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.
1) Abdul Carter, EDGE, Penn State
Tennessee Titans
I don’t think the Titans go with a quarterback here, so it’s 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 rare 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).
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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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 now 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 receiver 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.
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.
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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.’s, 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. 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 to not 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 falls 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. 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 writers 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.
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
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
89) Kyren Lacy, WR, LSU
Houston Texans
90) Denzel Burke, CB, Ohio State
Los Angeles Rams
91) Chris Paul Jr., LB, Ole Miss
Baltimore Ravens
92) Josiah Stewart, ERROR, ERROR
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
96) Demetrius Knight Jr., LB, South Carolina
Philadelphia Eagles
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
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
113) Aeneas Peebles, DT, Virginia Tech
Carolina Panthers
114) Ricky White, WR, UNLV
Arizona Cardinals
115) Cam Skattebo, RB, Arizona State
Miami Dolphins
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
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
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
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
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
175) Jeffrey Bassa, LB, Oregon
Buffalo Bills
176) Ollie Gordon II, RB, Oklahoma State
Baltimore Ravens
177) Sa’ivion Jones, ERROR, ERROR
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
195) Jamon Dumas-Johnson, LB, Kentucky
Cincinnati Bengals
196) Isas Waxter, CB, Villanova
Seattle Seahawks
197) Jackson Woodard, LB, UNLV
Washington Commanders
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, ERROR, ERROR
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
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
218) Connor Colby, OG, Iowa
Las Vegas Raiders
Round 7
219) Bilhal Kone, CB, Western Michigan
New England Patriots
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
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) Tamaurion Wilson, ERROR, ERROR
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
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) Alex Mastrmanno, P, Florida State
Cleveland Browns
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