2025 Mock Draft - ROUND 1
Updated 4/23/25
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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. 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.
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2) Browns - Travis Hunter | 6'1 | 185 | CB/WR | Colorado
The Browns' passing attack yielded more INTs than TDs in 2024, so eyes could be drawn to a prolific playmaker to help boost production.
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3) Giants - Abdul Carter | 6'3 | 250 | EDGE | Penn State
Carter might be the nation's best player, too good to pass up.
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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.​​​​​​
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5) Jaguars - Ashton Jeanty | 5'9 | 215 | RB | Boise State
Liam Coen was brought in to create a buzz on offense. Jeanty is electric.
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6) Raiders - Armand Membou | 6'3 | 314 | OG/RT | Missouri
The Raiders ranked 26th in sacks allowed, and dead last in rushing. They need O-line help in a big way.
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7) Jets - Mason Graham | 6'3 | 318 | DT | Michigan
The Jets are in a very good spot here. The board has fallen such that they can grab Graham to pair with Williams up front.
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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.
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9) Saints - Mykel Williams | 6'5 | 260 | EDGE | Georgia
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. Williams is a riser.
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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.
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11) 49ers - Kelvin Banks Jr. | 6'4 | 324 | LT/OG | 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.
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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.
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13) Dolphins - Jahdae Barron | 5'11 | 192 | SAF/CB | Texas
The Dolphins need help within their secondary, D-line, and O-line, so this pick is about grabbing the best talent available to help fill a void. With safety and CB versatility, Barron is a great option.
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14) Colts - Colston Loveland | 6'5 | 245 | TE | Michigan
The Colts have been rumored to wanting a TE for quite a while now. Loveland is deserving.
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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.
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16) Cardinals - Matthew Golden | 6'0 | 195 | WR | Texas
Fans may arguing for a better need fit here, but adding Golden to the passing-catching mix of McBride and MHJ would be scary.​​​
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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.
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18) Seahawks - Grey Zabel | 6'6 | 305 | OG/LT | North Dakota State
The Seahawks really need to address their O-line, and Zabel is coveted.
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19) Buccaneers - Will Johnson | 6'2 | 202 | WR | Michigan
The Bucs need to add more integrity to their secondary. While Johnson carries the medical flag, he'd work well in this system.
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20) Broncos - Omarion Hampton | 6'0 | 220 | RB | North Carolina
The Broncos would be even deadlier with a franchise RB, a certain need for them.
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21) Steelers - Derrick Harmon | 6'5 | 315 | DT/DE | Oregon
Steelers will consider Sanders here, but drafting Harmon to learn under Heyward's tutelage is too rich to pass up.
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22) Chargers - Jihaad Campbell | 6'3 | 235 | LB | Alabama
Many assume a Wolverine will go here, but the Chargers look bleak at LB and EDGE from a 2026 free agency perspective. Campbell fills a void with obvious talent.
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23) Packers - Shemar Stewart | 6'6 | 280 | DE | Texas A&M
Opinions vary on Stewart, but the Pack loves using early picks on talented, front-7 players.
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24) Vikings - Malachi Starks | 6'1 | 205 | SAF | Georgia
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. Starks is great value, however.
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25) Texans - Josh Simmons | 6'5 | 310 | LT/OG | Ohio State
Simmons looks like a prospect who could play almost anywhere up front. The OT need outweighs any medical concerns.
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26) Rams - Jaxson Dart | 6'2 | 220 | QB | Ole Miss
The Rams would be smart to draft Stafford's eventual successor. Dart would be the ideal candidate.
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27) Ravens - Tyler Booker | 6'5 | 335 | OG | Alabama
The Ravens are excellent overall, but this will come down to which player either upgrades a position now, or will in the near future. The OG class isn't real seep, so they grab their future LG here.
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28) Lions - Kenneth Grant | 6'5 | 339 | DT | Michigan
The Lions have needs at EDGE and iOL, but Grant's talent forces this selection.
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29) Commanders - Nick Emmanwori | 6'3 | 222 | SAF | South Carolina
The Commanders don't have a lot of needs, so this should be BPA. Emmanwori has a very high ceiling!
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30) Bills - James Pearce Jr. | 6'5 | 242 | EDGE | Tennessee
The Bills need to add EDGE depth, as Bosa nd Epenesa are UFAs next year.​​
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31) Chiefs - Donovan Jackson | 6'4 | 320 | OG/OT | Ohio State
The Chiefs have to address their O-line. Jackson looked solid down the stretch, has position flexibility.
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32) Eagles - Donovan Ezeiruaku | 6'2 | 250 | EDGE | Boston College
The Eales add a gifted sack artist to their fold.​
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