“YOU’RE NOT HIGH ENOUGH ON…” 2025 DRAFT PROSPECTS
FEBRUARY 18th, 2025
We’re at the part of the NFL Draft process where websites and podcasts are starting to put their rankings out and the bigger names in the biz are setting the foundation for how each player is valued. From here until the draft the rankings will slowly drift together as groupthink overrides what we initially saw and believed. This is the poison that I am trying to avoid more and more as I do this year to year and instead stand by my beliefs regardless of what the top dogs think.
The following are the players I think are much better than the coalescing groupthink regards them as.
RJ HARVEY, RB, UCF - 5’8 207lbs
When I looked up RJ Harvey initially and saw his measurables I didn’t think there’d be much there. Instead I just became enamored and couldn’t stop watching. Harvey is something that my favorite prospects end up being, and that is fun. Harvey is small in size but has a stocky and stout frame with a very low center of gravity, and the way Harvey sinks and widens he lowers himself even more. Because of this he has great balance which is paired with quick and deadly footwork which allows him to make jump cuts with ease. Pair that with really quick decision making and effortless acceleration and Harvey can exploit any opening. I compared him to DeAngelo Williams and I think with the right team he can carve out a similar usage with similar results.
BHAYSHUL TUTEN, RB, VA TECH - 5’9 211lbs
If you happened to look at my Rankings or read a previous article you probably saw me mention Tuten. He’s my RB2 in this class and it is almost exclusively because of the elite juice in his legs. No back in this draft has a more electric burst than Tuten. A thick frame with thunder thighs, Tuten runs with a powerful speed that shocks defenders and forces bad angles. His shorter build allows him to sink and move laterally with ease and he can ping-pong off of bodies in traffic. Fumble issues and playing for a sub-par team have made Tuten a less heralded prospect but the physical talent and vision are true.
JAYLIN NOEL, WR, IOWA STATE - 5’10 196lbs
Jaylin Noel is a different mover than most. He’s quicker than quick, he snaps off routes, he can break on a dime. He’s heaps of fun to watch. His smaller size and RB build may scream Slot Receiver but no matter where he lines up he’s going to win. With Noel you might not be getting a number one receiver but with some trust he could be a target monster and a nightmare with the ball in his hands. Keep an eye on his landing spot as he could be a huge value.
JA’COREY BROOKS, WR, LOUISVILLE - 6’2 195lbs
Like Rashod Bateman? Guess what I have for you. A Bateman clone but no one seems to notice it. Brooks has a long and lean frame that is still taut and compact enough to be springy and coordinated. He has finesse and a controlled movement style with a smooth stride. He’s not shockingly fast and he might not impose himself enough physically, with a style that can be rerouted by physical backs, but he can work with cushion and sell before settling in to zones. He also has a great attitude for going up for the ball and using his long arms to pluck the ball with hits incoming. Brooks feels like an ideal number two receiver that can pop off in the right passing attack.
jaxson Dart, QB, Ole Miss - 6’2 225lbs
This is a sad Quarterback class headlined by two imperfect prospects. And more than two teams need a Quarterback this year. Enter Jaxson Dart, the Quarterback we talk ourselves into as the draft season goes on. Dart has every tool you want but each tool feels underdeveloped or comes with a caveat. Good arm with a good idea of touch and placement, but gets area code accuracy at times. Has shown he can make every throw on the field but struggles with rhythm and consistency. Has great athleticism and a good build but sometimes gets flustered and his feet don’t move like they should. Dart is a package of tools that haven’t quite coalesced. But he also has everything you need to give you a Bo Nix or Jalen Hurts result, and that level of play doesn’t feel far off when you watch Dart. Like Jalen Hurts, you could protect Dart with a strong running game and limit the amount of weight on his shoulders and he could thrive as a scrappy dual threat QB.
