From Chuba Hubbard to Jalen Pitre to Jermaine Johnson II, we have had a nice track record of predicting under the radar draft prospects who might not get as much love as their more touted counterparts. Each year, we hear endlessly about the top four of five prospects. But the NFL Draft is filled with so many talented players, and many go unnoticed until day two or day three. We are always on the lookout for the best players who might be Pro Bowlers for your team. Here are the top under the radar 2025 NFL draft prospects.
Tai Felton – Wide Receiver – Maryland
The Maryland wide receiver is extremely fast and slender and is going to blaze his way into end zones for the team that drafts him. Tai Felton is currently listed as the 21st wide receiver on the ESPN big board but he is going to be a pleasant surprise for the team that gets him. Felton went for 1,124 yards in his final year at Maryland with a good quarterback and found the end zone nine times. He can get open, make a defender miss, and is a liability if you lose him in coverage. Best Fit: Kansas City Chiefs
Shaun Dolac – Linebacker – Buffalo
The small-school guys don’t always get the love they deserve, and Dolac is the perfect example of that. He will be the best linebacker to come out of the school since Khalil Mack. He was a consensus All-American in 2024 and was a menace for the Bulls with 81 solo tackles and 5 interceptions in his final season. He totaled 168 total tackles this past year, which led all FBS players. He was the MAC Defensive Player of the Year in 2024, and while it’s not seen as a powerhouse conference, that stands for something in college football. Best Fit: Indianapolis Colts
Tahj Brooks – Running Back – Texas Tech
If you want a guy that is going to run over a linebacker, Tahj Brooks might just be your guy. He is 23rd on ESPN’s big board of running backs but will be a pleasant surprise for whichever team grabs him on day three. He has burst, can make the first guy miss, and can still stomp whoever is coming at him. He ran for over 1500 yards and 17 touchdowns this past season in Lubbock, he ran for 1,541 yards the year before. He spent every year of his collegiate career with the Red Raiders, even going through a coaching change. Any team would be lucky for a guy like him to bring leadership and maturity from day one. Best Fit: Dallas Cowboys
Nohl Williams – Cornerback – Cal Berkeley
Cal doesn’t get a whole lot of national love which is going to hurt the stock of Nohl Williams who put together one of the best seasons in the country. He was a consensus All American and First-Team All-ACC. Williams was lockdown at the corner position and has a knack for finding the ball. He recorded seven interceptions and eight pass deflections. He ended his college career with 14 interceptions and played all five seasons. Best Fit: San Francisco 49ers