2025 2-round NFL mock draft: Travis Hunter goes somewhere new, 49ers surprise everyone, and other picks we think should happen

The 2025 NFL Draft is just around the corner! Plenty of teams have made major free agency moves or notable trades to affect their draft needs. Mock drafts are aplenty by this time of the offseason. It's time to give that a twist.  You're going to see a lot of predictive mock drafts over the […]

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The 2025 NFL Draft is just around the corner! Plenty of teams have made major free agency moves or notable trades to affect their draft needs. Mock drafts are aplenty by this time of the offseason. It's time to give that a twist. 

You're going to see a lot of predictive mock drafts over the next couple of weeks – for good reason. With that in mind, myself and my A to Z Sports colleague Rob Gregson ran through a two-round NFL mock draft scenario that's a bit different here. 

This mock draft is not predictive. Instead, it is a "what we would do" style of exercise where we chose the prospect at each pick as if we were the GM of the team. No thought given to what we've heard from reports, seen floating around social media, or pulled from other mock drafts. 

2025 2-Round NFL Mock Draft

Round One

In round one, we alternated picks, with myself picking at the evens and Rob at the odds. The only exception was me taking the Saints' pick, and in turn, Rob chose the next two selections. Remember – these are simply the picks we would make if given the opportunity on draft night. 

1) Tennessee Titans: Travis Hunter, CB/WR, Colorado

I understand that the Will Levis experiment hasn’t gone to plan, and finding a quarterback is the team’s top priority. But with an overhaul in the front office, Callahan and his staff need to win now. No player is can’t miss, but Hunter is as polished and gifted as they come. — Gregson 

2) Cleveland Browns: Cameron Ward, QB, Miami (FL)

This never happens! The Browns get their potential long-term quarterback who possesses the most exciting upside in the entire quarterback class. Ward would come in and be the favorite to start immediately for Cleveland. 

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3) New York Giants: Shedeur Sanders, QB, Colorado

The Giants could very well pick Sanders at 3 overall, but right now, all signs are pointing to them taking either Travis Hunter or Abdul Carter. It makes sense because the regime is in win-now mode, but if I'm the owner, I want to find my franchise quarterback. — Gregson 

4) New England Patriots: Abdul Carter, EDGE, Penn State

Great outcome for the Patriots here. They get arguably a top-two prospect in the class and clearly the most gifted pass rusher on the board. Carter fills a need immediately for New England, too.

5) Jacksonville Jaguars: Mason Graham, DL, Michigan

The truth is, Jacksonville just needs good football players on their roster. Graham has been penciled in here for months because not only does he fill a need, but it gives the Jaguars one of the safest and best players in the draft, which they desperately need. — Gregson 

6) Las Vegas Raiders: Jahdae Barron, CB, Texas

Fun little mix up here for Vegas. Pete Carroll gets himself a dynamic chess piece for his secondary. Barron plays with a ton of energy and seems to always be around the football in big moments to make a play. Not to mention, the CB cupboard is bare for the Raiders right now. 

7) New York Jets: Jalon Walker, EDGE, Georgia

The Jets need a lot of things, but a certified pass rush is atop the list. Walker can do that and more with one of the more versatile skill sets in the class. He could be a staple in Aaron Glenn’s defense in year one. — Gregson 

8) Carolina Panthers: Tetairoa McMillan, WR, Arizona

Get Bryce Young some help, especially with how this board fell. McMillan is the big-body option they could use alongside veteran Adam Thielen. Xavier Legette has size but plays more to a big slot role. McMillan is the most complete wideout in the class, outside of Travis Hunter. 

9) New Orleans Saints: Tyler Warren, TE, Penn State

Warren is high on the Saints' radar for Kellen Moore's offense. With the quarterbacks and McMillan off the board, this made the most sense to me. Warren is one of the most likely offensive prospects to land in New Orleans on draft night, realistically, too. 

10) Chicago Bears: Will Campbell, OT, LSU

Do you wish that Will Campbell’s arms were longer? Sure. But guess what? He has the best tape of any offensive lineman in this draft, and it’s not close. Ben Johnson knows it all starts up front, and with his franchise QB in place, no need to overthink this one by adding to an offseason of acquiring talent up front. — Gregson

11) San Francisco 49ers: Jaxson Dart, QB, Ole Miss

If I’m Kyle Shanahan, I know I’m a quarterback guru. I took Jimmy G to the Super Bowl and turned the last pick in the draft into a player many believe is going to be paid north of $50 million APY. Not so fast. I restart the clock on my QB payroll and trade Purdy while developing Dart into a player that I can get over the Super Bowl hump with. — Gregson 

12) Dallas Cowboys: Ashton Jeanty, RB, Boise State

Welcome back to January. Yes, you found a time machine. This was an incredibly popular pick in Winter mock drafts. Now, it has returned, and it's a great outcome for Dallas. Their offense with Dak Prescott was the best when he had a stable running game to improve the play-action game. Jeanty is an elite RB prospect.

13) Miami Dolphins: Will Johnson, CB, Michigan

Johnson could very well be the pick at 13 when the actual thing kicks off in April, and if he’s on the board, he should be. If Travis Hunter isn't in this class, he’s the best corner in the draft. Immediate help opposite Jalen Ramsey and a long-term island corner for Miami. — Gregson 

14) Indianapolis Colts: Colston Loveland, TE, Michigan

This is a tad earlier than usual for Loveland, but I think he is worth it for Indy. I love Loveland's work in the receiving game, and he's impressive after the catch as well. At his size (6'5 and nearly 250 pounds), he's a smooth mover who can make an impact in year one for the Colts. 

15) Atlanta Falcons: Armand Membou, OT, Missouri

With Kaleb McGary headed into the final year of his deal and Atlanta all in on Michael Penix, the Falcons need to find his future blindside protector (lefty), and that’s Membou. — Gregson 

16) Arizona Cardinals: Derrick Harmon, IDL, Oregon

Harmon is one of the best pass rushers in this class, and his work comes from the inside. That's really impressive. For Arizona, their pass rush desperately needs help, and I prefer Harmon over many of the EDGE rusher options at this point. 

17) Cincinnati Bengals: Mykel Williams, EDGE, Georgia

I’m not sure any team needs any position as much as Cincy needs a pass rusher. With Trey Hendrickson’s status in limbo and Sam Hubbard recently retired, the Bengals strike and take one of the best pass rushers in the class. — Gregson

18) Seattle Seahawks: Grey Zabel, IOL, North Dakota State

Zabel has gained plenty of steam in recent weeks, and I can see him going this early. Seattle's interior offensive line is one of the worst position groups in football. Zabel could legitimately start (and impress) at center in 2025 for the Seahawks. 

19) Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Mike Green, EDGE, Marshall

Mike Green may not be the biggest, but he is as polished as they come out of college. Tampa Bay could use more refinement and juice along their EDGE and Green can provide that on day one. — Gregson

20) Denver Broncos: Emeka Egbuka, WR, Ohio State

This fit is fascinating to me. I think Egbuka can thrive for Sean Payton's offense, and he's a nice option for Bo Nix's strengths as a quarterback. He's dependable, finds space effortlessly, and always showed up to run block at Ohio State. 

21) Pittsburgh Steelers: Kenneth Grant, DT, Michigan

While there is a lot of talk about quarterbacks in Pittsburgh, DL is the position to watch, and Kenneth Grant is the name Pittsburgh would love to have on their roster come Week 1. — Gregson

22) Los Angeles Chargers: Kelvin Banks, OL, Texas

Taking Banks as an interior player here. The Chargers added Mekhi Becton in free agency, but they need more help along their line. Banks has dropped in recent mock drafts, so I think this is great value for a player who used to always go in the top ten. Plus, both top tight ends and my favorite WR options are all gone in this scenario. 

23) Green Bay Packers: Shemar Stewart, EDGE, Texas A&M

The last time the Packers took a physically dominant but low-production pass rusher, it didn't work out. Try again, Green Bay. Shemar Stewart is your new Lukas Van Ness, but this time, they hope he hits. — Gregson

24) Minnesota Vikings: Nick Emmanwori, S, South Carolina

Brian Flores would be ecstatic with a player like Emmanwori. He's an athletic specimen who flew around the field, especially in the passing game during his college days. Fills a need in Minnesota immediately. 

25) Houston Texans: Matthew Golden, WR, Texas

The Texans need to worry about protecting C.J. Stroud after a bit of a sophomore slump, but taking who I believe to be the best WR in the class (if you consider Hunter a DB) is too good to pass up for Houston. — Gregson

26) Los Angeles Rams: Josh Simmons, OT, Ohio State

Even though it didn't work out that way, I really wanted Simmons to go earlier than this. For my money, he's the most intriguing offensive tackle prospect in this class – as long as his medicals check out. I can't be sure of that right now, but this is a great scenario for Sean McVay. 

27) Baltimore Ravens: Malaki Starks, S, Georgia

Baltimore can’t believe that Starks fell to them, and they would be doing cartwheels just at the thought of pairing Kyle Hamilton and Starks in their secondary. Book it if he's available at 27.  — Gregson

28) Detroit Lions: Donovan Ezeiruaku, EDGE, Boston College

If there's a Dan Campbell sort of pass rusher in this class, it's Ezeiruaku. He works his tail off and produced at a high level to finish his collegiate career at BC. It seems likely he's going round one at this point, and I really like this match for the team and prospect. 

29) Washington Commanders: Jihaad Campbell, LB, Alabama

The best pure stacked backer in the class, Campbell, can learn under the tutelage of Bobby Wagner while he is groomed to become the NFL’s next great field general. His mixture of athleticism and instincts is what HC Dan Quinn covets and would give him what he had in Atlanta with Deion Jones. — Gregson

30) Buffalo Bills: Shavon Revel Jr., CB, East Carolina

Revel Jr. is extremely gifted physically. He's coming off a season-ending injury, but the Bills absolutely need a at least one defensive back early in this draft. He can step in and get reps immediately for their defense as a rookie, based on his talent. 

31) Kansas City Chiefs: Josh Conerly Jr., OT, Oregon

There were a couple of different avenues to take here with Kansas City, but it would be downright irresponsible not to add to a unit that cost the team immortality in last year’s Super Bowl. — Gregson

32) Philadelphia Eagles: Tyler Booker, IOL, Alabama

A stalwart for the Crimson Tide. Booker is highly regarded by his alma mater's staff and would slot in as a possible Mekhi Becton replacement in Philadelphia. Another rock solid pick by the Eagles at the tail end of round one. 

Round 2

As for round two, we alternated two picks at a time in that pattern. Rob began the round picking for Cleveland and New York.

33) Cleveland Browns: James Pearce Jr., EDGE, Tennessee

34) New York Giants: Omarion Hampton, RB, North Carolina

35) Tennessee Titans: Bradyn Swinson, EDGE, LSU

36) Jacksonville Jaguars: Mason Taylor, TE, LSU

37) Las Vegas Raiders: TreVeyon Henderson, RB, Ohio State

38) New England Patriots: Aireontae Ersery, OT, Minnesota

39) Chicago Bears: Luther Burden, WR, Missouri

40) New Orleans Saints: Azareye'h Thomas, CB, Florida State

41) Chicago Bears: Quinshon Judkins, RB, Ohio State

42) New York Jets: Jayden Higgins, WR, Iowa State

43) San Francisco 49ers: Nic Scourton, EDGE, Texas A&M

44) Dallas Cowboys: Donovan Jackson, IOL, Ohio State

45) Indianapolis Colts: Jack Sawyer, EDGE, Ohio State

46) Atlanta Falcons: Walter Nolen, IDL, Ole Miss

47) Arizona Cardinals: Darien Porter, CB, Iowa State

48) Miami Dolphins: Darius Alexander, DL, Toledo

49) Cincinnati Bengals: Tyleik Williams, IDL, Ohio State

50) Seattle Seahawks: Tre Harris, WR, Ole Miss

51) Denver Broncos: Carson Schwesinger, LB, UCLA

52) Seattle Seahawks: Jordan Burch, DL, Oregon

53) Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Marcus Mbow, IOL, Purdue

54) Green Bay Packers: Jack Bech, WR, TCU

55) Los Angeles Chargers: Elic Ayomanor, WR, Stanford

56) Buffalo Bills: Alfred Collins, IDL, Texas

57) Carolina Panthers: Kaleb Johnson, RB, Iowa

58) Houston Texans: Jonah Savaiinaea, IOL, Arizona

59) Baltimore Ravens: Tate Ratledge, IOL, Georgia

60) Detroit Lions: Trey Amos, CB, Ole Miss

61) Washington Commanders: Deone Walker, IDL, Kentucky

62) Buffalo Bills: Jalen Royals, WR, Utah State

63) Kansas City Chiefs: JT Tuimoloau, EDGE, Ohio State

64) Philadelphia Eagles: Omarr Norman-Lott, DL, Tennessee

How do you feel about your team's haul to begin their 2025 draft class in this unique exercise? Let us know via social media!

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