At the conclusion of Monday Night Football, the season will be over for 24 NFL teams. Three-quarters of the league is now in 2025 NFL Draft mode with the goal of playing deep into January/February next year. For those fan bases—and the eight that are still playing—let's look ahead and see what the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft could look like in our latest 2025 NFL Mock Draft.
Please note that you can click on each player's name to read their full scouting report.
2025 NFL Mock Draft
1. New York Giants
Cam Ward, QB, Miami
Trade:
NYG receives: 1.1
TEN receives: 1.3, 2.34, 3.65, 2026 2nd
General manager Joe Schoen and head coach Brian Daboll have been given one more chance to get it right in New York. I don't believe they'll spend their ninth life with Russell Wilson, Justin Fields, Jimmy Garoppolo, or Jameis Winston as their starting quarterback. That means they need to be aggressive and move up to get "their guy." Schoen and director of player personnel Tim McDonnell already have one in-person viewing of Ward. The Miami quarterback's potential upside is the highest in the class.
2. Cleveland Browns
Shedeur Sanders, QB, Colorado
Deshaun Watson reportedly re-ruptured his right Achilles and his status for 2025 is in serious doubt. Watson's injury insurance and poor play mean there's no need to rush him back to the field. The Browns need a quarterback upgrade and I like the fit for Shedeur Sanders in Kevin Stefanski's offense. Sanders has plenty to work on with his game—taking fewer sacks, throwing with more anticipation, etc.—but he has the football IQ, toughness, and a good enough arm to flash NFL success quickly. Sanders' deep ball and ability to succeed throwing both over the middle and outside the numbers should translate to the NFL. Navigating the early peaks and valleys will be the key for Stefanski and Co., but don't discount the value of a young passer landing with an offensive-minded head coach. And no, I don't expect Deion Sanders to interfere with this pick—you're still going to tweet this at me though.
3. Tennessee Titans
Abdul Carter, EDGE, Penn State
Trade:
TEN receives: 1.3, 2.34, 3.65, 2026 2nd
NYG receives: 1.1
Having a new general manager in Tennessee could change the Titans' plans at the top of the draft. Is the new GM sure they want to tie their legacy to Ward or Sanders? Or, would they prefer to take the player they deem the top option in the class while gaining additional future draft assets? I think it could be the latter. And if so, adding Abdul Carter would be a home run first pick of the new era. Carter is the best pass rusher in the 2025 class with a rare skill set that can make him an instant impact player.
4. New England Patriots
Travis Hunter, CB/WR, Colorado
The Patriots may need to open their wallet in the free agent market to fix their offensive line with no slam-dunk top-five pick in the draft class. With Travis Hunter on the board, he's too good to pass up for any of the offensive line options. I expect Hunter to primarily play cornerback with 20-ish snaps per game on the offensive side of the ball. The pairing of Hunter and Christian Gonzalez on the outside is an extremely exciting proposition for the Patriots' defense while also giving Drake Maye another weapon in key situations and late in games.
5. Jacksonville Jaguars
Will Johnson, CB, Michigan
Will Johnson is arguably the best cornerback in the class with great size and a knack for creating turnovers and pick-sixes. He'll help a Jacksonville defense that finished in the bottom three in the NFL in picks this season. Like in New England above, having a strong cornerback tandem can solve a lot of defensive problems. In this case, it's Johnson alongside Tyson Campbell.
6. Las Vegas Raiders
Tetairoa McMillan, WR, Arizona
Missing out on a quarterback is a bitter pill to swallow, but taking any of the remaining options here is a major reach. Instead, let's continue to build a quarterback-friendly offense with a new WR1. Brock Bowers looks like a star and Jakobi Meyers is a strong WR2, but there's still a void left by the departure of Davante Adams. Tetairoa McMillan is arguably the top overall offensive player in the class (depending on how you view Hunter) with the size, hands, athleticism, and body control to be a true X receiver.
7. New York Jets
Mason Graham, IDL, Michigan
The Jets have plenty of holes to fill but shoring up their defensive front is a good place to start. Mason Graham is the No. 2 overall player in our Draft Network Top 100 player rankings with his three-down ability. Playing him next to Quinnen Williams will not only make New York's defensive line more stout but will help the rest of the defense execute as well.
8. Carolina Panthers
Jalon Walker, LB/EDGE, Georgia
I'm a huge fan of Jalon Walker's game. He's disruptive, explosive, and a fluid mover who has positional versatility and a knack for making splash plays in big games. He was a joy to watch on Georgia's defense in 2024 and looks like he can be a quick contributor to a defense with an NFL-worst defensive pressure rate of 25.3% this season.
9. New Orleans Saints
Will Campbell, OL, LSU
This is a tricky offensive line class with many of the top options projecting best inside instead of out at tackle. New Orleans needs help at multiple spots, so let's give them the best overall offensive lineman in the class and see where he sticks. I would be shocked if he isn't at minimum a high-level guard for the Saints.
10. Chicago Bears
Mykel Williams, EDGE, Georgia
Despite their Week 18 victory, the Bears have a lot of soul-searching to do this offseason given the way their season ended. Improving the offensive line in front of Caleb Williams is atop the wishlist, but that's not their only need—and they shouldn't reach for an offensive lineman just for the sake of drafting one. Let's address the line on day two and via free agency while adding a high-upside pass rusher with game-wrecker potential. Williams didn't meet expectations this season on the stat sheet, but he profiles as a player who typically gets drafted inside the top 10.
11. San Francisco 49ers
Walter Nolen, IDL, Ole Miss
The interior of San Francisco's defensive line is a major need and I love what Walter Nolen can do in both the run and pass game. He can play all over the defensive line and be a disruptive force. I see him as a day-one contributor for the 49ers.
12. Dallas Cowboys
Luther Burden III, WR, Missouri
The Cowboys made a conscious decision to build around Dak Prescott but they need another weapon on the outside to join CeeDee Lamb and a young offensive line. Luther Burden III hasn't had the season many hoped—and he's put some concerning things on tape—but when he's on, he's an elite talent. Burden III can play all over the Cowboys' offense as a YAC monster who can also make contested catches and take hand-offs. He can be a true do-it-all weapon in Dallas and I have no worries about him learning to play more outside.
13. Miami Dolphins
Kelvin Banks Jr., OL, Texas
There will be plenty of pre-draft debate about whether Kelvin Banks Jr. is a tackle or guard at the next level. I see him as a high-level guard right away for the Dolphins who can play left tackle in an injury situation.
14. Indianapolis Colts
Benjamin Morrison, CB, Notre Dame
An October hip injury ended Benjamin Morrison's season early, but he was trending toward being a top-15 pick before that. While he wasn't going to break into a top-two corner spot with Hunter and Johnson, one could argue he's at the bottom of the same tier when healthy. The Colts must improve their cornerback room on the outside and Morrison fits the bill. There's a bit of a tier gap at the position after him.
15. Atlanta Falcons
James Pearce Jr., EDGE, Tennessee
The Falcons need to address their pass rush this offseason. James Pearce Jr. entered the season as the potential EDGE1 in the class but didn't quite put it all together to be a top-10 pick. Pearce Jr. has some things he needs to work on defending the run, but he's a stud on passing downs with the ability to make a major year-one impact. The Falcons can win the NFC South next season if they can improve their bottom-10 defense.
16. Arizona Cardinals
Kenneth Grant, IDL, Michigan
The Cardinals should use this pick on the defensive side of the ball, particularly on a player for Jonathan Gannon's front seven. They have an opportunity to fill a hole on the defensive line with Kenneth Grant, an IDL who can collapse the pocket and wreak havoc in the run game.
17. Cincinnati Bengals
Shemar Stewart, EDGE, Texas A&M
Trey Hendrickson led the NFL in sacks. And that concludes the fun parts about the Bengals' defense in 2024. Whether Hendrickson still wants out of Cincinnati this offseason is still to be determined, but adding pass rushers is a must. Shemar Stewart is more of a projection than a finished product right now but is 6-foot-6 and 290-pound with all the tools you want.
18. Minnesota Vikings
Ashton Jeanty, RB, Boise State
Trade:
MIN receives: 1.18
SEA receives: 1.28, 2026 2nd
Minnesota makes a surprising trade up here with the Seahawks, jumping the Broncos, Chargers, and others to land the consensus RB1, Ashton Jeanty. Ty Chandler is currently the only running back under contract for next season. Adding a player of Jeanty's caliber to the Kevin O'Connell offense will only make them more dangerous next season and ease the burden on Sam Darnold's or J.J. McCarthy's shoulders. The Vikings are in a Super Bowl window and now's the time to add game-breaking talent—especially with very limited draft picks in 2025.
19. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Shavon Revel Jr., CB, East Carolina
Shavon Revel Jr. was on a path to being a top-15 pick before he tore his ACL in September. I know most draft analysts believe he is still a first-round lock, but it's fair to wonder if that's truly the case for a small-school prospect who won't be able to participate at the Shrine Bowl or NFL Scouting Combine. Still, he's a highly talented corner with the size and instincts to be a difference-maker and it would not be surprising to see a playoff team like the Buccaneers jump at a potential steal here in the 20s.
20. Denver Broncos
Tyler Warren, TE, Penn State
Tyler Warren had a remarkable final college season and raised his NFL draft stock in the process. His do-everything skill set will fit quite nicely into Sean Payton's offense and provide a key piece that's been missing in Denver since the departure of Noah Fant.
21. Pittsburgh Steelers
Jahdae Barron, CB, Texas
Jahdae Barron is a do-it-all defensive back with five interceptions and 11 passes defensed for Texas this season. Put him outside, at nickel, linebacker, safety, it doesn't matter. Barron will find a way to make an impact in the Steelers' secondary.
22. Los Angeles Rams
Josh Conerly Jr., OT, Oregon
Don't be shocked if Josh Conerly Jr. goes higher than this on draft day. He is a rising prospect who may end up as the top player taken at tackle with the intention of staying there as a rookie. Conerly Jr.'s hands and footwork are solid and he's a great athlete who excels in pass protection. The Rams currently have a hole to fill at left tackle for 2025 and beyond.
23. Los Angeles Chargers
Colston Loveland, TE, Michigan
Jim Harbaugh runs a considerable amount of his offense through the tight end. While Will Dissly and Stone Smartt have done an admirable job this season, an upgrade at the position is needed. So Harbaugh goes back to the Michigan well with a player he's extremely familiar with, Colston Loveland. Loveland's draft stock cooled off as the Wolverines' quarterback situation deteriorated in 2024, but he's still a first-round pass-catcher that will pay immediate dividends for Justin Herbert.
24. Green Bay Packers
Trey Amos, CB, Ole Miss
The Packers must upgrade their cornerback room and Trey Amos fits like a glove. He's best in a zone-heavy scheme and defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley had Green Bay playing a ton of it in 2024. Amos has the length and physical temperament you desire from a starting corner.
25. Houston Texans
Marcus Mbow, OL, Purdue
It's no secret the Texans need to improve the interior of their offensive line. I expect Marcus Mbow to be a big riser after the Senior Bowl with the ability to play any of the five positions on the offensive line. There are members of our scouting staff who view him as a high-end tackle. Others see him as potentially the best center in the draft. I think guard is his most likely landing spot but I would not be surprised to see him play wherever the Texans need him. Mbow has some unconventional elements to his game but flashes downright dominate at times.
26. Washington Commanders
Emeka Egbuka, WR, Ohio State
Let's continue to add weapons around Jayden Daniels. Terry McLaurin is entrenched as the WR1, but a true WR2 is needed. Emeka Egbuka is a great fit. Egbuka is a strong route-runner and RAC threat who can hold down the slot for years to come as Daniels' safety blanket with big-play potential.
27. Baltimore Ravens
Josh Simmons, OT, Ohio State
Josh Simmons' injury complicates his current draft stock. However, Simmons was on a warpath before going down, arguably pushing his draft stock into the top 10. Ronnie Stanley is a pending free agent, and if Simmons is healthy, he can step in at left tackle right away with a chance to be the best offensive lineman in this class. We'll need to keep an eye on the medicals as we get closer to April.
28. Seattle Seahawks
Donovan Jackson, IOL, Ohio State
Trade:
SEA receives: 1.28, 2026 2nd
MIN receives: 1.18
This would be a huge win for the Seahawks. They shore up an offensive line spot with one of the best interior offensive linemen in the 2025 NFL Draft and pick up a high pick for next year's draft. Donovan Jackson is a plug-and-play starter at left guard and a true first-round talent.
29. Buffalo Bills
Malaki Starks, SAF, Georgia
Malaki Starks is still my top safety in the class but he didn't have the season many hoped when he was mocked as a potential top-10 pick over the summer. However, he has the ball skills, versatility, football IQ, and upside to be a major contributor to an NFL defense. Buffalo needs more depth in the secondary in 2025 and this could turn out to be the steal of round one if Starks plays more like he did in 2023.
30. Philadelphia Eagles
Mike Green, EDGE, Marshall
I can't wait to see Mike Green compete at the Senior Bowl. Green has dominant tape and could rise even higher than this if he shows out well against higher-end competition in Mobile. He'd make a strong Eagles defense even more dominant.
31. Kansas City Chiefs
Aireontae Ersery, OT, Minnesota
Joe Thuney has done a great job filling in at left tackle, but that position needs more than a Band-Aid put on it next season. Yes, the Chiefs have taken swings at left tackle with significant draft capital before, but in the middle of a dynasty, you've got to keep swinging until you get it right. Improving the protection for Patrick Mahomes from the tackle positions is crucial and Aireontae Ersery can hold down the fort on the left side at 6-foot-6 and 325 pounds.
32. Detroit Lions
Nic Scourton, EDGE, Texas A&M
The NFL draft community is all over the place on Nic Scourton's draft stock right now. Some have mocked him in the top 10, others think he has a chance to slip to round two. I still believe Scourton is a first-round talent who can fill a major need in Detroit by taking some of the pressure off Aidan Hutchinson.
