Bird’s Eye View: Positional Analysis

Positional Grade: A

This year's IDL class looks like one of the better groups to enter the league in quite a few seasons. The class is led by Mason Graham (Michigan), a complete DT who can play in any system and be deployed all along the defensive line. Graham is a top 10 lock in April. This class has a quality group of one gap penetrators - Walter Nolen (Ole Miss), Omarr Norman-Lott (Tennessee), Darius Alexander (Toledo), TJ Sanders (South Carolina), and Aeneas Peebles (Virginia Tech) - and big, run-stuffing forces - Kenneth Grant (Michigan), Joshua Farmer (Florida State), Deone Walker (Kentucky), and Cam Jackson (Florida). There is also a wealth of well-rounded prospects that are ready to contribute early in their careers - Derrick Harmon (Oregon), Tyleik Williams (Ohio State), Alfred Collins (Texas), and Junior Tafuna (Utah). The 2025 NFL Draft is a loaded class chock full of difference makers.