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Recently, we asked the Footballguys staff for their top rookies at each position. Over the next several weeks, we'll get deeper into the 2025 draft class and release our massive 2025 Footballguys Rookie Guide (for offense) after the Super Bowl. For now, here's a quick look at how our staff sees the top of each IDP position.
Remember that it is early in the process. At the time of publication, college players are still deciding whether to return to school or participate in the draft process. Some are still playing for a title.
Key
- Rank: the player's rank at the position
- Pts: the number of points the player gained in the voting; the max changes based on how many staff members participated and how deep the voting was, but bigger numbers are always better
- Firsts: the number of first-place votes the player received from a staff member
2025 Rookie Defensive Linemen
| Rank | Defensive Linemen | School | Pts | Firsts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mason Graham | Michigan | 30 | 3 |
| 2 | Kenneth Grant | Michigan | 26 | 0 |
| 3 | Tyleik Williams | Ohio State | 24 | 0 |
| 4 | Walter Nolen | Ole Miss | 16 | 0 |
| 5 | T.J. Sanders | South Carolina | 14 | 0 |
2025 Rookie Edge Rushers
| Rank | Edge Rushers | School | Pts | Firsts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Abdul Carter | Penn State | 30 | 3 |
| 2 | James Pearce Jr. | Tennessee | 27 | 0 |
| 3 | Mykel Williams | Georgia | 23 | 0 |
| 4 | Nic Scourton | Texas A&M | 18 | 0 |
| 5 | Jack Sawyer | Ohio State | 17 | 0 |
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