2025 Mock Draft - ROUND 1
Updated 3/31/25
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. After watching Levis throw 3 INTs across twelve attempts in their Week 15 loss to the Bengals, the door has been shut on him, for now.
2) Browns - Abdul Carter | 6'3 | 250 | EDGE | Penn State
The Browns' passing attack yielded more INTs than TDs in 2024, so eyes must be drawn to the QB room. That said, Sanders would be a reach here. Carter pairing with Garrett would be scary.
3) Giants - Travis Hunter | 6'1 | 185 | CB/WR | Colorado
Hunter might be the nation's best player, too good to pss up.
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. The Pats must improve their O-line to move the ball. After signing Morgan Moses to play RT, Campbell looks like the safe play here to play LT.
5) Jaguars - Mason Graham | 6'3 | 318 | DT | Michigan
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. Graham wreaks havoc up front while enabling others to produce.
6) Raiders - Will Johnson | 6'2 | 202 | WR | Michigan
While Geno Smith isn't the long term play here, the fact that the Raiders traded for him likely points toward them targeting another position with this early pick. Nate Hobbs signed with the Packers, so the Raiders drafting a talented CB wouldn't shock me.
7) Jets - Armand Membou | 6'3 | 314 | OG/RT | Missouri
The Jets are in a very good spot here. The board has fallen such that they can grab Membou to play RT, while Fashanu manning the LT post. This gives them one of the most athletic bookend combos in the NFL.
8) Panthers - Jalon Walker | 6'2 | 245 | EDGE/LB | Georgia
The Panthers were active in FA, adding depth to their front seven in the form of Bobby Brown, Tershawn Wharton and Patrick Jones. They add another gifted player here in Stewart, a guy who'll be insurance with the 2026 impending losses of Clowney and/or Wonnum.
9) Saints - Shedeur Sanders | 6'2 | 215 | QB | Colorado
The Saints had 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 need QB too. Sanders works here.
10) Bears - Tyler Warren | 6'6 | 257 | TE | Penn State
The Bears were aggressive in acquiring Jonah Jackson, Joe Thuney, and Drew Dallman, shoring up their O-line. They are very thin at TE, however, evidenced by their 1-year signing of Durham Smythe. Warren provides a great release valve for their young QB.
11) 49ers - Jahdae Barron | 5'11 | 192 | SAF/CB | Texas
The 49ers currently have a big hole at their LG spot, after losing Aaron Banks to the Packers. The 1-year retention deal to Ben Bartch was merely an insurance play. However, Barron might be the BPA on their board.
12) Cowboys - Tetairoa McMillan | 6'4 | 210 | WR | Arizona
The Cowboys run offense was lacking, even with the services of Zach Martin. So, they could go O-line here. However, they now have holes at the WR EDGE and LB spots as well. I think this comes down to them adding the BPA on their board. who happens to be McMillan.
13) Dolphins - Kelvin Banks Jr. | 6'4 | 324 | LT/OG | Texas
James Daniels was a great signing to fill one vacant OG spot, but they're still unsettled at another. Since Banks has OT/OG versatility, he becomes a very good option for this team.
14) Colts - Shemar Stewart | 6'6 | 280 | DE | Texas A&M
Now that Dayo Odeyingbo is with the Bears, the Colts have a need for an EDGE talent. Stewart gets the call.
15) Falcons - Mike Green | 6'4 | 240 | DE | Marshall
The Falcons are another team in dire need pass rushing help. Green generated a huge buzz at the Senior Bowl, potentially worked himself into the top-15. His gaudy stat line also helps his cause.
16) Cardinals - Jihaad Campbell | 6'3 | 235 | LB | Alabama
Akeem Davis-Gaither was signed to just a 2-year deal, which isn't enough to deter the Cardinals from drafting the ultra-athletic Campbell.
17) Bengals - Walter Nolen | 6'4 | 290 | DT | Ole Miss
It was their defense that kept the Bengals out of the playoffs. Nolen's a tough assignment for any blocker when he plays to his full capabilities.
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. If healthy, he'll get many early looks.
19) Buccaneers - Malachi Starks | 6'1 | 205 | SAF | Georgia
The Bucs need to add more integrity to their secondary. While Starks was a shell of himself this past year, he boasts a great resume overall. If there's one player who could rebound his play, it's this guy.
20) Broncos - Colston Loveland | 6'5 | 245 | TE | Michigan
Despite how well Nix played, the Broncos didn't have a great season passing the ball. They're completely devoid of any TE talent. Loveland is a very good, reliable target.
21) Steelers - Jaxson Dart | 6'2 | 220 | QB | Ole Miss
Jaxson Dart will get a lot of buzz here, as his stock is clearly on the rise.
22) Chargers - Ashton Jeanty | 5'9 | 215 | RB | Boise State
You could argue that no team could've benefited more in their playoff run by having a legit RB than the Chargers. Jeanty only falls here due to how loaded the draft is in talent at the position.
23) Packers - Derrick Harmon | 6'5 | 315 | DT | Oregon
Harmon is coming off of a great combine showing. He's an immediate rotational-starter talent.
24) Vikings - Grey Zabel | 6'6 | 305 | OG/LT | North Dakota State
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. Zabel made himself money at the Senior Bowl.
25) Texans - Matthew Golden | 6'0 | 195 | WR | Texas
With expiring contracts looming, the Texans will want to add some WR depth early on in this draft. Golden is an excellent WR who'd be a great value selection if he makes it to the bottom of the round.
26) Rams - Omarion Hampton | 6'0 | 220 | RB | North Carolina
The Rams have a solid backfield, but lack the type of power runner that Hampton is.
27) Ravens - Nick Emmanwori | 6'3 | 222 | SAF | South Carolina
The Ravens are excellent overall, so this could be seen as a luxury pick for them. Marcus Williams is an UFA next year. Emmanwori could be his successor if he falls here.
28) Lions - Kenneth Grant | 6'5 | 339 | DT | Michigan
The Lions need to add another play maker to their front seven. Hutchinson is great, but he needs complements. Grant is a formidable load up front.
29) Commanders - Mykel Williams | 6'5 | 260 | EDGE | Georgia
The Commanders don't have a lot of needs, but that aside, Williams feels like a gift here..
30) Bills - Luther Burden | 5'11 | 208 | WR | Missouri
The Bills will look to replace Amari Cooper, Mack Hollins as well. Burden's stock has dropped after a down year, but he's too good to be available here. A fast combine will move him up.
31) Chiefs - Aireontae Ersery | 6'6 | 335 | LT | Minnesota
The Chiefs have to address the LT position. While I don't see Ersery as a top-32 player in this class, the Chiefs may not have a choice here, as the odds of another starter-ready LT falling to them in Round 2 may not favor them.
32) Eagles - Tyler Booker | 6'5 | 335 | OG | Alabama
Whether its deserved or not, it feels like Booker is free-falling in this draft. Nonetheless, the Eales are getting a 10-yeear starter...