The speculation has finally almost reached its end…for the 2025 NFL Draft, at least. There are rumors running rampant and we have to sift through the smoke to bring you this, our “final” 2025 NFL mock draft of the season.
It’s always a bittersweet time, but it’s a fun culmination of everything we’ve seen and heard up to this point. What are the latest rumors you should buy? Which top-30 prospect visits are the most notable? Who is your team picking in this year’s draft?
Maybe most important – will all 32 teams stick in round one and give us one pick per team in round one? I’m going to go out on a limb and say that will not happen. We could still see some fun trades happen during the draft, especially if quarterbacks tumble like they do in this mock draft projection.
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1. Tennessee Titans: Cam Ward, QB, Miami
At this point, we’re just waiting for Roger Goodell to come to the podium and say it, right? There is no question at this point that the Tennessee Titans are taking Cam Ward in the first year of the Mike Borgonzi era, and moving forward. This pick will create some intriguing potential for the Titans to make some noise in the AFC South. That is a pretty wide-open division based on what we saw last year, and the cupboard isn’t exactly bare in Tennessee. It’ll be fun to see what Ward can do.
2. Cleveland Browns: Travis Hunter, WR/CB, Colorado
The Browns might feel like they can draft a player like Hunter here and get a quarterback they’d be interested in later. The Browns are telegraphing some kind of quarterback pick as their only options at this point to start this coming season are Joe Flacco and Kenny Pickett. Could we see the Browns going after Shedeur Sanders later in this 2025 NFL mock draft to reunite both he and Hunter at the NFL level? I think if the Browns take Hunter here, we’ll officially be on Shedeur watch for the remainder of the first round.
3. New York Giants: Abdul Carter, EDGE, Penn State
The Browns taking Travis Hunter after the Titans took Cam Ward is not a disastrous scenario for the Giants, but it does create somewhat of a complicated situation. I wouldn’t be surprised if they have already started shopping Kayvon Thibodeaux to interested teams because the former first-round pick is going to be on the proverbial chopping block with Carter coming in to join forces with Brian Burns to wreak havoc off the edge for the Giants.
4. New England Patriots: Will Campbell, OT, LSU
We’ve flirted with a number of different scenarios for the Patriots in the first round but this is our true “North”. Will Campbell has made the most sense for the Patriots since they earned the 4th overall pick late last year, and this is a smart pick. Mike Vrabel is coming in to restore the Patriots to glory, and if he’s going to do that, he’s got to properly surround Drake Maye with talent. I’m guessing, despite his arm length, Campbell is a Day 1 starter for the Pats at left tackle. This is an underwhelming pick from an entertainment standpoint but it’ll get the job done.
5. Jacksonville Jaguars: Armand Membou, OT, Missouri
Jaguars fans might be disappointed at this stage if this pick isn’t Ashton Jeanty, but I’m not so sure first-year GM James Gladstone is going to come into his first GM job and take a running back in the top five overall. With that being said, it’s been reported by Ian Rapoport of NFL Network that there are teams out there with Jeanty as the #1 overall player in this class, regardless of position. Instead, the Jags take the second offensive tackle off the board and a tremendous athlete who could be Liam Coen’s version of Tristan Wirfs in Jacksonville.
6. Las Vegas Raiders: Tetairoa McMillan, WR, Arizona
Call it smoke if you want, but there was a recent report from NFL Network insider Ian Rapoport saying that the first skill position player off the board (beyond Travis Hunter, of course) in this draft might not be Ashton Jeanty. He suggested that Tetairoa McMillan still has big fans in high places with NFL franchises, and it would make sense. McMillan is a big, athletic, productive receiver. Adding him to the mix for Geno Smith along with Brock Bowers? That could be deadly, and the Raiders can take advantage of the depth of this running back class later.
7. New York Jets: Kelvin Banks, OT, Texas
I really want to put Tyler Warren in this slot for the New York Jets, but the offensive line has a glaring hole at offensive tackle and Kelvin Banks can help. The Jets luckily were able to get 2024 first-round pick Olu Fashanu work at the right tackle position last season with Tyron Smith on the team, because they might need him to stay there in this case. Kelvin Banks has the ability to play left tackle at the NFL level and he’s another guy who suffered from prospect fatigue among the media in recent weeks.
8. Carolina Panthers: Jalon Walker, EDGE, Georgia
One fit in our 2025 NFL mock draft projections over the last couple of months that has remained rather consistent is Jalon Walker to the Carolina Panthers. Walker is one of the cleanest prospects in this year’s class, and most NFL teams love him rushing off the edge. He played off-ball linebacker at Georgia along with rushing the passer, but I think he makes that full-time transition to the edge at the next level and gives the Panthers a much-needed presence.
9. New Orleans Saints: Tyler Warren, TE, Penn State
As tempting as it may be for the Saints to take a quarterback here given Derek Carr’s injury status, but I don’t know if they need to take the risk at this juncture here. The Saints are one of a handful of teams being rumored to love Tyler Shough, so maybe we watch out for that later. For the time being, the Saints upgrade their offense anyway and get one of the biggest difference makers in Tyler Warren, who can pair up with Juwan Johnson and give this team a unique weapon with tremendous versatility.
10. Chicago Bears: Ashton Jeanty, RB, Boise State
At one point, Chicago Bears fans were getting sick of the idea of Ashton Jeanty landing in this spot. They were getting mock draft fatigue. Another mock draft with Jeanty to the Bears, smh…
Now, the Bears would be wildly lucky to be in this position. Jeanty is arguably the best player in this draft and would instantly be the favorite to win NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year if he slips all the way to Chicago’s pick. For whatever it’s worth, Jeanty himself said he felt his pick range was 6th to the Raiders down to 12th with the Cowboys, so maybe this isn’t out of the realm of possibility…
11. San Francisco 49ers: Mason Graham, DL, Michigan
The San Francisco 49ers won’t have to think too much about this one. As much as Kyle Shanahan might be tempted to take a fellow former Longhorn here (and many of them would make sense), the Niners just need to add potential building blocks to a defense that has been absolutely gutted in recent years. Mason Graham may not have ideal arm length, but he’s going to cause havoc in Robert Saleh’s defense and help open things up for the other pass rushers around him.
12. Dallas Cowboys: Matthew Golden, WR, Texas
I think the Cowboys are going to be motivated in this draft to upgrade the talent around quarterback Dak Prescott, and adding a player like Matthew Golden kills two birds with one stone. They not only upgrade the weapons for Prescott, but they also make life a lot easier on CeeDee Lamb, because Golden is a receiver who will actually command a good bit of attention. At Texas, Golden was frequently used out of the slot and could be Brian Schottenheimer’s version of Tyler Lockett in Dallas, a player who really emerged in Schottenheimer’s offense once upon a time in Seattle.
13. Miami Dolphins: Kenneth Grant, DL, Michigan
The Miami Dolphins kind of feel like one of the hottest messes in the NFL going into this draft. They have major question marks on the offensive line, defensive line, at wide receiver, and at safety. The Dolphins don’t have as many picks as they have major questions at this point. They need to start addressing them one by one and it’s always smart to start in the trenches. This team is still feeling the loss of Christian Wilkins, so getting a big-time athlete who can stop the run like Kenneth Grant? That might be the move with an early run on offensive linemen.
14. Indianapolis Colts: Colston Loveland, TE, Michigan
The Colts obviously would love to see Tyler Warren last to this pick slot, but it might not be meant to be. The tight end position still gets addressed here and I don’t think the Colts would be worse off with Colston Loveland. Loveland is not as much of a unique chess piece as Warren, who was literally taking carries out of the backfield at Penn State, but he might be just as impactful or even better as a rookie. Loveland can play in-line right away and is a true weapon in the passing game.
15. Atlanta Falcons: Mike Green, EDGE, Marshall
Whoever takes Mike Green in the 2025 NFL Draft is going to have to overlook some off-field issues and potential character red flags. Todd McShay has reported that the Falcons and Bengals are two teams that would potentially overlook those flags. Although there are legitimate concerns here, the on-field justification for the Falcons is an easy one. This is one of the worst pass-rushing teams in the NFL and Green was the best sack artist in college football this past season.
16. Arizona Cardinals: Mykel Williams, EDGE, Georgia
When in doubt, just copy your idols, right? Patrick Star did it. The Cardinals can do it. Jonathan Gannon came from the Philadelphia Eagles, where Howie Roseman’s philosophy is obviously that you simply cannot have enough Georgia Bulldogs on your roster. The Cardinals added Josh Sweat off the edge this offseason but they are not done building their defensive front. Mykel Williams is a versatile piece who is still in his early stages of development.
17. Cincinnati Bengals: Jihaad Campbell, LB, Alabama
With a couple of EDGE players off the board in back-to-back picks, the Cincinnati Bengals pivot to another scenario. Jihaad Campbell is one of the most unique defensive players in this class who might be able to help the Bengals move on from Germaine Pratt a little easier. Campbell is a pressure player at the off-ball linebacker position who could be a major weapon for this team going up against the elite QBs of the AFC in the playoffs.
18. Seattle Seahawks: Grey Zabel, OL, North Dakota State
We realistically can’t make any guarantees this deep in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft, but the Seattle Seahawks desperately need a player like Grey Zabel. This team has needs for multiple starters on the interior offensive line, and while Zabel can’t play everywhere, he can play everywhere. What I mean is, he can’t be everywhere all at once. You catch my drift, right? At any rate, the Seahawks start rebuilding the interior of their line here.
19. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Jahdae Barron, DB, Texas
I think ideally, the Buccaneers would love to see one of the edge guys or even Jihaad Campbell still on the board here. They can’t be too upset about possibly getting the CB1 of this draft, however. Jahdae Barron is probably not getting the love he deserves because of the fact that he played so many positions at Texas, but you can’t knock the guy for being good at multiple positions. He played in the slot, outside, and at safety. He could be a huge asset for Todd Bowles’s defense.
20. Cleveland Browns (from Broncos): Shedeur Sanders, QB, Colorado
I don’t know that we could call Deion Sanders and Sean Payton “close”, but I wouldn’t be shocked if Deion hit phone a friend on this one. The idea of Shedeur Sanders playing in the NFL with Travis Hunter has got to be appealing to Deion, and while he’s not a master puppeteer in this case, this could make some sense. The Browns need a QB, the Broncos build their NFL Draft war chest, and Sanders reunites with his guy at the professional level. And the Browns jump a division rival in the process.
21. Pittsburgh Steelers: Jaxson Dart, QB, Ole Miss
The Pittsburgh Steelers don’t have to apologize for taking another quarterback in this pick slot after the failure of Kenny Pickett from 2022. If at first you don’t succeed, try, and try again. Or should we be pulling the insanity is doing the same thing over and over again, expecting different results quote?
Regardless of your thoughts toward this pick, it’s been reported that the Steelers have a 1st-round grade on Jaxson Dart, and they only have one first-round pick to use (and nothing in the second round). If they want him, it’s now or never.
22. Los Angeles Chargers: Mason Taylor, TE, LSU
The Chargers made a “bit” of a surprise selection last year when they took Notre Dame offensive tackle Joe Alt over LSU wide receiver Malik Nabers. Thankfully, watching so much LSU tape, the Chargers are going to be extremely well-informed about Mason Taylor, who actually came to LA for a pre-draft visit. After missing out on Evan Engram in NFL Free Agency, the Chargers still need to add a dynamic pass-catching option at tight end and Taylor could be just that.
23. Green Bay Packers: Donovan Ezeiruaku, EDGE, Boston College
There is an obvious connection with the Green Bay Packers to Boston College pass rusher Donovan Ezeiruaku – defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley. Hafley was previously the head coach at Boston College, so Ezeiruaku isn’t just connected to Hafley – he knows the defense at this point. The Packers get an explosive, athletic option to upgrade their pass rush while also getting a player who can hit the ground running, unlike last year’s first-round pick, Jordan Morgan.
24. Minnesota Vikings: Malaki Starks, S, Georgia
The departure of Cam Bynum has left a void at the safety position for the Vikings and I’ve been projecting a safety in this pick slot for a really long time. The thing is, we’ve been projecting Nick Emmanwori here instead of Malaki Starks, but it is beginning to sound like NFL teams will prefer Starks even though Emmanwori has absolutely ridiculous athletic talent. Starks isn’t quite on that same level, but he’s probably more NFL ready as a ball-hawking safety.
25. Houston Texans: Donovan Jackson, OL, Ohio State
The Houston Texans basically gutted their offensive line this offseason and they need to get to work reshaping it. Obviously, the pick that would really make headlines here is Emeka Egbuka rejoining CJ Stroud in the NFL, but the Texans will have plenty of time to address the wide receiver position. They need to make sure Stroud is protected and they do him a solid by making it a Buckeye. Jackson plays guard but filled in capably when Josh Simmons got hurt at left tackle last year.
26. Los Angeles Rams: Jalen Milroe, QB, Alabama
If there is one player I’m banging the table for in the first round of this year’s draft, it’s got to be Jalen Milroe. The Alabama quarterback was routinely landing in the top 10 picks of our mock drafts during the season and for whatever reason, people decided he wasn’t a 1st-round guy after the year ended. I love his athletic talent, his arm talent, and the poise he showed throughout his college career. He’s not a finished product, but who is? The Rams taking him would be wildly fun.
27. Baltimore Ravens: Will Johnson, CB, Michigan
There have been some questions rising lately about the status of Will Johnson’s injury from this past season and whether or not it might end up being a long-term issue. John Harbaugh and the Ravens have shown in the past that they are willing to take risks on guys with medical in their background and Harbaugh is going to have great intel on this player from his brother Jim. Hopefully, Johnson stays healthy at the NFL level. He’d be a steal in Baltimore.
28. Detroit Lions: Tyler Booker, OL, Alabama
There are certain players who just exude “Detroit Lions” with the way they carry themselves, and Tyler Booker is one of them. The Lions have loved the Alabama program under general manager Brad Holmes, and I don’t think that’s changing anytime soon. Booker fills a big need for this team on the interior offensive line and is an absolutely perfect fit for the culture of that organization. Easy fit for the player and team.
29. Washington Commanders: Omarion Hampton, RB, North Carolina
I thought Omarion Hampton would go much earlier in this mock draft, but there are just so many scenarios for each team, and you never know when a talent like this is going to potentially fall. Hampton going to the Commanders would be a cheat code. We saw how Saquon Barkley absolutely ran through the entire NFL this past season and teams are going to be doing everything in their power to duplicate that. A guy like this who can create yardage after contact could help Jayden Daniels tremendously.
30. Buffalo Bills: Nick Emmanwori, S, South Carolina
The Buffalo Bills have to be licking their chops with this draft class and the depth on the defensive line. They have a chance to really upgrade that unit, but in this mock draft scenario, they’re doing it later. There’s not nearly as much depth at the safety position and Nick Emmanwori is a rare “unicorn” type of athlete at that position. The Bills would be getting a true weapon for their secondary and someone who could be a difference maker in January.
31. Kansas City Chiefs: Josh Simmons, OT, Ohio State
The Kansas City Chiefs have turned over just about every possible stone to try and find a long-term solution at the left tackle position while Patrick Mahomes has been their quarterback, but to no avail. It doesn’t exactly inspire a ton of confidence to take a guy who could fall in the draft due to injury, but Josh Simmons would be an outstanding pickup for the Chiefs at 31 overall. He has the look of a decade-long starter in the NFL and the risk is worth the potential reward here.
32. Philadelphia Eagles: Walter Nolen, DL, Ole Miss
I battled with myself at this pick slot for a while, trying to decide whether the Eagles would take someone like Walter Nolen or Shemar Stewart, two of the top players on the board here. Ultimately, I don’t think Vic Fangio is going to like that Stewart wasn’t productive against the run. Walter Nolen is a former top prospect who really started to come into his own this past season. He can help the Eagles bring pass rush in waves.
2025 NFL Mock Draft: Full 2nd-round Predictions
33. Denver Broncos (from Browns): Emeka Egbuka, WR, Ohio State
34. New York Giants: Josh Conerly Jr., OT, Oregon
35. Tennessee Titans: Kyle Williams, WR, Washington State
36. Jacksonville Jaguars: Derrick Harmon, DL, Oregon
37. Las Vegas Raiders: Quinshon Judkins, RB, Ohio State
38. New England Patriots: Luther Burden, WR, Missouri
39. Chicago Bears: Shemar Stewart, EDGE, Texas A&M
40. New Orleans Saints: Tyler Shough, QB, Louisville
41. Chicago Bears: Tyleik Williams, DL, Ohio State
42. Denver Broncos (from Jets): TreVeyon Henderson, RB, Ohio State
43. San Francisco 49ers: James Pearce Jr., EDGE, Tennessee
44. Dallas Cowboys: Kaleb Johnson, RB, Iowa
45. Indianapolis Colts: Carson Schwesinger, LB, UCLA
46. Atlanta Falcons: Maxwell Hairston, CB, Kentucky
47. Arizona Cardinals: Trey Amos, CB, Ole Miss
48. Miami Dolphins: Shavon Revel Jr., CB, East Carolina
49. Cincinnati Bengals: Darius Alexander, DL, Toledo
50. Seattle Seahawks: Jayden Higgins, WR, Iowa State
51. New York Jets (from Broncos): Elijah Arroyo, TE, Miami
52. Seattle Seahawks: Landon Jackson, EDGE, Arkansas
53. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Nic Scourton, EDGE, Texas A&M
54. Green Bay Packers: Azaraye’h Thomas, CB, Florida State
55. Los Angeles Chargers: TJ Sanders, DL, South Carolina
56. Buffalo Bills: JT Tuimoloau, EDGE, Ohio State
57. Carolina Panthers: Tre Harris, WR, Ole Miss
58. Houston Texans: Alfred Collins, DL, Texas
59. Baltimore Ravens: Princely Umanmeilen, EDGE, Ole Miss
60. Detroit Lions: Jack Sawyer, EDGE, Ohio State
61. Washington Commanders: Jordan Burch, EDGE/DL, Oregon
62. Buffalo Bills: Benjamin Morrison, CB, Notre Dame
63. Kansas City Chiefs: Shemar Turner, DL, Texas A&M
64. Philadelphia Eagles: Xavier Watts, S, Notre Dame
The Denver Broncos start off the second round of this 2025 NFL Mock Draft with a very fun selection, and a player that I believe should be going in the 1st round. I wouldn’t be shocked to see Denver take Emeka Egbuka with the 20th overall pick. This is not the most top-heavy draft class at receiver, but Emeka Egbuka is just about perfect for what the Broncos need at that position. He’s a reliable, every-down target who runs great routes and can block in the running game.
In this scenario, the Broncos move up 10 spots with their old pal Darren Mougey, now with the Jets, and get Egbuka’s teammate TreVeyon Henderson. These two could would help Bo Nix tremendously in his development and give the Broncos some much-needed weapons.
Elsewhere in the second round, we have the Saints taking Tyler Shough, one of the hottest prospects late in the process here. Getting him in the second round mitigates the risk a little bit, and there’s plenty of risk involved there.
One of the picks I was most conflicted about in this second round was Maxwell Hairston. I could see his ball skills being coveted at the end of round one by some team, but instead, the Falcons get themselves a steal.