2025 NFL Draft Position Breakdown: RB Class Could Be Best in Decades

Position-by-Position Analysis of the 2025 NFL Draft Class

1. Running Back

• First-round graded players: 2 (Ashton Jeanty, Boise State & Omarion Hampton, North Carolina)
• Top 100 prospects: 11

Overview: This RB class is being compared to the legendary 2008 group, with elite talent at the top and unprecedented depth. Teams will find starting-caliber backs well into Day 3.

Team Fit:

• Chicago Bears could land Kaleb Johnson in Round 2 - a perfect zone-run scheme fit at 6'1", 224 lbs

Sleeper Alert:

• Texas Tech's Tahj Brooks (5'9", 214 lbs) - All-time program rushing leader with 4,560 yards

2. Tight End

• First-round graded players: 2 (Tyler Warren, Penn State & Colston Loveland, Michigan)
• Top 100 prospects: 7

Noteworthy: Two potential top-10 TE selections would be a first since 1973. The class features both elite receiving threats and complete players.

3. Defensive Tackle

• Top prospect: Mason Graham, Michigan (#3 overall)
• Depth: 12 in Top 100 (vs 5-year avg of 7.2)

Standout Trait: This group excels at collapsing pockets with Graham, Nolen (Ole Miss), and Harmon (Oregon) forming an elite trio.

4. Edge Rushers

• First-round grades: 4
• Hybrid to watch: Georgia's Jalon Walker (#6 overall) - LB/EDGE versatility

5. Secondary Positions

• Cornerback: Travis Hunter leads a CB class with 3 first-round grades
• Safety: Nick Emmanwori (South Carolina) tests as rare athletic specimen

Draft Strategy Insights

1. Running Back Value: Teams can wait until Day 2 for starting-caliber RBs
2. TE Premium: Quality extends beyond the top two with 7 total in Top 100
3. DT Depth: Rotational players will be available into late rounds
4. O-Line Notes: Guard class lacks elite talent but has developmental prospects
5. QB Outlook: Shedeur Sanders and Cam Ward headline a top-heavy group

Final Thought: The 2025 draft offers something for every team, with particularly strong value at skill positions and defensive line.