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John Johnson dives into his final NFL Mock Draft for the 2025 season for Round 1, Round 2, and Round 3. Which NFL players will be selected by which teams in this final 2025 NFL Mock Draft?
The NFL Draft is coming up pretty quickly. In less than two weeks, we'll finally get to know which players go to which teams. Until then, we're stuck reading (and in some cases, writing) more mock drafts for interested readers to delve into.
The most entertaining mock draft articles are probably those that feature the craziest trades. Often, though, NFL Drafts are full of wild moves, reaches, and trades that shake up the landscape for the coming year, and some of them can be sniffed out by astute research beforehand.
At any rate, the first three rounds are by far the most interesting in the draft, especially for anyone who doesn't follow football year-round in order to get an edge in the 30 dynasty fantasy football leagues they're in. I may or may not be one of those people, so let's dive into my final three-round mock draft ahead of the 2025 NFL Draft.
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Round 1
Tennessee Titans, Pick 1.01 - Cam Ward, Miami
After the Tennessee Titans mutually agreed to cancel their private workout with another highly-rated quarterback in this year's draft class, it became obvious that former Miami QB Cam Ward was exactly who they were targeting. Ward has long been viewed as the QB1 in this year's class.
I’m HYPE about the Titans drafting Cam Ward, but there is a reason he hasn’t been considered a slam dunk for much of the process.
The decision making is certainly questionable.
You don’t want to clip his wings, but he’s gotta find a balance with these wild plays. pic.twitter.com/nAYt9psJOW
— TicTacTitans (@TicTacTitans) April 9, 2025
I'm among the group that isn't sold on Ward as a franchise quarterback. The talent is there, but the decision-making skills aren't what you want for a No. 1 overall pick. The Titans are backed into a corner, as second-year head coach Brian Callahan didn't impress in his rookie coaching season, and the team just has to take a chance, because the No. 1 overall pick doesn't come along every year.
Ward has several areas of his game that he needs to clean up. Over time, if he develops, he could become a solid starting QB. It just might take some time, if it ever happens.
Cleveland Browns, Pick 1.02 - Travis Hunter, WR/CB, Colorado
If the Browns know what's good for them, they'll just suck up their lack of a quarterback and draft Hunter. A future superstar in the NFL, Hunter is a transcendent athlete and was college football's best wide receiver in 2024.
He was held back pretty handily by his quarterback, Shedeur Sanders, though. And while Cleveland has other areas of need, Hunter could be a franchise-defining stud for the next decade.
Travis Hunter Ball Skills:
- Hand Strength and Technique
- Highpoint, Catch In Traffic
- Tracking, Accelerating through catch point pic.twitter.com/AdaYksZMCZ— Burny (@SeaSportsBros) February 14, 2025
He fits the archetype of player you just take and figure out later. While he could be one of the NFL's best WRs within a few years and has rare upside at the position, his skills as a cornerback will warrant at least decent usage on the other side of the ball.
Of course, an elite WR is much more important for an NFL offense than an elite CB, but being a two-way player will give Hunter the chance to influence games to a rare degree, often not seen by any non-quarterback players.
New York Giants, Pick 1.03 - Abdul Carter, EDGE, Penn State
The Giants could select a quarterback here, but it's easy to surmise that they signed quarterbacks Russell Wilson and Jameis Winston to be one-year stopgaps to kick the can down the road at the position.
Of course, they could still opt to select a QB, but with Carter, they get a chance to upgrade their pass-rush. Carter has rare upside reminiscent of linebacker Micah Parsons, who ironically went to the same school as he did.
The Giants have met with Abdul Carter FIVE TIMES.
Once at the Combine. Then at his Pro Day. Daboll had breakfast with him on Sunday. He’s in the building today. Then again tomorrow. That’s five.
I feel like they’re zeroing in on who they want to draft with the No. 3 pick. pic.twitter.com/NxpRCoct7r
— Anthony Rivardo (@Anthony_Rivardo) April 10, 2025
It's usually better to take the best player available. This year's quarterback class is very questionable overall, but the pass-rusher class is absolutely stacked in the first round. To choose a QB that ended up being a bust, like Colorado's QB last year is likely to become, and pass up on a potential Hall of Fame level talent in Carter would be management malpractice.
Abdul Carter’s change-of-pace ability is unmatched. pic.twitter.com/QcloEyqvA8
— Andy (@AndyyNFL) April 8, 2025
Carter is a generational prospect.
New England Patriots, Pick 1.04 - Will Campbell, OT, LSU
The Patriots' dreams of getting Hunter could be dashed by the Cleveland Browns. A trade up is in the realm of possibility, but offensive line is such a massive issue for the team that they need to address it immediately. This year's wide receiver class is viewed as weaker than usual, so it makes sense to get a player who could be the blind-side blocker for Drake Maye for over a decade to come.
Will Campbell is a OT prospect in the 2025 draft class. He scored a 9.91 RAS out of a possible 10.00. This ranked 15 out of 1508 OT from 1987 to 2025.https://t.co/4rXjkuaTOT pic.twitter.com/vHw8SBKpR2
— Kent Lee Platte (@MathBomb) April 10, 2025
He's a remarkable athlete in addition to having excellent film and a fully sound fundamental understanding of the game. He would immediately be a huge upgrade to protect the franchise's most prized asset, the QB.
Jacksonville Jaguars, Pick 1.05 - Tyler Warren, TE, Penn State
Perhaps teams have figured out that an elite tight end is one of the best ways to elevate an offense there is. Former New England Patriots TE Rob Gronkowski comes to mind, as well as Kansas City Chief TE Travis Kelce and San Francisco 49ers TE George Kittle.
The league's elite of the elite tight ends are insanely valuable to their offenses, and the results typically are winning records, playoffs, and Super Bowl championships.
TYLER WARREN'S SECOND TD OF THE DAY 😮
He extends the lead for the Nittany Lions 🏈 pic.twitter.com/kulMW52CNb
— ESPN (@espn) January 1, 2025
In a move reminiscent of the Atlanta Falcons reaching for tight end Kyle Pitts, the Jaguars could choose Warren here, expecting him to be the second key cog in a passing game led by wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr.
I'm not a huge fan of this pick, because Warren has a lot of work to do as a route-runner and separator, but he could be used in the run game and is impressive after the catch. And is an absurd athlete.
Chicago Bears, Pick 1.06 (Projected Trade with Las Vegas Raiders) - Ashton Jeanty, RB, Boise State
The Bears signed a tandem of offensive linemen to massive contracts to better protect quarterback Caleb Williams. While the Bears offensive line was lambasted as one of the worst in the league last year, they were routinely hung out to dry by Williams, who constantly ran himself into pressures and sacks by running from the pocket and trying to create on the run.
Scouts around the NFL are reportedly saying the Bears are IN LOVE with Ashton Jeanty. pic.twitter.com/mfc9gjUP9H
— Bears History (@ChiBearsHistory) April 10, 2025
In his time with the Detroit Lions, new Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson designed one of the league's best rushing attacks. He'll likely want to do the same thing in Chicago. The problem is that their current top running back, D'Andre Swift, simply isn't good enough to warrant a workhorse workload.
Insane that the Bears wanted him over Saquon Barkley, but whatever. Chicago has a chance to get their RB of the future and the cornerstone of their offense, as envisioned by Johnson.
Jeanty nearly won the Heisman Trophy and exceeded 2,600 yards rushing in 2024. He can be the engine of his new offense from Day 1.
New York Jets, Pick 1.07 - Jaxson Dart, QB, Ole Miss
The Jets signed quarterback Justin Fields to a two-year, $40 million contract. But Fields' game is rife with issues, no matter how many Instagram highlight reels people watch of a few of his big runs and throws as if those are perfectly represented microcosms of his game overall, and he was just held back by the Bears offensive line. Not the case, as they gave Fields the second-most time to throw in the NFL in 2023.
Fields is not the long-term answer, and if Dart isn't ready immediately, he'll have time to develop his game and be eased in to the starting job, should the need arise. He's just 21 years old and will be 22 before the 2025 season starts, so he has plenty of development potential ahead of him.
Todd McShay says he almost mocked Ole Miss QB Jaxson Dart to the Jets at 7 in his Mock Draft 3.0 and there’s love in the Jets building for Dart.
He ultimately went with Missouri OT Armand Membou instead.
(@McShay13) pic.twitter.com/9VBErlUg00
— SleeperJets (@SleeperJets) April 10, 2025
Either way, Dart is not falling outside the top-16 picks, as many in the fantasy football community seem to think he will. He's the best processor, best decision-maker, and best quarterback in this year's draft class.
Carolina Panthers, Pick 1.08 - Mason Graham, DT, Michigan
After the injury to star defensive tackle Derrick Brown, the Panthers run defense completely collapsed last season. They'll have plenty of motivation to not let that happen again. Carolina allowed 5.2 yards per rush attempt by opposing teams in 2024, most in the league by a decent margin. Teams simply can't succeed giving up nearly half of a first down every time the opponent runs the ball.
Panthers run defense was historically bad. 50.9% success rate allowed ranks as the worst defensive season this century. pic.twitter.com/6XX28VLiZH
— Football Insights 📊 (@fball_insights) February 25, 2025
Addressing a huge need that led to a historically bad season in one area of football is a wise move here. This year's prospects along the defensive line form a deep, huge class, and it's even possible the team could trade up into the first round to choose an edge rusher. More on that later.
New Orleans Saints, Pick 1.09 - Shedeur Sanders, QB, Colorado
Originally thought to be a player that would be picked inside the top-3, Sanders takes a tumble all the way down to the Saints, and surprises by being drafted lower than Dart. Sanders is not very good when the pressure is on.
He takes way too many terrible sacks, has poor rhythm that leads to plays getting disrupted, and doesn't have the athleticism to maneuver in the pocket away from good pass-rushers. But the Saints like him.
Shedeur Sanders to the #Saints makes a lot of sense with Kellen Moore… https://t.co/OaZE2geacf pic.twitter.com/0xSqUYZAeR
— Chase Daniel (@ChaseDaniel) January 31, 2025
Sanders would probably sit behind QB Derek Carr for at least a year, but New Orleans will be shooting themselves in the foot here. They need to take on a full rebuild, and drafting a questionable future franchise QB in a year where they need to stop kicking the cap situation can down the road is bad. But general manager Mickey Loomis wants to keep his job, so there's that.
Las Vegas Raiders, Pick 1.10 (Projected trade with Chicago Bears) - Mykel Williams, EDGE, Georgia
It would be on-brand for the Raiders to pick a risky player here, and while they signed defensive end Maxx Crosby to an impressive contract, it's never a bad idea to load up on pass-rushers.
Las Vegas needs help there, as Crosby has been their only elite edge rusher for some time. Perhaps defensive tackle Christian Wilkins will stay healthy. In that case, they'd be much better off along the defensive line.
Mykel Williams is this year’s FREAKISH athlete at edge rusher (6’5”, 270lbs, 35” arms).
He flashed his upside with dominance in both games against Texas, totaling 4 sacks. pic.twitter.com/fj7Nr25KWF
— NFL Draft Files (@NFL_DF) December 20, 2024
San Francisco 49ers, Pick 1.11 - Armand Membou, OT, Missouri
The San Francisco 49ers would be getting the steal of the first round here. Membou would immediately be a massive boost to an offenisve line that struggled with pass-protection, and he could play at right tackle while Trent Williams finishes his career, then potentially move to LT if needed.
This is my favorite Armand Membou rep.
Ridiculous striking flashes. So much pop in his hands.
— SCOUTD (@scoutdnfl) March 3, 2025
SF's pass-protection was very bad in 2024. They need to fix that ASAP.
Dallas Cowboys, Pick 1.12 - Will Johnson, CB, Michigan
Cornerback DaRon Bland is on the last year of his rookie contract and Trevon Diggs could miss a portion of the season due to his ACL reconstruction surgery and a chondral tissue graft to address another knee injury.
Johnson is an excellent CB prospect, and with the Cowboys likely to extend linebacker Micah Parsons soon, they could get a solid value here and shore up the secondary. It wouldn't be their biggest position of need, and could cause some redundancy, but then again, Cowboys owner Jerry Jones is a bit senile.
With dynamic playmaking skills and elite physical traits, no wonder Will Johnson is one of this year's highly-touted prospects ⭐️
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Miami Dolphins, Pick 1.13 - Kelvin Banks Jr., OT, Texas
The retirement of left tackle Terron Armstead really gives the Dolphins no choice here. They have to bolster their pass-protection after losing Armstead, offensive guard Robert Hunt, and center Connor Williams in the span of two years. Those three linemen made Miami one of the best offenses in the league in 2023.
Kelvin Banks Jr. had 9 games this past season against defensive lines that were among the 25 highest-graded in the P4.
In those games…
- 83.7 PFF grade
- 85.6 pass-blocking grade
- 2.2% pressure rate allowedWhole lot of overthinking with him right now. The best OL in the…
— Max Chadwick (@CFBMaxChadwick) April 9, 2025
This is a no-brainer pick.
Indianapolis Colts, Pick 1.14 - Jalon Walker, EDGE, Georgia
Being a mediocre team sometimes means having a slew of good, but not great, players at many position groups. The Colts probably expect to get Johnson, the cornerback taken by Dallas here, but they could load up with another pass-rusher/linebacker hybrid if not. Walker is a very versatile player, and could help them fill in needs at both LB and pass-rusher.
2 minutes of Georgia LB Jalon Walker absolutely getting after it on All-22:
• A well-rounded defensive leader with elite intangibles & unwavering effort. A true jack-of-all-trades for your team [More Below]
Hope You Enjoy… https://t.co/M4udmb1Vlb pic.twitter.com/HmETz0awTJ
— SCOUTD (@scoutdnfl) April 4, 2025
Not a bad pick.
Atlanta Falcons, Pick 1.15 - Mike Green, EDGE, Marshall
Did I say this class was absolutely loaded as pass-rusher yet? Green has lately been shooting up draft boards, and with good reason. He's absurdly athletic and highly talented against both the pass and the run.
The Falcons are desperate for help in pressuring and sacking opposing quarterbacks. Green would immediately become the team's best edge rusher, and would be a key piece in giving that defense some teeth.
"The effort is there, the production is there, this is a guy who really knows how to rush the passer."
-@MoveTheSticks on @HerdFB DL Mike Green
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Arizona Cardinals, Pick 1.16 - James Pearce Jr., EDGE, Tennessee
The Cardinals are another team that really needs more help in the pass rush. Zaven Collins being your team sack leader is not a good thing. Pearce is a freak athlete, and while his production wasn't elite, you usually can't have both of those things in a pass-rush prospect at this point in the first round.
If James Pearce Jr. can beat his character concerns, some team is getting a damn good football player. pic.twitter.com/Tbl19owV5a
— Andy (@AndyyNFL) April 9, 2025
Cincinnati Bengals, Pick 1.17 - Josh Simmons, OT, Ohio State
The offensive line the Bengals have built for Joe Burrow has never been particularly great. It's an issue that's plagued the team for many seasons now. The problem is that their defense is also terrible, but it's possible they address that later in the draft. They shelled out tons of cash for WRs Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins. Protecting the QB should be a priority.
Seattle Seahawks, Pick 1.18 - Walter Nolen, DL, Ole Miss
Seahawks general manager John Schneider should have been fired long ago for his criminal negligence of the offensive line. He might dig his heels in and give his head coach, the defensive-minded Mike Macdonald, an excellent run-stuffer. Seattle would improve against the run with this pick at least.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Pick 1.19 - Jahdae Barron, CB, Texas
The Bucs are in desperate need of help in the secondary. Their best cover corner, Carlton Davis III, departed in the offseason, and they were very poor against the pass last season, due to a number of injuries. Barron would help here. The team needs an edge rusher as well, but Barron is a nice value at pick 19.
Denver Broncos, Pick 1.20 - Omarion Hampton, RB, UNC
The Broncos had one of the NFL's worst running games in the league last year, rivaled only by the divisional rival Las Vegas Raiders, among a few other teams. Head coach Sean Payton wasn't very happy. In Hampton, though, he'll get a great athlete and true workhorse RB that can handle over 20 touches per game. Exactly what he wants.
Omarion Hampton is an absolute workhorse.
➖ 6’0/220lbs | 21 Years Old
➖ 1222 Yards After Contact (#2 in FBS)
➖ 73 Missed Tackles Forced
➖ Good Pass-Catcher, Vision, InstinctsHe’s going to be a damn good football player. Some Josh Jacobs/Nick Chubb to his game… pic.twitter.com/kdt54DBWwH
— SCOUTD (@scoutdnfl) February 21, 2025
Pittsburgh Steelers, Pick 1.21 - Jalen Milroe, QB, Alabama
In one of the bigger surprises the first round could offer, the Steelers could opt to pick their (maybe) quarterback of the future in Milroe. Pittsburgh offensive coordinator Arthur Smith would be delighted to have one of the best athletes at the position in the NFL, and would be sure to call at least a trillion run plays for him.
What we know:
-Steelers love Jaxson Dart, Jalen Milroe, & Tyler Shough
-Steelers biggest need is QB
-Steelers plan on drafting a QBWhat we don’t know:
-The round they’ll draft a QBWhat I expect:
-Steelers will draft one of these guys sooner than fans are comfortable with pic.twitter.com/uBQ2lx8sc3— Devin Engle (@DevinJacobEngle) April 2, 2025
Los Angeles Chargers, Pick 1.22 - Colston Loveland, TE, Michigan
This is an even bigger steal that Membou was. Loveland is the best tight end in this year's draft class. He's 6-foot-6 and has an absurd catch radius, and runs routes like he's a 6-foot-3 wide receiver. He dominated his team's target share last season despite an injured shoulder, and would be much more highly rated if his quarterback play wasn't so horrendous in 2024.
Do people realize how big of a nightmare Colston Loveland is going to be for opposing defenses?
1. Bigger than a LB
2. Quicker than a CBA walking mismatch… https://t.co/M4udmb1Vlb pic.twitter.com/vlwcIFLpQY
— SCOUTD (@scoutdnfl) April 2, 2025
Green Bay Packers, Pick 1.23 - Tetairoa McMillan, WR, Arizona
The NFL isn't quite as high on McMillan as the fantasy football community is, largely because he has glaring flaws in his game that don't show up on the highlight reels people see.
T-Mac is nowhere near as talented as Hunter (Travis) is, and he would fit right in with Green Bay's ugly committee at the position. Perhaps he could separate himself from Romeo Doubs if he can separate from cornerbacks better on traditional routes without offensive scheming and poor CB play driving his production.
Minnesota Vikings, Pick 1.24 - Malaki Starks, S, Georgia
Safety is a huge position of need for the Vikings. Lucky for them that the pass-rusher class is so stacked. Starks would fit right in and improve the pass defense markedly.
Houston Texans, Pick 1.25 - Josh Conerly Jr., OT, Oregon
The Texans had horrible pass-protection in 2024, and quarterback C.J. Stroud had a massive sophomore slump. If this team wants to do anything in 2025, they'll need to address this first. Conerly is a nice value here, and could step in and provide a percentage of what Laremy Tunsil did.
Los Angeles Rams, Pick 1.26 - Maxwell Hairston, CB, Kentucky
The Rams need the elite explosiveness and raw speed that Hairston could bring in the secondary. They were demolished by wide receivers Marvin Harrison Jr. and Jaxon Smith-Njigba last season. Hairston would be a huge upgrade over what they have right now.
Baltimore Ravens, Pick 1.27 - Nic Scourton, EDGE, Texas A&M
Massive, massive value for the Ravens, who usually find massive values late in the first round of the NFL Draft. Scourton is an excellent, yet under-appreciated, pass-rusher. The Ravens are too old at pass-rusher, and need to get younger.
Detroit Lions, Pick 1.28 - Jonah Savaiinaea, OG, Arizona
I agree with Chad Reuter here. The Lions really need someone to replace the departed Kevin Zeitler. The offensive line has been a strength of the team for years now, and that shouldn't change if they want to maintain their dominance.
Washington Commanders, Pick 1.29 -Donovan Ezeiruaku, EDGE, Boston College
Ezeiruaku is another steal, and the Commanders would address an important position of need with this pick. Their pass rush was solid in 2024, but they lost linebacker Dante Flower Jr. in the offseason, who was their sack leader. Ezeiruaku would fill in for him immediately.
Buffalo Bills, Pick 1.30 - Luther Burden III, WR, Missouri
I'm not convinced Burden will be a great WR at the next level. He lacks a real route tree, and while he's good with the ball in his hands, so are a lot of receivers who can also run much better routes. Burden would benefit from having quarterback Josh Allen, though, and his skill set nicely complements that of Keon Coleman.
Kansas City Chiefs, Pick 1.31 -Aireontae Ersery, OT, Minnesota
Quarterback Patrick Mahomes II got demolished by pressure in the Super Bowl. OT Kingsley Suamataia, who the team drafted in 2024, might not be the answer at LT. Ersery would help them build depth and provide a potential future starter at a position of desperate need for KC.
Philadelphia Eagles, Pick 1.32 - Shemar Stewart, EDGE, Texas A&M
The Eagles lost Josh Sweat and Milton Williams, two excellent pass-rushers, after the 2024 season. This is the position they need the most, so they address it here, because GM Howie Roseman knows what he's doing.
Round 2
Cleveland Browns, Pick 2.01 (No. 33 Overall) - Derrick Harmon, DT, Oregon
The Browns pounce on the 313 pound defensive tackle prospect that could help shore up their run game and solidify their defensive trenches. Harmon would normally be selected in the first round, but due to the sheer depth of this class on the DL, he falls to the second round.
New York Giants, Pick 2.02 (No. 34 Overall) - Darien Porter, CB, Iowa State
The Giants make a bit of a "reach" here, but it's probably worth it. Porter goes to a Big 12 school that's often overlooked by NFL scouts for whatever reason, but is producing great players. New York would have probably preferred an edge rusher, but the players they were targeting with this pick (in my mind) are already gone, so they go for a cornerback.
Tennessee Titans, Pick 2.03 (No. 35 Overall) - Emeka Egbuka, WR, Ohio State
The Titans immediately get their slot receiver of the future with Egbuka, who I believe will fall further in the draft than the fantasy community thinks. I guess we have to hope Ward ends up being good. This won't solve the Titans' WR problems, as WR Calvin Ridley is aging and hasn't lived up to the hopes the team had for him. And Egbuka is fine, but not particularly explosive.
Jacksonville Jaguars, Pick 2.04 (No. 36 Overall) - TreVeyon Henderson, RB, Ohio State
Lately, Henderson has been supposedly picking up steam as a potential first-round draft choice. I don't know if that's his agent trying to push propaganda, but it's probably better to wait until the second round to pick him.
Jags head coach Liam Coen would be happy, though, as Henderson's biggest drawback is his lack of ability to play through contact, and Coen's elite run schemes can nullify this. Henderson is a good pass-blocker, too.
Las Vegas Raiders, Pick 2.05 (No. 37 Overall) - Azareye'h Thomas, CB, Florida State
The Raiders have needs all over the defense, but with so many pass-rushers having been gobbled up in the first round, they could turn to another need -- the secondary -- which performed poorly in 2024. Thomas plays with nice strength, which fits with the Raiders ethos, or something like that. He would be a starter in Year 1.
New England Patriots, Pick 2.06 (No. 38 Overall) - Jayden Higgins, WR, Iowa State
LEAGUE-WINNER ALERT. If Higgins, one of my favorite wide receivers in this year's draft class (easily a top 2-3 WR for me) goes to the Patriots, and gets a chance to catch passes from quarterback Drake Maye, wheels should be all the way up in fantasy football.
Higgins is what people want Tetairoa McMillan to be. A big, physical receiver that's a good route-runner and improved in his separation skills massively is a valuable commodity.
Chicago Bears, Pick 2.07 (No. 39 Overall) - Tyler Booker, OG, Alabama
This would be a bit of a crazy pick by Johnson, in terms of positional needs. But they could build one of the fiercest offensive lines in the league, and one with a crazy amount of depth. Perhaps they want some injury insurance for OG Jonah Jackson, too.
New Orleans Saints, Pick 2.08 (No. 40 Overall) - Ozzy Trapilo, OT, Boston College
The Saints don't really have a choice here. They desperately need help on the offensive line, especially since they took one of the most sack-prone quarterbacks in this year's draft class. Sanders is highly unlikely to succeed at the next level without a lot of good pass-protection.
Chicago Bears, Pick 2.09 (No. 41 Overall) - Kenneth Grant, DT, Michigan
The Bears would be foolish to not continue to solidify the trenches in this DT-heavy class. Grant is good against the run, and would help Chicago be much tougher to succeed against on the ground. He's also good at batting down passes.
New York Jets, Pick 2.10 (No. 42 Overall) - Elijah Arroyo, TE, Miami
I don't really agree with this pick, as I think they should just go for offensive tackle. But perhaps their lack of any serviceable tight ends, and the fact that they only have one good wide receiver in Garrett Wilson, will spur New York to pick up another viable pass-catching threat that can double as a run-blocker.
San Francisco 49ers, Pick 2.11 (No. 43 Overall) - Trey Amos, CB, Ole Miss
Other than cornerback Deommodore Lenoir, the 49ers don't have a lot of juice in their secondary, and pass defense was a problem for them last season. When their pass-rush isn't playing at a high level, it gets even worse. Amos could play opposite of Lenoir starting in his first season.
Dallas Cowboys, Pick 2.12 (No. 44 Overall) - Tre Harris, WR, Ole Miss
Harris was uber-productive in college and incredibly efficient in his final season, despite injury. The Cowboys need someone other than CeeDee Lamb to be an effective pass-catcher for them. Relying on Jalen Tolbert to be the WR2 hasn't worked out, and the offense collapses when Lamb gets hurt.
Indianapolis Colts, Pick 2.13 (No. 45 Overall) - Grey Zabel, OG, NDSU
The Colts need help along the interior of the offensive line. Part of the reason their run game suffered for much of the year was due to injuries and that groups general ineffectiveness. Zabel would immediately slot in as an upgrade and help to address that issue.
Atlanta Falcons, Pick 2.14 (No. 46 Overall) - Demetrius Knight Jr., LB, South Carolina
The Falcons need better depth at linebacker, and better starters, too. They took a pass-rusher in the first round, and while their secondary is also lacking, Knight is instinctive and forced three fumbles in 2024, so he could help Atlanta's turnover problem too, at least slightly.
Arizona Cardinals, Pick 2.15 (No. 47 Overall) - T.J. Sanders, DT, South Carolina
Two teammates going off the board consecutively! The Cardinals, unsurprisingly, dip into the depth of the defensive tackle here. Their entire DL played uninspiringly in 2024. Sanders, along with a hopefully uninjured Darius Robinson, should help change that.
Miami Dolphins, Pick 2.16 (No. 48 Overall) - Benjamin Morrison, CB, Notre Dame
Cornerback Jalen Ramsey is aging, and it might be best for the team to move him to safety at some point. They addressed the offensive line in the first round, so trying to bolster the secondary should be their next priority. Morrison would have been drafted higher if not for hip surgery last offseason.
Cincinnati Bengals, Pick 2.17 (No. 49 Overall) - Omar Norman-Lott, DT, Tennessee
The trenches are the Bengals' biggest areas of weakness, though their entire defense needs help. It doesn't seem like defensive end Trey Hendrickson is super likely to be traded, given the depth of the class, so it would be best for the Bengals to keep him and bolster their run D.
Seattle Seahawks, Pick 2.18 (No. 50 Overall) - Donovan Jackson, OG, Ohio State
This would be a miracle if it were actually likely. Schneider doesn't seem to be on the hot seat, but he should be, and this would at least cool it a bit. The Seahawks need lots of help on their OL, and this won't totally address it. But Jackson should be a solid starter and has tons of high-quality experience.
Denver Broncos, Pick 2.19 (No. 51 Overall) - Jaylin Noel, WR, Iowa State
The Broncos would be getting away with absolute highway robbery if they made this pick. Noel is the closest thing to Detroit Lions WR Amon-Ra St. Brown in this year's draft, and he's an elite speed guy with an elite vertical jump and elite strength.
He's highly explosive even when recovering from being off balance, and would immediately be a LEAGUE-WINNER in fantasy football, in my mind.
Seattle Seahawks, Pick 2.20 (No. 52 Overall) - Terrance Ferguson, TE, Oregon
The Seahawks would still need more help along the OL at this point, but Schneider is a moron, like I've said, so he'll probably do something stupid like take a tight end here. I actually think Ferguson is pretty good, though. He's highly athletic for his position. I
Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Pick 2.21 (No. 53 Overall) - Jordan Burch, EDGE, Oregon
The Bucs used to have a fearsome defensive line, both on the edges and in the interior. Not so much any more. Burch is in a lower tier of pass-rushers this year, but in most classes, he'd go a bit higher. This is a nice value for Tampa Bay.
Green Bay Packers, Pick 2.22 (No. 54 Overall) - Josaiah Stewart, EDGE, Michigan
The last time the Packers chose a slightly-less-than-ideally-productive pass-rusher, it was defensive end Rashan Gary, and that actually worked out pretty well. Stewart is a risky pick, as his player profile has some concerning red flags, but maybe Green Bay can make it work again.
Los Angeles Chargers, Pick 2.23 (No. 55 Overall) - Darius Alexander, DT, Toledo
Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh knows that you should build up the trenches. After using a first-round pick on an offensive tackle last season, Harbaugh bolsters the run defense with Alexander, who showed versatility by pressuring the quarterback in college. He's a nice piece for the defense.
Buffalo Bills, Pick 2.24 (No. 56 Overall) - Alfred Collins, DT, Texas
The Bills really need to get bigger along the defensive line. It becomes a problem for them every year in the playoffs. Collins is 332 pounds and has the size and strength advantages to beat all positions along the offensive line. He could shore up Buffalo's poor run defense quickly.
Carolina Panthers, Pick 2.25 (No. 57 Overall) - Tez Johnson, WR, Oregon
Put him in the slot and let him rip. WR Adam Thielen is nearly finished with his career, and it's a miracle he can still be productive at his age. Johnson would make a worthy replacement, though he's a different type of player.
He could quickly become the WR1 on this offense, and he has a rare combination of separation ability and joystick-esque movement skills in the open field with the ball in his hands.
Houston Texans, Pick 2.26 (No. 58 Overall) - Miles Frazier, OG, LSU
The Texans are better off at every position group than they are along the offensive line, except arguably at tight end. It's hard to find a replacement there, but the number one priority should be protecting Stroud, and Frazier would fill in for the departed Kenyon Green at guard.
Baltimore Ravens, Pick 2.27 (No. 59 Overall) - Xavier Watts, S, Notre Dame
Having one of the best rosters in the NFL is a nice positive feedback cycle. It allows you to choose best player available more often than other teams. The Ravens get a nice steal here with Watts, who caught 13 picks and batted 13 passes in his last two seasons. He and S Kyle Hamilton would make a strong duo.
Detroit Lions, Pick 2.28 (No. 60 Overall) - Landon Jackson, EDGE, Arkansas
Jackson's fall in the draft would surely have Lions GM rubbing his hands together in excited anticipation to turn in his card. Defensive end Aidan Hutchinson is still recovering from his broken leg, and it's Detroit's biggest position of need (EDGE) right now. Jackson is a hyper-talented athlete and is a big guy (264 pounds).
Washington Commanders, Pick 2.29 (No. 61 Overall) - Dylan Sampson, RB, Tennessee
LEAGUE-WINNER ALERT yet again. Sampson is highly talented and an explosive athlete, with underrated ability to play through contact. He would take over pretty quickly as the team's RB1, and add another dimension to an offense that didn't have a great running back rush game last season.
Buffalo Bills, Pick 2.30 (No. 62 Overall) - Quincy Riley, CB, Louisville
The Bills need to reinforce their secondary, and should use their second-round pick to do so. Riley is a versatile corner that can play out wide or in the slot.
Kansas City Chiefs, Pick 2.31 (No. 63 Overall) - Tate Ratledge, OG, Georgia
The offensive line needs more bolstering. The Chiefs aren't afraid of using two consecutive picks on one position group, and the departure of OG Joe Thuney leaves a hole that the Chiefs need to fill quickly. Mahomes needs better blocking.
Philadelphia Eagles, Pick 2.32 (No. 64 Overall) - Tyleik Williams, DL, Ohio State
What did I say about having a good roster? The Eagles can bolster their defensive line once again with Williams, who's a fantastic run-stuffer with pass-rush ability.
Round 3
New York Giants, Pick 3.01 (No. 65 Overall) - Cameron Williams, OT, Texas
The Giants will probably always need help along the offensive line. They didn't make a change at offensive coordinator, namely their head coach, Brian Daboll.
Kansas City Chiefs, Pick 3.02 (No. 66 Overall) - RJ Harvey, RB, UCF
The Chiefs should dip into the depth of this class and choose an RB that will eventually replace Kareem Hunt. Harvey is good enough to outproduce Isiah Pacheco, too.
Cleveland Browns, Pick 3.03 (No. 67 Overall) - Quinshon Judkins, RB, Ohio State
Judkins is not a great RB. He's a bowling ball, but that's about it. He's not good at forcing missed tackles. The Browns could use another RB, though.
Las Vegas Raiders, Pick 3.04 (No. 68 Overall) - Cam Skattebo, RB, Arizona State
Skattebo was one of the best running backs at making defenders miss in 2024 in college. If his speed is good enough, he could be nice for L.V.
New England Patriots, Pick 3.05 (No. 69 Overall) - Marcus Mbow, OG, Purdue
The Patriots need all the help they can get on the OL. After choosing an OT in Round 1, they should pick a guard here.
Jacksonville Jaguars, Pick 3.06 (No. 70 Overall) - Joshua Farmer, DL, Florida State
The Jags need to improve their run defense and the interior defensive line in general.
New Orleans Saints, Pick 3.07 (No. 71 Overall) - Shavon Revel Jr., CB, East Carolina
The Saints' roster is full of holes. One of those glaring holes is at CB. Revel can help.
Chicago Bears, Pick 3.08 (No. 72 Overall) - Princely Umanmielen, EDGE, Ole Miss
Umanmielen is an athletic defensive end specializing in the speed rush, and could form a nice duo with Montez Sweat.
New York Jets, Pick 3.09 (No. 73 Overall) - Ty Robinson, DT, Nebraska
The Jets would be wise to dip into this deep class of defensive linemen and address a position of need.
Carolina Panthers, Pick 3.10 (No. 74 Overall) - Jared Ivey, EDGE, Ole Miss
The Panthers aren't a great team in the trenches on the defensive side of the ball, and adding Ivey, a talented and big pass-rusher, would help.
San Francisco 49ers, Pick 3.11 (No. 75 Overall) - Jack Sawyer, EDGE, Ohio State
Nick Bosa's injury issues and the lack of depth at pass-rusher could prompt the 49ers to take another big, athletic edge defender.
Dallas Cowboys, Pick 3.12 (No. 76 Overall) - Kaleb Johnson, RB, Iowa
Johnson isn't a good running back, but the scheme and run blocking (best in the P4) at Iowa will lead to him getting over-drafted.
New England Patriots, Pick 3.13 (No. 77 Overall) - Ashton Gilotte, EDGE, Louisville
New Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel knows that pressuring and sacking the quarterback is the most important thing a defense can do. The Pats need to do more of it.
Arizona Cardinals, Pick 3.14 (No. 78 Overall) - Jacob Parrish, CB, Kansas State
The Cardinals have needs all over defense, and with so many pass-rushers flying off the board, they get good value here with Parrish.
Houston Texans, Pick 3.15 (No. 79 Overall) - Shemar Turner, DT, Texas A&M
The Texans already have a great defense, but the interior defensive line could use some help to make this an elite unit.
Indianapolis Colts, Pick 3.16 (No. 80 Overall) - Mason Taylor, TE, LSU
The Colts don't have a strong tight end, and perhaps Taylor, who has plus athletic traits, could develop into one.
Cincinnati Bengals, Pick 3.17 (No. 81 Overall) - Chris Paul Jr., LB, Ole Miss
The Bengals depth chart is concerningly thin at linebacker. It's one of their biggest positions of need, so they should take one here.
Seattle Seahawks, Pick 3.18 (No. 82 Overall) - Elic Ayomanor, WR, Stanford
Ayomanor's is big and fast, and if he could clean up his game, could become a nice "X" receiver for the Seahawks.
Pittsburgh Steelers, Pick 3.19 (No. 83 Overall) - Damien Martinez, RB, Miami
The Steelers draft a replacement for Najee Harris here with a similar style power back.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Pick 3.20 (No. 84 Overall) - Dylan Fairchild, OG, Georgia
Liam Coen's elite blocking schemes helped the OL outperform its talent. But reinforcements are needed in the interior.
Denver Broncos, Pick 3.21 (No. 85 Overall) - JJ Pegues, DT, Ole Miss
The Broncos run defense improved from 2023 to 2024, but could take another step with the 309-pound Pegues.
Los Angeles Chargers, Pick 3.22 (No. 86 Overall) - Jared Wilson, C, Georgia
Centers aren't the most in-demand position, but the value is too good to pass up here.
Green Bay Packers, Pick 3.23 (No. 87 Overall) - Jaylen Royals, WR, Utah State
The Packers will once again draft another non-difference maker at WR to do... something. Remember, guys, Matt LaFleur said the team has a bunch of WR1s so it must be true!
Jacksonville Jaguars, Pick 3.24 (No. 88 Overall) - Jackson Slater, OG, Sacramento State
This won't fully address the offensive line issues for the Jaguars, but it will help a position of weakness for the team.
Houston Texans, Pick 3.25 (No. 89 Overall) - DJ Giddens, RB, Kansas State
Giddens would add a nice speed element to a backfield lacking in it.
Los Angeles Rams, Pick 3.26 (No. 90 Overall) - Charles Grant, OT, William & Mary
The Rams understand the importance of continually staying ahead of depth on the offensive line.
Baltimore Ravens, Pick 3.27 (No. 91 Overall) - Jalen Rivers, OG, Miami
The Ravens know their interior run-blocking needs to remain at a high level for their offense to function as intended.
Seattle Seahawks, Pick 3.28 (No. 92 Overall) - Jaylen Reed, S, Penn State
The Seahawks have bigger positions of need, but you have to remember that John Schneider thinks he's an absolute genius, when he is, in fact, a swindler for drawing his salary for so long through such incompetence. Reed is a good player, but the Seahawks need to draft OL here.
New Orleans Saints, Pick 3.29 (No. 93 Overall) - Harold Fannin Jr., TE, Bowling Green
Fannin was hyper-productive in college, but size and athleticism concerns make him fall to here. The Saints need TE help with Taysom Hill nearing the end of his career.
Cleveland Browns, Pick 3.30 (No. 94 Overall) - Sai'vion Jones, EDGE, TCU
The Browns need someone other than Myles Garrett to get pressure on opposing quarterbacks.
Kansas City Chiefs, Pick 3.31 (No. 95 Overall) - Upton Stout, CB, Western Kentucky
The Chiefs pass defense was poor when CB Jaylen Watson was injured. Stout would be a nice pick to build depth behind Watson and Trent McDuffie.
Philadelphia Eagles, Pick 3.32 (No. 96 Overall) - Kevin Winston Jr., S, Penn State
Safety is a devalued position in today's NFL, but the Eagles quick turnaround in the secondary was partly due to drafting S Cooper DeJean. Winston Jr. would make the unit even stronger and build depth.
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