Mock Draft
3/10/25
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NFL Mock Draft 2025: Latest Predictions as Free Agency Begins
The NFL's abbreviated offseason break is officially over. The action will start pouring in hot and heavy starting Monday afternoon after weeks of plotting and back-channel conversations come to fruition on the cusp of the start of the league calendar year.
Welcome to Free Agency 2025! To celebrate, we're taking one last trip through the 2025 NFL Draft order with a simulation of how things could turn out in April. But with that said, beware! Things change fast in the NFL, and this week's mock is no exception — your team could turn their needs on a dime with one strike of a pen this week.
2025 NFL Mock Draft
1. New York Giants (via Titans)
Selection: Cam Ward, QB, Miami (FL)
The Giants' quest for an answer at quarterback may convince them to produce a "Godfather" offer to the Titans — one they simply can't refuse. While Tennessee is in the midst of a new regime, the Giants are on the last leg of theirs. They need a quarterback to breathe life into the offense and the franchise.
2. Cleveland Browns
Selection: Shedeur Sanders, QB, Colorado
Cleveland's analytic background likely favors the cost-controlled opportunities of a rookie quarterback contract, especially with the Watson contract looming over their heads for another few years. The only question is if they like Sanders enough to make him the pick at No. 2 overall? All of the insider buzz seems to think this is indeed a quarterback spot.
3. Tennessee Titans (via Giants)
Selection: Abdul Carter, EDGE, Penn State
Tennessee getting a big-time offer to move down and take a player strongly in the running for who you'd take anyway is exactly how you draw up dream scenarios. With the departure of Harold Landry this spring, pass rush help will be a big piece of the puzzle for the Titans.
4. New England Patriots
Selection: Travis Hunter, CB, Colorado
New England's choice here comes down to taking advantage of the quarterback carousel at the top of the board or drafting for need. This organization will be aggressive this week in free agency, hopefully leaving the door open for them to take the best player no matter what. It's hard to imagine that not being Travis Hunter at this point.
5. Jacksonville Jaguars
Selection: Tyler Warren, TE, Penn State
The Jaguars underwent a purge last weekend to axe a bunch of payroll and older players off the roster. These moves opened up a load of targets in the passing game — and Penn State's Tyler Warren is one of the better mismatch players available in this year's class. Warren will join fellow Penn State tight end Brenton Strange to give Jacksonville a ton of athleticism and size for Trevor Lawrence to use in the middle of the field.
6. Las Vegas Raiders
Selection: Armand Membou, OT, Missouri
Rule No. 1: Don't let good prospects prevent you from drafting great ones! Yes, the Raiders drafted DJ Glaze last year in the middle rounds. But putting Membou on an offensive line with Jackson Powers-Johnson, Kolton Miller, and Dylan Parham gives newly acquired QB Geno Smith plenty of protection up front.
7. New York Jets
Selection: Mason Graham, DL, Michigan
The Jets have to be giddy to find Mason Graham on the board at this point. Graham has the potential to pair with Quinnen Williams to give the Jets more depth and disruption on the interior for Aaron Glenn's defensive unit. The best player available meeting needs is a dream come true draft scenario.
8. Carolina Panthers
Selection: Shemar Stewart, EDGE, Texas A&M
The Panthers are another team that projects to be quite aggressive this offseason. The team's offensive line investments paid dividends last year, as QB Bryce Young showed some life upon his return to the lineup. Carolina needs help on the defensive line, and no one has a higher ceiling than Texas A&M's Shemar Stewart.
9. New Orleans Saints
Selection: Jahdae Barron, CB, Texas
New Orleans continues to navigate the salary cap waters in the way only they can. They've once again found compliance — but the question of how to build from here is a fair one to ask. With Tyrann Mathieu nearing the end of the line and a new contract not yet sorted out with free agent Paulson Adebo, going with a versatile defensive back like Barron makes plenty of sense.
10. Chicago Bears
Selection: Ashton Jeanty, RB, Boise State
The Bears jumped on the "player acquisition" deal early this past week by agreeing to terms for trades that brought Jonah Jackson and Joe Thuney to the Windy City. With some offensive line pressure addressed and free agency waiting, Chicago is suddenly a viable landing spot for standout RB Ashton Jeanty.
11. San Francisco 49ers
Selection: Kenneth Grant, DL, Michigan
The 49ers are rumored to be in the Jonathan Allen market after he was cut from Washington last week. But the trenches in the Bay need an overhaul beyond just an accomplished veteran. Adding Kenneth Grant to the interior gives the 49ers some added teeth and upside they didn't have this past year amid Javon Hargrave's struggles and injury.
12. Dallas Cowboys
Selection: Will Campbell, OG, LSU
Zack Martin rides off into the sunset on a Hall of Fame career and leaves behind a vacancy on the Cowboys' offensive interior. You don't want to force a pick on the interior, but when a player of Campbell's caliber slides to your pick, it's good business to take advantage of the best player available type of situation. Campbell brings physicality, intelligence, and toughness to the Cowboys' line to help boost their new, young nucleus up front.
13. Miami Dolphins
Selection: Will Johnson, CB, Michigan
Speaking of best player available picks at positions of need, the Dolphins take advantage of some incomplete boxes on Will Johnson's pre-draft resume to nab what was long considered a consensus top-5 player in the class here at No. 13 overall. Johnson just so happens to be a player that would offer great value as a successor at a position of need — the Dolphins waived veteran cornerback Kendall Fuller one year into the 2-year contract he signed last spring.
14. Indianapolis Colts
Selection: Colston Loveland, TE, Michigan
The Colts didn't sniff Tyler Warren in this mock, thanks to a division rival. But a big-bodied receiving threat that can thrive in the middle of the field is still a highly valuable addition to this offense as the Colts wait for Jelani Woods to stay healthy. Loveland seems to be higher in league circles than the media consensus, so don't rule out a top-half of the 1st-round experience for him.
15. Atlanta Falcons
Selection: Jihaad Campbell LB, Alabama
Atlanta's defense can continue to take shape for Raheem Morris, but added versatility could be a major game-changer for reaching its maximum potential. Few talents are more versatile than Campbell, who offers prototypical size and length to play off the ball but has some surprising range in coverage and pass rush upside. Morris could get a lot of mileage out of a talent like this.
16. Arizona Cardinals
Selection: Mykel Williams, EDGE, Georgia
The Cardinals' defensive front faces the prospect of a lot of turnover. Given Jonathan Gannon's background, one has to imagine this will be a big priority. Having a prototypical power player that Arizona can pair with Darius Robinson gives this team a super-imposing combination of ends with alignment versatility.
17. Cincinnati Bengals
Selection: Mike Green, EDGE, Marshall
Will the Bengals' permission to Trey Hendrickson ultimately yield a trade? Even if it doesn't, the Bengals need to get much better up front on defense to avoid needing 40 points to win each week. But the threat of Hendrickson potentially leaving makes this an urgent matter, and Green is one of the most dynamic pass rushers eligible in the class.
18. Seattle Seahawks
Selection: Nick Emmanwori, S, South Carolina
The pairing of Mike Macdonald and Nick Emmanwori is too good to pass up. The Seahawks cut Rashawn Jenkins, which leaves room for an explosive, big-bodied safety on the back end. Macdonald's background in maximizing Kyle Hamilton surely wouldn't hurt Emmanwori's projection in this landing spot.
19. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Selection: Jalon Walker, EDGE, Georgia
Speaking of coaches who can get the most out of talent, Jalon Walker is an unorthodox build who was a bit of a tweener between off-ball and edge at Georgia. Todd Bowles is near the top of the list of coaches who seem best equipped to get the best version out of Walker in the NFL. Walker's best fit likely remains on the edge in the NFL, but Bowles will know how to sprinkle in the right off-ball opportunities.
20. Denver Broncos
Selection: Matthew Golden, WR, Texas
Denver's hunt for a better supporting cast to keep up in the AFC West arms race takes a turn with this pick.
The Broncos have needs at tight end and wide receiver, but the board wasn't favorable for the mismatch players here — so why not go out and land a speedy target for Bo Nix?
21. Pittsburgh Steelers
Selection: Omarion Hampton, RB, North Carolina
Don't look now, but the Pittsburgh Steelers suddenly have the most physical skill group in the league. You have newly acquired DK Metcalf, along with George Pickens at wide receiver and a deep tight end room.
Now, in this mock draft scenario, you have powerhouse runner Omarion Hampton to punish defenders in the box.
22. Los Angeles Chargers
Selection: Donovan Ezeiruaku, EDGE, Boston College
Joey Bosa? Cut. Khalil Mack? An expiring contract. The under-contract pass rushers are Tuli Tuipulotu, Bud Dupree, and Chris Collins. No, I'm not kidding. For all of the focus on Harbaugh's offense and what it needs to take the next step, the Chargers have massive needs in the front seven that should not be overlooked.
23. Green Bay Packers
Selection: Tetairoa McMillan, WR, Arizona
Green Bay's offseason chatter has been centered around on if the team needs a "WR1" for the offense and Jordan Love. If the answer is deemed yes, Tet McMillan offers hope on that front and can help redistribute the wide receiver room to help optimize the roles of Jayden Reed, Christian Watson, and others. Plus, how much can you really trust Watson to stay healthy for any extended period of time?
24. Minnesota Vikings
Selection: Maxwell Hairston, CB, Kentucky
Minnesota's defense is among the league's most unique and best. Cornerbacks who are confident playing on islands and have quick transitions will do well attacking the football for Brian Flores' scheme. Hairston's stock is way up after a great showing at the NFL Combine, and he appears to have pushed himself up to the top of the second tier of eligible corners. With both Stephon Gilmore and Byron Murphy set to test free agency, this is a primary need for the Vikings.
25. Houston Texans
Selection: Emeka Egbuka, WR, Ohio State
The latest Tank Dell updates don't paint a favorable picture for the 2025 season. Stefon Diggs doesn't feel like a logical double-down for the Texans. So what did Houston do? They agreed to terms for trading for Christian Kirk. But the Texans should take this adjustment a step further and draft Stroud's old teammate from Ohio State to make this wide receiver corps the hilarious strength it was supposed to be last year before injuries added up.
26. Cleveland Browns (via Rams)
Selection: Carson Schwesinger, LB, UCLA
Plenty of new blood has been added to this Rams defense during the last two seasons. It's been a master class on reloading by Les Snead and company. But the second level is the cherry on top, still waiting for a big investment. The Rams can do that with a local product and prodigy in Schwesinger, who has some of the most incredible tape you'll see from a 10-game starter.
27. Baltimore Ravens
Selection: Darien Porter, CB, Iowa State
The Ravens got a big win ahead of free agency with the news that Ronnie Stanley would return in 2025. That development leaves guard and cornerback as two of last year's roster's biggest remaining areas of need. Pairing 2024 1st-round pick Nate Wiggins with another lean, fluid corner gives Baltimore's secondary plenty to get excited about for the foreseeable future.
28. Detroit Lions
Selection: Tyler Booker, OG, Alabama
Detroit's bully mentality faltered down the stretch as injuries piled up for the Lions. Now, their coaching staff has been picked over and plundered. The best way to weather the storm? Pick up a few ideal culture fits for your locker room. Booker's bully mentality certainly fits the bill.
29. Washington Commanders
Selection: Kelvin Banks Jr., OT, Texas
Washington has a young tackle in Brandon Coleman, who showed promise in 2024, but you simply can't pass up the opportunity to land Kelvin Banks this late in the first round. The details of who is playing and where can be sorted out at the training camp. But Banks's addition gives the Commanders another big piece to play in front of Jayden Daniels to help "protect the franchise."
30. Buffalo Bills
Selection: Malaki Starks, S, Georgia
The Bills have bigger needs. They've been busy this offseason locking in their own young talent on extensions. Khalil Shakir, Terrell Bernard and Gregory Rousseau all got the big bucks. James Cook and Christian Benford may be next. But the safety room is one that's amid transition, and seeing Starks on the board this late is too good to pass up.
31. Kansas City Chiefs
Selection: Josh Simmons, OT, Ohio State
Kansas City's trench play betrayed them in the Super Bowl against Philadelphia. Here, the Chiefs can stop swinging the bat at tackle and finally find an answer. After drafting Wanya Morris and Kingsley Suamataia on Day 2 of the last two years, the Chiefs can rest easy knowing that a healthy Josh Simmons can and should be the answer.
32. Philadelphia Eagles: Walter Nolen, DL, Ole Miss
The tea leaves suggest Milton Williams is in line for a huge pay day this week. It isn't likely to come from Philadelphia, which locked in Zack Baun but bid farewell to veteran corner Darius Slay. The transactions change the outlook for Philly's needs but not the trend: Howie loves rolling deeper than anyone else with disruptive talent along the defensive front.
