2025 NFL Three-Round Post Free Agency Mock Draft: Tennessee Titans get Cam Ward a big weapon, and a rebuild around Shedeur Sanders

We are less than six weeks until the 2025 NFL Draft officially kicks off. It is now time to get predictive in mock draft. We have all the data points, including the All Star circuit, NFL Scouting Combine, and are now finishing up with pro days. There isn't a ton more to learn about this […]

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We are less than six weeks until the 2025 NFL Draft officially kicks off. It is now time to get predictive in mock draft. We have all the data points, including the All Star circuit, NFL Scouting Combine, and are now finishing up with pro days. There isn't a ton more to learn about this class overall.

To keep things simple, no trades were used in this particular three-round mock drafts. Those will begin trickling in as we do find out a little more about how desperate teams might be. Instead, this is a slate of solid fits coming out of NFL free agency. Here are the players your favorite team should, and probably already does know very well. 

1. Tennessee Titans: Cam Ward, QB Miami (FL)

At this point, it would be shocking if Ward wasn't the first overall selection. His arm talent is impressive, as is his calmness when forced to make plays off-script. There is some boom or bust to him, but the former could make for something special. 

2. Cleveland Browns: Shedeur Sanders, QB Colorado

In a lot of ways, the Browns have become one of the biggest wildcard teams in the top ten. There have been a lot of conversations around the quarterback position, but there are some who think they go for the best player available. They find their future under center in this scenario. 

3. New York Giants: Travis Hunter, CB/WR Colorado 

With the two best players in the draft on the board, the Giants opt for the rarer player. Players with Pro Bowl upside at two different positions just don't come around very often. Hunter is a special athlete. 

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

Getting a pass rusher with All-Pro upside at No. 4 is a tremendous value for the Patriots. We saw Carter get better and better throughout the season, which is scary considering he is still very new to the position. 

5. Jacksonville Jaguars: Mason Graham, DT Michigan 

The Jaguars need to get more talented on the interior, but they also need to get more attitude. Graham brings a nasty demeanor on the inside, and is one of the more dominant run defenders in the class. He also has a ton of penetration upside as well. 

6. Las Vegas Raiders: Will Johnson, CB Michigan 

People have forgotten just how good Johnson is. A bigger cornerback with impressive zone instincts and change of direction skills, there is still a lot of upside to tap into. Johnson is a No. 1 cornerback waiting to happen on the next level. 

7. New York Jets: Tyler Warren, TE Penn State 

It has been a very long time since the Jets have had a difference maker at tight end. You aren't going to find many more impressive athletes at the position than Warren. He is massive, strong, and a mismatch weapon for Justin Fields. 

8. Carolina Panthers: Shemar Stewart, EDGE Texas A&M

Pass rush is a big area of need for the Panthers. With options on the table, Carolina opts for the upside play of Stewart. There is a chance that he eventually develops into the best defender in the entire class, or could become a bust. There isn't much in between. 

9. New Orleans Saints: Jalon Walker, EDGE Georgia 

Walker has spent some time both at linebacker and off the edge as a pass rusher for the Bulldogs. He is best as a pass rusher, where his explosiveness and closing speed allow him to make a lot of plays in the backfield. Landing in the right spot will be key. 

10. Chicago Bears: Ashton Jeanty, RB Boise State 

The Bears offense is set to take a huge step forward. Head coach Ben Johnson has a talented quarterback to work with, a deep wide receiver room, and an improved offensive line. Some may view a running back as a luxury, but Jeanty brings the upside to take this unit over the top. 

11. San Francisco 49ers: Will Campbell, OT LSU

The 49ers could upgrade both right tackle and left guard potentially. If Campbell doesn't last at offensive tackle, then he has some Pro Bowl upside inside at guard. He is the type of player who can help to get your best five on the field up front. 

12. Dallas Cowboys: Tetairoa McMillan, WR Arizona 

CeeDee Lamb is an outstanding player, but he really could use a partner in crime out wide. While McMillan isn't the best separator of all time, he has some insane ball skills and body control. That brings a nice compliment for Lamb, and a style that the wide receiver group lacks. 

13. Miami Dolphins: Armand Membou, OT Missouri 

For better or for worse, the Miami Dolphins need to figure out how to best protect quarterback Tua Tagovailoa. Membou has a ton of experience at right tackle, but also could project inside as well. He is a massive and explosive offensive tackle with a ton of upside. 

14. Indianapolis Colts: Jihaad Campbell, LB Alabama 

There are a lot of rumors swirling around the love that the Colts have for Campbell. He is a long and extremely athletic second level defender who can make plays against the run, in coverage, and rushing the passer. That versatility is a big sell.

15. Atlanta Falcons: James Pearce Jr., EDGE Tennessee 

The Falcons pass rush was atrocious during the 2024 season. When Pearce is locked in, he has some of the best pass rush upside of any defensive end in the class. Pearce is bendy, explosive, and has been very productive. 

16. Arizona Cardinals: Jahdae Barron, CB, Texas 

Garrett Williams has developed into an incredible cornerback, but has spent the majority of his time in the slot. The team still needs some help on the outside. Between Barron and Williams, this could create an impressive cornerback duo to mix and match in different situations. 

17. Cincinnati Bengals: Kenneth Grant, DT Michigan 

You can mock pretty much any defensive position to the Bengals and it would make sense. That side of the football needs a lot of retooling. Grant is a massive interior presence that should help a lot against the run, and has some untapped penetration upside as well. 

18. Seattle Seahawks: Kelvin Banks, OT Texas

Right tackle is a major need for the Seahawks. Their interior could also get upgraded as well for the team. Banks is an extremely powerful blocker who possesses solid athleticism as well to present some position flexibility. 

19. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Malaki Starks, S Georgia 

Starks brings a unique skill set that can do a lot for a prospective defense. While he is a safety by trade, Starks has also been graded as an outside cornerback by some teams. There is also some upside as a slot defender, allowing Tampa Bay to utilize him all over. 

20. Denver Broncos: Luther Burden, WR Missouri 

Quarterback Bo Nix put together a tremendous rookie season. Continuing to add impact skill talent around him is big for the Broncos to take the next step. Burden is an after the catch dynamo that can make a quarterback's job easy. 

21. Pittsburgh Steelers: Derrick Harmon, DT Oregon 

Cam Heyward is nearing the end of his career, and the Steelers are projected to start either Isaiahh Loudermilk or Dean Lowry inside as well. Adding an interior defensive lineman, especially one with this much alignment upside, is very intriguing. Harmon is an impact player waiting to happen.

22. Los Angeles Chargers: Colston Loveland, TE Michigan 

This selection has become a staple in mock drafts. Tight end is a major need, and Loveland can fill it quickly. He obviously also has a close relationship with head coach Jim Harbaugh. 

23. Green Bay Packers: Shavon Revel Jr., CB East Carolina

The future of Jaire Alexander in Green Bay remains a question. Even with Alexander in the fold, the cornerback position needs to get better. If not for a midseason injury to Revel, he probably goes higher to a team that values his length, long speed, and hip fluidity. 

24. Minnesota Vikings: Nick Emmanwori, S South Carolina

Harrison Smith is coming back for another season, but Emmanwori looks like the perfect heir apparent to the Hitman. In the short term, he is the perfect compliment on the back end. Emannwori can make plays on the second level, in the slot, and in zone coverage. 

25. Houston Texans: Josh Simmons, OT Ohio State 

If Simmons didn't get hurt in the middle of the season, he may have been a top ten overall selection. He has clear blindside upside and tools. There is no better pass protector in the 2025 class. 

26. Los Angeles Rams: Azareye'h Thomas, CB Florida State

Cornerback is a huge need for the Rams. Kentucky standout Maxwell Hairston is also on the board, but Los Angeles opts for the press man impact that Thomas brings. He is long, strong, and extremely fluid. 

27. Baltimore Ravens: Mykel Williams, EDGE Georgia

At this point in the draft, this is a value play. EDGE isn't the top need for the Ravens but they have made a habit of letting good football players fall to them. Williams is an impact run defender with some pass rush skills, although the latter needs a lot of refinement. 

28. Detroit Lions: Nic Scourton, EDGE Texas A&M

Getting Aidan Hutchinson a partner in crime is a huge priority for the Lions. Scourton played way too heavy this season for Detroit but he has already cut down a substantial amount of bad weight. Scourton is one of the more tactical and slippery rushers in the class. 

29. Washington Commanders: Mike Green, EDGE Marshall 

There are some major question marks surrounding Green, but there aren't many involving his impact as a pass rusher. Green will only be an average run defender at his very best but he sure can affect opposing quarterbacks at a high level. 

30. Buffalo Bills: Tyleik Williams, DT Ohio State

There is no better run defender in the class than Williams. He is incredibly strong, and brings a high floor to the table. Williams may never be a great pass rusher, but he will allow the talented Bills linebackers to run around and make plays. 

31. Kansas City Chiefs: Tyler Booker, OG Alabama 

Left tackle might be the bigger need on paper, but Booker is the best player on the board. He also fills the spot vacated by the departed Joe Thuney, and helps to maintain the best interior in the NFL. Booker also brings an attitude which would help to take their run game to the next level. 

32. Philadelphia Eagles: Princely Umanmielen, EDGE Ole Miss 

The Eagles are in a position to make some luxury picks. While Umanmielen still has some questions in terms of his impact in the run game, he has a lot of upside as a pass rusher. All the tools are there. 

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ROUND TWO

33. Cleveland Browns: Josh Conerly, OT Oregon

34. New York Giants: Aireontae Ersery, OT Minnesota 

35. Tennessee Titans: Matthew Golden, WR Texas

36. Jacksonville Jaguars: Maxwell Hairston, CB Kentucky

37. Las Vegas Raiders: Emeka Egbuka, WR Ohio State

38. New England Patriots: Jonah Savaiinaea, OT Arizona 

39. Chicago Bears: Walter Nolen, DT Ole Miss

40. New Orleans Saints: Wyatt Milum, OT/OG, West Virginia

41. Chicago Bears: Xavier Watts, S Notre Dame

42: New York Jets: Jalen Milroe, QB Alabama

43. San Francisco 49ers: Benjamin Morrison, CB Notre Dame

44. Dallas Cowboys: Darius Alexander, DT Toledo

45. Indianapolis Colts: Elijah Arroyo, TE Miami

46. Atlanta Falcons: Trey Amos, CB Ole Miss

47. Arizona Cardinals: Donovan Ezeiruaku, EDGE Boston College

48: Miami Dolphins: Donovan Jackson, OG Ohio State

49. Cincinnati Bengals: Landon Jackson, EDGE Arkansas 

50. Seattle Seahawks: Tre Harris, WR Ole Miss

51. Denver Broncos: Omarion Hampton, RB UNC

52. Seattle Seahawks: Jaxson Dart, QB Ole Miss

53. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Carson Schwesinger, LB UCLA

54. Green Bay Packers: JT Tuimoloau, EDGE Ohio State

55. Los Angeles Chargers: TJ Sanders, DT South Carolina

56. Buffalo Bills: Darien Porter, CB Iowa State

57. Carolina Panthers: Jared Wilson, OC/OG Georgia 

58. Houston Texans: Grey Zabel, OG North Dakota State

59. Baltimore Ravens: Cameron Williams, OT Texas

60. Detroit Lions: Marcus Mbow, OG Purdue

61. Washington Commanders: Elic Ayomanor, WR Stanford

62. Buffalo Bills: Jayden Higgins, WR Iowa State

63. Kansas City Chiefs: Alfred Collins, DT Texas

64. Philadelphia Eagles: Mason Taylor, TE LSU

ROUND THREE

65. New York Giants: Demetrius Knight, LB South Carolina 

66. Kansas City Chiefs: Anthony Belton, OT NC State

67. Cleveland Browns: Jaylin Noel, WR Iowa State

68. Las Vegas Raiders: Treyveon Henderson, RB Ohio State

69. New England Patriots: Jalen Royals, WR Utah State

70. Jacksonville Jaguars: Gunnar Helm, TE Texas

71. New Orleans Saints: Isaiah Bond, WR, Texas

72. Chicago Bears: Kyle Kennard, EDGE South Carolina

73. New York Jets: Emery Jones, OT LSU

74. Carolina Panthers: Savion Williams, WR TCU

75. San Francisco 49ers: Tate Ratledge, OG Georgia 

76. Dallas Cowboys: Kaleb Johnson, RB Iowa

77. New England Patriots: Cobee Bryant, CB Kansas

78. Arizona Cardinals: Deone Walker, DT Kentucky

79. Houston Texans: Jack Bech, WR TCU

80. Indianapolis Colts: Andrew Mukuba, S Texas

81. Cincinnati Bengals: Denzel Burke, CB Ohio State

82. Seattle Seahawks: Dorian Strong, CB Virginia Tech

83. Pittsburgh Steelers: Quinshon Judkins, RB Ohio State

84. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Bradyn Swinson, EDGE LSU

85. Denver Broncos: Chris Paul Jr., LB Ole Miss

86. Los Angeles Chargers: Tai Felton, WR Maryland

87. Green Bay Packers: CJ West, DT Indiana 

88. Jacksonville Jaguars: Chase Lundt, OT UConn

89. Houston Texans: Harold Fannin Jr., TE Bowling Green

90. Los Angeles Rams: Barrett Carter, LB Clemson

91. Baltimore Ravens: Quincy Riley, CB Louisville

92. Seattle Seahawks: Jared Ivey, EDGE Ole Miss

93. New Orleans Saints: Jacob Parrish, CB Kansas State

94. Cleveland Browns: DJ Giddens, RB Kansas State

95. Kansas City Chiefs: Jack Sawyer, EDGE Ohio State

96. Philadelphia Eagles: Kevin Winston Jr., S Penn State

97. Minnesota Vikings: Nohl Williams, CB Cal

98. Miami Dolphins: Xavier Restrepo, WR Miami

99. New York Giants: Tyler Shough, QB Louisville 

100. San Francisco 49ers: Shemar Turner, DT Texas A&M

101: Los Angeles Rams: Charles Grant, OT William & Mary

102. Detroit Lions: Omarr Norman-Lott, DT Tennessee

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