The pieces of the puzzle are coming together for every potential draft pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. And in this 2025 NFL Mock Draft, we take into consideration the most up-to-date NFL team’s needs, and our most recent player rankings update to give you what we’d do as the GM of each NFL franchise next month.
1) Abdul Carter, EDGE, Penn State
Tennessee Titans
It’s a no-brainer at this point: The Titans need some help at multiple positions, and the best player available at a position of need is Abdul Carter. He is a terrific athlete with great size, strength, and speed, and he’ll radically transform a defense in need of a star player.
2) Cameron Ward, QB, Miami (FL)
Cleveland Browns
Jameis Winston is gone and the Deshaun Watson era is all but over in Cleveland. The franchise needs hope as much as it needs star power at the quarterback position. Cam Ward isn’t a perfect prospect, but he certainly offers hope for Browns’ fans across the world.
3) Travis Hunter, CB/WR, Colorado
New York Giants
See above: Jameis Winston is in New York. By all accounts, Winston is one of the top 32 quarterbacks in the world at this moment and the NFL keeps telling you what to make of the 2025 NFL Draft QB class. In other words, the Giants aren’t drafting a QB here with Winston in the building.
As such, New York lands the best player overall and the most talented player in the entire class. Does Travis Hunter fill a direct need? No. Does Hunter give the Giants a valuable weapon on offense and defense? Yes, yes he does.
4) Will Campbell, OT, LSU
New England Patriots
Say what you will about ‘arm length,’ the fact of the matter remains for Will Campbell: Dude just wins. Campbell wins at the point of attack, moving forward, or moving backward, and is a stalwart in every facet of offensive line play.
Mike Vrabel has to love himself some trench warfare and this is a Vrabel pick all the way.
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5) Mason Graham, DT, Michigan
Jacksonville Jaguars
Jacksonville sits idly by and watches the best player available fall to them at No. 5. Sure, they can go Will Johnson at cornerback, but the selection of Mason Graham gives the Jaguars a feared defensive front, perhaps the most feared in their division in doing so.
6) Will Johnson, CB, Michigan
Las Vegas Raiders
Las Vegas secures their future lockdown cornerback with Johnson, bypassing a few other options in the process. Johnson isn’t a perfect cornerback option at this point, but his fluidity in coverage, both moving forward and backward, is impressive and should allow the Raiders to stick him outside as CB1 immediately.
7) Armand Membou, OT, Missouri
New York Jets
As impressive of an athlete as you can get, Armand Membou heads to the Big Apple to protect … Justin Fields? Again, the NFL has told us what they think of this QB class and though Shedeur Sanders is there, the Jets can secure their offensive line and protect Fields with this selection of Membou rather than risk it on a QB project.
8) Shemar Stewart, EDGE, Texas A&M
Carolina Panthers
The Carolina Panthers head to the well of athletic players by drafting Shemar Stewart, who scored a perfect 10.0 on the Relative Athletic Score (RAS) following the NFL Combine. Stewart’s terrific blend of size, speed, and athleticism should translate on the NFL field more than it ever did on a stacked defensive front at A&M.
9) Tetairoa McMillan, WR, Arizona
New Orleans Saints
With terrific catch-point instincts and an incredibly athletic frame, Tetairoa McMillan is a prime candidate to see more NFL success than he ever saw in college. The Saints have to certainly figure out the QB situation for the long term, but pairing McMillan with whomever they have throwing the ball his way in his rookie contract will behoove the franchise.
10) Ashton Jeanty, RB, Boise State
Chicago Bears
There’s a world in which I tell you Ashton Jeanty is the most talented player in this entire 2025 NFL Draft class. You may not believe me, but the fact of the matter is this: Jeanty earned his spot in New York for the Heisman Trophy due to his freakish ability to bounce off defenders, make would-be tacklers look silly, and out-run defenses.
Sound like a former NFC North (NFC Central at the time) that once terrorized these exact Chicago Bears? No, Jeanty is not Barry Sanders; Jeanty is his own completely different animal of the same allure.
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11) James Pearce Jr., EDGE, Tennessee
San Francisco 49ers
Rip-roaring through NFC West offensive lines in the near future should be any number of selections the 49ers should make on the defensive line, and James Pearce is the easy pick here. As the run on edge defenders takes off from here, Pearce has the highest ceiling of the whole group behind Carter atop the draft board.
12) Mykel Williams, EDGE, Georgia
Dallas Cowboys
A massive man with a mean streak, the Cowboys grab Mykel Williams from Georgia to replace the production they’ve lost off the edge this offseason. Williams has a massive frame but moves incredibly well for a guy tipping the scales at 260 pounds and 6’5″.
13) Tyler Booker, OG, Alabama
Miami Dolphins
Miami needs some solid offensive line play for Tua Tagovailoa and the rushing attack, and that’s the player Tyler Booker is at No. 13 here. While reaching this high for a guard may seem like a bit of a stretch, Booker’s athletic ability and strong frame bodes well for his future in the NFL.
No, Mike McDaniel might not like Booker’s less-than-elite athleticism on paper, the football speed that Booker has shown on tape on Saturdays is far better than what he’s shown on the field in the offseason. Booker just wins — on the ground and in pass protection — when the pads are on.
14) Tyler Warren, TE, Penn State
Indianapolis Colts
Perhaps one of the most electric and versatile athletes in the class, Tyler Warren, heads to Indianapolis to give the Colts a dynamic weapon in the red zone, the open field, and in the ground game. Warren can quite literally do it all and should quickly become a fan favorite.
15) Jahdae Barron, CB, Texas
Atlanta Falcons
A cover cornerback with versatility to play any number of defensive backfield positions, Jahdae Barron heads to Atlanta to revamp their secondary. Barron can lock down receivers on the outside or kick inside to cover tight ends or running backs out of the backfield.
16) Matthew Golden, WR, Texas
Arizona Cardinals
Matthew Golden should quickly become Kyler Murray’s best friend with his ability to get open quickly and run brilliant routes. His sure hands and elite athleticism will also make him a fan favorite and free up Marvin Harrison Jr. for some favorable one-on-one situations all over the field.
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17) Derrick Harmon, DT, Oregon
Cincinnati Bengals
Derrick Harmon has the ability to wreak havoc on the defensive front in all facets. He’ll command double teams in pass protection with his ability to rip through smaller offensive linemen, and his run-stopping power is among the best in the class, if not the best among defensive tackles.
18) Kelvin Banks Jr., OT, Texas
Seattle Seahawks
Seattle needs help on offense in a bevy of positions, but Kelvin Banks Jr.’s slide stops here. We didn’t quite find the best landing spot for Banks until here, and him protecting Sam Darnold and Co. on the offensive front is a natural fit with his speed, strength, and athletic platform.
19) Malaki Starks, S, Georgia
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Arguably one of the most athletic players in the entire draft, Malaki Starks has perhaps the best ball skills among all defensive backs not-named Travis Hunter in this class. Pairing Starks in the defensive backfield with Antoine Winfield Jr. early on gives the Bucs the best safety duo in the NFC South.
20) Luther Burden III, WR, Missouri
Denver Broncos
Say what you will about straight line speed for receivers. The fact of the matter is this: rarely are NFL WRs running straight lines with no defenders attacking them, if ever. Luther Burden is a magician with his routes and has incredible ball-tracking skills to match his after-the-catch elusiveness. Get him the ball quickly and let him do the rest of the work.
21) Shedeur Sanders, QB, Colorado
Pittsburgh Steelers
Here we are, the point of no return for Shedeur Sanders. If we had wanted to accept trades in this draft, we likely would have looked to trade just above the Steelers to secure a quarterback for any number of quarterback-needy teams, but we did this draft without them.
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Hence, we land on Sanders as the QB of the future for the Steelers. Though we’ve said it all along here, the NFL has told us what they think of this draft class, and the Steelers are no different with their interest in Aaron Rodgers.
However, if Pittsburgh can sign themselves a veteran and secure Sanders here, with the way the board fell, this is an ideal landing spot for both parties. Sanders can write his own legacy eventually, after he gets acclimated to NFL speed and the Steelers rely on a veteran signing before unleashing him in a year or so.
22) Colston Loveland, TE, Michigan
Los Angeles Chargers
It’s no surprise to see a former Michigan Man drafted by a former Michigan Man, and that’s what Jim Harbaugh does here. That familiarity was too much to pass up, but the fact is also true that the Chargers need a tight end. Colston Loveland is much closer to Tyler Warren as a prospect than most want to believe at this point, and his pick here is proof of that.
23) Shavon Revel, CB, East Carolina
Green Bay Packers
Had a season-ending knee injury not sidelined his 2024 campaign, Shavon Revel is in the top-15 conversation. While we haven’t seen him play in some time, the reports are such that Revel should be ready to go and a full-time participant in fall camp. Green Bay needs a lockdown cornerback and they don’t come in the new-age mold of big, athletic cornerbacks quite like Revel in this class.
24) Nick Emmanwori, S, South Carolina
Minnesota Vikings
Arguably one of the most athletic safeties to ever set foot at the NFL Combine, Nick Emmanwori wowed during his time in Indianapolis. While that didn’t quite show up during his three years at South Carolina, his 2024 season was a stark different kind of animal than his first two seasons.
Emmanwori flies all over the field and has the kind of athleticism to close on passes not even thrown in his close proximity. Mix that with his remarkable size and strength combination, and you’ve got an Earl Thomas meets Derwin James meets Bennie Blades combination that we’ve never seen before.
25) Josh Simmons, OT, Ohio State
Houston Texans
Josh Simmons’ season was cut short with the Buckeyes in 2024, but he was still able to showcase what makes him such a special kind of player a season ago. He was the most consistent lineman drafted so far, albeit in just six games last year, but his strength at the point of attack and his hand usage are also among the best in the grouping.
26) Jalon Walker, EDGE, Georgia
Los Angeles Rams
There’s a world where Jalon Walker is off the boards much earlier, however, I don’t see it with even a three-down linebacker like him. Walker isn’t quite penciled into a specific role in the NFL, but that’s the allure of drafting him here for the Rams. Play him as an edge rusher, let him fly in space, or allow him to be an athletic monster in all three downs, the Rams could have the steal of the first round in the process.
27) Grey Zabel, OG, North Dakota State
Baltimore Ravens
The Baltimore Ravens find a lesser-known prospect in Grey Zabel to revamp and re-tool their offensive line. Zabel is made up of the same material as former All-Time Great Marshal Yanda, albeit from a smaller platform in college, but he’s every bit as technically sound as Yanda was coming out of Iowa.
28) Nic Scourton, EDGE, Texas A&M
Detroit Lions
Nic Scourton is and looks like what an edge defender should look like. In fact, Scourton could be cast in any Hollywood big-budget football film as a ‘defensive end,’, and no one would bat an eyelash.
The fact remains, however, is that his production hasn’t quite met his aesthetics just yet, but like his former Texas A&M teammate Shemar Stewart, he’s a prime candidate to be a better pro than he ever was in college. Scourton’s bend and already-NFL-ready frame make him a perfect project to pair off the edge with Aidan Hutchinson in 2025 and beyond.
29) Mike Green, EDGE, Marshall
Washington Commanders
There were a few things that Mike Green had to showcase this offseason and he did those in spades. However, to a franchise like the Commanders, Green may have been able to show the semi-local team all they needed to see over the past few seasons. With his documented ability to dominate at the point of attack against all sorts of different linemen, Green could become a fan favorite in DC in no time.
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30) Jihaad Campbell, LB, Alabama
Buffalo Bills
Linebackers in the first round aren’t quite as popular as they once were, but Walker and Jihaad Campbell may break that mold. While Buffalo needs a few other positions potentially more dearly, Campbell’s ability to disrupt opposing offenses both in the air and on the ground are too good to pass up here.
31) Walter Nolen, DT, Ole Miss
Kansas City Chiefs
A dominant run stopper, Walter Nolen came into his own as a pass rusher in his lone season with Ole Miss. The former No. 1 high school recruit lived up to the billing and it seems the sky is the limit for the 21-year-old in the NFL. Nolen has some developing to do in the NFL, but who best to land with than the Chiefs and their illustrious pedigree of doing just that.
32) Donovan Jackson, OG, Ohio State
Philadelphia Eagles
Donovan Jackson was the unsung hero of Ohio State’s national title run, switching from the inside to left tackle and dominating through the College Football Playoffs. That dominance showcased his versatility and his ability to win both in the ground game and in pass protection. He fills an immediate need and should be pegged as a potential starter at a number of positions for the Eagles right away.
Round 2
33) Emeka Egbuka, WR, Ohio State
Cleveland Browns
34) Cameron Williams, OT, Texas
New York Giants
35) Jaxson Dart, QB, Ole Miss
Tennessee Titans
36) Harold Fannin Jr., TE, Bowling Green
Jacksonville Jaguars
37) Omarion Hampton, RB, North Carolina
Las Vegas Raiders
38) Tre Harris, WR, Ole Miss
New England Patriots
39) Aireontae Ersery, OT, Minnesota
Chicago Bears
40) Wyatt Milum, OT, West Virginia
New Orleans Saints
41) Donovan Ezeiruaku, EDGE, Boston College
Chicago Bears
42) Tyleik Williams, DT, Ohio State
New York Jets
43) Kenneth Grant, DT, Michigan
San Francisco 49ers
44) Quinshon Judkins, RB, Ohio State
Dallas Cowboys
45) Carson Schwesinger, LB, UCLA
Indianapolis Colts
46) Deone Walker, DT, Kentucky
Atlanta Falcons
47) J.T. Tuimoloau, EDGE, Ohio State
Arizona Cardinals
48) Josh Conerly Jr., OT, Oregon
Miami Dolphins
49) Landon Jackson, EDGE, Arkansas
Cincinnati Bengals
50) Elic Ayomanor, WR, Stanford
Seattle Seahawks
51) TreVeyon Henderson, RB, Ohio State
Denver Broncos
52) Tate Ratledge, OG, Georgia
Seattle Seahawks
53) Benjamin Morrison, CB, Notre Dame
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
54) Princely Umanmielen, EDGE, Ole Miss
Green Bay Packers
55) Darius Alexander, DT, Toledo
Los Angeles Chargers
56) Trey Amos, CB, Ole Miss
Buffalo Bills
57) Jared Wilson, OC, Georgia
Carolina Panthers
58) Isaiah Bond, WR, Texas
Houston Texans
59) Xavier Watts, S, Notre Dame
Baltimore Ravens
60) Maxwell Hairston, CB, Kentucky
Detroit Lions
61) Darien Porter, CB, Iowa State
Washington Commanders
62) T.J. Sanders, DT, South Carolina
Buffalo Bills
63) Bradyn Swinson, EDGE, LSU
Kansas City Chiefs
64) Azareye’h Thomas, CB, Florida State
Philadelphia Eagles
Round 3
65) Omarr Norman-Lott, DT, Tennessee
New York Giants
66) Andrew Mukuba, S, Texas
Kansas City Chiefs
67) Jonah Savaiinaea, OT, Arizona
Cleveland Browns
68) Jayden Higgins, WR, Iowa State
Las Vegas Raiders
69) Kyle Kennard, EDGE, South Carolina
New England Patriots
70) Denzel Burke, CB, Ohio State
Jacksonville Jaguars
71) Cam Skattebo, RB, Arizona State
New Orleans Saints
72) Kevin Winston Jr., S, Penn State
Chicago Bears
73) Jaylin Noel, WR, Iowa State
New York Jets
74) Xavier Restrepo, WR, Miami (FL)
Carolina Panthers
75) Dorian Strong, CB, Virginia Tech
San Francisco 49ers
76) Jack Bech, WR, TCU
Dallas Cowboys
77) Dylan Fairchild, OG, Georgia
New England Patriots
78) Alfred Collins, DT, Texas
Arizona Cardinals
79) Shemar Turner, EDGE, Texas A&M
Houston Texans
80) Tyler Shough, QB, Louisville
Indianapolis Colts
81) Lathan Ransom, S, Ohio State
Cincinnati Bengals
82) Josaiah Stewart, EDGE, Michigan
Seattle Seahawks
83) Jalen Royals, WR, Utah State
Pittsburgh Steelers
84) Chris Paul Jr., LB, Ole Miss
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
85) Barrett Carter, LB, Clemson
Denver Broncos
86) Kyren Lacy, WR, LSU
Los Angeles Chargers
87) Savion Williams, WR, TCU
Green Bay Packers
88) Marcus Mbow, OT, Purdue
Jacksonville Jaguars
89) Jackson Slater, OG, Sacramento State
Houston Texans
90) Jabbar Muhammad, CB, Oregon
Los Angeles Rams
91) Smael Mondon Jr., LB, Georgia
Baltimore Ravens
92) Zy Alexander, CB, LSU
Seattle Seahawks
93) Jared Ivey, EDGE, Ole Miss
New Orleans Saints
94) Kaleb Johnson, RB, Iowa
Cleveland Browns
95) Emery Jones Jr., OT, LSU
Kansas City Chiefs
96) Hollin Pierce, OT, Rutgers
Philadelphia Eagles
97) Jordan Hancock, CB, Ohio State
Minnesota Vikings
98) Demetrius Knight Jr., LB, South Carolina
Miami Dolphins
99) Mason Taylor, TE, LSU
New York Giants
100) Danny Stutsman, LB, Oklahoma
San Francisco 49ers
101) Ashton Gillotte, EDGE, Louisville
Los Angeles Rams
102) Tez Johnson, WR, Oregon
Detroit Lions
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