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When it comes to the NFL draft, teams will have specific prospects ranked higher or lower on their boards based on how that player would fit in their organization. Certain teams look for specific traits, size standards or production from the college ranks when deciding how to use their draft resources.
The best prospects at each position in the NFL draft often would be a fit for nearly every team in the league. Using last year’s draft class, there wouldn’t be many teams who wouldn’t strongly consider Jayden Daniels as their quarterback over their current starter.
However, top prospects could fit in better at certain places more than others when considering the coaching staff infrastructure as well as the surrounding talent. Some players fit what certain teams look for stylistically better than others.
We’ve taken the top players at each position in the NFL draft and found the best fit for each. Some of these are realistic due to draft position, while others will likely be tough for teams to pull off without a significant trade.
Here’s our list of best fits:
2025 NFL draft: Best fits for top prospect at every position
Quarterback
Best prospect: Cam Ward, Miami
Best fit: Pittsburgh Steelers
There’s close to no chance of this happening but it would be an exciting outcome. Pittsburgh traded for D.K. Metcalf ahead of free agency and have George Pickens in-house. Ward has the strongest arm in the class and would be happy to fire deep shots to Metcalf and provide the Steelers with the most exciting quarterback they’ve had in years.
Running back
Best prospect: Ashton Jeanty, Boise State
Best fit: Denver Broncos
This one is more possible but would likely require a trade up in the order. Jeanty is one of the best running back prospects in recent memory. He has untapped potential as a wide receiver and generational contact balance. The Broncos‘ running backs recently haven’t made the most of one of the better offensive lines in the league. Jeanty is a rare enough back who helps his offensive line and would lift the Broncos’ offense.
Wide receiver
Best prospect: Tetairoa McMillan, Arizona
Best fit: Los Angeles Chargers
The Chargers have lots of needs this offseason after a playoff berth in 2024. Wide receiver Ladd McConkey shouldered the load as a rookie and Los Angeles could use more reinforcements. McMillan’s a big-bodied, fluid athlete with impressive verticality and body control. He’d offer a dynamic option on the outside to compliment McConkey and quarterback Justin Herbert‘s arm.
Tight end
Best prospect: Tyler Warren, Penn State
Best fit: Kansas City Chiefs
This will likely require a trade up as well. Warren is considered one of the top pass-catchers in the draft and the top tight end. With Travis Kelce contemplating retirement after Super Bowl 59, the Chiefs could use a succession plan for the position. Warren is no stranger to lining up all over the formation and a creative play-caller like Andy Reid could maximize his skillset. He’s a willing blocker, too, making him a fit for the run game as well.
Offensive tackle
Best prospect: Will Campbell, LSU
Best fit: New York Jets
New York has a new regime with new head coach Aaron Glenn and offensive coordinator Tanner Engstrom. Both came from Detroit where a dominant offensive line set the tone for the offense. The Jets have a young left tackle in place with Olu Fashanu so Campbell could line up on the right side or kick inside to guard. In either case, he’d bring athleticism and leadership to a team looking to build a new culture.
Offensive guard
Best prospect: Donovan Jackson, Ohio State
Best fit: Philadelphia Eagles
Jackson was already a standout guard entering the 2024 college season but spent time at left tackle for the Buckeyes and, after a couple of games to adjust, played very well. That positional versatility would play well for the Eagles. Tyler Steen is set to start at right guard in 2025, and Jackson could provide insurance for that or, in time, potentially take over at right tackle when All-Pro Lane Johnson decides to hang up his cleats.
Center
Best prospect: Grey Zabel, North Dakota State
Best fit: Atlanta Falcons
This is cheating slightly because Zabel played tackle in college but is expected to line up somewhere on the interior in the NFL. If he stays at center, Zabel could be a welcome sight in Atlanta. The Falcons lost starter Drew Dalman in free agency and could use a succession plan for the future in his place to protect quarterback Michael Penix Jr. With very good players at both guard spots, it would be less demanding of a transition for Zabel to start in Atlanta as a rookie.
Defensive tackle
Best prospect: Mason Graham, Michigan
Best fit: Miami Dolphins
The Dolphins have a huge need on the defensive line after losing most of their depth pieces in free agency. Graham may not be available at their first-round pick, but he would be a great fit if he’s still on the board. His body control, leverage and high floor as a run defender are reminiscent of former Dolphins standout Christian Wilkins. Miami has invested in edge rushers for much of the last few years. With Graham, the defense could get a reliable piece in the middle to eat up blocks and lift the floor of the rest of the unit.
Edge rusher
Best prospect: Abdul Carter, Penn State
Best fit: Cleveland Browns
This fit is both very likely and very exciting. A pass-rushing duo of Carter and 2023 Defensive Player of the Year Myles Garrett would strike fear into the hearts of offensive coordinators across the league. Carter’s explosion and length on one side would stretch offensive lines thin. This duo alone could move the Browns back to being one of the top defenses in the league.
Off-ball linebacker
Best prospect: Jalon Walker, Georgia
Best fit: Arizona Cardinals
Walker has been classified as a linebacker and an edge rusher but we’re keeping him at off-ball linebacker for this exercise. That type of versatility would play well with Arizona and Jonathan Gannon. The former Eagles defensive coordinator would welcome a player who could line up in multiple spots. Walker has the speed to play well in an off-ball role and the burst to be a force off the edge. Walker’s hybrid background may move him down the board so this fit is realistic.
Cornerback
Best prospect: Travis Hunter, Colorado
Best fit: New England Patriots
This fit could come to fruition if a second quarterback is selected in the top three picks. The Patriots have needs at multiple positions and Hunter could answer two. He played both wide receiver and cornerback at Colorado but will likely spend more time on defense at least to start out in the NFL. He’d pair with Christian Gonzalez to give the Patriots young, long, athletic cornerbacks at both outside spots.
Safety
Best prospect: Malaki Starks, Georgia
Best fit: Minnesota Vikings
The Vikings lost starting safety Camryn Bynum in free agency and enter the season with a 36-year-old Harrison Smith and Josh Metellus at the position. Starks didn’t test well but put together flashes of fantastic play for Georgia as a three-year starter. He could very likely be available at the Vikings’ pick at No. 24 overall and would slide in well as a movable piece for defensive coordinator Brian Flores.
Kicker
Best prospect: Andres Borregales, Miami
Best fit: San Francisco 49ers
San Francisco spent a third-round pick on kicker Jake Moody in the 2023 NFL draft and the returns have been disappointing, especially in 2024. Moody missed a league-high 10 field goals in 2024. That put his field goal percentage at 70.6%, second-worst in the league among kickers with at least 20 attempts. Moody had accuracy issues in college and those have come up again in the NFL.
That’s not the case for Borregales. The Miami kicker missed 12 field goals in his four-year career near South Beach. His game is more based on accuracy, repeatable movements and clutch performances than power. That’ll be a welcome sight for the 49ers.
Punter
Best prospect: James Burnip, Alabama
Best fit: New Orleans Saints
New Orleans’ special teams unit was fantastic at covering punts in 2024 but the kicks just didn’t go that far. The Saints’ punt coverage unit allowed the fewest return yards per punt (3.6) in the NFL but ranked 31st in yards per punt (44.0). Burnip is built like a tight end at 6-foot-6 and 235 pounds with the power and hang time to make it as an NFL punter. He’s a Day 3 pick and would help solve a glaring issue for the team.
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