2025 NFL Draft: Three-Round Pre-Combine February Mock Draft
I had some fun this week putting together a three-round mock draft
This is not a predictive mock draft. I just wanted to sit down and run through the process of doing an extended mock since I haven’t written many this cycle. Consider this a warm-up for the seven-round mock I will write next month.
Free agency, trades, and medical reviews will shake how we as a draft community look at prospects and their potential landing spots, so this is a great time in the NFL Draft cycle to run thought experiments in mock drafts. This mock isn’t based on my player grades or predictions. It’s just me throwing stuff at the wall and seeing what sticks.
If you’re interested in my official prospect rankings, you can find them here: February Top 350 Big Board.
I’m not married to any of the selections below, I’m just knocking the rust off and running through a few potential outcomes. The more mock drafts I do now, the better I’ll feel when I submit a final version for competitions in a few months.
2025 NFL Draft First Round
1. Tennessee Titans: Abdul Carter, Edge Penn State
Carter has less than one year of full-time edge play under his belt but already looks like a star pass rusher. Imagine what he’ll look like in two or three years if he continues on his current trajectory.
2. Cleveland Browns: Travis Hunter, CB/WR Colorado
The salary cap spiking the way it did helped the Browns significantly, but they still might need to part ways with one of nickel Greg Newsome II or cornerback Martin Emerson Jr. to be cap compliant.
3. New York Giants: Cameron Ward, QB Miami
It’s go time for the Brian Daboll and Joe Schoen regime. Ward’s physical tools can generate enough splash plays to convince Giants ownership to keep them for another year.
Trade: Patriots send No. 4 and WR Ja'Lynn Polk to the Saints for No. 9, No. 93, 2026 First Round Pick, 2026 Fourth Round Pick, and a 2027 Fifth Round Pick
4. New Orleans Saints (*Via Patriots): Shedeur Sanders, QB Colorado
Personally, I don’t view Sanders as worth this level of investment, but the Saints need something to build around long-term at quarterback. I’m not sold on them starting Derek Carr and punting in Year 1 of Kellen Moore’s head coaching tenure.
5. Jacksonville Jaguars: Tetairoa McMillan, WR Arizona
McMillan would ideally be WR4 in most draft classes, but taking him here gives the Jaguars a lot of options at wide receiver as they attempt to stabilize their offense around Trevor Lawrence.
6. Las Vegas Raiders: Will Johnson, CB Michigan
With the top two quarterbacks gone, I think the Raiders take the best player available on their board. That could be Johnson, but I’m willing to consider players like Will Campbell, Mason Graham, or one of the edge rushers too.
7. New York Jets: Mason Graham, IDL Michigan
The Jets could have a defensive line with Graham, Jermaine Johnson, Will McDonald IV, and Quinnen Williams next year. They need offensive tackle help, but there are a good number of veterans available who could plug gaps for a year.
8. Carolina Panthers: Mike Green, Edge Marshall
I think the hype around Green has ballooned too much in recent months, but I could see a team like the Panthers targeting an explosive edge rusher. It’s almost like they traded away Brian Burns last year.
Trade: Patriots send No. 4 and WR Ja'Lynn Polk to the Saints for No. 9, No. 93, 2026 First Round Pick, 2026 Fourth Round Pick, and a 2027 Fifth Round Pick
9. New England Patriots (*Via Saints): Armand Membou, OT Missouri
Send all of the offensive linemen to the Patriots. New England needs to build around Drake Maye by acquiring several options at offensive tackle and wide receiver this offseason.
10. Chicago Bears: Will Campbell, G LSU
I know A LOT of people are getting into debates about Campbell’s ideal position on social media. I’ve viewed him as better off at guard since doing his summer eval last February. The Bears can always start him at left tackle and kick him inside if he fails.
Trade: 49ers send No. 11 to the Falcons for No. 15 and a 2026 Third Round Pick
11. Atlanta Falcons (*Via 49ers): Mykel Williams, Edge Georgia
Sending a developmental edge rusher to the Falcons feels like a doomed effort, but teams have been raving about Williams’ tools for over a year now. For what it’s worth, he’ll only be 20 years old on draft night.
12. Dallas Cowboys: Shemar Stewart, Edge Texas A&M
Stewart should turn in one of the most eye-popping NFL Combine performances this year. Jerry Jones could tag him as Demarcus Lawrence’s replacement.
13. Miami Dolphins: Malaki Starks, S Georgia
I don’t feel great about this one of the Dolphins, but the remaining offensive linemen aren’t exactly ideal fits for Mike McDaniel’s scheme. Miami needs a replacement for Jevon Holland too, but I doubt they actually take a DB in the first round.
14. Indianapolis Colts: Tyler Booker, G Alabama
Will Fries is going to get paid more than people anticipate in free agency. The Colts could pair Booker with Quenton Nelson and avoid getting too expensive up front.
Trade: 49ers send No. 11 to the Falcons for No. 15 and a 2026 Third Round Pick
15. San Francisco 49ers (*Via Falcons): Tyler Warren, TE Penn State
The 49ers could go almost anywhere here. Kelvin Banks, Jihad Campbell, Kenneth Grant, Donovan Jackson, Josh Simmons, and Azareye'h Thomas are all on the table. Instead, it might be time to look for George Kittle’s eventual replacement. The All-Pro is 31 and entering the final year of his contract.
16. Arizona Cardinals: Jalon Walker, Edge Georgia
The Cardinals desperately need help at cornerback and along the edge. Expect the team to target one position in free agency and the other through the draft. Wide receiver could also be an option.
17. Cincinnati Bengals: Walter Nolen, IDL Ole Miss
Surely one or two of Nolen, McKinnley Jackson, and Kris Jenkins will hit, right? The Bengals need long-term answers in the trenches on both sides of the ball, and Nolen offers the highest ceiling of the remaining linemen.
18. Seattle Seahawks: Kelvin Banks, OT/G Texas
In an ideal world, Abraham Lucas stays healthy and lives up to the potential he flashed as a rookie. The Seahawks can’t risk a season on that. Some view Banks as better off at guard, which would also work for Seattle.
19. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Jihaad Campbell, LB Alabama
I hope the Buccaneers bring back Lavonte David. Even if they do, they need to plan for the future at linebacker. SirVocea Dennis is a great guy and nice player, but he’s no Jihaad Campbell. Campbell is massive with long arms and the speed to carry slot options downfield. He’s also interested in taking snaps on the edge as a pass rusher.
20. Denver Broncos: Ashton Jeanty, RB Boise State
The Broncos don’t have many high-volume players capable of taking the load off Bo Nix. Even Courtland Sutton is probably best served as a WR2 instead of a feature top option. Jeanty gives Denver five years of strong running back play behind a tough offensive line.
21. Pittsburgh Steelers: Luther Burden III, WR Missouri
The Steelers need to diversify their wide receiver room. Taking Burden limits some alignments because he’s a slot-dominant player, but his ability to generate yards after the catch on schemed touches and in the quick game is a welcome change of pace from George Pickens jump balls.
22. Los Angeles Chargers: James Pearce Jr., Edge Tennessee
Character concerns and a limited power profile could drop Pearce out of the first round, but we’ve seen players like Nolan Smith drop and then play considerable roles on contending teams. Sometimes drafting the best available player at a spot of need is the way to go.
23. Green Bay Packers: Grey Zabel, G/C North Dakota State
Center Josh Myers is hitting free agency. The Packers love linemen with positional versatility, and they aren’t afraid to invest big ticket draft picks up front. Zabel looked terrific at center during the Senior Bowl. It was a small sample size, but Zabel is an easy prospect to buy into.
24. Minnesota Vikings: Josh Simmons, G Ohio State
Similar to the Patriots, Minnesota needs to stockpile talented offensive linemen. Adding a college tackle coming off a season-ending injury to a unit already featuring often-dinged up Christian Darrisaw comes with risks, but Simmons would be a massive boost for Minnesota’s interior if he transitions from tackle to guard. Some evaluators believe that’s his best long-term spot anyway.
25. Houston Texans: Emeka Egbuka, WR Ohio State
Wide receiver and interior defensive line pop as the two biggest needs for Houston. Egbuka’s college connection with C.J. Stroud makes this a default selection, but I think someone like Kenneth Grant could also be in play here. The Texans could also opt to get younger on the offensive line.
26. Los Angeles Rams: Azareye'h Thomas, CB Florida State
Unless I’m forgetting someone, the Rams haven’t used a top 100 selection on a true outside cornerback since taking Janoris Jenkins in 2012. The Eagles broke a similar streak when they took Quinyon Mitchell last year, and that worked out pretty well. There are some nice free agent corners this year, so the Rams have options.
27. Baltimore Ravens: Aireontae Ersery, LT Minnesota
Ersery run blocks like a Baltimore Raven. The team got a little lighter up front in recent drafts with Tyler Linderbaum and Roger Rosengarten, but that smashmouth football is still part of their DNA. I don’t think they fork over the Brink’s truck to retain Ronnie Stanley this offseason.
28. Detroit Lions: Shavon Revel Jr., CB East Carolina
The Carlton Davis trade worked for Detroit until injuries decimated their secondary. Davis and many of the team’s backup corners are hitting free agency. Revel is an excellent athlete with all the physical tools to warrant a first round selection.
29. Washington Commanders: Donovan Jackson, G Ohio State
Sam Cosmi is going to miss significant time in 2025 as he rehabs from an injury suffered late in the season. That’s an offensive pillar the Commanders need to replace. Once Cosmi returns, Jackson can kick over and displace Nick Allegretti.
30. Buffalo Bills: Kenneth Grant, IDL Michigan
The Bills are a good team, but they could quickly lose a step if they don’t find some answers at safety, wide receiver, and along the defensive interior. They’ll also have an opening at corner this offseason. Grant gives them size to pair with Ed Oliver’s explosiveness.
Trade: Chiefs trade No. 31 to Titans for No. 35, No. 102, and a 2026 Fifth Round Pick
31. Tennessee Titans (*Via Chiefs): Colston Loveland, TE Michigan
I doubt Loveland actually gets this far down the board, but any team at the top of the second round should jump at the chance to make this move. In this case, the Titans land arguably two of the top ten prospects in the class.
32. Philadelphia Eagles: T.J. Sanders, IDL South Carolina
I’m a big Moro Ojomo believer, but I would understand if the Eagles opt to find a more immediate replacement for big ticket free agent Milton Williams. Philadelphia has been killing it when drafting in the trenches lately. No reason to change that.
2025 NFL Draft Second Round
33. Cleveland Browns: Josh Conerly Jr., OT Oregon
34. New York Giants: Derrick Harmon, IDL Oregon
Trade: Chiefs trade No. 31 to Titans for No. 35, No. 102, and a 2026 Fifth Round Pick
35. Kansas City Chiefs (*Via Titans): Jonah Savaiinaea, G Arizona
36. Jacksonville Jaguars: Maxwell Hairston, CB Kentucky
37. Las Vegas Raiders: Matthew Golden, WR Texas
38. New England Patriots: Darius Alexander, IDL Toledo
39. Chicago Bears (Via Panthers): Nic Scourton, Edge Texas A&M
40. New Orleans Saints: Donovan Ezeiruaku, Edge Boston College
41. Chicago Bears: Omarion Hampton, RB North Carolina
42. New York Jets: Princely Umanmielen, Edge Ole Miss
43. San Francisco 49ers: Cameron Williams, OT Texas
44. Dallas Cowboys: Kaleb Johnson, RB Iowa
45. Indianapolis Colts: Trey Amos, CB Ole Miss
46. Atlanta Falcons: Alfred Collins, IDL Texas
47. Arizona Cardinals: Jaylin Noel, WR Iowa State
48. Miami Dolphins: Marcus Mbow, G Purdue
49. Cincinnati Bengals: Jahdae Barron, NB Texas
50. Seattle Seahawks: Bradyn Swinson, Edge LSU
51. Denver Broncos: Carson Schwesinger, LB UCLA
52. Pittsburgh Steelers: Will Howard, QB Ohio State
53. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Elijah Arroyo, TE Miami
54. Green Bay Packers: Landon Jackson, Edge Arkansas
55. Los Angeles Chargers: Tre Harris, WR Ole Miss
56. Buffalo Bills (Via Vikings): Benjamin Morrison, CB Notre Dame
57. Carolina Panthers (Via Rams): Nick Emmanwori, S South Carolina
58. Houston Texans: Tyleik Williams, IDL Ohio State
59. Baltimore Ravens: Jalen Royals, WR Utah State
60. Detroit Lions: Jack Sawyer, Edge Ohio State
61. Washington Commanders: Mason Taylor, TE LSU
62. Buffalo Bills: Xavier Watts, S Notre Dame
63. Kansas City Chiefs: Jordan Phillips, IDL Maryland
64. Philadelphia Eagles: Oluwafemi Oladejo, Edge UCLA
2025 NFL Draft Third Round
65. New York Giants: Jayden Higgins, WR Iowa State
66. Kansas City Chiefs (Via Titans): Anthony Belton, OT North Carolina State
67. Cleveland Browns: Jalen Milroe, QB Alabama
68. Las Vegas Raiders: Quinn Ewers, QB Texas
69. New England Patriots: Elic Ayomanor, WR Stanford
70. Jacksonville Jaguars: Tate Ratledge, G Georgia
71. New Orleans Saints: Jack Bech, WR TCU
72. Chicago Bears: Jared Wilson, C Georgia
73. Las Vegas Raiders (Via Jets): J.T. Tuimoloau, Edge Ohio State
74. Carolina Panthers: Quincy Riley, CB Louisville
75. San Francisco 49ers: Jacob Parrish, CB Kansas State
76. Dallas Cowboys: Omarr Norman-Lott, IDL Tennessee
77. New England Patriots (Via Falcons): Demetrius Knight, LB South Carolina
78. Arizona Cardinals: Miles Frazier, G LSU
79. Washington Commanders (Via Dolphins): Isaiah Bond, WR Texas
80. Indianapolis Colts: Andrew Mukuba, S Texas
81. Cincinnati Bengals: Jordan Burch, Edge Oregon
82. Seattle Seahawks: Jaxson Dart, QB Ole Miss
83. Pittsburgh Steelers: Cobee Bryant, CB Kansas
84. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Wyatt Milum, G West Virginia
85. Denver Broncos: Kevin Winston Jr., S Penn State
86. Los Angeles Chargers: Dorian Strong, CB Virginia Tech
87. Green Bay Packers: Darien Porter, CB Iowa State
88. Jacksonville Jaguars (Via Vikings): Joshua Farmer, IDL Florida State
89. Houston Texans: TreVeyon Henderson, RB Ohio State
90. Los Angeles Rams: Chris Paul Jr., LB Ole Miss
91. Baltimore Ravens: Nohl Williams, CB Cal
92. New York Jets (Via Lions): Gunnar Helm, TE Texas
Trade: Patriots send No. 4 and WR Ja'Lynn Polk to the Saints for No. 9, No. 93, 2026 First Round Pick, 2026 Fourth Round Pick, and a 2027 Fifth Round Pick
93. New England Patriots (*Via Commanders/Saints): Jalen Travis, OT Iowa State
94. Cleveland Browns (Via Bills): Quinshon Judkins, RB Ohio State
95. Kansas City Chiefs: Josaiah Stewart, Edge Michigan
96. Philadelphia Eagles: Smael Mondon Jr., LB Georgia
97. Minnesota Vikings: Jamaree Caldwell, NT Oregon
98. Miami Dolphins: Shemar Turner, IDL Texas A&M
99. San Francisco 49ers: Charles Grant, G William & Mary
100. Los Angeles Rams: Tory Horton, WR Colorado State
101. Detroit Lions: Danny Stutsman, LB Oklahoma
Best Remaining Offense
Kyle McCord, QB Syracuse
Trevor Etienne, RB Georgia
Damien Martinez, RB Miami
Cam Skattebo, RB Arizona State
Harold Fannin Jr., TE Bowling Green
Terrance Ferguson, TE Oregon
Pat Bryant, WR Illinois
Tez Johnson, WR Oregon
Xavier Restrepo, WR Miami
Savion Williams, WR TCU
Logan Brown, OT Kansas
Ajani Cornelius, G/OT Oregon
Emery Jones Jr., G/OT LSU
Chase Lundt, G/OT Connecticut
Ozzy Trapilo, G/OT Boston College
Seth McLaughlin, C Ohio State
Best Remaining Defense
Vernon Broughton, IDL Texas
Deone Walker, IDL Kentucky
CJ West, IDL Indiana
Jared Ivey, Edge Ole Miss
Kyle Kennard, Edge South Carolina
David Walker, Edge Central Arkansas
Jeffrey Bassa, LB Oregon
Barrett Carter, LB Clemson
Sebastian Castro, NB Iowa
Jabbar Muhammad, CB Oregon
Billy Bowman Jr., S Oklahoma
Jaylen Reed, S Penn State