It’s important to remember a few things before every NFL mock draft. We still have the entirety of the pre-draft process to go including all-star showcases, the NFL Combine, pro days, 30 visits, and of course, the conclusion of the College Football Playoff over the next few weeks. Over the next few months, rankings will change, the news will adjust boards, and prospects that were initially projected as draft picks will ultimately return to school. It's just the way things are. 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. New York Giants
Cam Ward, QB, Miami
Cam Ward's 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. Recent conversations have centered around Ward as 'QB1' in the class, and in this situation, he allows the Giants to start fresh under center.
2. New England Patriots
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 New England's perspective, you turn in the card here and don't get cute.
3. Jacksonville Jaguars
Will Johnson, CB, Michigan
Players like Will Johnson allow you to remain creative at all levels of a defense. Jacksonville has been one of the most disappointing teams in football this year, and more talent is needed fundamentally at a bevy of spots. Johnson is arguably a top-two talent in the class.
4. 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.
5. Cleveland Browns
Mason Graham, IDL, Michigan
One of the premier defenders in the class, this is a skill set and scheme fit I love here. QB is a question, but free agency may be the route for Cleveland. Mason Graham would be an addition for both the now and future with a performance ceiling as lofty as any defensive lineman in the class.
6. Las Vegas Raiders
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 other QBs on this list. 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 Las Vegas.
7. Carolina Panthers
Abdul Carter, EDGE, Penn State
How nice has it been to see the progression of Bryce Young this fall? He's been excellent and looks every bit of the guy Carolina thought he would be. Now, WR is an option here, but Abdul Carter's twitch and explosiveness are elite in an uber-talented class. He is someone who would allow Panthers fans to forget about Brian Burns of yesteryear. Carter is a unique talent with the potential to be a DPOY-type impact player.
8. New York Jets
Mykel Williams, EDGE, Georgia
I've wanted to see more from Mykel Williams, but the flashes of dominance are there. Williams has NBA-like length, an elite athletic profile, and the alignment versatility to complement the other faces up front for the Jets. Williams fits here.
9. Chicago Bears
Josh Simmons, OT, Ohio State
Josh Simmons is as technically elite as any tackle in the class. While his name still hasn't been talked about as much as the other guys in his positional group, for me, he's a long-term fix at left tackle for Chicago, where his insertion would boost the comfortability of Caleb Williams under center.
10. New Orleans Saints
Shemar Stewart, EDGE, Texas A&M
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.
11. 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.
12. Dallas Cowboys
Luther Burden III, WR, Missouri
More talent around CeeDee Lamb is needed in Dallas. RB is a popular match here, but there are about 30 other names Dallas could add beyond day one that could fit their fancy at the position—it's that talented of a class. Here, they grab WR1 in this exercise to further expand the playbook and take eyes away from No. 88.
13. Miami Dolphins
Walter Nolen, IDL, Ole Miss
Walter Nolen was one of the country's most dominant defenders this fall. 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 Miami who has the trio of Chop Robinson, Jaelan Phillips, and Bradley Chubb at five-tech. Nolen's floor as a run defender really paints a nice picture of his immediate projection.
14. Indianapolis Colts
Malaki Starks, SAF, Georgia
Malaki 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. TEs Colston Loveland and Tyler Warren have been talking points here, but adding Starks to counter the young QB talents of the division would be wise for Indianapolis, which needs more secondary talent.
15. 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 overpowered SEC competition to the tune of 34 pressures this fall.
16. Arizona Cardinals
Tetairoa McMillan, WR, Arizona
With Tetairoa McMillan, Arizona drafts another weapon on the outside to build the skill group around Kyler Murray. 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. Marvin Harrison Jr. and Trey McBride are long-term pieces, and Michael Wilson can make some plays, but McMillan is a whole different animal that would truly elevate Arizona's offensive ceiling.
17. Seattle Seahawks
Donovan Jackson, IOL, Ohio State
We've learned a lot about Donovan Jackson as a prospect since he's bumped out to tackle this fall. 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.
18. Atlanta Falcons
James Pearce Jr., EDGE, Tennessee
Atlanta has been historically bad at creating pressure for most of 2024. They need more pop at the position, which leads me to James Pearce Jr., arguably the most gifted pass-rusher in the class. He won't be for everyone as there's a ways to go for him as a technical pass-rusher, but the size, bend, explosiveness, and production in the SEC (55 pressures in 2024) are all there.
19. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Jalon Walker, LB/EDGE, Georgia
Jalon Walker is a bit of a tweener, but the explosiveness and gifts as a pass rusher are undeniable. Tampa Bay has a nice roster and they look to be in a spot where they could go best player available on night one. Walker provides juice to the position formulating a heck of a front four alongside recent draftees in YaYa Diaby and Calijah Kancey.
20. Los Angeles Chargers
Colston Loveland, TE, Michigan
Colston Loveland 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 Los Angeles who will not only serve as a friendly face in the shallow areas but also as a dynamic seam-stretcher for Justin Herbert 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.
21. Houston Texans
Ashton Jeanty, RB, Boise State
Let me say this... I like Ashton Jeanty, I think he's a heck of a ballplayer, but the race for RB1 in this class is closer than what has been perceived in the public eye. Both Omarion Hampton (UNC) and Kaleb Johnson (Iowa) have made a push for scouts over the last month or so, and it wouldn't be shocking to see a few RBs hear their names called on night one. Jeanty is a nice fit for the Houston offense where he would complement Joe Mixon before taking over the reins.
22. Denver Broncos
Josh Conerly Jr., OT, Oregon
One of the biggest 'risers' in the class, make sure you take time to watch some tape of Josh Conerly Jr. before Oregon's rematch with Ohio State next week. He's as gifted a mover at the position as any OT in the class and could fit in nicely opposite of the recently extended Garett Bolles, providing Bo Nix with a heck of a security detail.
23. Los Angeles Rams
Will Campbell, OT, LSU
There are some concerns for teams with Will Campbell's arm length and ability to counter his outside shoulder, dropping him in this NFL mock draft. In this spot, he can play tackle or guard and provide Sean McVay with a heck of a young player to boost his offensive portfolio.
24. Washington Commanders
Josaiah Stewart, EDGE, Michigan
Turn the tape on of Josaiah Stewart 'cause holy SMOKES this kid can play ball. A player we'll see live at the Senior Bowl in just a few weeks, Stewart has as good a chance to rise significantly in the process as any eligible primary 5-tech. He explodes off the line of scrimmage from a variety of alignments and can win with power or speed. In this spot, Washington defensive coordinator Joe Whitt would align him all over his front seven. He fits what the Commanders are trying to build on both sides of the ball. Adding a WR2, perimeter corner, or potentially an RB1 (depending on how Brian Robinson Jr. closes the campaign), are other potential spots here.
25. Pittsburgh Steelers
Jalen Milroe, QB, Alabama
QB remains an immediate and long-term question for head coach Mike Tomlin. Jalen Milroe has day-two grades from most teams, but his vertical touch and electric lower half push him into the back end of day one here in what is a really nice spot for his development.
26. Baltimore Ravens
Jahdae Barron, CB, Texas
Whether Jahdae Barron is drafted to play perimeter corner, nickel, or safety, just throw him on the field and he'll make plays. Texas' CFP win over Clemson was another display of Barron's ability within the secondary, and the Jim Thorpe Award winner (nation's top DB) would jigsaw nicely in Baltimore's aggressive defensive structure.
27. Green Bay Packers
Wyatt Milum, OL, West Virginia
Corner could be a focus here, but Wyatt Milum is a powerful prospect with the technique at the position to counter varying skill sets at EDGE. He failed to allow a sack or QB hit in 335 pass-pro snaps this fall.
28. Philadelphia Eagles
Cameron Williams, OT, Texas
This would be a dream scenario if you're general manager Howie Roseman should Lane Johnson call it a career after this year. Tight end has been another position discussed here, but Cameron Williams is an immediate plug-and-play right tackle similar to what Cam Jurgens has been at center replacing Jason Kelce.
29. Buffalo Bills
Kenneth Grant, IDL, Michigan
Humans should not move the way Kenneth Grant does at 340 pounds. He didn't have the pass-rush production like his teammate Mason Graham did during their time in Ann Arbor, but Grant will force immediate double teams in the ground game with an improving skill set when asked to push vertical on passing downs.
30. Minnesota Vikings
Omarr Norman-Lott, IDL, Tennessee
A transfer to Tennessee from Arizona State a few years ago, Omarr Norman-Lott enters the process with 10 sacks and 45 pressures to his name in the last two seasons combined. An interior force at 310 pounds, he can slide up and down the defensive front, allowing defensive coordinator Brian Flores to remain creative in his personnel and alignment. Norman-Lott plays with his hair on fire and takes advantage of every rep—traits that would translate well into Flores' scheme.
31. Detroit Lions
Tyler Booker, IOL, Alabama
Detroit lost Jonah Jackson last spring, and it remains to be seen how much longer Frank Ragnow will strap up. Tyler Booker isn't a sexy pick, but he projects as a contributor to boost both phases of Detroit's high-flying offense and may turn out to be one of the first round's biggest hits should all come to fruition. He's just a flat-out good football player.
32. Kansas City Chiefs
Tyler Warren, TE, Penn State
Travis Kelce will remain TE1 as long as he's in town, but at 35 years old now it may be wise of GM Brett Veach to add another flex weapon. Tyler Warren has all the tools and traits to be a long-term contributor within an NFL offense and is a player that would be a heck of a versatile piece for Andy Reid to deploy as Kelce's career comes to a dazzling close. Warren has been everything for the Penn State offense in 2024 and is an athlete who would be ready to holster a heavy target share whenever that time arrives
