What could we have possibly learned through two weeks of the 2024 NFL season? Well, teams can’t keep making mistakes against the Chiefs and expecting to win. The Bryce Young experiment failed and likely set a new threshold for first-round QBs. And two-high shells will be banned by next season.
That last one is a joke, unless…
The biggest team needs are becoming apparent, and with three weeks of college tape — four including Week 0 — the top prospects are separating from the pack. Thus, it’s time for another 2025 NFL Mock Draft … with some popular media sauce drizzled on top.
For the draft order, we used the free Pro Football Mock Draft Simulator, equipped with a multi-user experience. And for the college football sickos here, you can now simulate the 2024 season with CFN’s College Football Playoff Predictor.
With the table setting out of the way, let the fun begin!
1) Carolina Panthers: Travis Hunter, CB, Colorado
In some Charlie Kelly in the mailroom big-brain thinking, I believe Panthers owner David Tepper bypasses the QB position in the 2025 NFL Draft, tanks one more season, and then takes his pick of the alien passers in the 2026 class: Arch Manning, Nico Iamaleava, LaNorris Sellers, or Jackson Arnold.
In the meantime, he takes the best playmaker in the draft: Travis Hunter.
Listen, could Hunter star at receiver or cornerback? Yes. Can he star at both full-time? No — the wear and tear on his body wouldn’t be able to hold up in the NFL.
Trot him out as a shutdown corner, build some offensive packages for him when you need a spark, and thrive.
2) New York Giants: Carson Beck, QB, Georgia
Giants fans have been Pablo Escobar waiting on the swings since it was clear the Daniel Jones era wouldn’t be a success.
The model of inconsistency, the fanbase is done with Jones, and rightfully so. Enter Carson Beck.
Is he an ultra-toolsy passer like Anthony Richardson? No, but Beck is the exact opposite of Jones, able to steer the ship while making some exceptional throws in the process.
3) Denver Broncos: Tetairoa McMillan, WR, Arizona
“I need f***ing hands! Where are hands? Hands, please. F***ing hands.”
Look no further, Carmy, the best hands in the 2025 NFL Draft class are here. You’d be hard-pressed to find a single drop on Tetairoa McMillan‘s two-plus years of collegiate film.
The 6’5″, 210-pound skywalker obviously has contested-catch appeal but is actually quite flexible as a route runner, which Bo Nix desperately needs on the outside in Denver.
4) Tennessee Titans: Shedeur Sanders, QB, Colorado
When Shedeur Sanders is dialed in, he is one of the best passers in the nation. However, his off-field antics and questionable leadership skills will discourage some teams.
Not the Titans, as head coach Brian Callahan is one more mind-boggling play away from canceling the Will Levis Show after one season like “The Acolyte.”
Sanders showcased his accuracy and anticipatory prowess last year, compiling 3,230 yards, 27 TDs, and only three INTs. If he maintains his momentum in 2024, he’ll hear his name called early in the 2025 NFL Draft.
5) New England Patriots: Will Campbell, OT, LSU
Will Campbell has started at left tackle since his true freshman season in 2022 and has never looked back. The 6’6″ and 325-pound OT is a mauler in the ground game and didn’t allow a sack in 2023.
He’s balanced, has strong hands, and is explosive off the ball with the range to pull in the run game and mirror twitchier edge rushers.
Don’t let the “shorter than you’d like” arm-length discussions distract from what he’s put on film.
6) Washington Commanders: Will Johnson, CB, Michigan
Will Johnson could’ve started in the NFL last season — that’s how good he is.
At 6’2″ and 202 pounds, he has all the physical tools to be a lockdown man corner, not to mention his easy-to-see intangibles: competitiveness, patience, and high football IQ to recognize route concepts.
7) Indianapolis Colts: Shavon Revel, CB, East Carolina
Shavon Revel Jr. earned second-team All-AAC last year before landing on the Jim Thorpe Award, Bronko Nagurski Trophy, and Shrine Bowl 1000 watch lists this summer.
Revel transferred to ECU after two years at Louisburg College, a JUCO in North Carolina, and spent most of his first season on the bench.
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Yet, he repaid the Pirates tenfold for believing in his ability by stuffing the stat sheet: 55 tackles, 3.5 TFLs, one sack, one INT, 11 PBUs, one fumble recovery, and two blocked kicks.
The 6’2″ corner has the size and athletic ability to close one side of the field — he just needs to grow a better feel in coverage.
8) Las Vegas Raiders: Jaxson Dart, QB, Ole Miss
In addition to throwing six fewer picks in 2023, Jaxson Dart tossed for 390 more yards and three more TDs than his 2022 numbers.
He was far more efficient in Year 2 in Lane Kiffin’s offense, leading the Rebels to their first-ever 11-win campaign. And he’s off to an even hotter start in 2024 — one that could propel him into the top 10 of the draft.
9) Jacksonville Jaguars: Kelvin Banks Jr., OT, Texas
Kelvin Banks Jr. set foot in Austin, Texas, and immediately shined at left tackle, particularly in pass protection. The former five-star recruit has lived up to his billing and then some, and he’s only looked even more impressive through three games in 2024.
Neither Cam Robinson nor Anton Harrison are keeping him off the field.
10) Los Angeles Rams: Quinn Ewers, QB, Texas
Quinn Ewers has transformed his image from the mullet-sporting NIL posterchild at Ohio State to the clean-cut surgeon at Texas.
He’s kept Arch Manning on the bench and has the skill set to succeed Matthew Stafford after a season or two — maybe less, with how many hits the veteran has taken behind the Rams’ injury-riddled offensive line.
11) Arizona Cardinals: Mason Graham, DT, Michigan
Mason Graham moves like a man 20 pounds lighter but possesses the heavy hands to club offensive linemen and jolt them backward. His lateral quickness and first-step explosion make him a nightmare to handle against the run.
Graham may be the single most dominant player in the country, but Michigan’s rotation and the elite talent around him hold him back from generating gaudy numbers.
12) Chicago Bears: Emery Jones Jr., OT, LSU
Campbell isn’t the only LSU OT to know in the 2025 NFL Draft.
Like his LT counterpart, Emery Jones Jr. has started since his true freshman season in 2022. He showed immense growth last year and has only continued his developmental trajectory this season.
His addition would ensure QB Caleb Williams doesn’t have to run for his life on nearly every single down.
13) Cleveland Browns: Luther Burden III, WR, Missouri
After displaying his playmaking ability as a true freshman, Luther Burden III torched SEC defenses to the tune of 1,212 yards and nine scores last season. With the speed, body control, and route-running nuance of a pro, college DBs stand no chance.
The Browns have a Deshaun Watson-sized problem on and off the field, but his contract makes it difficult to do much more than accept it. Maybe adding LBIII to the WR room will elevate the offense’s floor some.
14) Minnesota Vikings: Benjamin Morrison, CB, Notre Dame
As a true freshman in 2022, Benjamin Morrison put his name on the map with six interceptions. And even though coverage numbers are usually volatile year over year, he came right back and put up 10 PBUs and three INTs in 2023.
At 6’0″ and 185 pounds, Morrison doesn’t win with brute strength or suffocating length, instead relying on his movement skills and instincts to smother WRs. He’ll fit right at home in Brian Flores’ man-heavy scheme.
15) Atlanta Falcons: Isaiah Bond, WR, Texas
Whether Kirk Cousins or Michael Penix Jr. is under center, the Falcons could use another pass catcher alongside Drake London, Darnell Mooney, and Kyle Pitts.
Isaiah Bond flashed at Alabama, but his explosiveness and start/stop ability have tortured defenders while at Texas and will continue to do so in Atlanta.
16) Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Tacario Davis, CB, Arizona
Remember when 6’4″ DBs that could actually move like a DB were rare? Tacario Davis racked up 16 pass deflections last season, using his length to completely envelop WRs.
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The Buccaneers’ secondary depth was already thin, but injuries have exacerbated the issue. Davis’ presence could help stabilize a unit that’s struggled to stay healthy and consistent.
17) Los Angeles Chargers: Abdul Carter, EDGE, Penn State
Abdul Carter was a force to be reckoned with at linebacker, but a full-time move to EDGE this offseason could result in widespread paranormal activity in the Big Ten.
The 6’3″, 250-pound defender puts offensive linemen in a blender with his combination of power, speed, and bend. An offseason learning under Khalil Mack and Joey Bosa would only sharpen his pass-rushing arsenal, making him a nightmare for opposing NFL QBs.
18) Miami Dolphins: Cameron Ward, QB, Miami (FL)
No college football athlete is playing with more confidence and swagger than Cameron Ward right now.
After lighting up the FCS at Incarnate Ward in 2021, he had a bit of an up-and-down tenure at Washington State. Now at Miami, his gunslinger mentality and overall arm talent have torched every defense he’s faced.
Even if Tua Tagovailoa returns to the field, the Dolphins need an insurance policy at QB, and Ward would provide just the right coverage.
19) Seattle Seahawks: James Pearce Jr., EDGE, Tennessee
As a true sophomore, James Pearce Jr. tallied 14.5 TFLs, 10 sacks, one INT, two pass deflections, and two forced fumbles, using his length and explosiveness to devastating effect.
He can blow up any given play as a pass rusher, and he does so against the best of the best in the SEC.
20) Pittsburgh Steelers: Deone Walker, DT, Kentucky
A 6’6″ and 348-pound defensive tackle should not be able to move the way Deone Walker does. He can generate pressure on his own with his massive size, raw strength, and unexpected quickness.
In 2023, Walker accounted for 12.5 TFLs and 7.5 sacks, using his free-moving and powerful build to open the floodgates on the interior.
21) Green Bay Packers: Denzel Burke, CB, Ohio State
Denzel Burke burst onto the scene with a one-INT, 12-PBU true freshman campaign but suffered a bit of a sophomore slump in 2022. Yet, his 2023 tape should be mouthwash for disgruntled fans, as Burke registered one INT, eight PBUs, and a forced fumble in two fewer games than his freshman year.
Outside of Jaire Alexander — who has dealt with his own struggles this season — the Packers need more reliable bodies, and Burke fits the bill.
22) New Orleans Saints: Nic Scourton, EDGE, Texas A&M
At 6’4″ and 285 pounds, Nic Scourton fits the mold of a future Saints edge rusher.
Cameron Jordan isn’t getting any younger, and even if he did find the Fountain of Youth, New Orleans could always use another powerful pass rusher, especially one with a nauseating spin move.
23) Cincinnati Bengals: Kenneth Grant, DT, Michigan
At 6’3″ and nearly 340 pounds, Kenneth Grant is a grizzly bear rushing the passer. He won’t win pass-rush reps at an elite rate, but when he does, QBs feel it.
Grant’s sheer size and knockback power also allow him to plug multiple gaps against the run, and he fits right at home in the middle of the defense.
24) New York Jets: Jalon Walker, EDGE, Georgia
Kirby Smart, some advice: play Jalon Walker on the edge.
Walker has split his time between off-ball linebacker and stand-up EDGE, but it’s clear his best position is along the defensive line. His explosiveness and speed to power bowl over opposing tackles — just imagine what an offseason with NFL coaches could do for him.
25) Baltimore Ravens: Jonah Savaiinaea, OT, Arizona
Although he stands at 6’5″ and 330 pounds, Jonah Savaiinaea moves incredibly well. Due to his length and overall girth, some teams will pigeonhole him as a guard.
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But Savaiinaea has the athleticism, footwork, and size to be a scheme-versatile starting tackle, especially in Baltimore’s downhill attack.
26) Dallas Cowboys: Ashton Jeanty, RB, Boise State
With back-to-back Heisman-worthy performances against Georgia Southern and Oregon, Ashton Jeanty is not only cementing himself as the top running back in college football but also the top running back in the 2025 NFL Draft.
Defenders caught one-on-one in open space might as well have 911 dialed because Jeanty will steal both of their ankles before turning and burning upfield.
27) Buffalo Bills: Princely Umanmielen, EDGE, Ole Miss
Princely Umanmielen took shots at Florida after transferring to Ole Miss, complaining about his lack of development with the program. Considering how both programs have looked thus far this season, he made the right choice.
Umanmielen only has one sack this season, but he has generated pressure at one of the highest rates in the country. If he continues his devastation against SEC program, he’ll vault up draft boards.
28) Detroit Lions: Tyleik Williams, DT, Ohio State
Tyleik Williams has some eye-popping reps on his film, but he doesn’t routinely beat the man across from him in passing downs.
Regardless, his bull rush can collapse pockets, and he has no issue maintaining gap integrity and shedding blocks against the ground game, making him the perfect long-term replacement for D.J. Reader on the interior.
29) Houston Texans: Malaki Starks, S, Georgia
Offensive coordinators may just up and quit if DeMeco Ryans gets his hands on a Swiss Army Knife like Malaki Starks.
Since 2022, the Georgia DB has registered six INTs and 14 PBUs, highlighting his playmaking ability in coverage. But he’s also one of the best tacklers in the nation and revels in crashing the box and forcing negative plays for the offense.
Versatility is king on defense, and that just so happens to be Starks’ middle name.
30) Philadelphia Eagles: Tyler Baron, EDGE, Miami (FL)
Coming off a career-best 10.5-TFL and six-sack campaign, Tyler Baron was a sought-after defender in the transfer portal. After initially committing to Ole Miss, he took his talents to ACC with the Hurricanes and immediately hit the ground running with 4.5 sacks in three games.
At 6’5″ and 260 pounds, Baron has the tools to make an impact off the edge, where the Eagles have seen diminished returns in 2024.
31) San Francisco 49ers: Ephesians Prysock, CB, Washington
Ephesians Prysock isn’t a technician just yet, but 6’4″ CBs that move the way he does are as rare as his name.
Prysock has all the tools to win on an island, and with Charvarius Ward, Deommodore Lenoir, and Ambry Thomas all set to hit free agency, the 49ers could certainly use the reinforcements.
32) Kansas City Chiefs: David Walker, EDGE, Central Arkansas
There’s David Walker, and then there’s everyone else in the FCS.
The 6’2″, 260-pound EDGE comes equipped with the power to blow offensive linemen backward and the bend to fly under them around the arc.
He’s been a finalist for the Buck Buchanan Award in each of the last two seasons; now, it’s time to bring it home.
Walker has claimed Conference Defensive Player of the Year and FCS All-American honors in consecutive seasons and boasts 40 TFLs and over 20 sacks in just two years with the Bears.