2-Round 2025 NFL Mock Draft With Trades: Massive Moves Shake Up NFL Draft Board, Jaguars Nab Travis Hunter While Browns Get Shedeur Sanders

With the 2025 NFL Draft less than a month away, here’s a quick look at how the first two rounds could unfold in late April. While there are varying opinions on almost every prospect this year, I’ve based most of my picks on team need, with the bulk of NFL free agency now in the rearview mirror.

I’ve included three trades in this mock draft that would likely involve future picks, but I’ve just used 2025 picks for the sake of the mock.

1) Tennessee Titans

Cam Ward, QB, Miami (FL)

The Tennessee Titans’ silence in the free agent quarterback market has been deafening. Add to that the team’s moves to shore up its offensive line, and the smart money would appear to be on Cam Ward here. The Titans’ defense ranked 31st in quarterback pressure percentage (16.7%) and tied for 30th in sacks (32) in 2024, though, so Abdul Carter would also fill a need.

I’ve gone for Ward, though, who also appears to fancy his chances of being taken first overall and told Titans brass as much at his Pro Day.

The young quarterback has areas of his game to work on and will likely be frustrating at times as he settles into the NFL, but the potential upside is enormous.

2) Jacksonville Jaguars

Travis Hunter, WR/CB, Colorado

*Trade: Jacksonville sends Nos. 5, 36, 70, and 107 to Cleveland for No. 2.

All of the pre-draft and free agency quarterback talk has somehow prevented Travis Hunter from getting the attention he deserves during this pre-draft process.

Hunter was the Heisman Trophy winner, Fred Biletnikoff Award winner, Chuck Bednarik Award winner, and the Walter Camp Award winner in 2024. Yet, somehow, the only player in history to win both the Biletnikoff and Bednarik awards is regularly falling to the New England Patriots at No. 4 in mocks.

After trading away Christian Kirk and losing both Evan Engram and starting cornerback Ronald Darby to free agency, drafting Hunter flips those losses into an immediate upgrade on both sides of the ball. In partnering Hunter with 2024 first-round pick Brian Thomas Jr, the Jacksonville Jaguars would have two of the best young receivers in the NFL, both on rookie contracts.

Rather than accepting the idea of missing out on both Hunter and Carter at No. 5, new general manager James Gladstone does something about it.

3) New York Giants

Abdul Carter, EDGE, Penn State

The New York Giants played their hand by signing both Winston and Wilson. While they could still draft Shedeur Sanders here after the Cleveland Browns trade back, it would be a desperate, messy look for Joe Schoen, who is already on thin ice.

The Giants’ 45 sacks ranked eighth (tied) in the NFL in 2024, but Carter takes their already-respectable pass rush to another level. Carter is one of the few standout prospects in the 2025 draft class and would be another key piece to the Giants’ puzzle after a positive draft last year.

The Giants face an uphill battle to compete in a stacked NFC East, with the Washington Commanders having completely flipped their script in 2024. Dak Prescott’s return to health should help the Dallas Cowboys recover in 2025. The Giants will still be underdogs in their division, but drafting Carter and Malik Nabers in back-to-back years should at least make them competitive.

4) New England Patriots

Mason Graham, DT, Michigan

Jacksonville’s trade up means New England misses out on either Hunter or Carter, but Mason Graham is nothing to grumble about. The Patriots’ defense needs help up front after managing a league-low 28 sacks in 2024. The team then traded Davon Godchaux and let Daniel Ekuale walk in free agency, who started a combined 33 games last season.

The Patriots have made several notable additions in free agency since new head coach Mike Vrabel took over. But the free agency losses, combined with Christian Barmore’s continued health issues, mean that Graham would arrive at the perfect time.

A high-impact player with the speed, quickness, and power to disrupt the game in both phases. Graham may not have the ceiling of a player like Jalen Carter, who athletically has more to offer, but his knack for interior penetration and stout run defending will make him an instant key contributor in the NFL.

5) Cleveland Browns

Shedeur Sanders, QB, Colorado

*Trade: Cleveland receives Nos. 5, 36, 70, and 107 from Jacksonville for No. 2.

The Giants’ signing of both Winston and Wilson allows the Browns to pick up some extra draft picks and still get their man. Cleveland managed to convince star pass rusher Myles Garrett to remain after he made his frustrations known. Whatever plan the organization laid out for Garrett, it almost certainly involved fixing the quarterback situation.

Sanders’ toughness when getting hit and ability to remain calm when under pressure should serve him well in the NFL. Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski is known for his ability to develop quarterbacks, and Sanders has a range of traits and tools to work with.

Sticking at two and pairing Carter with Garrett would be incredibly tempting, but the Browns have bigger needs. Cleveland has a horrible record of quarterback play in recent years, and while less of a guarantee, Sanders is a necessary risk this high in the draft.

6) Las Vegas Raiders

Ashton Jeanty, RB, Boise State

“Coaches always say, ‘You can keep your X’s and O’s, give me the Jimmys and Joes.'”

That’s a quote from Las Vegas Raiders minority owner Tom Brady from a game he commentated on in January. I think about that quote every time I try to place anyone else in this spot.

And it’s not just Brady; the Raiders’ new head coach, Pete Carroll, enjoyed his most successful years in Seattle with a team full of players that were just better than everybody else. While scheme and style will have an important part to play in the next chapter of the Raiders, building around top players will likely be a foundation.

Jeanty is exactly that and would immediately transform a Raiders running game that managed the fewest yards per attempt in the NFL in 2024.

7) New York Jets

Will Campbell, OT, LSU

The New York Jets patched up their offensive line to make a Super Bowl run with Aaron Rodgers. While Rodgers’ arrival offered the Jets a rare opportunity to dream, it also put them on the clock. With Rodgers gone, the Jets can take a breath and do things properly. Will Campbell would be a solid start, adding a solid young offensive cornerstone that the team could rely on for years to come.

Campbell is a pro-ready starting offensive lineman with the potential to make Pro Bowls, whether it ends up being at tackle or guard. He’s a step below a blue-chip prospect at the offensive tackle position, but he’s worthy of a top-10 pick when you factor in his experience for his age and his positional value.

The Jets have to address the contract situations of Sauce Gardner, Garrett Wilson, and Breece Hall in the coming year; drafting Campbell would give them one less thing to worry about.

8) Chicago Bears

Armand Membou, OT, Missouri

*Trade: Chicago sends Nos. 10 and 39 to Carolina for Nos. 8, 57, and 111.

The Chicago Bears have completely revamped their offensive line over the offseason as new head coach Ben Johnson looks to turn the franchise around. With the team already possessing its quarterback of the future, as well as several talented skill-position players, the Bears can continue building the trenches.

Arguably, no college offensive lineman in the country faced more high-quality pass rushers on their schedule than Armand Membou in 2024. Likewise, no blocker consistently found a way to disallow pressures and sacks against top-notch competition the way Membou did.

The Bears have been incredibly aggressive since Johnson’s arrival; trading up two spots for a top prospect feels on-brand.

9) New Orleans Saints

Will Johnson, CB, Michigan

Will Johnson’s physical tools are obvious, but his playmaking mentality and route recognition make him a seriously valuable prospect. He gets the most out of his tools because of his aggression in coverage. That can come back to bite him sometimes, but more often than not, it helps him make plays other cornerbacks simply can’t.

With Paulson Adebo and Will Harris both leaving the team in free agency, Johnson would slot seamlessly into the New Orleans Saints’ secondary. Kool-Aid McKinstry joined the team as a second-round pick in 2024, meaning the Saints could completely revamp their starting cornerback situation in the span of two drafts.

New Orleans can ill-afford to miss with their draft picks, given the team’s unenviable salary-cap situation. In Johnson, they get a difference-maker along the boundary with legitimate CB1 potential in the NFL.

10) Carolina Panthers

Jalon Walker, EDGE, Georgia

*Trade: Carolina receives Nos. 10 and 39 from Chicago for Nos. 8, 57, and 111.

I’ve seen Arizona’s Tetairoa McMillan linked with the Carolina Panthers in several mocks. While their need for a WR1 is clear, the Panthers won’t be a factor at all if they don’t address their defense.

Georgia’s Jalon Walker had a dominant 2024 season, winning the Butkus Award. He led the Bulldogs in tackles for loss with 11 and sacks with 6.5. Walker also totaled 60 tackles, good for fourth-best on his team. Additionally, he finished the season with 23 total pressures and 13 QB hurries.

Having recently extended Jaycee Horn and signed Tre’von Moehrig in free agency, adding Walker would see the beginnings of a defensive foundation appear for Carolina.

11) San Francisco 49ers

Josh Simmons, OT, Ohio State

The San Francisco 49ers struggled in 2024 but will still consider themselves contenders if they can get some key pieces healthy again. That being said, the organization will be all too aware that their squad is aging in key areas. George Kittle will likely play until he is sold for parts, but 11-time Pro Bowler Trent Williams will be 37 in September and missed seven games in 2024.

Josh Simmons had a hot start to the 2024 season, starting six games at left tackle and only allowing one QB hurry and no sacks in that stretch. His season was cut short against Oregon, however, after he suffered a torn patellar tendon.

Good tackles come at a price, and with the team needing to finally pay up to keep Brock Purdy, Simmons would be a solid investment. With Williams returning in 2025, Simmons could be afforded the necessary time to fully recover from his injury before taking to the NFL field.

12) Dallas Cowboys

Tetairoa McMillan, WR, Arizona

Trying to balance the whims of Jerry Jones and the needs of his world-famous football team can be difficult. Fortunately, Arizona’s Tetairoa McMillan would be a great addition for Dallas while satisfying Jones’ need for a show.

While McMillan is suffering from some name fatigue, resulting in him falling in some mocks, there is no doubting his obvious talent. He’s not fast, but he doesn’t need to be. Left one-on-one, McMillan regularly separates from cornerbacks and dominates at the catch point whenever he doesn’t.

With great hands, fluid movement, and great control of his big frame, McMillan lining up opposite CeeDee Lamb would be a constant nightmare for opposing defenses.

13) Miami Dolphins

Mykel Williams, EDGE, Georgia

Mykel Williams becomes the second Georgia pass rusher taken in this mock, as the Miami Dolphins look to improve on defense. Miami managed the sixth-fewest sacks (35) and the 10th-lowest quarterback pressure percentage (20.6) in 2024.

Lining Williams up opposite 2024 first-round pick Chop Robinson would certainly be a solid start. Williams’ big frame and relentless playstyle should give him a solid floor in the NFL, but at just 20 years old until June, the potential is tremendous.

14) Indianapolis Colts

Tyler Warren, TE, Penn State

The Indianapolis Colts finally get their tight end! OK, the excitement has no doubt waned as mock after mock sends a tight end to Indianapolis, but Tyler Warren would be a great value at 14.

The Colts picked at No. 15 last year and missed out on Brock Bowers by two spots. They go one spot higher this time around and could take their offense to the next level with the addition of Warren. The Penn State product can unlock defenses with his versatility, 6’6″ frame, and relentless physicality.

Warren is an exceptional option in the passing game while remaining a committed blocker for the run.

15) Atlanta Falcons

Walter Nolen, DT, Ole Miss

This pick could have gone one of two ways after the Atlanta Falcons lost both defensive tackle Grady Jarrett and offensive lineman Drew Dalman to free agency. Both players ended up in Chicago, and it’s Jarrett that I’m replacing here.

Although only 21 years old, Walter Nolen has shown improvement as a technician over the years, which has helped him make better use of his freakish combination of speed and power. He still has some more development to do, but he has shown that he’s coachable, and that’s an important trait for future success.

16) Arizona Cardinals

Jihaad Campbell, LB, Alabama

The Arizona Cardinals need to replace Kyzir White’s 137 tackles from 2024, the second-most on the team, after the player left in free agency.

Jihaad Campbell has an exciting blend of speed, power, and length to be a highly disruptive player at the second level of an NFL defense. There are areas of improvement for Campbell as he must get more consistent with his eyes and instincts, but he has the physical talent to be developed into a Pro Bowl linebacker.

17) Cincinnati Bengals

Shemar Stewart, EDGE, Texas A&M

The pressure is on Cincinnati Bengals director of player personnel Duke Tobin to build a competitive defense through the draft after breaking the bank for Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins.

He could do a lot worse than Texas A&M’s Shemar Stewart, whose mind-blowing performance at the NFL Combine will be remembered for years. A freakish athlete with impressive hands, Stewart would find himself at home in a gritty, physical AFC North.

18) Seattle Seahawks

Grey Zabel, OL, North Dakota State

The Seattle Seahawks could already have done with an upgrade to their offensive line after Geno Smith was hit 57 times in 2024, which tied Jared Goff for fifth-most in the league. Smith may be gone, but new quarterback Sam Darnold is going to need better protection than that, especially as he gets used to his new teammates.

The Seahawks also lost Laken Tomlinson in free agency. Tomlinson started all 17 games for Seattle in 2024, so the team has a hole to fill. 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.

19) Tampa Bay Buccaneers

James Pearce Jr., EDGE, Tennessee

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers need help on the edge after losing Joe Tryon-Shoyinka to free agency. While Tryon-Shoyinka only registered two sacks in 2024, he played in 15 games, starting 11.

Two-time All-SEC edge rusher James Pearce Jr. would likely upgrade an already-respectable pass rush in Tampa, Fla. The team already boasts young pass-rushing talent in Calijah Kancey, Logan Hall, and YaYa Diaby, who were all drafted in Rounds 1, 2, or 3 of recent drafts, so Pearce would fit right in.

20) Denver Broncos

Omarion Hampton, RB, North Carolina

If Colts fans are tired of being linked with tight ends, fans of the Denver Broncos must be seeing Omarion Hampton in their sleep. You always want to try to be original with these things, but Hampton just makes too much sense here.

The Broncos have added to their already-impressive defense with the notable signings of Dre Greenlaw and Talanoa Hufanga in free agency. Every lineman from both sides of the ball who played a snap for the team in 2024 is still on the team’s roster, while the passing game got a big upgrade in the form of Engram’s addition.

That means that Sean Payton’s team can take some swings on skill players, and Hampton is one of the best available. The Broncos could arguably take a receiver here before picking up a running back in Round 2, with upgrades needed at both positions. After putting in the groundwork in free agency, though, I’ve got them treating themselves to the biggest difference-maker available.

21) Pittsburgh Steelers

Kelvin Banks Jr., OT, Texas

The Pittsburgh Steelers are almost certainly getting Aaron Rodgers, so there’s no need for a quarterback here. The temptation was there to put another top running back prospect in this spot, especially as the team traded away its second-round pick to acquire DK Metcalf.

Instead, though, I’ve got them adding to their offensive line. Russell Wilson was pressured on 26.9% of drop-backs in 2024, the second-highest rate in the league. The Steelers also recently lost starting lineman Dan Moore in free agency, leaving them with an obvious hole to fill. Banks could well be gone by the time the Steelers are on the clock in April, but they get solid value here.

22) Los Angeles Chargers

Kenneth Grant, DT, Michigan

Described as a “gift from the football Gods” by now Los Angeles Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh, Kenneth Grant reunites with the man who coached him to a national title in 2023. The team’s 2022 fifth-round pick, Otito Ogbonnia, started all 17 games for the Chargers last season without recording a sack or tackle for loss.

Grant’s ridiculous athleticism at his size should make him a game-wrecker at the next level. The Chargers allowed 4.7 rushing yards per attempt in 2024, the sixth most in the league. In Grant, Harbaugh gets a player he already trusts as he looks to build a more aggressive, downfield defense.

23) Philadelphia Eagles

Jahdae Barron, CB, Texas

*Trade: Philadelphia sends Nos. 32, 96, 134, and 165 to Green Bay for No. 23.

What could be more on-brand than a trade that allows the Green Bay Packers to accumulate extra picks while the Philadelphia Eagles capitalize on a falling value?

Jahdae Barron may very well be gone much earlier in the draft, but they can’t all be taken higher. Much like Cooper DeJean in 2024, Barron’s unlikely slide is seized upon by the Eagles, who again have secondary needs to address. The loss of Darius Slay Jr. and C.J. Gardner-Johnson in free agency means that the Eagles have holes to fill.

In order to maintain DeJean’s versatility, and therefore keep opposing quarterbacks guessing, the Eagles draft the similarly versatile Barron. Barron can play outside corner or inside in the slot, meaning that Philadelphia would have two of the most versatile defensive backs in the NFL. Barron’s versatility would be a perfect fit for Brian Flores’ defense in Minnesota, so the Eagles have to trade up to get their guy.

24) Minnesota Vikings

Malaki Starks, Safety, Georgia

The Minnesota Vikings have had a solid free-agency period, re-signing several key pieces and adding to their offensive and defensive lines. The receiving corps remains together to give J.J. McCarthy some consistency to work with in his first season as the starter. The loss of safety Cam Bynum will need to be addressed, though, so Malaki Starks it is.

Starks’ track background shows up on every play he interferes with, whether he’s defending the pass or storming downfield to stop the run. With their remaining starting safety, Harrison Smith, now 36, the Vikings get a shiny new defensive chess piece while addressing a looming need to get younger at the position.

25) Houston Texans

Matthew Golden, WR, Texas

The health concerns surrounding Tank Dell make the long-term need for a receiver as obvious as the short-term. The Houston Texans traded for former Jaguars receiver Christian Kirk, but the veteran is currently scheduled for free agency in 2026.

Matthew Golden’s 40-yard dash performance at the 2025 NFL Combine certainly turned heads, but his smooth route-running and safe hands were already worthy of first-round consideration. Golden could potentially hit the ground running opposite Nico Collins but would benefit from the veteran presence of Kirk while he acclimates to the NFL.

26) Los Angeles Rams

Colston Loveland, TE, Michigan

Colston Loveland is another player who could easily be long gone by the time the Los Angeles Rams have their chance to pick. Another receiving option for Matthew Stafford seemed the logical fit here, but Tutu Atwell’s extension put me off of adding a slot receiver.

Instead, the Rams add a middle-of-the-field threat to benefit from Puka Nacua and Davante Adams dominating the boundaries. The Rams weren’t far away from overcoming the Eagles in January, and having three big receivers that can impact every level of the field could take them one — or three — steps further in 2025.

27) Baltimore Ravens

Nick Emmanwori, Safety, South Carolina

The Baltimore Ravens boasted the best run defense in the NFL for a long stretch of 2024. Unfortunately, they were also getting torched through the air week after week. The team’s defensive cornerstone, Kyle Hamilton, was then forced to play deeper to help with the passing defense, leveling things out.

While Baltimore’s run defense wasn’t bad in the second half of the season, the need to move Hamilton disturbed a truly elite run defense. Drafting Nick Emmanwori, a 6’3″ athletic dominator who managed four interceptions in his final season in college, would allow Baltimore to use Hamilton as they wish.

Emmanwori also comes with an impressive history of racking up huge tackle numbers, in both high school and college, and would add another versatile option to an already-impressive defense.

28) Detroit Lions

Tyler Booker, OG, Alabama

I’m not expecting the Detroit Lions to get cute here. The team already has an elite group of skill players on offense and should get defensive star Aidan Hutchinson back in 2025. Tyler Booker can step straight into the hole left by free-agency loss Kevin Zeitler.

Zeitler started 16 games for Detroit in 2024. Booker’s dominance in both the pass and run game should see him immediately earn the trust of Dan Campbell.

29) Washington Commanders

Mike Green, EDGE, Marshall

A former wide receiver, Green’s speed and agility helped him amass 17 sacks and 23 tackles for loss in 2024. His physical measurements will likely see him overlooked by some teams, but his production is impossible to ignore.

After losing Dante Fowler Jr., who led the team with 10.5 sacks and 14 tackles for loss in 2024, the Washington Commanders could take a chance on Green. The team could easily take a receiver here if they like the available options, but Fowler’s production is a lot to lose. The intriguing Green adds a speed element to the Commanders’ pass rush.

30) Buffalo Bills

Emeka Egbuka, WR, Ohio State

The Buffalo Bills recently pivoted from funneling their pass game through one elite receiver to spreading the targets around in 2024. That seemed to work, as the Bills made the AFC Championship Game before again coming up short against Kansas City.

The Bills have done an excellent job of re-signing their star players this offseason. But the team has lost two receivers in Amari Cooper and Mack Hollins and brought in just one, former Charger Joshua Palmer. While not 6’4″, like Hollins, Egbuka is big enough to command targets from Josh Allen, who prefers bigger receivers, especially around the red zone.

Egbuka is capable of immediately contributing to an NFL offense, with inch-perfect route-running and good hands, as well as the willingness to block in the run game. In a Bills receiver room that is there for the taking, Egbuka could quickly establish himself as the best of the bunch.

31) Kansas City Chiefs

Josh Conerly Jr., OT, Oregon

The Kansas City Chiefs have taken chances with their offensive line in recent years, and you can’t really argue with the results. That being said, they’ll be all too aware that they’ve now lost two recent Super Bowls due to offensive-line issues.

With a younger receiving corps starting to take shape, the Chiefs have to finally invest in protecting Patrick Mahomes if they’re to continue competing for titles. The team also has needs on defense, but there isn’t anywhere else to look but the offensive line here.

A first-team All-American in 2024, Josh Conerly Jr. allowed just nine total pressures in 2024 as Oregon earned the No. 1 seed with an unbeaten regular season.

32) Green Bay Packers

Derrick Harmon, DT, Oregon

*Trade: Green Bay receives Nos. 32, 96, 134, and 165 for No. 23.

The Green Bay Packers have a big need at cornerback, but I’ve gone defensive line here. While many have been calling for the team to sign an elite pass-rusher, the Packers like stacking big guys at the line who can play both the pass and the run.

T.J. Slaton started all 17 regular-season games for the Packers in 2024, as well as their lone playoff game. With Slaton joining the Bengals in free agency, the Packers can plug Harmon straight into their rotation. With five sacks, 11 tackles for loss, four passes defended, two forced fumbles, and two fumble recoveries in 2024, the Packers get a versatile difference-maker.

Round 2

33) Cleveland Browns
Kaleb Johnson, RB, Iowa

34) New York Giants
Jaxson Dart, QB, Ole Miss

35) Tennessee Titans
Luther Burden III, WR, Missouri

36) Cleveland Browns (via JAX)
Donovan Jackson, OT, Ohio State

37) Las Vegas Raiders
Shavon Revel Jr., CB, East Carolina

38) New England Patriots
Jack Sawyer, EDGE, Ohio State

39) Carolina Panthers (via CHI)
Xavier Watts, Safety, Notre Dame

40) New Orleans Saints
Nic Scourton, EDGE, Texas A&M

41) Chicago Bears
TreVeyon Henderson, RB, Ohio State

42) New York Jets
Xavier Restrepo, WR, Miami (FL)

43) San Francisco 49ers
Princely Umanmielen, EDGE, Ole Miss

44) Dallas Cowboys
Aireontae Ersery, OT, Minnesota

45) Indianapolis Colts
Jonah Savaiinaea, OT, Arizona

46) Atlanta Falcons
Donovan Ezeiruaku, EDGE, Boston College

47) Arizona Cardinals
JT Tuimoloau, EDGE, Ohio State

48) Miami Dolphins
Andrew Mukuba, Safety, Texas

49) Cincinnati Bengals
Trey Amos, CB, Ole Miss

50) Seattle Seahawks
Tre Harris, WR, Ole Miss

51) Denver Broncos
Jack Bech, WR, TCU

52) Seattle Seahawks
Tyleik Williams, DT, Ohio State

53) Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Demetrius Knight Jr., LB, South Carolina

54) Green Bay Packers
Darien Porter, CB, Iowa State

55) Los Angeles Chargers
Elic Ayomanor, WR, Stanford

56) Buffalo Bills
T.J. Sanders, DT, South Carolina

57) Chicago Bears (via CAR)
Maxwell Hairston, CB, Kentucky

58) Houston Texans
Ozzy Trapilo, OT, Boston College

59) Baltimore Ravens
Benjamin Morrison, CB, Notre Dame

60) Detroit Lions
Landon Jackson, EDGE, Arkansas

61) Washington Commanders
Carson Schwesinger, LB, UCLA

62) Buffalo Bills
Wyatt Milum, OT, West Virginia

63) Kansas City Chiefs
Quinshon Judkins, RB, Ohio State

64) Philadelphia Eagles
Cameron Williams, OT, Texas