2025 NFL Mock Draft – Super Bowl Edition

2025 NFL Mock Draft – Super Bowl Edition

January 27, 2025

11–17 minutes

30 of the 32 spots in the first round are set. New mock draft time!

Pick	Team	Player	2024 Stats	Commentary
1	Tennessee Titans	QB Cam Ward, Miami – 6’2, 223 lbs	305-454, 4313 yards, 39 TD, 7 INT	The Titans have a tough choice to make, but one thing is for certain, and that is Will Levis will not be the starting quarterback in 2025. Tennessee could sign Sam Darnold, then trade this pick or select Travis Hunter. I do not project trades, however, so I will mock a quarterback here until the franchise gives me a reason not to. Neither Shedeur Sanders or Cam Ward are franchise altering talents, but both should be quality starters in the NFL. I rank Sanders slightly ahead of Ward, but I think Cam will be the first quarterback taken. He has experience, a strong arm and can run.
2	Cleveland Browns	DE Abdul Carter, Penn State – 6’3, 259 lbs	68 tackles, 12 sacks	Quarterback is definitely a need for the Browns, but I think they are going to exhaust all veteran options before conceding to a draft pick. Travis Hunter may be the best talent in this draft, but Abdul Carter is not far behind, and he fills a far bigger need. Myles Garrett is a Hall of Fame talent at end, and adding a legitimate pass rushing counterpart would make life much easier for him, and the rest of the Cleveland defense.
3	New York Giants	QB Shedeur Sanders, Colorado – 6’2, 215 lbs	353-477, 4134 yards, 37 TD, 10 INT	The Giants fell to number three in the draft, but luck out here, as they can still draft a quarterback. Shedeur Sanders and Cam Ward are the two first round quarterbacks in this class. I like Sanders a bit more, thanks to his toughness, agility and leadership ability. One thing is for certain, and that is New York needs to do what it can to come out of this draft with one of these top two quarterbacks.
4	New England Patriots	WR/CB Travis Hunter, Colorado – 6’1, 185 lbs	96 rec, 1258 yards, 15 TD	The Patriots luck out in this mock, as they get to sit back and draft the top talent in this class. Travis Hunter could be an upper echelon receiver or cornerback in the NFL. It is up to the team drafting him to get the best value out of him. New England could put him in the slot, where he would instantly be the most dangerous weapon on the Patriots offense. Of course, they also need a talented cornerback to play opposite Christian Gonzalez as well.
5	Jacksonville Jaguars	CB Will Johnson, Michigan – 6’2, 202 lbs	14 tackles, 2 INT	The Jaguars have talent, but this is just a team that does not know how to win football games. The defense, in particular, has been worrisome. Will Johnson suffered through an injury plagued junior season for a Michigan team with nothing to play for, but his tape shows a shut down, play making cornerback on the level of Sauce Gardner and Derek Stingley Jr.
6	Las Vegas Raiders	WR Tetairoa McMillan, Arizona – 6’5, 212 lbs	84 rec, 1318 yards, 8 TD	The Raiders brought in Pete Carroll to run things, and I expect them to go after a veteran quarterback. Adding skill position talent to go along with Brock Bowers will be important. If you do not count Travis Hunter, Tetairoa McMillan is the clear best pass catcher in this class. He is big, strong and offers a huge catch radius. He reminds me of a young Mike Evans.
7	New York Jets	DT Mason Graham, Michigan – 6’3, 320 lbs	46 tackles, 3.5 sacks	The Jets brought in Aaron Glenn as the new head coach, and the defensive minded hire could play a part in which direction they go here. This is a class heavy on defensive prospects, and Mason Graham is the best available. He would be a great fit next to Quinnen Williams at tackle. Graham is a complete prospect, adept against the run with sneaky pass rushing ability as well.
8	Carolina Panthers	OLB Mykel Williams, Georgia – 6’5, 265 lbs	21 tackles, 5 sacks	Bryce Young still has a long way to go, but his development since regaining his starting job has been encouraging enough that Carolina can look at shoring up an abysmal defense with this pick. After trading Brian Burns, there are no true franchise talents to build around. Mykel Williams did not quite break out as a supreme stat stuffer, but has top ten talent and should ace the pre-draft process.
9	New Orleans Saints	OLB Jalon Walker, Georgia – 6’2, 245 lbs	61 tackles, 6.5 sacks	The Saints are probably the one franchise in the NFL that just needs a complete reset. Get the bad contracts off the books, and start from scratch. Instead, this franchise continues to kick the can down the road. The defense, in particular, is old and lacks depth. Jalon Walker might not be the true defensive end this team needs, but he can fill a variety of roles, rush the quarterback and chase down ball carriers.
10	Chicago Bears	OT Will Campbell, LSU – 6’6, 320 lbs	N/A	The Bears first, second and third needs are offensive line. Plainly stated, every player, other than Darnell Wright, should be upgraded. It is important for the future success of Caleb Williams. Fortunately, Will Campbell is available here, and should be a slam dunk choice. He has the look of a Pro Bowl tackle or All Pro guard at the next level.
11	San Francisco 49ers	DE Nic Scourton, Texas A&M – 6’4, 285 lbs	37 tackles, 5 sacks	The 49ers came into the season with Super Bowl aspirations, but injuries have exposed an alarming lack of youth and depth on this roster, which essentially ruined the season. Both lines could use major upgrades. Nic Scourton is still developing his pass rushing arsenal, but has good size and has a solid all around game.
12	Dallas Cowboys	RB Ashton Jeanty, Boise State – 5’9, 215 lbs	374 carries, 2601 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. Sure, he did not have a fantastic game against Penn State in the playoffs, but he was the entire Boise State offense, and the Nittany Lions were easily able to sell out to stop him. 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	OT Kelvin Banks Jr., Texas – 6’4, 324 lbs	N/A	The Dolphins defense is in need of reinforcements at all three levels, but offensive tackle Kelvin Banks Jr. is too talented to pass up here. There are scenarios where he could go in the top five, so landing him here is a steal. He has quite a bit of experience blocking for pro style quarterbacks, and could allow Miami to move on from the oft-injured Terron Armstead.
14	Indianapolis Colts	TE Tyler Warren, Penn State – 6’6, 257 lbs	104 rec, 1233 yards, 8 TD	The jury is still out on Anthony Richardson, but the Colts should give him more weapons, especially an intermediate safety blanket like Tyler Warren. The Colts have not had an explosive tight end in years, and Warren is coming off one of the best college seasons we have ever seen from the position. He hauled in over 100 passes, for the Nittany Lions.
15	Atlanta Falcons	OLB James Pearce Jr., Tennessee – 6’5, 243 lbs	38 tackles, 7.5 sacks	Like most teams, the Falcons are in need of additional pass rushing help. James Pearce Jr. needs to bulk up if he wants to play a three down linebacker, but he will be a first round pick because of his quickness and ability to get after the quarterback.
16	Arizona Cardinals	DT Walter Nolen, Ole Miss – 6’3, 305 lbs	48 tackles, 6.5 sacks	Arizona has a playoff worthy offense, but the defense is still a work in progress. Walter Nolen was the top overall recruit a few years ago, and has slowly uncovered the ability that earned him that recognition. He would be an ideal 3-4 end for the Cardinals, and offer some much needed pass rushing production.
17	Cincinnati Bengals	DT Kenneth Grant, Michigan – 6’3, 339 lbs	38 tackles, 7.5 sacks	Despite a five game winning streak to end the season, it was too little, too late for the Bengals. The defense is clearly the issue here, so devoting draft picks to that side of the ball makes sense. Kenneth Grant is not Mason Graham, but the fellow Wolverine is a first round pick in his own right. The 340 pounder is more than just a run stuffing tackle, he can rush the quarterback as well.
18	Seattle Seahawks	OG Tyler Booker, Alabama – 6’5, 352 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 may be an offensive guard only, but he should be a safe, instant starter for whatever team drafts him.
19	Tampa Bay Buccaneers	CB Benjamin Morrison, Notre Dame – 6’0, 190 lbs	20 tackles	Despite a laundry list of injuries, Tampa Bay won the NFC South for the fourth year in a row. Even when healthy, the secondary is probably the biggest need on the roster. Benjamin Morrison came into the year as a potential top ten pick, but an injury essentially wiped out his junior year. Still, he is a supreme athlete and big time playmaker, who had six interceptions the first two years of his college career.
20	Denver Broncos	WR Luther Burden III, Missouri – 5’11, 208 lbs	61 rec, 676 yards, 6 TD	Things are quickly looking up in Denver. Bo Nix is absolutely the franchise quarterback of the future, and present, for the Broncos. Denver should look to give Nix as many pass receivers as possible. Luther Burden III could not build on a very impressive sophomore season, but I am still a believer in his talent. He is a smart route runner and has the ability to gain those tough yards after catch.
21	Pittsburgh Steelers	QB Jalen Milroe, Alabama – 6’2, 225 lbs	205-319, 2844 yards, 16 TD, 11 INT	There are enough teams in need of a young quarterback that Jalen Milroe could still find his way into the first round, even with an up and down junior season. At his best, he is a legitimate dual threat ability, with the strength to hold up as a runner. His passing took a step back in 2024, but with time and development, he could become a starting quarterback in the NFL. The Steelers will probably never be bad enough to draft a top quarterback, so they may need to take a risk like this to stabilize the position.
22	Los Angeles Chargers	WR Emeka Egbuka, Ohio State – 6’1, 205 lbs	81 rec, 1011 yards, 10 TD	Ladd McConkey is a keeper, but the Chargers need to keep drafting skill position talent. They are only going as far as Justin Herbert takes them. Emeka Egbuka bounced back from a mediocre junior campaign to help Ohio State win a national championship. He has proven to be a reliable route runner with a strong ability to find the end zone. He has 24 career touchdown receptions.
23	Green Bay Packers	CB Jahdae Barron, Texas – 5’11, 200 lbs	67 tackles, ,5 INT	The Packers may have the deepest roster in the NFL. It is tough to find obvious needs, but the secondary could quickly become one. Eric Stokes is a free agent and Jaire Alexander has struggled mightily to stay heathy. Jahdae Barron had a fantastic senior season for the Longhorns. He is built like a safety, is strong against the run and picked off 5 passes in 2024.
24	Minnesota Vikings	CB Shavon Revel Jr., East Carolina – 6’3, 193 lbs	8 tackles, 2 INT	The Vikings have four upcoming free agents at the cornerback position. They should spend two or three draft picks on the position.. Shavon Revel Jr. was off to an all world start as a junior before suffering a season ending injury. He has only played a little over a full season as a starter, but showed serious play making ability, and has great size for the position. A gamble to be sure, but he could pay off in a big way.
25	Houston Texans	SS Malaki Starks, Georgia – 6’1, 205 lbs	77 tackles 1 INT	Safety is not the biggest need for Houston, but Malaki Starks may be too talented to pass up here. I do not see him as a top fifteen pick, but he represents great value here. He is your classic hybrid safety. He plays the passing game like a cornerback, and is a strong tackler against the run.
26	Los Angeles Rams	OT Aireontae Ersery, Minnesota – 6’6, 325 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. Both starting offensive tackles are free agents, and the Rams may not bring both of them back. Aireontae Ersery is experienced and could step in immediately as a plug-and-play starter at left tackle.
27	Baltimore Ravens	OG Jonah Savaiinaea, Arizona – 6’5, 330 lbs	N/A	Baltimore will always a team that needs to draft very well, since it does not often use free agency to plug holes. This is a team that prides itself on the run game. Starting guard Patrick Mekari is an upcoming free agent. Jonah Savaiinaea, who played tackle at Arizona but will probably move inside at the NFL level, is an ideal replacement. He is a big, strong run blocker.
28	Detroit Lions	DE JT Tuimoloau, Ohio State – 6’5, 269 lbs	61 tackles. 12.5 sacks	It was a bitter end to the season for the Lions, who gave up 45 points to a rookie quarterback in its playoff loss. The defense needs to get better. JT Tuimoloau was one of the biggest reasons Ohio State walked away as a national champion this January. The former top recruit put together a fantastic senior season, and had 6.5 sacks during the Buckeyes final four playoff games.
29	Washington Commanders	DE Mike Green, Marshall – 6’4, 248 lbs	81 tackles, 17 sacks	Despite a fantastic season for Washington, this is still a roster with big holes. The team has struggled to replace Montez Sweat and Chase Young as pass rushers. Fortunately, the late first round has quite a few guys to fill that role. Mike Green led the nation in sacks as a redshirt sophomore. He is a bit undersized and raw, but 17 sacks is 17 sacks. Just throw him in there on passing downs and let him do his thing.
30	Buffalo Bills	DE Jack Sawyer, Ohio State – 6’5, 260 lbs	59 tackles, 9 sacks	Another year, another failure to get past the Kansas City Chiefs. Buffalo will still have one of the better rosters in 2025, but for a team yet to make the Super Bowl, time may be getting a bit short. The Bills will continue to invest draft picks in the defensive line, in hopes of slowing down the great quarterbacks in the AFC. Jack Sawyer is not a pass rushing terror, but is a very solid all around lineman who can play all three downs.
31	Philadelphia Eagles	OLB Princely Umanmielen, Ole Miss – 6’4, 255 lbs	37 tackles, 10.5 sacks	Philadelphia may have the deepest roster in the NFL, but they are always on the lookout for pass rushing reinforcements, so Princely Umanmielen could be a good fit here. The five year, three school defender had his best season to date in 2024, getting to the quarterback for 10.5 sacks. He is athletic enough to play outside linebacker in Philadelphia’s 3-4 scheme.
32	Kansas City Chiefs	OT Josh Simmons, Ohio State – 6’5, 310 lbs	N/A	The Kansas City offensive line is a major work in progress, and could lose stud Trey Smith in free agency. Josh Simmons started his career at San Diego State, and spend the last two years developing into a starter for Ohio State. The Chiefs are looking for a long term option at left tackle, and Simmons has the experience to hold his own.