2025 NFL Draft: Updated Scouting Notes and Pro Player Comparisons After CFB Week 12

As the 2024 college football season progresses, the 2025 NFL draft becomes increasingly intriguing. Week 12 featured a few standout performances, offering NFL organizations insight into how top prospects are developing in real time.

Many players who entered the season with hype have begun to confirm preseason evaluations, while under-the-radar names are rapidly climbing draft boards.

It's the time of the year when breakout stars emerge, and Week 12 gave us no shortage of talking points.

Here, we'll dive into updated scouting notes on several key prospects. We'll also offer pro player comparisons beyond simplistic height/weight/length similarities to give you an idea of how each prospect's tools and traits could translate to the NFL. We'll also name a few other standouts from around the country.

Reminds Me Of: Sam Darnold

Week 12 Stats: 24-of-39, 328 passing yards, 2 TDs, 1 rushing TD vs. Tennessee

Carson Beck's Week 12 performance was a long time coming.

While questions remain about whether Beck is a surefire first-rounder or if he's more of a developmental project, his performance against the Volunteers will hold weight for teams attempting to finalize his evaluation.

He delivered throws with confidence and urgency and wasn't shy about trusting his playmakers to come down with the football, showcasing many of the traits that were so lauded heading into the season.

It's not that Beck won't succeed quickly at the NFL level. But similar to Darnold, who found his footing later in his career, the Georgia QB has large parts of his game that he has to work on before an NFL offense can expect him to lead a unit each week.

Development matters, as does situation, and it may take a bit of time for Beck to reach the point where he's both mentally and physically ready to compete, which is completely OK.

Still, he took a step in Week 12 that Georgia hopes will carry into the homestretch of its schedule.

Potential NFL Fits: New York Giants, Las Vegas Raiders, New Orleans Saints, Seattle Seahawks

Reminds Me Of: Luke Musgrave

Week 12 Stats: 8 catches (8 targets), 127 receiving yards, 1 TD vs. Purdue

Versatility is the "A" trait for Tyler Warren.

While his route running and yards-after-catch creativity will stand out down the line, his ability to win from nearly every offensive alignment showcases one of the 2025 draft's most unique offensive chess pieces.

Football is all about matchups and finding different body types and skill sets to exploit in space. While Penn State's offense as a whole remains limited from a talent perspective, Warren's unique ability to produce as an in-line tight end (Y), flex weapon, H-back, power slot and perimeter wideout will make him a tough cover at the next level.

Similar to Musgrave's profile out of Oregon State a few years back, Warren is powerful yet elusive with the long strides and acceleration to outrun safeties and overpower linebackers.

Potential NFL Fits: San Francisco 49ers, Los Angeles Rams, Houston Texans, Philadelphia Eagles

Reminds Me Of: Leonard Williams with more body mass

Week 12 Stats: Six tackles, 2 TFLs, 1 sack, 1 forced fumble vs Arkansas

Watching Alfred Collins in the ground game is an absolute treat. The next time Texas plays, check out what big No. 95 can do in isolated situations, against double- or even triple-teams. The defensive lineman's ability was especially evident in his standout performance against UTSA in mid-September.

A powerfully built interior defender, the 6'5" Collins has battled through inconsistent tape at points this year, but Week 12 against the Razorbacks showcased a twitched up, 320-pound interior presence who is expected to be prioritized highly in April's draft.

Similar to Williams, not only does Collins have the anchor and hands to throw opponents by the wayside against the run, but he also has the nuance and technique to push the pocket on passing downs.

Potential NFL Fits: Los Angeles Chargers, Cleveland Browns, Atlanta Falcons, Dallas Cowboys

Reminds Me Of: Nik Bonitto

Week 12 Stats: 9 pressures, 7 hurries, 2 sacks vs Coastal Carolina

One of the premier Group of Five names in this year's class, Mike Green is among the most explosive, electric pass-rushers in the country.

Whether he's winning as an athlete to the outside shoulder or sticking his foot in the ground and jumping to the inside, Green's hands and pass-rush repertoire showcase a platform for success against the NFL's best tackles.

Sure, pro executives would like to see him play against Power Four competition each week, but there is always something to be said about dominant lower-level prospects, and Green has consistently passed the eye test.

Similar to Bonitto out of Oklahoma a few years back, and with similar measurements, the 6'4", 248-pound Green can win as an athlete with speed or nuance around the edge and will provide a boost in the ground game with his athleticism.

Green enters Week 13 as college football's leader in sacks (15).

Potential NFL Fits: Atlanta Falcons, Washington Commanders, Carolina Panthers, Miami Dolphins

Reminds Me Of: Dawuane Smoot

Week 12 Stats: 8 pressures, 8 hurries, 2 tackles vs Stanford

Ashton Gillotte is an interesting case study.

At 275 pounds, he's a bit of a tweener. He's too small to play every down on the interior yet too big and lacks the explosiveness of every-down edge players. However, his ability to slide up and down the defensive front has painted an intriguing profile for Gillotte, who has accumulated 21 pressures in his last three starts.

Similar to Smoot, Gillotte has proven production in a variety of alignments, with zero worries on early downs and an ever-improving pass-rush repertoire on third down. Primarily aligned at 5-technique (outside the shoulder of the tackle), Gillotte also has snaps head-up at 4i and inside at 3-technique.

A first-team All-ACC selection last fall, Gillotte has the knack for winning the leverage battle with quick levers and a powerful upper half, which showcase a nice floor as a prospect.

Potential NFL Fits: Cleveland Browns, Atlanta Falcons, New England Patriots, Jacksonville Jaguars

Kyle Williams, WR, Washington State: 9 catches (10 targets), 181 yards, 3 TDs vs. New Mexico

Omarion Hampton, RB, North Carolina: 35 carries, 241 yards, 1 TD vs. Wake Forest

Hunter Wohler, S, Wisconsin: 15 tackles, six run stops vs. Oregon

John Mateer, QB, Washington State: 26-37, 383 passing yards, 4 TDs, 8 carries, 73 yards, 1 rushing TD vs. New Mexico

Antonio Williams, WR, Clemson: 13 catches (17 targets), 149 yards, 2 TDs vs. Pittsburgh

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