2025 Mock Draft 3.0

1. Tennessee Titans – Cam Ward, QB, Miami

A new era begins in Tennessee. Ward’s off-script creativity and elite arm talent make him a tantalizing long-term answer, even if some refinement is needed. With a new regime in place, this is the swing-for-the-fences play, but Ward's final year in college proves that he is a shot worth taking.

2. Cleveland Browns – Travis Hunter, CB, Colorado

Hunter isn’t just a corner—he’s a magnet for highlight plays. Cleveland gets a turnover machine who pairs absurd ball skills with rare twitch. Toss in his wide receiver and return potential? Immediate juice on defense and special teams.

3. New York Giants – Abdul Carter, ED, Penn State

While the need isn't in demand for the Giants, they cannot afford to miss in this year's draft, and Carter will be about the closest thing to a slam dunk as they can get. If they choose to skip the quarterback, then drafting the blue-chip talent is the only logical move.

4. New England Patriots – Will Campbell, G, LSU

New England stabilizes the line with the nastiest lineman in the class. Campbell is plug-and-play with a mauler mentality. Maybe not flashy, but this is a trenches cornerstone for a rebuilding offense.

5. Jacksonville Jaguars – Mason Graham, DI, Michigan

The Jags get a war daddy up front. Graham’s motor never stops, and he collapses pockets with leverage and leverage and more leverage. Not just a run-stuffer—he disrupts everything.

6. Las Vegas Raiders – Jalon Walker, LB, Georgia

One of the most versatile defenders in the class, Walker gives Vegas sideline-to-sideline range and third-down coverage chops. A chess piece in the middle who brings some edge-rush juice, too.

7. New York Jets – Armand Membou, T, Missouri

Big, athletic, and still getting better. Membou looks like he was built in a lab for tackle play. The Jets continue to remake the line with someone who can anchor and be the last missing piece for that offensive line.

8. Carolina Panthers – Mike Green, ED, Marshall

This dude’s going to fly up boards. Explosive first step, heavy hands, and relentless pursuit. Carolina gets an edge with sky-high upside and scheme versatility—an ideal complement to their young front.

9. New Orleans Saints – Ashton Jeanty, RB, Boise State

Jeanty is chaos in a good way. Electric feet, contact balance, and legit receiving chops—he’s a modern RB1. The Saints give their quarterback (whoever that may be) a mismatch nightmare to lighten the load.

10. Chicago Bears – Josh Simmons, T, Ohio State

The Bears reload the offensive line again with a tackle who’s steadily cleaning up technique and bringing real pop in the run game. Simmons has the traits and the temperament. He will be the likely heir to Jones, whose play has raised questions among Bears fans everywhere

11. San Francisco 49ers – Walter Nolen, DI, Mississippi

Nolen’s ceiling is outrageous. He flashes elite get-off and strength—if the consistency clicks, he’s a top-twenty talent. The 49ers reload their D-line machine with another bully inside.

12. Dallas Cowboys – Tetairoa McMillan, WR, Arizona

Length, body control, and crazy hands. McMillan gives Dallas a true contested-catch specialist who wins outside the numbers. He’s the physical complement to Lamb that Dak’s been missing.

13. Miami Dolphins – Malaki Starks, S, Georgia

Range for days. Starks covers centerfield like a centerfielder, and he hits like a missile. Miami adds a tone-setter on the back end who can erase deep balls and tight ends.

14. Indianapolis Colts – Tyler Warren, TE, Penn State

Warren is a quarterback-turned-tight end with bounce and physicality. Indy adds a red-zone weapon and strong run blocker to help Anthony Richardson thrive in a career-defining year.

15. Atlanta Falcons – Mykel Williams, ED, Georgia

Williams brings violent hands and heavy hips. He’s not a finished product yet, but the flashes are top-tier. Atlanta needs edge help in the worst way, and this is a foundational piece.

16. Arizona Cardinals – Jahdae Barron, CB, Texas

Savvy, feisty, and sticky in man coverage. Barron’s versatility to play inside or out makes him the perfect fit for a young defense that badly needs help on the back end.

17. Cincinnati Bengals – Nick Emmanwori, S, South Carolina

Built like a linebacker, moves like a safety. Emmanwori gives Cincy a downhill thumper who erases tight ends and closes windows fast. Exactly the kind of versatile tone-setter that the Bengals need to ignite a spark on defense.

18. Seattle Seahawks – Matthew Golden, WR, Texas

Golden’s route polish and YAC ability are criminally underrated. Seattle loads up with a chain-moving technician who’ll thrive in deep situations while Kupp and JSN draw attention underneath. While Seattle has a glaring need along the line, they still have a hole in the wide receiver room following the departure of DK and Lockett. This class is loaded with IOL talent on day 2; a player like Golden won't come around their way again.

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

Fast, fluid, and ferocious. Campbell covers like a safety, hits like an old-school MIKE , and blitzes like an edge rusher. Tampa injects athleticism into the second level and gets a three-down disruptor.

20. Denver Broncos – Omarion Hampton, RB, North Carolina

Power and burst in one package. Hampton's contact balance and straight-line speed give Denver a true bellcow. With a young QB and a subpar receiving room, this pick says: "Let’s punch people in the mouth."

21. Pittsburgh Steelers – Shedeur Sanders, QB, Colorado

Mike Tomlin finds his guy. Sanders brings poise, accuracy, and that “it” factor—plus he won’t flinch under Pittsburgh pressure. He's ready to take over a tough division with swagger.

22. Los Angeles Chargers – Colston Loveland, TE, Michigan

A matchup nightmare. Loveland is too fast for linebackers, too big for DBs. Herbert finally gets a seam-busting safety blanket who also blocks like he means it. Additionally, Harbaugh gets his reunion with another Wolverine.

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

Sticky in man, smooth in zone. Johnson might be the cleanest cover corner in the class. Green Bay snags a blue-chip DB to pair with Jaire (if he sticks around) and suffocate passing lanes. If a talent like Johnson is still around at 23, they will be sprinting the card up to the podium.

24. Minnesota Vikings – Derrick Harmon, DI, Oregon

Run game wrecker with surprising juice as a rusher. Harmon eats space and frees up linebackers, but he’s not just a plug. Minnesota keeps building out a rugged front.

25. Houston Texans – Kelvin Banks Jr., T, Texas

Plug-and-play at left tackle if needed. Banks is clean in pass pro and mean in the run game. Houston needs to do a lot to rebuild an offensive line that they tore down this offseason.

26. Los Angeles Rams – Jaxson Dart, QB, Mississippi

The Rams roll the dice on upside. Dart has the arm and off-platform flair to develop behind Stafford or push him. In this offense? The fit could be fireworks.

27. Baltimore Ravens – Shemar Stewart, ED, Texas A&M

Big, explosive, and just scratching the surface. Stewart flashes top-tier power and athleticism—Baltimore turns him loose as a rotational piece with scary upside.

28. Detroit Lions – Grey Zabel, G, North Dakota State

The next mid-major mauler to dominate inside. Zabel plays with torque, balance, and a mean streak. Detroit stays true to its roots: physical, nasty, and built through the trenches.

29. Washington Commanders – Donovan Ezeiruaku, ED, Boston College

Undersized but relentless. Ezeiruaku’s dip-and-bend ability makes life miserable for tackles. Washington replenishes its edge group with someone who brings juice from day one.

30. Buffalo Bills – Emeka Egbuka, WR, Ohio State

The polish is already there. Egbuka thrives in the slot but can win outside, too. Buffalo gets a sure-handed route technician to finally give Allen a dependable WR2 with flashes of Amon-Ra upside.

31. Kansas City Chiefs – Kenneth Grant, DI, Michigan

Built like a fridge, moves like a linebacker. Grant clogs lanes and collapses pockets—he’s the ideal space-eater next to Chris Jones. The Chiefs keep reloading up front.

32. Philadelphia Eagles – James Pearce Jr., ED, Tennessee

Long, bendy, and twitched-up. Pearce is the type of pass rusher Philly always falls for. If he adds more strength, this could be the steal of the draft.

Newt Westen

With draft week upon us, I have put together my final mock draft of the year. This is my attempt at a predictive mock draft now that the dust from free agency and the pro days has settled. Team needs are as clear as they will be; my final big board is set, and smoke about prospects fills the room. As much as I have tried to think this through, it only takes one trade or one reach for the whole mock to blow up. We will have to wait to see if, or more appropriately, WHEN that happens come Thursday.

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!