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We’re in the deadest part of the NFL calendar right now, so what better time to peek ahead to next year’s draft class? College football is just over two months away, so this is a great opportunity to brush up on the best players and get acquainted with some of the names we’ll be talking about for the next 10 months. I’ve put a lot of work into studying this class over the last few months, but this is just the start — many new and exciting prospects will emerge over the course of the season.
Coming off a weaker quarterback class and a group lacking in top-end talent, that doesn’t appear to be a concern this time. This is a pretty loaded group at the top and four quarterbacks made my top 10. Let’s dive in:
A 6–3, 223-pound superstar, Smith showed up in Columbus in 2024 and immediately made his mark in college football. There’s barely anything to critique in his game: he’s got elite size and speed, great ball skills, is an advanced route runner, can make things happen after the catch, wins at the catch point and is a premier athlete. There’s nothing left for Smith to prove at the college level.
A near-flawless cornerback prospect, Moore measures 6-2, 195 pounds. He’s battled and won against every top receiver prospect over the last two seasons and is versatile enough to play both man and zone schemes. In man, he uses his plus athleticism and fluidity in space to shut the water off, while in zone he plays smart, disciplined football and watches the quarterback’s eyes.
A 6-3, 205-point Tulane transfer (via Duke), Mensah is my favorite quarterback in this class. He has exceptional pocket presence, deftly navigating traffic and rolling out to make plays on the move. With the arm to make any throw in the book and plus accuracy to all three levels of the field, Mensah puts on a weekly clinic of NFL-caliber throws.
A 6-4, 225-pound Hawaii native and UNLV transfer, Maiava is the best touch passer in this class. He can throw from so many platforms and arm angles, delivering pinpoint passes over the middle or deep down the field, dropping the ball right in his receivers’ arms. Though he’s not an overly dynamic rushing threat, he excels on the move and is athletic enough to consistently produce out of structure.
A 6-5, 245-pound native of Washington, DC, Stewart is a power rusher first and foremost. With incredible length and athleticism, he knows how to use his strength to win consistently as a pass rusher, but he’s not just a pocket pusher. Stewart is adept at chaining together moves to frustrate blockers and he has the speed to bend the edge in an instant...
