The College Football Playoffs kick off this weekend and includes Tennessee at Ohio State on Saturday. So, looking ahead to the Indianapolis Colts’ 2025 NFL Draft, here are some prospects to watch in this matchup.
To preview the other College Football Playoff matchups, follow the links below:
SMU at Penn State (Saturday)
Indiana at Notre Dame (Friday)
Clemson at Texas (Saturday)
Of course, there is a lot will change between now and when the draft takes place in late April. Positional needs for the Colts could be altered depending on how free agency unfolds, not to mention that prospects will move up and down big boards during the pre-draft process.
However, given where we sit right now, some positions of need that the Colts have include cornerback, safety, linebacker, tight end, running back, and defensive tackle.
The Colts currently have seven draft picks–one in each round.
The 2025 NFL draft may be several months away, but Pro Football Focus has already put together an early big board, and included on that list are multiple players from Tennessee and Ohio State to keep your eyes on.
WR Emeka Egbuka, Ohio State: Egbuka has 257 career targets over four seasons at Ohio State, including 81 this year. A primary slot receiver, he’s caught 74% of his targets this season at 12.4 yards per catch with nine touchdowns.
RB Quinshon Judkins, Ohio State: Judkins has carried the ball 146 times this season, averaging 5.5 yards per catch with eight touchdowns. He’s also caught 15 passes for 109 yards and another score.
ED James Pearce Jr., Tennessee: Pearce has totaled 52 pressures this season and is one of the higher graded run defenders this season by PFF’s metrics at the edge rusher position.
IDL Omarr Norman-Lott, Tennessee: Norman-Lott has totaled 27 pressures and five sacks, according to PFF. For what it’s worth, he has graded out better as a pass rusher than a run defender this season.
Other prospects to watch:
IDL Tyleik Williams, Ohio State
ED Jack Sawyer, Ohio State
RB Treveyon Henderson, Ohio State
ED JT Tuimoloau, Ohio State
RB Dylan Sampson, Tennessee
S Lathan Ransom, Ohio State
OT Donovan Jackson, Ohio State
CB Denzel Burke, Ohio State
