2025 NFL Mock Draft: Sanders & Ward Off Board Early, New Names Enter 1st Round

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Let’s run through another 2025 NFL Mock Draft!

With Wild Card weekend almost fully behind us, the 2025 NFL Draft order is getting closer to being fully set. As we get closer to the NFL’s marquee offseason event, will any new quarterbacks emerge as first-round picks? Will the Bears be able to grab one of the top offensive linemen on the board, or will they be forced to pivot?

2025 NFL Mock Draft

Another 2025 NFL Mock Draft
Dec 28, 2024; Orlando, FL, USA; Miami Hurricanes quarterback Cam Ward (1) drops back to pass against the Iowa State Cyclones in the first quarter during the Pop Tarts Bowl at Camping World Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images

1. Tennessee Titans: QB Shedeur Sanders – Colorado

The Will Levis experiment just hasn’t worked out in Tennessee, and now that they have their pick of whichever quarterback they want, I think they jump at the chance. I would not be surprised if Cam Ward gains momentum to go here at some point in the process, but for now, the Titans roll with Sanders.

2. Cleveland Browns: QB Cam Ward – Miami

With Deshaun Watson suffering another Achilles tear, Cleveland will likely take a shot on a quarterback here. I wouldn’t be stunned if, at some point in the process, another QB starts climbing draft boards, but as of now, it seems like the clear top two are Shedeur Sanders and Cam Ward. Whichever remains on the board at No. 2 is probably the pick for the Browns.

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

As the draft order stands, the Giants miss out on the top QBs in the draft for the second straight season. I wouldn’t be stunned if they became a trade candidate – either to move up or even slightly down – but at this point, with their needs and Travis Hunter on the board, I think they have to go that route.

4. New England Patriots: WR Tetairoa McMillan – Arizona

Their Week 18 win was costly, but luckily for them, they don’t need a quarterback, and selecting fourth should give them a chance at the top two wide receivers in this draft. They could take one of the top two tackles, but getting a bonafide number-one WR to pair with Drake Maye seems like the play here.

5. Jacksonville Jaguars: DL Mason Graham – Michigan

I was hopeful that Mason Graham might fall to the Bears earlier in this process, and I saw that path, but I think the closer we get to draft day, the more he will climb boards and probably not fall out of the top 5-7 picks. He’s an elite interior DL prospect, and Jacksonville needs a lot of help in that area.

6. Las Vegas Raiders: EDGE Abdul Carter – Penn State

I think the Raiders are at the point with enough needs that they could go best available on the board, and here, I think that’s Abdul Carter. Carter has been an absolute monster all season, and his final game at Penn State in the Orange Bowl showed off how good he can be. Pairing Carter with Maxx Crosby would be a nightmare situation for opposing offenses to worry about.

Abdul Carter 2025 NFL Draft
Nov 30, 2024; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; (Editors Notes: Caption Correction) Penn State Nittany Lions defensive end Abdul Carter (11) reacts after sacking Maryland Terrapins quarterback MJ Morris (not pictured) during the first quarter at Beaver Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew O’Haren-Imagn Images

7. New York Jets: CB Will Johnson – Michigan

With Abdul Carter off the board, I think the Jets also fall into a bit of a dilemma. Do they potentially reach on a different edge rusher they love, or do they go with the best available at a different position? As of now, I think it’s the best player available in this type of situation, and Will Johnson is the pick.

8. Carolina Panthers: EDGE Nic Scourton – Texas A&M

The Panthers really started to show some promise toward the end of the season and look like a team that, with a good offseason, could compete in the AFC South in 2025. To do that, they’ll need to beef up in the trenches a bit and do a better job getting after the quarterback. Scourton can help them fill both of those needs.

9. New Orleans Saints: EDGE Mykel Williams – Georgia

New Orleans needs help in several spots; I think they will try to improve by getting someone who gets after the quarterback with this pick. Mykel Williams has climbed up several draft boards over the last few months. This pick could change depending on who New Orleans hires as their next head coach, but Williams feels like a safe choice at a key position of need.

10. Chicago Bears: OT Will Campbell – LSU

The Bears losing streak has severely exposed their lack of depth in the trenches on both sides of the ball. Building up their strength up the middle should be their first, second, and third highest priorities for General Manager Ryan Poles to address in the offseason, and the choice of Will Campbell or Kelvin Banks Jr would be a great start.

11. San Francisco 49ers: OT Kelvin Banks Jr – Texas

The Niners could go with either side of the line of scrimmage here, and I’ve gone back and forth on what I think they’ll do here a bit. It will depend on how highly they value some of the other DL on the draft board, but Kelvin Banks Jr makes a lot of sense for them here to sure up the offensive side of the trenches either at guard or tackle.

Sep 28, 2024; Arlington, Texas, USA; Texas A&M Aggies defensive lineman Nic Scourton (11) celebrates with Texas A&M Aggies defensive lineman Shemar Turner (5) during the first half against the Arkansas Razorbacks at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images

12. Dallas Cowboys: RB Ashton Jeanty – Boise State

Dallas has more significant needs than a running back, but as we’ve seen this year, the right one can make a huge difference. Jeanty is an excellent running back, and he’s probably the best player available at this point. It seems like most mock drafts are making this connection, but that’s for a good reason. Dallas has a ton of holes in their roster that need filling. Having said that, the Cowboys’ ground attack has been brutal this year, and Jeanty can help.

13. Miami Dolphins: DL Kenneth Grant – Michigan

Miami needs to fill out both sides of their line of scrimmage. They need to get meanier, nastier, and tougher in the trenches. Kenneth Grant exudes all of those characteristics and can instantly upgrade a Dolphins defensive line that needs help, especially on the interior.

14. Indianapolis Colts: S Malaki Starts – Georgia

The Colts need help in the secondary, I think ideally they’d like to take a corner and Benjamin Morrison could still end up being the pick, but Malaki Starks is going to keep climbing up the boards and might be the safer pick for Indy here given Morrison’s injury issues this year.

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

Jalon Walker is a fantastic defender and can play in several spots throughout the front seven. He had 6.5 sacks for Georgia to go along with 60 tackles. The Falcons can use help getting to the quarterback, and Walker can do that and more for a defense that could use his versatility.

16. Arizona Cardinals – LB Jihaad Campbell – Alabama

This is the highest I’ve had Campbell on my draft board yet, and I think once the pre-draft process starts, he’ll have a chance to really shoot up the draft board. The Cardinals will undoubtedly be looking to boost their defense, and Campbell can play on the edge or off the ball and be incredibly productive. He’s insanely explosive and has some freak-athlete traits, and I think he’ll be a quick riser as we get closer to April.

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

The Bengals defense was a s**t show this season, and that’s putting it kindly. They got an MVP-type effort from Joe Burrow but still missed the playoffs. They need to address that side of the ball in a big way. They could go multiple routes here, both along the defensive line or in the secondary, but I think Pearce Jr’s ceiling might be too high for them to pass up on here, especially after all of the pre-draft workouts.

18. Seattle Seahawks: OG Tyler Booker – Alabama

You rarely see guards go in the top 20, but Booker is a very good one, and the interior of the Seahawks offensive line is a significant need. Booker can come in on day one, provide stability on a unit that desperately needs, and help keep Geno Smith upright a bit more.

19. Denver Broncos – TE Tyler Warren – Penn State

A reliable and versatile tight end that can be deployed in many different ways and many different spots on the offense feels like a perfect fit for Sean Payton and his offense. Warren has been Penn State’s best player this year offensively and has done almost everything for them; for that, he’s entered the first-round conversation. He’d be a great fit in Denver as they build up their young offense.

20. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: CB Benjamin Morrison – Notre Dame

Tampa needs help in the secondary. Their defense has been a bit of a roller coaster this season, and adding a lockdown corner would go a long way in helping them stay atop the NFC South next season. Morrison comes with some injury risk after much of his season at Notre Dame was lost due to hip surgery, but at his best, he’s a VERY good cornerback.

Sep 23, 2023; South Bend, Indiana, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. (18) makes a catch as Notre Dame Fighting Irish cornerback Benjamin Morrison (20) defends in the second quarter at Notre Dame Stadium. The catch was reviewed and ruled and incomplete pass and Morrison was given a pass interference penalty. Mandatory Credit: Matt Cashore-USA TODAY Sports

21. Pittsburgh Steelers: WR Luther Burden III – Missouri

This would be a little out-of-character pick for Pittsburgh, which usually likes to build from the inside out. However, Luther Burden III has had an outstanding career at Missouri and is a big play waiting to happen. He can come in on day one, significantly impact the Steelers’ offense, and be a weapon for whoever is playing QB in the Steel City next season.

22. Los Angeles Rams: OL Jonah Savaiinaea – Arizona

The Rams need to add to their offensive line this offseason, and Savaiinaea brings versatility and stability to the table for them. He’s capable of playing both inside and outside and would provide Los Angeles some flexibility when sorting out their needs up front.

23. Los Angeles Chargers: TE Colston Loveland – Michigan

The Chargers have had a nice first season under Jim Harbaugh, but they still have a few holes to fill, and we saw that in the playoff loss to Houston. Harbaugh loves having a tight end that he and his quarterback can rely on. Loveland has already been that for Harbaugh at Michigan, and in this situation, the two sides feel like a perfect match to reunite at the NFL level.

24. Green Bay Packers: CB Shavon Revel Jr. – East Carolina

Green Bay loves spending first-round picks on defensive players. This pick feels like it would either be cornerback or DL for them. Revel Jr has all the tools and the frame to be a top cornerback in the NFL, though he might need a little development. The Packers develop as well as any team in the league, though, which makes him a great fit here, in my opinion.

25. Houston Texans: DL Derrick Harmon – Oregon

Harmon is a new name for the board, and it feels like he could rise quickly. He would provide a much-needed boost to the Texans’ interior defensive line both in terms of physicality and athleticism. The edge rushers in Houston haven’t been an issue, but they need to beef up in the middle of that defense, and this pick would allow them to do that.

26. Washington Commanders: OT Josh Simmons – Ohio State

For as good of a season as Washington has had, they could stand to improve at a few different positions. Defensively, they could use a little help getting to the quarterback, but the offensive line is a need too. Josh Simmons is starting to creep up draft boards and has a good chance to be a first-round pick when April rolls around. Washington goes with an anchor on their OL to build around.

27. Baltimore Ravens: EDGE Jack Sawyer – Ohio State

In my opinion, Sawyer’s stock will only rise after his Cotton Bowl performance against Texas. He is one of the top edge rushers in the country, without a doubt, and the Ravens usually seem to like to go with high-floor type guys. Sawyer feels like the type of player who would fit in with Baltimore from day one.

28. Minnesota Vikings: CB Jahdae Barron – Texas

While Minnesota’s defense has been good this year, cornerback could be a spot to make an addition this offseason. Stephon Gilmore is up there in age and on a one-year deal. Barron would be a solid fit in that secondary and help give them a long-term answer at cornerback. He can play multiple positions on the back end and would be able to slot in wherever needed.

29. Buffalo Bills: DL Walter Nolen – Ole Miss

The Bills have been one of the most fun teams in the NFL this season, however, if there’s a spot to get them it’s their run defense and ability in the defensive trenches. Their losses this season have highlighted some needs on defense, namely up the middle. Walter Nolen can come in and provide some help there right away.

30. Philadelphia Eagles: EDGE Princely Umanmielen – Ole Miss

The Eagles have taken a big step forward defensively this season under Vic Fangio, but it still feels like they could stand to add a true pass rusher on the edge to round out their unit. Umanmielen had 10.5 sacks for Ole Miss in 2024 and has all the size and traits you could want in a pass rusher.

31. Kansas City Chiefs: OT Josh Conerly Jr. – Oregon

While the Chiefs don’t have many holes, adding a tackle would be one of the few to address. Defensively, they’ve been great this year, but they can do a little bit better of a job protecting Patrick Mahomes. Conerly Jr. is a new name in the first round for me, but I think he has a chance to climb up draft boards quickly this offseason in a draft that’s a little lighter on tackles.

32. Detroit Lions: EDGE Landon Jackson – Arkansas

The Lions have done a nice job getting after the quarterback, even after the loss of Aidan Hutchinson. However, they could still use a mainstay on the opposite side of Hutchinson, and ZaDarius Smith is more likely to be a filler in the short term. At 6’7, 280lbs Landon Jackson is a massive presence on the edge who plays the physical, hard-nosed style of football Detroit loves.

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Earlier this week I chatted with Minnesota's two Blackhawks prospects, Sam Rinzel and Oliver Moore. I shared some of what Rinzel had to say about his game, the Hobey Baker, turning pro and more on Monday evening. I enjoyed the conversation with Moore, one of the first-ever repeat World Junior Championship gold medal winners for USA Hockey. Let's start right there with the World Juniors because, as you know, I'm...

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Chicago Blackhawks
Tab Bamford
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Connor Bedard Chicago Blackhawks

Book Drop, Beanpot, Lardis, Rinzel, Finland’s Top Line, Trade Bait, and Other Blackhawks Bullets

The only hockey game on the calendar on Monday was the championship of the Beanpot. And ya know what? Boston University handled their business and won it! Blackhawks prospect and BU co-captain Ryan Greene was credited with two shots on net and won 11 of 20 faceoffs for the Terriers in the win. https://twitter.com/terrierhockey/status/1889152694394278093?s=51&t=ESwYjOKcGL_TWWx-NV4tsw Teuvo Teräväinen is going to rep the Blackhawks for Finland in the 4 Nations Face-Off in...

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Chicago Blackhawks
Tab Bamford
Feb 11, 2025
Seth Jones Chicago Blackhawks

Who Are the Blackhawks Possible Trade Chips Other Than Ryan Donato?

Right now, all of the trade talk around the Blackhawks is focused on Ryan Donato -- and rightfully so. He's having a career year with 19 goals, has a lovely $2M cap hit in a walk year and is a great, energy, character player. Donato is the kind of guy contenders overpay for at the deadline every year. Whether the Blackhawks move him or not is going to be an...

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Chicago Blackhawks
Tab Bamford
Feb 10, 2025
Sam Rinzel University of Minnesota

Blackhawks Prospect Sam Rinzel On Areas of Improvement, the Hobey Baker, Turning Pro, More

It's bye week(s) time for the Chicago Blackhawks, so let's catch up with some of the team's prospects. I had a chance to chat with Minnesota's Oliver Moore and Sam Rinzel about how they feel their seasons are going, where they've improved, winning at the World Junior Championship and more. The guys were great to chat with. I'll have more from Moore later, but wanted to start with Rinzel. When...

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Chicago Blackhawks
Tab Bamford
Feb 10, 2025
Lukas Reichel Chicago Blackhawks

Intrigue, Questions, Hope Surround Blackhawks 2020 NHL Draft Class

As we continue to focus on the Blackhawks' rebuild, it's important to recognize that there were some pieces in the cupboard before the organ-I-zation changed general managers. And one of the draft classes that's stacking up to be one of the more intriguing in the immediate future took place at one of the most awkward times in the history of the NHL. Because of the COVID pandemic, the 2020 NHL...

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Chicago Blackhawks
Tab Bamford
Feb 10, 2025
Teuvo Teravainen Chicago Blackhawks

Teuvo Teräväinen Appreciation, Del Mastro to Rockford, and Other Blackhawks Bullets

The Chicago Blackhawks have but one representative heading to the 4 Nations Face-Off this week. Teuvo Teräväinen will skate for Finland. So, with no Blackhawks anything happening for the next week or so outside of those games and with the Super Bowl overwhelming the sports world yesterday, let's take a moment to chat about the return of Turbo this season. A great zone entry from the Foligno line leads to...

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Chicago Blackhawks
Tab Bamford
Feb 09, 2025
Connor Bedard Ryan Donato Teuvo Teravainen Chicago Blackhawks

Consistent Bedard, More Donato, Where are the Young D? Prospect Highlights, and Other Blackhawks Bullets

The Blackhawks closed their pre-break schedule with another tough loss. They were really good in the first period... and then the wheels seemingly fell off in the second (again). The second period has been an issue for the Blackhawks all season, but this was like they decided to splice a period of the game tape from the Florida game into the middle of an otherwise solid performance. Connor Bedard goes...

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Chicago Blackhawks
Tab Bamford
Feb 08, 2025
Alec Martinez Craig Smith Seth Jones Lukas Reichel Chicago Blackhawks

Blackhawks 5, Blues 6 (SO) — Three Stars, Key Takeaways

Remember when the Blackhawks played the Blues outdoors almost six weeks ago and it didn't go very well. That game has been sitting in the minds of the guys who played in it since then. Frank Nazar mentioned payback after the game on Friday night in Chicago. And the opening 20 minutes looked like the Blackhawks had something in store for the Blues. Two goals 38 seconds apart staked the...

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Chicago Blackhawks
Tab Bamford
Feb 08, 2025
Alex Vlasic Chicago Blackhawks 2025 Winter Classic

Blackhawks at Blues — Lineups, Broadcast Info, Game Thread

The Blackhawks close out their schedule before the 4 Nations Face-Off break in St. Louis -- and they'll be wearing their Winter Classic look (big fan of red on the road). Here's hoping the guys in the room feel like they owe the Blues a game because the last time they wore these jerseys against them it was the pathetic display at Wrigley Field. Broadcast Info Puck Drop: 6:00 PM CTTV...

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Matt is from the Chicagoland area and has been working in Chicago sports since 2015 with stops at WGN Radio, the Chicago Blackhawks, Stadium, and NBC Sports Chicago prior to landing at Betsperts. Matt covers just about everything for Betsperts and Bleacher Nation but focuses on the NHL and college football.

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