NFL Free Agency is less than two weeks away, and while teams are preparing to attack some of their top needs with veteran players, they might be about to make smarter decisions after watching the incoming crop of young prospects at the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine. The 2025 NFL Draft might not have a ton of blue-chip players at the top of the class, but there is depth to this group and there are a lot of ways teams can address needs now and into the future.
And that's exactly what we're going to explore in this all-new 2025 NFL mock draft, which will cover each of the first three rounds entirely. As of right now, every team in the NFL owns its own first-round pick. Every team in the NFL has a shot to add a significant piece to their roster and add building blocks.
This three-round mock draft is going to take a look at some prospects on the rise after their performances at the Scouting Combine, as well as a quarterback prospect who might be skyrocketing up teams' boards into the top 10 overall picks. Who is your favorite team going to add?
2025 NFL Mock Draft: Full 1st-round predictions
1. Tennessee Titans: Travis Hunter, WR/CB, Colorado
I think the 1st overall pick is going to come down to one of three names: Travis Hunter, Cam Ward, and Abdul Carter. That’s not really anything groundbreaking at this point in time, but whether the Titans keep this pick or trade it, I’m fairly confident that one of those guys is going 1st overall as of the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine.
And right now, is any prospect “cleaner” than Travis Hunter? Titans GM Mike Borgonzi has a chance to take a truly “generational” player, as much as that word is abused in today’s hot take NFL world, and he already stated he wouldn’t pass on a “generational” player.
Hunter is the best wide receiver in this year’s draft. He’s also the best cornerback. When have we ever seen one player with both of those distinctions? Never. Hunter will come in and be the WR1 for whoever is going to play QB for the Titans going forward.
2. Cleveland Browns: Abdul Carter, EDGE, Penn State
We’ve taken a look at some scenarios in which Myles Garrett is traded by the Cleveland Browns already in other 2025 NFL mock draft predictions, and I still think that’s going to happen. Even though there is not a Myles Garrett trade in this mock draft scenario, I still feel like the Browns are going to move on and will need to plan for life without the best player to probably ever don the Browns uniform.
No pressure or anything.
Abdul Carter had a foot issue pop up before the NFL Combine and he won’t work out for teams until late March. That should be no big deal and it’s already been reported that Carter’s foot issue isn’t anything that’s going to linger beyond this offseason. He is the type of building block the Browns need in this class.
3. New York Giants: Cam Ward, QB, Miami
The New York Giants are shaping up to have a very interesting, pressure-packed offseason already. Matthew Stafford is going back to the Los Angeles Rams, so there’s one less quarterback option for this team to potentially add.
The Daniel Jones and Saquon Barkley situations from the past 12 months for the New York Giants were absolutely abject disasters. There’s no question that this franchise is walking around this offseason with its tail between its legs. They need to make a splash, and Cam Ward is undoubtedly a big one.
Ward carries inherent risk, of course, but it’s a risk worth taking if you’re Giants GM Joe Schoen and head coach Brian Daboll. It feels like the franchise is going to move on from those two a year too late.
4. New England Patriots: Will Campbell, OL, LSU
If there’s one team we can expect to be “boring” in the top five overall picks, it’s probably the New England Patriots. The Patriots feel like the most likely team in the top five overall picks to just draft for need and their biggest need is on the offensive line.
So where else would they go with this pick than Will Campbell out of LSU? Maybe someone will emerge at the NFL Combine but it seems like Campbell is the perfect combination of need and talent for the Patriots and is someone whose measurements will likely dictate whether or not he’s a tackle or if he’s playing guard.
Either way, Mike Vrabel is going to want to be physical on both sides of the ball and Campbell gives him the chance to do that while also protecting the most valuable asset on the team – Drake Maye.
5. Jacksonville Jaguars: Mason Graham, DL, Michigan
The Jacksonville Jaguars have one of the youngest general managers in the history of American professional sports with 32-year-old James Gladstone coming in, and with the success Gladstone had with the Rams, you can’t help but wonder if he’s just going to try to copy and paste in his new situation.
What’s going to be the biggest help for quarterback Trevor Lawrence? The Jaguars need to give their defense some teeth and Mason Graham is probably the best way to do that. Graham might have the highest floor out of any prospect in this year’s class, and looks like he’s going to be an impact starter from Day 1.
Remember, the player who was key to the Rams winning the Super Bowl was Aaron Donald. I’m not saying that Mason Graham is Aaron Donald, but Gladstone’s first pick as Jags general manager being a defensive tackle as a hat tip to Donald would not be shocking at all.
6. Las Vegas Raiders: Shedeur Sanders, QB, Colorado
The Las Vegas Raiders thought they could potentially steal Matthew Stafford from the Los Angeles Rams, but not even a meeting of the minds at a mountain range in Montana could convince Stafford to leave an objectively great situation to see if the grass is really greener in the desert.
The Raiders’ long-term need at quarterback remains, and frankly, it’s probably for the best that they didn’t get Matthew Stafford. They need to go after someone with more of a long-term plan in mind and Shedeur Sanders can be exactly that.
It will help a rookie QB like Sanders tremendously to have someone like Brock Bowers to get the ball to and you can expect the Raiders to go all-out in terms of adding other pieces to surround him in this class.
7. New York Jets: Jaxson Dart, QB, Ole Miss
The New York Jets are one of the most desperate teams in the NFL right now. They have a new head coach (Aaron Glenn) and a new general manager (Darren Mougey). Their owner was just voted as the literal worst in the league by his own players. The Jets are cutting ties this offseason with legendary quarterback Aaron Rodgers.
The premature Super Bowl parade this time a year ago for the Jets looks really funny in hindsight, but don’t say we (meaning me) didn’t warn you. The Jets obviously have a need at the quarterback position and if there’s one thing Darren Mougey learned during his time with the Denver Broncos, it’s that you have to stick to your convictions at the position.
Jaxson Dart is not widely considered a top-10 prospect right now but it will be interesting to see how much he moves the needle between now and the 2025 NFL Draft. He’s got a lot of franchise QB qualities, but is his pre-draft hype more of the Will Levis variety?
8. Carolina Panthers: Jalon Walker, EDGE, Georgia
There’s really no need to overthink things with the Carolina Panthers in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft. The only question is going to be which player they rank as the top EDGE on their board with this selection, but I see very few avenues in which Carolina is not taking advantage of the defensive front with this top pick.
Jalon Walker, Shemar Stewart, and even possibly Mike Green will all be options here for the Panthers, whose pass rush needs an infusion of talent desperately after they traded away Brian Burns last offseason.
It’s a desperate situation for Panthers GM Dan Morgan, who would love nothing more than to give his emerging young quarterback extra possessions over the course of a season. How do you do that? You get a pass rusher who can help get your defense off the field quickly.
9. New Orleans Saints: Shemar Stewart, EDGE, Texas A&M
Speaking of NFC South teams adding pass rushers…The New Orleans Saints just hired Kellen Moore as their new head coach. As much as he’d love to come in and immediately have the same success offensively as he did in Philly, what’s one thing you immediately learn from the school of Howie Roseman?
You can never have too many pass rushers…
The Saints have a chance to actually do some damage in the NFC South this year. That division is wide open, and if the Saints are fully healthy, they should be able to be competitive. But that defense needs to get younger from the inside out and Shemar Stewart is one of the most athletic guys you will see off the edge.
It’s either tight end or pass rusher here for the Saints if I’m making the call, and Stewart’s performance at the NFL Combine might push him over the edge.
10. Chicago Bears: Armand Membou, OL, Missouri
The Chicago Bears’ 2025 offseason is already off to a rather brutal start, and that’s before it even gets started. The Bears have already missed out on one of the top offensive linemen in NFL Free Agency…because he didn’t make it there.
There were some rumblings that the Kansas City Chiefs would not be holding on to Trey Smith via the franchise tag, and then they did. Smith was supposed to be the primary focus of new Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson in free agency, but now the Bears will have to pivot.
Chicago used a top-10 pick a couple of years ago on right tackle Darnell Wright, and now they could be looking at using another top 10 pick on a player to fit right next to him in Armand Membou. Membou could be the best lineman in this class when all is said and done.
11. San Francisco 49ers: Will Johnson, CB, Michigan
The winds of change are blowing in San Francisco these days. Santa Clara and Levi’s Stadium are set to play host to Super Bowl LX next year and the 49ers would obviously love to be playing in that game on their home field. But is it even possible with all of the potential moving parts they’ve got this offseason?
Well, the return of Robert Saleh is huge for the 49ers. Saleh is going to make a difference for this team no matter who the personnel is, but San Francisco has a lot of interesting potential departures on that side of the ball. Javon Hargrave is a free agent. Charvarius Ward doesn’t want to be in San Francisco anymore after he and his wife tragically lost a child last year. Talanoa Hufanga is a free agent.
Like I said, a lot of moving parts. Getting a stud at corner like Will Johnson who can lock down his side of the field could be perfect for GM John Lynch, who desperately needs a good draft after some serious whiffs in recent years.
12. Dallas Cowboys: Tetairoa McMillan, WR, Arizona
We’ve taken a look at a million scenarios with the Dallas Cowboys taking running back Ashton Jeanty in the first round, so why not mix it up a little bit?
I still think there’s no pick more sensible here than Jeanty, but if the Cowboys want to go with another intriguing skill player, Tetairoa McMillan could be a game-changer. CeeDee Lamb got his big-money contract and Jalen Tolbert finally had a breakout year for the Cowboys, but it might have honestly been a little too late. The Cowboys need more guys to take attention off of Lamb and McMillan can do absolutely that.
He’s a big-bodied receiver who has a massive catch radius and can win contested catch situations consistently. With Dak Prescott getting a massive contract, the Cowboys need to add as many playmakers as possible to set him up for success.
13. Miami Dolphins: Kelvin Banks, OT, Texas
The Miami Dolphins have a number of reasons to invest in the offensive line early in the 2025 NFL Draft. For starters, and most importantly, Tua Tagovailoa’s health is clearly the determining factor for whether or not this team is going to be competitive in the AFC. If Tagovailoa isn’t well-protected, the Dolphins are just playing with fire.
Second, the Dolphins have a number of pending free agents on the offensive line and Kelvin Banks could step in and start at either guard or tackle. Miami’s got Terron Armstead at left tackle for now, but Banks could step in and start next to him at left guard and potentially take over at some point down the line as well.
14. Indianapolis Colts: Tyler Warren, TE, Penn State
If the Indianapolis Colts’ offensive skill positions are the Thanos Infinity Gauntlet, then a tight end like Tyler Warren is the last missing stone. The Colts have a superstar running back in Jonathan Taylor. They have a stellar receiver trio in Michael Pittman Jr., Josh Downs, and Alec Pierce.
Yes, they need to solidify the quarterback position, and it truly seems like Anthony Richardson’s status with the team is in question. But you can’t deny that the Colts are set up very well for a quarterback to have success and adding a tight end like Warren would complete the group perfectly.
Warren is big, athletic, and instinctive with the ball in his hands. He would command so much attention and make that offense significantly better.
15. Atlanta Falcons: Mike Green, EDGE, Marshall
The biggest concerns for the Atlanta Falcons in the 2025 offseason are finding a way to get rid of Kirk Cousins and adding to the pass rush.
The first part should be easy to get done, but the second part is a little morem tricky. This is not exactly the best offseason in terms of NFL free agency in the pass rush department, so a team like the Falcons is going to have to be patient.
There are plenty of guys they could fall in love with in the 2025 NFL Draft, but Mike Green is quickly becoming one of the most intriguing overall prospects. After a completely dominant season at Marshall this past season with ridiculous productivity at 17 sacks and 22.5 tackles for loss, there has been some top-10 talk for Green.
The Falcons need a pass rusher with this guy’s ability to finish in the backfield.
16. Arizona Cardinals: Walter Nolen, DL, Ole Miss
There isn’t any single statistic that would give us an indication of whether the Arizona Cardinals’ defensive front was “good” or “bad” last season, but I do think this one paints a picture: Nobody on the Arizona Cardinals defensive line even had five tackles for loss last season.
Now, you could split hairs and say that EDGE rusher Dennis Gardeck had six, but he’s a 30-year-old outside linebacker and he played in just seven games for the Cardinals last season.
There is a desperate need for playmaking along the defensive front for this Cardinals team and they are going to have to go after a number of guys in this offseason to upgrade the front. I think Walter Nolen is one of the most underrated players on the defenisve line in this absolutely loaded class and he would give the Cardinals a true playmaker to make a difference up front.
17. Cincinnati Bengals: Mykel Williams, EDGE, Georgia
All eyes are on the wide receiver position for the Cincinnati Bengals entering the 2025 offseason. Are they going to extend superstar receiver Ja’Marr Chase? Will they actually give Tee Higgins the franchise tag? Even if they do tag Higgins, will they end up trading him away to the highest bidder?
Regardless of the Bengals’ perceived issues at the receiver position – and they do loom large this offseason – the team’s defense needs a complete overhaul. We already saw the Bengals fire longtime defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo and replace him with Al Golden. Now, we should see a significant overhaul of player personnel.
Even if Trey Hendrickson (who requested a trade for the second straight year) returns, the Bengals need more edge players. Mykel Williams is a perfect fit at this juncture of round one and an awesome value.
18. Seattle Seahawks: Jihaad Campbell, EDGE/LB, Alabama
One of the most fascinating players in this year’s draft class is Alabama linebacker Jihaad Campbell. He has the ability to play off-ball linebacker but NFL teams might like him even more as an EDGE rusher.
Seattle Seahawks head coach Mike McDaniel comes from the Baltimore Ravens, where he consistently had guys who could play a variety of roles for his defense. Another player who once came into the NFL with this kind of “tweener” status was Kyle Van Noy, who has had massive success as his career has gone along as a hybrid type of player who gets unleashed as a pass rusher.
McDaniel could view Campbell as a true weapon for his defense and someone who could fill up the stat sheet with 10-plus sacks as well as spying the quarterback, dropping into coverage, and just generally giving him a lot of options.
19. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Jahdae Barron, DB, Texas
I’m not sure why, but it seems tough in a given mock draft to find the right home for Jahdae Barron, who should be one of the hottest defensive back prospects out there right now. Barron’s versatility will undoubtedly appeal to NFL teams, and his value is certainly going to be raised with the level of play we’ve seen from players like Brian Branch and Cooper DeJean in recent years.
Barron could come in and give the Bucs some more versatility on the back end along with some of the other young studs they already have there.
You can never have too many playmakers at the cornerback position especially when the player is just a wild card positionally. Todd Bowles will know how to utilize a playmaker like this and put him in positions to make a major impact early on.
20. Denver Broncos: Colston Loveland, TE, Michigan
The one area of the roster the Denver Broncos absolutely cannot afford to whiff this offseason is in the offensive playmaker department. Would the Broncos really pass on the chance to draft a running back like Ashton Jeanty to take a tight end here?
It’s very possible because both head coach Sean Payton and general manager George Paton complimented the depth of the running backs in this class. The tight end group is impressive as well, but Payton classified the “Joker” position – an elite receiver at TE or RB – in his offense as the top “must have” this offseason.
Colston Loveland has the ability to quickly beat man coverage at the tight end position and play in-line. The Broncos desperately need a receiving threat like this after Adam Trautman led their tight end room last year with 188 yards receiving.
21. Pittsburgh Steelers: Ashton Jeanty, RB, Boise State
Out goes Najee Harris, in comes Ashton Jeanty. The Pittsburgh Steelers might realistically have to trade up to make this happen if they want Jeanty on the roster, but the idea of getting him in the fold would be huge for this offense.
Now about the quarterback position…
I’m sure there are plenty of teams that would love to have Jeanty in the first round of this draft, and he doesn’t expect to last overly long. Most experts have him ranked as a top-10 overall prospect and his value is likely elevated by the stellar free agent moves made in 2024 like Saquon Barkley, Derrick Henry, Josh Jacobs, and others. The NFL is a copycat league and if there’s a chance Jeanty can provide that kind of spark?
He’s going to go high. But if the Steelers can land him here, I don’t think they’re going to complain. It’s tough to find a slot for him in the top-15 picks if the Bears and Cowboys pass without seeing what happens in free agency.
22. Los Angeles Chargers: Kenneth Grant, DL, Michigan
I don’t think the Los Angeles Chargers can go wrong here taking a player for their defensive front. We’ll see what actually ends up happening, but there are rumors already that the Chargers are looking to move on from both Khalil Mack and Joey Bosa.
The purge that started when Jim Harbaugh arrived in 2024 continues in 2025…
As much as you’d love to see the Chargers take an edge player here, the interior defensive line is also just as important and Jim Harbaugh already has familiarity with Kenneth Grant. Grant is a ridiculously athletic 330-plus-pound defensive lineman who can stop the run and make plays behind the line of scrimmage. He’d be a great value here.
23. Green Bay Packers: Donovan Ezeiruaku, EDGE, Boston College
It’s always fun in the offseason to make some of the significant connections that exist in NFL free agency. It’s not as often that we get to make fun connections in the NFL Draft, but the Green Bay Packers have a significant connection to pass rusher Donovan Ezeiruaku: Defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley.
Hafley was previously the head coach at Boston College and obviously will have more knowledge about this prospect than the average coach around the league. It just so happens that the Packers could be in the market for a first-round edge and Ezeiruaku fits the mold of the athletic specimen they typically target.
There are some rumors the Packers could be looking to trade this pick for DK Metcalf, but if they stay put and make the selection, a player for the defensive front makes a lot of sense.
24. Minnesota Vikings: Derrick Harmon, DL, Oregon
We saw the Minnesota Vikings make some massive investments off the edge in the 2024 offseason by signing Andrew Van Ginkel and Jonathan Greenard in free agency as well as using a 1st-round pick on Alabama star Dallas Turner. The Vikings invested heavily to replace Danielle Hunter, but it’s probably not a bad idea to fixate on the interior defensive line this offseason.
The Vikings blitzed more than anyone in the NFL last year and if they can get home with just four guys, the blitz scheme of defensive coordinator Brian Flores will be even more impactful because he’ll be able to disguise looks. How about adding a guy who lived behind the line of scrimmage during his college career like Derrick Harmon?
The Vikings could go with a running back here or maybe even take a safety off the board, but Harmon could be a huge impact player for them on the defensive interior.
25. Houston Texans: Luther Burden, WR, Missouri
How are the Houston Texans going to approach the 2025 offseason after going absolutely wild in 2024? Remember last year, the Texans went out and traded for Joe Mixon, they traded for Stefon Diggs, and they signed Danielle Hunter in free agency.
They went all out in trying to surround CJ Stroud with talent, and I can’t help but wonder if we’ll see a similar approach this offseason, especially with Diggs hitting free agency and the injury to Tank Dell. The Texans also have a need on the interior offensive line, and players at those interior positions are getting more and more expensive by the year, so it puts GM Nick Caserio in a tough spot.
With the YAC ability and speed of someone like Luther Burden, it’s just too enticing to pass up on, especially after Houston “missed out” on Deebo Samuel.
26. Los Angeles Rams: Emeka Egbuka, WR, Ohio State
After flirting with the idea of letting Matthew Stafford leave, the Los Angeles Rams pulled out the checkbook and kept their franchise quarterback in place on a brand-new deal. By bringing Stafford back into the fold, the Rams reinforced their status as contenders in the NFC and there are plenty of options for them to consider here in the 1st round of the 2025 NFL Draft.
Jonah Jackson, a guard, has been given permission to seek a trade. The Rams have spent the last couple of offseasons pursuing upgrades for both the offensive and defensive lines, and they recently fortified their left tackle spot by giving Alaric Jackson a big-money deal.
The next logical direction for the Rams to go is replacing Cooper Kupp, who is supposedly getting cut or traded in the coming weeks. I love the fit for Egbuka with the Rams paired up with Puka Nacua.
27. Baltimore Ravens: James Pearce Jr., EDGE, Tennessee
There is simply no team like the Baltimore Ravens in the NFL Draft when it comes to stealing guys late in just about every round. Ravens general manager Eric DeCosta always seems to get the best value at every turn of the draft regardless of the Ravens consistently picking late, and this would be no different.
There were points in the 2024 season that we – and many others – had Tennessee pass rusher James Pearce going in the top two or three picks of our 2025 NFL mock draft scenarios. Pearce might not be a lock for the top-five overall picks anymore, but he’s still got the ability to get to the quarterback consistently.
And a pass rusher of his caliber at this point won’t be ignored by a team like the Ravens. They don’t let these guys slip through the cracks. They will take him if he’s available and reap the immediate benefits.
28. Detroit Lions: Grey Zabel, OL, North Dakota State
There are some guys you watch compete and just know they are a perfect fit for certain teams in the NFL process. The Detroit Lions have a “type” when it comes to guys who play with a ruggedness and toughness and Grey Zabel fits what that team is all about.
With right guard Kevin Zeitler slated for NFL free agency, the Lions need to make sure they don’t miss a beat on the offensive line and while he’s coming from North Dakota State, Zabel is considered one of the best interior linemen in this year’s class.
There’s always a chance we see the Lions go defense with this pick considering they had so many injuries on that side of the ball, but I think we’ll see them go after defense heavily in NFL free agency and GM Brad Holmes will continue to trust his eyes when it comes to drafting for the trenches offensively. Zabel is a fun first-round fit for this team.
29. Washington Commanders: Omarion Hampton, RB, North Carolina
Well we got the privilege of a late edit to this mock draft courtesy of our good pals with the Washington Commanders and San Francisco 49ers. We initially had the Commanders taking a receiver here with a fun blurb about the potential of a Deebo Samuel trade, but you’ll never see it now.
As it stands, the Commanders are going all in on Jayden Daniels and rightfully so. Daniels was the NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year and helped lead the Commanders all the way to the NFC Championship Game. But it was the Eagles who ran all over them in the playoffs and the Commanders are going to want a piece of that.
There are so many running backs in this draft that would be enticing at this pick slot but an absolute beast like Omarion Hampton with size, speed, and the ability to create after contact would be huge for Kliff Kingsbury’s offense.
30. Buffalo Bills: Malaki Starks, S, Georgia
There are a couple of safety prospects in this draft that I don’t think are going to escape round one after the performances we saw at the NFL Combine. Malaki Starks is one of them.
Starks has pretty consistently been a first-round player in our 2025 NFL mock draft scenarios and that doesn’t change here as the Buffalo Bills take him to roam around the back end of Sean McDermott’s defense.
The Bills obviously fell short once again in January and cannot shake the Kansas City Chiefs. How are they going to eventually get over the hump? I’m not sure it’s a singular player like Starks but there aren’t going to be many players better than this available to the Bills picking this late in round one. He’s a high impact starter right away and a great overall value.
31. Kansas City Chiefs: Nick Emmanwori, S, South Carolina
Another safety prospect who isn’t likely sneaking out of round one after his NFL Combine performance is South Carolina’s Nick Emmanwori. Emmanwori had a ridiculous 43-inch vertical jump and a 4.38 in the 40-yard dash.
Heck, it might be dumb to have him falling even this far in this first-round projection, but NFL teams have diminished the value of the safety position in recent years. The Chiefs could be losing Justin Reid in NFL free agency and if that happens, safety will vault near the top of the list of needs for this team.
We already know how much defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo loves big, athletic defensive backs and how much he loves blitzing. Is there a better fit in this draft for the Chiefs in the defensive backfield than Emmanwori? He could be a tremendous weapon for them right away.
32. Philadelphia Eagles: Tyler Booker, OG, Alabama
The bread and butter in the NFL Draft for the Philadelphia Eagles is in the trenches on either side of the ball. We saw that come into play in a big way in the Super Bowl and on their way to the Super Bowl as the Eagles had a rare 2,000-yard running back last season – Saquon Barkley – as well as a defensive unit that notched six sacks in the Super Bowl without blitzing a single time.
That’s called dominating in the trenches over the long haul of a season.
That doesn’t happen by accident. Eagles GM Howie Roseman is outstanding when it comes to finding talent to plug and play on both lines, and Tyler Booker could be the next man up for Philly. He could start immediately for them at the right guard position if Mekhi Becton leaves in free agency and provide depth at all three interior spots.
2025 NFL Mock Draft: Full 2nd Round Predictions
33. Cleveland Browns: Will Howard, QB, Ohio State
34. New York Giants: Matthew Golden, WR, Texas
35. Tennessee Titans: Josh Conerly Jr., OT, Oregon
36. Jacksonville Jaguars: Josh Simmons, OT, Ohio State
37. Las Vegas Raiders: TreVeyon Henderson, RB, Ohio State
38. New England Patriots: Jack Sawyer, EDGE, Ohio State
39. Chicago Bears: Donovan Jackson, OL, Ohio State
40. New Orleans Saints: Elijah Arroyo, TE, Miami
41. Chicago Bears: Landon Jackson, EDGE, Arkansas
42. New York Jets: Aireontae Ersery, OT, Minnesota
43. San Francisco 49ers: JT Tuimoloau, EDGE, Ohio State
44. Dallas Cowboys: Jonah Savaiinaea, OL, Arizona
45. Indianapolis Colts: Shavon Revel, CB, East Carolina
46. Atlanta Falcons: Tyleik Williams, DL, Ohio State
47. Arizona Cardinals: Jordan Burch, EDGE, Oregon
48. Miami Dolphins: Darius Alexander, DL, Toledo
49. Cincinnati Bengals: Mason Taylor, TE, LSU
50. Seattle Seahawks: Cameron Williams, OT, Texas
51. Denver Broncos: Alfred Collins, DL, Texas
52. Pittsburgh Steelers: Jalen Milroe, QB, Alabama
53. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Carson Schwesinger, LB, UCLA
54. Green Bay Packers: Benjamin Morrison, CB, Notre Dame
55. Los Angeles Chargers: Kaleb Johnson, RB, Iowa
56. Buffalo Bills: Azaraye’h Thomas, CB, Florida State
57. Carolina Panthers: Jayden Higgins, WR, Iowa State
58. Houston Texans: Shemar Turner, DL, Texas A&M
59. Baltimore Ravens: TJ Sanders, DL, South Carolina
60. Detroit Lions: Nic Scourton, EDGE, Texas A&M
61. Washington Commanders: Princely Umanmeilen, EDGE, Ole Miss
62. Buffalo Bills: Josaiah Stewart, EDGE, Michigan
63. Kansas City Chiefs: Deone Walker, DL, Kentucky
64. Philadelphia Eagles: Isaiah Bond, WR, Texas
How can you not love the Las Vegas Raiders following up the Shedeur Sanders pick with a playmaking running back like TreVeyon Henderson? Henderson is going to get some first-round hype with his playmaking ability and the fact that he can stay on the field all three downs. He’s not just a screen-catching back, either. He is tremendous as a pass protector and can create in space with elusiveness and vision.
The New Orleans Saints take advantage of the depth at tight end in this class by going after Miami’s Elijah Arroyo. Remember the last time the Saints had a Miami Hurricanes tight end? That worked out pretty well for Jimmy Graham, didn’t it?
The Bengals also took advantage of the depth at tight end in this class with a legacy player in Mason Taylor. Taylor is the son of former Miami Dolphins superstar pass rusher Jason Taylor. With Mike Gesicki possibly leaving in free agency and Erick All unable to stay healthy, an investment at tight end could be necessary for the Bengals again.
After snagging Ashton Jeanty in round one, the Pittsburgh Steelers take a shot in this mock draft on Alabama quarterback Jalen Milroe. He could work well in Arthur Smith’s offense and be set up for success with a back like Jeanty at his side.
2025 NFL Mock Draft: Full 3rd-Round Predictions
65. New York Giants: Maxwell Hairston, CB, Kentucky
66. Kansas City Chiefs: Jordan James, RB, Oregon
67. Cleveland Browns: Devin Neal, RB, Kansas
68. Las Vegas Raiders: Tre Harris, WR, Ole Miss
69. New England Patriots: Elic Ayomanor, WR, Stanford
70. Jacksonville Jaguars: Ashton Gillotte, EDGE, Louisville
71. New Orleans Saints: Jalen Royals, WR, Utah State
72. Chicago Bears: Marcus Mbow, OL, Purdue
73. Las Vegas Raiders: Trey Amos, CB, Ole Miss
74. Carolina Panthers: Xavier Watts, S, Notre Dame
75. San Francisco 49ers: Ozzy Trapilo, OT, Boston College
76. Dallas Cowboys: Quinshon Judkins, RB, Ohio State
77. New England Patriots: Cobee Bryant, CB, Kansas
78. Arizona Cardinals: Jaylin Noel, WR, Iowa State
79. Washington Commanders: Emery Jones Jr., OT, LSU
80. Indianapolis Colts: Andrew Mukuba, S, Texas
81. Cincinnati Bengals: Omarr Norman-Lott, DL, Tennessee
82. Seattle Seahawks: Tate Ratledge, OL, Georgia
83. Pittsburgh Steelers: Jack Bech, WR, TCU
84. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Kyle Kennard, EDGE, South Carolina
85. Denver Broncos: Dylan Sampson, RB, Tennessee
86. Los Angeles Chargers: Bradyn Swinson, EDGE, LSU
87. Green Bay Packers: Joshua Farmer, DL, Florida State
88. Jacksonville Jaguars: Darien Porter, CB, Iowa State
89. Houston Texans: Ty Robinson, DL, Nebraska
90. Los Angeles Rams: Harold Fannin, TE, Bowling Green
91. Baltimore Ravens: Kevin Winston Jr., S, Penn State
92. New York Jets: Jordan Phillips, DL, Maryland
93. New Orleans Saints: Wyatt Milum, OL, West Virginia
94. Cleveland Browns: Denzel Burke, CB, Ohio State
95. Kansas City Chiefs: Savion Williams, WR, TCU
96. Philadelphia Eagles: Jamaree Caldwell, DL, Oregon
97. Minnesota Vikings: RJ Harvey Jr., RB, UCF
98. Miami Dolphins: Jared Wilson, IOL, Georgia
99. San Francisco 49ers: Billy Bowman, DB, Oklahoma
100. Los Angeles Rams: Demetrius Knight, LB, South Carolina
101. Detroit Lions: Barrett Carter, LB, Clemson
This year’s draft class is not exactly known for its top-end talent, but the depth of the class really seems to shine through when you start to look at different scenarios going into Day 2.
The third round of this 2025 NFL mock draft includes a number of big-name players including Maxwell Hairston right at the top with his sub-4.3 speed. He could go as high as the 1st or 2nd round but gives the Giants an absolute steal here in the early third round after getting their quarterback situation taken care of early on (and getting him a weapon in the 2nd round).
The Kansas City Chiefs and Dallas Cowboys get themselves a couple of playmakers at the running back position in Jordan James and Quinshon Judkins, once again flexing the depth at running back in this class overall.
The Jaguars land Darien Porter out of Iowa State, one of a handful of fascinating Day 2 prospects from the Cyclones program. He’s got a wild combination of size and speed for the cornerback position at 6-foot-3 with a 4.30 in the 40-yard dash.
The Eagles continue to find great value in the trenches in this mock draft with Jamaree Caldwell late in the 3rd round. He could help them replace Milton Williams, who could price himself out of range in 2025 NFL free agency.