Heading into the 2024 college football season, who are the most selected 2025 NFL Draft prospects on Pro Football Network’s mock draft simulator (MDS)?
Players like Colston Loveland, Mason Graham, and Shedeur Sanders are heavily represented.
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Arizona Cardinals: Mason Graham, DT, Michigan
The Cardinals are a team moving in the right direction, but there’s still a sense that the roster could use more blue-chip talent.
Cardinals fans are fully aware of that, as the prospect most in-demand among Arizona fans is Mason Graham, a standout defensive tackle for the Wolverines.
Graham is about as close to a blue-chip talent as you’ll get on the defensive line this cycle. He truly has every trait in the book — explosiveness, agility, power, strength, and unhinged tenacity — and he’d give Jonathan Gannon an X-factor to build his defensive front around.
2) Donovan Jackson, G, Ohio State
3) Deone Walker, DT, Kentucky
4) Tyler Booker, G, Alabama
5) Jaishawn Barham, LB, Michigan
Atlanta Falcons: Denzel Burke, CB, Ohio State
It was extremely close between Denzel Burke and local Georgia product Jalon Walker for the top place on the Falcons fans’ list. But the results are in, and Burke is the man for Atlanta in 2025.
The infatuation with Burke makes sense, as the Falcons need another boundary cornerback opposite A.J. Terrell. A former wide receiver with an abundance of experience, Burke has the combined length, coverage variability, physicality, and playmaking chops to thrive.
2) Jalon Walker, EDGE, Georgia
3) Princely Umanmielen, EDGE, Ole Miss
4) Tacario Davis, CB, Arizona
5) J.T. Tuimoloau, EDGE, Ohio State
Baltimore Ravens: Tyler Booker, G, Alabama
There’s a hole at guard that has garnered particular interest from Ravens fans. Three of the Ravens fans’ top options on the latest MDS update are guards. Jaeden Roberts and Donovan Jackson both make appearances, but Tyler Booker is the positional favorite.
At 6’5″, 352 pounds, Booker would easily fit Baltimore’s size preferences. John Harbaugh historically likes bigger linemen going against the middle techniques, and Booker would be able to impose his will with his domineering strength, power, and tenacity.
2) Barrett Carter, LB, Clemson
3) Jaeden Roberts, G, Alabama
4) Donovan Jackson, G, Ohio State
5) Tacario Davis, CB, Arizona
Buffalo Bills: Isaiah Bond, WR, Texas
EDGE is firmly on the radar for Bills fans, but at the moment, the first order of business is adding supplementary talent for Keon Coleman at wide receiver. Curtis Samuel and Khalil Shakir are good, but the Bills can get even more dynamic with a player like Isaiah Bond.
Bond is a born separator at 5’11”, 185 pounds. His combined speed, bend, and agility can put opposing defenders in a blender, and he plays with a chip on his shoulder in contact situations. Bond’s gravity as a separator could free up Coleman and Josh Allen at QB.
2) J.T. Tuimoloau, EDGE, Ohio State
3) Patrick Payton, EDGE, Florida State
4) Yahya Black, DT, Iowa
5) Danny Stutsman, LB, Oklahoma
Carolina Panthers: James Pearce Jr., EDGE, Tennessee
Panthers fans are on the hunt for a new center. That much is clear with their preference of both Parker Brailsford and Gus Hartwig. While the center position is heavily represented, the top prospect on Carolina’s list is, in fact, an EDGE: James Pearce Jr.
At 6’5″, 242 pounds, Pearce has the speed-to-power and the blistering pursuit range to fit Ejiro Evero’s scheme. He’s still improving his play strength on early downs, as well as deepening his pass-rush arsenal, but he has the high-end traits worth investing in.
2) Parker Brailsford, C, Alabama
3) Gus Hartwig, C, Purdue
4) Luther Burden III, WR, Missouri
5) Fernando Carmona Jr., OT, Arkansas
Chicago Bears: Parker Brailsford, C, Alabama
Bears fans are aggressively targeting the interior line. Four of their top five picks on the latest MDS data update were guards or centers, and the top name on the list is Alabama center Parker Brailsford, who is currently the best player at his position.
At 6’2″, 275 pounds, Brailsford’s size will be a point of contention. But at his size, he’s an elite athlete with tremendous range, both as a puller and as a second-level climber. And with his natural leverage and ravenous physicality, he can punish defenders 1-on-1.
2) Donovan Jackson, G, Ohio State
3) Tyler Booker, G, Alabama
4) Mykel Williams, EDGE, Georgia
5) Tate Ratledge, G, Georgia
Cincinnati Bengals: J.T. Tuimoloau, EDGE, Ohio State
With a potential weak spot at guard, Bengals fans have options like Tate Ratledge and Tyler Booker on the radar. But at the moment, EDGE appears to be the top concern in Cincinnati. Trey Hendrickson’s long-term future is uncertain, and Myles Murphy’s returns are unclear.
J.T. Tuimoloau, in particular, fits Cincinnati’s preferences on the edge. At around 6’4″, 275 pounds, Tuimoloau is built to generate raw power, and he has the strength to hold the edge on running downs. He’s still developing his pass-rush arsenal, but his upside is immense.
2) Patrick Payton, EDGE, Florida State
3) Tate Ratledge, G, Georgia
4) Parker Brailsford, C, Alabama
5) Tyler Booker, G, Alabama
Cleveland Browns: Kelvin Banks Jr., OT, Texas
Jedrick Wills Jr. might not have a long-term future in Cleveland anymore. If that’s the case, then offensive tackle rockets back up to the Browns’ list of top needs. Browns fans are ahead of the curve, as they’ve already identified Kelvin Banks Jr. as a replacement.
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At 6’4″, 324 pounds, Banks has an elite combination of natural leverage, proportional length, and overall mass. And on top of that, he’s an extremely explosive athlete on the attack with mauling physicality and overwhelming driving power.
2) Will Campbell, OT, LSU
3) Jack Sawyer, EDGE, Ohio State
4) Emery Jones Jr., OT, LSU
5) Nick Singleton, RB, Penn State
Dallas Cowboys: Ollie Gordon II, RB, Oklahoma State
CeeDee Lamb has been extended. Chances are Dak Prescott will be next. The core of the Cowboys’ offense could very well remain intact, but that doesn’t mean the need for a new volume running back isn’t pressing. Ollie Gordon II profiles well in that role.
At around 6’2″, 215 pounds, Gordon is a unique runner — a physical and explosive long-strider in space, with the sharp short-area flexibility to devastate defensive balance on cuts. And he weaponizes that creative freedom with stellar vision and spatial instincts.
2) Danny Stutsman, LB, Oklahoma
3) Jalen Milroe, QB, Alabama
4) Raheim Sanders, RB, South Carolina
5) Walter Nolen, DT, Ole Miss
Denver Broncos: Mason Graham, DT, Michigan
The Denver Broncos’ roster as a whole will need another facelift in the 2025 offseason, but the cupboard of talent is relatively bare, especially on the defensive line. Michigan’s Mason Graham would absolutely change that if Denver is in a position to pick him next April.
At around 6’3″, 318 pounds, Graham is an elite athlete with a uniquely large disruptive footprint. From multiple alignments, he can wreak havoc with his springy short-area burst and incredibly heavy hands, and he also has the strength to hold the line in run defense.
2) Jonah Savaiinaea, OT, Arizona
3) Walter Nolen, DT, Ole Miss
4) Will Johnson, CB, Michigan
5) Kenneth Grant, DT, Michigan
Detroit Lions: Kenneth Grant, DT, Michigan
Kenneth Grant was the top pick among Lions fans when we last looked at the MDS data, and that hasn’t changed in late August.
While the Lions have a short-term solution at nose tackle in D.J. Reader, the local product Grant could be their long-term successor.
Lions fans prudently made EDGE their next primary target, but Grant makes sense as the top pick-getter. The 6’3″, 339-pound defender is a massive specimen who combines power-absorbing strength with uncanny size-adjusted athleticism and lateral mobility.
2) J.T. Tuimoloau, EDGE, Ohio State
3) Landon Jackson, EDGE, Arkansas
4) Patrick Payton, EDGE, Florida State
5) Dani Dennis-Sutton, EDGE, Penn State
Green Bay Packers: Tyleik Williams, DT, Ohio State
The re-signing of Kenny Clark ensures that defensive tackle will no longer be a pressing need for the Packers. But there’s always room to strengthen the interior rotation, and Packers fans seem to subscribe to this belief. Tyleik Williams is their top choice.
Williams would be an exciting fit alongside Kenny Clark and Devonte Wyatt. While Clark and Wyatt can disrupt head-up from 1-tech and 3-tech, Williams has the versatility to move about the front or line up inside and allow his teammates to feast on mismatches.
2) Gus Hartwig, C, Purdue
3) Kenneth Grant, DT, Michigan
4) Walter Nolen, DT, Ole Miss
5) Raheim Sanders, RB, South Carolina
Houston Texans: Harold Perkins Jr., LB, LSU
There’s no change among Texans fans from our previous installment of the top MDS selections. Last time, Harold Perkins Jr. was the apple of Texans fans’ eyes. This time, it’s the same.
At 6’1″, 220 pounds, Perkins’ ultimate fit at the NFL level will be a contentious issue. But there’s no disputing his hyper-elite pass-rush ability from the second level, as well as his playmaking range. With DeMeco Ryans, Perkins’ potential might just be unleashed.
2) Walter Nolen, DT, Ole Miss
3) Kenneth Grant, DT, Michigan
4) Deontae Lawson, LB, Alabama
5) Tyleik Williams, DT, Ohio State
Indianapolis Colts: Colston Loveland, TE, Michigan
Hat tip to Colts fans: Their runaway favorite fit for the Indianapolis roster also happens to be my runaway favorite fit: Michigan tight end Colston Loveland.
All of the secondary options are exciting fits — particularly Nwankpa and Starks — but Loveland stands above.
Loveland is a superlative athlete at the TE position with a unique affinity for independent separation. He has the speed and burst to threaten vertically and up the seam in Shane Steichen’s offense. With Anthony Richardson, Loveland would eat downfield.
2) Xavier Nwankpa, S, Iowa
3) Malaki Starks, S, Georgia
4) Rod Moore, S, Michigan
5) Tacario Davis, CB, Arizona
Jacksonville Jaguars: Emery Jones Jr., OT, LSU
It’s all offensive line for Jacksonville Jaguars fans. Given the presence of the newly extended Trevor Lawrence and the impending needs across the front, this is no surprise. Many linemen are available in the 2025 group, but Emery Jones Jr. is the favorite.
Jones happens to be my OT1 in the class and a top-five overall prospect. For the Jaguars, he’d provide a stifling power absorber in pass protection and a physical people-mover in the run game. He could play right tackle and shift Anton Harrison over or play on the left.
2) Kelvin Banks Jr., OT, Texas
3) Tyler Booker, G, Alabama
4) Will Campbell, OT, LSU
5) Donovan Jackson, G, Ohio State
Kansas City Chiefs: Walter Nolen, DT, Ole Miss
Chiefs fans appear to be shopping for multiple molds of defensive tackles. Two of the top nose tackles in the class — Kenneth Grant and Dontay Corleone — are in their top-three choices in the latest MDS data, but one-gapper Walter Nolen is their favorite pick.
At 6’4″, 295 pounds, Nolen is the exact kind of high-upside gamble that Steve Spagnuolo could deliver on. He’s an absolute power factory with his length, mass, and explosiveness, and alongside Chris Jones, he’d, at the very least, cave in weak spots in the opposing line.
2) Kenneth Grant, DT, Michigan
3) Dontay Corleone, DT, Cincinnati
4) Jaeden Roberts, G, Alabama
5) Andrew Mukuba, DB, Texas
Las Vegas Raiders: Carson Beck, QB, Georgia
The Las Vegas Raiders named Gardner Minshew their starting quarterback ahead of the 2024 season. Suffice it to say, quarterback is a dangerous area for Antonio Pierce’s squad. Raiders fans are well aware of this, and QB selections make up 17.1% of their MDS picks.
Right now, Carson Beck is the preseason QB1 on my 2025 NFL Draft board, and Raiders fans seem to have a preference for him as well. Beck’s ability to dissect defenses from within the pocket, with his poise, arm talent, and processing, is matched by few.
2) Shedeur Sanders, QB, Colorado
3) Jalen Milroe, QB, Alabama
4) TreVeyon Henderson, RB, Ohio State
5) Jaxson Dart, QB, Ole Miss
Los Angeles Chargers: Colston Loveland, TE, Michigan
Surprisingly, the Chargers fans’ top-five isn’t dominated by Michigan prospects. Jim Harbaugh has leaned into his Michigan pipeline early, but there’s diversity in this group. Nevertheless, the top pick among Chargers fans is indeed a Wolverine: Colston Loveland.
Loveland profiles as a potentially elite receiving threat at the tight end position. At 6’5″, 245 pounds, he’s an incredibly fluid route runner with the searing speed and bend to manipulate coverage angles. And at the catch, his smooth body control lends itself well.
2) Gus Hartwig, C, Purdue
3) Deone Walker, DT, Kentucky
4) Tyleik Williams, DT, Ohio State
5) Mykel Williams, EDGE, Georgia
Los Angeles Rams: Will Campbell, OT, LSU
Rams fans appear to have Matthew Stafford’s succession plan in mind. They’ve selected quarterback Shedeur Sanders with 3.3 % of their overall picks in the MDS. But the top choice among Rams fans is still an offensive tackle: LSU’s Will Campbell.
If the Rams choose to move on from Alaric Jackson at left tackle, Campbell would be a similarly-built replacement, but with superior athleticism and a higher ceiling.
Like Jackson, Campbell doesn’t have overwhelming length, but he compensates with his compact power.
2) Harold Perkins Jr., LB, LSU
3) Shedeur Sanders, QB, Colorado
4) Kelvin Banks Jr., OT, Texas
5) Danny Stutsman, LB, Oklahoma
Miami Dolphins: Tyleik Williams, DT, Ohio State
We haven’t seen the full impact of losing Christian Wilkins yet, but the Dolphins are sure to get an up-close look at that this season. Having Zach Sieler remaining in the wings helps, but the Dolphins might be required to dip into the talent pool at DT again in 2025.
Tyleik Williams would be a dream fit alongside Sieler. At 6’3″, 327 pounds, he has the natural leverage and mass to take reps at 0-tech and 1-tech, but he also has the energetic athleticism and bend to rush, penetrate gaps, and disrupt 1-on-1 with his power in tow.
2) Donovan Jackson, G, Ohio State
3) Will Campbell, OT, LSU
4) Tyler Booker, G, Ohio State
5) Kenneth Grant, DT, Michigan
Minnesota Vikings: Deone Walker, DT, Kentucky
Defensive tackle is far and away one of the top needs for the Minnesota Vikings entering the 2025 NFL Draft cycle, and the fans are well aware. My personal favorite fit for the Vikings is Mason Graham, but the fans’ choice is Kentucky’s Deone Walker.
Walker needs to improve his pad level before he can contribute in a more traditional nose tackle role. Nevertheless, he’s a monstrous disruptive threat with his explosive athleticism and violent hands at 6’6″, 348 pounds, and he has alignment-versatile potential.
2) Mason Graham, DT, Michigan
3) Kenneth Grant, DT, Michigan
4) Walter Nolen, DT, Ole Miss
5) Donovan Edwards, RB, Michigan
New England Patriots: Will Campbell, OT, LSU
You can never take too much information from the preseason, as lineups are rotating constantly. But already, it looks like the Patriots’ offensive line — specifically their tackle situation — will be suspect. With Drake Maye in tow, that issue can’t linger in 2025.
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Patriots fans already have their eyes on 2025 tackle prospects, with Will Campbell at the top of the list. Campbell, in particular, makes sense due to his athleticism, balance, calm and collected nature, and the compact power he brings with his unique build.
2) Emery Jones Jr., OT, LSU
3) Mitchell Evans, TE, Notre Dame
4) Luke Lachey, TE, Iowa
5) Walter Nolen, DT, Ole Miss
New Orleans Saints: Donovan Jackson, G, Ohio State
Unsurprisingly, the offensive line remains the primary focus for Saints fans. There are other uncertainties on the horizon, among them the defensive line and the quarterback position. But the blocking front’s precariousness is still severe, even with Taliese Fuaga.
Donovan Jackson would fit in well next to Fuaga at left guard. At 6’4″, 320 pounds, with elite explosiveness and proportional length, Jackson is built to displace in the run game. He also flashes great promise with his lateral mobility and vision in pass protection.
2) Abdul Carter, EDGE, Penn State
3) James Pearce Jr., EDGE, Tennessee
4) Will Campbell, OT, LSU
5) Jaxson Dart, QB, Ole Miss
New York Giants: Shedeur Sanders, QB, Colorado
Quarterback was the top option for Giants fans on the last MDS update, and it remains the case today. Colorado’s Shedeur Sanders is the first choice for Giants faithful, who are already preparing to replace Daniel Jones. If Jones falters, Sanders can take the torch.
Sanders’ stock is understandably riding high after a 2023 campaign that saw him amass 3,230 yards, 27 touchdowns, and just three picks. His arm strength and accuracy are his most compelling traits, but if he can improve his poise, he can reach a new level.
2) Carson Beck, QB, Georgia
3) Jalen Milroe, QB, Alabama
4) Jaxson Dart, QB, Ole Miss
5) Donovan Jackson, G, Ohio State
New York Jets: Shedeur Sanders, QB, Colorado
Just like last time, it looks as though the two New York fan bases will be forced to fight over Sanders. Sanders has drawn comparisons to Geno Smith, so it makes sense that the Jets would get the first chance at a do-over. But the draft order will be the ultimate sorter.
Whichever team Sanders goes to, he’ll grant them a talented passer with exceptional accuracy, touch, and pre-snap ability. He’s not an elite creative threat, but there’s more than enough in his toolbox to eventually become a quality starter.
2) Quinn Ewers, QB, Texas
3) Walter Nolen, DT, Ole Miss
4) Jaxson Dart, QB, Ole Miss
5) Colston Loveland, TE, Michigan
Philadelphia Eagles: Walter Nolen, DT, Ole Miss
With Milton Williams nearing free agency, the Eagles will soon have a need at defensive tackle again. Jordan Davis and Jalen Carter serve as central pieces, but having another high-upside developmental piece beside them would serve well. Walter Nolen qualifies.
At 6’4″, 295 pounds, Nolen is still relatively raw on the technical side. Nevertheless, he’s as explosive and powerful as they come, and that elite physical skill set enables him to disrupt from different alignments. At his peak, he could grow to be an impact starter.
2) Danny Stutsman, LB, Oklahoma
3) Abdul Carter, EDGE, Penn State
4) Harold Perkins Jr., LB, LSU
5) Patrick Payton, EDGE, Florida State
Pittsburgh Steelers: Deone Walker, DT, Kentucky
The impending free agency of veteran Cameron Heyward once again paints the Steelers’ defensive line in a light of uncertainty. Keeanu Benton is a keeper, though — and pairing him with a raw talent like Deone Walker could be devastating for opposing offenses.
Steelers fans are cooking with this one. Walker is an absolute menace at 6’6″, 348 pounds. And while his pad level is an issue farther inside, he’d benefit from playing alongside Benton. With Benton, Walker would be freed up to attack as often as possible.
2) Walter Nolen, DT, Ole Miss
3) Emeka Egbuka, WR, Ohio State
4) Mason Graham, DT, Michigan
5) Xavier Watts, S, Notre Dame
Seattle Seahawks: Jaishawn Barham, LB, Michigan
Michigan linebacker Jaishawn Barham was in heavy demand among Seahawks fans earlier in the summer, and he remains a top choice for the Seattle faithful in the MDS. Not only is Barham a direct fit based on positional needs, but he’s also a stellar fit for Mike Macdonald.
At 6’3″, 248 pounds, Barham can use his size, explosiveness, and physicality on the attack as a pass rusher. And on early downs, he’s a dependable presence who can align to gaps, correct his positioning quickly, stack-and-shed, and run down opponents with his range.
2) Tyler Booker, G, Alabama
3) Donovan Jackson, G, Ohio State
4) Nic Scourton, EDGE, Texas A&M
5) Jalen Milroe, QB, Alabama
San Francisco 49ers: Jonah Savaiinaea, OL, Arizona
The 49ers have Trent Williams holding out on the left side. Colton McKivitz isn’t above an upgrade on the right side. And on the interior, one guard spot could soon be exposed to free agency, even with Dominick Puni’s addition. The offensive line will need re-investment.
Early on, 49ers fans seem to be partial toward Jonah Savaiinaea, who might be the best fit for the team’s needs. He’s a powerful, high-energy athlete who can get out in space, and already, he has extensive experience at both tackle and guard.
2) J.T. Tuimoloau, EDGE, Ohio State
3) Walter Nolen, DT, Ole Miss
4) Ajani Cornelius, OT, Oregon
5) Kenneth Grant, DT, Michigan
Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Jaishawn Barham, LB, Michigan
Tampa Bay Buccaneers fans are still focusing heavily on the defensive side of the ball, even after recent additions like Calijah Kancey, YaYa Diaby, and Chris Braswell. All five of Tampa Bay’s top-five players in the MDS data are defenders, with Jaishawn Barham in front.
Especially with Lavonte David aging and no long-term solution alongside him, the interest in Barham makes sense. At 6’3″, 248 pounds, Barham has the size and athleticism to be a pass-rushing threat, but he’s also strong, sturdy, and disciplined in run defense.
2) James Pearce Jr., EDGE, Tennessee
3) Travis Hunter, WR/CB, Colorado
4) Nic Scourton, EDGE, Texas A&M
5) Benjamin Morrison, CB, Notre Dame
Tennessee Titans: Luther Burden III, WR, Missouri
The Titans have a great short-term WR trio with Calvin Ridley, DeAndre Hopkins, and Tyler Boyd, but Titans fans are well aware that Hopkins and Boyd are pending free agents. They may need to re-invest in 2025, and Luther Burden III is at the top of the wish list.
In fact, Burden is the runaway favorite among Titans fans, with 8.4% of the pick total per MDS data compared to 3.7% for the next most popular option. Burden’s dynamic RAC ability and body control at the catch point would be invaluable for Will Levis.
2) Tetairoa McMillan, WR, Arizona
3) Jonah Savaiinaea, OT, Arizona
4) Jaishawn Barham, LB, Michigan
5) Will Campbell, OT, LSU
Washington Commanders: Travis Hunter, WR/CB, Colorado
The Washington Commanders have steadily rebuilt their roster, and now things are looking up with Jayden Daniels at the helm. But one thing Washington desperately needs — especially after the failed experiment with Jahan Dotson — is more playmaker talent.
Travis Hunter stands out as one of the most prolific playmakers in the 2025 NFL Draft, so it makes sense why Washington fans would gravitate toward him. Whether he plays at cornerback or wide receiver, Hunter would be a transcendent force for the Commanders.
2) Ephesians Prysock, CB, Arizona
3) Emery Jones Jr., OT, LSU
4) Will Campbell, OT, LSU
5) Danny Stutsman, LB, Oklahoma