We are now under two weeks from the 2025 NFL Draft being in full swing, and teams are starting to get their draft boards finalized and ready to go. This year’s class is an interesting one. Very rarely does the term “generational prospect” actually apply to a player; this year, it does. Tight ends are so back that this year’s quarterback class is both polarizing and questionable. Like every draft, players will rise and players will fall, and that’s the beauty of it all. We don’t know what will happen, but we’ve got to try and figure it out.
We’re going with the original draft order; this mock will have no trades.
1. Tennessee Titans – Cam Ward, QB, Miami
We all know what’s coming here. It would be a major shock to see the Titans go any direction besides quarterback Cam Ward with the first overall pick. Every move they’ve made up to this point signals that they’re prepping for a young signal caller to take the reins. The Will Levis experiment hasn’t worked, and Ward will bring a new level of excitement to the Titans organization that’s in need of a new face of the franchise.
2. Cleveland Browns – Travis Hunter, WR/DB, Colorado
The Browns waste no time and select generational prospect, Travis Hunter. General Manager Andrew Berry said during the combine that they view him primarily as a receiver, and I have to agree. Wherever he plays, the Browns will be getting a big-time playmaker who will add a whole lot of juice to that side of the ball.
3. New York Giants – Abdul Carter, EDGE, Penn State
Signing Russell Wilson and Jameis Winston is good enough reason for me to think that the Giants are prepped to go best player available with this pick, and I have them doing just that. Adding Carter to a front that already has Brian Burns and Dexter Lawrence will create nightmares for opposing offenses.
4. New England Patriots – Armand Membou, OT, Missouri
This would be a good trade-down opportunity if the phone starts ringing. However, here the Patriots fill a major hole and take Membou, who is now being crowned as the best offensive tackle in this class.
5. Jacksonville Jaguars – Mason Graham, DL, Michigan
Jacksonville needs help on the interior of their defensive line, and Graham can slot in and play several roles in-between Josh Hines-Allen and Travon Walker.
6. Las Vegas Raiders – Will Campbell, OT, LSU
Vegas traded for QB Geno Smith, and they’ll use this pick to protect him by taking Campbell. He can start at guard and kick out to tackle if they want, but the arm length measurements during his pro day are good enough for us Campbell truthers.
7. New York Jets – Tyler Warren, TE, Penn State
The Jets seem to be all in on giving Justin Fields a chance for this year. At least enough to make me think they might help him out by taking the best pass catcher in this year’s class. Warren immediately plugs in as a quarterback-friendly target who can be used all over the field.
8. Carolina Panthers – Jalon Walker, EDGE/LB, Georgia
Another great trade-down situation, but here Carolina adds the heart and soul of the Georgia Bulldog defense to a unit that desperately needs some..heart and soul. As a tweener, Carolina can deploy Walker similarly to how they used Frankie Luvu during the 2023 season, off-ball with a healthy amount of pass rusher reps.
9. New Orleans Saints – Will Johnson, CB, Michigan
After trading Marshon Lattimore and losing Paulson Adebo in free agency, the Saints cornerback room is looking pretty thin. Will Johnson is the cornerback prototype that teams are now hunting for and fills a big hole for New Orleans.
10. Chicago Bears – Ashton Jeanty, RB, Boise State
After a little slip, Jeanty lands in Chicago to form a trio alongside Caleb Williams and Ben Johnson that will make them this year’s media darlings.
11. San Francisco 49ers – Mykel Williams, EDGE, Georgia
The 49ers have found themselves in a mini-rebuild, and their first pick in this draft is to add an athletic pass rusher with loads of potential who will immediately come into the league and be a good run defender.
12. Dallas Cowboys – Omarion Hampton, RB, North Carolina
Dallas seems to be locked in on taking a playmaker, and running back looks to be a big hole on the roster after losing Rico Dowdle. Enter Hampton, an electric running back who should give the Cowboys instant high-level production as a rookie.
13. Miami Dolphins – Kelvin Banks Jr., OT, Texas
Terron Armstead has officially retired, leaving a big opening on an offensive line unit that was already very poor. Banks makes a lot of sense here, and protecting Tua Tagovailoa should be the top priority for Miami this year.
14. Indianapolis Colts – Colston Loveland, TE, Michigan
The Colts tight end room needs a lot of love, making this pick very easy. Maybe the best *pure* pass catcher in this class, Loveland immediately plugs in and offers whoever is playing quarterback for the Colts a trustworthy target.
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15. Atlanta Falcons – James Pearce Jr., EDGE, Tennessee
Atlanta needs to get better at getting to the quarterback. Here, they take a chance on a guy with loads of potential to do just that. There are some questions on high Pearce should go, but the 2PC is very high on him. This is a great get for Atlanta, according to our boards.
16. Arizona Cardinals – Kenneth Grant, DL, Michigan
Arizona added Josh Sweat and Dalvin Tomlinson to the defensive front during free agency. Getting a young interior d-lineman to play with them would be the cherry on top. This could be a bit too early for Grant, but I like what he can bring to the table as someone who can clog up the middle and has pass-rush potential.
17. Cincinnati Bengals – Mike Green, EDGE, Marshall
The future of Trey Hendrickson is looking a little suspect at the moment, but I do think they ultimately get a deal done. Either way, Cincinnati needs to address its defense after spending the big bucks on the offensive side. Mike Green is an intriguing prospect who led the FBS in sacks with 17. Cincinnati can have him play opposite Hendrickson (should he return) and eventually aim to have him be the guy once he leaves.
18. Seattle Seahawks – Tetairoa McMillan, WR, Arizona
After a big slip, we finally have our first wide receiver off the board. After trading DK Metcalf to Pittsburgh, Seattle suddenly needs a big-body receiver on the perimeter of their offense. McMillan pretty much fits that description perfectly. He seems like an obvious match to play alongside Jaxon Smith-Njigba and gives new quarterback Sam Darnold a fresh target.
19. Tampa Bay Buccaneers – Malaki Starks, DB, Georgia
Adding Starks next to Antonie Winfield Jr. will immediately give Tampa Bay one of the best safety duos in the league. Starks can play all over the field, giving Todd Bowles an interesting chess piece for an already stout defense.
20. Denver Broncos – Emeka Egbuka, WR, Ohio State
The Broncos are in a really good spot going into this draft to take the best player available. Running back is probably the biggest need on the roster, but with Jeanty and Hampton off the board, we’ll have to wait to address that. Egbuka may seem too early for a lot of people, but he’s my WR3 (including Hunter) and can play any role that’s asked of him. Courtland Sutton is entering the final year of his contract, and giving Bo Nix another weapon after a good rookie year seems like a good idea to me.
21. Pittsburgh Steelers – Shedeur Sanders, QB, Colorado
Quarterback curve will likely have Sanders go earlier than this, even if he slips past the Giants at 3, but falling to Pittsburgh will be a blessing in disguise for him. As things stand, Mason Rudolph is the projected starter for the Steelers, giving Sanders a clear path to be the starter. Obviously, we all expect Aaron Rodgers to end up there, but he’s not there yet, leaving a massive hole for Mike Tomlin’s squad. Even if Rodgers does decide to sign, he’s 41 years old, and Pittsburgh would be wise to invest in their future.
22. Los Angeles Chargers – Matthew Golden, WR, Texas
This doesn’t scream Jim Harbaugh to me, but the fit makes too much sense. Ladd McConkey shined as a rookie last season, and Mike Williams was brought back in free agency. Adding a player like Golden gives Los Angeles a different and speedy dynamic on the outside for Justin Herbert.
23. Green Bay Packers – Jahdae Barron, DB, Texas
I’ve got Green Bay going BPA here with Jahdae Barron. A versatile DB who can play outside, inside, and even has some potential to line up at safety. The future of Jaire Alexander is also cloudy, with the expectation being that Green Bay will move on from him. Barron will immediately plug in as a starter for this unit.
24. Minnesota Vikings – Donovan Jackson, IOL, Ohio State
Minnesota only has 4 draft picks this year, so this is likely going to be a trade-back situation. However, in this mock, we finish building the offensive line by adding a versatile guard in Donovan Jackson, who can also line up at tackle. The Vikings will want to make sure they can protect J.J. McCarthy.
25. Houston Texans – Josh Simmons, OT, Ohio State
The Texans O-Line really struggled to keep C.J. Stroud upright last season. They’ve spent the offseason overhauling the unit, but there’s still work to be done. Simmons is a very talented tackle who gave up one sack in 19 starts. He would likely be going much higher than this if it weren’t for the knee injury he suffered last season.
26. Los Angeles Rams – Benjamin Morrison, DB, Notre Dame
This could be a touch too early for Morrison, but the Rams fill a hole here with a ball-hawking cornerback who has the potential to be a lockdown guy on the outside. Like Simmons, if it weren’t for injury, Morrison would likely be going much earlier than this.
27. Baltimore Ravens – Derrick Harmon, DL, Oregon
Baltimore is usually pretty good about taking BPA, and they’ll do that here by refreshing the interior of their defensive line with Harmon. A massive individual, Harmon will clog the middle and be a nightmare for opposing linemen.
28. Detroit Lions – Shemar Stewart, EDGE, Texas A&M
Stewart’s draft stock is a bit all over the place. He produced just 4.5 sacks in 3 seasons and then put his elite traits on display and starred in this year’s NFL Combine. He could very well go top-10, but here he slips, and the Lions trust their player development to develop an elite talent.
29. Washington Commanders – Nick Emmanwori, DB, South Carolina
The fit here might make too much sense, but Emmanwori will fill the role that Jeremy Chinn played last season. Dan Quinn gets another versatile piece that he can develop and use all over the field.
30. Buffalo Bills – Walter Nolan, DL, Ole Miss
If you picked up the 2PC’s NFL Draft Guide, you’d know that Walter Nolan is quite high on our board compared to others. The Bills should have been taking notes from Philadelphia’s dominant performance against Kansas City in the Super Bowl. Build up the trenches, get Patrick Mahomes on the ground, and go win the AFC. Nolan helps that cause.
31. Kansas City Chiefs – Tyler Booker, IOL, Alabama
Kansas City should have also been taking notes and hopefully realized they need to protect Mahomes if they want to keep adding to their trophy collection. They take the best offensive linemen available here at 31.
32. Philadelphia Eagles – Donovan Ezeiruaku, EDGE, Boston College
The Super Bowl champs lost a handful of key players on the defensive side of the ball, including Josh Sweat. Jalyx Hunt and Nolan Smith look ready to step up, but adding another piece to that rotation makes a ton of sense. Ezeiruaku tallied 16.5 sacks and 65 pressures (most in the FBS) last season.
