2025 NFL Mock Draft: Post NFL Scouting Combine projections skyrocket Matthew Golden, Raiders select Ashton Jeanty after missing on Shedeur Sanders
The 2025 National Football League Scouting Combine is in the books and we have learned a lot about how free agency could end up going. In terms of the NFL Draft, there is a ton of new information about what could happen come the end of April. Will we see multiple quarterbacks go in the […]
The 2025 National Football League Scouting Combine is in the books and we have learned a lot about how free agency could end up going. In terms of the NFL Draft, there is a ton of new information about what could happen come the end of April.
Will we see multiple quarterbacks go in the top five? What players are shooting up and down the board in the media due to new information on their backgrounds and athletic testing?
We learned a lot from the Scouting Combine and that is reflected in my latest one-round mock draft.
1. Tennessee Titans: Cam Ward, QB, Miami (FL)
Right now, I believe that Ward is going to end up going first overall. There is a lot of steam about that team being the Cleveland Browns, but I'm not sold. Ward is the top quarterback in this class with his excellent arm talent and the ability to create outside of structure.
2. Cleveland Browns: Abdul Carter, EDGE, Penn State
The Browns seem steadfast that Myles Garrett will be staying with the franchise. However, they could be waiting for a post-June 1st trade for salary cap purposes. Either way, the Browns need an edge rusher and Carter has a chance to be great.
3. New York Giants: Shedeur Sanders, QB, Colorado
I'm not buying all the recent steam that has Sanders potentially being out of the first round. One weekend at the Scouting Combine doesn't change that much and Sanders is worthy of being a top pick with his accuracy, decision making, and ability to create and operate behind a porous offensive line.
4. New England Patriots: Travis Hunter, CB, Colorado
The Patriots need talent and Hunter is arguably the best player in this class. Imagine a pairing of Hunter and Christian Gonzalez at cornerback for the next decade.
5. Jacksonville Jaguars: Mason Graham, DT, Michigan
The Jaguars have two major needs on defense: interior defensive line and cornerback. They just take the best prospect on the board in Graham and hope he can complement both Josh Hines-Allen and Travon Walker.
6. Las Vegas Raiders: Ashton Jeanty, RB, Boise State
The Raiders in this scenario would likely be signing Sam Darnold, who is not receiving the franchise tag from the Vikings. They need to surround him with talent at the skill positions and Jeanty is an elite running back in a talented class.
7. New York Jets: Will Johnson, CB, Michigan
The Jets need a lot of things. They have been rumored to potentially move up for a quarterback, but Aaron Glenn is in this for the long haul. Take the best player available and don't think twice about it. Johnson would give them both a D.J. Reed replacement and insurance if Sauce Gardner asks for a trade.
8. Carolina Panthers: Tetairoa McMillan, WR, Arizona
Defense might be the biggest area of need for the Panthers, but Bryce Young needs weapons. McMillan gives them a unique blend of size and yards-after-catch ability that can maximize what Young brings to the table.
9. New Orleans Saints: Shemar Stewart, EDGE, Texas A&M
Is there ever a more Mickey Loomis prospect than Shemar Stewart? It's a no-brainer.
10. Chicago Bears: Will Campbell, OT, LSU
Forget all the discussion about arm length and wingspan, Will Campbell can flat out play. Whether the Bears let him fail at left tackle or they kick him inside to guard, their offensive line will be significantly better for it.
11. San Francisco 49ers: Luther Burden III, WR, Missouri
The 49ers could go a multitude of ways at 11th overall, including a trade down. However, with the Brandon Aiyuk trade rumors and the fact that they already traded Deebo Samuel brings them another multi-faceted weapon in Burden.
12. Dallas Cowboys: Matthew Golden, WR, Texas
The first big surprise of the mock draft. Golden wowed everyone with a 4.29 second 40-yard dash. With Jeanty off the board, Jerry Jones takes an electrifying pass catcher in Golden who gets to stay in state.
13. Miami Dolphins: Malaki Starks, S, Georgia
The Dolphins are set to potentially lose Jevon Holland in free agency and the Dolphins will need a versatile replacement. Starks might have tested poorly at the combine, but his tape speaks for itself.
14. Indianapolis Colts: Tyler Warren, TE, Penn State
This has been in ink for quite some time if he's on the board. Enough said.
15. Atlanta Falcons, Jihaad Campbell, ILB, Alabama
Jihaad Campbell isn't getting enough love as a prospect. His ability to be a true three-down linebacker with his movement skills is truly special. The Falcons need to fix edge rusher and the second level of their defense, and Campbell can impact both of them.
16. Arizona Cardinals: Kenneth Grant, DT, Michigan
Nick Rallis and Jonathan Gannon did an excellent job with the limited resources they had in constructing a very fun, tough defense. Once they get more talent up front, they can elevate things to the next level. Grant would allow them to do a little bit of everything.
17. Cincinnati Bengals: Walter Nolen, DT, Ole Miss
The Bengals are desperate to get help on the defensive line and are a team that aren't afraid to take a player who has some character concerns. Nolen is an explosive talent at defensive tackle who can disrupt the game in a myriad of ways.
18. Seattle Seahawks: Armand Membou, OT, Missouri
The Seahawks continue to need offensive line help and John Schneider has made comments about just that. The good thing about Membous is that he has the flexibility to play inside or outside based on the needs of the Seahawks.
19. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Jalon Walker, EDGE, Georgia
Edge rusher help is something the Buccaneers need in a major way and Todd Bowles loves speed rushers on the outside. Walker is that guy and the Buccaneers can play him off the ball if they so choose.
20. Denver Broncos: Colston Loveland, TE, Michigan
Sean Payton keeps talking about how the offense needs a joker and Colston Loveland could be that guy. He can play in-line, in the slot, and even out wide. Loveland can be a mismatch weapon that Payton arguably hasn't had since Reggie Bush.
21. Pittsburgh Steelers: Emeka Egbuka, WR, Ohio State
The fit just makes way too much sense. The Steelers need a wide receiver and Egbuka is a do-it-all player that would be a good complement to George Pickens.
22. Los Angeles Chargers: Omarion Hampton, RB, North Carolina
Hampton is a perfect scheme fit for what the Chargers want to do on offense with Greg Roman. He can be a true three-down back who can run with power and enough speed to threaten the defense on all three levels.
23. Green Bay Packers: Donovan Ezeiruaku, EDGE, Boston College
The Packers haven't had a lot of luck with edge rushers in recent years, but that won't stop them from trying. Ezeiruaku had a fantastic combine and is deserving of a first round pick when you combine that with the excellent film.
24. Minnesota Vikings: Nick Emmanwori, S, South Carolina
The Vikings need a lot of different things, but the secondary should be a major area of focus. Emmanwori represents a more athletic version of what they should have gotten in the 2022 NFL Draft in Kyle Hamilton.
25. Houston Texans: Kelvin Banks Jr., OT, Texas
The Texans are in dire straits with offensive linemen. It was the biggest reason why C.J. Stroud took a step back this past year. Banks is a versatile player who can start at guard while eventually taking over for Laremy Tunsil at left tackle.
26. Los Angeles Rams: Maxwell Hairston, CB, Kentucky
One of the other big risers from the combine was Maxwell Hairston who ran a 4.28 40-yard dash. His ball skills and speed should be really intriguing for teams at the end of the first round.
27. Baltimore Ravens: Josh Simmons, OT, Ohio State
The Ravens love to take advantage of players falling into ther laps and Simmons will be the latest one. He is recovering from a patella injury, but is set to workout for teams before the NFL Draft and can either replace Ronnie Stanley or kick inside to play next to him.
28. Detroit Lions: Donovan Jackson, OL, Ohio State
Is there a more Dan Campbell selection than Jackson? The Lions need a guard right now, but he could kick outside and play left tackle where he was great in the playoff run.
29. Washington Commanders: Mykel Williams, EDGE, Georgia
Williams is an interesting prospect. He profiles similarly to Travon Walker in playstyle and frame, but doesn't quite have the explosiveness. What he does have is the ability to use length very well while being a great run defender. The get off on the football is something that can come in time.
30. Buffalo Bills: Derrick Harmon, DT, Oregon
The Bills need an interior presence next to Ed Oliver and Harmon can provide that and then some.
31. Kansas City Chiefs: Josh Conerly Jr., OT, Oregon
It's quite impressive the way the Chiefs continue to need offensive linemen, but they do, especially after Kingsley Suamataia struggled last year. Conerly has all the athleticism and size you could want at the position and could potentially start from day one.
32. Philadelphia Eagles: Nic Scourton, EDGE, Texas A&M
Is there a more Eagles pick than Scourton? After showing out at Purdue as an edge rusher, he put on a lot of weight and had a weird season for the Aggies. Now back in great shape, Scourton can take over for Brandon Graham and Josh Sweat in the rotation.
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