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)
Here is our last NFL mock draft before the real draft begins:
1. Tennessee Titans—QB Cam Ward, Miami
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
Ward is the closest thing this draft has to a franchise quarterback.
2. Cleveland Browns—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.
Hunter is uber talented as both a CB and WR, and it seems like Cleveland is willing to use him in both positions
3. New York Giants—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 might just be the best player in the draft, as he creates havoc with his explosion off the line
4. New England Patriots—OT Will Campbell, LSU
Mar 2, 2025; Indianapolis, IN, USA; LSU offensive lineman Will Campbell (OL05) during the 2025 NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
Mike Vrabel knows that protecting Drake Maye will be the key to getting the Patriots back to the playoffs.
5. Jacksonville Jaguars—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)
In a shocking twist, Jacksonville takes the can’t miss RB of this year’s draft.
6. Las Vegas Raiders—WR Tet McMillan, Arizona
Nov 30, 2024; Tucson, Arizona, USA; Detailed view of the jersey of Arizona Wildcats wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan (4) against the Arizona State Sun Devils during the Territorial Cup at Arizona Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
He’s a Mike Evans type of receiver and the Raiders are desperate for a WR1.
7. New York Jets—OT Armand Membou, Missouri
Mar 1, 2025; Indianapolis, IN, USA; University of Missouri offensive lineman Armand Membou (OL28) answers questions at a press conference during the 2025 NFL Combine at Indiana Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Jacob Musselman-Imagn Images
The Jets need more talent on their OL
8. Carolina Panthers—Edge Jalon Walker, Georgia
Feb 26, 2025; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Georgia linebacker Jalon Walker (LB28) during the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine at the Indiana Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
Expect Carolina to trade out of this spot, as a lot of teams are incredibly high on Walke,r and Carolina has a multitude of needs
9. New Orleans Saints— 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
The Saints will absolutely trade out of this pick if they can get a ransom for Graham who should have been gone earlier.
10. Chicago Bears—OT Kelvin Banks, Jr., Texas
Mar 2, 2025; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Texas offensive lineman Kelvin Banks (OL01) during the 2025 NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
Ben Johnson knows that to win, they need to protect Caleb Williams better.
11. San Francisco 49ers—DT Derrick Harmon, Oregon
Feb 27, 2025; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Oregon defensive lineman Derrick Harmon (DL15) participates in drills during the 2025 NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
Harmon would be an instant starter for the 49ers who had their struggles last season on defense
12. Dallas Cowboys—TE Tyler Warren, Penn State
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)
Jerry has always been outside the box in his thinking, and pairing Warren and Ferguson might be too good to pass up.
13. Miami Dolphins—CB Will Johnson, Michigan
Feb 27, 2025; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Michigan defensive back Will Johnson (DB17) during the 2025 NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tanner Pearson-Imagn Images
Miami needs a shutdown CB badly, with Jalen Ramsey expected to be traded
14. Indianapolis Colts—TE Colston Loveland, Michigan
Feb 27, 2025; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Michigan tight end Colston Loveland (TE15) during the 2025 NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tanner Pearson-Imagn Images
The Colts have been desperate for a TE ever since Dallas Clark retired.
15. Atlanta Falcons—Edge Shemar Stewart, Texas A&M
Feb 27, 2025; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Texas A&M defensive lineman Shemar Stewart (DL68) participates in drills during the 2025 NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
Atlanta desperately needs to improve its pass rush, and Stewart has an incredible motor
16. Arizona Cardinals—LB Jihaad Campbell, Alabama
Feb 27, 2025; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Alabama linebacker Jihaad Campbell (LB05) participates in drills during the 2025 NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
Arizona needs an LB who can go sideline to sideline
Feb 26, 2025; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Georgia defensive lineman Mykel Williams (DL73) during the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine at the Indiana Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
A definite need pick if Cincinnati moves on from Trey Hendrickson
18. Seattle Seahawks—OT Grey Zabel, North Dakota State
Mar 2, 2025; Indianapolis, IN, USA; North Dakota State offensive lineman Grey Zabel (OL50) during the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
Seattle continues to reshape its offense, adding an OL who has big-time upside.
19. Tampa Bay Buccaneers—Edge Mike Green, Marshall
Feb 27, 2025; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Marshall defensive lineman Mike Green (DL49) during the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine at the Indiana Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
Starks can be an impact player in Tampa’s secondary
20. Denver Broncos—RB Omarion Hampton, North Carolina
Mar 1, 2025; Indianapolis, IN, USA; North Carolina running back Omarion Hampton (RB09) during the 2025 NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
Sean Payton makes sure to get the player who can spark the Broncos’ run game.
Feb 26, 2025; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Michigan defensive lineman Kenneth Grant (DL12) during the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine at the Indiana Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
The Steelers will be tempted to take Shedeur Sanders, but adding Grant solidifies a defense that is starting to show its age
22. Los Angeles Chargers—WR Matthew Golden, Texas
Mar 1, 2025; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Texas wideout Matthew Golden (WO16) during the 2025 NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
Jim Harbaugh knows he needs an immediate upgrade from Quentin Johnston.
23. Green Bay Packers—S Malaki Starks, Georgia
Feb 28, 2025; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Georgia defensive back Malaki Starks (DB50) participates in drills during the 2025 NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
Green Bay fortifies its secondary with a player who can play right away
24. Minnesota Vikings—CB Jahdae Barron, Texas
Feb 27, 2025; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Texas defensive back Jahdae Barron (DB04) during the 2025 NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tanner Pearson-Imagn Images
With all the great passing attacks in their division, Minnesota takes a player who could start relatively quickly.
25. Houston Texans—OT Josh Simmons, Ohio State
Ohio State Buckeyes offensive lineman Josh Simmons works out during the pro day for NFL scouts at the Woody Hayes Athletic Cente on March 26, 2025.
Don’t be surprised to see Houston take as many as three OL in this draft.
26. Los Angeles Rams—DT Walter Nolen, Ole Miss
Feb 26, 2025; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Mississippi defensive lineman Walter Nolen (DL23) during the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine at the Indiana Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
Adding Nolen gives the Rams one of the top young defenses in the league.
27. Baltimore Ravens—OG Tyler Booker, Alabama
Mar 19, 2025; Tuscaloosa AL, USA; Offensive lineman Tyler Booker runs the 40 yard dash at the University of Alabama Pro Day as several Crimson Tide players worked out for NFL teams in the Hank Crisp Indoor Practice Facility.
Baltimore needs to inject some youth into their OL
28. Detroit Lions—Edge Donovan Ezeiruaku, Boston College
Feb 27, 2025; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Boston College defensive lineman Donovan Ezeiruaku (DL47) participates in drills during the 2025 NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
Detroit learned quickly that they need more players to rush the passer when Hutchinson got injured last season
29. Washington Commanders—LB Carson Schwesinger, UCLA
Feb 26, 2025; Indianapolis, IN, USA; UCLA linebacker Carson Schwesinger (LB25) during the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine at the Indiana Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
Schwesinger would be a great fit in Washington as he covers ground quickly
30. Buffalo Bills—CB Trey Amos, Ole Miss
Feb 28, 2025; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Mississippi defensive back Trey Amos (DB03) participates in drills during the 2025 NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
Buffalo needs a CB to matchup with G. Wilson, S. Diggs, and T. Hill
31. Kansas City Chiefs—OL Josh Conerly, Jr., Oregon
Nov 16, 2024; Madison, Wisconsin, USA; Oregon Ducks offensive linenam Josh Conerly Jr. (76) during the game against the Wisconsin Badgers at Camp Randall Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images
Kansas City needs to improve their OL quickly, and Conerly has big-time upside.
32. Philadelphia Eagles—WR Emeka Egbuka, Ohio State
Feb 28, 2025; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Ohio State wideout Emeka Egbuka (WO12) speaks during a press conference during the 2025 NFL Combine at Indiana Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephanie Amador Blondet-Imagn Images
Philadelphia has been searching for more depth at WR, and Egbuka can start Week 1
