2025 Mock Draft 1.0
First Mock Draft of the 2025 Season
2025 NFL DRAFT
Tennessee Titans - Travis Hunter, CB, COLORADO
While Tennessee needs to find a solution at quarterback, they first need to find an identity in culture as a team. No one in this draft will help do that more than two-way player and Heisman Trophy winner, Travis Hunter. He is the best player in the draft and one that requires no squinting to make sense of the pick.
Cleveland Browns - Abdul Carter, ED, PENN STATE
The Browns are in full reset mode after a horrendous stint with Watson. They are another team that needs more than a quarterback to find them moving in the right direction. If the Browns have the ability to get a young blue-chip player on their roster and move Garrett for some quality draft capital, that would be a stellar start to their rebuild.
New York Giants - Cam Ward, QB, MIAMI FL
Unfortunately, unlike the two teams above them, the Giants have ZERO viable options currently at quarterback. The Daniel Jones saga unfortunately pigeonholed this pick for them. Now on the flip side, with the Browns and Titans passing on quarterback, they should feel a little better about being able to walk away with Ward as opposed to the second or even third quarterback in this class.
New England Patriots - Ashton Jeanty, RB, BOISE ST
This is where the spice kicks up a notch. I am undoubtedly going to get pushback and hate for this pick, but I stand by this at least for a consideration. The Patriots have a young signal-caller who needs help to continue gaining traction at the start of his career. Why not pair him with an electric running back that keeps the defense honest and can help shoulder the load? They have a ton of salary cap. Use that on an offensive line, draft a Day 2 wide receiver and get an absolute stud at RB to jump start this offense.
Jacksonville Jaguars - Mason Graham, DI, MICHIGAN
I mean, this is as chalk as it gets, right? I can't image the Jaguars passing up the talent of Graham, especially given he plays a position of need.
Las Vegas Raiders - Shedeur Sanders, QB, COLORADO
Another dream scenario. Of all the places Sanders could land, this seems not only the most story book, but also a great fit. Pete Carroll has been known to bring out the best in quarterbacks and a Chip Kelly offense seems like a good way to easy Sanders into the league. Additionally, he is being put behind a line that has seen a ton of improvement over the last year.
New York Jets - Tetairoa McMillan, WR, ARIZONA
Adams, gone. Lazard, gone. Aside from Wilson, the room is bare. Help out whatever quarterback comes to New York by giving him two stellar targets to throw the ball to.
Carolina Panthers - Will Johnson, CB, MICHIGAN
Johnson falling this far feels like a crime. With the Panthers still needing help at a variety of places, having a stellar BPA staring them dead in the face feels like a win.
New Orleans Saints - Nic Scourton, ED, TEXAS A&M
Another team that has a lot of backfilling to do with a roster that is getting old and a challenging journey with their salary cap. Scourton figures to be a great three-down edge rusher that can give them a ton of juice at a premium position.
Chicago Bears - Will Campbell, T, LSU
The Bears will be looking to protect their investment by getting linemen who can actually block and give Williams a chance to succeed. With Campbell still on the board and has the versatility to play tackle or guard, it gives the Bears an opportunity to put a fire under Braxton Jones while also being an immediate upgrade at any of the three interior positions.
San Francisco 49ers - Kelvin Banks Jr., T, TEXAS
Trent Williams is not getting any younger and this line still looks like it has holes all along it. Banks gives an option to upgrade the interior while also plan for the future.
Dallas Cowboys - James Pearce Jr., ED, TENNESSEE
With Lawrence most likely gone, getting a young pass rusher in to hopefully replace some production while also lowering the cost to do business would be a huge get for the Cowboys.
Miami Dolphins - Armand Membou, T, MISSOURI
While I think Membou should be a tackle at the next level, he presents a ton of versatility to do with hi what you please. He also is athletic enough to fit into Miami's wide zone scheme and be effective as a run blocker while taking some pressure off Tua as a pass blocker.
Indianapolis Colts - Tyler Warren, TE, PENN STATE
For a team that still believes in Anthony Richardson, Tyler Warren is a player who can be an excellent safety blanket. Is he Brock Bower? No, but he does offer the potential to be effective and beneficial to the offense in a ton of ways.
Atlanta Falcons - Malaki Starks, S, GEORGIA
With Grant not panning out and Simmons being a band-aid, Starks falling to the Falcons seems like a dream scenario. Add to that the fact that you have a Georgia native who went to UGA now playing for Atlanta. Instant fan and media favorite.
Arizona Cardinals - Mykel Williams, ED, GEORGIA
Given the number of free agents in the Arizona front seven, they need to be looking to the draft in some capacity to replenish the supply. Williams will be a high variance in this year's draft with a high ceiling. At worst, Arizona is getting an early down run stopper. At best, they could potentially be getting the best edge rusher in the draft.
Cincinnati Bengals - Walter Nolen, DI, OLE MISS
Bengals fan, you asked for it so I am delivering! Walter Nolen, the people have spoken, come on down!
Need I say more?
Seattle Seahawks - Tyler Booker, G, ALABAMA
Seattle needs help between the tackles and who better to do that then the best true guard in this year's draft? Booker is not a sexy pick, but I would expect to hear his name as a top IOL for the next 10-15 years.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers - Mike Green, ED, MARSHALL
The fall stops here. Mike Green had a stellar year at Marshall and blew up the Senior Bowl. He could easily have been the third or even second edge rusher off the board. With that in mind, Tampa Bay snagging him here at 19th seems like a dream come true.
Denver Broncos - Colston Loveland, TE, MICHIGAN
Sean Payton and tight ends go together like peanut butter and jelly. If Loveland is here, he offers so much as a potential target for Nix. I expect this to be a popular fit in the months to come.
Pittsburgh Steelers - Luther Burden III, WR, MISSOURI
Get the Steelers and Pickens some help in the receiving game. Having this duo of wide receivers would be a dream come true for any quarterback taking snaps for the Steelers.
Los Angeles Chargers - Shemar Stewart, ED, TEXAS A&M
With Mack presumably gone and Bosa getting older, the edge group needs to be restocked. Stewart is another player who benefited from a stellar week at the Senior Bowl and will be an intriguing prospect for teams.
Green Bay Packers - Benjamin Morrison, CB, NOTRE DAME
The Packers need a DUDE at wide receiver to help their offense that struggled closing out the season. So what will they do, grab a defensive player. As frustrating for some fans as it will be, this pick does make sense given the history of Alexander's injuries (if he is still even on the team) and the lack of true high-end talent in that room. Morrison's hip is the real question, but if that checks out, this is a steal.
Minnesota Vikings - Kenneth Grant, DI, MICHIGAN
Grant is going to be another player that isn't a sexy pick, but will be a high-end pro for a long time. He has a massive frame and moves differently for a guy of that size. He would be a major upgrade for Minnesota, especially as the NFC North looks to become more and more run-heavy.
Houston Texans - Jonah Savaiinaea, G, ARIZONA
Another team that has issues keeping the quarterback upright and clean. Savaiinaea is plug and play, Day 1 starter that has position versatility and is sure to elevate the offensive line group as a whole.
Los Angeles Rams - Josh Simmons, T, OHIO STATE
Simmons falling to 26th is criminal, but with a patella tear, that might even be earlier than we hear his name called. If he can get healthy and right, he would be an absolute steal for the Rams here at the back end of Day 1.
Baltimore Ravens - Donovan Jackson, G, OHIO STATE
Cleveland struggled to stay healthy for the majority of his contract and with his DUI, will be a long shot to return to this Ravens team. Jackson has shown the ability to play both guard and tackle and will be another player coveted for his position versatility along the line.
Detroit Lions - Jack Sawyer, ED, OHIO STATE
Did you think I was actually going to pass up on the Hollywood script of Sawyer and Hutchinson playing for the same team? Players on opposite sides of the biggest rivalry in college now playing for the same team is must-see TV. All of that in addition to the fact that Sawyer can do a lot to keep offensive lines honest and free up Hutchinson while threatening from the opposite side simultaneously.
Washington Commanders - Emeka Egbuka, WR, OHIO STATE
Egbuka as an option for Daniels would be the pick that would keep the pedal to the floor for this Commanders team. With Daniels, Ertz, and McLaurin already meshing well, Egbuke could be the piece needed to put them over the top.
Buffalo Bills - Derrick Harmon, DI, OREGON
Another fan base that has been clamoring for an interior defensive lineman. Harmon is going to test extremely well and be a stellar addition to this Bills team that will look to help their defensive front get a shot of adrenaline and give it the kickstart it needs.
Kansas City Chiefs - Josh Conerly Jr., T, OREGON
I don't think there is a more no-nonsense pick in this draft. The Chiefs were EXPOSED all season long and especially in the Super Bowl. Conerly is an athletic tackle that has a high ceiling and will probably be an instant upgrade over their other tackle options (besides Joe Thuney, that man is a stud). Don't overthink it. Help Mahomes.
Philadelphia Eagles - Jalon Walker, LB, GEORGIA
The only proper way to end this mock is to have the Eagles do what they have done through this decade when building a team. Draft Georgia defensive players. Walker looks to be the next Bulldog to join the Eagles.
Newt Westen
Mock Draft Season is officially here!
I am excited to kick off this draft season with my first mock. I tried to be a little different and uniquely spin things. Jeanty at 4!? 5 players drafted to play IOL in the fist round? Cam Ward slides to 3? All of those will probably raise some eyebrows, but there is a chance any of them could happen. What better time to see how that plays out than now?
As always, I would love to hear your thoughts on the picks. What did I do that you liked, hated, or questioned heavily? As always, the best way to talk about it is by hitting me up on Twitter, @NFLDraft_Westen. I hope to hear from you!
Until next time, Prost!