Everywhere you look, there is a new mock draft being posted nearly every minute as we inch toward the draft. But this is also peak “lying season,” and it’s hard to trust any of the latest rumblings coming out about the draft.

Today, we are looking at some of the latest mock draft rumors and trying to decipher whether you should believe them or not. So, without further ado, let’s get into all of the latest mock draft trends with just a few days left.

Buy or Sell Latest Mock Draft Rumors

5. Jacksonville Jaguars – Ashton Jeanty, RB, Boise State

This has been a fairly new pairing, but Dane Brugler of The Athletic was one of the first to mention the possibility of Jeanty being picked by the Jaguars at No. 5. Jacksonville has been a tough team to figure out in mock drafts, but most have them going with Mason Graham, the star defensive tackle from Michigan.

The Jaguars could go in a number of directions with this pick, but Jeanty would be a surprise. Jacksonville already has another former first-round pick at running back on the roster in Travis Etienne, and he’ll play the 2025 season under the fifth-year option.

They also have another very capable running back in Tank Bigsby, who averaged 4.6 yards per rush on 168 carries in 2025. Bigsby is only 23 and is primed for a bigger role in 2025.

Jeanty will likely be the best player available when the Jaguars are on the clock on Thursday night. But it’s hard to envision them taking another running back early, especially given their needs on defense. Don’t be surprised if the Jaguars make a “surprising” pick by going with someone like Jalon Walker or Mykel Williams, but picking Jeanty would be a pretty big shock.

Verdict: Sell

No. 9 New Orleans Saints – Shedeur Sanders, QB, Colorado

Figuring out where to slot Shedeur Sanders is one of the draft’s biggest mysteries. Most people believe that the Saints could be a realistic floor for Sanders if he were to fall past the Giants at No. 3. And with the most recent news that Derek Carr could miss all of the 2025 season with a shoulder injury, it makes sense why the Saints could be interested.

However, don’t believe the mock drafts that have Sanders paired together in Round 1…or at all. In the most recent episode of The McShay Show with Todd McShay, he confirmed that the Saints won’t select Sanders at No. 9. In fact, he even went as far as to say they wouldn’t select him in Round 2 either.

The Saints are expected to draft a quarterback at some point this year, but don’t expect that to be at No. 9. Instead, look for them to consider drafting a quarterback in Round 2, with possible names including Tyler Shough, Jalen Milroe, and Jaxson Dart in that range.

Kellen Moore has always had highly athletic quarterbacks with above-average traits, and neither of those descriptions fits Sanders.

While there is no doubt that he is a good prospect, Sanders isn’t the type of quarterback prospect that Moore likely wants in New Orleans. Expect Sanders to fall to the late teens or even 20s if he gets past the top-six picks on Thursday.

Verdict: Sell

12. Dallas Cowboys – Matthew Golden, WR, Texas

The Dallas Cowboys are searching for a dynamic No. 2 wide receiver to complement CeeDee Lamb and the expectation around the league is that they will select one at No. 12. The Cowboys lost Brandin Cooks in the offseason to free agency and the unit of Jalen Tolbert, Jonathan Mingo, and KaVontae Turpin leaves a lot to be desired.

Tetairoa McMillan could very well be the target at No. 12, but he might not make it there as teams like the Jaguars, Panthers, and Saints are all possible destinations. But even if McMillan were to be available at No.12, it’s not a given that he would be the pick.

The Cowboys appear to be big fans of Matthew Golden, who ran a 4.29 40-yard dash at the NFL Combine. While he doesn’t play to that speed, there is no question that he has more speed than McMillan. Dallas currently has one of the slowest offenses in the league, and the idea of adding a dynamic playmaker like Golden is appealing.

Golden is nowhere near as productive as McMillan, and it would seem like a big reach to select him at No. 12. However, there is clearly interest, and the fit in the Cowboys’ offense might favor Golden over McMillan. Look for the Cowboys to select a wide receiver at No. 12 and for Golden to be the selection, especially if McMillan is already off the board.

Verdict: Buy

17. Cincinnati Bengals – Walter Nolen, DT, Ole Miss

Derrick Harmon has been the most frequently mocked player to the Cincinnati Bengals at No. 17, and he is certainly among the favorites at that spot. If he is available at that spot, expect the Bengals to seriously consider the star defensive tackle from Oregon.

Cincinnati has been lacking an interior pass rusher, and Harmon hits every threshold the Bengals have for a first-round pick.

However, Walter Nolen could be the defensive tackle the Bengals select instead. While he isn’t as clean of a prospect, Nolen is a highly explosive defensive tackle with top-five talent. While he hasn’t always played to that talent level, he is disruptive and highly athletic.

 Harmon has the higher floor, but Nolen’s ceiling as a pass rusher is much higher. Don’t be surprised to see Duke Tobin and the rest of the front office for the Bengals swing for the fences with this pick and take Nolen at No. 17.

Verdict: Buy

19. Tampa Bay Buccaneers – Jihaad Campbell, LB, Alabama

It’s pretty rare to find a consensus pick outside of the top 10, but we certainly have one at No. 19 and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. In nearly every expert mock draft, we see Jihaad Campbell, the linebacker from Alabama, matched with the Buccaneers in Round 1.

Lavonte David will return for his 14th season, but he just turned 35, and it’s clear that he is slowing down. Tampa Bay has played multiple linebackers next to him over the last few seasons, and it’s been one of their biggest weaknesses on defense.

Campbell has the size to be a middle linebacker in the NFL, but he’s also athletic enough to rush the passer, if needed. Todd Bowles doesn’t blitz very often, but Campbell is excellent coming downhill and would give the Buccaneers another weapon in their front-seven.

Campbell is the top linebacker in this class, and the Buccaneers have a massive need at that position. It would be a minor shock if the Buccaneers passed on him if he were available at No. 19.

Verdict: Buy

22. Los Angeles Chargers – Colston Loveland, TE, Michigan

It’s not hard to understand the connection between Colston Loveland and the Los Angeles Chargers. Jim Harbaugh coached Loveland during the 2022 and 2023 college football seasons, and he finished second in receiving yards (649) on the National Championship-winning squad.

The Chargers desperately need a pass-catching tight end, and Loveland is a perfect fit with Justin Herbert. The only question is if he will fall to No. 22. Loveland is No. 11 on The Athletic’s consensus board, but an offseason shoulder surgery could push him down the boards.

If Loveland were to be available at pick No. 22, it’s hard to see the Chargers going in a different direction. We know they value the trenches, and that will likely be the way they go if Loveland isn’t on the board. But he fills a massive nee,d and there is a great chance he’ll be the best player available when the Chargers are on the clock.

Because of positional value and health-related reasons, don’t be surprised if this pick happens on Thursday night. And that would be an A+ pick for the Chargers if they can pull it off.

Verdict: Buy

27. Baltimore Ravens – Kelvin Banks Jr, OT, Texas

One of the hardest players to pin down in mock drafts is Kelvin Banks Jr, the left tackle from Texas.  Banks started 42 games at left tackle while at Texas, and his 33 ½” arms certainly hit the threshold teams want for a starting offensive tackle. We’ve now seen multiple mock drafts with the Ravens selecting Banks at No. 27, including one from Dane Brugler of The Athletic. But that doesn’t feel right for a few reasons.

The first being that he likely won’t be available at No. 27. Banks sits at No. 17 on the consensus board and we know that offensive tackles go early. Last year alone, we saw six offensive tackles go inside the top-20 selections. Banks is widely viewed as the third-best tackle in this class behind Will Campbell and Armand Membou, and will likely come off the board somewhere in the mid-teens.

But even if Banks were to make it to the Ravens at No. 27, there isn’t a clear spot for him to start outside of left guard. Baltimore just paid Ronnie Stanley ahead of free agency, and Roger Rosengarten had a really strong rookie season at right tackle. It seems unlikely the Ravens would use the No. 27 pick on a left guard, especially with some of their needs on defense.

Banks is a really good player, but don’t expect the Ravens to be the team who ultimately selects him on Thursday night. Instead, look for them to pick a defensive lineman as they try to improve their pass rush.

Verdict: Sell

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Welcome to Draft Week, 2025!

It's been a long journey for the prospects of this year's class. The class has, as a whole, generally been subjected to high amounts of criticism and skepticism, but the talent in this year's group is real. It just may not be manifesting in some of the usual places.

Teams that pick in volume on Day 2 should be thrilled with their opportunities to land talent. Plus, the upper tiers at cornerback and offensive tackle, two premium positions, should boast plug-in starters.

How does the talent this year shake out? Here are the final Top-320 prospect rankings for the 2025 NFL Draft.

Latest 2025 NFL Mock Draft

Updated Top 320 for 2025 NFL Draft

Updated 2025 NFL Draft Top 10

1. Travis Hunter, CB/WR, Colorado

Hunter is seeking to become the biggest two-way player at the NFL level in quite some time. He should be able to get there, even if it isn't full force on both sides of the ball right away.

The economics of adding a potential starter on both sides of the ball with one pick is the cherry on top for his draft value.

Travis Hunter's Full Scouting Report

2. Abdul Carter, LB, Penn State

Carter's pass-rush potential is undeniable. With the ceiling to get even better after one year playing full-time on the edge, Carter should consider his draft floor very high on Thursday night.

He's got all the burst, bend, length, and power you need to be a featured pass rusher.

Abdul Carter's Full Scouting Report

3. Ashton Jeanty, RB, Boise State

Jeanty should be considered one of the best overall players in this class, even if he doesn't end up getting his name called in the top-5 or top-6 picks.

Positional value is usually an anchor for running backs on draft night but with the other premium positions in this year's class, Jeanty could transcend the label. He feels like a top-10 shoo-in on the doorstep of the draft.

Ashton Jeanty's Full Scouting Report

4. Will Campbell, OG, LSU

Will Campbell's journey has come full circle, at least for me. He was a consensus top of the draft target in the summertime, only for me to struggle with his pro projection. But as the rest of this process has played out, and I've accepted his projection inside as a guard (personal preference), he's a really sturdy talent with incredible football IQ and toughness.

I think he's a clean player if you let him work inside. In case you haven't caught the last two free agency cycles, the league is absolutely moving interior linemen up the ranks of positions they're willing to invest big with. 

Will Campbell's Full Scouting Report

5. Armand Membou, OL, Missouri

Membou could play guard or tackle. He's assuredly going to get the chance to shine on the outside first. Thanks to his power, movement skills, ability in space, and promise as a pass protector, he projects as a potential prize who can help change the DNA of an entire unit. 

Armand Membou's Full Scouting Report

6. Mason Graham, DL, Michigan

Mason Graham's pre-draft process seemed to fizzle down the stretch. However, amid the concerns about his length, his multi-year resume at Michigan is difficult to overlook and dismiss.

This is a productive three-down player on the interior — that in and of itself should make him a valued player thanks to the snaps he can eat inside. 

Mason Graham's Full Scouting Report

7. Malaki Starks, SAF, Georgia

Starks, like Graham and Campbell ahead of him, didn't get the same glow this spring as he had entering last fall. But, as I'm choosing to do with Graham, the full body of work is too good to ignore.

Starks has the smarts, the versatility, and the functional athleticism to quarterback a secondary from day one and be an impact starter.

Malaki Starks' Full Scouting Report

8. Will Johnson, CB, Michigan

If you're catching on to a theme, it's because there is one. Will Johnson was also a consensus top talent, and then the pre-draft process and the 2024 season happened.

Johnson missed time and wasn't the same player as he was earlier in his career. And while there is some legitimacy to those concerns, the ball production and coverage instincts are still enough for me to hold him quite high in my final ranking.

Will Johnson's Full Scouting Report

9. Jahdae Barron, DB, Texas

Barron's versatility should be considered a big tool for his NFL team. Whether he plays inside, outside, or at safety, Johnson has the coverage appeal to be an asset. He's got a great resume on run downs and should be able to play multiple spots as he assimilates to his new defense.

That coverage versatility, despite the stereotypes about inside coverage defenders, is the marquee quality he brings to the table. 

Jahdae Barron's Full Scouting Report

10. Shemar Stewart, EDGE, TEXAS A&M

No, Shemar Stewart isn't the most developed pass rusher in the class. But he's got elite traits and a high floor as a run defender, meaning he can still help your defense while he evolves as a player.

And with the ability to play up or down in weight, he's got some scheme and alignment diversity, as well. 

Shemar Stewart's Full Scouting Report

Updated 2025 NFL Draft Rankings 11-20

11. Josh Simmons, OT, Ohio State

12. Kenneth Grant, DT, Michigan

13. Mykel Williams, EDGE, Georgia

14. Mike Green, EDGE, Marshall

15. Shavon Revel, CB, East Carolina

16. Tyler Warren, TE, Penn State

17. Cameron Ward, QB, Miami (FL)

18. Nick Emmanwori, SAF, South Carolina

19. Jalon Walker, LB, Georgia

20. Jihaad Campbell, LB, Alabama

Injuries loom large in this section of the big board. Between Josh Simmons' knee, Shavon Revel's ACL, and Jihaad Campbell's shoulder, there is much to be determined about this group's readiness to contribute as rookies.  

But this group is also bolstered by a high football character, stand out in Jalon Walker, and a few top talents at their respective positions in QB1 Cameron Ward and TE1 Tyler Warren.

Updated 2025 NFL Draft Rankings 21-30

21. Emeka Egbuka, WR, Ohio State

22. Nic Scourton, EDGE, Texas A&M

23. Josh Conerly, OT, Oregon

24. Matthew Golden, WR, Texas

25. Colston Loveland, TE, Michigan

26. Kelvin Banks Jr., OT, Texas

27. Donovan Ezeiruaku, EDGE, Boston College

28. Tyler Booker, OG, Alabama

29. Derrick Harmon, DL, Oregon

30. Tetairoa McMillan, WR, Arizona

This block of the big board is littered with pass catchers. Between Egbuka, Golden, Loveland, and McMillan, there's no shortage of options to upgrade your skill group. Will the run go earlier? Or will the surplus of line options early allow them to reach this stratosphere of the first round? 

The depth of the trench play early in this class also flexes its muscle here thanks to Scourton, Conerly, Banks Jr., Ezeiruaku, Booker, and Harmon.

Updated 2025 NFL Draft Rankings 31-40

31. Carson Schwesinger, LB, UCLA

32. Xavier Watts, SAF, Notre Dame

33. Trey Amos, CB, Mississippi

34. Darien Porter, CB, Iowa State

35. Luther Burden III, WR, Missouri

36. Shedeur Sanders, QB, Colorado

37. Elic Ayomanor, WR, Stanford

38. Maxwell Hairston, CB, Kentucky

39. Walter Nolen, DL, Mississippi

40. Aireontae Ersery, OT, Minnesota

The biggest storyline for this group of the big board is where the second tier of cornerbacks lingers. We may easily see a handful of corners go in the top 12, but the vast majority of the second tier is likely to be sitting just on the outside of the top 32.

Will Shavon Revel, ranked 15th, drop this far after a knee injury? And what order will the likes of Amos, Porter, and Hairston come off the board in reality? 

Updated 2025 NFL Draft Rankings 41-50

41. Jacob Parrish, CB, Kansas State

42. Jayden Higgins, WR, Iowa State

43. Donovan Jackson, OL, Ohio State

44. Jaxson Dart, QB, Mississippi

45. James Pearce Jr., EDGE, Tennessee

46. Alfred Collins, IDL, Texas

47. Tyleik Williams, DL, Ohio State

48. Mason Taylor, TE, LSU

49. Benjamin Morrison, CB, Notre Dame

50. Andrew Mukuba, SAF, Texas

Thanks to Jacob Parrish and Benjamin Morrison, cornerbacks continue to be well represented through the end of the top 50

However, we also see an intriguing blend of high-upside skill players and sturdy trench players available in this block. The safe options may be the defensive tackles — Alfred Collins and Tyleik Williams project as dense, physical run defenders. 

Updated 2025 NFL Draft Rankings 51-60

51. Grey Zabel, OL, North Dakota St

52. TreVeyon Henderson, RB, Ohio State

53. Elijah Arroyo, TE, Miami (FL)

54. Jonah Savaiinaea, OL, Arizona

55. Jack Bech, WR, TCU

56. Darius Alexander, DT, Toledo

57. TJ Sanders, DL, South Carolina

58. Tate Ratledge, IOL, Georgia

59. Quinshon Judkins, RB, Ohio State

60. JT Tuimoloau, EDGE, Ohio State

This is my favorite collection of talent throughout the top 100. Predictively, it would not be a surprise to see Zabel or Henderson drafted in the top-25. And, depending on the destination, I could even see both living up to that potential draft stock. Between them, Elijah Arroyo, Jonah Savaiinaea, Jack Bech, Darius Alexander, Tate Ratledge, and JT Tuimoloau, I see a bunch of potential quality starters. 

TJ Sanders is a bit of an exception. I see him as a high-value interior pass rusher who may take most of his snaps on passing downs while providing a disruptive impact. 

Updated 2025 NFL Draft Rankings 61-70

61. Ashton Gillotte, EDGE, Louisville

62. Landon Jackson, EDGE, Arkansas

63. Omarion Hampton, RB, North Carolina

64. Jaylin Noel, WR, Iowa State

65. Omarr Norman-Lott, DL, Tennessee

66. Bradyn Swinson, EDGE, LSU

67. Danny Stutsman, LB, Oklahoma

68. Marcus Mbow, OL, Purdue

69. Kaleb Johnson, RB, Iowa

70. Charles Grant, OT, William & Mary

There are two themes with this group. The first is heavy-handed defensive ends via Ashton Gillotte and Landon Jackson. The second is high-tools, athletic offensive linemen, thanks to Marcus Mbow and Charles Grant. Running backs Omarion Hampton and Kaleb Johnson should not be slept on either, as potential big-time hits in the right situation. 

And Jaylin Noel being typecast as JUST a slot receiver may yield a better return on investment than you'd expect if he's drafted in this range.  

Updated 2025 NFL Draft Rankings 71-80

71. Demetrius Knight Jr., LB, South Carolina

72. Azareye'h Thomas, CB, Florida State

73. Ozzy Trapilo, OT, Boston College

74. Anthony Belton, OT, North Carolina State

75. Jamaree Caldwell, DT, Oregon

76. Jared Ivey, DL, Mississippi

77. Shemar Turner, IDL, Texas A&M

78. Bhayshul Tuten, RB, Virginia Tech

79. Josaiah Stewart, EDGE, Michigan

80. Oluwafemi Oladejo, EDGE, UCLA

As we exit the top-64 players, the common theme between prospects is that you're not going to find a lot of scheme-transcendent talents. Many of the players in this block are either developmental starters or are more likely to have a very scheme-specific projection.

That would include names like Azareye'h Thomas and Bhayshul Tuten. Femi Oladejo is the big wild card of this group, as he's only one year into a transition to the edge but has a big personality and great energy. How high could he go? 

Updated 2025 NFL Draft Rankings 81-90

81. Princely Umanmielen, EDGE, Mississippi

82. Jordan Burch, EDGE, Oregon

83. Gunnar Helm, TE, Texas

84. Jeffrey Bassa, LB, Oregon

85. Dylan Sampson, RB, Tennessee

86. Tyler Shough, QB, Louisville

87. Lathan Ransom, SAF, Ohio State

88. Jalen Royals, WR, Utah State

89. Billy Bowman, SAF, Oklahoma

90. Kevin Winston Jr., SAF, Penn State

This is where the meat of this year's safety class exists. All three of Ransom, Bowman, and Winston Jr. should be considered quality starting candidates on the back end of a defense. They each have different styles they bring, too. 

QB4 finally makes an appearance as well, with Tyler Shough's ranking just inside the top-90. His age and injury history create a large void from the top-3. 

Updated 2025 NFL Draft Rankings 91-100

91. Savion Williams, WR, TCU

92. Tai Felton, WR, Maryland

93. Nohl Williams, CB, California

94. Caleb Ransaw, CB, Tulane

95. Kyle Williams, WR, Washington State

96. Miles Frazier, OG, LSU

97. Tre Harris, WR, Mississippi

98. Harold Fannin Jr., TE, Bowling Green

99. Jalen Milroe, QB, Alabama

100. Barryn Sorrell, EDGE, Texas

Pass catchers are well represented as we round out our final top-100. The defensive backs in this block are some of my favorites — Nohl Williams boasts great ball skills and production at cornerback. And Caleb Ransaw is a highly explosive and versatile defender with good tackling prowess. 

A fifth quarterback also makes the cut thanks to his elite physical traits. Milroe may have the highest ceiling of any of the quarterbacks in this year's class. But among the ones to make the top 100, he also has the longest way to go. 

Updated 2025 NFL Draft Rankings 101-110

101. Chase Lundt, OT, Connecticut

102. Jack Sawyer, EDGE, Ohio State

103. Jordan Phillips, IDL, Maryland

104. Ty Robinson, IDL, Nebraska

105. Will Howard, QB, Ohio State

106. Joshua Farmer, DT, Florida State

107. Caleb Rogers, OG, Texas Tech

108. Jaylen Reed, SAF, Penn State

109. Jonas Sanker, SAF, Virginia

110. Cameron Williams, OT, Texas

Updated 2025 NFL Draft Rankings 111-120

111. Damien Martinez, RB, Miami (FL)

112. Kyle Kennard, EDGE, South Carolina

113. Devin Neal, RB, Kansas

114. Elijah Roberts, EDGE, SMU

115. Isaac TeSlaa, WR, Arkansas

116. Carson Vinson, OT, Alabama A&M

117. Zah Frazier, CB, UTSA

118. Tommy Hill, CB, Nebraska

119. Denzel Burke, CB, Ohio State

120. Cobee Bryant, CB, Kansas

Updated 2025 NFL Draft Rankings 121-130

121. Cameron Skattebo, RB, Arizona State

122. Kobe King, LB, Penn State

123. David Walker, EDGE, Central Arkansas

124. Jackson Hawes, TE, Georgia Tech

125. Thomas Fidone II, TE, Nebraska

126. Jordan James, RB, Oregon

127. Rylie Mills, IDL, Notre Dame

128. Isaiah Bond, WR, Texas

129. Shemar James, LB, Florida

130. Trevor Etienne, RB, Georgia

Updated 2025 NFL Draft Rankings 131-140

131. Jalen Travis, OT, Iowa State

132. Barrett Carter, LB, Clemson

133. Dillon Gabriel, QB, Oregon

134. Quincy Riley, CB, Louisville

135. Tory Horton, WR, Colorado State

136. Emery Jones Jr., OL, LSU

137. Upton Stout, CB, Western Kentucky

138. Nick Martin, LB, Oklahoma State

139. Vernon Broughton, DL, Texas

140. Dorian Strong, CB, Virginia Tech

Updated 2025 NFL Draft Rankings 141-150

141. Jared Wilson, IOL, Georgia

142. Wyatt Milum, OL, West Virginia

143. Malachi Moore, SAF, Alabama

144. DJ Giddens, RB, Kansas State

145. Kyle McCord, QB, Syracuse

146. Marques Sigle, S, Kansas State

147. Ollie Gordon II, RB, Oklahoma State

148. Xavier Restrepo, WR, Miami (FL)

149. Chandler Martin, LB, Memphis

150. Dylan Fairchild, OG, Georgia

Updated 2025 NFL Draft Rankings 151-160

151. JJ Pegues, IDL, Ole Miss

152. RJ Mickens, S, Clemson

153. Craig Woodson, SAF, California

154. Jalen Rivers, OL, Miami (FL)

155. Chris Paul Jr., LB, Ole Miss

156. Korie Black, CB, Oklahoma State

157. Pat Bryant, WR, Illinois

158. Tez Johnson, WR, Oregon

159. Seth McLaughlin, C, Ohio State

160. Howard Cross III, IDL, Notre Dame

Updated 2025 NFL Draft Rankings 161-170

161. Cam Miller, QB, North Dakota State

162. Tyler Baron, EDGE, Miami

163. Shaun Dolac, LB, Buffalo

164. Jah Joyner, EDGE, Minnesota

165. Maxen Hook, SAF, Toledo

166. RJ Harvey, RB, UCF

167. Terrance Ferguson, TE, Oregon

168. Jalin Conyers, TE, Texas Tech

169. Aeneas Peebles, IDL, Virginia Tech

170. Jarquez Hunter, RB, Auburn

Updated 2025 NFL Draft Rankings 171-180

171. Brashard Smith, RB, SMU

172. JJ Roberts, SAF, Marshall

173. Jaydon Blue, RB, Texas

174. Deone Walker, DT, Kentucky

175. Logan Brown, OT, Kansas

176. Raheim Sanders, RB, South Carolina

177. Antwaun Powell-Ryland, EDGE, Virginia Tech

178. Mitchell Evans, TE, Notre Dame

179. Nash Jones, OG, Texas State

180. Kitan Crawford, SAF, Nevada

Updated 2025 NFL Draft Rankings 181-190

181. Karene Reid, LB, Utah

182. Smael Mondon Jr., LB, Georgia

183. Andrew Armstrong, WR, Arkansas

184. Jay Toia, NT, UCLA

185. Jake Majors, IOL, Texas

186. Sebastian Castro, SAF, Iowa

187. Gerad Christian-Lichtenhan, OT, Oregon State

188. Yahya Black, IDL, Iowa

189. Ty Hamilton, IDL, Ohio State

190. Kyle Monangai, RB, Rutgers

Updated 2025 NFL Draft Rankings 191-200

191. Elijhah Badger, WR, Florida

192. CJ West, IDL, Indiana

193. Jackson Slater, IOL, Sacramento State

194. Zy Alexander, CB, LSU

195. Elijah Ponder, EDGE, Cal Poly

196. Jabbar Muhammad, CB, Oregon

197. Tyler Batty, EDGE, BYU

198. Oronde Gadsden II, TE, Syracuse

199. Kaimon Rucker, EDGE, North Carolina

200. Jack Kiser, LB, Notre Dame

UPDATED 2025 NFL Draft RANKINGS 201-210

201. Quinn Ewers, QB, Texas

202. Que Robinson, EDGE, Alabama

203. LeQuint Allen, RB, Syracuse

204. Chimere Dike, WR, Florida

205. Connor Colby, OG, Iowa

206. Justin Walley, CB, Minnesota

207. Bryce Cabeldue, OL, Kansas

208. Teddye Buchanan, LB, California

209. Luke Kandra, OG, Cincinnati

210. Dominic Lovett, WR, Georgia

UPDATED 2025 NFL Draft RANKINGS 211-220

211. Cam'Ron Jackson, IDL, Florida

212. Tahj Brooks, RB, Texas Tech

213. Ajani Cornelius, OL, Oregon

214. Luke Lachey, TE, Iowa

215. RJ Oben, EDGE, Notre Dame

216. Jalen McLeod, LB, Auburn

217. Jordan Hancock, DB, Ohio State

218. Garrett Dellinger, OG, LSU

219. Kain Medrano, LB, UCLA

220. Mac McWilliams, CB, UCF

UPDATED 2025 NFL Draft RANKINGS 221-230

221. Jackson Meeks, WR, Syracuse

222. Tyrion Ingram-Dawkins, EDGE, Georgia

223. Max Brosmer, QB, Minnesota

224. Jonah Monheim, IOL, USC

225. Nick Kubitz, LB, North Dakota State

226. Kyonte Hamilton, IDL, Rutgers

227. Myles Hinton, OT, Michigan

228. Alijah Huzzie, CB, North Carolina

229. Jay Higgins, LB, Iowa

230. Fadil Diggs, EDGE, Syracuse

UPDATED 2025 NFL Draft RANKINGS 231-240

231. Nazir Stackhouse, IDL, Georgia

232. Saivion Jones, DL, LSU

233. Hollin Pierce, OT, Rutgers

234. Corey Kiner, RB, Cincinnati

235. Malik Verdon, SAF, Iowa State

236. Kalel Mullings, RB, Michigan

237. Cody Simon, LB, Ohio State

238. Woody Marks, RB, USC

239. Tyreem Powell, LB, Rutgers

240. Dont'e Thornton, WR, Tennessee

UPDATED 2025 NFL Draft RANKINGS 241-250

241. Robert Longerbeam, CB, Rutgers

242. Collin Oliver, LB, Oklahoma State

243. Sam Brown, WR, Miami FL

244. Kurtis Rourke, QB, Indiana

245. Jake Briningstool, TE, Clemson

246. Joshua Gray, OL, Oregon State

247. Trey Wedig, OG, Indiana

248. Kaden Prather, WR, Maryland

249. Jimmy Horn Jr., WR, Colorado

250. Warren Brinson, IDL, Georgia

UPDATED 2025 NFL Draft RANKINGS 251-260

251. LaJohntay Wester, WR, Colorado

252. Clay Webb, IOL, Jacksonville State

253. Moliki Matavao, TE, UCLA

254. Junior Tafuna, IDL, Utah

255. Jaylin Smith, CB, USC

256. CJ Dippre, TE, Alabama

257. Mello Dotson, CB, Kansas

258. Isaiah Neyor, WR, Nebraska

259. Riley Leonard, QB, Notre Dame

260. Seth Henigan, QB, Memphis

UPDATED 2025 NFL Draft RANKINGS 261-270

261. Da'Quan Felton, WR, Virginia Tech

262. Jack Nelson, OT, Wisconsin

263. Jacory Croskey-Merritt, RB, Arizona

264. Eugene Asante, LB, Auburn

265. Jordan Watkins, WR, Ole Miss

266. Garmon Randolph, EDGE, Baylor

267. Francisco Mauigoa, LB, Miami FL

268. Tim Smith, DL, Alabama

269. Ethan Downs, EDGE, Oklahoma

270. Bru McCoy, WR, Tennessee

UPDATED 2025 NFL Draft RANKINGS 271-280

271. Willie Lampkin, OL, North Carolina

272. Cam Horsley, IDL, Boston College

273. Ruben Hyppolite II, LB, Maryland

274. Drew Kendall, C, Boston College

275. Lan Larison, RB, UC Davis

276. Tonka Hemingway, IDL, South Carolina

277. Donovan Edwards, RB, Michigan

278. Montrell Johnson Jr., RB, Florida

279. Brandon Crenshaw-Dickson, OT, Florida

280. Jaylin Lane, WR, Virginia Tech

UPDATED 2025 NFL Draft RANKINGS 281-290

281. Dean Clark, SAF, Fresno State

282. Brandon Adams, CB, UCF

283. Bilhal Kone, CB, Western Michigan

284. Carson Bruener, LB, Washington

285. Will Sheppard, WR, Colorado

286. Zeek Biggers, IDL, Georgia Tech

287. Ricky White III, WR, UNLV

288. Cody Linenberg, LB, Minnesota

289. Thomas Perry, IOL, Middlebury

290. Eli Cox, IOL, Kentucky

UPDATED 2025 NFL Draft RANKINGS 291-300

291. Hunter Wohler, SAF, Wisconsin

292. O'Donnell Fortune, CB, South Carolina

293. Joshua Simon, TE, South Carolina

294. Jason Marshall Jr., CB, Florida

295. JaCorey Brooks, WR, Louisville

296. Efton Chism III, WR, Eastern Washington

297. Marcus Yarns, RB, Delaware

298. Xavier Truss, OT, Georgia

299. Arian Smith, WR, Georgia

300. Rayuan Lane III, SAF, Navy

UPDATED 2025 NFL Draft RANKINGS 301-310

301. Thor Griffith, IDL, Louisville

302. Kobe Hudson, WR, UCF

303. Nick Nash, WR, San Jose State

304. Johnny Walker Jr., EDGE, Missouri

305. John Williams, OT, Cincinnati

306. Jamon Dumas-Johnson, LB, Kentucky

307. Tyler Cooper, IOL, Minnesota

308. Isas Waxter, CB, Villanova

309. Theo Wease Jr., WR, Missouri

310. Phil Mafah, RB, Clemson

UPDATED 2025 NFL Draft RANKINGS 311-320

311. Dante Trader Jr., SAF, Maryland

312. Rivaldo Fairweather, TE, Auburn

313. Bam Martin-Scott, LB, South Carolina

314. Brady Cook, QB, Missouri

315. Daniel Jackson, SAF, Georgia

316. Nash Hutchmaker, IDL, Nebraska

317. KeAndre Lambert-Smith, WR, Auburn

318. Marcus Wehr, OL, Montana State

319. Antwane Wells Jr., WR, Ole Miss

320. Jacolby George, WR, Miami FL

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Height: 5116 (verified)

Weight: 190lbs (verified)

Year: Redshirt Senior

Scouting Overview

Oklahoma State Cowboys cornerback Korie Black projects as a developmental starter at the NFL level. Black is twitchy and physical and shows the ability to trigger and plaster against hard-angled routes.

Consistency in his technique and footwork is the key to his reaching his ceiling, but the physical ability is present, and he found the football often by being combative at the catch point in 2024. With an added layer of special teams experience to his credit, Black can be a game-day active player who develops his defensive prowess over time. 

2025 NFL Combine Results

DNP

Positives

• Feisty catch point defender that uses his length to reach and separate receivers from the football
• Explosive straight line and vertical speed to play on the perimeter and stay in phase
• Has good bounce out of his transitions to cut routes in front of his face

Negatives

• Consistency in route recognition and spacing in zone coverage is a work in progress
• Press technique can lead to some easier releases through the contact window than you’d prefer
• Discipline has been steadily improving with hand usage downfield, but he has been tagged with 13 total flags in the last three seasons

Background

Black was born in Kansas City, KS,, and played high school football for Connally HS. He’s from a football family—his father played DB at Kansas State, and his brother, Kobe, plays at Texas. At Connally, Black was a two-way talent who logged over 500 receiving yards as a high school senior in addition to his work on defense. He was a 3-star recruit (247 Sports) who also lettered in basketball and track and field. 

Black committed to Oklahoma State over nearly two dozen schools as a member of the program’s 2020 recruiting class. 

He played in 10 games as a true freshman in 2020 but retained his four years of eligibility due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Black again served as a rotational defender in 2021 before assuming a full-time starting role with the Cowboys in 2022. He started all 13 games that season for Oklahoma State and then started another 13 in 2023, missing the bowl game due to injury. 

Black saved his best for last, as he posted big-time ball production for the Cowboys in 2024 while playing nearly 700 snaps on defense. 

Tale Of The Tape

Black is an impressive athlete with the natural ability to become a more economical mover on the outside. There’s a natural burst, transitional quickness, and a combative demeanor that all serve as encouraging markers of a potential starter at the NFL level.

Oklahoma State charged him with playing a bunch of man coverage, and Black illustrated the ability to mirror routes and meet the ball at defenders. His ball production came in large part by reaching and extending to rake the hands of receivers after the break on intermediate throws. He’s less consistent when charged with feeling targets on deeper downfield targets. 

There’s room for him to improve his transitional burst and quickness, and Black’s footwork both at the line of scrimmage and at the top of routes can be a catalyst for more sticky coverage. Black, when not properly balanced or mirroring at the line of scrimmage, can get grabby or overextend, which further compounds his negative reps. More patience and faith in his feet is his major area of focus when he’s charged with playing in the face of receivers. 

Black has sufficient twitch and trigger to play in zone coverage as well. He doesn’t necessarily anticipate route combinations at a level that allows him to hawk the catch point and bait quarterbacks into throws. If he grows here, he does have the necessary burst to undercut throws and generate more turnovers. 

The structure of the offenses Black often faced did not yield many opportunities to get involved with fitting the run, but his heavy man-coverage focus often ran him out of the picture and prompted him to identify fun action slower due to his back being turned. He has sufficient tackling ability and wrap-up skills to help corral the runner and avoid conceding significant yardage after contact. 

Further bolstering Black’s profile as a potential productive player is his special teams experience. He, as a second-year freshman, was a core special teamer who repped the punt coverage unit a lot — he posted 6 tackles that season on kick coverage players, and he has the juice and tackling ability to do the same for a pro team. 

Ideal Scheme Fit, Role

Black projects as a developmental starter for a press-man scheme at the NFL level. He has the transitional ability to play deeper zones but can shine with his aggressiveness and speed on the perimeter to disrupt timing and plaster with inside leverage down the field. 

Grade: 71.50/100.00, Fifth Round Value

Big Board Rank: 156

Position Rank: CB20

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Only a few days remain before the 2025 NFL Draft kicks off in Green Bay. The three-day event will define how the next few years shape up for all 32 teams. There will be major fallout regardless of whether picks hit or not.

Our seven-round 2025 NFL mock draft blends my own evaluations with how I see team needs and what I've heard from league personnel. Of course, all 257 picks will be exactly right as you'd expect. Just don't hold me to that.

We'll surely see some trades and more signings before the first round, but this seven-round beast captures how I think things should shake out. 

7-Round 2025 NFL Mock Draft 

1. Tennessee Titans

Selection: Cameron Ward, QB, Miami (FL)

There's not much surprise with the top overall pick. Cameron Ward brings elite physical traits with a gunslinger play style. He's risky because of his nonchalant attitude on the field, but the Titans need an x-factor to rejuvenate their franchise. 

2. Cleveland Browns

Selection: Travis Hunter, WR, Colorado

I believe it would be a mistake to overlook a quarterback unless there’s confidence in later alternatives, and Cleveland may have something planned. If that's the case, then Travis Hunter should be chosen instead of Abdul Carter.

With Cleveland's offense ranked 32nd in 2024, they are in dire need of support, and Hunter possesses the charisma and dedication to become a transformative figure for the city.

3, New York Giants

Selection: Armand Membou, OL, Missouri

Going with a quarterback makes some level of sense, but the Giants did not fill out their roster well enough to force it. Creating a better ecosystem for a quarterback matters, so the Giants go with Armand Membou.

Membou has the traits and play style to be their version of Tristan Wirfs, even if he's a raw prospect. 

4. New England Patriots

Selection: Abdul Carter, EDGE, Penn State

This is the most favorable scenario for New England. With the Giants already possessing two elite pass-rushers and potential health concerns regarding Carter, the Patriots can select the top-rated player on most draft boards.

Carter has the potential to become a regular Pro Bowler.

5. Jacksonville Jaguars

Selection: Will Campbell, OL, LSU

Going with a defensive tackle makes sense, but will Liam Coen opt against beefing up his offensive line? The Jaguars need to do everything it takes to help Trevor Lawrence, and starting Ezra Cleveland at guard isn't ideal.

Will Campbell profiles as a high-end guard who can kick out to tackle if the Jaguars prefer him there.

6. San Francisco 49ers (via LV)

Selection: Mason Graham, DT, Michigan

San Francisco has greater needs than we're accustomed to with this regime, yet they still possess more picks (11) than they can utilize. Shifting some of that draft capital to secure one of the top elite players at a crucial position is a smart strategy.

Mason Graham is exceptionally disruptive and could be the most reliable prospect in this draft class.

7. New York Jets

Selection: Mykel Williams, EDGE, Georgia

Going with an offensive playmaker is tempting, but Aaron Glenn is a defensive head coach. That tends to sway how teams draft, and he should be concerned whether Jermaine Johnson will bounce back from injury at full health.

Mykel Williams gives the Jets to replenish what was once a major strength of this roster. He's a strong run defender with traits to become a Pro Bowl pass-rusher.

8. Carolina Panthers

Selection: Mike Green, EDGE, Marshall

There aren't many teams facing a more difficult smorgasbord of options than Carolina will at No. 8. They need an edge-rusher desperately, but who do they choose?

Mike Green had the best tape and showed out at the Senior Bowl and Combine. That should be enough to overlook the low level of competition he faced.

9. New Orleans Saints

Selection: Shedeur Sanders, QB, Colorado

I don't buy that New Orleans would prioritize Jaxson Dart when they can get someone to energize the fan base with and build a pro-ready scheme around in Shedeur Sanders.

Sanders would benefit from playing in a dome for more than half the season and a raucous home crowd that will embrace his flashy play style but hard-working personality. This would also protect New Orleans in the short term if Derek Carr's injury woes continue.

10. Chicago Bears

Selection: Ashton Jeanty, RB, Boise State

This is a boring and chalk pick at this point, but it's undeniable Ben Johnson built his offseason in hopes of having the flexibility to go any direction at No. 10.

Ashton Jeanty is the best overall talent in the class and can carry the Bears to the postseason in 2025. Pairing him with Caleb Williams in Johnson's offense will be tremendous.

11. Las Vegas Raiders (via SF)

Selection: Josh Simmons, OT, Ohio State

Las Vegas picks up an additional Day 2 and Day 3 pick for moving down, and they still get their top target.

With Kolton Miller needing a new long-term deal and the right tackle spot lacking a great option, the Raiders should focus more on having strong trenches than prioritizing playmaking. Josh Simmons would be the best tackle in the class if he weren't coming off a torn ACL.

12. Dallas Cowboys

Selection: Tetairoa McMillan, WR, Arizona

Tetairoa McMillan is a perfect match with CeeDee Lamb among the available options, showcasing exceptional size and ability to create plays after the catch. Dak Prescott will appreciate having two distinct receivers who simplify his responsibilities.

This strategy also gives Dallas the opportunity to select a running back in Round 2 instead of opting for a less critical position at No. 12.

13. Miami Dolphins

Selection: Walter Nolen, DT, Ole Miss

Miami is entering a critical draft after botching its roster management for years. They have an unfathomable number of needs for one draft class, so it would be wise to go with the best player available at a high-value position.

Walter Nolen has character concerns that need vetting, but his upside is higher than almost anyone's in this class. 

14. Indianapolis Colts

Selection: Kenneth Grant, DT, Michigan

Tight ends frequently find themselves heading to Indianapolis, but the Colts' defense is also in need of some rebuilding. With the Colts starting two defensive tackles at the age of 31, this would be an ideal opportunity for the team to infuse youth into their roster.

The 335-pound Kenneth Grant can work his way into the rotation while continuing to improve his pass-rush repertoire. 

15. Atlanta Falcons

Selection: Derrick Harmon, DT, Oregon

Losing Grady Jarrett has further diminished a defensive line that already struggles with consistency and potential. To strengthen his defense, Raheem Morris should focus on enhancing the interior of the unit.

Last season, Derrick Harmon emerged as the most effective pass-rusher among tackles and is likely to establish a meaningful role early in his career.

16. Arizona Cardinals

Selection: Jihaad Campbell, LB, Alabama

Arizona wisely acquired multiple veterans for the defensive front seven in free agency. This unit requires grit, toughness, and explosiveness as it undergoes renovation.

While middle linebackers often don't stand out, Jihaad Campbell appears to have the potential to become a future superstar. His physicality, range, and ability to make plays on all three downs fit seamlessly into Jonathan Gannon's defensive scheme.

17. Cincinnati Bengals

Selection: Shemar Stewart, EDGE, Texas A&M

A trench player seems inevitable for Cincinnati as they need to revamp the interior of their offensive line and their entire defensive line.

The highest-rated player available is Shemar Stewart, who is somewhat reminiscent of who Trey Hendrickson was out of college. Neither player knew how to use their immense tools but offered All-Pro upside if given time to develop.

18. Seattle Seahawks

Selection: Grey Zabel, IOL, North Dakota State

Having the youngest offensive line in the NFL isn't the best distinction to have if those individuals aren't reliable. The Seahawks have major questions to answer at guard and right tackle, depending on the health of Abraham Lucas.

Grey Zabel can't fix multiple spots at once, but the uber-athletic mauler can be the solution wherever the team sees his best fit.

19. Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Selection: Malaki Starks, SAF, Georgia

Acquiring Haason Reddick enhanced Tampa Bay's pass rush, allowing for a strategic selection. Instead of reaching for a safety, they could pair Antoine Winfield Jr. with Malaki Starks.

Starks would be an ideal complement, enabling Winfield to play more freely while utilizing Starks' strong deep coverage skills.

20. Denver Broncos

Selection: Omarion Hampton, RB, North Carolina

This is either a pairing borne of a tremendous smokescreen from Denver or simply a connection that makes a ton of sense. Omarion Hampton checks all of the boxes of a great NFL running back, and Sean Payton has always prioritized a top-notch run game to help his quarterbacks.

The Broncos' offensive line is too good for this offense not to take a massive leap with a quality back behind it. 

21. Pittsburgh Steelers

Selection: Jaxson Dart, QB, Ole Miss

Whether or not Aaron Rodgers joins the Steelers, Pittsburgh needs a long-term quarterback to develop. Jaxson Dart stands out as a solid option, showcasing accuracy, confidence, and athleticism that could help him transition to the NFL quickly.

While his ceiling might not be exceptionally high, being a reliable player close to Pro Bowl status could be enough to support a Super Bowl run for the Steelers.

22. Los Angeles Chargers

Selection: Emeka Egbuka, WR, Ohio State

It's hard not to be impressed by Matthew Golden's speed, but Jim Harbaugh will likely be captivated by Emeka Egbuka's contributions to run blocking. Egbuka embodies the true essence of a winning football player, making an impact on nearly every play.

Teaming him up with Ladd McConkey will allow Justin Herbert to elevate his performance in the postseason.

23. Green Bay Packers

Selection: Will Johnson, CB, Michigan

Could the class's top cornerback really fall this far? The NFL wasn't thrilled with how Will Johnson handled his injuries in 2024, and overblown concerns over his deep speed make this fall possible.

Johnson has the strength, ball skills, and size to be as impactful as Sauce Gardner has been for the Jets, so this is a massive steal.

24. Minnesota Vikings

Selection: Nick Emmanwori, SAF, South Carolina

Giving Brian Flores high-end athletes who are also intelligent playmakers is the recipe for offensive destruction. Nick Emmanwori can bring the safety position back to prominence because he's so versatile and instinctive.

He's one of the best athletes ever to attend the NFL Combine, and his 2024 breakout at South Carolina has him as a top-10 player on my board.

25. Houston Texans

Selection: Donovan Jackson, OL, Ohio State

The Houston Texans are believed to be completely locked into an offensive lineman with this pick. After revamping most of the unit and staff this offseason, giving their new crew a versatile piece to build around makes sense.

Donovan Jackson was a great guard for the Buckeyes, but his move out to left tackle in 2024 redefined his upside. He could be the team's left tackle of the future.

26. Los Angeles Rams

Selection: Tyler Warren, TE, Penn State

This is way too late for Tyler Warren, but it's not hard to fathom he could fall if a few select teams pass on him. We can't often say Sean McVay leaves production on the table, but I'd love to see what he could do with an upgrade at tight end.

Tyler Higbee is a good blocker but a mediocre receiving threat. Rewarding Matthew Stafford with Tyler Warren and Davante Adams in the same offseason would give this offense the refresh it needs. 

27. Baltimore Ravens

Selection: Jalon Walker, LB/EDGE, Georgia

I'm lower on Jalon Walker than most media members, as he's a bit small to be a full-time edge rusher and isn't the most comfortable player in coverage as a middle linebacker.

He'll need a creative defensive mind who moves him between the SAM linebacker role in base fronts and as a blitzer on third downs. Good thing Baltimore is happy to grab a versatile and physical contributor.

28. Detroit Lions

Selection: James Pearce Jr., EDGE, Tennessee

Detroit is not expected to make a major investment in a defensive end anytime soon, primarily because Aidan Hutchinson is anticipated to receive a significant contract extension. As a result, the team will need to seek out a complementary player through the draft.

James Pearce Jr. ranks as the second-best pass-rusher in this draft class overall, though his lighter frame has raised some concerns.

29. Washington Commanders

Selection: Donovan Ezeiruaku, EDGE, Boston College

Donovan Ezeiruaku isn't the uber-twitchy pass-rusher oozing with elite size and traits, but he's a high-floor player who will translate to the NFL. His profile is a lot like 2024 first-rounder Laiatu Latu's, except Ezeiruaku wasn't dependent on fluky usage.

Dan Quinn will love being able to unleash a relentless motor presence who has the length and subtle quickness needed to average seven sacks a year.

30. Buffalo Bills: Jahdae Barron, CB, Texas

Opting for a running back could be a strong consideration here, especially since the Day 2 selections will occur before the Bills have another opportunity to draft. That said, no defensive back in this class fits Sean McDermott's preferences better than Jahdae Barron.

While Barron may not suit every scheme, his versatility and physical style of play reflect the same confidence that has contributed to the success of numerous defensive backs under McDermott's guidance.

31. Kansas City Chiefs

Selection: Maxwell Hairston, CB, Kentucky

Cornerback isn't the most pressing need for Kansas City right now, but it's a position they've kept well-stocked for good reason.

With the depth of the class weakening quickly, the Chiefs can bank on the strengths of the class by getting someone who projects extremely well for their system in Maxwell Hairston. The lanky ball hawk can anchor the back-end with Trent McDuffie for years to come.

32. Philadelphia Eagles

Selection: Matthew Golden, WR, Texas

I could argue that this is simply a smart value pick for the reigning Super Bowl champions, and that would be a valid point. Still, there’s some foresight involved here in case A.J. Brown decides to seek a role with more opportunities.

The excitement around Matthew Golden has become a bit over the top for me, but this is an appropriate spot for the fast and dedicated standout.

Round 2

33) Cleveland Browns: Jalen Milroe, QB, Alabama

34) New York Giants: Luther Burden, WR, Missouri

35) Tennessee Titans: Colston Loveland, TE, Michigan

36) Jacksonville Jaguars: Shavon Revel Jr., CB, East Carolina

37) Las Vegas Raiders: Tre Harris, WR, Ole Miss

38) New England Patriots: Kelvin Banks Jr., OT, Texas

39) Chicago Bears: Tyleik Williams, DT, Ohio State

40) New Orleans Saints: Tyler Booker, OG, Alabama

41) Chicago Bears: Mason Taylor, TE, LSU

42) New York Jets: Aireontae Ersery, OT, Minnesota

43) San Francisco 49ers: Josh Conerly Jr., OT, Oregon

44) Dallas Cowboys: TreVeyon Henderson, RB, Ohio State

45) Indianapolis Colts: Benjamin Morrison, CB, Notre Dame

46) Atlanta Falcons: Darian Porter, CB, Iowa State

47) Arizona Cardinals: Azareye'h Thomas, CB, Florida State

48) Miami Dolphins: Jonah Savaiinaea, OG, Arizona

49) Cincinnati Bengals: Marcus Mbow, OG, Purdue

50) Seattle Seahawks: Nic Scourton, DL, Texas A&M

51) Denver Broncos: Xavier Watts, SAF, Notre Dame

52) Seattle Seahawks: JT Tuimoloau, EDGE, Ohio State

53) Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Trey Amos, CB, Ole Miss

54) Green Bay Packers: Darius Alexander, DL, Toledo

55) Los Angeles Chargers: Landon Jackson, EDGE, Arkansas

56) Buffalo Bills: Jack Sawyer, EDGE, Ohio State

57) Carolina Panthers: Jack Bech, WR, TCU

58) Houston Texans: Kaleb Johnson, RB, Iowa

59) Baltimore Ravens: Alfred Collins, DT, Texas

60) Detroit Lions: Jaylin Noel, WR, Iowa State

61) Washington Commanders: Quinshon Judkins, RB, Ohio State

62) Buffalo Bills: Carson Schwesinger, LB, UCLA

63) Kansas City Chiefs: Omarr Norman-Lott, DT, Tennessee

64) Philadelphia Eagles: Elijah Arroyo, TE, Miami (FL)

Round 3

65) New York Giants: Quinn Ewers, QB, Texas

66) Kansas City Chiefs: Wyatt Milum, OL, West Virginia

67) Cleveland Browns: Princely Umanmielen, EDGE, Ole Miss

68) Las Vegas Raiders: Ollie Gordon, RB, Oklahoma State

69) New England Patriots: Jayden Higgins, WR, Iowa State

70) Jacksonville Jaguars: Shemar Turner, DT, Texas A&M

71) New Orleans Saints: Jordan Burch, DL, Oregon

72) Chicago Bears: Ozzy Trapilo, OT, Boston College

73) New York Jets: Xavier Restrepo, WR, Miami (FL)

74) Carolina Panthers: T.J. Sanders, DT, South Carolina

75) Las Vegas Raiders (via SF): Kyle Kennard, EDGE, South Carolina

76) Dallas Cowboys: Tate Ratledge, IOL, Georgia

77) New England Patriots: Andrew Mukuba, SAF, Texas

78) Arizona Cardinals: Jalen Royals, WR, Utah State

79) Houston Texans: Elic Ayomanor, WR, Stanford

80) Indianapolis Colts: Harold Fannin Jr., TE, Bowling Green

81) Cincinnati Bengals: Joshua Farmer, DL, Florida State

82) Seattle Seahawks: Jared Wilson, IOL, Georgia

83) Pittsburgh Steelers: DJ Giddens, RB, Kansas State

84) Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Cameron Williams, OT, Texas

85) Denver Broncos: Gunnar Helm, TE, Texas

86) Los Angeles Chargers: Cameron Skattebo, RB, Arizona State

87) Green Bay Packers: Josaiah Stewart, EDGE, Michigan

88) Jacksonville Jaguars: Isaiah Bond, WR, Texas

89) Houston Texans: Emery Jones Jr., OG, LSU

90) Los Angeles Rams: Demetrius Knight, LB, South Carolina

91) Baltimore Ravens: Lathan Ransom, SAF, Ohio State

92) Seattle Seahawks: Devin Neal, RB, Kansas

93) New Orleans Saints: Bhayshul Tuten, RB, Virginia Tech

94) Cleveland Browns: Jackson Slater, OG, Sacramento State

95) Kansas City Chiefs: Jared Ivey, EDGE, Ole Miss

96) Philadelphia Eagles: Oluwafemi Oladejo, EDGE, UCLA

97) Minnesota Vikings: Bradyn Swinson, EDGE, LSU

98) Miami Dolphins: Kevin Winston Jr., SAF, Penn State

99) New York Giants: Charles Grant, IOL, William & Mary

100) San Francisco 49ers: Quincy Riley, CB, Louisville

101) Los Angeles Rams: Saivion Jones, EDGE, LSU

102) Detroit Lions: Anthony Belton, OT, NC State

Round 4

103) Tennessee Titans: Jacob Parrish, CB, Kansas State

104) Cleveland Browns: Nohl Williams, CB, Cal

105) New York Giants: Tory Horton, WR, Colorado State

106) New England Patriots: Deone Walker, DT, Kentucky

107) Jacksonville Jaguars: C.J. West, DT, Indiana

108) Las Vegas Raiders: Chris Paul Jr., LB, Ole Miss

109) Buffalo Bills: Tyler Baron, EDGE, Miami (FL)

110) New York Jets: Ty Robinson, DT, Nebraska

111) Carolina Panthers: Cobee Bryant, CB, Kansas

112) New Orleans Saints: Ajani Cornelius, OT, Oregon

113) San Francisco 49ers: Savion Williams, WR, TCU

114) Carolina Panthers: Terrance Ferguson, TE, Oregon

115) Arizona Cardinals: Chase Lundt, OT, UConn

116) Miami Dolphins: Elijah Roberts, EDGE, SMU

117) Indianapolis Colts: Jonas Sanker, SAF, Virginia

118) Atlanta Falcons: Billy Bowman, SAF, Oklahoma

119) Cincinnati Bengals: Jordan Phillips, DT, Maryland

120) Tennessee Titans: Jalen Travis, OT, Iowa State

121) Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Tyler Shough, QB, Louisville

122) Denver Broncos: Seth McLaughlin, OC, Ohio State

123) Pittsburgh Steelers: Jamaree Caldwell, DL, Oregon

124) Green Bay Packers: Raheim Sanders, RB, South Carolina

125) Los Angeles Chargers: Dorian Strong, CB, Virginia Tech

126) Jacksonville Jaguars: Trevor Etienne, RB, Georgia

127) Los Angeles Rams: R.J. Harvey, RB, UCF

128) Washington Commanders: Esa Pole, OT, Washington State

129) Baltimore Ravens: Zah Frazier, CB, UTSA

130) Detroit Lions: Cam Jackson, DT, Florida

131) New Orleans Saints: Malachi Moore, SAF, Alabama

132) Buffalo Bills: Kyle Williams, WR, Washington State

133) Kansas City Chiefs: Damien Martinez, RB, Miami (FL)

134) Philadelphia Eagles: Jaydon Blue, RB, Texas

135) Miami Dolphins: Luke Kandra, OG, Cincinnati

136) Baltimore Ravens: Denzel Burke, CB, Ohio State

137) Seattle Seahawks: Jeffrey Bassa, LB, Oregon

138) San Francisco 49ers: Dylan Sampson, RB, Tennessee

Round 5

139) Minnesota Vikings: Dylan Fairchild, IOL, Georgia

140) Carolina Panthers: David Walker, EDGE, Central Arkansas

141) Tennessee Titans: Ty Hamilton, DT, Ohio State

142) Jacksonville Jaguars: Ashton Gillotte, EDGE, Louisville

143) Las Vegas Raiders: Rylie Mills, DT, Notre Dame

144) New England Patriots: Aeneas Peebles, DT, Virginia Tech

145) New York Jets: Jaylen Reed, SAF, Penn State

146) Carolina Panthers: Jalen Rivers, OT, Miami (FL)

147) San Francisco 49ers: Tyler Shough, QB, Louisville

148) Chicago Bears: Antwaun Powell-Ryland, EDGE, Virginia Tech

149) Dallas Cowboys: Fadil Diggs, EDGE, Syracuse

150) Miami Dolphins: Jake Majors, IOL, Texas

151) Indianapolis Colts: Will Howard, QB, Ohio State

152) Arizona Cardinals: Tyler Cooper, IOL, Minnesota

153) Cincinnati Bengals: Hollin Pierce, OT, Rutgers

154) New York Giants: Smael Mondon Jr., LB, Georgia

155) Miami Dolphins: LaJohntay Wester, WR, Colorado

156) Pittsburgh Steelers: Jasheen Davis, EDGE, Wake Forest

157) Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Jake Briningstool, TE, Clemson

158) Los Angeles Chargers: Sean Martin, DL, West Virginia

159) Green Bay Packers: Joshua Gray, IOL, Oregon State

160) Las Vegas Raiders (via SF): Pat Bryant, WR, Illinois

161) Philadelphia Eagles: Miles Frazier, IOL, LSU

162) New York Jets: Tyler Batty, EDGE, BYU

163) Carolina Panthers: Andres Borregales, K, Miami (FL)

164) Philadelphia Eagles: Jack Kiser, LB, Notre Dame

165) Philadelphia Eagles: Clay Webb, IOL, Jacksonville State

166) Houston Texans: Upton Stout, CB, Western Kentucky

167) Tennessee Titans: Luke Felix-Fualalo, OT, Hawaii

168) Philadelphia Eagles: Cody Lindenberg, LB, Minnesota

169) Buffalo Bills: Tahj Brooks, RB, Texas Tech

170) Buffalo Bills: Brandon Adams, CB, UCF

171) New England Patriots: Jay Higgins, LB, Iowa

172) Seattle Seahawks: Kobe King, LB, Penn State

173) Buffalo Bills: Nick Nash, WR, San Jose State

174) Dallas Cowboys: Javontez Spraggins, OG, Tennessee

175) Seattle Seahawks: R.J. Maryland, TE, SMU

176) Baltimore Ravens: Sebastian Castro, SAF, Iowa

Round 6

177) Buffalo Bills: Amari Kight, OT, UCF

178) Tennessee Titans: Jordan Hancock, CB, Ohio State

179) Cleveland Browns: Trey Wedig, OT, Indiana

180) Las Vegas Raiders: Howard Cross III, DL, Notre Dame

181) Los Angeles Chargers: Jack Nelson, OL, Wisconsin

182) Jacksonville Jaguars: Kyle McCord, QB, Syracuse

183) Baltimore Ravens: Riley Leonard, QB, Notre Dame

184) New Orleans Saints: Dante Trader Jr., SAF, Maryland

185) Pittsburgh Steelers: Kyle Monangai, RB, Rutgers

186) New York Jets: Isaiah Neyor, WR, Nebraska

187) Minnesota Vikings: Nick Martin, LB, Oklahoma State

188) Tennessee Titans: Junior Tafuna, DT, Utah

189) Indianapolis Colts: Kaden Moore, IOL, Virginia Tech

190) Los Angeles Rams: Kurtis Rourke, QB, Indiana

191) Denver Broncos: Dont'e Thornton, WR, Tennessee

192) Cleveland Browns: Jah Joyner, EDGE, Minnesota

193) Cincinnati Bengals: Jabbar Muhammad, CB, Oregon

194) Jacksonville Jaguars: Luke Lachey, TE, Iowa

195) Los Angeles Rams: Justin Walley, CB, Minnesota

196) Detroit Lions: Kalel Mullings, RB, Michigan

197) Denver Broncos: Connor Colby, IOL, Iowa

198) Green Bay Packers: Craig Woodson, SAF, Cal

199) Los Angeles Chargers: Antwane Wells Jr., WR, Ole Miss

200) Cleveland Browns: Jo'Quavious Marks, RB, USC

201) Los Angeles Rams: Jamon Dumas-Johnson, LB, Kentucky

202) Los Angeles Rams: Simeon Barrow Jr., DL, Miami (FL)

203) Baltimore Ravens: Phil Mafah, RB, Clemson

204) Dallas Cowboys: Jackson Hawes, TE, Georgia Tech

205) Washington Commanders: Efton Chism III, Eastern Washington

206) Buffalo Bills: Taylor Elgersma, QB, Wilfrid Laurier

207) New York Jets: Cody Simon, LB, Ohio State

208) Denver Broncos: Aaron Smith, LB, South Carolina State

209) Los Angeles Chargers: Brandon Crenshaw-Dickson, OT, Florida

210) Baltimore Ravens: Chimere Dike, WR, Florida

211) Dallas Cowboys: Bru McCoy, WR, Tennessee

212) Baltimore Ravens: Caleb Rogers, IOL, Texas Tech

213) Las Vegas Raiders: Aubrey Banks, SAF, West Virginia

214) Los Angeles Chargers: Carson Vinson, IOL, Alabama A&M

215) Las Vegas Raiders: Bryson Nesbit, TE, North Carolina

216) Cleveland Browns: Cam'Ron Silmon Craig, SAF, Colorado

Round 7

217) Dallas Cowboys: Tyreem Powell, LB, Rutgers

218) Atlanta Falcons: Nick Jackson, LB, Iowa

219) New York Giants: Jonas Sanker, SAF, Virginia

220) New England Patriots: De'Rickey Wright, SAF, Vanderbilt

221) Jacksonville Jaguars: Isas Waxter, CB, Villanova

222) Las Vegas Raiders: Caden Prieskorn, TE, Ole Miss

223) Seattle Seahawks: Seth Henigan, QB, Memphis

224) Miami Dolphins: Corey Kiner, RB, Cincinnati

225) Arizona Cardinals: Carter Runyon, TE, Towson

226) Kansas City Chiefs: Jacob Gardner, IOL, Colorado State

227) San Francisco 49ers: Gavin Bartholomew, TE, Pitt

228) Detroit Lions: Mac McWilliams, SAF, UCF

229) Pittsburgh Steelers: Marcus Wehr, IOL, Montana State

230) Carolina Panthers: Quinn Schulte, SAF, Iowa

231) Miami Dolphins: Brashard Smith, RB, SMU

232) Indianapolis Colts: Collin Oliver, EDGE, Oklahoma State

233) Chicago Bears: Tahj Brooks, RB, Texas Tech

234) Seattle Seahawks: Aiden Williams, IOL, Minnesota Duluth

235) Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Akili Arnold, SAF, USC

236) Houston Texans: Deshawn Pace, SAF, Cincinnati

237) Green Bay Packers: Greg Penn III, LB, LSU

238) New England Patriots: Theo Wease, WR, Missouri

239) Dallas Cowboys: Jestin Jacobs, LB, Oregon

240) Chicago Bears: Alijah Huzzie, CB, North Carolina

241) Houston Texans: Que Robinson, EDGE, Alabama

242) Atlanta Falcons: Willie Lampkin, OG, North Carolina

243) Baltimore Ravens: Bryce Benhart, OT, Nebraska

244) Detroit Lions: Garnett Hollis Jr., CB, West Virginia

245) Washington Commanders: Elijah Badger, WR, Florida

246) New York Giants: Max Brosmer, QB, Minnesota

247) Dallas Cowboys: Joe Huber, OG, Wisconsin

248) New Orleans Saints: Jaylin Lane, WR, Virginia Tech

249) San Francisco 49ers: David Gbenda, LB, Texas

250) Green Bay Packers: Caleb Ransaw, SAF, Tulane

251) Kansas City Chiefs: Daniel Jackson, WR, Minnesota

252) San Francisco 49ers: C.J. Dipprel, TE, Alabama

253) Miami Dolphins: Brendan Mott, EDGE, Kansas State

254) New Orleans Saints: Robert Longerbeam, CB, Rutgers

255) Cleveland Browns: Akheem Mesidor, EDGE, Miami (FL)

256) Los Angeles Chargers: Tyrion Ingram-Dawkins, EDGE, Georgia

257) Kansas City Chiefs: Fentrell Cypress, CB, Florida State

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The formula for a successful NFL Draft class can be drawn up in various ways depending on the team. For some teams, success may simply be found in adding as much talent as possible.

This is mostly true for rebuilding rosters seeking a fresh start and new players to tie their identity to for the long-haul. Teams that pick near the top of the draft are, more often than not, void of talent in critical spots on the roster and all-around depth. 

For others, the prospect of “success” in the draft comes from the ideal of collecting players that fill out needs on the roster. This style of operation can be considered risky business. If you end up misplaying the positional runs, you may end up overdrafting a talent simply to check the box or miss your opportunity to fill a need altogether.

While such an outcome isn’t the end of the world in isolation, the way a team will typically overpay in the summer via trade or a risky free agent can end up costly. If you do it enough times, a GM can find himself out of a job while the team is looking to simply draft talent regardless of position because the roster has soured. 

This delicate tightrope can and should be walked, especially after the first few rounds, when drafting targets to fill out the roster becomes a more universally accepted practice.

However, drafting efficiently for talent and need simultaneously is an inexact science made much more complicated by 32 different grading criteria for the talent involved in an annual draft. That’s before you begin to forecast positional runs in stretches of the draft, which, if done successfully, can offer attractive value and need fits at each stop in the draft order. 

Each and every year, position groups will go on runs of selections that can turn a team’s plan on its head if you’re left on the outside looking in. What are some of the position groups with a logjam of talent in 2025 that could end up getting hot in the draft queue and leave a team with a need at the altar? 

Here are two intriguing groups that could help define Day 2 of the 2025 NFL Draft. 

The Wide Receiver Run

The general consensus accepts any combination of the following four wide receivers as the top of the class: 

• Emeka Egbuka, Ohio State
• Tetairoa McMillan, Arizona
• Matthew Golden, Texas,
• Luther Burden III, Missouri

This year’s wide receiver class is not as deep as many other classes of recent years, either. Nearly two-thirds of the 45 wide receivers we graded for this year’s class at The 33rd Team ranked as fifth-round valuations or lower, setting the stage for a potentially combustible run on wide receivers on Day 2. 

None of the consensus top four wide receivers are being consistently mocked in the top-10 overall, and most mocks end with at least one of these names still on the board.

The Day 2 talent has some talent nipping at their heels — names like Jayden Higgins and Jaylen Noel from Iowa State, Jack Bech from TCU, and Elic Ayomanor from Stanford should be considered in the conversation as well — and Washington State’s Kyle Williams is a hot name after a strong showing at the 2025 Senior Bowl. 

Things get slightly dicey once you get south of the top-10 wide receivers. You’re not looking at too many more swings of the bat before you’re left with late fourth-round and early fifth-round valued players.

Will teams react accordingly? 

Take the New England Patriots. They’re a popular offensive line destination in mocks at No. 4 overall. The team will have the decision to choose or pass on what will probably be a consensus top-six wide receiver with its pick at 38 and then picks again at 69 and 77 overall before a break until 104.

In the team’s bid to surround Drake Maye with a talented wide receiver room, they should tread lightly if they bypass a receiver at 38. The board sets up for them to have a handful of options left with their early third-round selections, but they may be left out in the cold if they get greedy. 

Wide receiver hungry teams that pick between 38 and 69 would include: 

New Orleans (40), New York Jets (42), San Francisco (43), Dallas (44), Atlanta (46), Arizona (47), Seattle (50 & 52), Denver (51), Carolina (57), Houston (58), Kansas City (63 & 66), New York Giants (65), and Las Vegas (68)

And that doesn’t include teams like Washington (Deebo Samuel acquisition, but are they done?), Green Bay, and Miami (Tyreek Hill’s long-term outlook is shaky). 

New England, and about half of the league, will need to be dialed in on the fifth, sixth, and seventh wide receivers off the board if they don't draft one in the top 40. It could serve as the tipping point for a rapid positional run that could leave teams sitting outside of pro-ready players to catch the football. 

The Third-Round Safety Run

This group is a fascinating one. There’s a consensus on the top two safeties in this year’s class between Nick Emmanwori of South Carolina and Malaki Starks of Georgia.

They’re expected to go in the first round — rightfully so. But there’s a precipitous drop after those two. The 33rd Team has just two additional safeties ranked in the top-85 prospects for this year’s draft. Those players are Notre Dame’s Xavier Watts and Texas’ Andrew Mukuba. 

Early Day 2 should be light on safeties as a result. Still, there are then a whopping five safeties graded as Late third-round or early fourth-round prospects — a collection of role-specific starters that should be capable snap takers early on in their careers. 

That tier of Late Day 2/Early Day 3 safeties includes: 

• Lathan Ransom, Ohio State
• Billy Bowman, Oklahoma
• Kevin Winston Jr., Penn State
• Jaylen Reed, Penn State
• Jonas Sanker, Virginia

Teams seeking out a starting safety could bypass the first-round options in favor of landing a safety in this Day 2 bucket of options. However, what happens if the drafting of Watts and Mukuba kickstarts an earlier-than-expected run on safeties, and this collection is wiped out a half-round sooner?

There is no shortage of teams in the early third round who could use a safety, either long-term or in the immediate sense. 

Kansas City (66th overall) lost Justin Reid in free agency, Cleveland (67th) cut Juan Thornhill this offseason, the Jaguars (70th) lost Andre Cisco to the New York Jets (73rd), who only inked Cisco to a one-year deal. Carolina (74th) looms behind them with one big signing at safety via Trevon Moehrig, but another vacancy lingering in their remade secondary. 

That’s before you account for teams like Indianapolis, Cincinnati, Seattle, Tampa Bay, and others in the 80s that could certainly use a safety, too.

A team like the Buccaneers or Seahawks would be wise to stay leery of that early third-round collection if the fifth safety off the board goes in that range. It could spur a sudden run and leave a playoff contender shifting its focus on the back end to a street free agent in May. 

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Height: 5104 (verified)

Weight: 187lbs (verified)

Year: Senior

Pro Comparison: Thomas Graham

Scouting Overview

USC Trojans cornerback Jaylin Smith projects as a nickel defender and potential special teams contributor at the NFL level. Smith boasts a diverse coverage menu from his time with the Trojans and an NFL athletic profile.

He has the ability to plaster in man coverage and attack the football cut down on his ceiling, but there should be opportunities for him to compete for a roster spot because of his work on kick coverage units and the physicality he can offer in the contact window. 

2025 NFL Combine Results

Positives

• Boasts extensive experience with multiple assignments and alignments — a testament to his big-picture comprehension of scheme
• Likable demeanor fitting gaps against the run, boosting his nickel outlook
• 450+ career special teams snaps with notable snaps on all four phases 

Negatives

• Ball production is modest and hindered by efficiency in transitions
• Is not a big time striker or effective wrap-up tackler — missing length, as well
• Unlikely to appeal with any opportunities to play outside due to compressed frame and short punch window

Background

Smith is from Mission Hills, CA, and played high school football for Bishop Alemany HS. As a youngster, he was featured on the Netflix show “Coach Snoop” as a player in Snoop Dogg’s youth football league. At Bishop Alemany, he was coveted as a 4-star athlete and committed to USC as a member of the team’s 2021 recruiting class. He chose USC over offers from schools like Alabama, Oregon, Texas, and Michigan. 

Smith would go on to play 33 games in his first three seasons at USC, with 22 total starts between time spent as safety and nickelback. He moved primarily outside for his 10 games as a starter for the 2024 season, playing 482 snaps outside vs. just 22 in his first three seasons combined. Smith missed two games on the season due to injury and did not participate in the team’s bowl game. 

Ideal Scheme Fit, Role

Smith is ideally suited to compete for a roster spot as a nickel defender while competing to serve as a primary special teams coverage defender. He has enough physicality, speed, and tackling capability to serve a role in teams if he competes hard and earns a coach’s trust. 

Grade: 68.50/100.00, Seventh Round Value

Big Board Rank: 255

Position Rank: CB28

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Height: 5092 (verified)

Weight: 177lbs (verified)

Year: Redshirt Senior

Pro Comparison: Az-Zahir Hakim

Scouting Overview

Colorado Buffaloes wide receiver LaJohntay Wester is a twitchy, undersized skill player with the explosiveness needed to find an impact despite his frame. He’s served as a prolific receiver and return specialist throughout his career and can compete for similar roles as a depth receiver and specialist at the NFL level.

He wins from the slot as almost a slot-exclusive player and possesses good twitch and long speed to win targets down the field. He is surprisingly combative for the football at the catch point and showcases good ability with the ball in his hands. 

2025 NFL Combine Results

DNP

Positives

• Plays with good functional speed along with his effective timed speed
• Offers special teams value with a punt return in each of the last two seasons
• Capable of winning and tracking the ball downfield to adjust on vertical throws

Negatives

• Tiny is working overtime as an adjective — he has a diminutive frame
• Slot exclusivity puts limits on how he can complement a wide receiver room
• Legitimate concern about getting off of press coverage and negotiating physicality on the route stem

Background

Wester is from Palmetto, FL, and played high school football for Palmetto HS. He was a productive receiver there before committing to FAU to play his college football. Wester was productive during his second freshman season in 2021 and by 2023 was the school’s all-time leading receiver.

Wester was named First Team All-AAC and Special Teams Player of the Year and a First Team All-American for his work on special teams. 

After four seasons on campus at FAU, Wester entered the transfer portal as a 3-star transfer and landed with Colorado. There, he took on a slot receiver role (92% snap share in the slot) and posted a career-best 10 receiving touchdowns. After the season, Wester accepted an invitation to the 2025 East-West Shrine Bowl. 

Ideal Scheme Fit, Role

Wester projects as a developmental slot receiver who can win immediately as a return specialist. He has good vision with the ball in his hands and short-area agility to break pursuit. He’s a tough chore to corral and can eventually be an effective downfield slot stretcher. 

Grade: 69.00/100.00, Sixth Round Value 

Big Board Rank: 251

Position Rank: WR29

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The 2025 NFL Draft is next week, so I figured I'd try my hand at one final mock draft.

The first few picks seem to be chalk at this point in the cycle, but after that, anything can happen. Here's a look at how I think the first round will play out next Thursday.

2025 NFL Mock Draft

1. TENNESSEE TITANS

Selection: QB Cam Ward, Miami

If it wasn’t a lock already, Cam Ward confirmed that Tennessee was selecting him on his Twitch stream, in which he called Brian Callahan the best coach in the NFL and listed Treylon Burks in his top four receivers.

Ward has the best physical tools and playmaking instincts of any quarterback in this class, but his anticipation from within the pocket is underrated. If he can cut down on the turnovers and improve his deep accuracy, Ward could be a game-changing franchise quarterback.

2. CLEVELAND BROWNS

Selection: CB/WR Travis Hunter, Colorado

Travis Hunter is comfortably the best cornerback and wide receiver in this class, and he fills two holes on Cleveland’s roster. If the Browns let him play both sides of the ball, Hunter will be their most explosive offensive weapon and a turnover machine opposite of Denzel Ward.

His versatility also raises his floor significantly, since he has a fallback option if he fails at one position.

3. NEW YORK GIANTS

Selection: EDGE Abdul Carter, Penn State

Joe Schoen would love to draft a franchise quarterback here, but with none available, he takes the best player on the board. Abdul Carter is a premier athlete with rare explosiveness, quickness, and bend, but his technical polish after just one season as a full-time edge rusher is even more impressive.

Even though it doesn’t fill the most pressing need, it’s hard to justify passing on a player of this caliber.

4. NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS

Selection: OL Will Campbell, LSU

Taking Will Campbell over Armand Membou would be a massive mistake in my opinion, but all signs point to New England going with Campbell.

The Patriots are desperate for a starting-caliber left tackle, but Campbell’s lack of length and recovery athleticism were exposed against SEC competition. His power, tenacity, and grip strength would make for a seamless move inside.

5. JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS

Selection: DL Mason Graham, Michigan

Jacksonville’s roster has very few gaping holes after free agency, but it lacks proven contributors along the defensive line.

Graham’s short arms will move him down some teams’ boards, but his ability to generate quick wins will bolster Jacksonville’s pass rush. He has rare technical prowess for a player of his age and will be an immediate contributor in both phases.

6. LAS VEGAS RAIDERS

Selection: HB Ashton Jeanty, Boise State

The Raiders select Ashton Jeanty, one of the safest players in the draft. Pete Carroll wants to win now, and no one on the board will have a greater immediate effect than Jeanty.

Aside from occasional fumbles, it’s hard to poke too many holes in Jeanty’s game. He has elite vision and contact balance and proved his ability as a third down back in 2023, leading all FBS backs in receiving yards.

7. NEW YORK JETS

Selection: OT Armand Membou, Missouri

For the second year in a row, the Jets draft an offensive tackle in the first round, solidifying their offensive line for the next decade.

Membou is the best offensive lineman in this class, producing shutdown tape against the SEC’s best pass rushers and testing like an elite athlete at the combine. Membou looks like a guard, but checks every non-aesthetic box to play tackle in the NFL.

8. CAROLINA PANTHERS

Selection: EDGE Jalon Walker, Georgia

The Panthers take Jalon Walker, who split time between edge and off-ball linebacker in Georgia’s defense but projects as a stand-up edge in the NFL.

Walker lacks prototypical size, but his explosiveness allows him to convert speed to power and generate displacement as a pass rusher. His pursuit speed is unmatched, and his leadership will be valuable on a rebuilding unit.

9. NEW ORLEANS SAINTS

Selection: TE Tyler Warren, Penn State

New Orleans’ roster is bereft of young building blocks, having struck out on many of their recent draft picks. Taking Tyler Warren, one of the safest players in the class, is a great way to end their cold streak.

Warren is dominant at the catch point and has enticing upside as an inline blocker.

10. CHICAGO BEARS

Selection: EDGE Mykel Williams, Georgia

After rebuilding their interior offensive line through trades and free agency, Chicago turned its attention to the defense and selects Georgia edge rusher Mykel Williams.

Williams has a long, athletic frame and is already an elite run defender. While his pass rush is still in development, he’s a bit underrated in that phase and played through most of 2024 on a sprained ankle.

11. SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS

Selection: EDGE Mike Green, Marshall

The 49ers select Mike Green, the second-best pass rusher in this class, behind Abdul Carter. Green led the FBS with 17 sacks in 2024 and has the physical traits to maintain his production against better competition.

He’s explosive, flexible, and violent into contact, but is also a talented hand fighter with a varied pass rushing arsenal.

12. DALLAS COWBOYS

Selection: WR Matthew Golden, Texas

Dallas’ offense became too one-dimensional last season, as CeeDee Lamb was their only dynamic weapon worth featuring. Matthew Golden is a talented second wide receiver who will give Dak Prescott an easy outlet when defenses roll the coverage in Lamb’s direction.

His 40-yard dash doesn’t translate to elite on-field speed, but he’s a crisp and efficient route runner who can separate from man coverage.

13. MIAMI DOLPHINS

Selection: CB Will Johnson, Michigan

Miami’s defensive backfield was already thin, but after moving on from Jalen Ramsey, they have no choice but to address cornerback early.

Will Johnson is a gambler with some volatile coverage tape, but he generates turnovers and is very instinctive in zone coverage. Johnson has All-Pro potential if he can learn to take smart, calculated risks instead of recklessly hunting big plays.

14. INDIANAPOLIS COLTS

Selection: TE Colston Loveland, Michigan

The Colts take the second tight end off the board, but they aren’t settling or reaching here. Colston Loveland would be TE1 in most draft classes, and there are certain aspects of his game that are superior to Tyler Warren's.

Loveland is a three-level separator with seam-stretching speed and rare fluidity as an intermediate route runner. He has more advanced footwork and technical nuance than some receivers in this class. With Loveland, Downs, Pierce, Pittman, and Mitchell, Indianapolis would have an extremely versatile group of pass catchers that can threaten every level of the field.

15. ATLANTA FALCONS

Selection: EDGE Shemar Stewart, Texas A&M

The Falcons take a gamble on Shemar Stewart, who is arguably the most athletic edge prospect since Myles Garrett. Stewart is powerful, explosive, and flexible, but isn’t a skilled or instinctive pass rusher yet.

His production was deflated by his run-first role within Texas A&M’s scheme, but when he did get 1-on-1 opportunities to rush the passer, he showed that he’s a long way from being able to compete with NFL tackles.

16. ARIZONA CARDINALS

Selection: DL Derrick Harmon, Oregon

The Cardinals fortify their interior with Oregon defensive tackle Derrick Harmon. Harmon is a big, long, and explosive three-technique that will have a positive impact on both phases.

He holds his ground in the run game and has violent hands to discard single blocks. He has an effective bull rush and good quickness to attack the edge of the block as a speed rusher. He is disruptive but is an inconsistent finisher who lacks the flexibility to break down and secure tackles in the backfield.

17. CINCINNATI BENGALS

Selection: DL Kenneth Grant, Michigan

Last year, the Bengals couldn’t stop the run and couldn’t generate an interior pass rush, so investing in a defensive tackle is critical. Kenneth Grant has a rare blend of size and athleticism and has the potential to be a dominant force in both phases.

His bull rush is overwhelming when he plays with low pads, and he has the lateral quickness to cross his opponent’s face with a club or swipe. He still needs to improve his footwork when taking on double teams, and it was surprisingly easy to move out of the A-gap.

18. SEATTLE SEAHAWKS

Selection: G Tyler Booker, Alabama

Seattle’s interior pass protection is a massive problem, and Tyler Booker is a massive solution. Booker is the most physically dominant blocker in this class, and most reps end with his opponent on the ground.

At 348 pounds (playing weight), Booker has almost 35-inch arms, and his anchor is essentially bulletproof. He strikes with heavy hands as a pass blocker and erases the defender’s upfield momentum on contact.

19. TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS

Selection: LB Jihaad Campbell, Alabama

Jihaad Campbell is one of the 10 best players in this class, but injury concerns cause him to fall to 19. He’s a premier athlete with pass-rushing versatility and impressive coverage instincts for his age.

If he continues to develop his processing skills in the run game, Campbell has All-Pro upside.

20. DENVER BRONCOS

Selection: HB Omarion Hampton, North Carolina

Denver selects Omarion Hampton, a sturdy downhill runner with excellent contact balance. Hampton has reliable hands and is a brick wall in pass protection.

His vision and creativity are average, but he does a good job getting north and south and churning out tough yards.

21. PITTSBURGH STEELERS

Selection: QB Shedeur Sanders, Colorado

The Steelers are taking a swing at a potential franchise quarterback with Colorado’s Shedeur Sanders.

Sanders is tough, smart, and accurate and has a chance of developing into a quality starter. However, I’m not sure he has the arm talent or athletic traits to be much more than that, and his pocket presence is extremely concerning.

22. LOS ANGELES CHARGERS

Selection: WR Tetairoa McMillan, Arizona

The Chargers give Justin Herbert another weapon and select Arizona wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan. McMillan lacks ideal speed and struggles with physical press coverage, but he has some of the best ball skills I’ve seen for a college receiver.

In 2024, he became a much more detailed route runner and was more productive after the catch.

23. GREEN BAY PACKERS

Selection: EDGE Donovan Ezeiruaku, Boston College

Rashan Gary’s regression and Lukas Van Ness’ lack of development have left the Packers in need of pass-rushing help. Donovan Ezeiruaku was the most productive edge defender in college football last year, leading the Power-4 in sacks (16.5) and run stops (30).

He has long arms, elite bend, and precise hand usage to win the corner as a speed rusher, but his lack of power could limit his upside.

24. MINNESOTA VIKINGS

Selection: CB Jahdae Barron, Texas

Jahdae Barron is a versatile defensive back with experience at safety, nickel, and outside corner. He recorded nine pass breakups and five interceptions last year and has incredible composure and precision at the catch point to separate the ball from the receiver without drawing a penalty.

His timed speed doesn’t quite show up on tape and I question his ability to play press-man on the outside, but Brian Flores will be able to use his talent somewhere in the defensive backfield.  

25. HOUSTON TEXANS

Selection: OT Josh Simmons, Ohio State

After trading Laremy Tunsil to Washington, the Houston Texans need a new franchise left tackle. Josh Simmons was playing like the best offensive lineman in this class before he tore his patellar tendon in Week 7.

Simmons has prototypical measurables and athletic traits for an NFL tackle. He’s a smooth mover with the range to mirror pass rushers on an island, and his anchor significantly improved from last season.

26. LOS ANGELES RAMS

Selection: CB Maxwell Hairston, Kentucky

Maxwell Hairston has some rough moments on tape, but the Rams are in need of an outside corner, and you can’t teach Hairston’s speed and ball skills. He’s at his best reading the quarterback from off coverage, where his plant-and-drive explosiveness allows him to spring into underneath passing lanes.

He has elite recovery speed, but needs to become more disciplined earlier in the route to keep himself out of compromising situations.

27. BALTIMORE RAVENS

Selection: G Grey Zabel, North Dakota State

A college left tackle, Grey Zabel, is being projected by most to move to center, but in this scenario, Baltimore selects him as a Daniel Faalele replacement.

Zabel dominated FCS competition and is a mauling run blocker with scheme versatility. He wasn’t challenged by the pass rushers he faced, but his Senior Bowl performance erased any concerns over his competition level.

28. DETROIT LIONS

Selection: EDGE James Pearce Jr., Tennessee

Detroit needs a capable edge rusher to play opposite Aidan Hutchinson, and James Pearce Jr. is the best one available. Football character concerns might cause him to fall to the second round, but Detroit has a strong enough culture to take a gamble on Pearce Jr.’s talent.

He’s an elite linear athlete with two years of high-level production in the SEC, and he improved significantly as a run defender in 2024.

29. WASHINGTON COMMANDERS

Selection: SAF Nick Emmanwori, South Carolina

Nick Emmanwori was built in a lab to play safety for Dan Quinn. He’s a Swiss army knife who can plug into any spot on the back-seven and is essentially immune to mismatches.

He can defend the sidelines as a deep safety, play press-man on tight ends, drive on in-breaking routes as a robber, and shed blocks and fit the run like a linebacker.

30. BUFFALO BILLS

Selection: CB Shavon Revel, East Carolina

Buffalo missed on Kaiir Elam and needs another outside corner to pair with Christian Benford. Shavon Revel has a dream blend of size, length, and speed to play press-man in the NFL.

He’s a roadblock in press coverage, smothering releases at the line of scrimmage with his two-handed punch. He has good speed to keep pace with vertical routes, and impressive focus locating and playing the ball down the sideline.

31. KANSAS CITY CHIEFS

Selection: OL Kelvin Banks Jr., Texas

Kansas City takes Kelvin Banks, who would be an upgrade at left tackle or left guard. Banks has three years and more than 2,700 snaps of experience at left tackle, but guard could end up being his best position in the NFL.

He needs to improve his balance in the run game, but he’s a good athlete with precise hands, who will give Patrick Mahomes more time to operate.

32. PHILADELPHIA EAGLES

Selection: DL Walter Nolen, Ole Miss

Howie Roseman built a historically good roster by drafting talented players who fell due to off-field concerns, and he gets another steal with Ole Miss defensive tackle Walter Nolen.

Nolen is one of the 15 most talented players in this class and would be an ideal replacement for Milton Williams. He’s an athletic and disruptive wrecking ball who lives in the opponent’s backfield.

Round 2

33. Cleveland Browns: QB Jalen Milroe - Alabama

34. New York Giants: QB Jaxson Dart – Ole Miss

35. Tennessee Titans: WR Emeka Egbuka – Ohio State

36. Jacksonville Jaguars: TE Mason Taylor - LSU

37. Las Vegas Raiders: CB Trey Amos – Ole Miss

38. New England Patriots: WR Luther Burden III - Missouri

39. Chicago Bears: SAF Malaki Starks - Georgia

40. New Orleans Saints: EDGE Landon Jackson – Arkansas

41. Chicago Bears: HB TreVeyon Henderson – Ohio State

42. New York Jets: QB Tyler Shough - Louisville

43. San Francisco 49ers: DL Tyleik Williams – Ohio State

44. Dallas Cowboys: G Donovan Jackson – Ohio State

45. Indianapolis Colts: LB Carson Schwesinger - UCLA

46. Atlanta Falcons: WR Jaylin Noel – Iowa State

47. Arizona Cardinals: CB Azareye’h Thomas – Florida State

48. Miami Dolphins: OT Josh Conerly Jr. - Oregon

49. Cincinnati Bengals: G Jonah Savaiinaea - Arizona

50. Seattle Seahawks: WR Jayden Higgins – Iowa State

51. Denver Broncos: TE Elijah Arroyo - Miami

52. Seattle Seahawks: EDGE Jordan Burch – Oregon

53. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: EDGE Oluwafemi Oladejo - UCLA

54. Green Bay Packers: WR Jalen Royals – Utah State

55. Los Angeles Chargers: DL Darius Alexander - Toledo

56. Buffalo Bills: EDGE Nic Scourton – Texas A&M

57. Carolina Panthers: WR Kyle Williams – Washington State

58. Houston Texans: G Tate Ratledge - Georgia

59. Baltimore Ravens: EDGE JT Tuimoloau – Ohio State

60. Detroit Lions: OT Aireontae Ersery - Minnesota

61. Washington Commanders: EDGE Bradyn Swinson - LSU

62. Buffalo Bills: DL Joshua Farmer – Florida State

63. Kansas City Chiefs: DL TJ Sanders – South Carolina

64. Philadelphia Eagles: WR Jack Bech - TCU

Round 3

65. New York Giants: DL Alfred Collins - Texas

66. Kansas City Chiefs: CB Nohl Williams - California

67. Cleveland Browns: HB Quinshon Judkins – Ohio State

68. Las Vegas Raiders: WR Tre Harris – Ole Miss

69. New England Patriots: C Jared Wilson - Georgia

70. Jacksonville Jaguars: SAF Xavier Watts – Notre Dame

71. New Orleans Saints: CB Benjamin Morrison – Notre Dame

72. Chicago Bears: DL Shemar Turner – Texas A&M

73. New York Jets: DL Ty Robinson - Nebraska

74. Carolina Panthers: SAF Kevin Winston Jr. – Penn State

75. San Francisco 49ers: OT Ozzy Trapilo – Boston College

76. Dallas Cowboys: HB Kaleb Johnson - Iowa

77. New England Patriots: EDGE Ashton Gillotte - Louisville

78. Arizona Cardinals: OL Anthony Belton – NC State

79. Houston Texans: DL Vernon Broughton - Texas

80. Indianapolis Colts: OL Marcus Mbow - Purdue

81. Cleveland Browns: LB Smael Mondon Jr. - Georgia

82. Seattle Seahawks: CB Jacob Parrish – Kansas State

83. Pittsburgh Steelers: CB Darien Porter – Iowa State

84. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: CB Quincy Riley - Louisville

85. Denver Broncos: EDGE Princely Umanmielen – Ole Miss

86. Los Angeles Chargers: TE Terrance Ferguson - Oregon

87. Green Bay Packers: CB Dorian Strong – Virginia Tech

88. Jacksonville Jaguars: HB Dylan Sampson - Tennessee

89. Houston Texans: WR Savion Williams - TCU

90. Los Angeles Rams: WR Elic Ayomanor - Stanford

91. Baltimore Ravens: SAF Jonas Sanker - Virginia

92. Seattle Seahawks: G Miles Frazier - LSU

93. New Orleans Saints: OT Charles Grant – William & Mary

94. Cleveland Browns: WR Tory Horton – Colorado State

95. Kansas City Chiefs: EDGE Sai’vion Jones - LSU

96. Philadelphia Eagles: G Wyatt Milum – West Virginia

97. Minnesota Vikings: DL Jamaree Caldwell - Oregon

98. Miami Dolphins: DL Omarr Norman-Lott - Tennessee

99. New York Giants: HB Damien Martinez - Miami

100. San Francisco 49ers: OL Chase Lundt - Connecticut

101. Los Angeles Rams: OT Logan Brown - Kansas

102. Detroit Lions: LB Danny Stutsman - Oklahoma

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The 2025 NFL Draft is only days away at this point. This is the final stretch of the offseason before the lights get bright for three days of action. After the draft comes a few months of peace that will build anticipation for another fun season.

For the NFL Draft to go as teams hope, they must consider which players fit their roster, scheme, and overall situation. It's never as easy as plugging an individual into any circumstance and guaranteeing success. The external factors around a player and his landing spot are as important as their own abilities.

We've seen so many mock drafts take shape this spring that we can confidently speak on some projected fits that don't make a ton of sense. Here are five bad fits that would fail to yield the star-level production everyone hopes to see.

Worst First-Round Fits in the 2025 NFL Draft

Shedeur Sanders to the New York Giants

The New York Giants have more reasons to take Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders than to pass on him with the third overall pick, but that doesn't mean it's the right move. Sanders is a good prospect with the talent to win the team's starting job over Jameis Winston and Russell Wilson. But it'd be as short-sighted to force Sanders onto what may be the least-talented offense in the NFL before the surrounding cast is ready for him.

Despite the desperation dripping from the current Giants regime, there's a reality that must sink in with their key decision makers. This roster isn't ready to prop up a rookie quarterback as it's currently built. While Malik Nabers is a surefire star and Tyrone Tracy is promising, the offensive line is still busted beyond immediate repair, and the depth at receiver is lacking.

Then, consider Sanders' traits and tendencies, and it's not hard to see this as a rough fit for a team that needs immediate results. Sanders often accentuates a bad offensive line because he drifts into pressure and can hold the ball in favor of trusting the scheme. His accuracy is elite, but his arm strength will be more at risk if he plays outdoors in the winter in the NFC East climate.

Jalon Walker to the Carolina Panthers

This is almost the de facto projection for the Carolina Panthers, and it only makes so much sense. The class clearly has a talent drop around the eighth pick, but that doesn't mean Carolina needs to take an inside linebacker who can only occasionally be an edge threat. This roster has the worst pass-rush room in the league, so taking a 6-foot-2, 245-pounder doesn't make the most sense value-wise.

Walker is a good player who would fill Carolina's massive need for an inside linebacker, but they don't need to spend their top pick on what's considered a non-premium position.

Instead, going with the second or third pass-rusher off the board gives them a better bang for their buck and a pathway to finding a foundational piece on defense. Walker would benefit from playing for defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero, but not to the point where he'll become a full-time edge-rusher.

Because of Walker's requirement to be an off-ball linebacker without elite edge size, he's more suited to be taken closer to the twenties than in the top 10. He needs a creative defensive scheme in charge, or else his ceiling is unattainable. There's just not enough of a strong fit here for Walker to be worth the pick. 

Jahdae Barron to the Green Bay Packers

Jahdae Barron showcased his versatility as one of the top cornerbacks in the nation by alternating between slot and outside positions in 2022 and 2023. In his senior year, he was a nightmare for opposing offenses. His statistics in tackle rate, completion rate allowed, and ball production represented the best of his career. 

Barron not only excelled in shutting down his assignments but was also consistently in the vicinity of the ball, turning opportunities into chances to shift the momentum. Considering his versatility, size, and production, Green Bay almost seems like a natural spot as they weigh replacing Jaire Alexander.

With five interceptions and 11 pass breakups, Barron ranked among the leaders in total ball production in his class. He shines as a slot defender, adept at keeping an eye on the quarterback and reacting to inaccurate or tipped throws rather than functioning solely as a conventional trail corner who depends on length, speed, and timing. However, Green Bay has to consider the red flags and its current roster.

The Packers still have Alexander and just signed slot specialist Nate Hobbs in free agency. With Hobbs on the roster, Barron would be outside more than not. It's hard to imagine an analytically inclined front office like theirs overlooking Barron's sub-30-inch arms just because he broke out in his fifth year of college. 

Tyler Warren to the Indianapolis Colts

It's easy to focus on the fact that Indianapolis had only 39 receptions from the tight end position last season, and there's no doubt that selecting a player like Tyler Warren or Colston Loveland would greatly enhance the talent in that role.

However, one must consider whether this offense truly needs a more dynamic tight end or if there is a larger strategy for the position that takes precedence over the team's defensive requirements. The answers to those questions might be negative.

Warren is an exciting athlete who would help Anthony Richardson, but would Richardson utilize him enough to justify taking Warren here? Loveland has a more traditional game where he doesn't need schemed touches to move the chains. At least the argument that the Michigan product would stabilize the Colts' offense on third downs has more functional reasoning to it.

The Colts also need to weigh the importance of finding a future starting player and an immediate contributor at defensive tackle or linebacker. With DeForest Buckner and Grover Stewart now both 31 years old, that position calls for some fresh talent. Fortunately, this year’s draft features a strong class of defensive tackles, making it reasonable to choose an impactful prospect at the No. 14 pick.

Malaki Starks to the Miami Dolphins

The Miami Dolphins face significant needs at a few critical positions, making it difficult to predict their choice at No. 13 overall. Their offensive line, particularly at guard, is in dire need of improvement, while on defense, they have two capable interior linemen and only one proven cornerback. 

The safety position also requires attention, which is why Georgia's Malaki Starks has often been mentioned as a possibility.

While selecting Starks could be justified because of their need, the Dolphins might have chosen to keep Jevon Holland in free agency if they viewed the position as a priority. Instead, they decided to invest a total of $6.5 million in Ashtyn Davis and Ifeatu Melifonwu. There's also the issue of how they'd use Starks.

Starks' best role at Georgia came in a single-high safety roaming assignment more often than not. However, Miami defensive coordinator Anthony Weaver rarely used single-high looks with Holland and Jordan Poyer in 2024. Would he adapt to Starks' strengths or shoehorn into a less effective and valuable alternative of sitting in Cover 2 and slot coverages? 

It seems more plausible that Miami will look to add depth later on Day 2 or Day 3 rather than pursuing a star at a position they’ve indicated is less of a priority compared to their needs in the trenches.

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The 2025 NFL Draft is less than a week away, which means our rookie drafts are right around the corner. The draft shouldn’t change our opinions too much on the top rookies in this class, but draft capital and landing spot could shake up the first round.

So, with just a few days left until the draft, here is our final two-round Superflex rookie mock draft for dynasty leagues:

Final Dynasty Mock Draft

Round 1

1.01: Ashton Jeanty, RB, Boise State

It’s hard to envision a scenario where Jeanty isn’t the first pick off the board in rookie drafts.

He will have top-10 draft capital and land on a team that will make him a featured back. A poor landing spot could make it a conversation between him and Cam Ward, but there is no reason to make a change right now.

1.02: Cam Ward, QB, Miami (FL)

Ward will be the No. 1 pick in the 2025 NFL Draft and has some rushing upside, which is a must in superflex leagues.

The Titans don’t have the weapons around Ward to make him a top-12 quarterback right away, but Ward’s potential makes him worthy of this spot. Expect him to be a mid-tier QB2 during his rookie season.

1.03: Omarion Hampton, RB, North Carolina

The expectation is that Omarion Hampton will be a first-round pick next week and could be selected inside the top 20. The hit rate of top-20 running backs during the last decade has been phenomenal, and Hampton should see a big workload right away.

He’s not quite as splashy as Jeanty, but his game is well-rounded and should be a big fantasy asset right away.

1.04: TreVeyon Henderson, RB, Ohio State

There has been some buzz during the last two weeks that Henderson could be the second running back off the board in the 2025 NFL Draft. And that makes sense as teams are always searching for dynamic playmakers.

Henderson won’t see the NFL workload that Jeanty and Hampton will see, but he is one of the most explosive players in the class, and if put in the right offense, could have a Jahmyr Gibbs-like ceiling.

1.05: Travis Hunter, WR, Colorado

It’s a near-lock that Hunter will be the No. 2 pick, going to the Cleveland Browns. And that is good news for dynasty managers as the Browns need wide receiver help and will likely use Hunter more on offense right away.

Cleveland has great cornerback depth and won’t need him as much on the defensive side of the ball. Hunter’s game as a receiver is reminiscent of Odell Beckham Jr., and he is worthy of a top-five selection, even if he’s only a part-time player.

1.06: Tetairoa McMillan, WR, Arizona

There has been a big drop in the consensus rankings for Tetairoa McMillan, and it doesn’t make much sense. He averaged over 100 yards per game in back-to-back seasons at Arizona, and he’s at 6-foot-4, 219 pounds.

It sure seems like the NFL is overthinking him, but dynasty managers should be happy to steal him at 1.06.

1.07: Quinshon Judkins, RB, Ohio State

The “other” Ohio State running back finds his way inside the top-eight picks, as Judkins should be a top-50 selection next week. While he doesn’t have Henderson's home-run speed, he is an every-down back who is reminiscent of Ezekiel Elliott.

Judkins should be a feature back right away in the NFL, and there just aren’t many of those in the league right now. You’ll need to use a top-eight pick in your rookie drafts if you want to add Judkins to your roster.

1.08: Tyler Warren, TE, Penn State

Penn State did a great job of designing an offense to manufacture touches for Tyler Warren, and it turned him into one of the most productive tight ends in college football history.

While that probably won’t happen in the NFL, he’s a massive target with the ability to make plays in space. And for that reason, he’s already one of the five most valuable tight ends in dynasty leagues. He should be a top-10 pick next Thursday and will go in the same range in our rookie drafts.

1.09: Shedeur Sanders, QB, Colorado

Sanders has been falling in NFL mock drafts and has also tumbled in rookie mocks. If he doesn’t have top 20 draft capital, he is a riskier pick because of the chance he could get replaced. Look at other quarterbacks recently drafted in the 20s and 30s (Kenny Pickett, Will Levis), and you can understand the fear.

Plus, Sanders isn’t much of a runner (29 rushing yards in college), so he doesn’t offer a particularly high fantasy ceiling. Still, he’s a quarterback and likely to be a first-round pick next week, so take him in the back-half of Round 1.

1.10: Matthew Golden, WR, Texas

Golden was widely viewed as a mid-Day 2 selection going into the College Football Playoffs. But after two strong performances, there is a good chance he could end up being the second receiver drafted behind Travis Hunter.

Golden ran a 4.29 40-yard dash at the NFL Combine and is one of the best separators in the class. While he might not project as a WR1 in the NFL, he could be a high-end No. 2 receiver in the mold of Jordan Addison.

1.11: Luther Burden, WR, Missouri

It wasn’t that long ago when Luther Burden was considered one of the top-10 players in the class and a lock top-15 selection. Now, there is a good chance Burden isn’t even selected in the first round.

Teams believe he might just be an underneath target in the mold of Deebo Samuel. Still, he is one of the best playmakers in this class and clearly a top-four receiver. Consider taking him in the back-end of Round 1.

1.12: Kaleb Johnson, RB, Iowa

Johnson has slipped in the pre-draft process after running a 4.57 40-yard dash at the NFL Combine. But what’s more concerning is his 1.62 10-yard split, which ranks in the 24th percentile among all running backs since 1999.

Johnson is a wide-zone runner whose landing spot will likely dictate his ceiling. However, he is still clearly RB5 in this class and worthy of a late first-round pick in rookie drafts.

Round 2

2.01: Colston Loveland, TE, Michigan

2.02: Emeka Egbuka, WR, Ohio State

2.03: Jalen Milroe, QB, Alabama

2.04: Jaxson Dart, QB, Ole Miss

2.05: Dylan Sampson, RB, Tennessee

2.06: Cam Skattebo, RB, Arizona State

2.07: Jayden Higgins, WR, Iowa State

2.08: Jaylin Noel, WR, Iowa State

2.09: RJ Harvey, RB, Central Florida

2.10: Devin Neal, RB, Kansas

2.11: Bhayshul Tuten, RB, Virginia Tech

2.12: D.J. Giddens, RB, Kansas State

The top two picks in the second round of your rookie drafts should be Colston Loveland and Emeka Egbuka in some order. Both are near locks to be first-round picks next week and should be Day 1 starters for their respective teams. Loveland offers more upside as he is a pass-catching tight end who does his best work out of the slot. And depending on the landing spot, he could end up being more valuable than Tyler Warren.

Jaxson Dart and Jalen Milroe are likely to be second-round picks in the 2025 NFL Draft, and that’s where they come in for our mock. Neither is likely to be a Week 1 starter this season, which means you’ll need to hold them on your bench. However, quarterbacks are always valued highly in Superflex leagues, and Dart and Milroe have the rushing upside to be worth starting once they get on the field.

Expect the rest of Round 2 to be filled with running backs and wide receivers, but prepare for the rankings to move once we know where these players land. Jayden Higgins and Jaylin Noel are both viewed as Day 2 receivers, but their outcomes depend on where they end up.

Don’t get too attached to any one name in the back-half of Round 2 as these players could all be moved around depending on draft capital and landing spot. However, this is a better-than-average group of talent, and dynasty managers should feel confident that they can find a starting running back deep into the second round.