2025 NFL Draft DMV Top Prospects
WASHINGTON (7NEWS) — In just one week, Commissioner Goodell will be standing on the podium in Lambeau Field, the home of the Green Bay Packers, and will utter eight life-changing words: “The NFL Draft for 2025 is now open.”
General managers, coaches, teams, prospective players, analysts, reporters, and fans prepare for the big event, with talent coming from across the country, including the DMV.
This year, there are almost thirty prospects in the 2025 draft who grew up in the Washington D.C., Maryland, and Virginia area, several of whom are predicted to go in the first or second round. Their information is below.
TreVeyon Henderson
Originally from Hopewell, Va., Henderson attended Hopewell High School before going on to attend Ohio State University. The senior running back performed well at the combine, putting up an 86 overall score, ranking third among running backs. He was first among running backs for his athleticism, with a score of 92, after running a 4.43-second 40-yard dash.
His coaches and teammates speak highly when discussing their ability to work with Henderson, and he has speed, good hands, and is a solid blocker when in pass protection. Henderson’s speed and vision are two of his top attributes and are two of the reasons why he is one of the top five running back prospects this year. He’s expected to go either late in the first round or in the middle of the second round.
Depending on what plays out in the first round, a few different scenarios could come into play for Henderson. Where No. 1 overall running back Ashton Jeanty out of Boise State goes will very likely dictate where Henderson winds up. The Dallas Cowboys desperately need a running back to add to their offense but whether or not Jeanty will still be available for their No. 12 first-round spot is unknown. If he is, expect Jeanty to go to Dallas, and then Henderson will, in all likelihood, get picked up by either the Cleveland Browns, Las Vegas Raiders, or Chicago Bears during the second round.
Tyler Warren
A Penn State University standout tight end, Warren has been bouncing around the mock draft boards. While he opted out of participating in the drill portion of the NFL combine, he was present for interviews and, based on his collegiate film, is still favored to be picked on the first day.
Warren grew up in Mechanicsville, Va., surrounded by a family full of athletes. His father played football for Richmond and his grandfather played for Wake Forest, while his grandmother played basketball for Carson-Newman, and his younger sister is a current member of the East Tennessee State Softball team.
He ranks first among 2025 prospective tight ends and already has the size and build to help him be successful at the professional level. In high school, Warren was a quarterback, which was an experience that helped him immensely when transitioning from throwing the ball to becoming a target to catch it.
While at Penn State, Warren was known for his bursts of speed after a catch, allowing him to gain even more yardage per reception. Additionally, he has a high football IQ and was frequently an option at Penn State when the Nittany Lions were in the Red Zone.
Warren is a versatile player with room to grow and develop under a solid NFL coaching staff and is currently expected to go to either the Jacksonville Jaguars at No. 5, New York Jets at No. 7, Miami Dolphins at No. 13, or the Indianapolis Colts at No. 14. Regardless of the team he ends up going to, expect to hear the Virginia native’s name called on day one.
Mike Green
After playing the 2021 season at the University of Virginia, Williamsburg, Va. native Mike Green transferred to Marshall to play the 2023 and 2024 seasons. The edge player has made a name for himself since starting at Marshall, leading FBS sacks with 17 in 2024, and is expected to be seen standing with Commissioner Goodell on the first day after his name gets called.
The red-shirt junior who went to Lafayette High School is the 5th-ranked Defensive End/ Edge coming out of the combine.
Green’s production rate is very high as a pass rusher and he has great speed, moves, and takes good angles coming off the line of scrimmage. However, it wasn’t until 2024 that Green became a full-time starter, but he has made a name for himself in the time since he has been one.
Similar to Warren, Green has been seen all over on the mock draft boards for day one. Depending on who is left on the board, and what needs teams decide is most important, Green could land a few different spots. In all likelihood, Green will hear his name called at No. 11 by the San Francisco 49ers, at No. 15 to the Atlanta Falcons, No. 16 to the Arizona Cardinals, or No. 22 to the Los Angeles Chargers.
The 2025 NFL Draft will kick off on April 24th at 7 p.m. Fans will be able to watch all the action on ABC.
