NFL mock draft 2025: Updated projection with Titans taking new QB at No. 1 overall

The college football season is over, and now that Ohio State has hoisted the national championship trophy it’s time to resume the NFL Draft process. The deadline for underclassmen that didn’t go to Ohio State and Notre Dame to enter the NFL Draft has passed, and most of the popular names have been entered into the draft pool.

With that being said, it’s time for another one-round mock draft! The teams are locked in outside of the final four, and thanks to Tankathon we have our order. Let’s get into it!

1. Tennessee Titans: Cam Ward, QB, Miami

I’m following some of the tea leaves here, with Ward being the more common pick at number one in recent days. Ward is a dynamic playmaker outside of the pocket, and gives the Titans’ offense some explosiveness.

2. Cleveland Browns: Shedeur Sanders, QB, Colorado

Cleveland would sprint to the podium to draft Sanders, who might be an ideal fit in head coach Kevin Stefanski’s offense. You can’t go into 2025 with Cleveland’s QB situation as bad as it is, and Sanders’ accuracy and ability as a distributor over the middle of the field make him a perfect pick.

3. New York Giants: Travis Hunter, CB/WR, Colorado

The Giants are in desperate need of playmaking, on both sides of the ball. Hunter is a dynamo at cornerback and would give New York a promising quartet of secondary players (Hunter, CBs Deonte Banks and Dru Phillips, S Tyler Nubin).

4. New England Patriots: Abdul Carter, EDGE, Penn State

There’s just something about those number 11’s for Penn State. Carter’s terrifying mix of explosiveness and pass rush chops could make him an instant-impact player on a defense that needs more juice up front.

5. Jacksonville Jaguars: Will Johnson, CB, Michigan

The Jaguars desperately need to find a quality second corner opposite Tyson Campbell. Jarrian Jones is a promising slot defender, but Johnson’s ball skills and athleticism would give the Jags a kickass secondary room.

6. Las Vegas Raiders: Ashton Jeanty, RB, Boise State

The Raiders need to get something from their RB room, behind an offensive line that is actually kind of promising. Jeanty’s tackle breaking ability and versatility make him one of the best RB prospects in recent memory.

7. New York Jets: Tetairoa McMillan, WR, Arizona

QB Aaron Rodgers and WR Davante Adams…seem to be coming back to New York? Maybe? If they do, I wouldn’t be surprised if this is a defensive pick, but a trio of McMillan, Adams and Garrett Wilson could be too fun to pass up.

8. Carolina Panthers: Mason Graham, DT, Michigan

This could be a receiver to give QB Bryce Young some weaponry, but Graham’s quickness and violence could be really fun on a defense that prioritizes strength up front.

9. New Orleans Saints: Shemar Stewart, EDGE, Texas A&M

The biggest riser of the draft process so far, Stewart is a terrifying blend of size, burst and blend. As the Saints enter a new era, Stewart could be a franchise cornerstone.

10. Chicago Bears: Josh Simmons, OT, Ohio State

New head coach Ben Johnson comes from a team that prioritizes the offensive line, so it’s no surprise that this pick goes up front. Simmons is coming off a knee injury, but his movement skills in the run and passing game might be too good to pass up.

11. San Francisco 49ers: Mykel Williams, EDGE, Georgia

The constant changing of the pass rusher opposite Nick Bosa has to end at some time, right? Williams is a long and powerful EDGE who is still growing as a pass rusher, but is one of the best run defenders in the class.

12. Dallas Cowboys: Luther Burden III, WR, Missouri

The Cowboys desperately need a playmaker next to WR CeeDee Lamb. While I worry a little bit about Burden being a slot-only receiver, his juice as a route runner and ability after the catch would be a nice complement to Lamb.

13. Miami Dolphins: Tyler Warren, TE, Penn State

Dolphins’ TE Jonnu Smith had a fantastic year, but he’s much more of a receiver than blocker. As Miami shifts to more usage of 12 personnel, Warren gives them a unicorn playmaker with toughness in the run game they lack.

14. Indianapolis Colts: Malaki Starks, S, Georgia

With DC Lou Anarumo coming over from Cincinnati, having quality safety play is going to be huge for Indy. Starks is a do-it-all defender who can take Julian Blackmon’s spot as he enters free agency.

15. Atlanta Falcons: Jalon Walker, EDGE/LB, Georgia

The Falcons shouldn’t let Walker leave the state, in my opinion. With his motor and versatility being unlocked in DC Jeff Ulbrich’s defense, Walker makes a lot of sense here for the Falcons.

16. Arizona Cardinals: Derrick Harmon, DT, Oregon

The Cardinals’ biggest issue on defense was their lack of size last year. Enter Harmon, whose length and strength make him an easy evaluation as a forceful defensive tackle.

17. Cincinnati Bengals: James Pearce Jr, EDGE, Tennessee

The Bengals need to vary up their body types at EDGE. Pearce is a blindingly fast pass rusher who wins with burst, bend and has an array of moves—just don’t ask him to defend the run right now.

18. Seattle Seahawks: Jihaad Campbell, LB, Alabama

Freak linebackers who can rush the passer and be your Tampa 2 dropper? Sign me up! Campbell in Mike Macdonald’s defense would be a perfect fit.

19. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Mike Green, EDGE, Marshall

Green is another speed and burst pass rusher who can win with spins and ghost moves. Tampa is going to be in a huge need for pass rush depth this offseason, and Green gives them a guy that can win without additional help.

20. Denver Broncos: Colston Loveland, TE, Michigan

This offseason should be all about giving QB Bo Nix some more tools in his arsenal. Enter Loveland, who might not be the blocker that Warren is, but is a really good separator in the intermediate areas of the field.

21. Pittsburgh Steelers: Emeka Egbuka, WR, Ohio State

Egbuka is an easy eval, with separation skills and precise route running while being a more than willing blocker. The Steelers need playmakers they can rely on, and Egbuka could be that for whoever plays QB in Pittsburgh next year.

22. Los Angeles Chargers: Will Campbell, OL, LSU

You’re probably wondering why Campbell fell so far, and I largely think it’s because he might be best suited as a guard at the NFL level. However, Jim Harbaugh and the Chargers need some help along the interior of the offensive line, and Campbell’s play strength and technique make him a perfect fit.

23. Green Bay Packers: Shavon Revel Jr., CB, East Carolina

Revel Jr. is a fun player, with the speed and instincts to thrive out on an island. Indy needs some more cornerback talent, and despite missing the rest of ECU’s season with a torn ACL, Revel will light up the Combine, and make him a perfect fit in Green Bay.

24. Minnesota Vikings: Walter Nolen, DT, Ole Miss

Minnesota could use some more firepower up front, and Nolen fits the bill. He’s a crazy talented player with explosiveness littered all over the tape, but his consistency will come into question.

25. Houston Texans: Kelvin Banks, OL, Texas

Banks’ slide is the Texans’ gain, as they look to shore up an offensive line that suffered from injuries and poor play. Banks’ arm length, wide base and hands might make him more effective inside at guard, but he’s got a strong grip and a finisher’s mentality in the run and passing game.

26. Los Angeles Rams: Matthew Golden, WR, Texas

Another fast riser, Golden has the speed to threaten vertically, while being much better at ball tracking and body control than other receivers in this class. The Rams need an explosive option in the offense they can rely on, and Golden is a perfect fit.

27. Baltimore Ravens: Jahdae Barron, CB, Texas

The Ravens can’t trot out CB Brandon Stephens for much longer, and backup CB Tre’Davious White is also long in the tooth. Barron has the positional versatility and demeanor of an AFC North corner, allowing CB Marlon Humphrey to play in the slot.

28. Detroit Lions: Armand Membou, OL, Missouri

Lions’ RG Kevin Zeitler is entering free agency, and LG Graham Glasgow is also getting up there in age. Membou can slide in at either guard spot, and if the Lions want to train him for the eventual move out to left tackle, they have that possibility.

29. Washington Commanders: Maxwell Hairston, CB, Kentucky

The Commanders would love to take a receiver here, but opt for a nice fit for their zone defense in Hairston. CB Mike Sainristil can move to the inside and unlock better play for their defense as Hairston uses his instincts in off-man coverage to break up passes.

30. Buffalo Bills: Kenneth Grant, DT, Michigan

When he’s on, Kenneth Grant is a force as a run stopper and provides pop as a pass rusher. Buffalo takes him at 30 to give the Bills some beef up front, banking on his potential as a pass rusher to develop.

31. Philadelphia Eagles: Landon Jackson, EDGE, Arkansas

The Eagles restock on defensive line depth here, taking a super intriguing prospect in Landon Jackson. A tall, long EDGE defender who was kind of miscast in Arkansas’ 3-man front, he can be a nice chess piece for DC Vic Fangio.

32. Kansas City Chiefs: Gunnar Helm, TE, Texas

Eventually, the Travis Kelce era is going to end. Helm is a great blocker and really good after the catch, giving some more juice to an offense that needs some more monsters after the catch.