It is September, and it is now officially football season! We will now start to get an indication of the needs of all 32 NFL teams and the prospects who could be the answers.
Some 2025 NFL Draft prospects have already impressed early in the college football season. Find out who could be a potential first-round pick in the latest PFN 2025 NFL Mock Draft.
2025 NFL Mock Draft | Round 1
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1) Carolina Panthers: Shedeur Sanders, QB, Colorado
Suppose the Carolina Panthers find themselves at the bottom of the NFL rankings again in 2024. In that case, the draft could take an unexpected turn, especially if Bryce Young fails to meet expectations and David Tepper’s influence changes the team’s direction.
The 2025 quarterback class is still a story in the making, with potential stars yet to fully emerge. However, Colorado’s Shedeur Sanders has already shown glimpses of his potential with his pocket presence and accuracy.
At 6’2” and 215 pounds, the Colorado quarterback has the arm strength, awareness, processing, and decision-making skills to make plays under pressure.
2) Tennessee Titans: Carson Beck, QB, Georgia
Will Levis has earned the opportunity to start in Tennessee in 2024, but if the Titans are drafting this low down the order, it could spell the end of his time as a starter.
Carson Beck is currently viewed as having the highest floor of the quarterbacks eligible for the 2025 NFL Draft. At 6’4” and 215 pounds, the Georgia quarterback has great layering ability and is a field general from the pocket.
Beck’s calm demeanor makes up for his lack of athleticism by effectively reading the field, making good decisions, and fitting the ball through tight windows.
3) New England Patriots: Nic Scourton, EDGE, Texas A&M
Nic Scourton could be an ascending star in 2024 after being one of the most productive edge rushers in college football at Purdue.
Now with the Aggies, the 6’4”, 280-pound defensive end is a powerful, explosive pass rusher with ample athleticism and devastating technique to have double-digit sacks in the SEC.
4) Denver Broncos: Will Johnson, CB, Michigan
Will Johnson is an elite cornerback who enters the 2024 season as one of the most technically refined and NFL-ready prospects eligible for the 2025 NFL Draft.
The Michigan lockdown corner, at 6’2” and 202 pounds, has the size and physicality to compete immediately. His explosive movement, twitchy athleticism, and natural playmaking ability mean the Wolverine should be considered one of the top players in the class overall.
5) Las Vegas Raiders: Quinn Ewers, QB, Texas
Despite Gardener Minshew being named the Raiders’ starting quarterback, the position’s future still needs to be determined in Las Vegas. With his huge arm and high-octane playing style, Quinn Ewers has the potential to be the answer.
While the Texas quarterback still needs to become more consistent with his footwork and mechanics to unlock that potential, his creation capacity and off-platform innovation are unquestionable.
6) New York Giants: Conner Weigman, QB, Texas A&M
It is difficult to envision a scenario in which the Giants don’t explore the QB market at the end of the season after contemplating it in the 2024 NFL Draft. That’s even with the imminent return of Daniel Jones, who has done little in the preseason to quash the worries of the Big Blue faithful.
While Conner Weigman had a tough start to the college football season, throwing two interceptions against Notre Dame in Week 1, the Aggies quarterback has flashed quality playmaking ability at times as a starter but needs to display further consistency imminently.
Meanwhile, his excellent decision-making, arm strength, velocity, and accuracy in College Station provide hope for his future at the next level.
7) Arizona Cardinals: Mason Graham, DT, Michigan
Creating pressure through the middle is essential in today’s NFL, and Michigan DT Mason Graham is a wrecking ball up front.
At 6’3” and 315 pounds, the Michigan defensive lineman overpowers offensive linemen with his elite, explosive first step and power generation.
Graham’s a disruption specialist who can quickly shed blocks and penetrate the backfield and has the potential to be a Pro Bowl-caliber player at the next level.
8) Washington Commanders: Travis Hunter, WR/CB, Colorado
Travis Hunter can claim to be one of the best players in college football over recent seasons. The two-way player continued his fine form, contributing three receiving touchdowns and three tackles in Colorado’s opening weekend win over NDSU.
The debate over whether Hunter will play receiver or corner will continue all season, but ultimately, he will likely rank in the top three at both positions in this draft cycle.
The Commanders need help at both spots, and Hunter’s electric, explosive movement, elite ball skills, and critical anticipatory and awareness inclination could see him start in either role.
9) New Orleans Saints: James Pearce Jr., EDGE, Tennessee
While not there yet, James Pearce Jr. has the potential, natural playmaking ability, and explosive tools to develop into a contender for the No. 1 overall pick.
The Tennessee edge rusher showcased his explosive movement and pass-rushing skills in his 10-sack season in 2023, and if he can increase his power profile and have a more significant impact as a run blocker, the sky’s the limit for the Volunteers’ playmaker.
10) Minnesota Vikings: Malaki Starks, S, Georgia
Malaki Starks is a rare, blue-chip talent at the safety position and one of the top overall players in the entire class.
The Georgia DB has dominated college football, and his unbelievable interception against Clemson is one of many highlight reel plays that showcase Starks’ ball skills, athleticism, and body control.
The Bulldogs’ star defender has the game-changing instincts, awareness, and intelligence to be drafted in the top 10 despite playing a position rarely taken early.
11) Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Luther Burden III, WR, Missouri
If Chris Godwin isn’t re-signed, then wide receiver will be a hole on the Buccaneers’ roster. Furthermore, with Mike Evans not getting any younger, starting to restock with young talent would be good.
Luther Burden III is an electric receiver who thrives in space. He is a RAC machine with the twitchy athleticism, explosive burst, and sharp change of direction to leave defenders in his wake.
The star Missouri player also has the silky route-running ability and flexible agility to be the top WR prospect draft in April 2025.
12) Seattle Seahawks: Abdul Carter, EDGE, Penn State
Abdul Carter is one of college football’s most freakishly athletic players and fits the explosive defensive philosophy that Mike Macdonald wants to build in Seattle.
At 6’3” and 250 pounds, the Penn State defensive prospect is transitioning to the edge full-time in 2024, where his unrivaled twitch, body flexion, and power combine with his penetrative instincts to be a game-wrecker.
13) Indianapolis Colts: Benjamin Morrison, CB, Notre Dame
Benjamin Morrison is an ultra-reliable and consistent lockdown corner with the elite explosiveness to compete with the best.
The Notre Dame CB displays intelligence, instincts, and anticipation with the physicality, twitchy athleticism, and shifty footwork that already belongs at the next level.
14) Pittsburgh Steelers: Tetairoa McMillan, WR, Arizona
Tetairoa McMillan was already challenging to be WR1, coming off a season in which he had 1,402 receiving yards and 10 receiving touchdowns. However, the Arizona WR’s stock is through the roof after a ridiculous game in Week 1, in which he had four receiving touchdowns and 304 yards.
With overwhelming size at 6’5” and 210 pounds, McMillan has some of the best body control in the class. It is easy to see why the Wildcats WR dominates at the catch point with his swift acceleration and controlled physicality.
However, McMillan also has the twitchy, manipulative route running and underrated fluid athleticism to continue tormenting defenders in the NFL.
15) Jacksonville Jaguars: Kelvin Banks Jr., OT, Texas
In this 2025 NFL Mock Draft, the Jaguars have their pick of offensive tackles, a need that will potentially need to be filled with Cam Robinson and Walker Little entering contract years.
The 2025 offensive tackle class has talent, but a blue-chip talent is yet to emerge. Kelvin Banks Jr. could emerge as that player due to his energetic athleticism, lower body strength, and size.
At 6’4” and 324 pounds and expected 35” arms, the Texas LT has the range, the hand technique, and strong anchor to thrive in pass protection and all the physical tools that NFL scouts love.
16) Cleveland Browns: Mykel Williams, EDGE, Georgia
Mykel Williams has the build of a prototypical edge rusher with elite size and length at 6’5” and 265 pounds, giving him incredible range.
Moreover, the Georgia pass rusher has top-tier athleticism, an explosive change of direction, and instant acceleration. With raw power and above-average run-blocking abilities, Williams potentially has the highest ceiling in the class due to his athletic and physical traits.
17) Los Angeles Rams: Emory Jones Jr., OT, LSU
Emory Jones Jr. is the most polished offensive tackle prospect this early into the 2025 NFL Draft cycle, but he doesn’t potentially offer the pure athletic upside as others in this class.
The LSU RT is a refined player with elite anchor strength, nimble movement, powerful strength generation, and a high football IQ.
18) Los Angeles Chargers: Princely Umanmielen, EDGE, Ole Miss
Princely Umanmielen was one of the most productive pass rushers in college football in 2023, having an 11.5-sack season, and he now transfers to Ole Miss.
At 6’5” and 255 pounds, Umanmielen has a high floor heading to the NFL because he is outstanding against the run. Meanwhile, the Rebels’ transfer has rare burst and bend, paired with a nonstop motor to be disruptive on every down.
19) Chicago Bears: Deone Walker, DT, Kentucky
Deone Walker could be a transformative interior pass rusher for the Chicago Bears. His explosive movement, overwhelming size, and effortless power provide pure penetrative force.
At 6’6” and 348 pounds, the Kentucky DT has domineering size to pair with his special pass rush ability, and if Walker can lower his pad level more consistently in 2024, he can rocket up draft boards.
20) Atlanta Falcons: Shavon Revel, CB, East Carolina
Shavon Revel could be this season’s Quinyon Mitchell. The small school product, who climbed through the JUCO ranks, still has a low profile within scouting circles.
The 6’2”, 188-pound ECU product has elite athleticism, fluid ball tracking, and awareness to read the field and make plays.
Revel’s range and length and his proactive skills at the catch point mean he has all the tools to ascend in 2024 with his technical refinement and toughness.
21) Miami Dolphins: Will Campbell, OT, LSU
Despite drafting Patrick Paul in the 2024 NFL Draft, the Dolphins’ offensive line still needs young, exciting talent. Will Campbell‘s energetic athleticism, punchy leg drive, and fluid movement give hope for the future.
At the moment, the LSU LT plays far too upright in his stance. However, with the ability to play square at 6’6” and 320 pounds, Campbell plays with accurate hands, a powerful base, and refined tools to be a potential OT1 candidate.
22) Green Bay Packers: Tacario Davis, CB, Arizona
At 6’4” and 195 pounds, Tacario Davis has rare, elite length and prototypical size worthy of first-round hype.
The Wildcats CB dominates the catch point due to his range. At the same time, his explosiveness, short-area movement, and fluid body control, along with his mental processing, physicality, and ball skills, make him difficult to beat.
23) New York Jets: Cam Ward, QB, Miami (FL)
Cam Ward had many fans ahead of the 2024 NFL Draft before he ultimately returned to college football. The Miami transfer has continued his form in 2024, hitting the ground running in Week 1, completing 26 of his 35 attempts for 385 passing yards and three touchdowns against Florida.
At 6’2” and 223 pounds, Ward plays with maturity, arm flexibility, power, smooth athleticism, and anticipation and could work himself into first-round discussion.
24) Houston Texans: Denzel Burke, CB, Ohio State
Denzel Burke could potentially create a lockdown pairing alongside Derek Stingley Jr. in Houston. The Ohio State DB could have been a first-round pick in 2024, and his size, explosiveness, and ball skills give him comparable upside in 2025.
While Burke’s physicality, route leverage, and intelligence place him in Round 1 contention, his limitations mean he can play too stiff, which could hinder his ability to challenge at the very top of this class.
25) Dallas Cowboys: Ashton Jeanty, RB, Boise State
One of college football’s standout players lit up the stage again in Week 1, rushing for 267 yards and six touchdowns against Georgia Southern.
The 2025 running back class is stacked with blue-chip talent, but the Boise State RB stands out from the rest due to his sharp movement, spatial awareness, and contact balance.
At 5’8 “and 217 pounds, Ashton Jeanty has special speed and a dense frame and can take over games. His elite vision, instincts, and agility also transfer to the passing game, all of which should earn him RB1 status in a loaded class.
26) Philadelphia Eagles: Aireontae Ersery, OT, Minnesota
Aireontae Ersery has the raw and rare physical profile that doesn’t come around often in the NFL Draft.
At 6’6” and 336 pounds, the Minnesota LT is as strong as an ox and wins with domineering strength, punchy hand placement, and overwhelming physicality. With impressive explosive mobility, Ersery can rise up boards during the 2024 college football season.
27) Cincinnati Bengals: Isaiah Bond, WR, Texas
Isaiah Bond is known for his special speed, but the Texas WR offers much more than blazing pace. The former Alabama player also offers spatial awareness, anticipation, and sharp route running to his resume.
The elusive receiver thrives as a deep threat where his natural fluid explosive mobility creates masses of separation, and his flexible agility and acceleration control make him a mismatch.
28) Buffalo Bills: Emeka Egbuka, WR, Ohio State
A consistent and reliable receiver, Emeka Egbuka is a high-floor prospect who is already NFL-ready. The Ohio State WR has a smooth release and immense speed through all three levels.
There is little left for Egbuka to prove in college football, and the refined technician and elite route runner would become a go-to target for Josh Allen and the Bills’ offense.
29) Detroit Lions: Patrick Payton, EDGE, Florida State
Patrick Payton is a long, rangy edge rusher with a well-rounded skill set to complement Aidan Hutchingson in Detroit. The 6’5″, 254-pound pass rusher had seven sacks in 2023 and an incredible 10 pass breakups, showcasing his instinct to find passing lanes and impact every play.
Able to generate power with his explosive first movement and quick hands, Payton is now going under the radar after Florida State’s disastrous start to the college football season.
30) Baltimore Ravens: Jonah Savaiinaea, OL, Arizona
Jonah Savaiinaea is a versatile offensive lineman who plays right tackle for the Wildcats. However, he played 12 games at right guard as a true freshman, and some NFL scouts project him moving inside at the next level due to his lack of proportional length and flexibility.
The versatile Arizona RT offers the natural anchor, balance, and leverage creation to be an instant starter in Baltimore, where his quick burst, grip strength, and toughness can lock down various offensive-line positions.
31) San Francisco 49ers: Josh Conerly Jr., OT, Oregon
Trent Williams has ended his holdout, but the 49ers still need to plan for the future at their offensive tackle positions.
Josh Conerly Jr. has excellent mobility and power and has been magnificent at left tackle for the Ducks.
The Oregon LT’s natural leverage, squatty anchor, lower body strength, and explosive athleticism set him up well to repeat his success in the Big Ten.
Conerly is slightly undersized at 6’4” and 305 pounds, but he has the tools and physicality to overcome his length shortfalls.
32) Kansas City Chiefs: Kenneth Grant, DT, Michigan
Kenneth Grant is an elite athletic freak and is underrated compared to his defensive line partner, Graham.
However, Grant has the gap recognition, explosive first step, and power profile to be equally successful against the pass and the run. Grant has the potential to be versatile in his usage and would be a steal this late in the first round.