The marriage of Shedeur Sanders and the Las Vegas Raiders feels too good to be true. With Las Vegas in desperate need of an answer at quarterback, they move up a few spots to find their quarterback of the future.
Sanders is an accurate passer who stays tough in the pocket and delivers his throws with a sense of touch down the field. Having a head coach like Pete Carroll and a superstar target like Brock Bowers would help the Colorado star mask his shortcomings and emphasize his strengths.
With a quarterback gone at No. 1, the Cleveland Browns truly have a ton of flexibility at No. 2 in this mock draft. Abdul Carter is certainly tempting, but there’s a rare skill set that could be had by picking near the top of this class.
There hasn’t been a prospect like Travis Hunter in quite some time. While he has potential as a wide receiver at the next level, I like him better in a part-time offensive role to maximize his elite ball skills and fluidity as a cornerback in coverage. Wherever he ends up, you can expect him to play a role on both sides of the ball.
The Raiders jump ahead of the New York Giants to secure their own top quarterback in this mock draft simulation, but with New York picking at No. 3, they’ll still be in a good position to select their quarterback of the future.
With his effortless arm strength and his improvisational skills, Cam Ward stakes a strong claim to being the top quarterback in this year’s class. How he compares to prospects at his position from the 2024 NFL Draft is another discussion, but you have to shoot as high as you can at the quarterback position. Ward has arguably the highest ceiling of the quarterbacks in the 2025 class.
It seems like the New England Patriots have their guy at quarterback in Drake Maye. They could go in a lot of different directions with the No. 4 overall pick, but at the end of the day, the best idea is to just go with the best player available.
Carter is a freak athlete off the edge who came into the 2024 season with high expectations and managed to surpass them. His speed and agility make him dizzying to block for offensive tackles, and he’s a densely-built player with long arms and a deep arsenal of pass-rushing moves. He has superstar potential and shouldn’t fall out of the first four picks.
Though the Jacksonville Jaguars didn’t manage Trevor Lawrence’s rookie contract window very well, that doesn’t mean all hope is lost in Jacksonville, Fla. If they land a top-five pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, they would have a chance at a true blue-chipper at either side of the ball.
Much will be said about Mason Graham’s athleticism and quick hands giving him significant pass-rushing value as a defensive tackle. That said, I’m an even bigger fan of his pad level, anchor strength, and spatial awareness in run support. He looks the part of an immediate contributor with Pro Bowl potential.
After trading back and picking up draft capital in 2025 and beyond, the Tennessee Titans find themselves with plenty of flexibility in this 2025 NFL Mock Draft. It would make sense for them to invest in a high-level talent at an important position.
Will Campbell is a technically sound, powerful, coordinated, and intelligent offensive lineman with potential to be a Day 1 impact player. In this scenario, he stays at left tackle and allows JC Latham to stick at his natural right tackle position. Those two, Peter Skoronski and Lloyd Cushenberry III, would give Tennessee a tremendous young core up front.
The New York Jets have Quinnen Williams at defensive tackle already, but they lack a long-term answer alongside him on the defensive interior. With a potent 2025 NFL Draft class at the position, they could be in a strong position to take advantage.
A freakish ball of physical upside, Walter Nolen unlocked his athletic tools in a way he hadn’t previously with his tremendous campaign with Ole Miss in 2024. His combination of speed, power, and urgency to get into the opposing backfield can make him a potential disruptor in the pros.
The Carolina Panthers started to build some momentum in the final weeks of the regular season, but one hurdle they haven’t been able to clear has been a subpar pass-rushing unit. Luckily for them, the 2025 NFL Draft class seems deep at edge rusher.
There’s a lot to like with Mykel Williams, and part of that comes before you even turn on the tape. He has a chiseled frame with tremendous length, carrying his weight very well. On the field, he’s still developing his hand usage but possesses impressive athleticism and power that helps him overwhelm opponents.
The New Orleans Saints have a lot of needs on both sides of the ball, but new head coach Kellen Moore could use a big-bodied weapon along the perimeter to pair with Chris Olave and Rashid Shaheed.
Tetairoa McMillan is a supersized wide receiver with top-notch hands and ball skills competing above the rim. He’s especially fluid for his size and can create separation with pure physical attributes. The Saints have been unfortunate enough to compete against Mike Evans for over a decade; this would be their chance to get a player with a similar style.
The Atlanta Falcons have the chance to compete for a playoff spot in a weak NFC South, and though they fell apart down the stretch last year, they started off the year red hot. With a star cornerback on the board, they move up a few spots to secure an answer alongside A.J. Terrell Jr.
If you’re looking for the total package at cornerback, Will Johnson is your guy. With his size, speed, fluidity, coverage instincts, and physicality, he’s a well-rounded defensive back with a high floor and a very high ceiling. Injury sees him fall behind Hunter, but when you compare their film at cornerback, the two are neck and neck.
