2025 NFL Mock Draft: Isaiah Bond, Tyler Warren, and Tre Harris make first-round cut

We're at the midpoint of the 2024-25 NFL season. With nine weeks completed and nine teams already suffering six losses, the conversation around the 2025 NFL Draft is heating up. Coupled with injuries, the specific needs of each team are becoming more apparent. After 10 weeks of college football, it's clear which prospects for the […]

Ian Valentino National College Football Writer
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We're at the midpoint of the 2024-25 NFL season. With nine weeks completed and nine teams already suffering six losses, the conversation around the 2025 NFL Draft is heating up. Coupled with injuries, the specific needs of each team are becoming more apparent.

After 10 weeks of college football, it's clear which prospects for the 2025 NFL Draft are on the rise and which are falling behind. Our latest mock draft showcases the nation's top talents alongside each team's needs.

As we anticipate shifts in player rankings throughout the rest of the season, it’s an ideal time to evaluate the current landscape of this draft class.

2025 NFL Mock Draft Entering Week 10


1) Carolina Panthers: Shedeur Sanders, QB, Colorado

Colorado's Shedeur Sanders has separated himself from the pack as the top quarterback in the class. Giving Carolina a mobile passer with a strong arm and great poise under pressure would transform the offense into a much healthier and more efficient attack.

2) Tennessee Titans: Cam Ward, QB, Miami (FL)

There's more risk with Cam Ward than Sanders, but Tennessee has little choice here, barring a massive leap from Will Levis. With a sweet throwing motion that can deliver an accurate ball to any field level, Ward has the physical traits of being a franchise star. His mental processing has improved over the last year, so there's reason to believe he can be a long-term answer in Tennessee.

3) New England Patriots: James Pearce Jr., EDGE, Tennessee: 

This is a strange draft in which there's not an obvious No. 1 pick despite some terrific talents. The Patriots desperately need tackle help, but passing on one of the elite receivers or James Pearce Jr. to reach this mediocre group doesn't make sense. It's easier to find a great receiver later, whereas Pearce is someone who can be the face of this front seven for the next decade.


4) New York Jets: Travis Hunter, WR/CB, Colorado

Travis Hunter can play cornerback or wide receiver at a high level, but the NFL values the receiver position more based on veteran salaries. This would be a pure talent acquisition, as Hunter is the best pure football player in the class.

5) Jacksonville Jaguars: Will Johnson, CB, Michigan

Jacksonville could look for a tackle or impact receiver, but the defensive backfield has the chance to add a building block. The 6-foot-2, 200-pound Will Johnson gives the Jags their own version of Sauce Gardner. Johnson has been the nation's premier ballhawk, providing elite man coverage skills over the last few years.

6) New Orleans Saints: Mason Graham, DT, Michigan

After a hot start, pretty much everything has gone wrong for the Saints. The best option here is Michigan's Mason Graham, who will be in the running for the top overall selection. His pass-rushing prowess, awareness in the run game, and sheer explosiveness will make him a franchise stalwart for years.

7) Las Vegas Raiders: Luther Burden III, WR, Missouri

Continuing to project quarterbacks to Las Vegas makes sense, but it's boring. Instead, maybe the Raiders snag Sam Darnold or trade for a veteran and take someone in Round 2. With Davante Adams gone, Luther Burden III can be the new focal point of a lacking supporting cast. Burden offers rare creation after the catch and is versatile as a deep threat.

8) Cleveland Browns: Jalen Milroe, QB, Alabama

The Browns already needed to look at quarterbacks before Deshaun Watson's devastating Achilles injury. Now, it's even easier to justify taking someone else and sitting Watson until they can escape his historically bad contract. Kevin Stefanski is the right coach to get the most out of Milroe. 


9. New York Giants: Drew Allar, QB, Penn State

I'm not the biggest fan of Drew Allar, but scouts love his huge arm and athletic build. A great finish to the season will lock Allar into the first round, and the New York Giants are one of the most QB landing spots in the class.

10) Miami Dolphins: Derrick Harmon, DT, Oregon

The Dolphins have an old, expensive roster that isn't very good or deep. Injuries have complicated their long-term outlook even more, so finding a cost-controlled impact defender can help tremendously. Derrick Harmon is one of the most disruptive presences in the class and gives a Christian Wilkins-type impact.

11) Cincinnati Bengals: Abdul Carter, EDGE, Penn State

There haven't been many better players nationwide than Abdul Carter over the last three games. An elite athlete at 6-foot-3, 259 pounds, Carter has three sacks and 16 total QB pressures in the span. He's comfortably the second-best edge rusher in the class as of today.

12) Los Angeles Rams: Tetairoa McMillan, WR, Arizona

Everything about this season has played out poorly for the Rams. There's no fast-tracking a rebuild, so going for elite talent will help the most. There's no way the Rams can count on the health of Cooper Kupp and even Puka Nacua going into 2025.

At 6-foot-5, 210 pounds, Tetairoa McMillan has been the most dominant offensive player in the 2025 class, not named Ashton Jeanty. He and Nacua can hopefully be the future of this offense.

13)  Dallas Cowboys: Isaiah Bond, WR, Texas

There's no question Dallas needs a star partner next to CeeDee Lamb. Isaiah Bond brings 4.2 speed to the table, and the Cowboys' offense completely lacks a game-breaker who can create easy yards. Bond's quality route-running has also been a huge part of his success with Alabama and Texas.


14) Indianapolis Colts: Shavon Revel Jr., CB, East Carolina

The Colts are relying on an unheralded cornerback group that still needs more standout talent.

While Shavon Revel Jr. is recovering from a torn ACL, he's the class's most athletic cornerback. Add in also possesses the necessary ball skills to be an impact presence, and Revel can transform the defensive back room in Indianapolis.

15) Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Tacario Davis, CB, Arizona

Todd Bowles has a specific physique he looks for in his cornerbacks. For example, consider the dimensions of Jamel Dean and the size of former Buccaneer Carlton Davis. Bowles prefers cornerbacks capable of physically challenging receivers at the line of scrimmage and excelling in 1-on-1 situations.

In this draft class, there may not be a cornerback that fits this profile better than Tacario Davis from Arizona. The 6-foot-4 corner has allowed only 48.7 percent of targets to be completed and 51 yards after the catch through seven games.

16) Seattle Seahawks: Kelvin Banks, OT, Texas

The best pure pass blocker in the class is Kelvin Banks. With Abraham Lucas' availability being a concern, Seattle may need to consider a more reliable option. Banks offers greater strength and superior mobility for his large build. He's expected to reach at least Pro Bowl status in his career.

17) San Francisco 49ers: Mykel Williams, EDGE, Georgia

An ankle injury kept Mykel Williams on the sideline for the majority of the season until Week 8. The 6-foot-5, 265-pounder has top-tier strength, speed, and flexibility through contact. Finally healthy, Williams logged four pressures and two sacks against Texas' top tackle duo. Pairing him with Nick Bosa is a scary proposition for NFC West foes.


18) Chicago Bears: Will Campbell, OT, LSU

Able to play guard or tackle, Will Campbell offers versatility and a high floor at multiple positions. The powerful 6-foot-6, 323-pounder hasn't allowed a sack throughout his career. Whether Chicago wants to upgrade Braxton Jones at left tackle or insert Campbell at right guard, protecting Caleb Williams is worth the cost of spending another first-round pick on a blocker.

19) Arizona Cardinals: Nic Scourton, EDGE, Texas A&M

Teams love moldable talent, and Nic Scourton has tons of it. The 6-foot-4, 285-pounder can line up at multiple spots and have an athletic advantage. His pass rush is still not where it needs to be to hit the ground running immediately, but there are signs of improvement for the freak athlete. Arizona can be patient and benefit from Scourton hitting his stride with better coaching and more experience.

20) Los Angeles Chargers: Tyler Warren, TE, Penn State

An explosive, multi-talented athlete who has transformed the Penn State offense, Tyler Warren is the type of weapon that Jim Harbaugh will love. The Chargers need playmaking wherever they can get it, and Warren's a mismatch option unlike any other in the class. He's not as refined as Brock Bowers, but he has a similar level of presence.

21) Atlanta Falcons: Donovan Ezeiruaku, EDGE, Boston College

Despite adding Matthew Judon, the Falcons' pass rush is still not good enough. Atlanta, with Kirk Cousins at quarterback and several veterans on their defense, should be chasing after rookies who can play right away. Donovan Ezeiruaku is putting up a career season in 2024, already totaling 30 pressures and 26 run stops. His hand usage and burst give him the chance to win NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year.

22) Denver Broncos: Emeka Egbuka, WR, Ohio State

If the Broncos are ever going to get Bo Nix playing more like the quarterback they'll need him to be, he'll need better weapons. Emeka Egbuka's blend of size and build makes for an ideal option in Sean Payton's offense. Standing 6 feet and 205 pounds but fast enough to rip off explosive plays, Egbuka can be the future of Denver's passing game.

23) Baltimore Ravens: LT Overton, EDGE, Alabama

Able to play on the interior as a tackle or slide out to the edge, LT Overton has a Calais Campbell-esque level of versatility and speed for his size. The 6-foot-4, 280-pounder has been a big riser this year as he's morphed into Alabama's best defender. Baltimore loves Alabama players because they can play a role early, and Overton's a good enough pass-rusher to impact a Super Bowl-caliber roster.


24) Philadelphia Eagles: Malaki Starks, SAF, Georgia

Beyond the inevitable Georgia-to-Philadelphia pipeline that's well-established now, this is a fit that works for both the Eagles and Malaki Starks. The Eagles need to continue its youth movement as they seek out more playmaking, and Starks is a rare safety prospect. His range and football IQ are undeniable.

25) Minnesota Vikings: Tyleik Williams, DT Ohio State

More talent is needed across this Vikings defense for it to hit its true peak. Tyleik Williams is unusually fast for a 320-pounder, penetrating into the backfield and creating havoc each week. Instead of handing Brian Flores the scraps of other teams, Williams can be someone who becomes a featured star in time.

26) Buffalo Bills: Deone Walker, DT, Kentucky

Giving Sean McDermott an athletic freak to pair next to Ed Oliver would help create new looks. Defensive tackle Deone Walker stands at 6 feet 6 inches and weighs 348 pounds, making him a compelling choice at this stage in the draft. Watching Walker play is impressive; his combination of agility and size significantly influences both the running and passing games.


27) Pittsburgh Steelers: Tre Harris, WR, Ole Miss

Even with Pittsburgh benching Justin Fields for Russell Wilson, adding playmaking is the priority here. Tre Harris has emerged as the top receiver in the nation who wasn't initially forecasted to be a first-round pick before the fall. He showcases impressive skills in creating plays after the catch, especially considering his size at 6-foot-2 and 210 pounds.

28) Green Bay Packers: Walter Nolen, DT, Ole Miss

The defensive tackle run continues as the position is absolutely loaded in this class. Walter Nolen's quickness is the best-in-class, and that defines who he is as a pass-rusher. Nolen has tortured South Carolina and LSU over the last two weeks, totaling 13 pressures and two sacks. Considering Preston Smith is a free agent this offseason and Kenny Clark is getting older, Nolen can be next up.

29) Washington Commanders: Ashton Jeanty, RB, Boise State

Why not have some fun here? Imagine Ashton Jeanty running wild off Jayden Daniels RPOs. Brian Robinson is nice, but Jeanty is a transformative presence.


30) Houston Texans: Dontay Corleone, DT, Cincinnati

Following a concerning episode this summer where blood clots were discovered in his lungs, Dontay Corleone has since been a standout player for the Bearcats. He's turning in a career-best season as a disruptor after being a dominant two-gapper in his first two seasons. Houston has a ton of talent, but they could use a young interior defender who can collapse the pocket.

31) Detroit Lions: Benjamin Morrison, CB, Notre Dame

There's not a ton that Detroit needs, but their outside cornerback position is lacking star power. Benjamin Morrison has excellent physicality and ball skills, leading the nation in interceptions in 2022 and then with 10 passes defensed in 2023. He's recovering from a torn ACL, so Detroit gets some value.

32) Kansas City Chiefs: Colston Loveland, TE, Michigan

Travis Kelce is 35 and has only 245 yards this season, so it's clear the end is coming sooner than later for the future Hall of Famer. With the position such a massive part of Andy Reid's offense, Colston Loveland is a natural heir to the throne. The 6-foot-6, 245-pounder plays similarly to Kelce, so there's reason to believe he can produce early in his career.