2025 NFL-Two Round Mock Draft: Cam Ward, Travis Hunter go 1-2 and surprise pass rusher crashes the top 10
The NFL Draft is getting closer and closer, as the College Football Playoff games are set to begin this weekend. It's a really fun process that we are getting into this year and it will impact a lot of player's stocks going into the offseason. December mock drafts are about two things: Getting to know […]
The NFL Draft is getting closer and closer, as the College Football Playoff games are set to begin this weekend. It's a really fun process that we are getting into this year and it will impact a lot of player's stocks going into the offseason.
December mock drafts are about two things:
- Getting to know where players are slotted right now
- Matching players to teams
This isn't meant to be predictive, but rather informative. Over two rounds, get to know what players your favorite team could be looking at come April.
1. New York Giants: Cam Ward, QB, Miami Fl
Right now, all signs are pointing to the Giants keeping Joe Schoen and possibly keeping Brian Daboll as well. If they do, taking the quarterback with high upside traits makes the most sense and that is Ward.
If Daboll is here for 2025, allowing him to work with Ward, especially after his success with Josh Allen, makes a ton of sense.
2. Las Vegas Raiders: Travis Hunter, CB/WR, Colorado
He's clearly the best player in the NFL Draft with his dual-threat ability and the Raiders may choose to go with a player in free agency at quarterback. If they do so, taking Hunter would be a slam dunk.
The Heisman Trophy winner was the best wide receiver and arguably the best cornerback in the country this season at the same time. It's never been seen before and likely won't be seen again.
3. New England Patriots: Tetairoa McMillan, WR, Arizona
This is easy. The Patriots have no weapons worthwhile right now and they desperately need to surround emerging star quarterback Drake Maye with them. McMillan is a big bodied target who creates space with his big frame and long wingspan.
4. Jacksonville Jaguars: Will Johnson, CB, Michigan
The Jaguars defense needs three things desperately: cornerback, interior defensive line and on-ball linebacker. They get most analysts' top cornerbacks going into the season at Johnson.He was injured for the back half of the season, but Johnson can thrive in both man and zone coverage. He would be a great asset opposite of Tyson Campbell.
5. Carolina Panthers: Abdul Carter, EDGE, Penn State
The Panthers are currently the worst team in the league in generating pressure on the quarterback at just 15.9% per Pro Football Reference. Carter would bring a lot of pressure off the edge for the Panthers and with the return of Derrick Brown next year, the defensive front would see a huge upgrade.
6. Tennessee Titans: Shedeur Sanders, QB, Colorado
From a stylistic standpoint only, Sanders might be the closest thing that head coach Brian Callahan will find to Joe Burrow, who he worked with in Cincinnati. If that is the kind of quarterback he wants to work with, bringing in Sanders for this offense would be a great fit.
There is still work to do at both wide receiver and on the offensive line, but having the quarterback in place is a great start because Will Levis isn't the guy.
7. Cleveland Browns: Will Campbell, OT, LSU
The Browns have a lot of issues with most of them surrounded by the monstrosity of a contract they gave to Deshaun Watson. Whoever plays quarterback needs to be protected, as Jedrick Wills didn't work out.
Campbell might not have the length to survive long-term at tackle, but he certainly has the skill set to play there and he could be an elite guard if he doesn't make it at tackle.
8. New York Jets: Mason Graham, DT, Michigan
This isn't a total luxury pick, but putting Graham next to Quinnean Williams feels like a cheat code. Graham is one of the best athletes at the position we've seen in a while and he has the production to match.
9. Chicago Bears: Kelvin Banks Jr., OT, Texas
The Bears need to find a way to protect Caleb Williams so adding offensive line help is a must.
Banks has played left tackle for the Longhorns but has a profile that could be intriguing at guard. With Braxton Jones being solid at left tackle, the Bears could be a little bit choosy over how they structure the offensive line.
10. New Orleans Saints: Nic Scourton, EDGE, Texas A&M
The Saints love big, long, athletic edge rushers and, with Stewart off the board, they take his teammate in Scourton.
He's a little bit raw, but there is a ton to work with as he stands at 6-4" and 285 lbs. He fits the mold of Payton Turner, Cam Jordan and Marcus Davenport that they love to bring in.
11. Miami Dolphins: Aireontae Ersery, OT, Minnesota
The Dolphins desperately need to address multiple spots on the offensive line and Ersery can kick inside to guard if needed. He will help you put your best five together, especially since Terron Armstead might be retiring after the season.
12. Indianapolis Colts: Tyler Warren, TE, Penn State
This is self-explanatory at this point.
13. Cincinnati Bengals: Shemar Stewart, EDGE, Texas A&M
The Bengals pass rush is currently just Trey Hendrickson and the rest of the defensive line is replaceable. Stewart is a fascinating player that could do a multitude of things for the Bengals and be a chess piece for whoever ends up coordinating the defense in 2025.
14. Dallas Cowboys: Walter Nolen, DT, Ole Miss
This is the Ashton Jeanty slot, but with this running back class, getting Mike Zimmer a penetrating defensive tackle with Osa Odighizuwa a pending free agent and Graham off the board, getting one is a priority. Nolen was the number one recruit in the 2022 recruiting class and has finally lived up to the billing. He would pair incredibly well with Mazi Smith finally coming into form.
15. San Francisco 49ers: Josh Simmons, OT, Ohio State
The 49ers have weapons on the outside and talented running backs in the backfield. They also have multiple free agents on the offensive line and Simmons can be the starting right tackle once he is fully healed or potentially kick inside to guard. Either way, he can help keep Brock Purdy upright.
16. Atlanta Falcons: Mykel Williams, EDGE, Georgia
The Falcons need to find a consistent pass rush and getting a tremendous athlete with juice and length should be a priority. Williams has everything you could want in a high-upside athlete. His impressive performance against Texas showed you everything he could be at the next level.
17. Arizona Cardinals: Kenneth Grant, DT, Michigan
The Cardinals' defense has been incredible this season under defensive coordinator Nick Rallis, but the talent level desperately needs to be raised.
Grant is a physical freak at nearly 350 lbs. He would provide a base to build their defensive front around with some juice to also get pressure up the middle.
18. Seattle Seahawks: Tyler Booker, OG, Alabama
The Seahawks are desperate for quality guard play and with their salary cap situation, they likely won't be able to afford making a run at Trey Smith.Booker is an ass-kicker on the inside and would be a welcomed addition to the interior that arguably needs all three positions replaced.
19. Los Angeles Chargers: Colston Loveland, TE, Michigan
Like the Colts' selection of Warren, this feels somewhat the same. It just makes too much sense.
20. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: James Pearce Jr., EDGE, Tennessee
The Buccaneers need to find a way to generate a better pass rush, ranking 19th in pressure rate this season. Todd Bowles love speed rushers on the outside and Pearce can do that in droves. He's still a little raw, but you can have him just be a situational pass rusher while he grows into a full-time role.
21. Los Angeles Rams: Benjamin Morrison, CB, Notre Dame
The Rams have done a good job so far this year on defense but cornerback is still an issue. Morrison is supremely talented but a hip injury that ended his 2024 season is a major factor. If he's healthy, adding Morrison to the Rams defense would be a huge asset to continuing their impressive run post-Aaron Donald.
22. Washington Commanders: Emeka Egbuka, WR, Ohio State
Don't let prospect fatigue hinder your opinion of Egbuka, who can do a little bit of everything for you. He's somewhat similar to Terry McLaurin and who wouldn't want to have two of him on your team?
23. Denver Broncos: Luther Burden III, WR, Missouri
The Broncos are in a good spot with Bo Nix performing relatively well as a rookie, but they need to get him more weapons on the outside. Burden is a YAC machine, which would pair perfectly with how Nix likes to play football.
24. Baltimore Ravens: Malaki Starks, S, Georgia
The Ravens really don't need a safety, but they have a tendency to take the best player available and that is Starks. How will they make it work? That remains to be seen, but this would be right out of the Ravens' playbook.
25. Houston Texans: Ashton Jeanty, RB, Boise State
This is where Jeanty comes off the board. Imagine giving C.J. Stroud the best running back in the class and allowing him to thrive with Bobby Slowik's wide zone offense. Sometimes the "luxury picks" just make sense.
26. Green Bay Packers: Trey Amos, CB, Ole Miss
The Packers need to figure out the cornerback position. Jaire Alexander is constantly injured, Eric Stokes is a bust and they don't have a lot of depth at the position. Amos can come in and fortify the outside of their defense.
27. Pittsburgh Steelers: Shavon Revel Jr., CB, East Carolina
Revel is the prototype of cornerback that the Steelers like: long, athletic and able to play man coverage. Revel is still recovering from a torn ACL he suffered in September but having him opposite of Joey Porter Jr. sounds great long-term.
28. Minnesota Vikings: Derrick Harmon, DT, Oregon
The Vikings have needs on the defensive line and at cornerback. With cornerback having seen a run, they go to the defensive line. Harmon has been tremendous at Oregon this season and would provide a much-needed interior pass rush that the Vikings have been lacking.
29. Buffalo Bills: Jihaad Campbell, LB, Alabama
With questions about the future of Matt Milano, getting a running mate for Terrel Bernard would help elevate this defense. Campbell is the prototype of a modern-day linebacker with the size and athletic profile to thrive in the NFL.
30. Philadelphia Eagles: Landon Jackson, EDGE, Arkansas
Jackson is a tall and long edge prospect, but there is a massive upside with him. This is right out of the Howie Roseman playbook by drafting the trenches and letting them develop.
31. Detroit Lions: LT Overton, EDGE, Alabama
Overton just feels like an edge rusher that the Lions would like. He is a bigger edge rusher that can kick inside when needed and would be a good complement to Aidan Hutchinson on the other side.
32. Kansas City Chiefs: Cameron Williams, OT, Texas
Williams has all the athleticism and size to be a high-end tackle in the National Football League. In 2024, Williams has shown struggles with technique but the frame and athleticism is there in droves.
