The 2025 Class: Pre-Draft

The Rookie Draft isn’t merely an event - it’s a way of life. It doesn’t matter if you’re a player, a scout, a GM, or a fan; the NFL Draft is meaningful to a wide range of people. Seeing where a player lands and how franchises can be transformed overnight make the event a real-life drama. Similar to Martial Arts, there are many disciplines involved in evaluating prospects. Some subscribe to an analytical school of thought, while others prefer watching film. Regardless of your philosophy, it’s undeniable that scouting rookies can become quite combative throughout the football world. The months leading up to the NFL Draft are a blood sport, where only the fearless survive the brutality of the process. Without proper training, your work can get its ass kicked and tossed out of the dojo. We will begin this journey by looking back at 2024.