In the midst of bowl season, the transfer portal, and the coaching carousel, it’s never too early to begin looking at the 2025 NFL Draft. While several weeks of potential movement remain, the top five teams are starting to solidify themselves.
In this college-focused 2025 NFL Mock Draft, we look at what NFL GMs could do next April. As a college football writer, I’m injecting plenty of my own opinions into what should be a fun draft class. If you want to conduct your own mocks this draft season, try the CFN Mock Draft Simulator for free!
1) Shedeur Sanders, QB, Colorado
New York Giants
The New York Giants are desperate for their franchise quarterback after the Daniel Jones experiment finally ended. Here, they find a high-upside replacement in Shedeur Sanders.
Unlike Caleb Williams last year, Sanders has an impressive feel for pressure and is fearless. Growing up in the spotlight, the son of Deion “Coach Prime” Sanders can certainly handle the New York media.
2) Cam Ward, QB, Miami (FL)
Las Vegas Raiders
Weak quarterback class? Says who? (Me, I think it’s a weak class). Still, I love Cam Ward’s upside as a prospect and have no problem with the fact that he’s a high-risk, high-reward pick. In fact, I embrace it.
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Ward is completely unfazed by pressure, almost to a fault. He’s the same in a clean pocket or with guys in his face, and that fearlessness leads to some truly spectacular and awful plays. Right now, he’s my QB1.
3) Abdul Carter, EDGE, Penn State
New England Patriots
After playing a large portion of the 2023 season as a linebacker, Abdul Carter moved to a full-time edge rusher this season, despite James Franklin’s insistence that he’d split time between the two positions.
It worked. Carter racked up 51 pressures, adding elite production to his ridiculous athletic profile and making a push for my early top edge. This is a fit with a team that needs more pass-rushing juice.
4) Shavon Revel, CB, East Carolina
Jacksonville Jaguars
Where some are zigging, I’m zagging. Despite an ACL injury that ended his season, Shavon Revel is my top corner in the 2025 NFL Draft. He has elite length and great ball production, with two interceptions in just three games before the injury this season.
Most agree that the Jacksonville Jaguars need a corner, but few have them as a landing spot for the East Carolina Pirates standout right now.
5) Travis Hunter, CB/WR, Colorado
Carolina Panthers
I have an apparently controversial take on Travis Hunter. He didn’t win the Biletnikoff Award because he was the best receiver, and he didn’t win the Bednarik Award because he was the best defensive player. He won each because he performed at a high level on both sides of the ball.
So the Carolina Panthers should play him both ways, even if it’s just 60-70% of snaps. The franchise needs a second corner and receiver. If he plays both ways, he doesn’t even have to be the best player on his own team, on either unit. If a team plans to have him focus on just one side of the ball, that team shouldn’t draft him in the top 10.
6) Tetairoa McMillan, WR, Arizona
Tennessee Titans
Tetairoa McMillan is my early WR1, with a large catch radius and explosive capabilities. I’m not ready to give up on Will Levis with the Tennessee Titans, and the value for quarterbacks isn’t there in this class. The Arizona Wildcats receiver is a great option for Levis as they continue to evaluate him or for whoever the next quarterback is in Tennessee.
7) Benjamin Morrison, CB, Notre Dame
Cleveland Browns
I’m high on Notre Dame Fighting Irish corner Benjamin Morrison, whose length and ball skills should make him an immediate impact corner. The Cleveland Browns have a lot of holes, but Morrison can start immediately and improve a struggling pass defense. He’ll move up boards when he tests at the combine.
8) Tyler Warren, TE, Penn State
New York Jets
The Jets have several holes on the roster, including uncertainty at the quarterback position. But I don’t see the franchise reaching on a quarterback unless Ward or Sanders falls. Instead, they take Mackey Award-winning Penn State Nittany Lions standout Tyler Warren here.
His versatility is appealing, as he’s an above-average pass catcher with a high blocking upside.
9) Mason Graham, DT, Michigan
Chicago Bears
Don’t be surprised if star Michigan Wolverines defensive lineman Mason Graham gets buzz in the top five. The offensive line is probably the highest priority for the Chicago Bears, but there’s little value in this spot.
Instead, they take one of my top overall players in the 2025 NFL Draft, a high-upside pass rusher with an elite athletic profile.
10) Mykel Williams, EDGE, Georgia
New Orleans Saints
This is an intriguing draft class in that there are five or six potential first-round edge rushers but no clearly elite prospect behind Carter. Mykel Williams has a strong athletic profile, but the numbers haven’t quite matched his impact this season.
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He gets after the quarterback more than his raw sack totals would suggest. Like the Bears, the New Orleans Saints desperately need offensive line help. Still, I’d rather not reach for an offensive tackle in the top 10 of this 2025 NFL Mock Draft.
11) Malaki Starks, S, Georgia
Miami Dolphins
Another first-round Georgia Bulldog, Malaki Starks will challenge for the top spot in my overall rankings at a position that is becoming increasingly more important. He’s productive in the passing game and a plus tackler in the running game.
12) Nic Scourton, EDGE, Texas A&M
Indianapolis Colts
When this cycle is complete, Nic Scourton might end up as the top pass-rushing prospect in the draft. He’s a massive edge rusher, but his explosiveness allows him to win with speed as well as power. When he transferred to the Texas A&M Aggies, his production hardly dropped.
13) James Pearce Jr., EDGE, Tennessee
Cincinnati Bengals
Whatever player the Cincinnati Bengals take in the first round, I bet he’s a defender. In this 2025 NFL Mock Draft, they snag the pass rusher with the highest upside in the draft. James Pearce Jr. is still learning how to use his new size (he was an undersized linebacker in college), but he put on a ton of weight early in college and became an elite pass rusher.
The production and the athletic profile check out, and I’m not sure he lasts this long. He has a strong case to be one of my top two edge rushers.
14) Ashton Jeanty, RB, Boise State
Dallas Cowboys
Prepare to hear this player-team pairing up until draft day. The emergence of Rico Dowdle as a productive running back shouldn’t stop the Dallas Cowboys from swinging on one of the best running back prospects we’ve seen in years.
Ashton Jeanty’s leg drive and vision give him the highest floor of any back we’ve seen. At worst, he’s a top-15 back in the league next season.
15) Will Campbell, OT, LSU
San Francisco 49ers
I have mixed feelings about Will Campbell. He was an elite offensive tackle for most of the year, but when teams beat him, they really took advantage. He struggled with South Caroliina Gamecocks edge rusher Dylan Stewart’s speed and Scourton’s size and speed combo, but he also allowed just one sack all season and his tape against the Ole Miss Rebels is elite.
16) Will Johnson, CB, Michigan
Atlanta Falcons
Will Johnson’s 2024 tape isn’t consistently great, and it’s probably because he played more injured than people initially thought.
His upside is as a strong man corner with great length and quickness. He was beaten a few times in man coverage this season simply because he didn’t mirror well, but the ball production and athleticism check out. I love this corner class, so having him as my CB3 is not an insult by any means.
17) Derrick Harmon, DT, Oregon
Arizona Cardinals
Guys the size of Derrick Harmon aren’t supposed to have the type of production he’s had in college. In his last three years (two with the Michigan State Spartans and one with the Oregon Ducks), Harmon has racked up 110 tackles, including 8.5 sacks at 6’5″, 310 pounds. He’s twitched up and has flashed elite pass-rushing skills and solid run-stuffing ability.
18) Jalon Walker, LB, Georgia
Seattle Seahawks
In a class of huge edge rushers, Jalon Walker stands out as a tweener with experience off the ball, giving the Seattle Seahawks a versatile chess piece to deploy. He was a tackling machine in high school and is one of the more explosive pass rushers you’ll find. Yet, he also flashes coverage skills and has the elite speed to run down ball carriers from the back side.
19) T.J. Sanders, DT, South Carolina
Los Angeles Chargers
T.J. Sanders is a freakishly athletic rotational pass rusher with room to grow before he hits his ceiling. He’s explosive out of his stance and wins primarily with basic rips and clubs.
That being said, the production in limited reps is better than what most of this class did with more opportunities, and for a coaching staff like the Los Angeles Chargers, a moldable lineman who already has production is tanatalizing.
20) Emeka Egbuka, WR, Ohio State
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Emeka Egbuka isn’t coming out with the fanfare of some of the Ohio State Buckeyes’ recent (or future) wide receiver prospects.
That being said, I really like him and think he could flourish at the next level. He’s a reliable target, with his quarterbacks completing 72% of their passes for over 10 yards per attempt when looking his way in his career. He reminds me of a lot of Chris Godwin, whose NFL numbers resemble Egbuka’s in college.
21) Kelvin Banks Jr., OT, Texas
Los Angeles Rams
Kelvin Banks Jr. is a fascinating study. His build and numbers suggest he’s a left tackle in the NFL, much like he is in college, but some scouts have concerns about his lower body, especially against stronger pass rushers.
However, I think the Texas Longhorns’ move to the SEC has put that to rest, as he hasn’t had any issues with bigger, stronger competition.
22) Luther Burden III, WR, Missouri
Washington Commanders
It would be the coup of the draft if the Washington Commanders could somehow snag a falling Luther Burden III.
Inconsistency at the quarterback position and the running game hurt Burden this season, but he’s the same guy who scouts had in the top five this summer. His suddenness as both a route runner and ball carrier after the catch is an elite trait, and with Jayden Daniels, he’d have a case as the best rookie receiver.
23) Xavier Restrepo, WR, Miami (FL)
Denver Broncos
Always a reliable safety valve, Xavier Restrepo showcased his explosiveness as a downfield route runner with Ward at the helm this season, adding another dimension to his game.
He’s the best pure slot guy in the draft and as the Denver Broncos look to continue to invest in the offense around Bo Nix, Restrepo is a guy I think could be one of the best fits in this class. He’d capitilize on Nix’s reputation as a quarterback who maximizes run after the catch opportunities.
24) Tre Harris, WR, Ole Miss
Baltimore Ravens
The Baltimore Ravens’ pursuit of receivers ahead of the trade deadline made it clear that they’d like another guy at the position to pair with Zay Flowers and Rashod Bateman.
Tre Harris is a fifth-year player who was consistently among the sport’s elite in yards per route run and average depth of target. He’s long and can fly, giving the Ravens another guy who can take the top off a defense and force safeties off of the line of scrimmage.
25) Tyleik Williams, DT, Ohio State
Houston Texans
Ohio State’s Tyleik Williams is an elite run defender, something the Houston Texans’ coaching staff expects from its defense. But he’s also a high-upside pass rusher who has room to develop into the complete package. That gives him both a reasonable floor and a high ceiling.
26) Isaiah Bond, WR, Texas
Pittsburgh Steelers
It feels like there’s more in the tank for the former Alabama Crimson Tide receiver who transferred to Texas before the 2024 season. His numbers are fine, but he’s never been able to turn the flashes into consistency. Still, there’s a lot to like here, and Pittsburgh could put him across from George Pickens to take the load off.
27) Deone Walker, DT, Kentucky
Green Bay Packers
Get to know Kentucky Wildcats behemoth Deone Walker before he sets social media ablaze at the NFL Combine. He’s absolutely massive (6’6″, 350 pounds) and yet is quicker than most interior defensive line prospects. When he takes over a game, there’s almost nothing opposing offenses can do.
28) Nick Emmanwori, S, South Carolina
Minnesota Vikings
Brian Flores might threaten to quit if the Minnesota Vikings don’t let him run Nick Emmanwori’s name to the podium.
Emmanwori’s athletic profile is one of the most unique in recent memory. He has elite size and length, with extraordinary range. His stock could explode at the combine, as he’s 6’3″, 230 pounds, and should run in the 4.3s, all of which would be among the best in recent memory at the safety position.
29) Kyle Kennard, EDGE, South Carolina
Buffalo Bills
Emmanwori’s college teammate for one season with the South Carolina Gamecocks, Kyle Kennard exploded with a huge senior year, winning the Nagurski Award as the best defensive player in the country.
He wins with a combination of size, speed, and moves and while the production seems recent, his underlying pass rushing numbers with the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets were excellent as well.
30) Harold Perkins Jr., LB, LSU
Philadelphia Eagles
Harold Perkins Jr.’s NFL career could go one of two ways. He has freakish athleticism but is somewhat of a positionless prospect. If there’s a team I trust to find a role for him, it’s the Philadelphia Eagles, who could scheme around his deficiencies and play to his strengths.
31) Shemar Stewart, EDGE, Texas A&M
Detroit Lions
Another edge rusher off the board, this time to the team most desperate for another pass rush presence. Shemar Stewart has always been a good complement and knows how to beat tackles one-on-one, making it hard to double-team other defensive linemen.
32) Harold Fannin Jr., TE, Bowling Green
Kansas City Chiefs
Not only was Harold Fannin Jr. College Football Network’s pick for the Mackey Award as the country’s best tight end, but he was also our pick for the Biletnikoff Award as the best receiver in college football. He was unguardable both before and after the catch against all competition as the primary playmaker on his team. You know Andy Reid has ideas about how to use Fannin.
2025 NFL Mock Draft Round 2
33) Colston Loveland, TE, Michigan
New York Giants
34) Xavier Watts, S, Notre Dame
Las Vegas Raiders
35) Tyler Booker, OG, Alabama
Jacksonville Jaguars
36) Jonah Savaiinaea, OT, Arizona
Chicago Bears
37) Cameron Williams, OT, Texas
Tennessee Titans
38) Omarion Hampton, RB, North Carolina
Cleveland Browns
39) Walter Nolan, DT, Ole Miss
New England Patriots
40) Aireontae Ersery, OT, Minnesota
New York Jets
41) Wyatt Milum, OG, West Virginia
Chicago Bears
42) Donovan Jackson, OG, Ohio State
New Orleans Saints
43) Jihaad Campbell, LB, Alabama
Indianapolis Colts
44) Elic Ayomanor, WR, Stanford
Cincinnati Bengals
45) Quinn Ewers, QB, Texas
Dallas Cowboys
46) Maxwell Hairston, CB, Kentucky
San Francisco 49ers
47) Kenneth Grant, DT, Michigan
Miami Dolphins
48) Princely Umanmielen, EDGE, Ole Miss
Atlanta Falcons
49) Barrett Carter, LB, Clemson
Arizona Cardinals
50) LT Overton, EDGE, Alabama
Seattle Seahawks
51) Denzel Burke, CB, Ohio State
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
52) Landon Jackson, EDGE, Arkansas
Carolina Panthers
53) J.T. Tuimoloau, EDGE, Ohio State
Los Angeles Chargers
54) Dontay Corleone, DT, Cincinnati
Denver Broncos
55) Tate Ratledge, OG, Georgia
Baltimore Ravens
56) Andrew Mukuba, S, Texas
Washington Commanders
57) Quincy Riley, CB, Louisville
Houston Texans
58) Davison Igbinosun, CB, Ohio State
Green Bay Packers
59) Jalen Milroe, QB, Alabama
Pittsburgh Steelers
60) Jack Sawyer, EDGE, Ohio State
Buffalo Bills
61) Evan Stewart, WR, Oregon
Buffalo Bills
62) Donovan Ezeiruaku, EDGE, Boston College
Philadelphia Eagles
63) Jahdae Barron, S, Texas
Detroit Lions
64) Kevin Winston Jr., S, Penn State
Kansas City Chiefs
2025 NFL Mock Draft Round 3
65) Kaleb Johnson, RB, Iowa
New York Giants
66) Ricky White III, WR, UNLV
Las Vegas Raiders
67) Jalen Royals, WR, Utah State
Carolina Panthers
68) Shemar Turner, DT, Texas A&M
Kansas City Chiefs
69) Josh Conerly Jr., OT, Oregon
Cleveland Browns
70) Tez Johnson, WR, Oregon
New England Patriots
71) Grey Zabel, OT, North Dakota State
Jacksonville Jaguars
72) DJ Giddens, RB, Kansas State
Las Vegas Raiders
73) Josaiah Stewart, EDGE, Michigan
Chicago Bears
74) Mason Taylor, TE, LSU
New Orleans Saints
75) Gunnar Helm, TE, Texas
Cincinnati Bengals
76) Jayden Higgins, WR, Iowa State
Dallas Cowboys
77) Dani Dennis-Sutton, EDGE, Penn State
San Francisco 49ers
78) Dorian Strong, CB, Virginia Tech
Washington Commanders
79) Domani Jackson, CB, Alabama
Indianapolis Colts
80) Ephesians Prysock, CB, Washington
New England Patriots
81) Rod Moore, S, Michigan
Arizona Cardinals
82) Jonas Sanker, S, Virginia
Seattle Seahawks
83) Jaishawn Barham, LB, Michigan
Los Angeles Rams
84) Bryson Nesbit, TE, North Carolina
Los Angeles Chargers
85) Deonte Lawson, LB, Alabama
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
86) Lander Barton, LB, Utah
Baltimore Ravens
87) Earnest Greene III, OT, Georgia
New Orleans Saints
88) Jabbar Muhammad, CB, Oregon
Denver Broncos
89) Nicholas Singleton, RB, Penn State
Houston Texans
90) Azareye’h Thomas, CB, Florida State
Pittsburgh Steelers
91) Jared Wilson, OC, Georgia
Green Bay Packers
92) Tory Horton, WR, Colorado State
Jacksonville Jaguars
93) Aeneas Peebles, DT, Virginia Tech
Cleveland Browns
94) Tai Felton, WR, Maryland
Philadelphia Eagles
95) Pat Bryant, WR, Illinois
New York Jets
96) Cobee Bryant, CB, Kansas
Kansas City Chiefs
97) Ashton Gillotte, EDGE, Louisville
Los Angeles Rams
98) Patrick Peyton, EDGE, Florida State
Miami Dolphins
99) Luke Kandra, OG, Cincinnati
Miami Dolphins
100) Patrick Jenkins, DT, Tulane
Minnesota Vikings
101) Mitchell Evans, TE, Notre Dame
San Francisco 49ers
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