The game of hot potato at the top of the NFL Draft continued this week with the New York Giants pulling off an upset win and dropping from the top spot. Thanks to their win over the Colts, the Giants now sit at fourth in the draft order and might be out of top quarterback range.

After briefly jumping up to the seventh spot with a Thursday Night Football loss to Seattle, the Bears now find themselves back in the ninth spot. Will they be able to address their issues in the trenches with that selection?

Let’s get to a brand new 2025 NFL Mock Draft.

2025 NFL Mock Draft

1. New England Patriots: CB/WR Travis Hunter – Colorado

The Patriots have a few holes to fill; two are at cornerback and wide receiver. Luckily for them, the brand new Heisman Trophy winner Travis Hunter can play corner OR receiver and do it at an elite level. I think he ultimately ends up playing corner for the most part at the next level, but that’s for whoever drafts him to decide. The closer we get to the NFL Draft, the more he looks like the top prize come April.

2. Tennessee Titans: QB Shedeur Sanders – Colorado

The Will Levis experiment just hasn’t worked out in Tennessee, and if presented with the chance to take either Cam Ward or Shedeur Sanders I think the Titans will jump at it. They could also opt for whichever offensive lineman they like the most, but I think the pick would be Sanders here now that they have their choice of quarterback.

3. Cleveland Browns: QB Cam Ward – Miami

The Browns could roll with Deshaun Watson again next season, but he’s been ineffective, injured, and is recovering from an Achilles tear. Restructuring Watson’s contract makes his being back more likely next season, but I still think they have to try and find their true QB of the future, and in this spot that would be Cam Ward.

4. New York Giants: CB Will Johnson – Michigan

The Giants’ win on Sunday against the Colts might have been fun in the moment, but in the long run, it might have cost them their chance at the first overall pick. Having said that, Will Johnson is one of the top prizes in this draft and would still fill a big need in New York. They’ll still have questions at QB, but Johnson can make an impact from day one.

5. Jacksonville Jaguars: DL Mason Graham – Michigan

I was hopeful that Mason Graham might fall to the Bears earlier in this process, and I saw that path, but I think the closer we get to draft day, the more he will climb boards and probably not fall out of the top 5-7 picks. He’s an elite interior DL prospect, and Jacksonville needs a lot of help in that area.

6. Carolina Panthers: WR Tetairoa McMillan – Arizona

The Panthers have a few different areas to address, but with Bryce Young starting to trend back in the right direction, getting him a top wideout should be one of their immediate priorities. McMillan will most likely be the first receiver (well, full-time receiver) off the board, and for good reason. He’s an outstanding prospect with all the measurables and makes a lot of sense for Carolina. They could also go with an edge rusher here too, but I think McMillan is the pick.

7. New York Jets: EDGE Abdul Carter – Penn State

As the College Football season has progressed, Abdul Carter has started to separate himself as the top EDGE in the field. That could change, but up until this point he’s been phenomenal. The Jets need help on the edge especially with the Haason Reddick trade not working out. The top edge rusher taken off the board could change when April rolls around, but right now, I think it’s Abdul Carter.

8. Las Vegas Raiders: LB/EDGE Jalon Walker – Georgia

The Raiders could use a cornerback, but it feels early to take one here with Will Johnson off the board. They could trade back, but I’m not sure I’m going to start projecting that just yet. Vegas has a couple of holes defensively, so why not take a player in Jalon Walker who can play in multiple spots across your defense and do it at a high level? When in doubt, it’s hard to be down on drafting Georgia defenders.

9. Chicago Bears: OT Will Campbell – LSU

The Bears losing streak has severely exposed their lack of depth in the trenches on both sides of the ball. Building up their strength up the middle should be their first, second, and third highest priorities for General Manager Ryan Poles (or whoever is calling the shots) to address in the offseason, and the choice of Will Campbell or Kelvin Banks Jr would be a great start.

10. New Orleans Saints: EDGE Mykel Williams – Georgia

New Orleans needs help in several spots; I think they will try to improve by getting someone who gets after the quarterback with this pick. Mykell Williams has climbed up several draft boards over the last few months. This pick could change depending on who New Orleans hires as their next head coach, but Williams feels like a safe choice at a key position of need.

11. San Francisco 49ers: Kelvin Banks Jr. – Texas

The Niners need to add along the lines of scrimmage and in the secondary. I think at this point they would like to just go with the best player available at any of those positions. If Kelvin Banks Jr. falls to them here, I think they would jump at the chance to take him. Trent Williams isn’t getting any younger, and Banks would be a great building block for the future on the OL.

12. Indianapolis Colts: S Malaki Starts – Georgia

The Colts need help in the secondary, I think ideally they’d like to take a corner and Benjamin Morrison could still end up being the pick, but Malaki Starks is going to keep climbing up the boards and might be the safer pick for Indy here given Morrison’s injury issues this year.

13. Dallas Cowboys: RB Ashton Jeanty – Boise State

Dallas has bigger needs than a running back, but as we’ve seen this year the right one can make a huge difference. Jeanty is a very good running back, and he’s probably the best player available at this point. It seems like most mock drafts are making this connection, but that’s for a good reason. Dallas has a ton of holes in their roster that need filling. Having said that, the Cowboys’ ground attack has been brutal this year, and Jeanty can help.

14. Arizona Cardinals: EDGE Nic Scourton – Texas A&M

Arizona was one of the season’s pleasant surprises before limping down the stretch. Offensively, they’ve done a decent job building up their core. While their defense has played well this year, they have been overachieving a bit and could use some help getting to the quarterback. Nic Scourton and his all-around skillset on the edge would be a really nice addition to this young roster.

15. Miami Dolphins: DL Kenneth Grant – Michigan

It’s the third Michigan defender off the board! Miami needs to fill out in the middle of its DL. They need to get meaner, tougher, and nastier in their trenches, especially on defense. Kenneth Grant provides a big body in the middle that will demand double teams and help clog up running lanes. He’d be a significant step toward filling out their defensive line and changing their reputation a bit on the front line.

16. Cincinnati Bengals: CB Benjamin Morrison – Notre Dame

I still have no idea where Morrison will end up, and it will probably depend on how he looks in the pre-draft process. If he looks healthy and ready to go following hip surgery that cost him most of his season at Notre Dame, he’ll probably go in the top 15. If not, he could fall to the back end of the first round. Cincinnati needs playmakers on defense and really help just about everywhere. Morrison, if healthy, would be a great addition.

17. Atlanta Falcons: EDGE Nic Scourton – James Pearce Jr.

The Falcons need some help on the edge getting to the quarterback, and James Pearce Jr. can give them just that. While there might be a lower floor here, I genuinely think Pearce has as high of a ceiling as any of the edge rushers in the 2025 NFL Draft. He’s as explosive as anyone on the board and has some physical-freak-type traits.

18. Seattle Seahawks: OL Jonah Savaiinaea – Arizona

Savaiinaea has played both tackle spots for Arizona and can play almost anywhere on the line except for center. Outside of Charles Cross, the Seahawks offensive line will be a question mark this offseason, and this pick would allow them some flexibility in their personnel decisions while also bringing in a nice piece. They might have other OLs higher on their board, but Savaiinaea’s versatility might be too much to pass up.

19. Houston Texans: DL Walter Nolen – Ole Miss

Nolen would provide a much-needed boost to the Texans’ interior defensive line. The edge rushers in Houston haven’t been an issue, but they need to beef up in the middle of that defense, and this pick would allow them to do that.

20. Denver Broncos – TE Tyler Warren – Penn State

A reliable and versatile tight end that can be deployed in many different ways and many different spots on the offense feels like a perfect fit for Sean Payton and his offense. Warren has been Penn State’s best player this year offensively and has done almost everything for them; for that, he’s entered the first-round conversation. He’d be a great fit in Denver as they build up their young offense.

21. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: CB Shavon Revel Jr. – East Carolina

Cornerback, EDGE, and wide receiver are all positions of need that Tampa could opt for here, but the ECU product would be the pick in this spot, I believe. He’s got all the tools and the frame to be a top cornerback in the NFL, though he might need a little development. His high ceiling combined with Tampa’s need at cornerback might be too much to pass up on here. I think after the combine, Revel Jr.’s stock could rise quite a bit.

22. Los Angeles Chargers: TE Colston Loveland – Michigan

The Chargers have had a nice first season under Jim Harbaugh, but they still have a few holes to fill. Harbaugh loves having a tight end that he and his quarterback can rely on. Loveland has already been that for Harbaugh at Michigan, and in this situation, the two sides feel like a perfect match to reunite at the NFL level.

23. Los Angeles Rams: OT Aireontae Ersery – Minnesota

Ersery might need a little development, but he’s got the size, strength, and ability to be a good tackle in the NFL. The Rams need to add to their offensive line, and tackle is undoubtedly a need. This pick helps keep Matthew Stafford upright and hopefully operating at a high level for the next couple of seasons.

24. Green Bay Packers: DL Tyliek Williams – Ohio State

Green Bay loves spending first-round picks on defensive players. They could also stand to go the cornerback route here, but the defensive line will be a need for them, too. Really, it just depends on how their draft board and priorities play out. Here, I have them going with one of the better interior DLs in the draft, but seeing them grab a corner they like wouldn’t surprise me either.

25. Pittsburgh Steelers: WR Luther Burden III – Missouri

This would be a little out-of-character pick for Pittsburgh, which usually likes to build from the inside out. However, Luther Burden III has had an outstanding career at Missouri can is a big play waiting to happen. He can come in on day one and make a big impact on the Steelers’ offense and be a weapon for whoever is playing QB in the Steel City next season.

26. Washington Commanders: OT Josh Simmons – Ohio State

For as good of a season as Washington has had, they could stand to improve at a few different positions. Defensively, they could use a little help getting to the quarterback, but the offensive line is a need too. Josh Simmons is starting to creep up draft boards and has a pretty good chance to be a first-round pick when April rolls around. Washington goes with an anchor on their OL to build around.

27. Baltimore Ravens: G Tyler Booker – Alabama

The Ravens aren’t a franchise that will prioritize positional value over the best player available. Baltimore will likely look to boost its offensive line this offseason with some uncertainty. At this point, Tyler Booker might be the best player in the draft, even if a guard isn’t the sexiest pick.

28. Philadelphia Eagles: LB Jihaad Campbell – Alabama

Campbell is listed as a linebacker and mostly plays there, but he can also move out to the edge. He’s an explosive defender who can get after the passer and stop the run. He could do just about whatever Vic Fangio asks him to. Look for Campbell to rise up draft boards as the season continues.

29. Buffalo Bills: DT T.J. Sanders – South Carolina

The Bills have been one of the most fun teams in the NFL this season, however, if there’s a spot to get them it’s their run defense and ability in the defensive trenches. Their losses this season have highlighted some needs on defense, namely up the middle, and Sanders can come in and provide some help there and help fill one of those.

30. Detroit Lions: EDGE Shemar Stewart – Texas A&M

The Lions have done a nice job getting after the quarterback, even after the loss of Aidan Hutchinson. However, they could still use a mainstay on the opposite side of Hutchinson, and ZaDarius Smith is more likely to be a filler in the short term. There are a few different options on the edge at the back end of the draft that the Lions can go with, Stewart is certainly one of them if he’s still on the board.

31. Minnesota Vikings: CB Jahdae Barron – Texas

While Minnesota’s defense has been good this year, cornerback could be a spot to make an addition this offseason. Stephon Gilmore is up there in age and on a one-year deal. Barron would be a solid fit in that secondary and help give them a long-term answer at cornerback. He can play multiple positions on the back end and would be able to slot in wherever needed.

32. Kansas City Chiefs: OT Cameron Williams – Texas

While the Chiefs don’t have many holes, adding a tackle would be one of the few to address. Defensively, they’ve been great this year, but they can do a little bit better of a job protecting Patrick Mahomes, and going with a first-round tackle from one of the better OLs in college football would be a start.