With the 2025 NFL Draft only a few days away, ESPN senior writer Jeff Legwold released his annual Top 100 prospect rankings based solely on grades this week. Six players made the list inside the top 130, meaning they are seen as prospects who should hear their names called before the fifth round. Edge defender Jalon Walker came in at No. 12 overall, No. 2 at his position.
The Bulldogs moved Walker all over their defense, but he projects best as an edge rusher in the NFL thanks to his explosiveness and closing ability as a pass rusher. Walker has led Georgia in sacks the past two seasons but also plays with decisiveness and physicality against the run.
Next is edge defender Mykel Williams, who is at No. 14 overall as the No. 3 edge defender.
Williams suffered an ankle injury in Georgia’s season opener that held him back in 2024, so he didn’t have the breakout season many expected. He ended up with five sacks and 8.5 tackles for loss, but he can make an immediate NFL impact as a pass rusher.
Malaki Starks is No. 30 overall as the No. 2 safety.
Starks has put plenty on tape during his 42 starts in three seasons. He played both safety and nickel corner, with six interceptions in his college career. Starks ran well at the combine, and teams have been impressed with his interviews.
Tate Ratledge comes in at No. 76 overall as the No. 3 offensive guard.
Ratledge started parts of four seasons at guard for the Bulldogs but missed most of 2021 with a foot injury and was sidelined for four games last season after ankle surgery. He is a brawler who has battled some of the country’s best interior defensive linemen, which should quickly make him an NFL starter.
Smael Mondon comes in at No. 86 overall as the No. 4 linebacker.
Mondon can be a tough evaluation. Scouts would see him get fooled on play-action or miss a run fit but also consistently fill up the stat sheet against top competition. A three-year starter for the Bulldogs who pursues plays with vigor, Mondon has shown blitzing ability and comfort dropping in coverage. He had surgery to repair a stress fracture in his left foot in the spring of 2024.
Trevor Etienne makes the list at No. 99 overall as the No. 9 running back.
Etienne comes with lower usage than most RB prospects — Jeanty had more carries in the final nine games of last season (279) than Etienne had the past two years (253) — but he has the three-down potential many backs in this draft do not. He is a polished receiver who makes good choices in pass protection with 4.4 speed. Some wish he had more power, but he’ll play quickly for offenses smart enough to get him in open space.
Center Jared Wilson was listed ninth among players who were “close, but not quite.”
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