2025 NFL Three-Round Mock Draft: Shedeur Sanders drops, Jaxson Dart given huge shot, Ashton Jeanty lands in perfect spot

The 2025 NFL Draft season is finally in full swing. The Super Bowl is behind us. The NFL Combine is just around the corner. That means it's time to take a look ahead to see where all the phenomenal playmakers heading to the NFL this spring may land with a 2025 Three-Round NFL Mock Draft!Every […]

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The 2025 NFL Draft season is finally in full swing. The Super Bowl is behind us. The NFL Combine is just around the corner. That means it's time to take a look ahead to see where all the phenomenal playmakers heading to the NFL this spring may land with a 2025 Three-Round NFL Mock Draft!

Every selection in this mock draft considered specific team needs, contracts, detailed film analysis, meaningful metrics, and intel from NFL staffers around the league to help inform each pick. Enjoy!

3-Round 2025 NFL Mock Draft

Round One

1. Tennessee Titans: Cam Ward, QB Miami (FL)

Cam Ward is now widely considered the QB1 in the 2025 NFL Draft. There are some who still believe Shedeur Sanders could be the pick here, but he frankly does not possess the typical elite physical traits or efficiency profile of a first over quarterback selection. Ward, on the other hand, has incredible NFL-ready arm talent, requisite mobility to add value with his legs and avoid pressure, and the Titans need a quarterback who can improvise without perfect offensive line play around him. Ward is likely the pick here.

2. Cleveland Browns: Abdul Carter, EDGE Penn State

There seems to be emerging consensus that Abdul Carter is something of a generational talent at edge rusher. The "generational" tag gets thrown around a bit too much, but it is pretty crazy that Abdul just switched to full-time edge defender in 2024 and immediately became the best in all of college football. Carter offers positional flexibility to play both off-ball linebacker or along the edge, posted elite pass rush rate stats, and constantly creates havoc.

The Browns could go QB here, but they have way too many roster issues and their best edge defender Myles Garrett wants out. This is a complete rebuild. Get the best players and hope for a brighter future.

3. New York Giants: Travis Hunter, CB/WR Colorado

Over the last two seasons Travis Hunter has amassed 2000 receiving yards, 20 receiving touchdowns, seven interceptions, and more than a dozen passes defended as one of the best cornerbacks and wide receivers in all of football. The Giants could benefit from adding one of the most versatile talents in the history of the game. Yes, they need a quarterback, but in a class with less than perfect prospects at the position they gamble here, hoping to grab their signal caller in round two (or trade back into round one).

4. New England Patriots: Mason Graham, DL Michigan

Mike Vrabel loves him some tenacious brawlers up front on defense and that's exactly what Mason Graham is at defensive tackle. There's an argument to be made that he's the best pure talent in the class and is certainly one of the best defensive tackle prospects in several years. Elite pass rush and run stuffing abilities with unbelievable consistency and a high motor all game long. The Patriots could go a number of directions here as they want to continue building around Drake Maye, but Graham makes the whole team better from day one.

5. Jacksonville Jaguars: Will Johnson, CB Michigan

Will Johnson seems like the forgotten prospect in the 2025 NFL Draft class as we head towards the NFL Combine. He missed much of the 2024 college football season, so many seem to quickly forget that he was easily considered the CB1 in the nation prior to last fall. Then he grabbed two pick-six interceptions in the first four weeks of the year before going down with injury. Jaguars have needs at several positions, so getting the best player available is the move.

6. Las Vegas Raiders: Shedeur Sanders, QB Colorado

This might seem like quite a drop for Shedeur Sanders, but this is an outcome more need to consider. The Raiders' new general manager John Spytek has spent the last nine seasons with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as they have patched together the quarterback position with veteran signings ever since Jameis Winston departed. Some believe he may try to go the veteran QB route yet again, but drafting Shedeur Sanders is the kind of "flashy" move that teams have made with Spytek on staff.

Sanders finished strong in his final season as he eclipsed 4000 yards and threw 37 touchdowns. He just needs to clean up the decision-making against pressure, taking too many sacks and throwing a few too many interceptions last year.  If Sanders can do that he might be a great QB selection.

7. New York Jets: Tyler Warren, TE Penn State

Tyler Warren is the easiest first round pick to make left on the entire 2025 NFL Draft board here for the Jets. Fresh off of a 1400-yard season with 12 touchdowns for Penn State as their de facto WR1, Warren would offer incredible upside that the Jets sorely lack at tight end. Regardless of what the team does at QB and WR in the coming years, Warren would give them stability among their offensive playmakers.

8. Carolina Panthers: Tetairoa McMillan, WR Arizona

Tetairoa McMillan seems like the easy WR1 projection and the Panthers still need to find trustworthy options for Bryce Young to target. They continue making terrible selections at wide receiver like Jonathan Mingo and Xavier Legette, but McMillan would set things right. McMillan boasts a 6'5", 215-pound frame with top tier ball skills and flexibility to move much smoother than a player his size should.

His production profile is impeccable with over 2.8 yards per route run in back to back seasons, over 40% receiving yard market share at his peak, and more than three yards per team pass attempt two seasons in a row. Unfortunately, many bad NFL general managers don't care about such things, so his NFL Combine performance may be what has to seal the deal for Top 10 draft capital.

9. New Orleans Saints: Will Campbell OT, LSU

Drafting Will Campbell would be the perfect pick for the Saints. Will Campbell is perhaps the best pure pass blocker in the class, but he might actually find greater success at guard. If he ends up fitting better at offensive guard, that's great, but the team likely tries him out at left tackle first, sliding Taliese Fuaga inside where he should thrive.

10. Chicago Bears: Josh Simmons, OT Ohio State

Many in the NFL Draft community believe that if Josh Simmons has simply stayed healthy for the duration of the 2024 season that he would have become the clear consensus top offensive tackle in the 2025 NFL Draft class. Sadly, he tore his ACL against Oregon last fall. Reports suggest he'll be a full go before NFL training camps this summer, so the Bears swing for the fences here in hopes that Simmons can protect their young franchise quarterback, Caleb Williams.

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

Kelvin Banks Jr. has been perceived as a future first round lock since he was in high school and after an incredible final season as a pass blocker he's ready for top notch 2025 NFL Draft capital. The only sack he allowed all year wasn't even his fault as Quinn Ewers tripped stepping up into the pocket. The 49ers will need their replacement for Trent Williams at left tackle very soon, but Banks could also start at guard immediately.

12. Dallas Cowboys: Ashton Jeanty, RB Boise State

This is the perfect spot for Ashton Jeanty–the easy RB1 coming off a 2700+ yard season–to thrive. The Cowboys have a decent offensive line, but need a do-it-all feature back who can add value as a receiver on top of proving to be efficient in the run game. Jeanty would easily be in line for nearly 300 touches as a rookie if he lands with Dallas.

13. Miami Dolphins: Malaki Starks, S Georgia

The top two safeties for the Dolphins have their contracts expiring. It's unlikely both of them come back. Malaki Starks is the best safety in the class as an extremely smart ball hawk of a player that brings three years of starting experience as the leader of the Georgia defense. Even though his final season was less flashy than his first two years, his NFL Combine performance should remind everyone that he's still the top safety in the 2025 NFL Draft class.

14. Indianapolis Colts: Jalon Walker, LB Georgia

This mock draft didn't fall the way most Colts fans likely want, as many believe Indianapolis is targeting a tight end (Tyler Warren) or safety (Malaki Starks) in the first round. However, Jalon Walker is far more than just a consolation prize. Just like Abdul Carter, Walker can feature as both an edge rusher or off-ball linebacker. Walker has a smaller sample of work at edge, but his rare athleticism should help his game translate wherever the Colts deploy him.

15. Atlanta Falcons: James Pearce Jr., EDGE Tennessee

James Pearce Jr. is the only edge defender in the 2025 NFL Draft class with back to back seasons posting a pass rush pressure rate over 20% (more than double the positional average). He improved greatly as a run defender in 2024 as well, which was the primary question many had entering the year. The Falcons need to get younger up front and James Pearce Jr. helps bring great upside at one of the most critical positions on the team.

16. Arizona Cardinals: Kenneth Grant, DT Michigan

Kenneth Grant is one of the most impressive pound for pound athletes in the class who can reach top speed far faster than a 350-pound man should. Grant is a perfect scheme fit for the Arizona Cardinals front and fills a massive need as they were one of the worst tackling teams in the run game.

17. Cincinnati Bengals: Tyler Booker, IOL Alabama

The Bengals have to find a way to protect Joe Burrow and buy him a bit more time in the pocket. Booker allowed just two sacks throughout his three-year career for the Alabama Crimson Tide and offers the best physical traits of any interior offensive lineman in the 2025 NFL Draft class. He's as wide, tall, and long as an offensive tackle, but is nimble enough to pull and reach the second level with the best offensive guards in the game.

18. Seattle Seahawks: Jihaad Campbell, LB Alabama

Jihaad Campbell continues rising quickly in 2025 NFL Draft discussions as the masses realize just how special his final season was at Alabama. Campbell racked up eight sacks, over 100 tackles, and he allowed just seven yards per reception in coverage. The Seahawks need to find their next Bobby Wagner and Campbell seriously could be that level of prospect at linebacker.

19. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Mike Green, EDGE Marshall

Mike Green tallied 17 sacks last fall with a pass rush win rate over 20% as the sole reason Marshall's defense became one of the most fierce at the Group of 5 Conference level. He dominated the competition at the Senior Bowl and ever since then has risen firmly into first round discussions. The Buccaneers need some major help at edge defender and Mike Green gives them that in spades.

20. Denver Broncos – Emeka Egbuka, WR Ohio State

The Broncos desperately need to add wide receiver talent for their young developing quarterback, Bo Nix. Emeka Egbuka offers the most balanced skill set in the entire 2025 NFL Draft class, plenty of athleticism, and has one of the best adjusted production metric profiles in the class thanks to his early sophomore breakout year. This would be an incredibly easy decision if Egbuka makes it here to pick 20.

21. Pittsburgh Steelers: Tre Harris, WR Ole Miss

The Steelers are also likely looking to snag Egbuka, but if they miss on him, Tre Harris might be the next best target. Harris needs to prove himself at the NFL Combine given his small school background and questionable speed and agility (in terms of true prototype status), but he was the most productive wide receiver in the nation last fall at Ole Miss prior to his injury, averaging over five yards per route run.

22. Los Angeles Chargers – Colston Loveland, TE Michigan

This would be a match made in heaven. Jim Harbaugh reunites with his former Michigan tight end Colston Loveland here and Justin Herbert gets an important difference maker on offense. Loveland nearly put up more receiving production than the entire Michigan receiver group last season for the Wolverines. He's a special receiving threat who brings adequate blocking chops too.

23. Green Bay Packers – Shemar Stewart, EDGE Texas A&M

Shemar Stewart is a pure traits play who will likely measure in at the NFL Combine around 6'6", 290 pounds and he'll almost assuredly dominate every size-adjusted metric athletically. His pressures, win rates, and sack rates are all wildly low for a first round prospect, but he can be a game wrecker if applied correctly. Stewart can fit any role the Packers want to deploy him in from 4i to 9-tech if necessary, but he needs to work on his technique and versatility to win with much more than raw ability.

24. Minnesota Vikings: Jahdae Barron, CB Texas

Jahdae Barron was the best cornerback in the country last fall based on the meaningful metrics. Nine passes defended on top of his five interceptions. A passer rating when targeted that was so low opposing quarterbacks would quite literally be better off chucking the ball into the dirt instead. The Vikings only have one pick in the first three rounds as of this writing with a huge need at cornerback. That makes this is an easy selection.

25. Houston Texans: Luther Burden, WR Missouri

Luther Burden finally gets drafted here as the Houston Texans try and land some dynamic play opposite Nico Collins. Tank Dell is fine as a slot, but gifting C.J. Stroud with another special playmaker who can fill the Z or slot roles staying on the field 100% of the time would be a game-changer for the Texans. Burden's final season production fell off due to poor QB play, but this former five star is still the special talent he proved to be for the first two years of his college career.

26. Los Angeles Rams: Armand Membou, OT Missouri

Despite missing the Senior Bowl with an illness Armand Membou is still one of the fastest rising prospects according to large sample mock draft data. The Rams have needs at guard and tackle, and if they aren't exactly glaring issues yet they will be soon. Membou was near perfect as a pass blocker for Mizzou last year and could plug in at guard or tackle early given his athleticism.

27. Baltimore Ravens: Azareye'h Thomas, CB Florida State

Azareye'h Thomas has proven to be one of the best cornerbacks in the nation over the last two seasons who brings with him great length and physicality. The Ravens could use both on the outside. Thomas is a great scheme fit that loves a challenge. He intentionally chose to face the toughest wide receiver matchups at the Senior Bowl to challenge himself. Ravens staff will love him.

28. Detroit Lions – Mykel Williams, EDGE Georgia

This might seem extremely late for Mykel Williams, but the truth is that he simply never broke out and became the player that his traits suggested he could be. There's plenty to work with this freak of an athlete at edge rusher, and he certainly flashed in both Texas games this past fall, but there are questions. The Lions don't mind betting on the upside here.

29. Washington Commanders: Nic Scourton, EDGE Texas A&M

Nic Scourton went from one of the most productive pass rushers in the nation back in 2023 to a player who looked just barely above average last season. He tried to add a bit of weight and lost a bit of his burst and bend. However, if he gets back to his 2023 self he's a first round pick easy as a player who can post near a 20% pass rush pressure rate. Commanders need edge help badly and hope they get the best out of Scourton.

30. Buffalo Bills: Walter Nolen, DT Ole Miss

The Buffalo Bills have to find a way to stop the run while also cranking up the pass rush pressure. Walter Nolen can do both as one of the most versatile defensive tackles in the 2025 NFL Draft class. Nolen's pressure and win rates in pass rush were 1.5 times positional average and he almost never misses a tackle. This is the kind of pick that could finally get the Bills back to a Super Bowl.

31. Kansas City Chiefs: Josh Conerly Jr., OT Oregon

Josh Conerly, despite his one bad rep at the Senior Bowl against Mike Green, has put together a great NFL Draft season already, following what was a great pass and run blocking career for Oregon. Because of him the Ducks had one of the best offensive lines in the nation last fall. The Chiefs' offensive line just cost them a Super Bowl, so it's time they fix their offensive tackle(s) spots.

32. Philadelphia Eagles: Jonah Savaiinaea, OL Arizona

The Eagles don't have many needs right now as Lane Johnson has confirmed he will be returning once again. However, Jonah Savaiinaea gives the team depth at tackle and he could potentially earn a starting guard spot early given his skill set and experience at Arizona playing three different offensive line spots.

Round Two

33. Cleveland Browns: Maxwell Hairston, CB Kentucky

Maxwell Hairston is a little slight of frame, but his physicality in coverage certainly doesn't look like it. The Browns have several critical needs and landing a physical corner with great recovery speed and aggression would help them immensely on the perimeter of their defense.

34. New York Giants: Jaxson Dart, QB Ole Miss

The Giants draft the quarterback who finished 2024 ranked first in total yards per game, first in yards per play, first in adjusted yards per pass attempt, and top five in virtually every other meaningful rate stat for quarterback qualitative analysis here at pick 34. This could certainly end up being a steal for them as they look to put the Daniel Jones era behind them.

35. Tennessee Titans: Wyatt Milum, OT West Virginia

Wyatt Milum played a lot of left tackle at West Virginia, but actually got his start on the right side of the offensive line. The Titans land a player who could immediately upgrade either their right guard or tackle spots to help protect their new franchise quarterback, Cam Ward.

36. Jacksonville Jaguars: Derrick Harmon, DT Oregon

The average defensive tackle pressures opposing quarterbacks on 6% of his pass rush attempts. Derrick Harmon nearly tripled that last year. He may have some inconsistencies in run defense, but the Jaguars land a game wrecker in the pass rushing department at defensive tackle.

37. Las Vegas Raiders: Matthew Golden, WR Texas

Matthew Golden wasn't the Texas wide receiver most people thought they would be getting excited about this time last year, but he broke out in a huge way down the stretch during the Longhorns College Football Playoff run. The Raiders absolutely must get better at wide receiver, so they draft the top talent in the "best of the rest" tier for the position. Their fresh franchise QB Shedeur Sanders gets a new talented target.

38. New England Patriots: Cameron Williams, OT Texas

The Patriots might as well just start over with their offensive line, adding multiple players there in the the the 2025 NFL Draft. And if they're going to add some offensive linemen, they might as well get the freakiest athletes with the most physical upside. That's exactly what Cameron Williams is out of Texas. This should help protect Drake Maye right away.

39. Chicago Bears (via CAR): Princely Umanmielen, EDGE Ole Miss

Princely Umanmielen was one of the most consistently productive pass rushers in the nation three years in a row, but especially over his last two with Ole Miss. He posted pass rush pressure and win rates around 20%, plus added a havoc rate near 15% overall. He's a disruptor with the perfect size and speed combination. The Bears land a steal here in the early second round.

40. New Orleans Saints: Tyleik Williams, DT Ohio State

Tyleik Williams might not bring much value as a pass rusher, but the Saints just need big bodies who can tackle and stop the run. Williams can line up and win best playing between three and five-techs as he pushes the pile on every play.

41. Chicago Bears: Nick Emmanwori, S South Carolina

If there's a safety in the class who may challenge Malaki Starks at the NFL Combine for best athlete at the position it's going to be Nick Emmanwori. At 6'3", 230 pounds Emmanwori moves with fluidity, speed, and great instincts on the field. He won Freshman All-American Honors a few years back and only got better from there. Again, huge win for the Bears here.

42. New York Jets: Shavon Revel Jr., CB East Carolina

This is far enough of a fall for Shavon Revel. He's coming off an ACL injury that cost him virtually all of the 2024 college football season, but he should be good to go for 2025. The Giants pairing him with Sauce Gardner would potentially become a top tier tandem in the league if Revel can get back to his explosive self.

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

Trey Amos starred for three different schools in Louisiana, Alabama, and Ole Miss. In his final season he defended over a dozen passes and allowed less than 300 receiving yards on his entire season of over 800 snaps. The 49ers may need to unfortunately replace Charvarius Ward here soon, and Amos helps them do that.

44. Dallas Cowboys: Aireontae Ersery, OL Minnesota

The Cowboys need offensive line help to hopefully keep Dak Prescott upright in 2025. Aireontae Ersery could win the left tackle spot or kick inside longer term as well if needed. The pass protection and run blocking saw a great drop off last year to the point at which the Cowboys were truly near league average (much worse than previous years with Tyron Smith in house).

45. Indianapolis Colts: Harold Fannin Jr., TE Bowling Green

Harold Fannin Jr. set the single season record for most receiving yards for a tight end in 2024 with more than 1500. He looks like one of the most athletic tight ends in the class and should be one of the better receivers of the bunch for sure. He's a bit undersized, but the Colts just need a weapon that can win for them as a playmaker at the tight end position.

46. Atlanta Falcons: Benjamin Morrison, CB Notre Dame

Benjamin Morrison injured his hip last fall and missed the back half of the year with Notre Dame, but he was one of the best cornerbacks in the nation prior to that. That medical mark may have him drop out of round one, giving the Falcons the injury discount halfway through the second round.

47. Arizona Cardinals: Chris Paul Jr., LB Ole Miss

There's a real argument for Chris Paul Jr. as LB2 in this class, if not the best, most balanced true off-ball linebacker overall. He did everything well for Ole Miss last fall. He added six sacks and a ton of pressures. Paul almost never missed any tackles. And on top of that he broke up a half dozen passes on the year. The Cardinals badly need talented linebacker help and they draft it here.

48. Miami Dolphins: Marcus Mbow, OL Purdue

The Dolphins keep on putting off getting their offensive line right, but they need to start making some changes. Mbow measures more like a guard than a tackle, but could possibly kick outside in the pros if absolutely necessary. He played well at both positions, tackle and guard, for Purdue, but the Dolphins have a much bigger need at guard.

49. Cincinnati Bengals: TreVeyon Henderson, RB Ohio State

Chase Brown was a nice story this past year, but the Bengals need explosive, dynamic playmakers to help out Joe Burrow. TreVeyon Henderson was one of the most efficient running backs in the nation last year averaging almost eight yards per touch. He's a home run threat with great long speed and pass catching ability too.

50. Seattle Seahawks: Grey Zabel, OL North Dakota State

Grey Zabel continues to be one of the fastest rising prospects in 2025 NFL Draft discussions following his strong Senior Bowl showing. When a small school offensive lineman looks the part among some of the best in the nation that usually leads to early NFL Draft capital. The Seahawks must fix the offensive line if Geno Smith has any hope for success in 2025 and perhaps beyond.

51. Denver Broncos: Omarion Hampton, RB North Carolina

52. Pittsburgh Steelers: Donovan Jackson, OL Ohio State

53. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Elic Ayomanor, WR Stanford

54. Green Bay Packers: Jared Wilson, C Georgia

55. Los Angeles Chargers: Quinshon Judkins, RB Ohio State

56. Buffalo Bills (via MIN): Xavier Watts, S Notre Dame

57. Carolina Panthers (via LAR): Jack Sawyer, EDGE Ohio State

58. Houston Texans: Alfred Collins, DT Texas

59. Baltimore Ravens: Donovan Ezeiruaku, EDGE Boston College

60. Detroit Lions: Jayden Higgins, WR Iowa State

61. Washington Commanders: Tate Ratledge, IOL Georgia

62. Buffalo Bills: Ja'Corey Brooks, WR Louisville

63. Kansas City Chiefs: Deone Walker, DT Kentucky

64. Philadelphia Eagles: Bradyn Swinson, EDGE LSU

Round Three

65. New York Giants: Anthony Belton, OT NC State

66. Kansas City Chiefs (via TEN): Demetrius Knight Jr., LB South Carolina

67. Cleveland Browns: Jalen Milroe, QB Alabama

68. Las Vegas Raiders: Kaleb Johnson, RB Iowa

69. New England Patriots: Savion Williams, WR TCU

70. Jacksonville Jaguars: Emery Jones Jr., OL LSU

71. New Orleans Saints: Tez Johnson, WR Oregon

72. Chicago Bears: Dylan Sampson, RB Tennessee

73. Las Vegas Raiders (via NYJ): Zy Alexander, CB LSU

74. Carolina Panthers: Elijah Arroyo, TE Miami (FL)

75. San Francisco 49ers: Sai'vion Jones, DL LSU

76. Dallas Cowboys: Isaiah Bond, WR Texas

77. New England Patriots (via ATL): Josaiah Stewart, EDGE Michigan

78. Arizona Cardinals: Landon Jackson, EDGE Arkansas

79. Washington Commanders (via MIA): Jack Bech, WR TCU

80. Indianapolis Colts: Andrew Mukuba, S Texas

81. Cincinnati Bengals: Darius Alexander, DL Toledo

82. Seattle Seahawks: T.J. Sanders, DT South Carolina

83. Pittsburgh Steelers: Will Howard, QB Ohio State

84. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Xavier Restrepo, WR Miami (FL)

85. Denver Broncos: Terrance Ferguson, TE Oregon

86. Los Angeles Chargers: Tai Felton, WR Maryland

87. Green Bay Packers: Quincy Riley, CB Louisville 

88. Jacksonville Jaguars (via MIN): Kevin Winston Jr., S Penn State

89. Houston Texans: J.T. Tuimoloau, EDGE Ohio State

90. Los Angeles Rams: Ricky White, WR UNLV

91. Baltimore Ravens: Omarr Norman-Lott, DL Tennessee

92. New York Jets (via DET): Quinn Ewers, QB Texas

93. New Orleans Saints (via WAS): Darien Porter, CB Iowa State

94. Cleveland Browns (via BUF): Ajani Cornelius, OT Oregon

95. Kansas City Chiefs: Mason Taylor, TE LSU

96. Philadelphia Eagles: Trevor Etienne, RB Georgia

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