2025 Three-Round NFL Mock Draft: Shedeur Sanders finds unique fit, Jihaad Campbell rises, and Browns find their QB of the future
We are less than a month until the 2025 NFL Draft officially kicks off. That means we are entering the part of the draft process where team needs are certain, and fits begin to make a ton more sense. Free agency is mostly beyond us and it has become much less of a guessing game. […]
We are less than a month until the 2025 NFL Draft officially kicks off. That means we are entering the part of the draft process where team needs are certain, and fits begin to make a ton more sense. Free agency is mostly beyond us and it has become much less of a guessing game.
This particular mock draft will be much more predictive now that we are going down the homestretch of the process. As always, there will be some new scraps of information everyone comes across over the next few weeks, whether that has to do with injury, character, or team preference.
Here is my guess to what the first three rounds look like (minus predicting trades) when April finally gets here. Just make sure to hang this mock in the Louvre after you’re done.
1. Tennessee Titans: Cam Ward, QB Miami
People will continue to theorize trade rumors, but the Titans aren’t going to trade out. They are sticking at No. 1 and selecting Ward, the gunslinger who will either preserve or cost head coach Brian Callahan his job long term.
2. Cleveland Browns: Abdul Carter, EDGE Penn State
To quarterback or not to quarterback? That is the question. There is some legitimate buzz around the potential of acquiring quarterback Kirk Cousins, and if that happens, taking the best player available could be very well in the cards.
3. New York Giants: Travis Hunter, CB/WR Colorado
A rookie quarterback just doesn’t feel like it is in the plans for the Giants. Instead, they choose to take the best player available and try to win now. Hunter offers rare upside on both sides of the football.
4. New England Patriots: Armand Membou, OT Missouri
The Patriots seem to have their franchise quarterback in place with Drake Maye. Protecting him should be the top priority. Membou is an extremely gifted blocker who has continued to rise throughout the process.
5. Jacksonville Jaguars: Mason Graham, DT Michigan
This pairing has gotten boring for some, but Graham is extremely what the Jaguars need. He’s a physical run defender that plays with bad intentions. This organization needs some of that bad temperament.
6. Las Vegas Raiders: Ashton Jeanty, RB Boise State
A running back… in the top 10? Pro Football Focus may lose their minds. Luckily head coach Pete Carroll is an old school personality who values really good football players no matter what position they play.
7. New York Jets: Shedeur Sanders, QB Colorado
The Jets signed quarterback Justin Fields this offseason, but it was on a low risk contract that gives the team flexibility. If they like someone like Sanders, they will still have the flexibility to make it happen.
8. Carolina Panthers: Jihaad Campbell, LB Alabama
Campbell has continued to rise, and quickly. The Panthers said goodbye to Shaq Thompson this offseason, so linebacker is clearly a need. Campbell can also bring some unique rush upside on obvious passing situations.
9. New Orleans Saints: Shemar Stewart, EDGE Texas A&M
Like it or not, Stewart is going to go very high. The talent is undeniable but the floor is also scary. Stewart could be as good as he wants to be, or as bad as the supports around him.
10. Chicago Bears: Mykel Williams, EDGE Georgia
You can pretty much copy and paste the same as Stewart. Williams is incredibly talented but it is an extreme gamble in the top ten. A team is most likely going to be willing to take it.
11. San Francisco 49ers: Will Campbell, OT LSU
The 49ers have a need at right tackle or inside at guard. We can have the arm length argument for the millionth time, but Campbell is a good football player. Most will agree about that.
12. Dallas Cowboys: Tetairoa McMillan, WR Arizona
It’s at the point where the Cowboys should probably enter a full rebuild, but that isn’t something Jerry Jones has any interest in. McMillan gives quarterback Dak Prescott another weapon to hopefully make another playoff run. His size, catch radius, and body control should be a nice complement to CeeDee Lamb.
13. Miami Dolphins: Nick Emmanwori, S South Carolina
With the Dolphins saying goodbye to Jevon Holland this offseason, there is a need for an impact player on the back end. Emmanwori brings a lot of versatility to the table, and can make plays on the third and second level with his combination of size and athleticism.
14. Indianapolis Colts: Tyler Warren, TE Penn State
Whether the quarterback is Anthony Richardson, Daniel Jones, or someone else long term, Warren is an inviting target. He moves incredibly well for a tight end his size, and could develop into one of the better tight ends in the league before long.
15. Atlanta Falcons: Jalon Walker, LB Georgia
Is Walker an EDGE or a linebacker, or both? I prefer the former, but the good news, the Falcons have a need at both spots. Walker might be undersized but his explosiveness and closing speed allow him to make a lot of plays.
16. Arizona Cardinals: Mike Green, EDGE Marshall
Due to some off the field questions, it is going to be interesting to see where Green lands when the draft kicks off. He possesses a ton of upside as a true pass rusher, including impressive bend, and closing speed.
17. Cincinnati Bengals: Will Johnson, CB Michigan
The Bengals are a very easy team to mock for. Draft the best defensive player available and keep it moving. Johnson suffered a substantial fall, but his combination of size, movement skills, and football IQ brings an exciting ceiling to the table.
18. Seattle Seahawks: Josh Simmons, OT Ohio State
If Simmons wasn’t coming off of an injury, we would probably be talking about him as a potential top 10 selection. Seattle has multiple needs along the offensive line, so finding value with Simmons is a big deal.
19. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Malaki Starks, S Georgia
In this scenario, the Buccaneers landed a top 10 overall player much lower than once thought possible. Starks is a long and athletic defensive back who some teams see as a safety, outside cornerback, or even nickel. That speaks to the versatility that Starks brings.
20. Denver Broncos: Matthew Golden, WR Texas
Golden has been one of the biggest risers in the wide receiver class. That 4.28-second forty time doesn’t show up much on film, but his nuance and all around play sure does.
21. Pittsburgh Steelers: Kenneth Grant, DT Michigan
Cam Heyward is nearing the end of his career, and the Steelers are also projected to start Isaiahh Loudermilk inside. From a pure talent perspective, Grant could have gone a little higher. He’s an impressive athlete at over 330 pounds.
22. Los Angeles Chargers: Colston Loveland, TE Michigan
Let the Michigan reunion commence. The Chargers have a major need at tight end, and Loveland could fill that instantly once he’s fully healthy.
23. Green Bay Packers: Jahdae Barron, CB Texas
The Packers have valued cornerbacks that can play both inside and out. Just look at Jaire Alexander. Barron is probably better in the slot, but he’s just a really good football player at the end of the day.
24. Minnesota Vikings: Derrick Harmon, DT Oregon
The interior defensive line isn’t a huge priority due to the signings of Jonathan Allen and Javon Hargrave, but the value of Harmon was way too much to pass up. Dating back to his time with Michigan State, Harmon has experience playing all over the defensive line. He is talented enough to become the most impactful member of that group behind Allen before too long.
25. Houston Texans: Kelvin Banks, OT Texas
Boy, I wonder what position the Texans could be targeting? After trading away Laramy Tunsil and Kenyon Green this offseason, offensive line went from a substantial need to a massive one. Hopefully Banks can help to settle that position quickly.
26. Los Angeles Rams: Shavon Revel Jr., CB ECU
If Revel wasn’t still recovering from a leg injury, he would be considered a first round lock. His combination of size, hip fluidity, and long speed is a special combination.
27. Baltimore Ravens: James Pearce Jr., EDGE Tennessee
The Ravens have made it a habit of letting good players fall to them, and letting the infrastructure deal with any character concerns. If Pearce has his head on straight, he has massive upside as a pass rusher.
28. Detroit Lions: Tyler Booker, OG Alabama
Good teams have a propensity to draft good football players. Some have begun overthinking Booker because of his athletic testing, but not enough are valuing the level of dominance he brings as a run blocker and pass protector.
29. Washington Commanders: Emeka Egbuka, WR Ohio State
The Commanders have found their face of the franchise with quarterback Jayden Daniels. Continuing to put good wide receivers around him is a must. Egbuka, while not the most exciting wide receiver in the class, is a safe bet to being a very good player,
30. Buffalo Bills: Tyleik Williams, DT Ohio State
Is there a defensive tackle more underrated in the 2025 NFL Draft class than Williams? While he may never be a great pass rusher, he is a dominant run defender that brings a high floor.
31. Kansas City Chiefs: Josh Conerly Jr., OT Oregon
It’s offensive tackle no matter what for the Kansas City Chiefs. Conerly was a player who was steadily rising up boards, but he had stagnated some recently. His combination of length and foot quickness would be a welcomed addition to an offensive tackle position in disarray.
32. Philadelphia Eagles: Donovan Ezeiruaku, EDGE Boston College
If it was my choice, Ezeiruaku would not be going nearly this high. With the predictive nature of this mock, however, it seems very likely. The Eagles have consistently valued pass rushers at a high level under general manager Howie Roseman, and that continues.
ROUND TWO
33. Cleveland Browns: Jalen Milroe, QB Alabama
34. New York Giants: Maxwell Hairston, CB Kentucky
35. Tennessee Titans: Jaylin Noel, WR Iowa State
36. Jacksonville Jaguars: Aireontae Ersery, OT Minnesota
37. Las Vegas Raiders: Luther Burden, WR Missouri
38. New England Patriots: Tre Harris, WR Ole Miss
39. Chicago Bears: Walter Nolen, DT Ole Miss
40. New Orleans Saints: Donovan Jackson, OT/OG Ohio State
41. Chicago Bears: Xavier Watts, S Notre Dame
42: New York Jets: Jonah Savaiinaea, OT Arizona
43. San Francisco 49ers: Benjamin Morrison, CB Notre Dame
44. Dallas Cowboys: Darius Alexander, DT Toledo
45. Indianapolis Colts: Nic Scourton, EDGE Texas A&M
46. Atlanta Falcons: Azareye'h Thomas, CB Florida State
47. Arizona Cardinals: Cameron Williams, OT Texas
48: Miami Dolphins: Grey Zabel, OG North Dakota State
49. Cincinnati Bengals: Landon Jackson, EDGE Arkansas
50. Seattle Seahawks: Elijah Arroyo, TE Miami
51. Denver Broncos: Omarion Hampton, RB UNC
52. Seattle Seahawks: Tyler Shough, QB Louisville
53. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Princely Umanmielen, EDGE Ole Miss
54. Green Bay Packers: Femi Oladejo, EDGE UCLA
55. Los Angeles Chargers: TJ Sanders, DT South Carolina
56. Buffalo Bills: Trey Amos, CB Ole Miss
57. Carolina Panthers: Jared Wilson, OC/OG Georgia
58. Houston Texans: Elic Ayomanor, WR Stanford
59. Baltimore Ravens: Wyatt Milum, OT/OG West Virginia
60. Detroit Lions: Bradyn Swinson, EDGE LSU
61. Washington Commanders: Darien Porter, CB Iowa State
62. Buffalo Bills: Jayden Higgins, WR Iowa State
63. Kansas City Chiefs: CJ West, DT Indiana
64. Philadelphia Eagles: Alfred Collins, DT Texas
ROUND THREE
65. New York Giants: Jaxson Dart, QB Ole Miss
66. Kansas City Chiefs: Jalen Royals, WR Utah State
67. Cleveland Browns: Isaiah Bond, WR, Texas
68. Las Vegas Raiders: Anthony Belton, OT NC State
69. New England Patriots: Marcus Mbow, OT/OG Purdue
70. Jacksonville Jaguars: Mason Taylor, TE LSU
71. New Orleans Saints: Savion Williams, WR TCU
72. Chicago Bears: Treyveon Henderson, RB Ohio State
73. New York Jets: Gunnar Helm, TE Texas
74. Carolina Panthers: Jack Bech, WR TCU
75. San Francisco 49ers: Tate Ratledge, OG Georgia
76. Dallas Cowboys: DJ Giddens, RB Kansas State
77. New England Patriots: Cobee Bryant, CB Kansas
78. Arizona Cardinals: Demetrius Knight, LB South Carolina
79. Houston Texans: Carson Schwesinger, LB UCLA
80. Indianapolis Colts: Andrew Mukuba, S Texas
81. Cincinnati Bengals: Shemar Turner, DT Texas A&M
82. Seattle Seahawks: Dorian Strong, CB Virginia Tech
83. Pittsburgh Steelers: Kaleb Johnson, RB Iowa
84. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Jacob Parrish, CB Kansas State
85. Denver Broncos: Chris Paul Jr., LB Ole Miss
86. Los Angeles Chargers: Tai Felton, WR Maryland
87. Green Bay Packers: Jordan Phillips, DT Maryland
88. Jacksonville Jaguars: Kevin Winston Jr., S Penn State
89. Houston Texans: Charles Grant, OT William & Mary
90. Los Angeles Rams: Barrett Carter, LB Clemson
91. Baltimore Ravens: Quincy Riley, CB Louisville
92. Seattle Seahawks: Jared Ivey, EDGE Ole Miss
93. New Orleans Saints: Omarr Norman-Lott, DT Tennessee
94. Cleveland Browns: Quinshon Judkins, RB Ohio State
95. Kansas City Chiefs: JT Tuimoloau, EDGE Ohio State
96. Philadelphia Eagles: Chase Lundt, OT UConn
97. Minnesota Vikings: Nohl Williams, CB Cal
98. Miami Dolphins: Terrence Ferguson, TE Oregon
99. New York Giants: Emery Jones Jr., LSU
100. San Francisco 49ers: Damien Martinez, RB Miami
101: Los Angeles Rams: Logan Brown, OT Kansas
102. Detroit Lions: Kyle Kennard, EDGE South Carolina