Anticipation for the 2025 NFL Draft is heating up.

The Raiders currently hold the sixth overall pick, the team's highest draft choice since 2019.

Former NFL scout and current NFL Network analyst Daniel Jeremiah published his latest list of the top 50 prospects in the 2025 NFL Draft. Raiders.com will preview every prospect leading up to the draft, starting here with Jeremiah's top 10 players.

The first 10 prospects hail from five different conferences, play eight different positions and include three of the four 2024 Heisman Trophy finalists.

Here's a look at prospects 1-10:

1. Abdul Carter, DE, Penn State

Despite playing only three seasons at Penn State, Abdul Carter leaves the Nittany Lions with the sixth-most sacks (23.0), eighth-most tackles for loss (39.5) and 12th-most forced fumbles (five) in school history. Carter made 35 starts in 42 games played and helped the program win double-digit games in three consecutive seasons for the first time since the 1980s. He led the team in sacks as a true freshman and was named to the All-Big Ten second team by the media. Carter added first-team All-Big Ten honors from the coaches and second-team recognition from the media as a sophomore before becoming Penn State's first unanimous consensus All-American since Saquon Barkley in 2024. He was named the Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year and Big Ten Defensive Lineman of the Year after starting all 16 games and leading the country with 23.5 tackles for loss.

Carter did not work out at the NFL Combine after reportedly, tests revealed a stress reaction in his right foot. He is, however, expected to work out at Penn State's Pro Day. According to NFL Network's Lance Zierlein, "Carter rushes with a rabid, all-game intensity that's hard for opponents to match. He explodes out of the blocks and can force tackles to abandon their technique to go catch him. His explosiveness, hunger and body control should have him on track to become a highly productive 3-4 rush linebacker with Pro Bowl talent."

Carter also lettered in basketball in high school and enjoys playing video games, shooting pool and playing chess when his mind isn't on football.

2. Travis Hunter, CB/WR, Colorado

Travis Hunter enters the draft as one of the most intriguing prospects in NFL history. He played cornerback and wide receiver for Colorado (2023-24) and Jackson State (2022) and led the FBS in snaps in both 2023 and 2024. According to his Colorado bio, he played 84.6 percent of the team's snaps from scrimmage in 2024. No other FBS player played in more than 56 percent of his team's snaps. Hunter won eight major awards following his 2024 campaign, including the Heisman Trophy, Walter Camp Award, Bednarik Award, Lott IMPACT Trophy and Biletnikoff Award.

On offense, he totaled 96 receptions for 1,258 yards and a single-season school record 15 receiving touchdowns in 2024. Defensively, Hunter recorded 36 tackles (25 solo), four interceptions, 11 passes defensed and one forced fumble.

"My only concern is the question of how long he will be able to physically hold up if he continues to play WR and CB full-time at the professional level," Jeremiah said. "I believe there is a way for him to make an impact on both sides of the ball, but it will likely require him majoring in defense with a minor in offense."

Off the field, Hunter enjoys fishing and makes content for a massive following on YouTube and social media.

3. Ashton Jeanty, RB, Boise State

Ashton Jeanty, the 2024 Heisman Trophy runner up, is currently Jeremiah's highest rated full-time offensive player in this draft class. He led the Mountain West in yards per carry (5.26) as a freshman, and paced the NCAA in scrimmage yards per game (159.7) as a sophomore. Jeanty started all 14 games at running back in 2024 and burst into the national spotlight in large part due to his unique stance in the backfield and big-play ability with the ball in his hands. He registered the second-most rushing yards in a season in FBS history (2,601) and set a school record with 29 rushing touchdowns (29). Jeanty sits at the top of what draft analysts consider to be a deep class of running backs.

"He is rarely -- if ever -- tackled when presented with one-on-one situations at the second level, exhibiting the capacity to run through defenders, make them miss or just burst by them," Jeremiah wrote. "What he lacks in height as a 5'8 running back, he possesses in speed and strength."

Jeanty, a Jacksonville native, played football and basketball and competed in track and field in high school.

4. Mason Graham, DT, Michigan

Mason Graham checks in as the top interior prospect on either side of the ball. He developed into a starter on the defensive line in his final two seasons at Michigan and lost just six games during his collegiate career. He increased his tackle totals and sack totals in three consecutive years and capped off his tenure as a Wolverine with a first-team All-America selection.

He was also a finalist for the Outland Trophy – given to the nation's top interior lineman – and became the first defensive lineman in school history to be named a finalist for the Nagurski Trophy, awarded to college football's best defensive player.

"I feel like I affect every snap, run or pass," Graham said at the NFL Combine. "I feel like a dominant player, one of the most dominant players in this class."

According to Zierlein, Graham's game compares to Raiders defensive tackle Christian Wilkins.

5. Tyler Warren, TE, Penn State

Like Carter, Tyler Warren is leaving Penn State with his name all over the record books. He finished his collegiate career with the most total touchdowns (25), receiving touchdowns (19), receptions (153), receiving yards (1,839) and 100-yard games (five) of an tight end in school history. Warren played in 56 games across five seasons (2020-24) and lined up all across the field, including at quarterback in the Wildcat formation.

Like Raiders tight end Brock Bowers did in 2023 and 2022, Warren won the 2024 John Mackey Award – given to the nation's top tight end – and also finished seventh in Heisman voting. Warren, who ended his collegiate career ranked fourth in the FBS all-time for most catches by a tight end (104) and sixth in receiving yardage (1,233), was a decorated three-sport athlete in high school.

"He doesn't generate a lot of separation as a route runner, but he walls off defenders when on the move." Jeremiah wrote. "Defenders simply can't get through his body to make plays on the ball."

6. Colston Loveland, TE, Michigan

Colston Loveland is the second tight end off the board on Jeremiah's top prospects list. He played in 39 games with 24 starts during his Michigan career and upped his catch and touchdown totals in each of his three seasons as a Wolverine. As a junior in 2024, Loveland set the single-season school record for receptions by a tight end (56) and was named a Mackey Award finalist.

Talented young tight end with the athletic ability and ball skills to become an elite talent as a pass catcher. Colston plays the game like a big wideout, capable of separating from man coverage

An NFC executive told Zierlein, "He's not the total package like (Tyler) Warren but he has the type of talent where he could become one of the focal points of an offense." Zierlein added that Loveland is "capable of running the entire route tree" and has the "athletic ability and ball skills to become an elite talent as a pass-catcher".

7. Jalon Walker, LB, Georgia

Jalon Walker is another fascinating prospect for NFL talent evaluators. He saw somewhat limited action at linebacker in his first two seasons at Georgia before bursting onto the scene in 2024 as the Butkus Award winner. While there isn't a long career of consistent production to point to, Walker turned in big performances on the biggest stages.

He recorded three tackles, one pass defensed and a team-high five quarterback pressures against Notre Dame in the 2024 College Football Playoffs. In the 2023 SEC Championship versus Alabama, Walker totaled two sacks and five quarterback hurries.

According to Jeremiah, Walker's versatility is a trait teams are interested in. "He played both on and off the ball in the Georgia defensive scheme, but he's at his best on the edge," Jeremiah wrote. "As a pass rusher, he can win with pure speed, power and an explosive counter move. He's also a weapon when used to spy the quarterback. ... Overall, Walker is a tone-setter on defense and UGA coaches rave about his makeup and leadership."

8. Jahdae Barron, CB, Texas

Jahdae Barron is an experienced prospect who played in 56 games (38 starts) over five seasons at Texas. He had his best season as a Longhorn in 2024, notching a conference-high five interceptions. Barron was named an Associated Press First-Team All-American and brought home the Jim Thorpe Award, given to the best defensive back in college football. In addition to becoming a key starter on back-to-back College Football Playoff teams, Barron is tied for sixth in program history with three non-offensive touchdowns (blocked punt return, interception return, fumble recovery).

"He's at his best when he can play off and see through receivers to the quarterback," Jeremiah said. "He reads the QB's drop and anticipates to beat pass catchers to the ball. He doesn't waste steps and has outstanding hands. He lacks elite top speed, but he's always in position and he is excellent at locating/playing the football downfield."

Barron credits his boxing background for the vision Jeremiah references.

9. Will Campbell, OT, LSU

While offensive linemen aren't your sexiest Day 1 picks, hitting on the right one can provide stability and protect a team's most prized possession – the quarterback. It's what Detroit found with Penei Sewell and what the Chargers hope they have in 2024 fifth overall pick Joe Alt. Jeremiah believes Campbell can be that next guy for an NFL franchise.

"He is just scratching the surface of his potential and should start at tackle for a decade, provided he stays healthy," said Jeremiah.

Campbell started at left tackle in all 38 games that he appeared in at LSU. In 2024, he became the first LSU offensive lineman since 2008 to be named a First-Team AP All-American.

The Tigers offense allowed the fewest sacks in the SEC last season (15)

10. Cam Ward, QB, University of Miami

The top of the 2025 draft class is not the quarterback-heavy group that entered the league a year ago. But by all accounts, Cam Ward is expected to hear his name early on in the first round. Ward was a zero-star prospect coming out of high school and played his first two seasons at Incarnate Word. After being named the Southland Conference Offensive Player of the Year, he played his next two seasons at Washington State before declaring for the NFL Draft.

Despite accumulating 6,963 passing yards, 61 total touchdowns and 16 interceptions in his two seasons with the Cougars, doubts remained about Ward's ability to produce against better competition. He opted to play one more year of college football at Miami and the decision paid off.

Ward added Heisman Trophy finalist, Davey O'Brien Award winner and ACC Player of the Year to his résumé. He set a laundry list of school records and became the all-time Division I leader (FBS and FCS) in touchdown passes (156)

It's that winding road that has helped give Ward the confidence that he can take an NFL organization to new heights.

"OK, you're either going to draft me or you're not," Ward told The Associated Press. "If you don't draft me, that's your fault. You've got to remember you're the same team that's got to play me for the rest of my career, and I'll remember that."