Draft season is a fickle beast. It finds us all every year. It hurts us every year. But damn it, it’s the only thing that saves us from months of football withdrawal.
In this Christmas Day edition of a three-round 2025 NFL Mock Draft, we play Santa and gift your favorite franchise the prospects needed to turn their future around. Hop in the sleigh, wave to the elves, and take the free CFN Mock Draft Simulator for a spin.
1) Shedeur Sanders, QB, Colorado
New York Giants
While Colorado Buffaloes QB Shedeur Sanders seemed destined to become a Raider, Las Vegas’ Week 16 win put them out of reach in the draft order. One team’s loss is another’s gain, as the Giants take Sanders first overall.
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Coach Prime’s son is far from the perfect package, but he has the pocket awareness and anticipation that translate to the NFL.
2) Abdul Carter, EDGE, Penn State
New England Patriots
Drake Maye has lived up to his draft billing — now it’s time to improve the roster around him. Jerod Mayo beefs up his primary side of the ball by taking Penn State Nittany Lions EDGE Abdul Carter.
It’s difficult not to compare Carter to former Penn State great Micah Parsons since they took a similar career path (LB to full-time EDGE) and wear No. 11. But Carter is what the late Kobe Bryant called a “different animal and the same beast.”
3) Travis Hunter, CB, Colorado
Jacksonville Jaguars
The biggest question on draft analysts’ and fans’ minds is, “Will Travis Hunter play both ways in the NFL?” In short, yes. But the two-way star is assuredly going to start on one side of the ball *cough* CB *cough* and moonlight on the other.
While Hunter’s fluid mobility, ball skills, and elite athleticism translate best at corner, he has the skill set to see 10-20 snaps on the offense side of the ball. The Jaguars need help on both sides of the ball and will gladly facilitate reps for their top pick.
4) Cam Ward, QB, Miami (FL)
Tennessee Titans
Do the Titans need offensive line help? Possibly. However, using three consecutive top-11 picks on the position is a tough sell for the fanbase. EDGE is another option, but there is really only one way to go here: QB.
The Will Levis experiment is over, and Brian Callahan’s health needed it to be. Miami Hurricanes Heisman finalist Cam Ward will still cause heart rate spikes, but his floor and ceiling are both higher than Levis’, making the roller coaster worth it for the long haul.
5) Will Campbell, OT, LSU
Cleveland Browns
Christmas came early for Browns fans, as the Deshaun Watson finally came to an end. Of course, we don’t cheer for injuries, but the city of Cleveland needed a change.
Unfortunately, the face of the franchise isn’t available here. So, the Browns continue to build the roster from the inside out, taking LSU Tigers OT Will Campbell to help stabilize an offensive line decimated by injuries in recent seasons.
6) Jalen Milroe, QB, Alabama
Las Vegas Raiders
No Sanders, no problem? Alabama Crimson Tide QB Jalen Milroe’s ceiling might be the highest in the 2025 NFL Draft class, but his floor is also one of the lowest due to his arm’s volatility. That said, his top-of-class rushing ability buoys his projection and should entice whichever GM/HC combo is in place to take the gamble.
7) Mason Graham, DT, Michigan
Carolina Panthers
Mason Graham is arguably the top prospect in the 2025 NFL Draft overall, making him a steal at No. 7. The Panthers simply need to take the “best player available” approach, as the roster is littered with holes, especially on the defensive side of the ball.
Graham’s presence on the interior will allow the rest of the front seven some room for error and easier paths to production.
8) Luther Burden III, WR, Missouri
New York Jets
Ah, Aaron Rodgers — the gift that keeps on giving (or taking, depending on if you are his head coach, offensive coordinator, or GM).
He is a true enigma; no one knows what his plans are or if the Jets will keep him around in 2025. We’ll operate under the assumption he returns, putting the onus on the decision-makers to select players who can contribute in Year 1, preferably on the offensive side of the ball.
Enter Missouri Tigers WR Luther Burden III. Brady Cook, Drew Pyne, Rodgers — doesn’t matter. LBIII is going to produce as a true three-level threat.
9) James Pearce Jr., EDGE, Tennessee
Chicago Bears
Did James Pearce Jr. dominate as much as he did last season for the Tennessee Volunteers? Not, but it’s not like he completely fell off, either. I mean, he still racked up 13 tackles for loss and 7.5 sacks, so why is no one talking about him anymore?
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The 6’5″ and 240+ pound EDGE has all the tools to produce from Day 1, and the Bears will need him to as they prepare for a Caleb Williams breakout in 2025.
10) Tetairoa McMillan, WR, Arizona
New Orleans Saints
Despite targeting defensive linemen early in recent drafts (Payton Turner, Bryan Bresee, and Isaiah Foskey), the Saints could still use a difference-maker up front — just not here. Instead, they vastly upgrade the WR room by taking the Arizona Wildcats’ Tetairoa McMillan.
Even with Chris Olave and Rashid Shaheed healthy, who is out there on three-WR sets? Mason Tipton or Bub Means? No thanks. McMillan is a 6’5″, 210+ skywalker able to win before the catch, at the catch point, and after the catch.
11) Will Johnson, CB, Michigan
San Francisco 49ers
Injuries cut Will Johnson’s 2024 season short, but he’s still the CB2 in the draft. In fact, he could’ve started in the NFL last year and been one of the best in the league. Although Charvarius Ward should bounce back after a tough season on — and particularly off — the field, Johnson can lock down the side in DC Nick Sorensen’s scheme.
12) Walter Nolen, DT, Ole Miss
Miami Dolphins
Anthony Weaver’s defense requires versatile athletes on the line, as it asks its DTs to move from the B gaps to outside of the tackles. With Calais Campbell long in the tooth, the Dolphins will need reinforcements ASAP — hotty toddy, that’s Walter Nolen’s music!
The Texas A&M transfer hit the ground running for the Ole Miss Rebels, nearly helping them make the 12-team playoff.
Speaking of, allow me to speak to Lane Kiffin real quick: How about you force the committee’s hand by winning games instead of complaining about the current bracket while your team is on the couch with more losses (3) than 15 other teams in the nation? Bah humbug.
13) Shavon Revel, CB, East Carolina
Indianapolis Colts
Colts GM Chris Ballard has a type on defense, and East Carolina CB Shavon Revel fits it perfectly. He’s coming off a torn ACL, which allows Indy to nab him at a discounted price. Revel’s size, length, and aggressive mentality make him a prime candidate to become the team’s CB1 in Year 1.
Yes, Revel has room to grow technique-wise, but that should only scare offenses because of how good he already is.
14) Nic Scourton, EDGE, Texas A&M
Cincinnati Bengals
First, pay Trey Hendrickson. Second, give him the running mate he deserves along the edge. Nic Scourton joined the Texas A&M Aggies by way of Purdue and proved his skill set could conquer SEC competition. With his inside-out versatility, raw power, and wicked spin move, there’s no reason to question his ability to thrive in the NFL as well.
15) Ashton Jeanty, RB, Boise State
Dallas Cowboys
At this point, the Dallas Cowboys only have one choice with their first-round pick: Boise State Broncos RB Ashton Jeanty. Any other selection would cause a revolt from the fanbase and the college football world. Jeanty has already told Jerry Jones, “You know what to do,” and I believe Jones does.
16) Kenneth Grant, DT, Michigan
Arizona Cardinals
Arizona’s offense has the pieces to succeed (QB Kyler Murray, RB James Conner, WR Marvin Harrison Jr., TE Trey McBride, etc.), but the same can’t be said for the defense. If the Cardinals want to build from the trenches out, there is only one right option: Michigan’s Kenneth Grant.
The 6’3″, nearly 340-pound DT is a bear on the interior, blowing opponents back and disrupting both the ground and passing attacks.
17) Deone Walker, DT, Kentucky
Seattle Seahawks
A 6’6″ and 348-pound defensive tackle should not be able to move the way Deone Walker does. He can generate pressure on his own with his massive size, raw strength, and unexpected quickness. In 2023, Walker accounted for 12.5 TFLs and 7.5 sacks, using his free-moving and powerful build to open the floodgates on the interior.
18) Jalon Walker, LB, Georgia
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
The Buccaneers land Jalon Walker, a versatile front-seven disruptor who can supercharge their pass rush and inject speed into the linebacking corps. Listed as an off-ball LB, Walker’s ability to line up anywhere and wreak havoc makes him a chess piece NFL teams will love to deploy.
19) Mykel Williams, EDGE, Georgia
Atlanta Falcons
The Falcons keep it local with Mykel Williams, a Georgia product who might be the most physically gifted defensive lineman in the class. Despite inconsistent efficiency in college, Williams’ athleticism is off the charts, making him a first-round talent with the potential to be one of the first defenders taken in April.
20) Malaki Starks, DB, Georgia
Los Angeles Chargers
Since 2022, Malaki Starks has registered six INTs and 15 PBUs, highlighting his playmaking ability in coverage. But he’s also one of the best tacklers in the nation and revels in crashing the box and forcing negative plays for the offense.
Versatility is king on defense, and that just so happens to be Starks’ middle name.
21) Kelvin Banks Jr., OT, Texas
Houston Texans
Kelvin Banks Jr. set foot in Austin, Texas, and immediately shined at left tackle, particularly in pass protection. The former five-star recruit has lived up to his billing and then some, and with a commanding pre-draft process, he could be a top-10 NFL Draft prospect. Yet, if he somehow fell to the Texans, they’d enter his name in a heartbeat.
22) Colston Loveland, TE, Michigan
Denver Broncos
Colston Loveland was J.J. McCarthy’s safety net in 2023, as the first-round pick often looked the TE’s way on key downs (45-649-4 receiving line). Tight ends rarely reach their potential at the collegiate level, but Michigan knew how to use their height/weight/speed threat, often lining him up in the slot and allowing him to devour smaller slot defenders and slower linebackers.
Exhibit A: Loveland has more than doubled the production of any other pass catcher on the roster with a 56-582-5 line this year.
23) Benjamin Morrison, CB, Notre Dame
Los Angeles Rams
Benjamin Morrison put his name on the map with six INTs as a true freshman in 2022. And even though coverage numbers are usually volatile year over year, he came right back and put up 10 PBUs and three picks in 2023.
At 6’0″ and 185 pounds, Morrison doesn’t win with brute strength or suffocating length, instead relying on his movement skills and instincts to smother WRs — something Rams CBs have struggled to do this year.
24) Aireontae Ersery, OT, Minnesota
Washington Commanders
In Jayden Daniels, we believe. The savior is here — now it’s time to protect him.
Aireontae Ersery is an athlete at 6’6″ and 325 pounds, able to pull and seal off lanes for RBs to run through. He is the definition of a “people mover” in the run game, which overshadows some inconsistencies in pass protection.
25) Jahdae Barron, CB, Texas
Pittsburgh Steelers
The offense has been all the rage in Austin, Texas, — for good and bad — but the defense has played lights out all year. A standout in the Longhorns’ secondary, Jahdae Barron has excelled from any alignment, covering out wide, in the slot, and even in the box. The 5’11”, 200-pound senior has logged 50 tackles, six PBUs, and five INTs without allowing a TD.
26) Mike Green, EDGE, Marshall
Baltimore Ravens
With Owen Porter leaving for the NFL last offseason, Mike Green had massive shoes to fill — he did just that in 2024. He put together one of the most decorated seasons in Marshall history, leading the FBS in sacks (17, Sun Belt record), sack yardage (144), tackles for loss (22.5), and tackles by a defensive lineman (84).
The Ravens need an EDGE who can get home with regularity, and if they allow Green to simply pin his ears back, he’ll have no issue producing results.
27) Trey Amos, CB, Ole Miss
Green Bay Packers
The Packers need a long-term answer across from Jaire Alexander, and Trey Amos fits the mold. The Ole Miss standout has the knack for disrupting timing at the catch point and attacking the football, making him a perfect fit to elevate the secondary.
After stints at Louisiana and Alabama, Amos capped off his college career with three INTs and 13 PBUs with the Rebels. Don’t be surprised if he sneaks into the back end of the 2025 draft’s opening round.
28) Isaiah Bond, WR, Texas
Philadelphia Eagles
Isaiah Bond comes equipped with elite athleticism, sharp route-running, and the ability to create instant separation, making him one of the most electrifying receivers in college football.
While his production at Texas — 532 yards and five touchdowns in 2024 — hasn’t matched his talent, there are flashes of brilliance that show untapped potential. Philadelphia could unlock that by slotting him between A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith, where his speed, precision, and ball-tracking skills could thrive in a dynamic system.
29) Tyleik Williams, DT, Ohio State
Buffalo Bills
Tyleik Williams has some eye-popping reps on his film, but he’ll never consistently beat the man across from him on passing downs.
Regardless, his bull rush can collapse pockets when well-timed, and he has no issue maintaining gap integrity and shedding blocks against the run, which is all the Bills need next to Ed Oliver.
30) Harold Perkins Jr., LB, LSU
Minnesota Vikings
Brian Flores has been in his bag all season, no Santa. I’m a fan of Andrew Van Ginkel, but he’s a bishop on the chess board, Harold Perkins Jr. is a pawn that is one move away from becoming a queen. With devastating pass-rush upside and the mobility to cover in space, Perkins would unlock what Flores could scheme up on any given down.
31) Shemar Stewart, EDGE, Texas A&M
Detroit Lions
The Lions know what it’s like to suffer multiple injuries along the defensive line — they’ll likely want to remedy the issue by loading up on talent. Shemar Stewart is already an elite run defender who can control gaps, which should lead to playing time early. However, he also has immense potential as a pass rusher, thanks to his length and raw strength.
32) Tyler Warren, TE, Penn State
Kansas City Chiefs
Travis Kelce has looked like a shell of himself, and while Noah Gray has stepped up this season, the Chiefs could still use a dynamic weapon at the position. They don’t come much more dynamic than Penn State’s Tyler Warren, who has taken snaps in the wildcat, inline, in the slot, and out wide.
2025 NFL Mock Draft Round 2
33) T.J. Sanders, DT, South Carolina
New York Giants
34) Wyatt Milum, OL, West Virginia
Jacksonville Jaguars
35) Cameron Williams, OL, Texas
Tennessee Titans
36) Jaxson Dart, QB, Ole Miss
Cleveland Browns
37) Emeka Egbuka, WR, Ohio State
Las Vegas Raiders
38) Nick Emmanwori, S, South Carolina
New England Patriots
39) Josh Simmons, OT, Ohio State
New York Jets
40) Tyler Booker, G, Alabama
Chicago Bears
41) Tez Johnson, WR, Oregon
Chicago Bears
42) Landon Jackson, EDGE, Arkansas
New Orleans Saints
43) Jonah Savaiinaea, OT, Arizona
San Francisco 49ers
44) Harold Fannin Jr., TE, Bowling Green
Indianapolis Colts
45) Xavier Restrepo, WR, Miami (FL)
Cincinnati Bengals
46) Maxwell Hairston, CB, Kentucky
Dallas Cowboys
47) Jihaad Campbell, LB, Alabama
Arizona Cardinals
48) Kevin Winston Jr., S, Penn State
Miami Dolphins
49) Barrett Carter, LB, Clemson
Seattle Seahawks
50) Denzel Burke, CB, Ohio State
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
51) Tre Harris, WR, Ole Miss
Atlanta Falcons
52) Derrick Harmon, DT, Oregon
Houston Texans
53) Princely Umanmielen, EDGE, Ole Miss
Denver Broncos
54) Jayden Higgins, WR, Iowa State
Carolina Panthers
55) Dontay Corleone, DT, Cincinnati
Los Angeles Chargers
56) Andrew Mukuba, S, Texas
Washington Commanders
57) Emery Jones, OT, LSU
Baltimore Ravens
58) Elic Ayomanor, WR, Stanford
Pittsburgh Steelers
59) Deontae Lawson, LB, Alabama
Green Bay Packers
60) Kyle Kennard, EDGE, South Carolina
Philadelphia Eagles
61) Evan Stewart, WR, Oregon
Buffalo Bills
62) LT Overton, EDGE, Alabama
Buffalo Bills
63) Savion Williams, WR, TCU
Detroit Lions
64) Josh Conerly Jr., OT, Oregon
Kansas City Chiefs
2025 NFL Mock Draft Round 3
65) Omarion Hampton, RB, North Carolina
New York Giants
66) Aeneas Peebles, DT, Virginia Tech
Kansas City Chiefs
67) Donovan Ezeiruaku, EDGE, Boston College
Cleveland Browns
68) Quincy Riley, CB, Louisville
Las Vegas Raiders
69) Jalen Royals, WR, Utah State
New England Patriots
70) Jack Sawyer, EDGE, Ohio State
Jacksonville Jaguars
71) Shemar Turner, DT, Texas A&M
Chicago Bears
72) Donovan Jackson, G, Ohio State
Carolina Panthers
73) Ashton Gillotte, EDGE, Louisville
Las Vegas Raiders
74) Charles Grant, OT, William & Mary
New Orleans Saints
75) J.T. Tuimoloau, EDGE, Ohio State
San Francisco 49ers
76) Jonah Monheim, OL, USC
Cincinnati Bengals
77) Pat Bryant, WR, Illinois
Dallas Cowboys
78) Grey Zabel, OL, North Dakota State
Arizona Cardinals
79) Jaylin Noel, WR, Iowa State
Washington Commanders
80) Dorian Strong, CB, Virginia Tech
Indianapolis Colts
81) Tate Ratledge, G, Georgia
Seattle Seahawks
82) Ricky White, WR, UNLV
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
83) Jabbar Muhammad, CB, Oregon
New England Patriots
84) Earnest Greene III, OT, Georgia
Denver Broncos
85) Ajani Cornelius, OT, Oregon
Los Angeles Rams
86) Mason Taylor, TE, LSU
Los Angeles Chargers
87) Jermari Harris, CB, Iowa
Houston Texans
88) Jonas Sanker, S, Virginia
New Orleans Saints
89) Anthony Belton, OL, NC State
Pittsburgh Steelers
90) Azareye’h Thomas, CB, Florida State
Baltimore Ravens
91) Jared Wilson, OC, Georgia
Green Bay Packers
92) Jack Nelson, OT, Wisconsin
Philadelphia Eagles
93) Mello Dotson, CB, Kansas
Cleveland Browns
94) Kyren Lacy, WR, LSU
Jacksonville Jaguars
95) Quinn Ewers, QB, Texas
New York Jets
96) David Walker, EDGE, Central Arkansas
Kansas City Chiefs
97) Chris Paul, LB, Ole Miss
Los Angeles Rams
98) Jack Bech, WR, TCU
Miami Dolphins
99) J.C. Davis, OL, Illinois
Miami Dolphins
100) Kaleb Johnson, RB, Iowa
Minnesota Vikings
101) Terrance Ferguson, TE, Oregon
San Francisco 49ers
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