2025 NFL mock draft: Latest Round 1 projections for all 32 teams, 3 QBs picked

The 2024 NFL season is over, which means it’s time for another 2025 NFL mock draft.

Now that all 32 NFL fanbases are more interested in which players can help them in the 2025 NFL Draft, we project who each team will select with their first-round draft pick on April 24. Ahead of the NFL Combine in Indianapolis at the end of February, which will have a significant influence on rising and falling prospects, our latest 2025 NFL mock draft examines what all 32 teams could do.

1. Tennessee Titans: Travis Hunter, CB, Colorado

Travis Hunter is the best player in the 2025 NFL Draft, a potential All-Pro cornerback who can contribute a bit on offense. The Tennessee Titans can’t pass on that, especially since this quarterback class is underwhelming, to say the least. Hunter can thrive under the tutelage of Titans defensive coordinator Dennard Wilson – once a renowned defensive backs coach and Tennessee can run with a veteran QB (Aaron Rodgers) to start in 2025 and then find the franchise guy next year.

2. Cleveland Browns: Abdul Carter, EDGE, Penn State

We’re buying the NFL rumors tying Kirk Cousins to the Cleveland Browns, it’s just the right fit for both sides. That naturally allows Browns general manager Andrew Berry to use his top pick on the best edge rusher in the 2025 NFL Draft. Drafting Abdul Carter doesn’t even mean Cleveland has to make a Myles Garrett trade. Carter would be the Defensive Rookie of the Year front-runner playing opposite Garrett next season. In 2026, he becomes the top pass rusher and Garrett gets his wish with a trade.

3. New York Giants: Cam Ward, QB, Miami

The first quarterback finally comes off the board in our 2025 NFL mock draft. Cam Ward is the consensus QB1 in the class, offering more arm strength and a higher upside than Shedeur Sanders. While he’s not necessarily the most pro-ready passer in this class, the New York Giants could land a bridge starter (Russell Wilson or Joe Flacco) until Ward is ready to step in. Most importantly for New York, it doesn’t have to overpay in a trade-up for Ward and he walks into a situation with a young supporting cast (Andrew Thomas, Malik Nabers, Theo Johnson and Tyrone Tracy Jr.) paired with a decent defense.

4. New England Patriots: Mason Graham, DL, Michigan

In a perfect world, either Abdul Carter or Travis Hunter are available for the New England Patriots at No. 4 overall. Unfortunately for Mike Vrabel, that didn’t happen in our latest 2025 NFL mock draft. New England needs to overhaul its defensive line and All-American defensive tackle Mason Graham, who has drawn NFL comparisons to Christian Wilkins, would give the Patriots an outstanding duo on the inside along with Christian Barmore.

5. Jacksonville Jaguars: Will Campbell, OL, LSU

Mason Graham would’ve been perfect for the Jacksonville Jaguars, but he gets taken right ahead of them. Instead, the team pivots to the other side of the trenches. Will Campbell played left tackle for LSU this past season, but there are a growing number of people who think he might be best suited at guard. Jacksonville can try him on the outside first and if that doesn’t work out, it will have an excellent starter on the interior protecting the pocket for Trevor Lawrence.

6. Las Vegas Raiders: Shedeur Sanders, QB, Colorado

The dream scenario plays out for the Las Vegas Raiders. NFL Draft rumors have tied the franchise to Shedeur Sanders for months, with several reports indicating he is Tom Brady’s preferred quarterback prospect. Sanders would walk into a good situation, having a proven play-caller (Chip Kelly), an All-Pro offensive weapon (Brock Bowers) and an offensive line that’s good enough to keep him upright. Plus, Las Vegas is the landing spot the Sanders family desires the most.

7. New York Jets: Will Johnson, CB, Michigan

The New York Jets are facing a multi-year retool and head coach Aaron Glenn will want a defensive-minded identity for this franchise With cornerback DJ Reed departing in NFL free agency, Michigan’s All-American cornerback Will Johnson would be the perfect fill-in. The 6-foot-2 cornerback would have the added benefit of playing opposite Sauce Gardner, putting him in the best position to thrive lined up against No. 2 receivers. Under Glenn’s tutelage, Johnson could become a multi-time Pro Bowl selection.

8. Carolina Panthers: Jalon Walker, LB/EDGE, Georgia

Wide receiver is among the Carolina Panthers draft needs, but the bigger priority should be upgrading the worst defense in 2024. Jalon Walker is also one of the most intriguing prospects in the 2025 NFL Draft. He can drop back in coverage, an area where he showed real improvement this past season despite limited experience. Walker also flies to the football as a run defender and he can be deployed as an edge rusher. He’s a chess piece that Panthers defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero needs.

9. New Orleans Saints: Tetairoa McMillan, WR, Arizona

Chris Olave is a special player, but he’s already had four documented concussions during his NFL career. Even without that, the New Orleans Saints desperately need more playmakers for Kellen Moore’s offense to function. Arizona wideout Tetairoa McMillan – NFL comparisons to Drake London – complement Olave’s skillset and would in the short-term provide Derek Carr with two excellent pass-catchers. Plus, adding him makes this a better landing spot for the next Saints’ franchise quarterback.

10. Chicago Bears: Armand Membou, OL, Missouri

Addressing the Chicago Bears offensive line is the first step towards maximizing Ben Johnson’s system. Pro Bowl guard Trey Smith is an obvious target in NFL free agency, but even that potential move won’t be enough. Missouri offensive lineman Armand Membou is a three-year starter at right tackle, but his size (6-foot-3) might make him best suited to play guard. If he’s anything like the stylistic NFL comparison made by Lance Zierlein – Zach Tom – Chicago would have a high-end offensive lineman with positional versatility.

11. San Francisco 49ers: Josh Simmons, OT, Ohio State

Josh Simmons might be the ideal target in the 2025 NFL Draft for the San Francisco 49ers. He started at right tackle in 2022, the position he’d likely occupy on the 49ers offensive line next season with Trent Williams locking down the left side. If San Francisco’s 36-year-old left tackle gets injured, or when he inevitably retires, Simmons also has starting experience on the left side.

12. Dallas Cowboys: Ashton Jeanty, RB, Boise State

Jerry Jones signed Ezekiel Elliott last offseason trying to recreate magic in the Dallas Cowboys backfield. The results went exactly as you’d expect. Now he has a chance to land Ashton Jeanty, who played at Lone Star High School in Frisco, Texas. Jeanty can become a bonafide All-Pro running back, giving Jones what he’s wanted for years and immediately helping out Dak Prescott.

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13. Miami Dolphins: Tyler Booker, iOL, Alabama

While guard isn’t the most important position on the offensive line, Tyler Booker is the best lineman available at this point in the 2025 NFL Draft. Besides, the Miami Dolphins need help just about everywhere. Booker is an immediate Week 1 starter who could become an above-average guard fairly quickly, providing some much-needed help for a Dolphins’ run game that needs it.

14. Indianapolis Colts: Tyler Warren, TE, Penn State

It’s perhaps the most popular pick in consensus 2025 NFL mock drafts. Tyler Warren – a 6-foot-6 offensive weapon – fits perfectly into Shane Steichen’s system. He knows how to create separation, he finds holes in defenses and he can make plays after the catch. From finding holes in the intermedia areas of the field to serving as a dependable red-zone weapon, Warren can be everything Anthony Richardson needs to make playing quarterback a little easier.

15. Atlanta Falcons: James Pearce Jr, EDGE, Tennessee

The Atlanta Falcons pass rush has been this team’s biggest weakness for years. In 2024, Atlanta ranked 27th in ESPN pass-rush win rate (34%) with the second-lowest sack rate (5.1%). Tennessee edge rusher James Pearce Jr., along with a veteran addition in NFL free agency, can change that. With outstanding bend and explosiveness, the most important tools to be a premier pass rusher are there. Pearce just needs coaching to really refine his craft, but the upside is immense.

16. Arizona Cardinals: Shemar Stewart, EDGE, Teas A&M

The Arizona Cardinals’ approach in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft should be simple, take the best defensive player on the board. After putting on an impressive showing at the Senior Bowl, the 16th overall pick might be Shemar Stewart’s floor. Standing at 6-foot-5 with great burst and an exceptional combo of length, size and athleticism, Stewart’s potential might be worth a top-10 pick. However, he slips to Arizona because he didn’t put it together (4.5 sacs in 37 games) in college.

17. Cincinnati Bengals: Mike Green, EDGE, Marshall

With the Cincinnati Bengals seemingly vowing to keep Tee Higgins, edge rusher becomes the most glaring need. We do genuinely believe the Bengals front office is committed to keeping Higgins, Ja’Marr Chase and Joe Burrow but that realistically doesn’t leave room for a Trey Hendrickson contract extension. Drafting Mike Green – 17 sacks in 2024 – adds much-needed depth to the Bengals’ pass rush and it also adds Hendrickson’s replacement in 2026.

18. Seattle Seahawks: Kelvin Banks Jr, OL, Texas

Kelvin Banks Jr. was a three-year starter at left tackle for the Texas Longhorns, but his best position at the next level might be guard. That’s an ideal match for the Seattle Seahawks. With his athleticism and feet, there would be at least a chance for him to become a right tackle in Seattle. However, he would align perfectly at left guard alongside Charles Cross, finally locking down the left side of the Seahawks offensive line for years to come.

19. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Mykel Williams, EDGE, Georgia

Some thought Georgia edge rusher Mykel Williams would put it all together this past season and become a top-five pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. It just didn’t happen. What can’t be ignored is a 6-foot-5 edge rusher with an explosive first step with elite length and the ability to convert speed into power. Joining the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, with opponents already having to slow down Vita Vea and Calijah Kancey, Williams would have plenty of opportunities to make an instant impact on passing downs.

20. Denver Broncos: Malaki Starks, S, Georgia

In our last 2025 NFL mock draft, the Denver Broncos had to trade up for Malaki Starks. They stand pat this time around and land the safety that perfectly complements their secondary. With Patrick Surtain II and Riley Moss at cornerback, Starks would have the freedom to be more of a playmaker in the Broncos’ secondary. He brings the football IQ that Broncos defensive coordinator Vance Joseph covets at the position with the speed and ball skills to rack up pass deflections and interceptions downfield, with Denver’s cornerbacks reducing how often Starks’ tendency to take risks would be exposed.

21. Pittsburgh Steelers: Luther Burden III, WR, Missouri

George Pickens has the talent to be a No. 1 receiver, but immaturity and a lack of discipline might force the Pittsburgh Steelers to spend a first-round pick on another wideout. Luther Burden III is like lightning in a bottle, just needing the football in his hands to make a big play. In the Steelers offense, he can operate underneath with a quarterback like Justin Fields or Russell Wilson peppering him with quick targets. From there, Burden’s YAC ability will be put on display.

22. Los Angeles Chargers: Colston Loveland, TE, Michigan

We tend to believe the Los Angeles Chargers will add a veteran receiver in NFL free agency, finding someone who can complement and mentor Ladd McConkey. With that comes flexibility in the 2025 NFL Draft and in this case, an opportunity to reunite Jim Harbaugh with his Wolervines’ tight end. At 6-foot-5, Colston Loveland offers an outstanding catch radius with some juice once the football comes his way. Harbaugh knows exactly what he can do for a quarterback and the Chargers have demonstrated they want to find Justin Herbert with pass-catching options who can get open quickly.

23. Green Bay Packers: Walter Nolen, DT, Ole Miss

Edge rusher, cornerback and defensive tackle headline the list of Green Bay Packers team needs in the 2025 NFL Draft. One of those, likely corner or edge rusher, will presumably be addressed in NFL free agency. Ole Miss defensive tackle Walter Nolen, a former five-star recruit, would be a bit of a project with his pass-rush technique needing refinement. However, Nolen’s motor and peak moments rival some of the best defensive linemen in this class.

24. Minnesota Vikings: Omarion Hampton, RB, North Carolina

Aaron Jones fit nicely in this Minnesota Vikings offense this past season, but durability and inconsistency were issues. While Omarion Hampton might be a tier below Ashton Jeanty, he’s still a bonafide first-round talent in the 2025 NFL Draft. There are similarities here to Rhamondre Stevenson and David Montgomery, the type of high-volume ball-carrier that Kevin O’Connell’s offense is missing. Add Hampton to the Vikings system and this unit will be more well-rounded in 2025, plus a strong run game will help support J.J. McCarthy.

25. Houston Texans: Emeka Egbuka, WR, Ohio State

It’s hard to imagine a better fit for Emeka Egbuka. He’s going to be limited to the role of a No. 2 wide receiver at the next level, but his work in the short and intermediate areas perfectly fits into a receiving corps that has field-stretcher Nico Collins. On top of that, Egbuka has already played with C.J. Stroud so there would be almost immediate rapport between the quarterback and wide receiver.

26. Los Angeles Rams: Jaxson Dart, QB, Ole Miss

Matthew Stafford is putting the Los Angeles Rams through what the Green Bay Packers experienced with Brett Favre then Aaron Rodgers, yearly retirement contemplation and a refusal to make a long-term commitment. Eventually, an organization gets tired of playing the waiting game and makes its move. Unsurprisingly, there have been a lot of NFL rumors this offseason about the Rams potentially trading Stafford.

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Whether he stays for another year or goes, the Rams coaching staff seems ready to plan for the future. Jaxson Dart is already viewed by some general managers as a legitimate first-round pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. He impressed at the Senior Bowl and has three years of starting experience with the ability to make throws to all areas of the field. Sean McVay can mold his offense around Dart’s skills, providing the Rams with a long-term Stafford replacement.

27. Baltimore Ravens: Shavon Revel Jr, CB, East Carolina

While the Baltimore Ravens had a top-10 defense in the second half of the season, there were still some issues in the secondary. Some of that can be fixed if Kyle Hamilton is moved back to his more versatile role, with the club pursuing a ballhawk free safety to cover downfield. However, that still leaves a need for a reliable CB2. Enter Shavon Revel Jr. Standing at 6-foot-1, he provides the prototypical length and speed you want at the position. However, his draft stock took a tumble this year because of an ACL tear in September. Baltimore feels like the perfect landing spot with him as a secondary with Hamilton, Nate Wiggins and Marlon Humphrey taking all the pressure off the rookie. Plus, he could get great coaching help from Chick Pagano.

28. Detroit Lions: Grey Zabel, OL, North Dakota State

With the top edge rushers off the board, and the No. 2 edge defender opposite of Aidan Hutchinson presumably added via free agency, our focus shifts to the Detroit Lions offensive line. Kevin Zeitler is a free agent and center Frank Ragnow’s injury issues make retirement by 2026 a viable possibility. North Dakota State offensive lineman Grey Zabel is known for his physical mentality and he has starting experience at four different positions. He could be a starter at guard for Detroit in 2025 while waiting in the wings to eventually replace Ragnow at center.

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29. Washington Commanders: Matthew Golden, WR, Texas

Find more help for Jayden Daniels. Terry McLaurin is a bonafide No. 1 receiver who has earned every dollar of a looming contract extension, but the rest of this Washington Commanders receiving corps is underwhelming. Matthew Golden became the Longhorns’ top receiver down the stretch, thanks in part to his outstanding route-running who can also make some plays downfield. With defenses focused on both McLaurin and needing to account for Daniels’ rushing ability, Golden could thrive in this Commanders’ offense for the next five years.

30. Buffalo Bills: Kenneth Grant, DT, Michigan

If the Buffalo Bills are going to take down the Kanas City Chiefs it now starts with the defensive line, as the Philadelphia Eagles demonstrated in the Super Bowl. Michigan Wolverines defensive tackle Kenneth Grant – 6-foot-3 and 339 pounds – would align next to Ed Oliver on the Bills defensive interior, eating up space with his size and potentially even dropping the occasional double team. Plus, he’s also got impressive athleticism for his size, which will be on display at the NFL Combine.

31. Kansas City Chiefs: Jihaad Campbell, LB, Alabama

Nick Bolton is expected to leave in free agency and Druq Tranquill will only be around for another year, leaving a big hole in the middle of the Kansas City Chiefs defense. Alabama linebacker Jihaad Campbell – 6-foot-3 and 244 pounds – offers elite length, size and athleticism that can help him have an immediate impact in Steve Spagnuolo’s scheme as a blitzer and coverage specialist. Long-term, he can be a very good three-down linebacker for Kansas City.

32. Philadelphia Eagles: Nic Scourton, EDGE, Texas A&M

The free-agent market for edge rushers makes a Josh Sweat departure feel inevitable and Brandon Graham could retire after winning a Super Bowl. So, Howie Roseman has an opportunity to spend another premium pick on an edge rusher. Nic Scourton has the size (6-foot-4) and motor to be an excellent player, especially with Vic Fangio finding mismatches for him as he did with Nolan Smith Jr. this past season.

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