As I continue to look into the 2025 NFL Draft class and the pro teams who could be selecting them, here’s another look at where prospects could potentially end up were the draft held today. I’ve changed the vast majority of the picks here relative to my last attempt, so read on to see another possible draft-day scenario.
Check out my 2025 NFL Draft scouting reports to see what I thought of each prospect during film review. Feel free to contact me on Twitter @draftexaminer with any feedback or suggestions.
2025 NFL Mock Draft
1. Tennessee Titans: Cam Ward (QB – Miami)
There’s not a whole lot to say about this pick that hasn’t been said already. Like others, I think the best indicator the Titans are gearing up to pick Ward is the lack of interest they’ve shown in adding any of the other quarterbacks available.
Were they planning on trading down here, they’d likely have at least sniffed around options like Aaron Rodgers. It’ll be interesting to see whether they keep Will Levis or decide to trade him and give him a better opportunity to start games elsewhere.
2. Cleveland Browns: Abdul Carter (DE – Penn State)
It was surprising to see Browns co-owner Jimmy Haslam recently come out and admit the Deshaun Watson trade was a “big swing and miss.” That might be a consensus view at this point, but Watson is still on the roster and guaranteed big bucks for the next couple of seasons, so it seems premature to publicly throw him under the bus.
Does that mean Cleveland would be willing to take Shedeur Sanders here? Depending on the financial feasibility, I think acquiring Kirk Cousins makes more sense for them.
3. New York Giants: Shedeur Sanders (QB – Colorado)
How does signing Russell Wilson and Jameis Winston impact the Giants’ plans here? I’m honestly not sure. I don’t know if I consider Shedeur Sanders the perfect fit for the type of offense Brian Daboll had success with in Buffalo, but this might be a situation where ownership gets involved and directs the team to draft a quarterback of the future.
Otherwise, Daboll and general manager Joe Schoen would rather draft more of an immediate impact player like Travis Hunter or Mason Graham.
4. New England Patriots: Travis Hunter (WR, CB – Colorado)
Mike Vrabel made some interesting comments recently, mentioning he could imagine Travis Hunter playing on both sides of the ball and he sees Will Campbell as a left tackle.
Campbell’s recent Pro Day, in which he posted a 33″ arm measurement, could be enough to make him the pick here. However, general manager Eliot Wolf has also stated he felt the team emphasized need too highly over the best player available last year. I think just about everyone has Hunter above Campbell overall.
5. Jacksonville Jaguars: Mason Graham (DL – Michigan)
This is one of the picks I’ll be surprised to change before draft day, if Mason Graham manages to make it this far. I’ve got Graham as one of the clear-cut top prospects in the class. Now that Trent Baalke is no longer general manager, it’s a lot easier to imagine the Jaguars going with someone like Graham.
Jacksonville had one of the worst defenses in the league last season. With the likes of Travis Hunter off the board by now, drafting Graham looks like a relatively straightforward pick for their rebuild.
6. Las Vegas Raiders: Ashton Jeanty (RB – Boise State)
This is a spot where I could easily imagine a trade down, since there are a few players available who would fit the Raiders well, including Tetairoa McMillan and Will Johnson.
Ashton Jeanty is probably the best fit in terms of the offensive identity Chip Kelly wants to build. He would fit Pete Carroll’s run-first style well, too. But they could easily move down a few spots if they’re not particularly picky or don’t think the roster is competitive enough right now to draft a running back this high.
7. New York Jets: Armand Membou (OT – Missouri)
I consider Tyler Warren here, and he’d help inject some dynamism into New York’s offense as they transition to a passing game led by Justin Fields. However, Armand Membou also makes a lot of sense. In terms of positional value, it might be better to try and land a high-end tackle in the top 10.
With new offensive coordinator Tanner Engstrand from Detroit, I could see New York liking Membou’s athleticism and experience executing zone concepts in the running game.
8. Carolina Panthers: Jalon Walker (DE – Georgia)
Jalon Walker is not a slam dunk here, but I think he’s probably the best player overall at a position of need for the Panthers. However, this could just as easily be someone like Mykel Williams, considering the Panthers’ tendency to target bigger EDGE defenders.
An EDGE defender seems like a pretty good bet, but whether the team favors immediate production or physical tools could determine which direction they go. Carolina is also a team that could easily decide to move up or down a few picks.
9. New Orleans Saints: Will Johnson (CB – Michigan)
With Brandon Staley in town, I wonder if someone like Will Johnson would appeal to the Saints, given his ability to play in either zone or man coverage. The team isn’t heavily invested in Isaac Yiadom opposite Kool-Aid McKinstry, and Alontae Taylor looks like more of a slot corner.
I considered Tetairoa McMillan and Will Campbell as well, but with the age of some of the team’s defenders, they might want to get younger on that side of the ball. I don’t see an edge given the money they have tied up in the position.
10. Chicago Bears: Will Campbell (OT – LSU)
If the Bears aren’t able to land Ashton Jeanty, perhaps with a trade up to pick six or so, they might be forced to draft an offensive lineman here or trade back.
I’m a bigger fan of Braxton Jones than most, but he’s also entering the last year of his contract, and incoming right guard Jonah Jackson has a massive cap number after this season, the vast majority of which could be saved if he’s designated as a June 1st cut. Trading Jones or waiting and seeing which of the two to replace with Will Campbell could work.
11. San Francisco 49ers: Kelvin Banks Jr. (OT – Texas)
I’ve always been tempted to go with Josh Simmons here, but Kelvin Banks Jr. seems to have the higher stock of the two at this point. The team just lost starting left guard Aaron Banks to the Packers and Trent Williams may not have many years left as a top tackle.
Enter Banks, who could step into the starting left guard spot right away while being groomed to potentially move into the blindside role after this season. Will Johnson seems like a good fit if he makes it this far, but that’s appearing less likely as the draft approaches.
12. Dallas Cowboys: Tetairoa McMillan (WR – Arizona)
Given that CeeDee Lamb plays about half of his snaps in the slot, perhaps the Cowboys would be willing to bring in another big-bodied receiver, creating a dynamic similar to the one they had when Amari Cooper was on the team.
Would it be crazy for them to go with another wide receiver here? I don’t think so. A local product like Matthew Golden would also be a nice pick at this point. They could consider a blocker to replace Zack Martin, too, except that the top ones are now off the board.
13. Miami Dolphins: Kenneth Grant (DL – Michigan)
Here’s a fit I love. Kenneth Grant is a huge, disruptive lineman who seems like just the type of guy defensive coordinator Anthony Weaver would like. He could remind Weaver of his former Ravens lineman, Nnamdi Madubuike, another big-bodied pressure-generator.
Besides, the Dolphins are getting a little bit short on defensive linemen up front, having lost the likes of Christian Wilkins and Calais Campbell. If a tackle like Campbell or Banks falls, that could be a good option, too.
14. Indianapolis Colts: Tyler Warren (TE – Penn State)
I wonder if the draft community is getting a little bit too high on Tyler Warren. In my opinion, the choice between the top two tight ends in the class comes down to more of a stylistic preference.
However, if Warren is available here, this looks like a pretty good bet, as the team has to develop more of a high-percentage passing game and lacks go-to weapons at the position. I’d also look for Shane Steichen to sniff around someone like Dallas Goedert, whom he coached in Philadelphia, which would increase flexibility.
15. Atlanta Falcons: Mykel Williams (DE – Georgia)
The Matthew Judon experiment didn’t work out as well as expected and the Falcons could use some more juice when it comes to rushing the passer. I wonder if they would prefer a more solidly-built player, like the local product Mykel Williams, rather than a smaller rusher.
I’m probably not quite as high on Williams as some other draft followers, but it looks like teams are willing to look past his relatively raw game to develop someone with all of the tools to be a team’s featured guy off the edge.
16. Arizona Cardinals: Mike Green (DE – Marshall)
When I think about Jonathan Gannon’s defensive scheme, I think of a pressure-first approach that relies on the team’s front four to create disruption. Mike Green may not be the biggest EDGE in the class, but I could imagine him reminding Gannon of players he’s had success with in the past, including Brandon Graham.
Coming from an Eagles background, nothing in the trenches would come as a major surprise here, whether inside or outside, but Green may have the highest stock of the guys available.
17. Cincinnati Bengals: Malaki Starks (DB – Georgia)
This may not be the most premium position to draft high, but Malaki Starks is one of the top defenders in the class and would give Cincinnati a big upgrade, as both Geno Stone and Jordan Battle struggled a bit in high coverage last year.
Besides Trey Hendrickson, the team doesn’t seem to have a lot of foundational players on defense. If they wanted to upgrade Joe Burrow‘s protection, this is around when someone like Tyler Booker would start to make sense, as the team’s guard play wasn’t great in 2024.
18. Seattle Seahawks: Grey Zabel (OL – North Dakota State)
It feels like Seattle is always one of the wild cards in the draft, but after hiring Klint Kubiak as the team’s offensive coordinator, this just feels like a good fit.
Seattle’s offensive line is hardly set in stone beyond left tackle (Charles Cross) and maybe right tackle (Abraham Lucas). They could also consider a wide receiver if someone like Tetairoa McMillan falls. Perhaps less likely, a cornerback could work. They have Devon Witherspoon playing all over, but could potentially seek a boundary option.
19. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Jihaad Campbell (LB – Alabama)
Will Jihaad Campbell’s recent labrum surgery impact his draft stock enough to drive Tampa Bay in another direction? There are some other good values on the board here, including on the edge, which could still be a direction after the team signed Haason Reddick to a one-year deal.
Jason Licht seems to be indicating he might like to go with a defensive player here, and I think inside linebacker seems like a bigger short- and long-term need than the edge. A corner or defensive back could work, too.
20. Denver Broncos: Emeka Egbuka (WR – Ohio State)
This has become a popular spot to mock Omarion Hampton, but I’m just not sure I see it as the slam dunk that some others think, even if the Broncos lack a bell-cow back.
There are a few more holes defensively than you’d think on Denver’s defense, but as a unit, it finished third in points and seventh in yards allowed last year. That makes me think they could look for a receiver to pair with Courtland Sutton and Marvin Mims Jr. Egbuka would be a slot machine in Sean Payton’s offense, meshing with Bo Nix.
21. Pittsburgh Steelers: Matthew Golden (WR – Texas)
Pittsburgh has been looking into this year’s receiver class. Despite trading for DK Metcalf, they could consider drafting one high here; it seems like George Pickens could be a potential trade candidate. A running back or defensive lineman could be other possibilities.
Arthur Smith’s offense would probably complement Omarion Hampton’s game well, but in a deep running back class, this is a bit early for me. If Pickens stays, I think a defensive lineman or maybe a defensive back would make a lot of sense.
22. Los Angeles Chargers: Colston Loveland (TE – Michigan)
This feels like a bit of a lazy pick, but I think it’s the best combination of need, fit and value at this point in the draft. If he’s gone at this point, I could imagine them looking to bolster their defensive front or add a cornerback.
Currently, they’re projected to start Donte Jackson and Cam Hart at corner, which isn’t ideal. Depending on how they feel about Alohi Gilman, they could look for a high-end free safety, too. Wide receiver would be a dark horse, although they brought back Mike Williams.
23. Green Bay Packers: Donovan Ezeiruaku (DE – Boston College)
Could the Packers draft another EDGE rusher despite having Rashan Gary and 2023 first-round pick Lukas Van Ness on the roster? Van Ness hasn’t lived up to expectations over the first two years of his career, and it’s hard to have too many EDGE rushers.
I still think a cornerback could be in the mix, but let’s explore a scenario where defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley brings in Donovan Ezeiruaku, whom he recruited to Boston College while serving as the head coach there. It looks like Green Bay may retain Jaire Alexander.
24. Minnesota Vikings: Nick Emmanwori (DB – South Carolina)
There are several picks I think would fit a Brian Flores defense here. They could opt for a big body up front, someone like Derrick Harmon, but despite the lack of big names on the interior line, this team played the run very well in 2024.
A cornerback could make sense, and I’ve suggested Benjamin Morrison as a good fit for Flores due to his impressive man-coverage skills, but he might slip further on draft day. How about Nick Emmanwori, who has the type of versatility Flores may look for at safety?
25. Houston Texans: Josh Simmons (OT – Ohio State)
The Texans acquired Christian Kirk to replace Stefon Diggs, and signed Cam Robinson and Trent Brown to help soften the loss of Laremy Tunsil. Players like Laken Tomlinson and Ed Ingram give them veteran pieces on the interior line as well.
They’ve also brought back veteran Sheldon Rankins on the defensive line. Houston hasn’t made many long-term commitments, so they could draft for the future. New offensive coordinator Nick Caley seems flexible about the design of his ground game.
26. Los Angeles Rams: Jahdae Barron (CB – Texas)
I’ve often thought of the Rams drafting a wide receiver here, but after signing Davante Adams, it’s more of a luxury. They could also look for a future starter on the offensive line, possibly a replacement for Rob Havenstein, but this looks like a team that’s built to win now.
Signing Poona Ford obviates the need for a nose tackle, so perhaps a linebacker or corner would work best. I’ll go with Jahdae Barron, as the team could let him find his best role, rather than trying to force him into a specific spot on the back end.
27. Baltimore Ravens: Tyler Booker (OG – Alabama)
There are a lot of directions the Ravens could go in here, but it would be surprising if they ended up reaching on a prospect. Bringing in a mauling left guard like Tyler Booker has been a favorite fit for me throughout this process, but they could also look at a front-seven player.
Broderick Washington is currently set as one of the team’s starting five-techniques, but they showed interest in Calais Campbell before he returned to Arizona. They could also continue adding to their rotation of EDGE rushers if they love the value.
28. Detroit Lions: Nic Scourton (DE – Texas A&M)
Nic Scourton going ahead of his more frequently-hyped teammate Shemar Stewart would certainly be a bit of a surprise, but as far as the Lions are concerned, the former may be a better fit. His high-intensity style of play and toughness would match the team’s culture very well, and they lack a go-to pass-rusher beyond Aidan Hutchinson.
As one of the most explosive offenses in the league, building a stable of pass-rushers to protect leads is something that would increase their chances of winning a Lombardi Trophy.
29. Washington Commanders: James Pearce Jr. (DE – Tennessee)
This is one of the deepest rosters in the league, and they’ve also added to many of their positions of need with veterans — Deatrich Wise at defensive end, Javon Kinlaw and Eddie Goldman at defensive tackle and Jonathan Jones at cornerback.
If a guard fell, that could be a consideration. I think they’re talented enough on the interior line, so this probably comes down to an EDGE or cornerback to groom behind the veterans currently on the roster. I’ll go with a good “Leo” type for Dan Quinn’s defense.
30. Buffalo Bills: Trey Amos (CB – Mississippi)
Coming into the offseason, wideout was arguably the team’s only offensive need. Buffalo is relatively committed to Joshua Palmer as one of its starting receivers this season, which makes that side of the ball less likely.
They also signed Joey Bosa, so they look solid on the edges as well. The Bills have spent a lot of time with this year’s defensive backs, for obvious reasons, so it wouldn’t be surprising if they opted for either a corner or safety here. I have no idea who would fit best, but I like Trey Amos.
31. Kansas City Chiefs: Derrick Harmon (DL – Oregon)
This should probably be some sort of offensive lineman after the Super Bowl and the decision to trade Joe Thuney. A left tackle would be a serious consideration even after signing Jaylon Moore.
Is there some overlap between Derrick Harmon and Chris Jones? Yes, but combining the two would give the team an ultra-disruptive interior line, and it’s entirely possible Harmon goes significantly higher than this on draft day.
Kansas City is probably OK at receiver, barring any health/off-the-field issues.
32. Philadelphia Eagles: Shemar Stewart (DE – Texas A&M)
I’ll admit to not putting a ton of thought into most positions here, because I love the idea of adding Shemar Stewart to the roster. Despite his size, he’s alignment-versatile. In terms of his playing style, he may suit Vic Fangio’s “gap and a half” type of defensive front better than an alternative, like Mississippi’s Walter Nolen, whom I also considered.
Philadelphia lost some front-seven defenders this offseason. As a team picking at the end of the first round, a specimen like Stewart is a nice prospect to take a risk on.
Also Considered (click on player name for full scouting report):
- Jaxson Dart (QB – Mississippi)
- Omarion Hampton (RB – North Carolina)
- Luther Burden III (WR – Missouri)
- Josh Conerly Jr. (OT – Oregon)
- Donovan Jackson (OG – Ohio State)
- Aireontae Ersery (OT – Minnesota)
- Darius Alexander (DL – Toledo)
- Tyeik Williams (DL – Ohio State)
- Maxwell Hairston (CB – Kentucky)
- Benjamin Morrison (CB – Notre Dame)
- Shavon Revel Jr. (CB – East Carolina)
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