7-Round 2025 NFL Mock Draft: Cam Ward Ascends to Top Pick, Tom Brady’s Raiders Grab a Surprise QB, Tetairoa McMillan Tumbles

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 bellcow 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 workhorse 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 Bassa, 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, Maryland

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