2025 NFL Three-Round Mock Draft: Mason Graham slips, Malaki Starks rises, and Titans nab their generational talent
The 2025 Shrine and Senior Bowl games have ended, and what we've learned about players and teams has shifted the picture of the 2025 NFL Draft. With players rising and falling from the week, where does the 2025 NFL Draft stand? I went three rounds deep, with plenty of new names populating this mock in […]
The 2025 Shrine and Senior Bowl games have ended, and what we've learned about players and teams has shifted the picture of the 2025 NFL Draft.
With players rising and falling from the week, where does the 2025 NFL Draft stand? I went three rounds deep, with plenty of new names populating this mock in Days One and Two.
2025 NFL Three-round 2025 Mock Draft
1. Tennessee Titans: Abdul Carter, EDGE, Penn State
New Titans' general manager Dave Borgonzi made headlines a few weeks ago by saying he wouldn't pass on a "generational talent" to reach for a quarterback. I'm gonna take him at his word here with Abdul Carter on the board.
2. Cleveland Browns: Shedeur Sanders, QB, Colorado
With Myles Garrett's trade request, optimism around the Browns feels pretty low. Fortunately, there's one cure-all at the NFL level: Finding a franchise quarterback. Shedeur Sanders isn't perfect, but he's the best quarterback in this draft and would give some hope for the future in Cleveland.
3. New York Giants: Cam Ward, QB, Miami (FL)
The Giants have to figure out the future of the franchise under center. They might as well take a gamble on a toolsy prospect like Cam Ward and see if they can unlock his potential with some sneaky good weapons around him.
4. New England Patriots: Travis Hunter, CB, Colorado
If either Travis Hunter or Abdul Carter are sitting on the board at this pick, the Patriots should sprint up to the podium. Travis Hunter can start day one opposite Christian Gonzalez at cornerback while also rotating at wide receiver in specific packages.
5. Jacksonville Jaguars: Will Johnson, CB, Michigan
With the Jaguars hiring Anthony Campanile as their defensive coordinator, I imagine their new defensive scheme is going to revolve around a lot of man coverage and single-high. They're going to need more consistent play at cornerback to live in that kind of scheme. Enter Will Johnson, who has been one of the best cornerbacks and playmakers in college football over the last few seasons.
6. Las Vegas Raiders: Tetairoa McMillan, WR, Arizona
While Chip Kelly will help spruce up the Raiders' offense, the talent on their offense still needs plenty of improvement. Tetairoa McMillan is a true outside threat at wide receiver, with great size, catch radius, and twitch.
7. New York Jets: Malaki Starks, SAF, Georgia
It's not a glamourous selection, but the Jets desperately need talent on both sides of the ball, and they have plenty of free agents in their secondary. It's easy to envision Aaron Glenn falling in love with a player like Malaki Starks and what he could do for that defense.
8. Carolina Panthers: Shemar Stewart, EDGE, Texas A&M
The Carolina Panthers ended the 2024 season on a high note with Bryce Young's resurgence, but their defense needs an infusion of talent to grow. One key area could be improving their pass rush. Shemar Stewart is an unbelievable mover for his frame and is one of the best players in this draft class.
9. New Orleans Saints: Mykel Williams, EDGE, Georgia
The Saints have so many areas they could start addressing this offseason that it's hard to pick just one. However, the best place to start is often improving the pass rush, made especially crucial with Cameron Jordan's age and multiple free agents in the room.
Mykel Williams fits the mold the Saints typically target with his massive 290-pound frame and his explosive movement skills.
10. Chicago Bears: Will Campbell, OL, LSU
Will Campbell is the best offensive lineman in this class. He'll likely have to slide inside to guard at the NFL level, but he's a smart, physical, and gifted blocker who will set the tone for an offensive line. For a line searching for answers, Campbell is the clear solution to plugging up the middle of their line for Caleb Williams.
11. San Francisco 49ers: Mason Graham, DT, Michigan
The surprise faller here, Mason Graham solves an immediate area of need for the 49ers, who desperately need to improve the interior of their defensive line and take some of the attention off of Nick Bosa.
12. Dallas Cowboys: Ashton Jeanty, RB, Boise State
The Cowboys have made it abundantly clear they want more out of their run game in 2025, and they've hired the right personnel to get that. Now, the goal should be to improve the talent of the offense to achieve that. Taking one of the best players in this class in Ashton Jeanty would be a big step in fixing their offense for next season.
13. Miami Dolphins: Luther Burden III, WR, Missouri
It seems like Tyreek Hill could be on his way out of Miami this offseason, opening up a pretty sizable hole in the Dolphins' offense. Luther Burden III isn't a 1:1 of Tyreek Hill, but he's a similar dynamic playmaker at receiver who could step right in and help replace some of that lost production.
14. Indianapolis Colts: Tyler Warren, TE, Penn State
The battle for the TE1 spot between Colston Loveland and Tyler Warren will be one worth monitoring.
The Colts' tight end room has been an utter disaster this season, and both they and Anthony Richardson need a dependable target somewhere in the offense. Tyler Warren solves that problem, while also helping improve their run game as a blocker.
15. Atlanta Falcons: Mike Green, EDGE, Marshall
I almost held off on giving the team a pass rusher here, as Arnold Ebiketie and Matthew Judon came alive as the season ended. However, the Falcons still finished right at the bottom of the league in getting after the quarterback. To cloud the evaluation further, Judon is a pending free agent.
Mike Green is an unbelievable mover, with rare explosiveness, agility, and quickness. He's shot up draft boards this season and will continue to do so after his dominant Senior Bowl performance. Don't be surprised when he pushes for a top-ten selection in April.
16. Arizona Cardinals: Nic Scourton, EDGE, Texas A&M
While the Cardinals weren't dead last in most pass-rushing stats, they finished pretty close across the board.
Nic Scourton is a tricky eval in this draft class. Even though A&M had him add on some bad weight, he's still showing off that quickness, bend, change of direction ability, and technique that he had at Purdue. As he loses some of that excess weight, Scourton's ceiling feels high.
17. Cincinnati Bengals: Derrick Harmon, DT, Oregon
The Bengals' defensive line played pretty poor last season, putting most of the burden on Trey Hendrickson. Derrick Harmon has been a fast riser this season, for good reason. His outstanding quickness, length, and power have made a disruptive force for the Ducks this season, and his play has been pivotal to Oregon being the #1 team in the country.
18. Seattle Seahawks: Jihaad Campbell, LB, Alabama
Ernest Jones has been tremendous for the Seahawks but is a pending free agent. Who knows how that will go, given that the team chose not to extend Jordyn Brooks last year.
Jihaad Campbell has shot up draft boards with his freakish athleticism for his 6'3, 244-pound frame. He's a capable do-it-all 'backer who can carry vertical routes just as easily as he can scrape across the formation in pursuit of a ball carrier.
19. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Jalon Walker, EDGE, Georgia
The Buccaneers' pass rush has been carried pretty heavily by the duo of NT Vita Vea and second-year player YaYa Diaby. With Anthony Nelson and Joe Tryon-Shoyinka set to be free agents, it's time the Bucs added some serious juice to their pass rush.
I'm not quite certain what I would do with Jalon Walker, but his athleticism and intelligence make him a Day one starter. I feel confident Todd Bowles could maximize his ability to play all over the formation.
20. Denver Broncos: Colston Loveland, TE, Michigan
The Broncos are searching to add more weapons around Bo Nix in the offseason. Whether it's a wide receiver or tight end will depend on the board, but I expect them to target one early.
Colston Loveland is the kind of player who Sean Payton would covet and give Bo Nix a security blanket across the middle of the field.
21. Pittsburgh Steelers: Emeka Egbuka, WR, Ohio State
The Steelers desperately need to address their wide receiver room in the offseason, especially with George Pickens' future with the team uncertain.
Emeka Egbuka can step in right away and be the team's WR1 for the foreseeable future.
22. Los Angeles Chargers: Kenneth Grant, DT, Michigan
The Chargers and Kenneth Grant feel like a perfect match for each other, given the Chargers' needs up front and Grant's familiarity with the staff and scheme.
23. Green Bay Packers: Jahdae Barron, CB, Texas
The Packers' secondary took a step forward this season at a few positions, but their cornerback room needs an overhaul. One position I'd like to see them upgrade is in the nickel, as Keisean Dixon struggled throughout the year.
Jahdae Barron can plug in and play outside, but also slide into the nickel as well. His versatility and playmaking ability provides an instant starter for the Packers.
24. Minnesota Vikings: Azaraye'h Thomas, CB, Florida State
I've been a fan of what the Vikings were able to manufacture in their secondary. However, multiple corners are set to hit free agency, and the team needs to get younger (and cheaper).
Azareye'h Thomas has skyrocketed up draft boards. His skill set is a seamless fit in Brian Flores' defense and adds a playmaker to the Vikings' secondary.
25. Houston Texans: Armand Membou, OT, Missouri
The Texans offensive line has been an issue for years, and their last game in the playoffs highlighted just how poor it was.
Armand Membou can plug in at guard or right tackle for the Texans and instantly upgrade the room, providing a quality starter Houston doesn't have.
26. Los Angeles Rams: Matthew Golden, WR, Texas
The Rams have to start finding more offensive playmakers with age catching up to Cooper Kupp and a lack of talent surrounding Matthew Stafford. They can't just rely on Puka Nacua.
Matthew Golden's name has skyrocketed up in conversations the last few weeks, thanks to some terrific play in the college football playoffs. He has a knack for getting open with ease, catches everything, and is a talented blocker. The Rams need that kind of outside receiving threat to open up the offense, and Golden fits what they look for to a T.
27. Baltimore Ravens: Nick Emmanwori, SAF, South Carolina
The Marcus Williams deal will end this offseason, and it's obvious the team needs to solidify their secondary. They "moved" Kyle Hamilton to safety, a position that doesn't fit his skill set. Baltimore should add a better deep safety to let Hamilton go back to playing his overhang/big nickel role more.
Nick Emmanwori is an unbelievable athlete at the position. He is capable of aligning in multiple roles and erases players in coverage. The tools alone are going to see him drafted high, but his tape suggests a player capable of a Pro Bowl-caliber safety early.
28. Detroit Lions: Josh Simmons, OT, Ohio State
Taylor Decker regressed this season, and the Lions would be prudent to start looking for a long-term option to take over at left tackle after next season.
Josh Simmons can sit behind Decker for a year while he recovers from his injury and adjusts to the NFL before taking over as the starter.
29. Washington Commanders: Kelvin Banks, OT, Texas
Brandon Coleman struggled his rookie season at left tackle, and might be better suited moving inside to guard. Kelvin Banks can start right away there and help shore up protection for Jayden Daniels.
30. Buffalo Bills: Tyleik Williams, DT, Ohio State
I could have gone pass rusher here for the Bills, but fortunately, the best player on my board just happens to fill a need for the team. Buffalo needs to beef up the middle of their defensive line.
Tyleik Williams is an awesome run stuffer, who has played a key cog in Ohio State's national championship run. He is a plug-and-play nose or one technique at the next level.
31. Philadelphia Eagles: Walter Nolen, DT, Ole Miss
It feels pretty obvious the Eagles will let Milton Williams walk to pick up a high compensatory pick later on and will then turn to the draft to add his replacement.
Walter Nolen is streaky, but he's a terrific athlete with plenty of upside to develop.
32. Kansas City Chiefs: Shavon Revel, CB, East Carolina
If the Chiefs had one issue all season defensively, it was their cornerback play opposite Trent McDuffie. They need to add a long-term option on that side to help shore up the defense moving forward.
Shavon Revel's length and ball skills would thrive in Steve Spagnuolo's defense.
Round 2
33. Cleveland Browns: Kaleb Johnson, RB, Iowa
34. New York Giants: Josh Conerly Jr., OT, Oregon
35. Tennessee Titans: Tyler Booker, G, Alabama
36. Jacksonville Jaguars: Grey Zabel, G, North Dakota State
37. Las Vegas Raiders: Jalen Milroe, QB, Alabama
The Raiders could attack quarterback in a variety of different ways in the offseason, but selfishly, I want to see what Chip Kelly could cook up with Jalen Milroe under center.
38. New England Patriots: Marcus Mbow, OL, Purdue
39. Chicago Bears: James Pearce Jr., EDGE, Tennessee
40. New Orleans Saints: Jack Bech, WR, TCU
41. Chicago Bears: Omarion Hampton, RB, North Carolina
New head coach Ben Johnson is going to want to install a diverse rushing attack to take the pressure off of Caleb Williams. Omarion Hampton can be his version of David Montgomery in Chicago.
42. New York Jets: Xavier Restrepo, WR, Miami (FL)
43. San Francisco 49ers: Xavier Watts, SAF, Notre Dame
44. Dallas Cowboys: Princely Umanmielen, EDGE, Ole Miss
45. Indianapolis Colts: Benjamin Morrison, CB, Notre Dame
46. Atlanta Falcons: Trey Amos, CB, Ole Miss
47. Arizona Cardinals: Omarr Norman-Lott, DT, Tennessee
48. Miami Dolphins: Jonah Savaiinaea, OL, Arizona
49. Cincinnati Bengals: Donovan Ezeiruaku, EDGE, Boston College
50. Seattle Seahawks: Maxwell Hairston, CB, Kentucky
51. Denver Broncos: Carson Schwesinger, LB, UCLA
52. Pittsburgh Steelers: Deone Walker, DT, Kentucky
The Steelers have made their interest in the defensive line clear this offseason. Pittsburgh would be an ideal environment for Walker's development, given his upside.
53. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Chris Paul Jr., LB, Ole Miss
54. Green Bay Packers: Jayden Higgins, WR, Iowa State
55. Los Angeles Chargers: Elic Ayomanor, WR, Stanford
56. Buffalo Bills: Jared Ivey, EDGE, Ole Miss
57. Carolina Panthers: Tre Harris, WR, Ole Miss
58. Houston Texans: Demetrius Knight Jr., LB, South Carolina
The Texans' linebacker room has had its struggles in coverage, and it limits some of what Houston can run defensively. Demetrius Knight was terrific in Mobile for the Senior Bowl and can help solve that problem for the Texans.
59. Baltimore Ravens: Savion Williams, WR, TCU
60. Detroit Lions: Josaiah Stewart, EDGE, Michigan
61. Washington Commanders: Kyle Kennard, EDGE, South Carolina
62. Buffalo Bills: Darien Porter, CB, Iowa State
63. Philadelphia Eagles: Cameron Williams, OT, Texas
64. Kansas City Chiefs: Jalen Royals, WR, Utah State
I'd like to see the Chiefs continue investing in their offensive firepower, as that room has felt stale in recent seasons. Jalen Royals is an electric player capable of fitting multiple roles in this offense.
Round 3
65. New York Giants: Isaiah Bond, WR, Texas
66. Kansas City Chiefs: Gunnar Helm, TE, Texas
67. Cleveland Browns: Charles Grant, OT, William & Mary
Charles Grant can start Day One for Cleveland and is a perfect fit for an offense looking to go back to its outside zone roots.
68. Las Vegas Raiders: T.J. Sanders, DT, South Carolina
69. New England Patriots: David Walker, EDGE, Central Arkansas
70. Jacksonville Jaguars: Cobee Bryant, CB, Kansas
71. New Orleans Saints: Elijah Arroyo, TE, Miami (FL)
72. Chicago Bears: Donovan Jackson, OL, Ohio State
73. Las Vegas Raiders: Shemar James, LB, Florida
74. Carolina Panthers: Jacob Parrish, CB, Kansas State
75. San Francisco 49ers: Aireontae Ersery, OT, Minnesota
76. Dallas Cowboys: Jaylin Noel, WR, Iowa State
77. New England Patriots: Darius Alexander, DT, Toledo
The Patriots' defensive line struggled to generate much pressure all season long. Darius Alexander was one of the best players at the Senior Bowl and should step right in as a key contributor in New England's pass rush.
78. Arizona Cardinals: Tez Johnson, WR, Oregon
79. Washington Commanders: Joshua Farmer, DT, Florida State
80. Indianapolis Colts: Billy Bowman, SAF, Oklahoma
81. Cincinnati Bengals: Quincy Riley, CB, Louisville
82. Seattle Seahawks: Tate Ratledge, G, Georgia
83. Pittsburgh Steelers: Jaxson Dart, QB, Ole Miss
Desperate times call for desperate measures.
84. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Sebastian Castro, DB, Iowa
85. Denver Broncos: TreVeyon Henderson, RB, Ohio State
86. Los Angeles Chargers: Devin Neal, RB, Kansas
87. Green Bay Packers: Aeneas Peebles, DT, Virginia Tech
88. Jacksonville Jaguars: Jordan Phillips, DT, Maryland
With Arik Armstead and Maason Smith rotating at three-technique, Phillips can stick in as the team's one-technique and help shore up the Jaguars' run defense.
