Florida's top 2025 NFL Draft prospects, listed:  Insider notes on Montrell Johnson Jr., Cam Jackson, Shemar James, and more

Despite being a program that has lost its way in recent times, the Florida Gators have had a player selected in the first round of every draft since 2020. That streak will end next April, as the program may not end up with a top-100 selection.

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#1 Montrell Johnson Jr.

Running back Montrell Johnson Jr. grades as the Gators’ top prospect, as he’s a bigger back with solid quickness and power. He grinds it out on the inside, picks up the difficult yardage, and displays a lot of quickness in his game.

Montrell Johnson Jr. - Source: Imagn

Johnson also catches the ball very well out of the backfield. He’s better on the inside versus turning the perimeter and will be one-dimensional at the next level.

#2 Shemar James

Linebacker Shemar James was on his way to a career year before a knee injury ended his season after eight games. He’s an athletic defender who makes a lot of plays in space and covers a ton of area on the field.

Shemar James - Source: Imagn

#3 Jason Marshall Jr.

Cornerback Jason Marshall Jr. has the size and speed (six feet, 200 pounds, and 4.45 in the 40) to be a Day 2 pick and flashes ability on occasion, but he must elevate his game next season to make it out of the draft’s final day.

Jason Marshall Jr. - Source: Imagn

#4 Cam Jackson

Defensive tackle Cam Jackson had a solid season at Florida last season after transferring from Memphis, and he has his fans in the scouting community.

Cam Jackson - Source: Imagn

Jackson measures 6-foot-6, 368 pounds, and moves relatively well for a large man. Like Marshall, he has Day 2 possibilities, but he must take his game to the next level.

Florida Gators' 2025 NFL Draft projections by Tony Pauline

Florida Pro Prospects
Grade	Rnd	Pos	Full Name	Yr	#
3.59	3-4	RB	Montrell Johnson Jr.	4Sr	2
3.56	4th	ILB	Shemar James	3Jr	6
3.48	5th	TE	Hayden Hansen	3So	89
3.47	5th	CB	Jason Marshall Jr.	4Sr	3
3.43	5th	DT	Cam Jackson	4Sr	99
3.42	5th	QB	Graham Mertz	5Sr	5
3.25	FA	S	Trikweze Bridges	5Sr	11
3.23	FA	T	Brandon Crenshaw-Dickson	5Sr	65
3.18	FA	DT	Desmond Watson	4Sr	21
3.08	FA	G	Damieon George	4Jr	70
3.04	FA	S	R.J. Moten	5Sr	6
2.92	FA	WR	Chimere Dike	4Sr	13
2.84	FA	S	Asa Turner	5Sr	20
2.80	FA	RB	Cameron Carroll	5Sr	20