7-Round 2025 NFL Mock Draft: Nick Emmanwori, Xavier Watts Rise, Shedeur Sanders Falls

The NFL Combine is right around the corner, so it’s time to get serious about mock drafts. Here, I project every pick of the draft, hopefully bringing a few surprising picks to the back end of this mock.

Predicting Day 3 is always a challenge, but College Sports Network will have everything you need on Day 3, whether they’re drafted prospects, whether they’re drafted late, or sign as UFDAs. Here’s my pre-Combine 7-Round 2025 NFL Mock Draft.

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1) Abdul Carter, EDGE, Penn State

Tennessee Titans

I don’t think the Titans go with a quarterback here, so it’s the best player available, and Penn State Nittany Lions star Abdul Carter will be near the top of my Big Board. After staying off the ball in 2023, he moved down to the edge, where he was dominant in 2024.

The blend of size and speed here is rar,e and I don’t see Tennessee passing on that skill set at No. 1, barring a QB-needy team overpaying for the pick.

2) Travis Hunter, CB/WR, Colorado

Cleveland Browns

Don’t overthink this, Cleveland. The Browns need help in the secondary and at receiver and take the only guy this century who could help at both positions. Travis Hunter averaged 112 snaps a game in 2024. Only four players in the country reached 105 snaps in any one game, and none went over 107.

Hunter is a top five receiver and a top five corner on my board, but the appeal is that he can play both positions at a high level. If Cleveland is smart, they’ll let him play both ways to begin his NFL career.

3) Cam Ward, QB, Miami-FL

New York Giants

The more tape I watch, the more clearly I see Cam Ward as QB1. In fact, where others see Ward as a step down from last year’s class, I have him slightly above where I had Caleb Williams last year (For what it’s worth, I was lower on Williams than most).

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Ward’s a fun quarterback study. He’s completely unphased by pressure and he’s always looking to push the ball down the field, even if he is willing to check it down (though not always happily) when needed. I really think the former Miami Hurricanes quarterback can be the guy in New York.

4) Tetairoa McMillan, WR, Arizona

New England Patriots

I thought I was being unique when I made this pick as I prepared this 2025 NFL mock draft last week, but then reports began to come in that the Patriots love Arizona Wildcats receiver Tetairoa McMillan.

I’m sure we’ll have our yearly draft discourse that “some teams have another WR above the consensus WR1″ but I’d be shocked if the 6’5” McMillan isn’t the first receiver off the board in April. He’d give Drake Maye a true alpha in the receiving room.

5) Mason Graham, IDL, Michigan

Jacksonville Jaguars

Mason Graham is currently the No. 2 player on my Big Board with one of the highest floors in the draft class. I’ve repeated it over and over again, the Jaguars are soft in the trenches and need to beef up both the offensive and defensive lines.

Graham is nasty, with unreal quickness and power. Expect him to be an immediate starter with the chance to become one of the best interior defenders in football.

6) Walter Nolen, IDL, Ole Miss

Las Vegas Raiders

Perhaps this is a surprise, but Ole Miss Rebels interior defender Walter Nolen is rising up draft boards and could go in the top 10. This pick, of course, comes only if both of the top two QBs are off the board, or if the Raiders aren’t convinced in Shedeur Sanders’ ability as a franchise quarterback.

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This 7-Round NFL Mock Draft is pre-free agency, but I would not assume the Raiders plan to find their next quarterback in a thinner class. Instead, they could address that situation before Draft Day and take an interior defensive lineman with huge upside.

7) Tyler Warren, TE, Penn State

New York Jets

This has become a trendy pick and I really like the fit of Penn State’s Tyler Warren to the Jets. Warren isn’t just a great receiver, he’s a complete tight end, able to not only catch the ball as a safety blanket, but he’s also able to block and run a full route tree.

Teams are looking at tight ends in a different light, valuing versatility above all else. Warren lined up in the slot, out wide, in-line, and even as a Wildcat quarterback in 2024.

8) Mike Green, EDGE, Marshall

Carolina Panthers

I’m all in on Marshall Thundering Herd edge rusher Mike Green. His combination of raw athleticism and pass rush arsenal is rare and his bend is the best we’ve seen since Khalil Mack.

I don’t think it’s much of a coincidence that there are so many similarities between the two, as they have identical heights and weights and Mack also came as an ultra-productive, undersized edge rusher from a Group of Five school.

9) Will Campbell, OT, LSU

New Orleans Saints

I know other people have the Saints going a different direction, but did you see that offensive line last season?

Will Campbell could play outside, but I’m not convinced his the OT1 many seem to think. I do think he could slide inside and succeed early there while growing into a starter at tackle.

10) Armand Membou, OT, Missouri

Chicago Bears

The Bears also have their fair share of issues, almost all of them on the lines. If you wanted a defensive lineman here, don’t worry, I’ve addressed that later in this 7-round NFL Mock Draft.

Armand Membou’s tape at right tackle is really impressive, especially against some of the top edge rushers in college football. I’ve seen some project that he’ll move inside, but I’m not ready to move him away from his natural tackle position yet.

11) Kelvin Banks Jr., OT, Texas

San Francisco 49ers

Another high upside offensive lineman off the board. I think the 49ers have a “best player available” luxury that other teams don’t typically have in this spot. Trent Williams might be the most important player on the 49ers, who went 5-5 with him and 1-6 without him last season.

I’m not suggesting Kelvin Banks Jr. is a one-for-one replacement, but San Francisco does need to plan for Williams’ eventual retirement, as he’ll be 37 when the season starts.

12) Ashton Jeanty, RB, Boise State

Dallas Cowboys

The emergence of Rico Dowdle shouldn’t discourage the Cowboys from bringing Ashton Jeanty back home to Dallas. In fact, it should encourage them to make the pick so many have made for them in 2025 NFL Mock Drafts.

Jeanty’s power, vision, and home-run ability make him a true weapon for a team that doesn’t have nearly enough threats on offense.

13) Nick Emmanwori, SAF, South Carolina

Miami Dolphins

Nick Emmanwori could put on an elite NFL Combine, with linebacker size and corner speed (He reportedly ran a 4.35-second 40 in NFL Combine prep). His athletic ability and steady improvement each year in college both suggest he could thrive in just about any role an NFL team decides to put him in.

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The Dolphins need more speed and big-play ability on the back end. Emmanwori’s ball skills and athletic profile are a perfect fit in Miami.

14) Malaki Starks, SAF, Georgia

Indianapolis Colts

Malaki Starks seems to be going under the radar this draft season as a near consensus Safety 1, but that fits his profile. Starks was excellent, if unspectacular, all three seasons at Georgia.

That’s what Indianapolis needs on its defense. Starks won’t miss many tackles or make many mistakes in coverage. His steady presence gives him a floor so high, I’m not sure there’s a world in which he wouldn’t upgrade the Colts’ defense.

15) Will Johnson, CB, Michigan

Atlanta Falcons

Will Johnson’s injury deprived us of seeing him against Jeremiah Smith and Ohio State, but he was elite in coverage throughout his career. If there’s one knock on his game, it’s that he can get beaten over the top on occasion.

With Jessie Bates’ range at safety, that’s not an issue in Atlanta. Johnson’s 2-to-9 touchdown-to-interception ratio against speaks for itself and he’d give Atlanta a potential final piece to its secondary puzzle.

16) Mykel Williams, EDGE, Georgia

Arizona Cardinals

Mykel Williams is a boom-or-bust prospect with high upside who didn’t quite put it all together at Georgia. That being said, he has plenty of experience, with three seasons as a rotational edge rusher and a great athletic profile.

The Cardinals still need another edge rusher, and while I wouldn’t be surprised if they went with some sort of offensive weapon here, the top of the edge class is full of instant-impact guys and I have Arizona addressing that need first.

17) Shavon Revel, CB, East Carolina

Cincinnati Bengals

Shavon Revel might end up as my top corner by the time it’s Draft Day. In this 2025 NFL Mock Draft, he’s the third corner off the board as he goes to a team with gaping holes on defense.

Revel is freakishly athletic and one of the longest corners in the draft class. He’s coming off an ACL injury and he hasn’t played many games but in terms of upside, he’s a potential superstar. That’s the kind of guy the Bengals want at 17.

18) Grey Zabel, OL, North Dakota State

Seattle Seahawks

Since this is my 7-Round NFL Mock Draft, I get to put the guys I think will rise in the pre-draft process where I want them. North Dakota State offensive lineman Grey Zabel has over 220 snaps at four different positions along the offensive line and could feasibly begin his NFL career at any of the five positions.

The Seahawks are no strangers to picking prospects earlier than their consensus value, and here, they get a guy I think could end up as my favorite offensive line prospect in this draft class.

19) Jalon Walker, EDGE/LB, Georgia

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

I’m still torn on whether Jalon Walker will play off the ball or on the edge, but the Buccaneers could use help at both positions, and Walker offers some nice upside. His projections have been all over the place, but if he falls this far, Tampa Bay is a prime candidate to stop the slide.

They’re also a team that has the luxury of taking a high-upside player who might need some development.

20) Luther Burden, WR, Missouri

Denver Broncos

Sean Payton, meet your new joker. While I’m not as high on Missouri Tigers star Luther Burden as others, this is an excellent fit. Burden’s best trait is his ability to run after the catch, and that’s a perfect fit in Denver, with football’s best quarterback at maximizing run after the catch.

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Payton recognized that in Bo Nix, which is why a “gadget guy” is important to the future of the Broncos organization. Burden’s more than that, but his role in Denver would clearly be to get open quickly and attack after the catch.

21) Shedeur Sanders, QB, Colorado

Pittsburgh Steelers

The Pittsburgh Steelers stop the drop for former Colorado Buffaloes star Shedeur Sanders. A high-floor quarterback, Sanders’ issues against pressure could discourage teams earlier in the first round, especially given Caleb Williams’ early struggles with the same issues.

In Pittsburgh, Sanders would have a strong supporting cast, including an above-average running game and defense, making the transition a bit easier than it’d be for Sanders with a team earlier in the draft like the Jets or Raiders.

22) Jahdae Barron, CB/S, Texas

Los Angeles Chargers

I love Jahdae Barron’s versatility and I’ve listed him as a corner and a safety in this 2025 NFL mock draft. The Chargers don’t have glaring holes on the roster, but have several positions that could use an upgrade, including multiple spots in the secondary.

Barron’s versatility allows the Chargers to build their defense and plug him in where needed. He’s solid in both off man and zone coverage and can contribute early as a cover corner and in the running game.

23) Matthew Golden, WR, Texas

Green Bay Packers

Just three months ago, Matthew Golden wasn’t the Texas Longhorns receiver getting first-round buzz, but his presence this early is now commonplace in 2025 NFL mock drafts.

Golden can fly, and he’s an above-average route-runner as well. Josh Jacobs said the Packers need a true No. 1 at receive,r and Golden fits into that wide receiver room well. I like the fit with Jordan Love and think this is a sneaky team-player match.

24) Xavier Watts, SAF, Notre Dame

Minnesota Vikings

I’m still waiting for the 2025 NFL mock draft community to join me on the Xavier Watts hype train because it’s quite empty right now. But I’ll continue to parade the Notre Dame Fighting Irish safety as a top-15 player in this class.

Minnesota is going to have four openings in their secondary and with two (and a half) safeties off the board here, they start this 7-round NFL mock draft with one of the best pure safeties in the class.

25) Tyler Booker, OG, Alabama

Houston Texans

Tyler Booker is my second-favorite interior offensive lineman in the draft, and I think his floor is high. C.J. Stroud succeeded in spite of his offensive line last season, which makes the position the highest priority this offseason. Things could certainly change in free agency, but I think there are enough quality offensive linemen to take an immediate starter in the first round.

26) Cameron Williams, OT, Texas

Los Angeles Rams

While there are a number of directions the Rams could go, in this 7-round NFL mock draft. they’ll ultimately opt to address the offensive line with a rare first-round pick. Cameron Williams is an intriguing prospect to me and I haven’t fully formulated my full thoughts on the Texas tackle. He’s massive and has a vice grip when he locks on to defenders.

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I think he’s a guy who could really gain some traction with a team in the Shanahan tree and could easily see him thriving in Sean McVay’s offense. And no, I don’t see a world in which the Rams take a quarterback.

27) Aireontae Ersery, OT, Minnesota

Baltimore Ravens

Aireontae Ersery is a massive, massive human being who moves well for his size. That just screams Baltimore Ravens offensive tackle to me. The Ravens could go a few directions early, and it will likely depend on how the board falls, but Ersery’s upside has to be appealing to a team that has historically developed offensive line talent.

Good teams build on their strengths, and in my 2025 NFL mock draft, I have the Ravens improving an already strong unit.

28) James Pearce Jr., EDGE, Tennessee

Detroit Lions

James Pearce Jr. is a polarizing prospect who has been as high as No. 1 early in the 2025 NFL mock draft cycle and has tumbled out of the first round in a few recent 7-round NFL mock drafts.

He’s explosive and productive, though, and that should excite Lions fans. Detroit doesn’t want to fall into the position it was in this season with a lack of depth along the defensive line. Expect this pick to be a defensive lineman, but which one will depend on how the board falls.

29) Emeka Egbuka, WR, Ohio State

Washington Commanders

I love this team-player pairing, so with the Ohio State Buckeyes’ all-time leading receiving Emeka Egbuka available at 29 in this 2025 NFL mock draft, Washington runs to the podium to give Jayden Daniels an elite slot receiver.

Daniels has opened the Commanders’ window to compete, the next step is to load up his offense with weapons. The rest of the team’s holes can be filled in free agency or with later picks.

30) Benjamin Morrison, CB, Notre Dame

Buffalo Bills

Notre Dame Fighting Irish corner Benjamin Morrison seems to be slipping down draft boards, maybe due to his injury or maybe due to prospect fatigue. He’s been a high-level draft prospect for years and isn’t getting the same shine he once did.

I think that changes soon, but with him slipping to 30 here, the Bills, who need plenty of secondary help, snatch up a strong cover corner with the ability to play both man and zone.

31) Colston Loveland, TE, Michigan

Kansas City Chiefs

I have a sneaky suspicion the NFL could fall in love with Colston Loveland, who’s probably the second-best pass-catching tight end in this class behind the pick after this. If he’s there, the Kansas City Chiefs have been gifted Travis Kelce’s successor.

Loveland isn’t just a tight end who can catch, he’s a legitimate receiving threat who thrived in an offense that otherwise could not throw the ball (Apologies to my Michigan Wolverines fans out there). I would not be surprised if Loveland goes before Warren. In this 7-round NFL mock draft, he falls to the team the league doesn’t want to snag him.

32) Harold Fannin Jr., TE, Bowling Green

Philadelphia Eagles

I’m a huge fan of Harold Fannin Jr., whose college production is unlike anything we’ve ever seen from a tight end prospect. He’s able to win at all levels of the defense and offers plus-plus run after-the-catch ability.

This is a luxury pick for the Super Bowl-winning Eagles, but reigning champions often get the chance to take their favorite player without working about positional need. The Eagles could use a big slot receiver and an eventual successor to Dallas Goedert. In this 2025 NFL mock draft, they get both in one player.

Round 2

33) Kenneth Grant, IDL, Michigan

Cleveland Browns

Kenneth Grant is freakishly athletic. He could run in the 4.8s at over 360 pounds. That’s… not normal. That athleticism makes him an immediate disruptor in the middle, something the Cleveland Browns desperately need, especially with a trade of Myles Garrett seemingly imminent.

34) Josh Simmons, OT, Ohio State

New York Giants

Andrew Thomas is a franchise left tackle, but after he got hurt last season, it was a revolving door at both tackle positions. The Giants have a few promising players but no true stability. Josh Simmons could bring that and improve a promising offense.

35) Tre Harris, WR, Ole Miss

Tennessee Titans

The analytics community (raises hand) loves Tre Harris. He put up absurd numbers against quality competition, especially against man coverage. Some of that is scheme, some of that is Harris’ ability to get open and make big plays.

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Before the Titans take a quarterback, they need to load up at the skill positions, preparing themselves for a potentially excellent 2026 quarterback class.

36) Wyatt Milum, OL, West Virginia

Jacksonville Jaguars

West Virginia Mountaineers offensive lineman Wyatt Milum is a guy we at College Sports Network really like. He has some positional versatility and can help out up front on an offensive line that frankly needs to be better than it was last season.

37) Jaxson Dart, QB, Ole Miss

Las Vegas Raiders

After passing on a quarterback in the first round to load up in the trenches, the Raiders and new offensive coordinator Chip Kelly take a guy who fits well in that offense. Dart has excellent functional arm strength, and while he benefitted from Lane Kiffin’s scheme, he has all the physical tools to be a franchise quarterback.

I could see Las Vegas trading into the first round to get a fifth-year option on their franchise guy, but in this no trades 7-round NFL mock draft, they stand pat and take him at 37.

38) Nic Scourton, Edge, Texas A&M

New England Patriots

Nic Scourton has high-level pass-rushing upside, enough to give the Patriots a sure starter in the second round. While I’d like to continue loading up Drake Maye with offensive weapons, this edge class is too good not to take one of the better pass-rushers here.

39) Derrick Harmon, IDL, Oregon

Chicago Bears

While Oregon Ducks’ interior defensive lineman Derrick Harmon seems to be dropping in plenty of 2025 NFL mock drafts, I still really like him as a prospect. His power and quickness should translate to the next level. In what will become a theme, I’m all in on the trenches for the Bears.

40) Shemar Stewart, EDGE, Texas A&M

New Orleans Saints

It’s unlikely the freakishly athletic Shemar Stewart will fall this far, especially if he performs to his potential at the NFL Combine. But, since I addressed the offensive line in the first round of this 7-round NFL mock draft and since Stewart falls, he’s the obvious pick here for a defensive line that desperately needs help.

41) Donovan Jackson, OL, Ohio State

Chicago Bears

Hey, another versatile offensive lineman for a team that desperately needs more help in the trenches. Donovan Jackson was a guard for the majority of his college career, but when forced to play tackle, he arguably played better at tackle. I’d consider starting him there in the NFL.

42) Tyleik Williams, IDL, Ohio State

New York Jets

Tyleik Williams isn’t going to wow with his quickness, but he did drop 35 pounds while at Ohio State and still maintained his impressive raw power. His high motor gives him one of the better floors and makes him a candidate to start early in his career for a Jets line that needs more depth.

43) Kyle Kennard, EDGE, South Carolina

San Francisco 49ers

Kyle Kennard has always had good underlying pass-rushing numbers, but didn’t convert those into high sack numbers until he was surrounded by elite defensive line talent at South Carolina. He’s a savvy pass-rusher who could play multiple positions for a 49ers team looking to add in the trenches.

44) Omarr Norman-Lott, IDL, Tennessee

Dallas Cowboys

Omarr Norman-Lott’s production was off the charts in limited reps for the Tennessee Volunteers, with 27 pressures on just 139 pass-rushing reps in 2024. If that can translate to a bigger role in the NFL, a team is going to be very happy. In this 2025 NFL mock draft, it’s the Cowboys that benefit.

45) Tate Ratledge, IOL, Georgia

Indianapolis Colts

After addressing the back end of the defense in the first round, the Colts add depth to the offensive line. Tate Ratledge is an intriguing interior offensive line option. Most of his experience is at right guard, but there’s thought that he could also play center in a pinch.

46) Donovan Ezeiruaku, EDGE, Boston College

Atlanta Falcons

Donovan Ezeiruaku is a twitched up pass-rusher with a wide array of techniques at his disposal and he showed almost every one of those at the Senior Bowl, where his quickness and bend were on full display. That’s a skill set that the Falcons haven’t had in years.

47) Jihaad Campbell, LB, Alabama

Arizona Cardinals

The first pure off-ball linebacker off the board in this 7-round NFL mock draft is Alabama’s Jihaad Campbell. It feels like the Cardinals have chased a true middle of the field general for the defense and Campbell can bring that upside.

48) Jonah Savaiinaea, OL, Arizona

Miami Dolphins

Jonah Savaiinaea isn’t the most athletic offensive lineman in the draft, but he has a lot of power and experience. He’s played both tackle positions and guard in college, giving the Dolphins some ability to be flexible and bring him along slowly.

49) Elijah Arroyo, TE, Miami-Florida

Cincinnati Bengals

Elijah Arroyo is soaring up draft boards, and I’ve made him the fourth tight end in the first 49 picks in this 2025 NFL Mock Draft. He has an excellent catch radius and great athleticism.

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The Bengals flexed their tight ends to the slot more than any team in the NFL last season, and that’s the kind of skill set they’d get with Arroyo.

50) Princely Umanmielen

Seattle Seahawks

I’m growing more and more fond of Princely Umanmielen and after Seattle took a surprising (but borderline top 20 player on my board) pick in the first round, the Seahawks address the other side of the line with a versatile pass rusher from the Ole Miss Rebels.

51) TreVeyon Henderson, RB, Ohio State

Denver Broncos

There are several people who think Ohio State’s TreyVeyon Henderson could be the second running back off the board in April. Henderson’s a locker room asset with home run ability. His pass-catching prowess should be on full display in Denver’s short passing offense and he’s another versatile playmaker for a budding offense.

52) Marcus Mbow, OL, Purdue

Pittsburgh Steelers

In a class lacking true center prospects, Purdue Boilermakers’ offensive lineman Marcus Mbow is a guy some teams have considered as a Day 2 center prospect. That’s not likely where he’d play in Pittsburgh, as Zach Frazier was arguably the best of the offensive linemen, but he has the versatility to play tackle or guard and blossom into a productive NFL offensive lineman.

53) Savion Williams, WR, TCU

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

I need to dig more into Savion Williams’ tape as the TCU Horned Frogs receiver flashed last season with Josh Hoover at quarterback. The upside is there as a 6’5″, 225-pound contested catch specialist, giving the Buccaneers another talented receiver and potential Chris Godwin replacement.

54) Azareye’h Thomas, CB, Florida State

Green Bay Packers

I’ve mocked Florida State Seminoles corner Azareye’h Thomas as high as the first round in a past mock, and he’s the type of high-risk, high-reward corner who could change an entire defense. His length and ball skills are tantalizing, and he allowed just 141 yards in coverage last season.

55) Kaleb Johnson, RB, Iowa

Los Angeles Chargers

Kaleb Johnson has been mocked to the Chargers by several of our writer, and I’ve grown to love the pairing. Johnson’s a strong one-cut runner who succeeded in spite of a terrible offense around him (The Iowa Hawkeyes way), and he’s one of several running backs who I could see starting at the next level.

56) J.T. Tuimoloau, EDGE, Ohio State

Buffalo Bills

J.T. Tuimoloau was one of the catalysts for Ohio State’s National Championship run by foregoing the 2024 NFL Draft in favor of returning to the Buckeyes. It didn’t really help — or hurt — his draft stock and in this 7-round NFL mock draft he lands in a favorable situation with a Bills team that needs more pass-rushing juice.

57) Xavier Restrepo, WR, Miami-Florida

Carolina Panthers

There are plenty of people responsible for helping Bryce Young improve throughout the season, and Adam Thielen was one of them. But Thielen is aging, and the Panthers need a slot receiver. Xavier Restrepo dominates against zone coverage, a great complement to the bigger and faster Xavier Legette and Jalen Coker.

58) Josh Conerly Jr., OT, Oregon

Houston Texans

I’m doubling up on the offensive line for the Texans, going with tackle Josh Conerly Jr. with Houston’s second pick. The Texans can’t make the mistake of failing to upgrade the offensive line simply because Stroud overcame some of the issues last year. If that means taking two guys in the top 58, so be it.

59) Tre Amos, CB, Ole Miss

Baltimore Ravens

Trey Amos is getting some first-round love in many circles, but there are just too many quality defensive backs for all of them to go early. Someone has to fall and a team like the Ravens likely feels comfortable taking any one of several corners in this range.

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Amos was one of the more heavily-targeted corners in  the class and yet allowed a 66.0 NFL passer rating over his five-year college career.

60) Maxwell Hairston, CB, Kentucky

Detroit Lions

This might be a luxury pick for the Lions, who already boast a fairly strong secondary, but Hairston’s upside is tantalizing. I have the Lions going defense-heavy in this 2025 NFL mock draft.

Maxwell Hairston struggled some against the deep ball and doesn’t have as much experience (just 591 career coverage snaps) but his ceiling is higher than most of the other corners in this range and he has All-Pro potential, if he gets close to hitting that upside.

61) Jack Sawyer, EDGE, Ohio State

Washington Commanders

Jack Sawyer became an Ohio State legend with his strip-sack and return touchdown in the College Football Playoff semifinals against Texas and now he lands in a great landing spot. I expect the Commanders to target an edge rusher early and after getting their slot receiver in the first, they grab Sawyer in the second round of this 7-round mock draft.

62) Jalen Royals, WR, Utah State

Buffalo Bills

The year is 2025 and the Buffalo Bills still need a receiver. Jalen Royals is built in the mold of Deebo Samuel (who the Bills should try to trade for) in that he’s big and elite after the catch. He has a completely different skill set than anyone on the roster, making this a pick that makes sense after Buffalo addressed its secondary in the first round of this 2025 NFL mock draft.

63) Emery Jones, OT, LSU

Kansas City Chiefs

I’ve listed LSU’s Emory Jones as a tackle, but he’s probably going to slide inside in the NFL. You just never know with the Chiefs, though, and he’s going to beef up an offensive line that struggled in the Super Bowl. Kansas City has more roster holes than it’s had in years, but they still have Patrick Mahomes, so the window is still wide open. But, the Chiefs have to address the offensive line.

64) Deone Walker, IDL, Kentucky

Philadelphia Eagles

We can’t keep letting the Eagles do this. Deone Walker was getting first-round hype just a month or two ago and is freakishly athletic. Even at nearly 350 pounds, Walker has an insane first step and has flashed the ability to completely wreck game plans. He took a step back in 2024 but so did the rest of the Kentucky defense.

It shouldn’t surprise anyone if the Eagles get a borderline top-30 talent at 64. It’s what they do.

Round 3

65) Mason Taylor, TE, LSU

New York Giants

66) Omarion Hampton, RB, North Carolina

Kansas City Chiefs

67) Jalen Milroe, QB, Alabama

Cleveland Browns

68) Quinshon Judkins, RB, Ohio State

Las Vegas Raiders

69) Hollin Pierce, OT, Rutgers

New England Patriots

70) Cobee Bryant, CB, Kansas

Jacksonville Jaguars

71) Elic Ayomanor, WR, Stanford

New Orleans Saints

72) Landon Jackson, EDGE, Arkansas

Chicago Bears

73) Jayden Higgins, WR, Iowa State

Las Vegas Raiders

74) Andrew Mukuba, S, Texas

Carolina Panthers

75) Darien Porter, CB, Iowa State

San Francisco 49ers

76) Isaiah Bond, WR, Texas

Dallas Cowboys

77) T.J. Sanders, DT, South Carolina

New England Patriots

78) Alfred Collins, DT, Texas

Arizona Cardinals

79) Charles Grant, OT, William & Mary

Washington Commanders

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80) Terrance Ferguson, TE, Oregon

Indianapolis Colts

81) Jared Wilson, OC, Georgia

Cincinnati Bengals

82) Kevin Winston Jr., S, Penn State

Seattle Seahawks

83) Dorian Strong, CB, Virginia Tech

Pittsburgh Steelers

84) Zy Alexander, CB, LSU

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

85) Tez Johnson, WR, Oregon

Denver Broncos

86) Shemar Turner, DT, Texas A&M

Los Angeles Chargers

87) Howard Cross III, DT, Notre Dame

Green Bay Packers

88) Tory Horton, WR, Colorado State

Jacksonville Jaguars

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89) Kyren Lacy, WR, LSU

Houston Texans

90) Denzel Burke, CB, Ohio State

Los Angeles Rams

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91) Chris Paul Jr., LB, Ole Miss

Baltimore Ravens

92) Josaiah Stewart, EDGE, Michigan

New York Jets

93) Dylan Fairchild, OG, Georgia

New Orleans Saints

94) DJ Giddens, RB, Kansas State

Cleveland Browns

95) Darius Alexander, DT, Toledo

Kansas City Chiefs

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96) Demetrius Knight Jr., LB, South Carolina

Philadelphia Eagles

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97) CJ West, DT, Indiana

Minnesota Vikings

98) Jared Ivey, EDGE, Ole Miss

Miami Dolphins

99) Barrett Carter, LB, Clemson

San Francisco 49ers

100) Carson Schwesinger, LB, UCLA

Los Angeles Rams

101) Jaylin Noel, WR, Iowa State

Detroit Lions

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Round 4

102) Jalen Rivers, OT, Miami (FL)

Tennessee Titans

103) Ajani Cornelius, OT, Oregon

Cleveland Browns

104) Quincy Riley, CB, Louisville

New York Giants

105) Jack Bech, WR, TCU

New England Patriots

106) Ashton Gillotte, EDGE, Louisville

Jacksonville Jaguars

107) Lathan Ransom, S, Ohio State

Las Vegas Raiders

108) Jonas Sanker, S, Virginia

Buffalo Bills

109) Tai Felton, WR, Maryland

New York Jets

110) Jay Higgins, LB, Iowa

Carolina Panthers

111) Bradyn Swinson, EDGE, LSU

New Orleans Saints

112) Clay Webb, OG, Jacksonville State

San Francisco 49ers

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113) Aeneas Peebles, DT, Virginia Tech

Carolina Panthers

114) Ricky White, WR, UNLV

Arizona Cardinals

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115) Cam Skattebo, RB, Arizona State

Miami Dolphins

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116) Jordan Burch, EDGE, Oregon

Indianapolis Colts

117) Andrew Armstrong, WR, Arkansas

Atlanta Falcons

118) Joshua Farmer, DT, Florida State

Cincinnati Bengals

119) Jabbar Muhammad, CB, Oregon

Tennessee Titans

120) David Walker, EDGE, Central Arkansas

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

121) Gunnar Helm, TE, Texas

Denver Broncos

122) Nick Nash, WR, San Jose State

Pittsburgh Steelers

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123) Antwaun Powell-Ryland, EDGE, Virginia Tech

Green Bay Packers

124) Seth McLaughlin, OC, Ohio State

Los Angeles Chargers

125) Jacob Gideon, OC, Western Michigan

Jacksonville Jaguars

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126) Quinn Ewers, QB, Texas

Los Angeles Rams

127) Elijah Roberts, DT, SMU

Houston Texans

128) Pat Bryant, WR, Illinois

Baltimore Ravens

129) Luke Kandra, OG, Cincinnati

Philadelphia Eagles

130) Brashard Smith, RB, SMU

New Orleans Saints

131) Kaden Prather, WR, Maryland

Buffalo Bills

132) Will Howard, QB, Ohio State

Kansas City Chiefs

133) Jordan Phillips, DT, Maryland

Detroit Lions

134) Tim Smith, DT, Alabama

New York Giants

135) Tonka Hemingway, DT, South Carolina

Miami Dolphins

136) Willie Lampkin, OG, North Carolina

Baltimore Ravens

137) Tyler Cooper, OG, Minnesota

Seattle Seahawks

138) Bhayshul Tuten, RB, Virginia Tech

San Francisco 49ers

139) Oronde Gadsden II, WR, Syracuse

San Francisco 49ers

Round 5

140) Billy Bowman, S, Oklahoma

Minnesota Vikings

141) Jordan Hancock, CB, Ohio State

Carolina Panthers

142) Smael Mondon Jr., LB, Georgia

Tennessee Titans

143) Chase Lundt, OT, UConn

Jacksonville Jaguars

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144) Anthony Belton, OT, NC State

Las Vegas Raiders

145) Garrett Dellinger, OG, LSU

New England Patriots

146) Tyler Shough, QB, Louisville

New York Jets

147) Jaylen Reed, S, Penn State

Carolina Panthers

148) Nohl Williams, CB, California

Washington Commanders

149) Ozzy Trapilo, OT, Boston College

Chicago Bears

150) Danny Stutsman, LB, Oklahoma

Dallas Cowboys

151) Theo Wease Jr., WR, Missouri

Miami Dolphins

152) Jake Majors, OC, Texas

Indianapolis Colts

153) Joshua Gray, OG, Oregon State

Arizona Cardinals

154) Mello Dotson, CB, Kansas

Cincinnati Bengals

155) Upton Stout, CB, Western Kentucky

New York Giants

156) Sebastian Castro, S, Iowa

Miami Dolphins

157) Tyler Baron, EDGE, Miami (FL)

New York Jets

158) Thomas Perry, OG, Middlebury

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

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159) Dylan Sampson, RB, Tennessee

Los Angeles Chargers

160) Jonah Monheim, OC, USC

Green Bay Packers

161) Addison West, OG, Western Michigan

Minnesota Vikings

162) Kaimon Rucker, EDGE, North Carolina

Philadelphia Eagles

163) Miles Frazier, OG, LSU

Pittsburgh Steelers

164) Fadil Diggs, EDGE, Syracuse

Carolina Panthers

165) Will Sheppard, WR, Colorado

Cleveland Browns

166) LaJohntay Wester, WR, Colorado

Philadelphia Eagles

167) Oluwafemi Oladejo, LB, UCLA

Houston Texans

168) Marcus Tate, OG, Clemson

Tennessee Titans

169) Jake Briningstool, TE, Clemson

Philadelphia Eagles

170) Dillon Gabriel, QB, Oregon

Dallas Cowboys

171) Drew Kendall, OC, Boston College

Buffalo Bills

172) Malachi Moore, S, Alabama

Dallas Cowboys

173) Jamaree Caldwell, DT, Oregon

Seattle Seahawks

174) Caleb Ransaw, CB, Tulane

Dallas Cowboys

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175) Jeffrey Bassa, LB, Oregon

Buffalo Bills

176) Ollie Gordon II, RB, Oklahoma State

Baltimore Ravens

177) Sai’vion Jones,EDGE, LSU

Los Angeles Chargers

178) J.J. Pegues, DT, Ole Miss

Baltimore Ravens

Round 6

179) Kyle McCord, QB, Syracuse

Buffalo Bills

180) Phil Mafah, RB, Clemson

Tennessee Titans

181) Kai Kroeger, P, South Carolina

Cleveland Browns

182) Rylie Mills, DT, Notre Dame

Las Vegas Raiders

183) Trey Wedig, OT, Indiana

Los Angeles Chargers

184) Jack Kiser, LB, Notre Dame

Jacksonville Jaguars

185) Cam Jackson, DT, Florida

Baltimore Ravens

186) Tommi Hill, CB, Nebraska

New Orleans Saints

187) Riley Leonard, QB, Notre Dame

Seattle Seahawks

188) Jacob Parrish, CB, Kansas State

New York Jets

189) Jack Nelson, OT, Wisconsin

San Francisco 49ers

190) Thor Griffith, DT, Louisville

Dallas Cowboys

191) Patrick Jenkins, DT, Tulane

Indianapolis Colts

192) Kobe Hudson, WR, UCF

Los Angeles Rams

193) Kobe King, LB, Penn State

Denver Broncos

194) Gareth Warren, OT, Lindenwood

Cleveland Browns

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195) Jamon Dumas-Johnson, LB, Kentucky

Cincinnati Bengals

196) Isas Waxter, CB, Villanova

Seattle Seahawks

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197) Jackson Woodard, LB, UNLV

Washington Commanders

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198) Collin Oliver, LB, Oklahoma State

Detroit Lions

199) Zah Frazier, CB, UTSA

Denver Broncos

200) Maxen Hook, S, Toledo

Green Bay Packers

201) Hunter Wohler, S, Wisconsin

Los Angeles Chargers

202) Jermari Harris, CB, Iowa

Cleveland Browns

203) Jackson Slater, OG, Sacramento State

Los Angeles Rams

204) Teddye Buchanan, LB, California

Chicago Bears

205) Graham Nicholson, K, Alabama

Baltimore Ravens

206) Raheim Sanders, RB, South Carolina

Buffalo Bills

207) Simeon Barrow, DT, Miami (FL)

Washington Commanders

208) O’Donnell Fortune, CB, South Carolina

Buffalo Bills

209) Carson Vinson, OT, Alabama A&M

New York Jets

210) Ty Robinson, DT, Nebraska

Denver Broncos

211) Barryn Sorrell, EDGE, Texas

Dallas Cowboys

212) Chandler Martin, LB, Memphis

Seattle Seahawks

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213) Jalin Conyers, TE, Texas Tech

Baltimore Ravens

214) Benjamin Yurosek, TE, Georgia

Las Vegas Raiders

215) Cody Lindenberg, LB, Minnesota

Los Angeles Chargers

216) Power Echols, LB, North Carolina

Cleveland Browns

217) Rayuan Lane III, S, Navy

Cleveland Browns

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218) Connor Colby, OG, Iowa

Las Vegas Raiders

Round 7

219) Bilhal Kone, CB, Western Michigan

New England Patriots

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220) Fentrell Cypress III, CB, Florida State

Los Angeles Chargers

221) Xavier Truss, OG, Georgia

New York Giants

222) Myles Purchase, CB, Iowa State

New England Patriots

223) Gerad Christian-Lichtenhan, OT, Oregon State

Jacksonville Jaguars

224) Ja’Corey Brooks, WR, Louisville

Las Vegas Raiders

225) Jaylin Lane, WR, Virginia Tech

Pittsburgh Steelers

226) Dalton Cooper, OT, Oklahoma State

Miami Dolphins

227) Kurtis Rourke, QB, Indiana

Detroit Lions

228) Max Brosmer, QB, Minnesota

San Francisco 49ers

229) Ryan Fitzgerald, K, Florida State

Carolina Panthers

230) Damien Martinez, RB, Miami (FL)

Detroit Lions

231) Ben Sauls, K, Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh Steelers

232) Jimmy Horn Jr., WR, Colorado

San Francisco 49ers

233) Cam Miller, QB, North Dakota State

Miami Dolphins

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234) Cody Simon, LB, Ohio State

Indianapolis Colts

235) Que Robinson, EDGE, Alabama

Chicago Bears

236) Kyle Monangai, RB, Rutgers

Seattle Seahawks

237) Shilo Sanders, S, Colorado

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

238) Carson Bruener, LB, Washington

Washington Commanders

239) Tamuarion Wilson, LB, Central Arkansas

Green Bay Packers

240) Torricelli Simpkins III, OC, South Carolina

New England Patriots

241) Andres Borregales, K, Miami (FL)

Tennessee Titans

242) Trevor Etienne, RB, Georgia

Chicago Bears

243) Jah Joyner, EDGE, Minnesota

Houston Texans

244) Luke Lachey, TE, Iowa

Atlanta Falcons

245) Justin Walley, CB, Minnesota

Baltimore Ravens

246) Elijah Williams, EDGE, Morgan State

Detroit Lions

247) DeAndre Jules, DT, South Carolina

Pittsburgh Steelers

248) Aaron Smith, LB, South Carolina State

New York Giants

249) RJ Oben, EDGE, Notre Dame

Dallas Cowboys

250) Nofoafia Tulafono, OC, Wyoming

Washington Commanders

251) John Michael Gyllenborg, TE, Wyoming

Green Bay Packers

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252) Roc Taylor, WR, Memphis

Miami Dolphins

253) Ty Hamilton, DT, Ohio State

Los Angeles Chargers

254) Brady Cook, QB, Missouri

New Orleans Saints

255) Josh Simon, TE, South Carolina

San Francisco 49ers

256) Johnny Walker, EDGE, Missouri

Kansas City Chiefs

257) Gavin Bartholomew, TE, Pittsburgh

Cleveland Browns

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