Three quarterbacks go in the Top 10, Ashton Jeanty doesn't land in Dallas, and the rich get richer at the end of Round 1 in this 2025 two-round NFL Mock Draft
The 2025 NFL Draft is drawing closer, with the NFL Scouting Combine set to get started next week. There's plenty of chatter about how the top prospects are shaping up, with the conversation around Cam Ward and Shedeur Sanders leading the charge.Where will the quarterbacks land? When will the third quarterback get taken? In this […]
The 2025 NFL Draft is drawing closer, with the NFL Scouting Combine set to get started next week. There's plenty of chatter about how the top prospects are shaping up, with the conversation around Cam Ward and Shedeur Sanders leading the charge.
Where will the quarterbacks land? When will the third quarterback get taken? In this insanely talented running back class, where will the top backs like Ashton Jeanty and Omarion Hampton get picked? Let's dive in.
2025 NFL Mock Draft: Round 1
Here are the 32 first round picks from this 2025 NFL mock draft.
1. Tennessee Titans: Cameron Ward, QB, Miami
Tennessee might be fielding calls for this pick from other teams looking to make a move for a franchise quarterback (like the New York Jets, for instance), but with no trades in this mock, I have Tennessee sticking and taking Cam Ward, who I believe is the top signal caller in this year's draft class.
2. Cleveland Browns: Shedeur Sanders, QB, Colorado
The Cleveland Browns have a major decision to make with the Deshaun Watson situation, but with that clearly on a downward trajectory, the Browns need a quarterback of the future sooner or later. It's a lot easier to make the pick when you already have it.
3. New York Giants: Abdul Carter, Edge, Penn State
The New York Giants need a lot of things, and they land what I believe is the best player in this year's draft, Abdul Carter. He's a ferocious, twitched-up pass rusher for the Giants to deploy.
4. New England Patriots: Travis Hunter, CB/WR, Colorado
Could the Patriots go with a wide receiver? Sure. But Travis Hunter is a rare two-way player that they can find multiple uses for, and pairing him with Christian Gonzalez gives the Patriots an elite cornerback core for years to come.
5. Jacksonville Jaguars: Mason Graham, DT, Michigan
Jacksonville had a run stopping problem on defense, and they plug Mason Graham, arguably the easiest evaluation in this year's draft, into the middle of their defensive line. He's a disruptor and a run stuffer in the middle.
6. Las Vegas Raiders: Jalon Walker, LB, Georgia
Jalon Walker is much more than just a linebacker, which gives him plenty of draft value. Elite athleticism capable of making splash plays, he's strong in pass rush, can drop in coverage, is disciplined against the run, and he's still only 20 years old. He might be the highest upside player in this year's draft.
7. New York Jets: Mykel Williams, EDGE, Georgia
In two games against Texas, one of the best teams in college football with a pair of offensive tackles that are both likely to hear their names called in the first two rounds of the 2025 NFL Draft, Mykel Williams totaled four sacks. He's a freakish athlete that gives instant juice in the pass rush (and a player I would love to see the Bills make a big time trade up to select).
8. Carolina Panthers: Will Johnson, CB, Michigan
The Panthers need a lot, and Will Johnson, an elite shut-down cornerback, falls into their laps. It's an easy selection at this point in the draft, although you could definitely make a case for Tetairoa McMillan to give Bryce Young a weapon on the outside. Still, Johnson has perennial All-Pro upside.
9. New Orleans Saints: Jaxson Dart, QB, Ole Miss
Surprise! Yes, this is very early, but the Saints could be feeling desperate for a quarterback, and Jaxson Dart's stock seems to be on the rise after the Senior Bowl. I know more than one person has him as their top-ranked quarterback in the class, and more than a few have him at No. 2. In a fairly weak quarterback class, the Saints take a chance on a high-upside quarterback with plenty of SEC experience.
10. Chicago Bears: Will Campbell, OT, LSU
The Bears watch one of the top offensive tackles in the class fall into their lap, giving them the ability to bolster the protection in front of last year's first overall selection, Caleb Williams. Protecting Williams and giving him every opportunity to succeed is priority number one for the Chicago Bears.
11. San Francisco 49ers: Walter Nolen, DT, Ole Miss
Tell me if you've heard this one before — the San Francisco 49ers get a stud defensive lineman. Over the last decade or so, that seems to be a common theme and a building block for how the 49ers want to build their roster. After a down season, Nolen steps in ready to make an instant contribution from all over the defensive line.
12. Dalas Cowboys: Malaki Starks, S, Georgia
Cowboys fans, stick with me. You'll like how this plays out in the second round. Everybody and their brother has the Cowboys taking Ashton Jeanty, running back out of Boise State, and I would absolutely get that pick. Consider this a thought exercise, though. In a stacked running back class and with a ton of roster needs, why not go a different direction in Round 1 and wait on a running back?
13. Miami Dolphins: James Pearce, Edge, Tennessee
Before the 2024 college football season, James Pearce was widely in the conversation to be the first overall selection of the 2025 NFL Draft. He didn't have a bad year, but for some reason, he's not getting as much love. Maybe it's prospect fatigue. The Dolphins get an athletic pass rusher to help them chase down Josh Allen and the Bills, metaphorically and literally.
14. Indianapolis Colts: Tyler Warren, TE, Penn State
Tyler Warren was the entire Penn State passing attack. He's such an athlete that Penn State would even line him up in the wildcat formation. Warren is a do-everything tight end that will give them a genuine threat in the passing attack while also helping their run blocking to spring Jonathan Taylor.
15. Atlanta Flacons: Shavon Revel, CB, East Carolina
If it wasn't for an injury in the middle of the season, Shavon Revel would probably be widely discussed as a top 5-10 pick. Still, I don't think NFL teams are going to let him fall that far. He's a gifted and athletic corner with great ball skill that has the upside to be a shut down corner for years.
16. Arizona Cardinals: Tetairoa McMillan, WR, Arizona
The fall for Terairoa McMillan stops here, and the Arizona Cardinals keep the Arizona product in state. Do the Cardinals truly need McMillan? Not really, but you can't ignore the insane value and the upside of pairing McMillan and Marvin Harrison Jr. together. Good luck defending that.
17. Cincinnati Bengals: Ashton Jeanty, RB, Boise State
If Ashton Jeanty somehow is available for the Cincinnati Bengals, that would be one of the most potent pairing in this year's draft. Joe Burrow, who was scorching hot during the second half of the season last year, now gets the most dynamic and lethal running back in this year's draft to put in the backfield? That would be filthy.
18. Seattle Seahawks: Kelvin Banks Jr., OT, Texas
The Seattle Seahawks get help for the offensive line in Kelvin Banks Jr., who I believe is the best offensive tackle in the class.
19. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Luther Burden III, WR, Missouri
Luther Burden III burst onto the scene as a true freshman at Mizzou, but the dysfunction of their offensive in his final season has his stock a little on the decline. I still see him as a truly special weapon, especially after the catch, and someone that is a plug-and-play starter in schemes that value getting the ball out in a hurry. With Chris Godwin likely gone, he's the perfect compliment to the ageless Mike Evans.
20. Denver Broncos: Colston Loveland, TE, Michigan
The Denver Broncos hit on Bo Nix last year, and now they enter his second season committed to bolstering the talent around him. Colston Loveland is a special tight end that thrives on scramble drills, with with Nix's ability to create space with his legs, he and Loveland would form a solid duo.
21. Pittsburgh Steelers: Grey Zabel, OL, North Dakota State
North Dakota State is quietly becoming a pretty good hot bed for offensive linemen. A couple years after Cody Mauch, here comes Grey Zabel, who dominated 1-on-1 drills during the Senior Bowl against some of the best defensive linemen in the country. He has position flexibility across the interior of an offensive line, giving the Steelers options for putting together their best starting five.
22. Los Angeles Chargers: Omarion Hampton, RB, North Carolina
This pick would absolutely smash. For my fantasy football friends out there, this is drool-worthy. Omarion Hamption is a special back with size, physicality, home run speed, and quick feet. Putting him in a Jim Harbaugh offense would just be straight up unfair. The Chargers need a longterm answer for their ground game, and Hampton hits it out of the park.
23. Green Bay Packers: Armand Membou, OT, Missouri
The Packers need help on their offensive line, and while I feel perfectly comfortable saying Membou can play tackle, kicking him inside to guard for the Packers gives them a locked-in starter on the interior that's great against the pass rush and is a mauler in the run game with great athleticism to get out in space.
24. Minnesota Vikings: Shemar Stewart, Edge, Texas A&M
Shemar Stewart is a weird eval. He's hyper-athletic, has all the traits in the world, and yet the production has been minimal. Still, Bryan Flores would love to have an explosive ball of clay to mold.
25. Houston Texans: Emeka Egbuka, WR, Ohio State
Personally, I love Emeka Egbuka and think he could be the best wide receiver in this year's draft class. This draft has more to do with some picks that I think will happen, not necessarily should. If it were up to me, Egbuka wouldn't still be on the board at 25th overall, but if he is, he gives Houston an unbelievable complement to Nico Collins on the outside and Tank Dell in the slot. Egbuka is the perfect Z wide receiver. He will be a pro's pro for years.
26. Los Angeles Rams: Darius Alexander, DT, Toledo
Darius Alexander is quickly rising. He's an older prospect, but his hand usage and the flashes that she showed during Senior Bowl practices has him as a hot name in draft circles right now. He gives another piece to the rebuilding Rams defensive line.
27. Baltimore Ravens: Josh Simmons, OT, Ohio State
With left tackle Ronnie Staley likely gone in free agency, offensive tackle is arguably the biggest need for the Ravens this offseason. Josh Simmons had season-ending knee surgery in October, but in his six games prior to that, he was on a rocket ship. Extremely physically gifted, Simmons only allowed one pressure in the first six games of the season.
28. Detroit Lions: Benjamin Morrison, CB, Notre Dame
A lot of people are projecting the Lions to go for defensive line, which would absolutely make sense, but Benjamin Morrison is a value at this point in the draft. He's an incredibly sticky cornerback that was playing lights out ball before a hip injury ended his season. Down the stretch, the Lions allowed an average of over 305 passing yards per game in their final five games. Their secondary needs a boost.
29. Washington Commanders: Tyler Booker, OG, Alabama
Tyler Booker is one of the top interior offensive linemen in this year's class, and Washington can use the help. The interior of the offensive line was a massive weakness in the NFC Championship Game, and needs to be addressed as they move forward in building around Jayden Daniels.
30. Buffalo Bills: Mike Green, Edge, Marshall
Mike Green is an incredibly athletic and productive edge rusher with a knack for getting to the quarterback – something that is seriously lacking on the Buffalo Bills defensive front. Buffalo will be looking to overhaul much of the line, and getting a player with this much upside at 30th overall is a great start to their draft.
31. Kansas City Chiefs: Josh Conerly Jr., OT, Oregon
The Chiefs' offensive line was continuously collapsed by the front of the Philadelphia Eagles, even though they didn't blitz a single time. Josh Conerly Jr. out of Oregon has franchise left tackle upside.
32. Philadelphia Eagles: Jahdae Baron, S, Texas
The Eagles can pretty much just do whatever they want at this point. Take the best player available. Jahdae Baron is yet another ball hawk that they could put in their defensive backfield, registering nine pass breakups and five interceptions. He can play boundary, he can play deep, or he can be a force as a nickel. Philly could move him around to figure out where his best fit in their scheme is.
2025 NFL Mock Draft, Round 2
33. Cleveland Browns: Matthew Golden, WR, Texas
34. New York Giants: Cameron Williams, OT, Texas
35. Tennessee Titans: Nic Scourton, Edge, Texas A&M.
36. Jacksonville Jaguars: Kenneth Grant, DT, Michigan
37. Las Vegas Raiders: Nick Emmanwori, S, South Carolina
38. New England Patriots: Aireontae Erery, OT, Minnesota
39. Chicago Bears: Derrick Harmon, DT, Oregon
40. New Orleans Saints: Tre Harris, WR, Ole Miss
41. Chicago Bears: Princely Umanmielen, Edge, Ole Miss
42. New York Jets: Tyliek Williams, DT, Ohio State
43. San Francisco 49ers: Jonah Savaiinaea, OL, Arizona
44. Dallas Cowboys: TreVeyon Henderson, RB, Ohio State
45. Indianapolis Colts: Xavier Watts, S, Notre Dame
46. Atlanta Falcons: Isaiah Bond, WR, Texas
47. Arizona Cardinals: Jack Sawyer, Edge, Ohio state
48. Miami Dolphins: Jihaad Campbell, LB, Alabama
49. Cincinatti Bengals: Trey Amos, CB, Ole Miss
50. Seattle Seahawks: Wyatt Milum, OT, West Virginia
51. Denver Broncos: Kaleb Johnson, RB, Iowa
52. Pittsburgh Steelers: Marcus Mbow, OT, Purdue
53. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Donovan Ezeiruaku, Edge, Boston College
54. Green Bay Packers: Maxwell Hairston, CB, Kentucky
55. Los Angeles Chargers: Azareye'h Thomas, CB, Florida State
56. Buffalo Bills: Jayden Higgins, WR, Iowa State
57. Carolina Panthers: Darien Porter, CB, Iowa State
58. Houston Texans: Quinshon Judkins, RB, Ohio State
59. Baltimore Ravens: Elic Ayomanor, WR, Stanford
60. Detroit Lions: Deone Walker, DT, Kentucky
61. Washington Commanders: Landon Jackson, Edge, Arkansas
62. Buffalo Bills: T.J. Sanders, DT, South Carolina
63. Kansas City Chiefs: Emery Jones, OT, LSU
64. Philadelphia Eagles: Xavier Restrepo, WR, Miami
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