We are less than a month away from the 2025 NFL Draft, and the picture is becoming clearer. With free agency now in the rearview, we have a good idea of what teams still need to fill and where they might focus come draft weekend.
This class likely won’t yield dozens of All-Pro players, but the depth is fantastic, especially at key positions like EDGE, running back, tight end, and defensive tackle. There isn’t much separation between prospects like in years past, so NFL decision-makers must be creative in figuring out how to stack their boards to align with value and need properly.
1) Tennessee Titans
Cam Ward, QB, Miami (FL)
There is growing speculation across the league that a quarterback will be selected with the first overall pick in this year’s draft. There is still a chance the Tennessee Titans will move this pick to a team like the Giants, but I elected to do no trades for this mock draft exercise.
The Titans need a franchise quarterback, and Cam Ward is this class’s best option. He is a playmaking passer with good instincts and creativity to create big plays out of nothing. He would be a great addition to a Titans’ offense in dire need of excitement.
2) Cleveland Browns
Abdul Carter, EDGE, Penn State
The Cleveland Browns called Myles Garrett’s bluff and secured a long-term contract with their star pass rusher. This gives the Browns some flexibility with the No. 2 overall pick. While a quarterback may be tempting, pairing Garrett with Abdul Carter is too tempting to pass up.
Carter is a freakish talent who is highly disruptive off the edge. He is still getting better as a player, and I can’t think of a player better from whom he can learn than Garrett.
3) New York Giants
Shedeur Sanders, QB, Colorado
The New York Giants have signed Jameis Winston and Russell Wilson, so why would they take Sanders? The answer is simple: Neither Winston nor Wilson will be the answer, and the Giants must take a swing when given the opportunity.
I think this is a bit high for Sanders, but as we know, quarterback inflation is high. There aren’t enough options in the draft, so players like Sanders naturally get moved up. All that to say, Sanders is an accurate passer who can thrive in Brian Daboll’s offense.
4) New England Patriots
Travis Hunter, WR/CB, Colorado
The New England Patriots can take many different approaches here. They will ultimately take the best player, Travis Hunter, who can excel as a receiver or a corner. Drake Maye gave Patriots fans a lot of reasons to be excited after his stellar rookie season.
The team must do everything in its power to surround him with talent. They signed Stefon Diggs, and I think Diggs is the perfect veteran receiver who can teach Hunter the nuances of playing the position at a high level in the NFL.
5) Jacksonville Jaguars
Mason Graham, DT, Michigan
Mason Graham feels like the forgotten man in this year’s draft class, but I am not sure that will matter much on draft day. Graham is a stout and relentless force at defensive tackle and was the leader of Michigan’s remarkable defense over the last few seasons.
The Jacksonville Jaguars need building blocks to right the ship, and I can’t think of a better player to insert into this defense than Graham. His tenacity, play strength, and effort would be a welcomed addition.
6) Las Vegas Raiders
Ashton Jeanty, RB, Boise State
With the Las Vegas Raiders addressing the quarterback position with the addition of Geno Smith, adding a star running back to round out their offense makes a ton of sense. The Raiders were one of the league’s worst rushing offenses last season and desperately need more juice in their RB room.
Ashton Jeanty is an electric running back who flashes the speed, vision, and contact balance to excel as a primary ball carrier. He would give the Raiders a Pro Bowl talent at the position.
7) New York Jets
Tyler Warren, TE, Penn State
The New York Jets will be entering a rebuilding phase this season as they move forward with their new regime. While they certainly have needs to address, taking the best player available might be the smart move.
Tyler Warren is a unique playmaking tight end who can do many different things. With Justin Fields now at quarterback, investing in a tight end who can be a pass-catching option but also has run-blocking chops makes sense.
8) Carolina Panthers
Jalon Walker, EDGE, Georgia
The Carolina Panthers took significant strides to end the year last season but are still a ways away from consistently competing defensively. Adding more pass rush help might just be what this team needs to take the next step.
Jalon Walker is a tweener but has terrific burst, bend, and finish. He may lack size and length, but his speed and ability to flatten make it hard for him to block up front.
9) New Orleans Saints
Jahdae Barron, CB, Texas
The New Orleans Saints could add a wide receiver to pair with Chris Olave here, but they have a massive hole in the secondary that needs to be addressed.
Jahdae Barron is one of the fastest risers in the pre-draft process and significantly improved his stock after the NFL Combine. Primarily a nickel with the Longhorns, Barron proved that he has enough speed and athleticism to survive outside on the boundary at the NFL level.
10) Chicago Bears
Will Campbell, OT, LSU
No team has improved their offensive line more this offseason than the Chicago Bears. They have fortified their interior with two new guards and a new center and now boast a respectable unit up front.
With that said, they can still improve upon Braxton Jones at left tackle, and Will Campbell would be a great player to bring in to compete for the blindside protector position. Campbell is an athletic tackle prospect who plays with outstanding balance, bend, and power.
11) San Francisco 49ers
Armand Membou, OT, Missouri
It feels like San Francisco hasn’t drafted this high in a while, and given how many players the team lost in free agency, they must nail this draft pick. With the way this draft is set up and the positional strengths of this class, I think this pick will almost certainly be a player on either side of the trenches.
Missouri offensive tackle Armand Membou is a rock-solid tackle prospect quickly rising up draft boards. He is an athletic pass protector who makes up for his lack of elite length with good timing, balance, and quickness. He would be a plug-and-play starter for the San Francisco 49ers.
12) Dallas Cowboys
Matthew Golden, WR, Texas
Dallas has been yearning for a productive wide receiver to play opposite CeeDee Lamb for years. Dak Prescott was always at his best when he had two legitimate options in the passing game, and I expect the Dallas Cowboys to prioritize this in the draft.
Matthew Golden is an exciting receiver prospect with few weaknesses. He is smooth and sudden as a route runner and excellent with the ball in his hands. He would be a perfect fit next to Lamb.
13) Miami Dolphins
Will Johnson, CB, Michigan
It was tempting to give the Miami Dolphins an offensive lineman here, but the secondary has too many holes to ignore. Finding another corner opposite Jalen Ramsey should be a priority for the Dolphins, and luckily for them, one of the draft’s best corners falls to them at 13.
Will Johnson is a long, athletic cover man with outstanding instincts and ball skills. He dealt with injuries this season, but NFL decision-makers know how good he is when fully healthy. Look for Johnson to be an impact starter as a rookie with the Dolphins.
14) Indianapolis Colts
Colston Loveland, TE, Michigan
Perhaps my favorite player/team pairing is this one right here. The Indianapolis Colts haven’t had a difference-making tight end in a long time, and this is the perfect class for them to take their swing.
Colston Loveland is an athletic receiving tight end who runs outstanding routes. He is surprisingly quick-twitched and sudden for a player his size and pairs that athleticism with excellent hands and ball skills. He would be a weapon for whoever is under center at quarterback.
15) Atlanta Falcons
Jihaad Campbell, LB, Alabama
Atlanta needs to come out of this draft with more playmakers on the defensive side of the football. I was tempted to give them one of the pass rushers, as this team sorely needs pass-rush assistance, but in the end, I think Jihaad Campbell is too good to pass up.
Campbell is a do-it-all linebacker with excellent speed, quickness, and power. He has shown a high level of ability to defend the run, cover down the field, and rush the passer.
16) Arizona Cardinals
Tyler Booker, OG, Alabama
It’s not the sexiest pick here, but I think Arizona Cardinals fans should be very excited about it. Arizona needs help upfront along its offensive line, and Tyler Booker is one of the cleanest prospects in this class.
Booker has an excellent anchor in pass protection and is a people mover in the run game. Even more importantly, his intangibles will be a welcomed addition as the Cardinals build a winning culture.
17) Cincinnati Bengals
Malaki Starks, Safety, Georgia
Amidst all the doubt and uncertainty, the Cincinnati Bengals successfully retained both star wide receivers Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins. The move does add another level of pressure on the team’s decision-makers to nail their early-round draft picks because all of their money is now tied up.
Malaki Starks is a plug-and-play safety who can be a cornerstone player in the back end of their defense. He has good instincts, ball skills, and range to excel as a single-high safety or in split zone coverages.
18) Seattle Seahawks
Tetairoa McMillan, WR, Arizona
Receivers quickly became a pressing need for the Seattle Seahawks after the team traded DK Metcalf and allowed Tyler Lockett to walk in free agency. Tetairoa McMillan falls to them here, and this fit is too good not to make happen.
McMillan is a big-bodied pass catcher who would be a great complement to Jaxon Smith-Njigba, who is a shiftier and more precise route runner. With McMillan in the fold, new quarterback Sam Darnold will have two talented receivers at his disposal.
19) Tampa Bay Buccaneers
James Pearce Jr., EDGE, Tennessee
There are some character concerns regarding James Pearce Jr. However, I will grade him strictly based on the film and his athletic testing. Pearce is one of the most talented pass rushers in this class and is a bit undervalued.
Pearce is a speed rusher who can bend and flatten when turning the arc. He would give the Tampa Bay Buccaneers an exciting pass-rushing option to add to their defensive front.
20) Denver Broncos
Omarion Hampton, RB, North Carolina
Like the Raiders, the Denver Broncos had one of the worst rushing attacks in the NFL. The lack of a genuine bellow cow back hurt this offense, and with a young rookie quarterback already in the fold, it makes sense to pair him with a young running back.
Omarion Hampton is a bruising runner with outstanding vision, balance, and quickness. He is also an excellent back in all phases of the game and can be a trusted bellcow for this offense.
21) Pittsburgh Steelers
Maxwell Hairston, CB, Kentucky
Another combine riser, Maxwell Hairston, is an explosive corner who excels in both man and zone coverage principles. I am a fan of his aggressive play style, and his best ball is ahead of him.
The Pittsburgh Steelers have a cornerback hole and need to address the position adequately. Hairston’s addition gives this team a young core around which to build its secondary.
22) Los Angeles Chargers
Mykel Williams, EDGE, Georgia
The Los Angeles Chargers missed adding Hampton to their backfield, so they’ll turn their sights to the other side of the football. With Joey Bosa moving on, the Chargers could add more talent to their edge-rushing group.
Mykel Williams is a toolsy prospect who is still scratching the surface of his potential. His production isn’t there yet, but his flashes are very exciting. He is a tough, physical-edge defender with very good length.
23) Green Bay Packers
Trey Amos, CB, Ole Miss
With Jaire Alexander potentially on the move, it would be wise for the Green Bay Packers to address the corner position early in the draft. The debate here likely comes down to corner versus defensive line, but in the end, a corner is a more pressing need, given the state of the roster and the depth of the defensive line class.
Trey Amos is a long corner with excellent athleticism and instincts. Look for Amos to develop quickly into a productive starter for this young, athletic Green Bay defense.
24) Minnesota Vikings
Nick Emmanwori, Safety, South Carolina
Harrison Smith is on his last legs, and for the first time in over a decade, safety will be needed in Minnesota. It’s rare to find players with the type of athleticism that Nick Emmanwori possesses, and the Minnesota Vikings can’t pass on him at this stage of the draft.
Emmanwori is a freakish athlete with rare length, speed, and burst. He can play in the deeper areas of the field and in the box and affects the game as a run defender.
25) Houston Texans
Josh Simmons, OT, Ohio State
In one of the more shocking free agency moves, the Houston Texans traded Pro Bowl offensive tackle Laremy Tunsil to the Commanders, leaving a massive hole up front. The team must look to find a new blindside protector for their star quarterback, C.J. Stroud, and doing so through the draft makes a lot of sense.
Simmons is an athletic pass protector who would likely have gone off the board earlier had he not torn his ACL this season. He is a long and explosive athlete who should excel in pass protection at the NFL level.
26) Los Angeles Rams
Kelvin Banks Jr., OT, Texas
No team has drafted better than the Los Angeles Rams in recent years, and we have to give credit to Les Snead and his team. This year will be no different, as I expect them to draft a very talented player with great intangibles. Enter Kelvin Banks Jr.
Banks is an outstanding pass protector with good size and power. He plays with good balance, bend, and technique in both phases of the game.
27) Baltimore Ravens
Shemar Stewart, EDGE, Texas A&M
One of the draft’s most intriguing prospects, Texas A&M’s Shemar Stewart, is truly an enigma. He has top-10 traits but third-round production. His height, weight, speed, and length are all elite, and he plays the game with extremely high effort. The production wasn’t there, but there is reason to think his best ball is ahead of him.
The Baltimore Ravens are the perfect team to draft a talent like Stewart. He can develop in a system that has proven to raise the floor of their pass rushers. He can be brought along slowly and then unleashed when the time is right.
28) Detroit Lions
Derrick Harmon, DT, Oregon
Derrick Harmon helped himself this season after a strong year with the Ducks. He is a highly disruptive player who possesses great length and athleticism.
Inserting Harmon into this Detroit Lions’ defensive line would be unfair. He is a legit interior rusher who would get a lot of 1-on-1 looks, with Hutchinson occupying much of the double teams. I would love this team/player fit.
29) Washington Commanders
Mike Green, EDGE, Marshall
The Washington Commanders were rumored to have an interest in Garrett, suggesting that they believed they must improve their pass rushers. This is the sweet spot in the draft where adding a pass rusher and still getting good value makes sense.
Marshall’s Mike Green was among the best players at the Senior Bowl and helped boost his stock to the first round. He may have played at a lower competition level, but this prospect has excellent potential. As a quick and bendy edge defender, look for Green to excel on third downs early in his career.
30) Buffalo Bills
Walter Nolen, DT, Ole Miss
Walter Nolen is a big-name prospect who entered college as one of the best recruits in the country. The talent has always been there for Nolen, and he put it all together in his final year at Ole Miss. He is a quick-twitch defensive tackle prospect with great power and lateral agility.
The Buffalo Bills have one of the best defensive lines in the NFL and have continued to add to the unit with the additions of Bosa and Larry Ogunjobi this offseason. Some may feel like this is an unnecessary pick, but I like doubling down on a strength and ensuring they have young rotational players to deploy.
31) Kansas City Chiefs
Grey Zabel, OL, North Dakota State
The one glaring hole on the Kansas City Chiefs’ roster is their offensive line. The unit performed admirably last season and was good enough for the team to make the Super Bowl, but overall, it’s not very strong, and the loss of Joe Thuney only adds to that. Adding a premier lineman in the draft should be a massive priority for the front office.
Grey Zabel is a versatile offensive lineman who has played both tackle spots and inside at guard. He is a powerful player who also flashes good overall movement skills. He could compete for a role at multiple positions on the Chiefs’ offensive line.
32) Philadelphia Eagles
Emeka Egbuka, WR, Ohio State
With DeVonta Smith and A.J. Brown already in the fold, this may feel like a luxury pick, but I like adding another wide receiver to their offense. Brown is often injured, and the team hasn’t gotten a ton of production from their pass catches outside of their top two targets.
Emeka Egbuka is the perfect complement to this rockstar wide receiver duo. He can man the slot and do the dirty work in the short and intermediate areas of the field while Brown and Smith dominate on the outside. Egbuka’s toughness and physicality will be an excellent fit in this offense.
Round 2 | 33) Cleveland Browns
Luther Burden III, WR, Missouri
Luther Burden III falls out of the first round but is quickly gobbled up by the Browns here at the start of the second. Burden would give the Browns an exciting young playmaker to pair with Jerry Jeudy, who enjoyed a solid breakout campaign in 2024.
34) New York Giants
Nic Scourton, EDGE, Texas A&M
The Kayvon Thibodeaux experiment has been so/so at best, and the team will surely need him to step up to see a return on investment. That said, adding another pass rusher makes a lot of sense, and Nic Scourton has juice off the edge to get to the quarterback.
35) Tennessee Titans
Donovan Ezeiruaku, EDGE, Boston College
The Titans allowed Harold Landry III to walk this free agency and must replace his presence off the edge. Donovan Ezeiruaku is a long, explosive pass rusher who would excel playing next to Jeffery Simmons and T’Vondre Sweat.
36) Jacksonville Jaguars
Shavon Revel Jr., CB, East Carolina
Shavon Revel Jr. would have likely been a first-round pick had he not suffered a torn ACL early on in the season. He is an instinctive and fluid cover corner who can come in and compete for snaps outside with the Jaguars.
37) Las Vegas Raiders
Jaxson Dart, QB, Ole Miss
The Jaxson Dart hype is strong, and a first-round selection doesn’t seem likely. However, at this point in the second round, Dart is worth the flier. The Raiders already have Smith in the fold, but adding a young quarterback to compete and develop is never a bad idea.
38) New England Patriots
Donovan Jackson, OG, Ohio State
As mentioned with the Hunter selection, the Patriots must prioritize building around Maye this offseason. Donovan Jackson had a stellar year with the Buckeyes, showing he could play either guard or tackle.
39) Chicago Bears
Quinshon Judkins, RB, Ohio State
I love Quinshon Judkins’ game and think he is of tremendous value here in the second round. Head coach Ben Johnson wants to build a strong running game similar to what he had in Detroit, and adding Judkins would be a good start to that plan.
40) New Orleans Saints
Jalen Milroe, QB, Alabama
New Orleans has taken a few mid-round swings for a young quarterback with Jake Haener and Spencer Rattler, but neither is likely to develop into anything more than long-term backups. Jalen Milroe has a chance to be a good starting quarterback in the league, and he has rare physical tools to warrant a gamble here in the second round.
41) Chicago Bears
Xavier Watts, Safety, Notre Dame
Xavier Watts is one of my favorite players in the class. He is a proper ball-hawking safety with excellent range and production. Look for him to fit in nicely in Chicago’s young secondary.
42) New York Jets
Kenneth Grant, IDL, Michigan
Kenneth Grant is a physical freak with rare movement skills for a player his size. He is excellent at setting the point of attack and has some surprising pass-rush ability. He would be a great addition to an already talented Jets defensive front.
43) San Francisco 49ers
Benjamin Morrison, CB, Notre Dame
The 49ers lost Charvarius Ward in free agency and now have a big hole at the outside corner. Benjamin Morrison is a long and instinctive defender who would excel in a zone coverage scheme similar to the one the 49ers run.
44) Dallas Cowboys
Josh Conerly Jr., OT, Oregon
Josh Conerly Jr. could very well go early in the first round, but he slips a bit here in this mock. The Cowboys are getting an athletic pass protector with quick feet and very good balance and punch timing in Conerly.
45) Indianapolis Colts
Carson Schwesinger, LB, UCLA
If you want a modern-day linebacker who can run and cover, look no further than UCLA’s Carson Schwesinger. He has very good size, length, athleticism, and some of the best instincts you will find at the second level.
46) Atlanta Falcons
Landon Jackson, EDGE, Boston College
The Falcons couldn’t pass on a pass rusher twice. Landon Jackson is an outstanding talent who has exceptional length and power. He may never be a Pro Bowler, but he has a consistent 8-10 sacks per year upside.
47) Arizona Cardinals
TreVeyon Henderson, RB, Ohio State
The Cardinals dip their toes back in the Ohio State well with running back TreVeyon Henderson. Henderson has rare speed, burst, and acceleration to hit home runs consistently. He would greatly complement James Conner and, eventually, Trey Benson.
48) Miami Dolphins
Tyleik Williams, DT, Ohio State
Tyleik Williams is one of the most well-rounded players in this class and could go much higher. I love his raw power and the anchor he plays in both game phases.
49) Cincinnati Bengals
Jonah Savaiinaea, IOL, Arizona
The Bengals always need offensive line help, and this year is no different. Jonah Savaiinaea is a versatile offensive lineman who has experience playing both tackle and guard. This versatility should prove very valuable for the Bengals, and he should be able to work his way into a starting position at some point this season.
50) Seattle Seahawks
Wyatt Milum, OG, West Virginia
A college tackle who lacks length, Wyatt Milum’s best position in the NFL will likely be inside at guard. He is a hard-nosed, reliable blocker who can stabilize the weak interior of the Seahawks’ offensive line.
51) Denver Broncos
Harold Fannin Jr., TE, Bowling Green
The Broncos signed Evan Engram this offseason, but Harold Fannin Jr. provides enough versatility to warrant consideration. He is a mismatched weapon and would be a fun chess piece for head coach Sean Payton to play with.
52) Seattle Seahawks,
Azareye’h Thomas, CB, Florida State
Azareye’h Thomas screams Seattle corner with his length and overall athleticism. He is very young and still developing but has the physical talent to become a top-tier starter in the league.
53) Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Darien Porter, CB, Iowa State
Darien Porter has rare length and overall athleticism and likely could go much higher in the draft. He lacks experience as a starter and is still raw, but the tools are just too good to pass up. I love the idea of Porter learning from a defensive mind like Todd Bowles, who can get the most out of him.
54) Green Bay Packers
JT Tuimoloau, EDGE, Ohio State
JT Tuimoloau is as steady as they come. He is a good run defender who plays with great length and power and can get home to the quarterback. He has a very high floor and can come in and be a rotational piece as the Packers continue to invest in their defense.
55) Los Angeles Chargers
Mason Taylor, TE, LSU
It feels like the Chargers will almost certainly draft a tight end early in this year’s draft. They signed Tyler Conklin, but this tight end class is too talented not to take on early. Taylor is a smooth athlete who possesses very good overall receiving skills.
56) Buffalo Bills
Jayden Higgins, WR, Iowa State
The Bills added Joshua Palmer this offseason, but I still wouldn’t be surprised to see them add another pass catcher. Jayden Higgins has very good-sized hands and ball skills and runs excellent routes to get open at all three levels of the field.
57) Carolina Panthers
Elic Ayomanor, WR, Stanford
Carolina has made small steps in improving its receiver room, and it has to hope that last year’s first-round pick, Xavier Legette, continues to develop. Even with Legette in the fold, adding another playmaker should be a priority for Carolina. Elic Ayomanor has excellent hands and ball skills and is physical at the catch point.
58) Houston Texans
Deone Walker, DT, Kentucky
Deone Walker has rare size and power for the position and can handle clogging gaps in the middle of the Texans’ defense. He can be a dynamic player lined up next to Sheldon Rankins, who wins with quickness and speed, while Walker can win with power and length.
59) Baltimore Ravens
Tate Ratledge, OG, Georgia
Tate Ratledge just feels like a Ravens guard. He is a warrior who loves to bring the fight to the defensive lineman. A powerful player who generates good movement in the run game, he would be a perfect fit for the Ravens’ downhill running scheme.
60) Detroit Lions
Princely Umanmielen, EDGE, Ole Miss
The Lions double-dip here on the defensive line after drafting Harmon in Round 1 and now taking Princely Umanmielen in Round 2. Umanmielen oozes with burst and bend and has legit sack potential at the next level.
61) Washington Commanders
Aireontae Ersery, OT, Minnesota
Aireontae Ersery is a mammoth of a man who is a three-year starter at left tackle for Minnesota. He has very good length and power but struggles to bend at times. He would be a nice addition to the Commanders’ offensive line as they continue to build to protect Jayden Daniels.
62) Buffalo Bills
Bradyn Swinson, EDGE, LSU
Similar to the Lions, the Bills double-dip on the defensive front with the selection of Bradyn Swinson. After letting Von Miller walk in free agency, the Bills could use a pass rusher with some explosiveness and bend to play alongside their two starters in Bosa and Gregory Rousseau.
63) Kansas City Chiefs
Darius Alexander, DT, Toledo
Maybe the surprise of the mock draft so far is that Darius Alexander slides all the way down toward the bottom of the second round. There’s a lot to like with Alexander’s game. He has very good size and length and is a menace with his speed to power. He needs to get off blocks faster, but he has a very good upside at this point in the draft.
64) Philadelphia Eagles
Josaiah Stewart, EDGE, Michigan
Josaiah Stewart is a great replacement for Josh Sweat, who the team lost in free agency. Stewart is a bit undersized but plays with a relentless motor and aggression. He has good speed and bend around the edge and is a plus player in the run game.
Round 3 | 65) New York Giants
Tre Harris, WR, Ole Miss
Tre Harris would give the Giants a big and athletic target to play alongside Malik Nabers. He offers a very good catch radius and is physical after the catch.
66) Kansas City Chiefs
Andrew Mukuba, Safety, Texas
The Chiefs could use some depth at safety, and the selection of Andrew Mukuba would make a lot of sense. Mukuba has very good instincts and range to excel as a free safety or play nickel in the slot.
67) Cleveland Browns
Kaleb Johnson, RB, Iowa
It’s weird to imagine a world where the Browns aren’t relying on Nick Chubb to carry their offense, but here we are. The team needs another bell-cow back, and Kaleb Johnson has the talent to fit that bill. He is a big and physical runner who plays with excellent vision.
68) Las Vegas Raiders
Jack Sawyer, EDGE, Ohio State
Jack Sawyer is a big-named player who excelled on the biggest stage in college football over the last four seasons. He plays the game with power and effort and would be a good player to add to this sneakily talented defensive front.
69) New England Patriots
Marcus Mbow, OT, Purdue
Marcus Mbow is a versatile lineman who has played guard and tackle throughout college. He is a bit undersized and may be best inside at guard. He is a good overall athlete with quickness and lateral agility.
70) Jacksonville Jaguars
Isaiah Bond, WR, Texas
The Jaguars released Christian Kirk this offseason and now have a need at receiver opposite their superstar second-year player Brian Thomas Jr. Adding a speed demon like Isaiah Bond and playing him alongside Thomas seems unfair.
71) New Orleans Saints
Jack Bech, WR, TCU
Jack Bech is a physical and tough receiver who has a knack for getting open. He is a reliable pass catcher and can be a chain mover for this Saints offense, which is in dire need of more pass-catching reliability.
72) Chicago Bears
Kyle Kennard, EDGE, South Carolina
The Bears added Dayo Odeyingbo this offseason and still have Montez Sweat at their disposal. Adding another edge rusher to play behind those two studs makes a lot of sense, and Kyle Kennard is a relentless speed rusher who has a good upside.
73) New York Jets
Tyler Shough, QB, Louisville
No quarterback has been rising up draft boards this offseason than Tyler Shough. I don’t quite see the Round 1 or 2 hype, but I think at this point in the third round, he is a good bet. Shough is an athletic quarterback who possesses a very live arm and playmaking skills.
74) Carolina Panthers
Jared Wilson, OC, Georgia
Jared Wilson is an undersized blocker who wins by taking good angles and positioning. He would come in and compete for depth for the Panthers.
75) San Francisco 49ers
Jordan Burch, EDGE, Oregon
The 49ers lost Leonard Floyd this offseason and need to add more juice in their defensive line room. Burch is a highly explosive and powerful pass rusher who is still just scratching the surface of his potential.
76) Dallas Cowboys
Dylan Sampson, RB, Tennessee
With Rico Dowdle leaving the Cowboys in free agency, the team is in massive need of more talent at the running back position. Dylan Sampson has electric speed and very good vision. He would give the Cowboys a home-run threat that the team desperately needs.
77) New England Patriots
Oluwafemi Oladejo, EDGE UCLA
A former linebacker turned pass rusher, Oluwafemi Oladejo has drastically boosted his stock over the course of last season. He is a very good athlete and will likely be a much better pro player than he was in college.
78) Arizona Cardinals
T.J. Sanders, DT, South Carolina
T.J. Sanders is a powerful and heavy-handed player who knows how to penetrate the offensive line. He would be a disruptive force with the Cardinals’ defense.
79) Houston Texans
Jaylin Noel, WR, Iowa State
The Texans lost Diggs in free agency and will likely be without Tank Dell for most of the season as he works his way back from a significant knee injury he suffered last season. Jaylin Noel can come in and compete to start Day 1.
80) Indianapolis Colts
Cameron Williams, OT, Texas
Cameron Williams has great size and length and good overall power. There are things he must clean up with regards to his pad level and bend and hand use, but he is worth a shot here in the third round as he could be a good developmental tackle.
81) Cincinnati Bengals
Jared Ivey, EDGE, Ole Miss
The Bengals haven’t quite seen the success from former first-round pick Myles Murphy, so adding an additional pass rusher is necessary. Jared Ivey is a long and strong rusher who knows how to get home and finish the quarterback.
82) Seattle Seahawks
Barrett Carter, LB, Clemson
Seattle continues to add to their defense, and now they look to do so at the linebacker position. Barrett Carter is a prototypical three-down linebacker who possesses good athleticism and instincts.
83) Pittsburgh Steelers
Damien Martinez, RB, Miami (FL)
Out goes Najee Harris, and in comes Damien Martinez. Martinez is a physical runner who has excellent size, contact balance, and vision. He would be a great addition to the Pittsburgh backfield.
84) Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Elijah Arroyo, TE, Miami (FL)
Elijah Arroyo is a talented pass-catching tight end who can come in and compete with Cade Otton. Surrounding Baker Mayfield with more weapons is always a good idea.
85) Denver Broncos
Kevin Winston Jr., Safety, Penn State
Kevin Winston Jr. missed a large portion of this season with an injury, but he has excellent physical traits. He has the size and athleticism to be a potential starter down the road.
86) Los Angeles Chargers
Jalen Royals, WR, Utah State
After striking gold with Ladd McConkey in last year’s draft, the Chargers look to do so again with Jalen Royals. Royals is an instinctive route runner, a good athlete, and is excellent after the catch.
87) Green Bay Packers
Alfred Collins, DT, Texas
A physical freak, Alfred Collins has outstanding raw traits and tools. He is a risk here at this point in the draft, but it is a risk worth taking. Green Bay is known to value toolsy defensive linemen, so this one makes a lot of sense.
88) Jacksonville Jaguars
Terrance Ferguson, TE, Oregon
A pre-draft riser, Terrance Ferguson continues to climb draft boards following a very impressive combine workout. With Engram gone, adding an athletic tight end to help win over the middle of the field makes a lot of sense.
89) Houston Texans
Jackson Slater, OG, Sacramento State
The Texans continue to add to their offensive line with the selection of the small school prospect Jackson Slater. He’s not the best athlete, but he plays with good balance, power, and technique.
90) Los Angeles Rams
Savion Williams, WR, TCU
Savion Williams is a highly explosive player who can do a lot of different things. He wins with routes from the outside and in the slot and excels on reverses, quick screens, and jet handoffs. A creative play-caller like Sean McVay will have a lot of fun with Williams.
91) Baltimore Ravens
Chris Paul Jr. LB, Ole Miss
The Ravens need linebacker depth, and Chris Paul Jr. is a talented player who has had good production. He is a good athlete but must trust his eyes and instincts more to get a better jump on the football.
92) Seattle Seahawks
Quinn Ewers, QB, Texas
Seattle signed Darnold this offseason to be their quarterback for at least 2025, but there’s reason to believe that Darnold may not be the long-term answer at the position. Quinn Ewers gets unfairly criticized, in my opinion, and I believe he has enough talent to take a chance on at this point in the third round.
93) New Orleans Saints
Cameron Skattebo, RB, Arizona State
Cam Skattebo was the star of the College Football Playoff and drastically boosted his stock with the performance he had in his two games against Clemson and Texas. A power back with outstanding balance and vision, he can be what the Saints hoped Kendre Miller would be.
94) Cleveland Browns
Shemar Turner, DT, Texas A&M,
Shemar Turner is a bit undersized, but he plays with explosiveness and good lateral agility. He would be a nice rotational defensive lineman who can help out on passing downs.
95) Kansas City Chiefs
Gunnar Helm, TE, Texas
I feel like we have been mocking the Chiefs a tight end for years now, but it does finally feel like the end of the road for Future Hall of Famer Travis Kelce. Gunnar Helm is a do-it-all tight end who can develop into a starter down the line.
96) Philadelphia Eagles
Dylan Fairchild, OG, Georgia
Philadelphia understands the value of having depth upfront along their offensive line, so it makes complete sense that they would add another guard here in the third round. Dylan Fairchild is not the most athletic, but he offers good size and plays with good strength and balance.
97) Minnesota Vikings
Garrett Dellinger, OG, LSU
Garrett Dellinger offers guard/center flexibility and can come in and compete at either position. With the Vikings moving on from Garrett Bradbury this offseason, it would make sense to add some depth through the draft.
98) Miami Dolphins
Lathan Ransom, Safety, Ohio State
I love Lathan Ransom’s game, and I think he is one of the most underrated players in this class. He has good instincts and range and is physical in run support. He would be a nice player to bring in to help replace Jevón Holland.
99) New York Giants
Jake Briningstool, TE, Clemson
Jake Briningstool does everything well but nothing spectacular. He is a reliable receiver and a capable blocker and can line up all across the formation. He could make for a nice duo with Theo Johnson in 12 personnel.
100) San Francisco 49ers
Tez Johnson, WR, Oregon
Head coach Kyle Shanahan loves himself some wide receivers, and I have a strong feeling he is a big Tez Johnson fan. Yes, Johnson is small. Yes, Johnson ran a slower-than-expected 40. I don’t care. He gets open and is a playmaker with the ball in his hands.
101) Los Angeles Rams
Denzel Burke, CB, Ohio State
Denzel Burke is a four-year starter who possesses good size and athleticism. He may not ever be a superstar, but I think he has solid starter potential, and here in the third round,d that’s all you are looking for.
102) Detroit Lions
Dorian Strong, CB, Virginia Tech
The Lions signed D.J. Reed this offseason and still returned Terrion Arnold, so their starters are set, but they certainly could use some depth. Dorian Strong is an instinctive corner with good length and quickness.
Round 4
103) Tennessee Titans
Kyle Williams, WR, Washington State
104) Cleveland Browns
Emery Jones Jr., OT, LSU
105) New York Giants
Omarr Norman-Lott, DT, Tennessee
106) New England Patriots
DJ Giddens, RB, Kansas State
107) Jacksonville Jaguars
Ajani Cornelius, OT Oregon
108) Las Vegas Raiders
Tory Horton, WR, Colorado State
109) Buffalo Bills
Zy Alexander, CB, LSU
110) New York Jets
Dont’e Thornton, WR, Tennessee
111) Carolina Panthers
Anthony Belton, OT, NC State
112) New Orleans Saints
Tyler Baron, EDGE, Miami (FL)
113) San Francisco 49ers
Joshua Farmer, DT, Florida State
114) Carolina Panthers
CJ West, DT, Indiana
115) Arizona Cardinals
Hollin Pierce, OT, Rutgers
116) Miami Dolphins
LaJohntay Wester, WR, Colorado
117) Indianapolis Colts
Will Howard, QB, Ohio State
118) Atlanta Falcons
Oronde Gadsden II, TE, Syracuse
119) Cincinnati Bengals
Jordan James, RB, Oregon
120) Tennessee Titans
Ollie Gordon II, RB, Oklahoma State
121) Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Billy Bowman, Safety, Oklahoma
122) Denver Broncos
Nick Nash, WR, San Jose State
123) Pittsburgh Steelers
Kyle McCord, QB, Syracuse
124) Green Bay Packers
Tai Felton, WR, Maryland
125) Los Angeles Chargers
RJ Harvey, RB, UCF
126) Jacksonville Jaguars
Jonas Sanker, Safety, Virginia
127) Los Angeles Rams
Smael Mondon Jr., LB, Georgia
128) Washington Commanders
Cobee Bryant, CB, Kansas
129) Baltimore Ravens
Jamaree Caldwell, DT, Oregon
130) Detroit Lions
Pat Bryant, WR, Illinois
131) New Orleans Saints
Howard Cross III, DT, Notre Dame
132) Buffalo Bills
Kyle Monangai, RB, Rutgers
133) Kansas City Chiefs
Quincy Riley, CB, Louisville
134) Philadelphia Eagles
Jordan Hancock, CB, Ohio State
135) Miami Dolphins
Dillon Gabriel, QB, Oregon
136) Baltimore Ravens
Bhayshul Tuten, RB, Virginia Tech
137) Seattle Seahawks
Jeffrey Basa, LB, Oregon
138) San Francisco 49ers
Danny Stutsman, LB, Oklahoma
Round 5
139) Minnesota Vikings
Ozzy Trapilo, OT, Boston College
140) Carolina Panthers
Xavier Restrepo, WR, Miami (FL)
141) Tennessee Titans
Jaylen Reed, Safety, Penn State
142) Jacksonville Jaguars
Sai’vion James, EDGE, LSU
143) Las Vegas Raiders
Malachi Moore, Safety, Alabama
144) New England Patriots
Jonah Monheim, IOL, USC
145) New York Jets
Jabbar Muhammad, CB, Oregon
146) Carolina Panthers
Ty Robinson, DT, Nebraska
147) San Francisco 49ers
Charles Grant, OT, William & Mary
148) Chicago Bears
Logan Brown, OT, Kansas
149) Dallas Cowboys
David Walker, EDGE, Central Arkansas
151) Indianapolis Colts
RJ Mickens, Safety, Clemson
152) Arizona Cardinals
Seth McLaughlin, OC, Ohio State
153) Cincinnati Bengals
Jacob Parrish, CB, Kansas State
154) New York Giants
Demetrius Knight Jr., LB, South Carolina
155) Miami Dolphins
Luke Kandra, OG, Cincinnati
156) Pittsburgh Steelers
Jaylin Lane, WR, Virginia Tech
157) Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Chase Lundt, OT, UConn
158) Los Angeles Chargers
Tommi Hill, CB, Nebraska
159) Green Bay Packers
Antwaun Powell-Ryland, EDGE, Virginia Tech
160) San Francisco 49ers
Jake Majors, OC, Texas
161) Philadelphia Eagles
Jaydon Blue, RB, Texas
162) New York Jets
Jack Kiser, LB, Notre Dame
163) Carolina Panthers
Brashard Smith, RB, SMU
164) Philadelphia Eagles
Mitchell Evans, TE, Notre Dame
165) Philadelphia Eagles
Trey Wedig, OT, Indiana
166) Houston Texans
Sebastian Castro, Safety, Iowa
167) Tennessee Titans
Simeon Barrow, DT, Miami (FL)
168) Philadelphia Eagles
Riley Leonard. QB, Notre Dame
169) Buffalo Bills
Raheim Sanders, RB, South Carolina
170) Buffalo Bills
Jack Nelson, OT, Wisconsin
171) Dallas Cowboys
Elijah Roberts, DT, SMU
172) Seattle Seahawks
Fadil Diggs, EDGE, Syracuse
173) Buffalo Bills
Miles Frazier, OG, LSU
174) Dallas Cowboys
Kitan Crawford, Safety, Nevada
175) Seattle Seahawks
Ahmed Hassanein, EDGE, Boise State
176) Baltimore Ravens
Zah Frazier, CB, USTA
Round 6
177) Buffalo Bills
Jimmy Horn Jr., WR, Colorado
178) Tennessee Titans
Trevor Etienne, RB, Georgia
179) Cleveland Browns,
Teddye Buchanan, LB, California
180) Las Vegas Raiders
Corey Kiner, RB, Cincinnati
181) Los Angeles Chargers
Ricky White III, WR, UNLV
182) Jacksonville Jaguars
Kalel Mullings, RB, Michigan
183) Baltimore Ravens
Kobe King, LB, Penn State
184) New Orleans Saints
Luke Lachey, TE, Iowa
185) Pittsburgh Steelers
Carson Vinson, OT, Alabama A&M
186) New York Jets
Devin Neal, RB, Kansas
187) Minnesota Vikings
LeQuint Allen, RB, Syracuse
188) Tennessee Titans
Jackson Hawes, TE, Georgia Tech
189) Indianapolis Colts
Jo’Quavious Marks, RB, USC
190) Los Angeles Rams
Donovan Edwards, RB, Michigan
191) Denver Broncos
Jay Higgins, LB, Iowa
192) Cleveland Browns
Marcus Tate, OG, Clemson
193) Cincinnati Bengals
Cody Lindenberg, LB, Minnesota
194) Jacksonville Jaguars
Clay Webb, OG, Jacksonville State
195) Los Angeles Rams
Connor Colby, OG, Iowa
196) Detroit Lions
Jaylin Smith, CB, USC
197) Denver Broncos
Tahj Brooks, RB, Texas Tech
198) Green Bay Packers
Jalin Conyers, TE, Texas Tech
199) Los Angeles Chargers
Mello Dotson, CB, Kansas
200) Cleveland Browns
BJ Adams, CB, UCF
201) Los Angeles Rams
Elijah Williams, EDGE, Morgan State
202) Los Angeles Rams
JJ Pegues, DT, Ole Miss
203) Baltimore Ravens
Jalen Rivers, OT, Miami (FL)
204) Dallas Cowboys
Ty Hamilton, DT, Ohio State
205) Washington Commanders
Tim Smith, DT, Alabama
206) Buffalo Bills
Jah Joyner, EDGE, Minnesota
207) New York Jets
Aeneas Peebles, DT, Virginia Tech
208) Denver Broncos
Kaden Prather, WR, Mayland
209) Los Angeles Chargers
Jacob Gideon, OC, Western Michigan
210) Baltimore Ravens
Kobe Hudson, WR, UCF
211) Dallas Cowboys
Jermari Harris, CB, Iowa
212) Baltimore Ravens
Dante Trader Jr., Safety, Maryland
213) Las Vegas Raiders
Kaimon Rucker, EDGE, North Carolina
214) Los Angeles Chargers
Jamon Dumas-Johnson, LB, Kentucky
215) Las Vegas Raiders
Nohl Williams, CB, California
216) Cleveland Browns
Tyler Batty, EDGE, BYU
Round 7
217) New England Patriots
Jalen Travis, OT, Iowa State
218) Atlanta Falcons
Craig Woodson, Safety, California
219) New York Giants
Cody Simon, LB, Ohio State
220) New England Patriots
Ja’Corey Brooks, WR, Louisville
221) Jacksonville Jaguars
Rylie Mills, DT, Notre Dame
222) Las Vegas Raiders
Joshua Gray, OG, Oregon State
223) Seattle Seahawks
Tyrion Ingram-Dawkins, DT, Georgia
224) Miami Dolphins
Upton Stout, CB, Western Kentucky
225) Arizona Cardinals
Dalton Cooper, DT, Oklahoma State
226) Kansas City Chiefs
Willie Lampkin, OG, North Carolina
227) San Francisco 49ers
Johnny Walker, EDGE, Missouri
228) Detroit Lions
Caleb Ransaw, CB, Tulane
229) Pittsburgh Steelers
Carson Bruener, LB, Washington
230) Carolina Panthers
Cam Jackson, DT, Florida
231) Miami Dolphins
Thomas Fidone II, TE, Nebraska
232) Indianapolis Colts
Collin Oliver, LB, Oklahoma State
233) Chicago Bears
Mac McWilliams, CB, UCF
234) Seattle Seahawks
Xavier Truss, OG, Georgia
235) Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Kyren Lacy, WR, LSU
236) Houston Texans
Jacory Croskey-Merritt, RB, Arizona
237) Green Bay Packers
Tonka Hemingway, DT, South Carolina
238) New England Patriots
Justin Walley, CB, Minnesota
239 ) Dallas Cowboys
Isas Waxter, CB, Villanova
240) Chicago Bears
Nick Martin, LB, Oklahoma State
241) Houston Texans
Barryn Sorrell, EDGE, Texas
242) Atlanta Falcons
Patrick Jenkins, DE, Tulane
243) Baltimore Ravens
Phil Mafah, RB, Clemson
244) Detroit Lions
Tyler Cooper, OG, Minnesota
245) Washington Commanders
Antwane Wells Jr., WR, Ole Miss
246) New York Giants
Kurtis Rourke, QB, Indiana
247) Dallas Cowboys
Que Robinson, EDGE, Alabama
248) New Orleans Saints
Elijhah Badger, WR, Florida
249) San Francisco 49ers
Yahya Black, DT, Iowa
250) Green Bay Packers
KeAndre Lambert-Smith, WR, Auburn
251) Kansas City Chiefs
Andrew Armstrong, WR, Arkansas
252) San Francisco 49ers
Caden Prieskorn, TE, Ole Miss
253) Miami Dolphins
Theo Wease Jr., WR, Missouri
254) New Orleans Saints
Aaron Smith, LB, South Carolina State
255) Cleveland Browns
Will Sheppard, WR, Colorado
256) Los Angeles Chargers
Efton Chism, WR, Eastern Washington
257) Kansas City Chiefs
Drew Kendall, OC, Boston College
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