The 2025 NFL Draft is officially just one week away, and the rumor mill is churning at an incredible rate. There are so many different threads to follow with teams doing last-minute visits and private workouts with players that you really have to use discernment and go back to your gut from a month or so ago in regards to what feels logical and what feels like misdirection.
With that being said, we only have one more week to have fun with hypotheticals before things start to get real, and in this 2025 NFL Mock Draft scenario, I want to explore just one potential trade that could shake up the entire first round. More on that later.
What are the latest rumors for each team in the 2025 NFL Draft? Who is rising up the board and who could be falling? We try to sift through the smoke and mirrors, getting to the bottom of what may or may not happen one week from today.
Who does your team land in this full two-round 2025 NFL Mock Draft?
2025 NFL Mock Draft: Giants pull off miraculous trade in back half of round 1
1. Tennessee Titans: Cam Ward, QB, Miami
At this point, the writing is on the wall for this pick. The Titans have likely already moved on to strategizing for the top of round two, where we have an interesting scenario in this mock draft as well. Cam Ward is going to be dubbed the Titans’ franchise quarterback, but what other QBs are set to join him in round one? If you believe everything you hear, it sounds like there’s a chance Ward could be the only signal caller off the board in the top 32 picks. Are we buying it, though?
2. Cleveland Browns: Abdul Carter, EDGE, Penn State
So many folks right now are going back and forth with Travis Hunter and Abdul Carter in this pick slot, and so am I. The Browns would probably love to kill two birds with one stone and allow Hunter to play both ways in the NFL, but will they do it? They have a real chance to give themselves the best pass-rushing EDGE duo in the league with this pick. We’ll monitor the way things are trending, but considering Carter has taken visits with all of the top four teams, it’s safe to say anything is still on the table.
3. New York Giants: Travis Hunter, WR/CB, Colorado
The New York Giants have spent a ton of time around the Colorado program this past year and they obviously have gotten some really good intel on Shedeur Sanders, but the prized player out of Boulder is Travis Hunter. Hunter joining the likes of Malik Nabers in the New York offense would work wonders for whoever is taking snaps under center. “F it, Hunter is down there somewhere. F it, Nabers is down there somewhere.”
4. New England Patriots: Will Campbell, OL, LSU
After veering off the beaten path for a couple of mock drafts, the Patriots go back to the bread and butter here. There are a couple of top-tier linemen prospects who are just not quite there for me to want to guarantee this. Campbell at OT and Mason Graham on the defensive line don’t have the ideal length to be true blue-chip guys without major question marks. We’ll see how much that matters to teams.
5. Jacksonville Jaguars: Ashton Jeanty, RB, Boise State
The sensible pick for the Jaguars here is Mason Graham, who we’ve been projecting for the last three months, essentially. We need some variance for these mock drafts, however, and Ashton Jeanty is an intriguing agenda to push for the Jags. That roster is going to get a completely new set of eyes on it and Jeanty might be a more impactful piece for new GM James Gladstone and HC Liam Coen than Graham, who is a stud run defender but wouldn’t be a top-five player in most draft classes.
6. Las Vegas Raiders: Mason Graham, DL, Michigan
The Las Vegas Raiders have a couple of former Michigan guys in high places in part-owner Tom Brady and general manager John Spytek. I wouldn’t be shocked if the Raiders take a Michigan player with this pick one way or another, whether it’s Mason Graham or cornerback Will Johnson. That cornerback position is dismal for the Raiders right now, but Graham is on another tier as a potential building block.
7. New York Jets: Tyler Warren, TE, Penn State
There is a lot of buzz around the New York Jets and tight end Tyler Warren. And again, with this pick slot, the Jets are going to have to consider if they want to reach for their bigger need (right tackle) or if they want to go after the best player on the board. Warren is a potential game-changer at tight end, but the Jets’ decision could be influenced by the depth of the tight end position in this year’s class.
8. Carolina Panthers: Jalon Walker, EDGE, Georgia
The Carolina Panthers don’t pick again (as of now) until the later portion of the second round. This year’s draft is exceptionally deep on the defensive line, but not necessarily off the edge. While Jalon Walker is not a traditional EDGE player, he offers some of the best upside in the pass rush department in this class. It will require some creativity to get the most out of him, but he’s the best defensive player on the board here and that’s what the Panthers need to take.
9. New Orleans Saints: Jaxson Dart, QB, Ole Miss
Now this pick, while somewhat expected, would send some shockwaves through the league. The New Orleans Saints have not selected a first-round quarterback since Archie Manning way back when, and I’m not sure they’re going to want to take this kind of risk for the first time in over 50 years. But the rumor winds are blowing in this direction. The Saints have done a ton of pre-draft work on Dart.
10. Chicago Bears: Colston Loveland, TE, Michigan
The Chicago Bears are under no obligation to keep Cole Kmet beyond this season with his guaranteed money running out after 2025, and Ben Johnson could get the most out of his 12 personnel looks with Colston Loveland in the mix. I love the idea of a running back or tight end here, although the Bears could also shock everyone and take Josh Simmons here as well. Loveland could be this year’s version of Sam LaPorta for Johnson in Chicago.
11. San Francisco 49ers: Josh Simmons, OT, Ohio State
As far as drafting players carrying injury risks, the 49ers might be the team that can least afford to do it. But at the same time, value is value, and there is inherent risk in the NFL Draft no matter what. Josh Simmons might be rising up draft boards lately because he’s the only “prototype” left tackle in the class. Whenever he’s able to be on the field full-time again, he’s a staple starter at the position. If the 49ers clear him, he’d be a great pick here.
12. Dallas Cowboys: Omarion Hampton, RB, North Carolina
The Cowboys might go after a wide receiver or offensive guard here after the retirement of Zack Martin, but how can they ultimately pass on a potential game-changing running back? Dallas has struggled in the running game for a couple of years now, basically ever since they decided to make Tony Pollard their featured back. Hampton is a grinder in the form of a Josh Jacobs-type of player and could be the missing piece to what Dallas needs offensively.
13. Miami Dolphins: Armand Membou, OL, Missouri
The Miami Dolphins are in rough shape as we enter the 2025 NFL Draft. Tua Tagovailoa is a constant injury risk for this team, but beyond him, the Dolphins have significant needs on both the offensive and defensive lines, they have a desperate need at safety, and there is trouble in paradise with Tyreek Hill. Jalen Ramsey has also been a subject of recent trade rumors. You’ve got to start somewhere, and the Dolphins start here with a surefire starter on the offensive line.
14. Indianapolis Colts: Shemar Stewart, EDGE, Texas A&M
Colts general manager Chris Ballard has long prioritized players with high RAS (Relative Athletic Score). If he continues that trend, Shemar Stewart seems to be a no-brainer pick for the Colts. Not only does he upgrade their defensive front, but he’s a 10/10 on the RAS scale. With one of the most ridiculous Combine performances you will see, NFL teams are going to project Stewart as a much more productive pro than he was for the Aggies.
15. Atlanta Falcons: Mike Green, EDGE, Marshall
The Atlanta Falcons are one of the rare teams in the NFL Draft that can back themselves into one specific corner. They cannot afford to just take the ‘best player available’ but instead must take the best EDGE player available. Mike Green is a tough, physical player with elite bend and agility. There are some off-field question marks here, but if the Falcons clear those, then this would be a steal in the middle of the first round.
16. Arizona Cardinals: Will Johnson, CB, Michigan
There were very few teams that played more zone coverage last year than the Arizona Cardinals, and there are very few corners who will excel in a zone scheme better than Will Johnson. Jonathan Gannon is a defensive backs guy at heart, and I think GM Monti Ossenfort will throw him a bone with this pick. The Cardinals went after upgrades for the defensive front in free agency and now need to get players in the secondary who can take advantage of that help.
17. Cincinnati Bengals: Mykel Williams, EDGE, Georgia
There’s trouble in Cincinnati with seemingly everyone but Trey Hendrickson getting handed big-money contracts. Hendrickson wants a new deal or he wants to be traded, and even if the Bengals find a way to make him happy, they need help off the edge. There’s no doubt that Mykel Williams has some of the highest upside in this class at the age of 20 and flashing top-five pick potential early in his college career. The Bengals would be “buying low” in this scenario.
18. Seattle Seahawks: Tyler Booker, OL, Alabama
I want so badly to put Jalen Milroe in this pick slot as the Seahawks brought in the dynamic Alabama quarterback for a visit, but I’m not going there just yet. We’ll look at that another time. But wouldn’t that make sense with Mike Macdonald watching Lamar Jackson blossom when so many had written him off as an NFL QB prospect? Anyway, the Seahawks have the worst interior offensive line in the NFL right now. Tyler Booker and Grey Zabel should have Seattle hats close by during the 1st round.
19. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Jahdae Barron, CB, Texas
This is such an odd first round because you will typically see top cornerback prospects fly off the board early. The consensus seems to be that both Will Johnson and Jahdae Barron could hear their names called anywhere from the top 10 picks to the 20s. Barron’s versatility, toughness, ball skills, and football IQ will endear him to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and head coach Todd Bowles.
20. New York Giants (from Broncos): Shedeur Sanders, QB, Colorado
And here we have our one massive trade that could have a huge ripple effect in the 2025 NFL Draft. The New York Giants trade up 14 slots to reunite Colorado teammates Travis Hunter and Shedeur Sanders, who just had their numbers retired by the university. The Giants have done more homework on these guys than most teams, and getting both of them in the building could help them thrive at the next level. It also might put Brian Daboll on notice as Deion might like to jump to the NFL at some point and coach these guys…
21. Pittsburgh Steelers: Jalen Milroe, QB, Alabama
I am still banging the table for someone to take Jalen Milroe in the 1st round. I don’t care if it’s the Steelers, Seahawks, Dolphins, Rams, or someone else. I want to see Milroe go in the 1st. If Anthony Richardson is worthy of a first-round pick, why wouldn’t Milroe be? His running ability is so dynamic at this point that he will be an immediate asset in that regard, and his arm talent is something every NFL team would love to work with.
22. Los Angeles Chargers: Kenneth Grant, DL, Michigan
I know we’ve mentioned this a million times at this point, but it just feels like a foregone conclusion that Jim Harbaugh is going to get a Michigan guy with this pick. Colston Loveland and Will Johnson are long gone, but Kenneth Grant could be the ideal player to come in and replace the underrated free agent departure of Poona Ford on the interior defensive line. This is not only a reunion for Harbaugh but also for defensive coordinator Jesse Minter.
23. Green Bay Packers: Tetairoa McMillan, WR, Arizona
Lately, it’s been a struggle to project Tetairoa McMillan in 2025 NFL mock draft scenarios. He could be as high as the 9th pick to the Saints and he could drop into the 30s. I love the Packers as a destination because Christian Watson and Romeo Doubs are both inconsistent and free agents after this coming season. It wouldn’t surprise me to see the Packers try and send one of those guys packing (see what I did there?) in a Draft Weekend trade.
24. Minnesota Vikings: Nick Emmanwori, S, South Carolina
If I were to put together a list of first-round fits I love the most, Nick Emmanwori to the Vikings would have to be one of the top five or so. The Vikings lost Cam Bynum to the Colts in free agency and Harrison Smith, although still a stud, isn’t getting any younger. Nick Emmanwori is a perfect fit for the attacking style of defense run by coordinator Brian Flores. He’s a true weapon in the form of a Kyle Hamilton or Derwin James on the back end of a defense who can shrink the field with his presence. He’s got “bat out of hell” traits.
25. Houston Texans: Emeka Egbuka, WR, Ohio State
To say I’m extremely convicted with this pick would be an understatement. I think the Texans are all but locked in to either offensive line or wide receiver here, but would they pick another receiver with a high selection over a needed starter on the offensive line? As important as weapons are, it’ll be a tough dilemma for GM Nick Caserio. If CJ Stroud has any influence here, he might just prefer the idea of getting his former teammate Emeka Egbuka to come in and help replace Tank Dell and Stefon Diggs.
26. Los Angeles Rams: Jihaad Campbell, LB, Alabama
The Rams are a consistent QB team for me lately in round one, but if they don’t go with a quarterback, I can see them taking the best linebacker or cornerback on the board. This draft is not super deep at either position, so the Rams are going to have to decide which position will make the most immediate difference for them. In this case, I have them going after Alabama’s Jihaad Campbell, a pressure player at the off-ball linebacker position who will feast behind the tremendous defensive front the Rams have built.
27. Baltimore Ravens: Kelvin Banks, OL, Texas
The Ravens got a long-term deal done with Ronnie Stanley and seemingly have figured out the right side of their line with Roger Rosengarten and Daniel Faalele. They could continue to invest in the offensive line with this selection by getting Kelvin Banks to slot next to Stanley on the left side. Banks played left tackle at Texas but some in the NFL Draft community view him as a better long-term fit at left guard.
28. Detroit Lions: Derrick Harmon, DL, Oregon
The Lions will wish they had back-to-back picks right here because the dilemma of Derrick Harmon and Grey Zabel both being on the board might be too much for them to handle. And you have the added temptation of Matthew Golden still being on the board along with Maxwell Hairston’s speed at corner. This is a borderline ideal scenario for Detroit and they can’t really go wrong. Derrick Harmon is a Detroit native and would add some much-needed physicality to the interior line for Detroit.
29. Washington Commanders: Matthew Golden, WR, Texas
The Washington Commanders stay put with the 29th overall pick and still somehow manage to land arguably the best wide receiver in the class. Matthew Golden worked primarily out of the slot for the Texas Longhorns but flashed “go-to” abilities. He’s got outstanding long speed, great hands, and he’s tough. He’s a reliable target and someone Jayden Daniels will be able to trust in big spots. The Commanders already traded for Deebo Samuel to add to their offensive weaponry, but they can’t pass on this value.
30. Buffalo Bills: Maxwell Hairston, CB, Kentucky
The Buffalo Bills could take any number of players to upgrade their secondary here in the later portion of the first round. The speed and playmaking ability of Maxwell Hairston at the cornerback position might be too good to pass on. The other direction we could look here is Malaki Starks at the safety position, but I have a hard time placing him in round one when there’s a bigger dropoff at other positions. The Bills have two second-round picks, so they could always move up if they want.
31. Kansas City Chiefs: Grey Zabel, OL, North Dakota State
The Kansas City Chiefs just need to take the best offensive lineman on their board. While some believe Zabel’s best position in the NFL is going to be at center, I could see the Chiefs believing he’s the best possible replacement for Joe Thuney out of anyone in this class. Zabel is truly the type of player who could play anywhere on your offensive line and probably excel, but he’ll slot in nicely as the left guard of the present and future.
32. Philadelphia Eagles: Donovan Ezeiruaku, EDGE, Boston College
After losing Milton Williams and Josh Sweat this offseason, not to mention Brandon Graham, the Eagles will be looking to fortify their pass rush. Donovan Ezeiruaku feels like a high-floor prospect who could go much sooner than this, but the Eagles won’t mind him falling to their slot. Especially with things not working out so well for Bryce Huff in his first year with the team, the Eagles will not put all their eggs in that basket again in 2025.
2025 NFL Mock Draft: Full 2nd-Round Predictions
33. Cleveland Browns: Trey Amos, CB, Ole Miss
34. Denver Broncos (from Giants): TreVeyon Henderson, RB, Ohio State
35. Tennessee Titans: Kyle Williams, WR, Washington State
36. Jacksonville Jaguars: Walter Nolen, DL, Ole Miss
37. Las Vegas Raiders: Quinshon Judkins, RB, Ohio State
38. New England Patriots: James Pearce Jr., EDGE, Tennessee
39. Chicago Bears: Josh Conerly Jr., OT, Oregon
40. New Orleans Saints: Luther Burden, WR, Missouri
41. Chicago Bears: Kaleb Johnson, RB, Iowa
42. New York Jets: Darius Alexander, DL, Toledo
43. San Francisco 49ers: Shavon Revel Jr., CB, East Carolina
44. Dallas Cowboys: Jayden Higgins, WR, Iowa State
45. Indianapolis Colts: Mason Taylor, TE, LSU
46. Atlanta Falcons: Carson Schwesinger, LB, UCLA
47. Arizona Cardinals: Nic Scourton, EDGE, Texas A&M
48. Miami Dolphins: Malaki Starks, S, Georgia
49. Cincinnati Bengals: Tyleik Williams, DL, Ohio State
50. Seattle Seahawks: Donovan Jackson, C, Ohio State
51. Denver Broncos: Elijah Arroyo, TE, Miami
52. Seattle Seahawks: Tyler Shough, QB, Louisville
53. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Landon Jackson, EDGE, Arkansas
54. Green Bay Packers: Azaraye’h Thomas, CB, Florida State
55. Los Angeles Chargers: Jack Bech, WR, TCU
56. Buffalo Bills: Xavier Watts, S, Notre Dame
57. Carolina Panthers: TJ Sanders, DL, South Carolina
58. Houston Texans: Jonah Savaiinaea, OL, Arizona
59. Baltimore Ravens: JT Tuimoloau, EDGE, Ohio State
60. Detroit Lions: Jack Sawyer, EDGE, Ohio State
61. Washington Commanders: Jordan Burch, EDGE/DL, Oregon
62. Buffalo Bills: Princely Umanmeilen, EDGE, Ole Miss
63. Kansas City Chiefs: Aireontae Ersery, OT, Minnesota
64. Philadelphia Eagles: Shemar Turner, DL, Texas A&M
After trading out of the first round completely, the Denver Broncos still get the player I believe will be on their short list of targets with the 20th overall pick – Ohio State running back TreVeyon Henderson. Henderson is a former five-star prospect who lived up to the billing at Ohio State. He’s a high-character player with three-down abilities and explosiveness to his game.
I think he’ll remind Sean Payton plenty of Alvin Kamara coming out of Tennessee and give the Broncos another “Joker” option in their offense.
With the very next selection, the Tennessee Titans add fast-rising wide receiver prospect Kyle Williams to reunite with quarterback Cam Ward. The two used to be teammates at Washington State, and Ward needs more playmakers to spread the ball to. The receiver position seems to be a primary focus of the Titans at the top of round two.
The 49ers take another risk on a player coming off of injury with Shavon Revel Jr. here in the second round, but it’s possible that they would get both the best offensive tackle and the best cornerback in this draft if they were both fully healthy last season. The risk/reward gamble is significant but the Niners aren’t known for being conservative.
After taking Omarion Hampton in the 1st round of this 2025 NFL Mock Draft, the Cowboys go after another big-time weapon for their offense in wide receiver Jayden Higgins of Iowa State. Higgins is a big-bodied receiver who has drawn some comparisons to Nico Collins. He would be an awesome fit to pair up with CeeDee Lamb.