The Draft Network’s Daniel Harms recently released his latest 2025 NFL mock draft. Our Draft Network Top 100 prospect rankings have 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: Jalon Walker, EDGE, Arizona Cardinals (No. 16 overall)
The Arizona Cardinals struggled to rush the passer throughout 2024. First-round pick Darius Robinson missed the majority of his rookie campaign with an injury. Sophomore BJ Ojulari had also suffered a season-ending setback during the preseason. Head coach Jonathan Gannon did not have the proper personnel to apply consistent pressure on opposing backfields.
Landing an athletic defender like Jalon Walker would be a terrific development. An off-ball linebacker turned rusher, Gannon is the appropriate coach to continue overseeing Walker's development and acclimation. All of the necessary traits are present, including first-step quickness and explosiveness.
Biggest Question Mark: Lathan Ransom, SAF, Seattle Seahawks (No. 18 overall)
We haven't seen Ohio State safety Lathan Ransom in many first-round mocks, so we applaud Harms' creativity. Ransom is a versatile safety who brings a hammer downhill in run support while quickly diagnosing plays with high-level instincts. We're not convinced he'll enter the top-32 conversation, and the Seattle Seahawks are a curious fit.
The Seahawks have Julian Love, Rayshawn Jenkins, and Coby Bryant under contract at safety. Love earned Pro Bowl consideration after leading the defense in tackles with 109. Bryant was a late-season breakout star. The Seahawks have other needs to address.
Best Scheme Fit: Ashton Jeanty, RB, Los Angeles Chargers (No. 25 overall)
The Los Angeles Chargers concluded the regular season with 510 passing attempts, which is the fifth-lowest in the league. That's despite rostering a franchise quarterback in Justin Herbert. Jim Harbaugh and Greg Roman are overseeing a run-first offense.
Lead back J.K. Dobbins is scheduled for unrestricted free agency and has dealt with recurring injuries. General manager Joe Horitz needs to address the position this offseason to keep the Chargers' offensive identity intact. Ashton Jeanty fits Harbaugh's version of hard-nosed football like a glove. Jeanty would immediately threaten to lead the league in rushing in Roman's offense.
Best Value: Mykel Williams, EDGE, Washington Commanders (No. 26 overall)
Georgia EDGE Mykel Williams entered the college football season as a potential No. 1 overall selection. His campaign didn't go exactly according to plan, as he battled injuries and encountered difficulties while making a full-time switch from the inside to outside. Still, Williams possesses a ton of untapped development potential.
Williams would represent terrific value for the Washington Commanders in the late twenties. Head coach Dan Quinn is a defensive-minded leader who would maximize his skill set. Quinn is searching for long-term solutions at pass rusher, and he could find one in Williams.
Best Player Not Selected: Walter Nolen, IDL, Ole Miss
Harms had two defensive tackles (Mason Graham and Tyleik Williams) in his first-round mock, Absent was Walter Nolen, Ole Miss' game wrecker who is currently our No. 21 ranked prospect in our latest Draft Network 100 updated rankings. Nolen is a strong and powerful interior defensive lineman who consistently gains backfield penetration.
