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Breaking down the top 50 prospects in the 2025 NFL Draft: 41-50

Raiders.com concludes its series breaking down the top 50 prospects in the 2025 NFL Draft, according to former NFL scout and current NFL Network analyst Daniel Jeremiah.

Here's a look at prospects 41-50:

41. Trey Amos, CB, Mississippi

Trey Amos has already made the jump from the Sun Belt to the SEC and now hopes to continue that ascension at the NFL level. The former high school quarterback played in 34 games over three seasons at Louisiana before transferring to Alabama in what would be Nick Saban's final year as head coach. Competing in a room with 2024 first-round pick Terrion Arnold and second-round pick Kool-Aid McKinstry, Amos appeared in every game for the Crimson Tide but tallied just 12 tackles and five pass breakups in limited playing time. He then made an in-conference move to Ole Miss and solidified himself as one of the top cornerback prospects in this draft class. Amos finished fifth on the team with 50 tackles in 2024 and tied for the team lead with three interceptions. His 13 pass breakups were the most by an Ole Miss player since 2015.

"He can play the ball with his back to the quarterback as well as any cornerback in this draft," Jeremiah said. "The only real question I had about his game was his top-end speed and he alleviated those concerns with a 4.43-second 40-yard dash at the combine."

According to NFL Media's Lance Zierlein, "Amos uses physicality and length to shrink the 50/50 odds in his favor. He can play in multiple coverages but is most consistent in zone. Amos needs to ramp up his run support and trust his eyes in space, but he has the goods to become a solid starting outside corner."

42. Azareye'h Thomas, CB, Florida State

The younger brother of Dallas Cowboys safety Juanyeh Thomas, Azareye'h Thomas overcame childhood homelessness to become a key leader and contributor in the Florida State program. Thomas started for the Seminoles in his third and final season and was named honorable mention All-ACC after posting 52 tackles, four pass breakups and one interception in 2024.

"In press coverage, he has the size and physicality to disrupt at the line of scrimmage, but he does need to clean up some footwork," writes Jeremiah. "His feet will occasionally widen at the snap, and he's forced to recover if he doesn't land his hands. From off coverage, he's effective playing from a side-turn, where he can explode and drive on in-breaking routes. He isn't a violent tackler, but he's more than willing and he can effectively get runners on the ground. He displays effort to chase plays from the back side. Sources from Florida State rave about his intelligence and character. Overall, Thomas has some areas to clean up, but he has the foundational tools of a dependable starter."

The Athletic's Dane Brugler sees similarities between Thomas and Carlton Davis, who Tampa Bay drafted in 2018 when Raiders General Manager John Spytek was the Buccaneers Director of Player Personnel. While scouts and analysts have raised questions about his speed, Patrick Surtain Sr., Thomas' college position coach and former All-Pro cornerback thinks Thomas is ready to handle the NFL.

"As I tell people all the time he's a pro," Surtain said in March 2024. "He approaches everything like a pro as far as the classroom, meeting room and how he comes out here and handles business."

43. Joshua Farmer, DT, Florida State

Not only is Joshua Farmer the second straight FSU prospect on Jeremiah's list, he and Azareye'h Thomas would be the fifth and sixth defensive players from Tallahassee to be drafted in the top three rounds of the draft in the last two years. In his two seasons as a starter, Farmer was named second-team All-ACC in 2023 and honorable mention All-ACC in 2024. He totaled 15 tackles for loss and nine sacks in those two years.

"He's not one of those dudes that's going to be a quick-twitch interior disruptor, but man, he will collapse the pocket consistently, slowly, and he'll walk his way back to the quarterback," Rhett Lewis said on the Raiders NFL Draft Podcast. "That's the kind of strength he has, which kind of reminds me a little bit of Christian Wilkins, although maybe not as athletic."

Even in a strong defensive tackle class, Jeremiah believes Farmer will rise up draft boards during the pre-draft process. "Farmer has outstanding bulk, length and strength for his position," Jeremiah said. "He is scheme-versatile and provides value on every down."

44. Benjamin Morrison, CB, Notre Dame

As a freshman in 2022, Benjamin Morrison led Notre Dame with six interceptions and tied for seventh nationally in the category. Fighting Irish Head Coach Marcus Freeman compared him to Jets cornerback Sauce Gardner, who he coached at Cincinnati. Then in 2023, Morrison led the Irish with 10 pass breakups and recorded three more interceptions. He was a Jim Thorpe Award semifinalist in 2023 and was placed on numerous preseason All-American lists ahead of his 2024 campaign. But just six games into the season, Morrison suffered a hip injury that brought an end to his collegiate career and complicated his profile as an NFL prospect.

Despite questions about whether he'll regain his pre-injury form, Morrison remains confident in what he can bring to an NFL team and reportedly plans to hold a workout for NFL evaluators on April 21.

"I think through this process, I've kind of gotten a little forgotten about," he said in an interview with NFL Network. "But that's what this whole pro day is for, to show that I am who I say I am. I know what I can do. I think I am one of the top corners if not the top corner in this draft. You've got to look at what I've done in two-and-a-half years that sometimes takes guys four to five. I erase guys. I eliminate guys, number one receivers. I've gone against the best ... and I think I hold my own."

While Jeremiah doesn't list Morrison as his top corner, there's still a lot he likes in his game.

"Morrison is a smooth, easy mover with ball skills. He had a history of strong production before suffering a season-ending injury in October. He excels in off coverage, with a fluid pedal and excellent awareness. He understands down-and-distance situations, settling and closing without wasting any movement. He can effortlessly flip his hips and run with vertical routes. ... Overall, Morrison has the tools to emerge as a quality starting cornerback provided he returns to full health."

45. Elijah Arroyo, TE, Miami (FL)

Like Benjamin Morrison, how front offices view Elijah Arroyo's medical evaluations will play a critical role in determining when his name is called. Arroyo was a consensus four-star prospect by 247Sports, ESPN and Rivals but had two of his first three seasons cut short due to injury. Through three years at Miami, Arroyo had only played in 20 games and caught 11 passes. He made it through the season healthy in 2024 and became one of the top targets for quarterback Cam Ward, who NFL insiders believe will be taken first in this year's draft.

Playing in the nation's most prolific offense, Arroyo ranked fifth on the team in catches (35), fourth in receiving yards (590) and third in touchdown receptions (7). He also led all FBS tight ends in yards per catch (16.86).

"An awesome athlete at 250 pounds, Arroyo gets in and out of his breaks with efficiency and speed to consistently create separation, which makes him a threat to score any time he touches the ball (71.4 percent of his catches in 2024 resulted in a first down or touchdown)," writes Brugler. "He will need to prove himself through contact in the passing game at the next level, where he won't be given as much space to operate. Overall, Arroyo needs further development as a route runner and blocker to reach his ceiling, but he can bring an immediate vertical element to an offense with his speed, fluidity and focused ball skills. He is easy to project as an NFL starter and a weapon for which defenses must account."

46. Carson Schwesinger, LB, UCLA

Carson Schwesinger, Jeremiah's second-ranked linebacker prospect in the draft, has one of the best career arcs in this year's class. The Moorpark, California, native joined the UCLA program as a walk-on in 2021 under then-Head Coach Chip Kelly. He didn't see action in his first season but gradually worked his way onto the field on special teams and as a reserve linebacker. From 2022-23, Schwesinger played in all 26 games and totaled 27 tackles.

Then came the breakout 2024 season. Schwesinger made the first 10 starts of his UCLA career and was named a first-team All-American by the Associated Press. He led the FBS in solo tackles (90) and solo tackles per game (7.5) and positioned himself to be one of the first linebackers taken in the upcoming draft.

Jeremiah describes Schwesinger as an "ultra-instinctive linebacker with range and cover ability."

"Against the run, he is quick to key/diagnose. He is adept at beating blockers to spots, dipping underneath and avoiding them with quickness. He struggles to free himself when he's forced to engage blocks. He has outstanding lateral range, and while he lacks thump, he's a reliable tackler. Overall, Schwesinger isn't the most imposing figure, but he's going to rack up production because of his blend of speed and instincts."

47. Landon Jackson, Edge, Arkansas

After spending his freshman season at LSU, Landon Jackson transferred to Arkansas and found success as a pass rusher. He led the Razorbacks in tackles for loss (13.5) and sacks (6.5) in 2023 and was named first-team All-SEC (coaches). He added a team-leading 6.5 sacks in 2024 and put forth a strong showing at the NFL Scouting Combine, where he bested all defensive ends in the vertical jump and finished second at his position in the broad jump.

Jackson is projected to be a Day 2 selection by Zierlein.

"[He is a] high-energy edge prospect with projectable traits but unorthodox movements and body control that might create a lack of conviction when it's time to stamp a grade," Zierlein writes. "Jackson added muscle mass to his leggy frame, but a lack of bend hinders his anchor and contact balance against force. He's long and urgent in fighting his way past the man in front of him. He'll never be a natural edge bender but he plays with connected hands and feet that should allow him to develop more impactful rush counters. It will look gawky at times, but Jackson seems to be growing into his frame and possesses the traits and motor to make it as a future starter on the edge."

48. Kaleb Johnson, RB, Iowa

In a deep running back class, Kaleb Johnson checks in as the fifth back on Jeremiah's top prospects list. Despite only starting one season for the Hawkeyes, Johnson leaves Iowa as one of the more decorated running backs in school history thanks to a dominant 2024 season.

He scored a touchdown in 11 of his 12 games played, led the Big Ten in all-purpose yards (1,725) and set single-season school records for points scored (138), total touchdowns (23) and rushing touchdowns (21).

"Johnson is a big back with excellent burst and vision," writes Jeremiah. "He's at his best on one-cut runs, where he picks a lane and explodes north/south. He lacks ideal wiggle and make-you-miss ability, but he will utilize a stiff-arm or pull through tackles at times. Also, he has reliable hands, catching the ball easily out of the backfield. Overall, Johnson needs to land in the right offensive fit, but there's a lot to like about his game."

49. Darius Alexander, DT, Toledo

Darius Alexander is just the fourth non-power conference players to appear on Jeremiah's list of top 50 prospects. The Toledo product racked up 20 tackles for loss over his final three college seasons and was named third-team All-MAC in 2023 and second-team All-MAC in 2024. Alexander was named one of Jeremiah's top performers at the Senior Bowl and finished second in the bench press and fifth in the 40-yard dash among defensive tackles at the NFL Scouting Combine.

"Alexander has excellent size, length and athleticism for his position," Jeremiah writes. "He primarily aligned inside at defensive tackle during his time at Toledo, but he did take some reps on the edge in the games I studied. As a pass rusher, he flashes an explosive shake/bull, with the quickness to redirect and cross the face of blockers. ... He is an older prospect as a sixth-year senior, but I believe he will be a Day 1 impact player on all three downs."

50. Marcus Mbow, OT, Purdue

Marcus Mbow appeared in 36 games with 32 starts at right tackle and guard in his Purdue career and was named honorable mention All-Big Ten from 2022-24. Per Purdue, Mbow's 77.2 run block grade (PFF) ranked fifth among Big Ten tackles (min. 250 run block snaps) and he allowed just one sack in 306 pass blocking snaps during Big Ten play

Like a number of the top offensive linemen in the draft, Mbow may be asked to move to the interior offensive line by the team who drafts him.

"He hasn't played guard since 2022, so the question is going to be whether he can handle bigger, stronger men inside," one anonymous AFC regional scout told Zierlein.

"What Mbow lacks in desired size and mass, he makes up for with athleticism, hustle and elite instincts," Zierlein added. "He is likely to head back home to guard after two years manning right tackle for Purdue. He's a free-flowing athlete with the ability to create chunk-run opportunities with blocks on the second level or in space, but he's also willing to swap paint with aggressive first contact."

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