NFL.com’s Daniel Jeremiah is one of the premier voices when it comes to NFL Draft evaluations, and on Monday, he expanded his list of prospects from a top 50 to a top 150 for the 2025 draft. Three Georgia players are included in that top 30, with another five making the list as well.
Up first is edge defender/linebacker Jalon Walker, who remains No. 5 overall.
“Walker is a compact, powerful defender with length and explosiveness. He played both on and off the ball in the Georgia defensive scheme, but he’s at his best on the edge. As a pass rusher, he can win with pure speed, power and an explosive counter move. He’s also a weapon when used to spy the quarterback. He can mirror the QB’s movement before closing the space in a hurry. He dominated in the Bulldogs’ first meeting against Texas during the 2024 season. He’s a firm edge-setter against the run. When he’s stacked off the ball, he’s a touch late to key/diagnose, but he can attack and take on blocks or scrape over the top for tackles. He has outstanding change-of-direction quickness in space. Overall, Walker is a tone-setter on defense and UGA coaches rave about his makeup and leadership. “
Edge defender Mykel Williams is next, holding strong at No. 22 overall.
“Williams is a talented edge rusher with rare physical traits. Unfortunately, he suffered an injury in the opening game against Clemson and played through pain for the remainder of the season. When healthy, he has a dynamic get-off and can win early from the edge or when he’s reduced inside. He has extremely long arms and blockers struggle to get to his chest. He has a nasty shake/bull move and he also flashes a violent swipe move to generate pressure. Against the run, he still found a way to set a physical edge even when he couldn’t put much weight on one leg because of his injury. His effort never wavered. Overall, the 2024 tape isn’t a fair representation of Williams’ talent. He has game-changing tools when healthy and locked in. “
Safety Malaki Starks is now up four spots to No. 25 overall on the list.
“Starks split his time between nickelback and safety in the Bulldogs’ defense. When he was in the slot, he showed quick feet with the ability to flip his hips and mirror underneath. To see him at his best, watch him carry a vertical route, stay in phase and high-point a deep ball against Clemson. From off coverage, he’s aggressive to squat on routes, and he’s had wins and losses because of it. He was caught flat-footed a few times in the games I studied. In the deep half, he takes good angles in pursuit and is a firm tackler in space. Sources at Georgia speak very highly of his character. His intelligence and leadership ability have blown NFL teams away in meetings. Overall, Starks didn’t make as many plays this past season as he did in 2023, but he has the versatility to move around the field and provide a lot of value. “
Center Jared Wilson comes in at No. 55 overall, guard Tate Ratledge is No. 62 overall, linebacker Smael Mondon is No. 106 overall, defensive back Dan Jackson comes in at No. 127 overall, and running back Trevor Etienne is No. 143 overall.
