosive on underneath routes and screens, Williams consistently created big plays after the catch and on throws downfield at both UNLV and Washington State. He has just adequate size (5-11, 190 pounds) and can get knocked off of his routes a bit too easily, something that might crop up even more in the NFL because of his build. But Williams is a competitive player who constantly finds ways to beat press coverage with his twitchy agility and burst. He’s much more than just a packaged play-type weapon. Williams has the upside of a strong secondary option that can add a big-play element to an offense early in his career. — Nate Tice

Player comp: Jayden Reed

Shifty is how I would describe Neal. The classic “quicker-than-fast”-type athlete, Neal has just average long speed, but he is a strong runner with good balance and vision. Neal has a great feel for setting up his blocks and knowing when to plant his foot and accelerate through the hole. He is constantly finding ways to get effective yards and knows how to pace his runs on a variety of run concepts (even being frequently used as a wildcat QB at Kansas, too). On passing downs, Neal is a natural pass catcher who knows how to stay friendly to the QB and can get upfield after the catch quickly. He is also a good pass protector already, with both his eyes constantly going to the right assignment and his build, technique and strength allowing him to stonewall blitzers. — Nate Tice

Full scouting report | Player comp: Kareem Hunt, David Montgomery

Milum is a steady starting offensive tackle who might have to play guard in the NFL depending on the situation. He’s not super exciting or flashy, but he gets the job done and can plug a hole up front with quality play. He’s probably a little more scheme-flexible as a guard than at tackle, but versatility will always play in the NFL along the offensive line. — Charles McDonald

Player comp: Dalton Risner

A big, brawly interior defender, Alexander is an easy-moving athlete with long arms and consistently delivers a strong punch on blockers. Alexander isn’t just a space eater and is able to bend and create edginess on blockers, while also keeping his feet to make plays away from his starting point. There are times when Alexander can get moved a bit too easily because he has just an average anchor at the point of attack, which is a little worrisome given Alexander’s older age (he will turn 25 during training camp). He also has a tendency to be too upright and wild, which will cause him to overrun the ball carrier and quarterback. — Nate Tice

Player comp: Keeanu Benton

Fannin’s production is bonkers for any college pass catcher, but especially so for a tight end (66 receptions, 947 yards, seven total touchdowns already this season). Fannin’s presence is immediately apparent when watching Bowling Green’s offense; even when playing against talent-laden schools like Texas A&M and Penn State, Fannin will look like the best player on the field. Fannin doesn’t have prototypical tight end bulk (listed at 6-4, 230 pounds), but his play strength, superb contact balance, and sheer explosive athleticism make him a tough cover at all three levels and a tough player to tackle once the ball is in his hands. Fannin snatches the football, able to make plays away from his frame and make himself an even bigger target while also being a real weapon as a ball carrier (he gets designer plays like screens, designed runs, and even passes dialed up for him). He is athletic enough to split out wide and also constantly makes the first defender miss, with agility or strength both being paths to success for him. And that strength shows up as a blocker, where Fannin is viable even from in-line positions (he was able to take Nic Scourton one-on-one on a couple of snaps). — Nate Tice

Fannin led the country in both receptions and receiving yards, but he’s a bit of a tweener tight end who doesn’t have great size (6-3, 241 pounds) when projecting him to the next level. Still, he’s a talented player with the ball in his hands and a smart offensive play-caller should be able to maximize him. Fannin even had 33 carries over his college career. — Charles McDonald

Player comp: Mark Andrews

Arroyo looks the part at the tight end position. He is a receiver-first as a player who was generally kept on the back side of run plays and not asked to accomplish the more difficult blocks at the point of attack. His effort is there, but his technique and play strength will need to improve at the next level to become more viable in this area. Arroyo is explosive with the ball in his hands who can pick up steam in a hurry. He was dangerous on (and most of his production came from) flat routes on RPOs where Arroyo was able to build up steam and get downfield with the ball in his hands in a hurry. He has good hands, but most of his receptions came out in space and on the move and not in contested situations. There are real snaps of him running an expanded route tree – and winning – as an isolated receiver, which is encouraging. But like most college tight ends, Arroyo still needs more refinement of his route running and additions to his route-running arsenal. — Nate Tice

Player comp: Foster Moreau

An outside corner with ideal pterodactyl size (6-1 1/2, 197 pounds, 32 3/8-inch arms) for the position. He doesn’t have overwhelming speed or quickness, but Thomas is a competitive player who instead wins using his body positioning and size to smother receivers on their routes. Thomas has starting potential on the outside because of play strength, length, and enough athleticism. But his athleticism will be a question mark at the next level until proven otherwise. He will need to work on his technique so he doesn’t draw too many penalties against quicker receivers. — Nate Tice

Thomas is a quality man coverage prospect for the second day of the draft. He lacks elite athleticism, but has some technically sound reps where he’s able to dish out good coverage. He’s not the greatest tackler, either, but with prototypical size perhaps that’s a skill he can learn. — Charles McDonald

Player comp: Benjamin St-Juste

Ayomanor is a big receiver (6-2, 206 pounds) with long arms (32 3/8 inches) and large hands (10 inches). He wins with his play strength and fluid athleticism and build-up speed. Ayomanor plays strong and is one the most competitive blockers that you’ll ever see at the WR position. He is not a refined route runner at this point, and can be loose with his route breaks and get stuck at the top of routes. It’s something that I’m willing to give him some leeway for considering his lack of extensive experience at the position. — Nate Tice

Player comp: JuJu Smith-Schuster

Grant is a legitimate NFL prospect coming from William & Mary. He could stand to get stronger, but that’s a likely outcome with having access to an NFL strength and conditioning program. His movement skills are NFL quality and he has some incredible blocks in space at the second level on his tape. He might need a moment to adjust to the speed of the NFL, but the traits for a starting offensive tackle are there. — Charles McDonald

Player comp: Tytus Howard

I’m likely going to be one of the higher people on Leonard. I do think there is a lot to like and tools to work with for a Day 2 dart throw. Leonard has good size and is an excellent athlete who is a weapon on designed runs and in the open field. He has a good feel in the pocket (but can bail outside a bit too quickly at times) with an ability to mitigate sacks and pressure, something he has now shown behind two shaky offensive lines at Duke and then behind a — forgive the pun — green Notre Dame unit. Leonard is an accurate thrower underneath with some real flashes of layering throws (and some downright excellent throws like at the end of the game against Indiana in the CFP), but his deep ball remains a gigantic question mark. Some of that was Notre Dame’s iffy receiving core, but Leonard did shy away from pushing the ball at times.

Leonard’s tools, toughness and ability to avoid negative plays make him intriguing to me, and his overall passing has picked up as the season went along as Notre Dame’s offense – and personnel – started to mature. But he still has to show that he can execute those complex throws on a more consistent basis, which might never happen and will make him more just an interesting backup option. — Nate Tice

Full scouting report | Player comp: Ryan Tannehill

If Deone Walker consistently played to what his physical skill set suggests he can do, he would be much higher on this list. At 340 pounds, he is a behemoth on the line of scrimmage with some real athleticism to play all over the line. However, he runs hot and cold and the consistency makes it tough to slot him much higher than this. He’s the perfect boom-bust dart throw for teams that have some stability up front and on their coaching staff. — Charles McDonald

Player comp: Eddie Goldman

The ultimate dart throw of this QB class. Milroe was much improved over the first half of the season before tapering off as the season went along. Milroe is an explosive athlete with excellent speed and has legitimate vision as a runner and can uncork fireballs with his Statue of Liberty-esque throwing style. When Milroe is decisive, the ball truly jumps out of his hand and he is not shy to launch throws down the field. Milroe’s tools are sure to excite coaches and evaluators, and he won quite a few teams over during the draft process in interviews. — Nate Tice

Player comp: Jalen Hurts

Jordan Burch, DT, OregonTory Horton, WR, Colorado StateAnthony Belton, OT, N.C. StateOluwafemi Oladejo, Edge, UCLABilly Bowman, S, OklahomaOzzy Trapilo, OT, Boston CollegeOmarr Norman-Lott, DT, TennesseeTerrance Ferguson, TE, OregonKyle McCord, QB, SyracuseJalen Royals, WR, Utah StateTre Harris, WR, Ole MissJared Wilson, C, GeorgiaXavier Watts, S, Notre DameCameron Williams, OT, TexasKevin Winston Jr., S, Penn StateEmery Jones Jr., OG, LSUDenzel Burke, CB, Ohio StateOllie Gordon II, RB, Oklahoma StateMitchell Evans, TE, Notre DameShemar Turner, Edge, Texas A&M

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