2025 NFL mock draft: A first round with Arch Manning, all underclassmen eligible

Scintillating performances from the likes of Ohio State freshman wide receiver Jeremiah Smith and Notre Dame sophomore running back Jeremiyah Love (among others) this season had us thinking: Where would they land on NFL Draft boards if underclassmen were eligible this spring?

No, the NFL has not changed its long-standing rule that one must be three years removed from their high school's graduating class to be draft eligible. 

But, with first and second-year players dominating at the college level with regularity, perhaps a rule change isn't too far off. It would be fascinating to see which teams might be willing to gamble on exceptional talent at premium positions versus those more interested in pro-readiness along the trenches. 

It certainly makes for a fun and interesting conversation, especially in regard to what each NFL club would do with their first-round pick in the upcoming draft. With the Day 1 order almost entirely set, we prognosticated every team's first-round pick in the 2025 NFL Draft with all college players draft eligible.

* Declared for 2025 Draft

1. Tennessee Titans : Arch Manning , QB, Texas (RS FR)

It was notably Titans president of football operations Chad Brinker — and not head coach Brian Callahan or new general manager Mike Borgonzi — who told reporters this week that the club will not pass up a "generational talent" to force a quarterback at No. 1. I agree. Super blue-chip prospects like Colorado's Travis Hunter or Ohio State's Jeremiah Smith should be in play. But in this all-available scenario, any franchise lacking a long-term lock at quarterback would be canvassing the country for the top prospect. While the sample size is undeniably tiny, Manning has already demonstrated the