2025 NFL Two-Round Mock Draft: Cleveland Browns choose between Shedeur Sanders and Cameron Ward, and an early run on pass rushers
Don’t look now, but we are inching closer and closer to the 2025 NFL Draft season officially kicking off. The NFL regular season is nearly concluded, which means a host of teams and their fans are already looking toward the future. For the real draftniks and sickos out there, we have been evaluating this 2025 […]
Don’t look now, but we are inching closer and closer to the 2025 NFL Draft season officially kicking off. The NFL regular season is nearly concluded, which means a host of teams and their fans are already looking toward the future. For the real draftniks and sickos out there, we have been evaluating this 2025 group for months.
From here until April, there are going to be a million mock drafts out there, a countless amount of player and team fits, and varying opinions. As the NFL season wraps up, there is no better time than a new mock draft being released. For fun, it’ll be of the two-round variety to give a little more feel for the value that this class brings.
The draft order is what it would be if the season ended today, courtesy of the wonderful people over at Tankathon. If you are upset about where your favorite team is selecting, take it up with your prospective front office and the wonderful people who make the schedule. I don’t have a rooting interest either way.
Until we get into the All-Star circuit, and further into the process, these mock drafts will not be predictive. We need to see free agency, the trading market, and get intel into the players that each team likes. There’s a lot of information to be gathered before predictions start being made.
Instead, this is about exploring team fits and highlighting the talented football players in this class. This is a group that will not be defined by the top of the class, but by its depth. Let’s explore those fits, projected draft ranges for the players, and the value that this 2025 class can provide.
1. New England Patriots: Travis Hunter, CB/WR, Colorado
The Patriots have their quarterback of the future (and present) in Drake Maye, but have a ton of holes throughout the roster. They add arguably the top overall player in the class, and it just so happens that Hunter plays two different positions of need.
2. Tennessee Titans: Abdul Carter, EDGE, Penn State
While most have a quarterback penciled into this spot right now, it isn’t a given that the Titans don’t go for the best player available. There’s a world where Carter becomes the best overall player in the class, and one of the best pass rushers in the NFL down the road.
3. Cleveland Browns: Cameron Ward, QB, Miami
The odds weren’t in their favor, but the Browns had the pick of whichever quarterback they wanted. In this scenario, they swung for the fences, and opted for the upside and gunslinging style of Ward.
4. New York Giants: Shedeur Sanders, QB, Colorado
With the Browns taking Ward, the Giants have Sanders fall right into their lap. Unlike Ward, Sanders isn’t nearly as flashy, but he is a more accurate and consistent pocket passer.
5. Jacksonville Jaguars: Will Johnson, CB, Michigan
With an injury-riddled 2024 season behind him, some people are forgetting just how good Johnson is. Outstanding movement and ball skills at 6-2 and 202 pounds, he’s one of the safer bets in the entire class.
6. Carolina Panthers: James Pearce Jr., EDGE, Tennessee
After trading pass rusher Brian Burns an offseason ago, the Panthers went for a carbon copy in Pearce here. Long and incredibly explosive, there’s a real argument that Pearce is the most gifted pass rusher in the 2025 class.
7. New York Jets: Kelvin Banks, OT, Texas
Tyron Smith is on his last leg, and Morgan Moses is not a long term answer at right tackle. Who knows what the future holds for Aaron Rodgers behind center, but the quarterback position can be a little more confident with someone like Banks in front of them.
8. Las Vegas Raiders: Mason Graham, DT, Michigan
The Raiders would have loved a quarterback to fall to them, but the board wasn’t kind. Instead, they decide for the best player available, and a game wrecker from the interior in Graham.
9. Chicago Bears: Will Campbell, OT, LSU
Is Campbell a tackle of a guard on the next level? It really doesn’t matter in this scenario. The Bears need help up and down the line of scrimmage, and Campbell brings tremendous nuance, power, and consistency to the table.
10. New Orleans Saints: Luther Burden, WR, Missouri
The Saints offense needs to create more explosive plays, particularly at wide receiver. Burden was utilized very poorly by Missouri this season, but he is a dynamic space weapon who will make any offense better.
11. San Francisco 49ers: Nic Scourton, EDGE, Texas A&M
Nick Bosa has needed a partner in crime on the other side of him for a couple of years. At 6-4 and 285 pounds, Scourton brings a very different style, and that could be some major headaches for opposing offensive tackles.
12. Indianapolis Colts: Tyler Warren, TE, Penn State
It’s been a while since the Colts had a dominant player at tight end. Blessed with elite size at 6-6 and 260 pounds, as well as unreal movement skills, Warren has Pro Bowl upside written all over him.
13. Dallas Cowboys: Ashton Jeanty, RB, Boise State
Jeanty to the Cowboys is going to be one of the more popular selections in every mock draft out there, and for good reason. Dallas needs to find a difference maker in the backfield, and Jeanty brings three-down upside with an outstanding combination of contact balance, explosiveness, and receiving ability.
14. Arizona Cardinals: Malaki Starks, S, Georgia
Getting arguably one of the elite players in the class at this point is tremendous for the Cardinals, and they can thank a combination of positional needs and value. Starks is a premier cover player who can wear a lot of hats for a prospective secondary.
15. Miami Dolphins: Jonah Savaiinaea, IOL, Arizona
There are some people that believe Savaiinaea is an offensive tackle on the next level, while others see him inside at guard. Wherever you land on that debate, it’s hard not to get excited by seeing the 6-5, 330-pounder move, and remember how much better he can still get.
16. Cincinnati Bengals: Mykel Williams, EDGE, Georgia
The Bengals need defense in the worst way possible, and could use some pass rush help on the other side of Trey Hendrickson. If Williams hits his potential, he could end up being one of the best defenders in this class, but he has a lot of work in front of him.
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17. Atlanta Falcons: Shemar Stewart, EDGE, Texas A&M
Pass rush is a big need for the Falcons, and getting a versatile move piece like Stewart brings a lot of excitement. He’s a rare athlete at 6-6 and 290 pounds, and is still just starting to figure out how good he can be.
18. Seattle Seahawks: Aireontae Ersery, OT, Minnesota
Even with Mike Macdonald taking over as head coach last offseason, this team is still built off of being physical and running the football. Ersery, who is a massive lineman at 6-6 and 338 pounds, fits that bill perfectly.
19. Houston Texans: Kenneth Grant, DT, Michigan
Every team could use a player like Grant in the middle of a defense. A massive defensive tackle at 6-3 and 339 pounds, when Grant is on, he’s a dominant force.
20. Denver Broncos: Tetairoa McMillan, WR, Arizona
Quarterback Bo Nix has done some impressive things as a rookie. Getting more talented pass catchers around him should be a priority this offseason, and McMillan would give him a big-bodied pass catcher with an insane catch radius and impressive body control.
21. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Shavon Revel, CB, ECU
Revel has become the ideal player for Tampa Bay in basically every mock draft. The Buccaneers need talented cover corners and you’d be hard pressed to find a more talented one than Revel, who is long, rangey, and confident.
22. Los Angeles Chargers: Colston Loveland, TE, Michigan
Head coach Jim Harbaugh is obviously very familiar with Loveland, and there is a big need at tight end. Even though he was a part of an anemic offense at Michigan this fall, Loveland still showcased his receiving upside in 2024, ending the season with 56 receptions for 582 yards and five touchdowns in just 10 games.
23. Los Angeles Rams: Jalon Walker, LB, Georgia
The Rams need some upgrades at linebacker, and Walker is also a unique talent that could also rush the passer in subpackage situations. Walker is a bit of a tweener, but a creative defensive coordinator could get the most out of him.
24. Green Bay Packers: Derrick Harmon, DT, Oregon
Harmon just feels like a Packer, possessing experience playing from multiple alignments, a clean body type, and exciting athletic traits. Both Devonte Wyatt and TJ Slaton have been inconsistent this season, and Harmon could instantly provide needed reps from the three technique.
25. Pittsburgh Steelers: Emeka Egbuka, WR, Ohio State
The Steelers desperately need a wide receiver to complement George Pickens, and Egbuka is the perfect one. Egbuka has the play style to work from the slot and Z, forecasting as an easy separator and YAC threat. He is exactly what the Steelers need.
26. Washington Commanders: Josh Simmons, OT, Ohio State
With Egbuka off the board, the Commanders need to adjust without a wide receiver on the board they would want. They opt to protect Jayden Daniels, and land the talented Simmons to replace Brandon Coleman at left tackle. If not for the injury, Simmons could have potentially been off the board much earlier than this.
27. Baltimore Ravens: Tyler Booker, IOL, Alabama
Booker is a Baltimore Raven in a lot of different ways. He’s a massive lineman who brings tenacity to the table, something the Ravens are built on. Baltimore once again finds tremendous value, and a dominant interior presence for the foreseeable future.
28. Philadelphia Eagles: Princely Umanmielen, EDGE, Ole Miss
With the Bryce Huff signing looking like a dud, and the latest injury to Brandon Graham, outside pass rush is a big need for the Eagles this offseason on the other side of Josh Sweat. If a team can get the most out of Umanmielen, he has outstanding upside in that department.
29. Buffalo Bills: Nick Emmanwori, S, South Carolina
The days of Micah Hyde and Jordan Poyer roaming on the back end for the Bills are long gone. Emmanwori brings a very different style to the table, but he’s a difference maker regardless. Guys 6-3 and 227 pounds shouldn’t move this effortlessly.
30. Detroit Lions: Landon Jackson, EDGE, Arkansas
There isn’t a player who looks more like a Dan Campbell kinda guy than Jackson in this draft. He is long, powerful, and plays with tremendous effort. Jackson feels like a seamless fit on the other side of Aidan Hutchinson.
31. Minnesota Vikings: Jahdae Barron, CB, Texas
It feels like the Vikings have needed cornerback help for a very long time, and Barron provides some inside-out versatility. He might not be an outside cornerback on every snap, but Barron is a winning football player who will help any team.
32. Kansas City Chiefs: Tyleik Williams, DT, Ohio State
Putting a potential premier run stopper next to Chris Jones has some massive upside for the defense overall. At 6-2.5 and 325 pounds, Williams is an immovable object from the interior, with underrated quickness to round out his game.
SECOND ROUND
33. Tennessee Titans: Jalen Milroe, QB, Alabama
34. Cleveland Browns: Josh Conerly Jr., OT, Oregon
35. New York Giants: Wyatt Milum, OT, West Virginia
36. New England Patriots: Armand Membou, OT, Missouri
37. Chicago Bears: Walter Nolen, DT, Ole Miss
38. New York Jets: Benjamin Morrison, CB, Notre Dame
39. Las Vegas Raiders: Isaiah Bond, WR, Texas
40. Chicago Bears: Mike Green, EDGE, Marshall
41. Jacksonville Jaguars: Cameron Williams, OT, Texas
42. New Orleans Saints: Maxwell Hairston, CB, Kentucky
43. San Francisco 49ers: Deone Walker, DT, Kentucky
44. Dallas Cowboys: Tre Harris, WR, Ole Miss
45. Arizona Cardinals: Jihaad Campbell, LB, Alabama
46. Indianapolis Colts: Kevin Winston Jr., S, Penn State
47. Cincinnati Bengals: TJ Sanders, DT, South Carolina
48. Atlanta Falcons: Azareye’h Thomas, CB, Florida State
49. Miami Dolphins: Emery Jones Jr., OT, LSU
50. Seattle Seahawks: LT Overton, EDGE, Alabama
51. Denver Broncos: Harold Fannin Jr., TE, Bowling Green
52. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Kyle Kennard, EDGE, South Carolina
53. Houston Texans: Kaleb Johnson, RB, Iowa
54. Carolina Panthers: Elic Ayomanor, WR, Stanford
55. Los Angeles Chargers: DJ Giddens, RB, Kansas State
56. Green Bay Packers: Cobee Bryant, CB, Kansas
57. Pittsburgh Steelers: Shemar Turner, DT, Texas A&M
58. Baltimore Ravens: JT Tuimoloau, EDGE, Ohio State
59. Washington Commanders: Jalen Royals, WR, Utah State
60. Philadelphia Eagles: Marcus Mbow, IOL, Purdue
61. Buffalo Bills: Denzel Burke, CB, Ohio State
62. Buffalo Bills: Bradyn Swinson, EDGE, LSU
63. Detroit Lions: Donovan Jackson, IOL, Ohio State
64. Kansas City Chiefs: Chase Lundt, OT, UConn
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