2025 Mock Draft - ROUND 1
Updated 1/12/25
​
Statistical commentary is good through Week 17 of the regular season.
1) Titans - Shedeur Sanders | 6'2 | 215 | QB | Colorado
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. Sanders is QB1 on most boards at this juncture
​
2) Browns - Cameron Ward | 6'2 | 223 | QB | Miami
The Browns' passing attack yielded more INTs than TDs in 2024, so eyes must be drawn to the QB room. While Sanders is the early favorite to go #1 overall, Ward arguably showed more this past season.
​
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 - Tetairoa McMillan | 6'5 | 210 | WR | Arizona
No team had fewer passing yards or 20+ yard passing plays than the Pats did. And, only two teams scored fewer points than them. 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. He should help improve this anemic passing attack.​​​​​​
​
5) Jaguars - Will Johnson | 6'2 | 202 | WR | Michigan
The Jaguars' defense ranked dead last in passing yards and 20+ yard passing plays. They also were among the worst in producing INTs. While there are a few players ranked higher than him on the draft board, he's widely viewed s a top ten caliber plyer when healthy.
​
6) Raiders - Abdul Carter | 6'3 | 250 | EDGE | Penn State
The Raiders may be looking to trade up to grab a QB, but if the price is too steep for them to do so, they have to look elsewhere. While the team's passing defense hasn't given up a ton of yards, their TDs allowed coupled with middling sack production could have them to look toward pass-rushing help. Maxx Crosby is amazing, but the dude needs help. Carter produces, garners a lot of attention from opposing offenses.
​
7) Jets - Mason Graham | 6'5 | 318 | DT | Michigan
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. Graham is the nation's best DT, too good to not snatch up.
​
8) Panthers - Mykel Williams | 6'5 | 265 | EDGE | Georgia
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. Sack production was also a miss. Williams doesn't get the same praise as other defenders, but he's damn good across the board. He'd be a great asset in North Carolina.​​​
​
9) Saints - Malachi Starks | 6'1 | 205 | SAF | Georgia
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. Starks is an excellent safety, adept at covering the run and pass.
​
10) Bears - Will Campbell | 6'6 | 320 | OT/OG | LSU
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.. Campbell is the nation's top-rated LT on many boards, with the positional flexibility to kick inside and play OG. He'd be a welcomed addition in Chicago.
​
11) 49ers - Kelvin Banks Jr. | 6'4 | 324 | LT | Texas​
The 49ers are a much better team when they have a healthy Brock Purdy with time to move the ball. Shaky O-line at time has prevented this. Banks is a very solid prospect who looks like a OT or OF option play.
​
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.
​
13) Dolphins - Tyler Warren | 6'6 | 257 | TE | Penn State
Jonnu Smith was fantastic in 2024, but he's one of three TEs set to hit FA in 2026. He was great as a receiver, but offers little as a blocker. Warren is one of the nation's best players regardless of position. He'd help the offense be far more balanced overall, help open up the run game.
​
14) Colts - Jalon Walker | 6'2 | 245 | EDGE/LB | Georgia
The Colts need help along their front seven, evidenced by their lack of sack production and run stopping prowess. Walker has flourished at both the EDGE and off-ball LB spots.
​
15) Falcons - James Pearce Jr. | 6'5 | 242 | EDGE | Tennessee
The Falcons are another team in dire need of a pure pass rusher. Pearce didn't flash this past year like many that he would, but he has enough talent to where he could still hear his name called in the top-15 selections.
​​
16) Cardinals - Luther Burden | 5'11 | 208 | WR | Missouri
The Cardinals sported a very good run game, but their ability to move the ball through the ir, especially downfield was lacking. 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.
​​​​
17) Bengals - Emeka Egbuka | 6'1 | 205 | WR | Ohio State ​
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. Egbuka stays and plays in the great state of Ohio.
​​
18) Seahawks - Tyler Booker | 6'5 | 335 | OG | Alabama
The Seahawks really need to address their O-line. While 'Bama had its struggles this year, Booker's play was routinely excellent. He's a plug and play prospect who'll be in the league a long time.
​
19) Broncos - Tyleik Williams | 6'2 | 323 | DT | Ohio State​
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 t DT. Williams has been a game wrecker all season, including the college playoffs.
​
20) Buccaneers - Benjamin Morrison | 6'0 | 183 | CB | Notre Dame
The Bucs need to add more integrity to their secondary. Some forget just how good Benjamin was prior to getting injured. He's one of the nation's best CBs, a guy who'd help the backend of this defense.
​
21) Steelers - Kenneth Grant | 6'5 | 339 | DT | Michigan​​​​
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. Grant boasts NT size but can move very well for a big man.
​
22) Rams - Shavon Revel | 6'3 | 193 | CB | East Carolina
​
23) Chargers - Colston Loveland | 6'5 | 245 | TE | Michigan​
​
24) Packers - Jahdae Barron | 5'11 | 192 | SAF/CB | Texas
​
25) Texans - Walter Nolen | 6'4 | 290 | DT | Ole Miss
​
26) Commanders - Derrick Harmon | 6'5 | 315 | DT | Oregon
​​​
27) Ravens - Josh Conerly Jr. | 6'4 | 305 | LT/OG | Oregon
​
28) Eagles - Nic Scourton | 6'4 | 280 | DE | Texas A&M
​
29) Vikings - Shemar Stewart | 6'6 | 290 | DT/DE | Texas A&M
​
30) Chiefs - Jonah Savaiinaea | 6'5 | 330 | OG/OT | Arizona​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
​
31) Lions - Princely Umanmielen | 6'4 | 255 | EDGE | Ole Miss
​
32) Bills - Cameron Williams | 6'5 | 335 | OT | Texas