Post Free Agency 2025 NFL Three-round Mock Draft: Travis Hunter heads north, Titans, Giants add quarterbacks of the future, and teams load up on trenches
The first few waves of free agency are behind us, with over 150 contracts inked for players to find new teams. How do these moves, plus a slew of massive trades, impact the upcoming 2025 NFL Draft? *=denotes compensatory selection Post Free Agency 2025 NFL Three-round Mock Draft 1. Tennessee Titans: Cam Ward, QB, Miami […]
The first few waves of free agency are behind us, with over 150 contracts inked for players to find new teams. How do these moves, plus a slew of massive trades, impact the upcoming 2025 NFL Draft?
*=denotes compensatory selection
Post Free Agency 2025 NFL Three-round Mock Draft
1. Tennessee Titans: Cam Ward, QB, Miami (FL)
The closer we get to the 2025 NFL Draft, the more convinced I become that the Titans are going with a quarterback at number one overall. With the way the wind is blowing in terms of draft stock, all signs point to that being Cam Ward.
A talented quarterback with a snappy release, Tennessee's new regime gets to pick their own quarterback for the foreseeable future.
2. Cleveland Browns: Abdul Carter, EDGE, Penn State
Even with Myles Garrett coming back, I'm still going with a pass rusher over a quarterback here for the Cleveland Browns. The chance to add a player as gifted as Abdul Carter opposite of Garrett is simply too tempting, and it could give Cleveland one of the best pass rushes of the last several years.
3. New York Giants: Shedeur Sanders, QB, Colorado
After it came out at the Shrine Bowl that the top three teams asked Shedeur Sanders not to throw, it seems pretty obvious to me that one of those teams will take him, regardless of draft season ripping his stock to shreds.
Shedeur Sanders is still a quality quarterback prospect, with superb touch, accuracy, and decision-making ability. The Giants have some intriguing weapons around him with Malik Nabers, Darius Slayton, Wan'Dale Robinson, Tyrone Tracy, and Theo Johnson that could help make life easy for Sanders early on in his career.
4. New England Patriots: Travis Hunter, CB/WR, Colorado
Pairing Christian Gonzalez, one of the best cornerbacks in the NFL, with Travis Hunter would give New England the best young cornerback duo in the NFL (and maybe of the last several, several seasons).
Hunter would also give them a dynamite player on offense who could be a nice weapon for Drake Maye. A no-brainer, sprint the card to the podium kind of selection.
5. Jacksonville Jaguars: Mason Graham, DT, Michigan
Mason Graham is being overthought in the draft community right now. Turn on the film and time and time again, Graham is simply dominating the competition. He is a weapon capable of playing on all three downs that a team can deploy across the formation.
With Graham in the mix, the Jaguars can get creative with deploying him, Arik Armstead, Josh-Hines Allen, and Travon Walker, as each player has alignment versatility, and can create some truly devastating matchups.
6. Las Vegas Raiders: Will Campbell, OL, LSU
Every Pete Carroll-led team has echoed the same mentality: Run the ball and stop the run. With their moves on the defensive line, they are taking steps to achieve the latter. New general manager John Spytek helped build a contender in Tampa Bay by investing early and often in the trenches, and I suspect he'll bring that same mindset to Vegas.
Will Campbell is a tone-setting leader for an offensive line room early on in his career. Pairing him with Kolton Miller, Jackson Powers-Johnson, and a high-upside player in DJ Glaze gives Vegas a steady offensive line in front of recently acquired QB Geno Smith.
7. New York Jets: Armand Membou, OT, Missouri
This definitely might not be a popular move, but I think this makes a fair bit of sense for the Jets. Both head coach Aaron Glenn and offensive coordinator Tanner Engstrand saw the value of an elite offensive line in Detroit. Selecting arguably the best player on the board in Armand Membou would give them a group of Olu Fashanu-John Simpson-Joe Tippman-Alijah-Vera Tucker-Armand Membou as the best young offensive line in the NFL.
That is how you win football games.
8. Carolina Panthers: Shemar Stewart, EDGE, Texas A&M
The Panthers ended the 2024 season on a high note with Bryce Young's resurgence, but their defense needs an infusion of talent to grow. One key area could be improving their pass rush. Shemar Stewart is an unbelievable mover for his frame and is one of the best players in this draft class.
9. New Orleans Saints: Tetairoa McMillan, WR, Arizona
The future of Chris Olave in New Orleans feels uncertain, given his injuries. Beyond him, the rest of the offense needs a boost in playmaking after an inconsistent season in 2024.
Tetairoa McMillan would give the Saints a bonafide superstar on the outside who can do damage down the field and after the catch, giving new head coach Kellen Moore some creative freedom to deploy him.
10. Chicago Bears: Ashton Jeanty, RB, Boise State
You're gonna see this in every mock draft for the rest of draft season, but sometimes, the consensus just makes sense. Ben Johnson is going to want to run the ball plenty to take as much of the burden off of Caleb Williams as he can. With their investments up front on the offensive line, time to add a serious threat in that running back room with Ashton Jeanty.
11. San Francisco 49ers: Mykel Williams, EDGE, Georgia
The 49ers have been searching for help along the defensive line for years, but they've had to cut multiple players here recently, leaving a stark opening up front for their defense.
Mykel Williams is a behemoth of a man who brings some fascinating upside with his movement skills at his size. He needs some development, as Georgia's scheme doesn't particularly favor a diverse pass rush plan from their defensive ends, but he can be a terrific run defender early on while relying on his athleticism to disrupt as a pass rusher.
12. Dallas Cowboys: Will Johnson, CB, Michigan
For some odd reason, Will Johnson is seemingly falling down draft boards. Fortunately, that allows the Dallas Cowboys to get a steal here by adding one of the best cornerback prospects in recent memory.
Will Johnson is an elite athlete with terrific instincts and ball skills. With Trevon Diggs still recovering from injury and a thin cornerback room behind him and DaRon Bland, the Cowboys can give themselves one of the best cornerback trios in the league.
13. Miami Dolphins: Nick Emmanwori, SAF, South Carolina
The Dolphins have been practically shouting to the rest of the league that they want a safety. Ever since his dominant performance at the NFL Combine, Nick Emmanwori has rocketed up boards and seems like the first safety off the board.
14. Indianapolis Colts: Jihaad Campbell, LB, Alabama
There's been plenty of buzz about Alabama linebacker Jihaad Campbell since his Combine performance, and it sounds like he won't make it out of the top-15 picks come April.
I imagine one of those teams is the Colts, who need a turnaround in the middle of their defense. New defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo led some of the best defenses in the league with a dynamic linebacker duo. Pairing Campbell with Zaire Franklin would give him another.
15. Atlanta Falcons: Jalon Walker, EDGE, Georgia
Jalon Walker is a hybrid player, but that makes him the perfect fit for Raheem Morris's defense. He's an explosive athlete with good length, speed, and power to his game, while also having the range to offer some quality play as a spot dropper if need be.
16. Arizona Cardinals: Luther Burden III, WR, Missouri
Arizona snagged one of the most talented wide receiver prospects last year in Marvin Harrison Jr. Yet, the passing offense was one of the least explosive in the NFL despite a successful season overall. It's difficult to sustain offensive success without consistently generating explosives.
Luther Burden can slide right in to replace Greg Dortch in the slot and rotate outside. Explosives are the name of his game, both down the field and after the catch.
17. Cincinnati Bengals: Donovan Ezeiruaku, EDGE, Boston College
Donovan Ezeiruaku has shot up draft boards after the Combine thanks to his length, quickness, bend, and production as a pass rusher. With the Bengals moving on from Trey Hendrickson, Cincinnati has to find some way of replicating his production.
18. Seattle Seahawks: Tyler Warren, TE, Penn State
As Seattle tries to rebuild their offense after shipping out Geno Smith and DK Metcalf, they should stack as many diverse weapons as they can to give new quarterback Sam Darnold the weapons he needs to pass the ball.
Tyler Warren is a do-it-all playmaker capable of transforming the Seahawks' offense. He'll draw plenty of coverage away from Jaxon Smith-Nijgba and open up lanes in the run game as a lead blocker.
19. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Jahdae Barron, CB, Texas
With their investments in the pass rush room and on offense to close their immediate needs, Tampa Bay has opened up the possibilities for this pick. I'd like to see them add a versatile playmaker in the secondary in Jahdae Barron to help shore up an inconsistent room last season.
Barron has experience outside, in the slot, and at safety and thrives in zone coverage. The Buccaneers can become a little more diverse in how they deploy their secondary by adding him to their room.
20. Denver Broncos: Colston Loveland, TE, Michigan
Only two teams had less production out of their tight end room than the Broncos did this season. For an offense needing more playmakers and a playcaller who covets the position, I wouldn't be shocked to see the Broncos invest heavily into that room in the offseason.
Colston Loveland is a rare mover at tight end who fits right into the modern era of the receiving tight end.
21. Pittsburgh Steelers: Emeka Egbuka, WR, Ohio State
While the team made a blockbuster deal for DK Metcalf, the rumors surrounding George Pickens' future are still circling, and the rest of their wide receiver room is rail thin.
Emeka Egbuka can step in right away and be the team's WR1 for the foreseeable future.
22. Los Angeles Chargers: Kenneth Grant, DT, Michigan
The Chargers haven't hidden their interest in upgrading their defensive line in the offseason. With several free agents up front, the Chargers need to lock down their defensive front for the long term.
The Chargers and Kenneth Grant feel like a perfect match for each other, given the Chargers' needs up front and Grant's familiarity with the staff and scheme.
23. Green Bay Packers: Mike Green, EDGE, Marshall
With how Green Bay's defense ideally wants to operate, they need their pass rush to win quickly off the line of scrimmage and create pressure on opposing quarterbacks.
If they're ok with Green's off-the-field baggage, Green's skill set fits exactly with what the Packers need.
24. Minnesota Vikings: Malaki Starks, SAF, Georgia
With Camryn Bynum's departure, there's a potential opening at safety for Minnesota. The Vikings can swoop in and snag a premier coverage player in Malaki Starks to fill that void and eventually serve as a replacement for Harrison Smith. With his versatility and instincts, he would be a fun matchup player for Brian Flores to move and deploy around the formation.
25. Houston Texans: Josh Simmons, OT, Ohio State
The Texans' strategy on the offensive line this offseason has been confusing, but it makes their need up front that much more obvious. They must keep CJ Stroud upright and healthy moving forward.
Josh Simmons suffered a season-ending injury in October but is reportedly ahead of schedule. He is the best pass-protecting offensive tackle in this class and would give Stroud his best chance of succeeding moving forward.
26. Los Angeles Rams: Maxwell Hairston, CB, Kentucky
The Rams did a fantastic job of shoring up their needs at wide receiver and offensive tackle, bringing in Davante Adams and re-signing Alaric Jackson. Now, they can focus on continuing to improve the defense and that starts with addressing their cornerback room.
Maxwell Hairston is thin, but he's a twitchy (4.28 40-yard dash) and instinctive cornerback who would immediately add a playmaker to a room that desperately needs more.
27. Baltimore Ravens: Donovan Jackson, OL, Ohio State
Baltimore wisely brought back left tackle Ronnie Stanley but lost versatile guard Patrick Mekari and have holes at both guard spots. Donovan Jackson converted from guard to tackle this offseason and held his own there, but moves back inside here for Baltimore to shore up their interior.
28. Detroit Lions: Kelvin Banks, OL, Texas
Left tackle Taylor Decker regressed some this season and his contract will run out of guaranteed money after the 2025 season. 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 inside at guard before eventually moving outside to take over as Detroit's blindside blocker.
29. Washington Commanders: Matthew Golden, WR, Texas
Terry McLaurin is one of the best wide receivers in the league, but I'm not convinced that adding Deebo Samuel in 2025 solves all of Washington's other needs in the passing game.
Bringing in a gifted playmaker like Matthew Golden, who is capable of making plays at all three levels of the field, would do a lot to open up the offense even more around Jayden Daniels.
30. Buffalo Bills: Derrick Harmon, DT, Oregon
Buffalo has been looking for as many improvements to their pass rush as they can find, and this is a terrific draft class to do so. Adding Derrick Harmon to the middle of their defense as a subpackage rusher would be a wise addition, as his quickness and length made him one of the most productive pass-rushing interior rushers in college football this season.
31. Kansas City Chiefs: Omarion Hampton, RB, North Carolina
There were far too many questions about the Chiefs' offense after their Super Bowl showing for me to feel comfortable saying they should run it back with many of the players they have on the roster. They could choose to invest in an offensive tackle here, but none are better than Omarion Hampton, who would bring a much-needed element of explosiveness to Kansas City's run game.
32. Philadelphia Eagles: Walter Nolen, DT, Ole Miss
With Milton Williams now a New England Patriot, the Eagles go back to the well of SEC defenders to secure his replacement.
Walter Nolen is streaky, but he's a terrific athlete with plenty of upside to develop.
Round Two
33. Cleveland Browns: Jalen Milroe, QB, Alabama
No quarterback at 2 for Cleveland, but them taking an early stab at the best (maybe the only) developmental quarterback in this draft makes a lot of sense.
34. New York Giants: Tyler Booker, G, Alabama
35. Tennessee Titans: James Pearce Jr., EDGE, Tennessee
36. Jacksonville Jaguars: Jayden Higgins, WR, Iowa State
37. Las Vegas Raiders: Shavon Revel Jr., CB, East Carolina
38. New England Patriots: Aireontae Ersery, OT, Minnesota
With New England evolving to a primarily gap/power run game under new offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels, Aireontae Ersery is a perfect scheme fit with his power, length, and movement skills.
39. Chicago Bears: Josh Conerly Jr., OT, Oregon
40. New Orleans Saints: Nic Scourton, EDGE, Texas A&M
41. Chicago Bears: Xavier Watts, SAF, Notre Dame
42. New York Jets: Azareye'h Thomas, CB, Florida State
43. San Francisco 49ers: Darius Alexander, DT, Toledo
44. Dallas Cowboys: Elic Ayomanor, WR, Stanford
It would be wise for Dallas to invest at least one pick in their wide receiver room. Elic Ayomanor can give them a downfield threat to open up their passing game.
45. Indianapolis Colts: Mason Taylor, TE, LSU
46. Atlanta Falcons: Carson Schwesinger, LB, UCLA
47. Arizona Cardinals: Tyleik Williams, DT, Ohio State
48. Miami Dolphins: Alfred Collins, DT, Texas
49. Cincinnati Bengals: Trey Amos, CB, Ole Miss
50. Seattle Seahawks: Marcus Mbow, OL, Purdue
With Seattle leaning into outside zone under new offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak, they need to find elite athletes along the offensive line. Whether Mbow is inside at guard/center or out at right tackle, Mbow is a perfect fit in this offense and would upgrade Seattle's blocking tremendously.
51. Denver Broncos: Kaleb Johnson, RB, Iowa
52. Seattle Seahawks: Jaylin Noel, WR, Iowa State
53. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Danny Stutsman, LB, Oklahoma
54. Green Bay Packers: Benjamin Morrison, CB, Notre Dame
55. Los Angeles Chargers: Grey Zabel, OL, North Dakota State
The Chargers haven't made a ton of moves on their offensive line in free agency, which leaves their need in the draft evident. Grey Zabel's tricky positional label might see him slip a tad, which lines up perfectly with the Chargers.
56. Buffalo Bills: J.T. Tuimoloau, EDGE, Ohio State
57. Carolina Panthers: Demetrius Knight Jr., LB, South Carolina
58. Houston Texans: Jack Bech, WR, TCU
59. Baltimore Ravens: Quincy Riley, CB, Louisville
Quincy Riley's chippiness and athleticism just scream "Baltimore Raven" to me. With the loss of Brandon Stephens in free agency, the Ravens need another outside cornerback.
60. Detroit Lions: T.J. Sanders, DT, South Carolina
61. Washington Commanders: Landon Jackson, EDGE, Arkansas
62. Buffalo Bills: Omarr Norman-Lott, DT, Tennessee
63. Kansas City Chiefs: Elijah Arroyo, TE, Miami (FL)
64. Philadelphia Eagles: Andrew Mukuba, SAF, Texas
Round Three
65. New York Giants: Aeneas Peebles, DT, Virginia Tech
Dexter Lawrence is in contention for the best player in the NFL, but he can't do it all for the Giants' defensive line. With their heavy investment in the secondary in the offseason, the Giants should turn their attention to adding to the trenches up front with a gifted three-technique.
66. Kansas City Chiefs: Jalen Royals, WR, Utah State
67. Cleveland Browns: Xavier Restrepo, WR, Miami (FL)
68. Las Vegas Raiders: Quinshon Judkins, RB, Ohio State
69. New England Patriots: Savion Williams, WR, TCU
70. Jacksonville Jaguars: Terrance Ferguson, TE, Oregon
71. New Orleans Saints: Tate Ratledge, G, Georgia
It seems like every year, the offensive line is a position of need for New Orleans. This year is no different, with an opening at left guard and thin depth across the board. Tate Ratledge solidifies their left guard spot right away.
72. Chicago Bears: Princely Umanmielen, EDGE, Ole Miss
73. New York Jets: Darien Porter, CB, Iowa State
74. Carolina Panthers: Bhayshul Tuten, RB, Virginia Tech
75. San Francisco 49ers: Charles Grant, OT, William & Mary
76. Dallas Cowboys: TreVeyon Henderson, RB, Ohio State
77. New England Patriots: Oluwafemi Oladejo, EDGE, UCLA
Oluwafemi Oladejo is one of the most fascinating pass rushers in this class as a former linebacker turned EDGE. His production in one season as well as his athleticism and physicality make him an intriguing upside selection for a Patriots' defense looking for a boost to their pass rush.
78. Arizona Cardinals: Jonah Savaiianaea, OL, Arizona
79. Houston Texans: Emery Jones Jr., OL, LSU
80. Indianapolis Colts: Jordan Phillips, DT, Maryland
81. Cincinnati Bengals: Jared Wilson, C, Georgia
82. Seattle Seahawks: Denzel Burke, CB, Ohio State
83. Pittsburgh Steelers: Nohl Williams, CB, Cal
Pittsburgh added Darius Slay, but they should continue to add playmakers to their secondary. Nohl Williams brings intriguing size, long speed, and ball skills as a prospect and could help fill out the Steelers' secondary.
84. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Harold Fannin Jr., TE, Bowling Green
85. Denver Broncos: Tre Harris, WR, Ole Miss
86. Los Angeles Chargers: Damien Martinez, RB, Miami (FL)
87. Green Bay Packers: Jamaree Caldwell, DT, Oregon
88. Jacksonville Jaguars: Billy Bowman, SAF, Oklahoma
With Andre Cisco's departure, the Jaguars could use a replacement as their deep safety who can rotate and play split field. Billy Bowman is as versatile as they come and brings excellent range, ball skills, and physicality as a defensive back and would slot in nicely for Jacksonville's secondary.
89. Houston Texans: DJ Giddens, RB, Kansas State
90. Los Angeles Rams: Cameron Williams, OT, Texas
91. Baltimore Ravens: Chris Paul Jr., LB, Ole Miss
92. Seattle Seahawks: Jordan Burch, EDGE, Oregon
93. New Orleans Saints: Cobee Bryant, CB, Kansas
94. Cleveland Browns: Trevor Etienne, RB, Georgia
Things worked out well the last time the Browns selected a gifted running back out of Georgia. Trevor Etienne is a physical, slippery runner who would feel right at home in Cleveland's zone-rushing attack.
95. Kansas City Chiefs: Ashton Gillotte, EDGE, Louisville
96. Philadelphia Eagles: Bradyn Swinson, EDGE, LSU
97: Minnesota Vikings*: Dorian Strong, CB, Virginia Tech
98: Miami Dolphins*: Shemar Turner, DT, Texas A&M
99. New York Giants*: Ozzy Trapilo, OT, Boston College
100. San Francisco 49ers*: Kevin Winston Jr., SAF, Penn State
101. Los Angeles Rams*: Gunnar Helm, TE, Texas
102. Detroit Lions*: Tory Horton, WR, Colorado State
Detroit needs to continue filling out their wide receiver room, particularly their outside threats. Tory Horton is a high-character two-time team captain with above-average route-running ability and good speed at 6'2. He's fully recovered from a knee injury sustained this season and would be a talented addition to the Lions' offense.
