NFL mock draft 2025 post-combine: Titans land QB of the future, Patriots get Travis Hunter

Posted by author March 3, 2025 NFL

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The path to the 2025 NFL draft is in full swing following the NFL combine.

A total of 329 players were invited to Indianapolis to participate in the combine. NFL executives, coaches and scouts were all on hand to examine and meet with the draft prospects. Some prospects improved their draft stock; others still have work to do in the lead-up to April’s draft.

The NFL combine provides NFL teams with a better understanding of the upcoming draft class. How did the events in Indy affect the 2025 draft class? Here’s USA TODAY Sports’ latest mock draft in the aftermath of the combine.

2025 NFL mock draft

No trades are included in this mock draft.

1. Tennessee Titans: QB Cam Ward, Miami

Titans coach Brian Callahan said Cam Ward and Shedeur Sanders are “worthy” of their top two quarterback distinction. Tennessee is in desperate need of a franchise quarterback to usher in a new era.

2. Cleveland Browns: EDGE Abdul Carter, Penn State

With Myles Garrett’s trade request hanging over their head, the Browns choose the best edge rusher in the draft. Carter’s foot injury shouldn’t cause him to slide down in the draft.

3. New York Giants: QB Shedeur Sanders, Colorado

Giants GM Joe Schoen said the team has to address the quarterback position somewhere. Sanders’ DNA makes him uniquely qualified to handle the bright lights of New York.

4. New England Patriots: CB/WR Travis Hunter, Colorado

The reigning Heisman Trophy winner is the best overall player in the draft. He wants to play cornerback and wide receiver. The Patriots need help in both areas.

5. Jacksonville Jaguars: DT Mason Graham, Michigan

The Jaguars had the second-worst defense in the NFL last season. Graham is the most polished defensive tackle in the draft.

6. Las Vegas Raiders: LB Jalon Walker, Georgia

The Raiders would love for Ward or Sanders to be available here, but with both off the board they land Walker. He is a hybrid player who can play edge or off-ball linebacker.

7. New York Jets: TE Tyler Warren, Penn State

The Jets’ offense will look much different without Aaron Rodgers and likely Davante Adams. Warren is a complete tight end who blocks well and is tough to tackle with the football in his hands.

8. Carolina Panthers: EDGE Mykel Williams, Georgia

Carolina had the worst total defense in the NFL in 2024. The team’s 32 sacks were second to last in the NFC. Williams is an instant starter in Charlotte.

9. New Orleans Saints: CB Will Johnson, Michigan

The Saints traded cornerback Marshon Lattimore to Washington at the trade deadline last season. New Orleans needs a starting CB to replace him. Johnson is believed to be CB1 of this year’s draft.

10. Chicago Bears: OT Kelvin Banks Jr., Texas

Caleb Williams was sacked 68 times during his rookie season, which was the third-highest in NFL history. Chicago must upgrade its offensive line to protect the 2024 No. 1 overall pick better.

11. San Francisco 49ers: EDGE Mike Green, Marshall

Green’s 17 sacks led college football last season. He’s athletic, explosive and has the bend and flexibility to get around the edge. The pass rusher would be a great fit opposite Nick Bosa.

12. Dallas Cowboys: RB Ashton Jeanty, Boise State

The Cowboys must address their running back position at some point, right? Jeanty is the consensus best running back in this year’s draft.

13. Miami Dolphins: G Tyler Booker, Alabama

Booker has the size, girth and length to be an elite guard. He was arguably the best guard in college football in 2024. The Dolphins need help in the trenches to keep quarterback Tua Tagovailoa healthy.

14. Indianapolis Colts: OT Will Campbell, LSU

The Colts could draft a tight end here but go with Campbell who they can plug in immediately. Campbell played against elite edge rushers during his time in Baton Rouge.

15. Atlanta Falcons: CB Jahdae Barron, Texas

The Falcons could draft an edge rusher after finishing 31ast in sacks in 2024 but bolster their secondary with the addition of Barron.

16. Arizona Cardinals: DT Walter Nolen, Mississippi

The Cardinals have a lot of free agents on their defensive front. Nolen’s athleticism and explosiveness make him an intriguing three-technique defensive tackle.

17. Cincinnati Bengals: DT Kenneth Grant, Michigan

The Bengals are attempting to devote a lot of resources on offense. They must get better on defense through the draft. Cincinnati’s best defensive tackle, B.J. Hill, is a pending free agent.

18. Seattle Seahawks: G Donovan Jackson, Ohio State

Jackson is a big, athletic guard who has good length. He has traits that can make him a standout zone blocker in Seattle’s run scheme.

19. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: OT Grey Zabel, North Dakota State

Zabel can play four of the five offensive line positions. He could begin his career inside before kicking out to tackle.

20. Denver Broncos: WR Tetairoa McMillan, Arizona

The 6-foot-5 wide receiver has a big catch radius and runs with long strides. He’s a possession receiver with good ball skills. Courtland Sutton and McMillan would give Denver a basketball team on the outside.

21. Pittsburgh Steelers: WR Luther Burden III, Missouri

The Steelers don’t have a reliable second option at wide receiver. Burden can play in the slot or at the Z. The Missouri product is a separator and is explosive. He can potentially be the best wideout in the draft.

22. Los Angeles Chargers: WR Colston Loveland, Michigan

Jim Harbaugh reunites with another Michigan Wolverine. The Chargers need to supply Justin Herbert with more weapons. Loveland is a pass-catching tight end who would start right away in LA.

23. Green Bay Packers: DT Derrick Harmon, Oregon

The Packers could go after a cornerback after putting Jaire Alexander on the trading block. But Harmon is the top defensive tackle available in a stout DT class.

24. Minnesota Vikings: OT Armand Membou, Missouri

Christian Darrisaw is coming off a season-ending knee injury. Membou started 12 games at right tackle in 2024. He has the athleticism to have some position versatility along the O-line.

25. Houston Texans: WR Emeka Egbuka, Ohio State

Tank Dell’s knee injury will likely keep him out of all 2025 and Stefon Diggs is a free agent. Egbuka would start right away as a slot receiver in Houston.

26. Los Angeles Rams: WR Matthew Golden, Texas

Golden won himself a lot of money when he ran a wide receiver-best 4.29 in the 40-yard dash at the NFL combine. The Rams have placed veteran WR Cooper Kupp on the trading block.

27. Baltimore Ravens: EDGE James Pearce Jr., Tennessee

The Ravens need to upgrade their edge rush room. Kyle Van Noy’s career-best 12.5 sacks led Baltimore, but he’ll be 34 years old at the start of next season and in the final year of his contract.

28. Detroit Lions: EDGE Shemar Stewart, Texas A&M

Aidan Hutchinson is coming off a season-ending leg injury. The Lions’ defense was ravaged by injuries this past season. Detroit needs more depth up front.

29. Washington Commanders: LB Jihaad Campbell, Alabama

The Commanders are bringing WR Deebo Samuel to Washington, D.C. Standout veteran linebacker Bobby Wagner is a pending free agent. The Commanders must find Wagner’s heir apparent.

30. Buffalo Bills: DT Darius Alexander, Toledo

Buffalo has pending free agents along its defensive line. Alexander has the size, length and physicality to make an impact in Year 1.

31. Kansas City Chiefs: OT Josh Simmons, Ohio State

Patrick Mahomes was sacked a career-most six times in Super Bowl 59. The Chiefs had a revolving door at left tackle last season. Simmons provides Kansas City with what could be a long-term answer at left tackle.

32. Philadelphia Eagles: EDGE Donovan Ezeiruaku, Boston College

Josh Sweat is entering free agency after he led the Eagles in sacks this past season. In recent years, Philadelphia’s draft choices, particularly on defense, are a big reason why they were the champions of Super Bowl 59.

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