Pro Football Focus (PFF) has released its Top 50 college football players for the 2025 season, highlighting standout athletes across various positions and schools. Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith tops the list as the highest-graded returning wide receiver with an 89.7 PFF grade. Texas quarterback Arch Manning is ranked 50th, while Clemson quarterback Cade Klubnik is placed seventh and noted as the highest-graded returning quarterback with an 89.2 grade. Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love ranks fourth and holds the highest grade among returning running backs at 91.1. Other notable players include Ohio State safety Caleb Downs at second place, who allowed zero touchdowns last season, and Utah offensive tackle Spencer Fano at fifth, recognized as the highest-graded returning offensive tackle with a 93.0 grade. The rankings also feature players from Alabama, Miami, Penn State, Texas A&M, Oregon, and other prominent programs. PFF additionally released top 10 returning players at every position and preseason NFL Draft running back rankings, with Jeremiyah Love leading the latter. The list reflects a broad distribution of talent, with multiple players from schools like Texas, Alabama, and Penn State. Separate regional analyses highlight key defensive players for Texas A&M and Alabama, with Alabama's Kadyn Proctor named the most important player on their 2025 roster.