NFL Mock Draft 2025: Super Bowl LIX Edition

It’s important to remember a few things before every NFL mock draft. Despite the conclusion of the All-Star showcase circuit over the last month or so, we still have a majority of the pre-draft process to go—including the NFL Combine, pro days, and 30 visits. Throughout the next few months and into the spring, rankings will change, the news will adjust boards, and players will rise/fall throughout the consensus as the process wears on—it's just how 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 you can click on each player's name to read their full scouting report.

2025 NFL Mock Draft

1. Tennessee Titans

Travis Hunter, CB/WR, Colorado

There isn't a ballplayer in the class with a higher ceiling than Travis Hunter, who has an All-Pro ceiling on either side of the ball. He's an organization changer and one of the more unique athletes that has entered the NFL in some time.

2. Cleveland Browns

Abdul Carter, EDGE, Penn State

Cleveland's future under center remains a massive question, but Abdul Carter makes a whole lot of sense here if the team does indeed decide to move on from Myles Garrett. Carter, a dynamic edge rusher and versatile athlete within a front seven, amassed 66 pressures in his first season as a full-time 5-tech. It's a loaded edge class, but Carter's ability to sit head and shoulders above the class tells you everything you need to know about how special of a contributor he could become rapidly.

3. New York Giants

Cam Ward, QB, Miami

With GM Joe Schoen and HC Brian Daboll back for what could be a final hurrah in the Big Apple, it would be hard to fathom the Giants approaching 2025 with a veteran stopgap in free agency under center. Cam Ward isn't a perfect prospect under center, but his confidence, poise, and ability to threaten a defense both vertically and horizontally will expand a playbook. Ward and Malik Nabers would be a fun, youth-infused tandem to watch develop over the next few years.

4. New England Patriots

Mason Graham, IDL, Michigan

It depends on who you talk to, but Mason Graham has a case to be the top player in the class. An immediate threat on passing downs, Graham's twitch, hands, and technique are a nightmare to deal with at 310-plus pounds.

5. Jacksonville Jaguars

Will Johnson, CB, Michigan

As fluid and technically elite a corner as you'll find from the college ranks, Will Johnson is an immediate plug-and-play addition opposite of Tyson Campbell in Jacksonville. Considering the youth movement under center around the division, adding a player like Johnson to counter the likes of C.J. Stroud, Anthony Richardson, and guys like Travis Hunter now in Tennessee (in this NFL mock draft) is needed. Johnson is an easy pick here.

6. Las Vegas Raiders

Shedeur Sanders, QB, Colorado

Shedeur Sanders has a long way to go for me as a prospect, but either you have a QB or you don't. This is new HC Pete Carroll's shot to get his guy in Las Vegas if he doesn't add to the position via free agency. TE Brock Bowers will immediately be a welcomed set of hands in space and if Sanders can improve on the small nuances in his game (pocket maneuverability and internal clock), he's got the tools to succeed.

7. New York Jets

Shemar Stewart, EDGE, Texas A&M

Shemar Stewart could come off the board here or as late as the mid-20s, but he's a unique athlete up front with an immediate path to snaps due to his ability as a run defender. Improving his pass-rush repertoire will allow Stewart to quickly evolve into one of the more disruptive young pass-rushers in the game. The way he moves at 290 pounds is unlike anything we've seen in some time, and an excellent Senior Bowl week only solidified his stock as a top-15 player in my book.

8. Carolina Panthers

Tetairoa McMillan, WR, Arizona

Bottom line, it was nice to see Bryce Young take the steps he did in year two. For Carolina's sake, they can now focus on building the roster around the pocket to work toward relevance in the NFC South. Tetairoa McMillan has the frame of a prototypical 'X' within an NFL offense, and has the clubs in the bag to become Young's favorite target early and often in Carolina.

9. New Orleans Saints

Mykel Williams, EDGE, Georgia

If Mykel Williams can live up to his 'potential'—a buzzword that's followed many of these edge rushers the last few months—he can be anything he wants to be up front. He's powerful, long, athletic, and explosive. When all cylinders are firing, he can dominate a ballgame.

10. Chicago Bears

Armand Membou, OT, Missouri

Scouts have talked about Armand Membou as arguably the premier tackle in the class. In this scenario, he presents Chicago with the positional flexibility they desire up front and another piece to the security detail for QB Caleb Williams.

11. San Francisco 49ers

Josh Simmons, OT, Ohio State

When healthy, Josh Simmons was a dominant force on the left side for the Buckeyes. In this situation, Simmons can play RT right away while also serving as the heir apparent to Trent Williams on the opposite side. This could also be a spot for GM John Lynch to add a WR after granting Deebo Samuel the right to seek a trade.

12. Dallas Cowboys

Luther Burden III, WR, Missouri

Dallas has been, and will always be, about splash as long as Jerry Jones is running things. Luther Burden III isn't an RB, which Dallas desperately needs (a position that can be addressed in later rounds), but he is a player who fills a need for the Cowboys alongside CeeDee Lamb. With a healthy Dak Prescott, Burden and Lamb could quickly become one of football's premier tandems.

13. Miami Dolphins

Kelvin Banks Jr., OL, Texas

Expect Kelvin Banks Jr. to make an impact wherever he aligns full-time on Sundays. With both Robert Jones and Isaiah Wynn expected to test free agency, there's a linear pathway for Banks to make a quick impact on the inside as Terron Armstead and Austin Jackson bookend the tackle spots. Banks' movement ability will also allow the Dolphins to remain creative in their blocking surfaces.

14. Indianapolis Colts

Colston Loveland, TE, Michigan

When the pre-draft process is all said and done, Colston Loveland will likely enter April as my clear TE1. I like Tyler Warren,  but the fluidity of Loveland in space sets him apart. Sometimes it's not about what you've done, but what you can do, and Loveland's projectability reigns supreme at this point in time. He's also expected to test extremely well at the combine.

15. Atlanta Falcons

Jalon Walker, LB/EDGE, Georgia

A hybrid defender, where Jalon Walker really sets himself apart is his electric trigger in the ground game. His size, for some, is a knock, but his ability to get off or dominate blocks showcases a dynamic three-down defender who amassed 34 pressures (7 sacks) this fall. He played his best ball in the biggest moments for Georgia this fall (SEC title vs. Texas and CFP vs. Notre Dame) showcasing a player that elevates his game on the brightest of stages.

16. Arizona Cardinals

Matthew Golden, WR, Texas

A 'riser' in the process, Matthew Golden's aerial ability and dynamic athletic profile showcase one of the premier pass-catchers in the class. Arizona has added talent at wideout over the last few years, and Golden would be another piece for QB Kyler Murray to feed with targets. Golden, Marvin Harrison Jr., Trey McBride, and Michael Wilson are an extremely exciting young core.

17. Cincinnati Bengals

Walter Nolen, IDL, Ole Miss

Walter Nolen was arguably the standout of Senior Bowl week. A former top-two recruit in his high school class, Nolen's twitch at his size can force opponents on their heels quickly. The future of Trey Hendrickson at edge remains a question, and adding a player like Nolen to take eyes away from No. 91 on the outside could be good process, should Hendrickson want to stay in town.

18. Seattle Seahawks

Donovan Jackson, IOL, Ohio State

One of my personal favorites in the class, Donovan Jackson's ability to slide from guard to tackle following the injury to Josh Simmons was simply outstanding. He has arguably the highest performance floor of anyone in the class and is a player who helps teams win Super Bowls. He's the type of player you draft and start for the next 7-10 years without batting an eye.

19. Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Benjamin Morrison, CB, Notre Dame

There's been a whole lot of unwarranted prospect fatigue when it comes to Benjamin Morrison. One of college football's elite perimeter stalwarts since he was a freshman back in 2022, Morrison's man-to-man pure coverage ability is as good as anyone in the class. When healthy, he has an All-Pro type of ceiling due to his spatial awareness, instincts, and ability to shut down his side of the field. The Buccaneers also get some value here at No. 19 as Morrison was talked about as a top-15 player before his injury.

20. Denver Broncos

Ashton Jeanty, RB, Boise State

Denver should continue to build the offense around QB Bo Nix who was excellent in year one. With Javonte Williams expected to test the open market, there's a need for an RB1 in Denver and why not grab one of the premier playmakers in the entire class to fill the role? Ashton Jeanty isn't in the same tier as Bijan Robinson or Jahmyr Gibbs as far as backs we've seen enter in the last few years, but he projects as a long-term RB1 with the nuance and physicality to earn 20-plus touches per game.

21. Pittsburgh Steelers

Azareye'h Thomas, CB, Florida State

Pittsburgh is going to be a fun team to keep an eye on as the pre-draft process kicks into high gear. QB is a need, but recent conversations have swayed toward other positions. After drafting Joey Porter Jr. a few years back, Pittsburgh adds another long, wiry, advanced man corner in Azareye'h Thomas to fortify the outside. Still just 20 years old, Thomas is a young and fiery competitor that was sensational to watch in Mobile a few weeks back. Side note, keep an eye on RB here.

22. Los Angeles Chargers

Tyler Warren, TE, Penn State

There may not be a player-to-scheme fit I like more in this exercise. Tyler Warren's physicality and versatility will slide in perfectly to what HC Jim Harbaugh wants on his 53-man roster. The team hit on WR Ladd McConkey last spring, and Warren's skill set flexed out would further elevate Los Angeles' attack.

23. Green Bay Packers

Will Campbell, OL, LSU

Whether at tackle or guard, Will Campbell projects as a high-level contributor for an NFL front five. Green Bay has and will always attack teams on the ground, and adding a player like Campbell within the trenches boosts both phases of HC Matt LaFleur's offense. Campbell would immediately become Green Bay's most talented lineman since David Bakhtiari was in town.

24. Minnesota Vikings

Kenneth Grant, IDL, Michigan

There are about three or four names I considered here, but Kenneth Grant gets the nod due to his elite explosiveness at the position. Inside Brian Flores' attacking style of defense, Grant could quickly become a force to be reckoned with alongside the violent front-seven defenders around him. Players of his stature shouldn't move the way he does. Here's an example:

25. Houston Texans

Tyler Booker, IOL, Alabama

There isn't a ton of flash to Tyler Booker's game, but his tape is as good as any lineman in the class. He's an immediate plug-and-play addition for Houston, a team looking to get back to their offensive success from 2023.

26. Los Angeles Rams

Jihaad Campbell, LB, Alabama

The Rams could address a variety of spots here, even potentially adding a WR with Cooper Kupp on the way out. However, considering the additions the team has made within the trenches the last few years including 2024 DROY in Jared Verse, I'm going back to the well here with a ballplayer that projects as a green-dot LB for the next decade-plus. Considering how the LB position has changed regarding what is asked of players on all three downs, a player like Jihaad Campbell is a must for any defense in football that wants to be considered elite.

27. Baltimore Ravens

Emeka Egbuka, WR, Ohio State

Lamar Jackson, Derrick Henry, Zay Flowers... Emeka Egbuka. Pretty special group to counter in the AFC North, and if there's a spot I could have handpicked for Egbuka, it would have been here anyway. You always know the type of route-runners you're going to get out of Columbus, and Egbuka is another ballplayer out of Brian Hartline's pipeline at the position.

28. Detroit Lions

Mike Green, EDGE, Marshall

If there's anyone in the edge class that screams "Dan Campbell type of defender," Mike Green is right up at the top. As good as he is as a pass rusher (59 pressures and 17 sacks in '24) with an advanced repertoire, his ability as a run defender is what moves the needle and is a really underrated part of his game.

29. Washington Commanders

Jalen Royals, WR, Utah State

Tennessee's James Pearce Jr. was a thought here, as was RB Omarion Hampton (North Carolina), but adding talent away from Terry McLaurin has been a topic of conversation here at No. 29. Now, this pick may be sent to the Browns if Washington pulls the trigger for Myles Garrett, and if GM Adam Peters can make the move, then WR becomes a focus on day two—as does RB and DB. If nothing happens with a move for Garrett, which is very possible, Jalen Royals is a nuanced, explosive, and sure-handed target who would further elevate the skill group around OROY Jayden Daniels and is a player who has been a popular name in conversations with teams regarding 'risers' into day one. Daniels did a fantastic job elevating the skill sets around him in his rookie year but more juice is needed at the position.

30. Buffalo Bills

Malaki Starks, SAF, Georgia

I love the value for Buffalo here as they add one of the most gifted athletes in the class in Malaki Starks. Buffalo added safety help in Cole Bishop last year, but this is a whole different type of ballplayer. Considering Micah Hyde's recent retirement and Damar Hamlin's pending free agency, Starks becomes an immediate starter for a roster still looking to get over the Kansas City-sized hump in the AFC.

31. Kansas City Chiefs

Elijah Arroyo, TE, Miami

Elijah Arroyo is a hell of a ballplayer. Whether this is Travis Kelce's last campaign or not, Arroyo's game jigsaws seamlessly to what GM Brett Veach eyes at the TE position—with eerily similar H/W measurables to Kelce. What makes Arroyo unique is his ability to run away from defenders at his size (6-foot-4, 251 pounds), showcasing a powerful yet fluid athlete that would be able to holster a heavy workload quickly. It's a loaded TE class, but I wouldn't be surprised if Arroyo turns out to be the best of the bunch.

32. Philadelphia Eagles

Nick Emmanwori, SAF, South Carolina

Another draft, another opportunity for GM Howie Roseman to go 'BPA' at the back end of round one. With an immense amount of talent already under contract, Roseman sways from his typical pass-rush approach on night one to add Nick Emmanwori, a rangy and dynamic third-level defender to strengthen Vic Fangio's group. With just one year left on Reed Blankenship's deal, Emmanwori could be a rotational piece in 2025 before working into full-time starter reps the following fall. Another name to watch here is Toledo DL Darius Alexander, who’s popped in some day-one conversations since his electric week at the Senior Bowl.

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