2025 NFL mock draft: Browns land Travis Hunter, Mason Graham cracks top three

Learn Dane Brugler’s 2025 ‘The Beast’ NFL Draft information.

The NFL Draft options 32 first-round picks. It doesn’t, nonetheless, essentially function 32 prospects with a first-round grade.

Most drafts don’t sniff that quantity. And although the 2025 NFL Draft positively options depth of expertise at a number of positions, the variety of gamers on this class with a consensus first-round grade is probably going within the low teenagers. That’s particularly essential when discussing the highest two quarterbacks, Miami’s Cam Ward and Colorado’s Shedeur Sanders. Each are excellent prospects, however I’m unsure we are able to objectively name both “elite.”

A primary-round grade means the participant has nearly no scouting holes, no critical questions on whether or not or not he’ll have the ability to deal with a beginning workload for an NFL staff (possible a foul one) tomorrow. A 12 months in the past, there have been three quarterbacks who match that invoice: Caleb Williams, Jayden Daniels and Drake Maye. This 12 months, fairly frankly, there are zero.

It’s nonetheless potential Ward and Sanders land within the prime 10. But it surely’s additionally potential a kind of gamers — extra possible Sanders — takes a tumble.

With that in thoughts, right here’s my newest three-round mock draft:

1. Tennessee Titans: Cam Ward, QB, Miami

To be clear, I might not do that. Identical time, there’s an excessive amount of smoke to disregard that first-year GM Mike Borgonzi’s precedence is a quarterback, and in case you’re going to take one this excessive, it’s completely Ward. I don’t suppose he’d have gone increased than Caleb Williams, Jayden Daniels or Drake Maye final season, but it surely’s potential — given the QB desperation league huge — he’d have been a top-10 decide in 2024.

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

The most effective soccer participant on this draft class and one of the crucial distinctive abilities we’ve seen in years, Hunter will make an impression wherever he goes — and wherever he traces up — instantly subsequent 12 months. If he sticks at CB he’ll arguably have the very best ball expertise of any DB within the NFL. He’s that good. This is also Shedeur Sanders, although I’m decidedly much less positive about him than I’m Ward.

3. New York Giants: Mason Graham, DT, Michigan

The Giants have spent all the offseason looking for veteran quarterbacks within the face of this rookie class, so this, too, may very well be a Sanders touchdown spot. However I’ve zero questions on Graham’s capability to assist the Giants instantly.

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

Carter’s foot state of affairs definitely complicates issues, although I wouldn’t rule him out as a top-three choice right here. If he’s wholesome, Carter has an opportunity to be the very best professional on this class. Foot accidents are very scary, nonetheless.

5. Jacksonville Jaguars: Will Campbell, OT, LSU

Campbell’s arms are a bit brief — if he wasn’t so good along with his arms and ft, that may be a difficulty. However Campbell, one of many hardest employees on this draft class, is a terrific athlete. Like when the Chargers drafted Rashawn Slater, no person ought to overthink this.

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

Jeanty is the NFL Draft’s finest operating again prospect since no less than Bijan Robinson/Jahmyr Gibbs. He may be the very best we’ve seen since Saquon Barkley. No matter the place he suits in that tier, although, he completely needs to be a top-10 decide.

7. New York Jets: Armand Membou, OT, Missouri

On the very least, the Jets have a bridge QB in Justin Fields. It’s additionally potential Fields turns a nook and turns into the staff’s long-term starter. Both method, New York’s new regime just isn’t in place to roll the cube on a QB.

Aaron Glenn ought to bear in mind when Detroit handed on QB expertise in 2021 to draft Penei Sewell. Begin your rebuild there.

8. Carolina Panthers: Tetairoa McMillan, WR, Arizona

The tape tells the story with McMillan — and a part of that story is that his less-than-stellar 40 time isn’t that huge a deal. McMillan was a person amongst kids at instances in school and has the flexibility to assist Bryce Younger and this younger Panthers offense instantly.

9. New Orleans Saints: Tyler Warren, TE, Penn State

The 2025 draft class options one other nice tight finish group, and Warren — a real three-down participant with the potential to be a dominant run blocker — is chief of the pack. The tight finish place has advanced a lot within the final 10 years, and Warren has the expertise worthy of a top-10 decide.

10. Chicago Bears: Shemar Stewart, edge, Texas A&M

The No. 2 edge on this class is a tricky name, particularly if we’re lumping Jihaad Campbell and/or Jalon Walker in with that group. A case definitely may very well be made for Georgia’s Mykel Williams right here. However Stewart (6-5, 267) is definitely larger than Williams, and practically as lengthy (34 1/8 arms). He’s essentially the most athletic edge on this class not named Abdul Carter.

11. San Francisco 49ers: Jihaad Campbell, LB, Alabama

It’s exhausting to match individuals to Micah Parsons. Campbell isn’t as quick because the Cowboys’ dynamic celebrity, however he’s not that far off — and he’s in all probability no less than as explosive. As was the case with Parsons when he got here out of faculty, Campbell hasn’t scratched the floor with regard to all of the issues he can do on a soccer discipline.

12. Dallas Cowboys: Will Johnson, CB, Michigan

It’s not nothing that Johnson has averted athletic testing in any respect prices this offseason. It’s additionally not nothing he roughly sat the 2024 season out after getting dinged up early. However the tape doesn’t lie — Johnson’s confidence is off-the-charts good, as is his soccer IQ. He positively may tumble, however he’s a worthy top-15 prospect.

13. Miami Dolphins: Nick Emmanwori, S, South Carolina

Essentially the most full athlete on this draft, Emmanwori has versatility that is aware of practically no restrict — he’s 6-foot-3, 220 kilos with a 4.38-second 40 time, 43-inch vertical and 11 foot, 6 inch broad soar. He’s nonetheless studying the way to be constant, however Emmanwori has the potential to be a defensive coordinator’s finest pal.

14. Indianapolis Colts: Colston Loveland, TE, Michigan

There are days after I suppose Loveland may be proper there with Warren as a legit top-10 prospect. An impressive receiver who terrorized linebackers and has the flexibility to beat safeties (and a few corners), Loveland can be a greater blocker than individuals notice and one of the crucial reliable abilities on the board. He’d be an ideal slot in Indianapolis.

15. Atlanta Falcons: Mykel Williams, edge, Georgia

Williams’ scouting profile nearly may very well be used to elucidate most of this class: He’s a terrific athlete (at 6-5, 260) and has limitless potential as a do-it-all edge with inside rush potential, however he’s additionally actually by no means put every thing collectively. Although it may take a minute for him to develop, he has true star potential at an extremely beneficial place.

16. Arizona Cardinals: Derrick Harmon, DT, Oregon

It wouldn’t be a shock if Harmon winds up going increased than this. At 6-4, 313, he’s larger than Graham and possibly comes with extra versatility — he’s already confirmed he can stroll exterior and deal with himself as an enormous edge.

Derrick Harmon impressed all through his drills 📈 @OregonFootball

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— NFL (@NFL) February 27, 2025

17. Cincinnati Bengals: Mike Inexperienced, edge, Marshall

Like Carter, Campbell and Walker, Inexperienced is an outstanding athlete who offers off Parsons-like vibes when it comes to versatility. There are also critical off-field questions right here groups should examine earlier than making a choice.

18. Seattle Seahawks: Tyler Booker, G, Alabama

Booker’s not an ideal prospect. Scouts needed to see extra consistency from him as a junior, however additionally they perceive that Booker’s been one of many SEC’s most bodily spectacular offensive linemen because the first recreation of his true freshman season. It appears like Seattle has been searching for a prospect like this for no less than 5 years.

19. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Jalon Walker, edge, Georgia

This may be the ground for Walker, whose testing could have brought on him to slide behind Campbell and Inexperienced on some boards. Nonetheless, he’s a legit playmaker wherever he traces up — a hell-on-wheels front-seven defender who’d be excellent for Todd Bowles.

20. Denver Broncos: Emeka Egbuka, WR, Ohio State

One among my favourite gamers on this class, Egbuka is that this 12 months’s model of Amon-Ra St. Brown — a fearless competitor who was a difference-maker from Day 1 inside one of many nation’s finest applications. So far as I’m involved, he’d qualify because the “Joker” weapon Sean Payton needs.

21. Pittsburgh Steelers: Shedeur Sanders, QB, Colorado

Even when Pittsburgh indicators Aaron Rodgers, and even when Rodgers has some gasoline left within the tank we merely haven’t seen over the previous three years, the Steelers have to plot a long-term plan for an important place on the sector. I can’t get there on Sanders as a top-10 decide, and I don’t suppose he’s prepared to assist repair a really dangerous staff. He’ll be a a lot better match if he lands someplace that may give him a supporting solid.

22. Los Angeles Chargers: Omarion Hampton, RB, North Carolina

Jim Harbaugh’s backfield wants thunder and lightning. And Hampton, a 221-pound hammer with pace and wiggle, will be each on the similar time. Not solely did he rush for greater than 3,000 mixed yards the final two years, but additionally he had greater than 60 catches.

23. Inexperienced Bay Packers: Jahdae Barron, CB, Texas

A tricky, good, reliable competitor, Barron jogs my memory of a much bigger model of Washington’s Mike Sainristil. He can play wherever within the defensive backfield, and also you’re going to get every thing he has on each snap. He’d be excellent for the bodily and proficient NFC North.

24. Minnesota Vikings: Gray Zabel, G/C, North Dakota State

Zabel was a real five-tool offensive lineman in school. He’s not lengthy sufficient to be an every-day sort out within the NFL, however his capability to make issues occur inside is plain. Zabel is a robust, explosive, versatile athlete with elite soccer IQ.

25. Houston Texans: Joshua Simmons, OT, Ohio State

After struggling a knee damage early through the 2024 season, Simmons expects to be prepared for the beginning of his rookie 12 months. If he hadn’t suffered that damage, it’s honest to marvel if Simmons may need been OT1 in 2025. And the Texans have to seek out individuals who can maintain C.J. Stroud off the bottom.

26. Los Angeles Rams: Josh Conerly Jr., OT, Oregon

Consistency is missing, however Conerly is a younger prospect with elite athletic traits and equally thrilling flashes. His potential match inside an offense that wants run blockers able to being harmful on the transfer and in area may very well be terrific.

27. Baltimore Ravens: Donovan Ezeiruaku, edge, Boston School

It’s potential Ezeiruaku is lengthy passed by the late 20s, because the depth of his pass-rush arsenal and his consideration to element are arguably higher than some other rusher on this class. He’s additionally one of the crucial agile (sub-7-second three-cone on the mix).

28. Detroit Lions: Kelvin Banks Jr., OT, Texas

The Lions’ largest want is edge, and it additionally wouldn’t shock me ought to Brad Holmes attempt to get youthful at receiver — Jameson Williams’ long-term future on the roster is something however sure. However Detroit additionally has uncertainty at guard. Banks, a school sort out, ought to translate properly to a guard spot within the NFL and will doubtlessly be a long-term reply reverse Sewell.

29. Washington Commanders: Matthew Golden, WR, Texas

Of all of the draft-eligible offensive expertise at Texas final season, Golden may’ve made the largest leap. He displayed true difference-making pace and has a capability to win in any space of the sector. He flashed WR1 capability, to go together with his 4.29 pace.

30. Buffalo Payments: Kenneth Grant, DT, Michigan

Grant’s expertise (at 6-4, 331) is plain, however nearly nothing about his recreation is constant. He additionally didn’t take a look at wherever close to the place scouts anticipated he would. Nonetheless, he’s an explosive, highly effective presence with high-end potential as a nostril and/or an enormous 3-tech. There’s sufficient uncooked capability right here to guess on.

31. Kansas Metropolis Chiefs: Donovan Jackson, G/OT, Ohio State

A balanced, explosive athlete with excellent size, Jackson spent most of his Ohio State profession at guard earlier than transferring out to sort out within the wake of Simmons’ damage — a essential transfer throughout Ohio State’s title run. Jackson will be inconsistent along with his arms however has the look of a potential long-term starter at guard or sort out.

32. Philadelphia Eagles: Malaki Starks, S, Georgia

One of many smartest soccer gamers on this draft, Starks feels so much like this 12 months’s model of Brian Department. He’s in all probability not quick sufficient to carry up as an out of doors nook, however he can play both security spot or be a succesful NFL nickel. He and Cooper DeJean collectively could be quite a lot of enjoyable.

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33. Cleveland Browns: Tyler Shough, QB, Louisville

This, to me, makes way more sense for the Browns than reaching for a QB at No. 2. It’s potential Cleveland should commerce again into the underside of the primary spherical for both Shough or Ole Miss’ Jaxson Dart, however this may give the Browns a younger quarterback and a premium expertise on the prime of the second.

34. New York Giants: Jaxson Dart, QB, Ole Miss

Personally, I want Shough to Dart but it surely’s very shut. Dart’s largest problem can be proving he wasn’t merely a product of a really college-y offense the way in which ex-Ole Miss QB Matt Corral was. Nonetheless, Dart’s a greater prospect in nearly each space. To me: Shough and Dart are nearer to Sanders on the board than Sanders is to Ward.

35. Tennessee Titans: Luther Burden III, WR, Missouri

36. Jacksonville Jaguars: Walter Nolen, DT, Ole Miss

37. Las Vegas Raiders: Carson Schwesinger, LB, UCLA

UCLA LB Carson Schwesinger (projected top-50 decide) weighed in at 238 kilos at his exercise right now for NFL groups. From an NFL scout in attendance:

3C: 7.05
SS: 4.25
BJ: 10’7″
(No 40-yard sprint)

— Dane Brugler (@dpbrugler) April 2, 2025

38. New England Patriots: Aireontae Ersery, OT, Minnesota

39. Chicago Bears (from CAR): Kaleb Johnson, RB, Iowa

40. New Orleans Saints: Shavon Revel Jr., CB, East Carolina

41. Chicago Bears: Darius Alexander, DT, Toledo

42. New York Jets: Jalen Milroe, QB, Alabama

If there’s a QB aside from Ward or Sanders who may shock individuals with how excessive he’s picked, it’s Milroe. Each bodily trait he owns is value betting on, although the gamble right here is appreciable given how inconsistent he was as a passer throughout each season at Alabama.

43. San Francisco 49ers: Tyleik Williams, DT, Ohio State

44. Dallas Cowboys: Quinshon Judkins, RB, Ohio State

45. Indianapolis Colts: Demetrius Knight Jr., LB, South Carolina

46. Atlanta Falcons: Benjamin Morrison, CB, Notre Dame

47. Arizona Cardinals: James Pearce Jr., edge, Tennessee

48. Miami Dolphins: Shemar Turner, DT, Texas A&M

49. Cincinnati Bengals: Tate Ratledge, G/C, Georgia

50. Seattle Seahawks: Jaylin Noel, WR, Iowa State

51. Denver Broncos: TreVeyon Henderson, RB, Ohio State

52. Seattle Seahawks (from PIT): Maxwell Hairston, CB, Kentucky

53. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Nic Scourton, edge, Texas A&M

54. Inexperienced Bay Packers: Jayden Higgins, WR, Iowa State

55. Los Angeles Chargers: Mason Taylor, TE, LSU

I’m not ruling out the potential for somebody on the backside of the primary taking a swing at Taylor, the athletic, sure-handed son Professional Soccer Corridor of Famer Jason Taylor (and nephew of Zach Thomas). Few coaches within the NFL have higher eyes for TE expertise than Jim Harbaugh.

#LSU TE Mason Taylor

Garrett Nussmeier goes to overlook him fairly a bit.

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— Nick Baumgardner (@nickbaumgardner.bsky.social) February 11, 2025 at 7:29 AM

56. Buffalo Payments (from MIN): Azareye’h Thomas, CB, Florida State

57. Carolina Panthers (from LAR): Kevin Winston Jr., S, Penn State

58. Houston Texans: T.J. Sanders, DT, South Carolina

59. Baltimore Ravens: Omarr Norman-Lott, DT, Tennessee

60. Detroit Lions: JT Tuimoloau, edge, Ohio State

61. Washington Commanders: Darien Porter, CB, Iowa State

62. Buffalo Payments: Jack Bech, WR, TCU

63. Kansas Metropolis Chiefs: Dylan Sampson, RB, Tennessee

64. Philadelphia Eagles: Jordan Burch, edge, Oregon

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65. New York Giants: Landon Jackson, edge, Arkansas

66. Kansas Metropolis Chiefs (from TEN): Jack Sawyer, edge, Ohio State

67. Cleveland Browns: Ozzy Trapilo, OT, Boston School

68. Las Vegas Raiders: Tre Harris, WR, Ole Miss

69. New England Patriots: Quincy Riley, CB, Louisville

70. Jacksonville Jaguars: Oluwafemi Oladejo, edge, UCLA

71. New Orleans Saints: Joshua Farmer, DT, Florida State

72. Chicago Bears: Danny Stutsman, LB, Oklahoma

73. New York Jets: Jalen Royals, WR, Utah State

74. Carolina Panthers: Kyle Kennard, edge, South Carolina

75. San Francisco 49ers: Cameron Williams, OT, Texas

76. Dallas Cowboys: Kyle Williams, WR, Washington State

One of many extra underrated gamers on this class, Williams is a small receiver, and his arms may very well be extra constant — however he’s the most effective YAC gamers within the class and an impressive route runner with the ball expertise to win in any space on the sector. Very thrilling participant.

#Wazzu WR Kyle Williams is an issue.

He’s not huge, may very well be extra according to arms, however he’s one of many smoothest route runners within the nation.

🏈4.42 pace
🏈10 contested catches at simply 5-10, 190
🏈70-1196-14 final season
🏈Almost 600 YAC yards

This can be a prime 100 participant IMO

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— Nick Baumgardner (@nickbaumgardner.bsky.social) April 5, 2025 at 9:34 AM

77. New England Patriots (from ATL): Elic Ayomanor, WR, Stanford

78. Arizona Cardinals: Anthony Belton, OT, NC State

79. Houston Texans (from MIA): Jared Wilson, C, Georgia

80. Indianapolis Colts: Marcus Mbow, G/OT, Purdue

81. Cincinnati Bengals: Xavier Watts, S, Notre Dame

82. Seattle Seahawks: Elijah Arroyo, TE, Miami

83. Pittsburgh Steelers: Alfred Collins, DT, Texas

84. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Andrew Mukuba, S, Texas

85. Denver Broncos: Terrance Ferguson, TE, Oregon

86. Los Angeles Chargers: Jonah Savaiinaea, G/OT, Arizona

87. Inexperienced Bay Packers: Jordan Phillips, DT, Maryland

88. Jacksonville Jaguars (from MIN): Trey Amos, CB, Ole Miss

89. Houston Texans: Tai Felton, WR, Maryland

90. Los Angeles Rams: Harold Fannin Jr., TE, Bowling Inexperienced

91. Baltimore Ravens: Jacob Parrish, CB, Kansas State

92. Seattle Seahawks (from DET): Charles Grant, OT, William & Mary

93. New Orleans Saints (from WAS): Isaiah Bond, WR, Texas

94. Cleveland Browns (from BUF): Jaydon Blue, RB, Texas

95. Kansas Metropolis Chiefs: Vernon Broughton, DT, Texas

96. Philadelphia Eagles: Miles Frazier, G, LSU

97. Minnesota Vikings*: Deone Walker, DT, Kentucky

98. Miami Dolphins*: Emery Jones Jr., OT, LSU

99. New York Giants*: Jackson Slater, G/OT, Sacramento State

100. San Francisco 49ers*: Princely Umanmielen, edge, Ole Miss

101. Los Angeles Rams*: Savion Williams, WR, TCU

102. Detroit Lions*: Josaiah Stewart, edge, Michigan

The Lions double-dipped at CB final season, and don’t be stunned in the event that they do the identical this 12 months whereas trying to find pass-rush assist reverse Aidan Hutchinson. Bringing an Ohio State (Tuimoloau) or Michigan (Stewart) participant to Detroit at all times makes for a very good time. These two would complement one another properly.

(* = compensatory decide)

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