With the 2025 NFL Draft creeping closer and closer, the mock drafts are becoming more frequent. Let's get into our latest three-round mock draft. The NFL Draft is now just two weeks away, and many collegiate players will see their lifelong dreams come true.
The most interesting thing about the draft this year is easily the quarterback class. There have been a ton of rumors and reports about which QBs will go where and perhaps some unexpected quarterbacks hearing their names called in the first round.
With how desperate some teams are for competent QB play, it might not be all that shocking to see some lesser-thought-of prospects go with one of the first 32 picks. Our latest mock draft is three rounds long and features some unexpected selections.
2025 NFL Mock Draft: 3-Round mock draft with unexpected selections
1. Tennessee Titans - Cam Ward, QB, Miami (FL)
The Tennessee Titans do nothing special here and take Cam Ward with the first overall pick. He is the best QB prospect in the 2025 NFL Draft by a considerable margin and someone who could start Day 1. Ward's off-schedule ability may already be at an elite level for the NFL.
2. Cleveland Browns - Travis Hunter, CB/WR, Colorado
Travis Hunter can put rear ends in seats and is one of those rare players who can legitimately play both sides of the ball. The Cleveland Browns might actually want Hunter to primarily be a wide receiver, and if I had a guess, I would say that Kirk Cousins ends up starting for the Browns in 2025.
3. New Orleans Saints (via NYG) - Shedeur Sanders, QB, Colorado
Major trade alert! The New Orleans Saints trade up to the third overall pick with the New York Giants to take Shedeur Sanders from Colorado. The Saints could move on from Derek Carr quite easily next offseason and could even trade him during the 2025 NFL Season depending on what happens.
4. New England Patriots - Abdul Carter, EDGE, Penn State
Abdul Carter falls into the New England Patriots laps with the fourth overall pick in this mock draft, so they make the move. Carter can form an elite duo with Harold Landry, who signed with the Patriots this past offseason.
5. Jacksonville Jaguars - Mason Graham, DT, Michigan
Mason Graham helps the Jacksonville Jaguars build from within and is the first draft pick for year-one GM James Gladstone. This is a great building block for the long-term.
6. Las Vegas Raiders - Tet McMillan, WR, Arizona
Instead of Ashton Jeanty, the Las Vegas Raiders take Tet McMillan from Arizona and give Geno Smith another weapon to use. If nothing else, Geno Smith can throw the ball to his best players.
7. New York Jets - Ashton Jeanty, RB, Boise State
Ashton Jeanty heads to the New York Jets in this NFL mock draft. This could spell the end for someone like Breece Hall, who might be able to fetch a decent return on the trade market.
8. Carolina Panthers - Will Campbell, OT, LSU
Will Campbell might be a Day 1 starting left tackle in this league. At this point, Bryce Young has no excuses heading into a crucial year three in the NFL.
9. New York Giants (via NOR) - Tyler Warren, TE, Penn State
With the New York Giants trading down to pick nine with the New Orleans Saints, they are still able to grab a top propect in Tyler Warren, the tight end from Penn State. Warren is a Day 1 starter and could catch a ton of passes from Russell Wilson this season.
10. Chicago Bears - Jalon Walker, LB, Georgia
Jalon Walker could help the Chicago Bears at both linebacker and pass rusher, so he's one of the best prospects in the draft class and a great pick for the team at the 10th selection.
11. San Francisco 49ers - Armand Membou, OT, Missouri
Armand Membou could help the San Francisco 49ers offensive line at both guard and tackle if we are being honest, and he might better than the 11th-best prospect in this year's draft. San Fran has to build from the trenches this season.
12. Dallas Cowboys - Will Johnson, CB, Michigan
The Dallas Cowboys would have probably liked Ashton Jeanty, but they'll 'settle' for Will Johnson with the 12th pick in the first round. The Cowboys have had another brutal offseason.
13. Miami Dolphins - Shemar Stewart, EDGE, Texas A&M
Shemar Stewart is the pick for the Miami Dolphins, and Miami has made a huge investment along their defensive line over the last few offseasons. They could also benefit from some offensive line help, as Terron Armstead recently retired.
14. Indianapolis Colts - Kelvin Banks Jr, OT, Texas
Kelvin Banks Jr is the pick for the Indianapolis Colts with the 14th selection in this mock draft. Someone who might be able to play guard and tackle, Banks could probably find a home along the interior immediately for the Colts, who lost Ryan Kelly and Will Fries in free agency this offseason.
15. Atlanta Falcons - Mike Green, EDGE, Marshall
The Atlanta Falcons have to get more explosive along their defensive line, so they'll take the insanely-productive Mike Green from Marshall in the middle of the first round.
16. Arizona Cardinals - Matthew Golden, WR, Texas
The Arizona Cardinals take another first-round wide receiver and are able to do this because of the notable investment they made along their defensive line this offseason.
17. Cincinnati Bengals - Mykel Williams, EDGE, Georgia
The Cincinnati Bengals really can't go wrong with many of the defensive prospects. They simply have to get better at all three phases within this unit, so they will start with some pass rushing help and take Mykel Williams from Georgia. Trey Hendrickson still does not have a long-term deal.
18. Seattle Seahawks - Colston Loveland, TE, Michigan
Colston Loveland is shockingly the pick for the Seattle Seahawks in the middle of the first round. They get Sam Darnold, their new QB, a new weapon, but they must address the offensive line.
19. Tampa Bay Buccaneers - Malaki Starks, S, Georgia
Needing some help on the backend of the defense, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers take Malaki Starks in their quest to become a truly great team. They went 10-7 and won the NFC South in the 2024 NFL Season.
20. Denver Broncos - Emeka Egbuka, WR, Ohio State
The Denver Broncos take a missing piece of their offense in the first round of this mock draft and grab Emeka Egbuka from Ohio State. Egbuka can truly do a little bit of everything and would be an instant contributor for the Broncos.
21. Pittsburgh Steelers - Jaxson Dart, QB, Ole Miss
Jaxson Dart ends up being the selection for the Pittsburgh Steelers here in Round 1. Dart might be able to sit behind Aaron Rodgers for a year if that's where Rodgers ends up signing.
22. Los Angeles Chargers - Derrick Harmon, DT, Oregon
Derrick Harmon can help the Los Angeles Chargers get younger and more explosive on the defensive line, which is needed. LA did lose Poona Ford in free agency, so they'll take the defensive tackle from Oregon here at pick 22.
23. Green Bay Packers - Jihaad Campbell, LB, Alabama
The Green Bay Packers need a couple of elite players to truly ascend to contender status. They hope that Jihaad Campbell can be just that, as they use their first-round pick on him in this mock.
24. Minnesota Vikings - Jahdae Barron, CB, Texas
Desperately needing secondary help, the Minnesota Vikings take Jahdae Barron from Texas and give Brian Flores a player who can line up all across the backend of the unit for years to come. This is a great pick for the defense.
25. Houston Texans - Tyler Booker, OG, Alabama
The Houston Texans needed to improve their offensive line this offseason, and they actually made it worse. Tyler Booker could help them get a bit more stout along the interior of the offensive line, but they could also use some tackle help, as their OT room features players like Cam Robinson, Trent Brown, and Blake Fisher, as Laremy Tunsil is now on the Washington Commanders.
26. Los Angeles Rams - Nick Emmanwori, S, South Carolina
The Los Angeles Rams could benefit from a hard-hitting defensive back like Nick Emmanwori from South Carolina. They have done at rebuilding their defensive line and will now turn to the secondary and try to do the same thing.
27. Baltimore Ravens - Grey Zabel, OG, North Dakota State
Grey Zabel is one of those small-school prospects that probably ends up having a very long and successful NFL career. He goes to the Baltimore Ravens at pick 27 in our latest NFL mock draft.
28. Detroit Lions - James Pearce Jr, EDGE, Tennessee
James Pearce Jr simply makes the Detroit Lions that much better along the defensive line, and with stud rusher Aidan Hutchinson returning, this Lions front could end up being among the very best in the NFL for years and years.
29. Washington Commanders - Luther Burden III, WR, Missouri
How about grabbing a younger and more explosive version of Deebo Samuel? After trading for the veteran WR this offseason, the Washington Commanders take Luther Burden III, who, like Samuel, is elite with the ball in his hands.
30. Buffalo Bills - Walter Nolen, DT, Ole Miss
Waler Nolen has some questions about him as a prospect overall, but is heading to the Buffalo Bills in the first round of this mock draft. Buffalo has truly made huge changes along their DL this past offseason.
31. Kansas City Chiefs - Nic Scourton, EDGE, Texas A&M
The Kansas City Chiefs could benefit from another rusher along their defensive line, but they also do need tackle, running back, wide receiver, and secondary help. This roster isn't as good as you think, and it seems like all those years of having picks at the bottom of the NFL Draft rounds are catching up to them.
32. Philadelphia Eagles - Tyleik Williams, DT, Ohio State
The Philadelphia Eagles lost Milton Williams and Josh Sweat in free agency, so they replenish a bit with Tyleik Williams from Ohio State.
Let's get into Rounds 2 and 3 now!
Round 2 NFL Mock Draft Predictions
33. Cleveland Browns - Josh Simmons, OT, Ohio State
34. New York Giants - Shavon Revel, CB, East Carolina
35. Tennessee Titans - Donovan Ezeiruaku, EDGE, Boston College
36. Jacksonville Jaguars - Donovan Jackson, OG, Ohio State
37. Las Vegas Raiders - Xavier Watts, S, Notre Dame
38. New England Patriots - Benjamin Morrison, CB, Notre Dame
39. Chicago Bears - Josh Conerly Jr, OT, Oregon
40. New York Giants (via NOR) - Tre Harris, WR, Ole Miss
41. Chicago Bears - Kenneth Grant, DT, Michigan
42. New York Jets - Jalen Milroe, QB, Alabama
43. San Francisco 49ers - Mason Taylor, TE, LSU
44. Dallas Cowboys - Omarion Hampton, RB, North Carolina
45. Indianapolis Colts - Landon Jackson, EDGE, Arkansas
46. Atlanta Falcons - Carson Schwesinger, LB, UCLA
47. Arizona Cardinals - Tre Amos, CB, Ole Miss
48. Miami Dolphins - Jaylin Noel, WR, Iowa State
49. Cincinnati Bengals - Jonah Savaiinaea, OG, Arizona
50. Seattle Seahawks - Wyatt Milum, OG, West Virginia
51. Denver Broncos - TreVeyon Henderson, RB, Ohio State
52. Seattle Seahawks - Kaleb Johnson, RB, Iowa
53. Tampa Bay Buccaneers - JT Tuimoloau, EDGE, Ohio State
54. Green Bay Packers - Aireontae Ersery, OT, Minnesota
55. Los Angeles Chargers - Quinshon Judkins, RB, Ohio State
56. Buffalo Bills - Jalen Royals, WR, Utah State
57. Carolina Panthers - Maxwell Hairston, CB, Kentucky
58. Houston Texans - Marcus Mbow, OT, Purdue
59. Baltimore Ravens - Isaiah Bond, WR, Texas
60. Detroit Lions - Tate Ratledge, OG, Georgia
61. Washington Commanders - Azareye’h Thomas, CB, Florida State
62. Buffalo Bills - Princely Umanmielen, EDGE, Ole Miss
63. Kansas City Chiefs - TJ Sanders, DT, South Carolina
64. Philadelphia Eagles - Jayden Higgins, WR, Iowa State
The New York Jets take Jalen Milroe at pick 42 in this mock draft. Milroe could sit behind Justin Fields for a year in New York and perhaps takeover as the starter in the 2026 NFL Season. Fields is absolutely not a franchise QB, and the Jets have to bring in a rookie QB prospect.
The Denver Broncos are seen taking two Ohio State prospects in Rounds 1 and 2 in Emeka Egbuka and TreVeyon Henderson, two slam-dunk prospects that totally remake this offense in a great way and give Bo Nix the proper weaponry to make a year two jump. Denver did a great job in the first two rounds.
The Philadelphia Eagles get a total steal at the bottom of the second round and take Jayden Higgins from Iowa State Let’s get into our Round 3 predictions now!
Round 3 NFL Mock Draft Predictions
65. New York Giants - Emery Jones, OT, LSU
66. Kansas City Chiefs - Jared Wilson, OC, Georgia
67. Cleveland Browns - Oluwafemi Oladejo, EDGE, UCLA
68. Las Vegas Raiders - Bradyn Swinson, EDGE, LSU
69. New England Patriots - Darius Alexader, DT, Toledo
70. Jacksonville Jaguars - Darien Porter, CB, Iowa State
71. New York Giants (via NOR) - Alfred Collins, DT, Texas
72. Chicago Bears - Harold Fannin Jr, TE, Bowling Green
73. New York Jets - Jack Bech, WR, TCU
74. Carolina Panthers - Andrew Mukuba, S, Texas
75. San Francisco 49ers - Ozzy Trapilo, OT, Boston College
76. Dallas Cowboys - Cameron Williams, OT, Texas
77. New England Patriots - Dylan Fairchild, OG, Georgia
78. Arizona Cardinals - Ashton Gillotte, EDGE, Louisville
79. Houston Texans - Elic Ayomanor, WR, Stanford
80. Indianapolis Colts - Kevin Winston Jr, S, Penn State
81. Cincinnati Bengals - Denzel Burke, CB, Ohio State
82. Seattle Seahawks - Omarr Norman-Lott, DT, Tennessee
83. Pittsburgh Steelers - Shemar Turner, DT, Texas A&M
84. Tampa Bay Buccaneers - Barrett Carter, LB, Clemson
85. Denver Broncos - Chris Paul Jr, LB, Ole Miss
86. Los Angeles Chargers - Elijah Arroyo, TE, Miami (FL)
87. Green Bay Packers - Cameron Skattebo, RB, Arizona State
88. Jacksonville Jaguars - Kyle Williams, WR, Washington State
89. Houston Texans - Gunnar Helm, TE, Texas
90. Los Angeles Rams - Josaiah Stewart, EDGE, Michigan
91. Baltimore Ravens - Lathan Ransom, S, Ohio State
92. Seattle Seahawks - Ajani Cornelius, OT, Oregon
93. New York Giants (via NOR) - Tyler Shough, QB, Louisville
94. Cleveland Browns - DJ Giddens, RB, Kansas State
95. Kansas City Chiefs - Tez Johnson, WR, Oregon
96. Philadelphia Eagles - Jordan Burch, EDGE, Oregon
97. Minnesota Vikings - Deone Walker, DT, Kentucky
98. Miami Dolphins - Terrance Ferguson, TE, Oregon
99. New York Giants - Anthony Belton, OT, NC State
100. San Francisco 49ers - Tory Horton, WR, Colorado State
101. Los Angeles Rams - Demetrius Knight Jr, LB, South Carolina
102. Detroit Lions - Dorian Strong, CB, Virginia Tech
We definitely see a run on offensive linemen in the third round of this mock draft. Guys like Emery Jones, Jared Wilson, Ozzy Trapilo, and Cameron Williams hear their names called. We also see the New York Giants making an extremely bold move to take QB Tyler Shough at pick 93, one of the selections they landed from the New Orleans Saints.
The Detroit Lions finish off this three-round mock draft with CB Dorian Strong from Virginia Tech. It’s clear that there is a metric-ton of value to be had here in the third round of the 2025 NFL Draft. With the draft not having a ton of high-end talent, the second and third rounds are going to be crucial for some teams.
That wraps up our latest 2025 NFL mock draft as the real thing quickly approaches! How did your team do in this latest haul?