We’ve seen some platform-lifting performances this season in college football — none more so than some dominant quarterback play from some of the biggest surprise teams in the sport. Our 2025 NFL Mock Draft is headlined by three of those QBs who have cemented themselves or even lifted their draft prospects to all-time highs after Week 11 of the college football season.
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1) Travis Hunter, CB/WR, Colorado
Jacksonville Jaguars
Look, no one does the things Travis Hunter does on Saturdays. If we’re being completely honest, there may not even be someone doing the things Hunter does on Saturdays over on Sundays.
Play him on offense, play him on defense, he’s elite at both spots. But for Jacksonville, the need for a lockdown cornerback is far greater, and that’s where Hunter’s skills likely present the biggest gap in elite talent level from what is offered in this class vs. what Hunter can bring to the table.
2) Shedeur Sanders, QB, Colorado
New York Giants
The time is now (it was last year) for the Giants to replace Daniel Jones at QB. Who better than Shedeur Sanders, who has done more with less than any other quarterback in the country? Sanders is averaging a ridiculous 8.4 yards per attempt despite consistent pressure, and has elevated the talent of everyone around him.
3) Luther Burden III, WR, Missouri
Tennessee Titans
The best pure pass-catching and route-running receiver in the class, think of Luther Burden as a rocked-up, faster and twitchier Anquan Boldin. I’ve said it before, and I’ll continue to say that comparison, and that’s why he’s worthy of a top-three pick.
4) Cameron Ward, QB, Miami (FL)
Cleveland Browns
As big of a believer in Jameis Winston as I am, Cameron Ward offers a higher upside at this point of their collective careers in Cleveland. Ward has shown that he’s turned his entire career around in terms of better ball security (the Georgia Tech finish notwithstanding) as he leads the nation in touchdowns and yards, and is projecting to have a record-high touchdown-to-interception ratio in the process.
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Ward’s arm talent is beyond reproach and his unique arm angles have him able to hit receivers from anywhere in the backfield. He’s as accurate as they come and has a surprising athleticism to his game from within the structure of the offense or outside of it.
5) Jalen Milroe, QB, Alabama
Las Vegas Raiders
You cannot coach Jalen Milroe’s type of athleticism; just ask LSU. If anything, Jayden Daniels has taught us that the kind of unrefined athleticism and downfield accuracy that these two quarterbacks possess is coveted and can lead to winning ways.
Now, this is not a comparison between Daniels and Milroe as passers but more as athletes who have shown the ability to extend plays, throw well on the run, and dice up defenses if they do scramble. Milroe has a ways to go as a passer, but his ceiling is ridiculously high if he can get into the right system that allows him to get into grooves as a passer.
If pressure is applied, however, there is no faster and more dynamic quarterback than Milroe.
6) Will Campbell, OT, LSU
Miami Dolphins
The Dolphins need help at a handful of positions on the offensive line and Will Campbell is a target of the most recent tackle-to-guard transition from college to pro. He’s reported to have a shorter wingspan than most tackles would need to set the edge, so pushing him to the inside in Miami makes a ton of sense with his stalwart ability in pass protection and his mauler’s attitude on the ground.
7) Abdul Carter, EDGE, Penn State
New England Patriots
Pinning his ears back and coming after a quarterback near you, Abdul Carter is a pass-rush specialist. Yet, he plays very well in space and has come into his own in the past two seasons at a variety of positions. He’ll fit in incredibly well under head coach Jerod Mayo, and who better to coach him in today’s NFL than Mayo?
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8) Will Johnson, CB, Michigan
New York Jets
Though some think Sauce Gardner hasn’t reached the levels of his rookie season, the numbers and data tell a different story. It’s the other side of the field that has seen an uptick in production against the Jets’ defense and Will Johnson is a true lockdown CB1. Pairing Johnson and Gardner is a match made in a receiver’s worst nightmare.
9) Kelvin Banks Jr., OT, Texas
New Orleans Saints
Arguably the top pure tackle prospect at this time, Kelvin Banks Jr. makes the trek from Austin to New Orleans in this mock draft. Banks can anchor either side of the offensive line for the Saints and has enough strength to stop bull rushes just as he has athleticism and skill to move backward against speed rushers.
10) Nic Scourton, EDGE, Texas A&M
Carolina Panthers
The big man off the edge for Texas A&M heads to Carolina, where the Panthers can use Nic Scourton now as much as they can use him in the future. Scourton should test off the charts in the pre-draft process and has the upside of a player like Travon Walker in the NFL.
11) Tetairoa McMillan, WR, Arizona
Dallas Cowboys
Tetairoa McMillan plays a lot like some NFL greats, including former Texas A&M WR Mike Evans. The Cowboys grab McMillan to pair opposite CeeDee Lamb, giving them an authentic 1-2 punch that may be unmatched in the NFL today with their varying skill sets.
12) Malaki Starks, S, Georgia
Indianapolis Colts
Malaki Starks could be the best athlete in the entire 2025 NFL Draft class and at a time where safety value is on the rise, heads to the Colts despite some serious interest in his selection from other teams. The Colts an utilize Starks at either safety position, but his biggest impact will certainly come when he can use his elite ball skills in coverage.
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13) Mykel Williams, EDGE, Georgia
Cincinnati Bengals
A massive man off the edge, Mykel Williams comes with positional versatility. The Bengals can allow him to pin his ears back off the edge or simply move him along the defensive front to find his preferred matchup. He’s a bully with his strength and has a surprising first step that beats the bigger lineman that he’ll match up against.
14) James Pearce Jr., EDGE, Tennessee
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
The upside to a man like James Pearce Jr. is too high to pass up for the Bucs here. He has yet to be fully, officially released in the Tennessee defense, but that’s a good thing for Bucs’ fans: He’ll be fresh and a surprise to those who are unaware of his talents.
An elite pass rusher and perhaps an even better defender in space, there are few players who can do the things that Pearce can do for a defense.
15) Princely Umanmielen, EDGE, Ole Miss
Seattle Seahawks
Betting on himself with his transfer to Ole Miss, Princely Umanmielen has put himself further on NFL scout’s maps than most this year. He was always seen as a dynamic rusher in the right situation, but after his dominant start to the year and continued growth with the Rebels, Umanmielen has proven he can be his best in any situation, from any alignment.
16) Mason Graham, DT, Michigan
Chicago Bears
A massive man with bad intentions, Mason Graham is arguably a top-five player in the 2025 NFL Draft, he just plays defensive tackle. The Bears move on Graham here as a no-brainer, and he immediately starts from the interior of their defensive front as a Pro Bowl and All-Pro candidate.
17) Benjamin Morrison, CB, Notre Dame
Los Angeles Rams
Though his season was cut a bit short at Notre Dame, Benjamin Morrison has elite ball skills and is a true lockdown cornerback. With his athleticism and catch-point skills, there is no receiver Morrison can’t stick with or make up ground against. The Rams make the easiest decision here by selecting him.
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18) Emery Jones Jr., OT, LSU
San Francisco 49ers
There’s a world in that Emery Jones Jr. also moves from tackle to guard, and for the 49ers, that’s a nice world to live in. They can use him at his more familiar tackle spot right away before transitioning him inside later, or the other way around as an eventual replacement plan for Trent Williams.
19) Jonah Savaiinaea, OT, Arizona
Denver Broncos
The Broncos get a true stalwart at tackle for the new regime as a player like Jonah Savaiinaea is a player to continue to build around. Savaiinaea can move well in space but truly excels when he’s able to move laterally or backward to protect the passer.
20) Tyleik Williams, DT, Ohio State
Houston Texans
A massive man, Tyleik Williams, heads to Houston to showcase his strength and power on the inside of the Texans’ defensive front. Williams can move smaller offensive linemen with ease, and for him, that’s pretty much every lineman that’s ever stood in front of him. However, Williams also has a refined game regarding his hands and footwork.
21) Shavon Revel, CB, East Carolina
Atlanta Falcons
The word is Shavon Revel will be ready to go by camp, if not well earlier, like the pre-draft process, and once he’s fully healthy, he will remind everyone why he was such a unique prospect. Loyal to ECU, Revel could have likely started at any Power Four program in 2024 but stuck it out with the Pirates prior to injury.
With his ability to work just as well in both phases, Revel is a unicorn of a defensive back. He’s sticky in man but also has shown he can peel off assignments and play shallow or deep zones. His kind of versatility is special.
22) Emeka Egbuka, WR, Ohio State
Arizona Cardinals
Had he entered the 2024 NFL Draft, Emeka Egbuka would have joined Marvin Harrison Jr. in the first round. Now, he gets to join his former teammate in Arizona with this pick. Egbuka is a tailormade WR2 in the NFL today, with shades of Chris Olave and Jaxon Smith-Njigba to his game.
Play him opposite Harrison or inside of MHJr. to truly crowd one side of the field and make favorable matchups for Kyler Murray to throw to.
23) Kenneth Grant, DT, Michigan
Los Angeles Chargers
Another big man from Michigan heads to the NFL as Kenneth Grant lands with the Chargers. Grant is equally as disruptive as a pass rusher as anyone else in this group of defensive tackles and has an upside to his run defense. He has incredible length and plays well against any offensive lineman in front of him.
24) Ashton Jeanty, RB, Boise State
Green Bay Packers
From a pure talent perspective, Ashton Jeanty rivals anyone else in this class, but as the value of running backs dwindles, you have to be someone like Jeanty to crack the top 32 picks. Jeanty is dynamic in the air, and perhaps one of the best all-around backs college football has seen since Christian McCaffrey.
Jeanty needs an inch of space to create a foot of separation through the tackles or through the air. He’s dynamic after the catch and untrackable in one-on-one situations. He’ll feast in the NFL.
25) Nick Emmanwori, S, South Carolina
Washington Commanders
The latest comparison for Nick Emmanwori is none other than current Commanders safety Jeremy Chinn, yet, that’s likely underselling the athleticism and elite-level traits Emmanwori has. He’s going to test incredibly well at the Combine, and he’s shown elite athleticism on the field time and time again for South Carolina in 2024.
Let him sit next to Chinn in two-high or bring him down in run defense as a strong safety or slot defender. It won’t matter; Emmanwori is a three-down stud of safety in the make-up of an old-school thumper.
26) Tyler Booker, OG, Alabama
Baltimore Ravens
The Baltimore Ravens continue to make solid draft picks, and arguably the best interior offensive lineman heads to the Ravens with this pick. Tyler Booker has dominated ever since he stepped foot on campus and has shown he can dominate in both facets.
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27) Denzel Burke, CB, Ohio State
Pittsburgh Steelers
A veteran of the sport at this point, Denzel Burke plays his best football in press situations, not just press-man, but pressured downs. When he’s targeted heavily is when we see the best in Burke as he seems to feed off the pressure.
He’s rebounded from a sophomore slump, so to speak, and shown how talented his all-around skills are on the outside for two straight seasons.
28) Tacario Davis, CB, Arizona
Minnesota Vikings
The length and athleticism that Tacario Davis possesses is almost unmatched in this class. He heads to Minnesota to help anchor in some much-needed juice in the secondary. Davis, with his aforementioned length and strong coverage skills, can lock down an entire side of the field for the Vikings.
29) Jalon Walker, EDGE, Georgia
Philadelphia Eagles
There’s an immense upside to Jalon Walker’s game, and if we’re being completely honest, it’s highly unlikely that he’s not here for Philadelphia to pick next April. If Walker is here, however, expect the ticket to be run to the podium for his selection.
Walker is a menace off the edge and has shown with more reps, he can produce even more than expected. Moving him around the edge as a downhill rusher or in space as a blitzing specialist won’t matter; Walker just makes plays.
30) Josaiah Stewart, EDGE, Michigan
Buffalo Bills
The third defensive lineman from Michigan in the first round, Josaiah Stewart is actually the most accomplished at this time. After years of wreaking havoc in the Sun Belt, Stewart has shown he can do it against the best in the business in the Big Ten. He’s a sack away from cracking into the top 40 all-time sack leaders in college football history.
31) Deone Walker, DT, Kentucky
Detroit Lions
They don’t make ’em quite like Deone Walker anymore as the big man in the middle of a talented Kentucky defense has an equally impressive frame as he does pass-rush moves. Walker may be a bit limited with his usage packages at this time, but when he does find himself on the field for the Lions, he’ll make his presence felt more often than not.
32) Derrick Harmon, DT, Oregon
Kansas City Chiefs
If you want to talk about risers on the defensive side of the ball, you have to talk about Derrick Harmon. The big man for Oregon has done more than just rush the passer with ease this season, he’s single-handedly taken over games in critical situations and dominated the offensive lines in front of him left and right. Get to know the name, fans, because if this is the picks, he’s the next Chris Jones for the Chiefs.
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