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3/17/25
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NFL Mock Draft 2025: Latest Predictions After First Week of Free Agency
The 2025 NFL Draft is a little more than a month away, and with the start of the league calendar year last week, the landscape has shifted dramatically. We've seen established stars traded for picks and free agency plans come to life, changing what all 32 teams will need to walk away with from this year's draft.
As the pro day circuit continues and free agency trickles on, what does the outlook for April look like now? Here's our latest simulated 3-round mock draft for the 2025 NFL Draft.
2025 NFL Mock Draft
1. Tennessee Titans
Selection: Cam Ward, QB, Miami (FL)
For all the speculation and assumptions about Tennessee's plans at quarterback, the tea leaves now that free agency has opened are giving "Quarterback." And, in this class, there's really only one option to be the pick if you're going to go that route at No. 1 overall.
2. Cleveland Browns
Selection: Abdul Carter, EDGE, Penn State
Cleveland may well covet a rookie quarterback contract to get out of the hole it has put itself in with the Deshaun Watson contract. However, there may also be some pressure for this team to win now. And Carter undoubtedly helps them do that more than their options at No. 2 overall at quarterback.
3. New York Giants
Selection: Shedeur Sanders, QB, Colorado
New York may end up being the Russell Wilson destination. It feels like Aaron Rodgers is heading to Pittsburgh, which would leave Wilson in line to go play for the Giants.
All that should do is alleviate the pressure for New York to jump up to No. 1 overall. This team should stand pat and, if a quarterback they like is on the board, secure a long-term answer, too. All indications seem to suggest they do indeed like Sanders.
4. New England Patriots
Selection: Travis Hunter, CB, Colorado
New England should consider itself not to be in any rush to leap into competitive windows and start drafting for need. The addition of Morgan Moses in free agency alleviates some of the OL pressure and puts New England in a position to simply draft a difference-maker.
Given Carlton Davis' age as a new signee and the need for wide receiver talent, Hunter should have little issue finding reps for the Patriots.
5. Jacksonville Jaguars
Selection: Mason Graham, IDL, Michigan
Jacksonville's dramatic overhaul under James Gladstone has been aggressive and relentless thus far. One thing Gladstone had in Los Angeles? Potent and disruptive defensive fronts.
The Jaguars have some pieces in place but are missing a potential centerpiece inside — they get that with the addition of Graham at No. 5 overall.
6. Las Vegas Raiders
Selection: Armand Membou, OT, Missouri
Las Vegas made one of the big splashes this March with their its for QB Geno Smith. It sets the stage for the Raiders to not get desperate at No. 6 overall, and in this scenario, they bypass putting too much faith in 2024 third-round pick DJ Glaze and take what has become the consensus top tackle in the draft.
An offensive line of Kolton Miller, Jordan Meredith, Jackson Powers-Johnson, Dylan Parham, and Armand Membou has the potential in time to be one of the league's best if they keep this group together.
7. New York Jets
Selection: Tyler Warren, TE, Penn State
New York has the makings of an impressive offensive front, and with Justin Fields behind center, it should have little issue running the football.
Making the most of its outlook will come down to if it can get enough mismatch players in the passing game. Tyler Warren can help on both fronts for a team whose tight end room is missing a centerpiece.
8. Carolina Panthers
Selection: Jihaad Campbell, LB, Alabama
Carolina has gotten serious in a big way about improving its defense this offseason. It has signed big free agent contracts for Bobby Brown, Trevon Moehrig, and Tershawn Wharton.
Now, it lands a glue piece in the middle to help tie everything together.
9. New Orleans Saints
Selection: Will Johnson, CB, Michigan
The Saints saw Paulson Adebo leave in free agency on a deal worth upwards of $18 million per season. That's certainly not a price point they could contend with, given their other needs.
The value pick is Will Johnson, which would give the Saints a potential secondary of Johnson, Kool-Aid McKinstry, Alontae Taylor, Tyrann Mathieu, and Justin Reid. That'll play.
10. Chicago Bears
Selection: Ashton Jeanty, RB, Boise State
An offensive line overhaul only goes so far if you don't have the pieces around it to make the most of it. Caleb Williams has some talent to throw to, but the displacement ability that Chicago suddenly finds with Joe Thuney, Drew Dalman, and Jonah Jackson on the interior can be maximized with a dangerous runner.
Jeanty landing in Chicago moves Ben Johnson a lot closer to having the diverse menu of options he needs to call his offense like he did in Detroit.
11. San Francisco 49ers
Selection: Kenneth Grant, DL, Michigan
The 49ers aren't just overhauling the defensive front. They're overhauling the entire roster.
That leaves the team with no shortage of options, but the rarity of Kenneth Grant's physical ability and size makes him a hard selection to turn down. The 49ers are a blank slate at defensive tackle, with Jordan Elliott, Kalia Davis, Evan Anderson, and Kevin Givens looming as the only ones under contract.
12. Dallas Cowboys
Selection: Will Campbell, OG, LSU
Campbell is well-aligned to step in on the Cowboys' interior and serve as the heir to Zack Martin. Those are big shoes to fill, but the LSU lineman is well-equipped to fill them.
He's physical, he's powerful, and he gets rave reviews for his football intelligence. Dallas's renewed investment in the offense would be incomplete without an investment to fill Martin's spot.
13. Miami Dolphins
Selection: Jahdae Barron, CB, Texas
Jalen Ramsey headlines the Dolphins' secondary, but the rest of the group is young and unproven. Barron won't help this team get any more experienced, but he's an intense hitter whose ball skills shined this year at Texas.
He has inside and outside versatility, the same as Ramsey and fourth-year corner Kader Kohou. This selection gives the Dolphins a lot of matchup and disguise opportunity in the secondary.
14. Indianapolis Colts
Selection: Colston Loveland, TE, Michigan
The Colts get left out of the Tyler Warren sweepstakes in this scenario but still come away with a talented flex receiver who can create some of the same mismatch problems (or more, if you compare the two in space).
With a well-established offensive line that may need a guard to take over for Will Fries, this team has the infrastructure to win the point of attack well enough and embrace the receiving profile of this tight end.
15. Atlanta Falcons
Selection: Shemar Stewart, EDGE, Texas A&M
Atlanta brought back Leonard Floyd as a welcomed addition to their pass rush room. Still, after moving on from Grady Jarrett, Raheem Morris better be sure his unit up front as the horses they need.
Yes, there's a lot of youth in this group on the edge and interior. But Stewart's tools, this late in the first round, are an easy sell.
16. Arizona Cardinals
Selection: Kelvin Banks, OT, Texas
Arizona's offensive line group has uncertainty long-term at right tackle and offers some flexibility on the offensive interior despite re-signing Evan Brown.
One thing's for certain: the group needs to be more complete. Banks Jr. offers some flexibility in outcomes and brings a lot of added push to the starting five.
17. Cincinnati Bengals
Selection: Mike Green, EDGE, Marshall
It sounds like the momentum is building for Burrow's weapons to get deals done, so where does that leave Trey Hendrickson? Even if the Bengals end up sorting out Hendrickson's contract, this group needs more teeth.
Mike Green has the most robust pass rush bag of any rusher in the class and can help the Bengals close games when they're playing with the lead.
18. Seattle Seahawks
Selection: Matthew Golden, WR, Texas
The Seahawks' offensive overhaul now features two receivers who win predominantly in the middle of the field with Cooper Kupp and Jaxon Smith-Njigba.
They'll need a field stretcher to be the cherry on top and keep things from getting too congested — and that's exactly what they get in Matthew Golden.
19. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Selection: Nick Emmanwori, SAF, South Carolina
Getting a freak athlete like Emmanwori to play on the back end opposite Antoine Winfield Jr. is an enticing opportunity for the Buccaneers.
If anyone knows how to make the most out of a weapon like this, it's Todd Bowles.
20. Denver Broncos
Selection: Tetairoa McMillan, WR, Arizona
Denver got a big-bodied tight end in free agency with Evan Engram. So, it should add another wide receiver who offers middle-of-the-field ability and great catch-point control in Tet McMillan to play opposite Courtland Sutton on the outside.
21. Pittsburgh Steelers
Selection: Omarion Hampton, RB, North Carolina
Pittsburgh lost its bell cow back in Najee Harris but can add a more dynamic runner with similar size in his place: Omarion Hampton.
Given that the Steelers also added DK Metcalf to the mix and feel on the cusp of adding Aaron Rodgers, this could be the most dangerous Steelers offense we've seen in some time.
22. Los Angeles Chargers
Selection: Jalon Walker, EDGE, Georgia
Los Angeles' plan of attack this offseason is coming into focus. It stocked up on physical additions on offense with Mekhi Becton and Najee Harris. It managed to secure another year of Khalil Mack, but the long-term outlook here needs more answers in the pass rush.
Walker's build is untraditional on the edge, but his power and burst are undeniable. Mack would be a good player to learn underneath.
23. Green Bay Packers
Selection: Mykel Williams, EDGE, Georgia
Green Bay made a big bet by drafting Lukas Van Ness in the first round a few years back. It hasn't paid big yet, which leaves the door open for more pass rush help to enter the fray.
Williams has elite length and good power. Plus, he comes with a more extensive resume than Van Ness did leaving Iowa.
24. Minnesota Vikings
Selection: Derrick Harmon, IDL, Oregon
Minnesota's overhaul of the trenches in free agency has been impressive to watch.
Still, how much does Javon Hargrave have left in the tank? For one of the league's best rosters, getting young names in the pipeline to take over long-term is a must for Minnesota to sustain its window.
25. Houston Texans
Selection: Emeka Egbuka, WR, Ohio State
The Texans have been busy this offseason overhauling their offensive line and reinforcing a shaken wide receiver room. The trade of Christian Kirk seems like a good bet to place, but given the team's proactive drafting of Blake Fisher last year at tackle, going with another wide receiver feels like the more impactful play for Houston. Egbuka is reunited here with his former quarterback.
26. Los Angeles Rams
Selection: Carson Schwesinger, LB, UCLA
The local prospect may be too good to pass up here. Schwesinger is a dynamic linebacker who gives the Rams something they simply haven't had other than Bobby Wagner's cameo season in 2022.
27. Baltimore Ravens
Selection: Darien Porter, CB, Iowa State
Baltimore went with a cornerback in the first round of last year's draft, and it looks like Nate Wiggins will be a big-time hit.
However, the collection of talent at cornerback overall sees Marlon Humphrey another year older and Brandon Stephens, even amid his struggles, leaving in free agency. Porter has length, can fly like the wind and is an ascending talent.
28. Detroit Lions
Selection: Tyler Booker, OG, Alabama
The Lions get some of their punch back in the middle of the offensive line with this addition. Graham Glasgow regressed and Kevin Zeitler is off to his next home, leaving some open spots for the taking.
Booker fits the mold of the kind of players the Lions have gravitated toward.
29. Washington Commanders
Selection: Malaki Starks, SAF, Georiga
Dan Quinn's rebuilt defense enters Year 2 with plenty more known than a year ago. The long-term outlook at safety is still a question, though. Will Harris was added in free agency and is projected to start, but the value of Starks this late in the first round would be an awesome addition to help tie the back end together.
30. Buffalo Bills
Selection: Walter Nolen, IDL, Mississippi
Buffalo's defensive overhaul continues with the selection of Walter Nolen. Buffalo is undeterred by the idea of teams finding some ability to run the ball because they can still often control the flow of the game, so more size up front isn't necessarily a must.
Still, when the Bills are in positive game scripts, Nolen can be a closer along the front with the rest of a talented group.
31. Kansas City Chiefs
Selection: Tyleik Williams, IDL, Ohio State
Kansas City lost Tershawn Wharton in free agency and is still thin here despite the addition of Jerry Tillery.
Given the improving offensive lines across the AFC West, the Chiefs would be wise not to skimp at defensive tackle. Williams is an excellent run defender who could prospect next to Chris Jones.
32. Philadelphia Eagles
Selection Donovan Ezeiraku, EDGE, Boston College
Josh Sweat? Gone. Milton Williams? Also gone. Philly won its Super Bowl in large part because of an unblockable front.
Keeping that pipeline stocked is a very "Howie" move, and Ezeiruaku has a potent bag of rush counters that could thrive amid the other talent in Philly.
Round 2
33. Cleveland Browns: Jaxson Dart, QB, Mississippi
34. New York Giants: Darius Alexander, IDL, Toledo
35. Tennessee Titans: James Pearce Jr., EDGE, Tennessee
36. Jacksonville Jaguars: Luther Burden, WR, Missouri
37. Las Vegas Raiders: TreVeyon Henderson, RB, Ohio State
38. New England Patriots: Josh Simmons, OT, Ohio State
39. Chicago Bears: Josh Conerly, OT, Oregon
40. New Orleans Saints: Elic Ayomanor, WR, Stanford
41. Chicago Bears: Nic Scourton, EDGE, Texas A&M
42. New York Jets: Maxwell Hairston, CB, Kentucky
43. San Francisco 49ers: Donovan Jackson, OL, Ohio State
44. Dallas Cowboys: Shavon Revel, CB, East Carolina
45. Indianapolis Colts: Grey Zabel, IOL, North Dakota State
46. Atlanta Falcons: Jaylin Noel, WR, Iowa State
47. Arizona Cardinals: Jayden Higgins, WR, Iowa State
48. Miami Dolphins Alfred Collins, IDL, Texas
49. Cincinnati Bengals: Tate Ratledge, IOL, Georgia
50. Seattle Seahawks: JT Tuimoloau, EDGE, Ohio State
51. Denver Broncos: Kaleb Johnson, RB, Iowa
52. Seattle Seahawks: Jonah Savaiinaea, IOL, Arizona
53. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Jared Ivey, DL, Mississippi
54. Green Bay Packers: Benjamin Morrison, CB, Notre Dame
55. Los Angeles Chargers: Elijah Arroyo, TE, Miami
56. Buffalo Bills: Azareye'h Thomas, CB, Florida State
57. Carolina Panthers: TJ Sanders, IDL, South Carolina
58. Houston Texans: Aireontae Ersery, OT, Minnesota
59. Baltimore Ravens: Landon Jackson, EDGE, Arkansas
60. Detroit Lions: Kyle Kennard, EDGE, South Carolina
61. Washington Commanders: Princely Umanmielen, EDGE, Mississippi
62. Buffalo Bills: Bhayshul Tuten, RB, Virginia Tech
63. Kansas City Chiefs: Xavier Watts, SAF, Notre Dame
64. Philadelphia Eagles: Mason Taylor, TE, LSU
Round 3
65. New York Giants: Jack Bech, WR, TCU
66. Kansas City Chiefs: Marcus Mbow, IOL, Purdue
67. Cleveland Browns: Jacob Parrish, CB, Kansas State
68. Las Vegas Raiders: Tre Harris, WR, Mississippi
69. New England Patriots: Jalen Royals, WR, Utah State
70. Jacksonville Jaguars: Trey Amos, CB, Mississippi
71. New Orleans Saints: Omarr Norman-Lott, IDL, Tennessee
72. Chicago Bears: Bradyn Swinson, EDGE, LSU
73. New York Jets: Xavier Restrepo, WR, Miami
74. Carolina Panthers: Isaiah Bond, WR, Texas
75. San Francisco 49ers: Demetrius Knight II, LB, South Carolina
76. Dallas Cowboys: Shemar Turner, IDL, Texas A&M
77. New England Patriots: Joshua Farmer, IDL, Florida State
78. Arizona Cardinals: Danny Stutsman, LB, Oklahoma
79. Houston Texans: Jamaree Caldwell, IDL, Oregon
80. Indianapolis Colts: Jordan Burch, EDGE, Oregon
81. Cincinnati Bengals: Miles Frazier, OL, LSU
82. Seattle Seahawks: Cameron Williams, OT, Texas
83. Pittsburgh Steelers: Oluwafemi Oladejo, EDGE, UCLA
84. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Nohl Williams, CB, California
85. Denver Broncos: Ashton Gillotte, EDGE, Louisville
86. Los Angeles Chargers: Quinshon Judkins, RB, Ohio State
87. Green Bay Packers: Barryn Sorrell, EDGE, Texas
88. Jacksonville Jaguars: Dylan Sampson, RB, Tennessee
89. Houston Texans: Quincy Riley, CB, Louisville
90. Los Angeles Rams: Tyler Shough, QB, Louisville
91. Baltimore Ravens: Andrew Mukuba, SAF, Texas
92. Seattle Seahawks: Jared Wilson, IOL, Georgia
93. New Orleans Saints: Ozzy Trapilo, OT, Boston College
94. Cleveland Browns: Anthony Belton, OT, North Carolina State
95. Kansas City Chiefs: Harold Fannin Jr., TE, Bowling Green
96. Philadelphia Eagles: Kevin Winston Jr., SAF, Penn State
97. Minnesota Vikings: Jack Sawyer, EDGE, Ohio State
98. Miami Dolphins: Caleb Rogers, IOL, Texas Tech
99. New York Giants: Deon Walker, IDL, Kentucky
100. San Francisco 49ers: Josiah Stewart, EDGE, Michigan
101. Los Angeles Rams: Cobee Bryant, CB, Kansas
102. Detroit Lions: Lathan Ransom, SAF, Ohio State
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