- The Tennessee Titans currently have the first pick in the draft. The Titans have big team needs, such as edge rusher and quarterback. There is one Edge Rusher named Abdul Carter who is remarkable player, but if you look at the drafts since 2014, there were three edge rushers to go number one: Jadeveon Clowney, Myles Garrett, and lasty Travon Walker. Myles Garrett is non-arguably the best of those and yet since he was drafted in 2017, has only been to the playoffs twice and never made it to the AFC Championship. This shows that even with an amazing talent off the edge, it is not the winning substance for a team. The end goal is always the Super Bowl, and the best way to get there is to draft a quarterback. That leads the Titan to go and get a player who is pretty much a lock and number 1, Cam Ward out of the University of Miami. He has a good arm, and play making ability and can be a great quarterback in the NFL if he stops playing hero ball. He would get too flashy and make wrong decisions. If he gets that flaw out of the ways, he can be a multiple time pro-bowler and can lead his team deep into the playoffs.
- The Cleveland Browns currently have the second pick in the draft. This pick can change the whole draft because they can do so many things with this pick and determines what other teams will do with their pick. They can go quarterback, edge rusher or a two-way player. I do not feel that a quarterback is the best option here because the Browns have little talent on offense around a good quarterback. From the past we know putting a quarterback on an offense that needs a lot of work never works out. That is why they will draft Travis Hunter out of Colorado. He is by far the most talented and the most athletic player in this draft class and he will bring instant help to both sides of the ball.
- The New York Giants currently have the third pick in the draft. They signed Russell Wilson a one-year deal, but they still need an edge rusher. The best edge rusher non arguably is Penn State’s Abdul Carter. He is a lot like Micah Parson, fast strong, and is any quarter quarterback’s nightmare. He will be an outstanding pick for the Giants.
- The New England Patriots currently have the fourth pick in the draft. The Patriots drafted quarterback, Drake Maye last year and during free agency, they stated building around him they upgraded their defensive line with Milton Williams, but they yet to upgrade their offensive line. There is one offensive lineman that stands out and that is Will Campbell. He is strong and has good technique. He would be a top five worthy pick if he did not have this one flaw, his arm length. His arm length could affect his draft stock tremendously, but I believe his other attributes are strong enough for his draft stock to stay in he goes number four.
- The Jacksonville Jaguars currently have the fifth pick in the draft. This pick can either be a running back or a defensive tackle, but I think a defensive tackle would make a better fit; the pick is going to be Mason Graham out of Michigan. He does not have the slandered length of a defensive tackle, but his recognition of plays, his strength and his quickness. The Jaguars have built a solid defensive line, led by Josh Hines-Allen, but drafting Mason Graham could make their defensive line exceptional. This is a game changing pick, that the Jaguars got to make.
- The Las Vegas Raiders currently have the number 6 pick in the draft. They got their quarterback in Geno Smith this offseason, and they drafted star tight end Brock Bowers last draft, but they still need some explosiveness in their offense. Last year they had no explosive players in their rushing game, which they will fix. Their back was Zamir White who was the worst starting running this year. Luckily there is a generational running back in the draft class, by the name of Ashton Jeanty out of Boise State. We saw how Saquon Barkley upgraded the Eagles offense, maybe he can do the same. Ashton Jeanty rushed for 2600 yards this season and could pretty much do whatever he wants when he touches the ball. If he can do even half as good as he did in collage, he can be a amazing started running for years to come.
- The New York Jets currently have the number 7 pick the draft. They got their quarterback in Justin Fields this offseason, now they need to protect him, the Jets also had one of the worst rushing games in football, so by adding a great offensive lineman could help them in both categories. That is why the Jets will draft Armand Membou out of Missouri. He is a good blocker with good technique. His combined workout really upped his draft stock and showed us that he belongs in the NFL.
- The Carolina Panthers currently have the number 8 pick in the draft. They could get another weapon for young quarterback, Bryce Young, but since they swung and missed on defender Milton Williams in free agency shows that they are interested in improving their defense. That is why the Panthers will draft Georgia’s linebacker Jalon Walker. He is very athletic and has all the traits a linebacker will need, strong and can tackle all over the field. This would be a great pick for the Panthers at 8 and I am very excited to see what Jalon Walker will bring to the NFL.
- The New Orleans Saints currently have the number 9 pick in the draft. They got a new head coach this offseason by signing former Eagles offensive coordinator Kellen Moore, and things looked good, but now with Derick Carr being out with shoulder injury, they need a quarterback, the best quarterback available at pick 9 will be Colorado’s Shedeur Sanders. He is a very accurate passer, with good footwork and play recognition. He will help wide receiver Chris Olave take the next step and lead this offense to victory. Any team can win the NFC south and with this pick they can go out and take it.
- The Chicago Bears currently have the number 10 pick in the draft. I would not be surprised if the Bears draft a running back here, but they should get a franchise tackle for last year’s number one overall pick Caleb Williams. The best offensive tackle available is Texas’s Kelvin Banks. He has good foot work and is a very good blocker. He could be a future their starting tackle for a while.
- The San Francisco 49ers currently have the number 11 pick in the draft. The 49ers were recently in the Super Bowl, but due to injuries they had a big down year. The 49er’s lost cornerback Charvarius Ward in free agency so they need to replace him. The best cornerback available is Michigan’s Will Johnson. He has great technique on coverage and is very athletic. He is good at creating big plays and would do really well with the 49ers’s defensive scheme. This would be a amazing pick for the 49ers.
- The Dallas Cowboys currently have the number 12 pick in the draft. They may go running back here, but they really need another wide receiver to go along side Ceedee Lamb. So, they will pick, Tetairoa McMillan. He is a big receiver that can get up high. He is good at making big catches and creating big plays. He is a great player in 1v1 situations. Overall, he would be a great fit for the Cowboys.
- Miami Dolphins currently have the number 13 pick in the draft. They could go for a player to help quarterback Tua Tagovailoa with Terron Armstead retiring, but with the Dolphins looking to trade former All-pro cornerback Jalen Ramsey, they would need a new lock down cornerback, which is why they will draft Texas’s Jahdae Barron. He is very persistent and can lock down star receivers, which will because the Dolphins will need to play receivers, like Patriot’s Stephon Diggs and Jets’ Garrett Wilson. All and all, this would be a great pick for the Dolphins.
- The Indianapolis Colts currently have the number 14 pick in the draft. Their young quarterback, Anthony Richardson has been struggling in his start to his career, the best way for the Colts to jumpstart his development is to add more weapons around him. The Colts had one of the lowest tight end productions last year, and they could fix that by drafting Penn States’s Tyler Warren. He has so much athleticism and can turn a short yardage play into a big one. He is good at route running and a great target for any quarterback. He certainly was a big target for Penn States’s quarterback, Drew Allar and can do the same thing for Anthony Richardson and the Colts.
- The Atlanta Falcons currently have the number 15 pick in the draft. They have done so much for their offense in the draft in recent years by drafting quarterback Michael Penix, running back Bijan Robinson, wide receiver Drake London and tight end Kyle Pitts, but not a lot for their defense. If they want a good defense, they will need to start by building their defensive line. They best edge rusher available is Marshall’s Mike Green. He is strong, quick and has lots of athleticism. He recorded a career high 17 sacks and 3 forced fumbles. If he is even half as good in the NFL as he was in college, he would be a star.
- The Arizona Cardinals currently have the number 16 pick in the draft. They have a good offense, but they need more defense, much like the Falcons. In this point in the draft there is no worthy cornerback to pick here, but there is for edge rusher. The Cardinals already signed Super Bowl champion Josh Sweat, but it never hurts to add in more talent. There’s one Edge rusher that really stands out and that is Georgia’s Mykel Williams. He works a perfect mixture of strength and speed and would play great alongside Josh Sweat.
- The Cincinnati Bengals currently have the number 17 pick in the draft. They did what they needed to do this offseason on the offensive side of the football, but with star edge rusher wanting out if no big payday, if they cannot pay him, they mind as well replace him, Texas A&M’s Shemar Stewart has the perfect body and athleticism. He also is really fast. The risk is, he did not make a big impact on the defense in collage. He always had under 2 sacks every season, but the ceiling for this player is worth the risk.
- The Seattle Seahawks currently have the number 18 picking the draft. They redid their orphans this offseason by signing quarterback Sam Darnold, wide receiver Cooper Kupp. They do still need some offensive guards; I personally really like Gray Zabel. He’s really tall but he could handle any size of a defender, he has good hands and who would really help the Seahawks run game. All in all, he will be a great pick for the Seahawks.
- The Tampa Bay Buccaneers currently have the number 19 pick in the draft. Their linebacker, Lavante David, is old and they would need a long-term replacement. The best linebacker available is Alabama’s Jihaad Campbell. He ran a 4.52 40-yard dash which shows his speed and how athletic he is he could be edge rusher’s needed, and he could tackle all over the field. Much like Lavante David did he will be a big presence and useful piece on their defense
- The Denver Broncos currently have the number 20 pick in the draft. Their quarterback Bo nix had a great rookie year and people are expecting him to take another jump this season, but the Broncos should take some pressure off of him and to draft a running back. They lost their running back Javonte Williams and forgiveness which means they could draft a better more explosive back. Omarion Hampton out of North Carolina is a really explosive fastback that is great at pushing through defenders and big contact. He will take a lot of pressure off the bullnecks and will be a great pick for the Broncos.
- The Pittsburgh Steelers currently have the number 21 pick in the draft. They have a great defense and great receivers. They look like a contending team, but they do not have a good quarterback on their roster. The best quarterback on the roster is former Tennessee Titan Mason Rudolph, they could sign former MVP Aaron Rodgers, but they should go a younger route that will help them for the future. Jaxson Dart out of Ole Miss Would be perfect for them which is good arm strength which would help him make great connections with his receiving group he has a good touch, and he is an incredible quarterback. Which will make the Steelers. will be fun to watch this season.
- The Los Angeles Chargers currently have the number 22 pick in the draft. They have a great offense led by quarterback, Justin Hurbert, but it still will need to be better if they want to be big contenders. The best offensive player available by far is Michigan’s Colston Loveland. He is extraordinary, he’s really big standing at 6 foot 5 he has great hands. He can make big catches all over the field and can really take the Chargers offense to the next level.
- The Green Bay packers currently have the number 23 pick in the draft. Every year they try to find an amazing defender but, never quite pick right. The draft is in Green Bay, and they want something special, and that is what they will get in Oregon’s defensive tackle Derrick Harmon. He brings tons of power to the interior, and makes his presence felt on the quarterback. He is exactly what the Parkers are looking for.
- The Minnesota Vikings currently have the number 24 pick in the draft. Their team exceeded expectations last year and things look great for the team. The only problem is key players are ageing. Safety Harrison Smith is near to his end of his career, so the Vikings will replace him. The best safety in the draft in South Carolina’s Nick Emmaanwori. He is really fast and can get a lot of interceptions for the team. I am excited to see what he does in the future.
- The Houston Texans currently have the number 25 pick in the draft. After their offensive line struggled in the playoffs, they traded their star tack Laremy Tunsil. Now, they have a hole to fill at tackle. There is one tackle that stands out and that is Ohio State’s Josh Simmons. He is a great protector with good hands. He could have gone a lot higher if he did not have knee troubles, but he is still a great pick at 25. The Texans will be very pleased with Joah Simmons.
- The Los Angeles Rams currently have the number 26 pick in the draft. They have an ageing that they will need to protect. So, they will draft the best tackle available, who is Oregon’s Josh Conerly. He is a great blocker and has good technique. He will allow quarterback Mathew Stafford to make plays all across the field. This is a great pick, and he would make a fantastic tackle in the NFL.
- The Baltimore Ravens currently have the number 27 pick in the draft. They have a great offense, so there are no needed additions to be made there, same with the defensive line. So, the only thing really that could help the team is drafting a player for their secondary to go alongside Kyle Hamilton. Safety Malaki Starks out of Geogia is the perfect player to supplement him. His ball traits are off the charts. He is very athletic and a playmaker. He would be the perfect player for the Ravens.
- The Detroit Lions currently have the number 28 pick in the draft. They are a contending team, but they had lots of injuries on the defensive side of the ball. They need more talent on the field when key players like, Aidan Hutchinson are out and when they do play, having another edge rusher would really help them. Nic Scouton really supplemented Shemar Steward, and he could do the same with Aidan Hutchinson. He brings good speed and size, and with the pick, the Lions can attack the quarterback from every angle on the field.
- The Washington Commanders currently have the number 29 pick in the draft. Number 2 overall pick Jayden Daniels was amazing. He led their team all the way to the NFC championship game. If they want him to keep improving, they will need to give him more help. Texas wide receiver Matthew Golden. He brings so much speed, running a 4.29 in the 40-yard dash. He would be really hard to contain, and he will be a great option of Jayden Daniels for years to come.
- The Buffalo Bills currently have the number 30 pick in the draft. They are just a piece away from winning the Super Bowl. They have a great offense; they should try to find the piece for their defense. They could go corner, but there is such a good defensive tackle available and if I am the Bills, I would not be able to resist, his name is Walter Nolan out of Ole Miss. He brings great size and great power. His strength allows him to shed through defenses. He could get into the double digits in sacks in his prime. He could be the teams missing piece.
- The Kansas City Chiefs currently have the number 31 pick in the draft. They have won 2 out of the last 3 Super Bowls, they are in a great place to win in future years. They did trade away a key offensive lineman, Joe Thuney, to the Bears this offseason, perhaps they are trying to get younger. Alabama’s guard Tyler Booker would be the perfect and younger replacement. He has good size and hands. He would be able to protect Patrick Mahomes for years to come.
- The Philadelphia Eagles have the number 32 pick in the draft. The last of the first round. They are the defending Super Bowl Champions! They have a fantastic offense, and a great young defense. They did lose some key defensive linemen this offseason, so in the draft the goal is to replace them. Boston’s edge rusher Donovan Ezeiruaku would be perfect and potently better replacement. He is quick off the edge, recording 16.5 sacks this past season. His talents would go great next to Eagles star Jalen Carter. With this pick the Eagles defense will be dominant for years to come.
2025 NFL Mock Draft
4 responses to “2025 NFL Mock Draft”
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Wow, very in depth and thoughtful predictions! Go birds!🦅
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Nice write up. I hope your last line proves true!
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This is awesome HG! I agree with your decisions for the draft picks and why. Although I really hope the eagles can trade up for Abdul Carter, haha! But realistically I think Donovan Ezeiruaku would be a great selection. Well done!
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Mr. HG, what an article! I am always learning so much from you.
I am in awe!
Go birds!
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