The Draft Network released its highly-anticipated first iteration of Draft Network 100 on Monday, ranking the top 100 draft-eligible prospects in the 2025 NFL Draft. Our in-house scouts spent months combing through tape on more than 300 prospects, conducting cross-checks with one another, and collaborating on the list.
These rankings will change throughout the college football season and into the spring as more games are scouted and The Draft Network has more in-person touchpoints for evaluation like the Senior Bowl and NFL Scouting Combine.
Until then, we've identified three prospects that are too low on the initial list.
J.T. Tuimoloau, EDGE, Ohio State (No. 79)
Ohio State pass rusher J.T. Tuimoloau received some first-round buzz throughout the early portion of the pre-draft process last winter. The Buckeyes standout defensive end took steps forward by recording career highs in tackles (34), sacks (4), and hurries (29). Tuimoloau ultimately decided to return to school for his senior season.
Tuimoloau now enters his senior campaign a more polished and well-rounded pass rusher. The Edgewood, Washington native lacks high-end athletic tools, but he's a tough, hard-nosed, technically advanced three-down defender who sets hard edges in the run game. Our scouts have ranked Tuimoloau at 79th overall in the first Draft Network 100 release, which indicates he's a mid-third-round pick.
Considering the pre-draft hype he received last season, another quality year of production should confirm Tuimoloau's status as a top-50 overall prospect in the 2025 NFL Draft.
Evan Stewart, WR, Oregon (No. 68)
Oregon wide receiver Evan Stewart transferred to the program earlier this summer after two seasons of modest statistical outputs at Texas A&M. Stewart was actually more productive for the Aggies in 2022 than he was in 2023. His 2024 outlook is far more favorable, meaning his 68th overall ranking possesses plenty of wiggle room for improvement.
Stewart is extremely skilled and athletic with the tools required to dominate at all three levels. He projects as the Ducks' No. 1 receiver in what should be an extremely explosive offense this season. New starting quarterback Dillon Gabriel will pepper Stewart with targets. A 1,000-plus yard campaign is within the realm of possibility, which could have the versatile playmaker flirting with potential first-round status next Spring.
Jonah Savaiinaea, OT, Arizona (No. 65)
Arizona offensive tackle Jonah Savaiinaea was selected at No. 28 overall in our latest first-round mock draft, yet he’s ranked 65th here. It’s safe to assume in-house scout Daniel Harms, who conducted that mock, was far higher on Savaiinaea than his Draft Network 100 collaborators were.
Savaiinaea is listed at 6-foot-5 and 330 pounds. The former Freshman All-American is a big and skilled mauler of a blocker who projects as a reliable starter at the next level. The Wildcats project to have an outstanding offense this season with wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan earning our sixth overall ranking. It's linemen like Savaiinaea that allow Arizona's passing attack a clean pocket.
Savaiinaea has played extensive reps at right guard. NFL teams will appreciate that versatility.
