2025 NFL 2-Round Mock Draft: Info gained at the combine answered big questions but one popular rumor seems pretty fishy
The NFL Scouting Combine always gives teams great information on the top players in the current draft class. From in-person interviews to detailed medicals and, of course, the chance to watch many prospects show off their athletic ability in on-field testing. However, the event also provides valuable information as members from all 32 teams, agents, and […]
The NFL Scouting Combine always gives teams great information on the top players in the current draft class. From in-person interviews to detailed medicals and, of course, the chance to watch many prospects show off their athletic ability in on-field testing.
However, the event also provides valuable information as members from all 32 teams, agents, and many NFL insiders are all in one city for a week. So, after being in Indianapolis last week and using the information I gathered, I compiled a two-round mock draft on how I think the 2025 NFL Draft would go if it happened today.
2 Round 2025 NFL Mock Draft
Round 1
TRADE: Titans send pick 1 to the Giants for pick 3, 34 (second round), 104 (fourth round), and a 2026 second-round pick
Many at the Scouting Combine believe that it is a matter of when not if the Giants and Titans agree on a trade for the number one overall pick. While I'm sure some other teams are interested, the Giants are the only team linked that keeps the Titans in range to target one of the premium players in this year's class at pick three. This could warrant them taking less overall in a trade but still gaining some additional shots in this year's class.
1. New York Giants: Cam Ward, QB, Miami
The Giants swung and missed on Matthew Stafford, so now it's back to the draft to land their next franchise quarterback. I've heard they have a high opinion on both Cam Ward and Shedeur Sanders. But I think Ward's talent level gives him the edge to be their top QB in the class.
2. Cleveland Browns: Abdul Carter, Edge, Penn State
Everyone seems so sure that the Browns are going QB no matter what, with pick two after the Scouting Combine. And people I talked to in Indianapolis think the same thing. But something smells fishy here to me. If they are so locked in on QB, why are they not linked as a team to watch to trade up to one? So I'm calling their bluff and having them replace Myles Garrett, who has said publically that he wants out of Cleveland with Penn State's Abdul Carter.
3. Tennessee Titans: Travis Hunter, CB/WR, Colorado
The Titans probably prefer Carter to Travis Hunter, but with the Browns bypassing QB at pick two, the Titans select the dynamic two-way phenom. Head coach Brian Callahan shared at the combine that the team would try him at corner first if they were to draft him, but I think the first moment he played WR in training camp, they would make sure to give him a healthy snap count there as well.
4. New England Patriots: Will Campbell, OT, LSU
No Travis Hunter for the Patriots, so they pivot and land LSU tackle Will Campbell. Protecting their franchise QB, Drake Maye has to be a priority, and there are enough dynamic WRs available via trade right now that I think they may find a top weapon before the draft, anyway.
5. Jacksonville Jaguars: Tetairoa McMillan, WR, Arizona
The Jaguars saw their 2024 first-round pick, Brian Thomas Jr., explode onto the scene last year. Now they've hired Liam Coen to be their head coach, and after a year with Mike Evans and Chris Godwin, they make sure Thomas has a good partner in crime by selecting Arizona's Tetairoa McMillan.
6. Las Vegas Raiders: Shedeur Sanders, QB, Colorado
Like the Giants, the Raiders swung and missed on Matthew Stafford. Tom Brady seems to have a lot of control over building the team's roster, so you have to imagine they make a big move at QB, whether that's via the draft, free agency, or trade. Here, Shedeur Sanders fell into their lap at pick-six, so I think they bring Primetime's son to Las Vegas.
7. New York Jets: Mason Graham, DT, Michigan
The Jets have a lot of options they could consider with this pick. So they go best player available, Michigan's Mason Graham. Good luck to interior offensive linemen trying to stop a Quinnen WIlliams and Mason Graham duo.
8. Carolina Panthers: Will Johnson, CB, Michigan
Back-to-back, Wolverines are off the board, with the Panthers selecting corner Will Johnson. Johnson was once looked at as a surefire top-five pick due to his coverage skills being viewed as elite. A rocky season for Michigan and some injury concerns have led some to question Johnson's ability. But the chance to have Jaycee Horn and Will Johnson as your CB duo for the foreseeable future sounds pretty great to me.
9. New Orleans Saints: Tyler Warren, TE, Penn State
It's Kellen Moore's show now in New Orleans and the team seems to play on Derek Carr starting the year at QB. So, landing more weapons to help him be successful needs to be a priority. They could go WR, but Penn State's Tyler Warren is the best weapon left on the board at either position so they take the. do it all TE.
10. Chicago Bears: Ashton Jeanty, RB, Boise State
The Bears didn't even wait for free agency to beef up their offensive line. Which opens up some extra possibilities with this selection. The idea of having Ashton Jeanty lead Ben Johnson's rushing attack sound too perfect to pass up here.
11. San Francisco 49ers: Tyler Booker, G, Alabama
The 49ers are starting to see some of their long-time core move on as they reshape their roster. They could go so many different ways with this pick, my top offensive lineman on the board is Alabama's Tyler Booker. He could start day one at either guard spot and do so at a high level.
12. Dallas Cowboys: Armand Membou, T/G, Missouri
The Cowboys saw future Hall of Famer Zack Martin hand up his cleats this offseason, which created a new need on their offensive line. They now need to find a new starting tackle and guard this offseason. Missouri's Armand Membou has the ability to compete for both spots, which would offer the Cowboys some flexibility in free agency and the draft.
13. Miami Dolphins: Malaki Starks, S, Georgia
The Dolphins are expected to lose Jevon Holland this offseason. One of the best options to replace him in this year's class is Georgia's Malaki Starks. He can start right away and help reshape the Dolphins secondary.
14. Indianapolis Colts: Jihaad Campbell, LB, Alabama
Alabama's Jihaad Campbell was one of the scouting combine's biggest winners. Even before he put on a show during the on-field events, people around the league shared how highly they viewed the linebacker. He has a unique skill set that allows him to attack ball carriers, drop back in coverage, and rush the passer. If the Colts want to give Lou Anarumo the best chance for success this season, giving him a weapon like Campbell would go a long way.
15. Atlanta Falcons: Nick Emmanwori, S, South Carolina
It's hard to be sure about anything when it comes to the NFL Draft. Just last year, we saw the Falcons shocked the world when they used their first-round pick on Michael Penix Jr. But one of the things I feel strongest about in this year's draft is that the Falcons are going to target defense early. South Carolina's Nick Emmanwori shows he is an absolute freak of an athlete, and many around the league believe he is a first-round lock. The Falcons would form one of the most lethal safety duos in football, with Jessie Bates III, and with Justin Simmons set to become a free agent, they certainly have a need at the spot.
16. Arizona Cardinals: Josh Simmons, OT, Ohio State
The Cardinals need to keep Kyler Murray healthy, and improving their pass protection would do just that. They land yet another Ohio State buckeye by pairing Paris Johnson Jr. with Josh Simmons. Simmons may not have the complete body of work of some of the linemen in this class, but his film from this past year might be the best of any of them.
17. Cincinnati Bengals: Kenneth Grant, DT, Michigan
The Bengals have a lot of spots on the defense they need to improve this offseason, with multiple key veterans futures with the team being in question. So going with the best defender available might be their best bet, and for me, here that is Michigan's, Kenneth Grant. Grant's ability in the run game is truly elite, and they would be a day-one contributor In Cincinnati.
18. Seattle Seahawks: Grey Zabel, G/C, North Dakota State
The interior of the Seahawks offensive line has to improve this offseason. North Dakota State's Grey Zabel is someone who can play either guard spot or even center. He worked out at every offensive line spot at the Senior Bowl and had one of the strongest weeks of any player in attendance.
19. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Shemar Stewart, Edge, Texas A&M
The Buccaneers need to add a game-changing pass rusher in the worst way. Texas A&M's Shemar Stewart didn't have the sack production you would like to see, but his pressure stats and elite athleticism give him one of the highest ceilings of any pass rusher in this year's class.
20. Denver Broncos: Jalon Walker, LB, Georgia
Going offense with the Broncos' first pick is the popular trend amongst mock drafters. There are some solid options on the board for them here, but Jalon Walker's dynamic skill set would be a perfect addition to an already stellar Broncos defense. So they wait till day two to address the offensive side of the ball, but they make sure they will again have one of the best defenses in the NFL.
21. Pittsburgh Steelers: Luther Burden III, WR, Missouri
The Steelers have to figure out who will be their starting QB in 2025, but they also need to add more weapons on that side of the ball. Missouri's Luther Burden II has been the target of some significant prospect fatigue this offseason, but his skill is undeniable. He would complement George Pickens perfectly and create a solid WR duo for whoever the QB ends up being.
22. Los Angeles Chargers: Colston Loveland, TE, Michigan
If Colston Loveland is on the board, I'm gonna have a hard time mocking anyone else with this pick. Reuniting him with Jim Harbaugh and giving Justin Herbert a dynamic weapon at TE is too perfect to ignore.
23. Green Bay Packers: Maxwell Hairston, CB, Kentucky
Kentucky's Maxwell Hairston shared in his podium time that he was going to put on a show during on-field drills at the combine. He even urged fans to grab their popcorn and watch the show, and he certainly delivered with one of the best performances of any player in attendance. He would be a great option for the team to consider replacing Jaire Alexander with this offseason, who the team is expected to either trade or release ahead of the draft.
24. Minnesota Vikings: Jahdae Barron, CB, Texas
The Vikings have multiple secondary members set to become free agents this offseason. One of which is starting CB Byron Murphy Jr.; if he walks, replacing him will need to be a high priority, and Texas' Jahdae Barron has the ability to play on the outside or in the slot at a high level.
25. Houston Texans: Walter Nolen, DT, Ole Miss
The Texans defensive line created problems for opposing offenses all year long in 2024. Their edge duo of Danielle Hunter and Will Anderson Jr. is going to be a force for the foreseeable future, so finding a long-term difference-maker out of the interior would make a lot of sense. Ole Miss' Walter Nolen showed at the Senior Bowl he is a gifted pass rusher out of the interior, and if you put him out there with Hunter and Anderson Jr. they will be a nightmare to game plan for.
26. Los Angeles Rams: Kelvin Banks Jr., OT, Texas
The Rams got Matthew Stafford back for 2025, but their offensive line has more questions than ever. Here, one of the top linemen in the class falls in their lap, Kelvin Banks Jr., and if he is available, I think they would run that card in.
27. Baltimore Ravens: Mike Green, Edge, Marshall
The Ravens have a couple needs they could have addressed here, but the group of edge rushers that fell in this mock made it the top spot I considered. Ultimately, I landed on Marshall's Mike Green, who was dominant at the Senior Bowl and would be a great fit in Baltimore's scheme.
28. Detroit Lions: James Pearce Jr., Edge, Tennessee
The Lions are going to find a way to upgrade their edge room this offseason, and I think the draft is their best spot to do it. Here, James Pearce Jr. is still on the board, and his athleticism would nicely complement Aidan Hutchinson on the opposite side.
TRADE: Commanders send pick 29 to the Saints for picks 40 (second), 93 (third) and a 2026 fourth-round pick
I think a lot of teams in the latter half of the first round will entertain the idea of trading out of the first round altogether and land more chances on day two to attack the strength of this class. So the Commanders do just that by finding the Saints, who are looking to find their QB of the future and pull off a trade to get it done.
29. New Orleans Saints: Jaxson Dart, QB, Ole Miss
The Saints are going to roll with Derek Carr as their starter for 2024, but they know as much as we do that he isn't their long-term answer. Multiple people around the league believe a third QB squeezes into the first round, and I think Jaxson Dart out of Ole Miss ends up being that guy. His mobility and arm strength are going to be appealing to NFL teams, and with the Saints, he can sit behind Carr and learn from the team's new offensive staff for a year before taking the reigns.
30. Buffalo Bills: Emeka Egbuka, WR, Ohio State
The Bills tried to add to their WR room by trading for Amari Cooper. That move didn't work out the way they wanted, and they still have a need for another playmaker. Ohio State's Emeka Egbuka is one of the most trustworthy WRs in this class, and multiple years of production to back it up. He would join Keon Coleman and Khalili Shakir to be the starting WRs of the future in Buffalo, and with Josh Allen at QB all three could lead the team in receiving on any given game.
31. Kansas City Chiefs: Josh Conerly Jr., Oregon
The Chiefs have to address their offensive line this offseason, and they now have a need at tackle and guard after trading away Joe Thuney. I think the best lineman left who projects as a day-one starter for them is Oregon's Josh Conerly Jr., who would slide right in as the team's LT for 2025.
32. Philadelphia Eagles: Mykel Williams, Edge, Georgia
The rich get richer here as the Eagles land the athletic edge Mykel Williams out of, you guessed it, Georgia. Williams didn't test at the combine, which helped the Eagles' chances of landing him, as many believe he would have put up elite numbers. With the Eagles likely reloading at the edge this offseason with Josh Sweat hitting free agency, Williams would have the chance to make an immediate impact on their defense.
Round 2
33. Cleveland Browns: Jalen Milroe, QB, Alabama
Though they passed in round one, the Browns still drafted a QB after all by selecting Jalen Milore in round two. Milroe's athletic ability is going to excite teams, and the Browns have his former offensive coordinator, Tommy Rees, now on staff who can give some great insight into him as a player.
34. Tennessee Titans: Nic Scourton, Edge, Texas A&M
35. Tennessee Titans: Shavon Revel, East Carolina
If it weren't for his injury, Shavon Revel would likely hear his name called in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft. But now he is a corner that comes from the group of five and won't be able to show his athletic testing to teams. This plays into the Titans' favor, though, as they land a very talented player in round two, and this pick would open Travis Hunter up to play more on the offensive side of the ball.
36. Jacksonville Jaguars: Azareye'h Thomas, CB, Florida State
37. Las Vegas Raiders: Omarion Hampton, RB, North Carolina
38. New England Patriots: Matthew Golden, WR, Texas
39. Chicago Bears: Donovan Ezeiruaku, Edge, Boston College
40. Washington Commanders: Aireontae Ersery, OT, Minnesota
41. Chicago Bears: Derrick Harmon, DT, Oregon
42. New York Jets: Darien Porter, CB, Iowa State
43. San Francisco 49ers: Darius Alexander, DT, Toledo
44. Dallas Cowboys: Quinshon Judkins, RB, Ohio State
The Cowboys need to improve their run game this offseason, and their first two picks help them do just that. After adding needed help on the offensive line in the first round, they land a dynamic RB in Quinshon Judkins out of Ohio State, who would likely become the team's starter as a rookie.
45. Indianapolis Colts: Mason Taylor, TE, LSU
46. Atlanta Falcons: Princely Umanmielen, Edge, Ole Miss
47. Arizona Cardinals: Tyleik Williams, DT, Ohio State
48. Miami Dolphins: Jonah Savaiinaea, OT, Arizona
49. Cincinnati Bengals: Donovan Jackson, G/OT, Ohio State
The Bengals have to get better play out of the guard position in 2025, and they don't have to look far to find it. Donovan Jackson had a great year in the state of Ohio at Ohio State. Jackson has upside to play tackle at the pro level as well, which the Bengals could consider down the line, but they could pencil him in as a day-one starter at either guard spot in 2025.
50. Seattle Seahawks: Carson Schwesinger, LB, UCLA
51. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Benjamin Morrison, CB, Notre Dame
52. Denver Broncos: Jaylin Noel, WR, Iowa State
53. Pittsburgh Steelers: Trey Amos, CB, Ole Miss
54. Los Angeles Chargers: Kaleb Johnson, RB, Iowa
This Chargers two-round haul would have Harbaugh asking who has it better than him. His answer, of course, would be nobody. After landing Loveland to impact the passing game, they also land Iowa RB Kaleb Johnson to take over as the team's starter. He's a hard-nosed player who is an angry runner.
55. Green Bay Packers: Tate Ratledge, G/C, Georiga
56. Buffalo Bills: Xavier Watts, S, Notre Dame
57. Houston Texans: Elic Ayomanor, WR, Stanford
58. Carolina Panthers: T.J., Sanders, DT, South Carolina
59. Baltimore Ravens: Jayden Higgins, WR, Iowa State
60. Detroit Lions: Chris Paul Jr., LB, Ole Miss
61. Washington Commanders: Quincy Riley, CB, Louisville
Quincy Riley was incredible at the Senior Bowl and showed off his coverage skills in one-on-ones. Some wonder if he has to play in the slot at the next level, but I think he has the ability to play on the outside if needed. The Commanders would allow him to compete at both spots and see where his best position is during training camp.
62. Buffalo Bills: Deone Walker, DT, Kentucky
63. Kansas City Chiefs: Alfred Collins, Texas
64. Philadelphia Eagles: Charles Grant, T/G, William and Mary
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