Setting the Stage for the 2025 NFL Draft

The 2024 NFL schedule release not only charts the path to the Super Bowl but also plays a pivotal role in shaping the order for the NFL’s annual draft, set to take place in Green Bay next April.

2025 NFL Mock Draft Overview

Using the PFN Playoff Predictor, PFN NFL Analyst Dakota Randall has set the order for this latest 2025 NFL Mock Draft. Want to create your own draft scenarios? Utilize the PFN Mock Draft Simulator to draft solo or collaborate with friends and determine the futures of countless college football players.

2025 NFL Mock Draft Picks

1. Washington Commanders: Will Johnson, CB, Michigan The Commanders, needing a lockdown cornerback, select Michigan’s Will Johnson, a standout with exceptional size, football IQ, athletic prowess, and ball skills.
2. Tennessee Titans: Luther Burden III, WR, Missouri With a weak WR room and no standout QB prospects, the Titans opt for Luther Burden III, a rare talent poised to make an immediate NFL impact.
3. Carolina Panthers: Abdul Carter, EDGE, Penn State Abdul Carter transitions to the edge this season, promising to dominate and elevate his status as the top EDGE prospect for 2025.
4. Denver Broncos: Deone Walker, DT, Kentucky To bolster their defense, the Broncos select Deone Walker, a formidable presence with immense strength and athleticism.
5. New Orleans Saints: James Pearce Jr., EDGE, Tennessee Addressing their pass rush deficiencies, the Saints draft James Pearce Jr., a dynamic pass-rushing talent from Tennessee.
6. Minnesota Vikings: Benjamin Morrison, CB, Notre Dame The Vikings enhance their secondary with Benjamin Morrison, a Notre Dame standout known for his quick closing speed and interception ability.
7. Indianapolis Colts: Malaki Starks, S, Georgia The Colts secure Malaki Starks, a playmaking safety from Georgia, to fortify their secondary amidst potential free agency losses.
8. New York Giants: Carson Beck, QB, Georgia The Giants aim to end the Daniel Jones era by drafting Carson Beck, a promising QB with notable arm talent and NFL readiness.
9. Arizona Cardinals: Mason Graham, DT, Michigan Mason Graham, a versatile and disruptive DT from Michigan, joins the Cardinals to strengthen their defensive line.
10. Chicago Bears: Princely Umanmielen, EDGE, Ole Miss The Bears turn their focus to defense, selecting Princely Umanmielen, a highly skilled pass rusher from Ole Miss.
11. Pittsburgh Steelers: Walter Nolen, DT, Ole Miss Ole Miss’s Walter Nolen, a versatile and powerful pass rusher, is chosen to enhance the Steelers’ defensive front.
12. Las Vegas Raiders: Shedeur Sanders, QB, Colorado Shedeur Sanders, with the potential to rise in draft stock, becomes the Raiders’ QB choice, offering a fresh start at the position.
13. Seattle Seahawks: Harold Perkins Jr., LB, LSU Harold Perkins Jr. brings his multi-positional experience and pass-rushing prowess to the Seahawks’ LB group.
14. Atlanta Falcons: Tetairoa McMillan, WR, Arizona The Falcons add Tetairoa McMillan, a top-tier WR talent from Arizona, to their dynamic offensive arsenal.
15. Los Angeles Chargers: Denzel Burke, CB, Ohio State Ohio State’s Denzel Burke, a Day 1 cornerback prospect, strengthens the Chargers’ secondary.
16. New York Jets: Colston Loveland, TE, Michigan The Jets address their tight end needs with Michigan’s Colston Loveland, a powerful pass-catching weapon.
17. New England Patriots: Dani-Dennis Sutton, EDGE, Penn State Dani-Dennis Sutton, a standout EDGE from Penn State, joins the Patriots’ defensive lineup.
18. Miami Dolphins: Nic Anderson, WR, Oklahoma The Dolphins secure Nic Anderson, a top-tier WR talent from Oklahoma, to complement Jaylen Waddle.
19. Jacksonville Jaguars: Earnest Green III, OT, Georgia With OT departures looming, the Jaguars draft Earnest Green III, a versatile and powerful offensive tackle from Georgia.
20. Houston Texans: Travis Hunter, WR/CB, Colorado Travis Hunter, a versatile talent from Colorado, addresses the Texans’ needs at both WR and CB.
21. Los Angeles Rams: Will Campbell, OT, LSU LSU’s Will Campbell, a technically sound offensive tackle, strengthens the Rams’ offensive line.
22. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Mykel Williams, EDGE, Georgia The Buccaneers add Mykel Williams, an athletic and powerful pass rusher from Georgia, to their defensive front.
23. Buffalo Bills: Maxwell Hairston, CB, Kentucky Maxwell Hairston, a standout corner from Kentucky, elevates the Bills’ secondary with his speed and ball skills.
24. Dallas Cowboys: Ollie Gordon II, RB, Oklahoma State Oklahoma State’s Ollie Gordon II, a dynamic running back, joins the Cowboys’ ground game.
25. Philadelphia Eagles: Nic Scourton, EDGE, Texas A&M The Eagles continue to build their trenches with Nic Scourton, a powerful and versatile edge rusher from Texas A&M.
26. Cleveland Browns: Kelvin Banks Jr., OT, Texas Texas’s Kelvin Banks Jr. bolsters the Browns’ offensive line amidst potential free agency departures.
27. Green Bay Packers: Kenneth Grant, DT, Michigan Kenneth Grant, a disruptive DT from Michigan, strengthens the Packers’ defensive front.
28. Kansas City Chiefs: Tacario Davis, CB, Arizona Tacario Davis, a standout corner from Arizona, enhances the Chiefs’ secondary.
29. Baltimore Ravens: Donovan Jackson, OG, Ohio State Ohio State’s Donovan Jackson, a powerful guard, joins the Ravens’ offensive line.
30. San Francisco 49ers: Ajani Cornelius, OT, Oregon Oregon’s Ajani Cornelius, a technically skilled OT, addresses the 49ers’ offensive line needs.
31. Detroit Lions: Patrick Payton, EDGE, Florida State Florida State’s Patrick Payton, a dynamic edge rusher, pairs with Aidan Hutchinson to strengthen the Lions’ defense.
32. Cincinnati Bengals: Emeka Egbuka, WR, Ohio State Ohio State’s Emeka Egbuka, a top WR talent, fills the Bengals’ need created by a likely Tee Higgins departure.

This comprehensive 2025 NFL Mock Draft highlights the potential future stars of the NFL and addresses the key needs of each team based on PFN NFL Analyst Dakota Randall’s season predictions.