The 2025 NFL Draft is less than one week away, and it does seem like there could be some unexpected quarterbacks who hear their name called. The momentum would tell us that a few teams could end up reaching big-time for a QB in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft.
And that's simply how it works sometimes. A quarterback who might be the 75th-best prospect in a given NFL Draft could still be a first-round pick. The position is the most valuable in all of sports, so do not be surprised that when the NFL Draft begins, some flat-out unexpected passers hear their name called.
Let's get into our latest mock draft.
2025 NFL mock draft: First-round mock draft with surprising QB taken
1. Tennessee Titans - Cam Ward, QB, Miami (FL)
No surprises here. The Tennessee Titans will take Cam Ward first overall unless something major changes.
2. Cleveland Browns - Travis Hunter, CB/WR, Colorado
The Cleveland Browns might not be the best landing spot for Travis Hunter, but the Heisman Trophy winner is the best prospect in the NFL Draft and is very much in play with the second selection.
3. New York Giants - Abdul Carter, EDGE, Penn State
Abdul Carter heads to the New York Giants with the third overall pick in our latest NFL mock draft.
4. New England Patriots - Will Campbell, OT, LSU
Will Campbell could be the missing piece on the New England Patriots offensive line. He's their selection at pick four in this mock draft.
5. Jacksonville Jaguars - Mason Graham, DT, Michigan
The Jacksonville Jaguars should build from the trenches, so taking Mason Graham at pick five is a great start for this new-look franchise.
6. Las Vegas Raiders - Armand Membou, OT, Missouri
Armand Membou is a slam-dunk pick for the Las Vegas Raiders with the sixth overall selection.
7. New York Jets - Tyler Warren, TE, Penn State
Tyler Warren can do it all at the tight end position and could be a long-term piece on the offensive side of the ball in New York for years to come.
8. Denver Broncos (via CAR) - Ashton Jeanty, RB, Boise State
Trade! The Denver Broncos trade up 12 picks and land Ashton Jeanty from Boise State, trading up with the Carolina Panthers.
9. New Orleans Saints - Shedeur Sanders, QB, Colorado
Shedeur Sanders is just sitting there with the ninth overall pick, so the New Orleans Saints jump on the chance to find their long-term QB answer.
10. Chicago Bears - Kelvin Banks Jr, OT, Texas
Upgrading at tackle could be in the plans for the Chicago Bears. They use pick 10 in this mock draft to take Kelvin Banks Jr from Texas.
11. San Francisco 49ers - Will Johnson, CB, Michigan
The San Francisco 49ers bolster their secondary with arguably the top CB in the NFL Draft, taking Will Johnson at pick 11.
12. Dallas Cowboys - Tet McMillan, WR, Arizona
Pairing up Tet McMillan with CeeDee Lamb on the Dallas Cowboys offense could be a huge problem for opposing defenses. I am sure they would love to be able to take him at pick 12.
13. Miami Dolphins - Derrick Harmon, DT, Oregon
Derrick Harmon can help the Miami Dolphins get more serious along the defensive line and perhaps even help them become more stout when the weather gets cold.
14. Indianapolis Colts - Colston Loveland, TE, Michigan
Colston Loveland fills a huge need for the Indianapolis Colts, but a guard should be in play here as well.
15. Atlanta Falcons - Mike Green, EDGE, Marshall
Mike Green could hear his name called quite early in the 2025 NFL Draft. The Atlanta Falcons have to get more explosive along the defensive line, and they do just that here.
16. Arizona Cardinals - Jalon Walker, LB/EDGE, Georgia
Jalon Walker is a fun prospect and could be in play for the Arizona Cardinals as they cap off a stellar offseason investing into their defensive line.
Picks 17-32
17. Cincinnati Bengals - Shemar Stewart, EDGE, Texas A&M
Shemar Stewart helps the Cincinnati Bengals become stronger along the defensive line. He's an obvious choice with the 17th selection.
18. Seattle Seahawks - Matthew Golden, WR, Texas
The Seattle Seahawks parted ways with DK Metcalf and Tyler Lockett this offseason. They could keep rebuilding their WR room and grab Matthew Golden at pick 18 in the 2025 NFL Draft.
19. Tampa Bay Buccaneers - Malaki Starks, S, Georgia
It's pretty clear that the Tampa Bay Buccaneers need help in the secondary. It's a common pick in mocks for this team, and we aren't changing that up here.
20. Carolina Panthers (via DEN) - Jahdae Barron, CB, Texas
The Carolina Panthers traded down 12 picks with the Denver Broncos and were still able to land a top-tier prospect in Jahdae Barron, who can play all over the secondary.
21. Pittsburgh Steelers - Jaxson Dart, QB, Ole Miss
Jaxson Dart going in the first round feels like a lock at this point. The Pittsburgh Steelers need a QB, and Dart has a lot to like about his potential as a franchise QB in the NFL.
22. Los Angeles Chargers - Tyler Booker, OG, Alabama
Tyler Booker heads to the Los Angeles Chargers at pick 22. The team also signed guard Mekhi Becton this offseason, so the offensive line is looking quite good.
23. Green Bay Packers - Mykel Williams, EDGE, Georgia
Perhaps in need of some pass rush help, the Green Bat Packers take Mykel Williams at pick 23 to try and take that next step on defense.
24. Minnesota Vikings - Nick Emmanwori, S, South Carolina
Another team with a huge secondary need, the Minnesota Vikings grab Nick Emmanwori at pick 24. Can JJ McCarthy develop into their franchise QB?
25. Houston Texans - Josh Simmons, OT, LSU
Another team that has an obvious need in the 2025 NFL Draft, the Houston Texans grab Josh Simmons at the bottom of the first round. They traded Laremy Tunsil to the Washington Commanders this offseason and signed players like Trent Brown, Cam Robinson, and Laken Tomlinson. They have to figure this OL situation out.
26. Los Angeles Rams - Tyler Shough, QB. Louisville
Tyler Shough is the big surprise here in our latest NFL mock draft. Shough has been in college for over five years and has battled through some major injuries, but it seems like people are a fan of his processing and accuracy, which are two pillars of being a franchise QB in the NFL.
27. Baltimore Ravens - Jihaad Campbell, LB, Alabama
Jihaad Campbell is the best ILB prospect in the 2025 NFL Draft and a logical fit for the Baltimore Ravens at the bottom of the first round.
28. Detroit Lions - Walter Nolen, DT, Ole Miss
Walter Nolen seems to have a bit of maturity concerns, but in a place like Detroit, Nolen can flourish. The Lions can put the finishing touches on their defense when the 2025 NFL Draft rolls around.
29. Washington Commanders - Emeka Egbuka, WR, Ohio State
Emeka Egbuka on the Washington Commanders feels like a logical fit. They also traded for Deebo Samuel, so the WR room now has a three-headed monster featuring Egbuka, Samuel, and Terry McLaurin.
30. Buffalo Bills - Nic Scourton, EDGE, Texas A&M
Continuing their trend of investing into the defensive line this offseason, the Buffalo Bills take Nic Scourton at pick 30 and try to figure out a way to get over the hump in the AFC.
31. Kansas City Chiefs - Luther Burden III, WR, Missouri
Luther Burden III catching passes and eating up yards for Patrick Mahomes truly feels unfair. He comes off the board at pick 31 in this 2025 NFL mock draft.
32. Philadelphia Eagles - James Pearce Jr, EDGE, Tennessee
In the final pick of our latest mock draft, the Philadelphia Eagles replenish their defensive line a bit and grab the insanely-athletic James Pearce Jr from Tennessee.