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    Cummings NFC 7-Round 2025 NFL Mock Draft: Carson Beck and Luther Burden Head to the NFC East

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    Who did all 16 NFC teams select in our most recent 7-round NFL Mock Draft that included one of them trading up to pick first overall?

    We may still be eight months from the NFL Draft, but it is never too early to start thinking about who might be selected next April. The NFC is projected to be the weaker of the two conferences in terms of top-end talent, but what does that mean in terms of draft picks?

    In our most recent seven-round NFL Mock Draft, we examined who each of the 16 NFC teams may select next year over three days in Green Bay.

    The draft order for the 2025 NFL Mock Draft was derived from my record and playoff predictions for the 2024 NFL regular season.

    7-Round 2025 NFC Mock Draft | Round 1

    1) New York Giants (via DEN): Carson Beck, QB, Georgia

    Projected Trade: Giants receive No. 1 overall pick, 2026 seventh-round pick; Broncos receive No. 2 overall pick, 2026 second-round pick, 2026 third-round pick

    In this 2025 NFL Mock Draft, the Giants make a slight trade-up with the Denver Broncos to block out other QB-needy teams and ensure they acquire Georgia’s Carson Beck.

    On my board, Beck is the preliminary QB1 in the 2025 NFL Draft by a sizable margin. His mix of arm talent, processing ability, poise, and discretion can elevate an NFL team.

    4) New Orleans Saints: Emery Jones Jr., OT, LSU

    If the Saints can’t get one of the top quarterbacks in the 2025 NFL Draft, an acceptable alternative would be to take the best tackle and pair him with Taliese Fuaga on the line.

    My highest-graded OT in the 2025 class is Emery Jones Jr. — a natural right tackle with suffocating core strength paired with mobility, power, and synergetic technique.

    5) Carolina Panthers: Travis Hunter, WR/CB, Colorado

    The Panthers could play Travis Hunter at WR or CB, but I’d prefer WR. In my opinion, that’s a better long-term stylistic fit for him, and it’s also where Dave Canales needs him most.

    Hunter is the three-level threat Bryce Young needs. He has unmatched separation potential with his flexibility, he’s an acrobat at the catch, and he’s a dazzling creator after the catch.

    7) Arizona Cardinals: Abdul Carter, EDGE, Penn State

    The Cardinals’ defensive line has improved with the additions of Darius Robinson, Justin Jones, and Bilal Nichols. Now imagine if they had a pass-rush threat like Abdul Carter.

    Carter was built to beat tackles to the apex with his speed and bend, and already in a brief sample, he’s shown the necessary multitasking ability to pry past extensions on the attack.

    8) Washington Commanders: Luther Burden III, WR, Missouri

    As good as Terry McLaurin is, Washington needs more firepower for Jayden Daniels. And the Commanders are at a point where they can swing for the fences with a pick like Luther Burden III.

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    At 5’11”, 208 pounds, Burden’s most marketable trait is his electric RAC ability, but he’s also a stalwart, instinctive vertical threat — something Daniels can take advantage of.

    9) Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Will Johnson, CB, Michigan

    This is an incredible confluence of need and the best player available for the Buccaneers, who land a top-three prospect on my board as the ninth pick in the 2025 NFL Draft.

    Will Johnson has all of the physical tools you want, but what makes him a notch above as a prospect is his route recognition, reaction quickness, transition freedom, and ball skills.

    13) Dallas Cowboys: Nic Scourton, EDGE, Texas A&M

    Let’s assume the Cowboys eventually get a deal done with Dak Prescott — because they should. CeeDee Lamb is on the list, too. That may leave DeMarcus Lawrence unsigned.

    If EDGE becomes a need again in 2025, Nic Scourton makes sense as Lawrence’s successor. Like Lawrence, he’s powerfully built but can win with force and finesse.

    15) Minnesota Vikings: Benjamin Morrison, CB, Notre Dame

    Tragedy and hardship have combined to thin the Vikings’ cornerback room in 2024. As unfortunate as it is, they may have to re-invest in the 2025 NFL Draft.

    At the very least, Benjamin Morrison can be a silver lining. He’s a gnat in man coverage and a prolific playmaker who should fit well with Brian Flores’ scheme and mentality.

    18) Seattle Seahawks: Deone Walker, DT, Kentucky

    This is more of an upside pick than anything because before Deone Walker has the functionality Mike Macdonald wants, he must drastically improve his pad level.

    That said, there aren’t many raw talents that match Walker. He’s a supercharged athlete at 6’6″, 348 pounds, who can play from 1-tech to 7-tech. He has game-breaking potential.

    19) Atlanta Falcons: Mykel Williams, EDGE, Georgia

    Even after the Matt Judon trade, there’s still a sense that one more thing is missing on the Falcons’ defensive front. That one thing is certified game-breaker Mykel Williams.

    Williams can be one of the finishing pieces with his hyper-elite power profile and stunt capability. In time, with more hand usage refinement, he can become a terror one-on-one.

    21) Chicago Bears: James Pearce Jr., EDGE, Tennessee

    Austin Booker’s 2.5-sack preseason debut generated some excitement, but odds are Chicago will still need another early-round investment at EDGE in the 2025 NFL Draft.

    Opposite Montez Sweat, James Pearce Jr. would be a menacing addition. His speed-to-power, with his burst, can be devastating, and there’s untapped potential with his bend.

    22) Philadelphia Eagles: Tyleik Williams, DT, Ohio State

    The Eagles could go several different directions in Round 1 of the 2025 NFL Draft. But depending on who’s still available, defensive tackle could be an underrated avenue.

    Philadelphia still has Jordan Davis and Jalen Carter, but a Milton Williams departure could create a void. Tyleik Williams can function as a pass-rush disruptor and a slab in run defense.

    26) San Francisco 49ers: Patrick Payton, EDGE, Florida State

    The 49ers have one of the better defensive line coaches in the game in Kris Kocurek. But as good as their developmental staff is, they could use an elite talent like Patrick Payton.

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    While Nick Bosa pummels tackles on the other side, Payton could incite terror with his one-step explosiveness, ankle flexion, swarming length, and sense for the football.

    28) Detroit Lions: Princely Umanmielen, EDGE, Ole Miss

    The Lions improved in the 2024 offseason, but the team’s lack of focus on the EDGE position opposite Aidan Hutchinson could come back to haunt them.

    A player like Princely Umanmielen could elevate Detroit’s D-line from good to elite. Umanmielen’s volcanic burst and gravity-defying bend are perfect complements.

    29) Los Angeles Rams: Kenneth Grant, DT, Michigan

    In my last 2025 NFL Mock Draft, I made the same pick for the Los Angeles Rams—only 10 spots higher. If Kenneth Grant is there for them, I’m not passing him up.

    The Rams need a nose tackle to pair with Kobie Turner and Braden Fiske, and Grant is one of the better functional nose tackles to hit the circuit in recent years with his strength and agility.

    31) Green Bay Packers: Jordan Hancock, CB, Ohio State

    If the Packers choose to roll with Carrington Valentine opposite Jaire Alexander, they could target an upgrade from Keisean Nixon in the slot. Jordan Hancock would fill in nicely.

    Hancock’s 2023 tape is eye-opening. Despite being listed at 6’1″, his energetic motion, fluidity, versatility, and relentless drive remind me a bit of Trent McDuffie.

    32) New Orleans Saints (via HOU): Shedeur Sanders, QB, Colorado

    Projected Trade: Saints receive No. 32 overall pick; Texans receive No. 36 overall pick, No. 101 overall pick, 2026 third-round pick

    At the tail end of Round 1 in this 2025 NFL Mock Draft, the Saints make an aggressive move and trade back into the first round for Derek Carr’s successor, Shedeur Sanders.

    Though Sanders is a bit undersized and not an elite creator, he’s garnered some comparisons to Geno Smith with his live arm, accuracy, and touch.

    Round 2

    34) New York Giants: Ashton Jeanty, RB, Boise State

    At 5’8″ and 217 pounds, Ashton Jeanty is a nightmare to tackle with his combined running leverage, mass, contact balance, and elite elusiveness and agility. New York has a respectable RB stable, but Jeanty is the three-down destroyer.

    37) Chicago Bears: Donovan Jackson, OG, Ohio State

    Whether Nate Davis underperforms or Teven Jenkins leaves in free agency, guard could be a need in 2025. The 6’4″, 320-pound Donovan Jackson can help right the ship with his lateral mobility, strength, power, and explosive upside in the run game.

    39) Arizona Cardinals: Harold Perkins Jr., LB, LSU

    While Carter projects as an EDGE full-time for Arizona, Harold Perkins Jr. can be Jonathan Gannon’s wild card at the second level. His run defense is still an unknown, but Perkins’ playmaking range and attack proficiency are nearly unmatched.

    40) Washington Commanders: Barrett Carter, LB, Clemson

    If the Commanders choose not to bring back Bobby Wagner, Barrett Carter makes sense as a successor. Though he’s not a MIKE yet, he can be an effective WILL alongside Frankie Luvu with his athleticism and versatility at 6’0″, 233 pounds.

    41) Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Dani Dennis-Sutton, EDGE, Penn State

    At 6’5″, 270 pounds, Dani Dennis-Sutton bears some similarity to Jason Pierre-Paul as a functional athlete on the field. Despite his size, he’s explosive and fluid. He has the tools to buoy a complete rush arsenal, and his motor runs hot in pursuit.

    45) Dallas Cowboys: Damien Martinez, RB, Miami (FL)

    At around 240 pounds, Damien Martinez is just the type of volume back the Cowboys need to play ball-control offense. He has the size, power, and tenacity of a true road-grader, but his vision and fluidity when pressing are quietly major strengths.

    50) Seattle Seahawks: Jaxson Dart, QB, Ole Miss

    In the meantime, Smith is the man in Seattle. But if the value is right, it can’t hurt the Seahawks to look to the future at QB.

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    In this 2025 NFL Mock Draft, getting Jaxson Dart — a natural throwing talent with mobility and zip — is a major win.

    51) Atlanta Falcons: Oronde Gadsden II, WR/TE, Syracuse

    Oronde Gadsden II can feasibly play WR or TE, but alongside Kyle Pitts, I prefer keeping Gadsden at WR with Drake London.

    Gadsden is an effortless separator at 6’5″, 220 pounds who brings smooth, authoritative catch-point skills to the fold.

    53) Chicago Bears: Omarion Hampton, RB, North Carolina

    The Bears’ roster will soon be strong enough that they can make this kind of luxury move. Forming a two-headed dragon with D’Andre Swift, Omarion Hampton brings a brand of punishing physicality beyond his elite vertical athleticism at 220 pounds.

    54) Philadelphia Eagles: Deontae Lawson, LB, Alabama

    At some point, the Eagles will need to legitimately address the linebacker spot. There’s a lot of merit to adding Deontae Lawson — a 6’2″, 239-pound three-down presence with lightning-quick twitch, coverage upside, and terse physicality on the attack.

    58) San Francisco 49ers: Ephesians Prysock, CB, Washington

    From a technique standpoint, there are still things that Ephesians Prysock can clean up. Nevertheless, he has extremely rare sink and quickness for a 6’4″ CB, and that complete pallet of physical tools grants him vast coverage variability.

    60) Detroit Lions: Will Sheppard, WR, Colorado

    Amon-Ra St. Brown is the central force. Jameson Williams is the speed threat. Sam LaPorta is the Swiss army knife at TE. David Montgomery and Jahmyr Gibbs buoy the ground game.

    And Will Sheppard is the reliable WR3 with red-zone and chain-mover upside.

    61) Carolina Panthers (via LAR) Parker Brailsford, OC, Alabama

    At 6’2″, 275 pounds, Parker Brailsford won’t be for every team at center. But if the Panthers are willing to look past his size, he has exciting range in the run game, and he counteracts his mass limitations with proper leverage as a pass blocker.

    63) Green Bay Packers: Marcus Mbow, OL, Purdue

    At 6’5″, 300 pounds, Marcus Mbow aligns with the Packers’ preference for versatility between tackle and guard.

    At both spots, Mbow’s ability to stay square, match laterally, maintain leverage, and win with violent hands are major strengths.

    Round 3

    66) New York Giants: Xavier Nwankpa, S, Iowa

    If he can improve his weaving skills, Xavier Nwankpa can be the next high-level center-field safety in the NFL.

    68) New Orleans Saints: JT Tuimoloau, EDGE, Ohio State

    The quintessential Saints edge rusher, JT Tuimoloau has an exceptional power profile at 6’4″, 270 pounds, and he has a nose for the football in pursuit.

    69) Carolina Panthers: Ashton Gillotte, EDGE, Louisville

    In the long term, the Panthers could develop Ashton Gillotte into an impact player with his speed and bend at 270 pounds. In the short term, he’s a power plant across the front.

    71) Arizona Cardinals: Barion Brown, WR, Kentucky

    In the short term, Barion Brown gives Arizona a truly uncommon talent as a return specialist. And in time, he could grow to become a dynamic WR2.

    72) Washington Commanders: Terrance Brooks, CB, Illinois

    At around 6’2″, Terrance Brooks has the length and physicality Dan Quinn prefers in his CBs, and Brooks also offers exceptional overall coverage mobility.

    73) Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Tate Ratledge, OG, Georgia

    Sturdy and experienced, and also equipped with good flexibility and leverage acquisition skills, Tate Ratledge can man the left guard spot.

    77) Dallas Cowboys: Tre Harris, WR, Ole Miss

    At around 6’2″, 208 pounds, Tre Harris has some of the best catching instincts in the entire 2025 NFL Draft, and he gives the Cowboys a needed complementary WR.

    82) Seattle Seahawks: Luke Lachey, TE, Iowa

    Provided that he can stay healthy, Luke Lachey can work up the seam, make tough catches, and serve as a blocking presence.

    85) Chicago Bears: Dane Key, WR, Kentucky

    Dane Key can still reach a greater level as a separator, but he’s a well-sized catch-point controller who’d play well with Rome Odunze and DJ Moore in 2025.

    86) Philadelphia Eagles: Jonas Sanker, S, Virginia

    The Eagles like versatility at safety, and Jonas Sanker provides that. An explosive mover at 210 pounds, he can play two-high, in support, and moonlight as an off-man nickel DB.

    89) Philadelphia Eagles (via MIA): Trey Moore, EDGE, Texas

    A double-digit TFL producer for two years running, Trey Moore has the speed and burst at 6’3″, 245 pounds to supplement the Eagles’ rush arsenal.

    90) San Francisco 49ers: Andrew Mukuba, DB, Texas

    Though he’ll need to add more mass to his frame, Andrew Mukuba’s combination of short-area malleability and competitiveness makes him a fit for the slot.

    93) Los Angeles Rams: Ricardo Hallman, CB, Wisconsin

    The Rams don’t have stringent size parameters at CB like other teams, so Ricardo Hallman — a 5’10”, 185-pound, high-IQ ball-hawk — should be well on their radar.

    95) Green Bay Packers: Kaden Prather, WR, Maryland

    The Packers can afford to hedge for future turnover at WR. Kaden Prather has a level of separation ability at 6’3″, and he’s a grown man at the catch point.

    96) Atlanta Falcons (via HOU): Dontay Corleone, DT, Cincinnati

    Projected Trade: Falcons receive No. 96 overall pick, 2026 seventh-round pick; Texans receive No. 116 overall pick, 2026 fourth-round pick, 2026 sixth-round pick

    Dontay Corleone is the perfect anchor for a defensive line that now has Grady Jarrett, Mykel Williams, Matt Judon, and Ruke Orhorhoro.

    97) San Francisco 49ers: Josh Simmons, OT, Ohio State

    Josh Simmons needs to add mass and improve his play strength, but he’s an explosive, flexible mover with experience on the left and right sides.

    Round 4

    99) New York Giants
    Tory Horton, WR, Colorado State

    102) Carolina Panthers
    Yahya Black, DT, Iowa

    104) Arizona Cardinals
    Mansoor Delane, CB, Virginia Tech

    105) Washington Commanders
    Ajani Cornelius, OT, Oregon

    106) Tampa Bay Buccaneers
    Walter Nolen, DT, Ole Miss

    110) Dallas Cowboys
    Danny Stutsman, LB, Oklahoma

    115) Seattle Seahawks
    Davison Igbinosun, CB, Ohio State

    119) Detroit Lions
    Joshua Farmer, DT, Florida State

    123) San Francisco 49ers
    Mitchell Evans, TE, Notre Dame

    125) Philadelphia Eagles
    Germie Bernard, WR, Alabama

    126) Los Angeles Rams
    Austin Barber, OT, Florida

    128) Green Bay Packers
    Brian Stevens, OC, Virginia

    Round 5

    131) Carolina Panthers
    Jabbar Muhammad, CB, Oregon

    133) New Orleans Saints
    Billy Bowman, S, Oklahoma

    134) Carolina Panthers
    Earnest Greene III, OL, Georgia

    136) Arizona Cardinals
    Jeffrey Bassa, S, Oregon

    137) Washington Commanders
    Kamren Fabiculanan, S, Washington

    138) Tampa Bay Buccaneers
    Antwane Wells Jr., WR, Ole Miss

    142) Dallas Cowboys
    Maxwell Hairston, CB, Kentucky

    144) Minnesota Vikings
    CJ Daniels, WR, LSU

    146) Minnesota Vikings
    Phil Mafah, RB, Clemson

    147) New York Giants
    Thor Griffith, DT, Louisville

    148) Atlanta Falcons
    Kevin Winston Jr., S, Penn State

    150) Chicago Bears
    Quincy Riley, CB, Louisville

    151) Philadelphia Eagles
    Donovan Edwards, RB, Michigan

    152) Philadelphia Eagles
    Jason Marshall Jr., CB, Florida

    155) San Francisco 49ers
    Fa’alili Fa’amoe, OL, Washington State

    157) Detroit Lions
    Armand Membou, OG, Missouri

    160) Green Bay Packers
    Zy Alexander, CB, LSU

    Round 6

    165) New Orleans Saints
    Keli Lawson, LB, Virginia Tech

    166) Carolina Panthers
    Jaylin Noel, WR, Iowa State

    168) Arizona Cardinals
    Squirrel White, WR, Tennessee

    169) Washington Commanders
    Ethan Burke, EDGE, Texas

    170) Detroit Lions
    Kain Medrano, LB, UCLA

    173) Chicago Bears
    LaMiles Brooks, S, Georgia Tech

    174) Dallas Cowboys
    Ashton Grable, OL, Florida A&M

    179) Seattle Seahawks
    Robert Scott Jr., OT, Florida State

    180) Los Angeles Rams
    Ricky White, WR, UNLV

    182) Chicago Bears
    Jager Burton, OL, Kentucky

    186) Chicago Bears
    Graham Mertz, QB, Florida

    187) San Francisco 49ers
    Ja’Mori Maclin, WR, Kentucky

    190) Los Angeles Rams
    Jestin Jacobs, LB, Oregon

    192) Green Bay Packers
    Shemar Turner, EDGE, Texas A&M

    193) Los Angeles Rams
    Quinn Ewers, QB, Texas

    Round 7

    195) New York Giants
    Riley Mahlman, OT, Wisconsin

    200) Carolina Panthers
    Xavier Watts, S, Notre Dame

    201) Washington Commanders
    Matthew Bedford, OL, Oregon

    202) Tampa Bay Buccaneers
    Jay Higgins, LB, Iowa

    206) Detroit Lions
    Jared Brown, WR, South Carolina

    211) Seattle Seahawks
    Javontez Spraggins, OG, Tennessee

    212) Philadelphia Eagles
    Harold Fannin Jr., TE, Bowling Green

    215) Philadelphia Eagles
    Spencer Brown, OL, Oklahoma

    216) New York Giants
    Xavier Truss, OG, Georgia

    219) Carolina Panthers
    Power Echols, LB, North Carolina

    221) Detroit Lions
    Jacob Parrish, CB, Kansas State

    222) Atlanta Falcons
    T.J. Sanders, DT, South Carolina

    223) San Francisco 49ers
    Leon Lowery, LB/S, Wisconsin

    224) Green Bay Packers
    Ulysses Bentley, RB, Ole Miss

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