2025 NFL Draft: November First Round Mock Draft

It's time for my first mock draft of the 2025 cycle

Putting together a predictive mock for the 2025 NFL Draft at this time of the year is pretty much pointless since we’re not even sure which players will declare or return to school. There’s still so much of the pre-draft process remaining, including the most important college games of the year, All-Star games, pro days, and the NFL Combine.

However, I scrolled through a few posts the other day and caught the mock draft bug. This is my attempt to pull together a predictive mock based on team needs and how I think the league views this class. Enjoy poking holes in it.

Also, I wrote the analysis for these picks in 40 minutes. Don’t judge me.

32. Kansas City Chiefs: Jihaad Campbell, LB Alabama

The Chiefs lose Nick Bolton and Josh Uche in free agency this coming spring. Those players fill vastly different roles, and Campbell has the skill set to take on both responsibilities. He’s a freak athlete who can rush the passer, fit the run, and excel in coverage.

31. Detroit Lions: Mansoor Delane, CB Virginia Tech

I know they just drafted two cornerbacks last year, but the Lions will still need help in their secondary when Carlton Davis becomes a free agent. Delane is a toolsy prospect who hasn’t put it all together yet at the college level.

30. Buffalo Bills: LT Overton, Edge Alabama

The Bills have a type. Overton is an ascending prospect with the size and power to play in multiple alignments and impact both the pass and run games.

29. Cleveland Browns (Via Eagles*): Jalen Milroe, QB Alabama

Trade: Browns send Eagles Nos. 35, 94, a future fourth & Zak Zinter for No. 29

The Browns have to try something, ANYTHING to fix their quarterback room. Milroe won’t be ready to play in 2025. He might not even declare, but Cleveland should be all over finding a developmental option in the draft.

28. Minnesota Vikings: Derrick Harmon, IDL Oregon

Jerry Tillery is a free agent after the season. This selection pairs one of college football’s most disruptive defensive tackles with Harrison Phillips.

27. Pittsburgh Steelers: Emeka Egbuka, WR Ohio State

Egbuka won’t test off the charts. That combined with his size might drop him as far as the second round, but the Steelers just need someone who can separate in their wide receiver room. Also, this bumps Calvin Austin to the bench.

26. Baltimore Ravens: Josh Simmons, LT Ohio State

I don’t know when Simmons will be ready to return from his injury, but he could play a large role early in his career if Baltimore doesn’t bring back pending free agent Ronnie Stanley.

25. Washington Commanders: Nic Scourton, Edge Texas A&M

I know Dan Quinn brought his Dallas guys to Washington, but those dudes can only keep things up for so long…right? Edge is one of the positions teams should always continue investing in because the returns can be so high.

24. Green Bay Packers: Shavon Revel Jr., CB East Carolina

I think Carrington Valentine can play a larger role than the Packers have asked him to this season, but it’s easier to draft another corner than take the risk on Valentine replacing pending free agent Eric Stokes in the starting lineup.

23. Los Angeles Chargers: Jalon Walker, LB/Edge Georgia

Walker’s limitations in coverage present a problem at off-ball linebacker, but I trust Jesse Minter and John Harbaugh to figure out his ideal usage. Walker’s pass rush plan and impact are terrific.

22. Arizona Cardinals: Cameron Williams, RT Texas

Williams replaces pending free agent Kelvin Beachum on the right side and gives Arizona their bookend tackle duo. I don’t think Williams is ready to play in the NFL, but when has that ever stopped a team from drafting a prospect?

21. Atlanta Falcons: Mykel Williams, Edge Georgia

Stop me if you’ve heard this before, the Falcons can’t rush the passer. Maybe Williams will finally be the sack artist to add some fangs to their defensive front.

20. Houston Texans: Kenneth Grant, IDL Michigan

The Texans have their edge rushers in place but could use some beef on the interior to stop the run and push the pocket. Grant hasn’t consistently dominated in college but should test off the charts for a defender his size.

19. Denver Broncos: Luther Burden III, WR Missouri

Give Bo Nix a low average depth of target receiver who can create after the catch. Surely if the Broncos just keep taking wide receivers, they’ll eventually find someone other than Courtland Sutton who can earn a second contract.

18. San Francisco 49ers: Azareye'h Thomas, CB Florida State

Thomas is San Francisco’s Charvarius Ward replacement. The team recently extended nickel Deommodore Lenoir, meaning it’s almost a guarantee that Ward walks in free agency.

17. Chicago Bears: Kelvin Banks, LT Texas

How many sacks did the Bears let up against the Patriots again? I don’t care who’s running things in Chicago next year, this is a swing they need to take. You can figure out who plays where along the front later.

16. Los Angeles Rams: Aireontae Ersery, LT Minnesota

Injuries and inconsistent play have ravaged Los Angeles’ offensive line this year. I don’t think the team will take that risk next season. Feel free to sub Ersery out for whichever remaining tackle prospect you prefer.

15. Seattle Seahawks: Will Campbell, G LSU

The Seahawks need to add some long-term pieces to their offensive line around left tackle Charles Cross. Campbell’s floor is the highest of any o-lineman in the 2025 class.

14. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Malaki Starks, S Georgia

Jordan Whitehead isn’t stopping Tampa Bay from drafting Starks. The Buccaneers already have one of the most versatile safeties in the game. Why not double down? Alternatively, this is a good landing spot for cornerback help.

13. Cincinnati Bengals: Ashton Jeanty, RB Boise State

The Bengals don’t need to draft a running back, but the best receiving options to replace free agent Tee Higgins are already gone. I think Cincinnati will want to continue adding to the offense, even if that means needing to add more help later in the draft. Plus, just imagine a team with Joe Burrow, Ja'Marr Chase, and Jeanty.

12. Indianapolis Colts: Colston Loveland, TE Michigan

Brock Bowers went 13th overall and immediately became a top three tight end in the NFL, so I think we could see Loveland go this high. There’s a significant gap between Bowers and Loveland as prospects in my evaluations, but the NFL might not see it that way.

11. Dallas Cowboys: Tetairoa McMillan, WR Arizona

Dallas needs a spark on offense. I’m not sold that McMillan can be that floor/ceiling-raising addition, but he at least gives the Cowboys a viable second option behind CeeDee Lamb.

10. Miami Dolphins: Mason Graham, IDL Michigan

Meet the new Christian Wilkins. Both defensive tackles lack ideal measurements but possesses the technical refinement, instincts, and explosiveness to impact the run and pass games at high levels. Graham is a top five prospect in this class but will likely fall because of measurables.

9. Carolina Panthers: James Pearce Jr., Edge Tennessee

Meet the new Brian Burns. Pearce shares a handful of traits with the former Panther. Both might lack truly elite ceilings but can serve as defensive cornerstones, especially on that Carolina defensive line.

8. New York Jets: Will Johnson, CB Michigan

Who knows what the Jets will look like next year? However the roster turns out, it seems unlikely the team will retain pending free agent D.J. Reed. Johnson and Ahmad Gardner would be an excellent young cornerback duo.

7. New Orleans Saints: Shemar Stewart, Edge Texas A&M

Chase Young and Payton Turner are free agents and Cameron Jordan is at the end of his career. Stewart is an explosive, violent rusher who needs to refine his pass rush plan. The Saints also need offensive line help, but there’s no top-end talent in this class.

6. New England Patriots: Isaiah Bond, WR Texas

Demario Douglas isn’t going to stop the Patriots from selecting Bond. New England needs significant reinforcements along the offensive line, but no o-line prospect in this class warrants this type of investment.

5. Las Vegas Raiders: Shedeur Sanders, QB Colorado

This seems like a sprint the card in moment for Las Vegas. Sanders and Cameron Ward aren’t on the level of ten top selections, but teams like the Raiders don’t have much of a choice in this quarterback depleted class.

4. Cleveland Browns: Walter Nolen, IDL Ole Miss

Nolen is a great prospect, but fourth overall is a little rich. There’s always some type of surprise on draft night, and this is mine. Imagine Nolen on a defensive line with Myles Garrett. The athletic potential would be through the roof. This could be a landing spot for Sanders.

3. Tennessee Titans: Abdul Carter, Edge Penn State

The Titans are already strong at cornerback and along the defensive interior. Carter is the best remaining value at this spot. Tennessee could select Sanders, if the family agrees to play there.

2. New York Giants: Cameron Ward, QB Miami

Sanders has a higher floor than Ward, but the Miami product’s ceiling separates the two quarterback prospects. The Giants decide to swing big. Ward needs some time to adjust to life in the NFL. He’ll see playing time as a rookie because no one actually sits for a year anymore but should be given patience.

1.  Jacksonville Jaguars: Travis Hunter, CB/WR Colorado

Jacksonville already has a quarterback in place, but the team needs a true superstar who can take over games. Hunter has that potential if he can stay healthy.

Best Remaining: Offense

Tyler Booker, G Alabama

Josh Conerly Jr., G Oregon

Tre Harris, WR Ole Miss

Marcus Mbow, G Purdue

Armand Membou, G/T Missouri

Wyatt Milum, G West Virginia

Jonah Savaiinaea, G Arizona

Tyler Warren, TE Penn State

Best Remaining: Defense

Nick Emmanwori, S South Carolina

Benjamin Morrison, CB Notre Dame

T.J. Sanders, IDL South Carolina

Jack Sawyer, Edge Ohio State

Bradyn Swinson, Edge LSU

Princely Umanmielen, Edge Ole Miss

Kevin Winston Jr., S Penn State