NFL training camps are underway, the new College Football video game is finally back and each Power 4 conference has wrapped up its media days, meaning the start of football season is upon us! That also means it's time to start diving into a few draft prospects for the 2025 class.

While the landscape of College Football has dramatically changed heading into the fall as conference realignment has dwindled the sport down to four power conferences with the dismantling of the Pac-12, that also means there will be more opportunities to see top draft prospects go head-to-head against each other.

So, to get an early jump on this year's draft evals, let's take a look at the players in the ACC, Big 10, Big 12 and SEC within the top 100 of NFL Mock Draft Database's consensus big board as of July 18. Also, a few players in each conference will be highlighted to add some more context.

ACC

Quarterbacks

1. Cameron Ward, Miami (NMDD big board rank: 63rd overall, QB9)

After throwing for nearly 7,000 yards and 50 touchdowns in two seasons as Washington State's starting quarterback, Ward tested the waters in the NFL draft last year but opted to hit the transfer portal and go to Miami instead.

He's shown some impressive tools over the years, leading Pro Football Network's Ian Cummings to believe the former Cougar and current Hurrican could rise up draft boards this season.

"Ward is undeniably talented," Cummings wrote, "making some of the hardest throws look effortless. His elite composite arm talent allows him to layer passes into incredibly tight windows. He's a danger as a passer from any platform, inside or outside of structure, and his arm elasticity is perfectly attuned to the modern game."

Running Backs

1. Omarion Hampton, North Carolina (NMDD big board rank: 49th overall, RB3)

Wide Receivers

N/A

Tight Ends

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Offensive Line

1. Blake Miller, Clemson (NMDD big board rank: 67th overall, OT6)

Listed at 6-foot-6 and 310 pounds, Miller has good size for an offensive tackle and NFL scouts will love his combination of youth and experience. The Tiger won't turn 21 years old until the end of February but is entering his third season as a starter. He also has a strong track record in pass protection, according to Pro Football Focus' Max Chadwick.

"[Miller's] 1,952 snaps since then are the second most of any offensive tackle in college football," Chadwick wrote. "In 2022, he paced all true freshmen tackles with a 76.8 run-blocking grade. His 71.4 run-blocking grade this past season led all ACC tackles. He needs to improve as a pass protector, earning just a 62.5 career pass-blocking grade on true pass sets."

2. Anthony Belton, NC State (NMDD big board rank: 93rd overall, OT10)

Edge

1. Patrick Payton, Florida State (NMDD big board rank: 30th overall, EDGE4)

Payton could have entered the draft after last season but opted to return to school and has put on some weight, currently listed at 250 pounds after being billed at 239 pounds heading into 2023. He was already a physical player at the smaller size so it will be interesting to see how much better he is with the bigger frame.

Also, the Seminole has found several ways to impact the passing game over the last two years, racking up 12 sacks and 13 passes defended.

2. Ashton Gillotte, Louisville (NMDD big board rank: 51st overall, EDGE7)

Defensive Line

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Linebackers

1. Barrett Carter, Clemson (NMDD big board rank: 28th overall, LB2)

Cornerbacks

N/A

Safeties

N/A

Big 10

Quarterbacks

1. Will Howard, Ohio State (NMDD big board rank: 41st overall, QB4)

After playing four seasons at Kansas State, Howard transferred to Ohio State and enters his first--and likely only--year going up against Big 10 competition. He proved to be a dual threat as a Wildcat, throwing for over 2,600 yards and 24 touchdowns last season while also picking up another 351 yards and 10 scores on the ground.

The current Buckeye's play-making ability is one of his biggest strengths, per Pro Football Network's Ian Cummings.

"While his arm strength is only good at best, he has the arm elasticity to throw off-platform and widen angles," Cummings wrote. "Going further, Howard shows impressive feel and spatial awareness as a pocket navigator, and he flashes impressive discretion and situational precision on different kinds of throws. Beyond that, he also has good processing speed and anticipation."

2. Drew Allar, Penn State (NMDD big board rank: 61st overall, QB8)

Running Backs

1. Quinshon Judkins, Ohio State (NMDD big board rank: 40th overall, RB2)

2. TreVeyon Henderson, Ohio State (NMDD big board rank: 54th overall, RB5)

3. Donovan Edwards, Michigan (NMDD big board rank: 85th overall, RB7)

4. Nick Singleton, Penn State (NMDD big board rank: 91st overall, RB8)

Wide Receivers

1. Emeka Egbuka, Ohio State (NMDD big board rank: 19th overall, WR3)

2. Evan Stewart, Oregon (NMDD big board rank: 21st overall, WR4)

3. Tez Johnson, Oregon (NMDD big board rank: 72nd overall, WR9)

Tight Ends

1. Colston Loveland, Michigan (NMDD big board rank: 18th overall, TE1)

It shouldn't come as much of a surprise that a tight end who has played for Jim Harbaugh can block just as well as he can catch passes. Loveland totaled 45 receptions for 649 yards and four touchdowns for the National Champs last season, but his contributions in the running game that help set him apart, per The Draft Network's Damian Parson.

"Overall, Loveland projects as a high-end/ceiling starting tight end who coaches can funnel the passing game through," Parson wrote. "His ability to align nearly anywhere and win as a receiving option is exciting. There is clear upside as a run [blocker] with his effort/desire and room on his frame to add more mass and strength. If he were in a more pass-oriented offense, he would be viewed as one of the top TE prospects of the last decade."

2. Luke Lachey, Iowa, (NMDD big board rank: 60th overall, TE2)

Offensive Line

1. Josh Conerly Jr., Oregon (NMDD big board rank: 55th overall, OT5)

2. Ajani Cornelius, Oregon (NMDD big board rank: 75th overall, IOL5)

3. Donovan Jackson, Ohio State (NMDD big board rank: 78th, IOL6)

4. Josh Simmons, Ohio State (NMDD big board rank: 88th overall, OT9)

Edge

1. Abdul Carter, Penn State (NMDD big board rank: 11th overall, EDGE2)

2. Jack Sawyer, Ohio State (NMDD big board rank: 32nd overall, EDGE5)

B/R's scouting department gave Sawyer a third-round grade during last year's draft cycle before he decided to return to school. The Ohio State product has good size at 6-foot-5 and 260 pounds, and he's a physical player who can set the edge against the run and win with power as a pass-rusher.

3. J.T. Tuimoloau, Ohio State (NMDD big board rank: 36th overall, EDGE6)

Defensive Line

1. Mason Graham, Michigan (NMDD big board rank: 8th overall, DL1)

2. Tyleik Williams, Ohio State (NMDD big board rank: 25th overall, DL4)

3. Kenneth Grant, Michigan (NMDD big board rank: 27th overall, DL6)

4. Dani Dennis-Sutton, Penn State (NMDD big board rank: 42nd overall, DL7)

5. Bear Alexander, USC (NMDD big board rank: 68th overall, DL12)

Linebackers

1. Jay Higgins, Iowa (NMDD big board rank: 48th overall, LB3)

Cornerbacks

1. Will Johnson, Michigan (NMDD big board rank: 4th overall, CB1)

2. Denzel Burke, Ohio State (NMDD big board rank: 23rd overall, CB5)

3. Jordan Hancock, Ohio State (NMDD big board rank: 34th overall, CB6)

4. Jabbar Muhammad, Oregon (NMDD big board rank: 35th overall, CB7)

Safeties

1. Kevin Winston Jr., Penn State (NMDD big board rank: 45th overall, S2)

2. Xavier Nwankpa, Iowa (NMDD big board rank: 47th overall, S3)

3. Rod Moore, Michigan (NMDD big board rank: 64th overall, S5)

4. Sonny Styles, Ohio State (NMDD big board rank: 80th overall, S7)

Big 12

Quarterbacks

1. Shedeur Sanders, Colorado (NMDD big board rank: 9th overall, QB2)

Between Deion and Shedeur, Sanders might be the most recognizable name in College Football right now. The quarterback had a strong FBS debut last season, completing nearly 70 percent of his passes of 3,230 yards and 27 touchdowns with only three interceptions.

His arm talent is a big reason why he's one of the top quarterback prospects in this year's class, according to B/R's offensive skill positions scout Derrik Klassen.

"Sanders' arm passes the eye test as well," Klassen wrote in a column highlighting the 2025 quarterback class. "He plays with a firm and consistent over-the-top release that lends itself to easy arm strength. He can heave the ball 50-plus yards well enough, and he has the velocity to fit every throw on the field with the right timing. Better yet, he is exceptionally comfortable throwing on the move. He doesn't lose any control or speed when he is throwing on the run. It's not an elite arm, or even a great one, but he's got everything he needs to be effective in the NFL."

Running Backs

1. Ollie Gordon II, Oklahoma State (NMDD big board rank: 31st overall, RB1)

Wide Receivers

1. Tetairoa McMillian, Arizona (NMDD big board rank: 5th overall, WR2)

McMillian has racked up 129 catches, 2,104 yards and 18 touchdowns over the last two seasons, primarily due to his combination of a long frame and ability to win down the field. The 6-foot-5 wide receiver has the makings of becoming a "high-level X receiver in the NFL", per The Draft Newtork's Keith Sanchez.

"McMillan has a rare combination of short-area quickness, fluidity running routes, and the ability to use his size to physically dominate defenders," Sanchez wrote. "McMillan has quickly become one of the top receiver prospects in college football as one of the most productive receivers in the country. The source of this is McMillan showcasing to have high-level physical traits in many important categories of a receiver."

Tight Ends

N/A

Offensive Line

1. Jonah Savaiinaea, Arizona (NMDD big board rank: 24th overall, IOL1)

2. Wyatt Milum, West Virginia (NMDD big board rank: 83rd overall, OT7)

Edge

1. Collin Oliver, Oklahoma State (NMDD big board rank: 100th overall, EDGE9)

Defensive Line

1. Dontay Corleone, Cincinnati (NMDD big board rank: 59th overall, DL10)

Corleone is an intriguing nose tackle as he has decent size for the position--listed at 6-foot-1 and 320 pounds--and has showcased some impressive quickness and movement skills to be productive as a pass-rusher, especially during the 2022 campaign.

However, he wasn't as effective this past season while making the jump from the American Conference to the Big 12. Proving himself against a higher level of competition this fall will be significant for the Bearcat's draft stock.

Linebackers

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Cornerbacks

1. Travis Hunter, Colorado (NMDD big board rank: 6th overall, CB2)

2. Tacario Davis, Arizona (NMDD big board rank: 22nd overall, CB4)

Safeties

N/A

SEC

Quarterbacks

1. Carson Beck, Georgia (NMDD big board rank: 1st overall, QB1)

2. Jalen Milroe, Alabama (NMDD big board rank: 33rd overall, QB3)

3. Quinn Ewers, Texas (NMDD big board rank: 43rd overall, QB5)

4. Garrett Nussmeier, LSU (NMDD big board rank: 46th overall, QB7)

5. Conner Weigman, Texas A&M (NMDD big board rank: 58th overall, QB7)

6. Jaxson Dart, Ole Miss (NMDD big board rank: 37th overall, QB4)

Running Backs

1. Trevor Etienne, Georgia (NMDD big board rank: 81st overall, RB6)

The brother of Jacksonville Jaguars running back Travis Etienne, Trevor looks to make a name for himself at Georgia this year after racking up 1,472 rushing yards (5.9 ypc) and 14 touchdowns in two seasons at Florida. Similar to his older sibling, the current Bulldog has the lateral movement skills to evade defenders, per The Draft Network's Keith Sanchez.

"Once to the second level, [Etienne] can win in two ways," Sanchez wrote. "First is by using his speed and accelerating past them turning it into a foot race. Alternatively, he can make a lateral cut to make defenders miss in space and continue vertically upfield. In the open field, Etienne has burst and acceleration to convert runs into 50 or 60-yard gains."

Wide Receivers

1. Luther Burden, Missouri (NMDD big board rank: 3rd overall, WR1)

2. Isaiah Bond, Texas (NMDD big board rank: 29th overall, WR5)

3. Nic Anderson, Oklahoma (NMDD big board rank: 37th overall, WR6)

4. Tre Harris, Ole Miss (NMDD big board rank: 53rd overall, WR7)

5. Antwane Wells Jr., Ole Miss (NMDD big board rank: 73rd overall, WR10)

6. Barion Brown, Kentucky (NMDD big board rank: 77th overall, WR11)

7. Deion Burks, Oklahoma (NMDD big board rank: 82nd overall, WR12)

Tight Ends

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Offensive Line

1. Will Campbell, LSU (NMDD big board rank: 10th overall, OT1)

2. Kelvin Banks, Texas (NMDD big board rank: 14th overall, OT2)

3. Emery Jones Jr., LSU (NMDD big board rank: 16h overall, OT3)

4. Earnest Greene, Georgia (NMDD big board rank: 38th overall, IOL2)

5. Tyler Booker, Alabama (NMDD big board rank: 39th overall, OT4)

6. Tate Ratledge, Georgia (NMDD big board rank: 65th overall, IOL3)

7. Parker Brailsford, Alabama (NMDD big board rank: 71st overall IOL4)

8. Fernando Carmona, Arkansas (NMDD big board rank: 87th overall, OT8)

Edge

1. James Pearce Jr., Tennessee (NMDD big board rank: 2nd overall, EDGE1)

2. Nic Scourton, Texas A&M (NMDD big board rank: 13th overall, EDGE3)

3. Dasan McCullough, Oklahoma (NMDD big board rank: 86th overall, EDGE8)

Defensive Line

1. Deone Walker, Kentucky (NMDD big board rank: 12th overall, DL2)

2. Mykel Williams, Georgia (NMDD big board rank: 15th overall, DL3)

3. Princely Umanmielen, Ole Miss (NMDD big board rank: 26th overall, DL5)

4. Walter Nolen, Ole Miss (NMDD big board rank: 44th overall, DL8)

5. Landon Jackson, Arkansas (NMDD big board rank: 50th overall, DL9)

6. Shemar Turner, Texas A&M (NMDD big board rank: 70th overall, DL13)

7. Nazir Stackhouse, Georgia (NMDD big board rank: 84th overall, DL14)

8. T.J. Sanders, South Carolina (NMDD big board rank: 98th overall, DL15)

Linebackers

1. Harold Perkins, LSU (NMDD big board rank: 20th overall, LB1)

2. Danny Stutsman, Oklahoma (NMDD big board rank: 56th overall, LB4)

Listed at 6-foot-4 and 241 pounds, Stutsman certainly looks the part as an NFL linebacker. He also moves pretty well for his size to be effective in coverage and showed growth as a run defender last season.

Between the Sooner's size, athletic ability and skill set, he has a chance to become a well-rounded backer and shoot up draft boards this season, especially with a strong showing during his first year in the SEC.

3. Smael Mondon Jr., Georgia (NMDD big board rank: 69th overall, LB5)

4. Jamon Dumas-Johnson, Kentucky (NMDD big board rank: 96th overall, LB6)

Cornerbacks

1. Jason Marshall Jr., Florida (NMDD big board rank: 79th overall, CB8)

While Marshall has only logged two career interceptions and had none last season, he still has impressive ball production with 21 passes defended over the last three years and 10 in 2023. That plus his man coverage skills are what makes the Florida product standout as a corner prospect in this year's class, according to The Draft Network's Daniel Harms.

"While playing outside, Marshall is more comfortable in man coverage, where he can use his short-area footwork and hip-flip ability," Harms wrote. "He's a patient corner who will be physical in the release and stem to stay in the hip pocket of receivers down and across the field. On top of routes, he shows good reactive athleticism and ball tracking to break up passes with well-timed swats and won't give up if he gets behind on a play."

2. Daylen Everett, Georgia (NMDD big board rank: 94th overall, CB9)

Safeties

1. Malaki Starks, Georgia (NMDD big board rank: 17th overall, S1)

2. Andrew Mukuba, Texas (NMDD big board rank: 76th overall, S6)

3. Malachi Moore, Alabama (NMDD big board rank: 89th overall, S8)

4. Keon Sabb, Alabama (NMDD big board rank: 90th overall, S9)