The bowl season gives fans and scouts alike a chance to analyze NFL Draft prospects against solid competition. Bowl scheduling allows all eyes to be on each game. Here are the NFL Draft prospects in the 2025 Pop-Tarts Bowl.
Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets Draft Prospects
Keylan Rutledge, IOL
Rutledge began his college career at Middle Tennessee. He started 17 games with the Blue Raiders and was named First Team All-Conference-USA for his play in 2023. He transferred to Georgia Tech for the 2024 season. Rutledge was named First Team-All-ACC for his play in 2024 and then repeated that feat in 2025.
At 6-foot-4 and 330 pounds, Rutledge has solid size for an NFL interior offensive lineman. He has shown potential as both a run blocker and pass blocker, but has had more reps run blocking for Georgia Tech. Rutledge has the potential to be selected in the 2026 NFL Draft.
Projected Draft Range: Fourth Round Pick-Sixth Round Pick
Eric Rivers, WR
Rivers started his career at Memphis, where he walked onto the team as a defensive back. He transferred to Florida International for the 2023 season and made the transition to receiver. He had 32 catches for 370 yards and two touchdowns in 2023. Rivers broke out in 2024, recording 62 receptions for 1,172 yards and 12 touchdowns. For the 2025 season with Georgia Tech, he caught 42 passes for 556 yards and one touchdown.
He stands at 5-foot-11 and 180 pounds, which is undersized for an NFL receiver. Rivers has good speed and can attack defenses downfield. His experience on defense and special teams should help him, as he will likely have to excel at the latter to make an NFL roster.
Projected Draft Range: Sixth Round Pick-Undrafted Free Agent
Other Draft Prospects: RB Jamal Haynes (6th-UFA), DL Jordan van den Berg (UFA), QB Haynes King (UFA)
BYU Cougars Draft Prospects
LJ Martin, RB
Martin was a three-star prospect who joined BYU in 2023. He had 518 rushing yards, 45 receiving yards and five touchdowns as a freshman. In 2024, he totaled 718 rushing yards, 98 receiving yards and nine touchdowns. This season has seen a lot of growth for Martin, as he has amassed 1,305 rushing yards, 255 receiving yards and 12 touchdowns.
At 6-foot-2 and 220 pounds, Martin has great size for an NFL running back. He can be hard to tackle and his receiving production this season should help his stock. Martin is just a junior who may elect to return to school to boost his stock.
Projected Draft Range: Sixth Round Pick-Undrafted Free Agent
Keanu Tanuvasa, DL
Tanuvasa started his college career at Utah, where he spent three seasons. In those three seasons, he had 50 total tackles, 12 tackles for loss and four sacks. He transferred to BYU for the 2025 season. Tanuvasa had a good season, registering 23 total tackles, four tackles for loss and two sacks on the season.
He stands at 6-foot-4 and 300 pounds, which is solid size for an NFL interior defensive lineman. Tanuvasa can help NFL teams with his run defense. He is just a redshirt junior, so a return to school for one more year is possible to boost his stock.
Projected Draft Range: Sixth Round Pick-Undrafted Free Agent
Other Draft Prospects: OT Isaiah Jatta (6th-UFA), WR Chase Roberts (6th-UFA), LB Tausili Akana (6th-UFA), LB Isaiah Glasker (6th-UFA), EDGE Jack Kelly (6th-UFA), EDGE Hunter Clegg (UFA), TE Carsen Ryan (UFA), OT Andrew Gentry (UFA)
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