NEW ORLEANS, LA - FEBRUARY 8: A general view of the 2025 NFL Draft logo at the NFL Experience fan festival a day prior to Super Bowl LIX between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles inside of the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center on February 08, 2025 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Don Juan Moore/Getty Images)
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
Mock Draft 1.0—Cam Ward
Ward is the closest thing this draft has to a franchise quarterback, and he put on a clinic in his pro day.
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
Mock Draft 1.0—Abdul Carter
Pairing him with Myles Garrett will take the Browns defense from good to great.
3. New York Giants—DT Mason Graham
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
Mock Draft 1.0—Shedeur Sanders
New York added Russell Wilson and Jameis Winston, so drafting Sanders doesn’t seem to fit. Instead, New York adds Graham to solidify its run defense.
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.
Mock Draft 1.0—Travis Hunter
New England signed Stefon Diggs as a free agent last week. Hunter’s addition gives Drake Maye two stellar targets.
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
Mock Draft 1.0–DT Mason Graham, Michigan
New Head Coach Liam Coen knows that the team will need to block much better to play the type of offense he wants.
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)
Mock Draft 1.0—RB Ashton Jeanty, Boise State
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)
Mock Draft 1.0—TE Tyler Warren, Penn St.
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
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
Mock Draft 1.0—WR Tet McMillan, Arizona
I’m not sure Dave Canales can pass up a true WR1.
9. New Orleans Saints—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
Mock Draft 1.0–QB Jaxson Dart, Ole Miss
Kellen Moore starts his tenure with the Saints getting the popular and talented OL from LSU.
10. Chicago Bears—OT Kelvin Banks, 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
Mock Draft 1.0–OT Armond Membou, Missouri
Ben Johnson knows the only way the Bears win is if they protect Caleb Williams.
11. San Francisco 49ers—Edge Mykel Williams, Georgia
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
Mock Draft 1.0–OT Will Campbell, LSU
San Francisco’s defense needs to get more pressure on the quarterback.
12. Dallas Cowboys—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
Mock Draft 1.0–RB Omarion Hampton, North Carolina
This draft is deep at running back so Jerry takes a top WR off the board to pair with Lamb.
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
Mock Draft 1.0—CB Will Johnson, Michigan
Miami needs a shutdown CB badly.
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
Mock Draft 1.0–LB Jalon Walker, Georgia
The Colts have been desperate for a TE ever since Dallas Clark retired.
15. Atlanta Falcons—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
Mock Draft 1.0—LB Jihaad Campbell, Alabama
Atlanta is ecstatic that Campbell makes it to them at 15.
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)
Mock Draft 1.0–OT Kelvin Banks, Texas
Stewart has a big-time motor and will help improve the Cardinals pass rush dramatically.
17. Cincinnati Bengals—DT Derrick Harmon, Oregon
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)
Mock Draft 1.0–DE Shemar Stewart, Texas A&M
A definite need pick if Cincinnati has playoff aspirations as Harmon is a menace.
18. Seattle Seahawks—OT Josh Simmons, Ohio State
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)
Mock Draft 1.0–TE Colston Loveland, Michigan
Seattle continues to reshape its offense adding an OL who has Walter Jones-type upside.
19. Tampa Bay Buccaneers—LB 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
Mock Draft 1.0–DT Derrick Harmon, Oregon
Tampa wants to run the ball and, more importantly, stop the run. Walker is a solid three-down defender.
20. Denver Broncos—RB Omarion Hampton, North Carolina
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)
Mock Draft 1.0–WR Luther Burden III, Missouri
As soon as Dallas decided to pass on Hampton, Sean Payton makes sure to add Hampton who can spark the Broncos run game.
21. Pittsburgh Steelers—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
Mock Draft 1.0—S Malaki Starks, Georgia
Pittsburgh always likes to have aggressive safeties
22. Los Angeles Chargers—WR Luther Burden III, Missouri
INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 01: Newly appointed head coach Jim Harbaugh of the Los Angeles Chargers speaks to the media during a press conference at YouTube Theater on February 01, 2024 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
Mock Draft 1.0–WR Matthew Golden, Texas
Jim Harbaugh knows he can’t continue to start first-round bust Quentin Johnston much longer.
23. Green Bay Packers—Edge Mike Green, Marshall
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)
Mock Draft 1.0–Edge Mykel Williams, Georgia
Green Bay needs to improve its pass rush.
24. Minnesota Vikings—S Nick Emmanwori, South Carolina
Feb 28, 2025; Indianapolis, IN, USA; South Carolina defensive back Nick Emmanwori (DB40) runs in the 40 yard dash during the 2025 NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
Mock Draft 1.0–S Nick Emmanwori, South Carolina
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
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
Mock Draft 1.0–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)
Mock Draft 1.0–WR Emeka Egbuka, Ohio State
Egbuka gives Matthew Stafford a slot receiver to replace Cooper Kupp.
27. Baltimore Ravens—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
Mock Draft 1.0—Edge Mike Green, Marshall
Baltimore’s pass rush needs an influx of young talent.
28. Detroit Lions—OG, Tyler Booker, Alabama
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)
Mock Draft 1.0–OG Donovan Jackson, Ohio State
Detroit loves having a plethora of talented OL.
29. Washington Commanders—DT Kenneth Grant, Michigan
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)
Mock Draft 1.0–DT Walter Nolen, Ole Miss
Washington needs to replace Jonathan Allen.
30. Buffalo Bills—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
Mock Draft 1.0–CB Jahdae Barron, Texas
Buffalo desperately needs to add a shutdown corner, and Barron is a good one.
31. Kansas City Chiefs—OL Charles Grant, William and Mary
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)
Mock Draft 1.0–OT Josh Simmons, Ohio State
Grant is a smaller school project, but given time to mature, he could be the best OL in this draft.
32. Philadelphia Eagles—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
Mock Draft 1.0–CB Trey Amos, Ole Miss
Amos could step into Darius Slay’s starting role at corner.
