The Big 12 is home to the Colorado Buffaloes, Arizona State Sun Devils, Iowa State Cyclones and more. With the 2025 draft a few days away, let's spotlight five Big 12 players who could get picked in the first round.5 Big 12 players who could get picked in round one of 2025 NFL draft5. Jayden Higgins, Wide Receiver, Iowa StateJayden Higgins has the archetypical measurements of an NFL wide receiver. He's 6-foot-4 and weighs 214 pounds.Furthermore, his fluidity, ball security and acceleration could make him a matchup nightmare at the next level. Don't be surprised if a team takes a chance on him late in the first round.4. Jonah Savaiinaea, Offensive Tackle/Guard, ArizonaJonah Savaiinaea featured mostly as an offensive tackle for Arizona. However, his size and toolkit appear more suitable for a guard role in the NFL.Savaiinaea has decent lateral range in pass sets, making him a solid contributor in the department. However, his struggles as a run blocker in the Big 12 are well-documented. He's projected to be a late Day 1 or early Day 2 pick.3. Tetairoa McMillan, Wide Receiver, ArizonaTetairoa McMillan is the consensus pure WR1 in this year's draft (more on Travis Hunter later). McMillan's 6-foot-4, 219-pound frame makes him an exciting pass catcher out of Arizona.McMillan has a large catch radius, great hands and the ability to snag passes in traffic. He's a virtual lock for a top 15 pick in this year's draft.2. Shedeur Sanders, Quarterback, ColoradoShedeur Sanders brought success everywhere he played as a collegiate football quarterback. Coach Prime's son thrived at Jackson State and Colorado.He's now set to enter the NFL as arguably the best pocket passer in his class. He'll be selected in the first round; the only question is when?1. Travis Hunter, Athlete, ColoradoTravis Hunter was the best pure athlete in college football. The reigning Heisman Trophy winner swept the wide receiver and cornerback awards for the 2024 season.He's a lock for the top 5 in this year's draft. Any team drafting Hunter is getting a generational prospect at two of the premier positions in the game.