Each week, Yardbarker is monitoring the 2025 NFL Draft, scheduled for April 24-26 in Green Bay.
From Colorado’s two-way star to Kansas’ explosive running back, here are five players we’re tracking.
Can Colorado WR/CB Travis Hunter still be a two-way star in the NFL?
Hunter — Tankathon’s #1 prospect – recently presentation He is scheduled to enter the 2025 NFL Draft and would like to continue playing both ways in the NFL.
“Hunter has great endurance and I think he can play both ways to some extent,” ESPN wrote. Mel Kiefer Jr.. monday. “He will likely play a key position in the NFL, but he will also be sprinkled on the other side of the ball for certain packages with certain looks, especially at the end of games.”
Hunter (6-foot-1, 185 pounds) excelled at both positions. In 11 games, he set career highs in touchdown catches (11) and passes defended (9).
Still, the team that drafts him probably won’t play him extensively as a wide receiver. and Cornerback. Focus on professional soccerHe has played 1,301 offensive and defensive snaps this season. That momentary count could have worn him down for the entire 17-game NFL regular season.
Would Miami QB Cam Ward be a perfect fit for this NFC East team?
The Giants appear to be interested in the Hurricanes QB, who leads the FBS in TD passes (34 in 11 games). According to Fox Sports Jordan SchultzThe Giants and several other teams watched Miami’s Week 13 home game against Wake Forest, and Ward was a “key focus.”
athletics Dan Brugler If the Giants are targeting a QB, I think they should select Ward (6-foot-2, 223 pounds).
“With his arm talent and elusive ability in the pocket, Ward is an exciting player who can keep the play alive and throw the ball to all corners of the field,” Brugler wrote during a roundtable Wednesday.
The Giants need to find a franchise QB after recently releasing Daniel Jones. Scout Ward early in the draft process to determine if he is smart and unexpected.
Where does WR Emeka Egbuka rank among former Ohio State stars?
Ohio State has produced several stars in recent years, including Garrett Wilson of the New York Jets and Jaxon Smith-Njigba of the Seattle Seahawks. athletics Nick Baumgardner His Tuesday column suggested Egbuka could be better than both.
“He’s not the most athletic receiver the Buckeyes have,” Baumgardner said. “There have certainly been more spectacular players who have achieved greater success,” he wrote. “But when the smoke clears, no receiver in the history of the Ohio State program has been a more complete football player than Egbuka.”
In four seasons with the Buckeyes, he finished second. Program History Ranked fifth in receptions (180), receiving yards (2,549), and tied for eighth in TD catches (23).
Egbuka (6-foot-1, 205 pounds) can continue to show why he’s one of the best WRs in the class in Saturday’s home game against Michigan. The Buckeyes, second in the College Football Playoff standings, are aiming to snap a three-game losing streak to their rivals.
Kansas RB Devin Neal is a late riser.
Neal (5-foot-11, 215 pounds) had 287 yards (207 yards rushing, 80 yards receiving) and four TDs (3 rushing, 1 receiving) in a Week 37-21 win over Colorado.
“The thing that stands out most about Neil is how good he is at setting up missed tackles.” Brugler wrote Tuesday. “He’s probably not one of the best testers in the pre-draft process. But his ability to read chase angles, make cuts and keep defenders off balance is what makes him productive.”
Neal’s productivity could alleviate any potential concerns about his athleticism. Through 11 games, he ranks 17th in rushing yards in the FBS (1,133) and tied for 10th in rushing TDs (15).
Texas LT Kelvin Banks Jr. could showcase his skills in a competitive game.
tuesdayBanks was named a finalist for the Outland Trophy, awarded to the best interior O-lineman or D-lineman in college football. This nomination further solidifies his status as one of the top prospects in his class.
On his updated big board: PFF’s Trevor Sikkema Banks (6-foot-4, 320 pounds) is rated as the No. 2 OT behind LSU’s Will Campbell. According to PFF, the Longhorns’ standout performance was One sack in 11 games.
Banks is expected to play a pivotal role in No. 3 Texas’ road game against No. 20 Texas A&M on Saturday.
The Aggies defense features potential first-rounder Nic Scourton, an edge rusher who has 14 tackles for loss and five sacks in 11 games. This matchup may be difficult for Banks, but it will give him another opportunity to boost his stock.
