2025 NFL Mock Draft: Travis Hunter solidifying himself, Cameron Ward and Shedeur Sanders battle for QB1, Ashton Jeanty heads out west

November is almost upon us, which means we are quickly moving into the second half of the college football season, with the NFL shortly following. We have now gained, and dug deeper into the 2025 NFL Draft landscape with final evaluations on the horizon. You know what that means, it’s time for an updated first […]

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November is almost upon us, which means we are quickly moving into the second half of the college football season, with the NFL shortly following. We have now gained, and dug deeper into the 2025 NFL Draft landscape with final evaluations on the horizon. You know what that means, it’s time for an updated first round mock draft.

Let’s get the obvious stuff out of the way, yes I hate your favorite team. Can you believe I didn’t have them winning the Super Bowl? I had them picking where? Any issues with the draft order, please send your strongly worded email over to NFL Mock Draft Database.

With these early mock drafts, there is very little attempt to be predictive as well. We have a limited idea for how players are going to continue to develop, what free agency might bring, who retires, etc. Instead, this is an opportunity to learn more about the prospects and explore some potential fits, so sit back, relax and appreciate what this 2025 crop brings to the table. 

1. New England Patriots – Travis Hunter, WR/CB, Colorado

The Patriots have a massive need at wide receiver and a minor one at cornerback, so what better than to find someone who can fill either. Hunter is one of the rarest athletes we have ever seen, and brings superstar potential. Offensive line is a huge priority but there was no one worth this slot.

2. Carolina Panthers – Cameron Ward, QB, Miami

It feels borderline cruel to throw another quarterback into the situation Carolina is in, but it feels like a certainty at this point. Ward is the exact opposite of Young, possessing huge athletic gifts with tremendous upside. This is a massive risk, but one the Panthers probably need to take.

3. Cleveland Browns – Shedeur Sanders, QB, Colorado

With the Deshaun Watson situation, it’s unlikely that we ever see him in a Browns uniform again. That means we need a quarterback of the future, and that’s Sanders in this situation. While the ceiling isn’t the highest of the group, Sanders is the most accurate quarterback of the bunch and arguably the safest bet.

4. Tennessee Titans – Tetairoa McMillan, WR, Arizona

The Titans departed with DeAndre Hopkins recently, leaving a big vacancy for a bigger wide receiver who can make plays outside of the numbers. Quarterback is a position they would love to explore, but the board didn’t fall the way they would have potentially wanted.

5. New York Jets – Abdul Carter, EDGE, Penn State

Haason Reddick is back in the fold, but until a long-term deal is figured out, his future is still in question with the Jets. Carter brings a similar projection, having the ability to play both EDGE and linebacker when needed. There’s a strong argument that Carter might have the highest upside of any player in the draft.

6. New Orleans Saints – James Pearce Jr., EDGE, Tennessee

Chase Young is set to be a free agent again following this season, leaving a potential hole on the other side of Carl Granderson. If selected, Pearce can fill that void seamlessly. The amount of bend, explosiveness, and closing speed he brings is outstanding.

7. Jacksonville Jaguars – Will Johnson, CB, Michigan

It feels like the Jaguars have needed cornerbacks forever. Tyson Campbell has been good at times, but has struggled with inconsistency and injuries. Regardless, he needs someone on the other side of him, and Johnson is about as easy of an evaluation as you will find in the 2025 draft.

8. Las Vegas Raiders – Jalen Milroe, QB, Alabama

This season has been a roller coaster ride for Milroe, but the NFL still appears to be very high on his upside. The Raiders need a new identity, and Milroe’s dual threat talents could be a nice injection of excitement.

9. New York Giants – Kelvin Banks, OT, Texas

The New York Giants need a quarterback desperately, but there is none here worth taking right now. Continuing to upgrade their offensive line would be a solid proposition for whoever is the signal caller long term. They could upgrade either right tackle or right guard, both of which Banks could play.

10. Miami Dolphins – Mason Graham, IDL, Michigan

Losing Christian Wilkins was an awful loss for Miami this offseason, and now Zach Seiler is hurt as well. The Dolphins also desperately need offensive line help, but Graham is just too good to pass up. There’s an argument that he is a top five player in the class, if not higher.

11. Cincinnati Bengals – Deone Walker, IDL, Kentucky

There is a huge need on the interior of this defense for the Bengals. The team underrated what the loss of DJ Reeder would do to the team, and it’s noticeable. If Walker can reach his potential, we are talking about a Pro Bowler with rare athletic upside.

12. Los Angeles Rams – Will Campbell, OT, LSU

Alaric Jackson has been solid at left tackle for the Rams, but that position can definitely be upgraded. Right tackle Rob Havenstein is also getting older, and his days could be numbered before you know it. Campbell could provide a steadying force at either spot long term.

13. Arizona Cardinals – Mykel Williams, EDGE, Georgia

The Cardinals are counting on LJ Collier, Zaven Collins, and Julian Okwara to provide the pass rush for the team. That is just not going to get it done. Williams still has some questions surrounding him, but talent is not one of them.

14. San Francisco 49ers – Nic Scourton, EDGE, Texas A&M

Can we finally get a partner in crime to go along with Nick Bosa? Scourton is dense and powerful at 6-4 and 285 pounds. He’s really settling in after transferring over from Purdue this past offseason.

15. Los Angeles Chargers – Ashton Jeanty, RB, Boise State

Jim Harbaugh wants to run the football, and he makes no secret about it. The running back room is also the island of misfit toys right now, and could use a stud like Jeanty. His explosiveness, contact balance, and three-down upside will be a welcomed addition to the offense.

16. Dallas Cowboys – Luther Burden II, WR, Missouri

Wide receiver CeeDee Lamb is fantastic, but he could use some help. Burden falls a bit in this scenario, but he is a big play waiting to happen. In a lot of ways, his game is reminiscent of former Detroit Lion star Golden Tate, possessing a sturdy frame, YAC upside, and underrated speed.

17. Tampa Bay Buccaneers – Shavon Revel, CB, ECU

If all cornerbacks in the 2025 NFL Draft hit their upside, Revel could end up being the best one. His combination of size, hip fluidity, and long speed is outrageous. This looks like Antonio Cromartie all over again.

18. Philadelphia Eagles – LT Overton, EDGE, Alabama

The pass rush for the Eagles has been a major problem so far. Bryce Huff and Nolan Smith have underwhelmed tremendously, and Brandon Graham is set for retirement any offseason now. Overton is an imposing presence who is just starting to tap into his overall upside. He also gives you the ability to play multiple fronts in a pinch at 6-5 and 283 pounds.

19. Indianapolis Colts – Malaki Starks, S, Georgia

Starks is in the conversation for most talented player in the entire draft, but he is having a very average season so far. Safety is also a spot that depends to get devalued a bit, although him recovering to be a top ten pick, and future All Pro is not out of the realm of possibility.

20. Seattle Seahawks – Jonah Savaiinaea, OT/IOL, Arizona

The Seahawks could use an answer at right tackle, or more insurance inside. Savaiinaea could be that answer to either question. At 6-5 and 330 pounds, he is smooth, massive, and possesses an untapped power profile to continue to grow.

21. Denver Broncos – Isaiah Bond, WR, Texas

Bo Nix has begun to take a nice step forward at quarterback for the Broncos. The team will need to continue to put solid pieces around him, and Bond is an impressive piece potentially. He brings outstanding speed, smoothness, and unique toughness despite being just 5-11 and 180 pounds.

22. Atlanta Falcons – Shemar Stewart, EDGE, Texas A&M

The Falcons have Matthew Judon to provide pass rush, but not a ton outside of him on the edge. Stewart is a freak of nature at 6-6 and 290 pounds, and he is just starting to figure it out. He can line up from multiple alignments and make plays up and down the line of scrimmage.

23. Chicago Bears – Tyler Booker, IOL, Alabama

With Caleb Williams behind center, and some talented pass catchers, continuing to strengthen the offensive line is a big priority. Plug Booker into either guard spot, and you have an immediate upgrade. He’s a behemoth of a blocker at 6-4 and 345 pounds.

24. Baltimore Ravens – Emeka Egbuka, WR, Ohio State

The Ravens have some names at wide receiver, but not enough production outside of Zay Flowers. Egbuka has been having a tremendous season for Ohio State, working mostly from the slot with his YAC ability and smoothness.

25. Buffalo Bills – Tyleik Williams, IDL, Ohio State

Pairing a run stopper like Williams with Ed Oliver is a nightmare for opposing offenses. Densely built at a hair over 6-2 and 325 pounds, the Buckeye star is almost impossible to move at the point of attack. He can flat out patrol the run game.

26. Pittsburgh Steelers – Maxwell Hairston, CB, Kentucky

Working mostly from off coverage, Hairston has tremendous change of direction skills and a propensity for creating big plays. This type of ball hawk would be a great pairing to go on the other side of Joey Porter Jr.

27. Minnesota Vikings – Benjamin Morrison, CB, Notre Dame

There are some varying opinions on Morrison from the NFL, but he has the natural coverage instincts and ball skills that teams could love. It feels like the Vikings need cornerback help every year, and they finally get it here potentially, which should provide some playmaking upside on the back end if nothing else.

28. Green Bay Packers – Kenneth Grant, IDL, Michigan

TJ Slaton is the starter at nose tackle for the Packers, and hasn’t been overly good so far this season. At 6-3 and 339 pounds, Grant is an outstanding athlete for the position. He is still a work in progress from a consistency perspective, but the tools are awesome.

29. Washington Commanders – Aireontae Ersery, OT/IOL, Minnesota

Quarterback Jayden Daniels has injected a lot of excitement into this Commanders team. The big priority needs to be to protect him at all costs, and potentially upgrade both offensive tackle spots. Ersery is a nasty blocker who could potentially play either left or right tackle depending on the scheme.

30. Houston Texans – Colston Loveland, TE, Michigan

The Texans are one of the tougher teams to mock for, not boasting a ton of needs. One is at tight end, where Dalton Schultz looks like he’s on his last leg. With how bad Michigan is at throwing the ball, people have forgotten how talented Loveland is.

31. Detroit Lions – Jalon Walker, EDGE, Georgia

Walker is a bit of a tweener, but his best work comes when he’s rushing off of the edge. Detroit still needs someone to pair with Pro Bowler Aidan Hutchinson and they have shown they are more than okay with lighter standup rushers. Walker is explosive and bendy to win the outside track consistently.

32. Kansas City Chiefs – Tyler Warren, TE, Penn State

It feels like Travis Kelce’s days are numbered. There is some talent behind him with Noah Gray and Jared Wiley, but neither should stop you from grabbing a nearly 6-6, 260-pound athlete with incredible smoothness, and catch radius to develop into a big-play pass-catching tight end. 

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