Updated NFL Mock Draft - First Round Predictions for 2025 (Post Free Agency)

March 20, 2025

Matt's updated NFL Mock Draft 3.0 and NFL Draft predictions for the 2025 NFL Draft. RotoBaller breaks down all 32 mock draft picks from the first round.

The initial wave of free agency is now officially behind us. Many teams took the opportunity to reshape their rosters ahead of the 2025 NFL Draft, with many familiar faces changing places.

Plenty can still happen between now and when teams meet in Green Bay, as some notable free agents are still available. Names such as Aaron Rodgers and Russell Wilson headline the quarterback position, along with notable options such as Stefon Diggs, Keenan Allen, Nick Chubb, and Von Miller, among others, still searching for a new home.

You can follow along with all the latest free-agent signings here at RotoBaller.

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Top 10 Picks of the 2025 NFL Draft

1. Tennessee Titans - Cam Ward, QB, Miami

Biggest Needs: QB, OT, OG, CB

Abdul Carter is still the Titans' best choice at first overall. However, the Titans have not had a franchise quarterback since Steve McNair, but that changes this year as they select Cam Ward, the quarterback with the most significant upside available in this year's draft. 

Tennessee could still flip this pick to a team like the Giants. Still, with Will Levis and Brandon Allen as the only quarterbacks in place and no current ties to Russell Wilson or Aaron Rodgers, the Titans would be wise to add a quarterback whose 39 touchdown roses led the FBS a season ago.

 2. Cleveland Browns - Abdul Carter, Edge, Penn State

Biggest Needs: QB, Edge, WR, OT

With Myles Garrett inking a new four-year, $160 million deal with the Browns, adding a blue-chip prospect opposite of him for the foreseeable future may be too good to pass up for the Browns.

Cleveland could select Shedeur Sanders with this pick; however, with the best player available in the draft falling into its lap, addressing the quarterback situation a round or two later may end up being the play here, especially after finishing the 2024 season with 61 pressures and 12.5 sacks.

Cleveland has spoken with Russell Wilson about the possibility of signing with the Browns, and Cleveland recently made a deal with the Eagles to acquire former first-round selection Kenny Pickett.

3. New York Giants - Shedeur Sanders, QB, Colorado

Biggest Needs: QB, Edge, WR, OT, S

New York is still in the mix to sign Wilson, Rodgers, or Jameis Winston. Winston is my favorite of the three options, and a Winston/Malik Nabers combination in fantasy would be fun. The signing of any of the three aforementioned names would not take the Giants out of the running to add their franchise signal-caller as all three are viewed as "bridge quarterbacks" at best at this point in their careers.

After the issues the Giants had with the Daniel Jones era, ushering in Sanders means the Giants are adding a more accurate passer with whom Nabers can grow. Jones' career completion percentage is 64.1. Jones has also accumulated an 84.3 passer rating and thrown 47 interceptions in his six seasons in New York. On the other hand, Sanders completed 74 percent of his pass attempts during his final season in college while adding 64 touchdown passes over his final two seasons.

4. New England Patriots - Travis Hunter, CB/WR, Colorado

Biggest Needs: Edge, CB, OG, OT, WR

Two of the Patriots' biggest needs are at cornerback and wide receiver. With Travis Hunter, you are getting arguably the best cornerback and wide receiver available in this year's draft, all wrapped up in one singular selection.

New England has to find ways to help Drake Maye. One way would be to bolster the offensive line, which it addressed with the signings of Garrett Bradbury and Morgan Moses. The other way would be to get Maye some weapons to work with. Hunter ranked fifth in receiving yards with 1,258, second in touchdown receptions with 15, and fourth in receptions with 96 despite playing both ways.

"Someone who's done things we have not seen on the college football field as a full-time WR and CB"

-@MoveTheSticks on @CUBuffsFootball WR/CB Travis Hunter

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5. Jacksonville Jaguars - Mason Graham, DT, Michigan

Biggest Needs: CB, S, IOL, WR

Arik Armstead (31) and DaVon Hamilton (28) currently top the Jacksonville Jaguars' depth chart at the defensive tackle position. With the selection of Mason Graham, the Jaguars infuse youth and athleticism along a defensive line that yielded 2,254 rushing yards a season ago, the eighth most.

With Graham playing alongside Josh Hines-Allen and Travon Walker, the Jaguars would form one of the most formidable fronts in the NFL.

6. Las Vegas Raiders - Ashton Jeanty, RB, Boise State

Biggest Needs: QB, WR, DT, RB

It may be a little early to go running back, but with the acquisition and signing of Geno Smith, the Raiders are no longer in the market for a quarterback. At pick six, they add a top-3 talent in Ashton Jeanty.

With a cast that included Zamir White, Sincere McCormick, Ameer Abdullah, and Alexander Mattison touting the rock last season, Las Vegas averaged just 79.8 rushing yards per game and 3.6 yards per carry, bolstering one of the worst run offenses in the league. 

Las Vegas did sign Raheem Mostert, who will provide some solid mentorship for a back who just ran for 2,601 yards and had 29 rushing scores during his final season at Boise State.

7. New York Jets - Armand Membou, OT, Missouri

Biggest Needs: DT, QB, OT, S

Jaxson Dart made sense for the Jets until they signed Justin Fields and gave him starter money. When Fields was at his best, he ran the ball. Fields' greatest attribute is his legs. When he effectively runs the ball, it opens up deep shots down the field. Strengthening that offensive line is the best way to allow the Jets to run the ball, whether it's with Fields or Breece Hall.

With the seventh selection in the 2025 NFL Draft, the Jets select Armond Membou, who can play both tackle and guard. If you have a quarterback who wants to move the pocket, you need a line that can move with him, and Membou certainly has the athleticism to do that.

8. Carolina Panthers - Jalon Walker, LB, Georgia 

Biggest Needs: WR, Edge, OC, DT

Carolina needs help everywhere, but it could use some difference-makers on the defensive side of the ball. The Panthers' 32 sacks a season ago were tied for the third-fewest in the NFL.

Only the Falcons and the Patriots put forth more futile efforts in that department. It wasn't just the lack of sacks, either, as Carolina also surrendered 31.5 points per game and allowed six yards per play, both among the worst in the league.

The Panthers would be adding Jalon Walker, a dynamic linebacker who can come off the edge and help with the pass rush or play off the ball and defend sideline-to-sideline.

9. New Orleans Saints - Jihaad Campbell, LB, Alabama

Biggest Needs: CB, Edge, WR, S

With Walker off the board, the New Orleans Saints go with Plan B in Jihaad Campbell. Campbell is a nice consolation prize who offers similar sideline-to-sideline abilities as Walker and instantly improves a Saints defense that surrendered the sixth-most yards last season.

Campbell brings 112 tackles and five sacks along with him to the Bayou and will be the replacement for Demario Davis, who is entering his 14th season.

10. Chicago Bears - Mike Green, Edge, Marshall

Biggest Needs: OT, IOL, Edge, RB

Chicago had been tied to upgrading the offensive line through the draft, but that was before free agency began. Chicago got ahead of the pack by first addressing its needs via trade by adding Joe Thuney (Chiefs) and Jonah Jackson (Rams) before getting into the frenzy with the signing of Drew Dalman (Falcons). The moves completely overhauled the Bears interior offensive line, allowing them to add elsewhere in April.

With the offensive line rebuilt and Caleb Williams protected, Chicago can now turn its attention to attacking opposing quarterbacks. The best man for the job is Mike Green, who led the FBS with 17 sacks and was more than a handful at both the combine and the Senior Bowl.

Pick Nos. 11-22: Building in the Trenches

11. San Francisco 49ers - Jahdae Barron, CB, Texas

Biggest Needs: OG, CB, DT, Edge

Who even remains in San Francisco these days? Renardo Green and Tre Brown are projected at cornerback as likely starters when the season starts.

Jahdae Barron provides an immediate upgrade over both options the minute he steps on the field. When you face the likes of Puka Nacua, Davante Adams, Cooper Kupp, Jaxon Smith-Njigba, and Marvin Harrison Jr. twice a season, you better know how to defend, especially out of the slot, and Barron's tape proves that he can defend inside and outside.

12. Dallas Cowboys - Omarion Hampton, RB, North Carolina

Biggest Needs: OG, DT, LB, RB

Dallas replaced Rico Dowdle with Javonte Williams and Miles Sanders, yet the run game today looks worse than it had over the last two seasons when it averaged the fourth-fewest yards per carry (4.0). 

Jerry Jones has always loved himself shiny new toys, and Omarion Hampton was one of the biggest winners from the combine, having run a 4.46-second 40 time and showing off some explosiveness with a nearly 11-foot broad jump.

Omarion Hampton Ranked in the 97th Percentile in Yards After Contact Per Attempt (4.3)

➖Age: 21 (Early Declare)
➖Size: 6’0, 220 lbs

Hampton’s Averages over the last 2 Seasons:

➖24 Touches Per Game
➖150.4 Yards Per Game
➖1.32 TD’s Per Game

Future Workhorse RB1 in the NFL pic.twitter.com/Dfd8kA8zIi

— Austin Abbott (@AustinAbbottFF) January 29, 2025

Only Jeanty and Cam Skattebo ran for more yards than Hampton's 1,660 last season. Hampton also created 1,222 yards after contact and forced 73 missed tackles.

13. Miami Dolphins - Will Campbell, OT/OG, LSU

Biggest Needs: OG, LB, DT, QB

Priority No. 1 in Miami is to protect Tua Tagovailoa, who is one hit away from a potential retirement. Last season, Miami was one of the worst teams in terms of pass blocking, with a win rate of just 55.7 percent, which put it in the bottom five of the league.

Campbell can play inside and kick outside when Terron Armstead (34) eventually retires, which is likely to occur sooner rather than later. If Campbell were to slide outside of the top 10, Miami would run this card up to the podium as fast as it could.

14. Indianapolis Colts - Tyler Warren, TE, Penn State

Biggest Needs: IOL, CB, LB, S

A young quarterback's best friend is a tight end. Tyler Warren offers Anthony Richardson a playmaker at the position. Richardson found success in both the short passing game and when taking shots down the field, but he notably struggled when targeting the intermediate areas. This is where Warren can help. Warren is a threat at all three levels, but the mismatches he can create could instill confidence in Richardson this season.

15. Atlanta Falcons - Mykel Williams, Edge, Georgia

Biggest Needs: Edge, CB, S, WR

Only the Patriots recorded fewer sacks last season than the 31 in which the Falcons registered. While the Falcons need to add to their back end, getting pressure off the edge should be their top priority. 

Mykel Williams is raw but has all the tools necessary to be a game-breaker coming off the edge and displaying both power and speed en route to recording five sacks last season with the Bulldogs despite missing significant time with an ankle injury.

16. Arizona Cardinals  - Derrick Harmon, DT, Oregon

Biggest Needs: DT, Edge, OG, OT

Derrick Harmon is one of those players who will affect the outcome of every game he plays. His motor always runs hot and never shuts down. Harmon's combination of speed and power was on display last season in Eugene, where the big defensive tackle registered 10 tackles for loss and 35 pressures.

Arizona finished seventh with a 20.2 percent disruption rate. Adding Harmon to a defensive line that proved it could effectively pressure the quarterback could help take this defense to the next level.

17. Cincinnati Bengals - Shemar Stewart, Edge, Texas A&M

Biggest Needs: TE, OG, OT, CB

Cincinnati made it a priority to lock up both Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins this offseason. When you pay big money in one area, you have to find a way to save it in another. One area in which the Bengals can save a little money now is by drafting a replacement for the recently retired Sam Hubbard rather than paying for an edge defender during free agency.

Shemar Stewart has been rocketing up draft boards thanks to his freakish combine performance, during which the former Aggie scored a perfect 10.00 relative athletic score. The one major knock on Stewart was his lack of production in college, but line him up opposite Trey Hendrickson, and the talent will eventually win out. 

18. Seattle Seahawks - Grey Zabel, IOL, North Dakota State

Biggest Needs: OT, OG, LB, QB

Grey Zabel's path to the draft has been rolling along on a consistent trajectory. We saw that consistency down in Mobile, Ala., during the Senior Bowl, and we saw it on display again at the combine in Indianapolis. What more could a team want in an offensive line prospect?

In Seattle, the offensive line was consistent last season, just not in a positive way. The 54 sacks allowed were the third most, trailing only the Bears (68) and the Browns (66). Zabel offers the Seahawks some versatility, having played tackle while at North Dakota State, but projects as an interior lineman in the NFL.

19. Tampa Bay Buccaneers - Donovan Ezeiruaku, Edge, Boston College

Biggest Needs: OT, OG, LB, Edge

If not for Donovan Ezeiruaku's lack of perceived size, he would likely have come off the board long before the 19th selection. However, pound-for-pound, Ezeiruaku may be this draft's most talented pass-rusher.  

Production matters, and Ezeiruaku's 16.5 sacks this past season trailed only Mike Green (17), while his 1.38 sacks per contest led the nation.

Boston College EDGE Donovan Ezeiruaku Last Season:

🦅 16.5 Sacks
🦅 20 QB Hits
🦅 60 QB Pressures
🦅 90.5 Pass Rush Grade@BCFootball pic.twitter.com/JcREv0Ubsl

— PFF College (@PFF_College) March 5, 2025

20. Denver Broncos - Tetairoa McMillan, WR, Arizona

Biggest Needs: RB, DT, LB

With the Broncos addressing the tight-end position with Evan Engram during free agency, they can look elsewhere to add weapons for Bo Nix as he enters Year 2. Denver could add a running back, but considering the talent still on the board, it's more likely it will address that need in a later round. 

With its first-round selection, Denver adds a reliable target in Tetairoa McMillan to play opposite the 29-year-old Courtland Sutton. For wide receivers, we have historically seen a slow regression in Years 6-9, and Sutton is entering his eighth NFL season so that age curve is nearly here. After Sutton, Denver has no real threats, as Marvin Mims Jr. and Devaughn Vele are next on the pecking order.

21. Pittsburgh Steelers - Jaxson Dart, QB, Mississippi

Biggest Needs: QB, WR, OT, CB

Pittsburgh needs to have a plan in place for the future. Russell Wilson wasn't the long-term solution, but somehow, he could still be an option in 2025. Justin Fields was a potential long-term answer, but Pittsburgh allowed him to walk out the door. Now, we are hearing Aaron Rodgers' name thrown out there, which, after watching the disaster that was the 2024 Jets, is not a long-term solution, either.

Jaxson Dart may not be receiving the same praise as Sanders or Ward throughout this draft cycle, but some believe Dart could be the most productive quarterback in this class when all is said and done. Last season, Dart threw for 4,279 yards while running for an additional 655 yards, showing that he, too, is a dual threat.

22. Los Angeles Chargers - Colston Loveland, TE, Michigan

Biggest Needs: WR, Edge, DT, OC

Los Angeles has done an excellent job drafting and building an offensive line to protect Justin Herbert; now, it needs to add weapons for him to get the ball to. Last season, during the draft, Los Angeles hit a home run with the selection of Ladd McConkey and will look to repeat history by adding another pass-catcher in Colston Loveland.

Los Angeles needs wide receivers. Behind McConkey, it's Quentin Johnston and recently signed Mike Williams. However, at the tight-end position, it's Will Dissly as the lone option. Knowing there is a need for both positions, the Chargers take the highest player on the board and pass on Matthew Golden and Emeka Egbuka in favor of the versatile tight end.

Pick Nos. 23-32: Combine Freaks Coming Out to Play

23. Green Bay Packers - Will Johnson, CB, Michigan

Biggest Needs: Edge, CB, OT, DT

Green Bay stops Will Johnson's slide and adds arguably the best corner available in the draft not named Travis Hunter.

Johnson is likely higher on most teams' draft boards, but most of the teams that have selected ahead of the Packers have glaring holes elsewhere and may choose to fill a need over adding the more talented player.

Green Bay allowed the eighth-highest completion rate a season ago, 67.24 percent, which jumped to 71.28 percent over the final three contests. With Justin Jefferson, Jordan Addison, DJ Moore, Rome Odunze, Amon-Ra St. Brown, and Jameson Williams inside the division, that area needs special attention.

24. Minnesota Vikings - Nick Emmanwori, S, South Carolina

Biggest Needs: CB, OG, DT, S

As good as Harrison Smith is, he's not getting any younger. With Smith entering Year 14 and Nick Emmanwori on the board, this makes too much sense. Given what Smith did early in his career and the impact he made, Emmanwori has the ability, athleticism, and versatility to do the same early on.

At 6-foot-3 and 220 pounds, Emmanwori is an imposing figure. Factor in the 4.38-second 40 at the combine, along with the 88 tackles and four interceptions last season, and there is a chance the former Gamecock comes off the board long before pick 24.

Nick Emmanwori is a SS prospect in the 2025 draft class. He scored an unofficial 10.00 #RAS out of a possible 10.00. This ranked 1 out of 1079 SS from 1987 to 2025.

Splits projected, times unofficial. Pending agis and bench, could be a new top guy!https://t.co/WDmbwaGk56 pic.twitter.com/53Vx9vR7dx

— Kent Lee Platte (@MathBomb) February 28, 2025

25. Houston Texans - Kelvin Banks Jr., OT, Texas

Biggest Needs: OT, OG, DT, WR

A few weeks ago, the Houston Texans surprised many when they dealt away All-Pro left tackle Laremy Tunsil to the Washington Commanders. This is the same Texans team whose offensive line was rather offensive last season, surrendering 54 sacks, the third most. 

Kelvin Banks Jr. offers Cole Popovich some options, such as having the ability to come in and play either tackle position or even move inside and solidify the interior. Since 2023, Banks has allowed just two quarterback sacks and three quarterback hits in 1,043 pass-block snaps.

It will be interesting to see how Houston retools in the trenches ahead of the draft. On Wednesday, the Texans signed Cam Robinson as a potential upgrade in the trenches.

26. Los Angeles Rams - Maxwell Hairston, CB, Kentucky

Biggest Needs: WR, OT, CB, LB

Los Angeles needs a corner, and this pick came down to two players who had exceptional performances at the combine: Trey Amos and Maxwell Hairston. Over the last two seasons, Hairston was responsible for six interceptions. In 2024, Hairston wasn't challenged much as teams recognized that he not only played physically but also showed burst to break on passes and long speed to recover if he did get beat.

Los Angeles has done nothing in free agency to shore up its back end, as Cobie Durant, Emmanuel Forbes Jr., and Darious Williams remain its top options.

27. Baltimore Ravens - Malaki Starks, S, Georgia

Biggest Needs: OT, Edge, S, WR

While the Ravens defensive unit improved as the season went along, they still need to address the back end. Kyle Hamilton is fine, but Baltimore needs to find an upgrade over Ar'Darius Washington. Last season, Baltimore repeatedly gave up the big play. Looking at plays that went for 20 or more yards, the Ravens allowed 58 such plays, the third most.

Georgia S Malaki Starks getting work in at the Bulldogs' Pro Day 🐶

He's No. 25 on @movethesticks' Draft prospect rankings.@starks_malaki | @GeorgiaFootball pic.twitter.com/t0jm4ZU3Js

— NFL (@NFL) March 12, 2025

The Ravens are adding a playmaker at the safety position in Malaki Starks, who can also come and play some nickelback if needed. Hamilton and Starks, now look at that photograph.

28. Detroit Lions - James Pearce Jr., Edge, Tennessee

Biggest Needs: Edge, DT, CB, OG

The Detroit Lions have been projected to draft an edge defender since they were ousted from the playoffs, and Aidan Hutchinson could use a little help.

Since 2017, only Nick Bosa had a higher pass-rush win rate than James Pearce Jr., and if not for some "off the field" rumors, Pearce would be poised to hear his name called inside the top 10. The production is there. In the SEC, Pearce produced 17.5 sacks over the last two seasons and 28 tackles for loss in the same period.

29. Washington Commanders - Azareye'h Thomas, CB, Florida State

Biggest Needs: OT, Edge, WR, CB

Washington has been as busy as any team this offseason, fully taking advantage of a quarterback on his rookie deal. While the Commanders have added pieces to their secondary, Azareye'h Thomas adds another dimension. Thomas is a press corner who used his size to his advantage last season, yielding just a 50.2 passer rating when targeted and not surrendering a passing touchdown throughout the season.

When the Commanders are facing the likes of A.J. Brown and CeeDee Lamb twice a year, they will quickly appreciate Thomas and what he brings.

30. Buffalo Bills -  Kenneth Grant, DT, Michigan

Biggest Needs: WR, Edge, CB, S

Matthew Golden and Trey Amos were both up for consideration at this. However, there are some good defensive tackles available that the Bills could entertain. Both Kenneth Grant and Walter Nolen are worthy of first-round consideration. Grant punished the interior in 2024, finishing with three sacks and 17 pressures. Buffalo recently signed Larry Ogunjobi, but he's facing a six-game suspension.

31. Kansas City Chiefs - Josh Simmons, OT, Ohio State

Biggest Needs: DT, OG, OT, CB

Josh Simmons should already be off the board at this point. Here is a case of the rich continuing to get richer and addressing their biggest wart. Philadelphia completely exposed the Chiefs offensive line in the Super Bowl. 

As a prospect, Simmons is already a better option at left tackle than Jaylon Moore (49ers). If you'd like to swing Simmons to the right side, which Jawaan Taylor currently calls home, and even if it takes Simmons an entire offseason to get accustomed to the right side, he's already a better option than Taylor.

32. Philadelphia Eagles - Tyler Booker, OG, Alabama

Biggest Needs: LB, Edge, WR, OG

Philadelphia knows the importance of building within the trenches. It will be interesting to see if the Eagles go with defensive linemen with this selection or look to address the interior of that offensive line, even after adding Kenyon Green a couple of weeks back. 

The Eagles have no glaring need, as GM Howie Roseman has done an excellent job with player personnel, so selecting Tyler Booker at the end of the first round is a nice-to-have selection if Jeff Stoutland can't make chicken soup out of you-know-what when it comes to Green.

Just Missed: Emeka Egbuka (WR), Tre Harris (WR), Quinshon Judkins (RB), Matthew Golden (WR), Josh Conerly Jr. (OT), Landon Jackson (Edge), Walter Nolen (DT), Trey Amos (CB), Kaleb Johnson (RB), TreVeyon Henderson (RB), Donovan Jackson (OG), Nic Scourton (Edge), Shavon Revel Jr. (CB)

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