Final 2025 NFL Mock Draft 

Although only my second mock draft exercise of this cycle, this will be my final mock. When creating a mock draft, I keep a few things in mind: what we know now, my big board rankings, and the randomness/unpredictability we see on draft night. With that in mind, enjoy my Final 2025 NFL Mock Draft!

1. Tennessee Titans - Cam Ward, QB, Miami (FL)

In what has become the solidified pre-draft consensus #1 pick, Cam Ward lands in Tennessee to be the starting quarterback for the Titans for the foreseeable future.

2. Cleveland Browns - Travis Hunter, WR/CB, Colorado

Travis Hunter is the #1 player on my Big Board. I would expect him to play on the offensive side of the ball in Cleveland, however Hunter has voiced his desire to continue heavy two-way usage.

3. New York Giants - Abdul Carter, EDGE, Penn State

The Giants juice up their pass rush with the selection of Abdul Carter; a nightmare edge rusher who screams off the edge with excellent athleticism and motor.

4. New England Patriots - Will Campbell, OT, LSU

Will Campbell projects to be a guard at the next level, but overall will have tackle-guard flexibility. I imagine he would be a welcomed addition to New England's offensive line that needs better protection for second-year quarterback Drake Maye.

5. Jacksonville Jaguars - Ashton Jeanty, RB, Boise State

Jacksonville stays put at #5 overall in this mock draft, and makes a splash by drafting Ashton Jeanty. Though running back isn't necessarily a need for the Jaguars, I think they are looking to bolster their offense immediately under new GM James Gladstone.

6. Las Vegas Raiders - Armand Membou, OT, Missouri

The rumor mill has been spewing smokescreens when it comes to the Raiders and their #6 overall draft choice, but in this exercise things are quite clear. Las Vegas adds to their offensive line, forming a daunting left tackle-right tackle duo in Kolton Miller and Armand Membou.

7. San Francisco 49ers (via trade w/ NYJ) - Mason Graham, IDL, Michigan

The first trade of the night in this exercise! The 49ers make a surprise trade up from #11 overall to #7 and snag Mason Graham out of Michigan to fortify their defensive front that needs a boost.

8. Carolina Panthers - Jalon Walker, LB, Georgia

Carolina brings in Jalon Walker out of Georgia. He would be an instant contributor amidst their pass rush and linebackers group. This feels like one of those "don't overthink it" picks.

9. New Orleans Saints - Mykel Williams, EDGE, Georgia

Mykel Williams would be a very Saints-y pick, right? He is a large, powerful edge rusher coming off a season at Georgia where he certainly made plays, but often left so much on the table. At the time of writing this, Williams is currently the betting favorite to land in New Orleans. That doesn't dictate my selection in this exercise, but I think it is worth noting.

10. Chicago Bears - Kelvin Banks Jr., OT, Texas

The Bears have added guards Joe Thuney and Jonah Jackson in free agency, but I don't think they should stop there when it comes to investing in the offensive line. Kelvin Banks Jr. would be a great add here.

11. New York Jets (via trade w/ SF) - Tyler Warren, TE, Penn State

After trading down in this exercise, the Jets snag tight end Tyler Warren out of Penn State. The Jets could use more options in the passing game, and the hard-nosed Warren would see plenty of targets as a rookie.

12. Dallas Cowboys - Tetairoa McMillan, WR, Arizona

Finally, TMac comes off the board in this exercise. We all know that Jerry Jones likes his "players" and "names". They need a solid second option in their passing attack outside of CeeDee Lamb, and Dallas gets one here with McMillan. 

13. Miami Dolphins - Jahdae Barron, CB, Texas

Although Will Johnson seems to be the projected pick for Miami at #13 overall, his injury flags are concerning right now. The Dolphins err on the side of caution here and select Jahdae Barron, who would play on the boundary amidst a potential Jalen Ramsey departure.

14. Indianapolis Colts - Colston Loveland, TE, Michigan

The Colts needs a tight end, and they get one here. Loveland would be peppered with targets as a rookie thanks to his exceptional hands and Indy's need for another reliable pass catcher.

15. Atlanta Falcons - Mike Green, EDGE, Marshall

Mike Green flies out of the Sun Belt conference after a very productive season for the Thundering Herd and lands in Atlanta, where he becomes an instant starter off the edge. Whether he is a stand-up edge rusher or has his hand in the dirt, Green will produce. There are concerns around his off-field behavior, so he may fall past #15 come draft night.

16. Arizona Cardinals - Matthew Golden, WR, Texas

Matthew Golden is WR4 in my rankings, but is the second off the board in this exercise. Wide receiver might not necessarily be an immediate need for Arizona, but I don't think they can go wrong with Golden here. I think he would be a great second or third option in a passing attack already consisting of Marvin Harrison Jr. and Trey McBride.

17. Cincinnati Bengals - Walter Nolen, IDL, Ole Miss

Cincinnati could use some power and disruption on the defensive interior, and quality trench play is a must in the AFC North (folklore... LOL). The Bengals get exactly that in Walter Nolen at #17.

18. Seattle Seahawks - Grey Zabel, OG, North Dakota State

This is another very popular pick, but it truly is just too good of a fit. Seattle needs work across arguably the entire offensive line, and Zabel can most likely play any spot along it.

19. Tampa Bay Buccaneers - Jihaad Campbell, LB, Alabama

Tampa's linebacker unit was disappointing and arguably one of the worst last season, and Campbell being available at #19 is great value. He would be an instant starter for the Buccaneers.

20. Denver Broncos - Omarion Hampton, RB, UNC

Another "chalk" pick here. It is very consensus, but very needed. Omarion Hampton is the instant lead tailback in this Denver offense.

21. Pittsburgh Steelers - Shedeur Sanders, QB, Colorado

Do I think Sanders is a first round player? No. Are there teams that desperately need a quarterback in the first round? Yes. The Steelers select Shedeur Sanders at #21 overall in hopes that he will flourish with DK Metcalf and George Pickens as his primary receiving options.

22. Los Angeles Chargers - Kenneth Grant, IDL, Michigan

Jim Harbaugh gets his guy in Kenneth Grant. This Wolverine re-connects with his former collegiate head coach to revitalize the Chargers defensive front.

23. Green Bay Packers - Will Johnson, CB, Michigan

Back-to-back Michigan prospects come off the board. With the medical concerns floating around, Johnson falls to #23 overall, where the Packers happily select him as the possible departure of Jaire Alexander looms.

24. Kansas City Chiefs (via trade w/ MIN) - Josh Conerly Jr., OT, Oregon

The Chiefs are in need of a re-work when it comes to the offensive line, and Josh Conerly Jr. is a step in that direction. He is arguably the most athletic tackle in this class, and whether he sticks at tackle or moves inside to guard, he will be a great addition to the group that protects Patrick Mahomes.

25. Houston Texans - Josh Simmons, OT, Ohio State

Josh Simmons is another prospect with medical concerns (ACL/Patellar Tendon), but the Texans definitely need help along their offensive line after ranking as one of the lowest last season and losing Laremy Tunsil via trade this offseason.

26. Los Angeles Rams - Malaki Starks, SAF, Georgia

Safety isn't exactly a pressing need for the Rams, but Starks is too good to pass up here. Whether he is playing as more of a centerfield safety, or lining up in nickel, Starks will be part of a youthful LA secondary and be a factor right away.

27. Baltimore Ravens - Aireontae Ersery, OT, Minnesota

I think that if there is going to be on surprise/"out of nowhere" selection in Round 1, it might be Aireontae Ersery sneaking in. Yes, Baltimore extended LT Ronnie Stanley, but they can get out of that contract in 2027. Ersery is a massive, 6'5" behemoth of a tackle with immense power in his hands. Ersery is one of the few tackles in this draft class who I'd imagine will NOT move inside at any point; he is a pure tackle.

28. Detroit Lions - Shemar Stewart, EDGE, Texas A&M

Detroit adds some length opposite of Aidan Hutchinson with Shemart Stewart at #28. The Lions need additional juice along their defensive front and a counterpart to Hutchinson.

29. Washington Commanders - Maxwell Hairston, CB, Kentucky

Man, I've loved "MadMax" throughout this entire 2025 cycle. Current Commanders CB Jonathan Jones is only on a one-year deal, so I would like to see Hairston in this Commanders secondary, where I think he'd be the better compliment opposite of Marshon Lattimore.

30. Buffalo Bills - Luther Burden III, WR, Missouri

The slide for Luther Burden III ends here. There is a lot of buzz around Burden and his poor performance during the interview process with several teams, as well as questions around his route tree makeup. Nonetheless, I believe the talent is there, and LBIII would be a great receiving option for Josh Allen in Buffalo amidst a receiving corps that produces, but doesn't necessarily jump off the page.

31. Minnesota Vikings (via trade w/KC) - Azareye'h Thomas, CB, Florida State

The Vikings currently only hold four draft picks. I expect a trade back at some point in the draft to acquire some additional capital, and in this exercise they do so in the first round. At #31 overall, Minnesota selects Azareye'h Thomas out of Florida State. Thomas is the best press man corner in this class (in my opinion). This would be a great selection for the Vikings who are in need of secondary help.

32. Philadelphia Eagles - James Pearce Jr., EDGE, Tennessee

James Pearce Jr. is a freak athlete, but character concerns seem to be shoving him down boards. The Eagles stop his slide in this mock draft, and Pearce Jr. would have the opportunity to step into the role once filled by now-Arizona Cardinal edge rusher Josh Sweat.

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One more day until the draft! Enjoy, everyone!

-- Alex P