With 2025 NFL Draft now upon us, I am pleased to present my 2025 NFL Mock Draft: Final Edition. These first-round projections are based on the current draft order and my personal impressions of team needs and interests entering the draft, with consideration given to potential trade scenarios.
Enjoy the draft!
1 | Tennessee Titans — Cam Ward, QB, Miami
The Titans were admittedly willing to listen to offers, but in the end, came to a consensus to go on the clock and expect to select quarterback Cam Ward.
2 | Cleveland Browns — Travis Hunter, WR/CB, Colorado
The Browns were reportedly considering quarterback Shedeur Sanders and edge Abdul Carter early, but in the end, expect to take two-way talent Travis Hunter.
3 | New York Giants — Abdul Carter, EDGE, Penn State
The Giants created some late buzz by holding a private workout with quarterback Shedeur Sanders, but in the end, expect to pick pass rusher Abdul Carter.
4 | New England Patriots — Will Campbell, OT, LSU
The Patriots likely prefer to be higher or lower in the draft order to maximize their pick value, but in the end, expect to address their primary need and walk away with left tackle Will Campbell.
5 | Chicago Bears (via JAX)* — Ashton Jeanty, RB, Boise State
* Projected trade up with Jacksonville Jaguars *
The Jaguars could very well stand in and make this pick, while their prospective trade partner could wait patiently and hope to make it, too. But, I think Jacksonville is open for business and the cost to move up shouldn’t be prohibitive for Chicago. In the end, the Bears go up and get stud running back Ashton Jeanty.
6 | Las Vegas Raiders — Jalon Walker, LB, Georgia
The Raiders remain the favorite to draft Ashton Jeanty and have been linked to offensive tackle Armand Membou as of late, but in the end, I think the window for hybrid defender Jalon Walker starts and ends with Las Vegas.
7 | New York Jets — Mason Graham, DL, Michigan
The Jets have mainly been mocked tackle Armand Membou and tight end Tyler Warren, who are both still on the board. But, these scenarios almost always assume this third, and possibly preferred, prospect is not. I think it could still be any one of the three, but in the end, if available, I would expect the Jets to grab defensive lineman Mason Graham.
8 | Carolina Panthers — Mykel Williams, EDGE, Georgia
The Panthers have been one of the teams most commonly paired with linebacker Jalon Walker, but in the end, I think this scenario might have the war room pounding the table for his teammate, edge Mykel Williams.
9 | New Orleans Saints — Tyler Warren, TE, Penn State
The Saints started the process with many needs and only seem to have added more, but in the end, I think tight end Tyler Warren might present more value to them here than tackle Armand Membou, edge Shemar Stewart, or a quarterback.
10 | Jacksonville Jaguars (via CHI)* — Tetairoa McMillan, WR, Arizona
* Projected trade down with Chicago Bears *
The Bears move up and the Jaguars move down in this projected trade, but both teams could stay put and end up taking the same players. I do think running back Ashton Jeanty and defensive lineman Mason Graham remain in play for Jacksonville, but in the end, I think there is something to the late smoke about the team liking receiver Tetairoa McMillan, especially in a trade back.
11 | San Francisco 49ers — Armand Membou, OT, Missouri
The 49ers will most likely look to address their defensive line here, but might be presented with a scenario they didn’t expect. I think Mason Graham in a slide or Walter Nolen in a late rise are both still possible options, but in the end, the scales could tip to offensive tackle with Armand Membou still on the board.
12 | Dallas Cowboys — Matthew Golden, WR, Texas
The Cowboys have been connected to more names in the past few days than in the months leading up to the draft and I’m convinced it could be any one of them or none of them. I’m actually of the mind that they might prefer to trade back than stand in and pick here, but in the end, I’m sticking with my original and only pick for them this draft season, be it here or down the board — receiver Matthew Golden.
13 | Miami Dolphins — Kelvin Banks Jr., OL, Texas
The Dolphins were my original fit and remain my landing spot for offensive lineman Kelvin Banks Jr., with cornerback Will Johnson as my secondary consideration. While there’s certainly a chance they will be beaten to the punch, in the end, I think they get their player of choice.
14 | Indianapolis Colts — Colston Loveland, TE, Michigan
The Colts reportedly covet a tight end and might just end up with both top options still on the board. It didn’t quite work out that way in this scenario, but in the end, I do think they come away with either Tyler Warren or, more likely, Colston Loveland.
15 | Atlanta Falcons — Mike Green, EDGE, Marshall
The Falcons appear to be fully in the market for a pass rusher, either on the edge or the interior, but I wouldn’t rule out a trade up or trade down ahead of Atlanta making their selection. In the end, I think the intersection of need and value still points to Mike Green if they stay put.
16 | Arizona Cardinals — Walter Nolen, DT, Ole Miss
The Cardinals could go in a number of different directions here, including capitalizing on the injury discounts expected to be attached to linebacker Jihaad Campbell and cornerback Will Johnson. But in the end, I think defensive tackle Walter Nolen makes sense from both a fit and a value perspective.
17 | Cincinnati Bengals — James Pearce Jr., EDGE, Tennessee
The Bengals are on the hunt for defensive upgrades, with both edge and interior defenders expected to be in play. I actually gave strong consideration to safety Nick Emmanwori as an outside-the-box pick, but in the end, I think this might still be where polarizing pass rusher James Pearce Jr. hears his name called.
18 | Seattle Seahawks — Nick Emmanwori, S, South Carolina
The Seahawks could look to reinforce the trenches here, with Grey Zabel being the most likely consideration. However, they might view the mid-second, where they have two selections, as the sweet spot for interior offensive line. Meanwhile, adding elite athleticism, traits, and versatility to the defense might be more appealing early. In the end, I think safety Nick Emmanwori might be the match here in terms of vision and value.
19 | Tampa Bay Buccaneers — Will Johnson, CB, Michigan
The Buccaneers expect to draft defense here, with linebacker Jihaad Campbell, defensive backs Will Johnson and Jahdae Barron, and edge Shemar Stewart among the names potentially in the mix. All would come with questions, but in the end, I think this is the floor for Will Johnson.
20 | Denver Broncos — Omarion Hampton, RB, North Carolina
The Broncos are reportedly inquiring about moving up, but how far and for how much are both more of a question than for who. That said, I think the cost might be too rich to climb the board as rumored for Ashton Jeanty, so in the end, they ride with Omarion Hampton.
21 | Buffalo Bills (via PIT)* — Kenneth Grant, DT, Michigan
* Projected trade up with Pittsburgh Steelers *
The Steelers are short on picks and might not be so committed to any particular player — quarterbacks and defensive linemen included — to where they wouldn’t trade back if the opportunity presents itself. Meanwhile, the Bills are loaded with picks that they could package to move up for a player they want. Given the speculative interest in Kenneth Grant on the part of both the Bills and the Chargers, Buffalo could consider striking a deal to jump Los Angeles. In the end, I think they partner with Pittsburgh and take the big defensive tackle just in front of the Bolts.
22 | Los Angeles Chargers — Tyler Booker, OG, Alabama
The Chargers are reportedly interested in defensive tackle Kenneth Grant and it makes sense, both in terms of need and familiarity. But, with the projected trade between Pittsburgh and Buffalo, Los Angeles would have to pivot from perhaps their preferred pick. In the end, I think they still look to the trenches, but on the offensive side — adding another massive offensive lineman in plug-and-play guard Tyler Booker.
23 | Green Bay Packers — Maxwell Hairston, CB, Kentucky
The Packers prioritize tools and traits, including speed, and there are a few options that could be in play here. I did give strong consideration to sticking with edge Shemar Stewart, but in the end, I went with competitive cornerback Maxwell Hairston as my first-round fit for Green Bay.
24 | Minnesota Vikings — Donovan Jackson, OL, Ohio State
The Vikings are the the team that would benefit most from trading down, as they have the fewest picks in the entire draft. If they hold here, expect them to target an immediate starter on the offensive line or in the secondary. In the end, I think versatile offensive lineman Donovan Jackson could be at the top of their board when they come up on the clock.
25 | Houston Texans — Emeka Egbuka, WR, Ohio State
The Texans are among the expected landing zones for the second wave of offensive linemen and are reportedly interested in moving up to be in the mix for the first. It makes sense, but in the end, I think this might be the spot for receiver Emeka Egbuka, who would be a personnel and a personality fit for Houston.
26 | Los Angeles Rams — Jahdae Barron, DB, Texas
The Rams could be a wildcard and look at taking a quarterback — or could be a potential partner for a team looking to move up to get one. However, I think they will still see value across their board here and, in the end, might see a blinking light next to the name of versatile defensive back Jahdae Barron.
27 | Baltimore Ravens — Grey Zabel, OL, North Dakota State
The Ravens expect to have multiple top targets available here. While I feel my initial selection, safety Malaki Starks, still makes total sense, in the end, I shifted to offensive lineman Grey Zabel as the pick for Baltimore.
28 | Detroit Lions — Shemar Stewart, EDGE, Texas A&M
The Lions taking anything other than a guard or an edge rusher would be somewhat of a surprise, so with both Tyler Booker and Grey Zabel off the board, edge rusher is the play. I did give consideration to Donovan Ezeiruaku as the pick in this scenario, but in the end, I went with Shemar Stewart, knowing he could very well go much higher.
29 | Washington Commanders — TreVeyon Henderson, RB, Ohio State
The Commanders could go with a pass rusher or a cornerback, especially with the options still available in this scenario. But in the end, I still think they are the team that takes running back TreVeyon Henderson off the board in the first round.
30 | Pittsburgh Steelers (via BUF)* — Shedeur Sanders, QB, Colorado
* Projected trade down with Buffalo Bills *
The Bills move up and the Steelers move down in this projected trade, but the outcome is the same as it would have been even if they didn’t. I think Pittsburgh stands to gain by moving down and while there’s obviously risk involved that they could miss out on Shedeur Sanders, Jaxson Dart, or both by doing so, they still have their pick of the two quarterbacks in this scenario. In the end, although Dart projects to be a better scheme fit, it still feels to me like Sanders might be the one who ends up with the Steelers.
31 | Kansas City Chiefs — Derrick Harmon, DL, Oregon
The Chiefs remain firmly in the mix for an offensive tackle, especially having their choice of either Josh Simmons or Josh Conerly Jr. here, but I still think interior defensive line is the play. In the end, I think the projection ranges for Walter Nolen and Derrick Harmon have flipped, which puts Harmon within reach for Kansas City.
32 | Philadelphia Eagles — Malaki Starks, S, Georgia
The Eagles may end the night with the final pick or could be on the move up. While I was initially set on this being tight end Mason Taylor, in the end, I changed my mind and went with safety Malaki Starks, who could be yet another first-round steal for Philadelphia in the making.
2025 NFL Mock Draft: Final Edition
| 1 | Tennessee Titans | QB | Cam Ward | Miami |
| 2 | Cleveland Browns | WR/CB | Travis Hunter | Colorado |
| 3 | New York Giants | EDGE | Abdul Carter | Penn State |
| 4 | New England Patriots | OT | Will Campbell | LSU |
| 5 | Chicago Bears (via JAX)* | RB | Ashton Jeanty | Boise State |
| 6 | Las Vegas Raiders | LB | Jalon Walker | Georgia |
| 7 | New York Jets | DL | Mason Graham | Michigan |
| 8 | Carolina Panthers | EDGE | Mykel Williams | Georgia |
| 9 | New Orleans Saints | TE | Tyler Warren | Penn State |
| 10 | Jacksonville Jaguars (via CHI)* | TE | Tetairoa McMillan | Arizona |
| 11 | San Francisco 49ers | OT | Armand Membou | Missouri |
| 12 | Dallas Cowboys | WR | Matthew Golden | Texas |
| 13 | Miami Dolphins | OL | Kelvin Banks Jr. | Texas |
| 14 | Indianapolis Colts | TE | Colston Loveland | Michigan |
| 15 | Atlanta Falcons | EDGE | Mike Green | Marshall |
| 16 | Arizona Cardinals | DT | Walter Nolen | Ole Miss |
| 17 | Cincinnati Bengals | EDGE | James Pearce Jr. | Tennessee |
| 18 | Seattle Seahawks | S | Nick Emmanwori | South Carolina |
| 19 | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | CB | Will Johnson | Michigan |
| 20 | Denver Broncos | RB | Omarion Hampton | North Carolina |
| 21 | Buffalo Bills (via PIT)* | DT | Kenneth Grant | Michigan |
| 22 | Los Angeles Chargers | OG | Tyler Booker | Alabama |
| 23 | Green Bay Packers | CB | Maxwell Hairston | Kentucky |
| 24 | Minnesota Vikings | OL | Donovan Jackson | Ohio State |
| 25 | Houston Texans | WR | Emeka Egbuka | Ohio State |
| 26 | Los Angeles Rams | DB | Jahdae Barron | Texas |
| 27 | Baltimore Ravens | OL | Grey Zabel | North Dakota State |
| 28 | Detroit Lions | EDGE | Shemar Stewart | Texas A&M |
| 29 | Washington Commanders | RB | TreVeyon Henderson | Ohio State |
| 30 | Pittsburgh Steelers (via BUF)* | QB | Shedeur Sanders | Colorado |
| 31 | Kansas City Chiefs | DL | Derrick Harmon | Oregon |
| 32 | Philadelphia Eagles | S | Malaki Starks | Georgia |
* projected trade
Jason Pruett
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