The Houston Texans won the AFC South in 2023 thanks largely to an excellent NFL Draft class that included star quarterback C.J. Stroud.
Will the 2025 NFL Draft help buoy a team into contention? Let’s look ahead to next April with our latest 2025 NFL Mock Draft. Using Pro Football Network’s Mock Draft Simulator, here’s who we have landing in the AFC South.
Projecting Who All 4 AFC South Teams Will Select in 2025 NFL Draft
2) Tennessee Titans: Will Johnson, CB, Michigan
While corner is an important position, they don’t typically go this high in the draft. However, Will Johnson is good enough to be a top-three pick. I considered one of the talented defensive linemen here to upgrade a strength for the Titans but decided instead to improve the secondary with a true press-man corner.
13) Indianapolis Colts: Colston Loveland, TE, Michigan
The Colts, maybe surprisingly, didn’t take a tight end in 2024 to give Anthony Richardson another huge target over the middle. There are potential questions here about positional value, but Colston Loveland has elite explosiveness and a higher ceiling as a pass-catcher than most anticipate.
15) Jacksonville Jaguars: Will Campbell, OT, LSU
I think Will Campbell is just a tad better as a prospect than his running mate, Emory Jones, who many have ranked ahead of him. Campbell is a mauler with elite run-blocking ability and the upside to grow into a stalwart left tackle.
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Jacksonville can continue to build one of the NFL’s best young lines through the draft.
24) Houston Texans: Oronde Gadsden II, WR, Syracuse
Houston and C.J. Stroud have had plenty of success with bigger receivers as Nico Collins had a breakout year in 2023. Here, the Texans target another long receiver in Syracuse’s Oronde Gadsden II, a guy I’m excited to see in his new offense in 2024.