2025 NFL Two-Round Mock Draft: Browns replace Deshaun Watson, Raiders add elite offensive playmaker from CFP, SEC OL fall
The 2024 College Football season came to an end last night and the NFL is two games away from the Super Bowl, marking the end of another terrific season of football. Now enters the offseason, the season of change for all 32 franchises. This year, the 2025 NFL Draft brings about plenty of question marks […]
The 2024 College Football season came to an end last night and the NFL is two games away from the Super Bowl, marking the end of another terrific season of football.
Now enters the offseason, the season of change for all 32 franchises. This year, the 2025 NFL Draft brings about plenty of question marks across the board, most notably a tumultuous quarterback class. Additionally, the value in this class clashes with the positional value tripe that teams factor into.
2-Round 2025 NFL Mock Draft
Round One
1. Tennessee Titans: Cam Ward, QB, Miami (FL)
The Will Levis roller coaster is over for the Titans, and a new front office gets to make their pick of the litter at quarterback.
It seems like the Titans are leaning Cam Ward's way as I write this, but it still is too soon to guess between the top two quarterbacks. Still, Ward's arm talent and playmaking ability might be too much to pass on.
2. Cleveland Browns: Shedeur Sanders, QB, Colorado
If the draft happened today, I'd wager the Browns would be angling to trade this pick down with all haste. However, the more I think about it, the more I wonder: What would stop the Browns from taking Shedeur Sanders here?
He's certainly worthy of the selection. The Deshaun Watson era ended in complete and utter failure, with the locker room and coaching staff effectively cutting Watson off of ever taking a snap for the team again. Sure, Cleveland is more-or-less in a win-now mode, but they need a future they can rally around. With unappealing free agents at quarterback, why not let the future be now with Sanders?
3. New York Giants: Travis Hunter, CB, Colorado
This is a rough spot to be in if you're the Giants, missing out on both of the top quarterbacks and not having an easy fallback option anywhere.
Still, picking up Travis Hunter is a pretty good consolation prize. The Giants pick up the best player in the draft to help them lockdown their cornerback room.
4. New England Patriots: Abdul Carter, EDGE, Penn State
Too often, New England's lack of a pass rush bit the team. Only two teams in the NFL finished with fewer pressures and the Patriots were dead-last in sacks on the year. That just can't happen if you want to be a competitive team.
Abdul Carter can be the solution to the team's woes. Carter is an unbelievable athlete, capable of generating havoc through sheer freakish athletic traits.
5. Jacksonville Jaguars: Will Johnson, CB, Michigan
The Jaguars could go with a different Michigan player here, but I'm pretty concerned about their secondary. Rookie Jarrian Jones has been a quality slot corner, but their play on the outside has largely been disappointing. Tyson Campbell has struggled to stay healthy and Ronald Darby is a free agent after next season.
Will Johnson is an elite playmaker in his own right. While I'm not sure what Jacksonville's scheme will be next year, Johnson fits into any scheme and would improve the secondary in a big way. He became the first player in Michigan history to record three pick-sixes in their career. Considering the elite talent that has come out of Ann Arbor, that's an amazing feat that serves as a testament to his playmaking ability.
6. Las Vegas Raiders: Ashton Jeanty, RB, Boise State
The Las Vegas Raiders were the worst rushing team in the NFL last season by a comfortable margin. They have talent along the offensive line, so it's not a case of the unit failing to open up lanes consistently. A poor scheme and lack of talent caved in their rushing attack.
While the Raiders couldn't pull off the Ben Johnson hire (to the surprise of many), whoever the next head coach will be will want to establish the running game to help ease an uncertain quarterback situation. Ashton Jeanty would give him just that.
7. New York Jets: Mason Graham, DT, Michigan
Trying to pick where the New York Jets could go is a dart throw with no general manager or head coach in place, but adding a defensive tackle next to Quinnen Williams isn't a bad idea to create a dominant 1-2 pairing up front.
The Jets have to find ways to contend with the high-octane offenses all throughout the AFC. Mason Graham and Quinnen Williams can play any role up front interchangeably, and the Jets' fronts can only be limited by their defensive coordinator's imagination. It's not a sexy pick, but adding the best player available to create a dominant unit is rarely a bad choice.
8. Carolina Panthers: Tetairoa McMillan, WR, Arizona
Bryce Young's breakout at the end of last season gave the Panthers plenty of hope for the future. To realize that hope, however, the team has to keep surrounding him with playmakers.
I think Tetairoa McMillan is the best wide receiver in this class and will be a franchise building block for the Panthers. Pairing him with Jalen Coker and Xavier Legette gives the Panthers a diverse receiving room.
9. New Orleans Saints: Shemar Stewart, EDGE, Texas A&M
The Saints' defense has been a bitter disappointment this season. Their run defense is one of the worst in the league and their pass rush hasn't consistently delivered to help make up the deficit. To make matters worse, Chase Young, Payton Turner, and Tanoh Kpassagnon are all pending free agents, and the Saints will need to make cap sacrifices somewhere.
I have a hard time imagining Shemar Stewart won't be a top-ten pick. Stewart fits the mold the Saints typically target with his massive 290-pound frame and his explosive movement skills.
10. Chicago Bears: Mykel Williams, EDGE, Georgia
The Bears have enjoyed quality play from Gervon Dexter and Montez Sweat on their defensive line, but I'd like to see them add a more disruptive player up front to pair with those two. New head coach Ben Johnson has seen first hand the value of needing a terrific pass rush, especially to contend in the NFC.
Mykel Williams is raw, but the traits are undeniable. He's 6'5, 265 pounds with nearly 36-inch arms, and he knows how to use his frame, especially in the run game. Don't let his production numbers fool you. Georgia doesn't really teach its edge rushers to pass rush, so there will be some growth needed, but in many ways, he resembles Travon Walker, who has evolved into a high-impact edge defender for the Jaguars.
11. San Francisco 49ers: Malaki Starks, SAF, Georgia
Talanoa Hufanga is a pending free agent, and I don't think the 49ers are in a rush to re-sign him. With the rest of the safety room a giant question mark, the 49ers need a difference-maker in their secondary to solidify the back end of their defense.
Malaki Starks is one of the best pure talents in this class who can do it all on the field. He's, quite frankly, one of the easiest evaluations in this class. Add on to that his young age (just 21 years old) and he's a no-brainer top player in this class.
12. Dallas Cowboys: Luther Burden III, WR, Missouri
CeeDee Lamb is one of the best receivers in the NFL and Jalen Tolbert has developed into a reliable target as well, but the Dallas Cowboys are missing that extra gear in their receiver room that they were hoping Brandin Cooks would bring.
Luther Burden is a bit of a tricky evaluation with his usage at Missouri, but he's a seamless fit into Dallas's offense and would give them a real plethora of weapons to push for regaining the NFC East title with.
13. Miami Dolphins: Tyler Warren, TE, Penn State
I debated about an offensive lineman here for the Dolphins, but the more I thought about this pick, the more I really wanted the Dolphins to do something different. Why not? Let's give them a playmaker to help open up their offense.
Tyler Warren is a do-it-all playmaker (quite literally, what can't he do) who carried the Penn State offense to a playoff semifinal appearance. He's an elite athlete with good blocking ability and alignment versatility. Let Mike McDaniel get creative with him.
14. Indianapolis Colts: Josh Simmons, OT, Ohio State
It sounds like the Colts are gearing up to release right tackle Braden Smith as a cap casualty ahead of next season, opening up a spot on their offensive line.
Josh Simmons put out elite tape before getting hurt this season, but he should be ready to go by the start of next season. With prior experience at right tackle, Simmons can start early for the Colts there and help secure the pocket for Anthony Richardson.
15. Atlanta Falcons: Mike Green, EDGE, Marshall
I almost held off on giving the team a pass rusher here, as Arnold Ebiketie and Matthew Judon came alive as the season ended. However, the Falcons still finished right at the bottom of the league in getting after the quarterback. To cloud the evaluation further, Judon is a pending free agent.
Mike Green is an unbelievable mover, with rare explosiveness, agility, and quickness. He's shot up draft boards this season. Don't be surprised when he pushes for a top ten selection in April.
16. Arizona Cardinals: Derrick Harmon, DT, Oregon
The focus of many draft analysts has mainly been on the edge rushers for Arizona, but the interior of the Cardinals' defensive line is in similar dire straits. The Cardinals' defensive line is second-to-last in pressure rate and 28th in sacks per game.
Derrick Harmon has been a fast riser this season, for good reason. His outstanding quickness, length, and power have made a disruptive force for the Ducks this season, and his play has been pivotal to Oregon being the #1 team in the country.
17. Cincinnati Bengals: James Pearce Jr., EDGE, Tennessee
Watching the Bengals' pass rush this season has been pretty disappointing. It's entirely been driven by Trey Hendrickson, as high draft picks Myles Murphy and Joseph Ossai haven't panned out. To make matters worse, Hendrickson has just one year left on his deal. If he leaves and the Bengals haven't fixed it by then, it could get ugly.
James Pearce has elite quickness and length and pairs them with a good array of pass-rush moves to make him a disruptive pass rusher. His ability on run downs is a tough question to navigate, but it's hard to deny his gifts as a rusher.
18. Seattle Seahawks: Colston Loveland, TE, Michigan
The Seahawks are a frustrating team to figure out. The defense improved in the second half of the season, revealing few holes on that side of the ball. General Manager Jon Schneider has openly said he won't draft a guard in the first round, and the team has plenty of talent to go around.
However, I do think they can get more dynamic at the tight end position to give the offense some more flexibility and help out their struggling run game. Colston Loveland helps open up their passing game and gives them another option to draw attention away from DK Metcalf.
19. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Jalon Walker, EDGE, Georgia
The Buccaneers' pass rush has been carried pretty heavily by the duo of NT Vita Vea and second-year player YaYa Diaby. With Anthony Nelson and Joe Tryon-Shoyinka set to be free agents, it's time the Bucs added some serious juice to their pass rush.
I'm not quite certain what I would do with Jalon Walker, but his athleticism and intelligence make him a Day one starter. I feel confident Todd Bowles could maximize his ability to play all over the formation.
20. Denver Broncos: Emeka Egbuka, WR, Ohio State
The Broncos are searching to add more weapons around Bo Nix in the offseason. Whether it's a wide receiver or tight end will depend on the board, but I expect them to target one early.
Emeka Egbuka strikes me as the kind of player Sean Payton would covet. He could quickly become a reliable chain mover for Bo Nix and Denver's offense.
21. Pittsburgh Steelers: Kenneth Grant, DT, Michigan
The Steelers are searching for defensive line help in the offseason and this is the perfect draft to find that. There's plenty of talent here the Steelers can target.
Kenneth Grant is a plug-and-play one technique at the next level. He's an elite run defender but also offers some surprising splashes as a pass rusher.
22. Los Angeles Chargers: Will Campbell, OL, LSU
The Los Angeles Chargers have to keep finding ways to invest in their offensive line in the offseason, and they have the perfect opportunity to do so here. This feels low for Campbell, but the positional confusion might make him drop.
Will Campbell is the best guard in this class. He'll likely have to slide inside to guard at the NFL level, but he's a smart, physical, and gifted blocker who will set the tone for an offensive line. For a line searching for answers, Campbell is the clear solution to plugging up the middle of their line.
23. Green Bay Packers: Jahdae Barron, CB, Texas
The Packers' secondary took a step forward this season at a few positions, but their cornerback room needs an overhaul. One position I'd like to see them upgrade is in the nickel, as Keisean Dixon struggled throughout the year.
Jahdae Barron can plug in and play outside, but also slide into the nickel as well. His versatility and playmaking ability provides an instant starter for the Packers.
24. Minnesota Vikings: Jihaad Campbell, LB, Alabama
Imagine if the Vikings' defense had another versatile monster in the middle of the defense to both drop in coverage and rush the passer. That kind of elite linebacker play is something the Vikings miss.
Jihaad Campbell is a rare throwback linebacker prospect with his versatility. He has shot up draft boards with his freakish athleticism for his 6'3, 244-pound frame. Campbell is a capable do-it-all 'backer who can carry vertical routes just as easily as he can scrape across the formation in pursuit of a ball carrier.
25. Houston Texans: Armand Membou, OT, Missouri
The Texans offensive line has been an issue for years, and their last game in the playoffs highlighted just how poor it was.
Armand Membou can plug in at guard or right tackle for the Texans and instantly upgrade the room, providing a quality starter Houston doesn't have.
26. Los Angeles Rams: Matthew Golden, WR, Texas
The Rams have to start finding more offensive playmakers with age catching up to Cooper Kupp and a lack of talent surrounding Matthew Stafford. They can't just rely on Puka Nacua.
Matthew Golden's name has skyrocketed up in conversations the last few weeks, thanks to some terrific play in the college football playoffs. He has a knack for getting open with ease, catches everything, and is a talented blocker. The Rams need that kind of outside receiving threat to open up the offense, and Golden fits what they look for to a T.
27. Baltimore Ravens: Nick Emmanwori, SAF, South Carolina
The Marcus Williams deal will end this offseason, and it's obvious the team needs to solidify their secondary. They "moved" Kyle Hamilton to safety, a position that doesn't fit his skill set. Baltimore should add a better deep safety to let Hamilton go back to playing his overhang/big nickel role more.
Nick Emmanwori is an unbelievable athlete at the position. He is capable of aligning in multiple roles and erases players in coverage. The tools alone are going to see him drafted high, but his tape suggests a player capable of a Pro Bowl-caliber safety early.
28. Detroit Lions: Kelvin Banks Jr., OT, Texas
Taylor Decker regressed this season, and the Lions would be prudent to start looking for a long-term option to take over at left tackle after next season.
Kelvin Banks can start for them in the short-term inside at guard before kicking outside to left tackle in year two.
29. Washington Commanders: Nic Scourton, EDGE, Texas A&M
Washington has found some good bargain-bin pass rushers out of free agency, but with some of them heading back to free agency in the offseason, they should look to add a long-term player here.
Nic Scourton has to fix his body but his quickness mixed with the power he added this season, he has the potential to be a terrific pass rusher at the NFL level.
30. Buffalo Bills: Tyleik Williams, DT, Ohio State
I could have gone pass rusher here for the Bills, but fortunately, the best player on my board just happens to fill a need for the team. Buffalo needs to beef up the middle of their defensive line.
Tyleik Williams is an awesome run stuffer, who has played a key cog in Ohio State's national championship run. He is a plug-and-play nose or one technique at the next level.
31. Philadelphia Eagles: Walter Nolen, DT, Ole Miss
It feels pretty obvious the Eagles will let Milton Williams walk to pick up a high compensatory pick later on and will then turn to the draft to add his replacement.
Walter Nolen is streaky, but he's a marvelous athlete with plenty of upside to develop.
32. Kansas City Chiefs: Shavon Revel, CB, East Carolina
If the Chiefs had one issue all season defensively, it was their cornerback play opposite Trent McDuffie. They need to add a long-term option on that side to help shore up the defense moving forward.
Shavon Revel's length and ball skills would thrive in Steve Spagnuolo's defense.
Round Two
33. Cleveland Browns: Josh Conerly Jr., OT, Oregon
Jedrick Wills has played his last snap for the Browns and Dawand Jones has delivered very little for as much promise as he initially showed.
Josh Conerly is a natural fit in Cleveland's scheme and can start at left tackle on Day 1.
34. New York Giants: Marcus Mbow, OL, Purdue
35. Tennessee Titans: Xavier Restrepo, WR, Miami (FL)
With multiple free agents at wide receiver, why not reunite this dynamic duo?
36. Jacksonville Jaguars: Omarr Norman-Lott, DT, Tennessee
37. Las Vegas Raiders: Jalen Milroe, QB, Alabama
38. New England Patriots: Elic Ayomanor, WR, Stanford
Some younger players stepped up for New England's wide receiver room, but they need to continue adding talent at wide receiver.
39. Chicago Bears: Maxwell Hairston, CB, Kentucky
40. New Orleans Saints: Harold Fannin Jr., TE, Bowling Green
41. Chicago Bears: Tyler Booker, OG, Alabama
42. New York Jets: Aireontae Ersery, OT, Minnesota
With Tyron Smith likely leaving in free agency, the Jets need to sort out the tackle room. Olu Fashanu likely moves to left tackle full-time, leaving an opening at right tackle.
Aireontae Ersery can slide over and start right away for New York.
43. San Francisco 49ers: Azareye'h Thomas, CB, Florida State
44. Dallas Cowboys: Princely Umanmielen, EDGE, Ole Miss
45. Indianapolis Colts: Xavier Watts, SAF, Notre Dame
46. Atlanta Falcons: Trey Amos, CB, Ole Miss
47. Arizona Cardinals: Carson Schwesinger, LB, UCLA
The Cardinals need to take their linebacker room seriously this offseason. It's holding back their defense, especially in a division that likes to hammer teams in the middle of the field.
Carson Schwesinger is one of the best linebacker prospects in this class, with terrific athleticism and instincts. He can start Day One in the NFL.
48. Miami Dolphins: Donovan Jackson, OG, Ohio State
49. Cincinnati Bengals: Wyatt Milum, OG, West Virginia
50. Seattle Seahawks: Jonah Savaiinaea, OT, Arizona
51. Denver Broncos: Kaleb Johnson, RB, Iowa
I like what the Broncos have done with their offense this season, but if there's one thing they must improve, it's their running back room.
Kaleb Johnson is a three-down back who can step up as the lead back right away for Denver.
52. Pittsburgh Steelers: Tre Harris, WR, Ole Miss
53. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Chris Paul Jr., LB, Ole Miss
54. Green Bay Packers: Jayden Higgins, WR, Iowa State
55. Los Angeles Chargers: Gunnar Helm, TE, Texas
I have a hard time imagining the Chargers won't love Gunnar Helm's ability in every phase. He's a terrific blocker in-line, but is also a reliable receiver who gets open often and catches seemingly everything. Helm fits right in with what the Chargers' run on offense.
56. Buffalo Bills: Donovan Ezeiruaku, EDGE, Boston College
57. Carolina Panthers: Kyle Kennard, EDGE, South Carolina
58. Houston Texans: Jalen Royals, WR, Utah State
The Texans' wide receiver room, a once-promising unit, has fallen off as the season has gone on. Stefon Diggs suffered a season-ending injury and the whole unit has battled injuries and inconsistent play. To make matters worse, Diggs and Robert Woods are pending free agents.
Jalen Royals is a really intriguing playmaker. Don't let his small-school status deter you, Royals is a do-it-all receiver. His skill set as a route-runner, his ability to win contested situations, and what he does after the catch would be a boon for the Texans.
59. Baltimore Ravens: Savion Williams, WR, TCU
60. Detroit Lions: Josaiah Stewart, EDGE, Michigan
61. Washington Commanders: Grey Zabel, OG, North Dakota State
62. Buffalo Bills: Benjamin Morrison, CB, Notre Dame
63. Philadelphia Eagles: Cameron Williams, OT, Texas
I could make a case for Williams to go much higher based on his tools, but the floor is much lower than it should be. However, nothing fixes an offensive lineman quite like Jeff Stoutland University. Williams can be the heir apparent to Lane Johnson after sitting for a couple of years.