It's always good to see these players in person -- and yes, I've been accused (mostly by my podcast co-host Rick Spielman) of falling in love when I finally get eyes on these guys after watching them on tape for the last couple seasons -- and the 2025 draft cycle is no different.

With the NFL Scouting Combine around the corner, here's how FOX Sports Research currently sees the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft shaking out.

Travis Hunter went to Jackson State before spending his final two years of college at Colorado. Travis Hunter had 2,169 receiving yards and nine interceptions during his career. Travis Hunter played in 29 games during his college career. If Travis Hunter is available while the Jaguars are on the clock, he'll be the pick.

When it comes to the best player in the 2025 NFL Draft, we may not even know what position he will play at the next level. Colorado's Travis Hunter is expected to be a top-five pick in April, and the Heisman Trophy winner starred at both cornerback and wide receiver under head coach Deion Sanders.

One of the standout moments came when Ward jokingly accused Hunter of only doing one workout a day. While it was all in good fun, the claim was almost laughable—Hunter is widely

NFL Draft will begin on April 24, and to prepare for that, we need Vikings fans to be fully prepared in every way. Of course, we will cover players the Vikings will need, but it is important to go beyond that.

Will Johnson was a lockdown corner during his time at Michigan, showcasing elite skills that made him one of the top defensive backs in college football. Over his past two seasons in Ann Arbor, Johnson allowed just 462 yards on 33 catches with zero touchdowns—numbers that are truly remarkable,

Cam Ward, Abdul Carter and Travis Hunter lead UPI senior sports writer Alex Butler's first mock draft ahead of the 2025 NFL Draft.

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A candid clip captured top 2025 NFL Draft prospects Cam Ward and Travis Hunter taking jabs at each other during a pre-draft workout a week before the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine. Cam Ward and Travis Hunter Trash Talk During Pre-Draft Workout In a recent viral video,