Christian Williams' Final Top 100 Big Board

The 2025 NFL Draft is mere days away. Here are my top 100 players in next weekend's big event.

With the 2025 NFL Draft on the horizon, I’ve put my final grades on more than 200 players. Instead of breaking down all 100 players, this piece will analyze some players I’m higher or lower on versus the consensus big board. This is not a draft capital projection; a few players inside my top 100 may not leave the board until mid-day-three, but these grades reflect how I see them after hours of film analysis, production grades, and more.

1. Walter Nolen (DT - Ole Miss)

Consensus Rank: 29 | My Rank: 4📈📈

If you’ve followed our draft coverage, you know we’ve been pro-Nolen since at least January. His blend of power, bend, and motor give him more upside than any defensive tackle in the class. He understands leverage, constantly throwing offensive linemen out of his way to make plays. Some maturity questions exist, but most of those concerns revolve around his laid-back, quiet personality. Based on talent alone, Nolen is a top-five player in this class.

2. Grey Zabel (IOL - North Dakota State)

Consensus Rank: 28 | My Rank: 10📈

Zabel is in the mold of Alijah Vera-Tucker, where he has positional versatility that boosts how I view him. Zabel can play all five positions on the offensive line, even if playing him at tackle should be a necessity-only situation. He plays with power and aggression, indicating a transition back into guard could put him in an upper echelon of interior offensive linemen quickly. Zabel’s consensus ranking likely stems from the devaluation of his position, but guards are becoming more vital, as interior pressure becomes more prevalent. Zabel locked in my high opinion of him with an impressive Senior Bowl, and I think he’ll be an outstanding pro.

3. Kevin Winston Jr. (SAF - Penn State)

Consensus Rank: 80 | My Rank: 19📈📈📈

Winston likely won’t last until pick No. 80, especially if his medicals check out for teams. Still, his blend of aggression, range, burst, and football IQ gives him an outstanding upside in a somewhat weak safety class. While he’s not the best man coverage defender, his ability to fit the run and play as a one- or two-high safety gives him the chance to be as impactful as Nick Emmanwori, Malaki Starks, and others. I’m on an island with this one, but I believe a healthy 2024 season would’ve resulted in first-round discussions for the talented Penn State safety.

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