Counting down the top 10 prospects in the latest 2025 On300 rankings

Following a spring full of 7-on-7 events, the high school track season and numerous, On3 has released its latest 2025 football recruiting rankings, the On300.

The initial 2025 On300 was released at the end of March and while several players remain where they were initially ranked, several more have either taken strides ahead or fallen back a few spots. That includes a new five-star and another recruit who made his way into the top-10.

With the update, there are now 6 five-stars in the cycle, which will ultimately end with 32 players receiving that status to match the number of first-round selections in the NFL Draft.

Ahead of the full rankings release, we are counting down the top 10 prospects in the latest 2025 On300.

1. 5-star QB Bryce Underwood
School: Belleville (Mich.)
On3 RPM: Michigan 35.4%, Michigan State 22.2%, Ohio State 11.6%
On3 NIL Valuation: $434K

Scouting Summary: “The early top quarterback prospect in the 2025 cycle. A top arm talent and plus athlete who is among the more physically-gifted quarterback prospects in recent cycles. Measured at 6-foot-3, 210 pounds with a 10-inch hand the spring after his sophomore season. Owns a big-time arm with the ability to drive the ball with velocity to all levels of the field. Throws a very tight spiral that amplifies the velocity on the tail of his passes. Has shown advanced nuance and skill as a passer early on. Comfortable delivering over the middle of the field from within the pocket. Consistently sticks the ball on receivers against tight coverage. Shows the ability to layer passes with touch and high-level location. Doubles as a run threat with the ability to make defenders miss and pull away at the second level. Has a 27-1 record as as a starter over the first two years of his high school career, leading his school to back-to-back state titles. Completed 65% of his passes for 2,751 yards and 37 touchdowns as a sophomore. Also rushed for 642 yards and eight scores. Very young for the cycle with an August birthday and could technically be a 2026 prospect. Has considerable physical upside and room for continued growth.” – On3 Director of Scouting and Recruiting Charles Power

2. 5-star DL Elijah Griffin
School: Savannah (Ga.) Savannah Christian Prep
On3 RPM: South Carolina 32.6%, Georgia 28.5%, Florida State 8.7%, UCF 7.2%, Alabama 7.2%
On3 NIL Valuation: $184K

Scouting Summary: “Highly athletic, disruptive defensive lineman who looks like the top defensive prospect in the 2025 cycle early on. Measured at 6-foot-3.5, 270 pounds with a 10-inch hand prior to his sophomore season. Has the size of an interior defensive lineman with the high-end twitch and athleticism of a top pass rusher. Flies off the snap and darts into the backfield to create disruption with regularity. A very loose and fluid athletic, particularly at his size. Plays with outstanding leverage and body lean. Shows advanced hands at the point of attack and quickly neutralizes offensive linemen. Has the speed in pursuit to track down running backs from the back side. Phenomenal production as a sophomore with 14.5 sacks and 30 tackles for loss. Shows his functional strength and short area explosion in track and field, where he threw the shot put over 50 feet as a sophomore. Projects as a top defensive lineman with the ability to line up and disrupt from multiple spots on a defensive front.” – On3 Director of Scouting and Recruiting Charles Power

3. 5-star WR Ryan Williams
School: Saraland (Ala.)
Status: Committed to Alabama
On3 NIL Valuation: $271K

Scouting Summary: “The most productive and athletic wide receiver in high school football as a sophomore. Turned in an utterly dominant season in 2022. Measured around 6-foot, 160 pounds in the spring following his sophomore season. One of the fastest wideouts in the nation, regardless of class. Posted a scintillating 10.49 second 100-meter time early on in his sophomore track season. A legitimate state title contender in four track events – the 100, 200, 400 meters and high jump. Shows the ability to harness his elite speed on the football field. A big-time deep threat who easily runs past defensive backs. Has high-end change of direction and breaks off cornerbacks with agility within his routes. Caught 88 passes for 1,641 yards and 24 touchdowns, ran for 700 yards and 15 touchdowns on 57 rushes (12.3 yards per carry), returned two punts for touchdowns and passed for a score while leading his high school to a state title as a sophomore. Was named Alabama’s Gatorade Player of the Year following the historic season. Was the On3 MVP at Under Armour’s Atlanta camp prior to his junior season. Looks like one of the top pass-catchers in high school football regardless of class and is the top wide receiver prospect from Alabama since Henry Ruggs III. Will need to continue adding strength and mass to his slender frame.” – On3 Director of Scouting and Recruiting Charles Power

4. 5-star CB Naeem Offord
School: Birmingham (Ala.) Parker
On3 RPM: Alabama 24.3%, Auburn 21.3%, Georgia Tech 9.6%, Ole Miss, 8%, Tennessee 8%, Florida State 8%, South Carolina 8%
On3 NIL Valuation: $138K

Scouting Summary: “Twitchy, highly coordinated athlete who projects as one of the top defensive back prospects in the 2025 cycle. Has plus stature and length, measuring in at close to 6-foot-1, 180-pounds with a 6-foot-7 wing-span prior to his junior season. Registered as one of the top athletes on the spring camp circuit, posting an 11’1″ broad jump and an electronically-timed 4.59 second 40-yard dash (pulled up midway through) at Under Armour’s Atlanta camp. Is a two-way star on Friday nights, making plays on offense as a receiver and ball carrier while doubling as a cornerback. Rarely tested on defense, but shows his considerable athleticism and plus ball skills on offense. Very fluid and surprisingly polished in defensive back drills in the camp setting. Looks to have notable upside at defensive back once he focuses on the position full-time.” – On3 Director of Scouting and Recruiting Charles Power

5. 5-star DL Armondo Blount
School: Miami (Fla.) Miami Central
On3 RPM: Florida 34.3%, Miami 22.7%, Florida Stat 6.9%, Alabama 5.8%, Ohio State 5.8%, Akron 5.8%, Notre Dame 5.8%
On3 NIL Valuation: $185K

Scouting Summary: “Versatile, athletic defensive lineman who is capable of creating disruption from any spot on the defensive front. Looks like one of the more physically-gifted defenders early on in the 2025 cycle. Measured in at close to 6-foot-3.5, 250 pounds with a wing-span around 6-foot-9 and a 10-inch hand at Under Armour’s Miami camp prior to his junior season. Tests as an outstanding athlete, running an electronically-timed 4.78-second 40-yard dash, along with an impressive 30-inch vertical and 9’7″ broad jump. Has the size of a future defensive tackle but the athleticism and pass rush skills of a top EDGE prospect. Flashes a plus first-step and quick hands both on Friday nights and in camp settings. Turned in a dominant sophomore campaign at Miami Dillard, showing advanced pass rush skills as a stand up rusher. Lives in the backfield, using his athleticism, strong hands and instincts to make plays behind the line of scrimmage. Also doubles as a top track and field athlete, with a personal best of 55-6 feet in the shot put. Remains to be seen where he’ll end up from a size perspective, adding to some ambiguity around his position long-term.” – On3 Director of Scouting and Recruiting Charles Power

6. 5-star EDGE Zayden Walker
School: Ellaville (Ga.) Schley County
On3 RPM: Florida State 24.7%, Florida 21.6%, Auburn 14%, Georgia 11.7%, Alabama 11.7%, South Carolina 7.9%
On3 NIL Valuation: $165K

Scouting Summary: “The early front-runner for top EDGE prospect in the 2025 cycle as a rising junior. An unverified 6-foot-2, 220 pounds. Flashes a high-end combination of on-field athleticism and functional play strength. Lines up in both two and three-point stances off the edge. Shows noticeable first-step quickness off the snap. Very strong at the point of attack. Plays with excellent leverage and uses his strong lower body to move offensive linemen both as a bull rusher and run defender. Makes some eye-popping plays in pursuit, showcasing high-end athleticism in tracking down ball carriers from the back side. Doubles as a dangerous running back, using his athleticism and strength to pick up yards after contact. Helped his team to a state title appearance as a sophomore.” – On3 Director of Scouting and Recruiting Charles Power

7. 4-star OT David Sanders
School: Charlotte (N.C.) Providence Day School
On3 RPM: South Carolina 20.8%, NC State 18.2%, North Carolina 10.6%, Georgia 8.8%, Alabama 8.8%
On3 NIL Valuation: $187K

Scouting Summary: “Twitchy, explosive jumbo athlete who looks like one of the top offensive tackles in the 2025 cycle early on. A two-way star for Providence Christian in Charlotte as an offensive tackle and defensive lineman. Has a tall, lean frame, measuring in at around 6-foot-5.5, 250 pounds with a 6-foot-9.5 wing-span and 9.5-inch hand. Registers as a top athlete, ripping off a sensational electronically-timed 4.89-second 40-yard dash at Under Armour’s Atlanta camp prior to his junior season. Transfers that athleticism over to the field. An electric mover for an underclassman offensive line prospect. Explodes to the second level and moves effortlessly in space. Plays much stronger than his lighter weight would suggest. Has developed upper body and core strength to plant defenders into the ground. Flashes some dominant tendencies as a drive blocker and finisher.

Runs his feet on contact and plays with some nastiness. Relatively advanced technically. Also shows off his athleticism as a defensive lineman. Would be an easy Power 5 prospect on that side of the ball. Also shows his functional strength in track and field, where he’s a standout in the shot put, with an outstanding personal best of 53-3.5 feet as a sophomore. Will need to continue adding mass, as he is relatively lean and does not have an overly wide frame. Older for the class, turning 17 years-old as a sophomore.” – On3 Director of Scouting and Recruiting Charles Power

8. 4-star safety DJ Pickett
School: Zephyrhills (Fla.)
On3 RPM: Florida State 17%, Michigan 14.9%, Florida 8.6%, Georgia 7.2%, Ohio State 7.2%
On3 NIL Valuation: $170K

Scouting Summary: “Dynamic, explosive two-way playmaker who looks like one of the top defensive back prospects in the 2025 cycle. A big-time two-way player as a receiver and defensive back. Has a thin, lean frame at over 6-foot-2 and around 170 pounds. An extremely twitchy athlete who also excels in track and field. Turned in sensational marks in the 100 meters (10.62 seconds) and 200 meters (21.69 seconds) as a sophomore. A natural playmaker on Friday nights. Pairs his plus athleticism and easy movement skills with high level instincts and ball skills. Has elite range as a deep safety. Reads and jumps routes to make plays on the ball. Doubles as a game-breaking receiver with the ability to take the top off of defenses and come down with acrobatic contested catches. Finished his sophomore season with 43 catches for 886 yards and 12 touchdowns in addition to picking off four passes. Ranked as a safety early on, but could be a legitimate high-end cornerback prospect or even play some offense in college. A bit for the cycle, with a May birthday. Will need to continue adding good mass to his leaner frame.” – On3 Director of Scouting and Recruiting Charles Power

9. 4-star CB Devin Sanchez
School: Houston (Texas) North Shore
On3 RPM: Texas 26%, Oklahoma 22.8%, Alabama 19.5%, TCU 8.5%, LSU 8.5%
On3 NIL Valuation: $157K

Scouting Summary: “Tall, athletic cornerback with a high level of technical skill as an underclassman prospect. Stars for one of the top high school football programs in the state of Texas. Listed at an unverified 6-foot-2, 170 pounds. Took a big jump as a sophomore, showing lockdown tendencies, particularly in man coverage. Smooth and technical with the footwork, instincts and play speed to stay attached. Makes some impressive plays in downfield coverage. Turned in some strong track times as a sophomore, with a personal best of 10.81 seconds in the 100 meters. Looks to have one of the best size and speed combinations among cornerbacks early on in the 2025 cycle.” – On3 Director of Scouting and Recruiting Charles Power

10. 4-star EDGE Ari Watford
School: Norfolk (Va.) Maury
On3 RPM: Virginia Tech 31.8%, Virginia 18.8%, Old Dominion 8.5%, Penn State 7%, Tennessee 7%, Georgia 7%
On3 NIL Valuation: $128K

Scouting Summary: “Big-framed, explosive pass rusher who looks like one of the top EDGE prospects early on in the 2025 cycle. Measured at over 6-foot-5, 220 pounds with a 6-foot-8.5 wing-span prior to his freshman season. Has a quick first step. Bursts off the snap and explodes into the backfield to make plays behind the line of scrimmage. Makes easy work of opposing offensive tackles in pass rush situations. Typically beats the tackles to the edge, but also shows a budding technical skill set, using quick hands and spin moves to disengage. Flashes his athleticism as a pursuit defender with the high-level play speed to track down runners from behind. Also has the look of a strong run defender, using his big frame to set the edge.” – On3 Director of Scouting and Recruiting Charles Power