The 2025 NFL Draft is this week. The first round begins on Thursday evening in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Let’s take a look at the College SportsCast 2025 NFL Mock Draft rundown for all 32 picks of the first round.

Top 5 Picks

  • 1. Tennessee Titans: Cam Ward (QB) – Miami. The Titans choose Ward to breathe new life into their franchise with his dual-threat abilities.
  • 2. Cleveland Browns: Abdul Carter (DE) – Penn State. Carter’s pass-rushing skills make him an attractive pick to replace Myles Garrett.
  • 3. New York Giants: Travis Hunter (CB/WR) – Colorado. Hunter’s versatility and exceptional skills make him a top prospect.
  • 4. Las Vegas Raiders: Shedeur Sanders (QB) – Colorado. The Raiders land Sanders in a trade with the New England Patriots.
  • 5. Jacksonville Jaguars: Mason Graham (DT) – Michigan. Graham’s ferocious run-stopping ability solidifies the Jaguars’ defense.

Picks 6-15

  • 6. New England Patriots: Will Campbell (OG) – LSU. Protecting Drake Maye is crucial, and Campbell fits the bill.
  • 7. New York Jets: Will Johnson (CB) – Michigan. Johnson’s shutdown abilities pair well with Sauce Gardner.
  • 8. Carolina Panthers: Tyler Warren (TE) – Penn State. Warren’s potential as a Pro Bowl-caliber tight end excites Panthers fans.
  • 9. New Orleans Saints: Tetairoa McMillan (WR) – Arizona. McMillan’s explosiveness pairs well with Chris Olave.
  • 10. Chicago Bears: Kelvin Banks Jr. (OT) – Texas. Banks Jr. protects Caleb Williams with elite tackle skills.
  • 11. San Francisco 49ers: Josh Simmons (OL) – Ohio State. Simmons’ development potential intrigues the 49ers’ front office.
  • 12. Arizona Cardinals: Jalon Walker (DE) – Georgia. Walker’s pass-rushing skills bolster the Cardinals’ defense.
  • 13. Miami Dolphins: Kenneth Grant (DT) – Michigan. Grant’s presence in the trenches improves Miami’s run defense.
  • 14. Indianapolis Colts: Malaki Starks (DB) – Georgia. Starks’ versatility and skills excite the Colts’ front office.
  • 15. Atlanta Falcons: Mykel Williams (DE) – Georgia. Williams’ pass-rushing potential helps the Falcons’ defense.
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Picks 16-32

  • 16. Dallas Cowboys: Ashton Jeanty (RB) – Boise State. Jeanty’s explosive running ability intrigues the Cowboys.
  • 17. Cincinnati Bengals: Mike Green (DE) – Marshall. Green’s pass-rushing skills complement Trey Hendrickson’s abilities.
  • 18. Pittsburgh Steelers: Luther Burden III (WR) – Missouri. Burden’s receiving skills upgrade the Steelers’ passing game.
  • 19. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Nic Scourton (DE) – Texas A&M. Scourton’s size and strength bolster the Buccaneers’ defensive line.
  • 20. Denver Broncos: Colston Loveland (TE) – Michigan. Loveland’s receiving skills and championship pedigree excite the Broncos.
  • 21. Seattle Seahawks: Jahdae Barron (DB) – Texas. Barron’s shutdown abilities complement Devon Witherspoon.
  • 22. Los Angeles Chargers: James Pearce Jr. (DE) – Tennessee. Pearce Jr.’s pass-rushing potential helps the Chargers.
  • 23. Green Bay Packers: Emeka Egbuka (WR) – Ohio State. Egbuka’s receiving skills upgrade the Packers’ passing game.
  • 24. Minnesota Vikings: Tyler Booker (OL) – Alabama. Booker’s skills solidify the Vikings’ interior o-line.
  • 25. Houston Texans: Armand Membou (OL) – Missouri. Membou’s versatility and run-blocking skills intrigue the Texans.
  • 26. Los Angeles Rams: Benjamin Morrison (CB) – Notre Dame. Morrison’s shutdown abilities upgrade the Rams’ secondary.
  • 27. Baltimore Ravens: Walter Nolen (DT) – Ole Miss. Nolen’s size and speed generate pressure on opposing quarterbacks.
  • 28. Kansas City Chiefs: Matthew Golden (WR) – Texas. Golden’s receiving skills complement Rashee Rice and Xavier Worthy.
  • 29. Washington Commanders: Jihaad Campbell (LB) – Alabama. Campbell’s dynamic skills upgrade the Commanders’ defense.
  • 30. Buffalo Bills: Derrick Harmon (DT) – Michigan State. Harmon’s versatility and strength bolster the Bills’ defensive line.
  • 31. Detroit Lions: Maxwell Hairston (CB) – Kentucky. An impressive combine and coverage capabilities soared Hairston into the first round.
  • 32. Philadelphia Eagles: Shemar Stewart (DE) – Texas A&M. Stewart’s pass-rushing skills upgrade the Eagles’ defense.

End Of College SportsCast NFL Mock Draft Rant

This mock draft assumes various trades and team needs, providing an exciting glimpse into the potential 2025 NFL Draft. Keep in mind that College SportsCast draft predictions can change rapidly due to various factors like trades. These predictions are based on team needs assessments.

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