2025 Mock Draft - ROUND 1
Updated 1/27/25
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Statistical commentary is good through Week 17 of the regular season.
1) Titans - Cameron Ward | 6'2 | 223 | QB | Miami
The Titans ranked 28th in passing yards and 24th in 20+ yard passing plays. Recency bias is a real thing. After watching Levis throw 3 INTs across twelve attempts in their Week 15 loss to the Bengals, the door has been shut on him. Ward vs. Sanders my be a toss up at this point.
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2) Browns - Shedeur Sanders | 6'2 | 215 | QB | Colorado
The Browns' passing attack yielded more INTs than TDs in 2024, so eyes must be drawn to the QB room. With Watson having yet another setback with his injury recovery, the Browns turn the page.
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3) Giants - Travis Hunter | 6'1 | 185 | CB/WR | Colorado
The Giants draft philosophy should be geared toward taking the best player available. After ranking among the league's worst in INTs on defense and passing yards on offense, a prospect like Hunter is simply to hard to pass up on.
4) Patriots - Will Campbell | 6'6 | 320 | OT/OG | LSU
No team had fewer passing yards or 20+ yard passing plays than the Pats did. And, only two teams scored fewer points than them. While this may scream a need for WR help, which is valid, the Pats must improve their O-line. Campbell looks like the safe play here.​​​​​​
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5) Jaguars - Abdul Carter | 6'3 | 250 | EDGE | Penn State
The Jaguars' defense ranked dead last in passing yards and 20+ yard passing plays. They also were among the worst in producing INTs. All of this points toward a lagging sack output, where they ranked 28th. Carter is the nation's best edge prospect.
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6) Raiders - Mason Graham | 6'5 | 318 | DT | Michigan
The Raiders unfortunately only got five games out of Christian Wilkins, as he suffered a season-ending injury. Getting him back fully healthy will be great for them, but they need someone to operate next to him like Zack Sieler did in Miami. Mason would be a fantastic running mate.
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7) Jets - Mykel Williams | 6'5 | 265 | EDGE | Georgia
The Jets are in a challenging spot here. Based on the age of their O-line room, coupled with some spotty performances, they could easily address a need here and grab an OT. However, the opportunity to beef up a front seven that was average at best despite a couple guys is appealing. Williams is loved by NFL evaluators, should sneak into the top-10 selections.
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8) Panthers - Will Johnson | 6'2 | 202 | WR | Michigan
Let's not mince words here. The Panthers have the league's worst ranked run defense. Grabbing some run-stopping talent must be a priority for them. However, they have too many other needs to reach for a DT here. Instead, they bolster their CB room with Johnson. ​​​
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9) Saints - Tetairoa McMillan | 6'5 | 210 | WR | Arizona
The Saints have one of the NFL's worst passing defenses. Watching them get destroyed in Week 16 against the Packers evidenced the need for more defensive talent. However, they also need more help at WR, as Olave can't stay healthy. McMillan is coming off of a great year (84 catches, 1,319 yards), more than proved he's ability to produce even as he was keyed on every single game.
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10) Bears - Kelvin Banks Jr. | 6'4 | 324 | LT | Texas
Protecting the QB should always be a priority, and that especially applies to teams with young signal callers. The Bears need to take heed to this, as Williams isn't getting much love. Banks would be a welcomed addition in Chicago.
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11) 49ers - Armand Membou | 6'3 | 314 | OG/RT | Missouri
The 49ers had one of the best passing attacks in the NFL last season despite operating with a shaky O-line. Membou is a frenetic monster.
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12) Cowboys - Ashton Jeanty | 5'9 | 215 | RB | Boise State
The Cowboys run offense was very lacking this year, which is one reason why they're drafting at this spot. Jeanty would seemingly help solve that problem for them.
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13) Dolphins - Tyler Warren | 6'6 | 257 | TE | Penn State
The Dolphins have lacked a legit on the line Y for the longest time. Warren has the ability to greatly impact the run and passing game.
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14) Colts - Malachi Starks | 6'1 | 205 | SAF | Georgia
Starks is the nation's best SAF prospect, capable of almost anything the Colts would need him to do inn the back half of their defense.
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15) Falcons - Jalon Walker | 6'2 | 245 | EDGE/LB | Georgia
The Falcons are another team in dire need of a pass rusher. Walked is undersized, but he plays big and has the ability to be used as an EDGE or LB..
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16) Cardinals - Luther Burden | 5'11 | 208 | WR | Missouri
The Cardinals sported a very good run game, but their inability to move the ball downfield was lacking as a whole. MHJ is a great young talent, while McBride has emerged as one of the NFL best TEs. However, they need another target for Murray. Burden would be a fantastic fit.
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17) Bengals - James Pearce Jr. | 6'5 | 242 | EDGE | Tennessee
Higgins is an UFA, with Chase to follow in 2026. If the Bengals want to continue to be one of the most dangerous passing teams in the NFL, than they need to keep the cupboard full. However, it was their defense that kept them out of the playoffs. Pearce didn't flash this past year like many thought he would, but he has enough talent to where he could still hear his name called in the top-20 selections.
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18) Seahawks - Josh Simmons | 6'5 | 310 | LT/OG | Ohio State
The Seahawks really need to address their O-line. Simmons carries an injury flag, but he looked like a top-10 prospect before his injury against Oregon.
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19) Buccaneers - Shavon Revel | 6'3 | 193 | CB | East Carolina
The Bucs need to add more integrity to their secondary. Revel was dynamic before getting injured this year. He has the ability to step in and make this secondary better from jump.
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20) Broncos - Kenneth Grant | 6'5 | 339 | DT | Michigan
The Broncos were humbled by the Bills in their playoff loss, allowing more than 200 yards on the ground. While their pass rush game is strong, they'll want to add some beef at DT, especially since D.J. Jones is an UFA. Grant boasts NT size but can move very well for a big man.
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21) Steelers - Derrick Harmon | 6'5 | 315 | DT | Oregon
The Steelers would be wise to add more integrity to their D-line, as they simply couldn't stop a heavy Ravens' run offense in their playoff loss to them. They also have bunch of expiring contracts in 2026. Harmon is a beast who can play up and down the line.
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22) Chargers - Colston Loveland | 6'5 | 245 | TE | Michigan​
The Chargers would have greatly benefited from having a great release valve for Herbert in their playoff run. Loveland reunites with his old coach through this selection.
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23) Packers - Benjamin Morrison | 6'0 | 183 | CB | Notre Dame
The Packers would love to add some quality starter depth at CB. Morrison is coming off of a hip injury, but if healthy, he could be a bit of a steal here. He was a lock down CB prior to going down.
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24) Vikings - Tyler Booker | 6'5 | 335 | OG | Alabama
After seeing their QB get sacked a whopping 9 times in their playoff loss to the Rams, I could certainly see the Vikings wanting to add a quality O-lineman to their fold. Booker would be a major upgrade at LG.
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25) Texans - Emeka Egbuka | 6'1 | 205 | WR | Ohio State
With expiring contracts looming, the Texans my want to add some WR depth early on in this draft. Egbuka's stock slipped bit this year, but he's still a Round 1 talent in my book.
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26) Rams - Walter Nolen | 6'4 | 290 | DT | Ole Miss
The Rams have a very solid defense overall, but they still need more quality depth at the DT position. That was more than obvious watching them play against the Eagles in their divisional round loss. Nolen's a tough assignment for any blocker when he plays to his full capabilities.
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27) Ravens - Jahdae Barron | 5'11 | 192 | SAF/CB | Texas
The Ravens were excellent in a number of areas, but they had a penchant for giving up sizeable passing yards on defense. They would love to add a dynamic SAF/CB hybrid that can man the slot or lock things down over the top. Barron has proven to be quite capable of doing both.
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28) Lions - Mike Green | 6'4 | 240 | DE | Marshall
The Lions need to add another play maker to their front seven. Hutchinson is great, but he needs a complement. Green is fling up the draft boards
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29) Commanders - Josh Conerly Jr. | 6'4 | 315 | LT/OG | Oregon
The Commanders can appreciate the need for O-line depth. Conerly has some strong game tape against some good edges, namely Ohio State's. He has the ability to stay at OT or kick inside to OG.
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30) Bills - Shemar Stewart | 6'6 | 290 | DT/DE | Texas A&M
The Bills may need just one more stud on their defense to take over the Chiefs. Stewart is a powerful option at this juncture.​​​​​
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31) Eagles - Princely Umanmielen | 6'4 | 255 | EDGE | Ole Miss
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32) Chiefs - Aireontae Ersery | 6'6 | 325 | LT | Minnesota
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