The 2025 NFL Draft is approaching, and this will be my fifth and final mock draft. It will be a two-round mock draft that also explores some of the best draft props at DraftKings Sportsbook.
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Round 1
1. Tennessee Titans: Cam Ward, QB, Miami
Cam Ward is -10000 to be the first pick in the draft at DraftKings Sportsbook. For a time, it looked like the Titans might opt to go with Abdul Carter and wait until next year to find their next quarterback. However, it has turned into a near-certainty that Tennessee will be taking Cam Ward with the first pick and moving on from Will Levis.
2. Cleveland Browns: Travis Hunter, WR/CB, Colorado
Travis Hunter is -300 to be the second pick in the draft at DraftKings Sportsbook. The choice for Cleveland really comes down to Travis Hunter, Abdul Carter and Shedeur Sanders. It seems like the Browns don’t have any major interest in drafting Sanders this high, so they will opt for Hunter. Hunter is a once-in-a-generation talent. Even though it is unclear exactly how he will play at the next level, he is too special to pass on.
3. New York Giants: Abdul Carter, EDGE, Penn State
Abdul Carter is -265 to be the third pick in the draft at DraftKings Sportsbook. Abdul Carter is arguably the most talented player in the draft, but he could fall to the Giants with the third pick. The Giants signed two quarterbacks in the offseason, have a great young wide receiver in Malik Nabers and an elite interior defensive lineman, Dexter Lawrence. If they can add an elite edge rusher to their roster, they could have a cornerstone on both sides of the ball as they rebuild.
4. New England Patriots: Will Campbell, OT, LSU
Will Campbell is -195 to be the first offensive lineman taken in the draft at DraftKings Sportsbook. The Patriots have seemingly found their next franchise quarterback in Drake Maye. Now, they need to protect their most valuable asset. Will Campbell is the best offensive tackle in this draft and could protect Maye for the next decade in New England.
5. Jacksonville Jaguars: Mason Graham, DL, Michigan
The Jaguars had one of the worst defenses in the NFL last season. With this fifth pick, they can take the best defensive player left on the board, Mason Graham. Graham is so valuable because he can get after the quarterback, but he is also a great run-stopper.
6. Las Vegas Raiders: Ashton Jeanty, RB, Boise State
Ashton Jeanty is -150 to be drafted by the Raiders at DraftKings Sportsbook. The Raiders made some big moves in the offseason, acquiring Geno Smith at quarterback and hiring Pete Carroll. They added one elite offensive weapon in last year’s draft, Brock Bowers. They could add another high-end offensive weapon with the exceptional Ashton Jeanty. With Carroll at the helm and Smith, Bowers and Jeanty running the offense, they could be an exciting team.
7. New York Jets: Tyler Warren, TE, Penn State
The Jets could go a few different ways with this pick. However, they need a tight end, and Warren could be a special player, just like Bowers was last season. The Jets are rolling with Justin Fields at quarterback, and if they have an offense of Garrett Wilson, Tyler Warren and Breece Hall, they could be hard to stop.
8. Carolina Panthers: Jalon Walker, EDGE, Georgia
The Panthers saw some real improvements on the offensive side of the ball last season. However, they still have a lot of issues on defense. Jalon Walker could be the perfect asset to help them stop the run and help the pass defense by getting after the opposing quarterback.
9. New Orleans Saints: Will Johnson, CB, Michigan
The Saints are in disarray with their current quarterback situation. Their offense is in flux, and they might need to wait to see how things shake out on that side of the ball and potentially pursue a quarterback in next year’s class. That makes the easy choice to just take the most talented player left on the board. Will Johnson has everything you could ask for in a starting cornerback to be a cornerstone of this defense moving forward.
10. Chicago Bears: Armand Membou, OT, Missouri
Caleb Williams’ rookie season was a major disappointment for the Bears. That was mostly due to the poor offensive line play in Chicago. It needs a franchise tackle to protect Williams and get this offensive line to a top level.
11. San Francisco 49ers: Jahdae Barron, CB, Texas
The 49ers had a disappointing 2024-25 season riddled with injuries. They will look to bounce back next season, but they are losing some key pieces in their secondary. Jahdae Barron could be the ideal choice to revamp their secondary.
12. Dallas Cowboys: Tetairoa McMillan, WR, Arizona
The Cowboys had a lost season without Dak Prescott last year. To compete in the loaded NFC East, they need to add another weapon to go alongside CeeDee Lamb. Tetairoa McMillan is the complete wide receiver in this class, and alongside Lamb, the Dallas offense could be electric.
13. Miami Dolphins: Tyler Booker, G, Alabama
The Dolphins continue to fail due to the injuries that Tua Tagovailoa keeps sustaining. That is why they need to keep investing in their offensive line. Tyler Booker is the best interior offensive lineman in this draft and would be a great Dolphin.
14. Indianapolis Colts: Colston Loveland, TE, Michigan
The Colts have a disastrous quarterback situation with Daniel Jones and Anthony Richardson competing for the starting job. Their best hope is adding offensive weapons to support those quarterbacks and to have for the future if they decide to get a new quarterback next season. Colston Loveland is the clear second-best tight end in this class and could be the Colts’ new franchise tight end.
15. Atlanta Falcons: Nick Emmanwori, S, South Carolina
Nick Emmanwori is -145 to be the first safety taken in the draft at DraftKings Sportsbook. Emmanwori put on a show at the NFL Combine and has flown up draft boards. The Falcons have an exciting young offense led by Michael Penix Jr., but they need to improve on defense to complement that offense. Emmanwori is the ball-hawk safety that they need to help build that defense up.
16. Arizona Cardinals: Mike Green, EDGE, Marshall
The Cardinals need help on the defensive line. They had a bad pass rush and run defense last season. Mike Green had fantastic production levels at Marshall and should be an instant-impact guy in the NFL.
17. Cincinnati Bengals: Malaki Starks, S, Georgia
With Emmanwori off the board, Malaki Starks won’t be on the board much longer. Starks is the other high-end safety prospect in this class, and the Bengals desperately need help in their secondary.
18. Seattle Seahawks: Josh Simmons, OT, Ohio State
The Seahawks are undergoing a new era with Sam Darnold at quarterback. The best thing they could do for their new quarterback is to upgrade his offensive line. Josh Simmons is a great prospect who faced high-level competition in college. He could be a Week 1 starter for Seattle next season.
19. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Maxwell Hairston, CB, Kentucky
The Buccaneers were hampered by their defense at times last season. Maxwell Hairston was one of the stars of the NFL Combine and could be the perfect addition for the Buccaneers.
20. Denver Broncos: Omarion Hampton, RB, UNC
After Jeanty, Omarion Hampton is the next best running back on the board. The Broncos had the best defense in the NFL last season and an exciting young quarterback. They need to give Bo Nix more weapons to help him make the jump to the next level. Hampton is a good pass-catching back and could help the Broncos’ offense progress from last season.
21. Pittsburgh Steelers: Shedeur Sanders, QB, Colorado
Shedeur Sanders is +350 to be drafted by the Steelers at DraftKings Sportsbook. Sanders was once thought to be a potential top-five pick in the draft. However, as time goes on, it seems increasingly likely that he could slip down draft boards. Almost every team has filled their QB1 spot with a veteran, and it’s hard to use a top pick on a player who won’t even start next season. The Steelers could still make a move for Aaron Rodgers, but even if they do, that would likely just be a one-year deal, so they could bring in Sanders to sit a season behind Rodgers, then be their quarterback of the future.
22. Los Angeles Chargers: Kelvin Banks Jr., OL, Texas
The Chargers need to help Justin Herbert if they want to strike while the quarterback is in his prime. They need to add some more offensive weapons and protect him better. Kelvin Banks Jr. is a valuable offensive lineman because he can play tackle or guard. The Chargers can invest in the line with this first pick then look for weapons in later rounds.
23. Green Bay Packers: Shemar Stewart, EDGE, Texas A&M
The Packers are lacking an elite pass rusher who can disrupt the pocket. Shemar Stewart could be that guy to add to a defense that improved significantly last season.
24. Minnesota Vikings: Jihaad Campbell, LB, Alabama
The Vikings have a young quarterback and some great offensive weapons. They also have one of the best defensive coaches in the league in Brian Flores. If they give Flores young talent, he will make magic out of it. Jihaad Campbell has a high upside, and Flores could be the perfect coach to unlock his potential.
25. Houston Texans: Josh Conerly Jr., OT, Oregon
The Texans need to upgrade their offensive line this offseason. C.J. Stroud was constantly running for his life last season, and the Texans had a lot of injuries on offense, but they still won a playoff game. So, with better offensive line play, they could make the jump to the next level. Josh Conerly Jr. is the man for the job to protect Stroud.
26. Los Angeles Rams: Derrick Harmon, DT, Oregon
Another Oregon Duck could go off the board right after Conerly. Matthew Stafford is coming back to Los Angeles and its offense should be good next season. The Rams still need to fill the Aaron Donald-sized hole in their defensive line, and Derrick Harmon could help them do just that.
27. Baltimore Ravens: Matthew Golden, WR, Texas
The Ravens have been lacking in offensive weapons for multiple seasons now. Lamar Jackson is one of the best players in the league, but he doesn’t have a lot of help at wide receiver. With Derrick Henry running the ball, a wide receiver duo of Matthew Golden and Zay Flowers could make their offense impossible to stop.
28. Detroit Lions: Donovan Ezeiruaku, EDGE, Boston College
The Lions have one of the best rosters in the NFL. They just need more key playmakers on both sides of the ball who could be the difference in a big playoff game. Ezeiruaku has a lot of potential and Dan Campbell could be the perfect coach to motivate him to reach it. After all of the defensive line injuries they suffered last season, the Lions will want to invest in that area this offseason.
29. Washington Commanders: Mykel Williams, EDGE, Georgia
The Commanders had one of the best offenses in the league last season but lacked on the defensive side of the ball. Mykel Williams could be a game-changing player for them, getting after the quarterback and ruining drives for opposing offenses.
30. Buffalo Bills: Grey Zabel, IOL, North Dakota State
The Bills are very close to reaching the mountaintop. One area they could use help is on the offensive line. Grey Zabel has all of the intangibles to be a Buffalo Bill, and he is very versatile. Zabel could play guard or center and would love to protect Josh Allen for the next few years.
31. Kansas City Chiefs: Emeka Egbuka, WR, Missouri
The Chiefs came up short in the Super Bowl, but as long as they have Patrick Mahomes, they will always be in the mix. They do need to give Mahomes more help on the line and with his skill-position players. Mahomes making the Super Bowl with bad offensive line play and skill-position players last season was a miracle. Egbuka could be the perfect fit for Mahomes. He is experienced, has sure hands and doesn’t have off-the-field issues like other Chiefs receivers.
32. Philadelphia Eagles: James Pearce Jr., EDGE, Tennessee
The Eagles built their Super Bowl-winning team by investing in young defensive talent in the draft. James Pearce Jr. is a project, but he is a physical specimen. Philadelphia could bring him in and he wouldn’t need to produce at a high level right away. It can slowly work him in and develop his raw ability.
Round 2
33. Cleveland Browns: Jaxson Dart, QB, Ole Miss
The Browns still have an undesirable quarterback situation. They brought in Kenny Pickett and Joe Flacco, but neither of those guys inspire much confidence. They could still make a move for Kirk Cousins, but even so, they would want a contingency plan for the future. Jaxson Dart is the clear QB3 in this draft and the Browns could start the second round with a bang by acquiring him.
34. New York Giants: Luther Burden III, WR, Missouri
The Giants added Abdul Carter to be a game-changer on defense in the first round. They can now add another offensive weapon to play alongside Malik Nabers in the second round.
35. Tennessee Titans: JT Tuimoloau, EDGE, Ohio State
JT Tuimoloau is a workhorse and a great player. With a new quarterback at the helm, the Titans can turn to the defensive side of the ball in the second round.
36. Jacksonville Jaguars: Donovan Jackson, G, Ohio State
The Jaguars invested in their defense in the first round. Now, they can help Trevor Lawrence by improving his offensive line.
37. Las Vegas Raiders: Carson Schwesinger, LB, UCLA
Schwesinger is one of the more underrated prospects in this draft. The Raiders are losing Robert Spillane this offseason and Schwesinger could be his replacement.
38. New England Patriots: Jaylin Noel, WR, Iowa State
The Patriots got Drake Maye an offensive tackle in the first round; now, they can get him another receiver. The Patriots already got Stefon Diggs this offseason, and with Noel in the mix too, this offense could take a big jump next season.
39. Chicago Bears: TreVeyon Henderson, RB, Ohio State
Just like the Patriots, the Bears got their sophomore quarterback an offensive tackle in the first round. Now, they can get him a new weapon as well. Henderson is an experienced running back who can make magic when he gets the ball in space.
40. New Orleans Saints: Mason Taylor, TE, LSU
The Saints need to add talent wherever they can. Mason Taylor is an LSU kid and would love to stay in the area and be a Saint.
41. Chicago Bears: Walter Nolen, DT, Ole Miss
The Bears already have another pick, and after using their first two on offense, they can invest in the defense here. Walter Nolen would be a steal this late in the draft. He is a big body who can stuff the run and disrupt the pocket.
42. New York Jets: Aireontae Ersery, OT, Minnesota
The Jets added another weapon in the first round, and now, they can invest in the offensive line. Ersery is a project and the Jets wouldn’t need him to start Week 1 necessarily. The group from the Lions that came to the Jets this offseason knows how important it is to invest in the line and they can do so here.
43. San Francisco 49ers: Kenneth Grant, DT, Michigan
The 49ers need to keep adding to their defensive line, and Grant is a beast. He is a perfect run-stuffer to sit on the interior of the defensive line with stars like Nick Bosa on the edge.
44. Dallas Cowboys: Kaleb Johnson, RB, Iowa
Jerry Jones loves making flashy picks, and after taking a receiver in the first round, he can take a running back in the second. Kaleb Johnson is a workhorse back and can provide the balance for this great Dallas passing attack.
45. Indianapolis Colts: Jonah Savaiinaea, G, Arizona
If the Colts want to succeed, they need to build a great offense around their poor quarterback situation. Jonah Savaiinaea can help protect Daniel Jones or Anthony Richardson to make their lives much easier.
46. Atlanta Falcons: Trey Amos, CB, Ole Miss
After taking a safety in the first round, the Falcons can continue to invest in the secondary in the second round. Their offense is loaded, and with these two picks, their defense could be getting to that next level as well.
47. Arizona Cardinals: Jayden Higgins, WR, Iowa State
The Cardinals left Marvin Harrison Jr. largely on his own last season. He was always being double-teamed because of the lack of other receiver threats. Adding Jayden Higgins could make Harrison more dangerous and give Kyler Murray another good target.
48. Miami Dolphins: Tyleik Williams, DT, Ohio State
The Dolphins invested on the offensive side of the line in the first round, now, they can invest in the defensive line. Williams is a big body who could be a run-stuffer for Miami.
49. Cincinnati Bengals: Landon Jackson, EDGE, Arkansas
The Bengals need to improve their defense if they want to take advantage of their incredible offense. After taking a safety in the first round, they can get a good pass rusher to complement the secondary with this pick.
50. Seattle Seahawks: Jordan Burch, EDGE, Oregon
The Seahawks have a good young secondary. They can now add a pass rusher to help improve that defense even more. Jordan Burch is a great athlete with a high ceiling who could be great one day.
51. Denver Broncos: Elijah Arroyo, TE, Miami
The Broncos just want to keep adding weapons to help Bo Nix. After acquiring a running back in the first round, they can add a very athletic tight end here as well.
52. Seattle Seahawks: Tyler Shough, QB, Louisville
The Seahawks already have another pick, and it could be time to look to the future rather than the present. Sam Darnold has an out on his contract after two years, and if Seattle wants to reset then, it could have Shough be its future quarterback.
53. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Tate Ratledge, G, Georgia
Tate Ratledge has played in a lot of big games in his college career. He could step in and help the Buccaneers on their offensive line right away.
54. Green Bay Packers: Azareye’h Thomas, CB, Florida State
Jaire Alexander won’t be around forever and could even move this offseason. Thomas could be an ideal replacement to build the future of the Green Bay defense.
55. Los Angeles Chargers: Tre Harris, WR, Ole Miss
The Chargers got Justin Herbert some offensive line help in the first round. Now, they can give Herbert another weapon. Tre Harris is an electric playmaker who would look great alongside Ladd McConkey.
56. Buffalo Bills: Xavier Watts, S, Notre Dame
The Bills need help at safety. Their quality in the secondary held them back last season. Xavier Watts is a high-IQ safety who could start Week 1 on this defense.
57. Carolina Panthers: Jalen Royals, WR, Utah State
The Panthers already have some exciting young weapons, but they are relatively unproven. Getting Bryce Young more help can’t be a bad thing, and Royals is a high-upside prospect.
58. Houston Texans: Jared Wilson, C, Georgia
The Texans took an offensive tackle in the first round, and they can add another offensive lineman here. Jared Wilson is the second-best center in this class after Zabel. He is very experienced and could start for C.J. Stroud right away.
59. Baltimore Ravens: Nic Scourton, EDGE, Texas A&M
After wide receiver, EDGE could be the biggest position of need for Baltimore. An elite pass rusher could be exactly what it needs to elevate its defense. Scourton was overshadowed by his teammate Shemar Stewart but is great in his own right.
60. Detroit Lions: Oluwafemi Oladejo, EDGE, UCLA
The Lions will keep investing in their defensive line after last season’s disastrous lack of depth at those positions. Oladejo is a high-upside prospect who would be great in this Lions defense.
61. Washington Commanders: Quinshon Judkins, RB, Ohio State
The Commanders invested in their defense in the first round. With this pick, they can help out their young quarterback. Austin Ekeler is aging and had injury issues last season. Judkins could be a great running back partner to pair with Brian Robinson Jr.
62. Buffalo Bills: Jack Sawyer, EDGE, Ohio State
After investing in the offensive line with their first pick, the Bills can invest in the other side of the trenches. Jack Sawyer is a high-character, high-effort player who made the game-winning play for Ohio State in the CFP semifinals against Texas. Sawyer would be a perfect Bill.
63. Kansas City Chiefs: Darius Alexander, DT, Toledo
The Chiefs need to look to the future, and with Chris Jones getting older, they can add a new defensive tackle. Darius Alexander has some question marks around him because he played in the MAC in college. However, that could also make him an underrated prospect who could help the Chiefs right away.
64. Philadelphia Eagles: TJ Sanders, DT, South Carolina
The Eagles love taking defensive players in the draft, and TJ Sanders could be next on that list of players. The South Carolina prospect has been garnering hype in recent weeks and could sneak into the second round here.
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