2025 NFL Mock Draft: First-Round Draft Predictions for Every Team

The 2025 NFL Draft is almost here — and with it, a chance for every team to reshape their future and fill their roster with fresh talent. Whether you’re hoping your team gets its next franchise quarterback or locks down a defensive star, the first round is loaded with talent top to bottom.

In this 2025 NFL Mock Draft, we’ve broken down first-round predictions for all 32 picks for Thursday, April 24, analyzing who each team could take, and why these players are a perfect fit.

Most notably, this mock draft projects QB Shedeur Sanders heading to the New Orleans Saints, while CB/WR Travis Hunter is taken off the board No. 2 overall to the Cleveland Browns.

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2025 NFL Mock Draft: First-Round Picks & Best Fits

Let’s dive into our 2025 NFL Mock Draft and break down all 32 picks in the first round — including why each player is the right fit for their new team.

1. Tennessee Titans — Miami QB Cam Ward

All signs lead to the Titans moving on from QB Will Levis and drafting Cam Ward. He has a dynamic arm and led Miami to one of the most explosive offenses in the league. All the tools he presents on the field are the look of a franchise quarterback.

With Ward recently ranking his likely-to-be Titans teammates as some of the best players in the NFL, it’s never been more clear that Ward will come off the board first.

2. Cleveland Browns — Colorado CB/WR Travis Hunter

It seemed like the Browns would draft EDGE Abdul Carter in this spot, who is undoubtedly one of the best players in the draft. However, Cleveland became enamored with Colorado CB/WR Travis Hunter after his pro day. We’ll see if they use him at wide receiver and cornerback or just one, but he is one of the best athletes on the board without a doubt.

3. New York Giants — Penn State EDGE Abdul Carter

The Browns passing on Abdul Carter allows the Giants to grab him. The G-Men already have Dexter Lawrence, Brian Burns, and Kayvon Thibodeaux as pass rushers, but you cannot pass on a generational player like Carter who is so explosive off the ball.

4. New England Patriots — LSU T Will Campbell

The Patriots could have gone wide receiver at this spot, but it is more important to keep 2024 first-round QB Drake Maye upright. Will Campbell’s arm length gets brought up a lot, but he makes up for it in other areas.

5. Jacksonville Jaguars — Michigan DL Mason Graham

The Jaguars need a few position upgrades, but especially on the interior defensive line. They have Josh Hines-Allen and Travon Walker on the edges, and Mason Graham could make a strong defensive line even better.

6. Las Vegas Raiders — Boise State RB Ashton Jeanty

The Raiders cannot pass this chance on a potential generational player like RB Ashton Jeanty. Last year, they tried to find a replacement for RB Josh Jacobs, who impressed in Green Bay, and it was a disaster; they finished last with 79.8 rushing yards per game, ten yards lower than the next team.

7. New York Jets — Missouri T Armand Mambo

New Jets QB Justin Fields has never had a good offensive line throughout his career, and the Jets will try to address that with Armand Membou. He’s athletic for his size and exceptional at run blocking.

8. Carolina Panthers — Marshall EDGE Mike Green

The Panthers need some pass rushing, as they finished 29th in sacks per game last season (1.9). Mike Green's explosive first step and great flexibility allow him to get through the line of scrimmage, which is what this Carolina defensive line needs.

9. New Orleans Saints — Colorado QB Shedeur Sanders

A couple of weeks ago, this was likely not the direction the Saints were going in, but with Derek Carr potentially out for the season, it’s time to plan for the future. QB Shedeur Sanders is a highly accurate passer and will have some exceptional weapons with Chris Olave and Rashid Shaheed, and that can elevate his game if he starts right away.

10. Chicago Bears — Ole Miss DL Walter Nolen

Walter Nolen is a beast on the interior, and the Bears desperately need someone to stop the run. The Bears were 27th in rushing yards allowed per game last year (136.3), and he can disrupt a center’s blocks.

11. San Francisco 49ers — Texas CB Jahdae Barron

Jahdae Barron will fit well in the 49ers’ defensive scheme because of his versatility. He is a natural slot corner, but Texas moved him to the outside, and it worked out well as he won the Jim Thorpe Award for the nation’s best defensive back.

12.  Dallas Cowboys — Arizona WR Tetairoa McMillan

Dallas needs an outside receiver, as they lacked depth at the position last year, especially when Brandin Cooks was injured, and he’s now moved onto the Saints. Jalen Tolbert and Tetairoa McMillan will play on the outside, with CeeDee Lamb working the slot; this will give Dak Prescott an exceptional receiving core.

13. Miami Dolphins — Michigan CB Will Johnson

You could argue the Dolphins are going offensive line here to keep QB Tua Tagovailoa up-right, but if Johnson is available, it’s difficult not to take him. Johnson moves well for his size, anticipates routes in the zone, and can stay glued to his assignment in man.

The news that the team is looking to trade CB Jalen Ramsey could indicate they want to find someone new for that position.

14. Indianapolis Colts — Penn State TE Tyler Warren 

Questions at quarterback could make the Colts decide to add another receiving option. Tyler Warren is one of the best athletes in this draft. Although he’s 6-foot-6 and 250 pounds, he plays much quicker and has some of the best hands in this draft. The Colts current TE1 is Drew Ogletree after Kylen Granson moved to the Eagles in the offseason.

15. Atlanta Falcons — Alabama LB Jihaad Campbell

Jihaad Campbell is the best linebacker in this draft and a Day 1 starter. He can play multiple positions, fits with multiple defensive schemes, and has the speed to move from sideline to sideline and get involved in almost every play.

16. Arizona Cardinals — Oregon DT Derrick Harmon 

This would be an excellent fit for Arizona as they desperately need someone to pressure the line of scrimmage. The Cardinals were 27th last season in pressure percentage (19%), and Derrick Harmon was one of the top interior defensive linemen regarding quarterback pressures.

17. Cincinnati Bengals — North Dakota State OL Grey Zabel

You could argue that the Bengals need to start building their defense, as there are gaps everywhere, but they must also address the offensive line. Grey Zabel has mostly played at tackle, but has experience playing guard and could move inside.

18. Seattle Seahawks — Texas WR Matthew Golden

With the Seahawks releasing long-time receiver Tyler Lockett and trading DK Metcalf to the Steelers, they need to start rebuilding that position alongside Jaxon Smith-Njigba, who had a breakout 2025 season. He’s a great outside receiver to Smith-Njigba’s slot presence.

19. Tampa Bay Buccaneers — Boston College EDGE Donovan Ezeiruaku

The Buccaneers desperately need a pass rusher, and Donovan Ezeiruaku would be a fantastic pickup. He was one of the best at his position and won the Ted Hendricks Award for top defensive end. Adding Ezeiruaku to a front that include Vita Veya and Haason Reddick could cause problems for opposing offensive lines.

20. Denver Broncos — North Carolina RB Omarion Hampton

The Broncos struggled with the RB position last season. Head coach Sean Payton tried rotating a few players, but no one could secure the feature back role. North Carolina RB Omarion Hampton is a Week 1 starter with great footwork, electric speed, and the ability to run routes, while Jaleel McLaughlin mixes in behind him.

21. Pittsburgh Steelers — Ole Miss QB Jaxson Dart

Whether it’s Mason Rudolph, Skylar Thompson, or Aaron Rodgers behind center for the Steelers, they still need a quarterback for the future. Do not count out Pittsburgh getting aggressive and making a push to trade up and get Shedeur Sanders, but if they can’t, look for them to grab Jaxson Dart in this spot. 

He might be the most pro-ready quarterback in this draft because he has played in a pro-style offense in the SEC and has the arm strength, accuracy, and mobility to be a starter in this league.

22. Los Angeles Chargers — Ohio State WR Emeka Egbuka

We’re unsure how former Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh feels about drafting a Buckeye, but Emeka Egbuka’s skill set should change his mind. They struck gold last year with Ladd McConkey as their slot receiver, and Emeka Egbuka has that rare speed and impactful route running that makes him an elite primary target for QB Justin Herbert, who still needs more support from skill players.

23. Green Bay Packers — Michigan DT Kenneth Grant 

The Packers could go wide receiver in this spot depending on who is available, but it’s hard to pass up someone like Kenneth Grant. At 6-foot-4, 330 pounds, he runs like a man half his size and has an excellent first step. He also has a very high football IQ and recognizes blocking schemes, which helps him get a jump to the ball on a run play.

24. Minnesota Vikings — Georgia S Malaki Starks

The Vikings lost Cam Bynum to free agency, and with Harrison Smith being 36 years old, this is a position they need to upgrade in this draft. With his ability to recognize route progression and elite speed, Malaki Starks could potentially anchor a secondary in the upcoming years.

25. Houston Texans — Missouri WR Luther Burden III

The Texans might choose to go with an offensive lineman, but it wouldn’t be surprising if they went with a wide receiver to give C.J. Stroud another option. Luther Burden III is a versatile receiver who can line up anywhere on the field and make an impact. He gets a great first step that can gain separation on intermediate routes or become a deep threat.

The Texans have Nico Collins and added Christian Kirk in the offseason, but WR Tank Dell is not expected to play in 2025 after a serious knee injury in the 2024 NFL Playoffs, including a dislocated knee, torn ACL, MBL, LCL, and meniscus damage. 

26. Los Angeles Rams — Michigan TE Colston Loveland 

In a few years, we’ll realize Colston Loveland going this low in the draft was a steal. Loveland plays more like a large receiver with a remarkable ability to run routes and above-average hands. He’s willing to get physical and go for the contested catch in the middle of the field, and will be an asset on a Rams team that relies heavily on the tight end position.

27. Baltimore Ravens — Tennessee EDGE James Pearce Jr.

The Ravens finished 15th in quarterback pressure percentage last season (22.5%). If they add James Pearce Jr., they could move inside the top ten, and allow their secondary to step up even further. That is the impact he can make. 

He is explosive off the first step, which shows with a 4.47 40-time at 245 pounds; he also has the instinct to chase down ball runners that move to the sideline and catch them behind the line of scrimmage.

28. Detroit Lions — Georgia LB Jalon Walker

The Lions have a great set of linebackers, but it’s difficult to pass up on a talent like Jalon Walker. What makes him a great pick is his versatility. He can play off the ball in a two-point stance or can move up to play as an edge rusher in a three-point stance. That adaptability will work well in this defense that is one of the best in the NFL when healthy.

29. Washington Commanders — Texas A&M EDGE Nic Scourton

The Commanders had the ninth-fewest quarterback pressures last season and need to upgrade that position. Nic Scourton has excellent speed for someone nearly 290 pounds and great hands that help him swipe off the opposing lineman.

30. Buffalo Bills — Texas A&M EDGE Shemar Stewart

We could see Aggies edge rushers go back-to-back. It’s clear why adding Shemar Stewart to an already solid pass rush will be a great idea. His impressive combine performance boosted him into the Day 1 conversion as he showed off his incredible athleticism. He has that blend of speed and power in someone you want on your defensive line.

31. Kansas City Chiefs — Ohio State OT Josh Simmons

Josh Simmons's knee injury kept him out for most of the 2024 season, and the Chiefs will have him fall right into their laps. They struggled to find a left tackle throughout last season, and although they did sign Jaylon Moore, he’s been mostly a backup through his career. Simmons gives them the upside of a Pro Bowl OT if he returns to form after his injury.

32. Philadelphia Eagles — Georgia EDGE Mykel Williams

There aren’t many spots where the champs need to improve, but the Eagles did struggle to pressure the quarterback, and their 17.9% QB pressure rate ranked 28th. Mykel Williams has the ability to get a great first step on offensive linemen, which helps collapse the pocket. He can also adjust to run the mid-snap and get to the interior to help stop the rush.

Full 2025 NFL Mock Draft

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