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2025 NFL Mock Draft: Version 2.0



By Justin Bales | 4/1/25 |


1.01 Tennessee Titans - Cam Ward, QB, Miami (FL)

Ward is the top quarterback in the draft, and quarterbacks go first. I’m still not sure the Titans are going to be the team to take him, but I’m confident he’ll be selected with this pick. At this point, Tennessee didn’t add any meaningful quarterbacks in free agency, and currently relying on Will Levis. Ward could immediately start for the Titans, and he’d be their quarterback of the future.

Previous Pick: Abdul Carter, Edge, Penn State

Abdul Carter

1.02 Cleveland Browns - Abdul Carter, Edge, Penn State

Carter is the best pass rusher in this class, and there’s a chance he turns into a generational pass rusher. The Browns gave Myles Garrett a massive contract to stay in Cleveland, and adding Carter would give them one of the best one-two punches in the league. These two are the type of pass rushing duos that can change games, and this would be an elite duo for Cleveland to build their defense around.

Previous Pick: Travis Hunter, CB/WR, Colorado

1.03 New York Giants - Travis Hunter, CB/WR, Colorado

Hunter is a unicorn because of his ability to play both sides of the ball at a high level. Most reports have suggested that NFL teams aren’t going to allow that, but the Colorado star continues to suggest he’ll play full snaps both sides in the pros.

The Giants need help at cornerback, and that’s where he’ll likely spend the majority of his snaps. New York could use Hunter across from Malik Nabers on offense, which would also make an elite duo. Regardless of where he plays, he’s going to help this roster from early in his career.

Previous Pick: Cam Ward, QB, Miami (FL)

1.04 New England Patriots - Will Campbell, OT, LSU

Campbell was seen as the top offensive tackle throughout the entire draft process before he measured a short wingspan at the NFL Combine. New England needs to protect Drake Maye, and Campbell makes sense for several reasons. He’s arguably the most talented tackle in this class, and that’s likely where he starts his career. If he can’t stay at tackle, he has elite guard potential, and the Patriots need help along the interior of their line anyway.

Previous Pick: Will Campbell, OT, LSU

1.05 Jacksonville Jaguars - Mason Graham, DT, Michigan

Jacksonville is one of the most difficult spots to predict. Hunter or Campbell would be elite options here, but they’re both off the board. I did consider Tetairoa McMillan, but it feels a bit high for him. Instead, they take the best defensive tackle in the class. Graham is an NFL-ready player who consistently found success against high-level competition in college. He’s one of the safer options on the board, and he comes with elite upside as well.

Previous Pick: Mason Graham, DT, Michigan

1.06 Las Vegas Raiders - Shedeur Sanders, QB, Colorado

Sanders is a polarizing prospect for several reasons. People who love him will love this pick. People who hate him will say it’s terrible. The truth is he’s going to be drafted in the top 10 regardless of how anyone feels about him. Las Vegas has Pete Carroll as their head coach, and he can handle big personalities. They’re also in dire need of a quarterback after dealing with below-average signal callers for several years. Las Vegas recently traded for Geno Smith, but they are still in a position to take their quarterback of the future.

Previous Pick: Shedeur Sanders, QB, Colorado

1.07 New York Jets - Tyler Warren, TE, Penn State

The Jets drafted Olu Fashanu over Brock Bowers last season, and I’m not sure it was the right choice. Once again, they’re going to have to make the choice between an elite playmaker at tight end or an offensive tackle. Bowers’ success should be enough to shift their focus to another matchup nightmare. Warren can change the game for New York, and he’d be an elite playmaker to pair with Garrett Wilson.

Previous Pick: Tyler Warren, TE, Penn State

1.08 Carolina Panthers - Jalon Walker, Edge, Georgia

The Panthers are in dire need of pass rushers, and they’ll have their pick of anyone besides Abdul Carter. Walker is undersized, but he comes with elite pass rush potential. He also is a plus defender in coverage. He’s a player who has the potential to change the game with his ability to get to the quarterback, and that’s the number one trait Carolina needs at the moment.

Previous Pick: Jalon Walker, Edge, Georgia

1.09 New Orleans Saints - Will Johnson, CB, Michigan

New Orleans has a massive hole at cornerback, and they’re in desperate need of help in the secondary. Johnson is seen as the best true cornerback in the draft, and he has the potential to be a shadow option throughout his career. The Saints would be thrilled with getting their pick of cornerbacks at this point in the draft.

Previous Pick: Mykel Williams, Edge, Georgia

1.10 Chicago Bears - Armand Membou, OT, Missouri

The Bears are clearly focused on rebuilding their offensive line, and that’s what they’re going to attack in this draft. They traded for improvements on the inside, and they have Darnell Wright at right tackle. Membou looked elite at the NFL Combine, and his stock is on the rise. He has the potential to take over as the long-term left tackle, solidifying this starting line for years to come.

Previous Pick: Armand Membou, OT, Missouri

1.11 San Francisco 49ers - Derrick Harmon, DT, Oregon

This is a massive jump from my last mock draft for Harmon (1.24), but it’s essentially a “needs” pick. The 49ers need help on the interior of their defensive line. He’s a player who can control the line of scrimmage and dominate in the run game. Harmon does boast some pass rush upside from the interior also. This is the type of player San Francisco has developed in the past, making him a great option for them here.

Previous Pick: Will Johnson, CB, Michigan

1.12 Dallas Cowboys - Ashton Jeanty, RB, Boise State

This is the pick that everyone is projecting. Jeanty is one of the best running back prospects in recent memory. The Cowboys need drastic help in their backfield, and this is a match made in heaven. Jeanty would take this offense to the next level, and he could be enough [with the return of Dak Prescott] to get Dallas back to their winning ways.

Previous Pick: Ashton Jeanty, RB, Boise State

1.13 Miami Dolphins - Malaki Starks, S, Georgia

The Dolphins have several free agents on the defensive side of the ball, and it looks like they’re going to have to replace Jevon Holland. Starks is an NFL-ready player who boasts tremendous range. He can immediately start for Miami and turn into a leader of the defense.

Previous Pick: Malaki Starks, S, Georgia

1.14 Indianapolis Colts - Colston Loveland, TE, Michigan

Tyler Warren has been mocked to Indianapolis quite a bit this offseason, but it’s unlikely he falls this far. Instead, they can shift to a more traditional tight end in Loveland. Indianapolis still needs to improve at the position, and Loveland can immediately act as a security blanket for Richardson. He can help the Colts offense in multiple ways, and he’ll take a lot of pressure off of their young quarterback.

Previous Pick: Colston Loveland, TE, Michigan

1.15 Atlanta Falcons - Mykel Williams, Edge, Georgia

The Falcons are a team that needs help with their pass rush every season, and they continually opt to draft other positions. Once again, they need pass rush help, and they get it here. Williams isn’t seen as the most NFL-ready prospect, but he comes with elite upside. He has the ability to take games over on the defensive side of the ball, and that’s something Atlanta has lacked in the past.

Previous Pick: Mike Green, Edge, Marshall

1.16 Arizona Cardinals - Matthew Golden, WR, Texas

Arizona has a few different positions they can take here, but I’m going with the flashy pick. Marvin Harrison Jr. looked outstanding as a rookie, but the Cardinals could use someone to take the top off of opposing defenses. Golden and Harrison could be a dangerous combination for years to come, and they wouldn’t truly need to focus on the position again for quite some time.

Previous Pick: James Pearce Jr., Edge, Tennessee

1.17 Cincinnati Bengals - Shemar Stewart, Edge, Texas A&M

The Bengals could go a few ways with this pick, but they’re going to put points up on offense regardless of who’s there. Instead, they need to focus more on their defense. That was their downfall last season, and they need to add a pass rusher. Stewart didn’t have much college production, but he had one of the best performances of anyone at the NFL Combine. He’s the type of high-upside player that can change the trajectory of an entire defense in the future.

Previous Pick: Shemar Stewart, Edge, Texas A&M

1.18 Seattle Seahawks - Tetairoa McMillan, WR, Arizona

The Seahawks recently released Tyler Lockett, and DK Metcalf has been traded to the Steelers. Jaxon Smith-Njigba has proven that he can be the focal point of an offense, and it’s going to be interesting to see how Cooper Kupp pairs with him. McMillan is generally viewed the best wide receiver in this class, and he would pair well with JSN. Regardless of the Kupp signing, Seattle needs a major player on the outside, and that’s where McMillan does his best work.

Previous Pick: Tetairoa McMillan, WR, Arizona

1.19 Tampa Bay Buccaneers - James Pearce Jr., Edge, Tennessee

The Bucs re-signed Chris Godwin, shoring up their receiving group for the time being. They need help rushing the passer, and Pearce is immensely talented. He isn’t falling this far because of that talent but rather because of character question marks. If those check out, this becomes a steal for Tampa Bay.

Previous Pick: Luther Burden III, WR, Missouri

1.20 Denver Broncos - Omarion Hampton, RB, North Carolina

The Broncos aren’t in dire need of a running back, but this would add another dimension to their offense. They clearly hit with Bo Nix, and the team outperformed expectations last season. They did all of that without high-end production from their backfield. Hampton looked elite at the NFL Combine, and he could find himself drafted in the first round. He’d be able to take pressure off of Nix, and he could work as a three-down back.

Previous Pick: Omarion Hampton, RB, North Carolina

1.21 Pittsburgh Steelers - Jahdae Barron, CB, Texas

I highly considered Jaxson Dart here because he’ll likely work his way into the first round when it’s all said and done. At this point, I’m opting for Barron. He’s a player who is starting to move up draft boards, and he has the potential to turn into an outstanding cornerback. He’d be a great option opposite Joey Porter Jr. . for the future in this defense, as I don’t expect Darius Slay to be the long-term answer.

Previous Pick: Jahdae Barron, CB, Texas

1.22 Los Angeles Chargers - Walter Nolen, DT, Ole Miss

The Chargers need help along their defensive line. Nolen is a big-bodied defensive tackle who can stop the run at a high level. He also boasts the upside to become a good pass rusher up the middle. He isn’t as NFL-ready as some of the other prospects in this draft, but he’s a player that Los Angeles can mold into who they want him to be.

Previous Pick: Walter Nolen, DT, Ole Miss

1.23 Green Bay Packers - Kelvin Banks Jr., OT, Texas

Teams can never have too many offensive linemen. We saw that in the playoffs last season when Green Bay was dealing with injuries, and it may have cost them the game. Banks is an outstanding pass protector, and he’ll help keep Jordan Love stay healthy. More importantly, he has the versatility to train across positions with the ability to play either tackle position or kick inside to guard. It would give Green Bay more options and depth on their line.

Previous Pick: Kelvin Banks Jr., OT, Texas

1.24 Minnesota Vikings - Grey Zabel, iOL, North Dakota State

The Vikings are in need of a solid left guard, and Zabel is an interesting option here. He’s an athletic offensive lineman, who can play multiple positions. He has experience at both tackle and guard. The NFL is a league where these types of players come with a ton of value, and Zabel could find himself a first-round pick.

Previous Pick: Derrick Harmon, DT, Oregon

1.25 Houston Texans - Luther Burden III, WR, Missouri

Houston added Christian Kirk and a couple of other wide receivers in free agency, but they could still use another. Stefon Diggs left, and Tank Dell’s recovery is far from easy or certain. Burden is an elite YAC player, and his game is expected to transition well to the NFL. He looked great at the Combine, and he’ll add another dimension to the Texans’ offense.

Previous Pick: Emeka Egbuka, WR, Ohio State

1.26 Los Angeles Rams - Josh Simmons, OT, Ohio State

The Rams are going to need to keep Matthew Stafford clean if they want to continue being a high-powered offense, meaning they’ll need help at offensive tackle. Simmons could easily be selected drastically earlier than this based on talent, but there are concerns about his health. If Los Angeles is willing to overlook those, he’ll make an outstanding pick this late in the draft.

Previous Pick: Josh Simmons, OT, Ohio State

1.27 Baltimore Ravens - Tyler Booker, iOL, Alabama

Baltimore needs help at both offensive tackle and guard in this draft. The four obvious first round offensive tackles are off the board, and it’s unlikely they reach for that position here. Instead, they can take the best guard in the draft in Booker. He can immediately help this offensive line, although Grey Zabel is an interesting option here because of his versatility.

Previous Pick: Tyler Booker, iOL, Alabama

1.28 Detroit Lions - Mike Green, Edge, Marshall

The Lions struggled with injuries to their edge rushers last season, and it showed they need more depth. Green performed extremely well at his time in Marshall, flashing tremendous upside. He looked outstanding at the Senior Bowl, and it boosted his stock. Although he fell a bit here, he’ll be in an elite spot across from Aidan Hutchinson.

Previous Pick: Donovan Ezeiruaku, Edge, Boston College

1.29 Washington Commanders - Emeka Egbuka, WR, Ohio State

Egbuka may not be the best fit for Washington here, but he’s consistently found success at Ohio State. He never had to be their best receiver with several other elite options on the team, and that’ll be the case once again. He has the potential to become an outstanding player, but he’ll only need to start his career as a complimentary piece.

Previous Pick: Matthew Golden, WR, Texas

1.30 Buffalo Bills - Maxwell Hairston, CB, Kentucky

The Bills need help in their secondary, and it’s likely the most pressing matter for their roster. Hairston ran the fastest 40-yard dash at the Combine, and it’s drastically helped his stock. Speed kills in the NFL, and he can immediately help this defense.

Previous Pick: Nick Emmanwori, S, South Carolina

1.31 Kansas City Chiefs - Josh Conerly Jr., OT, Oregon

This essentially comes down to whether you believe Kansas City feels more comfortable taking Conerly or Grey Zabel [hoping he can play tackle]. The Chiefs need major help on the offensive line, specifically at tackle, as they struggled to keep Patrick Mahomes clean during the Super Bowl. Conerly performed well at the NFL Combine, and he’s a solid option late in the first round.

Previous Pick: Josh Conerly Jr., OT, Oregon

1.32 Philadelphia Eagles - Nick Emmanwori, S, South Carolina

Emmanwori looked elite at the NFL Combine, and it helped his stock drastically. He’s a versatile player who has the potential to the type of safety Philadelphia wants him to be. This is also a position of need for them, making it a perfect match late in the first round.

Previous Pick: Jihaad Campbell, LB, Alabama

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