The 2025 NFL offseason is officially here with NFL Free Agency underway and the new league year looming close behind. Tons of signings have already been reported around the league, blockbuster trades for star players have been going down, and teams have been handing out massive contract extensions as well.
With so much going on, we can't not post a brand-new 2025 NFL Mock Draft scenario...right?
That's right. With plenty more dominoes yet to fall, we're going to take an all-new look at the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft with updated team needs, free agency reactions, and some potential shocking selections throughout the first round.
And all 32 teams still have their picks after all the craziness so far. Let's jump into the fun.
2025 NFL Mock Draft: Raiders follow up Geno Smith signing with shocking pick
1. Tennessee Titans: Travis Hunter, WR/CB, Colorado
The Titans haven’t come away from free agency with a quarterback at this point, so it’s difficult to say they’re just going to completely pass on Cam Ward in this spot, but it also doesn’t seem like they’re in love with him by any stretch. General manager Mike Borgonzi needs to make sure he puts a competitive team out there but passing on the best player in this class with no clear #1 pick at QB is not a bad call. Travis Hunter is going to be a star.
2. Cleveland Browns: Abdul Carter, EDGE, Penn State
The Cleveland Browns did the funniest thing by re-signing Myles Garrett after rumors that he was looking for the first train out of town – they paid him $40 million per year on a massive, record-setting contract. How about they now pair him up with Abdul Carter, the best pass rusher in the incoming class? Carter couldn’t work out at the Combine but this duo would be lethal off the edge.
3. New York Giants: Cam Ward, QB, Miami
The New York Giants are extremely desperate to find a legitimate franchise quarterback. Is Cam Ward the risk worth taking? Well, they got it wrong in the 2024 class and GM Joe Schoen/HC Brian Daboll might not get a second chance at it. Ward is a playmaker and has the confidence teams covet at the QB position. He has as good of a chance to make it as anyone in this draft class.
4. New England Patriots: Will Campbell, OT, LSU
The Patriots went out early in NFL Free Agency and made some big moves to upgrade the trenches on both sides of the ball. Adding Milton Williams to the defensive line and stealing him away from the Panthers proves the elite recruiting skill of Mike Vrabel. Now, about the offensive line…Morgan Moses was signed to upgrade right tackle, but Will Campbell could be the Patriots’ starter on the left side for the foreseeable future.
5. Jacksonville Jaguars: Tyler Warren, TE, Penn State
After cutting Evan Engram, the discussion over the tight end position for the Jacksonville Jaguars has taken an interesting turn. We typically pencil in Mason Graham for this slot, and that could very well end up happening, but the Jaguars might like Warren’s mismatch capabilities and could view him as an elite chess piece for Liam Coen’s offense. Warren is arguably the top offensive weapon in this draft behind Travis Hunter, which is saying something.
6. Las Vegas Raiders: Ashton Jeanty, RB, Boise State
The Raiders made one of the biggest, boldest moves so far this offseason by swinging a trade for Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith. With the arrival of Smith, the complexion of the Raiders’ offseason has changed drastically. Now, they can be aggressive in adding weapons and getting a running back like Jeanty to upgrade the offensive arsenal along with Brock Bowers would be massive for Pete Carroll and company.
7. New York Jets: Armand Membou, OT, Missouri
The Jets brought in former first-round pick Justin Fields to be their starting quarterback for the next couple of years at $20 million per season. First-year GM Darren Mougey obviously believes Fields showed enough as a starter to warrant a long look, but one of the biggest issues Fields faced in Chicago was a horrendous offensive line. With Olu Fashanu set to take over at left tackle, the Jets need to replace Morgan Moses on the right side and Membou can be a day one starter.
8. Carolina Panthers: Jalon Walker, EDGE, Georgia
The Carolina Panthers are already spending big money on the defensive side of the ball but getting pass rush off the edge might have to wait until the 2025 NFL Draft. Long-term pieces, anyway. The Panthers’ additions to the interior defensive line set this team up well to rush from the inside out, but a player like Jalon Walker would be a substantial upgrade off the edge and has the ability to get 10 sacks per season.
9. New Orleans Saints: Shedeur Sanders, QB, Colorado
In what would undoubtedly be a stunning turn of events, Shedeur Sanders falls to the 9th overall pick and potentially sets himself up to be the heir apparent to the throne in New Orleans behind Derek Carr. The Saints are bringing Carr back for this season, but nothing is guaranteed beyond 2025. And as we saw in the NFC South this past year, even having him penciled in as the starter for 2025 might not matter.
10. Chicago Bears: Shemar Stewart, EDGE, Texas A&M
The Chicago Bears upgraded their offensive line in a big way already with the additions of Joe Thuney, Jonah Jackson, and Drew Dalman on the interior. The Bears also added Grady Jarrett and Dayo Odeyingbo to the defensive line. So how about another athletic pass rusher to wreak havoc opposite Montez Sweat? The Bears need to be stealing as many extra possessions for Caleb Williams and the offense as possible, and Stewart can help them do that.
11. San Francisco 49ers: Mason Graham, DL, Michigan
The San Francisco 49ers have just been gutted this offseason and look like they’re truly entering a period of roster reset. If we know anything about John Lynch and Kyle Shanahan, it won’t take them long to find players who are good fits for their program. Getting Mason Graham, arguably a consensus top-four prospect in this class, would be a huge way to start rebuilding defensively from the inside out.
12. Dallas Cowboys: Omarion Hampton, RB, North Carolina
If the Dallas Cowboys miss out on Ashton Jeanty – and it doesn’t look like there’s any way he’s sneaking out of the top seven or eight picks – then they could very well take Omarion Hampton out of North Carolina. And now, Hampton would be getting paired with another former Tar Heel in Javonte Williams, who is taking a one-year prove-it deal with the Cowboys after a brutally bad couple of seasons with the Denver Broncos. These two guys could significantly upgrade the Dallas running game.
13. Miami Dolphins: Kelvin Banks, OT, Texas
Adding more on the offensive line is going to be imperative for the Miami Dolphins this offseason with a number of key players hitting NFL Free Agency. Kelvin Banks is not unanimously thought of as a top-15 prospect, but there is a lot to like about him with his positional versatility (projects well as a guard or tackle) and the competition he went up against the last handful of years at Texas.
14. Indianapolis Colts: Colston Loveland, TE, Michigan
The Colts made huge splash moves in free agency to sign cornerback Charvarius Ward and safety Camryn Bynum. With those guys in the fold defensively, this pick might have to be a playmaker at tight end or some additional help for the interior offensive line. Some folks out there have Colston Loveland as the 7th or 8th best player in this entire incoming class, so it’s unlikely we see him sneak out of the top 15 picks. He’d be the final piece in a truly elite young group of playmakers on paper for the Colts.
15. Atlanta Falcons: Mykel Williams, EDGE, Georgia
The Atlanta Falcons’ defensive front is horrendous. They were one of the worst teams in the league last year in getting after the quarterback, and the team suffered for it. If you can’t get after the quarterback, all of the top-10 picks you can collect on the offensive side of the ball aren’t going to matter. Whether it’s Mykel Williams, Shemar Stewart, Mike Green, or whoever, the Falcons need an EDGE player with this selection.
16. Arizona Cardinals: Walter Nolen, DL, Ole Miss
I absolutely love the Arizona Cardinals being aggressive in going after Josh Sweat in NFL Free Agency, and that move should pay big and immediate dividends. You’ve got to love utilizing the former connections Jonathan Gannon has with the reigning Super Bowl champions. With that being said, the copying of the Eagles won’t stop with Sweat. The Cardinals are going to want to focus next on the interior defensive line as they were in the mix for Milton Williams (and lost). Walter Nolen has compared himself to Aaron Donald, and if he can be even half that, this would be a great pick.
17. Cincinnati Bengals: Mike Green, EDGE, Marshall
The Bengals have a new defensive coordinator and are surprisingly running it back with a lot of the same players on that side of the ball. It sounds like Trey Hendrickson is going to be traded at some point between now and the 2025 NFL Draft, and in combination with the retirement of Sam Hubbard, the Bengals’ EDGE situation is murky at best. Even with Joseph Ossai returning, and even with the presence of Myles Murphy (and the hope that he can take the next step), pass rush will be an area of focus early in this draft.
18. Seattle Seahawks: Tetairoa McMillan, WR, Arizona
Goodbye to both Tyler Lockett and DK Metcalf. Goodbye to Geno Smith, for that matter. Hello to Sam Darnold. This is a wild offseason already for the Seattle Seahawks, and it is probably only about to get crazier. Seattle is resetting on the offensive side of the ball and they still have desperate needs on the offensive line. But with DK Metcalf gone and so many picks now in their NFL Draft war chest, they can’t pass on arguably the WR1 of this class in Tetairoa McMillan.
19. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Jahdae Barron, CB, Texas
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers seem to be the masters of keeping the band together these days. The Bucs have kept a wide variety of notable pending free agents off the market in recent years, the latest of which is star receiver Chris Godwin, who turned down bigger money to re-sign with the team that drafted him. The Bucs added Haason Reddick early in free agency to shore up the pass rush, so getting some more ball-hawks for the secondary makes sense. Jahdae Barron is versatile, tough, and instinctive.
20. Denver Broncos: Matthew Golden, WR, Texas
It’s going to be fascinating to see what the Broncos do on the offensive side of the ball in NFL Free Agency, if anything. The Broncos brought in Evan Engram for a visit but as of the time of this post being written, they weren’t able to strike a deal. They miss out on the top two tight ends in this mock draft scenario which leaves the door wide open. And why not Matthew Golden? The Broncos have Courtland Sutton and a number of other young receivers, and Golden provides slot ability as well as elite speed and strong hands.
21. Pittsburgh Steelers: Will Johnson, CB, Michigan
After signing Darius Slay, the Pittsburgh Steelers double up on the cornerback position with one of the best values of any team in the first round of this mock draft. Will Johnson would be an immediate starter and would really give the Steelers a top-tier young duo at corner with a grizzled veteran in Slay in the mix. The Steelers obviously made the blockbuster trade for DK Metcalf, but who will be on the way to play QB? Is Aaron Rodgers going to finish his NFL career in Pittsburgh?
22. Los Angeles Chargers: Emeka Egbuka, WR, Ohio State
The Los Angeles Chargers have already addressed a couple of major needs by re-signing EDGE rusher Khalil Mack as well as bringing in free agent running back Najee Harris on a one-year deal. The decision to bring in Harris doesn’t prevent the Chargers from taking a round one running back but I also think they could find Emeka Egbuka intriguing here. He can play inside or outside and give Justin Herbert another reliable target along with Ladd McConkey and hopefully additional progression from Quentin Johnston.
23. Green Bay Packers: Jihaad Campbell, LB, Alabama
The Green Bay Packers are already focused on adding players to the secondary with Nate Hobbs coming over from the Raiders, but they might be interested in adding more to the defensive front seven. Specifically, the Packers could be looking to upgrade their EDGE position and while Jihaad Campbell played off-ball linebacker at Alabama, he started off as an EDGE and has NFL starter traits when it comes to his pass rush abilities. The Packers love versatility and they love athletic unicorns, so Campbell is really the perfect fit for them.
24. Minnesota Vikings: Nick Emmanwori, S, South Carolina
After losing Camryn Bynum to the Indianapolis Colts in NFL free agency, the Minnesota Vikings might be on the lookout for the top safety available with their first-round pick in 2025. Luckily for them, both Malaki Starks and Nick Emmanwori are on the board here. And while Starks might be the safer pick, you can’t help but wonder if the Vikings will be scared off of Georgia safeties and on a more serious note, whether Nick Emmanwori will be viewed as a better all-around fit for Brian Flores’s attacking defense.
25. Houston Texans: Josh Simmons, OT, Ohio State
The Houston Texans and Washington Commanders pulled off a shocking deal to bring Laremy Tunsil to the Commanders, leaving a gaping hole at left tackle for Houston. Why not make the offensive line worse for CJ Stroud, right? The Texans’ decision-making is interesting (to say the least) but they might luck into a situation like this one where Josh Simmons falls to their first-round pick. And he’d have to start Day 1.
26. Los Angeles Rams: Mason Taylor, TE, LSU
The Rams could go a variety of directions here after re-signing QB Matthew Stafford and bringing him another star receiver in Davante Adams, but Adams is not a “forever” investment. I could see the Rams going for another wideout here to replace Cooper Kupp for the long haul, but the missing ingredient of the offense right now is a tight end like Mason Taylor. He might not be generating a ton of first-round hype just yet, but wait until we get closer to the NFL Draft…
27. Baltimore Ravens: Malaki Starks, S, Georgia
When it comes to life, you can count on three things: Death, taxes, and the Baltimore Ravens landing a player who has absolutely no business being on the board in the first round. Malaki Starks would give the Ravens a dynamic young duo along with Kyle Hamilton and perhaps be another piece that helps them get over the top in January against the likes of the Chiefs and Ravens. He will help tighten up that operation defensively and obviously make plays on the ball.
28. Detroit Lions: Grey Zabel, OL, North Dakota State
I still don’t think there’s a better all-around fit for what the Detroit Lions need in the first round of this draft class than Grey Zabel. If he’s the top interior offensive lineman on the board, then he’s also a sweet value this late in the first round. Zabel can come in and immediately replace veteran Kevin Zeitler, who is a free agent in 2025. The Lions lost Ben Johnson already, they can’t afford to lose the quality of their stellar offensive line.
29. Washington Commanders: Luther Burden III, WR, Missouri
After trading for both Deebo Samuel and Laremy Tunsil, the Washington Commanders have effectively crossed two major to-do items off the list in 2025. But even after the addition of Deebo Samuel, I don’t think the Commanders are going to shy away from bringing in a player like Luther Burden if he’s still on the board here. The Deebo Samuel trade was a dart throw. This is a move made for the long haul. Adam Peters loves to load up on receivers, anyway.
30. Buffalo Bills: James Pearce Jr., EDGE, Tennessee
The Buffalo Bills have been hard at work already this offseason making moves to upgrade both sides of the ball. I loved the moves they made to re-sign Khalil Shakir to a big-money deal as well as bringing in Josh Palmer in free agency. Michael Hoecht was an underrated addition as well, and the contracts for Greg Rousseau and Josh Allen were great rewards for the team’s top in-house players. James Pearce Jr. is a steal this late and brings more heat off the edge.
31. Kansas City Chiefs: Derrick Harmon, DL, Oregon
The Kansas City Chiefs lost a couple of key pieces on the offensive line, but they appear poised to already have replacements in mind for those guys. They shift their attention in this 2025 NFL mock draft to the defensive front, where Chris Jones is getting older, and the team lost Turk Wharton to the Panthers on a big-money deal. This year’s defensive line class is outrageously good, and a player like Harmon should easily be gone 10 picks earlier than this.
32. Philadelphia Eagles: Donovan Ezeiruaku, EDGE, Boston College
After losing Josh Sweat (Cardinals) and Milton Williams (Patriots) in NFL free agency, do we really think that the Eagles are going any other direction here except for the defensive front? Howie Roseman is probably already losing sleep over not having a fully stacked deck on the defensive front. Donovan Ezeiruaku can help replace the production being left behind by the likes of Sweat and Brandon Graham.