2025 NFL Draft: 10 best available players after Round 3

Through two days of the 2025 NFL Draft, many of the big names are off the board. But some talented players remain, and ESPN listed the 10 best available after Round 3.

Saturday features Rounds 4-7 of the NFL Draft, which continues in Green Bay. There were some surprises through the first three rounds, notably as former Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders fell out of the first round and was still on the board after the second and third rounds. He entered the draft as ESPN analyst Mel Kiper Jr.’s top quarterback prospect, but will now have to wait until at least the fourth round to hear his name called.

Now, it’s just about time for the final four rounds of the 2025 NFL Draft. Here are ESPN’s Top 10 best available players after Round 3.

Shedeur Sanders, QB, Colorado

Considered one of the top quarterback prospects on the board in this year’s draft, Shedeur Sanders will have to wait until Day 3 to hear his name called. He dropped out of the first three rounds and enters Saturday as ESPN’s top available player entering Round 4.

Sanders put together a standout senior season at Colorado in 2024, leading the nation with a 74% completion percentage. He also totaled 4,134 passing yards and 37 touchdowns while leading the Buffaloes to a bowl game as part of an impressive turnaround under his father, Deion.

Jalen Royals, WR, Utah State

The top available wide receiver entering Day 3, according to ESPN, Jalen Royals saw his senior season at Utah State cut short due to injury. Still, he’s an intriguing prospect as part of a unique wide receiver class.

Royals had a breakout season for the Aggies in 2023, hauling in 71 receptions for 1,080 yards and a Mountain West-leading 15 touchdowns. He then appeared in just seven games in 2024, but still had strong numbers with 834 yards and six touchdowns.

Jaylin Lane, WR, Virginia Tech

One of the fastest wide receivers in the 2025 NFL Draft, Jaylin Lane is among the top available players on the board entering Round 4. He’s coming off two solid years at Virginia Tech and put together a strong showing during the pre-draft process.

Lane spent two years at Virginia Tech after starting his college career at Middle Tennessee State. In 2024, he had 466 receiving yards and two touchdowns after totaling 538 yards and six touchdowns in 2023.

Joshua Farmer, DT, Florida State

There was a run of defensive tackles at one point during Day 2 of the 2025 NFL Draft. As Day 3 approaches, former Florida State standout Joshua Farmer is the best available at the position, according to ESPN.

Farmer had back-to-back big seasons to close out his career in Tallahassee. He had 32 tackles, eight tackles for loss and 4.0 sacks as a senior – one year after recording an identical 32 tackles along with seven tackles for loss and five sacks.

Cam Skattebo, RB, Arizona State

One of the most exciting players in a heralded class of running backs, Cam Skattebo is the top RB available after Round 3 of the 2025 NFL Draft. He helped lead Arizona State to the College Football Playoff this past season as part of a breakout campaign.

Skattebo had a monster senior season in Tempe, rushing for a Big 12-best 1,711 yards and 21 touchdowns. He also showcased his versatility in the passing game with 605 receiving yards and three touchdowns, and he also threw for a touchdown on a trick play.

Gunnar Helm, TE, Texas

As Texas rattled off a run to the College Football Playoff semifinals once again, Gunnar Helm was a focal point of the offense. He was one of Quinn Ewers’ top targets and will look to make a similar impact at the next level.

Helm is ESPN’s top tight end available after Round 3 following an impressive senior season. He totaled 786 receiving yards and seven touchdowns before declaring for the NFL Draft.

Dylan Sampson, RB, Tennessee

As Tennessee made it to the College Football Playoff, Dylan Sampson led the charge. He had a monster season and is right in the thick of the talented running back class.

Sampson led the SEC with 1,491 rushing yards and 22 touchdowns after taking over lead back duties in the Tennessee backfield. Behind only Cam Skattebo, he’ll surely be a running back to watch as the fourth round gets underway Saturday.

Bradyn Swinson, EDGE, LSU

Pass-rushers were a hot commodity on Day 2 of the 2025 NFL Draft. But Bradyn Swinson remains on the board out of LSU as the top EDGE available entering Day 3.

Swinson had the best year of his career in Baton Rouge in 2024. He totaled 58 tackles, including 13 tackles for loss and 8.5 sacks to help lead the LSU defense.

Quincy Riley, CB, Louisville

In three years at Louisville, Quincy Riley put up big-time numbers to lead the defense. He is also among the 10 best players available entering Saturday at the 2025 NFL Draft, according to ESPN.

Riley ended his three-year career at Louisville with 109 tackles, including six tackles for loss and a sack. He also had eight interceptions during that time, including three for 101 yards and a pick-six after arriving from Middle Tennessee State in 2022.

Ty Robinson, DT, Nebraska

Rounding out ESPN’s Top 10 best available player after Round 3, Ty Robinson is one of the most experienced players in the 2025 NFL Draft. He spent six years at Nebraska, but saved his best for last.

Robinson had 37 tackles as a senior, along with 13 tackles and seven tackles for loss. He set career-highs in all three categories and is one of the top defensive tackles still available entering Day 3.