2025 NFL Mock Draft version 1: Picks 1-16

It's already that time of year again when we start to look ahead to next year's NFL Draft. For many teams, they may as well already turn their attention to April next year, as they're basically already out of contention. So, for fans of those teams, take a look at who we think you may select in 2025 and maybe, just maybe, give you a bit of optimism for the future. Draft order based on Super Bowl odds at the time of writing.

Hunter could be selected as a wide receiver, a cornerback, or as a two-way player. Whatever he chooses to do at the next level, he’ll be elite at. The Pats need an injection of talent and could be looking at the offensive line, but Hunter is too good to pass up.

We expect Milroe to be a top-five selection come draft night, even if he could be seen as a risky selection. The Panthers need to replace Bryce Young so going back to the Alabama well could be risking more failure, but they need to do something.

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Two Colorado Buffalos in the top three is a turn-up for the books, but Sanders’ talent is too great to ignore, even if there’s potentially some baggage that comes along with it. Like the Panthers, the Titans will need to move on from their 2023 draft selection, and they have the chance to add a QB with elite traits.

Mike Renner describes Cam Ward as not, “a finished product by any means, but he oozes talent every single week.” And we know what he means. When we watch QBs, one of the main traits we look for is whether they seem rushed in the pocket, Ward almost never does, which leads us to believe he can make the step up to the NFL.

The Browns could also be in the market for a quarterback at this selection, but with the top options off the board, they take the incredibly talented Will Johnson from Michigan. Johnson is a big, strong, cornerback with great ball skills who can add to an already talented secondary.

The Rams may be another team looking at QBs come April, but we don’t see any that are worthy of a selection at this point. Instead, they go with the best offensive lineman in the draft, left tackle Will Campbell.

QB could be on the Giants' mind, too, but instead, they add our wide receiver one to Malik Nabers to create matchup nightmares for opposing secondaries. Admit it, this would be fun to watch.

Banks could emerge as the top offensive tackle by the time the draft rolls around, for now, he’s our number two but will make a big impact in Duval County. The Jags’ OL isn’t awful, but Banks is an upgrade. They could also look at wide receiver with this pick.

Carter is described as having a “tailor-made physical skillset to rush the passer,” by Mike Renner, and pretty much every team in the NFL would want him. The Broncos are another team that could be looking at receiver help with this selection.

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Graham should replace the production the Dolphins lost when Christian Wilkins signed with the Raiders. He’s stout against the run and can push the pocket in the passing game when required, making him a must-pick prospect if he falls to 10.

Just surround Anthony Richardson with weapons and hope for the best, that’s basically our philosophy when it comes to the Colts. Will it work? We’re not sure, but it’s not going to be boring.

JT Tuimoloau has three sacks so far in 2024, per ESPN, and will be hoping to end the season with close to double digits. If he does, he’ll be seen as one of the best edge rushers in the class and the Cardinals will be delighted to select him with the 12th overall pick.

Scourton is huge, standing at 6’4”, 285lbs, and that’s the sort of size Jim Harbaugh will be enticed by. Khalil Mack and Joey Bosa are both aging, so adding some young, possibly elite talent to their group of pass-rushers makes sense.

The second LSU offensive tackle taken in the top 15, Jones has been a right tackle in college, so maybe isn’t a great fit given the Bears have Darnell Wright on that side. We just see Jones as the next-best OT on the board, so take the talented player and figure it out from there.

The Bucs roster is full of talented players, but they could do with another talented corner back to fill out their roster. Zyon McCollum has looked solid so far, but there is room for an upgrade on the other side of the defense.

The Seahawks currently sit 8th in the NFL with 17 sacks per ESPN but they don’t have an elite edge rusher to put them among the best pass-rushing teams in football. Enter Mykel Williams whose size and length make him almost unguardable at times.

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