Super Bowl LIX is approaching, which means the 2025 NFL Draft order is nearly set. Here is a look at my 2025 first-round NFL Mock Draft 2.0 and some related draft props at DraftKings Sportsbook.
Draft positions 31-32 are based on projected postseason finish.
You can view my 2025 NFL Mock Draft 1.0 here.
1. Tennessee Titans: Abdul Carter, EDGE, Penn State
Abdul Carter is flying up draft boards. After an incredible career at Penn State, Carter is just +265 to be taken #1 overall at DraftKings Sportsbook. Will Levis doesn’t seem to be the long-term solution in Tennessee but Tennessee also doesn’t seem 100% sold on any of the quarterbacks in this draft. It’s possible that the Titans roll with the definitive game-changing player in Abdul Carter and try to find a quarterback in free agency, or even stick with Levis for one more year as they try to rebuild the rest of the roster.
2. Cleveland Browns: Cam Ward, Quarterback, Miami (FL)
Cam Ward was a Heisman finalist and had an incredible season at Miami. Ward is the favorite to get taken #1 overall, with odds of +120 at DraftKings Sportsbook. Cam Ward is likely to be the top quarterback taken and each team in the top 3 is interested in a new quarterback. The Browns don’t know what will happen with DeShaun Watson who had to get Achilles surgery again towards the end of the regular season. Watson has been incredibly disappointing on and off the field during his Browns tenure and Cleveland could be better off just moving on and taking their quarterback of the future.
3. New York Giants: Shedeur Sanders, Quarterback, Colorado
Shedeur Sanders had an incredible career at Colorado. Sanders is just behind Ward in the race to be the top quarterback taken and is +600 to go #1 overall at DraftKings Sportsbook. The Giants kept Brian Daboll on as head coach despite being on the hot seat after a bad season in New York. That is presumably because they trust him to build up their quarterback of the future. Daboll would love to work with Sanders and try to make the Giants a winner again.
4. New England Patriots: Travis Hunter, Athlete, Colorado
Travis Hunter was the Heisman Trophy winner and a generational talent at Colorado. Hunter can play both wide receiver and cornerback. It is still largely a mystery how he will play in the NFL but however he has played, he is almost a sure success. Hunter is +175 to go #1 overall at DraftKings Sportsbook and it’s hard to imagine him slipping further than #4. The Patriots are starting a new era with Mike Vrabel as head coach and Drake Maye going into his sophomore season. Hunter is the type of dynamic playmaker who could immediately impact this team trying to build in the right direction.
5. Jacksonville Jaguars: Will Campbell, OT, LSU
Will Campbell is projected to be the first offensive lineman taken in the draft. The Jaguars hired Liam Coen as their new head coach and want to create an offense that will allow Trevor Lawrence to thrive. That starts with building up the offensive line. Campbell can be the cornerstone of this Jaguars offensive line for years to come if this Coen-Lawrence partnership takes off how Jacksonville hopes it will.
6. Las Vegas Raiders: Tetairoa McMillan, WR, Arizona
Tetairoa McMillan is a freak talent and has shown the ability to be a game-changing wide receiver. The Raiders are seemingly rolling with Aidan O’Connell as their quarterback of the future with new head coach Pete Carroll. The Raiders hit on Brock Bowers last season in the draft and if they can add another star skill position player then they could start to build a great offense in Las Vegas.
7. New York Jets: Mason Graham, DL, Michigan
The Jets have a lot of uncertainty with Aaron Rodgers heading into next season but one thing is certain, they need to rebuild their defensive line which took a massive dropoff from 2023 to 2024. The Jets hired a defensive-minded head coach in Aaron Glenn and he will want to rebuild that defensive front. Mason Graham had an incredible national championship-winning career at Michigan and would be an immediate difference-maker for the Jets.
8. Carolina Panthers: Mykel Williams, EDGE, Georgia
The Panthers showed some major improvement on the offensive side of the ball towards the end of the season. Bryce Young was playing the best football of his NFL career and their skill position players like Adam Thielen, Xavier Legette, Chuba Hubbard and Jalen Coker were starting to play really well. The Panthers’ main struggles were on the defensive side of the ball so they will want to be aggressive to build up that defensive front. Mykel Williams was a game wrecker at Georgia who can be a pass rusher and a run stopper. He would be a great addition to this Panthers team.
9. New Orleans Saints: James Pearce Jr., EDGE, Tennessee
James Pearce Jr. is a controversial player in this upcoming draft. He has great physical traits and quickness but his productivity last season at Tennessee wasn’t as good as many had hoped it would be. Pearce has a very high upside and if he can add more muscle, he could be an elite edge rusher in the NFL. The Saints are an organization that is willing to bet on the high-upside player and Pearce could thrive with good development in New Orleans.
10. Chicago Bears: Kelvin Banks Jr., OT, Texas
It is incredibly hard to imagine the Bears taking any position other than offensive lineman with this pick. They believe that Caleb Williams will be their quarterback for years to come and they gave Williams some really solid skill position players. However, the line was a total disaster in Williams’ rookie year. The Bears are going to invest most of their offseason resources into building up this offensive line. Kelvin Banks Jr. had an incredible college career and should be a day-one starter on the Texas offensive line.
11. San Francisco 49ers: Will Johnson, CB, Michigan
The 49ers had a disappointing season riddled with injuries. However, once healthy, they still have a very good roster that will be ready to compete next season. They will want to take the best player available and it’s hard to argue against Will Johnson. Johnson helped Michigan win a national championship and he had an incredible career at Michigan. He can be a shutdown corner in the NFL from day one and would fit in great in San Francisco.
12. Dallas Cowboys: Ashton Jeanty, RB, Boise State
Jerry Jones made a wild offseason hire with Brian Schottenheimer as head coach. The Cowboys clearly want to invest on the offensive side of the ball and Jerry Jones loves making headlines and selling jerseys. Ashton Jeanty had a historic season at Boise State and became beloved by football fans. Jeanty is the rare running back that teams would take a shot on this early in the draft and it would be hard for Jerry Jones to pass up the chance to take such a high-profile player.
13. Miami Dolphins: Armand Membou, OL, Missouri
Tua Tagovailoa continued to struggle with injuries and concussions this season. When Tagovailoa was on the field, the Dolphins looked like a playoff team. When they were forced to turn away from Tua, they couldn’t win games. The fact is that they need to protect their quarterback and therefore should invest in the offensive line. Membou can play at guard or tackle in the NFL so he can fill in wherever the Dolphins need help.
14. Indianapolis Colts: Tyler Warren, TE, Penn State
The Colts were a borderline playoff team and one difference maker could push them into the postseason next year. Tyler Warren was an unbelievable player at Penn State and won the award for the best tight end in college football last season. Warren would be an instant impact player and a great player to help Anthony Richardson progress as an NFL quarterback.
15. Atlanta Falcons: Jalon Walker, EDGE, Georgia
The Falcons have found their quarterback of the future in Michael Penix Jr. and they have a lot of great skill position players on offense. They have some good pieces on defense but need to add on that side of the ball to be a real playoff team. Jalon Walker will be an instant impact player in the NFL and would love to stay in Georgia to be a Falcon.
16. Arizona Cardinals: Shemar Stewart, DL, Texas A&M
The Cardinals struggled on defense this season and need to add to that side of the ball. Stewart is physically one of the best prospects in the draft. However, his productivity did not match his traits throughout his career. He is certainly a project who needs to improve his technique but it is worth taking a shot on a player with his physical traits.
17. Cincinnati Bengals: Malaki Starks, S, Georgia
It is clear that the Bengals need to improve on the defensive side of the ball. They had one of the best offenses in the NFL but missed out on the playoffs because of the poor play on defense. Malaki Starks is a very intelligent player and would be a great addition to the Cincinnati defense. His leadership and football IQ are his best traits but he is also very solid in multiple types of coverages. Starks could be the cornerstone of the next era of the Bengals’ defense.
18. Seattle Seahawks: Tyler Booker, OL, Alabama
The Seahawks are close to being a playoff team. They are solid on both sides of the ball but they need to improve on the offensive line. Tyler Booker has elite physical traits and is still young. He has great leadership skills and can run and pass block effectively. Booker can improve some technique but he could be a Week 1 starter for the Seahawks.
19. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Benjamin Morrison, CB, Notre Dame
The Bucs dealt with a lot of injuries on defense during the regular season and need to improve their depth on that side of the ball. They have one of the best offenses in the NFL but need to get better on defense. Benjamin Morrison helped lead Notre Dame to the national championship game last season. He is a tremendous leader and a great cover corner. He will nail all of his team interviews and will be a great teammate. On a well-coached Tampa Bay defense, Morrison could thrive from day one.
20. Denver Broncos: Nick Emmanwori, S, South Carolina
Nick Emmanwori is one of the most underrated players in the draft. The Broncos had an elite defense but with a playoff roster, they will look to add the best player possible. Emmanwori has great speed and coverage traits. He is also a tremendous leader and plays incredibly hard. Going into an already elite defense, Emmanwori will feel the need to match the level of the team he is entering.
21. Pittsburgh Steelers: Luther Burden III, WR, Missouri
After Tetairoa McMillan, there is a decent drop-off to the next wide receiver in the draft. Luther Burden is among those guys that could be the #2 receiver and the Steelers desperately need help at receiver. Outside of George Pickens, the Steelers don’t have any viable wide receivers. With Pickens being unreliable off the field, he can’t be depended on to be your entire offense. Burden has great character and should be a great addition to the Steelers.
22. Los Angeles Chargers: Colston Loveland, TE, Michigan
The Chargers hit on Ladd McConkey in last year’s draft and he immediately became their best receiver. They will want to add another great weapon for Justin Herbert and Jim Harbaugh would love to take his former tight end. Loveland was a national champion at Michigan and he and Harbaugh have an amazing relationship. The Chargers were much better on defense than offense last season and will want to get a franchise tight end for Herbert.
23. Green Bay Packers: Jahdae Barron, CB, Texas
The Packers have depended on Jaire Alexander for so many years but he is not going to be a #1 corner forever. The Packers could look to the future and take Jahdae Barron from Texas. Barron is an elite cover guy but his speed and quickness are not quite elite which is why he could drop a bit. That being said, Barron could be a day-one starter for the Packers.
24. Minnesota Vikings: Derrick Harmon, DT, Oregon
Derrick Harmon is a physical monster and has an NFL-ready body. However, his footwork and quickness need to be improved to be a high-level NFL starter. The Vikings have a great roster and would be willing to take a chance on a player with room to develop who could be elite in the future.
25. Houston Texans: Kenneth Grant, DT, Michigan
Grant is an old-school nose tackle who can be an immediate force in the NFL. The Texans showed they are close to being a Super Bowl contender just need to add some more high-level pieces on both sides of the ball. Grant lacks quickness and explosiveness but is an elite run stuffer and could be an immediate impact player for Houston.
26. Los Angeles Rams: Walter Nolen, DT, Ole Miss
With a run of defensive tackles going off the board, the Rams will want to get their guy as well. The Rams are looking for the next Aaron Donald and while that might be an impossible task, Walter Nolen is a monster on the interior defensive line. Nolen isn’t quite as big as some of the other DTs on the board but he has great quickness for how big his body is. He is very explosive and plays very hard so he could be a great player on this Rams defense.
27. Baltimore Ravens: Emeka Egbuka, WR, Ohio State
Emeka Egbuka is fresh off of a national championship and had a fantastic college career. He is a first-round wide receiver and the Ravens would find it hard to pass up on him. Zay Flowers is their clear WR1 but behind Flowers, they are lacking a great WR2. When Flowers was hurt at the end of the season their offense just wasn’t the same. Egbuka is a very experienced player and could be great from day one. He has great ball skills and would be a great WR2 to go alongside Flowers.
28. Detroit Lions: Mike Green, DE, Marshall
Mike Green didn’t play a lot of high-profile games at Marshall so he has flown under the radar but his physical traits and production are both fantastic. He plays very physically on the edge and is one of the hardest workers you find in this draft. He could be a guy who immediately comes in and gets a few sacks because of his relentless pass rush. After all of their defensive injuries during the regular season, the Lions will want to get more depth on that side of the ball.
29. Washington Commanders: Josh Conerly Jr., OT, Oregon
The Commanders had an incredible season and have found their franchise quarterback. Now, they need to give him better protection. Josh Conerly Jr. played against a lot of elite pass rushers in the Big Ten this season and did a good job against all of them, including Abdul Carter. Conerly could play at guard or tackle which makes him even more valuable. He needs to improve his technique some but he should develop into a good NFL starter.
30. Buffalo Bills: Shavon Revel Jr., CB, ECU
The Bills need to add some depth to their secondary. They lost to the Chiefs largely due to the injuries they suffered in the secondary and the lack of quality they had in coverage. Shavon Revel was elite at ECU and has a very high NFL upside. He has great length and speed and can match up with NFL receivers. He is coming off ACL surgery and that has lowered him down some draft boards but he is worth a shot for a Buffalo team that is desperate for help in the secondary.
31. Philadelphia Eagles: Josh Simmons, OT, Ohio State
The Eagles love drafting offensive linemen. They have an elite roster, clearly, and don’t have a true position of need. It always helps to have extra depth on the offensive line and Simmons could be a great starter in the NFL. He is a proven winner which is important to the Eagles and he would be able to learn from some great veterans on that line.
32. Kansas City Chiefs: Donovan Jackson, OL Ohio State
The Chiefs are another team without a true position of need and they could also target an Ohio State offensive lineman in the draft. Donovan Jackson can play tackle or guard which is the type of depth the Chiefs would be looking for. They are a bit depleted on the offensive line heading into the Super Bowl and would love to have more security there heading into next season.
