The 2025 NFL Draft is on the horizon, and as such, it is time for one of America’s greatest pastimes — a good ol’ NFL Mock Draft!
Draft season always promises to be full of chalky selections, but those are typically balanced out by a handful of sudden, shocking choices.
2025 NFL Draft: Final 2-Round Mock Draft
In my final mock draft of the 2025 cycle, I embark on the task of predicting the first two rounds. While I expect a slew of trades to occur on draft night, this specific exercise will only feature a couple.
As in years past, this mock draft is NOT what I would necessarily do as an NFL GM of each respective team.
However, including the data compiled, along with reports from team-specific beat writers — here is my best guess at what WILL happen at the 2025 NFL Draft.
1. Tennessee Titans — Cam Ward, QB, Miami
My 75-year-old grandmother, who doesn’t even watch football, knows that Cam Ward will be the pick at No. 1 overall. A franchise QB arrives in Nashville.
2. Cleveland Browns — Travis Hunter, CB/WR, Colorado
The top player on 69% of NFL Draft boards, via Arif Hasan’s consensus article, goes next, as the Browns add a difference-maker to both sides of the depth chart.
3. New York Giants — Abdul Carter, EDGE, Penn State
New York could take Shedeur Sanders, or even entertain a trade down the board, but, with Joe Schoen and Brian Daboll on shaky footing, the regime takes Abdul Carter — arguably the best front-seven player in the class.
4. Chicago Bears* — Ashton Jeanty, RB, Boise State
A trade! The Bears, armed with plenty of assets, climb to No. 4 to secure the best running back prospect since Saquon Barkley. HC Ben Johnson will turn Jeanty into an All-Pro in Year 1.
5. Jacksonville Jaguars — Tyler Warren, TE, Penn State
The Jaguars have bigger needs, but when picking in the top five, it is wise to take the best player available. Enter Tyler Warren, a chess piece for new HC Liam Coen.
6. Las Vegas Raiders — Tetairoa McMillan, WR, Arizona
Pete Carroll is old school, but one thing he cannot deny is how important a go-to WR is in the modern NFL. Tetairoa McMillan immediately becomes the best wideout on the roster.
7. New York Jets — Mason Graham, DT, Michigan
The Jets need an influx of talent in the trenches, and luckily, Mason Graham falls in their lap at No. 7 overall.
8. Carolina Panthers — Jalon Walker, LB/EDGE, Georgia
Jalon Walker is quite polarizing, but the worst-kept secret of draft season is how enamored Carolina is with the versatile Georgia defender.
9. New Orleans Saints — Armand Membou, OT, Missouri
RT Ryan Ramczyk recently retired and youngster Trevor Penning has been a turnstile when healthy. Armand Membou is a natural right tackle, giving New Orleans a plug-and-play replacement.
10. New England Patriots* — Will Campbell, OL, LSU
New England added multiple Day 2 picks in the 2025 and 2026 class via its trade with the Bears earlier in the mock draft. Like thieves in the night, the Patriots land a player that they would have considered at No. 4.
11. San Francisco 49ers — Shemar Stewart, DL, Texas A&M
Shemar Stewart is a remarkable athlete, although he never posted elite sack numbers in college. The Niners are the perfect marriage for Stewart, allowing him to develop around defensive All-Pros.
12. Dallas Cowboys — Omarion Hampton, RB, North Carolina
Omarion Hampton would be RB1 in most of the past 20 NFL Drafts — he’s THAT good. Dallas needs a home run hitter out of the backfield and Hampton fits that label.
13. Miami Dolphins — Will Johnson, CB, Michigan
Jalen Ramsey likely out? No problem. Will Johnson has fallen victim to prospect fatigue, giving the Dolphins a potential steal midway through Day 1.
14. Indianapolis Colts — Colston Loveland, TE, Michigan
Colston Loveland is the TE1 on more than a few boards around the league. The Colts desperately need a game-changing TE. Sometimes, it’s as simple as that.
15. Atlanta Falcons — Mykel Williams, EDGE, Georgia
Hampered by injuries in 2024, Mykel Williams was once tabbed as a future top-five pick. After a small drop down the board, Williams remains in Georgia, filling a massive hole on the Atlanta roster.
16. Arizona Cardinals — Matthew Golden, WR, Texas
The Cardinals used a first-round pick on WR Marvin Harrison Jr. last year. Now, the front office makes a bold decision to do it again — this time for the burner, Matthew Golden, and his 4.29 speed.
17. Cincinnati Bengals — Derrick Harmon, DT, Oregon
Cincinnati needs a complete overhaul on defense, especially if Trey Hendrickson gets sent packing. Insert Derrick Harmon, a true anchor upfront who can start instantly in the NFL.
18. Seattle Seahawks — Nick Emmanwori, SAF, South Carolina
Cory Kinnan (Daft on Draft) was the first to link Emmanwori to Seattle HC Mike Macdonald, and I haven’t been able to see anything else. He’s not Kyle Hamilton, but the 21-year-old can do a lot of the same things.
19. Tampa Bay Buccaneers — Maxwell Hairston, CB, Kentucky
A shocker to some, Maxwell Hairston earns a top 20 spot in this mock draft after an impressive showing at the scouting combine. The blazing defensive back is raw, but he has traits worth betting on.
20. Denver Broncos — TreVeyon Henderson, RB, Ohio State
Another selection that might be a surprise is TreVeyon Henderson going in Round 1. The speedy back is as dangerous as they come in space and he’s versatile enough to be the coveted “Joker” in Sean Payton’s scheme.
21. Pittsburgh Steelers — Shedeur Sanders, QB, Colorado
The free-fall for Shedeur Sanders ends at No. 21, as the Pittsburgh Steelers nab a signal-caller for the future. Will he start Week 1? Or could Sanders learn behind Aaron Rodgers for a season? That is the question.
22. Los Angeles Chargers — Mike Green, EDGE, Marshall
Mike Green is unblockable off the edge and would be in top ten talks if not for off-the-field concerns dating back to college and high school. Jim Harbaugh, who prides himself on culture, is willing to roll the dice here, as the Chargers need a go-to sack artist.
23. Green Bay Packers — Walter Nolen, DT, Ole Miss
Walter Nolen plays with his hair on fire every snap and can play multiple spots on the defensive line. He’d be a welcomed addition to a Packers defense that needs more juice upfront.
24. Minnesota Vikings — Malaki Starks, DB, Georgia
The Vikings boast a strong roster from top to bottom, although the secondary is lacking star power. That’s where Malaki Starks, a leader for the Georgia defense, comes in.
25. Houston Texans — Luther Burden III, WR, Missouri
Conventional wisdom says Houston should go offensive line after trading away Laremy Tunsil, but replacing Stefon Diggs with a player who can do similar things is enticing. Burden III is the best WR in the 2025 NFL Draft, not including Travis Hunter.
26. Los Angeles Rams — Josh Simmons, OT, Ohio State
I’ve heard whispers that the Rams are locked in on left tackle, and specifically, Josh Simmons out of Ohio State is their reported target. He happens to be there at No. 26, which would surely elicit cheers from the LA war room.
27. New York Giants* — Jalen Milroe, QB, Alabama
The Giants don’t leave Round 1 without a quarterback, choosing to send a 2025 second-round pick and another one in 2026, for Jalen Milroe. While Milroe is far from polished, one could argue that a season behind Russell Wilson might unlock the Alabama star’s untapped potential.
28. Detroit Lions — Kenneth Grant, DT, Michigan
Detroit needs a bulldozing defensive tackle. Kenneth Grant is a bulldozing defensive tackle. And it doesn’t hurt that he just spent three years in-state as a member of the Michigan Wolverines.
29. Washington Commanders — Jihaad Campbell, LB, Alabama
Jihaad Campbell should be selected higher, but reports of a lingering shoulder injury has muddied up his draft stock. As a result, the Commanders, fresh off an NFC Championship appearance, reap the benefits.
30. Buffalo Bills — Jahdae Barron, DB, Texas
Jahdae Barron is listed as a cornerback, but he’s truly at his best as a safety. The Bills need help all over the secondary, so expect Barron to roam the defensive backfield and hunt turnovers.
31. Kansas City Chiefs — Kelvin Banks Jr., OL, Texas
The Chiefs are severely lacking at the left tackle position, and barring a trade up the board, Kelvin Banks Jr. is the best possible outcome. Personally, I like Banks as a guard more, but KC doesn’t have the luxury to be greedy at No. 31 overall.
32. Philadelphia Eagles — Mason Taylor, TE, LSU
Your guess is as good as mine regarding Howie Roseman’s game plan for the 2025 NFL Draft. We’ll stick in the SEC, a conference Philly prioritizes, by sending LSU’s Mason Taylor to the Eagles. Taylor can ease into his role as a rookie before taking over full-time for Dallas Goedert in 2026.
Round 2
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