Top Local Prospects for the 2025 NFL Draft: A Deep Dive

NFL Draft 2025: Local Player Spotlights

• 🏈 The KHOU 11 Sports team has identified top local prospects with a strong chance of being selected in the 2025 NFL Draft.

Notable Prospects by Category

• 📏 The largest prospect discussed is Holland Pierce, an offensive lineman from Rutgers, standing at 6'8" and weighing 340 lbs, potentially a day three pick.
• 🏃‍♂️ The smallest prospect is Tez Johnson, an Oregon wide receiver, measuring 5'9" and weighing 154 lbs.
• 🧠 Jaylen Milro, a quarterback from Alabama and Katy, is highlighted as the smartest prospect, having won the Campbell Trophy, often considered the academic Heisman.
• 🎭 An interesting name is Power Eckles, a linebacker from North Carolina, whose name was inspired by actor P. Booth.

Top Local Prospects and Their Potential

• 🌟 Cam Ward, a quarterback from Brazoria County, is considered the favorite to be the number one overall pick among local talents.
• 🚀 Matthew Golden (wide receiver), Calvin Banks Jr. (tackle), Donovan Jackson (offensive lineman), and Jaylen Milro (quarterback) are all projected to be chosen within the first two rounds.

Players with Famous Relatives

• 👨‍👦 Shador Sanders, son of Hall of Famer Dion Sanders, is a notable player with a famous relative.
• 🏈 Mason Taylor, an LSU tight end, has a notable football lineage, with his father Jason and uncle Zack Thomas both in the Pro Football Hall of Fame.