The week of the 2025 NFL Draft is finally here, so to celebrate, let's roll out an insane first-round mock draft with bold trades. It's been a long time coming, but we're close to the real thing. All of the mock drafts will soon come to an end, but we've got another one for you.
The one reason why we could see some trading of picks early on is because of the lack of blue-chip talent. Those prospects might be seen as a bit more valuable considering there aren't many of them this year. Perhaps the top-10 contains some teams trading up to secure those blue-chip prospects.
Our latest mock draft is one round long and has some ground-breaking trades.
2025 NFL Mock Draft: First-round mock draft with ground-breaking trades
Picks 1-16
1. Tennessee Titans - Cam Ward, QB, Miami (FL)
Nothing should shock us with the first few picks of the 2025 NFL Draft, as the Tennessee Titans get us started with Cam Ward.
2. Cleveland Browns - Travis Hunter, CB/WR, Colorado
Travis Hunter is hopefully going to be able to play both sides of the ball. He heads to the Cleveland Browns with the second pick of our latest mock draft.
3. New York Giants - Abdul Carter, EDGE, Penn State
Another selection that feels likely is the New York Giants snagging Abdul Carter, the pass rusher from Penn State. He heads there with the third pick.
4. New England Patriots - Will Campbell, OT, LSU
The last pick near the top of the 2025 NFL Draft that truly feels likely is Will Campbell heading to the New England Patriots with the fourth pick.
5. Denver Broncos (via JAX) - Ashton Jeanty, RB, Boise State
The fifth pick is where things can truly get frisky. We have the Denver Broncos trading up a whopping 15 slots to take Ashton Jeanty, the talented RB from Boise State who could truly push this unit in Denver over the edge.
6. Pittsburgh Steelers (via LV) - Shedeur Sanders, QB, Colorado
Our next major trade is the Pittsburgh Steelers also trading up 15 slots to grab Shedeur Sanders, ensuring no other team has the chance to snag the Colorado QB.
7. New York Jets - Mason Graham, DT, Michigan
Mason Graham falls into the New York Jets laps with the seventh pick in our latest 2025 NFL mock draft.
8. Carolina Panthers - Will Johnson, CB, Michigan
Two-straight Michigan players come off the board, as the Carolina Panthers take Will Johnson and shore up their secondary.
9. New Orleans Saints - Armand Membou, OT, Missouri
It would be wise for the New Orleans Saints to bolster their offensive line, so they grab the most athletic OL prospect in the draft, snagging Armand Membou from Missouri with the ninth pick in this mock draft.
10. Chicago Bears - Kelvin Banks Jr, OT, Texas
The Chicago Bears shore up their offensive line with Kelvin Banks Jr at pick 10 in this mock draft.
11. Kansas City Chiefs (via SF) - Tyler Warren, TE, Penn State
The Kansas City Chiefs trade up 20 selections and grab their heir apparent to Travis Kelce, taking Tyler Warren from Penn State. This could be a huge move to keep KC atop the AFC West.
12. Dallas Cowboys - Tet McMillan, WR, Arizona
Dallas grabs Tet McMillan from Arizona at pick 12 in this NFL mock draft to pair up with CeeDee Lamb.
13. Miami Dolphins - Derrick Harmon, DT, Oregon
Derrick Harmon is there for the taking for the Miami Dolphins. This is a franchise that needs to get tougher and need to learn how to play in cold weather.
14. Indianapolis Colts - Colston Loveland, TE, Michigan
Addressing a clear need is not a bad idea, as the Indianapolis Colts take Colston Loveland with pick 14 in the 2025 NFL Draft.
15. Atlanta Falcons - Jalon Walker, EDGE, Georgia
Getting more explosive along the DL is huge for the Atlanta Falcons, so they grab Jalon Walker with the 15th pick in this mock draft.
16. Arizona Cardinals - Shemar Stewart, EDGE, Texas A&M
Shemar Stewart is the choice for the Arizona Cardinals. He gets inserted into their re-made defensive line.
Let's get into picks 17-32.
Picks 17-32
17. Cincinnati Bengals - Mike Green, EDGE, Marshall
Mike Green is a great pick with the 17th selection and also someone who fills a huge position of need for the Cincinnati Bengals.
18. Seattle Seahawks - Matthew Golden, WR, Texas
After moving on from DK Metcalf and Tyler Lockett, the Seattle Seahawks try to reload a bit with Matthew Golden.
19. Tampa Bay Buccaneers - Malaki Starks, S, Georgia
Malaki Starks is a first-round player and is also someone who fills a position of need for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers with the 19th selection.
20. Jacksonville Jaguars (via DEN) - Jahdae Barron, CB, Texas
Even with the Jacksonville Jaguars moving down 15 spots, Jahdae Barron is still on the board when they select at 20. This is a great first draft pick for GM James Gladstone.
21. Las Vegas Raiders (via PIT) - Omarion Hampton, RB, North Carolina
Omarion Hampton at pick 21 for the Las Vegas Raiders is great value. Even with them moving down, they still land a stud prospect.
22. Los Angeles Chargers - Emeka Egbuka, WR, Ohio State
Emeka Egbuka can pair up with Ladd McConkey to form one of the more fun and young WR duos in the NFL.
23. Green Bay Packers - Mykel Williams, EDGE, Georgia
Adding another pass rusher, the Green Bay Packers take Mykel Williams from Georgia with 23 in our latest mock draft.
24. Minnesota Vikings - Nick Emmanwori, S, South Carolina
Nick Emmanwori is a physical player and would be a great fit for the Minnesota Vikings near the bottom of the first round.
25. Houston Texans - Tyler Booker, OG, Alabama
Getting beefier along the offensive line is a must in the 2025 NFL Draft for the Houston Texans. They take Alabama guard Tyler Booker.
26. Los Angeles Rams - Jihaad Campbell, LB, Alabama
Perhaps the biggest remaining need for the LA Rams, Jihaad Campbell is the best inside linebacker prospect in the 2025 NFL Draft and is a slam-dunk selection for GM Les Snead.
27. Baltimore Ravens - Grey Zabel, OG, North Dakota State
The Baltimore Ravens get Grey Zabel near the bottom of the first round. Zabel is a Day 1 starter along the interior of the offensive line.
28. Detroit Lions - Nic Scourton, EDGE, Texas A&M
The Detroit Lions bolster their pass rush and take Nic Scourton from Texas A&M with the 28th pick.
29. Washington Commanders - James Pearce Jr, EDGE, Tennessee
James Pearce Jr has a stellar athletic profile and is the Washington Commanders pick with the 29th overall selection in our latest NFL mock draft.
30. Buffalo Bills - Walter Nolen, DT, Ole Miss
Walter Nolen is an outstanding pick for the Buffalo Bills with the 30th selection in our latest NFL mock draft.
31. San Francisco 49ers (via KC) - Josh Simmons, OT, Ohio State
The San Francisco 49ers moved down 20 slots in the first round, but were still able to grab tackle Josh Simmons from Ohio State.
32. Philadelphia Eagles - Luther Burden III, WR, Missouri
The Philadelphia Eagles end the first round by selecting Luther Burden III, the explosive WR from Missouri.