PFF’s Max Chadwick and Dalton Wasserman: “Texas’ new star quarterback will have high expectations heading into 2025, but he played well in limited action last season. Across 233 snaps, including two starts, Manning posted an 88.0 PFF overall grade with six big-time throws and two turnover-worthy plays.”

Bleacher Report's Brent Sobleski and Matt Holder already provided a first glance at the 2026 crop of talent, while projecting potential landing spots 12 months in advance. Sobleski handled the AFC side of things, while Holder took the NFC. DraftKings ' reverse Super Bowl odds determined the draft order.

"Similar to Tetairoa McMillan at rival Arizona the year before, Jordyn Tyson finished 2024 as one of the hottest receivers in college football," PFF wrote. "From Week 7 to the end of the regular season, Tyson led the Power Four in receptions, receiving yards and PFF receiving grade."