The 2025 NFL Draft is upon us, so one last mock draft is called for ahead of the selection process on Thursday.
1. Tennessee Titans | Cam Ward | Miami (FL) | QB
It’s all but official, the Titans are drafting Miami quarterback Cam Ward. After his Pro Day, Ward left Tennessee’s brass with no choice but to take the passer from Miami.
2. Cleveland Browns | Travis Hunter | Colorado | WR/CB
The Browns have signed two quarterbacks this offseason: Joe Flacco and Kenny Pickett. They have a third on the roster in DeShaun Watson, who hasn’t been the same player since signing the massive five-year, $230 million contract. Cleveland’s roster isn’t too far off from competing, so landing two-way playmaker Travis Hunter at No. 2 is their best option.
3. New York Giants | Abdul Carter | Penn State | EDGE
New York Giants general manager Joe Schoen hinted at the team selecting Abdul Carter at No. 3. He’s the best player available, and with Russell Wilson and Jameis Winston in the quarterback room, adding playmakers is the way to go in an attempt to save his and Brian Daboll’s jobs.
4. New England Patriots | Will Campbell | LSU | OT
The Patriots spent a lot of money in free agency on their defense, as well as adding wide receiver Stefon Diggs to their receiver room. Protecting franchise quarterback Drake Maye is their next order of business. Will Campbell is arguably the best offensive tackle in this class and can be the cornerstone of the offensive line for the next decade.
5. Jacksonville Jaguars | Mason Graham | Michigan | DT
Just about every analyst and mock drafter has Mason Graham penciled in at No. 5 to Jacksonville. The Jaguars had little to no presence in the trenches a year ago, so adding a game wrecker who can make an immediate impact both in the run game and rushing the passer is a no-brainer.
6. Las Vegas Raiders | Armand Membou | Missouri | OT
The Raiders have been linked to Ashton Jeanty, the running back out of Boise State, but in order to run the football, the offensive line needs to create the holes. With the abundance of tailback talent in the middle rounds of this draft, the Raiders can still get a playmaker on day two or three. Armand Membou is the pick here at six.
7. New York Jets | Tyler Warren | Penn State | TE
Had Membou fallen to this spot, the Jets would have considered him, but with Warren still on the board, that’s the obvious pick. New York needs to add weapons to their offense and can add an offensive tackle in round two if they like someone at that spot.
8. Carolina Panthers | Jalon Walker | Georgia | LB
There’s been talk surrounding the Panthers that they’re willing to trade back and accumulate picks, but Jalon Walker is too good of a prospect to pass on. The Georgia linebacker has the ability to scream off the edge as well as run with a tight end in coverage. Carolina desperately needs playmakers on their defense.
9. New Orleans Saints | Shedeur Sanders | Colorado | QB
With Derek Carr potentially missing the entirety of the 2025 season with a shoulder injury, the Saints need a quarterback. Shedeur Sanders is the pick here, making him the second passer off the board.
10. Chicago Bears | Ashton Jeanty | Boise State | RB
Ben Johnson loved to run the football when he was the offensive coordinator for the Detroit Lions. Stepping into this Chicago offense, his general manager already fixed the offensive line, now it’s time to add a game-changing running back in Ashton Jeanty.
11. San Francisco 49ers | Jahdae Barron | Texas | DB
The 49ers lost Talanoa Hufanga in free agency to the Denver Broncos, so Jahdae Barron is the no-brainer pick here at 11. He’s a do-it-all Swiss Army knife that can play deep safety, come down into the slot, or play the outside against a wide receiver, play in the box as a linebacker, or even come off the edge.
12. Dallas Cowboys | Tetairoa McMillan | Arizona | WR
Dallas is in need of another pass catcher outside of the great Ceedee Lamb. Tetairoa McMillan’s 6-foot-5 frame can act as the perfect red zone target and downfield option for Dak Prescott.
13. Miami Dolphins | Kelvin Banks Jr. | Texas | OT
Terron Armstead has retired from the NFL, putting the Dolphins in the market for a left tackle. Miami general manager Chris Grier told reporters on Tuesday that, “Patrick Paul will be our starter at left tackle,” but they sort of backtracked that statement by saying, “[He’ll] get the first crack at doing it.” Kelvin Banks Jr. is too good of a tackle to pass on, and protecting Tua Tagovailoa should be their No. 1 priority.
14. Indianapolis Colts | Colston Loveland | Michigan | TE
The Colts need a tight end who can stretch the field and be a huge presence in the red zone for whoever ends up under center between Anthony Richardson and Daniel Jones. With Tyler Warren off the board to the Jets at No. 7, Colston Loveland is the next-best tight end and the seventh-best prospect on Daniel Jeremiah’s list of the top-50 players in the class.
15. Atlanta Falcons | Mike Green | Marshall | EDGE
The Falcons need help getting to the quarterback, and Mike Green out of Marshall did just that, leading all college football players in sacks a season ago with 17.
16. Arizona Cardinals | Walter Nolen | Ole Miss | DT
The Cardinals could use a big-bodied defensive tackle in the trenches, and Walter Nolen might be the best run stuffer in the class.
17. Cincinnati Bengals | Malaki Starks | Georgia | S
The Bengals gave up way too many big plays a season ago, and they need some playmakers on their defense. Malaki Starks, the safety out of Georgia, helps with both of those problems.
18. Seattle Seahawks | Grey Zabel | North Dakota State | OL
Grey Zabel is one of the safer picks in this class and the most versatile, playing all five offensive line positions at some point in his college career. He’s a steal at No. 18, but come draft day, he might not make it this far.
19. Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Jihaad Campbell | Alabama | LB
Adding another wideout in Matthew Golden is intriguing, but after LaVonta David retires, this team needs a linebacker. Jihaad Campbell is the best pure linebacker in this class, and learning from David can only benefit the future first-round pick.
20. Denver Broncos | Matthew Golden | Texas | WR
The Broncos are in a prime position to draft Omarion Hampton out of North Carolina, but with Matthew Golden still on the board and wide receiver being a position of need, Golden is the pick. He’ll be a burner in an offense with Courtland Sutton, Evan Engram, and year two of Bo Nix. Denver picks again at No. 51, where they can land their halfback.
21. Pittsburgh Steelers | Jaxson Dart | Ole Miss | QB
Despite the Steelers’ interest in Jalen Milroe, Jaxson Dart is the best passer left on the board. Aaron Rodgers has yet to make a decision, but according to Rodgers, if Pittsburgh drafts a quarterback, that won’t affect the future Hall of Famer’s decision. It would be in Dart’s best interest to sit his rookie season behind Rodgers if given the chance, learning from one of the greatest to ever do it.
22. Los Angeles Chargers | Kenneth Grant | Michigan | DT
The Chargers are in dire need of defensive line help and with Kenneth Grant still on the board in a loaded class at that position, Grant’s the pick at No. 22. If it wasn’t for the loaded defensive tackle position, Grant probably goes a few picks earlier, but Los Angeles lucked out in round one.
23. Green Bay Packers | Will Johnson | Michigan | CB
With Jaire Alexander’s health concerns, the Packers need a cornerback who can step up and cover an opposing No. 1 wide receiver. Green Bay signed Nate Hobbs to a four-year, $48 million deal, but Will Johnson being available at No. 23 would be a dream come true for the Packers.
24. Minnesota Vikings | Omarion Hampton | North Carolina | RB
The Vikings re-signed veteran running back Aaron Jones to a two-year, $20 million extension, but he has a lengthy injury history. Omarion Hampton could not only compete for the starting job if Jones gets hurt again in 2025, but he can most certainly cut into Jones’ volume to keep him fresh.
25. Houston Texans | Luther Burden III | Missouri | WR
Texans wide receiver Tank Dell suffered his second leg injury in the past two seasons, so it’s uncertain if Houston will get the same Dell they’re used to when he fully recovers. Luther Burden III can line up in the slot with Nico Collins on the outside, especially with the departure of Stefon Diggs to New England.
26. Los Angeles Rams | Trey Amos | Ole Miss | CB
The Rams need some help in the secondary, and with their heavy man-to-man scheme, Trey Amos is the pick at No. 26, considering Amos is one of the better man-coverage corners at his position.
27. Baltimore Ravens | Shemar Stewart | Texas A&M | ED
The Ravens could get to the quarterback a little more, and Shemar Stewart might just be the best athlete at his position. He hasn’t had a ton of production throughout his college career, but he’s a freak of nature, and good coaching can unlock his potential.
28. Detroit Lions | James Pearce Jr. | Tennessee | ED
While Aidan Hutchinson works to return to full health after breaking his tibia and fibula this past season, drafting James Pearce Jr. to take some pressure off Hutchinson would work wonders for this Detroit defense. Pearce is one of those twitchy athletes, and when teams see twitchy edge rushers, they can’t let them make it out of the first round.
29. Washington Commanders | Donovan Ezeiruaku | Boston College | ED
The run on edge rushers continues as Donovan Ezeiruaku is the next one off the board. The Commanders have missed Chase Young’s production when he was healthy, so providing Dan Quinn with a sack machine could elevate this defense. Ezeiruaku recorded 16.5 sacks in 2024, which was the second most in all of college football.
30. Buffalo Bills | Mykel Williams | Georgia | ED
You can never have too many edge rushers, and with Von Miller’s release, the Bills will need another edge rusher. They signed Joey Bosa to a one-year, $12.6 million contract. Mykel Williams slid all the way to No. 30, and he’s too good of a prospect for Buffalo to pass on.
31. Kansas City Chiefs | Josh Simmons | Ohio State | Ot
Before Josh Simmons suffered a season-ending knee injury, he was considered a top offensive tackle in the class. Due to the injury, he slides in this draft, making him the next offensive tackle that gets to block for Patrick Mahomes.
32. Philadelphia Eagles | Tyler Booker | Alabama | OG
The Eagles don’t usually stay put with their draft pick; they like to trade up or out of it, or even for a premier talent on a struggling team. With the loss of Mekhi Becton in free agency, the Eagles need a right guard, and Tyler Booker is arguably the best guard in the class.
