Rookie Class
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This rookie class hits the field with elite athleticism, versatile playmakers, and a deep defensive front ready to make noise from day one. Superstar talent is spread across every level of the roster, from a 94-speed backfield weapon to a shutdown corner and a pair of edge rushers who can change a game. Front offices have plenty to work with here, whether they need a plug-and-play starter or a developmental gem waiting to break out.
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Star107
Superstar6
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The Top 20
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•Ohio StateCaleb Downs arrives from Ohio State at 21 years old as the top safety in the class, bringing an 82 overall rating and 89 speed to the back end. His Superstar designation signals a player built to anchor a secondary from the jump.
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•Notre DameJeremiyah Love is the most electrifying back in this class, posting 94 speed and an 82 overall rating out of Notre Dame at age 21. He is the most athletic player in the class with a 94 athleticism grade, the shiftiest with a 93 shiftiness grade, and the most elusive runner with an 88 elusiveness grade.
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•Texas TechDavid Bailey rushes onto the scene from Texas Tech at age 23 with an 81 overall rating and 89 speed, earning Superstar status and the best pass rushing grade in the class at 80. He is the premier edge threat in a loaded defensive front.
Rueben Bain Jr. brings the hardest hit power in the class at 89 to the left edge, pairing it with an 80 overall rating and Superstar upside out of Miami at just 21 years old. Opposing quarterbacks will feel his presence early.
Spencer Fano steps in as the most balanced blocker in the class, posting an 81 finesse run blocking grade, an 80 finesse pass blocking grade, and a 78 balanced blocking grade out of Utah at age 21. His 79 overall rating makes him the top offensive lineman in this group.
Francis Mauigoa brings the best power pass blocking grade in the class at 83 to the right guard spot, rated 79 overall out of Miami at age 21. He is a physical presence ready to protect a quarterback on day one.
Arvell Reese brings the biggest freak factor in the entire class, posting a 77 freak factor grade, and backs it up with 90 speed and a 79 overall rating from Ohio State at age 21. He holds Superstar status and gives a defense a sideline-to-sideline weapon at linebacker.
Mansoor Delane arrives from LSU at age 22 with 93 speed, a 79 overall rating, and the best man coverage rating in the class at 77 as well as the best press coverage rating at 78. He is the lockdown corner teams have been searching for.
Akheem Mesidor comes in from Miami at age 25 with a 79 overall rating and 86 speed, giving a defense an experienced and powerful presence off the edge. He brings Superstar credentials and proven pass rush ability to the right side.
Keldric Faulk checks in at 78 overall with 83 speed from Auburn at age 21, bringing youth and upside to the left edge. He is a solid foundation piece for any team building its defensive front.
Kadyn Proctor slides into the left guard spot at 78 overall with 65 speed from Alabama at age 21. He gives an offense a dependable presence on the interior of the line.
Sonny Styles brings the most balanced linebacker play in the class with a 75 balanced linebacker grade, rated 78 overall with 90 speed from Ohio State at age 21. He is a smooth mover who can contribute in multiple phases.
Olaivavega Ioane carries the best power run blocking grade in the class at 82, rated 78 overall out of Penn State at age 22. He is the interior run blocker teams need to open holes on the ground.
Malachi Lawrence comes out of UCF at age 23 with a 78 overall rating and 88 speed, giving a defensive line versatility and athleticism off the right edge. He is a prime candidate to develop into a consistent starter.
Jacob Rodriguez brings 87 speed and a 78 overall rating from Texas Tech at age 23, filling the middle linebacker spot with athleticism and instincts. He is an energetic presence teams can build a defense around.
TJ Parker arrives from Clemson at age 21 with a 77 overall rating and 83 speed, giving a team a young and hungry edge rusher with room to grow. His Superstar designation signals the ceiling is just getting started.
Carnell Tate leads all receivers in the class with the best hands, posting an 85 catching rating and an 82 possession receiving grade from Ohio State at age 21. At 77 overall, he is an immediate target for quarterbacks who need a reliable option.
Dillon Thieneman comes in from Oregon at age 22 with a 77 overall rating and 92 speed, giving a secondary a fast and rangey safety who can cover ground quickly. He is a strong complementary piece alongside any starting safety.
R Mason Thomas enters from Oklahoma at age 22 with a 77 overall rating and 83 speed, providing depth and energy on the left edge. He is a physical presence who will compete hard for a roster spot.
Cashius Howell arrives from Texas A&M at age 23 with a 77 overall rating and 86 speed, rounding out the edge group with athleticism and pass rush potential. He gives a defense options and flexibility on the right side.
Class Superlatives
By Position
This quarterback group is built around arm talent and playmaking variety, with Cade Klubnik possessing the strongest arm in the class at a 92 throw power rating and Carson Beck carrying the most accurate passer grade in the class at 82. Fernando Mendoza leads the group with a 73 overall rating, giving teams a solid starter to build around. Whether teams want a gunslinger or a precision passer, this group delivers options.
- #75Fernando Mendoza
- #124Ty Simpson
- #152Drew Allar
- #184Carson Beck
- #209Cade Klubnik
Sleepers
Names to know before anyone else does.
Hayden Large is a 57 overall tight end from Iowa arriving at age 24 with 82 speed and a power run blocking grade of 63, making him a developmental blocker worth stashing for teams who run a physical offense.
Nikhai Hill-Green arrives from Alabama at age 25 with 84 speed and the best linebacker coverage grade in the class at 71, giving teams a specialist who can shadow pass catchers out of the backfield and over the middle.
Riley Nowakowski is a 64 overall fullback from Indiana arriving at age 24 with 84 speed and a receiving back grade of 64, a rare athlete at the position who can be a chess piece in creative offensive sets.
Tanner Arkin is a 63 overall tight end from Illinois at age 23 who holds the best blocking tight end grade in the entire class at 64, making him an immediate value add for any team that needs a physical presence at the point of attack.
Louis Moore is a 64 overall free safety from Indiana arriving at age 25 with 87 speed and a run support grade of 73, giving a team a physical presence in the box who can keep ball carriers from breaking into the open field.
Diego Pavia is a 63 overall quarterback from Vanderbilt entering at age 23 with a playmaking grade of 82, a rare off-script weapon who could carve out a role in any creative system.
Parker Brailsford is a 67 overall center from Alabama at age 22 with a pulling lineman grade of 74, making him an ideal fit for zone-run schemes that need athletic interior linemen on the move.
Eli Heidenreich is a 69 overall back from Navy arriving at age 23 with 91 speed and the best receiving back grade in the class at 65, giving teams a versatile weapon who can stress defenses as a receiver out of the backfield.
Jalen Huskey is a 70 overall free safety from Maryland at age 23 with 87 speed and a 74 zone coverage rating, a reliable coverage safety who fits naturally in a zone-heavy defensive scheme.
Demond Claiborne is a 70 overall back from Wake Forest arriving at age 22 with 93 speed and an elusive runner grade of 85, a sudden and slippery runner who will be difficult to bring down in space.
Kyle Louis is a 71 overall strong safety from Pittsburgh arriving at age 22 with 88 speed and a run support grade of 76, a physical and fast defender who can thump ball carriers close to the line.
Ephesians Prysock is a 70 overall cornerback from Washington at age 23 with 91 speed and a shiftiness grade of 89, giving him the short-area quickness to mirror shifty receivers at all three levels of the route.
Julian Neal is a 71 overall cornerback from Arkansas arriving at age 23 with 89 speed and a 76 press coverage rating, a physical corner built to disrupt receivers at the line of scrimmage and stay in their hip pocket.
LT Overton is a 71 overall defensive tackle from Alabama arriving at age 21 with a finesse pass rusher grade of 72, a young interior lineman who can beat guards with technique and quickness instead of just power.
Kaytron Allen is a 71 overall back from Penn State arriving at age 23 with 89 speed and a power runner grade of 80, a punishing downhill runner who can wear out defenses on late downs.
Genesis Smith is a 72 overall strong safety from Arizona arriving at age 21 with 89 speed and a man coverage grade of 72, giving teams a young and versatile defensive back who can follow receivers across the formation.
Zion Young is a 76 overall left edge from Missouri arriving at age 22 with 81 speed and a run stuffer grade of 83, a physical force against the run who can be a cornerstone of a stout defensive front.
Bryce Boettcher is a 70 overall linebacker from Oregon arriving at age 24 with 87 speed and a man coverage grade of 66, an athletic defender who can match up against running backs and tight ends in space.
Gracen Halton is a 72 overall defensive tackle from Oklahoma at age 22 with 78 speed and a finesse pass rusher grade of 71, a crafty interior lineman who can win one-on-one matchups with quick hands and sharp angles.
Derrick Moore is a 77 overall left edge from Michigan arriving at age 23 with 82 speed and a power pass rusher grade of 78, a physically imposing rusher who can collapse the pocket and create havoc for quarterbacks.
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