The NFL Draft is in less than a month, taking place on April 24-26. The rumor mill is swirling and smokescreens are coming from all angles, leaving everyone’s NFL Mock Drafts lost like they’re in a corn maze. It’s time for our latest.
1. Tennessee Titans | Cam Ward | Miami (FL) QB
At Cam Ward’s Pro Day on March 25, he completed a pass on the run and shouted to the Titans’ brass, “I’m solidifying it today … I made sure they heard me.” Tennessee lands their franchise quarterback.
2. Cleveland Browns | Shedeur Sanders | Colorado | QB
DeShaun Watson tore his Achilles tendon again while rehabbing in January, so it’s unlikely he’ll play much, if at all during the 2025 season. Deion Sanders, Shedeur’s father and Hall of Famer, said, “If it’s New York, it’s New York, if it’s Tennessee, if it’s Cleveland, if it’s still the Raiders, if it’s New Orleans, if it’s any of those teams that are seeking a quarterback, I’m happy with it, man. Because I know what he’s going to do to the organization.”
3. New York Giants | Ashton Jeanty | Boise State | RB
The Giants have a No. 1 wide receiver in Malik Nabers and they have a solid halfback in Tyrone Tracy, but they don’t have an elite runner. “I’m going to have a tough time sleeping if Saquon goes to Philadelphia,” said Giants co-owner John Marra last season on ‘Hard Knocks: Offseason.’ He could fall in love with Ashton Jeanty at No. 3.
4. New England Patriots | Travis Hunter | Colorado | WR/CB
On Wednesday, the New England Patriots signed wide receiver Stefon Diggs to a three-year, $69 million contract with $26 million guaranteed. Diggs is coming off a torn ACL, so he might not have his legs under him at the start of his return. Travis Hunter is the best receiver in the class, and can offer snaps on defense.
5. TRADE: New York Jets | Abdul Carter | Penn State | EDGE
Jets send No. 7, No. 110 to Jaguars for No. 5
Abdul Carter sliding to the fifth pick is due to the Giants taking Jeanty and Carter’s injury concerns, considering he will be skipping his Pro Day. He’s too elite of a talent for the Jets to sit on their hands, so they trade up to bolster their defense.
6. Las Vegas Raiders | Tetairoa McMillan | Arizona | RB
The Raiders lack a superstar wide receiver, so adding Tetairoa McMillan to an offense with Brock Bowers and Jakobi Myers takes them to the next level.
7. TRADE: Jacksonville Jaguars | Mason Graham | Michigan | IDL
Jets send No. 7, No. 110 to Jaguars for No. 5
The interior defensive line is more of a need for Jacksonville than edge rusher, so trading back with New York who owned the seventh selection made sense for them. Mason Graham shores up the trenches in Jacksonville.
8. Carolina Panthers | Matthew Golden | Texas | WR
Bryce Young needs more weapons and Matthew Golden’s lightning speed would add much-needed quickness to a wide receiver room that needs a deep threat.
9. New Orleans Saints | Jaxson Dart | Ole Miss | QB
There were questions regarding Derek Carr’s status with the team for the upcoming season, so in this scenario, they land their franchise quarterback, who will sit for a year behind Carr – the Kansas City Chiefs model.
10. Chicago Bears | Malaki Starks | Georgia | S
The Bears revamped their entire offensive line this offseason, so adding talented playmakers on the defensive side of the ball was this team’s second need. Malaki Starks can take over a game.
11. San Francisco 49ers | Will Campbell | LSU | OT
It seems like the 49ers are all-in on Brock Purdy long-term, so protecting him would be crucial for this team’s success moving forward. San Francisco also traded wide receiver Deebo Samuel this offseason to the Washington Commanders, freeing up $17.55 million in salary. That move cost them $15.2 million in cap space.
12. Dallas Cowboys | Mike Green | Marshall | EDGE
The Cowboys lost DeMarcus Lawrence in free agency this offseason to the Seattle Seahawks, so an edge rusher should be on the team’s radar. Mike Green led all of College Football in sacks, racking up 17 of them in 2024.
13. Miami Dolphins | Armand Membou | Missouri | OT
The Dolphins biggest need is the offensive line – they could use a tackle and a guard, good thing Armand Membou can play both. They get versatility and a guy that’ll likely be a franchise right tackle.
14. Indianapolis Colts | Tyler Warren | Penn State | TE
The Colts have an underrated wide receiver room – Michael Pittman Jr., Josh Downs and Alec Pierce. Tyler Warren provides exceptional blocking, a big-bodied target in the red zone and a safety blanket for whoever ends up winning the quarterback battle between Daniel Jones and Athony Richardson.
15. Atlanta Falcons | Jihaad Campbell | Alabama | LB
Jihaad Campbell has that Micah Parsons-like athleticism, with the ability to be a 3-4 linebacker just like Parsons. He can scream off the edge or drop into coverage, offering versatility to a defense that needs playmakers in Atlanta.
16. Arizona Cardinals | Will Johnson | Michigan | CB
The Cardinals could use some secondary help and Will Johnson might be the best pure corner in the class. Taking him with the 16th selection is a no-brainer.
17. Cincinnati Bengals | Jahdae Barron | Texas | DB
The Bengals need bodies on defense and Jahdae Barron is a Swiss Army knife. He can line up deep at safety, go man-to-man on the outside or in the slot, cover the middle of the field like a linebacker and even scream off the edge like a defensive end.
18. Seattle Seahawks | Kelvin Banks Jr. | Texas | OT
In order for Sam Darnold to have success, he needs a solid offensive line. Kelvin Banks Jr. offers strength and athleticism. He played all of his snaps at left tackle at Texas, but his size might translate to him moving inside to play guard.
19. Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Jalon Walker | Georgia | LB
Buccaneers linebacker LaVonta David isn’t getting any younger, so a smooth transition from the captain of their defense to Jalon Walker would be crucial for this defense’s success in the future. Walker can cover as well as anyone, as well as wreak havoc off the edge.
20. TRADE: Los Angeles Rams | Colston Loveland Jr. | Michigan | TE Rams send No. 26, 90, 202 to Denver for No. 20
The Rams are in a position to add an elite tight end, but waiting until pick 26 might not be a risk they’re willing to take. They traded up with the Broncos at No. 20 to land Colston Loveland Jr., who is Daniel Jeremiah’s sixth-ranked prospect in the entire class.
21. Pittsburgh Steelers | Jalen Milroe | Alabama | QB
Over the past week, reports have been flying around the rumor mill that the Pittsburgh Steelers are interested in Alabama quarterback, Jalen Milroe. Colin Cowherd of FOX was told that Steelers brass believes he’s the “most athletically gifted guy to come out of this draft at that position since Lamar Jackson and they feel as an organization, they need special.”
Regardless if they sign Aaron Rodgers or not, it seems like they’ll go quarterback in the first round.
22. Los Angeles Chargers | Shemar Stewart | Texas A&M | EDGE
The Chargers were forced to release Joey Bosa, saving $25.3 million in cap space. They haven’t added a difference maker off the edge through free agency, so they’ll likely be in that market come April. Shemar Stewart is their guy out of Texas A&M.
23. Green Bay Packers | Derrick Harmon | Ole Miss | DT
Kenny Clark is getting up there in age and the Packers will need to be ferocious up front with the loss of Jaire Alexander in their secondary. Derrick Harmon out of Ole Miss has a chance to be the best defense tackle in this class.
24. Minnesota Vikings | Nick Emmanwori | South Carolina | S
Future Hall of Fame safety Harrison Smith is entering his 14th season in the NFL, so replacing him before he retires would be the best case scenario for Minnesota. Nick Emmanwori ran a 4.38 40-yard dash at 6-foot-3, 220 pounds. He’s a freak.
25. Houston Texans | Josh Simmons | Alabama | OT
The Texans traded Laremy Tunsil this offseason, putting them in the market for an offensive tackle. With the top-three guys off the board at that position, they land Josh Simmons, who could’ve arguably been the top offensive tackle had he not gotten injured last season.
26. TRADE: Denver Broncos | Omarion Hampton | North Carolina | RB
Rams send No. 26, 90, 202 to Denver for No. 20
The Broncos traded back to No. 26 and they selected a player they could’ve gotten at No. 20, but got some extra draft capital in the process. Omarion Hampton is a big-bodied running back that can also catch passes out of the backfield. He’s not going to catch 70 passes, but he’ll give you 30-40 and with his 6-foot-1, 220 frame, he’ll run over people when he gets to the second level, rounding out this offense perfectly.
27. Baltimore Ravens | James Pearce Jr. | Tennessee | EDGE
James Pearce Jr. has been labeled as someone with ‘off the field issues,’ but prospects get mislabeled all the time, which is unfortunate because it can really tarnish a player’s reputation. Pearce is an athletic edge rusher that will join Nnamdi Madubuike and make an opposing quarterback’s life very difficult for four quarters.
28. Detroit Lions | Emeka Egbuka | Ohio State | WR
How many more weapons could the Lions use offensively? You can’t have too many and Emeka Egbuka is too good of a prospect to pass up. Egbuka gives Detroit another slot option, or they can move Amon-Ra St. Brown all over the line of scrimmage, causing confusion for opposing defenses. The Lions can get really creative with St. Brown, Jahmyr Gibbs, Sam Laporta and Egbuka.
29. Washington Commanders | Mykel Williams | Georgia | EDGE
Since losing Chase Young, the Commanders have needed some help getting to the quarterback. Mykel Williams can take Dan Quinn’s defense to the next level.
30. Buffalo Bills | Luther Burden III | Missouri | WR
Luther Burden III has been labeled as a ‘diva,’ but so have a majority of the best wide receivers to ever touch an NFL field. Burden can be one of the top receivers in his class, and he joins an offense with MVP Josh Allen under center, who could use another pass catcher.
31. Kansas City Chiefs | Tyler Booker | Georgia | OG
The Chiefs were forced to move on from Joe Thuney due to his contract, so adding a guard to replace him is critical. Replacing Thuney and expecting the same production, at least right away, is unreasonable, but Booker can be a very solid guard in this league.
32. Philadelphia Eagles | Donovan Ezeiruaku | Boston College | EDGE
With a loaded class, players will fall. For the Philadelphia Eagles, they’ve built a Super Bowl roster with guys that have fallen in drafts. They got another one here in Donovan Ezeiruaku, who finished third in all of College Football in sacks with 15.5.
