The Notre Dame Fighting Irish and the Georgia Bulldogs meet in a highly anticipated AllState Sugar Bowl matchup between two teams with aspirations of playing in a College Football Playoff National Championship game. Aside from wanting to advance in the inaugural 12-team tournament, there are plenty of 2025 NFL Draft prospects looking to showcase their skills in front of a national audience.

Notre Dame 2025 NFL Draft prospects

• Benjamin Morrison, CB (Rounds 1-2) – injured
• Xavier Watts, S (Rounds 2-3)
• Howard Cross III, DT (Rounds 4-5)
• Rylie Mills, DL (Rounds 4-5) – injured
• Mitchell Evans, TE (Rounds 5-6)
• Riley Leonard, QB (Rounds 4-6)
• Jack Kiser, LB (Rounds 6-7)
• RJ Oben, DE (Round 7 – UDFA)
• Beaux Collins, WR (UDFA)
• Jaylen Sneed, LB (UDFA)
• Pat Coogan, OL (UDFA)

Benjamin Morrison’s NFL Draft Projection

Unfortunately, Benjamin Morrison is out for the rest of the season with a hip injury, but as the highest-rated Fighting Irish NFL prospect, he still deserves attention at the top of this list.

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At 6-foot-3 and 190 pounds, Morrison is one of the most technical cornerback prospects in the 2025 NFL Draft, displaying reasonable athleticism with fluid body movement, strong physicality and innate anticipation. Whether the injury causes Morrison to drop to the second round is a question waiting to be answered.

Xavier Watts’ NFL Draft Projection

Xavier Watts leads Notre Dame with five interceptions and nine passes defended in 2024 and is one of the top safety prospects in the 2025 NFL Draft. The Irish safety demonstrates elite anticipation and physicality, while his explosive downfield trigger and instincts make him 1.80 m tall, 205-pound safety a top target for Day 2.

Howard Cross III’s NFL Draft Projection

Howard Cross is a tyrant and a creative disruptor to begin with. He has dominant strength and basic awareness to penetrate the backfield, resulting in 23 tackles, six TFLs and four sacks in 13 appearances this season. However, the former four-star recruit is undersized at 6-foot-1 and 240 pounds, which will limit his immediate appeal to NFL teams.

Rylie Mills’ NFL Draft Projection

With a team-leading 6.5 sacks in 2024, Rylie Mills is aiming to be a 3-tech in the NFL where he can unleash his pass-rushing potential, explosive athleticism and overwhelming power. The defensive lineman from Notre Dame is an outstanding athlete who stands 6 feet 3 inches tall and weighs 250 pounds. However, a knee injury will prevent him from playing in the Sugar Bowl.

Mitchell Evans’ NFL Draft projection

Mitchell Evans leads Notre Dame with three receiving touchdowns in 2024. This could be a charge against the passing offense in South Bend. However, the 1.95 meter tall, 110 kilogram tight end is a natural receiver whose large stature and spatial awareness lead to mismatches.

Georgia 2025 NFL Draft prospects

• Malaki Starks, DB (Round 1)
• Mykel Williams, EDGE (Round 1)
• Jalon Walker, OLB (Round 1)
• Tate Ratledge (Rounds 2-3)
• Carson Beck (Rounds 3-4) – injured
• Smael Mondon Jr., LB (Rounds 4-5)
• Jared Wilson, OL (Rounds 4-5)
• Daylen Everette, CB (Rounds 4-5)
• Earnest Greene, OT (Rounds 4-5)
• Oscar Delp, TE (Rounds 5-6)
• Xavier Truss, OL (Rounds 5-7)
• Nazir Stackhouse, DT (Rounds 5-7)
• Trevor Etienne, RB (Rounds 6-7)

Malaki Starks NFL Draft Prediction

Elite safety Malaki Starks is one of the top overall prospects for the 2025 NFL Draft and is on the verge of landing a guaranteed first-round pick. The Georgia DB has shown his playmaking nature, collecting six interceptions in his three seasons in Athens. His athleticism, awareness, football IQ and tackling skills immediately stand out.

Mykel Williams’ NFL Draft projection

Mykel Williams is a dynamic edge rusher with exceptional size and athleticism, making him a strong candidate for an early selection in the 2025 NFL Draft. Standing at 6-foot-3 and weighing 265 pounds, he demonstrates elite agility and impressive strength, making him a potential top-10 pick.

If Williams can refine his pass-rush strategy and translate his pressure into tangible results, he has the potential to be a standout player at the next level.

Jalon Walker’s NFL Draft Projection

Expect Jalon Walker to be drafted higher than many expect. The Bulldogs defensive lineman played both edge rusher and off-ball linebacker under Kirby Smart in the 2024 season, but will likely be used predominantly as an edge rusher in the NFL. This is due to Walker’s explosive movement skills, exceptional bend and flexibility, which allow him to win at the rim.

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Additionally, the versatile Georgia product has strong hand positioning, effective arm movement and technical pass-rushing moves that will help him transition to the next level. Walker has all the necessary attributes and NFL teams will be confident they can take full advantage of his talents.

Tate Ratledge’s NFL Draft prediction

Tate Ratledge is considered one of the top interior offensive linemen eligible for the 2025 NFL Draft with a Day 2 grade. The Georgia right back has impressive strength, strong blocking skills and solid mobility.

His experience as a starter, combined with his effective performance in both pass protection and run blocking, make him well-equipped to contribute to an NFL team in his first year.

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