As the NFL and college football season unfold, each game becomes a crucial piece of the puzzle that will shape the NFL's future. Teams rise and fall, players showcase their talent or struggle under pressure, and front offices begin to fix their gaze on the next big event: the 2025 NFL Draft.
While we sit still months out from festivities next April, prospects have begun to separate, ultimately allowing boards across the league to formulate with some certainty. With scheme fit, personal player evaluation, and conversations within league circles in mind, here is an early look at how things could shape out in this 2025 NFL Mock Draft.
Please note that the draft order is set using the real-time order at the time of publishing (during Sunday Night Football). Click on each player's name to read their full scouting report.
2025 NFL Mock Draft
1. Jacksonville Jaguars
Travis Hunter, CB/WR, Colorado
The game hasn't seen anything like Travis Hunter, and he's got all the potential to become a perennial All-Pro wherever he lands. From Jacksonville's perspective, you turn in the card here and don't get cute.
2. New York Giants
Shedeur Sanders, QB, Colorado
First things first, this QB class, for me, has a long way to go. Development and patience must be preached with Shedeur Sanders and the next two QBs off the board. All are immensely talented in their own ways, but fine-tuning their games in a variety of areas will allow each player to evolve into a franchise-type signal-caller. Here, I like the player and I like the surroundings, as Sanders won't be one to shy away from the spotlight of New York.
3. Las Vegas Raiders
Cam Ward, QB, Miami
Cam Ward is a fun study every week. His confidence and poise in the pocket ooze off his frame, yet the 'hero ball' each week has to be ironed out of his game—it won't work at the NFL level. As mentioned by Sanders, development and patience must be preached with young signal-callers. Top-five capital usually parallels early playing time, but if Ward (or others) aren't meeting thresholds come late summer, playing the long game could be beneficial when oftentimes young players are forced up the creek without a paddle.
4. New England Patriots
Will Johnson, CB, Michigan
Players like Will Johnson allow you to remain creative at all levels of a defense. With Christian Gonzalez on one side and Johnson on the other, New England would quickly showcase one of football's elite young corner tandems. Talent-wise, he's a top-three player in the class.
5. Carolina Panthers
Tetairoa McMillan, WR, Arizona
With time, Bryce Young has begun to show flashes. Week 12 was a perfect example of him taking steps going toe to toe with Patrick Mahomes. Now, it's about continuing to build around Young. With Tetairoa McMillan, Carolina drafts their X on the outside to slowly build the skill group around their young quarterback with volume that will be there immediately. I would like to see a little more after the catch from McMillan, but he's as clean a prospect as they come this spring at 6-foot-5.
6. Tennessee Titans
Kelvin Banks Jr., OT, Texas
The Titans have a massive need at right tackle, and in this situation, they add Kelvin Banks Jr. to allow 2024 first-rounder JC Latham to slide back to his natural home on the right side. Building from the inside out is never the sexy approach for an organization, but further solidifying the offensive line with a player of Banks’ caliber could be wise for GM Ran Carthon. Deploying the likes of Banks, Latham, and guard Peter Skoronski would be a heck of a security detail to work behind if you're Tennessee’s signal-caller… whoever that may be.
7. New York Jets
Abdul Carter, EDGE, Penn State
As the weeks progress, Abdul Carter continues to separate himself from the rest of a deep edge group. He's as twitched up and explosive as any defender in the class who can also align up and down a front seven. Oh, and he also has experience in space. His ceiling is immense.
8. Cleveland Browns
Jalen Milroe, QB, Alabama
His tape against Oklahoma isn't pretty, but it's a reminder that Jalen Milroe remains a ball of clay at the position. His legs are electric and he has shown improvements this year under center that project well. They have some pieces in Cleveland, and with time, I fully expect Milroe to become an electric playmaker at the next level with both his arm and legs.
9. New Orleans Saints
Shemar Stewart, EDGE, Texas A&M
Get to know the name. As the front seven continues to age in New Orleans, more talent is needed around players like Bryan Bresee. The twitch and bend for Shemar Stewart at 290 pounds are absolutely ridiculous, and his ability to rush from any alignment will force mismatches across the board early in his career. He moves like a man 40 or 50 pounds lighter, and for scouts, is an athlete who continues to rise on draft boards.
10. Cincinnati Bengals
Nic Scourton, EDGE, Texas A&M
Nic Scourton's physically impressive frame would slide in nicely opposite of Trey Hendrickson, or isolated should Hendrickson depart. A power-laden rusher who began his career at Purdue, Scourton has overpowered SEC competition to the tune of 33 pressures this fall (through 13 weeks).
11. Dallas Cowboys
Ashton Jeanty, RB, Boise State
The future for Dallas remains up in the air, but it looks like Dak Prescott and CeeDee Lamb aren't going anywhere. On offense, diversifying the ground game will go a long way toward Dallas' offense getting back to what they once were. The front five has some intriguing young bodies to push the pile, showcasing an intriguing profile for Ashton Jeanty to work behind right away.
12. Chicago Bears
Will Campbell, OT, LSU
Whether he plays tackle or guard at the next level, the expectation is for Will Campbell to step into snaps right away. In this spot, Chicago can decide for him to compete at LT with Braxton Jones and Kiran Amegadjie, or slide into guard and start within the interior. Campbell's got excellent footwork and plays with outstanding leverage along the front five that will help keep Caleb Williams upright.
13. Indianapolis Colts
Colston Loveland, TE, Michigan
Colston Loveland has had a quiet 2024 when it comes to looking at a box score, but the tape paints a whole different picture of his projection. In this spot, Loveland adds more juice to the passing game in Indianapolis that will not only serve as a friendly face in the shallow areas but also as a dynamic seam-stretcher for Anthony Richardson to pump with targets. Scouts have paralleled Loveland's evaluation with Sam LaPorta from a few years ago coming from a limited offense at Iowa.
14. Miami Dolphins
Mason Graham, IDL, Michigan
One of the premier defenders in the class, this is a skill set and scheme fit I love here outside the top 10. It's no secret who Miami lost this offseason to the Raiders, and Mason Graham would be an addition for both the now and future. His addition in the middle would also force isolated matchups for Jaelan Phillips, Chop Robinson, and Bradley Chubb.
15. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Cameron Williams, OT, Texas
A continued riser as the process churns along, Cameron Williams is a natural fit at right tackle to replace Luke Goedeke. The Buccaneers are set on the left side with Tristan Wirfs, and the addition of the technically elite Williams would help fortify Tampa Bay's front five for the next decade.
16. San Francisco 49ers
Aireontae Ersery, OT, Minnesota
Aireontae Ersery is as consistent an OT as there's been in the country. In this situation, Ersery plays opposite of Trent Williams to start his career, then bumps over when No. 71 hangs 'em up for good. Ersery has elite footwork, sensational patience, and technique. He's also a player who initially began his collegiate career on the right side, alleviating any initial onboarding concerns.
17. Los Angeles Rams
Benjamin Morrison, CB, Notre Dame
A technically elite corner, Benjamin Morrison is a plug-and-play athlete in the secondary. The Rams, as much as any roster in football, need help at corner, and Morrison would immediately become their most talented secondary defender. You won't see Morrison the rest of the campaign (hip), but he is expected to be ready to go for rookie minicamp next spring.
18. Arizona Cardinals
Malaki Starks, SAF, Georgia
With Budda Baker on the way out, replacing him with a rangier and younger defender like Malaki Starks is highly intriguing if you're GM Monti Ossenfort. Starks is a true centerfield defender with an elite athletic profile that, for some scouts, sits in their top five overall players in the class. Arizona has spent masses of capital on adding young secondary talent over the last few years, and that shouldn't stop here if Starks is available.
19. Atlanta Falcons
Jalon Walker, LB/EDGE, Georgia
Jalon Walker is a bit of a tweener, but the explosiveness and gifts as a pass rusher are undeniable. Atlanta is having a historically bad campaign when it comes to rushing the passer, and they flat-out need more bodies. Walker fills an immediate near here and doesn't have to leave the state of Georgia.
20. Seattle Seahawks
Donovan Jackson, IOL, Ohio State
We learned a lot about Donovan Jackson as a prospect when he bumped out to tackle against Penn State. He's a flat-out alpha along a front five and a prospect you know exactly what you're getting when you turn in his card. His mentality and skill set would slide in seamlessly in Seattle.
21. Washington Commanders
Luther Burden III, WR, Missouri
The Commanders' roster holes have begun to show up in the last few weeks. Marshon Lattimore will help at corner (when healthy) and they need another pass rusher, but Jayden Daniels desperately needs more athletes on the outside. It's been Terry McLaurin or Noah Brown all campaign long, and adding the YAC ability of Luther Burden III gives Daniels a legit 1-2 on the outside like he had at LSU. Daniels has done a fine job masking the lack of talent outside of McLaurin this year, but an addition like Burden would allow the passing game to reach new heights.
22. Houston Texans
Walter Nolen, IDL, Ole Miss
Walter Nolen has been one of the country's most dominant defenders over the last month or so. A high-level run defender who also has the twitch and power to threaten on third down, Nolen would force teams to pick their poison against Houston who has both Danielle Hunter and Will Anderson Jr. at five-tech. Nolen's floor as a run defender really paints a nice picture of his immediate projection.
23. Denver Broncos
Josh Simmons, OT, Ohio State
This may be the lowest you'll see Simmons in a mock as the winter progresses. He's consistently received positive notes from teams and is a player who has as high a ceiling as any player in the class at the position. With Garett Bolles expected to test the market next spring, drafting Simmons locks up left tackle for, at least, the next few seasons.
24. Baltimore Ravens
James Pearce Jr., EDGE, Tennessee
Keep an eye on North Carolina RB Omarion Hampton here. However, in this spot, Baltimore adds James Pearce Jr., a ball of clay at the position with an extremely raw athletic profile. Sound familiar? The same organization that drafted Odafe Oweh and David Ojabo as extremely toolsy edge rushers out of school, Baltimore goes back to the well here with the SEC's leader in pressures through 13 weeks.
25. Los Angeles Chargers
Mykel Williams, EDGE, Georgia
Tight end is also an option here (keep an eye on Penn State's Tyler Warren), but adding talent up front should remain a high priority. I want to see more from Mykel Williams, but the ceiling and 'potential' are there... even though that word can get coaches fired. Williams is long, athletic, has dominant reps in one-on-one scenarios, and has the alignment versatility to complement another young player in Tuli Tuipulotu up front.
26. Pittsburgh Steelers
Kyren Lacy, WR, LSU
Kyren Lacy continues to impress as the weeks go on. That second tier of wideouts remains fluid, and Lacy has become a popular name to potentially headline the group. In Pittsburgh, the LSU product slides in to play opposite of George Pickens with the nuance and playmaking ability to open up Arthur Smith's playbook a bit. He and Pickens would be a nightmare to counter each week.
27. Green Bay Packers
Jabbar Muhammad, CB, Oregon
One of my personal favorites in the class, Jabbar Muhammad is a flat-out alpha within the secondary that would play extremely well alongside Jaire Alexander±another elite competitor. Size is the common knock on Muhammad, but his technique, spatial awareness, and instincts on the outside showcase one of the premier corners in the 2025 class. Enjoy watching him work as Oregon pushes for a CFP title in the next couple of months.
28. Philadelphia Eagles
Tyler Warren, TE, Penn State
This has been a popular spot potentially for a Lane Johnson replacement, an off-ball backer, or the boring Howie Roseman first-round edge pick, but Tyler Warren is just too darn good of a football player to pass on—especially if you're in a luxury spot like the Eagles are considering their current roster. Warren is as tough as they come in the class, an immediate flex weapon you can feature in the intermediate areas, and is about as versatile a playmaker as we've seen in the last few drafts. He's a flat-out ballplayer that will play in the NFL for a decade-plus.
29. Buffalo Bills
Kyle Kennard, EDGE, South Carolina
Another riser in the edge group, Kyle Kennard has excellent bend at 254 pounds that fits the typical mold of what Buffalo looks for in their pass rushers. An experienced pass-rusher with snaps in the SEC and ACC (Georgia Tech transfer), Kennard is a player who has continued to pop all season long.
30. Minnesota Vikings
Derrick Harmon, IDL, Oregon
Derrick Harmon working inside a Brian Flores defense will get you fired up. A wrecking ball within the interior, Harmon has had one of the most productive seasons of any IDL in the class and is a prospect who has a jetpack attached to his stock currently. His 42 pressures are nine more than any other 1 or 3-tech in all of college football.
31. Kansas City Chiefs
Wyatt Milum, OL, West Virginia
The situation at tackle for Kansas City remains a question. GM Brett Veach has made additions to address the spot over the last few years, but it remains unclear if the future at left tackle is in-house. If the team doesn't eye a long-term plan with the uber-athletic Kingsley Suamataia, Wyatt Milum is a popular name late in the first round for scouts with "as high a performance floor" as any prospect in the country, per one AFC South rep.
32. Detroit Lions
Tyler Booker, IOL, Alabama
Detroit has done a nice job replacing Jonah Jackson with Kevin Zeitler in free agency, but the former is 34 and on an expiring deal. In this spot, the team adds Tyler Booker, an elite-level athlete who can distort the line of scrimmage due to his hands and powerful lower half. He's not the sexy pick, as rumors continue to connect the Lions to a pass-rusher here, but the player, scheme, and mentality fit a Dan Campbell-type of ballplayer.
