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2025 NFL Draft: 10 ACC Draft Prospects to Watch This Season The ACC went through significant changes in the offseason, with the conference expanding to 17 teams in 2024 following the additions of California, SMU, and Stanford. The ACC is loaded with premium offensive talent as a result of these changes. The conference has a history of producing top-tier NFL talent, evidenced by the selection of North Carolina quarterback Drake Maye as the No. 3 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. As the 2024 college football season approaches, we’ve identified the top 10 ACC prospects to watch. Each player has the potential to lead their respective teams to success while enhancing their draft profiles for the 2025 NFL Draft. Top 10 ACC Draft Prospects to Watch This Season 1. Barrett Carter, LB, Clemson Barrett Carter has the potential to be LB1 in the 2025 NFL Draft. His electric athleticism allows him to be a versatile force on the field, excelling in blitzes, gap penetration, and coverage. With improvements in his down-to-down consistency, Carter could solidify his status as an elite linebacker prospect. 2. Omarion Hampton, RB, North Carolina Omarion Hampton is a complete ball carrier who blends speed and power effectively. At 6’0” and 220 pounds, Hampton rushed for 1,504 yards and 15 touchdowns in 2023, earning Doak Walker Award finalist honors. Another strong season could cement his status as one of the top running backs in the 2025 draft. 3. Patrick Payton, EDGE, Florida State Patrick Payton possesses a rare combination of burst, bend, and length, making him one of the most physically gifted edge rushers in the 2025 class. After recording seven sacks, 14.5 tackles for loss, and 10 pass breakups in 2023, Payton is primed to elevate his draft stock further. 4. Cameron Ward, QB, Miami (FL) Cameron Ward is one of the most compelling passers in the 2025 draft due to his physical talent and playmaking ability. While he still needs to refine his discipline and consistency, Ward’s upside is immense, making him a player to watch closely this season. 5. Oronde Gadsden II, TE/WR, Syracuse Despite a Lisfranc injury that limited his 2023 season, Oronde Gadsden II remains a high-end prospect for the 2025 NFL Draft. At 6’5” and 223 pounds, Gadsden blurs the line between tight end and wide receiver, with the athleticism and footwork to separate from defenders. 6. Elic Ayomanor, WR, Stanford Elic Ayomanor is a dynamic receiver with a rare blend of size and speed. Standing at 6’2” and 210 pounds, Ayomanor turned heads with his 294-yard performance against Colorado in 2023. His ability to stretch the field vertically and make plays after the catch makes him a top prospect. 7. DJ Uiagalelei, QB, Florida State DJ Uiagalelei enters his final collegiate season with plenty to prove. The former five-star recruit has the physical tools and arm strength to succeed at the next level, but he needs to improve his accuracy and consistency. A strong season at Florida State could boost his draft stock significantly. 8. Ashton Gillotte, EDGE, Louisville Ashton Gillotte is an explosive and powerful edge rusher who can sustain acceleration around the arc while powering through contact. At 6’3” and 275 pounds, Gillotte has the tools to follow in the footsteps of former Louisville standout YaYa Diaby as a Day 2 draft pick. 9. Bryson Nesbit, TE, North Carolina Bryson Nesbit has been a reliable target for Drake Maye, amassing 76 catches, 1,092 yards, and nine touchdowns over the past two seasons. At 6’5” and 230 pounds, Nesbit’s speed, bend, and body control make him a dangerous weapon in the passing game. 10. Damien Martinez, RB, Miami (FL) Damien Martinez brings an uncommon combination of size and agility to the running back position. At 6’0” and nearly 240 pounds, Martinez rushed for 1,185 yards and nine touchdowns at Oregon State before transferring to Miami. His ability to make swift cuts despite his size makes him a unique prospect.

In The Trenches: 2019 Baltimore Ravens Offensive Line Review In 2019, the Ravens OL was dominant inside and out. On runs between the guards, the Ravens averaged 5.33 yds per run. On runs to the left and right tackles, or TE's, inside, or outside shade, the Ravens averaged 6.75 yds per rush attempt. 3rd Ranked OL According to Our Preseason Positional Analysis The Effect of Zone Read The inside-outside run game success directly coincides with the defenses focus on containing Lamar Jackson's ability to get to the edge on a zone read, or designed runs. Defenses will attempt to contain the outside, opening gaps on the inside. Lamar Jackson Outside Running 46% of Lamar Jackson's Rush Attempts, occurred from LG to the outside of the LT in 2019 averaging 9.33 Yds per Att. Mark Ingrams Inside Running 52% of Mark Ingram's Rush Attempts, occurred between the center's left shade, and the RG outside shade in 2019 averaging 4.05 Yds Per Attempt. For daily analysis, please follow us on Instagram. We are also on Twitter, Linkedin, and YouTube. Football Scout 365 on Instagram Football Scout 365 on Twitter Football Scout 365 on LinkedIn Football Scout 365 on YouTube

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5 Tool Sports Podcast: Wk9 Game By Game Preview, Picks, and Player Props 5 Tool Sports Podcast Host Woody Massie, 5 Tool Sports Podcast Analyst CJ McLaughlin and Football Scout 365 Analyst Brandon Lundberg come together for their weekly game preview and picks show. Check Out The Football Scout 365 Best Bets Dashboard SPREAD O/U AND FINAL SCORE REPORT 5 TOOL SPORTS POD WEEKLY PICKS ATS WEEKLY IMPLIED GAME TOTALS NFL WEEKLY INJURY REPORT Week 9 NFL Opening Lines On Bye this week: Lions, Seahawks, Buccaneers, Washington THURSDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL New York Jets @ Indianapolis Colts (-10.5, 46.5) SUNDAY 1PM ET Atlanta Falcons @ New Orleans Saints (-5.5, 43.5) Denver Broncos @ Dallas Cowboys (-8) New England Patriots @ Carolina Panthers (+2.5, 43.5) Minnesota Vikings @ Baltimore Ravens (-5.5) Cleveland Browns @ Cincinnati Bengals (-2.5, 46) Buffalo Bills @ Jacksonville Jaguars (+14, 49) Houston Texans @ Miami Dolphins (-7, 46) Las Vegas Raiders @ New York Giants (+2.5, 47.5) SUNDAY 4PM ET Los Angeles Chargers @ Philadelphia Eagles (+2.5, 51.5) Green Bay Packers @ Kansas City Chiefs (-2.5, 55.5) Arizona Cardinals @ San Francisco 49ers (+2.5, 47.5) SUNDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL Tennessee Titans @ Los Angeles Rams (-6.5, 53.5) MONDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL Chicago Bears @ Pittsburgh Steelers (-6.5, 40.5) Check back weekly for more great content and be sure to follow us on our Instagram accounts. Follow: 5 Tool Sports Podcast on Instagram Follow: Football Scout 365 on Instagram

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2022 NFL Draft QB Prospects And Scouting Reports 2022 NFL Draft QB Prospects. Subject to change. Check back for full player evaluations and our 2022 NFL Draft Big Board.

2021 Preseason NFL Overall Team Top 10 Grades/Rankings Over the last five weeks, we have covered the top offenses and defenses using different categories. For offense, we graded and ranked passing offense, run offense, receivers, run blocking, and pass blocking. On the defensive side of the football, we graded and ranked the top pass-rush, run stop, and pass coverage defenses. The results of each, when combined, provide us with a preseason situational analysis grade for both the offense and defense of every NFL team that we use to determine NFL power rankings, the strength of schedule for all teams, and projected win totals. About The Analysis Today's analysis wraps up our total team grades combining pass offense, run offense, receiving, run blocking, and pass blocking team grades with the defensive grades, pass coverage, run stop, and pass rush. The average for each team determines how a team will be ranked heading into the 2021 NFL season. The Grade Scale The team grades use the individual player grades to get an average for each category. For offense, it's passing, run offense, run blocking, and pass blocking. As mentioned above, we use pass rush, run stop, and pass coverage for the defense. The scale is a 1 to 10 rating scale, with one being the lowest and ten being the highest. On average, based on preliminary analysis, a grade of 6 to 6.99 is a playoff-caliber position group, or if the entire offensive grade is in the area of 6 to 6.99, that will represent a playoff-caliber offense. A seven or higher average represents a Super Bowl Caliber offense, defense, or position group. You can find all of our preseason NFL team grades by visiting our beta version of the Team and Player Grade Dashboard. Click Here To View Player And Team Grade Dashboard Top Ten (w/14 Teams Because of Ties) Projected NFL Teams Heading Into 2021 Today's analysis covers the top ten NFL teams using the grades from all offensive and defensive categories that we use to grade every NFL team. Tampa Bay Buccaneers TOTAL TEAM RANK: 1st OFFENSE: 1st DEFENSE: 1st Cleveland Browns TOTAL TEAM RANK: 2nd OFFENSE: 2nd DEFENSE: 6th Los Angeles Rams TOTAL TEAM RANK: 3rd OFFENSE: 7th DEFENSE: 2nd Baltimore Ravens TOTAL TEAM RANK: 4th OFFENSE: 4th DEFENSE: *9th (Tied w/Jets) Kansas City Chiefs TOTAL TEAM RANK: * 5th (Tied w/49ers) OFFENSE: 5th DEFENSE: 17th San Francisco 49ers TOTAL TEAM RANK: * 5th (Tied w/Chiefs) OFFENSE: 11th DEFENSE: 8th New Orleans Saints TOTAL TEAM RANK: * 6th (Tied w/Packers, Steelers) OFFENSE: 16th DEFENSE: 5th Green Bay Packers TOTAL TEAM RANK: * 6th (Tied w/Saints, Steelers) OFFENSE: 8th DEFENSE: *13th (Tied w/Colts) Pittsburgh Steelers TOTAL TEAM RANK: * 6th (Tied w/Packers, Saints) OFFENSE: 26th DEFENSE: 3rd Dallas Cowboys TOTAL TEAM RANK: 7th OFFENSE: 3rd DEFENSE: 23rd Denver Broncos TOTAL TEAM RANK: 8th OFFENSE: 21st DEFENSE: 7th Buffalo Bills TOTAL TEAM RANK: 9th (Tied w/Colts) OFFENSE: 9th DEFENSE: 16th Indianapolis Colts TOTAL TEAM RANK: 9th (Tied w/Bills) OFFENSE: 12th DEFENSE: *13th (Tied w/Packers) Washington Football Team TOTAL TEAM RANK: 10th OFFENSE: 25th DEFENSE: 4th

At 6-0 190 lbs, Branch possesses good size and athleticism for the safety position. He is a versatile player who can play deep safety or closer to the line of scrimmage as a box or nickel safety. He has the speed and quickness to cover receivers man to man, and he possesses enough physicality to defend TE's. Branch is a sure tackler that possesses good instincts and ball skills. He has a knack for being around the ball and making game-changing plays. < Back Brian Branch Alabama HT: 5115 WT: 190 YR: JR POS: S OVR RK 22 POS RK CEILING POTENTIAL 1 High-End Starter Potential OVR RK PLAYSTYLE & SCHEME FIT Branch is a versatile safety that can be used in different defensive packages and coverages. He's effective in both man and zone coverage and can match up against various types of receivers. He's also physical and can be used in run support. CEILING GRADE ANALYSIS High-End Starter Potential (65-69) A player expected to become a top-tier starter within their first few years. They possess strong physical tools and good technical skills but may have some limitations in their game. With development, they can reach near-elite levels and provide consistent impact at their position. Primary scout: Brandon Lundberg KEY STRENGTHS Versatility Instinctive Closing Speed KEY WEAKNESSES Technique Reactionary Speed Man Coverage PLAYER COMPARISONS

Overall, Max Melton has shown the potential to be a significant contributor at the NFL level. His combine performance solidified his standing as a top defensive back prospect. His speed, explosiveness, and ability in pass coverage make him a valuable asset. He would fit well in schemes that utilize his press coverage skills and can contribute immediately on special teams. With further development and coaching, Melton has the potential to become a high-level starter in the NFL. < Back Max Melton Rutgers HT: 5110 WT: 187 YR: JR POS: CB OVR RK 61 POS RK CEILING POTENTIAL 9 High-End Starter Potential OVR RK PLAYSTYLE & SCHEME FIT Max Melton is a physical, agile cornerback who thrives in man-to-man coverage but also has the versatility to fit into zone schemes. His speed and explosiveness make him an excellent candidate for press coverage, and he has the ability to disrupt receivers at the line. Melton's run support is solid, making him a well-rounded prospect for teams looking for a cornerback who can contribute in various aspects of the game. CEILING GRADE ANALYSIS High-End Starter Potential (65-69) A player expected to become a top-tier starter within their first few years. They possess strong physical tools and good technical skills but may have some limitations in their game. With development, they can reach near-elite levels and provide consistent impact at their position. Primary scout: Brandon Lundberg KEY STRENGTHS Elite Speed Explosive Athlete Good Man to Man KEY WEAKNESSES Run Angles More Zone Experience Reactionary Speed PLAYER COMPARISONS

Josh Jobe is another physical Alabama DB who excels in a defense that uses man-to-man principles. At 6-0 189lbs, Jobe plays with good length for the position. In the passing game, Jobe is physical and will happily line up in press-man and get hands-on opposing receivers. At Bama, he consistently lined up in the boundary to use his physicality in a more condensed area. He uses the sideline to his advantage forcing receivers against it or out of a play all together. He can sometimes be a little too aggressive, drawing unnecessary pass interference or holding calls. He plays a little tight at times but shows he can flip the hips in transition. His footwork is excellent, and he plays with good instincts but can lose a little bit of discipline when he is overly aggressive. In the run game, he plays like a safety. He is a good tackler; he is not shy about mixing it up in traffic to make a play on a ball carrier. He can be over-aggressive at times, losing leverage by taking bad angles. < Back Josh Jobe Alabama HT: 6010 WT: 194 YR: SR POS: CB OVR RK 54 POS RK CEILING POTENTIAL 9 High-End Starter Potential OVR RK PLAYSTYLE & SCHEME FIT Josh Jobe is another physical Alabama DB who excels in a defense that uses man-to-man principles. At 6-0 189lbs, Jobe plays with good length for the position. In the passing game, Jobe is physical and will happily line up in press-man and get hands-on opposing receivers. At Bama, he consistently lined up in the boundary to use his physicality in a more condensed area. He uses the sideline to his advantage forcing receivers against it or out of a play all together. He can sometimes be a little too aggressive, drawing unnecessary pass interference or holding calls. He plays a little tight at times but shows he can flip the hips in transition. His footwork is excellent, and he plays with good instincts but can lose a little bit of discipline when he is overly aggressive. In the run game, he plays like a safety. He is a good tackler; he is not shy about mixing it up in traffic to make a play on a ball carrier. He can be over-aggressive at times, losing leverage by taking bad angles. CEILING GRADE ANALYSIS High-End Starter Potential (65-69) A player expected to become a top-tier starter within their first few years. They possess strong physical tools and good technical skills but may have some limitations in their game. With development, they can reach near-elite levels and provide consistent impact at their position. Primary scout: Brandon Lundberg KEY STRENGTHS KEY WEAKNESSES PLAYER COMPARISONS

Siaki Ika is a massive defensive tackle with excellent strength and power at the point of attack. He has good quickness and agility for his size, making him a disruptive force in the backfield. Ika has a strong base and is difficult to move off the line of scrimmage, making him a stout run defender. He also can collapse the pocket with his bull rush and has shown some ability to create pressure on the quarterback. However, Ika's lateral mobility and overall athleticism are limited, and he can struggle with quick-twitch offensive linemen who can beat him to a spot. Additionally, he can improve his hand usage and pad level consistency, which will help him become a more effective pass rusher. Overall, Ika has the potential to be a dominant run-stopper at the next level, but he will need to continue to develop his pass-rushing skills. < Back Siaki Ika Baylor HT: 6032 WT: 335 YR: JR POS: IDL OVR RK 70 POS RK CEILING POTENTIAL 6 High-End Starter Potential OVR RK PLAYSTYLE & SCHEME FIT In terms of scheme fit, Ika's size and strength make him well-suited for a 3-4 defense, where he can play as a nose tackle and anchor the defensive line. However, he could also be effective in a 4-3 scheme if he can improve his pass rushing skills and become a more well-rounded player. Ultimately, his ability to improve in this area will determine his potential scheme fit at the NFL level. CEILING GRADE ANALYSIS High-End Starter Potential (65-69) A player expected to become a top-tier starter within their first few years. They possess strong physical tools and good technical skills but may have some limitations in their game. With development, they can reach near-elite levels and provide consistent impact at their position. Primary scout: Brandon Lundberg KEY STRENGTHS Strength Run Stop Lateral Movement KEY WEAKNESSES Pad Level Conditioning Pass Rush PLAYER COMPARISONS Vita Vea Haloti Ngata Dontari Poe