Mock Draft
3/29/25
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2025 NFL Draft: Latest First-Round Selections Features Three Round 1 QBs
The top of the 2025 NFL Draft is starting to crystalize, but the rest of the first round still features potentially limitless possibilities.
That's the beauty of mock drafts. Even if they're not perfectly accurate, they're an effective thought experiment to navigate the draft, team needs, and player fits to see how the board can turn out for teams picking at the end of the first round.
Based on all of the recent buzz at the top of the draft, along with needs and fits, let's dive into a first-round mock draft with just a few weeks left until the 2025 NFL Draft.
2025 NFL Draft Mock
1. Tennessee Titans 
Cam Ward, QB, Miami (FL)
All of the offseason moves that the Titans spent this offseason suggest that they're going to take a big swing on a quarterback, presumably Cam Ward.
He's the clear QB1 in this draft class with his arm talent, off-script ability, and poise in the pocket. The Titans are hoping he can be the guy they've been waiting for to turn the franchise around.
2. Cleveland Browns
Abdul Carter, EDGE, Penn State
The buzz has drastically shifted from just a few weeks ago. After originally looking like they would also take a quarterback, the Browns have suddenly turned all of their attention to Abdul Carter, and for good reason.
He steadily improved during his first season as a full-time EDGE, showing bend, motor, and top-tier competitive toughness that could make him a premiere pass rusher in the NFL.
3. New York Giants
Shedeur Sanders, QB, Colorado
Russell Wilson should not keep the Giants from having a long-term outlook on their franchise. Shedeur Sanders isn't a perfect quarterback prospect, but his football IQ and willingness to step into throws while under pressure to deliver accurate passes while getting crushed. This situation would allow him to not be thrust onto the field immediately but still have an opportunity to play as a rookie.
Plus, a quarterback room of Sanders, Russ, Jameis Winston, and Tommy DeVito could be the most entertaining group in NFL history.
4. New England Patriots
Travis Hunter, WR/CB, Colorado
This is the scenario that Patriots fans should root for because it's highly unlikely Abdul Carter will fall out of the top three. Travis Hunter has been a cornerback first by consensus, but New England is a team where it makes sense for him to start as a wide receiver and rotate in at cornerback.
He's still a sensational wideout with athletic ability, breakaway speed, and elite body control that could quickly make him WR1 for Drake Maye.
5. Jacksonville Jaguars
Mason Graham, DT, Michigan
Mason Graham is being mocked to the Jaguars everywhere, and for good reason. The team desperately needs a three-down defensive tackle who can stop the run and has enough juice as a pass rusher to take some of the pressure off of Travon Walker and Josh Hines-Allen.
Graham can do all of that and be a disruptive force in the middle of Jacksonville's defense.
6. Las Vegas Raiders
Ashton Jeanty, RB, Boise State
The Raiders may have other needs at more "valuable" positions, but there are only so many blue-chip prospects in this year's draft.
Ashton Jeanty could be an ideal workhorse back behind Geno Smith, who could consistently move the chains and give the offense another safety valve in a unit that features another promising young player in Brock Bowers.
7. New York Jets
Tyler Warren, TE, Penn State
Like the Raiders, the Jets have some other pressing needs, but it'll be hard to pass up on another exciting tight end prospect in Tyler Warren after passing on Brock Bowers last year.
Warren has a unique skill set with a terrific catch radius, impressive athletic ability, and the strength/tenacity to be an effective in-line blocker.
8. Carolina Panthers
Shemar Stewart, EDGE, Texas A&M
The Panthers need to get better in the trenches, and Shemar Stewart can become that star while Jadeveon Clowney nears the end of his career.
Stewart is a rare build of size, length, and explosiveness that could make him a real EDGE type with proper coaching to turn into one of the most imposing pass rushers in the NFL.
9. New Orleans Saints
Will Johnson, CB, Michigan
Some draft analysts have cooled on Will Johnson because of his injuries in 2024, but a turf toe issue shouldn't be a long-term concern. The 2023 tape shows a lockdown cornerback with the size and body control to blanket receivers for all four quarters.
That's the kind of impact defender the Saints need to develop with other promising young corners in their secondary.
10. Chicago Bears
Mike Green, EDGE, Marshall
After investing so much in the trenches in free agency, the Bears don't have to be tied to one position with their first-round pick. That can allow them to take a swing on an exciting EDGE like Mike Green to bolster their pass rush.
He dominated against top competition, showing first-step explosiveness and a pass-rush plan to keep tackles guessing with multiple moves at his disposal.
11. San Francisco 49ers
Armand Membou, OT, Missouri
It's rare to find a 332-pound offensive tackle who can effectively hit landmarks on reach blocks on outside zone concepts. That screams future 49ers tackle, especially with the departures on their offensive line and Trent Williams' impending retirement.
Armand Membou is a relentless and powerful tackle prospect with rare movement skills for his size.
12. Dallas Cowboys
Will Campbell, OL, LSU
The first-round strategy for the Cowboys should depend on how they feel about Tyler Guyton after his rookie season. If they're not sold, then a guy like Will Campbell makes a ton of sense for them.
He's a smooth left tackle who may not have excellent length but has the movement skills and technique to be a rock-solid pass protector for Dak Prescott's blind side.
13. Miami Dolphins
Kelvin Banks Jr., OL, Texas
The offensive line run continues with the Dolphins taking a future Terron Armstead successor who can still slot into guard for the time being.
Kelvin Banks Jr. is a dense tackle who has very good play strength to move bodies in the run game and surprising athletic ability for his frame to move out to tackle.
14. Indianapolis Colts
Colston Loveland, TE, Michigan
After missing out on Warren, the Colts can still find an impact tight end in the first round by taking Colston Loveland. He's more of an F than an in-line tight end, but he has the length, speed, and athleticism to be an ideal safety blanket in the middle of the field for Anthony Richardson.
His movement skills can also make him a versatile piece as an arc blocker or used in pre-snap motion in Shane Steichen's offense.
15. atlanta falcons
Kenneth Grant, DT, Michigan
The Falcons' entire defensive front needs an overhaul, and a lot of that can start by building in the middle with a 339-pound defensive tackle in Kenneth Grant.
He's a menace on the defensive line with excellent strength and enough explosiveness to be a dangerous power rusher, collapsing the pocket and taking interior linemen for a ride into the lap of opposing quarterbacks.
16. Arizona Cardinals
Jahdae Barron, CB, Texas
Cornerback may not be Arizona's top need, but Jahdae Barron lasting this long will make it too tempting for the Cardinals to pass on taking him.
He's an instinctive cornerback who has played outside, in the slot, or even at safety. He has elite football IQ, good speed, and the competitive toughness to be effective in run support. That's an awfully nice building block for Arizona's secondary.
17. Cincinnati Bengals
Malaki Starks, SAF, Georgia
After paying big bucks to Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins, the Bengals just need to find good football players on defense.
Malaki Starks is an elite safety prospect who checks a lot of boxes as an instinctive field general in the secondary, which is something the defense could really use if they're able to hold onto Trey Hendrickson as a star pass rusher.
18. Seattle Seahawks
Tetairoa McMillan, WR, Arizona
Losing DK Metcalf and Tyler Lockett in one offseason means that the Seahawks need to find a running mate for Jaxon Smith-Njigba.
McMillan may not have the top-end speed of Metcalf, but he's a prototypical X receiver with size, body control, and a highlight reel full of ridiculous catches to operate as a strong possession receiver for Sam Darnold on this new-look Seahawks offense.
19. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Jalon Walker, LB, Georgia
Lavonte Davis is nearing the end of his career, but a guy like Jalon Walker could be a great succession plan as a more modern off-ball linebacker.
Many analysts view Walker as an EDGE at the next level, but his slotting into an ILB slot for Todd Bowles would still allow him to rush the passer as a blitzer without sacrificing his sideline-to-sideline range that he could utilize as an off-ball linebacker.
20. Denver Broncos
Omarion Hampton, RB, North Carolina
In any other draft, Omarion Hampton would be the consensus RB1, and that's why he'll likely still be a first-round pick.
The Broncos need a workhorse running back to play behind their rock-solid offensive line that ranked first in run block win rate last season, and Hampton brings the acceleration and contact balance in a 220-pound frame to be a true bell cow running back.
21. Pittsburgh Steelers
Jaxson Dart, QB, Ole Miss
If Jaxson Dart goes earlier, there's a very real chance that the Steelers will consider Jalen Milroe here. Either way, the Steelers need a quarterback of the future who can push the ball vertically to DK Metcalf and George Pickens.
Dart has the arm talent to make that happen, along with the off-script ability to throw on the move or stay patient in the pocket and scan the field for an open receiver.
22. Los Angeles Chargers
Matthew Golden, WR, Texas
Ladd McConkey is an excellent slot receiver, but the Chargers need another reliable weapon for Justin Herbert.
While Matthew Golden is a bit small for an outside receiver, he checks so many boxes as a do-it-all kind of Z that can run deep, snap off routes in the intermediate/short game, or haul in catches while a defender is draped over him. That's the kind of reliable weapon that the Chargers need to open up their offense.
23. green bay packers
Derrick Harmon, DL, Oregon
EDGE could be a possibility here as well, but the Packers need another reliable defensive lineman after moving to a 4-3 base defense. Derrick Harmon makes a lot of sense to pair with Devonte Wyatt and Kenny Clark as a lightning-quick 310-pound defender who can penetrate into the backfield or win in various ways.
Clark won't be in Green Bay for much longer, so a succession plan and a unique playmaker like Harmon make a lot of sense for this defense.
24. Minnesota Vikings
Walter Nolen, DL, Ole Miss
The Vikings spent most of their cap space on the trenches this offseason but continue to build out the defensive front by drafting Walter Nolen.
He's a powerful interior defender with significantly improved hand usage in 2024 and the first-step explosiveness off of the snap to force the issue. He's a great running mate for Javon Hargrave and Jonathan Allen on the defensive line.
25. Houston Texans
Josh Simmons, OT, Ohio State
Replacing Laremy Tunsil with Cam Robinson doesn't feel like a sustainable solution, but it makes drafting Josh Simmons a lot more logical.
The Texans can be patient with Simmons as he rehabs from a torn ACL before replacing Robinson as the team's long-term left tackle, or even have the rookie play elsewhere on the offensive line until they're ready to make that switch. Either way, C.J. Stroud desperately needs offensive line help.
26. Los Angeles Rams
Jihaad Campbell, LB, Alabama
With such an exciting young defensive front, the Rams can add an electric off-ball linebacker to clean up at the second level and allow guys like Jared Verse and Braden Fiske to do what they do best.
Jihaad Campbell is one of the most athletic ILBs you'll see, flying all over the field with speed and tenacity on a 6-foot-3, 244-pound frame. He also brings enough juice to mix in as a pass rusher to make the Rams even more dangerous when it comes to getting after the quarterback.
27. Baltimore Ravens
Tyler Booker, OL, Alabama
Losing Patrick Mekari is an underrated departure because of his versatility and ability to slot into multiple positions. The Ravens can at least find some help on the interior of their offensive line by taking one of the strongest prospects in this year's draft in Tyler Booker.
He is an absolute road grader in the run game and difficult to displace in pass protection. That's a dream player for Lamar Jackson and Derrick Henry to run behind.
28. Detroit Lions
Mykel Williams, EDGE, Georgia
EDGE help should be at the top of the list of needs for the Lions, even with Aidan Hutchinson returning.
Mykel Williams needs some work as a pass rusher, but he's such a powerful run-stopper with elite play strength and length that he can figure out the rest from there and be a nice pairing with Hutchinson on the opposite side of the defensive front.
29. Washington commanders
Maxwell Hairston, CB, Kentucky
The Commanders need to keep bolstering their secondary, especially if Marshon Lattimore isn't able to stay healthy. Maxwell Hairston would bring elite speed to Washington to keep up with even the most dangerous vertical threats in the league.
He would also bring fiery intensity to trigger downhill and try to make splash plays in run support despite his smaller frame.
30. Buffalo Bills
Donovan Ezieruaku, EDGE, Boston College
Joey Bosa is an exciting addition, but his injury history suggests that the Bills need a sustainable long-term plan and someone who can fill in when the veteran pass rusher isn't able to go in 2025.
Donovan Ezeiruaku has a unique body type for an EDGE, but his length and bend allow him to generate pressure in various ways, making him a fun rotational player even when Bosa is healthy for Buffalo.
31. Kansas City Chiefs
Grey Zabel, OL, North Dakota State
The loss of Joe Thuney means that the Chiefs need to keep adding to their offensive line, even with the addition of Jaylon Moore.
Grey Zabel can play a variety of positions across the offensive line and brings great foot speed, pad level, and movement skills to play wherever the Chiefs need him to in 2025.
32. Philadelphia Eagles
Luther Burden III, WR, Missouri
The Eagles can sit back and wait to see which prospect falls almost out of the first round, and in this instance, that's Luther Burden III.
While Howie Roseman could keep reloading the defense, Burden would be an amazing slot weapon for Jalen Hurts to pair with A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith, opening up the offense even more in 2025.
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