It's a bit rough to say that someone is under pressure for 2025 before the pre-season has even begun, but for many NRL players that is reality.

Whether it be to retain a spot, justify a contract, or throwing the hopes of an entire fanbase on their shoulders, every NRL contracted player bares some type of pressure.

Today we are going to look at 10 who enter the 2025 under huge pressure.

Again, not all of these players are playing for contracts, or their future. Some even find themselves in a position not of their own doing, more-so down to pure circumstance.

With that said, below are the top 10 players entering 2025 under pressure:

6. William Kennedy

Looking at the Sharks side heading into 2025, in terms of their 1-17 they are strong. Very strong.

World class backline, incredible halves, elite number nine, AFB boosted forwards. Top class bench. The one spot where they lack is at fullback.

Kennedy, on his day, can be breathtaking. Under the high ball there is no one better. At his attacking best, he's a joy to watch.

That said, there are games where you have to check to see if Kennedy is even out there.

He is a world from the likes of Tedesco, Turbo, Walsh and Ponga. That could be an issue for a side with two future NRL fullbacks in their junior ranks.

Liam Ison has just signed a contract extension after making light work of the NSW Cup after his call up.

A few bad games and I guarantee you the fanbase will be calling for the younger. Kade Dykes, injury curse aside, is way too good for NSW Cup.

How long has he got? Especially given he is out of contract at the end of the 2025 season.