2025 NFL Three-Round Mock Draft: NFL Combine hype set to launch elite athletes and QBs like Jaxson Dart up NFL Draft Big Boards
The 2025 NFL Draft is only two months away. The NFL Combine hype season is here. That means all of the elite athletes and spandex-laden workout warriors are set to "rise up" NFL Draft boards here soon because everyone loves to double count things we already know about incoming prospects. But hey, at least that […]
The 2025 NFL Draft is only two months away. The NFL Combine hype season is here. That means all of the elite athletes and spandex-laden workout warriors are set to "rise up" NFL Draft boards here soon because everyone loves to double count things we already know about incoming prospects. But hey, at least that also means it's time for another 2025 Three-Round NFL Mock Draft so we get one last look at how things likely "should" be, instead of how the post-NFL Combine goggles typically begin to distort the view.
Every selection in this mock draft considered specific team needs, contracts, detailed film analysis, meaningful metrics, and intel from NFL staffers around the league to help inform each pick. Enjoy!
3-Round 2025 NFL Mock Draft
Round One
1. Tennessee Titans: Cam Ward, QB Miami (FL)
The Titans staff has made it quite clear to insiders at A to Z Sports this week that they simply do not yet know who they're going to select. However, given all of their comments surrounding Will Levis at quarterback and the top couple options in the 2025 NFL Draft class it seems more likely than not that Cam Ward is indeed going to be the first overall pick. That is, if the Titans do choose to stay put and don't trade the pick away.
Ward brings with him pro-ready arm talent, requisite mobility, and a strong production profile. Just check out some of his best throws of 2024 in the post below. He's the real deal and every bit deserving to be the first overall pick this year.
2. Cleveland Browns: Abdul Carter, EDGE Penn State
The buzz around the NFL Combine is that if any prospect is going to push to be the number one pick instead of Cam Ward it's going to be Abdul Carter. Why? He's one of the freakiest athletes in the entire 2025 NFL Draft class who can play both off-ball line backer and edge rusher. Carter posted a pass rush pressure rate near 19% in his first full season at edge defender, so the ceiling could be crazy high for him as he continues to develop.
3. New York Giants: Shedeur Sanders, QB Colorado
Although there's a little noise around the NFL Combine that Shedeur Sanders could actually drop down the board a bit in the 2025 NFL Draft, most firmly believe the Giants simply cannot walk away without a quarterback. Sanders took great leaps forward this past year in terms of his efficiency as a passer, not proving to be so reliant on raw volume to produce. And while the poor decisions against pressure can get him in trouble, his most impressive moments flash potentially big-time talent.
4. New England Patriots: Travis Hunter, CB/WR Colorado
The jury is still completely out on whether Travis Hunter is going to play cornerback or wide receiver in the NFL. The Titans value him as a cornerback most. The Browns see him more as a wide receiver. Hunter's future primary position looks like it's going to come down the exact landing spot. The Patriots could use both a cornerback and a wide receiver talent, so this may be his best bet to actually see significant time on both sides of the ball. This could earn Hunter a truly "generational" opportunity.
5. Jacksonville Jaguars: Will Johnson, CB Michigan
Slight athletic concerns from some sources at the NFL Combine be darned. Will Johnson is still the best pure outside cover cornerback in the 2025 NFL Draft. Johnson would immediately become the best corner on the Jaguars from day one. He was already considered the best cornerback in the country by many scouts prior to last season, then he grabbed two more pick-six interception returns in the first few weeks for Michigan last fall. He's dynamic, consistent, and one of the easiest bets for success in this class, regardless of position.
6. Las Vegas Raiders: Tetairoa McMillan, WR Arizona
Some skeptics continue to assert that Tetairoa McMillan doesn't belong in the Top 10 conversation, but 6'4", 215 pound wide receivers with speed, flexibility, route running, and balls skills are hard to find. On top of all the obvious traits he also an immaculate production profile with two seasons above 2.8 yards per route run and over 3.0 yards per team pass attempt (both elite marks). Raiders need all the help they can get on offense and McMillan fills at least one position of need.
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7. New York Jets: Will Campbell, OT LSU
Will Campbell is the best overall offensive lineman in the 2025 NFL Draft class. Could he kick inside to guard at the next level long term? Yes. Could he also likely perform extremely well at his natural position, offensive tackle? Definitely. Campbell was nearly perfect at LSU for much of his career in pass protection and the Jets sorely need the help there long-term.
8. Carolina Panthers: Mason Graham, DT Michigan
Mason Graham is by far the most complete defensive tackle in the class and should not fall below this point the 2025 NFL Draft. He posted over a 10% pressure rate throughout his career for the Wolverines, nearly doubling the positional average among defensive tackles. Graham might have a more compact build than some consensus Top 10 picks along the defensive front but his play strength, leverage, pass rush, and tackle consistency make him an elite prospect. Panthers don't have a huge need immediately here, but the value is too good to pass up.
9. New Orleans Saints: Shemar Stewart, EDGE Texas A&M
Shemar Stewart is a physical freak that looks the part, but there are some who have concerns about his lack of career sacks and a pressure rate fueled by flurries instead of every down wins. Stewart should test unbelievably impressive at the NFL Combine, and when he does will likely cement himself as a Top 10 pick in this class. However, if he doesn't test at an elite size-adjusted level for some reason then Stewart could drop considerably given the production questions already.
10. Chicago Bears: Armand Membou, OT Missouri
Despite missing the Senior Bowl with an illness, Armand Membou's momentum has continued to rise among most NFL Draft analysts. If he tests well at the NFL Combine, like many believe his tape suggests he can, that might be the final straw that pushes him up into first round consensus across the board. He spent most of his entire career at right tackle, but some scouts believe he could slide inside and perform well too, which might be a good initial home with the Bears.
11. San Francisco 49ers: Kelvin Banks Jr., OT Texas
When a former five star offensive tackle shows up and immediately logs 2800 snaps in his first three seasons for a College Football Playoff contender NFL teams typically take notice. Kelvin Banks would make for a great potential long-term replacement for Trent Williams, while potentially playing swing tackle and a little guard in year one for the 49ers.
12. Dallas Cowboys: Jalon Walker, LB/EDGE Georgia
Jalon Walker is hard to compare with any NFL linebacker or edge player because he can play both positions, but measures in like a bit of a tweener for either spot. However, after he likely tests like a 90th percentile athlete at both positions during the NFL Combine this week teams will likely be scrambling to get his talents on their team. The Cowboys could use both an elite off-ball linebacker and edge rusher help. Walker excels in both at an elite level. Potential day one impact starter ability.
13. Miami Dolphins: Nick Emmanwori, S South Carolina
Seeing Nick Emmanwori in the early first round might seem a bit jarring at first, but all this takes is simply flipping he and Malaki Starks in one team's safety rankings. That's all this kind of landing spot requires. The Dolphins are losing safeties this offseason to free agency and Emmanwori fills that gap.
He's going to jump over 40" in the vertical, over 11 feet in the broad jump, and likely run elite times in the agility drills and forty-yard dash. The NFL Combine could help Emmanwori more than any other player. Plus, for those who might doubt his abilities, Emmanwori won Freshman All-American playing for South Carolina and just kept on getting better from there.
14. Indianapolis Colts: Tyler Warren, TE Penn State
This is obviously the dream scenario for the Indianapolis Colts. The team's leadership has continually mentioned that they need more out of the tight end position Warren could certainly help there. He posted one of the most absurd tight end seasons in college football history last fall with nearly 1500 yards from scrimmage and a dozen scores. He can win vertically, in contested situations, add value as a true runner of the football, and more.
15. Atlanta Falcons: James Pearce Jr., EDGE Tennessee
James Pearce Jr. is the only EDGE player in the 2025 NFL Draft class with back to back seasons of a 20%+ pass rush pressure rate. When I met with him at the NFL Combine he didn't know that, but loved to hear it. He's a humble, driven, dominant edge rusher. Don't let anonymous "character concerns" concern you. Pearce still needs to improve as a run defender, but he's a first round weapon and a complete game-changer. The Falcons defense gets far better immediately with this selection.
16. Arizona Cardinals: Emeka Egbuka, WR Ohio State
Emeka Egbuka joins his former Ohio State teammate in Marvin Harrison Jr. here as an already explosive offense rises to potential elite status. Egbuka does everything well as a receiver. He can win from any pre-snap alignment at every depth of the field with speed, route-running, and savvy. Plus he boasts an impressive early breakout season (true sophomore) indicative of future NFL success. Yes, he never posted an insanely productive season but he was constantly sharing targets with future first round picks.
17. Cincinnati Bengals: Walter Nolen, DT Ole Miss
The Bengals have some critical decisions to make with Tee Higgins and a few other key playmakers, but one area they absolutely have to improve on is their defense. Walter Nolen can be a game-breaker, winning from any defensive line position he's called upon to do so. Nolen's best spot is b-gap pass rushing monster, but he can set the edge well in the run too. He's one of the most complete do-it-all defensive tackles in an impressive class.
18. Seattle Seahawks: Tyler Booker, IOL Alabama
Tyler Booker is the best pure interior offensive lineman in the 2025 NFL Draft class by a wide margin. He boasts monstrous measurements and strength that could allow him to kick outside if a team asks him to here and there, but his footwork, agility, and powerful hands make him one of the most trustworthy prospects in the class, regardless of position. The Seahawks' offensive line play was atrocious with the exception of Charles Cross at left tackle, so Seattle begins the offensive line rebuild here.
19. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Mike Green, EDGE Marshall
Mike Green fits exactly the kind of mold that the Buccaneers like to have on their defensive edge. Green is the twitchy, explosive edge rusher with proven production (17 sacks in 2024) that should certainly hear his name called in the first round. There's been some concern with some off-field issues, but the on-field talent is too good to let him drop beyond this point for Tampa Bay.
20. Denver Broncos – Ashton Jeanty, RB Boise State
The Broncos have the offensive line in place. They believe that their quarterback of the future is indeed Bo Nix. The team just needs to continue building around him. Ashton Jeanty's 2600+ yard season, excellent contact balance, vision, and burst should make this an easy decision if he drops this far as the Broncos desperately need some improved offensive playmaking talent.
21. Pittsburgh Steelers: Luther Burden, WR Missouri
The Steelers don't have a single do-it-all dynamic wide receiver. George Pickens can be the outside big-bodied threat, but is limited with his route running. Calvin Austin can be a somewhat explosive slot option, but he's not been a lead wide receiver answer. Enter Luther Burden who had destroyed top competition from both the slot and on the outside for the Missouri Tigers for three years straight. He could join the offense and become an instant target hog with fun YAC ability.
22. Los Angeles Chargers – Colston Loveland, TE Michigan
This is going to continue being the absolute floor for where Colston Loveland could be selected in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft. He's good enough to potentially be the TE1 in the class, but if he does somehow make it to the point where his former college football coach Jim Harbaugh could draft him, this will be his home. Loveland nearly out-produced the entire Michigan wide receiver group last season as the focal point and only functional offensive asset on the entire Wolverines team. Now he'll join a refreshingly talented group with the Chargers.
23. Green Bay Packers – Jahdae Barron, CB Texas
Jahdae can project to multiple defensive back positions given his multiple skill set and expansive experiences dominating in a number of roles for the Texas Longhorns. The Packers need some cornerback help and Barron could function outside, in the slot, or in the box and excel right away. He snagged five interceptions and posted over a dozen total passes defended in 2024 alone.
24. Minnesota Vikings: Malaki Starks, S Georgia
For some reason Malaki Starks is beginning to drop down mock draft and big boards for the 2025 NFL Draft, but it's likely just prospect fatigue. He's been a first round pick talent since his true freshman season with the Georgia Bulldogs where he immediately became the every down leader of the defense. The Vikings are due for a reset at the safety position and Starks is the perfect answer there. The NFL Combine should remind us all that this is a great pick.
25. Houston Texans: Tre Harris, WR Ole Miss
The Texans have one star playmaking machine in Nico Collins, but with Stefon Diggs' contract expiring and Tank Dell struggling to stay healthy C.J. Stroud is going to need another weapon. Tre Harris can be the other nearly every down outside wide receiver for the Texans who brings with him efficiency, YAC ability, ball skills, and extremely impressive in-game intelligence. Over five yards per route run in 2024 is just the icing on top.
26. Los Angeles Rams: Jaxson Dart, QB Ole Miss
The Rams seem dedicated to parting ways with Matthew Stafford this offseason, but if that happens they're going to need a fresh start at quarterback. With Jimmy Garoppolo's contract expiring they have no other viable answer on the roster (sorry, Georgia GOAT QB Stetson Bennett).
Enter Jaxson Dart. A quarterback who could continue to rise with a strong NFL Combine showing. The critics will call this a reach, but that's just because they're painfully incorrect. Dart finished 2024 ranked first in yards per play, first in total yards per game, first in adjusted yards per pass attempt, second in passer rating, and top five in both QBR and EPA per play. Translation? That's an absolutely bonkers elite meaningful metrics profile. Plus he can make throws like this:
27. Baltimore Ravens: Azareye'h Thomas, CB Florida State
Azareye'h Thomas has already put together an impressive 2025 NFL Draft season as one of the most impressive cornerbacks at the Senior Bowl. He should certainly impress with his length and the jumps in Indianapolis. The Ravens need another foundational outside cornerback to lean on here soon and Thomas fits that mold perfectly.
28. Detroit Lions – Nic Scourton, EDGE Texas A&M
The Lions desperately need a game-changing powerful pass rusher opposite Aidan Hutchinson. Scourton racked up 80 pass rush pressures over the last two seasons at Purdue and Texas A&M using a variety of moves. He added a little too much weight this past season for the Aggies, but if he shed some of that for the NFL Combine to showcase the explosiveness he put on display at Purdue he might not be here at pick 28 by the time the 2025 NFL Draft rolls around.
29. Washington Commanders: Josh Simmons, OT Ohio State
Josh Simmons was on track to perhaps become the clear OT1 in the 2025 NFL Draft prior to his injury in the Oregon game last fall. Simmons should be ready for training camp as a rookie, and the Commanders have to improve the offensive line play around Jayden Daniels if they want to protect their new franchise quarterback.
30. Buffalo Bills: Derrick Harmon, DT Oregon
Derrick Harmon and Tennessee's Omarr Norman-Lott are the only two defensive tackle prospects in the 2025 NFL Draft class with a pass rush pressure rate over 15%, a mark good for more than 2.5 times the positional average. Harmon is an absolute beast in pass rush and the Bills need that in a big way if they finally want to get over the Chiefs hump.
31. Kansas City Chiefs: Wyatt Milum, OT West Virginia
The left tackle position was a huge topic at the NFL Combine when both Andy Reid and general manager Brett Veach were at the podium this week. Joe Thuney will be moving back inside for the Chiefs in 2025 as Kansas City hopefully finds an answer outside. Wyatt Milum could be the best answer at left tackle for them if the Chiefs give him a shot here at pick 31. He played nearly 3,000 snaps at offensive tackle for West Virginia, spending time on both sides of the line. Milum's experience and unbelievable pass protection ability that has helped him not allow a single sack over the past three years is worth a late first round pick.
32. Philadelphia Eagles: Shavon Revel Jr., CB East Carolina
The Eagles are in such an amazing place roster-wise that they essentially don't have any extremely glaring needs thanks to general manager Howie Roseman. However, just like Roseman said at his podium this week at the NFL Combine, the Eagles' success is going to hinge on young players moving forward at critical positions.
They're already leaning on Quinyon Mitchell outside and Cooper DeJean in the slot as second year players in 2025. With Darius Slay entering his final contractual season at age 34, Revel Jr. becomes the next phenomenal perimeter for the Eagles here soon. He's still recovering from injury right now, but should be nearing full-speed as a rookie.
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Round Two
33. Cleveland Browns: Josh Conerly Jr., OT Oregon
34. New York Giants: Donovan Jackson, OL Ohio State
35. Tennessee Titans: Jonah Savaiinaea, OL Arizona
36. Jacksonville Jaguars: Darius Alexander, DT Toledo
37. Las Vegas Raiders: Mykel Williams, EDGE Georgia
38. New England Patriots: Kenneth Grant, DT Michigan
39. Chicago Bears (via CAR): Jihaad Campbell, LB Alabama
40. New Orleans Saints: Matthew Golden, WR Texas
41. Chicago Bears: T.J. Sanders, DT South Carolina
42. New York Jets: Jack Sawyer, EDGE Ohio State
43. San Francisco 49ers: Trey Amos, CB Ole Miss
44. Dallas Cowboys: Cameron Williams, OT Texas
45. Indianapolis Colts: Princely Umanmielen, EDGE Ole Miss
46. Atlanta Falcons: Chris Paul Jr., LB Ole Miss
47. Arizona Cardinals: Tyleik Williams, DT Ohio State
48. Miami Dolphins: Grey Zabel, OL North Dakota State
49. Cincinnati Bengals: Maxwell Hairston, CB Kentucky
50. Seattle Seahawks: Jared Wilson, C Georgia
51. Denver Broncos: Harold Fannin Jr., TE Bowling Green
52. Pittsburgh Steelers: Omarion Hampton, RB North Carolina
53. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Andrew Mukuba, S Texas
54. Green Bay Packers: Aireontae Ersery, OT Minnesota
55. Los Angeles Chargers: TreVeyon Henderson, RB Ohio State
56. Buffalo Bills (via MIN): Benjamin Morrison, CB Notre Dame
57. Carolina Panthers (via LAR): Donovan Ezeiruaku, EDGE Boston College
58. Houston Texans: Isaiah Bond, WR Texas
59. Baltimore Ravens: Marcus Mbow, OL Purdue
60. Detroit Lions: Zy Alexander, CB LSU
61. Washington Commanders: Jordan Burch, EDGE Oregon
62. Buffalo Bills: Tez Johnson, WR Oregon
63. Kansas City Chiefs: Kaleb Johnson, RB Iowa
64. Philadelphia Eagles: Elijah Arroyo, TE Miami (FL)
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Round Three
65. New York Giants: Jayden Higgins, WR Iowa State
66. Kansas City Chiefs (via TEN): Deone Walker, DT Kentucky
67. Cleveland Browns: Jalen Milroe, QB Alabama
68. Las Vegas Raiders: Quinshon Judkins, RB Ohio State
69. New England Patriots: Elic Ayomanor, WR Stanford
70. Jacksonville Jaguars: Xavier Watts, S Notre Dame
71. New Orleans Saints: Alfred Collins, DT Texas
72. Chicago Bears: Dylan Sampson, RB Tennessee
73. Las Vegas Raiders (via NYJ): Darien Porter, CB Iowa State
74. Carolina Panthers: Ja'Corey Brooks, WR Louisville
75. San Francisco 49ers: Omarr Norman-Lott, DT Tennessee
76. Dallas Cowboys: DJ Giddens, RB Kansas State
77. New England Patriots (via ATL): Anthony Belton, OT NC State
78. Arizona Cardinals: Bradyn Swinson, EDGE LSU
79. Washington Commanders (via MIA): Tai Felton, WR Maryland
80. Indianapolis Colts: Kevin Winston Jr., S Penn State
81. Cincinnati Bengals: Tate Ratledge, IOL Georgia
82. Seattle Seahawks: Will Howard, QB Ohio State
83. Pittsburgh Steelers: Emery Jones Jr., OL LSU
84. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Demetrius Knight Jr., LB South Carolina
85. Denver Broncos: Carson Schwesinger, LB UCLA
86. Los Angeles Chargers: Ricky White, WR UNLV
87. Green Bay Packers: Sai'vion Jones, DT LSU
88. Jacksonville Jaguars (via MIN): Hollin Pierce, OT Rutgers
89. Houston Texans: Cam Skattebo, RB Arizona State
90. Los Angeles Rams: Quincy Riley, CB Louisville
91. Baltimore Ravens: Billy Bowman Jr., S Oklahoma
92. New York Jets (via DET): Mason Taylor, TE LSU
93. New Orleans Saints (via WAS): Kyle McCord, QB Syracuse
94. Cleveland Browns (via BUF): Joshua Farmer, DT Florida State
95. Kansas City Chiefs: Gunnar Helm, TE Texas
96. Philadelphia Eagles: Barrett Carter, LB Clemson
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And if you want to see why Jaxson Dart might just be a first round pick in the 2025 NFL Draft you can check out some of his highlights from the 2024 college football season!
