The 2024-25 NFL season is nearing its end, and while two teams have their sights set on the Super Bowl, the remaining 30 teams have the 2025 NFL Draft to look forward to.
With most of the draft order finalized at this point, now feels like as good of a time as any to set up a 7-round Mock Draft.
For a more in-depth breakdown of each athlete, head to the PFN Top 100 Big Board for the 2025 NFL Draft. The draft order was based on the PFN Mock Draft Simulator.
It would be tempting for the Titans to use the No. 1 pick on a quarterback, but after their president of football operations Chad Brinker mentioned they wouldn’t pass on a “generational talent,” that doesn’t particularly scream “quarterback” given the consensus opinion of this class.
Abdul Carter was always an explosive, competitive football player with elite physical attributes. When he switched to the edge full-time, he showcased the deep arsenal of pass-rushing moves to project as a superstar edge rusher in the NFL. One could make a strong argument he’s the best player in this year’s class — and playing a premier position should make him a serious No. 1 pick candidate.
It’s always possible the Browns draft a quarterback at No. 2, but they have a few glaring needs elsewhere and don’t have an out in Deshaun Watson’s contract this offseason (yet).
There hasn’t been a prospect like Travis Hunter in quite some time. While he has potential as a wide receiver at the next level, I like him better in a part-time offensive role to maximize his elite ball skills and fluidity as a cornerback in coverage. Wherever he ends up, you can expect him to play a role on both sides of the ball.
The Daniel Jones era in New York now feels like a distant memory, and the Giants find themselves in desperate need of a new quarterback. Having the third pick in the 2025 NFL Draft should help them fill that need.
With his effortless arm strength and his improvisational skills, Cam Ward stakes a strong claim to being the top quarterback in this year’s class. How he compares to prospects at his position from the 2024 NFL Draft is another discussion, but you have to shoot as high as you can at the quarterback position. Ward has arguably the highest ceiling of the quarterbacks in the 2025 class.
It seems like the Patriots have their guy at quarterback in Drake Maye. Now that they’ve gotten the hardest part of finding a quarterback out of the way, the next step is to protect him.
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Will Campbell is a technically sound, powerful, coordinated, and intelligent offensive lineman with potential to be a Day 1 impact player, whether it’s at tackle or guard. While he deserves a chance to stick to his natural position at left tackle, he has the tools to possibly develop into an All-Pro guard if kicked inside, too.
Though the Jaguars didn’t manage Trevor Lawrence’s rookie contract window very well, that doesn’t mean all hope is lost in Jacksonville. If they land a top-five pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, they would have a chance at a true blue-chipper at either side of the ball.
If you’re looking for the total package at cornerback, Will Johnson is your guy. With his size, speed, fluidity, coverage instincts, and physicality, he’s a well-rounded defensive back with a high floor and a very high ceiling. Injury sees him fall behind Hunter, but when you compare their film at cornerback, the two are neck-and-neck.
The marriage of Shedeur Sanders to the Raiders feels too good to be true. If the Titans pass on a quarterback at No. 1, though, there’s a chance Las Vegas could select its quarterback of the future without having to mortgage the future.
Sanders is an accurate passer who stays tough in the pocket and delivers his throws with a sense of touch down the field. Having a head coach like Pete Carroll and a superstar target like Brock Bowers would help the Colorado star mask his shortcomings and emphasize his strengths.
The Jets drafted Olu Fashanu in the first round last year, but both Tyron Smith and Morgan Moses are slated to hit free agency this coming offseason, and neither are long-term solutions. With a high pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, they’ll have a chance to rebound from a disappointing season.
When compared to Will Campbell — the other consensus top tackle in this year’s class — Kelvin Banks Jr. may not have as polished of technique, but he arguably surpasses him in terms of flexibility and physical upside. If they both pan out, both Banks and Fashanu would give the Jets a formidable long-term tackle duo.
The Panthers started to build some momentum in the final weeks of the regular season, but one hurdle they haven’t been able to clear has been a subpar pass-rushing unit. Luckily for them, the 2025 NFL Draft class seems deep at edge rusher.
There’s a lot to like with Mykel Williams, and part of that comes before you even turn on the tape. He has a chiseled frame with tremendous length, carrying his weight very well. On the field, he’s still developing his hand usage but possesses impressive athleticism and power that helps him overwhelm opponents.
With a less-than-ideal cap situation and a new head coaching hire looming, the New Orleans can use all the talent it can get, regardless of position.
Tetairoa McMillan is a supersized wide receiver with top-notch hands and ball skills competing above the rim. He’s especially fluid for his size and can create separation with pure physical attributes. The Saints have been unfortunate enough to compete against Mike Evans for over a decade; this would be their chance to get a player with a similar style.
It would be genuinely surprising if the Bears’ first-round pick didn’t address either side of the trenches, as the offensive and defensive lines both stand out as glaring weaknesses of the current roster.
Much will be said about Mason Graham’s athleticism and quick hands giving him significant pass-rushing value as a defensive tackle. That said, I’m an even bigger fan of his pad level, anchor strength, and spatial awareness in run support. He looks the part of an immediate contributor with Pro Bowl potential.
With Trent Williams turning 37 this summer and their offensive line wavering in 2024, the 49ers find themselves in a good spot to invest heavily in hog-mollies early in the 2025 NFL Draft.
Had Josh Simmons not gotten injured in the regular season, one could argue he was on his way into the OT1 conversation. Regardless, he may claim that title in April because he is a tremendous mover for the position with great body control and a high football IQ.
The Cowboys’ run game was quite ineffective in 2024, and ownership certainly has a love for big-name talent. It seems like the perfect marriage to see America’s Team end up with the top running back in college football.
Ashton Jeanty put up video game numbers for Boise State this year. He’s an intelligent runner with the agility, contact balance, ball-carrier vision, and value on passing downs needed to project as a high-impact starter in the backfield.
When you have a quarterback with the injury history that Tua Tagovailoa has, your main priority has to be protecting your precious cargo. That could be reflected in Miami using an early draft pick on its offensive line.
Those who have watched Missouri over the years know that Armand Membou has always been a physical specimen. His length, agility, and power have been apparent throughout his time in college. It was in 2024, though, that his technique took a big leap to match his physical tools.
The consensus for the Colts in Round 1 of the 2025 NFL Draft seems to either revolve around a tight end or a safety. If they find themselves in position to draft a top prospect at one of those positions, they’ll likely end up pleased.
A first-team All-American this year, Tyler Warren was incredibly productive for Penn State and looked every bit as good as his stats were in 2024. He’s a big-bodied tight end with ideal play strength, hands, ball skills, and fluidity to make him a true every-down impact player in the NFL.
The Falcons’ collapse in the second half of the regular season knocked them out of the playoffs and the top of the NFC South. That said, having a higher draft pick is a good opportunity for them to add to their defense.
It feels like mocking a defensive lineman to the Falcons is a yearly tradition that never happens, but it might work for me! James Pearce Jr. is worth that exception, as he’s an explosive edge rusher with quick hands and the flexibility to turn the corner and generate pressure on outside speed rushes.
Arizona is an interesting case, as they’ve proven that they can hang with just about any team in the league. Coincidentally, they’ve also shown that they’re vulnerable to losing to just about any team in the league, too. Part of their inconsistency can be cut out with improvements along the front seven this offseason.
There’s plenty of versatility with Jalon Walker, as he’s an elite athlete with tremendous burst off the edge and impressive range as a tackler in space. He might be a little smaller for a full-time edge rusher, but if utilized as an off-ball linebacker with regular blitz responsibilities, he could be an intriguing Swiss army knife for an NFL defense.
While the Bengals’ biggest storyline heading into the 2025 offseason is the impending free agency of star wide receiver Tee Higgins, it shouldn’t be overlooked that the defense needs reinforcements.
Kenneth Grant is a sturdy anchor at defensive tackle who can draw double-team blocks and has the raw power and leverage to stand his ground. When you factor in elite size-adjusted athleticism that should be reflected in his testing numbers, you have a player who should be at least a top-20 pick.
As the only team with double-digit wins to not make the playoffs this year, the Seahawks need a boost to get them out of that “good, but not great” category. That process would certainly benefit from additions to the offensive line.
Oregon has produced some tremendous offensive linemen over the years, and Josh Conerly Jr. might be the most athletic of the bunch on tape. He has the lateral quickness and footwork in pass protection to neutralize speed rushers and the pad level to maximize what he has to work with from a play strength perspective.
Over the last few years, the Buccaneers have invested capital along the defensive line quite often. Outside of edge rusher YaYa Diaby, though, their draft picks haven’t lived up to their respective billings just yet. That could push them to pursue a defender up front in the 2025 NFL Draft.
Nic Scourton is a powerful edge rusher with a muscular, heavy build that carries his listed 285 pounds very well. He has some of the most refined hand usage you’ll see in an edge rusher in this draft class, and his short-area quickness is better than you’d expect for a man of his size.
Amidst low expectations coming into 2024, the Broncos made a playoff appearance and looked like a well-oiled machine with Bo Nix at quarterback. To help him maximize that ceiling, they would be wise to invest in his supporting cast.
Luther Burden III’s production dropped in 2024 compared to his All-American 2023 season, but the tools are all still there. He’s elite after the catch with the ball-carrier vision, contact balance, and lateral quickness needed to make him a home-run hitter on any given play. If he continues to develop as a route runner, the sky’s the limit for the Missouri product.
There’s a lot to like about the Steelers’ roster, even if their future at the quarterback position is up in the air. At No. 21, they’re not in a great position to find their future face of the franchise, but they should have plenty of talented defenders they could add to the secondary.
Had it not been for a season-ending injury, Benjamin Morrison would likely find himself selected in the top half of the first round. Assuming the medicals clear out, an NFL team picking into the 20s could land themselves a potential steal in the physical, athletic, and intelligent cover corner.
Jim Harbaugh places a particular emphasis on the trenches, and things seem to be coming along with the Chargers’ offensive line. That said, they could still use some reinforcements on their interior defensive line.
A freakish ball of physical upside, Walter Nolen unlocked his athletic tools in a way he hadn’t previously with his tremendous campaign with Ole Miss in 2024. His combination of speed, power, and urgency to get into opposing backfield can make him a potential disruptor in the pros.
The Packers have struggled with cornerback play the last few years, and as Jaire Alexander declines and Eric Stokes remains a player with unrecognized potential, they could stand to invest in the position early in the 2025 NFL Draft.
There are more physical cornerbacks in this class than Jahdae Barron, but you’d have a hard time finding cornerbacks more fluid, explosive, and intelligent with the playmaking mentality that he has. His inside-outside versatility and ability to play safety in a pinch make him a valuable piece for a secondary.
Because of their trade-up for Dallas Turner, the Vikings currently don’t have their original draft picks in the second, third, or fourth rounds. They might make trades to recoup some of that capital back, but if they stay put at No. 24, they better make that pick count.
It’s a loaded defensive tackle class, but Derrick Harmon has the tools to warrant his name being mentioned among the best of them. He has length, size, athleticism, and power that’s maximized in how active his hands are when he’s rushing the passer up the middle.
After a tremendous 2023, the Texans’ offense took a step back in 2024. Part of that came down to injuries at the wide receiver position, but another aspect of the regression was inconsistent offensive line play.
Tyler Booker has a squatty frame with a powerful anchor that makes it difficult for opposing defenders to push the pocket against him. He’s also quite an impressive athlete for a bigger guard, giving him plenty of potential once he gets to the next level.
The last few drafts have been kind to the Rams, as they’ve beefed up their defensive line with instant difference-makers and found a few mid-round gems along the way. With their defense in a much better spot than a few years ago, it could make sense for them to add to their offensive line with an early pick.
A behemoth of an offensive tackle with a nasty demeanor, Aireontae Ersery is capable of dominating edge rushers at the point of attack. His size-adjusted athleticism is also impressive, and once he gets his hands right, it’s very tough for opposing defenders to disengage.
Though the Ravens have a formidable edge-rushing duo in Odafe Oweh and Kyle Van Noy, the latter turns 34 years old in March. Baltimore has shown they’re willing to draft defenders early and let them slowly work their way into the starting lineup.
After his All-American season which saw him tally 17.0 sacks, Mike Green finds himself as one of the top defensive linemen in the 2025 NFL Draft. He’s a freak athlete whose explosiveness helped him dominate the Sun Belt, but he also has a deep technical arsenal to shed blocks and generate penetration into opponents’ backfields.
Injuries to their defense hurt the Lions significantly down the stretch, making overall depth an expected priority for them this offseason. In particular, they found themselves hurting in big games along the defensive line as starters went down.
Shemar Stewart is essentially a supersized defensive end, possessing prototypical length and a powerful frame that carries nearly 290 pounds very well. That frame, combined with his athleticism and tenacious playing style, should see him selected in Round 1 come April.
Jayden Daniels, Dan Quinn, and the Commanders as a whole surpassed expectations in a major way in 2024. Though they fell a game short of the Super Bowl, a few more smart moves this offseason could help them get over the hump.
Emeka Egbuka is a sturdy, reliable receiver with good hands and quick lateral movements as both a route runner and a ball carrier. Don’t let the hype around his past and current Buckeye teammates fool you; Egbuka’s tape looks the part of a future NFL starting wide receiver.
The Bills have one of the more complete rosters in the NFL today, but if they want to finally conquer the beast that is Patrick Mahomes in the playoffs, it will be key for them to build as strong of a defense as possible.
There’s plenty to love with Malaki Starks, who has the size, mobility, ball skills, and physicality scouts look for in a modern NFL safety prospect. Though inconsistent with his pursuit angles as a tackler, he has a vast majority of the tools to eventually be one of the most well-rounded safeties in the league.
Much kudos belongs to the Eagles for how well they’ve drafted and developed offensive linemen with Howie Roseman as general manager. Most of their unit seems locked in for the long haul, but with Lane Johnson turning 35 this offseason, an heir apparent at right tackle could be in the cards.
There’s a chance Texas has two offensive tackles selected in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft. Cameron Williams isn’t as consistent as his teammate Kelvin Banks, but he possesses superior size and still has the length, power, and freakish movement skills to give him a very high ceiling at the next level.
What do you get for the Evil Empire that’s seemingly able to overcome everything that gets thrown its way? Well, an eventual replacement for their aging star tight end could be a good place to start.
Though overshadowed slightly by the production of Tyler Warren, Colston Loveland is still an outstanding prospect in his own right. He’s more of a fluid athlete who can stretch the field and thrive on the seam, and his pass-catching upside makes him worthy of sneaking into the first round.
Among a few other noticeable needs, the Browns need some reinforcements to their defensive line this upcoming offseason.
Tyleik Williams wouldn’t have to move too far in this hypothetical mock. The Ohio State standout is an explosive interior defender with a low center of gravity who can generate pressure on passing downs and eat up gaps in the run game.
Though their first-round pick will likely be used on a quarterback, the Giants also have a glaring need at cornerback that needs to be fixed.
A big riser up draft boards in recent weeks, Azareye’h Thomas didn’t allow a single touchdown in coverage in 2024. He’s a competitive, physical boundary cornerback with impressive speed for a taller player at his position.
With the Titans giving Will Levis a chance in this mock draft, they would be wise to try to get the most out of him by improving their offensive infrastructure.
His collegiate production was pedestrian, but Isaiah Bond’s tape was certainly not. He’s an elite athlete with quick cuts out of his breaks as a route runner, and his potential as a deep threat is palpable.
After addressing the secondary with their first-round pick in this 2025 NFL Mock Draft, the Jaguars could look to boost their defensive line, especially in a talented interior class like this one.
Though he’s played quite a bit as a 3-technique or as far out as a 5-technique, I like T.J. Sanders best as an athletic 1-technique who can generate pressure up the A-gap with his quickness of the ball and his raw power at the point of attack.
If the Raiders select a quarterback in Round 1 like they did here, they will have some work to improve their group of weapons around him.
Matthew Golden has been the subject of plenty of buzz in recent weeks. He’s a coordinated, intelligent route runner with impressive body control attacking the ball in the air. He doesn’t have an elite physical trait, but he’s a well-rounded target who should be a strong complementary starting receiver in the NFL.
As the Patriots look to continue their rebuild and invest in important positions, one of their biggest needs heading into the 2025 NFL Draft is their defensive line.
If you were to build a defensive end in a lab, he would be built exactly like Landon Jackson. He has prototypical length, size, and strength for his position, and he’s shown some nice development in how he uses his hands to shed blocks over the course of his collegiate career.
The Bears have plenty of cap space to work with, making it likely they’ll add at least one new starter to their offensive line in free agency. Even if they sign two, though, there’s a decent chance they’ll still need to invest in a lineman early in the 2025 NFL Draft.
With a sturdy anchor, good size-adjusted athleticism, a nasty demeanor, and ideal length, Savaiinaea has the potential to be a good tackle but a great guard. Chicago kicks him inside in this hypothetical.
With needs on both sides of the ball, the Saints can go in a lot of different directions with this pick. Given that Tyrann Mathieu will be 33 years old by the beginning of next season and their other safeties don’t inspire too much confidence, the secondary could get retooled.
Nick Emmanwori is a lengthy, versatile defensive back who can cover in the box, out of the slot, and as a deep safety. He’s explosive with impressive ball skills, and his rare physical profile could see him utilized all over the field in New Orleans’ defense here.
In addition to defensive tackle, the Bears have a need at their other defensive end position opposite Montez Sweat. With three picks in the top 45, it wouldn’t be surprising if they use one of those selections on an edge rusher.
With his impressive length and a frame that’s done a great job of putting on weight without sacrificing speed, Princely Umanmielen has a high ceiling at the NFL level. He maximizes it with a high power and good spatial awareness setting the edge, too.
Quinnen Williams is still one of the best defensive tackles in the game, but the Jets could use an upgrade alongside him in their defensive interior.
A versatile defensive lineman who can rush off the edge and along the interior, Alfred Collins is an explosive man for his size with ideal instincts against the run and an intriguing combination of size and speed.
Though injuries played a factor in the 49ers’ poor season, the performance of their defense also played a role. This could make San Francisco target defensive players with some of their early picks.
After adding to their offensive line in Round 1 of this mock, the 49ers add a high-upside linebacker in Jihaad Campbell. With freakish athleticism for a bigger off-ball defender, he’s raw as a processor in between the tackles but has physical tools for days.
CeeDee Lamb has long solidified himself as one of the top wide receivers in the NFL, but the high-end talent in that Cowboys receiver room alongside him has been lacking since Amari Cooper’s departure.
Only a redshirt sophomore, Elic Ayomanor is a big-bodied receiver who thrives along the boundary with his physicality, body control, and breakaway speed after the catch. He’s a bit raw as a route runner but carries impressive physical potential at the next level.
After adding to their tight end room in Round 1 of this mock draft, the Colts could put an emphasis on their secondary with some of their other early picks this year.
Shavon Revel Jr. is a physical freak with tremendous length and ball skills for a cornerback, and he’s a much better athlete than most taller corners. He falls out of Round 1 due to a season-ending injury, but he’s a high-upside flyer that a team will take a chance on.
Atlanta’s offense is in decent shape heading into 2025, but their defense could still use some reinforcements. Don’t be surprised if their first two draft picks both come on that side of the ball.
In a rather mediocre linebacker class, Carson Schwesinger has been able to take advantage and shoot his way up draft boards. He worked his way up from a walk-on in 2022 to an All-American in 2024, and he has a red-hot motor that helps him maximize his mobility.
Depending on how you view Jalon Walker, the Cardinals may have already boosted their group of edge rushers by taking him in Round 1. That said, if you view him as more of an off-ball linebacker like I do, the pass-rush arsenal would still need work.
The hero of the Cotton Bowl for his strip-sack and fumble recovery for a touchdown against Texas, Jack Sawyer’s powerful style of rushing and high-effort play was a massive boost to Ohio State’s defense over the years. It especially came in handy as they pushed their way to a national championship.
For all the talent the Dolphins have at skill positions, their trenches on both sides of the ball will need some work if they’re going to make their way out of NFL purgatory.
The consistency isn’t quite there yet with Deone Walker, but the physical upside is immense. He’s a massive defensive tackle who draws double-team attention and has serious quickness for such a big defender, making him a threat on passing downs, as well.
After adding to their interior defensive line in Round 1 of this mock draft, the Bengals add some talent to the outside of their defensive line, too.
I expect both of Ohio State’s starting edge rushers from this year to go within the first 50 picks. JT Tuimoloau is a gifted athlete with speed and power that would make him a considerable threat opposite Trey Hendrickson in 2025.
The Seahawks double down on their offensive line with another experienced starter from a big-time program.
Donovan Jackson’s ability to kick outside to left tackle immediately after Josh Simmons got injured is genuinely impressive. The former is definitely more of a guard in the pros, but his power and agility didn’t look too out of place outside, either.
As previously mentioned, the Broncos would be wise to spend draft capital heavily on offensive weapons for Bo Nix. The tight end position isn’t one they’ve gotten consistent production out of in some time.
With his in-line and slot versatility, route-running awareness against zone coverage, and his mentality as a blocker, Mason Taylor seems like a solid “U” tight end who can line up in multiple alignments for an offense at the NFL level.
George Pickens is a quality starter for the Steelers’ offense, but the high-end value in their wide receiver room opposite him could use some improvement.
The FBS leader in receiving yards per game this season, Tre Harris brings an intriguing combination of size, speed, and agility that could make him a dangerous threat at all levels of the field in the pros.
The Buccaneers don’t even necessarily have a bad defense, but they’re still a few pieces away before they can be considered a complete unit. One of those positions in need of an upgrade is the cornerback position.
Maxwell Hairston had six interceptions and three pick-sixes in the last 20 games he played at Kentucky. He’s a long-wired, athletic cornerback who recognizes route concepts quickly and has the deep speed needed to defend in deeper zone-coverage shells.
Though the Packers did use a first-round pick on Jordan Morgan in the 2024 NFL Draft, their offensive line as a whole could still some additional investments.
A four-year collegiate starter, Wyatt Milum is a heavy-handed lineman with solid footwork in pass protection and precise strikes at the point of attack. Whether it’s at tackle or guard, he should be a solid starter in the league.
Even though the Chargers’ passing attack surpassed expectations going into the 2024 season, they could still use some upgrades, particularly at the tight end position.
With his elite production in 2024 and his tremendous athleticism as a route-runner and as a ball-carrier after the catch, Harold Fannin Jr. has solidified himself as one of the top tight ends in the 2025 NFL Draft. His ability to stretch the field is beyond what most players at his position are capable of doing.
After adding to their secondary with safety Malaki Starks in Round 1, the Bills double-down on their defensive backs with a potential starter at cornerback late in Round 2.
It took two transfers for him to get there, but Trey Amos finally finds himself strongly on NFL radars as an early-round prospect. He’s an explosive athlete at cornerback with fluid hips and ideal deep speed, and he’s sticky enough in man coverage to consistently stay in the wide receiver’s hip pocket.
The lack of their own second-round pick is a bummer for the Panthers, but they luckily still have a pick in Round 2 after trading down with the Rams in the second round of last year’s draft.
Carolina adds onto their secondary in the form of Denzel Burke here, who’s a long and competitive cornerback who’s at his best when he plays close to the line of scrimmage and can use his scrappy demeanor and physicality to jam receivers through their stems.
The Texans have a dominant edge-rushing duo in the form of Will Anderson Jr. and Danielle Hunter, but their interior defensive line left a lot to be desired in 2024. That could change if they invest at the position in the draft this April.
An athletic 3-technique defensive tackle, Omarr Norman-Lott is one of the best interior pass rushers in the 2025 NFL Draft. With a low center of gravity, impressive hand usage, and a dynamic first step off the ball, he has potential to be a fixture for an NFL defensive line for a long time.
It’s tough to pinpoint multiple severe needs on the Ravens’ roster, but their offensive line is a unit that still feels like it’s a piece or two away.
Marcus Mbow has starting experience at both tackle and guard, and one has to wonder if he could serve as an effective center, as well. No matter where he plays, he’s a coordinated blocker with the athleticism and hand usage needed to hold his own in more zone-heavy run schemes at the next level.
One could argue the Lions have the best offensive line in the NFL, but starting guard Kevin Zeitler is slated to hit free agency. Even if they extend him, he’s hardly a long-term answer as someone who turns 35 in March.
North Dakota State has had two offensive linemen selected on Day 2 of the NFL Draft in the last four years. Grey Zabel, an experienced starter with a nasty demeanor, good short-area quickness, and versatility across the offensive line, could make that three players in five years.
The Commanders would be smart to invest in their offensive line early in the 2025 NFL Draft, and this particular pick is a name Jayden Daniels would know well.
There’s still progress that needs to be made with his pad level and hand usage, but Emery Jones Jr. has all of the physical attributes needed to develop into a quality starting offensive lineman in the NFL if he lands in the right spot.
Two early picks to the secondary help out the Bills in this mock draft, but they could still use another long-term piece to add to their defensive line.
Jordan Burch is a freak athlete with the size and length needed to wow scouts before he even steps onto the field. When the whistle blows, he’s quick off the line of scrimmage and has shown development in how he uses his hands to stack and shed blocks.
Given their talent on both sides of the ball, the Eagles don’t enter the Super Bowl with too many needs. Should they be unable to afford an extension for star linebacker Zack Baun, though, that position could open up a need on their defense.
From a physical perspective, Demetrius Knight is big enough, strong enough, and fast enough to translate to the NFL level. He’s a high-motored player who flies to the ball in pursuit, as well. Don’t be surprised if you hear his name a lot more as the pre-draft process heats up.
The Chiefs’ defense has played a major role in their run to the Super Bowl to this point, but it wouldn’t hurt to add another talented defensive lineman to their interior rotation.
If you’re looking for a sexy pick, Shemar Turner might not be your guy. However, if you want a rock-solid run defender up the middle who can hold double-team blocks and stack and shed blocks well at the line of scrimmage, you’ve come to the right place.
Kyle Kennard is a lengthy, quick edge rusher with refined hand usage and impressive collegiate production, and his physical tools would make him a valuable addition to the Giants’ edge-rusher rotation.
The Chiefs have an offensive tackle problem, and while you might not find your Day 1 answer in the third round, Ajani Cornelius has the anchor, lower-half flexibility, and hand placement to project as a future starter in the NFL.
Just because the Browns are stuck with Deshaun Watson doesn’t mean they still can’t draft a quarterback early! It’s possible Jalen Milroe goes much higher than this due to his tremendous arm and elite athleticism, but his tape is maddeningly inconsistent. Nonetheless, it’s worth taking a shot to see if he lives up to his potential.
The Raiders continue their infusion of youth into their offense in this mock draft. Omarion Hampton is a speedy running back with a prototypical build with the north-south ability to just hammer open running lanes in between the tackles.
Taking a wide receiver early like this is hardly the Patriots giving up on their 2024 NFL Draft picks — it’s just taking a shot on another talented receiver for Drake Maye. Tez Johnson is an undersized weapon but one who feasts out of the slot with his speed, agility, and spatial awareness against zone coverage.
Tate Ratledge is the son of a former NFL player, and that’s reflected in his polished play. He’s a powerful guard prospect who lands his hands well at the point of attack and can absorb punishment in pass protection.
A versatile defender with interior value on certain passing downs, Jared Ivey is a big-bodied edge rusher with a red-hot motor who fits the mold the Saints have targeted at edge rusher over the years.
New Bears head coach Ben Johnson used D’Andre Swift as a rotational back on the Lions in 2022; it’s possible he does the same in Chicago in 2025. Quinshon Judkins would be a strong addition to their backfield, as he has the ball-carrier vision and big-play speed to make him a threat just about any time he touches the ball.
A two-time first-team All-American, Xavier Watts has the range in coverage, ball skills, and intelligence to be an impact starter at safety. Most mock drafts are lower on him than I am, but make no mistake about it, he’s a top-50 talent in this class in my eyes.
Xavier Restrepo is a sure-handed slot receiver who’s a crafty route runner with good spatial awareness against zone coverage and great burst coming out of his breaks. He feels like a high-floor receiver prospect compared to the boom-or-bust talents the Panthers have drafted in recent years.
Despite being a smaller edge rusher, Donovan Ezeiruaku has more than enough arm length to stick around there in the pros. He’s quick off the ball, flexible turning the corner, and has a deep toolbox of cross-chops, swims, and rips to shed blocks.
There’s no such thing as too many pass rushers, and Bradyn Swinson would be a welcomed addition to Dallas’ defensive line rotation with his powerful hands, short-area quickness, and instincts against the run.
He may be raw as a processor in coverage, but the upside with Darien Porter is immense. A former wide receiver in college, he has tremendous length and ball skills with the raw track speed to give him physical tools worth developing.
One of the top small-school prospects in the 2025 NFL Draft, Charles Grant brings an intriguing combination of arm length, mobility, and coordination that could make him a future starter at either guard or tackle in the pros with a redshirt year.
Though a little bit lanky, Dorian Strong has top-notch ball skills and picks up on route concepts and progressions quickly, giving him a leg up over another lanky cornerback the Commanders previously drafted in Emmanuel Forbes.
The Colts need some talent invested into their secondary, and after going cornerback in Round 2 in this mock draft, a fluid safety with a high motor and range in coverage like Andrew Mukuba feels like a worthy investment.
Gunnar Helm is a sure-handed tight end with a sturdy frame, and he brings a combination of play strength and fluidity across the middle of the field that could see him become a solid starter in due time.
A big-bodied safety with a large catch radius and impressive effort in a variety of defensive alignments, Kevin Winston Jr. is the type of safety who would fit in well with what the Seahawks currently have in their secondary.
If Najee Harris leaves in free agency, the Steelers will find themselves in the market for a new power back opposite Jaylen Warren, who himself is a restricted free agent this offseason. Kaleb Johnson has the frame and ball-carrier vision to be that perfect (and cheaper) replacement.
A three-year starter in college with ideal physicality and instincts at the linebacker position, Chris Paul Jr. is a reliable tackler who should be able to contribute quickly in the NFL.
Should the Broncos let Javonte Williams walk in free agency, they’ll need another running back for their offense. TreVeyon Henderson has the speed to complement an Audric Estimé and toughness to complement a Jaleel McLaughlin.
Dylan Fairchild is a quick guard prospect with reliable strike placement and good coordination at the point of attack. While his game isn’t sexy, he has the tools needed to be a perfectly capable starter in due time if his pad level is coached up.
Productive across his stints at Coastal Carolina and Michigan, Josaiah Stewart is a smaller but crafty pass rusher with the first-step athleticism and finesse in his hands to beat offensive tackles on outside speed rushes.
Drops and route-running footwork are areas of improvement for Savion Williams, but he’s a freak athlete with elite size, speed, and ball-carrier vision with the ball in his hands that makes him worth a Day 2 flyer.
Jalen Royals is a productive collegiate wide receiver who isn’t particularly elite in one aspect of his game, but he’s a smart player with reliable hands and a well-rounded game that helps him get open consistently.
The Rams don’t have an heir apparent for Matthew Stafford currently, and given his tremendous pedigree and arm talent, Quinn Ewers could be a high-upside candidate worth considering that could develop behind Stafford before potentially being given the reins.
It’s entirely possible Jacob Parrish goes higher than this in real life. A recent riser up boards who’s still flying somewhat under the radar, he is a smaller yet sticky coverage cornerback with a high football IQ and an aggressive mentality attacking the ball.
Jayden Higgins is a coordinated, big-bodied receiver with impressive ball skills who rarely drops passes. No matter who the Jets’ quarterback will be in 2025, he would be a welcomed addition to their wide receiver room.
There’s plenty of potential with Anthony Belton, who’s raw in how he uses his hands and distributes his weight. That’s because of his impressive frame and length, his foot speed in pass protection, and his pure play strength at the point of attack.
Few running backs did as much to boost their draft stock as Cameron Skattebo this year. What he lacks in elite top speed, he more than makes up for with his elite contact balance and visual processing between the tackles.
David Walker finished his three years at Central Arkansas with 31 total sacks, and he’s a dynamic athlete who can win with speed, power, or refined hand usage. He checks as many boxes as you’d like out of a small-school edge rusher.
A lengthy cornerback with a large catch radius and impressive ball skills to match, Zy Alexander is a bit skinny but moves well in coverage and makes plays on the ball regularly.
A projected compensatory pick is a godsend for the Vikings, who use the pick in this mock draft to add a smart, speedy cornerback with a playmaker’s mentality in Louisville’s Quincy Riley.
Jonnu Smith’s production helped keep the Dolphins in the playoff hunt down the stretch, but adding another tight end to the mix isn’t a bad idea. Elijah Arroyo is a reliable run blocker who brings ideal effort in the trenches, and he has better deep speed than most at his position.
Some may remember J.J. Pegues as the fullback in Ole Miss’ special packages who ran for seven touchdowns in 2024, but on the defensive side of the ball, he’s a twitchy defensive tackle with a low center of gravity and quick hands deconstructing blocks.
Barrett Carter’s collegiate career leaves more questions than answers. What isn’t up for debate, though, is his impressive athleticism, range as a tackler, and capabilities in zone coverage across the middle of the field.
101) Tennessee Titans
Jaxson Dart, QB, Ole Miss
102) Cleveland Browns
Antwuan Powell-Ryland, EDGE, Virginia Tech
103) New York Giants
C.J. West, DT, Indiana
104) New England Patriots
Miles Frazier, G, LSU
105) Jacksonville Jaguars
Dylan Sampson, RB, Tennessee
106) Las Vegas Raiders
Chase Lundt, OT, UConn
107) Buffalo Bills
Jared Wilson, C, Georgia
108) New York Jets
Mello Dotson, CB, Kansas
109) Carolina Panthers
Danny Stutsman, LB, Oklahoma
110) New Orleans Saints
Ashton Gillotte, EDGE, Louisville
111) San Francisco 49ers
Earnest Greene, G, Georgia
112) Carolina Panthers
Malachi Moore, S, Alabama
113) Arizona Cardinals
Nazir Stackhouse, DT, Georgia
114) Miami Dolphins
Billy Bowman, S, Oklahoma
115) Indianapolis Colts
Will Howard, QB, Ohio State
116) Atlanta Falcons
Nohl Williams, CB, California
117) Cincinnati Bengals
Jack Bech, WR, TCU
118) Tennessee Titans
Jordan Phillips, DT, Maryland
119) Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Tory Horton, WR, Colorado State
120) Denver Broncos
Jaylen Reed, S, Penn State
121) Pittsburgh Steelers
Tyler Baron, EDGE, Miami (FL)
122) Green Bay Packers
Devin Neal, RB, Kansas
123) Los Angeles Chargers
Jaylin Noel, WR, Iowa State
124) Jacksonville Jaguars
Ozzy Trapilo, OT, Boston College
125) Los Angeles Rams
Cobee Bryant, CB, Kansas
126) Houston Texans
D.J. Giddens, RB, Kansas State
127) Baltimore Ravens
Ty Hamilton, DT, Ohio State
128) Philadelphia Eagles
LaJohntay Wester, WR, Colorado
129) New Orleans Saints
Jabbar Muhammad, CB, Oregon
130) Buffalo Bills
Aenaes Peebles, DT, Virginia Tech
131) Detroit Lions
Tommi Hill, CB, Nebraska
132) Kansas City Chiefs
Raheim Sanders, RB, South Carolina
133) New York Giants
Sebastian Castro, CB, Iowa
134) Miami Dolphins
Jeffrey Bassa, LB, Oregon
135) Baltimore Ravens
Lathan Ransom, S, Ohio State
136) Seattle Seahawks
Kyle McCord, QB, Syracuse
137) San Francisco 49ers
Upton Stout, CB, Western Kentucky
138) San Francisco 49ers
Luke Lachey, TE, Iowa
139) Minnesota Vikings
Ollie Gordon II, RB, Oklahoma State
140) Carolina Panthers
Oronde Gadsden II, TE, Syracuse
141) Tennessee Titans
Shamari Simmons, CB, Arizona State
142) Jacksonville Jaguars
Fadil Diggs, EDGE, Syracuse
143) Las Vegas Raiders
Jermari Harris, CB, Iowa
144) New England Patriots
Jake Briningstool, TE, Clemson
145) New York Jets
Kaimon Rucker, EDGE, North Carolina
146) Carolina Panthers
Darius Alexander, DT, Toledo
147) Washington Commanders
Jay Higgins, LB, Iowa
148) Chicago Bears
Jack Nelson, OT, Wisconsin
149) Dallas Cowboys
Maxen Hook, S, Toledo
150) Miami Dolphins
Dillon Gabriel, QB, Oregon
151) Indianapolis Colts
Terrance Ferguson, TE, Oregon
152) Arizona Cardinals
Ricky White, WR, UNLV
153) Cincinnati Bengals
Brandon Adams, CB, UCF
154) New York Giants
Kyle Monangai, RB, Rutgers
155) Miami Dolphins
Garrett Dellinger, G, LSU
156) New York Jets
Tai Felton, WR, Maryland
157) Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Jamaree Caldwell, DT, Oregon
158) Los Angeles Chargers
Howard Cross III, DT, Notre Dame
159) Green Bay Packers
Smael Mondon Jr., LB, Georgia
160) Minnesota Vikings
Jonah Monheim, G, USC
161) Philadelphia Eagles
Ryan Fitzgerald, K, Florida State
162) Pittsburgh Steelers
Joshua Farmer, DT, Florida State
163) Carolina Panthers
Bhayshul Tuten, RB, Virginia Tech
164) Cleveland Browns
Hollin Pierce, OT, Rutgers
165) Philadelphia Eagles
Tonka Hemingway, DT, South Carolina
166) Houston Texans
Gerad Christian-Lichtenhan, OT, Oregon State
167) Philadelphia Eagles
Clay Webb, G, Jacksonville State
168) Tennessee Titans
Jamon Dumas-Johnson, LB, Kentucky
169) Dallas Cowboys
Mitchell Evans, TE, Notre Dame
170) Buffalo Bills
Johnny Walker Jr., EDGE, Missouri
171) Dallas Cowboys
Ty Robinson, DT, Nebraska
172) Seattle Seahawks
Jah Joyner, EDGE, Minnesota
173) Dallas Cowboys
Pat Bryant, WR, Illinois
174) Buffalo Bills
Kaden Prather, WR, Maryland
175) Baltimore Ravens
Brandon Crenshaw-Dickson, OT, Florida
176) Los Angeles Chargers
Kalel Mullings, RB, Michigan
177) Baltimore Ravens
Rylie Mills, DT, Notre Dame
178) Buffalo Bills
Aaron Smith, LB, South Carolina State
179) Tennessee Titans
Bilhal Kone, CB, Western Michigan
180) Cleveland Browns
Andres Borregales, K, Miami (FL)
181) Las Vegas Raiders
Jake Majors, C, Texas
182) Los Angeles Chargers
Seth McLaughlin, C, Ohio State
183) Jacksonville Jaguars
Jordan Hancock, CB, Ohio State
184) Baltimore Ravens
Tahj Brooks, RB, Texas Tech
185) New Orleans Saints
Jeremy Crawshaw, P, Florida
186) Seattle Seahawks
Elijah Roberts, DT, SMU
187) New York Jets
Riley Leonard, QB, Notre Dame
188) San Francisco 49ers
Nick Nash, WR, San Jose State
189) Dallas Cowboys
John Williams, OT, Cincinnati
190) Indianapolis Colts
Kyren Lacy, WR, LSU
191) Los Angeles Rams
Woody Marks, RB, USC
192) Denver Broncos
Vernon Broughton, DT, Texas
193) Cleveland Browns
Deion Burks, WR, Oklahoma
194) Cincinnati Bengals
Cam Jackson, DT, Florida
195) Jacksonville Jaguars
Kurtis Rourke, QB, Indiana
196) Chicago Bears
Jonas Sanker, S, Virginia
197) Detroit Lions
Samuel Brown, WR, Miami (FL)
198) Denver Broncos
Jackson Slater, G, Sacramento State
199) Green Bay Packers
Joshua Gray, G, Oregon State
200) Los Angeles Chargers
Justin Walley, CB, Minnesota
201) Cleveland Browns
Alijah Huzzie, CB, North Carolina
202) Los Angeles Rams
Drew Kendall, C, Boston College
203) Los Angeles Rams
Ja’Corey Brooks, WR, Louisville
204) Baltimore Ravens
Marcus Wehr, G, Montana State
205) Buffalo Bills
LeQuint Allen Jr., RB, Syracuse
206) Washington Commanders
Nash Hutmacher, DT, Nebraska
207) Buffalo Bills
Bryson Nesbit, TE, North Carolina
208) Denver Broncos
Zah Frazier, CB, UTSA
209) New York Jets
Ja’Quinden Jackson, RB, Arkansas
210) Dallas Cowboys
Cody Simon, LB, Ohio State
211) Seattle Seahawks
Jaylin Lane, WR, Virginia Tech
212) Baltimore Ravens
Luke Kandra, G, Cincinnati
213) Las Vegas Raiders
Willie Lampkin, G, North Carolina
214) Los Angeles Chargers
Trey Wedig, OT, Indiana
215) Cleveland Browns
Carson Vinson, G, Alabama A&M
216) Cleveland Browns
Saivion Jones, EDGE, LSU
217) Las Vegas Raiders
Andre Jefferson, DT, Lenoir-Rhyne
218) New England Patriots
Jordan James, RB, Oregon
219) Los Angeles Chargers
Rayuan Lane III, S, Navy
220) New York Giants
Thomas Perry, G, Middlebury
221) New England Patriots
Brady Cook, QB, Missouri
222) Jacksonville Jaguars
Kobe Hudson, WR, UCF
223) Las Vegas Raiders
Connor Colby, G, Iowa
224) Pittsburgh Steelers
Tyler Shough, QB, Louisville
225) Miami Dolphins
Da’Quan Felton, WR, Virginia Tech
226) Detroit Lions
Tim Smith, DT, Alabama
227) San Francisco 49ers
Jalen Travis, OT, Iowa State
228) Carolina Panthers
Tyler Cooper, G, Minnesota
229) Detroit Lions
Yahya Black, DT, Iowa
230) Pittsburgh Steelers
Jack Kiser, LB, Notre Dame
231) San Francisco 49ers
Caden Davis, K, Ole Miss
232) Miami Dolphins
Cam’Ron Silmon-Craig, S, Colorado
233) Indianapolis Colts
Tyler Batty, EDGE, BYU
234) Chicago Bears
Arian Smith, WR, Georgia
235) Seattle Seahawks
Marcus Yarns, RB, Delaware
236) Tampa Bay Buccaneers
James Burnip, P, Alabama
237) Washington Commanders
R.J. Harvey, RB, UCF
238) Green Bay Packers
Joe Evans, DT, UTSA
239) New England Patriots
Will Sheppard, WR, Colorado
240) Tennessee Titans
Aiden Williams, G, Minnesota-Duluth
241) Chicago Bears
Jackson Woodard, LB, UNLV
242) Houston Texans
Hunter Wohler, S, Wisconsin
243) Atlanta Falcons
Jamaal Pritchett, WR, South Alabama
244) Baltimore Ravens
Phil Mafah, RB, Clemson
245) Detroit Lions
Max Brosmer, QB, Minnesota
246) Pittsburgh Steelers
Shilo Sanders, S, Colorado
247) New York Giants
Melvin Smith Jr., CB, Southern Arkansas
248) Washington Commanders
Que Robinson, EDGE, Alabama
249) Dallas Cowboys
Cooper Mays, G, Tennessee
250) Green Bay Packers
Dont’e Thornton, WR, Tennessee
251) Miami Dolphins
Antwane Wells Jr., WR, Ole Miss
252) Los Angeles Chargers
Tyrion Ingram-Dawkins, EDGE, Georgia
253) New Orleans Saints
Thomas Fidone II, TE, Nebraska
254) San Francisco 49ers
Craig Woodson, S, California
255) Kansas City Chiefs
Collin Oliver, EDGE, Oklahoma State
256) Cleveland Browns
Moliki Matavao, TE, UCLA
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