It is 2025 NFL Draft week! We have finally made it, so what better time for my first-ever three-round mock draft?
This is a reminder of how I evaluate players in my 2025 NFL Prospect Guide: I use a numeric scoring system that produces a score for each prospect on a 0-100 scale. That score calculates four weighted buckets: film/traits, production/data, athleticism, and intangibles. With the Combine, we were able to check some benchmark boxes in the athleticism bucket, which completes most of the scores for me.
For this mock, I am trying to be predictive in the 1st round while continuing with plausible scenarios in the subsequent rounds. If I am unsure of a pick, I rely on my evaluations and take the opportunity to plant a flag. I really enjoyed the exercise as a way to experience the unintended consequences of making certain choices.
To make these selections, I have carefully considered each team's needs, done a fair bit of dot connecting, evaluated the positional value of available prospects, and weighed each player's talent against the specific fit for each team.
Let's get after it!
2025 NFL Mock Draft 5.0
1) Tennessee Titans: Cam Ward, QB, Miami (Big Board: 12)
This has seemingly been set in stone for some time now. Ward will be the Titans' new franchise QB. Ward has some work to do in development, but he has unteachable arm talent that opens up the offense and a knack for making big plays off-script.
2) Cleveland Browns: Travis Hunter, WR/CB, Colorado (Big Board: 1)
For the first time of the cycle, I have listed WR before CB for Hunter’s position. Hunter is adamant he is playing both sides of the ball in the NFL, so we might as well lock him into the one team that has publicly stated they see him as a WR first, CB second. The Browns get the best prospect in the class.
3) New York Giants: Ashton Jeanty, RB, Boise State (Big Board: 21)
This makes too much sense to me. Guys coming into the NFL with the “lore” that Jeanty has just don’t make it down the board too far, even if they play what many call a devalued position. Joe Schoen rights his wrongs here for the Mara family after he facilitated the Saquon Barkley departure debacle. Jeanty is a special player and gives the Giants the juice they need in the backfield to complement what a Russell Wilson game plan might look like.
4) New England Patriots: Abdul Carter, EDGE, Penn State (Big Board: 2)
The Patriots grab a blue-chip prospect in Carter to kick-start a lacking pass rush. Mike Vrabel completely rebuilding the DL in year 1 would be on brand. Carter joins FA acquisitions Milton Williams, Harold Landry, and Khyiris Tonga, who join a finally healthy Christian Barmore and young stud Keion White to form a legitimately good DL, at least on paper.
I could also see Vrabel going off the reservation a bit and shocking the world with a Jalon Walker pick.
5) Jacksonville Jaguars: Mason Graham, IDL, Michigan (Big Board: 3)
The last blue-chip prospect on the board falls to the Jags here. Graham would be a fantastic addition to a DL with a ton of EDGE talent, but lacks some pop in the middle. If Jeanty were here, I could see new HC Liam Coen being very interested.
6) San Francisco 49ers (VIA LVR): Will Campbell, OT, LSU (Big Board: 7)
Trade Alert!
49ers get: 2025 1st-round pick (#6)
Raiders get: 2025 1st-round pick (#11), 2025 2nd-round pick (#43)
The 49ers have a ton of draft capital this year, giving them ultimate flexibility to play the board as they see fit. With four potential Campbell landing spots picking right in front of them, leapfrogging the pile to ensure they get their guy feels right. Campbell’s best position might be at center, but I love the idea of weaponizing his brain and athleticism in the Kyle Shanahan scheme.
7) New York Jets: Armand Membou, OT, Missouri (Big Board: 6)
We know Aaron Glenn will prioritize getting right in the trenches as he looks to kick-start this rebuild. Membou is the best OL prospect in the class, but more importantly, he has the “nasty” aspect to his game that will endear him to Glenn and his staff. He is a culture fit and a perfect first pick for the new regime.
8) Carolina Panthers: Jalon Walker, EDGE, Georgia (Big Board: 15)
There couldn’t be a more perfect prospect for Ejiro Evero’s scheme than Walker. Walker is like Frankie Luvu and/or Baron Browning… after gamma radiation exposure. He is an exponentially more gifted player than those guys, and Evero got a ton out of both of them. I know defensive coordinators aren’t the guys making the picks, but I can’t help but feel like this type of player is the single biggest missing piece from the Panthers' defense.
9) New Orleans Saints: Jaxson Dart, QB, Ole Miss (Big Board: 9)
New head coach Kellen Moore gets his Jalen Hurts clone. Minus the Tush Push, Dart has a very similar skill to Hurts and is way further along at this point in his career than Hurts was. Dart is an accurate, rhythmic thrower, with big-time rushing upside.
10) Chicago Bears: Tyler Warren, TE, Penn State (Big Board: 13)
The Ben Johnson offense in Detroit wasn’t fully unlocked until he put a stud tight end in the mix to consistently generate mismatch opportunities. Warren steps in and becomes that guy for him in Chicago, and also elevates the floor of the run game quite substantially.
11) Las Vegas Raiders (VIA SF): Jahdae Barron, CB, Texas (Big Board: 5)
Trade Alert!
Raiders get: 2025 1st-round pick (#11), 2025 2nd-round pick (#43)
49ers get: 2025 1st-round pick (#6)
With Jeanty off the board when the Raiders get on the clock at 6, they feel like a good trade-back candidate, whether that winds up being for a QB or someone else.
In this scenario, they move back to take one of my favorite players in the class, who fits Pete Carroll’s defense like a glove. My working play-style comp for Barron is Devon Witherspoon, whom Carroll took 5th overall in his last draft with the Seahawks. Barron brings instincts, athleticism, versatility, and elite ball skills to the table.
12) Dallas Cowboys: Tetairoa McMillan, WR, Arizona (Big Board: 4)
Dallas fixes their massive hole at WR2 with the best WR in the class and a top-5 player overall. McMillan brings size, speed, and ball skills as a primary outside WR. He is also an ASS
13) Miami Dolphins: Will Johnson, CB, Michigan (Big Board: 16)
Johnson has not had a particularly smooth draft process, and most recently ran a 12th percentile short shuttle (4.33 seconds) at a team workout. I still can’t get the Michigan national title run 2023 tape out of my head, which is arguably the best tape of any player in the class.
14) Indianapolis Colts: Colston Loveland, TE, Michigan (Big Board: 14)
Loveland brings an “easy button” element to the Colts' pass game that both Anthony Richardson and Daniel Jones desperately need. If these guys can’t make it work with these pass-catchers and this offensive line, then we have a serious problem.
15) Atlanta Falcons: Donovan Ezeiruaku, EDGE, Boston College (Big Board: 10)
The most underrated player in the entire draft is Ezeiruaku. He is a long, freakish athlete, technically refined and uber-productive pass-rusher who feels like he should be a top-10 pick in the class.
16) Arizona Cardinals: Matthew Golden, WR, Texas (Big Board: 42)
While I think this is a little early for Golden, I can’t argue with the landing spot. Golden’s skill set perfectly complements Marv Harrison Jr. and Trey McBride’s. He brings quick separation ability, verticality, and RAC production.
17) Cincinnati Bengals: Mykel Williams, EDGE, Georgia (Big Board: 33)
Whether the Bengals come to a resolution with Trey Hendrickson or not, they need to be strongly thinking about adding EDGE talent in this class. Williams would provide them with size, length, and power on the edge, along with the ability to rush from reduced alignments on pass-downs.
18) Seattle Seahawks: Kelvin Banks, OT/IOL, Texas (Big Board: 18)
Banks has been marketed as having outside/in versatility. For my money, he is best served on the interior in the NFL and should slide in at right guard for the Seahawks, where he can maximize his explosive first step and ability to generate displacement.
19) Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Jihaad Campbell, LB, Alabama (Big Board: 20)
The Bucs can get the successor to future Hall of Famer Lavonte David in Campbell. He also gives Todd Bowles a huge boost to the pass-rush as a blitzer.
20) Denver Broncos: TreVeyon Henderson, RB, Ohio State (Big Board: 59)
I know many folks, including myself, have Omarion Hampton as their RB2 in the class and would be surprised to see Henderson above him. However, I can’t help but think of the type of RB Sean Payton has had success with in the past, most notably Reggie Bush and Alvin Kamara. Both of them were pass-game mismatches, and I truly believe Henderson has the highest pass-catching ceiling in the class among the RB group. Not to mention, his burst and explosiveness are tailor-made for Payton’s outside zone heavy scheme.
21) Pittsburgh Steelers: Shedeur Sanders, QB, Colorado (Big Board: 11)
I'm not going to lie, it feels weird having Shedeur fall this far, but I'm simply trying to go with the way the wind seems to be blowing. I wouldn’t be surprised to see the Steelers walk away from the first round with either Sanders or Jalen Milroe.
22) Los Angeles Chargers: Kenneth Grant, IDL, Michigan (Big Board: 8)
The Harbaugh special! We have a reunion in LA as Jim gets his guy Grant. Grant was an integral part of Michigan’s 2023 national championship run. They finally address the interior of their defensive line with arguably the most physically gifted player in the draft.
23) Green Bay Packers: Derrick Harmon, IDL, Oregon (Big Board: 22)
Back-to-back hog mollies off the board. Kenny Clark isn’t getting any younger, and Harmon is the perfect heir. For now, the Packers assemble a dangerous rotation on the interior of their defensive line.
24) Minnesota Vikings: Malaki Starks, S, Georgia (Big Board: 29)
Versatile back-7 players are such an integral part of the defensive system in Minnesota, and adding Starks, who can line up all over the defensive formation, is a huge get. Harrison Smith is also ancient, so there is value in addressing the position before it becomes a problem.
25) Houston Texans: Emeka Egbuka, WR, Ohio State (Big Board: 55)
I am operating as if CJ Stroud has a ton of influence over this pick and that he will pound the table for his guy Egbuka. At Ohio State in 2022, Egbuka had a breakout performance, tallying over 1200 yards from scrimmage and 12 touchdowns with Stroud pulling the trigger.
26) New York Giants: Jalen Milroe, QB, Alabama (Big Board: 57)
Trade Alert!
Giants get: 2025 1st-round pick (#26), 2025 3rd-round pick (#101)
Rams get: 2025 2nd-round pick (#34), 2025 3rd-round pick (#65)
The Giants need to add a long-term fixture at QB. Connecting the dots, it feels like there is now at least a 50/50 chance Milroe finds himself in the first round. Here, the Giants jump way in front of the Browns to make sure they get their guy.
27) Baltimore Ravens: Mike Green, EDGE, Marshall (Big Board: 26)
The Ravens really need to add some juice to their pass rush. While many believe Green will be a top-half of the 1st round pick, I just don’t think the combination of tape, coming from a small school, and off-field concerns is one that typically lends to that kind of investment.
28) Detroit Lions: Shemar Stewart, EDGE, Texas A&M (Big Board: 19)
The Lions finally get Aidan Hutchinson a running mate at EDGE and do so with a complete freak of nature — albeit a raw one. Stewart has a long way to go in terms of his development but the raw tools are abundant.
29) Washington Commanders: Nick Emmanwori, S, South Carolina (Big Board: 40)
Commanders head coach Dan Quinn has routinely gravitated toward big, athletic safeties who have range and versatility. Emmanwori has a lot to learn and needs to develop better instincts, but there isn’t a better coach to pull the gold out of him than Quinn.
30) Buffalo Bills: Maxwell Hairston, CB, Kentucky (Big Board: 61)
The Bills' biggest remaining need is easily a cornerback opposite Christian Benford. Hairston brings speed and length to the table. Many view him as more of a man corner, which might disqualify him from a typical Sean McDermott defense, but sources have speculated to me that some more man coverage is in the cards for the Bills in 2025.
31) Kansas City Chiefs: Omarion Hampton, RB, North Carolina (Big Board: 43)
Andy Reid can’t help himself when it comes to drafting skill players early, and if Hampton is actually on the board here, I would fully expect him to pull the trigger. Hampton would bring a fun, downhill dynamic to the Chiefs' run game with a ton of untapped potential in the pass game. The Chiefs do have needs all over the roster, though, so maybe RB here is too rich for the situation.
32) Philadelphia Eagles: Grey Zabel, IOL, North Dakota State (Big Board: 32)
The versatile Zabel lands with the Super Bowl champions and should be able to compete for their right guard spot on Day 1, keeping the main thing the main thing in Philly.
ROUND 2
| PICK | TEAM | PLAYER | SCHOOL | POS |
| 33 | CLV | Tyler Shough | Louisville | QB |
| 34 | LAR (VIA NYG) | Josh Conerly Jr. | Oregon | OT |
| 35 | TEN | Jaylin Noel | Iowa State | WR |
| 36 | JAX | Trey Amos | Ole Miss | CB |
| 37 | LVR | Donovan Jackson | Ohio State | IOL/OT |
| 38 | NE | Jayden Higgins | Iowa State | WR |
| 39 | CHI | Bhayshul Tuten | Virginia Tech | RB |
| 40 | NO | Walter Nolen | Ole Miss | IDL |
| 41 | CHI | Aireontae Ersery | Minnesota | OT |
| 42 | NYJ | Elijah Arroyo | Miami | TE |
| 43 | LVR (VIA SF) | Kyle Williams | Washington State | WR |
| 44 | DAL | Quinshon Judkins | Ohio State | RB |
| 45 | IND | Tyler Booker | Alabama | OG |
| 46 | ATL | Darius Alexander | Toledo | IDL |
| 47 | ARZ | Carson Schwesinger | UCLA | LB |
| 48 | MIA | Tyleik Williams | Ohio State | IDL |
| 49 | CIN | Joshua Farmer | Florida State | IDL |
| 50 | SEA | Shavon Revel Jr. | East Carolina | CB |
| 51 | DEN | Nic Scourton | Texas A&M | EDGE |
| 52 | SEA | James Pearce Jr. | Tennessee | EDGE |
| 53 | TB | Darien Porter | Iowa State | CB |
| 54 | GB | Elic Ayomanor | Stanford | WR |
| 55 | LAC | Terrance Ferguson | Oregon | TE |
| 56 | BUF | Landon Jackson | Arkansas | EDGE |
| 57 | CAR | Luther Burden | Missouri | WR |
| 58 | HST | Anthony Belton | NC State | OT |
| 59 | BLT | Kevin Winston Jr. | Penn State | S |
| 60 | DET | Jonah Savaiinaea | Arizona | OT/IOL |
| 61 | WAS | Kaleb Johnson | Iowa | RB |
| 62 | BUF | Xavier Watts | Notre Dame | S |
| 63 | KC | Marcus MBow | Purdue | IOL |
| 64 | PHI | Mason Taylor | LSU | TE |
Notable 2nd round selections:
34) Los Angeles Rams: Josh Conerly Jr., OT, Oregon (Big Board: 5)
Trade Alert!
Rams get: 2025 1st-round pick (#34), 2025 3rd-round pick (#65)
Giants get: 2025 1st-round pick (#26), 2025 3rd-round pick (#101)
The Rams have nearly a 65-point gap between where they are slated to pick at 26 and their next pick at 90. Teams do not like operating like this, especially in the early rounds, so the Rams remedying that situation is more than plausible. Here they trade back 8 spots to gain 40 in the 3rd round and close the gap. Conerly provides them with some much-needed offensive line depth and someone who could compete for a starting spot at right tackle or guard immediately.
38) New England Patriots: Jayden Higgins, WR, Iowa State (Big Board: 41)
This might be my favorite pick of the round. The last time the Patriots had a good outside WR with size, ball skills, and speed was Randy Moss, so getting Higgins to pair with Stefon Diggs and the litany of slot players they have makes a ton of sense. This offseason should be all about improving the ecosystem for Drake Maye. Mission accomplished here.
52) Green Bay Packers: Elic Ayomanor, WR, Stanford (Big Board: 36)
As someone who roots for the Lions, the idea of the Packers getting my WR2 in the class all the way down at 52nd overall is a bit nauseating. It is a plausible outcome, though, and the Packers need to strongly consider adding a player who can become a true WR1. Ayomanor has that upside.
ROUND 3
| PICK | TEAM | PLAYER | SCHOOL | POS |
| 65 | LAR (VIA NYG) | Jack Bech | TCU | WR |
| 66 | KC | JT Tuimoloau | Ohio State | EDGE |
| 67 | CLV | Tate Ratledge | Georgia | IOL |
| 68 | LVR | Damien Martinez | Miami | RB |
| 69 | NE | Ozzy Trapillo | Boston College | OT |
| 70 | JAX | Thomas Fidone | Nebraska | TE |
| 71 | NO | Nohl Williams | California | CB |
| 72 | CHI | Jack Sawyer | Ohio State | EDGE |
| 73 | NYJ | Azareye'h Thomas | Florida State | CB |
| 74 | CAR | Quincey Riley | Louisville | CB |
| 75 | SF | Jordan Burch | Oregon | EDGE |
| 76 | DAL | Alfred Collins | Texas | IDL |
| 77 | NE | Andrew Mukuba | Texas | S |
| 78 | ARZ | Charles Grant | William & Mary | OT |
| 79 | HST | RJ Harvey | UCF | RB |
| 80 | IND | TJ Sanders | South Carolina | IDL |
| 81 | CIN | Benjamin Morrison | Notre Dame | CB |
| 82 | SEA | Jared Wilson | Georgia | IOL |
| 83 | PIT | Ollie Gordon | Oklahoma State | RB |
| 84 | TB | Princely Umanmielen | Ole Miss | EDGE |
| 85 | DEN | Savion Williams | TCU | WR |
| 86 | LAC | Oluwafemi Oladejo | UCLA | EDGE |
| 87 | GB | Dorian Strong | Virginia Tech | CB |
| 88 | JAX | Lathan Ransom | Ohio State | S |
| 89 | HST | Omarr Norman-Lott | Tennessee | IDL |
| 90 | LAR | Demetrius Knight | South Carolina | LB |
| 91 | BLT | Dylan Fairchild | Georgia | IOL |
| 92 | SEA | Tre Harris | Ole Miss | WR |
| 93 | NO | Sai'vion Jones | LSU | EDGE |
| 94 | CLV | Jared Ivey | Ole Miss | EDGE |
| 95 | KC | Jamaree Caldwell | Oregon | IDL |
| 96 | PHI | Danny Stutsman | Oklahoma | LB |
| 97 | MIN | Jacob Parrish | Kansas State | CB |
| 98 | MIA | Miles Frazier | LSU | IOL |
| 99 | NYG | Wyatt Milum | West Virginia | IOL/OT |
| 100 | SF | Jalen Royals | Utah State | WR |
| 101 | NYG (VIA LAR) | Shemar Turner | Texas A&M | IDL |
| 102 | DET | Josiah Stewart | Michigan | EDGE |
Notable 3rd round selections:
68) Los Vegas Raiders: Damien Martinez, RB, Miami (Big Board: 58)
The Raiders' current depth chart at RB does not reflect one we are typically used to seeing from a Pete Carroll team, so I fully expect them to come away with at least one back in this draft. Martinez is a perfect fit with his athleticism, size, and contact balance.
79) Houston Texans: RJ Harvey, RB, UCF (Big Board: 48)
Joe Mixon will be 29 years old when the season starts and is essentially in the final year of his contract, with minimal guaranteed money in 2026. In the short term, Harvey adds serious explosiveness and pass-catching ability to the RB room, while also being the heir-apparent starter. He has bell cow potential and is my RB3 in the class. Big value here.
81) Cincinnati Bengals: Benjamin Morrison, CB, Notre Dame (Big Board: 59)
The Bengals' new defensive coordinator Al Golden coached Morrison at Notre Dame, so he would be a perfect fit for the system he will run in Cincy.
