The 2025 NFL Draft is almost here. Thursday night at 8 p.m. ET from historic Lambeau Field in Green Bay, the next crop of NFL superstars begins filtering their way onto rosters, their potential beginning to make way for production.
If you’re here, you’ve most likely heard about and read countless mocks by this point. Who will your favorite team draft? What steals will the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles seemingly make yet again this year?
Who will rise? Who will fall? Where will Colorado quarterback Shadeur Sanders fall, and how will that affect the rest of the first half of the first round Thursday night?
We answer those questions and more with our latest 3-Round mock draft to take you through Thursday and Friday’s first three rounds. Let’s have a look below.
1) Cam Ward, Miami
Tennessee Titans
Will Levis and Malik Willis haven’t panned out in Nashville. Ward is all but assured to me the next quarterback to take a shot under center for the Titans after getting selected first overall Thursday evening.
The Heisman Trophy finalist sparkled for his third program in 2024, throwing for 4,313 yards, 39 touchdowns, and earning consensus first-team All-American status.
The 6’2″, 219-pound Ward has the size and athleticism Tennessee covets, along with his consistent collegiate production across five years and three programs. Between Washington State and Miami over the last three seasons, Ward threw for over 11,000 yards and 87 touchdowns.
2) Travis Hunter, Colorado
Cleveland Browns
Most years, you’re lucky if you can get the Fred Biletnikoff, Chuck Bednarik, or Ronnie Lott Award winners in the draft. This year, you can find all three in one place in Hunter, the generational two-way player who followed coach Deion Sanders from Jackson State to Colorado and ended his collegiate career as a Heisman Trophy winner.
Hunter has made it clear he expects to play both ways at the next level, and the Browns would be crazy not to let him. He finished with 96 catches for 1,258 yards and 15 touchdowns receiving last fall and totaled seven interceptions on defense in his two years in Boulder.
3) Abdul Carter, Penn State
New York Giants
Right about now, on Thursday night, New England Patriots fans will be wondering yet again about that meaningless Week 18 victory over the Buffalo Bills with the now-departed Joe Milton under center that dropped them from the first to the fourth overall pick in the draft.
Hoping that the Giants take quarterback Shadeur Sanders, they are already preparing for the reality that defensive stalwart Carter will be the next to come off the board.
The Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year and a unanimous All-American is the immediate replacement for Azeez Ojulari, who departed this offseason for the Eagles. Carter’s national best 23.5 tackles for loss and 12 sack-output from 2024 should play nicely next to Brian Burns and Kayvon Thibodeaux.
4) Will Campbell, LSU
New England Patriots
Will Campbell prove the model or the outlier to the rule? He’s been heavily scrutinized for his comparatively short 33-inch arms, with the thought process being that he projects more as a guard than a tackle at the next level.
That may very well be true, but he’s also a 6’6″, 325-pound handful who played more than 2,500 snaps and started 38 games with the Tigers, often against top-notch SEC competition.
If Carter does not fall into their laps, this should be a no-brainer for the Patriots, whose offensive line woes are well-documented, even after their multiple free agent additions. Campbell’s weakness is run blocking.
But, in nearly 1,600 pass blocking snaps, he allowed 49 pressures and four sacks. Are the Patriots more worried about Rhamondre Stevenson running for 2,000 yards, or Drake Maye staying upright for a full season? Exactly.
5) Mason Graham, Michigan
Jacksonville Jaguars
Graham is poised to be the next defensive tackle from Ann Arbor to regularly produce in the NFL. He appears to be a perfect fit for the Jaguars, who did not address any of their line issues during free agency.
In three seasons at Michigan, Graham totaled 108 tackles, 18 tackles for loss, and nine sacks. The 6’3″, 300-pounder California native is the kind of trench plug that can fill the top of the depth chart for the next decade.
6) Ashton Jeanty, Boise St.
Las Vegas Raiders
Even with the rebirth of the running back production the past few years, and Saquon Barkley’s season-to-remember with the Eagles, this position still feels like a rarity for a first-round slot. But that’s how good Jeanty is.
The two-time Mountain West Offensive Player of the Year and All-American rushed for over 4,700 yards in three years, including 2,601 yards and 29 touchdowns while leading the Broncos to the College Football Playoffs.
The Raiders brought in Jeanty to fill a putrid running back room. Alexander Mattison led the team with 420 yards rushing last season. New quarterback Geno Smith will thank the team and love Jeanty.
7) Tyler Warren, Penn State
New York Jets
Quick, when’s the last time you saw a tight end run the Wildcat? Warren, the 2024 John Mackey Award winner, was Penn State’s do-it-all weapon on offense. The sure-handed tight end had 104 catches for 1,233 yards while scoring 12 total touchdowns.
The 6’5″, 256-pounder would allow the Jets to run 12 sets with him and Tyler Conklin (51, 449 in 2024) while also providing a security blanket option underneath for new quarterback Justin Fields.
Garrett Wilson expands the sticks, Breece Hall widens the line, and now Warren can either soak up or take advantage of double teams, allowing more opportunities for both.
8) Jalon Walker, Georgia
Carolina Panthers
Walker, the 2024 Dick Butkus Award winner, was everywhere for the Bulldogs last fall, amassing 60 tackles, including 11 for loss, and 6.5 sacks. The 6’1″, 243-pounder is explosive and quick and offers possibilities both as a pass rusher and in coverage.
The Panthers need a playmaker in the middle of their defense, one who kind of fits the mold of a Luke Kuechly. Walker’s a playmaker who’s gotten the job done against the best offenses in the country. His strong hands and elite first-snap moves make him an asset from Day 1.
9) Shedeur Sanders, Colorado
New Orleans Saints
The Saints are in the unenviable situation of being without starting quarterback Derek Carr for the entire 2025 season. Spencer Rattler isn’t the answer in reserve either. New Orleans could pull a slight shocker and take Ole Miss’s Jaxson Dart here, but this also looks like a good place to take the polarizing Sanders off the board.
Pre-draft workouts have caused more than one pause amongst evaluators, and there is concern about the circus that may trail behind him wherever he goes, but Sanders is an excellent pocket passer.
He threw for over 7,000 yards and 64 touchdowns the past two seasons in Boulder, against just 13 interceptions. Yes, he had Travis Hunter out wide, but he also played behind a line that went from egregious to simply serviceable in two years.
10) Kelvin Banks Jr., Texas
Chicago Bears
If he’s still here, it will be hard for the Bears to pass up on Banks, the Outland and Lombardi Trophy winner and All-American selection with the Longhorns last year. A starter since early in his freshman season, Banks allowed just one sack each of his last two seasons in Austin.
And that came after he earned Freshman All-American status after surrendering just two sacks on over 400 pass blocking snaps in 2022.
Chicago brought in Joe Thuney, Drew Dalman, and Jonah Jackson up front to protect second-year quarterback Caleb Williams, as the Bears have the makings of an offensive juggernaut. How often do you hear that out of Soldier Field? The 6’5″, 315-pound Banks could come into the left tackle slot and solidify one of the best lines in the league.
11) Tetairoa McMillan, Arizona
San Francisco 49ers
The defending NFC champions missed the playoffs completely last year, finishing last in the NFC West at 6-11. Coach Kyle Shanahan’s team was doomed by injuries, as Christian McCaffrey and Brandon Aiyuk both missed double-digit games in 2024.
The 49ers finished fourth in the league in passing (249.1 ypg) and total offense (376.3 ypg), but that only translated to a pedestrian, middle-of-the-pack 22.9 points per game.
Enter McMillan. San Francisco could go with an offensive lineman here, or perhaps take Matthew Golden from Texas off the board at wide receiver first, but McMillan has been highly productive out of Arizona, going for more than 80 catches and 1,300 yards receiving each of the past two years.
The 6’4″ 219-pound All-American had 26 touchdowns in three seasons in Tucson and would be a savvy replacement for the departed Deebo Samuels.
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12) Matthew Golden, Texas
Dallas Cowboys
CeeDee Lamb needs a running mate on the outside with the Cowboys. Now, it could be Jalen Tolbert, but Golden, a Houston native, could slide in and produce from the get-go. In his one season with the Longhorns after transferring from Houston, Golden had 58 catches for 987 yards and nine touchdowns.
Golden is speedy and can stretch the field and his presence should diminish the number of double teams Lamb faces on a weekly basis.
13) Will Johnson, Michigan
Miami Dolphins
With Jalen Ramsey both getting older (turns 31 in October) and possibly on the trading block, Miami needs a shutdown defender on the corner, and Johnson certainly fits the bill. The 6’2″, 200-pounder is a big, strong corner who won’t wilt in the face of bigger and faster receivers on the outside.
Johnson has the resume of an elite cornerback, with nine career interceptions for the Wolverines, including three Pick-6s, as well as a national championship. The question here is his speed, especially coming off a season where he only played six games due to a toe injury.
He did not run the 40 in pre-draft workouts, and there are whispers that he was clocking in the high 4.5s during training, according to Todd McShay of ‘The Ringer.”
Indianapolis Colts
If Warren is still available here, the Colts should go with the Penn State standout. If not, Loveland is the choice here. The burly 6’5″, 250-pounder totaled nearly 1,500 yards receiving and 11 touchdowns for Michigan over three years, including 582 yards and five touchdowns on 56 catches last season.
Those numbers would be welcome for a Colts team that got 467 yards combined from its top four tight ends in 2024. And Loveland brings the traditional tight end blocking skill set desirable for a team still relying on Jonathan Taylor’s (1,431 yards, 11 TDs rushing in 2024) groundwork.
15) Armand Membou, Missouri
Atlanta Falcons
This may be low, with Membou grading around the same as Campbell on a lot of boards. He’s big (6’4″, 332 pounds) and fast (4.91 40) and could be the heir apparent at left tackle for long-time Falcons stalwart Jake Matthews.
However, Membou played solely at right tackle in college, and Kaleb McGary has the slot down right now. This may be a depth pick to have the talented Membou back up both tackle spots and build his way into the starting lineup two or three years down the road.
16) Jahdae Barron, Texas
Arizona Cardinals
Barron could be a dynamic addition to a secondary featuring Sean Murphy-Bunting (3 INTs in 2024) and Garrett Williams (2). The 2024 All-American and Jim Thorpe Award winner led the Longhorns with five interceptions and totaled eight picks, 221 tackles, and 21 tackles for loss in Austin.
At 5’11” and 194 pounds, Barron possesses solid height and a strong build to bang on the outside and presents Arizona with a host of rotational options.
17) Walter Nolen, Ole Miss
Cincinnati Bengals
Nolen had a banner season with the Rebels after transferring from Texas A&M, earning All-American status after posting personal bests of 48 tackles, 14 tackles for loss, and 6.5 sacks.
A host of defensive names are going to start popping up for several teams between now and the end of the first round. With Sam Hubbard retiring this offseason, Cincinnati has been linked with several edge players, tackles, and linebackers in this draft slot. Nolen could come in and aid All-Pro Trey Hendrickson on the line right away.
18) Mike Green, Marshall
Seattle Seahawks
Seattle allowed 332.7 yards per game, including 120.8 on the ground, along with 21.6 points per contest. Those are solid numbers compared to the rest of the league, but not Legion of Boom numbers. Green could be another cog in the Seahawks’ proposed next version of that defense under coach Mike Macdonald’s watchful eye.
Macdonald, who oversaw talented defenses with the Baltimore Ravens and Michigan, wants versatile pieces for his chessboard, and the 6’3″, 251-pound Green is a powerful edge that can move around the line. The 2024 Sun Belt Player of the Year had 84 tackles, including 23 for loss, and a nation-leading 17 sacks.
19) Emeka Egbuka, Ohio State
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Baker Mayfield can never have enough weapons in his arsenal, and Egbuka gives him another productive collegiate wide receiver to pair with future Hall of Famer Mike Evans, Chris Godwin, and Jalen McMillan, who had eight touchdowns as a rookie.
Egbuka is a solid (6’1″, 202 pounds) route runner who had 81 catches for 1,011 yards and 10 touchdowns in Columbus last season. He went for 2,868 yards and 24 career touchdowns with the Buckeyes.
20) Shemar Stewart, Texas A&M
Denver Broncos
Zach Allen (8.5) and John Franklin-Myers (7) each set career highs in sacks for the Broncos last year, helping Denver reach the playoffs for the first time in nine years. The team still allowed 25 points a game, and Stewart could come on board as a depth piece while also making some waves on the depth chart.
The 6’5, 267-pound edge was solid against the run, and his pass rush skills should come into use more regularly at the next level.
21) Jaxson Dart, Ole Miss
Pittsburgh Steelers
As fun as last year’s Justin Fields/Russell Wilson experiment was and as exhilarating as it can be to play will he/won’t he with Aaron Rodgers, the Steelers need to focus on the future under center. Dart has the skill set, the production, and the moxie to be the next long-term Steelers quarterback.
Dart was named first-team All-SEC last fall with Ole Miss while throwing for 4,279 yards and 29 touchdowns and completing over 69% of his passes. Mason Rudolph is listed as QB1 in the Steel City right now, but that could be temporary until Dart is ready.
22) Jihaad Campbell, Alabama
Los Angeles Chargers
Campbell was another first-team All-SEC selection, recording 117 tackles, including 12 for loss, and five sacks for the Crimson Tide. Like many recent great Alabama backers, Campbell can make plays at all three levels, inside the box, as a blitzer, and in coverage. He has no deficiencies, and the 6’3″, 235-pounder’s size and speed will hold up during the long NFL season.
Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh wants aggressive dogs in his linebacker corps. He already has a couple, including leading tackler Daiyan Henley and sensational 12th-year vet Khalil Mack. He could have another one here with Campbell.
23) Mykel Williams, Georgia
Green Bay Packers
Rashan Gary led Green Bay with 7.5 sacks last season. The Packers had 45 sacks as a team, fourth best in the NFC and eighth best overall. Williams could get them considerably closer to Denver’s league-leading 63 sacks.
The 6’5″, 260-pound bull had 23 tackles for loss and 14 sacks during his career at Georgia. His inside-outside pass rush capabilities would fit in well on Green Bay’s line.
24) Trey Amos, Ole Miss
Minnesota Vikings
The All-SEC selection with the Rebels would pair up nicely with Byron Murphy Jr., who led the Vikings with six interceptions last season. The team signed a couple of options in free agency, but Amos most likely would represent an upgrade over anyone else on the depth chart.
The well-traveled Louisiana native totaled 121 tackles and four interceptions between Ole Miss, Alabama, and Louisiana.
25) Grey Zabel, North Dakota St.
Houston Texans
The Texans have Tytus Howard and Juice Scruggs listed as the starting guards for now, but with the release of Shaq Mason, Houston needs some more big bodies inside. Zabel, an FCS All-American with the Bison, would add depth and most likely push for the starting spot at one of the interior positions.
Zabel has bulked up more than 70 pounds since he arrived on campus and the 6’6″, 312-pound road grader that C.J. Stroud and 1,000-yard back Joe Mixon could continue making a living behind.
26) Derrick Harmon, Oregon
Los Angeles Rams
Braden Fiske and Kobie Turner were both standouts on the Rams’ line in 2024 in the wake of eight-time All-Pro Aaron Donald’s retirement. Harmon would continue that resurgence along the line.
The 6’3″, 310-pounder would command double teams and be a reliable addition behind the two emerging Rams linemen. Harmon had career highs of 45 tackles, 11 tackles for loss, and five sacks for Oregon after transferring from Michigan State.
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27) Donovan Ezeiruaku, Boston College
Baltimore Ravens
Baltimore has the rush defense down, holding opponents to a league-low 80 yards per game on the ground last season. It’s the pass defense that needs work after allowing 244 yards through the air per game, second-worst in the NFL. Linebackers Kyle Van Noy (12.5) and Odafe Oweh (10.0) both recorded double-digit sacks, but the Ravens need more production from their edge rushers.
Ezeiruaku was second to Green nationally with 16.5 sacks, and his 20.5 tackles for loss were good for fourth in the nation. He played under coach Bill O’Brien last season, so he’ll have a good feel for the NFL coming in.
28) Malaki Starks, Georgia
Detroit Lions
Detroit probably needs another edge rusher more, but safety is also a high position of need, and Starks is the best remaining player on the board here. The 2023 consensus All-American had a strong junior campaign in Athens, recording 77 tackles. He also had six interceptions in three seasons for Georgia.
Starks could go much higher in this draft with his versatility, but this would be a great fit for the Lions if he fell.
29) Luther Burden III, Missouri
Washington Commanders
Washington took huge strides forward last fall, reaching the NFC Championship game for the first time in 32 years. Now, coach Dan Quinn provides second-year phenom quarterback Jayden Daniels with more offensive options, taking Burden out of the SEC.
With over 2,200 career yards, Burden has proven he can play on the outside against high-level defenses, despite a dip in production in his junior year. Washington has gritty Terry McLaurin and dependable Zach Ertz, but needs another weapon for Daniels as the team attempts to become a playoff mainstay in the NFC.
30) Maxwell Hairston, Kentucky
Buffalo Bills
TreDavious White is returning to the Bills, but Buffalo needs some long-term options at the cornerback position and can start doing that late in the first round. A shoulder injury limited Hairston to just seven games in 2024, but he recorded five interceptions, including two Pick-6s, in 2023.
Hairston, at 5’11”, 183 pounds, has the speed and size to man the position as a starter early on.
31) Donovan Jackson, Ohio State
Kansas City Chiefs
Kansas City sent Joe Thuney to the Chicago Bears in a trade, and Jackson would be a logical replacement inside for Kansas City. His rush-blocking abilities would allow Patrick Mahomes and company to continue their inventive ways on offense.
A first-team All-Big Ten selection for national champion Ohio State, the 6’4″, 320-pounder is used to opening big holes for the likes of TreVeyon Henderson and Quinshon Judkins, who should also come off the board soon.
32) Nick Emmanwori, South Carolina
Philadelphia Eagles
The 6’3″, 220-pound All-SEC selection with the Gamecocks would quickly become a fan favorite at Lincoln Financial Field. Just picture this menace roaming around in the secondary to time big hits or coming up to provide run support and the occasional blitz.
Emmanwori was productive throughout his South Carolina tenure, totaling 244 tackles and six interceptions in three seasons in Columbia. He had a career-high of 88 tackles and four picks last fall, two of which went back for touchdowns.
33) Omarion Hampton, North Carolina
Cleveland Browns
After adding Swiss Army knife Hunter with the second pick, the Browns need to address what is quickly becoming a glaring hole at the running back position. Nick Chubb has only played in games and rushed for just over 500 yards combined over the last two seasons.
Hampton, who has rushed for more than 3,100 yards and 30 touchdowns over the past two seasons with the Tar Heels, is an easy pick here.
34) Josh Conerly Jr., Oregon
New York Giants
Conerly, a first-team All-Big 10 selection a year after being named honorable mention All-Pac-12, paved the way for 1,000-yard rushers Bucky Irving (twice) and Jordan James each year in Eugene. Now, he’ll hope to do the same for Tyrone Tracy Jr.
35) Nic Scourton, Texas A&M
Tennessee Titans
Scourton’s numbers dipped a bit for the Aggies after transferring from Purdue, but he has the body and the motor to succeed right away for the Titans. Consistency is the key. He has a quality stable of moves that he can use inside and outside. It’s simply a matter of how creative he gets within the scheme.
36) Jayden Higgins, Iowa St.
Jacksonville Jaguars
This is a put-up or shut-up year for Trevor Lawrence and the Jaguars. The ballyhooed Clemson quarterback has missed the playoffs three of his four seasons under center for Jacksonville, and last year he hit bottom, going just 2-8.
On the positive side, LSU rookie wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr. had 87 catches for 1,282 yards and 10 touchdowns. Now, the team needs a bona fide No. 2. Higgins, a 6’4″, 215-pound Iowa State product who had 1,183 yards and nine touchdowns on 87 catches, fits the bill.
37) Josh Simmons, Ohio State
Las Vegas Raiders
After landing their future running back in Jeanty in the first round, the Raiders need to go to work improving the wall ahead of him. Simmons, a 6’5″, 317-pound former Buckeyes product, gives them depth at both guard and tackle positions.
38) James Pearce Jr., Tennessee
New England Patriots
Deatrich Wise Jr. and Keion White led the Patriots with five sacks each last season. They added aggressively through free agency, including prize addition Milton Williams. Pearce, who had 17.5 sacks his last two seasons with the Volunteers, is another piece of the puzzle for New England.
39) Kenneth Grant, Michigan
Chicago Bears
Grady Jarrett came over from the Atlanta Falcons in free agency, so this is no longer a pressing need, but adding Grant, a big, powerfully framed disruptor who stood out in the middle in Ann Arbor, would give the Bears twin towers inside for those cold late season games on the shores of Lake Michigan.
40) Azareye’h Thomas, Florida St.
New Orleans Saints
New Orleans lost dependable cornerback Paulson Adebo for half the season in 2024 due to injury. Then, the Saints lost him to the Giants in free agency. The 6’1″,197-pound Thomas, who played nearly 40 games in three seasons with the Seminoles, would have the chance to fill that hole right away.
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41) Shavon Revel Jr., East Carolina
Chicago Bears
Tyrique Stevenson and Jaylon Johnson are the returning starters at the cornerback position for Chicago, but the team could use more depth and even a push here and there at those two. The 6’2″, 193-pound Revel probably only drops this far because of concern over his torn ACL.
He only played three games for the Pirates last season, but his size, speed, and skills have him positioned to be a good one when healthy.
42) Darius Alexander, Toledo
New York Jets
The Jets have Quinnen Williams (six sacks) at defensive tackle and brought in Derrick Nnadi from Kansas City, who missed all but one game last season. But the 6’4″, 304-pound Alexander, who played in 58 games and totaled 127 tackles and nine sacks in his career at Toledo, could be a sleeper here.
43) Tyler Booker, Alabama
San Francisco 49ers
The All-SEC and All-American guard would be a gift to the 49ers at this position. He had 87 knockdown blocks last season while also showing the versatility to move outside to left tackle when needed.
44) TreVeyon Henderson, Ohio State
Dallas Cowboys
Dallas did well the last time they went to Columbus for a running back, as Ezekiel Elliott has run for more than 8,000 yards and 74 touchdowns in his eight years with the Cowboys. Rico Dowdle is a 1,000-yard back, but Henderson, who rushed for over 3,700 yards and 42 touchdowns with the Buckeyes, would provide much-needed depth at the position.
45) Carson Schwesinger, UCLA
Indianapolis Colts
Schwesinger led the Big Ten with 90 solo tackles last season. He had 136 stops overall, including nine for loss, and added four sacks and two interceptions. The 6’2″, 225-pounder will give Indy some pop and punch up field, and he’ll fit in nicely behind tackling machines Zaire Franklin and E.J. Speed.
46) Benjamin Morrison, Notre Dame
Atlanta Falcons
Atlanta gets a gift here as Morrison only drops this far because he missed most of the second half of his junior campaign with the Fighting Irish. He recorded six interceptions in a Freshman All-American season in 2022 and followed that up with 10 passes defensed as a sophomore.
47) Xavier Watts, Notre Dame
Arizona Cardinals
The productive Watts gives Notre Dame back-to-back picks in the second round. The 2023 Bronco Nagurski Award winner and two-time All-American was a ball hawk with 13 interceptions over the last two seasons and led the team to the national championship game last fall.
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48) J.T. Tuimoloau, Ohio State
Miami Dolphins
The 6’4″, 270-pound Tuimoloau progressed greatly over his four years in Columbus, concluding with a 12.5-sack campaign for the national champions. He also had 22 tackles for loss, totaling 45 of those in his Ohio State career. Zach Sieler had 10 sacks for the second straight year, but the Dolphins need more depth on the line.
49) Jonah Savaiinaea, Arizona
Cincinnati Bengals
The three-time All-Conference selection was the picture of consistency, making 36 starts and logging over 2,400 snaps while helping lead the Wildcats’ turnaround, which included a 10-win season in 2023. Last year, Savaiinaea posted an impressive 82.7 pass-blocking grade and allowed just four sacks across 738 snaps.
50) Jack Bech, TCU
Seattle Seahawks
After two up-and-down seasons at LSU, Bech transferred to Fort Worth and joined the Horned Frogs’ quickly growing list of NFL prospects at wide receiver. He had 1,034 yards and nine touchdowns on 62 catches. Seattle needs him as part of the replacement unit for the departed DK Metcalf.
51) Elijah Arroyo, Miami
Denver Broncos
The Broncos’ production at the tight end position, at best. Arroyo, who overcame multiple knee injuries at Miami to post 35 catches for 590 yards and seven touchdowns last fall, could become the next Hurricanes tight end to produce in the pros. Arroyo was a second-team All-ACC selection.
52) Darien Porter, Iowa St.
Seattle Seahawks
Porter played a school-record 64 games with the Cyclones and was a special teams standout, blocking five kicks during his time in Ames. After switching from wide receiver, Porter ultimately became a presence in the defensive backfield, culminating with 51 tackles, three interceptions, and an honorable mention All-Big 12 selection.
53) Landon Jackson, Arkansas
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Jackson was an All-SEC performer his last two seasons in Fayetteville, totaling 24 tackles for loss and 13 sacks during that time. He was a constant disruptive force who ended up on all the major defensive award watch lists. Calijah Kancey and Logan Hall combined for 13 sacks for Tampa Bay last season and Jackson would add to that edge room.
54) Jaylin Noel, Iowa St.
Green Bay Packers
Noel would become the second Iowa State wide receiver off the board, and his production over four years in Ames warrants consideration. He had 245 catches for 2,855 yards and 18 touchdowns over four seasons, highlighted by his first 1,000-yard campaign in 2024.
Green Bay has a strong core of young receivers, but none have separated from the pack as the lead dog. Noel could put his name in the mix as well.
55) Quinshon Judkins, Ohio State
Los Angeles Chargers
Judkins was a punishing back in both the SEC and Big Ten and totaled more than 4,200 and 50 touchdowns in his three-year career between Ole Miss and Ohio State. He and Henderson were perhaps the best 1-2 set of backs in the country.
Former Buckeye J.K. Dobbins is Jim Harbaugh’s lead back, but he’s only played 22 games in three seasons. Look for Judkins to offer depth.
56) Savion Williams, TCU
Buffalo Bills
Buffalo needs more hands in the receiver room beyond Khalil Shakir and Keon Coleman, making Williams an intriguing pick here. Passed over by Bech as TCU’s No. 1, Williams still recorded over 1,600 yards and 14 touchdowns. His combination of strength — he squatted 600 pounds and benched 355 — and explosiveness would give Josh Allen another target to play with.
57) Ozzy Trapilo, Boston College
Carolina Panthers
Trapilo was a legacy in Chestnut Hill who made 36 starts, primarily at right tackle. The two-time All-ACC selection was one of the conference’s premier pass protectors while also anchoring a line that led the way for Boston College’s strong rushing game. The Panthers will appreciate Trapilo’s durability and versatility.
58) Airontae Ersery, Minnesota
Houston Texans
Ersery made 38 straight starts and was named a second-team All-American for the Gophers. He and Zabel would give the Texans a stout line for years to come.
59) Anthony Belton, N.C. State
Baltimore Ravens
The massive, 6’6″, 345-pound tackle was a mauler and a three-year starter for the Wolfpack. The All-ACC-caliber lineman logged over 2,200 snaps and recorded dozens of pancakes, suitable for his nickname, “Escalade.”
Ronnie Stanley is nearing 10 years of service, and the offensive lineman room could use another dose of youth after drafting Roger Rosengarten last season.
60) Marcus Mbow, Purdue
Detroit Lions
Mbow’s growth over four years in West Lafayette mirrors the progress the Lions have made over the past few seasons. This past fall, Mbow returned from a leg injury to lead a unit that led the way for a Purdue rushing offense that averaged 184.6 yards per game. The 6’4″, 303-pounder would provide depth at both guard and tackle positions.
61) Jordan Burch, Oregon
Washington Commanders
Dorance Armstrong and Clelin Ferrell simply weren’t enough on the edge for the Commanders last fall. Burch, whose game shot up several notches after transferring from South Carolina to Oregon, had 8.5 sacks and 11 tackles for loss in 11 games last season.
The 6’4″, 275-pounder is peaking at the right time and could be a huge boost for Washington’s pass rush.
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62) Oluwafemi Oladejo, UCLA
Buffalo Bills
With the addition of Joey Bosa to a room that includes Greg Rousseau (eight sacks) and AJ Epenesa (six sacks), this pick would represent an embarrassment of riches. However, with Bosa’s injury history, Oladejo, who totaled 13.5 tackles for loss and 4.5 sacks last fall for the Bruins, would actually be more of a necessary insurance piece.
63) Harold Fannin Jr., Bowling Green
Kansas City Chiefs
The Chiefs have other needs, but Fannin, the Mid-American Offensive Player of the Year and an All-American, is just too attractive an option for Andy Reid to pass up. He had 117 catches for 1,555 yards and 17 touchdowns.
He became the first tight end in FBS history to lead the nation in catches and yards in the same season. Kansas City already has Travis Kelce and Noah Gray, but they will find a way to get Fannin into the mix as well.
64) Tyleik Williams, Ohio State
Philadelphia Eagles
Williams played at an All-American level the past two seasons in Columbus. He posted 46 tackles, including eight for loss, and had 2.5 sacks for Ohio State. His presence only enhances a disruptive Eagles front line that will again be a nuisance to opposing lines and quarterbacks this fall.
Round 3
65) Tate Ratledge, Georgia
New York Giants
The Giants, after taking Conerly last round, double down on the line and bring in Ratledge, a gamer who was named first-team All-SEC in 2023 and an All-American in 2024 despite missing four games. He led a unit that dominated at times over multiple championship seasons.
66) Kaleb Johnson, Iowa
Kansas City Chiefs
Kareem Hunt came in and did an admirable job after the Chiefs lost Isiah Pacheco, but the team will take a look at Johnson if he is still available at this point. The senior earned first-team All-Big Ten with 1,537 yards and 21 touchdowns for the Hawkeyes.
67) Jacob Parrish, Kansas State
Cleveland Browns
The 5’10”, 191-pound corner made 24 starts for the Wildcats, including 12 last fall, when he had 50 tackles. He earned honorable mention All-Big 12 two straight seasons and will provide depth to Cleveland’s defensive backfield.
68) Elic Ayomanor, Stanford
Las Vegas Raiders
The Canadian’s size and speed helped him lead the Cardinal in receiving both years he played in Palo Alto. Ayomanor totaled 125 catches for 1,844 yards and 12 touchdowns and would be a vital addition to an offense already overly dependent on tight end Brock Bowers.
69) Kyle Williams, Washington State
New England Patriots
Williams’ name and game shot up when he transferred from UNLV to the Cougars two seasons ago. He went for 2,041 yards and 20 touchdowns on 131 catches in his two seasons in Pullman. The Patriots have missed countless times at the wide receiver position over the past two decades. They need a hit here.
70) Andrew Mukuba, Texas
Jacksonville Jaguars
Mukuba was an all-conference player for both Clemson and Texas during his collegiate career. He made 149 tackles and 20 pass breakups during his time with the Tigers. He transferred to Texas ahead of his senior season, and he led the SEC with five interceptions. The Jaguars can use this versatile defensive backfield piece early on.
71) Kevin Winston, Penn State
New Orleans Saints
Winston is a wild card, having missed nearly his entire junior campaign after suffering a partially torn ACL in September. As a sophomore in 2023, Winston had 60 tackles, 2.5 tackles for loss, and two fumble recoveries to earn All-Big Ten status. New Orleans could get itself a steal if Winston can regain his previous form.
72) Princely Umanmielen, Ole Miss
Chicago Bears
Umanmielen made the most of his one season in Oxford. After coming over from Florida, Umanmielen had 10.5 sacks, the second most in school history, while leading the nation’s stingiest rushing defense. He was named first-team All-SEC and second-team All-American.
73) Alfred Collins, Texas
New York Jets
Collins patiently waited his time behind a plethora of NFL-caliber talent before guiding the Longhorns’ defense to a memorable College Football Playoff campaign last fall. The 6’6″, 332-pounder was a second-team All-American with 55 tackles as a senior.
74) Tai Felton, Maryland
Carolina Panthers
The Terrapins consistently churn out productive wide receivers, and Felton is the latest example. The 6’2″, 178-pounder had 96 catches for 1,124 yards and nine touchdowns as a senior last fall. Carolina had success previously with D.J. Moore, another Maryland alum.
75) Jack Sawyer, Ohio State
San Francisco 49ers
With Joey Bosa jettisoned to Buffalo, the 49ers could draft his replacement and bring in another Buckeye. Sawyer was productive throughout his Ohio State career, and 59 tackles, including nine for loss, and nine sacks for last season’s national champions.
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76) Wyatt Milum, West Virginia
Dallas Cowboys
Dallas’ line was the envy of the league for years, but with retirements and departures, the team needs to reload in the trenches. Milum, who made 31 consecutive starts and did not allow a sack in pass protection in his final three seasons, is a strong replacement.
77) Dylan Sampson, Tennessee
New England Patriots
Sampson set Tennessee single-season records for rushing yards (1,491) and touchdowns (22) while earning SEC Offensive Player of the Year and All-American honors. The Patriots have Stevenson and Antonio Gibson, but Sampson provides a bit of youth and maybe a bit more of the versatility Gibson was supposed to provide when he arrived from Washington.
78) T.J. Sanders, South Carolina
Arizona Cardinals
Sanders established himself as the SEC’s best interior defensive lineman in 2024, earning All-Conference and All-American accolades while totaling 50 tackles, including seven for loss. It was the second straight season he performed at an elite level in the SEC.
The Cardinals, on a defensive lean in this draft, will appreciate the strength and versatility from this 6’4″, 297-pounder.
79) Jared Wilson, Georgia
Houston Texans
Wilson was one of the leaders of a line that again dominated play, getting the Bulldogs back to the College Football Playoff yet again. After appearing in 13 games and helping guide Georgia to nearly 500 yards of total offense per game, he earned second-team All-SEC honors while logging over 1,000 snaps. He has a solid, 6’3″, 310-pound frame.
Houston needed massive additions on the line and has done so in the first three rounds of this mock draft.
80) Emery Jones Jr., LSU
Indianapolis Colts
Much of the spotlight went to Campbell, but Jones, who started 36 of 38 games at right tackle, was just as critical for the Tigers, who put up 40 points and 475 yards per game in his career. He allowed just one sack while matching up against the SEC’s best and earned All-Conference honors the last two years after being named a Freshman All-America in 2022.
81) Josh Farmer, Florida State
Cincinnati Bengals
The 6’3″, 318-pounder was a mainstay on the Seminoles’ line the past three seasons, totaling 74 tackles, including 20 for loss and 10 sacks. He was named All-ACC multiple times and was lauded for his leadership traits, which will serve him well in Cincy.
82) Nohl Williams, California
Seattle Seahawks
Williams led the nation with seven interceptions in 2024 for the Bears. His versatility allowed him to stand out first at UNLV and then in the last two seasons with Cal. He scored a touchdown via interception, fumble, and kickoff returns and was named first-team All-ACC. The Seahawks want to vault their defense back into the elite ranks, and Green, Porter, and Williams could allow them to do that quickly.
83) Tre Harris, Ole Miss
Pittsburgh Steelers
If Harris can slide down to this slot, the Steelers need to take him, even with veterans Metcalf and George Pickens, and the emerging Calvin Austin III already on the roster. The 6’3″, 210-pound third-team All-SEC selection totaled more than 200 catches and 3,500 yards while scoring 29 touchdowns in five seasons between Louisiana Tech and the Rebels.
84) Demetrius Knight Jr., South Carolina
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Knight got the job done at Georgia Tech and Charlotte before a final, standout season with the Gamecocks. He had 82 tackles, including eight for loss, and two sacks. The 6’2, 245-pounder would fit well in a linebacker room featuring veteran tackling machine Lavonte David and free agent signee Haason Reddick.
85) Billy Bowman Jr., Oklahoma
Denver Broncos
The dynamic ballhawk started 41 games in Norman, totaling 199 tackles, including 10 for loss and 11 interceptions. He had six picks to lead the Big 12 in 2023, including three that he returned for touchdowns. As the Sooners transitioned to the SEC, Bowman continued to serve as the team’s playmaker across the field.
86) Dylan Fairchild, Georgia
Los Angeles Chargers
This may be a slight reach, but the Chargers need some help on the interior of the offensive line. The 6’5″, 318-pound Bulldog was a state champion wrestler and has no problem mauling inside at the guard position. He’s comfortable in the trenches and, in this mock, would give Los Angeles a mean road grader ahead of Judkins.
87) Shemar Turner, Texas A&M
Green Bay Packers
Turner played in 43 games the past four seasons for the Aggies, making 115 career tackles, including 24 for loss, while recording 10 sacks. This 6’4″, 285-pound specimen was an All-SEC performer who used his size and athleticism to consistently make plays. His game should transition well from College Station to Green Bay.
88) Gunnar Helm, Texas
Jacksonville Jaguars
The 6’5″, 241-pound Helm emerged this past season for the Longhorns, collecting 60 catches for 786 yards and seven touchdowns. His prep basketball prowess is apparent in his swift movement throughout routes. He was named a John Mackey Award semifinalist and second-team All-SEC and will push a tight end room led by Brenton Strange.
89) Ty Robinson, Nebraska
Houston Texans
The 6’6″, 310-pound Robinson had a fine final campaign in Lincoln, recording 37 tackles, including 13 for loss, and seven sacks while leading a Huskers defense that finally looked somewhat Big Ten-worthy last fall.
90) Jalen Milroe, Alabama
Los Angeles Rams
Los Angeles needs to prepare for a future without Matthew Stafford, and Jimmy Garoppolo and Stetson Bennett aren’t it. Milroe is the dual threat that coach Sean McVay has not had the opportunity to utilize at the quarterback position.
The 6’2″, 201-pounder threw for more than 6,000 yards and 45 touchdowns while rushing for nearly 1,600 yards and 33 scores.
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91) Quincy Riley, Louisville
Baltimore Ravens
Riley was solid in his three years at Louisville, becoming a pass-defending machine. He led the ACC with 13 pass breakups last fall after totaling 12 the year before. He also recorded 101 tackles and eight interceptions in three seasons. The Ravens need cornerback help and could pick up a good one here late in the third round.
92) Mason Taylor, LSU
Seattle Seahawks
Taylor set the standard for tight ends in Baton Rouge, becoming the first Bayou Bengal to surpass 100 career receptions and 1,000 career yards in program history. He had 55 catches for 546 yards and two touchdowns in 2024 and would push Noah Fant for playing time in Seattle.
93) Xavier Restrepo, Miami
New Orleans Saints
The 5’10”, 209-pound dynamo could become a quick favorite of Sanders with his consistent production across the field. He was a consensus All-American after catching 69 passes for 1,127 yards and 11 touchdowns for the Hurricanes, the second straight season he eclipsed the century mark for yards. He’s a gamer who rose from special teams contributor to the first Miami player in history with back-to-back 1,000-yard receiving campaigns.
94) Will Howard, Ohio State
Cleveland Browns
Cleveland resigned Joe Flacco and picked up Kenny Pickett, and DeShaun Watson’s status is unclear, coming off his injury. Why not add a local fan favorite with a shiny new championship ring? The 6’4″, 235-pounder threw for more than 4,000 yards and 35 touchdowns in his one season in Columbus after tossing 48 scores in four seasons at Kansas State. This could be one of the steals of the draft in a few years.
95) Ashton Gillotte, Louisville
Kansas City Chiefs
After earning All-American accolades following a 12-sack 2023 campaign, Gillotte posted another solid output in his senior year. He finished his Cardinals career with 131 tackles, including 41 for loss, and 26.5 sacks, productive numbers that make him an attractive option for the Chiefs.
96) CJ West, Indiana
Philadelphia Eagles
West’s transfer from Kent State coincided with the Hoosiers’ ascension to an elite running defense last fall. An All-MAC performer with the Golden Flashes, West’s consistency continued his one season in Bloomington. He finished with 40 tackles, including eight for loss, two sacks, and a forced fumble as Indiana skyrocketed 80 spots to second nationally in rushing yards allowed per game.
97) Cam Skattebo, Arizona State
Minnesota Vikings
The 14-win Vikings have a stud in the backfield in Aaron Jones, but Cam Akers is not a consistent or healthy enough backup. Skattebo, who burst onto the scene nationally with 1,711 yards and 21 touchdowns rushing for the surprising Sun Devils, offers a ground-and-pound style that will quickly make him a fan favorite.
98) Charles Grant, William & Mary
Miami Dolphins
The 6’5″, 311-pound Grant was a three-year starter and made 41 starts at left tackle for the Tribe. He allowed just one sack as a senior and two sacks in his final three seasons. William & Mary finished fourth nationally among FCS schools in rushing with 232.8 yards per game. They were ranked in the top 13 each of his last three seasons.
99) Omarr Norman-Lott, Tennessee
New York Giants
Norman-Lott had 13.5 sacks and 17 tackles for loss across five seasons between Arizona State and Tennessee. His last two seasons with the Volunteers were productive if not flashy. The 6’2″, 291-pounder is both disruptive and adept at collapsing the pocket.
100) Upton Stout, Western Kentucky
San Francisco 49ers
A history of injuries forced Stout toward the end of the third round, and he may even be a reach here. But his 2024 campaign with the Hilltoppers highlighted his playmaking ability. He had 52 tackles, including eight for loss. The 5’8″, 181-pounder had six career interceptions at Western Kentucky, but he needs to prove he can match up with NFL-caliber receivers on a consistent basis.
101) Kyle Kennard, South Carolina
Los Angeles Rams
Kennard made his one season in Columbia count. After totaling 115 tackles, including 23 for loss, and 12.5 sacks in four seasons at Georgia Tech, the 6’4″, 254-pound Kennard exploded for 11.5 sacks and 16 tackles for loss with the Gamecocks.
102) Barrett Carter, Clemson
Detroit Lions
Carter was a reliable performer for coach Dabo Swinney during his four years with the Tigers. He was a three-time All-ACC linebacker, twice earning first-team honors. He had 82 tackles, including 11 for loss, and 3.5 sacks for Clemson last fall. Carter could man the middle of Detroit’s defense for the next decade.
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