### 2025 NFL Draft: Updated Defensive Prospects Ranking

The latest update for the 2025 NFL Draft big board by Pro Football Focus (PFF) offers fresh insights, spotlighting over 280 players, and highlighting emerging defensive stars. As the 2024 college football regular season draws to a close, here’s a breakdown of the top five players at each defensive position.

Among the top cornerbacks, Will Johnson stands out with top-10 draft potential. Standing at 6-foot-2 and weighing 202 pounds, Johnson exhibits elite man coverage skills that make him a prime candidate for the first round.

Michigan boasts PFF's leading prospects for interior defenders. Mason Graham takes the third spot on PFF's 2025 Big Board, while Kenneth Grant is ranked 25th, showcasing the university's strong defensive line talent.

Edge defenders in the 2025 class may not have a clear-cut No. 1 overall candidate, but the depth is notable. Nic Scourton from Texas A&M, despite not replicating last season's pass-rush success, still provides a formidable pass-rushing presence. Alongside him, teammates like Shemar Stewart and Tennessee's James Pearce Jr., present significant athletic potential worth first-round consideration. Additionally, Abdul Carter's debut season as a full-time edge defender, evidenced by a stellar 90.1 PFF pass-rush grade and a 20.4% win rate, underscores the class's quality.

As the draft approaches, edge defenders might not dominate the top 10 selections, but their impact is expected to be significant within the top 50 picks. Prospects such as Princely Umanmielen, Landon Jackson, JT Tuimoloau, Jack Sawyer, and Kyle Kennard could also find themselves in the early rounds, further emphasizing the depth and talent available in this year's defensive cohort.

These updates provide invaluable insights for NFL teams and fans alike, laying the groundwork for what promises to be an exciting and competitive draft season.