You're probably wondering how there could be a power rankings list already considering that nobody has even kicked a ball, and we are about to see new rules implemented that could change the sport drastically.
Well, we did it anyway, and with the lack of data available to us, we have used whatever information was available to us, and went with our guts.
GAA: Our way-too-early Gaelic football power rankings for 2025
10. Monaghan
Monaghan are starting their campaign in Division Two this year, and after a long stint in the top flight, but it could be the best place for them.
The last two All-Ireland champions, Armagh and Dublin, were in Division Two when they went on to lift the Sam Maguire, and instead of having life or death matches on a weekly basis, new manager Gabriel Bannigan has more scope to experiment, rotate and try things out in this league.
With Conor McManus looking like he is staying on, the three-up front rule could really bring out the best in the Farney legend, and last year they were decimated with injuries, so if they can keep their star men fit, then there's no reason why they can't have a good crack at the whip.
9. Roscommon
Also relegated to Division Two this year, Roscommon will be hoping to muster up something that they haven't been able to in recent years - momentum.
Last season, the Rossies were struggling all the way through the league with the odd good performance here and there, but ultimately they were left in the drop zone, and after a disappointing Connacht championship, they found new life in the group stages.
What followed was a historic win over the 2021 All-Ireland champions Tyrone at Healy Park, which shows that they can mix it with the very best on their day, and if they get all of their star forwards fit, and adjusted to the new rules, they will be very dangerous in 2025.
8. Tyrone
There's a fair argument that Roscommon should be ahead of Tyrone considering that they beat them last year, but the Red Hand county did maintain Division One status, and with Malachy O'Rourke taking charge, there is a new energy about the team.
Every single player on this panel has either won an All-Ireland medal at senior or u20 level, with some of them winning both, and with two u20 All-Ireland titles picked up in the last three years, that boost of youthful talent is ready to make their mark on the senior stage.
O'Rourke was a part of the Football Rule's Committee as well, so he will have a head-start in understanding all of the changes and where to make the most of them.
With players like Darren McCurry, Mattie Donnelly, Niall Morgan, and the Canavan brothers, just to name a few - if they all click this season, then they could catapult themselves right to the very top.
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7. Mayo
Mayo are in a strange place having lost Cillian O'Connor, Padraig O'Hora, and Rob Hennelly in the off-season, but nonetheless, they are packed with star quality.
This will be Kevin McStay's third season in charge of the county, but it is probably the season where he has the least expectation on his shoulders, and Mayo thrive in that underdog role.
Ryan O'Donoghue was the country's top scorer last season, so he will be eyeing up the extra space with the new rules, while there are still enough veterans hanging around to offer some much needed experience, such as Aidan O'Shea.
Like most counties, they will see the rule changes as an opportunity to gain some momentum on their opponents, and they certainly have the firepower to do it.
6. Derry
Derry are the great unknown going into 2025, as they had a disastrous championship last season, but even at their worst, they still made the last eight, and knocked out Mayo away from home.
The two seasons before that saw them win back to back Ulster titles and reach consecutive All-Ireland semi-finals, and with Paddy Tally now in charge, if they can find some stability, they will be right back in the mix.
Tally is a very accomplished and experienced coach, and could be the perfect man to make the most of the new rules, plus Derry have won two All-Ireland minor titles in a row, so there is a heap of young talent waiting to join the panel.
With stars like Conor Glass, Shane McGuigan, and Gareth McKinless, all primed for another year in red and white, the Oakleafers are just as dangerous as ever going into 2025.
5. Kerry
There is an argument that Kerry are actually to high in these rankings after a disappointing 2024, but even when they were just motoring along, they managed to reach an All-Ireland semi-final, and the eventual champions Armagh, needed extra time to beat them.
If you have David Clifford in your team, you will always be dangerous, and with the three-up rule meaning that he should always be near the opposition goal, rather than his own goal, like we saw against Derry, then they are already in a much better place.
Cian O'Neill has also replaced Paddy Tally as head coach, which freshens things up in The Kingdom, and Jack O'Connor has a brilliant ability of finding new ways to win, so with all the changes in place, he might find opportunities that others won't.
4. Dublin
Fourth place is quite the drop off for the all-conquering Dublin but with Brian Fenton, James McCarthy, and others expected to join the retirement list, it's difficult to see how there won't be a transitional period for the Dubs.
With that being said, they still boast a hell of a squad, and even if you think of the three forwards they will be keeping up in the opposition half, they have Colm Basquel, Cormac Costello, Con O'Callaghan, and Paul Mannion to choose from, along with other sharp shooters that would walk into most teams.
Dublin will be as competitive as anyone, but they certainly won't steamroll their way to All-Ireland glory without breaking a sweat anymore - they no longer have the same depth to do that.
3. Donegal
Jim McGuinness took over Donegal after a disastrous season, won Division Two, an Ulster title and reached an All-Ireland semi-final - and that was in his first year.
Now, with the panel knowing what to expect under their manager, they will be primed, hungry, and driven like never before to go a step further this season.
Already, the team has had a training camp in Dubai preparing for the new season, and with Michael Murphy back in the fold, then they have already improved as a squad, before a ball is even kicked.
It's worth mentioning that it took McGuinness two seasons in his first stint to bring Sam back to Donegal, and he will be looking to repeat that feat.
2. Galway
A heartbreaking defeat in the All-Ireland final last year will either fuel, or destroy this team, but with the steely leadership of Pauric Joyce at the helm, it is more likely that it will be the former.
The Tribesmen already keep three players up front, so there's nothing new there in terms of the changes, but this time they will have much more space, and with Damien Comer, Shane Walsh, and Rob Finnerty up front, they could be lethal.
Walsh has undoubtedly been carrying injuries for the last few seasons, but this year is the first time in 24 months that the flying forward didn't have a long campaign with Kilmacud Crokes that stretched right into the new year, so he will finally get some rest, rehab, and a pre-season under his belt.
If they can keep Comer fit as well, then don't be surprised when All-Ireland final day rolls around again, and Galway are on the pitch.
1. Armagh
There are some who think that Armagh are a flash in the pan, but all of the evidence suggests otherwise.
The Orchard county haven't lost a championship match in play since Donegal beat them in Ulster, back in 2022, they have only been beaten on penalties since.
The depth of their squad is impressive, and their belief in Kieran McGeeney is unconditional, no matter how much heartbreak they suffered, they always bought in and gave it their all.
Now that they are the All-Ireland champions, they don't have to just believe anymore, the proof is in the pudding, and they could go into 2025 with an un-shakeable confidence that will make them very hard to stop.
