The draft is already a month away, and with the scouting combine and free agency out of the way, we have a much clearer picture of team needs and how general managers might approach the draft. A lot has changed since Mock Draft 1.0 two months ago, so let’s jump right in and see where the top prospects land. For more NFL draft and offseason content, click HERE.
2025 NFL Mock Draft 2.0
1. Tennessee Titans
Cam Ward, QB, Miami
With Tennessee’s quarterback roster moves, all signs point to Cam Ward being the number one pick. Getting rid of reliable backup Mason Rudolph and replacing him with journeyman Brandon Allen clearly says they’re trying to make space for a higher-echelon type of quarterback in the draft. Ward has the confidence and playmaking skills to be the face of a franchise at a time when it’s badly needed for the Titans.
2. Cleveland Browns
Abdul Carter, EDGE, Penn State
With Za’Darius Smith gone, the Browns need someone other than Myles Garrett who can consistently get after the quarterback. Enter Abdul Carter, who does have minor knee and shoulder concerns, but is undoubtedly the best pass rusher in the class. His relentlessness and pure athleticism remind some of Micah Parsons.
3. New York Giants
Travis Hunter, WR/CB, Colorado
With Cam Ward off the board, the Giants likely don’t feel comfortable picking a quarterback this high, especially with two veteran quarterbacks on the roster. Here, the Giants go for the easy pick, giving the Giants either an elite young receiver duo or the chance to solidify the cornerback room.
4. New England Patriots
Will Campbell, OT, LSU
With the top offensive skill player off the board, Mike Vrabel and the Patriots choose to build up the trenches instead with Campbell. While there are concerns about his arm length at tackle, he’ll be a polished day one starter at guard, worst case scenario. No matter what, Drake Maye gets much-needed protection.
5. Jacksonville Jaguars
Mason Graham, DT, Michigan
Arik Armstead is declining and because of that, the Jaguars move to get their top interior defensive lineman of the future. Slight concerns have been raised about his weight, but the athletic upside and lateral movement skills are too much to pass on for a team that struggled to generate interior pressure last year.
6. Las Vegas Raiders
Ashton Jeanty, RB, Boise State
If we know anything about Pete Carroll, it’s that he loves to run the ball. To make the most of veteran quarterback Geno Smith, he’ll need to be surrounded with weapons and there aren’t many of those outside of Brock Bowers. With that, it makes total sense to input an elite, high-volume running back into the equation.
7. New York Jets
Armand Membou, OT, Missouri
After losing Morgan Moses to the division rival Patriots, the Jets’ only right tackle is Chukwuma Okorafor. While he’s not a bad backup, it’s irresponsible to enter the season with him as the starting right tackle. Membou is a natural right tackle with great movement skills, giving him the ability to make blocks at the second level. He figures to be the Jets’ long-term starter at the position.
8. Carolina Panthers
Tetairoa McMillan, WR, Arizona
The Panthers rush to hand in their draft slip in this scenario, which gives them the draft’s consensus WR2 and best-contested ball catcher in McMillan. At 6’5, McMillan won’t always run by his defenders but is capable of it with a reported 4.48 speed at his pro day. He has real potential to be a quality X receiver in the NFL and gives Bryce Young a much-needed target on top of Adam Thielen and Xavier Legette.
9. New Orleans Saints
Will Johnson, CB, Michigan
After trading Marshon Lattimore to Washington midseason, the cornerback room doesn’t have as much depth as it once did. The Saints tinkered with playing Alontae Taylor in the slot last year, and he figures to be the starter in that spot, leaving a boundary cornerback spot open. Pairing the ball-hawking Will Johnson with Kool-Aid McKinstry gives the Saints an intriguing young cornerback duo for the future.
10. Chicago Bears
Mike Green, EDGE, Marshall
While Ryan Poles and the Bears made quality moves to upgrade their defensive line in free agency, the lack of depth is still concerning. The Eagles have made it obvious that a clear way to the top is having a stacked defensive line that’s able to rotate 2-3 guys in place of starters. Here, the Bears start their journey towards that, adding the polished Green to a group that already includes Montez Sweat and Dayo Odeyingbo.
11. San Fransisco 49ers
Mykel Williams, EDGE, OSU
No change here. The 49ers still have a major need at edge after releasing Leonard Floyd. Mykel Williams, a former projected top pick, has all the qualities to turn into a superstar. If he stays healthy and can develop pass-rush moves so he doesn’t rely so much on athleticism, the Niners will have a steal on their hands.
12. Dallas Cowboys
Shemar Stewart, EDGE, Texas A&M
The Cowboys have done little to upgrade their team throughout free agency. One of the bigger signings was Dante Fowler Jr., who’s coming off a career year rushing the passer. Still, that was likely a flash in the pan and likely won’t equate to him being the long-term starter. Here, Matt Eberflus secures a fantastic run-stopper, with intriguing pass-rush capability across Micah Parsons.
13. Miami Dolphins
Jahdae Barron, CB, Texas
After releasing Kendall Fuller, the Dolphins have a massive need at boundary cornerback opposite Jalen Ramsey. Although only 5’11 and 194 pounds, Barron has shown the ability to cover receivers much bigger than him, showcasing impressive ball skills. Barron slides right in as a day-one starter in this spot.
14. Indianapolis Colts
Tyler Warren, TE, PSU
No change here either. It’s been well-documented that Anthony Richardson struggles as a passer. A safety blanket would be a massive asset for him. Enter Tyler Warren, an old-school tight end with the ability to make eye-popping plays after the catch. This pick makes Richardson very happy.
15. Atlanta Falcons
Jalon Walker, EDGE, Georgia
Jalon Walker, perhaps the most impressive player on Georgia’s 2024 defense, slides a bit due to his versatility. While he’s proven himself to be a competent stand-up linebacker, he really showed out in his more limited snaps as an edge rusher. It works out perfectly for Atlanta here, as they could use an upgrade in both spots.
16. Arizona Cardinals
Walter Nolen, DL, Ole Miss
With massive help needed on the defensive line even after the Josh Sweat acquisition, the Cardinals nab one of the most athletic big men in the draft in Nolen. His agility and ability to take on blocks make him worthy of being taken in the top half of the draft. All of a sudden, Arizona’s defensive line is starting to look decent with Sweat, Dalvin Tomlinson, Darius Robinson, and now Nolen in the mix.
17. Cincinnati Bengals
James Pearce Jr., Edge, Tennessee
Even if the Bengals do manage to keep Trey Hendrickson, they still have a massive pass rush problem. While Hendrickson was great, leading the league in sacks, he was the only productive edge rusher on the defensive line. Former first-rounder Myles Murphy has yet to progress into a starter and the ultra-athletic Pearce Jr. should be able to make an immediate impact.
18. Seattle Seahawks
Grey Zabel, OL, NDSU
Seattle has done a decent job of addressing their major needs this offseason, besides filling in the offensive line. A starter at left guard is needed in the worst way and Zabel, who has impressive moving skills and a nice punch technique, provides a long-term solution at a much-needed position.
19. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Jihaad Campbell, LB, Alabama
At 34, Lavonte David has had an incredible career that is soon coming to an end. The Buccanneers signed journeyman starter Anthony Walker Jr. to be LB2, however, he’s average at best. It’s time for the Buccaneers to think about the long-term future at the position and Campbell, who moves with great explosiveness, figures to be exactly that.
20. Denver Broncos
Matthew Golden, WR, Texas
Sean Payton turned Denver’s offense into a machine under Bo Nix, even without providing him with top-tier weapons. They already struck a deal with athletic-move tight end Evan Engram, and now they get a major upgrade at receiver with Matthew Golden. His great long speed and ability to create separation make him a fantastic WR2 and a nice complement to Courtland Sutton.
21. Pittsburgh Steelers
Shedeur Sanders, QB, Colorado
The fall finally ends for Sanders. This scenario was a product of earlier teams not needing a quarterback and accounting for Sanders’ stock falling as of late. He has the potential to be a team’s long-term starter, he just needs to learn to take fewer sacks. Depending on how the rest of the Steelers’ offseason shakes out, 2025 could be a redshirt year for Sanders, or he could end up seeing some action.
22. Los Angeles Chargers
Colston Loveland, TE, Michigan
With the top wide receivers off the board, Jim Harbaugh and the Chargers decide to go with the next best pass catcher and one he’s very familiar with. Loveland is your prototypical modern tight end, lining up wide more often than in a blocking stance. He figures to be a high-volume contributor, helping expose slower defenders.
23. Green Bay Packers
Josh Simmons, OT, Ohio State
After being a 7th-round pick in 2022, Rasheed Walker has filled in nicely for the departed David Bakhtiari. Still, with Josh Simmons still on the board, it’s hard to pass up on him. He was expected to be OT1 before a torn ACL, but is progressing well and should be ready to start the season. Simmons will anchor Jordan Love’s blindside for the long term and hopefully stop Love from getting injured often.
24. Minnesota Vikings
Nick Emmanwori, S, South Carolina
Emmanwori, perhaps the most versatile and athletic safety in the class, lands in Minnesota. After losing Camryn Bynum to the Colts and with Harrison Smith still playing at 34 years old, there’s a clear need at the position. In this scenario, Emmanwori learns from future Hall-of-Fame Smith, learning how to best utilize his deep range and play in the box.
25. Houston Texans
Emeka Egbuka, WR, OSU
We already know C.J. Stroud has pulled in the Texans’ organization after the drafting of Tank Dell. Unfortunately, injuries have suspended Dell’s long-term prospects. Emeka Egbuka is a perfect fit in the slot, exactly where Dell used to play. Egbuka has a special connection with Stroud dating back to their days in Columbus, which makes this pick a no-brainer.
26. Los Angeles Rams
Maxwell Hairston, CB, Kentucky
The Rams have filled out their needs nicely this offseason. The only position remaining? Cornerback. Darious Williams is on the wrong side of 30 and Akhello Witherspoon isn’t a quality starter. While this is a small reach, Hairston has elite speed, long reach, and physicality; three traits that project extremely well into the NFL.
27. Baltimore Ravens
Malaki Starks, S, Georgia
No team values the safety position quite like Baltimore and after releasing Marcus Williams, they have a clear need at free safety. Starks looked like a can’t-miss prospect in 2023, but regressed slightly in 2024. Still, he possesses outstanding athleticism and strong tackling skills, which led to his selection as a unanimous All-American in 2023.
28. Detroit Lions
Derrick Harmon, DT, Oregon
Detroit snags another quality interior defensive lineman at 28. Harmon has shown incredible athleticism for his size, combined with top-tier IQ, it would’ve been criminal to leave him out of the first round. D.J. Reader has been a quality piece in the middle for the Lions, but his contract is set to expire after next year. He’ll be great depth in 2025 but will be a quality starter past then.
29. Washington Commanders
Kelvin Banks Jr., OT, Texas
The slide ends here for Banks Jr. While he played tackle at college, many scouts believe he can transition into being a high-level guard in the NFL. While his strength and athleticism are there at the tackle position, arm length is a consistent downgrade factor when looking at Banks Jr. Here, he becomes Washington’s left guard of the future, replacing Nick Allegretti.
30. Buffalo Bills
Omarion Hampton, RB, North Carolina
This may be a surprising pick to some. James Cook is entering a contract year and is expected to earn at least $15 million a year. It’s what he deserves, however, we all know how downhill running backs can go after receiving a huge contract. Hampton is likely to be much higher on teams’ boards than 3o and it’s not sustainable to have so much pressure on Josh Allen all the time. Hampton joins Cook in the backfield here and they become a top duo in the league.
31. Kansas City Chiefs
Josh Conerly Jr., OT, Oregon
No change here. Conerly has showcased good athleticism and the ability to recover, which is extremely important in the modern NFL with so many athletic edge rushers. He even has the ability to play inside, which they could use now with Joe Thuney no longer being a Chief.
32. Philadelphia Eagles
Nic Scourton, EDGE, Texas A&M
The second Texas A&M edge rusher sneaks into the first round in this scenario. At 6’4 and 285, Scourton has a powerful frame but has surprising athleticism and quickness for his size. Though he only had four sacks in 2024, he showcased intriguing rip and spin pass-rush moves. With Josh Sweat now in Arizona, Philadelphia could use another hands-down defensive lineman.
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