The 2025 NFL Draft class has clear top talents in Travis Hunter and Abdul Carter, but beyond them, the pickings get slim. This scarcity is causing several players to be dramatically overvalued – especially at premium positions like quarterback and wide receiver.
Here are the five most overhyped prospects who could disappoint at the next level:
1. Tetairoa McMillan, WR (Arizona)
Why he’s overrated:
• Weak WR class inflating his value
• Poor separation skills
• Struggles against physical coverage
At 6’4″, McMillan looks the part of a dominant WR1. But his game tape shows a receiver who can’t create space and disappears against tough competition. He’d be a mid-rounder in most drafts – not a potential top-10 pick.
2. James Pearce Jr., EDGE (Tennessee)
Red flags:
• Terrible run defender
• One-dimensional pass rusher
• Disappointing 2024 production
Pearce has elite burst off the edge, but that’s all he brings. His inability to set the edge or develop counter moves makes him a liability on early downs. He’s more likely to become a situational rusher than the game-changer his draft slot suggests.
3. Cam Skattebo, RB (Arizona State)
Concerns:
• Lacks NFL-level explosiveness
• Ball security issues (10 career fumbles)
• Older prospect (23 years old)
Skattebo was a college workhorse, but his physical running style and average athleticism don’t translate well. In a deep RB class, he shouldn’t go before Day 3 despite his All-American pedigree.
4. Jaxson Dart, QB (Ole Miss)
Problem areas:
• Struggles when first read is covered
• Poor pocket awareness
• System QB in college
Dart has the arm talent to excite scouts, but his inability to process defenses quickly is alarming. Any team drafting him early is banking on major development – a risky bet for a three-year starter who still has these flaws.
5. Shedeur Sanders, QB (Colorado)
Limitations:
• Average arm strength
• Takes too many sacks
• Low athletic upside
Sanders plays with toughness and anticipation, but his physical tools are underwhelming. He profiles as a mid-tier starter at best – not worth the top-10 pick he’s projected to be.
Bottom Line:
Teams desperate for quarterbacks and playmakers will likely reach for these players. But smart franchises will recognize their flaws and avoid overpaying for what could be mediocre NFL talent.
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