Travis Hunter, Abdul Carter Top List of Overall Draft Prospects

Abdul Carter

Edge Rusher, Penn St.-Junior

6’ 3” 2598 lbs.

2024 stats: 68 combined tackles, 12 sacks, 2 forced fumbles, and 4 pass defenses.

Carter was named a 2024 unanimous All-American and the Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year. NFL scouts love the explosive speed Cater has off the edge, which was on display during Penn State’s run through the CFP. While playing in the Cotton Bowl, with an injured shoulder, he was able to rack up five tackles, one sack and had Riley Leonard on the run most of the night.

Will Johnson

Cornerback, Michigan-Junior

6’ 2” 202 lbs.

2024 stats: 14 combined tackles, 2 INTs (both returned for TDs), and 3 pass defenses.

Johnson became a starter as a true freshman and recorded three interceptions and 27 tackles. In 2023, he recorded four interceptions (one TD) and 27 tackles while leading Michigan to the National Championship. He was named Defensive Player of the Game. Johnson is a two-time All-American. As a three-year starter, he has proven the lockdown ability that all NFL teams are looking for.

Mason Graham

Defensive Tackle, Michigan-Junior

6’ 3” 320 lbs.

2024 stats: 46 combined tackles and 3.5 sacks.

As a true freshman, in 2022, Graham recorded 27 tackles, 2.5 sacks, and was named to the True Freshman All-American team. In his sophomore year, he totaled 35 tackles, three sacks and was the 2024 Rose Bowl Defensive MVP. Graham is a two-time All-American. Graham’s size and athleticism make him the top interior lineman prospect.

James Pearce Jr.

Defensive End, Tennessee-Junior

6’ 5” 242 lbs.

2024 stats: 38 combined tackles, 13 tackles for loss, 7.5 sacks, and one forced fumble.

Pearce’s sophomore season had him recording 27 tackles, 9.5 sacks, two forced fumbles, and one INT returned for a TD. In 2024 he accounted for 7.5 sacks and 52 total QB pressures. As a two-time All-SEC first-team selection, Pearce proved to be one of football's most disruptive pass rushers.