The 2025 NFL draft is complete, but the work isn’t over for teams.
As things wrapped up in Green Bay, Wisconsin, on Saturday, all 32 franchises turned their attention to compiling their class of undrafted free agents. Loading up on players who will push for playing time and create competition throughout the spring and summer is an essential step for all decision-makers. And with the likes of Carolina Panthers wide receiver Jalen Coker and Minnesota Vikings linebacker Ivan Pace Jr. making immediate impacts in recent years, there’s potential for teams to strike gold if they know where to look.
With that in mind, here are our top 10 undrafted free agents, followed by their ranking on our pre-draft big board.
2025 NFL draft best undrafted free agents
1. Jared Ivey, DE, Mississippi (102)
With 32 1/2 tackles for loss and 17 1/2 sacks in the last year, Ivey has an established track record of creating havoc. His approach can be hit-or-miss, but his imposing 6-6, 274-pound build could make him a problem for offensive tackles who can’t handle his length.
2. Logan Brown, OT, Kansas (112)
His dismissal from Wisconsin after an unspecified ‘internal incident’ could have taken a toll on his stock. But for any team comfortable with what they find on the former five-star recruit, the 6-6, 311-pounder offers intriguing upside as a pass protector once he refines his technique.
3. Seth McLaughlin, C, Ohio State (139)
The transfer from Alabama stepped into a critical role on the Buckeyes’ front and helped lead the way for Ohio State’s national title push. He could be exploited by rangier and more athletic interior rushers, but it never hurts to have a stout and savvy center pushing others for time.
4. Cobee Bryant, CB, Kansas (143)
With his embrace of trash talk and a physical approach to every stage of coverage, Bryant embodies the ultra-competitive nature of his namesake. That approach leaves him susceptible to being burned – or flagged – but it’s worth seeing if a coaching staff can help him find the right balance and tap into his playmaking potential.
5. Isaiah Bond, WR, Texas (154)
An April arrest on an outstanding sexual assault allegation might have taken Bond off teams’ boards. Close scrutiny is required, but Bond has rare separation speed, even though he fell well short of his vow to beat the 40-yard dash record set by Xavier Worthy last year.
6. Zy Alexander, CB, LSU (169)
The 6-1, 187-pounder is built for press coverage. He won’t be a fit for every scheme, but Alexander’s physicality and ball skills should earn him an extensive look from teams that can properly leverage his abilities.
7. Tommi Hill, CB, Nebraska (175)
Hill tried to play through a nagging foot injury last season but eventually had to shut things down. The 6-0, 213-pounder might only be a fit for teams that run a heavy dose of zone coverage, but he can close in on the ball in a hurry when any quarterback tests him.
8. Xavier Restrepo, WR, Miami (Fla.) (185)
The ultra-productive slot receiver sparks a significant debate about timed speed vs. play speed after he notched a 4.83 40-yard dash at his pro day, which he chalked up to a tight hamstring. He might be limited to underneath work, but he still has shown he can be a significant asset to a quarterback as a safety valve.
9. Nazir Stackhouse, DT, Georgia (187)
In a class replete with run-stuffing defensive tackles, Stackhouse might have been overlooked. The 6-4, 327-pound ball carrier might not chase down quarterbacks or ball carriers with any frequency, but he can help set the tone at the line of scrimmage.
10. Joshua Gray, C, Oregon State (190)
A touted leader, Gray has extensive experience at both left tackle and left guard. But his best fit likely entails a move to center, as his subpar length and strength won’t be as problematic there.