2025 FBS Independents NFL Draft Prospect Rankings

2025 NFL Draft
IND (FBS) - 15 TOTAL PLAYERS

# Player Pos H/W/S Team Weight Height 40YD AVG POS RANK AVG OVR RANK Rating Summary
47

CB
Benjamin
Morrison

6-0 190lbs 4.39
CB
Notre Dame   Mascot
Notre Dame Mascot
190lbs 6-0 4.39 4 26.6
86.3
Morrison projects as a day-one starter with the potential to develop into a true lockdown corner at the next level. His combination of...
49

S
Xavier
Watts

6-0 203lbs 4.49
S
Notre Dame   Mascot
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203lbs 6-0 4.49 12 52.6
86.3
Watts projects as a potential day one starter with the versatility to fit multiple defensive schemes. His ball-hawking ability and...
136

DL
Rylie
Mills

6-5 295lbs 4.79
DL
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295lbs 6-5 4.79 44 155
83.1
Mills' skill set aligns with the evolving demands of NFL defensive fronts. His 4.79 40-yard dash time at 296 pounds hints at an...
157

QB
Riley
Leonard

6-4 216lbs 4.52
QB
Notre Dame   Mascot
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216lbs 6-4 4.52 10 120.6
82.9
Leonard, Duke's standout quarterback, has showcased a blend of poise and command that has made scouts take note. Under the Mike Elko...
154

DL
Howard
Cross III

6-1 288lbs 4.96
DL
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288lbs 6-1 4.96 37 107.5
82.9
Cross projects as a high-motor, disruptive force in an even-front defense at the next level. His quickness off the snap and advanced hand...
197

LB
Jack
Kiser

6-2 231lbs 4.68
LB
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231lbs 6-2 4.68 22 191.3
82.2
Kiser profiles as a high-floor, low-ceiling prospect at the next level. His instincts and run-stopping ability project him as a potential...
240

OT
Tosh
Baker

6-8 320lbs 5.20
OT
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320lbs 6-8 5.20 83 503.5
81.3
Baker projects as a developmental bookend with plus traits in pass pro but significant question marks in the ground game. His prototypical...
316

WR
Beaux
Collins

6-3 202lbs 4.60
WR
Notre Dame   Mascot
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202lbs 6-3 4.60 48 324.7
78.1
Collins brings an intriguing skill set to the table as a big-bodied perimeter target. His ability to high-point the football and win in...
326

TE
Mitchell
Evans

6-5 260lbs 4.76
TE
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260lbs 6-5 4.76 18 243.3
77.1
Mitchell Evans stands out as a high-caliber tight end prospect with the potential to make an immediate impact at the NFL level. His...
365

DL
R.J.
Oben

6-3 262lbs 4.79
DL
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262lbs 6-3 4.79 73 379
73.8
Oben projects as a rotational edge defender with the potential to develop into a solid starter. His combination of prototypical size,...
375

DL
Gabriel
Rubio

6-5 316lbs 4.90
DL
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316lbs 6-5 4.90 82 507.5
72.6
Rubio has heavy hands and uses them aggressively, rocking offensive linemen back. He shows the ability to disengage and out-grapple...
445

LB
Julien
Simon

6-1 230lbs 4.65
LB
UConn   Mascot
UConn Mascot
230lbs 6-1 4.65 52 545
63.6
Showed initial quickness and good flexibility to dip and bend. Simon has active hands and suddenness to his movements, demonstrating the...
497

WR
Deion
Colzie

6-4 212lbs 4.46
WR
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212lbs 6-4 4.46 76 561
58.6
A versatile weapon, proving to be effective inside in the slot and outside on the perimeter. Makes plays at all levels of the...
526

OG
Rocco
Spindler

6-5 331lbs 5.20
OG
Notre Dame   Mascot
Notre Dame Mascot
331lbs 6-5 5.20 90 531
54.9
Plays with appropriate wide base and intelligence, instincts and agility to seal the edge. Aggressive extending with power to punch and...
542

WR
Frank
Ladson Jr.

6-3 205lbs 4.51
WR
Massachusetts   Mascot
Massachusetts Mascot
205lbs 6-3 4.51 95 706
51.5
Has a knack for getting open and is a quarterback's best friend - passers just need to toss the ball in his area and he'll come down with...