2025 Mock Draft #2

2025 NFL Mock Draft Final NFL Draft day is officially here! This is always one of the greatest days of the year, not just for fans, but for media members and front offices around the league. Let

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2025 NFL Mock Draft (Final)

NFL Draft day is officially here! This is always one of the greatest days of the year, not just for fans, but for media members and front offices around the league.

Let’s get this out of the way—this mock draft isn’t just my wishlist. It’s a mashup of front office tendencies, draft room whispers, scheme fits, and way too many hours watching tape until my eyes blurred. The 2025 class doesn’t have the same “fireworks factory” feel we got last year with all the offensive headliners, but don’t get it twisted—this group is deep, talented, and built to plug holes across every roster.

Now, let’s dive in, shall we?

It’s becoming harder by the day to imagine a scenario where Cam Ward doesn’t go No. 1 overall to Tennessee. The team sat out the quarterback carousel in free agency and didn’t make a move via trade—pretty much waving a flag that says, “We’re taking a QB.” And with how the Will Levis experiment unraveled in 2024, there’s really no mystery about what’s coming next. When teams are desperate for a quarterback, they rarely trade out of the top spot, no matter how tempting the extra picks may sound. History shows us that if you don’t take your shot now, you’ll just end up spending more capital trying to trade back up in a year or two.

Ward isn’t without his critics—just like Jared Goff and Carson Wentz weren’t in 2016—but sometimes the supply-and-demand curve does all the talking. When there’s a premium on quarterbacks, even a flawed QB prospect with tools is going to rise. And make no mistake, Ward’s tools are impressive. He’s bigger, faster, and has more arm talent than Shedeur Sanders, and his ceiling gives Tennessee something they desperately need: hope. The Titans are in full reset mode, and this pick is about more than just talent—it’s about getting the GM, head coach, and QB all on the same page for once. For Tennessee, this is the start of a new era. For Cam Ward, it's the chance to be the face of it.

It’s no secret the Browns need a new signal caller after the Deshaun Watson saga went completely sideways, but a lot of insight from some scouts has led me to believe that a lot of buzz around Shedeur Sanders is more media-generated than it is a reality in NFL circles.

Browns GM Andrew Berry has compared Hunter to the likes of Shohei Ohtani. That’s some pretty high praise.

The Giants brass is in a tough spot. After a surprise initial season that saw them revive Daniel Jones’ career and win a playoff game, the last two years have been anything but joyful in New York.

New York signed veteran QBs Russell Wilson and Jameis Winston this offseason, and while that’s hardly exciting for Giants fans, they might be better off seeing what QBs are there at the back of Round 1 or at Pick 34 versus forcing a QB here.

Get ready for the upcoming ESPN 30 for 30 about Will Campbell’s arm length. His measurements were different at the Senior Bowl, the NFL Combine, and at his Pro Day, so what do we make of it all?

Campbell has been a rock on LSU’s offensive line for three straight seasons, and he brings the kind of toughness and consistency that NFL teams crave in the trenches, especially new head coach Mike Vrabel.

Some scouts think he may eventually kick inside to guard at the next level—especially when matched up against the freakiest edge rushers in the league—but wherever you plug him in, you're getting a long-term starter. He’s got the frame, the grit, and the experience to step in and contribute right away. Whether he sticks at tackle or becomes a mauler on the interior, Campbell’s name is going to be penciled into starting lineups for a long time. Too many people out there are overthinking this one.

This pick is interesting. New GM James Gladstone and head coach Liam Coen are both in their first year on the job, with no prior history for us to go off.

There’s a real argument to be made that Jeanty should’ve taken home the Heisman over Travis Hunter—and his 2,600+ rushing yards and 29 touchdowns in a single season certainly back that up. The Boise State star is a true three-down weapon who can catch passes, run through contact, and stay on the field in any situation.

While he may not have the same top-end burst as someone like Jahmyr Gibbs, who went 12th overall in 2023, Jeanty brings more physicality as a runner.

While it might be fair to question the ceiling of the Raiders’ current roster makeup, you can’t blame them for wanting to be competitive immediately with Geno Smith at quarterback.

In a division with the likes of Patrick Mahomes, Justin Herbert, and Bo Nix, loading up on the defensive front is never a bad idea.

The Jets are another team with a brand new head coach and front office, and there’s no telling what they’ll do. The roster itself has a lot of nice pieces, but it’s fair to wonder just how far they’ll go in 2025.

Justin Fields will make the offense a little more exciting, but the team could definitely use some additional reinforcements along the offensive line.

Membou is still a relatively young player, but all of the scouts have been raving about his upside.

Walker is one of those classic Georgia defenders who can do a little bit of everything—and do it well. Whether he’s lined up off the ball or screaming off the edge, he brings juice to a defense. In 2024, he logged 34 pressures and 7 sacks, showing that his pass-rushing ability isn’t just a bonus trait—it’s a legitimate strength.

Carolina needs somebody to get after the opposing quarterback in the worst way after their defense surrendered 534 points, which is the worst in NFL history. Yikes.

Williams has all the potential in the world, even if that hasn’t exactly translated on the stat sheet. Injuries limited his 2024 campaign, but he’s an absolute physical specimen with long arms and powerful hands.

The Bears could go any number of ways here. They have two second-round picks (No. 39 and 41) and have the ammo to move up if they need it. After filling a variety of needs in free agency, Chicago takes one of the top players on the board here.

A lot is riding on GM Ryan Poles and head coach Ben Johnson to develop Caleb Williams, and who better than Warren at 6-foot-5 and 256 lbs to provide a big target for their quarterback?  

The 49ers could go any number of ways here after resetting their roster a bit this offseason, and they probably figure they won’t be picking this high again.

Banks played tackle in college, but many of the scouts feel he is best at guard.

Opinions on Tet are mixed. He’s a dynamic playmaker who shines at the catchpoint, but some scouts question his ability to separate at the next level. 

Dallas has an elite option in CeeDee Lamb, but not much else on the depth chart. They need to get Dak Prescott some more weapons. This is a popular landing spot for Ashton Jeanty, but I’m just not sure he falls this far.

Star corner Jalen Ramsey appears to be on his way out. Barron has relatively short arms for a corner (29 ⅝”), but there’s no denying his talent.

This one is popping up in every mock, but it’s an ideal fit. The Colts have a glaring need at the position and lost a few players along the offensive line.

The Falcons haven’t had a dominant player off the edge since the days of John Abraham, and they need to shore up this position in the worst way.

Green’s path to the 2025 NFL Draft hasn’t exactly been a straight line. After being dismissed from Virginia Tech a few years back, he landed at Marshall and quietly turned himself into one of the most explosive edge rushers in the country. Whatever concerns teams may have once had seem to be in the rearview now, as he's impressed in interviews and has kept a clean slate ever since.

On the field, Green made sure everyone knew his name after wrecking Ohio State’s offensive line early in the season. From that point forward, he was a problem—racking up pressures and showing a relentless motor that didn’t slow down as the season wore on. He’s added good weight to his frame, now tipping the scales at over 250 pounds, and he flashed that same burst and bend down in Mobile at the Senior Bowl. In a class that’s still sorting itself out at the edge, Green’s tape speaks loud and clear.

Stewart didn’t pop on the stat sheet as much as some wanted, but there’s no denying high athletic prowess and high-end traits as an edge rusher. 

Booker’s athleticism didn’t exactly pop at the NFL Combine, but he’s a hard-nosed, gritty, smart player who figures to be a solid starter at the NFL level for the next decade.

After quarterback Joe Burrow had a sensational 2024 campaign and the team locked up star receivers Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins for the future, it would be a crime if the Bengals went anywhere besides defense here.

Stewart didn’t pop on the stat sheet as much as some wanted, but there’s no denying high athletic prowess and high-end traits as an edge rusher. 

Seahawks GM John Schneider knows he needs to invest some resources into the interior of the offensive line, right?

If Seattle doesn’t beef up their line a bit before the season, Sam Darnold is going to get killed, and we already saw in Week 18 and in the Wildcard Round what happens when he’s under duress.