April 23rd, 2025
This mock draft will simulate who will be selected in the 1st Round and there are no trades included. There is also an explanation about why each team picked each player.
Note: RAS (Relative Athletic Score) goes up to 10, which is the highest score in terms of athleticism. Created by Kent Lee Platte.
1. Tennessee Titans - QB Cam Ward, Miami, 6’2” and 219 pounds:Ward is the top QB in the class and the Titans would be smart to take him, considering their lack of talent at the position. Ward has a lot of experience as he played for multiple colleges. He can also throw from multiple arm angles, which is somewhat reminiscent of Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes.
2. Cleveland Browns - EDGE Abdul Carter, Penn State, 6’3” and 250 pounds:Carter is one of the most talented players in the entire draft. If Cleveland were to make this pick, they would end up pairing Carter with one of the most disruptive players in the game, DE Myles Garrett. With this combination, their defense would scare opposing offenses.
3. New York Giants - OL Will Campbell, LSU, 6’6” and 319 pounds:Will Campbell can play OT and OG. The point is that he is one of the best offensive linemen in this draft class. The Giants need some reinforcements and this would, hopefully, solve the team’s problems.
4. New England Patriots - OL Armand Membou, Missouri, 6’4” and 332 pounds:Membou is one of the most athletic offensive linemen this year and he scored a 9.82 RAS out of 10. He was not a crazy commodity before the combine, but now, he is one of the top options on the board. He can also play many positions on the offensive line too.
5. Jacksonville Jaguars - CB/WR Travis Hunter, Colorado, 6’0” and 188 pounds:The Jaguars’ need for a CB is bad, so they decide to take one of the most unique players in the modern era. Jacksonville can also use Hunter at WR if it is absolutely warranted. Hunter is elusive, quick and fast. His hands are excellent, as he seemingly never drops the ball.
6. Las Vegas Raiders - RB Ashton Jeanty, Boise State, 5’8 ½” and 211 pounds:The Las Vegas Raiders General Manager, John Spytek, is on the record during a news conference stating that he values the RB position. Jeanty is one of the best RBs to go through the draft process in recent memory. He is fast, strong, and has a compact build. All of these factors make him an attractive option for the Raiders.
7. New York Jets - Linebacker Jihaad Campbell, Alabama, 6’3” and 235 pounds:The Jets draft Jihaad Campbell, who is one of the top linebackers in the draft. He is very athletic, scoring a 9.85 RAS and the Jets have a serious need for this position. He can also play on the EDGE too.
8. Carolina Panthers - DT Mason Graham, Michigan, 6’3 ½” and 296 pounds:In this scenario, Graham falls down in the draft, so the Panthers take the opportunity to draft one of the top prospects in this class. Based on the tape, Graham is athletic. However, there is not a lot of official athletic testing that he completed. Despite that, he is an absolute steal at this stage in the draft.
9. New Orleans Saints - WR Tetairoa McMillan, Arizona, 6’4” and 219 pounds:The Saints might have a long term need at WR as Rashid Shaheed is a deep threat, Brandin Cooks is getting older, and Chris Olave has had concussion issues. Ultimately, they decide to draft a WR for the future that could also be an immediate contributor named Tetairoa McMillan. He brings a new element to the passing attack with his playing style and complements the receiving corps. He plays like Atlanta Falcons WR Drake London, and most of the Saints WRs are speedsters, so this should help the Saints offense.
10. Chicago Bears - RB Omarion Hampton, North Carolina, 6’0” and 221 pounds:According to Matt Miller of ESPN, the Bears wanted Jeanty, but since he is off the board, they go with the second best RB option on the board. Hampton would complement Bears’ RB D’Andre Swift excellently, as Hampton would be the thunder to Swift’s lightning. Head coach Ben Johnson, who was the offensive coordinator for the Detroit Lions, had a very similar situation. Johnson had RBs Jahymr Gibbs and David Montgomery, who were also a lightning and thunder combination. Overall, he might try to repeat this.
11. San Francisco 49ers - CB Jahdae Barron, Texas, 5’11” and 194 pounds:Barron plays CB, in addition to playing in the slot and Safety. He will help the 49ers in that aspect, as they have a need for a CB and Safety. Since he plays those positions, this helps the 49ers tremendously and Barron does his job at a high level.
12. Dallas Cowboys - WR Matthew Golden, Texas, 5’11” and 191 pounds:Golden will complement WR CeeDee Lamb very well, as Golden has elite speed and can take the top off of the defense. He will be an upgrade over WR KaVonte Turpin, and even though Turpin is also a speedster, he is much smaller, and would not do well in a full-time role due to his stature. Ultimately, Golden will be a better WR and has better size.
13. Miami Dolphins - CB Will Johnson, Michigan, 6’2” and 194 pounds:Johnson will eventually take over the role left by CB Jalen Ramsey, who the team is trying to trade according to the Dolphins’ General Manager Chris Grier in a news conference. Johnson is a great replacement, and at one point, was regarded as the top CB in the draft.
14. Indianapolis Colts - TE Tyler Warren, Penn State, 6’5 ½” and 256 pounds:The Colts have a desperate need at TE, so Warren is their decision, who is the best TE in the class. He is big and athletic. In fact, he is very tough and blocks well because of his stature. He also trucks people and drags defenders with him once in a while.
15. Atlanta Falcons - DT Derrick Harmon, Oregon, 6’4 ½” and 313 pounds:The Falcons have a need at DT, so they take Harmon here. This position is one of their main weaknesses and Harmon can take one of the defensive linemen spots. This selection will help the team with their pass rush in the future or even immediately.
16. Arizona Cardinals - OL Grey Zabel, North Dakota State, 6’6” and 312 pounds:Zabel has the ability to play all five positions. He would most likely play OG or Center due to Arizona’s weaknesses in those areas of the offensive line. Zabel is also super athletic, so this will help the team immensely.
17. Cincinnati Bengals - Safety Nick Emmanwori, South Carolina, 6’3” and 220 pounds:Emmanwori will be a nightmare for opposing offenses. His size, speed, and explosion gave him a perfect 10 out of 10 RAS. He plays in slot and linebacker too according to multiple sources. He will most likely play Safety, where the Bengals need him the most. He will make a big impact for their defense.
18. Seattle Seahawks - WR Emeka Egbuka, Ohio State, 6’1” and 202 pounds:The Seahawks have had success in the past drafting an Ohio State WR, so they do the same thing here. Egbuka has been a highly regarded prospect for multiple years now and is very versatile. He could possibly be the second best option behind former Ohio State WR Jaxon Smith Njigba, despite the presence of Seattle’s new WR, Cooper Kupp.
19. Tampa Bay Buccaneers - CB Maxwell Hairston, Kentucky, 5’11” and 183 pounds:Hairston is a fast and fluid ballhawk. Not only does he do that well, but he is a great blitzer according to many sources. Bowles is a huge fan of blitzing, so Hairston fits Todd Bowles’ defensive scheme well.
20. Denver Broncos - WR Luther Burden III, Missouri, 6’0” and 206 pounds:Burden III is a great WR, especially in the slot. He is one of the most talented WRs in the draft, and plays anywhere on the field. He is quick, elusive, and makes difficult catches. Burden III has much more potential to fulfill and can excel with Bo Nix as his QB.
21. Pittsburgh Steelers - QB Jaxson Dart, Ole Miss, 6’2” and 223 pounds:The Steelers current QBs are Mason Rudolph and Skylar Thompson, which does not provide confidence in any sort of way. This situation makes Pittsburgh take Dart, who has an excellent arm and can throw it into tight windows. However, Dart did not play in a pro-style offense in college, so the transition to the NFL could prove to be difficult. Either way, PIttsburgh rolls the dice and hopes for the best.
22. Los Angeles Chargers - DT Walter Nolen, Ole Miss, 6’4” and 296 pounds:A DT who is already good at his position and will only get better because of his youth, Nolen can contribute to the Chargers run defense immediately. He still needs some work when it comes to pass rushing the QB, but he has so much more development ahead of him. He could be a dangerous DT for years to come.
23. Green Bay Packers - EDGE Mykel Williams, Georgia, 6’5” and 260 pounds:According to Williams himself, he played at 60% during the 2024 season due to an ankle injury. This shows his toughness and how he approaches the game. The Packers are betting on a player, who when healthy, is unstoppable. He can be an immediate contributor, and has potential to become an even better player.
24. Minnesota Vikings - IOL Tyler Booker, Alabama, 6’5” and 321 pounds:Booker can be a contributor in his first year, but may have to sit for a bit. The reasoning for this selection is that the Vikings are looking towards the future. Booker is mean and willing to bully opposing defensive linemen. That is what makes him attractive to Minnesota.
25. Houston Texans - OL Donovan Jackson, Ohio State, 6’4” and 315 pounds:Jackson is the future starting OG for the Texans, but for now, he will have to be a backup. He is athletic and can also play OT in a pinch if needed. He will help Houston exceptionally.
26. Los Angeles Rams - Safety Malaki Starks, Georgia, 6’1” and 197 pounds:Starks can play Safety, along with nickelback. That versatility will be the reason why the Rams pick Starks, as he fills those needs. He plays the positions well but takes unnecessary risks trying to pick off the ball. Otherwise, this is a great pick for the win-now Rams.
27. Baltimore Ravens - Safety Xavier Watts, Notre Dame, 6’0” and 204 pounds:Watts is a ballhawk and is consistently in the vicinity of where the ball is at. He would be a great running mate with fellow Safety Kyle Hamilton. He could also replace Ar’Darius Washington, who wants more money, which he is unlikely to get from Baltimore. Watts is a long term pick.
28. Detroit Lions - Linebacker/EDGE Jalon Walker, Georgia, 6’1” and 245 pounds:Walker is a great value pick for the Detroit Lions. He can play one of the Linebacker spots while contributing on the EDGE once in a while, especially before DE Aidan Hutchinson plays and starts to get acclimated, becoming a full-time player once again. Walker’s athleticism, strength, and versatility help him become the pick for Detroit.
29. Washington Commanders - TE Colston Loveland, Michigan, 6’6” and 248 pounds:The Commanders get their TE of the future in Loveland. He is very athletic and is used all over the field. He is quick for his size and plays all over the field. He can be used in motion and would be a great weapon for QB Jayden Daniels.
30. Buffalo Bills - CB Trey Amos, Ole Miss, 6’1” and 195 pounds:Amos does not have one attribute that stands out, but the combination of traits give him a high-floor. That makes this selection a safe pick for the Bills.
31. Kansas City Chiefs - RB TreVeyon Henderson, Ohio State, 5’10” and 202 pounds:The Chiefs pick up a big-time RB to pair with RB Isiah Pacheco. This combination will make the Kansas City Chiefs’ offense more dangerous, as they lacked a running game during the 2024 season. Henderson is the lightning to Pacheco’s thunder. Henderson is extremely quick and muscular. Henderson is also a three-down back.
32. Philadelphia Eagles - EDGE Shemar Stewart, Texas A&M, 6’5” and 267 pounds:Stewart is an athletic freak, one of the best in the draft to be exact. The Eagles love pass rushers and know how to develop them. If Stewart can learn some pass rush moves, it will allow him to get many more sacks. Ultimately, it is a gamble by Philadelphia, and based on their history, they have good odds to make Stewart an impactful pass rusher.