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We’re only a few weeks removed from the 2025 NFL Draft , and the answers to the biggest questions in this year’s draft are finally coming into focus. At this point we have a fairly good idea of who will go No. 1 overall , but what makes this draft so fascinating is the depth on both the offensive and defensive lines.
So many teams are entering this draft with major holes on their depth chart, and this will be a big opportunity to fill them with cost-controlled player production. The quarterbacks will set to tone for this class. Teams reaching for either Cam Ward or Shedeur Sanders will cause other players to fall, making this a really good class for fringe playoff teams who could be able to pick up top-10 level talent in the teens.
2025 NFL Mock Draft Pick Team Player Position College Pick Team Player Position College 1 Tennessee Titans Cam Ward QB Miami (FL) 2 Cleveland Browns Abdul Carter EDGE Penn State 3 New York Giants Travis Hunter CB / WR Colorado 4 New England Patriots Armand Membou OT Missouri 5 Jacksonville Jaguars Mason Graham DT Michigan 6 Las Vegas Raiders Ashton Jeanty RB Boise State 7 New York Jets Shedeur Sanders QB Colorado 8 Carolina Panthers Shemar Stewart EDGE Texas A&M 9 New Orleans Saints Tetairoa McMillan WR Arizona 10 Chicago Bears Will Campbell OT LSU 11 San Francisco 49ers Will Johnson CB Michigan 12 Dallas Cowboys Kelvin Banks OT Texas 13 Miami Dolphins Malaki Starks S Georgia 14 Indianapolis Colts Tyler Warren TE Penn State 15 Atlanta Falcons Jalon Walker EDGE Georgia 16 Arizona Cardinals Mykel Williams EDGE Georgia 17 Cincinnati Bengals Mike Green EDGE Marshall 18 Seattle Seahawks Colston Loveland TE Michigan 19 Tampa Bay Buccaneers Jihaad Campbell LB Alabama 20 Denver Broncos Omarion Hampton RB North Carolina 21 Pittsburgh Steelers Jahdae Barron CB Texas 22 Los Angeles Chargers Matthew Golden WR Texas 23 Green Bay Packers Kenneth Grant DT Michigan 24 Minnesota Vikings Nick Emmanwori S South Carolina 25 Houston Texans Josh Simmons OT Ohio State 26 Los Angeles Rams Tyler Booker OL Alabama 27 Baltimore Ravens James Pearce Jr. DE Tennessee 28 Detroit Lions Walter Nolen DT Ole Miss 29 Washington Commanders Emeka Egbuka WR Ohio State 30 Buffalo Bills Derrick Harmon DT Oregon 31 Kansas City Chiefs Greg Zabel OL North Dakota State 32 Philadelphia Eagles Donovan Ezeiruaku EDGE Boston College No. 1: Tennesse Titans — Cam Ward, QB, Miami (FL) Related All signs pointing to the Titans picking a quarterback.
Ward has some impressive traits, but a lot of head-scratching moments as well. If the team can reign in his tendency to play hero ball and force bad throws they have a sound player here. It’s a big risk though, and the Titans had better hope it pays off.
No. 2: Cleveland Browns — Abdul Carter, EDGE — Penn State Related Is it a luxury to take Abdul Carter here? Absolutely. Is it worth it? Hell yeah.
Carter and Myles Garrett give the Browns the most fearsome pass rushing duo in the NFL, and potentially one of the greatest ever if this pick pans out. Cleveland is in dire need of a quarterback, but this is not the right time for them to gamble on one. Instead they take one of the best players in this class and set themselves up for the future.
No. 3: New York Giants — Travis Hunter, CB/WR — Colorado Related The last time the Giants made a QB pick out of desperation they ended up with Daniel Jones. Signing Russell Wilson and Jameis Winston indicates they’re not going to make the same mistake.
New York gets arguably the best player in their entire draft who can be a difference maker on either side of the ball. It’s a smart, long-term move from an organization not often known for them. No.
4: New England Patriots — Armand Membou, OT — Missouri Patriots fans will be crushed to see Hunter off the board, but Membou fills a massive need protecting Drake Maye. This could be LSU OL Will Campbell, but with Mike Vrabel’s love of measurables I think they take the longer, better pass blocker here and try to build on what they already have. No.
5: Jacksonville Jaguars — Mason Graham, DT — Michigan The modern NFL is all about interior pressure on defense, and new head coach Liam Coen knows this. The Jags need a talent upgrade next to Arik Armstead and Graham is a fantastic fit. With the ability to collapse the pocket and stuff runs he’ll stop the bleeding on defensive while Coen works to identify what his offense needs in his first year.
No. 6: Las Vegas Raiders — Ashton Jeanty, RB — Boise State Related This will be considered a “shocker” with Shedeur Sanders on the board, but Pete Carroll’s football DNA has never been about taking early QBs. Much of his success in Seattle was predicated by Marshawn Lynch’s running ability, and Jeanty’s do-everything ability as a three down back will be too good to pass up.
No. 7: New York Jets — Shedeur Sanders, QB — Colorado Related Here we go! Deion gets his wish as his son lands on one of the New York teams. Sanders could have easily been a top-3 pick in this draft, so landing him at No.
7 greatly reduces the risk. There are pieces here on offense for Sanders to shine, but expectations have to be measured in year one — thankfully Aaron Glenn is the right man to get the job done. No.
8: Carolina Panthers — Shemar Stewart, EDGE — Texas A&M Related Carolina has to address its pass rushing, and it’s time to swing for the fences. Shemar Stewart is a boom or bust prospect with athletic upside that’s almost unparalleled at his position. The Panthers have no problems taking incomplete players with the notion of training them up, and if this succeeds they could end up with a monster.
No. 9: New Orleans Saints — Tetairoa McMillan, WR — Arizona The Saints need talent upgrades at numerous positions, and McMillan is simply too good to pass up here. Along with Chris Olave it would give the Saints a fantastic one-two punch at WR that any quarterback should be able to win with.
It’s going to be a slow build in New Orleans, so pieces like this are necessary. No. 10: Chicago Bears — Will Campbell, OL — LSU Too much has been made of Campbell’s less-than-ideal arm length and whether or not he can be a long-term offensive tackle, or if he projects inside.
Either way, it’s a way for the Bears to beef up their offensive line, and until that’s solid there’s nothing else of importance. Ben Johnson will find ways to allow Campbell to win, and Caleb Williams is finally going to be protected. No.
11: San Francisco 49ers — Will Johnson, CB — Michigan The 49ers defensive front helped them have one of the better pass defenses in the NFL, but cornerback is a weakness right now. Johnson is a tall, rangy pass defender with ball hawking traits this team needs to flip more turnover battles. It’s a great fit for this team and he will shine in the San Francisco defense.
No. 12: Dallas Cowboys — Kelvin Banks, OT — Texas Banks projects as an offensive tackle, but he can immediately be kicked inside where his above-average run blocking skill can be put to the most use. Eventually he will be an excellent replacement for Terrence Steele at the RT spot, and this team needs to keep its offensive line strong after the retirement of Zack Martin.
No. 13: Miami Dolphins — Malaki Starks, S — Georgia The Dolphins have a fairly well-rounded roster, but are in dire need of help at safety after losing Jevon Holland in free agency. Starks is a highly-skilled, high-IQ defensive back with the ability to play at multiple positions.
It’s the kind of player Mike McDaniel loves, and he’ll be able to make noise as a rookie. No. 14: Indianapolis Colts — Tyler Warren, TE — Penn State It’s remarkable Warren has made it this long with a potential ceiling of going to the Jets at No.
7 if they pass on a QB. Instead the draft breaks in a fantastic way for the Colts who find a decade-plus do-everything player. It’s unclear what the future holds at QB for the Colts if Anthony Richardson can’t put it together, but Warren is the kind of talent who will make life easier for whoever is throwing the ball.
No. 15: Atlanta Falcons — Jalon Walker, EDGE — Georgia The Falcons got to have their cute pick a year ago when they took Michael Penix Jr. over edge rushing.
They can’t tempt fate like that again. While Walker is a bit of a tweener, he can excel either at edge or linebacker, giving the Falcons some options. Raheem Morris will know how to play around with different fronts to use Walker like a toolbox, and this is a good spot for him.
No. 16: Arizona Cardinals — Mykel Williams, EDGE — Georgia There’s a massive gap on the defensive line across from Josh Sweat that the Cardinals need to fill, and it’s been a while since the organization addressed pass rush in the first round of the draft. Mykel Williams needs a little work before he’s truly NFL-ready, but this is a case where he could become a high-end 4-3 defensive end to anchor the line in the future.
No. 17: Cincinnati Bengals — Mike Green, EDGE — Marshall We don’t know what Trey Hendrickson’s future is in Cincinnati, but regardless of his status the Bengals can’t afford to be one-trick ponies on defense anymore. Green has a wide array of pass rush moves and he still has room to develop.
This is a solid pick midway through the first round who can contribute immediately, and improve down the line. No. 18: Seattle Seahawks — Colston Loveland, TE — Michigan Seattle has a lot of work to do on its offensive line, but the draft doesn’t break in a way that makes a lineman a sound pick here.
Instead the Seahawks take a big time tight end in Loveland who can operate as a massive weapon in the pass game for Sam Darnold, as well as being a plus-level blocker. No. 19: Tampa Bay Buccaneers — Jihaad Campbell, LB — Alabama Landing Haason Reddick in free agency was.
massive boon, but it’s a short term solution for the Bucs’ pass rushing needs. Campbell is a high-motor pass rusher with solid instincts, but who needs some mechanical coaching to harness his athletic ability. This is the kind of player Tampa Bay has flourished with in the past, which makes this a solid choice.
No. 20: Denver Broncos — Omarion Hampton, RB — North Carolina The Broncos have to be thrilled with how their passing game is coming along under Sean Payton, but right now the running game is a bit of a mess. There’s a massive need in Denver for a bruising running back, and Hampton’s combination of size and motor is an ideal fit alongside Jaleel McLaughlin as a change-of-pace back.
No. 21: Pittsburgh Steelers — Jahdae Barron, CB — Texas The draft breaks beautifully for the Steelers who land a top corner largely because teams above them have bigger fish to fry. Jahdae Barron has all the traits of an elite nickel corner in the NFL with the ability to play outside and still be a plus-level defender.
Smart, instinctual and coachable, he’ll become a fan favorite before long. No. 22: Los Angeles Chargers — Matthew Golden, WR — Texas This might seem like a bit of a luxury pick with Ladd McConkey shining in his rookie season and Quentin Johnson showing signs of life, but even Jim Harbaugh has to know that his receiver room is too weak considering the caliber of his QB.
Golden is a quick twitch pass catcher who can either play on the outside, or open up three-wide sets. While not the most polished route runner, his raw athleticism can be harnessed by Justin Herbert. No.
23: Green Bay Packers — Kenneth Grant, DT — Michigan Following in a similar vein as teams before them, the Packers upgrade their interior defensive line with this pick. Grant could very well develop into one of the league’s elite nose tackles with a few seasons under his belt, and is likely an immediate upgrade over Kenny Clark who struggled in 2024. No.
24: Minnesota Vikings — Nick Emmanwori, S — South Carolina There are a lot of different ways the Vikings could go with this pick, but adding more talent to the secondary is a high priority. Emmanwori’s elite athleticism, hard-hitting tackling, and ability to play the ball in the air make him the ultimate tool in a Brian Flores defense. There are some concerns about his lack of help in stopping the run, but NFL coaching can fix that.
No. 25: Houston Texans — Josh Simmons, OT — Ohio State The Texans have to take an offensive lineman, it’s as simple as that. Trading away Laremy Tunsil was a very bold move considering the duress C.
J. Stroud was under last season, but Simmons is a great replacement — albeit a different player. Simmons wins with his agility and footwork, making him a solid left tackle with the ability to protect on the right as well.
Can build his upper body in an NFL strength and conditioning program. No. 26: Los Angeles Rams — Tyler Booker, OL — Alabama What Booker lacks in mobility and athleticism he makes up with size and smarts.
A 6’5, 321 pound interior lineman — Booker can open run gaps downfield with violence, while also making smart moves in pass protection to stonewall defenders in spite of his slower foot speed. Protecting the interior is critical with Matthew Stafford under center, and this helps fix that. No.
27: Baltimore Ravens — James Pearce Jr., EDGE — Tennessee The most Ravens pick in this draft, James Pearce Jr. is the kind of guy Baltimore will take, sand down the rough spots, and then everyone wonders in three years how he was available at the 27th pick.
Once a shoe-in to be a top-5 selection, Pearce’s last season at Tennessee was a step backwards that damaged his stock. The ability is definitely there, and the Ravens can harness it. No.
28: Detroit Lions — Walter Nolen, DT — Ole Miss Nolen is the kind of mauler on the defensive line the Lions need next to Aiden Hutchinson. With the potential to be an excellent gap penetrator it will open up more opportunities for the Lions’ phenom edge rusher. Nolen would be a good rotational rusher in year one, with the potential to take over for D.
J. Reader in time. No.
29: Washington Commanders — Emeka Egbuka, WR — Ohio State It’s all about pouring more gas on the fire for the Commanders, and that means getting more weapons. The addition of Deebo Samuel will certainly take pressure off Terry McLaurin to do everything, but adding Emeka Egbuka as the third receiver would be a huge addition — and he can be a plus-level slot receiver as a rookie. No.
30: Buffalo Bills — Derrick Harmon, DT — Oregon DaQuan Jones is slowing down and the Bills need to look to the future of their already strong DL and keep it going. Derrick Harmon is a physical specimen who has great strength, athleticism, and instincts at the point of attack, allowing him to generate fantastic interior pressure. No.
31: Kansas City Chiefs — Grey Zabel, OL — North Dakota State Country strong offensive lineman who has experience playing almost every position on the line. Scheme and gap flexibility is a huge plus, and the Chiefs are in need of adding more bodies to their OL after trading Joe Thuney. No.
32: Philadelphia Eagles — Donovan Ezeiruaku, EDGE — Boston College A slightly undersized pass rusher who falls to the No. 32 pick because of his smaller size. This won’t concern the Eagles too much, who are gifted at scheming open options for pass rushers to be effective.
Ezeiruaku can be an immediate upgrade as a rotational pass rusher with the potential to become a starter in years two or three..
