2025 NFL Top 32 Big Board: Pro Day Edition!!

Hello again everyone!! Welcome back to the 2025 NFL Top 32 Big Board; as written by yours truly, AskQuestionsLater. Today, we are going to look into what movement has occurred during the Pro Days of the 2025 NFL Draft Cycle. Quite a bit has happened since the Senior Bowl and there is a lot to get into. Before we begin though, for those of you that have not read up on the Senior Bowl edition of the Top 32 or are new to the series, please click on the link below to catch up on what you have missed!


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Legend:


***: Denotes Generational Prodigy (Borderline Hall of Fame Level coming out. Top 3 at their position.. minimum. All Pro's follow in their wake with either OPOY or DPOY being in their future.)


**: Denotes Instant Impact Player (Top 10 at their Position.. minimum. Perennial All Pro, Multiple Pro Bowls.)


*: Denotes Instant Starter (Possible to definite Pro Bowl. Possibly some All Pro nods.)



Red Text: Denotes Boards Biggest Faller


Blue Text: Denotes Boards Biggest Riser






1.) ** Abdul Carter: EDGE from Pennsylvania State University



2.) ** Will Johnson: Cornerback from the University of Michigan



3.) * Travis Hunter: Athlete from the University of Colorado



4.) ** Ashton Jeanty: Running Back from Boise State University



5.) * Cam Ward: Quarterback from the University of Miami



6.) * Armand Membou: Offensive Lineman from the University of Missouri (+25)



7.) * Shedeur Sanders: Quarterback from the University of Colorado



8.) Will Campbell: Offensive Tackle from Louisiana State University (+6)



9.) * Kenneth Grant: Interior Defensive Lineman from the University of Michigan (+ 4)



10.) * Luther Burden III: Wide Receiver from the University of Missouri



11.) * Shemar Stewart: Defensive Lineman from Texas A&M



12.) *Kelvin Banks: Offensive Tackle from the University of Texas (-4)



13.) Nick Emmanwori: Defensive Back from the University of South Carolina (+6)



14.) * Mason Graham: Defensive Lineman from the University of Michigan



15.) * Matthew Golden: Wide Receiver from the University of Texas (+25)



16.) * James Pearce: EDGE from the University of Tennessee (-6)



17.) Tyler Warren: Tight End from Pennsylvania State University



18.) Derrick Harmon: Defensive Lineman from the University of Oregon (14+)



19.) Benjamin Morrison: Cornerback from the University of Notre Dame (-6)



20.) Josh Simmons: Offensive Tackle from Ohio State University



21.) Mykel Williams: EDGE from the University of Georgia



22.) Omarion Hampton: Running Back from the University of North Carolina (+8)



23.) Walter Nolen: Defensive Lineman from the University of Mississippi (-5)



24.) Jahdae Barron: Defensive Back from the University of Texas



25.) Xavier Watts: Safety from the University of Notre Dame (+10)



26.) *Tyler Booker: Offensive Guard from the University of Alabama



27.) *Emeka Egbuka: Wide Receiver from Ohio State University (-12)



28.) Malakai Starks: Safety from the University of Georgia (-21)



29.) Tetairoa McMillan: Wide Receiver from the University of Arizona (-2)



30.) Grey Zabel: Offensive Lineman from North Dakota State University (+5)



31.) Jalon Walker: Linebacker from the University of Georgia (+2)



32.) Tyleik Williams: Interior Defensive Lineman from Ohio State University (-9)





*** Cameron Williams and Colston Loveland have been removed ***



Massive shifts within the pecking order abound!! Now, for the further deep dive, time for some quick notes!



1.) Again, how the mighty have fallen. From initially being a potential Top 10 pick to now outside of the Top 20, Malakai Starks chose a bad time to have a bad combine performance. Given how fast, quick and explosive he was tape wise, I expected to match his fellow SEC Rival Nick Emmanwori blow for blow. Sadly, this was not the case for him. Never mind that, upon further review, while he is still the drafts best deep centerfielder, it isn't by much anymore. Nick still has his problems with his reaction speed, processing speed and instincts but those can be learned through the game. Xavier Watts, even though being removed, is still arguably the best pure safety in the class and even others not highly ranked like Andrew Mukuba possess a greater ceiling though not without their own shortcomings; Andrew's injury history being one of them. Overall, Malakai is still going in the First Round but he isn't going to go nearly as high as I thought he would months ago.


2.) For the first time in the Top 32 Big Board Rankings history, we have two candidates that have tied for being the boards biggest riser. Coincidentally enough, both are from the SEC and both have seen their draft stock soar since the end of their respective seasons; Armand Membou and Matthew Golden. Armand's natural leverage, superb length and expectational length allow him to truly be the rare Five Positional Player on the Offensive Line that can play anywhere. For my money, keep him at the tackle spot as either spot is not a challenge for him. Whichever team that drafts him will no doubt upgrade their Offensive Line instantly. Same goes for the Receiving Room via Matthew Golden. Speed wasn't an issue heading into the Combine but the question became how exactly fast would he be?! A 4.29 time?! That will work for a lot of Offenses. He isn't the route running savant that Emeka Egbuka is nor is the combat catch monster T Mac is either. His YAC game isn't as special as Luther Burden III but if there is one thing that Matthew Golden can do that none of the First Round WRs can do is his unmatched versatility as a Wide Receiver. He can be a deep threat, a slot option or even a potential number one option. Now, him getting to that number one option is going to take some time. However, I suspect that it will not take a team too long to get him there.


3.) On the subject of the Wide Receivers, Tetairoa McMillan stock keeps getting worse and worse. He already suffered a 16 positional drop in the previous installment and now suffers another two spots due to both the likes of Malakai and Emeka; the former being his superior due to his elite route running and superior YAC capability and the latter being the number two overall safety in the class. Jalon Walker and Grey Zabel's recent appearances also threatens to place T Mac even further below. A monster of a possession receiver and a combat catch demon, T Mac should be a lot higher... except that is where much of the excitement for him ends. As far as what he is good at?! There isn't a Wide Receiver in the class that does it better than he does. However, to be a number one Wide Receiver, moving the chains and out contesting catches will only go so far. Obtaining YAC is one aspect of being a number one; something that T Mac does via his abilities to break tackles. However, how creative a Wide Receiver can be while obtaining YAC in addition to the manner in which they do is a key factor that separates the good Number Ones in the NFL from the great ones. Justin Jefferson, JaMarr Chase, CeeDee Lamb and even Malik Nabers (yes, you read that correctly) all have both the innate ability and special capability to create YAC no matter where they are at on the field. It isn't just the ability to out run defenders, out maneuver defenders, break tackles, navigate through Defenses or even contest catches regularly but all of the above. If a Wide Receiver can do all of these aspects, they have a very good foundation on being a Number One Wide Receiver. Should they have only two or less, they can still be a number one.... but not good enough to be among the best of the best overall. Drake London's 2024 performance could signal he will be among the elite but his lack of elusiveness, athleticism and lack of route running polish will always hold him back in comparison to the aforementioned Wideouts. The same thing applies to T Mac; there simply isn't enough overall capabilities to create YAC in comparison to the likes of Emeka, Matthew or Luther Burden III.



4.) Nick Emmanwori is now the number one rated Safety in the class for me. Whatever you want him to do, allow him to do so. That said, ease him into being a Deep Centerfielder as his processing speed and reaction speed still are not up for that just yet.


5.) Kenneth Grant's rise continues. I am now fully convinced someone will take him in the Top 10; if not sooner. Dont be surprised if he is selected within the Top 8 picks.


6.) Speaking of Interior Defensive Lineman, I also suspect that Derrick Harmon will be a Top 15 pick; Top 10 even. Like Kenneth Grant, he is a truly rare IDL but one of his own unique abilities. While Kenneth is the very rare three down Nose Tackle, there isn't a position along the Interior of the Defensive Line that Derrick Harmon cannot play.


7.) I know, I know, I am fully aware on Will Johnson's grip at the number two spot. I am awaiting on his Private Workout that will arrive on April 14th, 2025. If anything major happens then, his position will be affected. I can say this; he is on very, very thin ice.



As I have said, massive, massive shifts among a lot of players. Some even saw some serious gains. Others, a reality check. Such is life as an NFL Draft Hopeful; one of foreboding trials and tribulations. I would like to also announce to everyone that is actually is the Semi Final for the Top 32. The next installment of the Top 32 will be the last one. Keep an eye out for it as that will be dropped before the draft rolls around!



That said though everyone, that will do it for the 2025 NFL Top 32 Big Board: Pro Day Edition. Thank you all so much for reading and I hope you enjoyed! Until we meet again, this is AskQuestionsLater saying so long, stay safe and have an awesome day!!!

 

Great news!!!

New Mock Draft drops this Saturday!!

Stay tuned!!

 

Did you drop Jahdae Barron off your list?

 

I have seen him slotted at 11 to SF, makes alot of sense for SF

 

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Damn it!!


I knew I missed someone! Will update soon.

 

It's cool. I thought maybe he had gotten into trouble or went back to school or maybe something like that. I was honestly curious, not critiquing.

 

Thunderstorm in my area everyone.

Couldn't update the list nor get to the Mock Draft.


Both will happen tomorrow!!

 

MAJOR UPDATE!!


Jahdae Barron is now on the list after having been previously unranked on the Top 32. I had him as my 35th ranked player!


He takes over for Shavon Revel Jr.!!