The 2025 NFL Draft is almost here, and this is my final NFL Mock Draft that I will be publishing. There’s no season quite like draft season, and it’s a bummer it’s coming to an end, but I am fired up for draft night.
The Draft will be at 8 p.m. ET on Thursday, April 25, and will air on NFL Network and ESPN. Sit back, relax, and enjoy my final mock of 2025.
2025 3-Round NFL Mock Draft
1) Tennessee Titans
QB Cameron Ward, Miami
By this time each year, the number one overall pick usually feels like a lock, and Cam Ward and the Titans are no different this year.
Is Cam Ward the best player in this class? No. But are the Titans in need of a franchise quarterback? Yes. That’s basically all it comes down to, and if the Titans hit on Ward, they’ll be set up for years to come.
2) Cleveland Browns
CB/WR Travis Hunter, Colorado
I think Abdul Carter makes more sense for the Browns at two, but everything coming out of Cleveland suggests that Hunter will be the pick here at number two.
The Browns need cornerback and wide receiver help, both of which they’ll get from Travis Hunter, who is likely going to be the first NFL player ever to consistently play on both sides of the ball. Like I said earlier, pairing up Myles Garrett with Abdul Carter would be my selection here, but Hunter is still a great pick for the Browns.
3) New York Giants
EDGE Abdul Carter, Penn State
I alternate between Abdul Carter and Shedeur Sanders at this spot with Hunter off the board, but it’s becoming increasingly likely that the Giants won’t take a quarterback in the first round.
While the Giants have Kayvon Thibodeaux and Brian Burns off the edge, an NFL team can never have too many pass rushers, and adding Carter to this already stacked Giants defensive line would be incredible for New York.
4) New England Patriots
OT Armand Membou, Missouri
As of late, it’s sounding like the Patriots are locking on tackle here at number four. The question remaining is whether it’s Armand Membou or Will Campbell. To me, Membou projects slightly better than Campbell at the next level, which is why he’s my pick here.
Membou could easily slide in at right or left tackle, giving him the versatility that Campbell might not possess. Whatever tackle the Patriots go with should be a good pro, but as I previously said, I think Membou is just slightly better.
5) Jacksonville Jaguars
DT Mason Graham, Michigan
There are some rumors of Ashton Jeanty potentially being selected here at five, but with how bad the Jaguars’ run defense was last season, I think they have to go with Graham.
Graham is a monster in the run game and can take on multiple blocks at once. He is developing more and more as a pass rusher and should be able to create pressure from the interior for Jacksonville. I think he’ll be an all-pro caliber player in the NFL and will be a great fit for the Jaguars.
6) Las Vegas Raiders
RB Ashton Jeanty, Boise State
While the Raiders could go receiver or defense here, Pete Carroll would absolutely love to have a back like Jeanty in his offense.
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The Raiders’ run game was dead last in the NFL last season, and they need to get an elite running back. Jeanty will be a three-down starter in the league. He has elite contact balance and runs through arm tackles easily. He’s physical, agile, and can even be a receiving threat out of the backfield. Jeanty will help the Raiders’ offense in a big way in 2025.
7) New York Jets
TE Tyler Warren, Penn State
The Jets signed Justin Fields in free agency and now need to surround him with talent if he is going to be the starter next season. There’s no better safety blanket and more consistent receiver in this draft class than Tyler Warren.
Warren can play in-line or flexed out wide. He is a fluid route runner and gets open consistently. He’s physical with the ball in his hands and has great run-after-catch ability. He’s a good blocker and would help the Jets’ run game next season. Overall, this would be a slam-dunk pick for the Jets.
8) Carolina Panthers
EDGE Jalon Walker, Georgia
The Panthers need an off-ball linebacker and a pass rusher, so it’s convenient that Jalon Walker can play either at the next level.
Walker is a raw pass rusher who could potentially develop into a superstar off the edge in the NFL. If the Panthers would rather use him off-ball, his athleticism and overall football IQ would allow him to play there in the league. Either way, Walker is a top ten talent in this class and a fantastic football player.
9) New Orleans Saints
QB Shedeur Sanders, Colorado
With Sanders falling into their lap at nine, I think the Saints wouldn’t pass up the opportunity to take him. Much like Cam Ward, I don’t think Sanders’ talent is worthy of this pick, but quarterback-needy teams often reach to grab a potential franchise guy.
There’s no denying that Sanders’ accuracy, toughness, and composure are off the charts, but there are some serious questions surrounding his overall decision-making, footwork, and arm strength. I think he’ll be an average NFL starter, and that’s better than the Saints have right now.
10) Chicago Bears
OT Will Campbell, LSU
The Chicago Bears revamped their entire offensive line this offseason, but with Will Campbell here and Jeanty off the board, I think the Bears will sure up their left tackle spot.
Campbell has a lot of questions surrounding his arm length, but when you turn on the tape, there is no doubt that he is the best pure pass blocker in this class. He was the anchor of the LSU offensive line last season and should ensure that Caleb Williams is protected next year.
11) San Francisco 49ers
CB Will Johnson, Michigan
The 49ers have holes all over their roster, as they lost some key defensive players in free agency. While they could go several directions here at 11, I think they should take the best player available, Will Johnson.
Will Johnson has fallen down draft boards this offseason for reasons I can’t comprehend. He’s got a prototypical NFL cornerback frame with great length. He’s a good athlete and has the athleticism and fluidity to be sticky in man and the IQ and ball skills to be dominant in zone. He’s a can’t-miss prospect, and I don’t see the 49ers passing him up.
12) Dallas Cowboys
WR Tetairoa McMillan, Arizona
The Cowboys miss out on Ashton Jeanty in this scenario, so they pivot and select Tet McMillan out of Arizona. There are some reports that T-Mac is ranked much lower by NFL teams than he is by the media, but I personally think that aside from Travis Hunter, he’s the best receiver in this class.
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McMillan has unreal size and athleticism, and his catch radius is enormous. He doesn’t separate at an extremely high level, but I think he can develop into a true X in the league. With Ceedee Lamb in the slot and McMillan on the outside, the Cowboys’ passing offense would be much improved in 2025.
13) Miami Dolphins
OT Josh Simmons, Ohio State
The Miami Dolphins must protect Tua Tagovailoa from getting injured like he has in previous years, and they get one of the best offensive tackle prospects in the entire class here at 13.
Simmons tore his ACL in his final season with the Buckeyes, and his injury concerns have lowered his draft stock significantly. However, he worked out at the Ohio State pro day and looked phenomenal, which is why I have him going higher than Kelvin Banks. When Simmons is healthy, I view him as a top-10 prospect, so this is a steal for Miami.
14) Indianapolis Colts
S Malaki Starks, Georgia
In an ideal scenario for Indianapolis, I think they would love for Tyler Warren to fall to them here at 14. While they could go for Loveland or offensive line, they need help in their secondary, so I have them selecting Malaki Starks.
Starks is everything you want in a safety prospect. He’s got range and athleticism with good ball skills and is a menace for opposing quarterbacks. Starks is also physical in the run game and consistently makes plays on tape. He’d be a big add for Indy, and I like the fit a lot.
15) Atlanta Falcons
DT Derrick Harmon, Oregon
I am confident that the Falcons will address either the interior defensive line or EDGE at this spot, so I have them taking Oregon’s Derrick Harmon, the best front-seven player available.
Harmon isn’t as technically sound or dominant in the run game as Mason Graham, but he is an elite pass rusher from the interior defensive line. He’s a freak of nature, standing at 6’5″ and weighing 311 pounds, but he moves like he’s 270. I think he’s a perfect fit in Atlanta’s scheme and would be a great Grady Jarrett replacement.
16) Arizona Cardinals
EDGE Shemar Stewart, Texas A&M
The Cardinals have not had consistent EDGE play since they lost Hassaan Reddick and Chandler Jones, and need to get an elite pass rusher. Texas A&M’s Shemar Stewart has all the tools to be just that.
Stewart is a freak athlete, scoring a 9.99/10.00 on his relative athletic score at the NFL Combine. He’s got great speed to power and dominated the Senior Bowl against top-tier talent.
However, his lack of production is something to worry about, as he only had 4.5 sacks in his entire college career. If he can develop his skills in the NFL, he’ll be an all-pro for years to come.
17) Cincinnati Bengals
CB Jahdae Barron, Texas
The Cincinnati Bengals had one of the worst passing defenses in the entire league last year and desperately need help in their secondary, so it’s a good thing that Jahdae Barron is still available at 17.
Barron won the Thorpe Award in 2024, which is given out to the best defensive back in college football. He’s the most versatile defensive back in this class and could play nickel, boundary, or even safety in the NFL. That kind of versatility is exactly what the Bengals need, making this a great fit for both parties.
18) Seattle Seahawks
OT Kelvin Banks Jr., Texas
The Seahawks could use an upgrade at guard more than tackle, but with Kelvin Banks falling to 18, I don’t see them passing up the former Longhorn.
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Banks would be an immediate upgrade over Lucas Abraham at tackle, and while switching to the right side would be a learning curve, I have no doubt that he’d be able to do it. I also think Banks can play guard in the NFL, and he is the best offensive lineman available, which is why Seattle takes him here.
19) Tampa Bay Buccaneers
S Nick Emmanwori, South Carolina
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers need to address defense throughout this draft, so I have them taking Nick Emmanwori, the best overall defensive player available.
Emmanwori scored a 10/10 relative athletic score at the NFL Combine, making him one of the best athletes to ever enter the NFL Draft. That kind of athleticism, combined with his actual talent, makes him an electric prospect. He’s got great range and physicality and will be a menace for opposing offenses. He’s a great fit in Tampa and would form a great duo with Antoine Winfield Jr.
20) Denver Broncos
WR Matthew Golden, Texas
The Broncos have their franchise quarterback and now must surround him with talent. While Hampton is here at 20, I think the idea of pairing Nix with Golden is too good to pass up.
Golden would be the perfect receiver for the Broncos’ offense as he could line up in the slot or play Z along with Sutton. He’s a refined route runner with elite body control and has great yards after catch ability. Golden did have some concentration drops in his final year in Austin, but if he works those out of his game, he’s going to be elite in the league.
21) Pittsburgh Steelers
DT Walter Nolen, Ole Miss
While many analysts have Jaxson Dart going to the Steelers here, I think they will wait on quarterback and instead bring in an instant game-changer for their defense.
Walter Nolen is one of the most explosive defensive tackle prospects I’ve ever seen. He’s physical and mean in the trenches, and flies off the ball, creating instant pressure and destroying teams’ run games. I think his mentality would be a great fit in Pittsburgh, and he’d be a great Cam Heyward successor.
22) Los Angeles Chargers
TE Colston Loveland, Michigan
The Chargers need to make their passing game more dynamic, and what better way to do so than to draft one of the best tight ends in the entire class?
As a pure receiving threat, Colston Loveland is the best tight end in this class. He moves like a big slot receiver, has strong hands, and makes plays after the catch. He’s a physical run blocker as well, consistently showing his ability to do the dirty work on tape. He’d be a great addition to this Chargers offense and would help out Justin Herbert in a big way.
23) Green Bay Packers
EDGE Mike Green, Marshall
The Green Bay Packers have needed to find an EDGE rusher to pair with Rashan Gary for quite some time now, and here Mike Green falls right into their lap.
Green had some questions at the start of the draft process surrounding the level of competition that he played at Marshall, but he silenced those doubts when he dominated at the Senior Bowl. Green has great speed to power and is a game wrecker off the edge. This would be a huge addition for the Packers.
24) Minnesota Vikings
RB Omarion Hampton, North Carolina
While the Minnesota Vikings don’t necessarily need a running back, they upgraded their team a lot in free agency and can treat this first-round pick as a luxury rather than a need.
The Vikings did resign Aaron Jones, but he’s getting old, and drafting Hampton would give them one of the best running back duos in the league.
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Hampton has great vision, footwork, and explosiveness and will make an immediate impact on whatever team he lands with. Again, this isn’t a need per se for the Vikings, but it would help their offense in a big way in 2025.
25) Houston Texans
OT Grey Zabel, North Dakota State
The Texans’ offensive line is far and away the worst in the NFL. Trading away Laremy Tunsil made their situation worse, and they desperately need help in the trenches.
Grey Zabel played tackle at North Dakota State, but many scouts project him to be a guard at the next level. Regardless of where he plays for the Texans, Zabel will provide a much-needed upgrade at any position along the offensive line.
26) Los Angeles Rams
LB Jihaad Campbell, Alabama
The Los Angeles Rams have hit on so many young defensive players in the last few drafts, but they are missing a true middle linebacker to be the signal-caller and leader of their unit.
Not only is Jihaad Campbell a fantastic leader, but he’s also a great player. Campbell has elite athleticism, block-shedding ability, and instincts. His athleticism allows him to move really well in space, giving him the ability to cover in the NFL. He’s the best off-ball linebacker in this class and would fit well in LA.
27) Baltimore Ravens
EDGE Mykel Williams, Georgia
The Baltimore Ravens don’t have a lot of holes on their roster, but could use a good pass rusher, so they select Mykel Williams here.
Like many pass rushers in this draft, Williams has a very high ceiling due to his freakish athleticism and overall traits. He also produced a decent bit in college, racking up 14 sacks in three seasons at Georgia. His size concerns some, but I think he’ll wind up being a solid pro.
28) Detroit Lions
EDGE Donovan Ezeiruaku, Boston College
The Lions have been rumored to potentially trade up for an elite pass rusher, but in this mock, one falls right in their lap.
Donovan Ezeiruaku was dominant in his final season with Boston College. The young defensive end had 16.5 sacks for the Eagles in 2024 and has all the tools to have those kinds of numbers translate to the NFL. He isn’t the best athlete in this EDGE class, but he might be the most polished overall player, which is exactly the kind of guy the Lions need.
29) Washington Commanders
WR Emeka Egbuka, Ohio State
With some of the best pass rushers off the board, the Commanders opt to pass up on a James Pearce or Nic Scourton, and instead go for one of the best receivers in this class to give Jayden Daniels another weapon.
Emeka Egbuka isn’t going to blow anyone away with his talent or athleticism, but he’s just a really solid and consistent player. Egbuka understands the nuances of route running and is so smooth getting in and out of his breaks. He has elite hands and rarely drops the ball, and is crafty enough to make things happen after the catch. He’d be a huge upgrade at wide receiver for Washington.
30) Buffalo Bills
CB Maxwell Hairston, Kentucky
The Buffalo Bills need to go defense here in the first if they want to compete for the Super Bowl next season, and getting a corner like Maxwell Hairston would be a game-changer for Buffalo. Hairston doesn’t necessarily win reps through being skillful, but rather is athletic enough to stay on anyone’s hip as a corner.
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The former Kentucky Wildcat ran a 4.29 at the NFL Combine, and if he can develop his game further in the league, the sky’s the limit for Hairston. I love the fit of him in Buffalo and think this would be a slam-dunk pick for the Bills.
31) Kansas City Chiefs
OG Tyler Booker, Alabama
The Chiefs traded away Joe Thuney this offseason and need help along their entire offensive line, and with Tyler Booker on the board, they get the best pure interior offensive lineman in this class.
Booker has the highest floor out of any offensive lineman in this draft, and while his ceiling isn’t necessarily that high, you know you’re going to get really solid play out of him for a lot of years. Booker is technically sound and rarely gets beat, and I think that’s the kind of player the Chiefs are looking for.
32) Philadelphia Eagles
EDGE James Pearce Jr., Tennessee
It would be poetic if James Pearce fell into the Eagles’ lap at 32, because they seem to have more luck in the draft than any other franchise. There are reportedly some questions about Pearce’s off-the-field issues, but if they can get consistent play out of him on the field, this is a home run for Philly.
Peace was very productive in college, sacking the quarterback 19.5 times in three years at Tennessee. There are some questions about whether he can be an every-down guy, but even if he’s just a pass rush specialist, this would be a big-time pickup for the Eagles.
Round 2
33) Cleveland Browns
QB Jalen Milroe, Alabama
34) New York Giants
QB Jaxson Dart, Ole Miss
35) Tennessee Titans
WR Luther Burden III, Missouri
36) Jacksonville Jaguars
OT Aireontae Ersery, Minnesota
37) Las Vegas Raiders
CB Trey Amos, Ole Miss
38) New England Patriots
WR Jayden Higgins, Iowa State
39) Chicago Bears
RB TreVeyon Henderson, Ohio State
40) New Orleans Saints
OG Donovan Jackson, Ohio State
41) Chicago Bears
EDGE Nic Scourton, Texas A&M
42) New York Jets
OT Josh Conerly Jr., Oregon
43) San Francisco 49ers
DT Tyleik Williams, Ohio State
44) Dallas Cowboys
RB Quinshon Judkins, Ohio State
45) Indianapolis Colts
OT Jonah Savaiinaea, Arizona
46) Atlanta Falcons
CB Shavon Revel, East Carolina
47) Arizona Cardinals
DT Kenneth Grant, Michigan
48) Miami Dolphins
S Xavier Watts, Notre Dame
49) Cincinnati Bengals
EDGE Landon Jackson, Arkansas
50) Seattle Seahawks
WR Elic Ayomanor, Stanford
51) Denver Broncos
RB Kaleb Johnson, Iowa
52) Seattle Seahawks
CB Benjamin Morrison, Notre Dame
53) Tampa Bay Buccaneers
LB Carson Schwesinger, UCLA
54) Green Bay Packers
CB Azareye’h Thomas, Florida State
55) Los Angeles Chargers
DT Darius Alexander, Toledo
56) Buffalo Bills
DT T.J. Sanders, South Carolina
57) Carolina Panthers
S Andrew Mukuba, Texas
58) Houston Texans
OC Jared Wilson, Georgia
59) Baltimore Ravens
OG Tate Ratledge, Georgia
60) Detroit Lions
CB Darien Porter, Iowa State
61) Washington Commanders
EDGE J.T. Tuimoloau, Ohio State
62) Buffalo Bills
WR Tre Harris, Ole Miss
63) Kansas City Chiefs
WR Kyle Williams, Washington State
64) Philadelphia Eagles
OG Dylan Fairchild, Georgia
Round 3
65) New York Giants
OT Marcus Mbow, Purdue
66) Kansas City Chiefs
EDGE Oluwafemi Oladejo, UCLA
67) Cleveland Browns
RB Cam Skattebo, Arizona State
68) New England Patriots
WR Jaylin Noel, Iowa State
69) New England Patriots
EDGE Princely Umanmielen, Ole Miss
70) Jacksonville Jaguars
TE Mason Taylor, LSU
71) New Orleans Saints
WR Jack Bech, TCU
72) Miami Dolphins
TE Elijah Arroyo, Miami-FL
73) New York Jets
QB Tyler Shough, Louisville
74) Carolina Panthers
CB Denzel Burke, Ohio State
75) San Francisco 49ers
LB Demetrius Knight Jr., South Carolina
76) New England Patriots
EDGE Josaiah Stewart, Michigan
77) New England Patriots
OT Wyatt Milum, West Virginia
78) Arizona Cardinals
WR Jalen Royals, Utah State
79) Houston Texans
DT Alfred Collins, Texas
80) Indianapolis Colts
TE Terrance Ferguson, Oregon
81) Cincinnati Bengals
DT Omarr Norman-Lott, Tennessee
82) Seattle Seahawks
LB Chris Paul Jr., Ole Miss
83) Buffalo Bills
QB Will Howard, Ohio State
84) Tampa Bay Buccaneers
CB Cobee Bryant, Kansas
85) Denver Broncos
TE Harold Fannin Jr., Bowling Green
86) Los Angeles Chargers
EDGE Bradyn Swinson, LSU
87) Green Bay Packers
WR Xavier Restrepo, Miami (FL)
88) Jacksonville Jaguars
RB RJ Harvey, UCF
89) Houston Texans
OT Ozzy Trapilo, Boston College
90) Los Angeles Rams
EDGE Jordan Burch, Oregon
91) Baltimore Ravens
CB Dorian Strong, Virginia Tech
92) Seattle Seahawks
S Kevin Winston Jr., Penn State
93) New Orleans Saints
S Billy Bowman, Oklahoma
94) Cleveland Browns
DT Deone Walker, Kentucky
95) Kansas City Chiefs
EDGE Shemar Turner, Texas A&M
96) Philadelphia Eagles
OT Charles Grant, William & Mary
97) Minnesota Vikings
S Lathan Ransom, Ohio State
98) Miami Dolphins
EDGE Ashton Gillotte, Louisville
99) New York Giants
TE Gunnar Helm, Texas
100) San Francisco 49ers
EDGE Kyle Kennard, South Carolina
101) Los Angeles Rams
QB Kyle McCord, Syracuse
102) Detroit Lions
CB Zy Alexander, LSU
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