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It’s hard to believe that the college football season is nearly over. The beginning of bowl season means we will soon crown a champion of the inaugural 12-team College Football Playoff and are hastily approaching the offseason and the pre-draft process. For diehard Dynasty Nerds like us, that means it’s time to dive into the film and look at the potential 2025 NFL Draft prospects. We know that the bowl game schedule is a bit hectic. So, the goal of this Bowl Preview Series is to provide you with the names of the top upcoming NFL Draft prospects and where to watch them.
College Football Bowl Game Previews
NOTE: We have done our best to track all of the opt-outs and potential transfers. Bowl game rosters often don’t look exactly like the roster that played all season. We will note absences where we can, but the important thing to take away is that these players are deserving of being on your dynasty radar.
TransPerfect Music City Bowl | Iowa @ #19 Missouri
Monday, 12/30 | 2:30 PM ET | ESPN
Iowa | NFL Draft Prospects
Kaleb Johnson | #2 | RB | 2025 | 6’0” 225 lbs.
Iowa RB Kaleb Johnson is one of the best offensive play-makers in the 2025 NFL Draft. He is big and fast with a 3-down skillset that will undoubtedly make him a Day 2 pick. His 1,537 rushing yards and 21 TDs were both top of the heap for the Big 10 Conference in 2024.
No player in the nation has seen quite the jump in production as Johnson. I believe that he will be a 1st Round dynasty rookie pick in your upcoming drafts. He is a player you want to keep you eye on in this game and going forward in the draft process.
#19 Missouri | NFL Draft Prospects
Luther Burden III | #3 | WR | 2025 | 5’11” | 208 lbs.
Missouri WR Luther Burden III has had somewhat of a disappointing season in 2024. Burden was coming off of a great sophomore season before seeing his numbers take a dip across the board. His receiving yardage was nearly cut in half going from 86 catches for 1,212 yards and 9 TDs to 61 catches for 676 yards and 6 scores.
Despite down numbers, Burden is still a top-notch prospect in the 2025 draft class. In a class that is thin at the position, Burden will hear his name called within the first two days of the NFL Draft. He even has a shot of being a 1st Round pick.
ReliaQuest Bowl | #11 Alabama @ Michigan
Tuesday, 12/31 | 12:00 PM ET | ESPN
#11 Alabama | NFL Draft Prospects
Jalen Milroe | #4 | QB | 2025 | 6’2” | 225 lbs.
Jalen Milroe is a tough scout for me. When you watch him play, you will undoubtedly be watching one of the best pure athletes on the field. However, despite his immense upside as a runner and playmaker, he leaves quite a bit to be desired as a passer. In fact, his numbers as a passer got worse this year, when compared to his first full season as a starter.
He only threw for 2,652 yards and 15 TDs with 10 INTs. However, his 719 rushing yards and 20 TDs are a true game changer, especially from a fantasy football standpoint. If Milroe does declare for the 2025 NFL Draft, he will find a fertile landscape, as this class is thin at the position and his elite intangibles will give him early-round upside.
Justice Haynes | #22 | RB | 2026 | 5’11” | 210 lbs.
Alabama has been a factory for NFL RBs for quite some time. Kalen DeBoer looks to continue Nick Saban’s tradition with his latest top running back. Justice Hayes is an explosive player. He hasn’t earned a full workload as of yet, but the preview has me intrigued. He has put up over 500 total yards and 7 total TDs in 2024. Haynes has nice size and good tools to work with. Keep an eye on him heading into 2025 as he returns to Tuscaloosa for his junior year.
Michigan | NFL Draft Prospects
Colston Loveland | #18 | TE | 2025 | 6’5” | 245 lbs.
Michigan tight end Colston Loveland is built to play TE in the NFL. He is a lock to be a Day 1 or 2 draft pick in this spring’s NFL Draft. He is a quality blocker, with a nice hands, and a smooth playing style. Coming from the Jim Harbaugh scheme, you know that he will be prepared for the NFL. His 56 catches for 582 yards and 5 TDs highlight his statistical upside. Loveland is my 2nd-ranked TE in the class and I believe that he could be a nice asset for your dynasty squads as well.
Kalel Mullings | #20 | RB | 2025 | 6’2” | 233 lbs.
When the Michigan offense was struggling early in the season searching for an identity, the team eventually settled on senior RB Kalel Mullings. The 233-pound bruiser was the anvil upon which the Wolverines ground out games. Look no further than his 32 carries for 116 yards and a TD against rival Ohio State. This player is an old school, smash-mouth RB that appears to be on the comeback in the NFL as an answer to the 2-high shell fad sweeping the league. Mullings is somewhat limited, but he could be a late-round NFL pick. In the right system, he could be a TD scoring asset worth of a late-round rookie pick.
Tony The Tiger Sun Bowl | Louisville @ Washington
Tuesday 12/31 | 2:00 PM ET | CBS
Louisville | NFL Draft Prospects
JaCorey Brooks | #1 | WR | 2025 | 6’3” | 195 lbs.
JaCorey Brooks is a name to watch in this bowl and during draft season. The talented WR was originally a 5-star recruit and the No. 2 overall WR in is high school class according to 247sports. Brooks paced all Cardinals pass catchers with 61 catches for 1,013 and 9 TDs. In this draft class, Brooks has a chance to rise up draft boards depending on his performance in the bowl season and the upcoming pre-draft process. JaCorey Brooks has a considerable injury history, but he offers tantalizing upside as a deep threat. He could go somewhere in the 3rd to 4th Round of the NFL Draft and consequently your dynasty rookie drafts as well.
Washington | NFL Draft Prospects
Jonah Coleman | #1 | RB | 2025 | 5’9” | 229 lbs.
Jonah Coleman is a really fun RB to scout. He is a compactly built 3-down running back. He simply has the misfortune of entering the NFL in one of the deepest RB classes in recent memory. Otherwise, there is quite a bit to like about Coleman. He is a physical runner with a really nice jump cut. He is also a capable pass catcher, bringing in over 20 catches in back-to-back years.
Coleman reminds me quite a bit of 2024 prospect Ray Davis. Both players could provide an excellent power compliment to a tandem rushing attack. Look for Coleman to hear his name called in the later rounds of the draft. If he can manage to come off the board in the 4th Round, then he has a shot at being dynasty relevant.
Cheez-It Citrus Bowl | #15 South Carolina @ #20 Illinois
Tuesday 12/31 | 3:00 PM ET | ABC
#15 South Carolina | NFL Draft Prospects
Raheim Sanders | #5 | RB | 2025 | 6’0” | 230 lbs.
Raheim Sanders is an interesting prospect. He began his collegiate career at Arkansas where he had a breakout sophomore season as one of the SEC’s leading rushers. Then, he missed the majority of his junior year with a shoulder injury. Fast forward a year and his transfer to South Carolina helped to revitalize his career. He ran for 881 yards and 11 TDs with the Gamecocks.
However, it’s his work as a receiver that will help him going forward as he set career highs as a pass catchers with 27 catches for 316 yards and 2 TDs. At his size, that is a really nice skill to bring to the table. Depending on how he tests this coming spring, Sanders could find his way to being a late-round selection in both the NFL Draft and your dynasty rookie drafts as well.
Joshua Simon | #6 | TE | 2025 | 6’4” | 259 lbs.
The Gamecocks boast one of the best TE’s in the nation with Joshua Simon. He spent the first four years of his collegiate career at Western Kentucky before transferring into the SEC. The Covid-era super-senior had his best season of his career in 2024. His 34 catches for 450 yards and 6 TDs were the top receiving marks for any South Carolina pass catcher, regardless of position. Simon is big and physical, with a style that should translate to the NFL. He is most likely a late-round stash player for your fantasy drafts. However, that could all change depending on where he is drafted in the NFL Draft.
#20 Illinois | NFL Draft Prospects
Pat Bryant | #13 | WR | 2025 | 6’3” | 200 lbs.
The 2024 season was one of the best years for Illinois football in decades. Standout WR Pat Bryant was a big part of that success. The 6’3” playmaker has shown gradual improvement in every season at Champaign, Illinois. He put up an impressive 54 catches for 984 yards and 10 TDs. Bryant is long and lean, with a prototypical “X” receiver skillset. He struggled a bit against the elite corners he faced, but he should find his way onto an NFL roster sometime in the middle rounds of the upcoming 2025 NFL Draft. He will be a name to monitor moving forward, as he could see a rise up draft boards based upon landing spot in this thin WR class.
Texas Bowl | Baylor @ LSU
Tuesday, 12/31 | 3:30 PM ET | ESPN
Baylor | NFL Draft Prospects
Michael Trigg | #1 | TE | 2025 | 6’4” | 246 lbs.
The Baylor Bears were somewhat of a conservative offense in 2024. They were driven by their freshman running back, Bryson Washington. However, he is two years out. Tight end Michael Trigg is a player to keep an eye on. He was third on the team in catches and fourth in receiving yards. He has the build of a “move” TE, but much of his draft stock will depend on how well he tests at the NFL Combine and his pro-day.
LSU | NFL Draft Prospects
Kyren Lacy | #2 | WR | 2025 | 6’2” | 213 lbs.
LSU has become a WR factory over the last decade. Kyren Lacy is the next in that long and distinguished line. He lacks the eye-popping numbers of some of his predecessors, but he does have some skills of his own to offer. He is a decent route runner with a nose for the end zone. His 58 catches for 866 yards and 9 scores led a deep pass catching group that saw 7 different players with at least 20 catches.
He may not be a true “X” receiver, but could operate as a fine “Z”, working the boundaries and hitting deep balls. Lacy will need to test well at the NFL Combine to secure his draft capital and also solidify his position in your rookie drafts.
Garrett Nussmeier | #13 | QB | 2026 | 6’2” | 200 lbs.
LSU QB Garrett Nussmeier is a player to monitor with an eye towards next season. The talented junior was believed by some to be a top level prospect for 2025 but has chosen to return to school, according to reports. Nussmeier did very well as a distributor, utilizing a number of different receivers throught the year. Garrett Nussmeier has a chance to develop into one of the top QBs in next year’s 2026 class. Pay attention to him in this bowl game, and keep an eye on him into next season particularly for your Superflex leagues.
VRBO Fiesta Bowl | #4 Penn State @ #9 Boise State
Tuesday, 12/31 | 7:30 PM ET | ESPN
#4 Penn State | NFL Draft Prospects
Tyler Warren | #44 | TE | 2025 | 6’6” | 257 lbs.
Tyler Warren is my top TE for the 2025 draft class. The talented senior won the Mackey Award as the nation’s top TE. Along the way, Warren caught 92 passes for 1,095 yards and 6 TDs. He is dynamic with the ball in his hands and has scored TDs as a receiver, runner, and passer. If you follow my writing, you will know that I am extremely high on Tyler Warren. He will absolutely be drafted within the first two rounds of the upcoming NFL Draft, with a very high potential to go in the 1st Round. He should slot in as a late-1st Round dynasty pick with the potential for TE1 numbers as early as his rookie season.
Nicholas Singleton | #10 | RB | 2025 | 6’0” | 227 lbs.
Nicholas Singleton is one for the better athletes in the nation at the RB position. He was a highly-touted prospect who burst onto campus, running for over 1,000 yards as a true freshman. He possesses a dual threat skillset, as evidenced by his 39 catches for 342 yards and 5 TDs. Last week against SMU, he showed his explosion, taking 14 carries for 90 yards and a TD.
Keep an eye on him in this game and throughout the pre-draft process. He will likely be drafted within the first four rounds of the NFL Draft, with the potential to be an early Day 2 selection. Singleton could see his stock rise up draft boards depending upon his is landing spot. He currently has the look of a 2nd Round rookie pick.
Kaytron Allen | #13 | RB | 2025 | 5’11” | 229 lbs.
Kaytron Allen has been a hammer in the backfield, playing with a downhill physical style. He doesn’t have the home run speed that Singleton brings to the table, but is a really solid RB in his own right. Allen has run for over 800 yards every year of his collegiate career. It will be interesting to see if Allen decides to come back to school with this being such a deep RB class. If he does come out this year, look for him to be a late-round NFL and dynasty draft pick.
Drew Allar | #15 | QB | 2026 | 6’4” | 238 lbs.
Drew Allar has been a big riser as the 2024 season has progressed. He was the top pro-style QB in his high school class, according to 247sports. He is big and athletic, showing an excellent ability to manipulate the pocket to buy time for his pass catchers to flash open. Some analysts thought that Allar would have a chance to hear his name called early if he declared for the 2025 NFL Draft.
His decision to return to Happy Valley, PA for one more season will give him the chance to further enhance his draft stock and solidify his position as an early-round QB. Penn State is working the transfer portal in an effort to pair Allar with a legitimate outside threat. Keep an eye on him as he has the looks of a potential high-end quarterback.
#9 Boise State | NFL Draft Prospects
Ashton Jeanty | #2 | RB | 2025 | 5’9” | 215 lbs.
Ashton Jeanty is simply the best RB in a class that is full of talent at the position. His season has been so outstanding that he has a legitimate chance to pass the immortal Barry Sanders for the most rushing yards ever for a collegiate RB. His 344 carries for 2,497 yards and 29 TDs highlight his bell-cow capability. If you thought that perhaps he was just a hammer with limited upside in the passing game you would be mistaken.
As a sophomore last year, he managed to snag 43 passes for 569 yards and 5 TDs. He is a complete back and a legitimate 1st Round talent in the NFL Draft. In your rookie drafts, he will likely be the No.1, regardless of format. Don’t overthink this one, Jeanty is a stud, plain and simple.
Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl | #3 Texas @ #12 Arizona State
Wednesday, 1/1 | 1:00 PM ET | ESPN
#3 Texas | NFL Draft Prospects
Quinn Ewers | #3 | QB | 2025 | 6’2” | 210 lbs.
Texas QB Quinn Ewers has been and remains a polarizing QB prospect. The Longhorns starter has managed to hold off all-world prospect Arch Manning for the last two years. However, at this point, Manning appears in line to start in 2025. Ewers is unsure of his current draft stock and has been rumored to be considering a return to the college ranks via the transfer portal. If he does come out, he will be an interesting prospect in a class that is thin at the position. He could potentially be the third QB off the board. He could also transfer to another contender for one more playoff run. Only time will tell.
Isaiah Bond | #7 | WR | 2025 | 5’11” | 180 lbs.
Isaiah Bond is the sizzle in the Longhorns offense. He is quite possibly the fastest player in the NCAA. Bond actually saw his numbers take a dip at Texas, compared to last year at Alabama. This will be a case where the player will see a much higher draft slot than his production would indicate.
His blazing speed will likely see him taken as a 2nd or 3rd rRund pick in the upcoming NFL Draft. His lack of high-end production gives me some pause as to his dynasty upside, but any player with that type of speed must be seriously scouted.
Gunnar Helm | #85 | TE | 2025 | 6’5” | 250 lbs.
Of all the top TE’s in the 2025 NFL Draft class, Gunnar Helm has flown under the radar. This towering prospect actually led the Longhorns in catches with 55. His 688 yards and 6 TDs were both 2nd-best on the team. He is my 3rd ranked TE in the class and I believe that he will be a Day 2 draft pick this spring at the NFL Draft. He is a multi-tool player who is as capable of blocking on the end of the line as he is making plays down the field. His 6 catches for 77 yards and a TD were pivotal in the Longhorns’ 1st Round victory over Clemson. Keep your eye on this talented tight end.
#12 Arizona State | NFL Draft Prospects
Cam Skattebo | #4 | RB | 2025 | 5’11” | 215 lbs.
Cam Skattebo is an interesting prospect. The do-it-all back was the central piece in the Sun Devils Big 12 Championship run. His 263 carries for 1,568 yards and 19 TDs were amongst the best in the conference. Where Skattebo separates himself from many is in the passing game. He snagged 37 balls for 506 yards and 3 TDs. As a dual-threat RB, you would think that Skattebo would be among the elite prospects in the upcoming NFL Draft. The problem is his lack of top-end speed.
It is estimated that Skattebo will run in the 4.5 to 4.6 range in the 40-yard dash. Despite his lack of elite speed, his upper-echelon production will certainly help him get drafted. I believe that he will be a mid-round pick in the upcoming NFL Draft and depending upon his landing spot, he could fall anywhere from the late 2nd to 4th Round of your upcoming dynasty rookie drafts.
Jordyn Tyson | #0 | WR | 2025 | 6’1” | 195 lbs.
Arizona State’s Jordyn Tyson is likely a name to file away for next year. The talented third-year sophomore paced his team with 75 catches for 1,101 yards and 10 TDs. The 1,101 yards were good for 4th overall in the Big 12. Tyson is currently hurt, and will likely return for another year in Tempe, AZ, but could declare for the 2025 NFL Draft. He has really nice skillset and reminds me of a young Stefon Diggs. If he returns for 2025, Tyson will be one of the top pass catchers in next year’s draft class.
Rose Bowl | #6 Ohio State @ #1 Oregon
Wednesday, 1/1 | 5:00 PM ET | ESPN
#6 Ohio State | NFL Draft Prospects
Quinshon Judkins | #1 | RB | 2025 | 6’0” | 219 lbs.
Quinshon Judkins is one of the best RB’s in the 2025 draft class. Beginning his career in the SEC at Ole Miss, Judkins was as a high-volume workhorse back. He enjoyed some monster numbers at Ole Miss, but decided to transfer to Ohio State in an effort to win a title. Predictably, Judkins’ numbers took a pretty big dip this past year.
Despite sharing the backfield with fellow blue chip RB TreVeyon Henderson, Judkins still managed to run for 839 yards and 10 TDs. Keep an eye on this talented RB against Oregon. The Ducks managed to hold him down in their first meeting to a meager 11 carries for 23 yards and a TD. No matter how things go, Judkins will almost certainly be a Day 2 pick in the 2025 NFL Draft and a 1st Round pick in your upcoming dynasty rookie drafts.
TreVeyon Henderson | #32 | RB | 2025 | 5’10” | 208 lbs.
The other half of the Buckeyes dynamic duo, TreVeyon Henderson is the lighting to Judkins’ thunder. Henderson is a big play waiting to happen. He is capable of taking it to the house with his top-end speed and elite vision. Henderson’s best statistical season of his collegiate career was his freshman season. Despite his inability to reach the same heights throughout the rest of his time at Ohio State, Henderson continually showcased his elite skillset. Look for Henderson to be a Day 2 draft pick in the upcoming 2025 NFL Draft. I would also anticipate him being taken sometime between the turn of the 1st and 2nd rounds of your upcoming dynasty rookie drafts.
Emeka Egbuka | #2 | WR | 2025 | 6’1” | 205 lbs.
Emeka Egbuka is the unheralded pace-setter of the Buckeyes offense. The talented pass catcher operated as the No. 2 option in the passing game behind the freshman stud, Jeremiah Smith. While Smith had the big plays and the yards, Egbuka actually finished with 2 more catches, leading the team with 65 grabs for 824 yards and 9 TDs.
Egbuka has the fortune of entering the draft in a class that is light on top-end WR prospects. In this group, I actually believe that Egbuka is a top 5 prospect and will almost certainly hear his name called in the 2nd or 3rd Round of the NFL Draft. Depending on his landing spot, I believe that he will be a high-end 2nd Round pick in your rookie drafts.
#1 Oregon | NFL Draft Prospects
Jordan James | #20 | RB | 2025 | 5’10” | 210 lbs.
One of the most important offensive pieces for the No. 1 Oregon Ducks is running back Jordan James, amassing 226 carries for 1,253 yards and 15 TDs. James also made is presence felt with his 24 catches for 202 yards. Despite these impressive numbers, James has been flying under the radar in the 2025 RB class. When the Ducks played Ohio State earlier this year, Jordan James was critical to the winning effort, racking up 23 carries for 115 yards and a TD. He has nice size and a pro-style skillset.
James is looking to set himself apart from his competition in the college football playoffs. With a good showing in the playoff and the upcoming NFL Combine, there is no telling how how James could rise up draft boards. For me, he is in a huge cluster of highly talented prospects likely to be drafted in the early to mid rounds.
Tez Johnson | #15 | WR | 2025 | 5’10” | 165 lbs.
Tez Johnson is an elite speed WR for the Oregon Ducks. The diminutive dynamo is likely one of a few players with any chance of beating Texas’ Isaiah Bond for fastest WR in the class. He has been a playmaker ever since arriving at Oregon from Troy. Johnson exploded in the Big 10 Championship against Penn State with 11 catches for 181 and a TD. Johnson is paper-thin at only 165 pounds, but there is no denying his playmaking ability. He should be drafted in the mid rounds of the upcoming NFL Draft and likely going sometime between the 2nd and 3rd rounds of your upcoming rookie drafts.
Dillon Gabriel | #8 | QB | 2025 | 6’0” | 200 lbs.
Dillon Gabriel is a tough prospect to evaluate. I, for one, do not like his odds at becoming a useful NFL QB. However, despite my misgivings, it is unquestionable that he has been a dynamic college quarterback. Gabriel is undersized for the NFL, but how can you not point out an athlete that has thrown for 18,423 yards and 153 TDs? Add in 1,252 rushing yards and another 33 TDs, and you get some idea just how prolific Gabriel has been. In a class thin at the QB position, he will have as good a shot as ever of being drafted, although I would not anticipate any meaningful NFL Draft capital.
Allstate Sugar Bowl | #5 Notre Dame @ #2 Georgia
Wednesday, 1/1 | 8:45 PM ET | ESPN
#5 Notre Dame | NFL Draft Prospects
Mitchell Evans | #88 | TE | 2025 | 6’5” | 260 lbs.
Notre Dame TE Mitchell Evans is one of the top 5 TEs in this class. He is an old-school type of prospect, reminiscent of Heath Miller. Evans will have no trouble nailing down a starting job in the NFL. I am not sure how prolific of a fantasy asset he will be but he has some untapped potential. If he lands in the right spot, Evans could see his draft fortunes rise.
Jeremiyah Love | #4 | RB | 2026 | 6’0” | 206 lbs.
The emerging star of the Notre Dame offense is RB Jeremiyah Love. The sophomore-standout put up an impressive 142 carries for 1,057 yards and 16 TDs. Love is explosive with the ball in his hands, his 98-yard TD run against Indiana in the 1st Round was the play of the game. He will have a difficult task on hand against Georgia’s stout defense, but it will be a good measuring stick for Love. He will be a name to monitor heading into next season. His style reminds me of current Vikings RB Aaron Jones.
#2 Georgia | NFL Draft Prospects
Trevor Etienne | #1 | RB | 2026 | 5’9” | 209 lbs.
Trevor Etienne boasts a familiar name for dynasty enthusiasts. The younger brother of Jacksonville RB Travis Etienne, Trevor had a productive first year after transferring to Georgia. His 571 yards were second on the team behind impressive freshman Nate Frazier. Etienne chipped in 168 receiving yards on 28 catches. I do not believe that he has the makeup of a starting NFL running back.
However, he does possess plenty of skill to be a tandem RB. With the loss of Carson Beck in the SEC title game, Etienne will be a big part of the game plan in the playoffs. He had one of his best games of the year in that SEC title game turning 16 carries into 94 yards and 2 TDs.
Carson Beck | #15 | QB | 2025 | 6’4” | 220 lbs.
Carson Beck had season ending surgery. However, for dynasty purpose I believe that Beck will be a potential mid-round selection in the 2025 NFL Draft. As such, you should still scout him ahead of your upcoming rookie drafts. Beck is a big prototypical pocket passer. He doesn’t offer a ton in the rushing department, but he is still a player to monitor.
Arian Smith | #11 | WR | 2025 | 6’0” | 185 lbs.
Georgia WR Arian Smith led the Bulldogs in nearly every receiving category. Smith’s 47 catches for 750 yards and 4 TDs seem modest, but this is the life of a Georgia No. 1 wide receiver. Smith has good size and plenty of skill to hold down a starting WR spot at the NFL level. As with other Bulldogs WRs, Smith will need to perform well at the NFL Combine to improve his draft status. I expect him to be a mid-round prospect and a late-round stash type in your upcoming rookie drafts.
TaxSlayer Gator Bowl | Duke @ #14 Ole Miss
Thursday, 1/2 | 7:30 PM ET | ESPN
Duke | NFL Draft Prospects
Maalik Murphy | #6 | QB | 2026 | 6’5” | 230 lbs.
Duke’s Maalik Murphy will be one of the players vying to be the top QB in the 2026 NFL Draft. The former Texas Longhorns QB made the most of his transfer to Duke. Murphy had a fantastic year in the ACC, throwing for 2,933 yards and 26 TDs. He has excellent size and an above average arm. Murphy entered the transfer portal and will not be playing in this game. But, wherever he lands for 2025, he will look to build on his first season as a full-time starter.
#14 Ole Miss | NFL Draft Prospects
Tre Harris | #9 | WR | 2025 | 6’3” | 210 lbs.
Tre Harris is one of my favorite WRs in the potential 2025 NFL Draft class. He is big and physical, making contested catches on the boundaries like this insane one-handed grab against Texas A&M. In 2024, Harris managed his career best numbers with 60 catches for 1,030 yards and 7 TDs.
Harris has all the looks of an “X” receiver in the NFL. He is the top playmaker for the Ole Miss offense. Expect QB Jaxson Dart to be looking his way early and often. Depending on how fast he runs in the pre-draft process, Harris could go anywhere in the first three rounds of the NFL Draft.
Duke’s Mayo Bowl | Minnesota @ Virginia Tech
Friday, 1/3 | 7:30 PM ET | ESPN
Minnesota | NFL Draft Prospects
Darius Taylor | #1 | RB | 2026 | 6’0” | 215 lbs.
Darius Taylor is a player to pay attention to heading into 2025. The talented RB has displayed a dual-threat potential turning 185 carries into 873 yards and 9 rushing TDs, while also turning 50 catches into 333 yards and 5 more TDs. If Taylor can continue to grow as a between the tackles runner, he has the size and skill to be a top-end prospect in next year’s draft class. He is the centerpiece of the Gophers offense, and will be central to their efforts in this bowl game.
Virginia Tech | NFL Draft Prospects
Bhayshul Tuten | #33 | RB | 2025 | 5’11” | 209 lbs.
Bhayshul Tuten is one of my favorite RBs in the potential 2025 NFL Draft. He has a fun running style, blending quickness and power. He also has good size and a decent hands. Tuten put up a respectable 183 carries for 1,159 yards and 15 TDs in 2024. I see Tuten as a player similar to Zack Moss. Bhayshul Tuten will likely be drafted on Day 3 of the NFL Draft. If he gets a soft landing spot like Minnesota, he could be a 3rd round pick in your dynasty drafts. One thing is for sure, if you watch a Virginia Tech game, Bhayshul Tuten will be a featured player on the offensive side of the ball.
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