Since we published our last mock draft, quite a bit has changed in the NFL and NCAA standings. With a drastic shift in the league standings and big-name prospects increasing or decreasing their stocks, we know the NFL draft would play out much differently if held today.
Before we start, an important note is that the draft order is courtesy of Tankathon. Now, let’s get right into it.
So, as we hit the final stretch of the 2024 regular season, let’s dive into our latest edition of the 2025 NFL first-round mock draft.
Find out the top 32 picks in our official 2025 NFL Mock Draft.
1. Jacksonville Jaguars: Travis Hunter
The Jaguars need another wide receiver to help rising star Brian Thomas Jr. and help in the secondary. Can’t think of a better solution than the two-way Colorado Buffaloes superstar, who’s adamant about playing both receiver and corner in the NFL draft.
Even if Jacksonville only used him in one spot, they’d either have a top-three receiving duo in Hunter and Thomas Jr. OR the league’s next big thing at the corner. Can’t go wrong with either, and Hunter’s mega draw will help sell seats in Duval County.
2. Las Vegas Raiders: Shedeur Sanders
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It’s another no-brainer pick here. The Raiders need to take the best quarterback available, and Hunter’s teammate has separated himself from the other QB prospects.
Sanders’ star power and celebrity status will make the big-market Raiders even more appealing to a general football audience. Something tells us that Raiders part-owner Tom Brady, a good friend of Deion Sanders, would be happy to mentor Shedeur as well.
It’s just the perfect match.
3. New York Giants: Cam Ward
There are more polished prospects and sure things to succeed. But the Giants HAVE to take a quarterback, and Ward’s supremely high upside is worth betting on.
In an ideal world, the Giants would address their o-line and running back room in free agency. Then, add Ward to the mix, and you will have a promising nucleus with the Miami QB, Andrew Thomas, Malik Nabers, and Wan’Dale Robinson.
4. New England Patriots: Mason Graham
After finding their QB of the future in Drake Maye, the Pats can go back to their tradition of prioritizing the defense in round one.
A defense-first coach like Jerod Mayo knows the importance of building a tough and formidable defense in the trenches. Michigan’s Mason Graham would form a three-headed monster in the front seven with Keion White and Christian Barmore.
Believe us, Patriots fans. You’d love a guy like Graham with Josh Allen and Tua Tagovailoa wreaking havoc in your division.
5. Carolina Panthers: Luther Burden III
Bryce Young’s improvement in the second half should be enough for Carolina to give him another chance in 2025. The goal oughta be to give him some actual game-changing pass-catchers, and they can do just that here by taking the Missouri wideout.
With Burden, Chuba Hubbard, and Xavier Legette as his main weapons, Young would be in a really solid position to finally break out in year three.
6. New York Jets: Kelvin Banks Jr.
Who knows what will happen with Aaron Rodgers in the offseason? What we can tell you is the Jets must address their bookends, with Tyron Smith and Morgan Moses playing on expiring contracts.
The Jets used their 2024 NFL first-round draft pick on Olu Fashanu. Taking Texas Longhorns tackle Kelvin Banks Jr. could solidify New York’s offensive line for years to come, with Alijah Vera-Tucker already shoring up the interior.
7. Tennessee Titans: Tetairoa McMillan
It feels too early for the Titans to take a quarterback. So how about another stud receiver to complement veteran Calvin Ridley and workhorse running back Tony Pollard?
McMillan has future All-Pro written all over him. No matter who’s lining up behind center for Tennesee in 2025, they’ll be well-suited to succeed with a McMillan-led supporting cast.
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8. Cleveland Browns: Will Johnson
Wouldn’t be shocked if Jameis Winston got an extended look at QB next year with Deshaun Watson watching from the bench. Either rate, it’s also too soon for the Browns to take a signal-caller here.
But pairing Michigan shutdown corner Will Johnson with Pro Bowler Denzel Ward would give Cleveland the looks of a top-five defense. A Ward-Johnson tandem would be nightmare fuel for the onslaught of explosive receivers in the AFC North.
9. Cincinnati Bengals: Abdul Carter
The Bengals’ goal here is simple: Take the best defensive player available.
This entire unit has been a disaster, and changes across the board are needed. The big move would be getting a potent edge rusher like Penn State’s Abdul Carter to pair with one-man wrecking crew Trey Hendrickson.
Having a second stud pass-rusher to complement Hendrickson would go a long way in helping Cincy’s defense regain its championship-level form after a forgettable outing this year.
10. New Orleans Saints: Mykel Williams
The Saints need a youth injection on defense, with All-Pro pass-rusher Cameron Jordan nearing the end of his Hall of Fame career.
Georgia’s Mykel Williamson is a plug-and-play guy ready to produce should they get him in the 2025 NFL Draft. He’d be a real solid sidekick to rising star Bryan Bresee and veteran edge-rusher Carl Granderson.
11. Chicago Bears: James Pearce Jr.
The Bears’ defense hasn’t been a problem by any means, but we can’t help but think of what a pass-rushing trio of Pearce, Montez Sweat, and Gervon Dexter Sr. should do.
Chicago has been picked apart twice a year by Jared Goff and Jordan Love in the NFC North. How do you combat an explosive pass game? By loading up on pass-rushers, making Pearce Jr. is the perfect pick here.
12. Miami Dolphins: Nic Scourton
The Dolphins simply can’t get to the passer without injury-prone stars Jaelan Phillips and Bradley Chubb. More depth on the d-line is needed, making the 6-foot-4, 285-pound menace out of Texas A&M a fascinating target here.
13. Dallas Cowboys: Ashton Jeanty
We’ll respectfully ignore the “too early to take an RB” crowd. I mean, Bijan Robinson, Najee Harris, and Jahmyr Gibbs have proven that taking the right RB on day one can pay major dividends.
Jeanty is a better prospect than all of them. The Cowboys have football’s worst rushing offense. Remember how dangerous they were with DeMarco Murray and Ezekiel Elliott in their primes? Dak Prescott, CeeDee Lamb, and Mr. Jeanty would immediately elevate this offense to a top-five group.
14. San Francisco 49ers: Benjamin Morrison
Like last year, the 49ers’ secondary has struggled to hold its own against top-tier wide receivers. With Charvarius Ward likely to leave in free agency, GM John Lynch has a clear-cut solution here in Notre Dame’s Benjamin Morrison.
Suddenly, a secondary with Morrison, Deommodore Lenoir, and Talanoa Hufanga is well-equipped to defend against just about any aerial attack.
15. Indianapolis Colts: Malaki Starks
The Colts need reinforcements all across the defense. But we’re too intrigued by the idea of snagging do-it-all Georgia safety Malaki Starks, whose game resembles that of Baltimore Ravens star Kyle Hamilton.
Starks can line up anywhere on the field in coverage and excel in both run defense and rushing the passer. The exact utility weapon Shane Steichen’s group needs.
16. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Emeka Egbuka
The early guess is that the Bucs will part ways with pending free agent Chris Godwin, who will be 29 and coming off surgery on a gruesome season-ending knee injury.
Tampa can get their new sidekick for Mike Evans here by snagging Egbuka, another speedy deep threat, and red-zone threat who would keep Tampa’s passing game in good shape with or without Godwin.
17. Los Angeles Rams: Jalen Milroe
Matthew Stafford will be 37 next year and has battled a long list of injuries, making this the opportune time for this NFL squad to draft and develop his successor.
Milroe might need to sit for a year or two, which fits the Rams’ timeline perfectly. He can learn behind Stafford for a couple of seasons before taking over as the lead star in Sean McVay’s offense.
18. Arizona Cardinals: Kenneth Grant
The Cardinals are set up nicely on offense but still lack true game-changers on the defensive side of the ball. They haven’t had a stud defensive lineman since Chandler Jones, and Grant, too, is a plug-and-play guy who would immediately upgrade Arizona’s pass rush.
19. Atlanta Falcons: Deone Walker
Offseason pickup Matt Judon has done nothing to improve Atlanta’s pass-rushing problems. Maybe instead of a quarterback, they’ll go defense with their first-round pick?
Kentucky’s Deone Walker – a hulking 6-foot-6 and 345-pound giant, would form quite the interior super-tandem with Grady Jarrett.
But since it’s the Falcons, one shouldn’t be shocked if they take another QB here. Okay, we’re done with the jokes!!
20. Seattle Seahawks: Will Campbell
Some scouts think Campbell is the best offensive lineman in the 2025 class, so this would be a great value pick for Seattle in the No. 20 spot.
As one of the best pass-blocking linemen in the country, Campbell would form a promising bookend tandem with youngster Charles Cross. If Seattle isn’t ready to start Campbell, he can be a rotational piece while Abe Lucas plays out the final year of his contract.
21. Washington Commanders: Isaiah Bond
Terry McLaurin is still one of the best playmaking wideouts in the game. But imagine how much better the Jayden Daniels-led offense would be if the Commanders could add a No. 2 receiver to complement McLaurin.
Bond’s great set of wheels and ability to work the middle of the field would add another element to the Commanders’ prolific offense.
22. Houston Texans: Tyler Booker
For all the concerns about the Texans’ o-line, they’ve got a solid pair of tackles in Tytus Howard and Laremy Tunsil. For GM Nick Caserio, the play is taking the best interior lineman on the board in the NFL draft.
Alabama guard Tyler Booker is a superb pass-blocker who’s even more polished in the run-blocking game. With Joe Mixon leading the backfield, this just feels like the perfect fit for all parties.
23. Denver Broncos: Colston Loveland
It’s pretty amazing what Bo Nix has done in his rookie year with no consistent playmakers outside of Courtland Sutton. Here’s Denver’s chance to add another play-making stud to elevate the passing game.
Remember how dangerous Sean Payton-coached offenses were with Jimmy Graham and Jared Cook at tight end? Loveland is a great third-down security blanket and a nightmare matchup in the red zone. In other words, it is tailor-made for Payton’s offense.
24. Baltimore Ravens: Cameron Williams
With Ronnie Stanley set to enter free agency, the Ravens have a clear path to getting younger and cheaper on the offensive line.
Swapping out Stanley for Williams would ensure that the unit doesn’t miss a beat. Williams is especially a beast in pass-blocking, which bodes well for a Baltimore team that will eventually need to transition to a more pass-happy offense to protect Lamar Jackson long-term.
25. Los Angeles Chargers: Jalon Walker
The Bolts gotta make tough decisions with pricey veterans Khalil Mack and Joey Bosa. The guess here is that one of them will leave in the offseason, so Jim Harbaugh and company won’t want to waste any time to acquire another edge-rusher to replace whoever leaves.
Harbaugh loves athletic linebackers with high football IQs and big-play abilities. Who better for the Bolt in this spot than the Georgia star in the 2025 NFL Draft?
26. Pittsburgh Steelers: Carson Beck
Russell Wilson’s excellent play in Steel City means he’s about to get a new contract. But at age 36, he’ll have to settle on a short-term deal.
This is a good time for the Steelers to take Wilson’s successor and have him learn behind the nine-time Pro Bowler for a couple of years before taking over the offense. Beck would benefit from sitting a la Jordan Love before taking over the reins.
27. Green Bay Packers: Tre Harris
Is this the year the Packers take a receiver in round one? It might as well be.
The Packers don’t have any pressing needs anywhere else. The one thing they’re lacking is an established No. 1 receiver, and the 6-foot-3 contested-catch specialist out of Ole Miss could do special things in Matt LaFleur’s offense.
28. Minnesota Vikings: Derrick Harmon
The Vikings used a first-round pick on Dallas Turner to bolster their pass-rush, but why stop there? Can’t have too many of them in today’s NFL, and a Turner-Harmon-Andrew Van Ginkel and Jonathan Greenard foursome would give Minny arguably football’s best pass-rushing unit.
29. Philadelphia Eagles: Jack Sawyer
The Eagles love using first-round picks on defense — see Quinyon Mitchell, Jalen Carter, Jordan Davis, et al.
Assuming Brandon Graham leaves after the season, the Eagles will want to bring in more edge-rushing depth to strengthen their young unit even more. Sawyer could be used in a rotational role for a season or two before becoming a full-time starter.
30. Buffalo Bills: Walter Nolen
If the Bills move on from Von Miller as expected, there will be a gaping hole on the defensive line. Buffalo could use another run-stopping force like Nolen to complement the talents of Ed Oliver.
A Nolen-Oliver tandem could be what helps Buffalo get over the top in the AFC.
31. Kansas City Chiefs: Jonah Savaiinaea
If the Chiefs move on from Jawaan Taylor — and there’s little reason to believe he’ll get another year in KC — don’t be surprised if GM Brett Veach uses his scouting mastery to address the void.
Veach hit home runs with Trey Smith and Creed Humphrey on the o-line in the NFL draft. He could dip his toes in free agency, but Savaiinaea would be a savvy pick here at No. 31.
32. Detroit Lions: Denzel Burke
The Lions’ secondary has improved a lot this season compared to last year. But we can’t get over the idea of Detroit adding another shutdown corner to complement future All-Pros Terrion Arnold and Brian Branch.
We don’t want to say these three would be the next “Legion of Boom.” But imagine trying to solve this secondary with the Aidan Hutchinson-led pass-rush getting home? Seems like another match made in Heaven to us.
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