2025 NFL Mock Draft – Week 15 – Sports Gaming Rosters

2025 NFL Mock Draft – Week 15

December 10, 2024

11–17 minutes

Draft order courtesy of http://www.tankathon.com.

Pick	Team	Player	2024 Stats	Commentary
1	Las Vegas Raiders	QB Shedeur Sanders, Colorado – 6’2, 215 lbs	337-454, 3926 yards, 35 TD, 8 INT	Mock drafters everywhere breathe a sigh of relief. No longer do they have to project trades to get a quarterback to the first overall pick. From what I have read, Shedeur Sanders and his family would love for him to wind up in Las Vegas, and the feeling from the franchise is mutual. I rank Sanders as the top quarterback in this class by a pretty comfortable margin. Say what you want to about his attitude and off the field interests. He is a fierce competitor, great leader, accurate, tough and experienced. He may never be better than a glorified version of Geno Smith, but he is the one quarterback in this class I feel pretty confident about.
2	New York Giants	QB Cam Ward, Miami – 6’2, 223 lbs	293-435, 4123 yards, 36 TD, 7 INT	The Giants franchise has been an abomination since Eli Manning retired. The team finally moved on from Daniel Jones, and will do whatever it can to land either Shedeur Sanders or Cam Ward in the draft. I do not love Ward as a prospect, but I think he will make a fine starting quarterback in the NFL. His three school college career has been a remarkable tale of twists and turns, and he will end it as one of the most accomplished passers the NCAA game has seen in quite a while. The Heisman Trophy finalist has thrown for 155 career touchdowns.
3	New England Patriots	WR/CB Travis Hunter, Colorado – 6’1, 185 lbs	92 rec, 1152 yards, 14 TD	Right now, there are six teams with a 3-10 record, so the race to draft Travis Hunter could go down to the wire. This Patriots franchise desperately needs to add a blue chip talent like him to its roster. It will be up to the coaching staff to figure out how to use the likely Heisman trophy winner. Do you play him at slot receiver? Cornerback? some of both? Whatever they decide to do, Hunter will be a dynamic play maker and the most talented player on the New England roster.
4	Carolina Panthers	WR Tetairoa McMillan, Arizona – 6’5, 212 lbs	84 rec, 1319 yards, 8 TD	Bryce Young still has a long way to go to justify the price that Carolina paid to draft him, but he has been much better since regaining his starting spot. Adding a monstrous, dangerous weapon such as Tetairoa McMillan would put Young in a great position to succeed. McMillan proved to be an impossible player to cover during his Arizona career, racking up back to back 80+ reception seasons, with 26 career touchdowns. He has Mike Evans-like upside.
5	Jacksonville Jaguars	CB Will Johnson, Michigan – 6’2, 202 lbs	14 tackles, 2 INT	A Mac Jones-led win over the Titans may have cost Jacksonville Travis Hunter, but Will Johnson would be a perfectly fine consolation prize. A nagging injury caused his junior season to be somewhat of a wash, but Johnson remains one of the most talented cornerback prospects to come along in years. He has ideal CB1 size and was a big time play maker during his Michigan career, picking off nine passes.
6	Tennessee Titans	OLB Abdul Carter, Penn State – 6’3, 259 lbs	60 tackles, 10 sacks	The Titans could use another offensive tackle here, but it would be tough to sell a frustrated fan base the idea of drafting an offensive lineman in the first round three straight years. Pass rush is also a big need, and Abdul Carter is the best out there. He took the Micah Parsons role and ran with it as a junior, showing both the ability to hold up against the run and overpower pass protectors, registering double digit sacks on the season.
7	New York Jets	OT Kelvin Banks Jr., Texas – 6’4, 320 lbs	N/A	Despite loading up on veterans, it has been another lost year for the Jets. New York will bring in a new front office and coaching staff, so it is impossible to guess what direction they will go in. Fortifying both lines will be a priority. A tackle duo of Olu Fashanu and Kelvin Banks Jr. would go a long way towards keeping whatever washed up, old quarterback the Jets bring in for 2025 upright.
8	Cleveland Browns	DE Mykel Williams, Georgia – 6’5, 265 lbs	20 tackles, 6 sacks	Myles Garrett is a Hall of Fame worthy talent at end, but the Browns have struggled to compliment him with additional pass rushers. I have kept Mykel Williams near the top ten of my mocks all year, because he has as much talent as any player in this class. He put it all on display against Texas, getting after the quarterback twice and helping Georgia suffocate a great offense. He should ace the pre-draft process, and I would not be surprised if he winds up in the top five.
9	Chicago Bears	OT Will Campbell, LSU – 6’6, 320 lbs	N/A	We have seen too many young quarterbacks careers stunted by a failure to keep them off the turf. Chicago simply has to improve its pass blocking, or they could ruin Caleb Williams. Fortunately, Will Campbell is still on the board, and would be a fantastic fit. Whether he plays tackle or slides inside to guard, he is adept at pass blocking and would fill the biggest need for this Bears team.
10	New Orleans Saints	DT Mason Graham, Michigan – 6’3, 320 lbs	46 tackles, 3.5 sacks	Age and a long term trip to salary cap hell has decimated this franchise. New Orleans simply needs to draft the best player available here in hopes of replenishing some talent. Mason Graham is one of the more complete defensive tackle prospects we have seen in the draft in quite a while. He has the ability to get after the quarterback as well as hold up against the run.
11	Cincinnati Bengals	DE James Pearce Jr., Tennessee – 6’5, 243 lbs	35 tackles, 7.5 sacks	The Bengals sit at 5-8 on the season, and it’s safe to say it is not because of the offense. The defense has taken a monstrous step back this year, and reinforcements are needed pretty much everywhere. Other than Trey Hendrickson, Cincinnati has struggled to generate much of a pass rush. That is what James Pearce Jr. excels at. He needs to bulk up if he wants to play defensive end full time, but he will be a first round pick because of his quickness and ability to get after the quarterback.
12	Dallas Cowboys	RB Ashton Jeanty, Boise State – 5’9, 215 lbs	344 carries, 2497 yards, 29 TD	Ashton Jeanty to Dallas is the most popular mock draft pick out there, and it is easy to see why. Dallas is at its best with a dominating running game, and Jeanty has had one of the very best running back seasons in NCAA history. I do worry about the amount of carries Boise State has put on his legs, but he should be a tremendous back during the length of his rookie contract.
13	Miami Dolphins	DE Nic Scourton, Texas A&M – 6’4, 285 lbs	37 tackles, 5 sacks	The Dolphins pass rush has been a trouble area all year. It is difficult to rely on Jaelan Phillips going forward. While Chop Robinson looks like the real deal, more help is needed. Nic Scourton may not be the run stopper the team needs, but he is big and strong enough to play the old Christian Wilkins role in Miami’s 3-4 defense, and would provide some much needed pass rush as well.
14	Indianapolis Colts	CB Benjamin Morrison, Notre Dame – 6’0, 190 lbs	20 tackles	The Colts have one of the deeper rosters in the NFL, and can make some noise if they are able to properly develop Anthony Richardson. Secondary is the biggest need on the roster, and thankfully Benjamin Morrison is here for the taking. Morrison’s junior year was mostly a wash, but I do not think his draft stock will suffer much. He may not have the size of Will Johnson, but is a tremendous athlete and has a nose for the ball, as evidenced by his 9 career interceptions.
15	Atlanta Falcons	OLB Jalon Walker, Georgia – 6’2, 245 lbs	58 tackles, 6.5 sacks	Atlanta has almost doubled its season sack total the past two games, but front seven help is still needed. Jalon Walker is a very good all around defender, and a great fit for the Falcons hybrid 3’4 defense. He has middle linebacker skills against the run, but also the strength to get after the quarterback on passing downs.
16	Arizona Cardinals	DT Walter Nolen, Ole Miss	48 tackles, 6.5 sacks	Arizona has a playoff worthy offense, but the defense is still a work in progress. Walter Nolen, the top overall recruit a few years ago, has really started to put things together during his junior season at Ole Miss. He is up to 6.5 sacks on the year, and is a rare talent as far as defensive tackles go. He could be a true difference maker at end in Arizona’s 3-4 scheme.
17	San Francisco 49ers	DT Kenneth Grant, Michigan – 6’3, 339 lbs	28 tackles, 3 sacks	Injuries have exposed an alarming lack of young depth on the 49ers roster, and may cost an annual Super Bowl threat a return to the playoffs. San Francisco should just draft the best player available. Kenneth Grant may be overshadowed by Mason Graham as far as Michigan defensive tackles go, but he is a first rounder in his own right. He owns rare athleticism for a 340 pound defensive tackle.
18	Los Angeles Rams	OT Aireontae Ersery, Minnesota – 6’6, 330 lbs	N/A	Despite going seven years without a first round pick, the Rams have drafted well enough to plug quite a few holes on their roster. Offensive line remains a need area, however, with both starting tackles set to become free agents. Aireontae Ersery does not have the name recognition of some of the other offensive linemen in this class, but continues to rise up the board as a safe, ready to contribute option for teams needing a young blindside protector.
19	Tampa Bay Buccaneers	WR Luther Burden III, Missouri – 5’11, 208 lbs	61 rec, 676 yards, 6 TD	Chris Godwin is an upcoming free agent, and it may be tough to justify a big contract for an aging receiver with durability issues. Luther Burden III could not build off of a fantastic sophomore season, but he would be a great counterpart to Mike Evans. He is tough, athletic and a solid route runner.
20	Washington Commanders	DE Princely Umanmielen, Ole Miss – 6’4, 255 lbs	34 tackles, 10.5 sacks	Washington chose to trade former first round picks Montez Sweat and Chase Young, and has had to rely on castoffs at defensive end this year. Princely Umanmielen may be a slight reach with the 20th overall pick, but the guy is a pass rushing terror. The five year senior has 25.5 career sacks to his name.
21	Los Angeles Chargers	TE Colston Loveland, Michigan – 6’5, 245 lbs	56 rec, 582 yards, 5 TD	The Chargers should continue to rebuild its passing game. Will Dissly has filled in admirably at tight end, but former Jim Harbaugh recruit Colston Loveland offers superior upside. The Michigan passing game has been a disaster has been a disaster in 2024, but Loveland has been slump-proof. He is an athletic target hog who has been the entire Wolverine offense at times.
22	Denver Broncos	WR Emeka Egbuka, Ohio State – 6’1, 205 lbs	60 rec, 743 yards, 9 TD	Things are quickly looking up in Denver. The defense has been very solid, and Bo Mix has made progress by the game. Imagine if he had a full compliment of pass catchers at his disposal. Emeka Egbuka was never quite able to duplicate his tremendous 2022 season, but he settled in as a reliable, tough pass catcher with a knack for getting into the end zone.
23	Seattle Seahawks	OG Tyler Booker, Alabama – 6’5, 325 lbs	N/A	Charles Cross is a keeper at left tackle, but it would be correct to say that Seattle could use an upgrade at each of the other four positions along its offensive line. Tyler Booker is the best pure offensive guard in this class. Alabama is an offensive line machine, routinely pumping out quality NFL players, and Booker is the latest in that long line.
24	Baltimore Ravens	OLB Jack Sawyer, Ohio State – 6’5, 260 lbs	46 tackles, 4.5 sacks	Baltimore will always a team that needs to draft very well, since it does not often use free agency to plug holes. Kyle Van Noy has defied expectations as Baltimore’s best pass rusher, but he is getting up there in years. Jack Sawyer may not be that pass rushing terror that the Ravens need, but he is a quality all around defender, able to both rush the passer and hold up against the run.
25	Houston Texans	DT Derrick Harmon, Oregon – 6’5, 310 lbs	36 tackles, 1.5 sacks	Houston is the best of the worst that is the AFC South, but this roster still has quite a bit to work on. Most notably, additional defensive line help. Derrick Harmon is a rare late season addition to my mock draft. The redshirt junior has a nice blend of power and pass rushing ability. He would be a nice fit sandwiched in between Danielle Hunter and Will Anderson Jr.
26	Green Bay Packers	CB Shavon Revel Jr., East Carolina – 6’3, 193 lbs	8 tackles, 2 INT	The Packers may have the deepest roster in the NFL. It is tough to find obvious needs. Eric Stokes is an upcoming free agent that will most likely not be resigned, which could open up a spot in the secondary. I do worry about Shavon Revel Jr. coming off of a season ending injury, however, he officially declared for the draft and obviously feels good about his prospects going forward. He may need to sit and heal, but at this point in the draft, could be a steal. He offers rare length and quickness for the position.
27	Pittsburgh Steelers	SS Malaki Starks, Georgia – 6’1, 205 lbs	65 tackles, 1 INT	Joey Porter Jr. has taken a huge step back this year for Pittsburgh, routinely giving up big plays and racking up a ton of penalties. He is still quite talented, but may be a bit over-matched as a CB1. Shavon Revel Jr. would have been a great addition, but he was snatched up one pick before. Malaki Starks is a play maker and solid cover guy, who, along with Minkah Fitzpatrick, could form the best safety duo in the NFL.
28	Minnesota Vikings	CB Jahdae Barron, Texas – 5’11, 200 lbs	47 tackles, 5 INT	Minnesota has four upcoming free agent cornerbacks, making the secondary by far the biggest need on the roster. I think Jahdae Barron is more of a day two pick, but no one would question the Vikings drafting him here. The five year defensive back has picked off 5 passes on the season, giving him 8 for his career.
29	Buffalo Bills	DE JT Tuimoloau, Ohio State – 6’5, 269 lbs	38 tackles, 6 sacks	We could see up to one third of the first round composed of defensive lineman. Teams like to employ a deep rotation of pass rushers, the Bills no exception. JT Tuimoloau never quite developed into a top pass rusher, but still has 17 career sacks and is solid against the run as well.
30	Philadelphia Eagles	DE Landon Jackson, Arkansas – 6’7, 280 lbs	31 tackles, 1.5 sacks	The ageless Brandon Graham suffered a season ending injury, and may have finally played his last down for the Eagles. Landon Jackson, a former top recruit for LSU, has put the finishing touches on a nice career at Arkansas, and could be yet another first round pass rusher. His size/speed combination could allow him to line up at multiple positions in Philadelphia’s 3’4 defense.
31	Kansas City Chiefs	OT Wyatt Milum, West Virginia – 6’6, 317 lbs	N/A	The Chiefs struck gold when they drafted Trey Smith in the late rounds a few years ago. He is an upcoming free agent, and with so much of the cap tied to Patrick Mahomes, will be very tough to resign. Wyatt Milum is quite experienced and could slide right into Smith’s old spot.
32	Detroit Lions	OG Jonah Savaiinaea, Arizona – 6’5, 330 lbs	N/A	Detroit may have the best offensive tackle duo in the NFL, but the interior is getting up there in age. The Lions will go as far as their dynamic Sonic and Knuckles running back duo takes them, so ensuring the run blocking operates at maximum efficiency is important. Jonah Savaiinaea plays tackle for Arizona, but is a ready made offensive guard, thanks to his impressive strength.