NFL Analysis
9/11/24
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2025 NFL Mock Draft: Latest First-Round Predictions Entering Week 2
Maybe your team started slowly in NFL Week 1, bringing you to our latest 2025 NFL mock draft.
Whether you're already that down about your team or just hungry to see the risers across the college football landscape, we have you covered. We've been scouring games at both levels to bring you fresh evaluations.
Knowing what we know today about team needs and how each player has excelled thus far, each pick of this first-round mock looks to find the perfect pairing. We'll see risers and fallers emerge throughout the year, but now is the right time to take a snapshot of how this class is viewed.
>> READ MORE: Latest Stock Report for Top Prospects
2025 NFL Mock Draft Entering Week 2
For this 2025 mock draft, we used the reverse order of Super Bowl odds from FanDuel Sportsbook.
1. Carolina Panthers 
Selection: Shedeur Sanders, QB, Colorado
The Carolina Panthers are a bad football team, and simply changing the quarterback doesn't solve it all. However, Bryce Young's struggles go beyond just being a young, learning player. If the Panthers win the top pick, making a change and cutting their losses makes the most sense.
Colorado's Shedeur Sanders is a lightning rod for criticism, but his talent is worthy of being the top overall pick. His strong arm, poise under pressure, and linear development throughout college all point toward becoming a very good NFL quarterback.
>> READ: See Where Sanders Lands in Our Top 50
This is outstanding from Quinn Ewers. pic.twitter.com/6gH2O41NkX
— Ryan Fowler (@_RyanFowler_) September 7, 2024
2. New York Giants 
Selection: Quinn Ewers, QB, Texas
Whether this current regime is in place or not, a new quarterback is needed in New York. Quinn Ewers has been phenomenal through two games this season, showing improved footwork and consistency despite playing with a brand-new supporting cast.
There's no better pocket passer in the nation, and Ewers' improved play under pressure is promising.
3. New England Patriots 
Selection: Travis Hunter, WR, Colorado
Travis Hunter can play cornerback or wide receiver at a high level, but the NFL values the receiver position more based on veteran salaries.
Hunter will affect more plays on offense, so the New England Patriots would be wise to give their young receiving corps an explosive jolt. He brings great quickness, elite hands, focus, and versatility.
4. Denver Broncos 
Selection: Mason Graham, DT, Michigan
Finding disruptive playmakers on the defensive interior is one of the most difficult tasks for NFL general managers. The 2025 class is filled with projected impactful pass-rushers, but Michigan's Mason Graham stands out as the best defensive tackle of the group.
It is important to support Bo Nix's growth, but Week 1 showed a run defense that was not equipped to help the offense just yet.
tetairoa mcmillan hat trick, 78 yard touchdown pic.twitter.com/OVxmLjLRUi
— ◇ (@HOODH3RO) September 1, 2024
5. Washington Commanders 
Selection: Tetairoa McMillan, WR, Arizona
The Washington Commanders failed to surround Jayden Daniels with top-end playmakers this offseason. Upgrading aging, ineffective players like Jamison Crowder, Zach Ertz, and Austin Ekeler is a must.
Adding the 6-foot-5, 210-pound Tetairoa McMillan, who had 304 yards and four touchdowns in Week 1 alone, would give Daniels his version of Brian Thomas Jr. and alleviate the pressure on the young quarterback.
6. Las Vegas Raiders 
Selection: Carson Beck, QB, Georgia
As seen in Week 1, the Las Vegas Raiders need a steadying hand who can make the most of the offense.
Carson Beck's blend of accuracy, processing, and performance under pressure makes him the easiest of the bunch to project. He might not have the huge upside that allows him to fight off late bloomers with better traits, but he's the surest bet we've seen in the crop and deserving of a top-10 pick.
7. Tennessee Titans 
Selection: Will Johnson, CB, Michigan
Tennessee's Week 1 collapse was a direct effect of Will Levis' flaws, and this is a quarterback situation to monitor as the season progresses.
In the meantime, it's hard to pass on arguably the best defensive player in the class. The 6-foot-2, 200-pounder is a ballhawk while providing elite man coverage skills.
8. Arizona Cardinals 
Selection: James Pearce Jr., EDGE, Tennessee
James Pearce Jr. is the hottest name right now at the top of the pass-rusher class, but he'll need a strong fall to stay in the driver's seat.
Reminiscent of Jevon Kearse, Pearce's pure speed wreaks havoc for apprehensive blockers. He projects as a perennial Pro Bowler and star presence.
9. Pittsburgh Steelers 
Selection: Luther Burden III, WR, Missouri
Luther Burden III is the top all-around receiver in the class and is a slick-footed dynamo who can do everything he's asked at a high level.
Pittsburgh's bare receiving room outside George Pickens needs a boost, and Burden can be the next franchise pass-catching superstar. The other consideration could be at quarterback, depending on how the Russell Wilson-Justin Fields experience goes in 2023.
10. Indianapolis Colts 
Selection: Deone Walker, DT, Kentucky
The Colts were gashed by Joe Mixon in Week 1, showing their run defense isn't quite where it needs to be.
Deone Walker, a 6-foot-6, 348-pounder, makes too much sense. Walker is unbelievable to watch because his agility and size combination have such an impact in the run and pass game.
11. Tampa Bay Buccaneers 
Selection: Mykel Williams, EDGE, Georgia
Tampa Bay's offense looks pretty good, as Chris Godwin is seemingly back to his old self.
Mykel Williams is the freakiest pound-for-pound athlete in the class, so Todd Bowles would do a backflip to revamp the team's defense around Williams. The 6-foot-5, 265-pounder has top-tier strength, speed, and flexibility through contact.
12. New Orleans Saints 
Selection: Will Campbell, OT, LSU
Why not keep a local kid with the local NFL team? Trevor Penning isn't a good option at left tackle, and LSU's Will Campbell is the cream of the crop in this class.
Campbell could go as high as the top overall pick, boasting tremendous footwork and natural strength.
It's just one game, but the QB play on the USC-LSU tape has me suddenly much more optimistic for this year's QB draft class.
— Dane Brugler (@dpbrugler) September 2, 2024
Miller Moss and Garrett Nussmeier were both cookin'. pic.twitter.com/TCPb4iPTOV
13. Cleveland Browns 
Selection: Garrett Nussmeier, QB, LSU
The Browns had a lot go wrong against Dallas in Week 1, but Deshaun Watson's inability to drive the football is most concerning.
If his shoulder can't handle making tight window throws, the Browns need a viable replacement while they ride out his atrocious contract. Enter Garrett Nussmeier, who has shown tremendous upside in limited playing time.
14. Minnesota Vikings 
Selection: Benjamin Morrison, CB, Notre Dame
There's no need to add more to a Vikings offense that was humming in Week 1, at least for now.
Instead, we're pumping talent to a building defense that will continue to help Brian Flores. Benjamin Morrison has excellent physicality and ball skills and would be a CB1 in most classes.
15. Chicago Bears 
Selection: Kelvin Banks, OT, Texas
Despite the hype, the Chicago Bears are learning a lot on the fly. In the long term, the offensive line has been a big concern since the unit was brutalized in Week 1.
Kelvin Banks would be an upgrade over Braxton Jones, who is fine but more of a stopgap-level performer at left tackle. Banks has more strength and better movement ability for his massive frame, projecting to be at least a Pro Bowl-caliber player.
16. Jacksonville Jaguars 
Selection: Malaki Starks, SAF, Georgia
With a seemingly limitless range as a deep presence, the fluidity to hold his own in man coverage, and a hard-hitting nature, Malaki Starks has been a difference-maker from Day 1 at Georgia.
Safeties are rarely taken in the top 10, but Starks can go much higher than this. The Jaguars have been lacking a dynamic presence like this in the back-end of the unit for too long.
>> READ MORE: Full Deep Dive Into What Makes Starks Special
17. Seattle Seahawks 
Selection: Kevin Winston Jr., SAF, Penn State
With recent investments into almost every position on the roster, Seattle has the privilege of going with a high-value player who can give coach Mike Macdonald another weapon to deploy.
Kevin Winston Jr. has been flying around the field through two games, totaling 13 tackles and a forced fumble. Winston and Julian Love are versatile enough to thrive together.
18. Los Angeles Rams 
Selection: Quincy Riley, CB, Louisville
It's hard to imagine the Rams would go any other position but cornerback right now. Quincy Riley was a fringe first-rounder entering the season, and he's already nabbed an interception and pass breakup in two games.
The 6-foot, 195-pounder can play inside or outside, showing off great acceleration and ball skills.
19. Green Bay Packers 
Selection: Denzel Burke, CB, Ohio State
Big, fast, and physical, Denzel Burke is comfortable in zone and man assignments alike. His experience at Ohio State makes him a fairly easy projection into a varied scheme.
We saw Green Bay struggle in Week 1 as pressure didn't consistently get home, so having quality coverage options will be key.
20) Atlanta Falcons 
Selection: Isaiah Bond, WR, Texas
It hasn't taken Isaiah Bond long to connect with Ewers at Texas. Bond has sub 4.3 speed, high-end playmaking with the ball in his hands, and is a sharper route-runner than Xavier Worthy.
Atlanta lacks playmakers outside of its core three—Kyle Pitts, Bijan Robinson, and Drake London—so Bond can be a good complementary piece who takes the top off of defenses.
21. Los Angeles Chargers 
Selection: Jonah Savaiinaea, OG, Arizona
Adding another playmaker, especially Michigan's Colston Loveland, will be tempting for the Chargers. However, Jim Harbaugh has to be disgusted with how his interior line blocked in Week 1.
Upgrading the right guard position will become a bigger deal in the offseason, and Arizona's Jonah Saaiinaea profiles as a tremendous option as he moves inside from tackle.
22. Miami Dolphins 
Selection: Tyler Booker, OG, Alabama
Miami all but shunned their short-term needs along the offensive line this offseason, and Week 1 was nearly a blowout loss because the offense struggled to overcome it.
Adding an enforcer who can impact Miami's explosive run game and help keep Tua Tagovailoa clean is critical. Tyler Booker is the best interior blocker in the nation, so he'd be a natural fit.
Texas A&M EDGE Nic Scourton (6-4, 280)
— Jordan Reid (@Jordan_Reid) June 17, 2024
Purdue transfer. Built like a tank. High effort and powerful. Effective spin move. Turns 20 years old at the start of next season. pic.twitter.com/tNYkSbMi3u
23. Cincinnati Bengals 
Selection: Nic Scourton, EDGE, Texas A&M
Assuming the Bengals have faith in Andrei Iosivas and Jermaine Burton, adding to the defensive side of the ball is the best way to help the roster.
Nic Scourton could go as high as the top five, as scouts adore his powerful yet fast 280-pound frame. With Trey Hendrickson asking for a new deal or trade, Scourton could hopefully fill his gigantic shoes.
24) Buffalo Bills 
Selection: Tacario Davis, CB, Arizona
Going with a wide receiver makes sense for Buffalo, but they might be inclined to beef up a mediocre secondary first. Some might view 6-foot-4 cornerback Tacario Davis as a safety or big slot prospect, but there's no reason to change what works.
Davis is a shutdown, gigantic presence who swallows receivers with his rare length and closing speed.
25) Dallas Cowboys 
Selection: Evan Stewart, WR, Oregon
Lightning-quick, sure-handed, and explosive downfield, Evan Stewart fits where the NFL is with its playmakers.
He can immediately step in and complement CeeDee Lamb as a three-level threat. The 170-pounder can be a chess piece moved around formations.
26. New York Jets 
Selection: Cam Ward, QB, Miami (FL)
The Aaron Rodgers era might end after 2024, and the New York Jets should prepare accordingly. Cam Ward is thriving with Miami, completing 75 percent of his passes with a ridiculous 11.3 yards per attempt average. A sweet-throwing passer with mobility, Ward has the tools to be a solid NFL starter.
Maxwell Hairston, CB, Kentucky
— Ryan Roberts (@RiseNDraft) June 25, 2024
Physical, pesky, confident… outstanding short area quickness. I’m in. pic.twitter.com/lc4kVLhUaO
27. Houston Texans 
Selection: Maxwell Hairston, CB, Kentucky
Indianapolis sprung several wide-open receivers throughout Week 1 against Houston's young secondary. Adding another rookie isn't an immediate solution, but more talent is needed at cornerback next to Derek Stingley Jr.
Maxwell Hairston, at 6-foot-1, 186 pounds, fits the mold of corners that DeMeco Ryans has gotten the most out of throughout his coaching tenure.
28) Detroit Lions 
Selection: Princely Umanmielen, EDGE, Ole Miss
Princely Umanmielen might've been a first-round pick in 2024 had he entered the draft, so transferring to Ole Miss was a surprise.
With another year of development, Umanmielen would complement Aidan Hutchinson as a speedy, bendy rusher. After years of whiffing on secondary rushers, Umanmielen would offer a better upside than before.
29. Baltimore Ravens 
Selection: Emeka Egbuka, WR, Ohio State
The Baltimore Ravens can't keep trotting out one of the NFL's worst receiving units and expect to win with Lamar Jackson in big games.
Zay Flowers is a solid threat, but giving him a more reliable and versatile option like Emeka Egbuka makes too much sense. Egbuka is big, fast, and consistently maximizing his opportunities.
30. Philadelphia Eagles 
Selection: Jack Sawyer, EDGE, Ohio State
Although the Eagles have invested a lot of assets in their defensive end rotation, Nolan Smith hasn't paid off as hoped.
A fierce run defender who is coming into his own as a pass-rusher, Jack Sawyer has the tools to be a Day 1 impact presence on a Super Bowl contender. Already with one sack this year, Sawyer's blend of strength and closing speed would fit nicely next to Jalen Carter and Jordan Davis.
31. San Francisco 49ers 
Selection: Emery Jones, OT, LSU
There aren't many holes on the 49ers' roster right now, but they have more than two dozen free agents next offseason.
One way to stay sharp is to keep the trenches loaded. RT Colton McKivitz is in a make-or-break year, and I'd wager Kyle Shanahan would prefer Emery Jones' game to the inconsistent McKivitz.
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— Ian Valentino (@NFLDraftStudy) September 5, 2024
32. Kansas City Chiefs 
Selection: Tyleik Williams, Ohio State
A dominant presence at the point of attack, Tyleik Williams is unusually fast for a 320-pounder. He's been tossing blockers around through Ohio State's first two games and has the ability to play next to Chris Jones.
Williams could be this year's version of 2024 first-rounder Byron Murphy as a big-time riser.
