2025 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Top 100 Prospect Traits & Skills Breakdown
Comprehensive breakdown of the top 100 standout traits among 2025 NFL Draft prospects, featuring Shedeur Sanders, Travis Hunter and other elite collegiate talents.

Quarterback Standouts
Most Accurate Passer: Shedeur Sanders, Colorado
- Led nation with 74.0% completion percentage
- Just 6.5% off-target throws despite heavy pressure
- Elite pocket presence with 76.3% completion vs blitz
Strongest Arm: Jalen Milroe, Alabama
- 8 TD throws on 25+ yard passes (5th in FBS)
- Can drive middle-field throws with exceptional velocity
Best Deep Ball: Kyle McCord, Syracuse
- Nation-leading 37 completions of 20+ air yards
- Combines touch and timing on vertical concepts
Running Back Specialists
Fastest Rusher: Bhayshul Tuten, Virginia Tech
- Combine-best 4.32 40-yard dash for RBs
- 3 TD rushes of 50+ yards in 2024
Most Explosive: Ashton Jeanty, Boise State
- FBS-leading 2,601 rushing yards
- 63 carries of 10+ yards demonstrates big-play ability
Best Receiving Back: LeQuint Allen, Syracuse
- 64 receptions in 2024 (most among RBs)
- 119 career catches with slot versatility
Wide Receiver/Tight End Highlights
Best Route Runner: Xavier Restrepo, Miami
- Elite stop/start ability in breaks
- Just 1 drop on 96 targets in 2024 (1.2% career rate)
Most Physical: Tyler Warren, Penn State
- 6'6" 256lb frame punishing defenders
- 300 of 1,233 receiving yards came after contact
Most Versatile: Travis Hunter, Colorado
- 15 TD catches & 23 20+ yard receptions (both 2nd in FBS)
- Elite two-way player with 4 INTs on defense
Defensive Standouts
Best Pass Rusher: James Pearce Jr., Tennessee
- 19.0% pressure rate (2nd in nation)
- 4.47 speed at 6'5" creates nightmares for OTs
Top Ball Hawk: Xavier Watts, Notre Dame
- FBS-leading 13 INTs past two seasons
- Elite range from safety position
Most Physical DB: Nick Emmanwori, South Carolina
- 4.38 speed at 6'3" 220lbs
- 4 INTs combining coverage skills with enforcer mentality
Special Teams Aces
Best Kicker: Andres Borregales, Miami
- 18/19 FG in 2024, near-perfect XP record
- Clutch performer in pressure situations
Top Returner: Jaylin Lane, Virginia Tech
- Two career punt return TDs
- 4.34 speed with 10 returns of 20+ yards
Draft Projection Analysis
The 2025 class showcases:
- Quarterback Depth: 5 potential Day 1 starters
- Explosive Playmakers: 12 prospects with sub-4.4 speed
- Versatile Defenders: Multiple DBs with 100+ tackles and 4+ INTs
(All statistics referenced from 2024 collegiate seasons)