As the confetti rained down in New Orleans after the Eagles won Super Bowl LIX, the NFL offseason officially began. Now we can really start thinking about the 2025 NFL draft and what all 32 teams might do in Round 1 on April 24.

I’m not wasting any time — I put together a new mock draft of all 32 first-round picks, predicting landing spots for top prospects and three quarterbacks. The draft order is locked in, with Philadelphia picking at No. 32, and no team has traded its Day 1 pick yet, meaning everyone gets a first-rounder here. I’m not projecting any pick swaps today, either. I’ll wait for more intel there as we get closer to the draft.

We still have a long road ahead, with the combine in two weeks and pro days coming in the weeks after that. Teams have interviews and medical checks that will further influence the draft board. But for now, this is how I see Round 1 playing out based on current team needs, my personal rankings and what I’m hearing from people around the league.

Let’s begin with the Titans’ tough call at No. 1 overall, and for more on these predictions, tune in to the “SportsCenter Special” on Tuesday at 5 p.m. ET (ESPN2).

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Travis Hunter, CB/WR, Colorado

The Titans have made it clear they won’t force the quarterback issue at No. 1 if they don’t deem one of the passers worthy of the pick. Miami’s Cam Ward and Colorado’s Shedeur Sanders will be in the mix here, given Will Levis‘ struggles, but Tennessee could go another direction. And that opens the door for a spirited debate in picking between Hunter and Penn State edge rusher Abdul Carter.

While there is little precedent for a prospect playing both sides of the ball in the NFL, Hunter has a rare skill set. Scouts have noted his determination and focus as reasons why he was able to play an astounding 1,458 snaps this past season. The Titans need help at both WR and CB, and Hunter — whom I’m ranking at corner right now — could boost either spot. He caught 15 touchdown passes and had four interceptions in 2024.

Abdul Carter, Edge, Penn State

The Browns — like the Titans — will do their homework on the top of the quarterback class, and I wouldn’t rule out one of Ward or Sanders going here. But considering the recent trade request by Myles Garrett and Carter’s overall value as a prospect, the Browns might decide to sort the QB situation at a later pick or in free agency. Carter was dominant in his first full season on the edge after sliding over from off-ball linebacker. He created pressure on 18.5% of his pass-rush reps this past season and finished with 12 sacks and 23.5 tackles for loss; all three numbers were among the top seven in the nation.

Cam Ward, QB, Miami

The two teams most pressed to upgrade at quarterback this offseason are the Giants and Raiders, and I wouldn’t rule out New York pursuing a veteran via a trade before we even get to the draft. Under present roster constructions, though, I have the Giants taking the electric Ward as the first signal-caller off the board.

Ward dazzled during his lone season at Miami, throwing for the most touchdown passes (39) and second-most passing yards (4,313) in the FBS. Though he must clean up his footwork and decision-making, Ward has a high ceiling. He brings a powerful arm, can be an innovator on the field and has a steely demeanor in big moments.

The Giants, who moved on from Daniel Jones during the 2024 season, have to find stability at QB after finishing 28th in QBR (44.9) and managing only two more TD passes (15) than interceptions (13).

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Cam Ward answers with a 74-yard TD pass to Elijah Arroyo

Elijah Arroyo scores a 74-yard touchdown to bring Miami even with Georgia Tech in the first quarter.

Will Campbell, OT, LSU

There is a case for taking the best player available, and per my own board, that would be Michigan defensive tackle Mason Graham. Not a bad fit. But offensive tackle is a massive need for the Patriots, and Campbell is my highest-graded player at the position in this class (No. 6 overall). He has excellent footwork to mirror opposing pass rushers screaming off the edge and the body control to absorb power and then reset his feet.

New coach Mike Vrabel has stressed the importance of fixing the offensive line — and any investment that supports second-year quarterback Drake Maye should take priority. New England was 31st in pass block win rate (50.9%) and gave up the league’s fifth-most sacks (52) in 2024.

Mason Graham, DT, Michigan

The Jaguars need major repairs on defense after finishing 31st in yards allowed per play (5.9), last in net passing yards allowed per attempt (7.5), 30th in interceptions (six) and 28th in sacks (34). Graham is one of my top three players, as he combines elite quickness off the ball as an interior disrupter and the strength to change the complexion of a run defense. From the day he stepped onto Michigan’s campus, he was a difference-maker. He could be that again in Jacksonville between Josh Hines-Allen and Travon Walker.

Shedeur Sanders, QB, Colorado

We’ll see whether the Raiders feel the need to try to move up the board to secure a quarterback, but in this scenario, they can land the best pure passer in the draft right at No. 6. This season, Sanders trailed only Ward in touchdown passes (37) and was fourth in the FBS in passing yards (4,134). He throws with touch and precision when given time and space in the pocket.

Las Vegas hired Pete Carroll as its new coach, and now it needs to stop the revolving door at QB with a long-term fix. Jimmy Garoppolo wasn’t the answer. Gardner Minshew and Aidan O’Connell couldn’t take hold of the job. But Sanders could quickly improve this situation.

Mykel Williams, Edge, Georgia

It sounds as if the Jets are going to move on from Aaron Rodgers and make a change at quarterback. But with the top two passers off the board, the Jets probably would have to look elsewhere at No. 7. Perhaps they look at the Day 2 quarterbacks or just address the spot in free agency.

Regardless, I think New York turns to the defense here, and Williams would boost a pass rush that needs more of an edge presence to complement Will McDonald IV, who broke out in 2024 with 10.5 sacks. Williams has rare length, power and more pass-rush juice than his sack numbers suggest (14 over three seasons).

Jalon Walker, Edge/LB, Georgia

Walker will generate some fascinating debates in draft rooms, as those who view him as an edge player at the NFL level (as I do) must account for his modest length for that position. That being said, the tape is absurdly good for Walker, who challenges Carter for the best first step off the edge in the class. No Panthers defender reached even six sacks in 2024, and Carolina was 31st in pass rush win rate (28.1%), so this is a major hole to fill.

Tetairoa McMillan, WR, Arizona

As the Saints navigate a tricky rebuild, wide receiver falls among the areas they must address sooner than later. Chris Olave sat out time because of concussions this season, Rashid Shaheed is coming off a knee injury and Marquez Valdes-Scantling is a free agent.

McMillan is a huge wideout (6-foot-5, 210 pounds) who runs clean routes and has an incredible catch radius to snag balls thrown outside his frame. He was third in receiving this season (1,319 yards) and could be an asset in the red zone.

Kelvin Banks Jr., OT, Texas

As the Bears work to get the best version of Caleb Williams under new playcaller Ben Johnson, they’ll need to invest significantly in the offensive line. Williams took more sacks than any other quarterback in the NFL this past season (68).

Banks has very good footwork and balance for a player of his 320-pound size, and I believe his extensive experience (42 starts) will make for a smoother transition to the NFL. He gave up only four pressures on 510 pass-blocking snaps in 2024, one of the lowest pressure percentages allowed by an FBS lineman. A lack of length has some convinced he’d be a better guard than tackle in the NFL, but I see the skill of a starter at left tackle.

Josh Simmons, OT, Ohio State

Trent Williams will be 37 years old in July and sat out seven games in 2024. So if San Francisco wants to return to form and keep its contention window open, it must invest in the offensive line this offseason. Simmons is coming off a knee injury sustained in October, so his range is much wider than most prospects slotted this high — medicals will be key for him. But if they check out throughout the process, Simmons’ elite physical traits and quickness give him a chance to emerge as the best left tackle in the class.

Learning from Williams would also be invaluable tutelage and buy San Francisco time if Simmons needs a longer recovery window (though he is expected to be fully cleared by training camp).

Will Johnson, CB, Michigan

Though going with an offensive lineman was strongly considered here, Johnson would help fortify a Cowboys cornerback room that has plenty of questions on paper as the offseason begins. Trevon Diggs is recovering from a knee injury that required surgery, DaRon Bland has only one year left on his rookie contract and Jourdan Lewis will be a free agent in March.

There are some in the scouting world who see a healthy Johnson as one of the highest-upside players in the class. He has elite 6-foot-2 size and ball skills (nine career interceptions). Even if the Cowboys are concerned with his speed, it won’t be an issue in new coordinator Matt Eberflus‘ zone-heavy scheme. (And yes, Dallas could think running back, but I think the team waits and takes advantage of a deep class at the position.)

Tyler Booker, G, Alabama

Simply put, the offensive line must be better in Miami. And that applies to both tackle positions and the interior. The Dolphins were in the bottom five in pass block win rate this season (55.7%). Booker would shore up a lot of the interior problems that were created when Robert Hunt left in free agency last offseason; much like Hunt, Booker is a people mover in the run game. He is on the short list for strongest player in the class and gave up only one sack in his college career. And though Booker is definitely a guard in the NFL, the fact that he was able to kick out and play 68 snaps as a left tackle in 2024 for Alabama is a testament to his great footwork.

Tyler Warren, TE, Penn State

This would qualify as a “sprint the card to the podium” pick if the order falls this way. Warren — my ninth-ranked prospect — would be a great value for a Colts team desperate for an X factor at tight end. He can make some incredibly difficult catches and is one of the most dangerous run-after-catch players in this class. He blends power and fearlessness to break tackles at will, forcing 21 missed tackles on catches this past season. Warren could be instrumental in boosting Anthony Richardson and the entire Indianapolis pass game.

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Tyler Warren stays in bounds for a Penn State TD

Drew Allar bides his time and floats one to Tyler Warren in the back of the end zone for a Penn State touchdown.

Mike Green, Edge, Marshall

Green led the nation with 17 sacks in 2024, so he can get home to the quarterback. The Falcons need some of that after finishing with 31 sacks (31st in the league). Trading for Matthew Judon in August was supposed to help, but he had only 5.5 sacks and is now a free agent. Green, meanwhile, combines an explosive first step with knock-back power and an arsenal of pass-rush moves. And in his biggest test of the past season, he sacked Ohio State’s Will Howard on a nasty spin move coming off the left side of the defense.

Shemar Stewart, Edge, Texas A&M

Stewart is a really fascinating prospect, and I think he’s a lock for the first round. He is 6-foot-5, 281 pounds and will be one of the stars of the combine thanks to his ridiculous speed — but he posted exactly 1.5 sacks in each of his three college seasons. Cardinals GM Monti Ossenfort could take a big swing by landing him here, going all-in on his upside and immense potential. The Cardinals were 26th in pressure rate (28.6%) this season, and their midseason trade for Baron Browning spoke to their pass-rush issues.

Walter Nolen, DT, Ole Miss

The Bengals have potentially huge holes opening on offense — receiver Tee Higgins is a free agent, for one — but they need to hit defense hard this offseason. They gave up 25.5 points per game in 2024, more than all but six teams. Nolen, meanwhile, is an elite disruptor with a combination of active hands and strength to routinely cause negative plays for opponents. He could take free agent B.J. Hill‘s spot on the interior in Cincinnati.

Armand Membou, OT/G, Missouri

The Seahawks will undoubtedly work to shore up the offensive line this offseason, and I like the fit for Membou. Few players helped their stock as much during this past season as Membou did; the 20-year-old anchored the right tackle spot for Missouri with legitimate power and tenacity. Though Membou is just 6-foot-3, he has outstanding length, which keeps the door open for staying at right tackle (Seahawks RT Abraham Lucas has struggled to stay on the field). But many scouts view him as a guard at the NFL level, and Seattle might have a hole there if Laken Tomlinson leaves in free agency.

James Pearce Jr., Edge, Tennessee

Tampa Bay’s pass rush was in the middle of the pack this season, finishing 13th in pressure rate (31.9%). But it needs some reinforcements off the edge. The Bucs’ top two sack getters — Calijah Kancey and Vita Vea — play inside. Pearce has a lightning-quick first step and the body control to swoop around and underneath tackles. He had 7.5 sacks this season, and though his production slipped a bit from 10 sacks in 2023, the upside of Pearce is unquestionable.

Ashton Jeanty, RB, Boise State

It was hard to go 19 picks without Jeanty coming off the board — he’s one of my five highest-ranked prospects in the class. But he also plays the deepest position in this draft and one on which many teams philosophically are not inclined to use a premium pick. But this would be a dream scenario for the Broncos. They tied for 20th in yards per rush (4.1) and Javonte Williams is a free agent.

Jeanty would take over the lead role behind an excellent offensive line (the Broncos ranked first in run block win rate in 2024) and pair with second-year quarterback Bo Nix to give coach Sean Payton an offensive boost. Jeanty can be a Pro Bowl-level player very early in his career, as his speed, power, contact balance and receiving profile are all excellent. He ran for 2,601 yards this past season.

Jaxson Dart, QB, Ole Miss

Yes, free agents Russell Wilson or Justin Fields could be back. But the Steelers’ pedestrian offense has held them back from playoff success in recent seasons, and Dart had a prolific college career. Over the past two seasons, he has 7,633 passing yards, 51 touchdown throws and 11 interceptions. He’s a capable thrower to all levels of the field and has enough mobility to operate outside the pocket and on the run. Dart also took advantage of Senior Bowl week with a strong showing in front of Pittsburgh coach Mike Tomlin, who was on the field at each practice.

This projection represents a big rise up the board from where Dart currently ranks outside my top 32, but quarterbacks always have a chance to climb given positional value. Keep an eye on Dart here as we get closer to April.

Colston Loveland, TE, Michigan

Loveland — who played under Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh at Michigan — is my 13th-ranked prospect and would completely change the passing game in Los Angeles. He’s an effortless route runner who can line up at a variety of different spots to beat man coverage and has the catch radius to haul in contested balls. Despite Michigan’s quarterback struggles this season, Loveland set a career-high with 56 catches. He could be a reliable target for Justin Herbert in this offense.

Maxwell Hairston, CB, Kentucky

The Packers have to look at their cornerback room this offseason. Improvements would allow them to play more man coverage under coordinator Jeff Hafley after tying with Tampa Bay for the lowest percentage of man coverage snaps in 2024 (29.2%). Hairston sat out some time because of a shoulder injury this past season, but he led the SEC with five interceptions in 2023 — two of which were returned for touchdowns. He’s a playmaking ball magnet who is going to fly in the 40-yard dash at the combine.

Hairston pairs well opposite Jaire Alexander. That duo could help shore up the Green Bay pass defense that gave up a 67.4% completion rate this season, 25th in the league.

Derrick Harmon, DT, Oregon

We know the Vikings can create pressure with their deep edge-rush group and coordinator Brian Flores’ scheme, but one thing they lacked in 2024 was a difference-making pass rusher from the interior. Harmon would fill that gap and more; he led FBS defensive tackles in pressures (34) during his breakout 2024 season at Oregon. Harmon has outstanding length and the power to control opposing offensive linemen at the point of attack.

Luther Burden III, WR, Missouri

Injury attrition hit the Texans hard this season, leaving them paper thin at wide receiver in the playoffs and staring at the possibility of being without Tank Dell (knee) for all of next season. There’s a really good argument for Houston to find an offensive lineman here — Oregon’s Josh Conerly Jr. maybe? — but Stroud also needs pass catchers with Stefon Diggs coming off a torn ACL and hitting free agency.

Burden had an amazing 2023 season before struggling some in 2024 with middling QB play. But his combination of size, power and instincts as a run-after-catch player would be awesome for Houston.

Josh Conerly Jr., OT, Oregon

The Rams will be in the market for at least one starting offensive tackle this offseason (Alaric Jackson is a free agent), and this would be good value on a player I have as a fringe top-20 prospect. Conerly gave up a total of two sacks in his three years at Oregon and had one of his best games against Penn State’s Carter in the Big Ten championship. He’s a controlled and disciplined mover who has plenty of size and length to start from day one.

Malaki Starks, S, Georgia

The Ravens’ defense found its way by the end of the season, but the secondary gave up far too many big plays — 58 completions for 20-plus yards this past season, third worst in the NFL. I’m watching the safety spot this offseason — Marcus Williams was benched for much of the season and probably will be released this spring. Starks is versatile, has excellent ball skills and would pair nicely with Kyle Hamilton. He has six career interceptions.

Grey Zabel, G/C, North Dakota State

Zabel had a great week at the Senior Bowl that had me thinking about cornerback Quinyon Mitchell in 2024. Like Mitchell did before the 2024 draft, Zabel dominated at a lower college level and then looked every bit the part against top competition at the all-star event. Zabel projects as an interior player in the NFL, which is the only part of the Lions’ offense that looks at all vulnerable on paper going into 2025. He is powerful, marries his quick feet with active hands in pass protection and is ridiculously tough — he plays like a Lion.

Re: the defense … yes, I thought about bringing in some help on that side of the ball here. Maybe Ohio State’s JT Tuimoloau or Boston College’s Donovan Ezeiruaku could fit opposite Aidan Hutchinson.

Emeka Egbuka, WR, Ohio State

As the Commanders look to surround Jayden Daniels with more playmakers, they could tap back into the Ohio State receiver pipeline to pair Terry McLaurin with Egbuka, who leaves Columbus with the most catches in school history (205). Egbuka is among the most ready-made prospects in this class, as he features pristine route running, reliable hands and a selflessness as a blocker that the Commanders would undoubtedly love. He caught 10 touchdowns for the Buckeyes this season.

Kenneth Grant, DT, Michigan

Obviously teams don’t shape their draft plans to fit one specific opponent, but I can’t help but think back to the AFC Championship Game. The Chiefs imposed their will on the ground against Buffalo in short-yardage situations, averaging 4.6 yards per carry. Grant is gigantic at 339 pounds and would be a tremendous asset to Buffalo’s run defense. But he also brings pocket disruption as an inside pass rusher. Putting him in rotation with Ed Oliver and DaQuan Jones would make for a really good interior.

Donovan Jackson, OT/G, Ohio State

This one is probably pretty obvious after watching the Super Bowl, when Patrick Mahomes was pressured on 16 dropbacks. Four years ago, the Chiefs lost to the Buccaneers in the Super Bowl and then fixated on their offensive line in the offseason. The additions helped them win two titles in a three-year span. So while I believe the Eagles’ defensive front is good enough to give even the best offensive line fits, the Chiefs have to again attack the trenches this offseason.

Jackson played guard up until October of this past season, when he kicked out to left tackle to replace an injured Simmons. He’s a better fit at guard and could replace Trey Smith if the Chiefs can’t re-sign the standout free agent. But Jackson’s ability to play outside would give Kansas City some flexibility, considering its left tackle concerns. He is powerful, dependable and versatile.

Jihaad Campbell, LB, Alabama

This Super Bowl champion Eagles team could sustain its success for multiple years, but it will have a few areas to address this offseason to stay on top. With Zack Baun scheduled to be a free agent (and earn a huge pay raise) and Nakobe Dean‘s patellar tendon injury, Philly could add the best inside linebacker in the class in Campbell. His sideline-to-sideline range shows up against both the run and the pass. And as a bonus: Campbell showed some juice as an occasional pass rusher at Alabama. He had 112 tackles, 12 run stops and 5 sacks this season.