Top 5 draft classes flooded by teams with multiple first-round picks

Aug 30, 2025; Clemson, South Carolina, USA; LSU Tigers cornerback Mansoor Delane (4) celebrates after a play against the Clemson Tigers during the second half at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ken Ruinard-USA TODAY Network via Imagn Images

The Kansas City Chiefs selected a cornerback, defensive tackle, running back, and quarterback who all made the top five at their position. They traded up to pick No. 6 to select cornerback Mansoor Delane from LSU and then took Clemson defensive tackle Peter Woods with their other first-round pick. Brugler had edge R Mason Thomas from Oklahoma as his 44th prospect and was the pick at No. 40. Nebraska running back Emmett Johnson and LSU quarterback Garrett Nussmeier were a great value as well. Nussmeier was picked No. 249 and was 28th on Duffy’s top 100 ranking.

3: Cleveland Browns

Dec 23, 2025; Boca Raton, FL, USA; Toledo Rockets safety Emmanuel McNeil-Warren (7) celebrates a third down stop against the Louisville Cardinals during the third quarter of the Boca Raton Bowl at Flagler CU Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Romance-Imagn Images

The Cleveland Browns chose five prospects at or past their ranking on both Brugler and Duffy’s top 100 boards and five players in the top five at each position, including two receivers. Texas A&M slot receiver, KC Concepcion, and Washington Huskies Denzel Boston. Spencer Fano was in the top 10 of both top 100 boards, and Toledo safety Emmanuel McNeil-Warren was in the top 25. Arkansas quarterback Taylen Green was a top-five quarterback prospect, and the Browns took him at pick No. 182.

4: Dallas Cowboys

Ohio State football safety Caleb Downs makes an interception during the third period during the NCAA football game against the Michigan Wolverines Saturday, November 30, 2024 in Ohio Stadium.

Technically, the Dallas Cowboys could be first on this list if Quinnen Williams, George Pickens, and Dee Winters were added as second, third, and fifth-round picks. Still, they make the list because they landed the top safety and most scouts' top prospect in the class, Ohio State’s Caleb Downs, with a pick outside the top-10. UCF edge rusher, Malachi Lawrence, was a top-10 prospect on CBS Sports draft analyst, Chris Trapasso’s board and a top-five edge prospect in the class. Jaishawn Barham was the 100th player on Brugler’s top 100, and Dallas selected him at pick No.92. Florida cornerback Devin Moore was one of Duffy’s biggest steals as his 38th overall prospect, selected at pick No. 114. LT Overton, edge out of Alabama, was taken 13 picks over his ranking on Brugler’s list as well. The Cowboys even landed a top-five tight end prospect as an undrafted free agent.

5: Miami Dolphins

Texas Tech's Jacob Rodriguez asks for more crowd noise during the Big 12 Championship football game, Saturday, Nov. 6, 2025, at AT&T Stadium in Arlington.

The New York Giants could’ve made it to the top five, but were beaten out because they passed up on Downs twice in the Top 10. The Miami Dolphins take the fifth spot by drafting four prospects from Brugler’s Top 50, and Pittsburgh linebacker Kyle Louis, ranked 75th, at No. 138. Ohio State offensive tackle Kadyn Proctor was in the top five at his position. San Diego State corner Chris Johnson was Top 25 on Brugler’s list and the third corner on the top five cornerbacks list. Texas Tech Linebacker, Jacob Rodriguez, and Louisville receiver, Chris Bell, were both top 50 on Duffy and Brugler’s board, with Rodriguez being a top-five linebacker.

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