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2025 NFL Mock Draft: Final 4-Round Projection for Draft Week
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We made it.
Draft week is finally here, and we're just a few days away from watching all of our projections and predictions give way to the real thing in Green Bay .
We still have time for a few last-minute projections, though, as we continue to present you with as many different potential scenarios as possible so you'll be prepared for every possible outcome for your favorite team.
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It's been a quiet draft process in many ways, including the fact that all 32 teams still own their first-round pick. It won't be surprising if that lack of movement continues into the early going of the first round, but at some point, history tells us that we'll still get plenty of chaos and drama on the clock.
Updated 2025 NFL Draft Rankings By Position
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I'll have one final first-round mock draft on Thursday morning, but here's my final deep-dive stab at projecting the first four rounds of this year's draft, including a handful of trades that could shake things up early:
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*denotes projected trade
1. Tennessee Titans
Cam Ward | QB | Miami (FL)
This one seems like a lock at this point. Ward may not be on the same level as last year's top three picks, but his combination of physical tools, playmaking ability and upside should be enough to convince the Titans to admit defeat on the Will Levis experiment and take another swing on a potential franchise passer.
2. Cleveland Browns
Travis Hunter | WR/CB | Colorado
Abdul Carter and Shedeur Sanders should both get strong consideration here, but the closer we get to the draft, the more it feels like Hunter will be the pick for Cleveland. He's a true 1-of-1 talent, and while the Browns have a bigger need at receiver than corner, he could make an immediate impact on both sides of the ball.
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3. New York Giants
Abdul Carter | Edge | Penn State
If the Giants aren't sold on Sanders, trying to trade out of this spot could make sense. That said, they might have trouble finding a willing partner with a worthwhile offer. If forced to stick and pick, Carter would make the most sense in the "best player available" department, even with Brian Burns and Kayvon Thibodeaux already on the roster.
4. New England Patriots
Will Campbell | OT | LSU
If both Hunter and Carter are off the board, the Pats will be forced to pick from the next tier of prospects in this class (unless they surprise and take Ashton Jeanty ), and prioritize their most pressing need. Protecting Drake Maye 's blind side for the long haul should be the highest priority, and while Campbell has some flaws, he's got the tools and upside to develop into a franchise left tackle.
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Michigan's Mason Graham is the best prospect in a deep group of interior defensive linemen.Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
5. Jacksonville Jaguars
Mason Graham | DL | Michigan
I think the Jags could surprise here with an offensive pick like Jeanty or Tyler Warren , but conventional wisdom says Graham is the obvious pick. This defensive front desperately needs a difference-maker who can blow up the run and rush the passer consistently, and Graham checks both boxes emphatically.
6. Las Vegas Raiders
Armand Membou | OT | Missouri
Jeanty is the popular pick here, and with good reason. But if anyone knows the value of an elite right tackle with rare athleticism, it's new Raiders GM John Spytek, who experienced Tristan Wirfs in Tampa Bay . Much like Wirfs, Membou's film shows a polished technician against top competition, and his physical traits give him similar upside for a team that needs to build a strong foundation in the trenches before worrying about anything else.
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7. New York Jets
Tyler Warren | TE | Penn State
The Jets' new management are hoping Justin Fields can finally reach his lofty potential with the right supporting cast, and that means giving him as many weapons as possible. Warren's complete skill set and rare combination of size, athleticism and physicality would give Fields a dynamic target who can create mismatches at every level of the field.
8. Carolina Panthers
Jalon Walker | Edge | Georgia
This defense needs more difference-makers across the board, and Walker's versatility could make him the ideal target. Whether he was lined up off the ball or out on the edge, Walker has proven he can make splash plays whenever he gets near the ball. I would expect the Panthers to line him up on the edge most of the time, with the ability to move him around in multiple ways.
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Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty is one of the few truly elite prospects in this draft.Marco Garcia/Imagn Images
9. Dallas Cowboys (from NO)*
Ashton Jeanty | RB | Boise State
If Jeanty is still on the board at this point, it wouldn't be surprising for a team like Dallas to make a short move up the board to grab him. Sending a third-rounder to the Saints to jump ahead of Chicago , the Cowboys instantly transform their lackluster ground game with a three-down playmaker with superstar potential.
10. Chicago Bears
Colston Loveland | TE | Michigan
This isn't a great scenario for the Bears, who would probably prefer to trade out of this spot. If they can't, they should prioritize giving Caleb Williams as much help as possible, and that could point them to Loveland, who would give the offense more pass-catching upside and big-play ability at tight end.
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11. Pittsburgh Steelers (from SF)*
Shedeur Sanders | QB | Colorado
If Sanders is still on the board here, it might be close enough for the Steelers to make a move up the board for their new franchise quarterback. Jumping ahead of the equally QB-needy Saints in return for a third-round pick this year and a second-rounder next year, Pittsburgh gets a pro-ready passer with a high floor who is accurate with the football and has the mental toughness to handle the pressure of leading such a historic franchise.
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12. New Orleans Saints (from DAL)*
Tetairoa McMillan | WR | Arizona
The Saints have spent more than a decade trying to contain Mike Evans in Tampa Bay, and now Drake London in Atlanta . If given the chance to land their own massive, athletic pass-catcher, they should take it. McMillan's towering frame, catch radius and athleticism would be a perfect complement to Chris Olave in New Orleans ' passing game.
A five-star recruit out of high school, Ole Miss defensive lineman Walter Nolen has limitless potential.Petre Thomas-Imagn Images
13. Miami Dolphins
Walter Nolen | DL | Ole Miss
Miami could target offensive line help or even one of this year's top safety prospects here, but don't sleep on Nolen here. A five-star recruit coming out of high school, Nolen's rare athleticism and upside are reminiscent of when Christian Wilkins was coming out of Clemson, whom the Dolphins took with this same selection back in 2019. He'd be the ideal candidate to replace Wilkins' impact in the trenches.
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14. Indianapolis Colts
Will Johnson | CB | Michigan
With both of this year's top tight end prospects off the board, the Colts turn their attention to the defense, where there's plenty of value to pick from at positions of need. Indy could use an upgrade across from the newly acquired Charvarius Ward on the outside at corner, and Johnson is a top-10 talent who was a shutdown artist when healthy.
15. Atlanta Falcons
Mike Green | Edge | Marshall
It's no secret the Falcons are in desperate need of a high-impact edge rusher who can get after the quarterback consistently, and this year's loaded class should give them plenty of strong options here. Green led the FBS in sacks last season, and has the elite explosiveness to keep putting up big numbers in the pros.
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16. Arizona Cardinals
Jihaad Campbell | LB | Alabama
Signing Josh Sweat was a huge addition, but Arizona 's defense still needs more playmakers at every level. Campbell's recovery from offseason shoulder surgery could impact his rookie-year availability, but when fully healthy, he was a three-down star for Alabama in every phase of the game.
Georgia edge defender Mykel Williams could be a bargain outside of the top 15 picks.Jordan Prather/Imagn Images
17. Cincinnati Bengals
Mykel Williams | Edge | Georgia
Even if they're able to work out a long-term deal with Trey Hendrickson , the Bengals will still be in need of another top-shelf edge rusher. Williams was limited by injury last season, but at full strength, he's a well-rounded player who has the physical traits Cincinnati always looks for at the position.
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18. Seattle Seahawks
Matthew Golden | WR | Texas
The offensive line is the most pressing need in Seattle, but if an explosive pass-catcher like Golden is still on the board here, they might not be able to resist. Cooper Kupp fills the veteran role vacated by Tyler Lockett , but Golden's speed and big-play ability to would help replace DK Metcalf alongside Jaxon Smith-Njigba.
19. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Donovan Ezeiruaku | Edge | Boston College
Signing Haason Reddick should bolster the Bucs' pass rush right away, but he's over 30 years old and only on a one-year deal, so a more long-term solution should still be a priority. Ezeiruaku checks every box from athleticism and production to polished technique and a detailed pass-rushing plan, making him an ideal fit for a perennial division champ.
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20. Denver Broncos
Omarion Hampton | RB | North Carolina
Sean Payton appears to have his franchise quarterback in Bo Nix , and now it's time for Denver to surround him with as many weapons as possible. That could start with balancing the offense and bolstering the ground game with a three-down back like Hampton, who would be an immediate upgrade and is worthy of a top-20 pick.
Michigan defensive lineman Kenneth Grant has rare athleticism for his massive frame.© Melanie Maxwell / USA TODAY NETWORK / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
21. San Francisco 49ers (from PIT)*
Kenneth Grant | DL | Michigan
This is a fantastic scenario for the 49ers, who drop back 10 spots while adding multiple Day 2 picks, and still land a value pick at a position of need. Grant's combination of size, power and athleticism would give this defensive front a foundational building block for the future.
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22. Los Angeles Chargers
Derrick Harmon | DL | Oregon
Finding more playmakers for Justin Herbert will be a top priority for the Chargers in this draft, but in this scenario, the value will be found elsewhere in the first round. Harmon is a big, athletic interior defender with the versatility to attack from a wide range of alignments, and the nonstop motor to set the tone for the entire unit.
23. Green Bay Packers
Jahdae Barron | CB | Texas
No matter what happens with Jaire Alexander , the Packers need to invest in the future at the corner position, especially if the board falls this way. Barron does his best work in the slot, but he's a versatile defender with the smarts, athleticism and ball skills to make big plays whenever the ball comes his way.
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24. Kansas City Chiefs (from MIN)*
Kelvin Banks Jr. | OT | Texas
For the second time, the Chiefs got destroyed in the Super Bowl due to their inability to protect Patrick Mahomes . The most glaring hole remains at left tackle, where Kansas City can't afford to hope an instant-impact player falls to them in the first round. In return for a third-rounder, KC gets a battle-tested prospect who can be an immediate upgrade and a long-term fix.
Ohio State offensive tackle Josh Simmons could have been a top-10 pick if not for a season-ending injury.Jerome Miron-Imagn Images
25. Houston Texans
Josh Simmons | OT | Ohio State
Improving the protection around C.J. Stroud was already the top priority for Houston, and that was before they traded away one of the better left tackles in the league in Laremy Tunsil . Simmons is coming off a season-ending knee injury, but prior to getting hurt, he was looking like a top-10 prospect. If he can return to that level of play, he could prove to be a massive steal here.
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26. Los Angeles Rams
Grey Zabel | OL | North Dakota State
I wouldn't count out a corner or even a quarterback of the future here, but if Zabel is available, the Rams might not be able to pass up his versatility. Zabel's ability to play all five positions along the offensive line is his best trait, and he proved with a strong week at the Senior Bowl that he can hang with top competition.
27. Baltimore Ravens
Shemar Stewart | Edge | Texas A&M
Baltimore hasn't been afraid to take chances on high-upside prospects with rare physical traits and athleticism, especially when it comes to edge rushers. Stewart definitely fits that mold, and despite his lack of production at the college level, he brings limitless upside that could eventually develop into dominance.
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28. Detroit Lions
James Pearce Jr. | Edge | Tennessee
This year's loaded class of talented edge rushers should give the Lions plenty of quality options to line up across from a healthy Aidan Hutchinson . Pearce is a streaky player still in search of consistency, but he's got an elite first step and the explosiveness to consistently get to the quarterback, which is enough to warrant a first-round pick.
Ole Miss' Jaxson Dart is one of many intriguing quarterback prospects in this draft.© Nelson Chenault-Imagn Images
29. New Orleans Saints (from WAS)*
Jaxson Dart | QB | Ole Miss
The Steelers traded up ahead of the Saints to grab Shedeur Sanders earlier in this projection, and New Orleans responds with a bold move of their own to land their new franchise passer. Dart isn't a finished product just yet, but he's got the traits to develop into a quality starter, which would be worth sending a third-round pick to Washington to get back into the first round and grab him.
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30. New York Giants (from BUF)*
Jalen Milroe | QB | Alabama
The second-tier run on quarterbacks continues via another trade, as the Giants make their move up the board for a long-term plan at the position. Milroe will need some patience as he develops as a passer, but he's got plenty of arm strength and rare explosiveness as a runner that gives him as much upside as any quarterback in this draft. Parting with a fourth-round pick for a chance at that lofty ceiling could prove to be a wise move.
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31. Minnesota Vikings (from KC)*
Nick Emmanwori | S | South Carolina
This is a huge win for the Vikings, who drop back seven spots and pick up a much-needed additional pick on Day 2, and still end up with a player they might have taken at their original spot. Emmanwori's elite combination of size and athleticism would be maximized in Brian Flores' defense, and would give Minnesota a worthy successor to future Hall of Famer Harrison Smith .
32. Philadelphia Eagles
Malaki Starks | S | Georgia
Oops, they did it again. Starks could easily be a top-15 pick, but there's a chance he's still on the board here thanks to deep classes at more premium positions. Philly's brand lately has been stealing Bulldog defenders and thriving as a result, and Starks' combination of versatility, instincts and playmaking ability would make the defending champs even stronger.
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Ohio State wide receiver Emeka Egbuka would be a massive steal on Day 2.Adam Cairns/Columbus Dispatch / USA TODAY NETWORK
SECOND ROUND
33. Cleveland Browns
Tyler Shough | QB | Louisville
34. Buffalo Bills (from NYG)*
35. Tennessee Titans
Emeka Egbuka | WR | Ohio State
36. Jacksonville Jaguars
Luther Burden III | WR | Missouri
37. Las Vegas Raiders
TreVeyon Henderson | RB | Ohio State
38. New England Patriots
39. Chicago Bears (from CAR)
Nic Scourton | Edge | Texas A&M
40. Washington Commanders (from NO)*
Landon Jackson | Edge | Arkansas
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41. Chicago Bears
Josh Conerly Jr. | OT | Oregon
42. New York Jets
Darius Alexander | DL | Toledo
43. San Francisco 49ers
Donovan Jackson | OL | Ohio State
44. Dallas Cowboys
Jayden Higgins | WR | Iowa State
45. Indianapolis Colts
46. Atlanta Falcons
Tyleik Williams | DL | Ohio State
47. Arizona Cardinals
Maxwell Hairston | CB | Kentucky
48. Miami Dolphins
Jonah Savaiinaea | OL | Arizona
49. Cincinnati Bengals
50. Seattle Seahawks
Aireontae Ersery | OT | Minnesota
51. Denver Broncos
Elijah Arroyo | TE | Miami (FL)
52. Seattle Seahawks (from PIT)
53. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Shavon Revel Jr. | CB | East Carolina
54. Green Bay Packers
Princely Umanmielen | Edge | Ole Miss
55. Los Angeles Chargers
Jalen Royals | WR | Utah State
56. Buffalo Bills (from MIN)
JT Tuimoloau | Edge | Ohio State
57. Carolina Panthers (from LAR)
Benjamin Morrison | CB | Notre Dame
58. Houston Texans
T.J. Sanders | DL | South Carolina
59. Baltimore Ravens
Darien Porter | CB | Iowa State
60. Detroit Lions
Marcus Mbow | OL | Purdue
61. Washington Commanders
Jaylin Noel | WR | Iowa State
62. Buffalo Bills
Alfred Collins | DL | Texas
63. Kansas City Chiefs
Azareye'h Thomas | CB | Florida State
64. Philadelphia Eagles
Terrance Ferguson | TE | Oregon
Iowa's Kaleb Johnson could be a value pick thanks to a deep running back class.© Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images
THIRD ROUND
65. New York Giants
Charles Grant | OL | William & Mary
66. Kansas City Chiefs (from TEN)
Omarr Norman-Lott | DL | Tennessee
67. Cleveland Browns
Quinshon Judkins | RB | Ohio State
68. Las Vegas Raiders
Tre Harris | WR | Ole Miss
69. New England Patriots
Jack Bech | WR | TCU
70. Jacksonville Jaguars
Jacob Parrish | CB | Kansas State
71. New Orleans Saints
Bradyn Swinson | Edge | LSU
72. Chicago Bears
Joshua Farmer | DL | Florida State
73. New York Jets
Wyatt Milum | OT | West Virginia
74. Carolina Panthers
Carson Schwesinger | LB | UCLA
75. San Francisco 49ers
Kyle Kennard | Edge | South Carolina
76. New Orleans Saints (from DAL)*
Dorian Strong | CB | Virginia Tech
77. New England Patriots (from ATL)
Nohl Williams | CB | Cal
78. Arizona Cardinals
Kyle Williams | WR | Washington State
79. Houston Texans (from MIA via WAS)
Jared Wilson | OL | Georgia
80. Indianapolis Colts
Jordan Burch | Edge | Oregon
81. Cincinnati Bengals
Jordan Phillips | DL | Maryland
82. Seattle Seahawks
Jamaree Caldwell | DL | Oregon
83. San Francisco 49ers (from PIT)*
Demetrius Knight | LB | South Carolina
84. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Chris Paul Jr. | LB | Ole Miss
85. Denver Broncos
Elic Ayomanor | WR | Stanford
86. Los Angeles Chargers
87. Green Bay Packers
Shemar Turner | DL | Texas A&M
88. Jacksonville Jaguars (from MIN)
Kevin Winston Jr. | S | Penn State
89. Houston Texans
Jackson Slater | OL | Sacramento State
90. Los Angeles Rams
Cobee Bryant | CB | Kansas
91. Baltimore Ravens
Dylan Fairchild | OL | Georgia
92. Seattle Seahawks (from DET via LV)
93. Washington Commanders (from NO)*
Bhayshul Tuten | RB | Virginia Tech
94. Cleveland Browns (from BUF)
Jack Sawyer | Edge | Ohio State
95. Minnesota Vikings (from KC)*
C.J. West | DL | Indiana
96. Philadelphia Eagles
Oluwafemi Oladejo | Edge | UCLA
97. Minnesota Vikings
Quincy Riley | CB | Louisville
98. Miami Dolphins
99. New York Giants
Denzel Burke | CB | Ohio State
100. San Francisco 49ers
Mello Dotson | CB | Kansas
101. Los Angeles Rams
Harold Fannin Jr. | TE | Bowling Green
102. Detroit Lions
Deone Walker | DL | Kentucky
Arizona State running back Cam Skattebo brings a powerful running style to the next level.Dale Zanine-Imagn Images
FOURTH ROUND
103. Tennessee Titans
Josaiah Stewart | Edge | Michigan
104. Cleveland Browns
Aeneas Peebles | DL | Virginia Tech
105. Buffalo Bills (from NYG)*
Dylan Sampson | RB | Tennessee
106. New England Patriots
Ozzy Trapilo | OT | Boston College
107. Jacksonville Jaguars
Oronde Gadsden II | TE | Syracuse
108. Las Vegas Raiders
Danny Stutsman | LB | Oklahoma
109. Buffalo Bills (from CHI)
Tory Horton | WR | Colorado State
110. New York Jets
Xavier Restrepo | WR | Miami (FL)
111. Carolina Panthers
Anthony Belton | OT | North Carolina State
112. New Orleans Saints
Emery Jones Jr. | OT | LSU
113. San Francisco 49ers
DJ Giddens | RB | Kansas State
114. Carolina Panthers (from DAL)
Savion Williams | WR | TCU
115. Arizona Cardinals
JJ Pegues | DL | Ole Miss
116. Miami Dolphins
Barrett Carter | LB | Clemson
117. Indianapolis Colts
Jalen Rivers | OL | Miami (FL)
118. Atlanta Falcons
Seth McLaughlin | OL | Ohio State
119. Cincinnati Bengals
Cam Skattebo | RB | Arizona State
120. Tennessee Titans (from SEA)
Shaun Dolac | LB | Buffalo
121. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Ty Robinson | DL | Nebraska
122. Denver Broncos
Cameron Williams | OT | Texas
123. Pittsburgh Steelers
Vernon Broughton | DL | Texas
124. Green Bay Packers
Miles Frazier | OL | LSU
125. Los Angeles Chargers
Gunnar Helm | TE | Texas
126. Jacksonville Jaguars (from MIN)
R.J. Harvey Jr. | RB | UCF
127. Los Angeles Rams
Kyle McCord | QB | Syracuse
128. Washington Commanders (from HOU)
Hollin Pierce | OT | Rutgers
129. Baltimore Ravens
Jaylen Reed | S | Penn State
130. Detroit Lions
Jaylin Lane | WR | Virginia Tech
131. New Orleans Saints (from WAS)
Devin Neal | RB | Kansas
132. Buffalo Bills
Caleb Rogers | OL | Texas Tech
133. Kansas City Chiefs
Jaydon Blue | RB | Texas
134. Philadelphia Eagles
Elijah Roberts | DL | SMU
135. Miami Dolphins
Tez Johnson | WR | Oregon
136. Baltimore Ravens
Ollie Gordon II | RB | Oklahoma State
137. Seattle Seahawks
Ashton Gillotte | Edge | Louisville
138. San Francisco 49ers
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