The 2025 NFL Draft is less than 10 days away. Let's get into our latest mock draft with some insane trading in Round 1. It's crazy to think that the NFL Draft is this close, but here we are. Teams are continuing to complete their top-30 visits and are surely beginning to finalize their draft boards.
This draft is weaker with blue-chip talent and at the QB position, so there may not be a lot of fireworks. Conversely, teams might want to strive to land one of the few blue-chip players in the draft, so we could see some crazy trades at the very top.
There are a few teams in the NFL who are on the cusp of vaulting into contender status and might be in a position to make a giant move to secure 'their guy.' Let's get into this first-round NFL mock draft.
2025 NFL mock draft: Latest first-round mock draft with insane trades
Picks 1-16
1. Tennessee Titans - Cam Ward, QB, Miami (FL)
This is a pick that might be boring to see on mock draft, but is one that is likely to happen. Cam Ward to the Titans with the first pick.
2. Cleveland Browns - Travis Hunter, CB/WR, Colorado
Travis Hunter could play both CB and WR at the NFL level, but the Cleveland Browns might prefer that he sticks to one position in the NFL while being sprinkled on the other from time to time.
3. New York Giants - Abdul Carter, EDGE, Penn State
Abdul Carter on the New York Giants would probably force the front office to make some sort of trade, as they'd have a surplus of bodies along the DL.
4. New Orleans Saints (via NE) - Shedeur Sanders, QB, Colorado
With Derek Carr's 2025 status now in jeopardy, the New Orleans Saints make a major move and trade up five slots with the New England Patriots to secure Shedeur Sanders. If nothing else, the Saints finally begin the process of building for the future.
5. Denver Broncos (via JAX) - Ashton Jeanty, RB, Boise State
The Denver Broncos make an insanely bold move to trade up 15 slots in the first round with the Jacksonville Jaguars to take Ashton Jeanty from Boise State. The Broncos offense may be one elite running back away from becoming elite themselves.
6. Las Vegas Raiders - Mason Graham, DT, Michigan
The Las Vegas Raiders missed out on a lot of the fun above them and end up taking Mason Graham from Michigan to really bolster their defensive line.
7. New York Jets - Tyler Warren, TE, Penn State
Tyler Warren fills a huge need for the New York Jets and is also an insanely talented player, perhaps the best TE prospect in the entire NFL Draft class. Justin Fields has a new weapon on offense to use now.
8. Carolina Panthers - Tet McMillan, WR, Arizona
The Carolina Panthers do need to find a legitimate alpha wide receiver to complete their offense, and Tet McMillan could be that player for them with the eighth overall pick. This would be a sound pick by GM Dan Morgan.
9. New England Patriots (via NOR) - Will Campbell, OT, LSU
Dropping down a few slots still allows the New England Patriots to take Will Campbell, so this is a best-case scenario for the front office, as Campbell is a Day 1 starter at left tackle.
10. Chicago Bears - Omarion Hampton, RB, North Carolina
Omarion Hampton comes off the board at pick 10 and heads to the Chicago Bears to be the featured back in the offense. With Ben Johnson as the head coach, Hampton could be immediately productive in the NFL.
11. San Francisco 49ers - Will Johnson, CB. Michigan
Will Johnson comes off the board and helps the San Francisco 49ers secondary, which has lost some players in recent offseasons.
12. Dallas Cowboys - TreVeyon Henderson, RB, Ohio State
This could be a bit too high for TreVeyon Henderson in the minds of some, but he's one of the more complete backs in the class and helps the Dallas Cowboys at a huge area of need. Henderson at pick 12 is actually sound drafting by Jerry Jones.
13. Miami Dolphins - Kelvin Banks Jr, OT, Texas
With the Jalen Ramsey news, the Miami Dolphins might be eye-balling a first-round CB, but they have a more urgent need along the offensive line, so Kelvin Banks Jr is the pick at the 13th slot in the first round.
14. Indianapolis Colts - Tyler Booker, OG, Alabama
Tyler Booker fills a need at guard for the Indianapolis Colts and is someone who seems to have a very high floor at the NFL level. The Colts do need some production at TE, but the offensive line is more important, period.
15. Atlanta Falcons - Jalon Walker, EDGE, Georgia
Jalon Walker is an interesting player who can likely flow between being an EDGE rusher and being an inside linebacker. He could be the type of utility player that the Atlanta Falcons defense needs.
16. Arizona Cardinals - Jihaad Campbell, LB, Alabama
Jihaad Campbell is a stellar inside linebacker prospect and could be a great pick for the Arizona Cardinals at pick 16. The Cardinals invested heavily into their defensive line in free agency.
Picks 17-32
17. Cincinnati Bengals - Mykel Williams, EDGE, Georgia
Desperately needing some defensive help, the Cincinnati Bengals turn to Mykel Williams at pick 17 and perhaps also get some Trey Hendrickson insurance at the same time as well.
18. Seattle Seahawks - Armand Membou, OT, Missouri
Armand Membou falling this far is great news for the Seattle Seahawks, so they do not hesitate to take him with the 18th pick in Round 1 of this mock draft. Seattle signed Sam Darnold in free agency this offseason.
19. Tampa Bay Buccaneers - Nick Emmanwori, S, South Carolina
Nick Emmanwori is a big and physical safety who would instantly thrive on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers defense. He'd be a need pick and a potential 'best player available' pick with the 19th selection.
20. Jacksonville Jaguars (via DEN) - Colston Loveland, TE, Michigan
The Jacksonville Jaguars traded down 15 slots and were still able to grab Colston Loveland, giving Trevor Lawrence and Liam Coen an elite receiving threat. The Jags cut Evan Engram in a shocking move earlier this offseason.
21. Pittsburgh Steelers - Jaxson Dart, QB, Ole Miss
Jaxson Dart going in Round 1 of the 2025 NFL Draft feels likely, believe it or not. The Pittsburgh Steelers have to grab a QB quite high in the NFL Draft, so Dart falls into their laps and is their first round selection.
22. Los Angeles Chargers - Jayden Higgins, WR, Iowa State
This might seem a bit high for Jayden Higgins, especially with Matthew Golden and Emeka Egbuka still on the board, but the Chargers do need a consistent big-bodied wide receiver on their offense, and Higgins could be that player for them.
23. Green Bay Packers - Shemar Stewart, EDGE, Texas A&M
Shemar Stewart has been called a raw prospect by some, but the talent is obvious, and the Green Bay Packers are a well-oiled and well-coached machine that could get the most out of him.
24. Minnesota Vikings Jahdae Barron, CB, Texas
Jahdae Barron can play all over the secondary and would be a slam-dunk pick in the first round by the Minnesota Vikings, as they need some serious secondary help.
25. Houston Texans - Josh Simmons, OT, Ohio State
Josh Simmons could be their left tackle of the future, as the Houston Texans traded away Laremy Tunsil and clearly want to try and get younger and cheaper along the OL, which is an interesting move given how bad the unit was in the 2024 NFL Season.
26. Los Angeles Rams - Matthew Golden, WR, Texas
Matthew Golden could form an elite WR trio alongside Davante Adams and Puka Nacua. This almost feels like a case of the rich getting richer.
27. Baltimore Ravens - Grey Zabel, OG, North Dakota State
Grey Zabel is a top iOL prospect in the 2025 NFL Draft and a great fit for the Baltimore Ravens to help shore up the interior.
28. Detroit Lions - Walter Nolen, DT, Ole Miss
Walter Nolen may have some maturity concerns, but him landing with the Detroit Lions could help make those concerns go away, as the Lions have one of the toughest and nastiest cultures in the entire NFL.
29. Washington Commanders - Mike Green, EDGE, Marshall
Mike Green is the pick for the Washington Commanders at the bottom of the first round. This team does need some pass rush help and could go defense in Round 1 given their offensive moves this offseason.
30. Buffalo Bills - Derrick Harmon, DT, Oregon
Derrick Harmon could be yet another addition along the defensive line for the Buffalo Bills in the 2025 NFL Offseason. After this pick, the Bills should look to improve the secondary and perhaps add another wide receiver.
31. Kansas City Chiefs - James Pearce Jr, EDGE, Tennessee
James Pearce Jr is an insanely-athletic EDGE prospect in the 2025 NFL Draft and could be an instant contributor for the Kansas City Chiefs, who also need tackle, running back, wide receiver, and tight end help. This roster simply isn't as good as you may think.
32. Philadelphia Eagles - Tyleik Williams, DT, Ohio State
This last pick in the first round of this mock draft sees the Philadelphia Eagles adding to their defensive line and taking Tyleik Williams from Ohio State. They lost both Josh Sweat and Milton Williams in free agency.
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