Feb 28, 2025; Indianapolis, IN, USA;Miami quarterback Cam Ward (QB15) talks to the press during the 2025 NFL Combine at Indiana Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephanie Amador Blondet-Imagn Images
Here is our first round mock draft for 2025:
1. Tennessee Titans—QB Cam Ward, Miami
ATLANTA, GEORGIA – NOVEMBER 9: Cam Ward #1 of the Miami Hurricanes warms up prior to the game against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets at Bobby Dodd Stadium on November 9, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)
Tennessee will entertain all trade offers and could consider Travis Hunter and/or Abdul Carter, but Ward is the closest thing this draft has to a franchise quarterback.
2. Cleveland Browns—Edge Abdul Carter, Penn State
Feb 27, 2025; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Penn State defensive lineman Abdul Carter (DL44) during the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine at the Indiana Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
Carter is dealing with a shoulder injury, but he will be ready for Week 1. Pairing him with Myles Garrett could take the Browns defense from good to great.
3. New York Giants—QB Shedeur Sanders, Colorado
BOULDER, COLORADO – APRIL 27: Quarterback Shedeur Sanders #2 of the Colorado Buffaloes warms-up prior to their spring game at Folsom Field on April 27, 2024 in Boulder, Colorado. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)
The Giants would be wise to trade this pick after signing 2 veteran QBs. However, Sanders could learn from them, and Sanders to Nabers would keep the fan base happy.
4. New England Patriots—CB/WR Travis Hunter, Colorado
CU football standout athlete Travis Hunter flashes a No. 1 with his finger after a win against CSU in the Rocky Mountain Showdown at Canvas Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024, in Fort Collins, Colo.
New England is desperate to find Drake Maye a true WR1.
5. Jacksonville Jaguars—DT Mason Graham, Michigan
Feb 26, 2025; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Michigan defensive lineman Mason Graham (DL11) during the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine at the Indiana Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
Graham gives the Jaguars defensive line instant credibility, especially if they decide to move on from Travon Walker.
6. Las Vegas Raiders—RB Ashton Jeanty, Boise State
SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA – NOVEMBER 16: Ashton Jeanty #2 of the Boise State Broncos warms up before their game against the San Jose State Spartans at CEFCU Stadium on November 16, 2024 in San Jose, California. (Photo by Eakin Howard/Getty Images)
Pete Carroll knows he needs a running game if he wants any chance of competing.
7. New York Jets—TE Tyler Warren, Penn St.
GLENDALE, ARIZONA – DECEMBER 31: Tyler Warren #44 of the Penn State Nittany Lions catches a pass for a touchdown over Ty Benefield #0 of the Boise State Broncos during the third quarter in the 2024 Vrbo Fiesta Bowl at State Farm Stadium on December 31, 2024 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
Brock Bowers laid the blueprint for rookie TE success. Look for the Jets to copy it with Warren.
8. Carolina Panthers—WR Tet McMillan, Arizona
Not sure Dave Canales can pass up a true WR1.
9. New Orleans Saints—QB Jaxson Dart, Ole Miss
MOBILE, ALABAMA – JANUARY 29: Jaxson Dart #2 of Ole Miss during Senior Bowl practice at Hancock Whitney Stadium on January 29, 2025 in Mobile, Alabama. (Photo by Derick E. Hingle/Getty Images)
I am buying the hype on Dart and think Kellen Moore wants to start his tenure with the Saints with his handpicked guy.
10. Chicago Bears—OT Armond Membou, Missouri
CHICAGO – NOVEMBER 26: The Chicago Bears “C” logo at the North end of Soldier Field, home of the Chicago Bears football team in Chicago on November 26, 2014 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo By Raymond Boyd/Getty Images)
Ben Johnson knows the only way the Bears win is if they protect Caleb Williams.
11. San Francisco 49ers—OT Will Campbell, LSU
GLENDALE, ARIZONA – DECEMBER 17: A detail view of a San Francisco 49ers logo is seen on a helmet in action during a game between the San Francisco 49ers and the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium on December 17, 2023 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Robin Alam/ISI Photos/Getty Images)
San Francisco’s OL hasn’t been as sharp as in years’ past. Campbell could start early on.
12. Dallas Cowboys—RB Omarion Hampton, North Carolina
EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY – NOVEMBER 04: Detail view of a College Football logo sticker on the helmet of the Dallas Cowboys in the game against the New York Giants in the first half at MetLife Stadium on November 04, 2019 in East Rutherford, New Jersey.The Dallas Cowboys defeated the New York Giants 37-18. (Photo by Al Pereira/Getty Images)
Hampton is a freak who can run, catch, and be a true three-down running back.
13. Miami Dolphins—CB Will Johnson, Michigan
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA – NOVEMBER 15: A general view of the Miami Dolphins throwback logo midfield prior to the game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Hard Rock Stadium on November 15, 2020 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Mark Brown/Getty Images)
Miami needs a shutdown CB badly.
14. Indianapolis Colts—LB Jalon Walker, Georgia
INDIANAPOLIS – DECEMBER 22: Indianapolis Colts logo at mid-field at Lucas Oil Stadium, home of the Indianapolis Colts football team on December 22, 2015 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo By Raymond Boyd/Getty Images)
The Colts have been desperate for a LB ever since Darius Leonard became known as Shaquille.
15. Atlanta Falcons—LB Jihaad Campbell
Atlanta is ecstatic that Campbell makes it to them at 15.
16. Arizona Cardinals—OT Kelvin Banks, Texas
GLENDALE, ARIZONA – NOVEMBER 26: Detail view of an Arizona Cardinals logo during a game against the Los Angeles Rams at State Farm Stadium on November 26, 2023 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Ric Tapia/Getty Images)
Banks could be a starter for the Cardinals for the next decade
CINCINNATI, OHIO – JUNE 15: A detail view of a Cincinnati Bengals logo during an offseason workout at Paycor Stadium on June 15, 2023 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images)
A definite need pick if Cincinnati has playoff aspirations and Stewart shined in Mobile.
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON – OCTOBER 29: The Seattle Seahawks throwback logo is seen on the football field at Lumen Field before the game against the Cleveland Browns on October 29, 2023 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)
Seattle continues to reshape its offense with one of the best tight ends in recent years.
19. Tampa Bay Buccaneers—DT Derrick Harmon, Oregon
Tampa wants to run the ball and more importantly stop the run. Harmon will help with that immediately.
20. Denver Broncos—WR Luther Burden III, Missouri
DENVER, CO – SEPTEMBER 18: A general view of the Denver Broncos logo on the sidelines during a game against the Indianapolis Colts at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on September 18, 2016 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images)
Had he come out in 2024 Burden would have been a top ten overall pick.
21. Pittsburgh Steelers—S Malaki Starks
Pittsburgh always likes to have aggressive safeties
22. Los Angeles Chargers—WR Matthew Golden, Texas
INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA – JANUARY 7: A general view of the Los Angeles Chargers logo in the end zone from an elevated position before a game against the Kansas City Chiefs at SoFi Stadium on January 7, 2024 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Ric Tapia/Getty Images)
Jim Harbaugh knows he can’t continue to start first-round bust Quentin Johnston much longer.
23. Green Bay Packers—Edge Mykel Williams, Georgia
IRVING, TX – NOVEMBER 29: Tackle Chad Clifton #76 of the Green Bay Packers with a #21 sticker on his helmet for Sean Taylor of the Washington Redskins during play with the Dallas Cowboys at Texas Stadium on November 29, 2007 in Irving, Texas (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
Green Bay needs to improve its pass rush.
24. Minnesota Vikings—S Nick Emmanwori, South Carolina
MINNEAPOLIS, MN – DECEMBER 18: A general view of the Minnesota Vikings’ logo on the 50 yard line during the game between the Minnesota Vikings and the New Orleans Saints on December 18, 2011 at Mall of America Field at the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images)
With all the great passing attacks in their division, Minnesota takes a player who could start relatively quickly.
25. Houston Texans—OT Grey Zabel, North Dakota State
Don’t be surprised to see Houston take as many as three OL in this draft.
26. Los Angeles Rams—WR Emeka Egbuka, Ohio State
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – JULY 25: A detail view of a Los Angeles Rams logo on a sign during training camp on July 25, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Ric Tapia/Getty Images)
Egbuka gives Matthew Stafford a slot receiver to replace Cooper Kupp.
27. Baltimore Ravens—Edge Mike Green, Marshall
BALTIMORE, MD – JULY 31: A general view of the Baltimore Ravens logo during training camp at M&T Bank Stadium on July 31, 2021 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)
Baltimore’s pass rush needs an influx of young talent.
28. Detroit Lions—OG Donovan Jackson, Ohio State
DETROIT, MICHIGAN – AUGUST 19: The Detroit Lions logo is pictured during the preseason game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Ford Field on August 19, 2023 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Nic Antaya/Getty Images)
Detroit loves having a plethora of talented OL.
29. Washington Commanders—DT Walter Nolen, Ole Miss
LANDOVER, MD – JANUARY 01: A general view of the Washington Commanders logo on the stadium concourse before the game between the Washington Commanders and the Cleveland Browns at FedExField on January 1, 2023 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)
Washington needs to replace Jonathan Allen
30. Buffalo Bills—CB Jahdae Barron, Texas
Buffalo desperately needs to add a shutdown corner and Barron is a good one.
31. Kansas City Chiefs—OT Josh Simmons, Ohio State
KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI – NOVEMBER 29: A detail of the Kansas City Chiefs logo on a helmet prior to a game against the Las Vegas Raiders at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on November 29, 2024 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Aaron M. Sprecher/Getty Images)
Mahomes has been under siege more than ever before. Need to keep him upright if they want to return to the Super Bowl.
32. Philadelphia Eagles—CB, Trey Amos, Ole Miss
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – AUGUST 17: A generic view of the Philadelphia Eagles logo against the Cleveland Browns during the preseason game at Lincoln Financial Field on August 17, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Browns tied the Eagles 18-18. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)
Amos could step into Darius Slay’s starting role at corner.
