2025 NFL Draft: Post-Combine Three-Round Mock
Now that we've gone through most of the big pre-draft process events, it's time for another mock draft
Most football analysts and fans see mock drafts after the NFL Scouting Combine and assume the on-field results lead to significant changes. Testing plays a role in shifting evaluations, but usually only in extreme situations. The reason so many mock drafts shake up after the Combine is because teams start telling reporters what they actually think about players. Those conversations are the real engine behind the post-Combine shift.
I wasn’t happy with my pre-Combine mock draft, but I feel much better about this new three-round version. I’m starting to lock in on the ranges for some prospects. It’s lying season, so I’m sure some misinformation has made its way into this mock, but I’m usually decent at filtering through all the chatter. I still need to iron out some picks in the 55-75 range.
Free agency and pre-draft trades will shake all of these selections around, but this mock is an important part of my process. It finally feels like draft season! Subscribe for my updated top 350 big board and full seven-round mock draft that will drop later this month.
If you’re interested in my official prospect rankings, you can find them here: February Top 350 Big Board.
2025 NFL Draft First Round
Trade: Titans send Giants No. 1 for No. 3, No. 155, and a 2026 first round pick
1. New York Giants (*Via Titans): Cameron Ward, QB Miami
This is a one-quarterback class for some teams. The Giants can’t afford to sit at third and watch Cleveland scoop Ward up at second overall.
2. Cleveland Browns: Abdul Carter, Edge Penn State
Myles Garrett wants out and seems entrenched in his thought process. Assuming Carter’s foot checks out, he possesses the highest ceiling of the remaining prospects.
Trade: Titans send Giants No. 1 for No. 3, No. 155, and a 2026 first round pick
3. Tennessee Titans (*Via Giants): Travis Hunter, CB/WR Colorado
More teams appear to view Hunter as a wide receiver than I initially expected. Tennessee needs a pass catcher and someone to replace their frequently injured veteran cornerbacks. The Titans coaching staff might be in win-now mode, but the new general manager could make this trade as a play for the long-term.
4. New England Patriots: Armand Membou, RT Missouri
This is one of the worst wide receiver drafts in recent history, which pushes the Patriots toward addressing their crumbling offensive line. They need to exit this offseason with new starting tackles at both positions.
5. Jacksonville Jaguars: Kenneth Grant, IDL Michigan
Reach? Yeah, it’s a big reach. However, the Jaguars have lacked a big body along the interior for several years now. Grant is a rare athlete with untapped potential in his hand usage. This is a likely trade-down spot for Jacksonville.
Trade: Raiders send Cowboys No. 6 for No. 12, No. 150, No. 172, and a 2026 first round pick
6. Dallas Cowboys (*Via Raiders): Shemar Stewart, Edge Texas A&M
Stewart isn’t getting out of the top ten following his outstanding Combine. Dallas needs a new running mate for Micah Parsons now that Demarcus Lawrence is on his way out.
7. New York Jets: Mykel Williams, Edge Georgia
This was a battle between Will Campbell, Mason Graham, and Williams. The last time the Jets had a great defense, it started with a deep rotation up front. An edge group with Jermaine Johnson returning from injury, the undersized but explosive Will McDonald IV, and Williams would be awesome.
8. Carolina Panthers: Mason Graham, IDL Michigan
The Panthers have size on the interior with Derrick Brown but need a more explosive interior weapon to rush the passer. Brown and Graham would complement each other well.
9. New Orleans Saints: Will Campbell, T/G LSU
New Orleans won’t field a Super Bowl competitor for a few more years. They need to take the time to build up their trenches.
10. Chicago Bears: Mike Green, Edge Marshall
The Bears get their running mate for Montez Sweat. This is high for Green, but his explosiveness and athleticism are difficult to turn down.
11. San Francisco 49ers: Tyler Warren, TE Penn State
49ers fans probably hate this, but tight end is one of those positions you don’t want to be paying a veteran at when they start dropping off. Warren isn’t the same caliber of blocker as George Kittle but is an extremely versatile player.
Trade: Raiders send Cowboys No. 6 for No. 12, No. 150, No. 172, and a 2026 first round pick
12. Las Vegas Raiders (*Via Cowboys): Ashton Jeanty, RB Boise State
Pete Carroll didn’t get along with Russell Wilson. You think he’s prepared for Deion and Shedeur Sanders? He wants his Marshawn Lynch (this isn’t a player comp), not another quarterback situation.
13. Miami Dolphins: Grey Zabel, G North Dakota State
This is early for Zabel, but sometimes you have to pay an extra price for stability. Zabel’s ceiling isn’t as high as you usually want at No. 13, but he’s such a consistent and reliable prospect. Plus, there’s positional versatility built into Zabel’s game.
14. Indianapolis Colts: Will Johnson, CB Michigan
Johnson might not check Chris Ballard’s measurable boxes, but he’d form a nice pairing with Julius Brents. That’s a cost-effective secondary with a lot of talent.
15. Atlanta Falcons: Jalon Walker, Edge Georgia
Walker breaks all the size rules for an edge rusher, but he’s so darn good. Maybe things go wrong, and he turns into off-brand Frankie Luvu. Or maybe he develops into a moveable defensive chess piece capable of blitzing any gap or winning with his athleticism and hand usage off the edge.
16. Arizona Cardinals: Matthew Golden, WR Texas
Golden primarily played outside in college but projects as more of a slot option in the NFL. He’s a former return man with the precise footwork and impressive mix of agility and speed to gash defenses at all levels.
17. Cincinnati Bengals: Walter Nolen, IDL Ole Miss
How long has it been since the prime Geno Atkins years? The Bengals need to finally find another quality interior pass rusher. Nolen possesses all of the physical tools to be a game-wrecker.
18. Seattle Seahawks: Jihaad Campbell, LB Alabama
Mike Macdonald gets his new Roquan Smith. Actually, I think Campbell’s play more closely mirrors what Fred Warner provided early in his career (before his All-Pro years), but you get the idea. This is a top-of-the-market linebacker with elite versatility that inspires rare expectations.
19. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Donovan Ezeiruaku, Edge Boston College
Ezeiruaku is a lean, explosive, bendy, and dynamic sack artist with a complete set of pass rush moves. He’s a better pure pass rusher than Shemar Stewart, Jalon Walker, or Mykel Williams.
20. Denver Broncos: Omarion Hampton, RB North Carolina
The Broncos have the offensive line to be a run-heavy team, they just need the running back. This move takes strain off Bo Nix and Denver’s limited wide receiver room.
21. Pittsburgh Steelers: Nick Emmanwori, S South Carolina
Minkah Fitzpatrick and Emmanwori form one of the most dynamic safety combinations in the NFL. This pick takes away some box snaps from Fitzpatrick and adds much-needed size and explosiveness to Pittsburgh’s secondary.
22. Los Angeles Chargers: Tetairoa McMillan, WR Arizona
This was the Omarion Hampton spot until the North Carolina star went off the board to Denver. McMillan is a good route runner at his size and diversifies Los Angeles’ wide receiver room.
Trade: Packers send Browns No. 23 and No. 123 for No. 33, No. 103, No. 165, and a 2026 second round pick
23. Cleveland Browns (*Via Packers): Shedeur Sanders, QB Colorado
The Packers are one of those teams that has almost everything. The lack of remaining elite cornerback and wide receiver prospects makes this an easy trade-down spot for Green Bay. Meanwhile, the Browns front office makes a play to buy more time with ownership. Will Sanders refuse to play in Cleveland? Sounds like a fun storyline to follow.
24. Minnesota Vikings: Kelvin Banks Jr., T/G Texas
Is Banks a tackle? A guard? Who cares. The Vikings have holes on the interior and a frequently injured left tackle. This pick should be the best available offensive lineman who fits Kevin O'Connell’s scheme.
25. Houston Texans: Derrick Harmon, DT Oregon
The Texans have their star edge rusher duo, but they lack an interior presence to maximize their defensive front. Harmon was a pressure machine this past year.
26. Los Angeles Rams: Colston Loveland, TE Michigan
The Rams probably wish this was a better wide receiver draft, but all the top options are long gone. Loveland can replace some of the outgoing production with his terrific route running and athletic advantage against second-level defenders.
27. Baltimore Ravens: Tyler Booker, G Alabama
Booker slots in as Baltimore’s new starting left guard. I’m assuming they’ll do everything necessary to retain Ronnie Stanley long-term.
28. Detroit Lions: Shavon Revel Jr., CB East Carolina
The Carlton Davis trade worked for the Lions until the veteran got injured. He’s a free agent this year, opening the door for Detroit to find a young, cost-effective option.
29. Washington Commanders: Josh Conerly Jr., LT Oregon
Brandon Coleman put forward some quality play as a rookie left tackle, but his best long-term fit might still be inside. Washington needs someone to play right guard while Sam Cosmi heals. I hate shuffling offensive linemen around, but this allows the Commanders to slowly start upgrading their front.
30. Buffalo Bills: Malaki Starks, S Georgia
Starks never had elite speed or range (watch his 2022 Kent State tape), but his flashes of quality coverage still carry weight. He’s not a lock to be a first round pick but should still go top 40.
31. Kansas City Chiefs: Aireontae Ersery, LT Minnesota
The Chiefs continue to take swings along the offensive line. Ersery is an aggressive tackle with some technical flaws. There’s risk in this selection, but Kansas City can’t afford to wait on fixing the line.
32. Philadelphia Eagles: James Pearce Jr., Edge Tennessee
The Eagles have no issue drafting SEC defenders with character question marks. Their culture is strong enough to survive these types of risks. Pearce is a top 16 prospect in the class with elite speed and burst.
2025 NFL Draft Second Round
Trade: Packers send Browns No. 23 and No. 123 for No. 33, No. 103, No. 165, and a 2026 second round pick
33. Green Bay Packers (*Via Browns): Azareye'h Thomas, CB Florida State
34. New York Giants: Emeka Egbuka, WR Ohio State
35. Tennessee Titans: Josh Simmons, LT Ohio State
36. Jacksonville Jaguars: Maxwell Hairston, CB Kentucky
37. Las Vegas Raiders: Jahdae Barron, DB Texas
38. New England Patriots: Darius Alexander, IDL Toledo
39. Chicago Bears (Via Panthers): Jonah Savaiinaea, G Arizona
40. New Orleans Saints: Elijah Arroyo, TE Miami
41. Chicago Bears: Jaylin Noel, WR Iowa State
42. New York Jets: Luther Burden III, WR Missouri
43. San Francisco 49ers: Jacob Parrish, CB Kansas State
44. Dallas Cowboys: Quinshon Judkins, RB Ohio State
45. Indianapolis Colts: Nic Scourton, Edge Texas A&M
46. Atlanta Falcons: Carson Schwesinger, LB UCLA
47. Arizona Cardinals: Princely Umanmielen, Edge Ole Miss
48. Miami Dolphins: T.J. Sanders, IDL South Carolina
49. Cincinnati Bengals: Marcus Mbow, G Purdue
50. Seattle Seahawks: Tate Ratledge, G Georgia
51. Denver Broncos: Mason Taylor, TE LSU
52. Pittsburgh Steelers: Jaxson Dart, QB Ole Miss
53. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Charles Grant, T/G William & Mary
54. Green Bay Packers: Landon Jackson, Edge Arkansas
55. Los Angeles Chargers: Kaleb Johnson, RB Iowa
56. Buffalo Bills (Via Vikings): Alfred Collins, IDL Texas
57. Carolina Panthers (Via Rams): Oluwafemi Oladejo, Edge UCLA
58. Houston Texans: Jayden Higgins, WR Iowa State
59. Baltimore Ravens: Demetrius Knight Jr., LB South Carolina
60. Detroit Lions: Jack Bech, WR TCU
61. Washington Commanders: Trey Amos, CB Ole Miss
62. Buffalo Bills: Jalen Royals, WR Utah State
63. Kansas City Chiefs: J.T. Tuimoloau, Edge Ohio State
64. Philadelphia Eagles: Cameron Williams, RT Texas
2025 NFL Draft Third Round
65. New York Giants: Miles Frazier, G LSU
66. Kansas City Chiefs (Via Titans): Elic Ayomanor, WR Stanford
67. Cleveland Browns: TreVeyon Henderson, RB Ohio State
68. Las Vegas Raiders: Quinn Ewers, QB Texas
69. New England Patriots: Tre Harris, WR Ole Miss
70. Jacksonville Jaguars: Wyatt Milum, G West Virginia
71. New Orleans Saints: Tyler Shough, QB Louisville
72. Chicago Bears: Xavier Watts, S Notre Dame
73. Las Vegas Raiders (Via Jets): Isaiah Bond, WR Texas
74. Carolina Panthers: Darien Porter, CB Iowa State
75. San Francisco 49ers: Omarr Norman-Lott, IDL Tennessee
76. Dallas Cowboys: Jalen Milroe, QB Alabama
77. New England Patriots (Via Falcons): Jalen Travis, LT Iowa State
78. Arizona Cardinals: Tyleik Williams, NT Ohio State
79. Washington Commanders (Via Dolphins): Shemar Turner, IDL Texas A&M
80. Indianapolis Colts: Jared Wilson, C Georgia
81. Cincinnati Bengals: Terrance Ferguson, TE Oregon
82. Seattle Seahawks: Bradyn Swinson, Edge LSU
83. Pittsburgh Steelers: Tory Horton, WR Colorado State
84. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Chris Paul Jr., LB Ole Miss
85. Denver Broncos: Jordan Phillips, IDL Maryland
86. Los Angeles Chargers: Jack Sawyer, Edge Ohio State
87. Green Bay Packers: Jamaree Caldwell, NT Oregon
88. Jacksonville Jaguars (Via Vikings): Savion Williams, WR TCU
89. Houston Texans: Anthony Belton, T/G North Carolina State
90. Los Angeles Rams: Benjamin Morrison, CB Notre Dame
91. Baltimore Ravens: Dorian Strong, CB Virginia Tech
92. New York Jets (Via Lions): Will Howard, QB Ohio State
93. New Orleans Saints (Via Commanders): Jordan Burch, Edge Oregon
94. Cleveland Browns (Via Bills): Joshua Farmer, IDL Florida State
95. Kansas City Chiefs: Ashton Gillotte, Edge Louisville
96. Philadelphia Eagles: Vernon Broughton, IDL Texas
97. Minnesota Vikings: Trevor Etienne, RB Georgia
98. Miami Dolphins: Kevin Winston Jr., S Penn State
99. San Francisco 49ers: Danny Stutsman, LB Oklahoma
100. Los Angeles Rams: Kyle McCord, QB Syracuse
101. Detroit Lions: Jared Ivey, Edge Ole Miss
Best Available Offense
Harold Fannin Jr., TE Bowling Green
Oronde Gadsden II, TE Syracuse
Gunnar Helm, TE Texas
Xavier Restrepo, WR Miami
Jaydon Blue, RB Texas
Damien Martinez, RB Miami
Cam Skattebo, RB Arizona State
Bhayshul Tuten, RB Virginia Tech
Logan Brown, RT Kansas
Hollin Pierce, LT Rutgers
Ozzy Trapilo, T/G Boston College
Ajani Cornelius, G Oregon
Emery Jones Jr., G LSU
Chase Lundt, G Connecticut
Jalen Rivers, G Miami
Jackson Slater, G, Sacramento State
Seth McLaughlin, C Ohio State
Best Available Defense
Aeneas Peebles, IDL Virginia Tech
CJ West, NT Indiana
Kyle Kennard, Edge South Carolina
Josaiah Stewart, Edge Michigan
David Walker, Edge Central Arkansas
Jeffrey Bassa, LB Oregon
Barrett Carter, LB Clemson
Smael Mondon Jr., LB Georgia
Cobee Bryant, CB Kansas
Quincy Riley, CB Louisville
Billy Bowman Jr., S Oklahoma
Andrew Mukuba, S Texas
My Guys on Day 3
Jo'Quavious “Woody” Marks, RB USC
Jalin Conyers, TE Texas Tech
Elijhah Badger, WR Florida
Daniel Jackson, WR Minnesota
Quentin Skinner, WR Kansas
Bryce Cabeldue, G Kansas
Thomas Perry, C Middlebury
Jay Toia, NT UCLA
Tonka Hemingway, IDL South Carolina
Upton Stout, CB Western Kentucky