The Draft Network’s Daniel Harms recently released his latest 2025 NFL mock draft. The latest update of our Draft Network Top 100 prospect rankings has served as a reference point for his analysis and decisions. It’s mock draft season here at The Draft Network, with weekly iterations dropping every Sunday evening.
I’ve been selected to dissect Harms’ mock. I've identified my favorite selections, scheme fits, and the best prospect not selected. I also have some question marks. Let’s dive into The Draft Network’s latest 2025 NFL mock draft.
Favorite Pick: Princely Umanmielen, EDGE, Atlanta Falcons (No. 22 overall)
The Atlanta Falcons have recorded a league-low nine sacks through nine contests. Acquiring the aging Matt Judon has yet to pay dividends and is on an expiring contract. It's also time for general manager Terry Fontenot to admit defeat on draft picks like Arnold Ebiketie and DeAngelo Malone. Fellow pass rusher Zach Harrison is still developing, but could soon join that list if he doesn't pop in 2025.
Princely Umanmielen has recorded 6.5 sacks in his last four appearances, including consecutive multi-sack games versus Arkansas and Oklahoma. His first-step quickness and natural athleticism are displayed weekly. Umanmielen has officially entered the first-round conversation, and the Falcons need to hit on a pass rusher badly.
Biggest Question Mark: Aireontae Ersery, OT, Jacksonville Jaguars (No. 2 overall)
I admire Harms' boldness. This is the highest we've placed Aireontae Ersery in our weekly mock-draft drops. The Jacksonville Jaguars could strongly consider an offensive tackle if they’re picking as high as No. 2 overall after trading Cam Robinson and with Walker Little on an expiring contract.
Ersery could be the top-ranked offensive tackle prospect, considering that many of his perceived contenders are projected guards. Ersery possesses outstanding strength, length, and movement skills. Can he shock the NFL world by being the first tackle selected and a top-three pick?
Best Scheme Fit: Will Campbell, OL, Chicago Bears (No. 18 overall)
The Chicago Bears are hurting up front with recent injuries to Braxton Jones, Teven Jenkins, and Darnell Wright, some of which are being played through. Regardless, the Bears will require multiple new starters to better protect Caleb Williams next season. The right guard position is a particular sore spot, with the underwhelming Nate Davis being a guaranteed cap casualty in the offseason.
Will Campbell is playing left tackle for the LSU Tigers, but below-average arm length has various NFL evaluators projecting him to guard. Campbell would be plug-and-play at either guard position for a Bears offensive line still undergoing its transformation. Prototypical size and length make his evaluation rather straightforward.
Best Value: Luther Burden III, WR, Washington Commanders (No. 29 overall)
Offensive Rookie of the Year favorite Jayden Daniels has completely transformed the Washington Commanders. The surging 7-2 squad were buyers at Tuesday's NFL trade deadline, acquiring Pro Bowl cornerback Marshon Lattimore in a blockbuster deal with the New Orleans Saints. The upcoming offseason will be about surrounding Daniels with even more talent.
That's why selecting Missouri wide receiver Luther Burden III at No. 29 overall offers the franchise terrific value. Burden would be a terrific addition as the slot receiver in an offense that has Terry McLaurin on the boundary. The Commanders have other young developing weapons, like Ben Sinnott and Luke McCaffrey.
Best Player Not Selected: Emery Jones Jr., OT, LSU
Our scouts placed LSU offensive tackle Emery Jones Jr. at No. 20 overall in our latest Draft Network 100 prospect rankings update. Despite that, Harms left Jones Jr. out of his first-round mock altogether.
Offensive line play is a pandemic around the league and Jones Jr. is a fairly straightforward eval as a plug-and-play right tackle. In an offensive tackle class that features more questions than answers entering November, Jones Jr. should appeal to franchises looking for immediate contributors. He belonged in Harms' opening 32.
