2025 NFL two round mock draft: Information on and off the field at the Senior and Shrine Bowls gave some clarity for how the top of the draft might go

The first big domino of the draft cycle has now fallen, with the Senior and Shrine bowls concluding last week. The on-field workouts and opportunity for the prospects to meet with reps from all 32 teams is an invaluable experience. For those in attendance, you are able to get an up-close look at how some of […]

Destin Adams — NFL News Writer
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The first big domino of the draft cycle has now fallen, with the Senior and Shrine bowls concluding last week. 

The on-field workouts and opportunity for the prospects to meet with reps from all 32 teams is an invaluable experience. For those in attendance, you are able to get an up-close look at how some of the best players in the class stack up against each other. Another valuable part of these events, though, is the fact that for a few days, general managers, head coaches, and top agents in the NFL world are all in one spot, so if you have contacts around the league, it's a great time to hear what's being said about this class through the grapevine. 

So, using what I learned during my week at the Senior Bowl in Mobile, Alabama, I feel it is the right time to release my newest mock draft. In it, I share how I think the first two rounds of the 2025 NFL Draft would go if they began today. 

2025 NFL 2 round mock draft

Round 1:

1. Tennessee Titans: Cam Ward, QB, Miami

I know that ever since the Titans said they wouldn't pass on a generational talent with the first pick, the popular approach has been for them to pass on a quarterback in mock drafts. However, the drop-offs from Miami's Cam Ward and Colorado's Shedeur Sanders in this class is viewed to be large by many. I wouldn't be shocked if they passed on QB in this class if they didn't use their first pick on one. If they choose to take a non-QB, though, I think a trade-back would come first. Instead of that approach, I have them stay put and take my top QB in the class in Ward. 

2. Cleveland Browns: Abdul Carter, Edge, Penn State

The Browns are another team that needs a quarterback, but the recent news of Myles Garrett requesting a trade adds a new wrinkle to their plans. Many around the league think Penn State's Abdul Carter is the best overall player in the class. And if the Browns lose Garrett, they will be desperate to add a difference-maker on the line. I also think there's a real possibility that the rookie QBs in this class might prefer not to land in Cleveland, which could force their hand here to take the best player available or trade out of the pick altogether. 

3. New York Giants: Shedeur Sanders, QB, Colorado

The Giants and Shedeur Sanders have seemed like a great fit for quite some time. If they had owned the top pick, I probably still would have had them taking Sanders. Pairing Malik Nabers with a QB as accurate as Sanders could lead to a great connection early in their careers and could be just what the doctor ordered to save head coach Brain Daboll's job. 

4. New England Patriots: Travis Hunter, WR/CB, Colorado

Many believe the worst-kept secret around the NFL is that the Patriots' plan A in the draft is to land Colorado wide receiver and corner Travis Hunter. Teams that also covet the two-way phenom could even look to trade up above them. 

5. Jacksonville Jaguars: Mason Graham, DT, Michigan 

The Jaguars are an interesting team to mock because it seems like they could go so many different directions with this pick. I landed on Michigan's Mason Graham, who could come in day one and not only start at DT but be a difference-maker on their defense. 

6. Las Vegas Raiders: Tetairoa McMillan, WR, Arizona

The Raiders would have loved for Ward or Sanders to be available here, but with them gone, they continue to add weapons for whoever ends up being their QB of the future, whether it's later in this class or another draft. I have them selecting Arizona WR Tetairoa McMillan, whose 6'5" frame and big play ability would pair well with their dynamic TE Brock Bowers. 

7. New York Jets: Will Johnson, CB, Michigan

A new era has begun for the Jets, with Aaron Glenn taking over as head coach. There will be some key free agency decisions to make this offseason, but giving a secondary specialist like Glenn a corner of Will Johnson's caliber seems like a great welcome back to New York gift from the team. 

8. Carolina Panthers: Mike Green, Edge, Marshall 

This one might seem like a shocker to some, but I have the Panthers taking Marshall edge rusher Mike Green in the top ten and as the second edge rusher off the board. Before the Senior Bowl, Green was already projected to be a first-round pick, even with some questions about the level of play he faced at Marshall. His dominance at the Senior Bowl made those questions vanish, and I think his draft stock could rise drastically as a result. 

9. New Orleans Saints: Will Campbell, OT, LSU

The Saints could reach on a QB here or even target an offensive weapon, but the best player available also happens to be someone who they didn't have to travel far to watch in college. LSU's Will Campbell is viewed to be the consensus top offensive lineman in this year's class. And while the Saints are stuck with Derek Carr this pick could help them keep him healthy and give them the best chance at competing in their division while they wait for their QB of the future. 

10. Chicago Bears: Armand Membou, OT/G, Missouri

The position the Bears target here won't shock people, but the player might. I have them going Armand Membou over Kelvin Banks Jr.. Membou's ability to compete at tackle and guard would give the team more flexibility to build the best offensive line they can for year one of Ben Johnson's offense. 

11. San Francisco 49ers: Kelvin Banks Jr., OT, Texas 

Texas' Banks Jr. doesn't have to wait long after being passed over by the Bears, with the 49ers having a need at tackle. Trent Williams' injury this year showed them they need to have an answer for when he chooses to hang up his cleats, and they need it sooner rather than later. Banks Jr. would be an option to start opposite Williams in the short term, with the upside to be the left tackle of the future in the long term. 

12. Dallas Cowboys: Ashton Jeanty, RB, Boise State 

If Ashton Jeanty is on the board, it's hard not to lock him in as the pick for the Cowboys. They need to find a consistent contributor to lead their run game, and Jeanty is coming off one of the most impressive college seasons we've ever seen from a running back. 

13. Miami Dolphins: Malaki Starks, S, Georgia 

The Dolphins may lose Jevon Holland in free agency if his price tag gets too high. Luckily for them, Georgia safety Malaki Starks is viewed as a day-one starter in the NFL and can do a lot of the things Holland did well in their defense. 

14. Indianapolis Colts: Tyler Warren, TE, Penn State

The Colts got little to no production from their tight end room this past year. Which is not a recipe for success for any young quarterback. Anthony Richardson is entering a make-or-break year for his young career, and the Colts giving him a do-it-all TE like Penn State's Tyler Warren would help his chances. 

15. Atlanta Falcons: Shemar Stewart, Edge, Texas A&M

The Falcons desperately need to find a reliable pass rusher this offseason. Texas A&M's Shemar Stewart is coming off a dominant week at the Senior Bowl where he showed he can rush the passer despite his lack of sacks in college. Some around the league think he might have even played his way into the top ten, but if he's on the board for the Falcons, I think he would be a great fit.  

16. Arizona Cardinals: Josh Simmons, OT, Ohio State 

The Cardinals had their fair share of ups and downs in 2024. To make sure they see more of the ups and less of the downs in 2025, they need to do all they can to protect Kyler Murray. Ohio State's Josh Simmons was having a great season before an injury ended his season and would be a day-one starter on the Cardinals offensive line. 

17. Cincinnati Bengals: James Pearce, Edge, Tennessee

The Bengals have a lot of questions they need to answer heading into the offseason. The fates of Tee Higgins and Trey Hendrickson are at the top of the list. Their plan for this pick could change depending on who stays and who goes. If you asked me today, I think they find a way to keep Higgins around, even if it means moving Hendrickson to open up the cap to do so. And if they go that route, landing Tennessee's James Pearce, who was once considered an option to be the number one overall pick in this class, would make sense. 

18. Seattle Seahawks: Jalon Walker, Edge/LB, Georgia 

Georgia's Jalon Walker is a unique player who has the ability to put his hands on the ground and rush the passer, as well as being a solid off-ball linebacker. For the Seahawks, I think they would value his pass-rush ability and make him an edge rusher, but being able to drop players off the line back in coverage can create a lot of confusion for QBs. 

19. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Mykel Williams, Edge, Georgia 

The Buccaneers' defense hasn't been able to find a solid replacement for Shaquil Barrett on their line. They even brought him back near the end of the last season to try and replicate the success. So, targeting another edge rusher here might be their best bet. Georgia's Mykel Williams is viewed by some to be a top 10-15 player in the class and would be a solid run defender while he continues to develop his pass-rush skills. 

20. Denver Broncos: Emeka Egbuka, WR, Ohio State 

The Broncos were one of the biggest surprises of the 2024 season, as they ended up in the playoffs after a great rookie season from Bo Nix. Now, they need to support their QB and give him more viable weapons. Ohio State's Emeka Egbuka has proven to be a fantastic number two WR and would fit well next to Courtland Sutton on the outside. 

21. Pittsburgh Steelers: Luther Burden III, WR, Missouri

Back-to-back WRs come off the board here with the Steelers giving George Pickens a new partner in crime with Missouri's Luther Burden III. If Burden III were entering the NFL after his 2023 season, he probably wouldn't get out of the top 10. But Missouri's offense taking a step back in 2024 can play in the Steelers' favor as they land a WR whose skill set perfectly complements Pickens'.

22. Los Angeles Chargers: Omarion Hampton, RB, North Carolina

Two RBs off the board in the first may shock some people, but I think North Carolina's Omarion Hampton has more fans around the league than many realize. Jim Harbaugh's offense is at its best when the run game is a key factor, and Hampton projects as a true three-down back who could be the bell cow in Los Angeles. 

23. Green Bay Packers: Jahdae Barron, CB, Texas

There are rumors circulating that the Packers could be moving on from Jaire Alexander this offseason. If they do, landing one of the top CBs in this class will be a high priority for Green Bay. Texas' Jahdae Barron is someone the NFL is much higher on than the media seems to be, and all things are starting to point toward him being a first-round pick. 

24. Minnesota Vikings: Tyler Booker, G, Alabama 

I honestly have no idea what the Vikings are going to do with Sam Darnold this offseason, but no matter who is under center, they need to improve upfront. Alabama's Tyler Booker is one of the best linemen in this class, and he projects as a starting guard on day one on either side. 

25. Houston Texans: Kenneth Grant, DT, Michigan 

The Texans would have loved to go offensive line here after the disaster of a year their line had. But the board didn't fall in their favor here, and I think DeMeco Ryans would love to land Michigan's Kenneth Grant to start and stop the run right away. 

26. Los Angeles Rams: Colston Loveland, TE, Michigan

The Rams were one of a few teams who tried aggressively to trade up for Brock Bowers last year. Matthew Stafford is set to be back in 2025, and it has already been announced that they are expected to move on from Cooper Kupp this offseason. So, landing another weapon for Stafford that can take some of the weight off Puka Nacua's shoulders needs to be a priority. The clear second-best TE in this class is Michigan's Colston Loveland, who was held back in college due to their run-first identity. 

27. Baltimore Ravens: Matthew Golden, WR, Texas

The Ravens have tried multiple different WRs with Zay Flowers and Rashod Bateman over the last two years, but none of them have worked out. Texas' Matthew Golden is expected to be a riser in this year's class once he shows what he can do at the NFL Scouting Combine, so him cementing himself as a first-round pick wouldn't shock me at all. 

28. Detroit Lions: Walker Nolan, DT, Ole Miss

The Lions ended up losing their first playoff game this year after a fantastic regular season where they landed the top seed in the NFC and the first-round bye. Unfortunately, their injuries that continued to pile up throughout the regular season ended up being too much for them to overcome. One of their top priorities this offseason should be adding more pass rush upside to their team to assist Aidan Hutchison. Ole Miss' Walker Nolan is a technician in the passing game out of the interior and proved at the Senior Bowl that he should be a first-round pick. 

29. Washington Commanders: Josh Conerly, OT, Oregon

The Commanders went from the number two overall pick to the NFC Championship in one off-season after Jayden Daniels proved to be the real deal. Now, they need to be aggressive this offseason to build their offense to best aid him and is abilities. They need to add more weapons and improve their offensive line. Here, in the first, they grab Oregon tackle Josh Conerly, who had a really strong week in Mobile and would be a day-one starter for the Commanders. 

30. Buffalo Bills: Xavier Watts, S, Notre Dame

The Bills yet again came close but fell short of their goal of beating Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs for the right to represent the AFC in the Super Bowl. Now it's back to the drawing board as they attempt to figure out the way to get over the hump finally. With this pick, they could target WR, the defensive line, or the secondary. I have them landing Notre Dame ball hawk safety Xavier Watts. 

31. Philadelphia Eagles: Jonah Savainaea, OT/G, Arizona

The Eagles are one of few teams that have the luxury of taking the best player available and not having to worry about them playing right away just because they are a first-round pick. Arizona's Jonah Savainaea could end up playing tackle or guard at the next level. But the Eagles' goal would probably be to develop him to be the future heir behind Lane Johnson. 

32. Kansas City Chiefs: Derrick Harmon, DT, Oregon

The Chiefs are one win away from being the first team in NFL history to win three straight Super Bowls. Their team has been built well and doesn't have a lot of obvious needs on their roster. Here, they land Oregon's Derrick Harmon who can play next to Chris Jones early in his career. 

Round 2:

33. Cleveland Browns: Jalen Milroe, QB, Alabama 

Alabama's Jalen Milroe had a rough week at the Senior Bowl on the field, which hurts his chances of going in the first round. After the Browns passed on QB at two, they can consider on here in the second. And there's a clear connection with Milroe's old offensive coordinator, Tommy Rees, is now in the same role with the Browns. 

34. New York Giants: Nick Emmanwori, S, South Carolina 

35. Tennessee Titans: Grey Zabel, OL

36. Jacksonville Jaguars: Maxwell Hairston, CB, Kentucky 

37. Las Vegas Raiders: Will Howard, QB Ohio State

38. New England Patriots: Kaleb Johnson, RB, Iowa

After landing Hunter in the first, the Patriots land a top RB in his class in Kaleb Johnson. Giving Drake Maye a new WR and a reliable run game this offseason would be a major win for the Patriots. 

39. Chicago Bears: Donovan Ezeiruaku, Edge, Boston College

40. New Orleans Saints: Jaxson Dart, QB, Ole Miss

The Saints seem to be on the verge of hiring Kellen Moore to be their next head coach. One of his jobs will be finding the team's QB of the future. They aren't in range to land one of the top two in this year's class, but Ole Miss' Jaxson Dart is viewed as the best of the rest options in this class. I was told by one NFL scout in attendance at the Senior Bowl that Dart is closer to being QB 2 in this class than he is QB 4.  

41. Chicago Bears: TreVeyon Henderson, RB, Ohio State

42. New York Jets: Benjamin Morrison, CB Notre Dame

43. San Francisco 49ers: Trey Amos, CB, Ole Miss

44. Dallas Cowboys: Jack Sawyer, Edge, Ohio State

45. Indianapolis Colts: Shavon Revel, CB, East Carolina

Shavone Revel Jr. has been looked at as a first-round pick in most mock drafts to start the draft cycle. But there is growing skepticism that he may not be able to work out for teams before the draft in April due to his knee injury that ended his 2024 season after just three games. Multiple CBs have already been able to impress teams on the field in All-Star games, and even more could at the Scouting Combine.

46. Atlanta Falcons: Jihaad Campbell, LB, Alabama

47. Arizona Cardinals: Nic Scourton, Edge, Texas A&M

48. Miami Dolphins: Donovan Jackson, OT/G, Ohio State

49. Cincinnati Bengals: Tyleik Williams, DT, Ohio State

50. Seattle Seahawks: Jared Wilson, C, Georgia 

51. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Carson Schwesinger, LB, UCLA

52. Denver Broncos: Mason Taylor, TE, LSU

53. Pittsburgh Steelers: Azareye'h Thomas, CB, Florida State

Florida State's Azareye'h Thomas showed off his excellent man coverage ability at the Senior Bowl. The Steelers could slide him in as a starter next to Joey Porter Jr. and have a CB duo that would flat-out annoy opposing WRs week in and week out. 

54. Los Angeles Chargers: Elijah Arroyo, TE, Miami

55. Green Bay Packers: Elic Ayomanor, WR, Stanford

56. Buffalo Bills: Tre Harris, WR, Ole Miss

Tre Harris' ability to take the top of the defense is second to none in this year's class. And at 6'3", if he has a great showing at the scouting combine, he could very well rise much higher than this spot, but boy would he love playing with Josh Allen. 

57. Houston Texans: Aireontae Ersery, OT, Minnesota

58. Carolina Panthers: T.J. Sanders, DT, South Carolina

59. Baltimore Ravens: JT Tuimolau, Edge, Ohio State

60. Detroit Lions: Princely Umanmielen, Edge, Ole Miss

61. Washington Commanders: Harold Fannin Jr., TE, Bowling Green

It was a lackluster week for Bowling Green TE Harold Fannin Jr. Going into the week, many believed he was the consensus TE three in this year's class but was outperformed by multiple people by the end of the week. The Commanders need more weapons, though, and Fannin would have an excellent teacher early in his career in Zach Ertz. 

62. Buffalo Bills: Alfred Collins, DT, Texas

63. Philadelphia Eagles: Jalen Royals, WR, Utah State

64. Kansas City Chiefs: Emery Jones Jr., OT, LSU

The Chiefs will want to add competition at tackle this offseason, whether that is in free agency or the draft. If they choose to target one in the second round of the draft, LSU's Emery Jones makes a lot of sense. Before a lackluster final college season, Jones was looked at as a top 10 pick in this class, and he flashed that level of talent at times last week at the Senior Bowl. 

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