The 2025 NFL draft has wrapped up its first three rounds rounds. But with four more remaining on the final day of action, teams still have a significant opportunity ahead to unearth the critical sleepers and gems who can tilt a franchise's fortunes.
Only two players from the top 50 of our pre-draft big board rankings remain. Most notably, Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders is enduring an agonizing wait to learn where he's headed. Beyond him, however, are several figures who could end up becoming future starters or serving in key contributor roles early in their careers.
With Friday's selections complete, here's a look at the top players still available from our top 200 big board rankings:
Despite operating in a spotlight that might blind other passers, Sanders somehow managed to exceed outsized expectations by establishing himself as a precise and poised distributor. How he handles pressure at the next level could be one of the biggest determining factors in the trajectory of his career, but he could be a more than capable starter for an offense that asks him to conduct more often than create.
He hasn't enjoyed the widespread recognition of some other edge rushers in this draft class, but he deserves a higher profile. The 6-4, 250-pounder is extremely explosive, with the speed-to-power move to jolt offensive linemen when he's not simply dipping past them.
60. Elic Ayomanor, WR, Stanford
63. Jalen Royals, WR, Utah State
65. Billy Bowman Jr., S, Oklahoma
68. Jack Sawyer, DE, Ohio State
75. Tory Horton, WR, Colorado State
77. Joshua Farmer, DT, Florida State
81. Damien Martinez, RB, Miami (Fla.)
86. Smael Mondon Jr., LB, Georgia
90. Dylan Sampson, RB, Tennessee
91. Quincy Riley, CB, Louisville
95. Danny Stutsman, LB, Oklahoma
101. Jared Ivey, DE, Mississippi
103. Cameron Williams, OT, Texas
105. Cam Skattebo, RB, Arizona State
109. Bhayshul Tuten, RB, Virginia Tech
113. D.J. Giddens, RB, Kansas State
116. Lathan Ransom, S, Ohio State
117. Chris Paul Jr., LB, Mississippi
118. Dorian Strong, CB, Virginia Tech
121. Jalen Rivers, G, Miami (Fla.)
122. Aeneas Peebles, DT, Virginia Tech
123. David Walker, DE, Central Arkansas
124. Deone Walker, DT, Kentucky
127. Ty Hamilton, DT, Ohio State
130. Barrett Carter, LB, Clemson
131. Denzel Burke, CB, Ohio State
133. Cody Simon, LB, Ohio State
136. JJ Pegues, DT, Mississippi
138. Seth McLaughlin, C, Ohio State
139. Trevor Etienne, RB, Georgia
140. Jaylen Reed, S, Penn State
143. Tyrion Ingram-Dawkins, DE, Georgia
144. Kyle Kennard, DE, South Carolina
147. Jordan Hancock, CB, Ohio State
151. LeQuint Allen, RB, Syracuse
152. Drew Kendall, C, Boston College
154. Jalen Travis, OT, Iowa State
155. Carson Vinson, OT, Alabama A&M
157. Que Robinson, DE/OLB, Alabama
158. Jaylin Lane, WR, Virginia Tech
159. Antwaun Powell-Ryland, DE, Virginia Tech
160. Oronde Gadsden II, TE, Syracuse
161. Dont'e Thornton Jr., WR, Tennessee
169. Will Howard, QB, Ohio State
170. Thomas Fidone II, TE, Nebraska
171. Mitchell Evans, TE, Notre Dame
175. Ollie Gordon II, RB, Oklahoma State
177. Jack Kiser, LB, Notre Dame
178. Jacory Croskey-Merritt, RB, Arizona
180. Rylie Mills, DT, Notre Dame
181. Robert Longerbeam, CB, Rutgers
182. Korie Black, CB, Oklahoma State
183. Jarquez Hunter, RB, Auburn
184. Xavier Restrepo, WR, Miami (Fla.)
186. Nazir Stackhouse, DT, Georgia
189. Joshua Gray, C, Oregon State
194. Cody Lindenberg, LB, Minnesota
196. Jackson Hawes, TE, Georgia Tech
197. Jack Nelson, OT, Wisconsin
198. Collin Oliver, OLB, Oklahoma State
199. Hunter Wohler, S, Wisconsin
200. Tyler Baron, DE, Miami (Fla.)
Without hyperbole, football hasn't seen a player like Hunter in quite some time. The Heisman Trophy winner was downright heroic in pulling double duty at cornerback and wide receiver, excelling at each spot despite a workload that would leave almost anyone else winded. While Hunter maintains he wants to keep that up, working primarily at one spot should serve not only his development but also assist with his stamina. His scintillating ball skills could make him a premier talent at either position. He still has plenty to fine tune, but he's one of the few legitimate game-breaking talents to come through the draft in recent years.
If anyone else has a claim to the top spot at this point, it might be Carter. The 6-3, 250-pounder moved from linebacker to defensive end last season and unlocked something special. He gets off the line in an instant and slithers past blockers to close in on the ball carrier. Unlike many other edge rushers with his athleticism, he's not afraid to get physical or work back inside. His bend and burst put him in position to leave quarterbacks with little hope for escaping his clutches. As is typical for college edge rushers, he can improve with by expanding his set of pass-rush moves. But the overall package is that of an All-Pro talent.
As the debate about running back value rages on, Jeanty promises to be a fascinating litmus test. The Heisman Trophy runner-up strung together one of the most dominant seasons in college football history with 2,601 rushing yards and 29 touchdowns on the ground. A sublimely patient runner, he regularly slips past would-be tacklers in tight spaces and often manages to bounce off those who do make contact with him. The only ceiling on his stock might be the all-important question of how teams should properly invest at his position.
After backing out of his initial decision to declare for last year's draft, Ward transferred to Miami and blossomed into college football's most dynamic passer. The 6-2, 219-pounder dazzles with off-platform throws and an ease operating out of structure. The biggest challenge for him, however, will be to take the easier gains in the short and intermediate areas rather than holding out for higher-difficulty throws that could become turnovers. Dialing back that daredevil mentality while still allowing Ward to embrace his playmaking streak could prove tricky for his future coaching staff, but his poise in the pocket and comfort working through his progressions should provide some level of assurance that he can grow in this area.
The Nittany Lions deployed the former high school quarterback creatively as the focal point of their offense, and