As the NFL and college football season unfolds, each game becomes a crucial piece of the puzzle that will shape the league's future. Teams rise and fall, players showcase their talent or struggle under pressure, and front offices begin to fix their gaze on the next big event: the 2025 NFL Draft. While we sit eight months out from festivities next April, it's never too early to take a peek at the potential board on night one.
Please note that the draft order is set using the reverse order of Super Bowl betting odds. Click on each player's name to read their full scouting report.
2025 NFL Mock Draft
1. New England Patriots
Abdul Carter, EDGE, Penn State
Making the full-time move to edge this fall, I expect Abdul Carter to skyrocket up draft boards. He bolds all of the boxes teams look for in a potential game-wrecker on passing downs, and has the athleticism to do it all within the front seven.
2. Carolina Panthers
Will Campbell, OT, LSU
It's unfortunate for Carolina that Ikem Ekwonu failed to impress in 2023. With that in mind, newly minted Carolina GM Dan Morgan (who has zero ties to Ekwonu) adds Will Campbell, a high-level athlete at the position with the technique to overwhelm opposing pass rushers.
3. Denver Broncos
Kelvin Banks Jr., OT, Texas
Denver has the opportunity to go a variety of ways here. However, with Garett Bolles entering the final year of his current deal, adding Kelvin Banks Jr. to shore up the left side is key. With Bo Nix under center, Banks is an addition for both the present and future.
4. New York Giants
Shedeur Sanders, QB, Colorado
As the QB1 off the board, the bright lights of New York won't faze Shedeur Sanders. A standout at Colorado, Sanders has only improved as the years have worn on, and he remains one of the nation's most talented passers. The team has talent out wide and it's about time they upgrade at the position to a signal-caller that can attack a variety of depths.
5. Tennessee Titans
Nic Scourton, EDGE, Texas A&M
Expect Nic Scourton to rise further and further up draft boards as we get into the fall. A transfer from Purdue, Scourton ranked ninth among FBS edge defenders with a 21.3% pass-rush win rate last fall. At 260 pounds, transferring his success from the Big Ten to the SEC will showcase a player teams are expected to prioritize in the top 10 selections should everything come to fruition.
6. Washington Commanders
Travis Hunter, CB/WR, Colorado
The Commanders have a massive need at corner, and considering head coach Dan Quinn's recent comments, they may be unsettled at WR behind Terry McLaurin, as well. I expect Travis Hunter to earn snaps on both sides of the ball at points in his career and transform the way the industry currently evaluates two-way talent. In this spot, Hunter immediately becomes Washington's top corner with the ability to provide Jayden Daniels with another target to feed in certain packages.
7. New Orleans Saints
Emery Jones Jr., OT, LSU
It remains to be seen what the Saints will do under center, but with two years left on Derek Carr's deal, GM Mickey Loomis shores up the O-line here. After adding Taliese Fuaga in 2024, Emery Jones Jr. would slide seamlessly into the right tackle spot to replace former first-rounder Trevor Penning.
8. Las Vegas Raiders
Carson Beck, QB, Georgia
Raiders faithful should be excited about the future under head coach Antonio Pierce, but they need a signal-caller to elevate their performance ceiling. Carson Beck immediately becomes QB1 and is a player whose ability to win inside the pocket showcases a high-floor prospect.
9. Minnesota Vikings
Will Johnson, CB, Michigan
Arguably the top prospect in the entire class, Will Johnson has the skill set to succeed in whatever defensive architecture he finds himself in. Under Brian Flores, Johnson would be used in a variety of roles with the potential to rapidly evolve into one of football's elite corners.
10. Arizona Cardinals
Mykel Williams, EDGE, Georgia
You'll see Mykel Williams' name all over the first round as we get into the thick of things. For a few teams, he's a primary 5-tech with the size and length to become a game-wrecker. For others, he's an inside-out tweener who needs refinement in his technique to be worthy of a top-15 pick. 2024 is a massive campaign for Williams, who has already received comparisons to former No. 1 overall pick, and fellow Georgia product, Travon Walker.
11. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Benjamin Morrison, CB, Notre Dame
An elite technician at the corner spot, you'll need a large microscope to find negatives in Benjamin Morrison's game. An inside-out versatile corner, Morrison's pure coverage ability would slide in nicely opposite of Jamel Dean.
12. Indianapolis Colts
Colston Loveland, TE, Michigan
Similar to Brock Bowers last spring, there's no question as to who will be TE1 in 2025. This is a player-team match that will remain consistent in NFL mock drafts this season as Colston Loveland's size and movement skills would further expand a Colts' offense on the verge of evolving into one of the NFL's most exciting youth-infused units.
13. Seattle Seahawks
Harold Perkins Jr., EDGE, LSU
Harold Perkins Jr. inside a Mike Macdonald-led group is extremely intriguing. Perkins, one of college football's elite athletes and most versatile defenders, would be allowed to rush the passer, play the fringe areas, and make plays in coverage. Macdonald allows athletes to be athletes in his defense, and Perkins fits the script to a T.
14. Pittsburgh Steelers
Luther Burden III, WR, Missouri
An explosive wideout with top-10 grades from teams this spring, Luther Burden III is an electric blend of size and playmaking ability worthy of high draft capital. With a George Pickens extension coming, why not add a similarly gifted talent to form a heck of a 1-2 tandem for whoever is under center in the long term for Pittsburgh?
15. Jacksonville Jaguars
Mason Graham, IDL, Michigan
This may be too low for Mason Graham. One of the draft's premier defenders, Graham's twitch and technique will force double teams early in his NFL career. With Josh Hines-Allen, Travon Walker, and Arik Armstead already in place, Graham's addition could see Jacksonville become one of the NFL's elite defensive fronts.
16. Los Angeles Chargers
James Pearce Jr., EDGE, Tennessee
With the futures for both Khalil Mack and Joey Bosa uncertain, adding an elite athlete at edge in James Pearce Jr. would be a good utilization of draft capital. Pearce has shown the ability to win the edge purely as an athlete, but fine-tuning his technique remains a question surrounding his game this fall.
17. Cleveland Browns
Aireontae Ersery, OT, Minnesota
Get used to the name Aireontae Ersery. A common topic of conversation this summer, Ersery would replace Jedrick Wills Jr. on the left side. Wills has failed to live up to expectations after the team spent the No. 10 overall selection on him in the 2020 NFL Draft, and will play on his fifth-year option in 2024. Ersery would provide fresh legs at the position with excellent length and movement skills to become a force in both facets of the Cleveland offense.
18. Chicago Bears
Tate Ratledge, IOL, Georgia
You may have heard who Chicago drafted No. 1 overall this past spring. With that, adding the 2025 NFL Draft's elite pass protector from the interior could remain a priority for Chicago. The Bears will sling it around in the years to come, and Tate Ratledge would play a huge part in keeping Caleb Williams upright.
19. Los Angeles Rams
Conner Weigman, QB, Texas A&M
A name expected to rise as the season churns on, Conner Weigman could be the successor to Matthew Stafford in Los Angeles. Sitting behind Stafford for a year, or being thrust in action, are pathways that could prove fruitful for Weigman. You couldn't ask for a better situation working under Sean McVay, either.
20. Miami Dolphins
Malaki Starks, SAF, Georgia
With both Jevon Holland and Jordan Poyer set to enter free agency after this fall, adding a talent like Malaki Starks could remain a priority for GM Chris Grier. Miami is constructed extremely well, and adding more pop in the secondary will only boost its performance ceiling. Starks, a former high school QB, possesses a dynamic athletic profile highlighted by a Georgia High School AAAA state title in the long jump in 2021.
21. Atlanta Falcons
Tetairoa McMillan, WR, Arizona
Atlanta has weapons in place around the offense, but another addition at wideout looks to be in the cards. Having Tetairoa McMillan opposite Drake London would keep defenses up late at night. McMillan's route-running and powerful hands make him a tough cover at all three depths.
22. New York Jets
Jack Sawyer, EDGE, Ohio State
One of college football's most consistent edge threats, teams will know exactly what they are getting if they draft Jack Sawyer. Physical against the run and alignment-versatile, Sawyer isn't the most technical or twitched-up edge rusher in the draft, but he understands the nuances of the position that you trust to play on all three downs right away.
23. Green Bay Packers
Denzel Burke, CB, Ohio State
The long-term future at corner in Green Bay remains a mystery. Eric Stokes is a free agent and the team could save upward of $18M if they part from Jaire Alexander following 2024. That means talent is needed at the position. Enter Denzel Burke, a fluid and aggressive corner to assist in countering the long list of talent in the NFC North.
24. Buffalo Bills
Nick Martin, LB, Oklahoma State
One of my personal favorites in the class, take a few minutes and turn on the tape of Nick Martin. As good an athlete as you'll find in the college game, he's a dynamic downhill defender, instinctive in coverage, and fits the mold of how the LB position has changed at the NFL level. Considering the injuries suffered by Matt Milano now in consecutive seasons, this could be an immediate plug-and-play LB for Buffalo. If this pitch hasn't sold you on Martin, turn on the Big 12 title game from last fall where he tracks down Xavier Worthy from 10 yards depth. He's a special football player.
25. Dallas Cowboys
Emeka Egbuka, WR, Ohio State
Another product out of the Brian Hartline WR school that is Ohio State, Emeka Egbuka offers similar traits to the long list of pass-catchers that have worn the Buckeye helmet over the years. He's an excellent route-runner, good in tight confines, and can beat secondaries from a variety of alignments. He doesn't possess the elite traits of Garrett Wilson, Chris Olave, or what we saw from Marvin Harrison Jr. the last few years, but Egbuka is a fluid wideout worthy of high draft capital.
26. Cincinnati Bengals
J.T. Tuimoloau, EDGE, Ohio State
Considering Trey Hendrickson's interest in moving on just a few months ago, adding a bonafide EDGE1 may be in Cincinnati's de facto GM Duke Tobin's best interest. J.T. Tuimoloau is a high-effort rusher who, while not the most dynamic, does many things well (like setting the edge and winning with power) along a defensive front.
27. Houston Texans
Kenneth Grant, IDL, Michigan
Another herculean-level athlete out of Ann Arbor, Kenneth Grant is a massive man who moves like one of much smaller stature. In today's game where vertical push from the interior is a must, Grant fits the script as a future three-down IDL.
28. Philadelphia Eagles
Tyler Booker, IOL, Alabama
The Eagles' offensive line will continue to change as the next few years wear on. Jason Kelce is now gone, and it remains to be seen just how much longer Lane Johnson will cleat up. Tackle/guard versatile (and fellow Alabama product) Tyler Steen is currently set to compete at right guard, but adding Tyler Booker would provide the Eagles with a guard-only add at either spot, while allowing flexibility for Steen who spent his time in college out at tackle.
29. Detroit Lions
Patrick Payton, EDGE, Florida State
Patrick Payton has all the tools to evolve into one of the country's elite pass rushers. Standing at a verified 6-foot-5 with excellent length and athleticism, Payton looks every bit the part of a top-20 pick. Now it's about finding a happy median in his game which will ultimately paint his profile as a prospect.
30. Baltimore Ravens
Donovan Jackson, IOL, Ohio State
It's no secret how Baltimore looks to attack defenses. It's via the ground game, but the Ravens enter 2024 in a bit of a transitional phase up front with a ton of moving pieces. GM Eric DeCosta traded veteran right tackle Morgan Moses to the Jets, guard Kevin Zeitler is in Detroit, and other guard John Simpson is also elsewhere. Currently, former tackle Daniel Faalele is set to compete at RG and Andrew Vorhees (2023 seventh-rounder) will as well on the other side. Away from center Tyler Linderbaum, there are a ton of questions up front. Donovan Jackson's selection here is an effort to fortify the group.
31. San Francisco 49ers
Jabbar Muhammad, CB, Oregon
One of college football's most instinctual and lockdown man-cover corners, Jabbar Muhammad is a flat-out sensational ballplayer. Size (5-foot-10) may keep him out of round one, but you can't help but raise your eyebrows when watching him play. He's constantly in the right spot to make plays, always in phase against varying skill sets, and has the man/zone ability to slide into any scheme and succeed right away. An AP All-Pac 12 First Team selection last fall, don't be shocked if he's a first-team All-American when 2024 concludes.
32. Kansas City Chiefs
Jonah Monheim, OL, USC
Whether it's at tackle, guard, or center, Jonah Monheim produces wherever he aligns. With both Creed Humphrey and Trey Smith expected to test the open market next spring, adding Monheim as an immediate plug-and-play starter would provide much-needed insurance up front should one of those names walk. Kansas City also needs help at corner opposite Trent McDuffie, but protecting Patrick Mahomes remains the top priority for GM Brett Veach.
