As the spring camp circuit comes to a close in the next few weeks and the recruiting trail heats up, On3 is releasing its latest On300 rankings, highlighted two new five-star prospects. With the update, there are now 10 five-stars in the cycle, which will ultimately end with 32 players receiving that status to match the number of first-round selections in the NFL Draft.
To kick off the latest rankings release, On3 is counting down the 10 five-star prospects in the 2025 cycle.
6. OT David Sanders
School: Charlotte (N.C.) Providence DayOn3 RPM: Georgia 25.1%, Clemson 18.4%, Alabama 12.6%, Tennessee 9.2%
Scout’s Take: “David Sanders Jr. is truly one of the most gifted offensive tackle prospects in the entire country. He is the definition of projection and upside. Sanders stands in at nearly 6-foot-6, 260 pounds with one of the most athletic body types from an offensive tackle prospect in the last couple of recruiting cycles. But he doesn’t just look the part of an athletic big man, he plays the part as well. Sanders tested as one of the most athletic players, regardless of position, during the spring camp circuit prior to his junior season. Plus, he also ran on his high school’s 4x100m relay team as a sophomore at nearly 250 pounds which is rare for offensive line prospects. But he isn’t just a freaky mover, he’s a freaky thrower as well. His personal best discus throw of 143-foot-1 during his junior track and field season landed him the runner-up spot in the North Carolina D1 state championships and he threw a personal best shot put of 53-foot-3 during a district meet earlier in that same year. The strength and movement skills translate to the gridiron as he constantly flashes both traits on tape. His ability to move in space and attack defenders is not something you see every day from offensive tackles at the high school level.
…His ability to run up on defenders and initiate contact as opposed to catching them and walling them off speaks to his violent mindset and rare physical gifts. In pass protection he has unbelievable foot quickness and the ability to use his hands individually in order to mix up the timing of his punches during his pass sets which is extremely rare to find in college prospects let alone a junior in high school. Sanders has the length, raw power, and raw athleticism that every college coach in the country would love to mold into an impenetrable wall of a left tackle at the collegiate level. The biggest question with Sanders will be how his athleticism holds up as he adds mass. He will need to add nearly 40+ pounds in order to play at the collegiate level. If he is able to maintain his rare athletic ability after gaining such substantial weight, then he could have one of the highest upsides of any player in the entire country, regardless of position in the 2025 recruiting cycle.” — Cody Bellaire, On3 National Scout
7. CB Na’eem Offord
School: Birmingham (Ala.) ParkerStatus: Committed to Ohio State
Scout’s Take: “Na’eem Offord was a 5-star for us — and a huge outlier in the industry — in our initial On300 2025 ranking a year ago. And he backed that up with how he played this year as a junior. He’s a plus athlete, extremely fluid and a natural at defensive back. His playmaking ability is apparent, and he kind of came on the radar as a sophomore. He had a phenomenal showing at the Under Armour Atlanta camp last year. What’s most encouraging about him is that the athleticism and fluidity he shows transfers over to Friday nights. He’s a very good cover corner and could play multiple positions in the secondary — potentially even safety and be really good there. He has a natural skill for making big plays, including as a punt returner and is just one of those guys who is best when the lights are brightest.” — Charles Power, On3 Director of Scouting and Rankings
8. OT Ty Haywood
School: Denton (Texas) RyanOn3 RPM: Oklahoma 88.9%, Texas A&M 2.6%, Florida State 2.3%
Scout’s Take: “Ty Haywood is an explosive, powerful offensive tackle with high-end traits for the position. He measured in at around 6-foot-5, 280 pounds prior to his junior season. Haywood owns plus length and projects as a tackle long-term. His movement skills in the camp setting are impressive, and he doubles as a standout in track and field with a stellar 54-6.75 shot put throw as a sophomore. Those physical attributes transfer to the field well at left tackle for Denton Ryan, one of the top talent-producing high school programs in North Texas. He flashes very strong hands, stunning defensive linemen with his initial punch, and he has strong grip strength and maintains his blocks. His tape shows a bully in the run game with good reactive quickness with moving laterally. He plays with a sturdy base and shows the ability to anchor on contact. Haywood will need to continue honing his pass set technique and moving his feet once engaged.” — Charles Power, On3 Director of Scouting and Rankings
9. CB Devin Sanchez
School: Houston (Texas) North ShoreStatus: Committed to Ohio State
Scout’s Take: “Devin Sanchez — who is also committed to Ohio State — gives the Buckeyes an exceptional pairing with Offord at cornerback as two top-10 overall prospects. He has an argument as the most polished and pure cover corner in this cycle. While other guys have played other defensive back spots, he has played exclusively cornerback and has an elite combination of size, speed and length. His arms are close to 33 inches, runs in the 10.6s and has a track background that transfers over to the field. This fall he had five interceptions while playing for one of the top high school programs in the state of Texas against great competition. He went up against Dakorien Moore, the No. 1 WR in the cycle, in the state championship game and held him to zero catches. He’s elite in coverage and has a chance to improve even more with his physicality.” — Charles Power, On3 Director of Scouting and Rankings
10. DL Justus Terry
School: Manchester (Ga.)
Status: Committed to USC
Scout’s Take: “Justus Terry has a tremendous frame and build for an interior defensive line prospect. He stands in at 6-foot-5, 275 pounds with excellent weight distribution throughout his frame. He has the ability to win with first step and lateral quickness, has rare get off and leverage for a player of his stature. His bend and ability to change direction are impressive, and he’s clearly comfortable in space. He uses his length to initiate contact consistently and sheds blockers with ease. If asked to in run support, he is able to anchor and two-gap if asked to. He will need to continue to fill out and gain functional play strength at the next level but should be able to carry an extra 20-30 pounds on his frame. Ultimately, he’s a very high upside prospect who will be in consideration for a first-round selection in the NFL Draft.” — Charles Power, On3 Director of Scouting and Rankings
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