2025 NFL Mock Draft: Ryan Noonan's 2.0
Mock Draft Season continues! This is V2 of my 2025 NFL Mock Draft. The Combine is in the rearview mirror, as is the first wave of free agency. We're in the middle of pro days, where 40 times needs to be taken with a grain of salt.
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2025 Draft NFL Draft Date & Time
- Date: Thursday, April 24 (Round 1), Friday, April 25 ( Rounds 2 & 3) & Saturday, April 26 (Rounds 4-7)
- Time: 8:00 PM EST (Round 1), 7:00 PM EST (Rounds 2 and 3), & 12:00 PM EST (Rounds 4-7)
- Channels: NFL Network, ESPN & ABC, and FuboTV Livestream
- Location: Green Bay, Wisconsin
2025 NFL Mock Draft
1. Tennessee Titans - Cam Ward, QB, Miami
Anything outside of Cam Ward going here to the Titans would be a surprise at this point. Tennessee was a non-factor in the wave of free-agent quarterback signings, and when you're sitting at the top of the draft, I think it's wise to take a swing at the most important position in the game.
Positional Needs: QB, WR, OT, EDGE, CB
2. Cleveland Browns - Shedeur Sanders, QB, Colorado
Myles Garrett hinted that he knows how the Browns front office is planning to address the quarterback position prior to signing his extension in Cleveland, and I think it's safe to assume he wasn't referring to the Kenny Pickett signing or potentially trading for Kirk Cousins.
Positional Needs: QB, OT, CB, RB
3. New York Giants - Travis Hunter, CB/WR, Colorado
I still believe the Giants would consider Shedeur Sanders with this selection if he's still on the board, but their recent actions indicate that they aren't sure he'll be available. Based on their roster, I think the Giants would likely prioritize using Travis Hunter in a receiving role.
Positional Needs: QB, OT, CB
4. New England Patriots - Abdul Carter, EDGE, Penn St.
Yes, the Patriots need multiple starters along the offensive line, but they have to take Abdul Carter or Travis Hunter if one of them falls into their lap at no. 4. New England lacks difference-makers on both sides of the ball, and the consensus around the league is that Carter is one of if not the, cleanest prospects in this draft. You can't pass on 'blue chip' talent for a short-term team need.
Positional Needs: WR, OT, G, RB
5. Jacksonville Jaguars - Mason Graham, DL, Michigan
The Jaguars could go a number of different ways with this pick, but the new regime has talked up the trenches as a priority, and the defensive front is a great need, in my opinion. While Graham will likely improve as a pocket-collapsing pass rusher, he's a hit-the-ground-running, run-stopping force with a quick first step and the leverage to shed blockers of all sizes.
Positional Needs: DL, WR, S, C, G
6. Las Vegas Raiders - Tetairoa McMillian, WR, Arizona
The Raiders addressed their quarterback needs with the trade for Geno Smith, and now they need to get Smith some help on the perimeter. There are some connections here. McMillian's former offensive coordinator at Arizona was Brennan Carroll, son of Raiders head coach Pete Carroll. Brennan is now on staff with the Raiders, working as the Offensive Line coach and Run Game Coordinator. Ashton Jeanty has been a popular name here, but look for the Raiders to add one of new Offensive Coordinator Chip Kelly's former Ohio State Buckeye backs on Day 2.
Positional Needs: CB, WR, RB
7. New York Jets - Armand Membou, OL, Missouri
The Jets desperately need to add pass-catching talent to this roster, so passing on that here is tough, but Armand Membou's short-term versatility and long-term ceiling make him difficult to pass up on if you're the Jets.
Positional Needs: CB, S, DL, OL
8. Carolina Panthers - Jalon Walker, EDGE/LB, Georgia
Jalon Walker is another hybrid edge rusher with off-ball linebacker experience, similar to Penn State's Abdul Carter. Walker has immense upside due to his athletic profile, so while his pressure stats are a bit underwhelming, it's easy to understand why teams in the top 10 will be excited about his future path to success as he transitions to a full-time edge rusher. NFL Network's Daniel Jeremiah reported that coaches speak highly of Walker's leadership, keeping his draft position floor high.
Positional Needs: DL, CB, WR
9. New Orleans Saints - Will Campbell, OL, LSU
There's pressure on the Saints to hit with their early-round draft picks because of their perennial salary cap nightmare, and Will Campbell feels like a win here. Campbell was a three-year starter for LSU, limiting outside rushers to one of the lowest pressure rates in the country last season. The Saints have questions at tackle and guard, and Campbell, along with last year's first-round pick Taliese Fuaga, have both shown positional versatility if needed.
Positional Needs: DL, OL, WR
10. Chicago Bears - Ashton Jeanty, RB, Boise State
The Bears were aggressive in the early free-agent window, addressing the interior offensive line issues by signing three veterans to pair with their young tackle tandem. The defensive line could still use an infusion of talent, but Ashton Jeanty is a special talent, and it would be fun to watch him work in Ben Johnson's offense.
Positional Needs: EDGE, RB, DL
11. San Francisco 49ers - Jahdae Barron, CB, Texas
Texas cornerback Jahdae Barron is the most versatile defensive back in this year's class. Barron can be a Swiss army knife type of weapon for any style of defense, with elite ball skills and the ability to play any style, from man on the perimeter to zone in the slot. He's a willing tackler in the run game and fills in on the outside for Charvarius Ward, who signed with the Colts in free agency.
Positional Needs: CB, DL, G, OT
12. Dallas Cowboys - Matthew Golden, WR, Texas
Matthew Golden has been a riser in the pre-draft process. His late-season breakout, combined with his recent athletic testing, has him in play to be the top receiver (not named Travis Hunter) off the board. The Cowboys addressed some of their defensive line questions in free agency, making offensive playmakers a priority in the first round.
Positional Needs: WR, EDGE, DT, OL
13. Miami Dolphins - Kelvin Banks Jr., OL, Texas
The Dolphins need to replace multiple starters along the interior of the offensive line. Kelvin Banks Jr. was a three-year starter at tackle, but some teams will likely believe he's a better fit and has a higher pro ceiling at guard. Either way, that flexibility will work in his favor.
Positional Needs: OT, G, DL, S
14. Indianapolis Colts - Tyler Warren, TE, Penn St.
It's been reported that Brock Bowers was on the Colts' radar last season before the Raiders selected him, so getting an answer to the revolving door at tight end is clearly a priority for Chris Ballard and company. It won't surprise me to see Michigan's Colston Loveland as the TE1 on a lot of the team's draft board, but Warren's the better blocker of the two, which fits Indianapolis's scheme a bit better with Anthony Richardson (or Daniel Jones) at quarterback.
Positional Needs: TE, EDGE, DB
15. Atlanta Falcons - Mykel Williams, EDGE, Georgia
The Falcons have failed to have a league-average pass rush for nearly a decade at this point. Turns out that you have to throw resources at a position to improve it. They took a handful of Day 2 swings last season and traded for Matthew Judon, but they still had one of the lowest pressure rates in the league. Williams is just 20 years old and played meaningful snaps for Georgia's 2022 National Championship team as an 18-year-old. He's a well-rounded prospect with projectable skills and a massive frame.
Positional Needs: EDGE, CB, LB
16. Arizona Cardinals - Jihaad Campbell, LB, Alabama
No prospects are 'sure things,' but I'd be very surprised if Jihaad Campbell weren't an impactful NFL player five years from now. He was an elite edge prospect coming out of high school, but transitioned to off-ball linebacker at Alabama. He has good eyes, elite closing speed, and elite athleticism to hold up in coverage. I think Campbell is in play for Carolina and New Orleans, and this is his floor.
Positional Needs: DL, G, OT, EDGE
17. Cincinnati Bengals - Will Johnson, CB, Michigan
Will Johnson has the size and length the league is looking for at the position, and his ball skills are elite. He's a better fit for a zone-heavy defense at this point, but he was rarely asked to play man coverage at Michigan. Mike Hilton is a free agent for the Bengals, and they tried to bench Cam Taylor-Britt, but injuries to Dax Hill and DJ Turner forced them to go back to him down the stretch. They need a CB1.
Positional Needs: DL, G, CB
18. Seattle Seahawks - Tyler Booker, OG, Alabama
The Seahawks need to stop hemorrhaging pressure up the middle. Booker is a perfect fit for this Seattle offense. He allowed a 2.2% pressure rate and zero sacks for the Crimson Tide last season, and he's a mauler in the run game.
Positional Needs: C, G, EDGE, LB
19. Tampa Bay Buccaneers - James Pearce Jr., EDGE, Tennessee
James Pearce Jr. gives Todd Bowles another young pass-rushing weapon on the edge, which Tampa Bay desperately needs. Super productive in the SEC with elite size and athleticism, Pearce Jr. is a top-ten talent that could slide to the late teens or beyond.
Positional Needs: EDGE, CB, S, LB
20. Denver Broncos - Omarion Hampton, RB, North Carolina
The Broncos came into the offseason with few needs and addressed nearly all of them early in free agency. One of the last remaining areas of need is at running back, and some believe the gap between Ashton Jeanty and Omarion Hampton is minimal. Hampton has big-play ability and projects as a three-down back.
Positional Needs: RB, WR, DL
21. Pittsburgh Steelers - Jaxson Dart, QB, Ole Miss
Aaron Rodgers might be a 2025 option for Pittsburgh, but there's no long-term answer to the quarterback question on this roster, and Dart has been a riser during the pre-draft process. He's a good athlete and has adequate arm talent, but he might need some time before taking over a full-time role after playing in a unique shotgun-heavy offense for Lane Kiffin. That makes this a win-win, as Dart wouldn't be a 2025 threat to Rodgers, and he gives them a prospect to groom moving forward.
Positional Needs: QB, CB, WR, S
22. Los Angeles Chargers - Colston Loveland, TE, Michigan
Signing Tyler Conklin to a one-year, $3 million deal isn't enough to move me off of this pick for the Chargers. Colston Loveland is a big wide receiver in a tight end's body, one that coach Harbaugh is certainly familiar with. Another Michigan man, DT Kenneth Grant, is also in play here for the Chargers.
Positional Needs: WR, DL, TE
23. Green Bay Packers - Shemar Stewart, EDGE, Texas A&M
The Packers are one of the teams with clear athletic thresholds that must be reached, and Shemar Stewart checks all of the boxes. Stewart's 9.99 RAS (relative athletic score) is among the best all-time, and while the production doesn't match up, he has all the traits that organizations want from an edge rusher.
Positional Needs: EDGE, WR, C, CB
24. Minnesota Vikings - Malaki Starks, S, Georgia
Free safety Camryn Bynum signed with the Colts in free agency, and long-time Viking Harrison Smith is still productive but just turned 36 years old. Starks is elite in coverage, and a great fit to play the free safety role in Brian Flores's defense.
Positional Needs: DL, S, CB, G
25. Houston Texans - Emeka Egbuka, WR, Ohio State
I'd like to think C.J. Stroud would be banging the table for his former Buckeye teammate Emeka Egbuka. The Texans added Christian Kirk, but with Stefon Diggs gone and Tank Dell likely to miss most of 2025, the Texans still need depth and talent at wide receiver. The offensive line has been a popular position in industry mocks, but the Texans have been aggressive in free agency, adding Cam Robinson, Laken Tomlinson, and Trent Brown in recent weeks. Tomlinson and Brown are depth pieces, so the offensive line doesn't feel like a first-round priority.
Positional Needs: WR, DL, C, G
26. Los Angeles Rams - Maxwell Hairston, CB, Kentucky
The Rams have a sneaky good roster. They've hit multiple home runs in recent drafts along the defensive front, but the secondary is still one of the weaknesses of this NFC contender. Hairston excels in zone coverage, demonstrating excellent spatial awareness and the ability to quickly process multiple route combinations. The Rams played zone on nearly 80% of their defense snaps last season, one of the league's highest rates.
Positional Needs: CB, TE, LB, S
27. Baltimore Ravens - Kenneth Grant, DL, Michigan
The Ravens get demonstratively better here, catching the falling Kenneth Grant in the back end of the first round. Grant's range starts with Chicago at number 10 overall, but the Ravens have a knack for staying home and landing a prospect that should've been off the board much earlier.
Positional Needs: WR, OT, EDGE, CB
28. Detroit Lions - Grey Zabel, OL, North Dakota St.
Grey Zabel was another prospect who benefited from an outstanding Senior Bowl week in Alabama. He's played all over the offensive line in his career and could be a plug-and-play right guard for the Lions, who lost Kevin Zeitler in free agency.
Positional Needs: C, EDGE, G, LB
29. Washington Commanders - Nick Emmanwori, S, South Carolina
This is one of my favorite player/scheme fits in this entire class. No one plays more defensive snaps with a safety in the box than Commanders head coach Dan Quinn. Nick Emmanwori is a bigger, stronger, faster version of Jeremy Chinn, who departed for Las Vegas in free agency.
Positional Needs: S, EDGE, CB, DL
30. Buffalo Bills - Derrick Harmon, DL, Oregon
Derrick Harmon's tape matches the athletic testing that we saw at the Combine. He's a better-than-average pass rusher from the interior, which fits a need for the Bills. Harmon can rotate in with Ed Oliver and Daquan Jones, with newly signed Joey Bosa (LAC) and Michael Hoecht (LAR) rotating opposite Greg Rousseau off the edge.
Positional Needs: S, DL, CB, WR
31. Kansas City Chiefs - Josh Simmons, OT, Ohio State
Most believe that Josh Simmons would've been a top-ten pick in this class if he hadn't injured his knee at Ohio State last season. That's a risk that the Chiefs should be willing to take, even though they need immediate contributors along the offensive line. Simmons allowed just one pressure in six games last season after posting a 4% allowed pressure rate in 2023.
Positional Needs: OT, DL, LB
32. Philadelphia Eagles - Mike Green, EDGE, Marshall
The Eagles lost Josh Sweat and Milton Williams in free agency, so adding some pass-rush chops here makes the most sense. Green dominated at Marshall last season and then showed out at the Senior Bowl, quieting concerns about Green piling up stats against low-level competition.
Positional Needs: G, EDGE, CB, LB
