Texas Reigns Supreme: Lone Star State Dominates 2025 NFL Draft

For the third straight year since 2020, Texas once again stood atop the NFL Draft leaderboard with an impressive 36 players selected — the most of any state. The Lone Star State produced a powerhouse lineup including Kelvin Banks Jr., Jahdae Barron, Billy Bowman, Quinn Ewers, Matthew Golden, Ashton Jeanty, Jalen Milroe, Shedeur Sanders, and Cam Ward.

Cam Ward made history as the first-ever No. 1 overall pick to enter the draft unrated out of high school, marking a groundbreaking achievement. He also became the 15th Texas-born player to earn the top overall selection — another testament to the state’s football legacy.

Following Texas, Florida came in second with 26 total picks, led by elite prospects such as Tyler Booker, Jihaad Campbell, Shemar Stewart, and Mason Taylor. Georgia secured third with 22 players drafted, highlighted by Barrett Carter, Travis Hunter, Malaki Starks, and Mykel Williams.

California added 16 selections to the mix, featuring standout names like Mason Graham, Tetairoa McMillan, Carson Schwesinger, Josh Simmons, and Cam Skattebo.

Other states with strong showings included:

• Louisiana (10)

• Virginia (10)

• Alabama (9)

• Michigan (9)

• North Carolina (9)

• Maryland (8)

• South Carolina (8)

• New Jersey (7)

• Ohio (7)

In total, 41 states and the District of Columbia celebrated at least one player hearing their name called. Meanwhile, Alaska, Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, New Hampshire, North Dakota, Rhode Island, Vermont, and Wyoming were the only states without a single selection.

 

High Schools Making Headlines

Among high schools, IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida, once again cemented its status as a football factory — producing three draftees:

• Tyler Booker (Round 1)

• Jihaad Campbell (Round 1)

• Warren Brinson (Round 6)

Several powerhouse programs also saw two players each drafted, including:
Cass Tech (Detroit, MI), East St. Louis (IL), Klein Cain (Houston, TX), Manor (TX), North Gwinnett (GA), Palmetto (Miami, FL), Pleasant Grove (Texarkana, TX), Servite (Anaheim, CA), and Southlake Carroll (Southlake, TX).

2025 NFL Draft Picks by State

Alabama — 9

• Trikweze Bridges, Lanett
• Jacory Croskey-Merritt, Lanier (Montgomery)
• Shemar James, Faith Academy (Mobile)
• Tez Johnson, Pinson Valley (Pinson)
• Quinshon Judkins, Pike Road
• Riley Leonard, Fairhope
• Malachi Moore, Hewitt-Trussville (Trussville)
• Caleb Ransaw, Sparkman (Harvest)
• Que Robinson, Jackson-Olin (Birmingham)

Arizona — 5

• Denzel Burke, Saguaro (Scottsdale)
• Benjamin Morrison, Brophy College Prep (Phoenix)
• Lathan Ransom, Salpointe Catholic (Tucson)
• Ty Robinson, Higley (Gilbert)
• Tyler Shough, Hamilton (Chandler)

Arkansas — 1

• David Walker, Stuttgart

California — 16

• Teddye Buchanan, St. Ignatius College Preparatory (San Francisco)
• Mason Graham, Servite (Anaheim)
• Ahmed Hassanein, Loara (Anaheim)
• Tory Horton, Washington Union (Fresno)
• Francisco Mauigoa, Aquinas (San Bernardino)
• Tetairoa McMillan, Servite (Anaheim)
• Jonah Monheim, Moorpark
• Omarr Norman-Lott, Grant (Sacramento)
• Oluwafemi Oladejo, Cosumnes Oaks (Elk Grove)
• Carson Schwesinger, Oaks Christian (Westlake Village)
• Josh Simmons, Helix (La Mesa)
• Cam Skattebo, Rio Linda
• Jaylin Smith, Bishop Alemany (Mission Hills)
• Jay Toia, Grace (Simi Valley)
• Kyle Williams, St. Monica (Santa Monica)
• Nohl Williams, Pacifica (Oxnard)

Colorado — 3

• Terrance Ferguson, Heritage (Littleton)
• Gunnar Helm, Cherry Creek (Greenwood Village)
• Kain Medrano, Pueblo East (Pueblo)

District of Columbia — 1

• Jalen McLeod, Friendship Collegiate Academy

Florida — 26

• Anthony Belton, Florida State University High School (Tallahassee)
• Tyler Booker, IMG Academy (Bradenton)
• Andres Borregales, Champagnat Catholic (Hialeah)
• Warren Brinson, IMG Academy (Bradenton)
• Pat Bryant, Atlantic Coast (Jacksonville)
• Jihaad Campbell, IMG Academy (Bradenton)
• Joshua Farmer, Gadsden County (Havana)
• Oronde Gadsden II, American Heritage (Plantation)
• Ashton Gillotte, Boca Raton
• RJ Harvey, Edgewater (Orlando)
• Jayden Higgins, Westminster Christian (Miami)
• Jimmy Horn Jr., Seminole (Sanford)
• Ruben Hyppolite II, McArthur (Hollywood)
• Jason Marshall Jr., Palmetto (Miami)
• Mac McWilliams, Pine Forest (Pensacola)
• Jordan Phillips, Ocoee
• Jalen Rivers, Oakleaf (Orange Park)
• Elijah Roberts, Columbus (Miami)
• Arian Smith, Lakeland
• Brashard Smith, Palmetto (Miami)
• Tim Smith, Sebastian River (Sebastian)
• Shemar Stewart, Monsignor Pace (Miami)
• Danny Stutsman, Foundation Academy (Winter Garden)
• Mason Taylor, St. Thomas Aquinas (Fort Lauderdale)
• Azareye’h Thomas, Niceville
• LaJohntay Wester, Palmetto

Georgia — 22

• Julian Ashby, Parkview (Lilburn)
• Barrett Carter, North Gwinnett (Suwanee)
• Dylan Fairchild, West Forsyth (Cumming)
• Zah Frazier, Cedartown
• Jordan Hancock, North Gwinnett (Suwanee)
• Myles Hinton, Greater Atlanta Christian (Norcross)
• Travis Hunter, Collins Hill (Suwanee)
• Dan Jackson, North Hall (Gainesville)
• Kyle Kennard, Riverwood (Sandy Springs)
• Demetrius Knight Jr., Strong Rock Christian (Locust Grove)
• Phil Mafah, Grayson (Loganville)
• Woody Marks, Carver (Atlanta)
• Smael Mondon Jr., Paulding County (Dallas)
• Konata Mumpfield, Dacula
• Chris Paul Jr., Crisp County (Cordele)
• Tate Ratledge, Darlington (Rome)
• Micah Robinson, Westlake (Atlanta)
• Jalen Royals, Hillgrove (Powder Springs)
• Malaki Starks, Jefferson
• Bradyn Swinson, Chapel Hill (Douglasville)
• Ricky White, Marietta
• Mykel Williams, Hardaway (Columbus)

Hawaii — 2

• Dillon Gabriel, Mililani
• Jonah Savaiinaea, St. Louis (Honolulu)

Idaho — 1

• Colston Loveland, Gooding

Illinois — 5

• Luther Burden III, East St. Louis
• Dominic Lovett, East St. Louis
• Rylie Mills, Lake Forest
• CJ West, Nazareth Academy (LaGrange Park)
• John Williams, Bolingbrook

Indiana — 3

• Darius Alexander, Wayne (Fort Wayne)
• Kenneth Grant, Merrillville
• Jack Kiser, Pioneer (Royal Center)

Iowa — 4

• Connor Colby, Kennedy (Cedar Rapids)
• Thomas Fidone II, Lewis Central (Council Bluffs)
• Cam Miller, Solon
• Darien Porter, Bettendorf

Kansas — 5

• DJ Giddens, Junction City
• Graham Mertz, Blue Valley North (Overland Park)
• Devin Neal, Lawrence
• Jacob Parrish, Olathe North (Olathe)
• Mason Richman, Blue Valley (Stilwell)

Kentucky

Alabama — 1

• Jordan Watkins, Butler (Louisville)

Louisiana — 10

• Trey Amos, Catholic (New Iberia)
• Jack Bech, St. Thomas More (Lafayette)
• Will Campbell, Neville (Monroe)
• Trevor Etienne, Jennings
• Tre Harris, Comeaux (Lafayette)
• Cam Jackson, Haynesville
• Emery Jones Jr., Catholic (Baton Rouge)
• Sai’Vion Jones, St. James
• Dylan Sampson, Dutchtown (Geismar)
• Barryn Sorrell, Holy Cross (New Orleans)

Maryland — 8

• Tommy Akingbesote, Flowers (Springdale)
• Kyonte Hamilton, Georgetown Prep (North Bethesda)
• Rayuan Lane III, Gilman (Baltimore)
• Kaden Prather, Northwest (Germantown)
• Dorian Strong, Wise (Upper Marlboro)
• Dont’e Thornton Jr., Mount St. Joseph (Baltimore)
• Dante Trader Jr., McDonogh (Owings Mills)
• Kevin Winston Jr., DeMatha (Hyattsville)

Massachusetts — 5

• Elic Ayomanor, Deerfield Academy (Deerfield)
• Drew Kendall, Noble & Greenough (Dedham)
• Kalel Mullings, Milton Academy (Milton)
• Josaiah Stewart, Everett
• Ozzy Trapilo, Boston College High (Boston)

Michigan — 9

• Garrett Dellinger, Clarkston
• Maxwell Hairston, West Bloomfield
• Derrick Harmon, Loyola (Detroit)
• Will Johnson, Grosse Pointe South (Grosse Pointe)
• Kobe King, Cass Tech (Detroit)
• Luke Newman, Brother Rice (Bloomfield Hills)
• Jaylen Reed, King (Detroit)
• Isaac TeSlaa, Unity Christian (Hudsonville)
• Deone Walker, Cass Tech (Detroit)

Minnesota — 4

• Yahya Black, Marshall
• Bilhal Kone, Apple Valley
• Cody Lindenberg, Anoka
• Jalen Travis, DeLaSalle (Minneapolis)

Mississippi — 3

• Jarquez Hunter, Neshoba Central (Philadelphia)
• JJ Pegues, Oxford
• Justin Walley, D’Iberville

Missouri — 3

• Aireontae Ersery, Ruskin (Kansas City)
• Jaylin Noel, Park Hill (Kansas City)
• Armand Membou, Lee’s Summit North (Lee’s Summit)

Montana — 2

• Junior Bergen, Billings Senior (Billings)
• Tommy Mellott, Butte

Nebraska — 2

• Marques Sigle, Omaha North (Omaha)
• Xavier Watts, Burke (Omaha)

Nevada — 1

• Moliki Matavao, Liberty (Henderson)

New Jersey — 7

• LeQuint Allen, Millville
• Fadil Diggs, Eastside (Camden)
• Donovan Ezeiruaka, Williamstown
• Miles Frazier, Cherry Hill West (Cherry Hill)
• Kyle Monangai, Don Bosco Prep (Ramsey)
• Cody Simon, St. Peter’s Prep (Jersey City)
• Bhayshul Tuten, Paulsboro

New Mexico — 1

• Bryce Cabeldue, Clovis

New York — 1

• Ajani Cornelius, Archbishop Stepinac (White Plains)

North Carolina — 9

• Zeek Biggers, West Rowan (Mt. Ulla)
• Jamaree Caldwell, East Gaston (Mt. Holly)
• Omarion Hampton, Cleveland (Clayton)
• James Pearce Jr., Chambers (Charlotte)
• Aeneas Peebles, Knightdale
• Shavon Revel Jr., R.J. Reynolds (Winston-Salem)
• Carson Vinson, Panther Creek (Cary)
• Jalon Walker, Salisbury
• Jared Wilson, West Forsyth (Clemmons)

Ohio — 7

• Mitchell Evans, Wadsworth
• Harold Fannin Jr., McKinley (Canton)
• Ty Hamilton, Pickerington Central (Pickerington)
• Kaleb Johnson, Hamilton
• Luke Lachey, Grandview Heights (Columbus)
• Jack Sawyer, Pickerington North (Pickerington)
• Branson Taylor, Elyria Catholic (Elyria)

Oklahoma — 1

• Collin Oliver, Edmond Santa Fe (Edmond)

Oregon — 1

• Marcus Harris, Grant (Portland)

Pennsylvania — 5

• Gavin Bartholomew, Blue Mountain (Schuylkill Haven)
• Abdul Carter, La Salle College (Wyndmoor)
• Will Howard, Downingtown West (Downingtown)
• Donte Kent, Harrisburg
• Kyle McCord, St. Joseph’s Prep (Philadelphia)

South Carolina — 8

• Jordan Burch, Hammond (Columbia)
• Nick Emmanwori, Irmo (Columbia)
• Tonka Hemingway, Conway
• Tyrion Ingram-Dawkins, Gaffney
• Jaylin Lane, Clover
• Robbie Ouzts, Rock Hill
• Quincy Riley, A.C. Flora (Columbia)
• T.J. Sanders, Marion

South Dakota — 1

• Grey Zabel, Pierre T.F. Riggs (Pierre)

Tennessee — 3

• Tyler Baron, Knoxville Catholic (Knoxville)
• Jordan James, Oakland (Murfreesboro)
• Walter Nolen, Powell

Texas — 36

• Elijah Arroyo, Independence (Frisco)
• Kelvin Banks Jr., Summer Creek (Houston)
• Jahdae Barron, Pflugerville Connally (Austin)
• Korie Black, Connally (Waco)
• Jaydon Blue, Klein Cain (Houston)
• Billy Bowman, Ryan (Denton)
• Tahj Brooks, Manor
• Vernon Broughton, Cypress Ridge (Houston)
• Marcus Bryant, Cedar Ridge (Round Rock)
• Alfred Collins, Cedar Creek
• Hayden Conner, Katy Taylor (Katy)
• Kitan Crawford, Tyler
• Quinn Ewers, Southlake Carroll (Southlake)
• Matthew Golden, Klein Cain (Houston)
• Ollie Gordon II, Trinity (Euless)
• Donovan Jackson, Episcopal (Bellaire)
• Landon Jackson, Pleasant Grove (Texarkana)
• Ashton Jeanty, Lone Star (Frisco)
• Tyler Loop, Lovejoy (Lucas)
• Chase Lundt, Martin (Arlington)
• Nick Martin, Pleasant Grove (Texarkana)
• Damien Martinez, Lewisville
• R.J. Mickens, Southlake Carroll (Southlake)
• Jalen Milroe, Tompkins (Katy)
• Kobee Minor, Lake Dallas (Corinth)
• Andrew Mukuba, LBJ Austin (Austin)
• Caleb Rogers, Lake Ridge (Mansfield)
• Shedeur Sanders, Trinity Leadership (Cedar Hill)
• Nick Scourton, Bryan
• Upton Stout, North Shore (Houston)
• Shemar Turner, DeSoto
• Prince Umanmielen, Manor
• Cam Ward, Columbia (West Columbia)
• Cameron Williams, Duncanville
• Savion Williams, Marshall
• Craig Woodson, South Grand Prairie (Grand Prairie)

Utah — 4

• Jeffrey Bassa, Kearns
• Jaxson Dart, Corner Canyon (Draper)
• Jackson Hawes, Highland (Salt Lake City)
• Caleb Lohner, Wasatch Academy (Mt. Pleasant)

Virginia — 10

• Tai Felton, Stone Bridge (Ashburn)
• Charles Grant, Churchland (Portsmouth)
• Mike Green, Lafayette (Williamsburg)
• TreVeyon Henderson, Hopewell
• KeAndre Lambert-Smith, Maury (Norfolk)
• Robert Longerbeam, Alexandria City (Alexandria)
• Antwaun Powell-Ryland, Indian River (Chesapeake)
• Jonas Sanker, The Covenant (Charlottesville)
• Tyler Warren, Atlee (Mechanicsville)
• Tyleik Williams, Unity Reed (Manassas)

Washington — 5

• Carson Bruener, Redmond
• Josh Conerly Jr., Rainier Beach (Seattle)
• Emeka Egbuka, Steilacoom
• Jackson Slater, Newport (Bellevue)
• JT Tuimoloau, Eastside Catholic (Sammamish)

West Virginia — 1

• Wyatt Milum, Spring Valley (Huntington)

Wisconsin — 4

• Chimere Dike, Waukesha North (Waukesha)
• Marcus Mbow, Wauwatosa East (Wauwatosa)
• Jack Nelson, Stoughton
• Hunter Wohler, Muskego

Outside United States — 2

• Jeremy Crawshaw, Australia
• Kurtis Rourke, Canada