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2025 NFL Mock Draft with full 1st through 3rd round projections for all 32 teams, featuring top prospects, team needs, and expert fantasy football impact analysis.
NFL Free Agency has been up for more than a week, and very few impact players are left available. Because of that, any player a team signs from now until the NFL Draft is unlikely to alter their draft-day plans significantly. However, the early portion of free agency can substantially impact which players and which positions NFL teams target in the draft.
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First Round NFL Draft Projections
1. Tennessee Titans - QB Cameron Ward, Miami
They released Harold Landry III, which could be a sign that Abdul Carter will go No. 1. However, the Titans are not rumored to be as in on the veteran quarterback market as much as one would expect if they were really thinking about going Carter at No. 1.
If that’s your plan, you have to bring in someone to compete with Will Levis and take over if he bombs again. They haven’t done that, and few reports indicate their interest in the remaining veteran quarterbacks. Brian Callahan is in his second season as the Titans' head coach. He didn’t draft Levis and holds no allegiance to him. He gets “his” guy here.
2. Cleveland Browns - Edge Abdul Carter, Penn State
They resigned Myles Garrett, but Carter is the best player on the board. Giving Carter the chance to learn and be mentored by one of the greats is appealing. Not to mention, Garrett and Carter will terrorize opposing quarterbacks.
That’s good because their offense will be very suspect. Shedeur Sanders could be in play here, but bypassing a talent like Carter for Sanders is not wise. Cleveland doesn’t always do the wisest things, but Carter makes the most sense here.
3. New York Giants - CB/WR Travis Hunter, Colorado
The Giants signed Paulson Adebo in free agency, giving their cornerback group some depth and upper-tier talent. Hunter can play both ways. Some NFL GMs view him best as a receiver. Others view him best as a cornerback. Luckily for the Giants, they could use quality players at both spots.
The Giants need help at receiver behind Malik Nabers. Hunter would immediately become their No. 2 pass-catcher, but he could be utilized in nickel and dime packages on defense as their slot cornerback. We haven’t seen anyone like Hunter come into the league with two-way ability, but he’s a unicorn and can be utilized in various ways.
4. New England Patriots - OT Will Campbell, LSU
I get it; he’s got short arms and a short wingspan to boot. Maybe that’s a deal breaker for Mike Vrabel and company. However, if that was an issue, wouldn’t we have seen it rear its ugly head a time or two in the SEC? Campbell was asked about his arms at the combine, and I loved his answer. “You can go look at my tape.
There's not one play on there where when I get beat, you say, 'That's because he has shorter arms.' People have to nitpick something. I've heard it all my career. When I was coming out of high school, the college coaches said the same thing, and I proved them wrong.
That's something that I anticipate doing again (in the NFL)." Vrabel is going to love that answer. He’s got elite footwork. He’s got elite hand usage. He dominated the SEC. At the end of the day, he’s just a tremendous football player. Keep it simple. New England needs a left tackle; he was the best in the best college football conference.
5. Jacksonville Jaguars - OT Armand Membou, Missouri
After releasing Christian Kirk and Evan Engram, Tetairoa McMillan could be in play here. Still, Trevor Lawrence has dealt with injuries the past couple of seasons playing behind below-average to downright bad offensive lines. Jacksonville already has a No. 1 receiver in Brian Thomas Jr.
While having two would be fantastic, it’d also be a luxury. They don’t need two No. 1 receivers. What they do need, however, is to protect Lawrence and keep him healthy and comfortable in the pocket. They need to improve their run blocking. These are needs, and Membou can help accomplish both.
6. Las Vegas Raiders - RB Ashton Jeanty, Boise State
It’s no secret that Pete Carroll wants to run the football. This was his calling card at Seattle, and it’ll be how he wants to form his offense in Las Vegas. He traded for his guy, Geno Smith, to play cornerback, and they already have a strong front seven if everyone is healthy, with Maxx Crosby and Christian Wilkins.
Could they go with McMillan? They could, but they already have Brock Bowers and Jakobi Meyers. They don’t have a single NFL-caliber running back on the roster. Jeanty is that workhorse that Carroll can run his offense through. Just the way he wants to do it.
7. New York Jets - DL Mason Graham, Michigan
Shedeur Sanders could be in play here since Justin Fields only signed a two-year deal, but New York shouldn’t pass on Graham for Sanders. They need to improve in the trenches on both sides of the ball. Ideally, Membou or Campbell would fall for them to solve their open tackle spot, but it doesn't happen here.
Instead, they opt to draft Graham, a disruptive three-technique who would cause havoc next to Quinnen Williams. The Jets' goal should be to fortify offensive and defensive lines to have a strong foundation when they find their long-term QB.
8. Carolina Panthers - WR Tetairoa McMillan, Arizona
Bryce Young showed signs of life in the second half of last season. He started to play like a former No. 1 overall pick. That was despite some of the worst pass-catchers in the NFL. You can find out where Carolina’s group of pass-catchers (WR/TE) rank here.
They’ve protected Young well. He’s got a great offensive line ahead of him, but now they have to support him, too. He needs better pass-catchers. He needs a true, No. 1 receiver. He needs someone with a bit of size who can go up and get the ball. McMillan checks all of those boxes. If he’s here, it’s a no-brainer.
9. New Orleans Saints - TE Tyler Warren, Penn State
If you check out the pass-catcher rankings above, you’ll see that the Saints is another group that could use some reinforcements. Warren would immediately become their No. 2 pass-catcher behind Chris Olave. He’d be a significant upgrade over Juwan Johnson and a better blocker.
He’d be a massive improvement in the passing and running games compared to what they already have at tight end. The Saints are stuck with Derek Carr for a bit, so they might as well give him some weapons. Warren is a dynamic pass-catcher and can hurt a defense after the catch.
10. Chicago Bears - Edge Shemar Stewart, Texas A&M
Chicago has been busy. They’ve added Joe Thuney, Jonah Jackson, and Drew Dalman, completely remaking the interior of their offensive line. They’ve also signed Grady Jarrett and Dayo Odeyingbo, adding significant punch to their defensive line and pass rush. They shouldn’t stop there, though.
Jarrett will be 32 in April. Odeyingbo played four seasons with the Colts and had five or fewer sacks in three. These are good additions, but they’re not sure things. They should continue upgrading their pass rush, which was a significant problem last year. Stewart is an athletic freak.
He’s a bit raw, but with Odeyingbo and Montez Sweat, he won’t have to play full-time immediately. They can use him in certain spots and develop his technique. Due to his length, size, speed, power, and agility, his upside is off the charts.
11. San Francisco 49ers - OL Kelvin Banks Jr., Texas
Their offensive line was a problem last year. Since then, they’ve lost right tackle Jaylon Moore and left guard Aaron Banks to sizable free-agent deals. These were two of their better offensive linemen last season. They also lost several contributors along the defensive line.
Don’t be surprised if they target a defensive lineman like Walter Nolen or an edge rusher like James Pearce Jr. However, Brock Purdy needs a new deal, which will cost significant money. They need to protect that investment. That’s why Banks wins out over Nolen and Pearce. Banks can play guard or tackle, which could be a solution for San Francisco at multiple offensive linemen spots.
12. Dallas Cowboys - WR Emeka Egbuka, Ohio State
Dallas has added Javonte Williams as running back. They’ve also traded for Kaiir Elam to provide depth in the secondary. Dallas has also traded for Kenneth Murray to play linebacker and signed Payton Turner and Solomon Thomas for their defensive line. None of these guys are very good, but they have filled holes, at least to some extent.
One hole that remains glaring is at the receiver. Egbuka is the No. 2 receiver in this draft, depending on how you view Hunter. Ebguka primarily played in the slot, but so did Luther Burden. Egbuka could sometimes transition outside to split the slot duties with CeeDee Lamb.
Based on their offseason moves, they seem to be eyeing up receiver in round one, and I wouldn’t rule out a trade to get McMillan, who would fit better as their prototypical X-receiver.
13. Miami Dolphins - CB Will Johnson, Michigan
Detroit has added a few guys to fortify their depth on the defensive line. It’s not enough, but it could allow them to look at the best cornerback in this draft. They have Jalen Ramsey, but it’s not getting any younger, and behind him, there are few good options.
Johnson would provide a long-term solution to Ramsey, eventually meeting Father Time, and give them a good 1-2 punch for as long as he can delay that meeting. They could also look at offensive line help, specifically left tackle, another position of concern.
14. Indianapolis Colts - TE Colston Loveland, Michigan
They had significant needs in the secondary, but Camryn Bynum's and Charvarius Ward's acquisitions have solidified those concerns. They could also opt for offensive line help after losing Ryan Kelley and Will Fries both to Minnesota, but Loveland is a far better prospect than any offensive linemen available.
Their tight end position has been a black hole for years. Loveland would immediately solve that issue while giving Anthony Richardson even more pass-catchers to help his development.
15. Atlanta Falcons - DL Walter Nolen, Ole Miss
They released Grady Jarrett, their best defensive lineman for several years. He was a strong interior pass-rusher and stout against the run. He is getting older, so moving on makes sense, but they must also find his replacement.
NFL.com’s lead draft analyst, Lance Zierlein, has Nolen graded higher than Mason Graham, which says a lot. Like Graham, he’s an explosive interior pass-rusher. After cutting Jarrett, Nolen is a perfect replacement.
16. Arizona Cardinals - WR Luther Burden, Missouri
They could look to add more help to their pass rush, but getting Josh Sweat minimizes that need. They also have 2024 first-round pick Darius Robinson; they hope he takes a step forward this year. Michael Wilson is a decent deep-ball threat, but he offers little else. Marvin Harrison Jr. didn’t meet expectations as a rookie, and these are essentially their only two receivers.
They brought back Greg Dortch and Zay Jones, but the trio of Wilson, Jones, and Dortch could be improved upon. Enter Burden. He’s a strong slot receiver who can play outside at times. He’s a strong after-the-catch player who can hurt defenses in the screen game and in the short-to-intermediate part of the field.
He’s drawn comparisons to a young Randall Cobb and D.J. Moore. Harrison saw a plethora of double-teams last season. Adding more weapons will help Kyler Murray but could also free up Harrison.
17. Cincinnati Bengals - Edge James Pearce Jr., Tennessee
Regardless of what happens with Trey Hendrickson, it doesn’t seem like his stay in Cincinnati will be much longer. By and large, he was Cincy’s pass rush. It was him, or it was nobody. No one else consistently produced much pressure.
This resulted in the Bengals having one of the worst defenses in the NFL. According to PFF, Pearce has had 21 sacks in the past two seasons and 71 pressures. He’s an explosive athlete who was productive at the best football conference in the country. He’s arguably the best pass-rusher left on the board and is also, arguably, Cincy’s most significant positional need.
18. Seattle Seahawks - OT Josh Simmons, Ohio State
Simmons suffered a significant knee injury in October, which could cause him to fall further than this. Seattle must improve its offensive line after switching out Geno Smith for Sam Darnold. Darnold is far less mobile than Smith, so providing him adequate protection will be key.
Abraham Lucas, Seattle’s current right tackle, has only played in 13 games in the past two seasons and has been unable to provide the same level of play he did as a rookie. Perhaps a move inside to guard would help. In either case, Seattle must improve its offensive line depth and talent. Simmons is the best offensive lineman left on the board.
19. Tampa Bay Buccaneers - Edge Mike Green, Marshall
Tampa Bay could upgrade at cornerback, and because of that, Jahdae Barron could be in play here, too. They signed Haason Reddick in the offseason to help bolster its pass rush, but Reddick struggled in New York after holding out. They need more options in getting after the quarterback, and signing Reddick is not enough.
It’s certainly not a dependable option by itself. Adding Green provides insurance and a very effective collegiate pass-rusher. He had 17 sacks and 32 pressures, according to PFF. With their offense largely intact, Tampa should focus most of its draft capital on the defensive side of the ball.
20. Denver Broncos - RB Omarion Hampton, North Carolina
Sean Payton has long designed his offenses around the running back position. Javonte Williams has already signed with Dallas. That leaves Denver with Jaleel McLaughlin and Audric Estime as its primary running backs. In most other draft classes, Hampton would be the runaway best running back in the draft.
He’s got home-run speed and the ability to impact the game as a receiver. That’s just the running back a Sean Payton-led offense needs. They added Evan Engram, giving Bo Nix more options in the passing game. They have an elite defense and a strong offensive line. A first-round running back might be a luxury, but it’s one Denver can afford to pay, and they’ll be better off.
21. Pittsburgh Steelers - QB Shedeur Sanders, Colorado
They might have to move up to get him, but it sounds more likely that Sanders might fall a bit. We’ll have to wait to see if those rumors have any truth. There are some concerns about how many sacks he took in college, but he’s a smooth and accurate thrower.
Pittsburgh needs to give itself a real shot at solving its quarterback issue, which has been going on for years. If Sanders falls this far or gets into double digits, the Steelers must be aggressive.
22. Los Angeles Chargers - Edge Donovan Ezeiruaku, Boston College
The Chargers lost Joey Bosa but retained Khalil Mack on a one-year deal. However, at 34, he’s not a long-term solution to their pass rush. Ezeiruaku is just 21 and had 14 sacks and 26 pressures last season.
He’s undersized and lacks ideal length, but he was very effective as a pass rusher last season in college. He has a quick first step, is explosive, and shows good bend around the edge. He’ll need to get stronger against the run, but he can impact the quarterback immediately.
23. Green Bay Packers - DT Derrick Harmon, Oregon
The Packers must decide on former first-round pick Devonte Wyatt on his fifth-year option. Kenny Clark is coming off the worst season of his career. T.J. Slaton left in free agency and signed with Cincinnati. This is a defensive line in flux. The Packers needed to blitz a lot last year to get home.
They couldn’t create consistent pressure with just 4 or 5 guys. Harmon had just five sacks last year, although this is more impressive than it may sound. He had a whopping 43 (!!!) hurries as an interior pass-rusher. He can disrupt the middle and straight into the quarterback’s face. If they decide to let Wyatt walk or if Clark continues to struggle, Harmon provides them with much insurance.
24. Minnesota Vikings - DB Jahdae Barron, Texas
Minnesota did work in free agency. They signed center Ryan Kelley and guard Will Fries. On defense, they extended Bryon Murphy Jr. and signed Isaiah Rodgers, a former Eagles ' cornerback. They also signed Javon Hargrave and Jonathan Allen to improve their defensive line.
These additions allow Minnesota to grab the best player available: Barron. He’s a versatile chess piece in the secondary. He can play in the slot or at safety and was even used as a boundary corner. In that sense, he’s got a bit of Tyrann Mathieu to his game. Adding this kind of playmaker to your defensive secondary could help every team.
25. Houston Texans - OT Josh Conerly Jr., Oregon
He’s started 28 games in the past two seasons at left tackle. He earned First-Team All-Big Ten recognition this past season. Conerly matched up well against Abdul Carter in the postseason. He’s an above-average athlete with good size and length. Houston traded Laremy Tunsil to the Commanders, which put their offensive line in a state of flux.
Their offensive line was one of the most significant weaknesses of their team last season. Currently, they have Blake Fisher and Tytus Howard at tackle. They have Ed Ingram, Laken Tomlinson, and Juice Scruggs at guard. Scruggs is also an option to start at center with Jarrett Patterson.
Nothing along this offensive line is solidified. They should be looking to add more talent, options, and insurance to it after its enormous negative impact on their offense last season.
26. Los Angeles Rams - QB Jaxson Dart, Ole Miss
Matthew Stafford’s time is coming. He’s 37 and has dealt with several injuries the past few years. His reworked contract will require the Rams and Stafford to return to the negotiating table next spring and do it again. Drafting Dart could increase LA’s leverage.
It could also allow them to move on if Stafford’s play declines. Father Time is undefeated, after all. Dart is an intriguing prospect; drafting him now would give him time to learn and watch Stafford from the bench without pressure.
It would also give Sean McVay time to mold his future signal-caller. The Rams don’t have any pressing needs, so they have the luxury to make this pick.
27. Baltimore Ravens - Edge Mykel Williams, Georgia
Williams has good size, length, and strength. He ran slower than most expected at his college pro day. His 40-yard time was disappointing, but his 10-yard split would’ve been fourth-best among edge rushers.
He’s a raw prospect and didn’t generate eye-popping stats at Georgia. However, he has the size, length, and strength that teams covet. He’s only 21 and has plenty of potential. Baltimore has a well-rounded roster. Taking a swing at a high-upside pass-rusher like Williams makes sense for them.
28. Detroit Lions - Edge Nic Scourton, Texas A&M
Detroit has no choice but to draft a pass-rusher here. Aidan Hutchinson will be returning from a significant lower leg injury. Za’Darius Smith left in free agency.
Detroit had to blitz at a very high rate after Hutchinson went down because they didn’t have anyone who could consistently impact the quarterback or win one-on-ones. Hutchinson’s return will help, but they need more talent and insurance. Scourton has had 12 sacks and 56 pressures in the past two seasons.
29. Washington Commanders - S Nick Emmanwori, South Carolina
Emmanwori is a freak. He’s 6-foot-3, 220 pounds, and ran a 4.38 forty-yard dash. He scored a 10.0 out of 10.0 on the RAS (relative athletic score). He has the speed and agility to play safety and the size and strength to play linebacker.
Washington’s defense could use more playmakers, and his versatility would be a plus for the unit. He can play safety in base packages and shift down to linebacker in dime and quarter sets.
30. Buffalo Bills - S Malaki Starks, Georgia
Buffalo resigned Damar Hamlin and returned Taylor Rapp, who are currently slated to be their starting safety. Neither player is great nor a long-term answer for the franchise. They’ve strengthened their front seven by adding Joey Bosa, and the offense looks pretty well set at the starting spots.
Starks has great instincts and football IQ, and his collegiate production shows plenty of ball skills. In the past two seasons, he’s been a finalist for the Jim Thorpe (nation’s best DB). Starks would give Buffalo another playmaker in their secondary while also allowing them to groom their long-term answer a
31. Kansas City Chiefs - DT Kenneth Grant, Michigan
They franchise-tagged Trey Smith and signed left tackle Jaylon Moore, solidifying their offensive line, which started to look shaky. They signed Jerry Tillery in free agency and still have Chris Jones to hold down the interior of their defensive line, but Tillery is just a guy, and Jones isn’t getting any younger.
Grant is a monster at 6-foot-4 and 330 pounds. He’s a stone wall in the middle of any defensive line. He had 6.5 tackles for a loss and three sacks last year. With the Eagles, Bills, and Ravens leaning heavily on their rushing games, having someone like Grant, an elite run-stopper, is very appealing.
32. Philadelphia Eagles - Edge Jack Sawyer, Ohio State
Philly lost Milton Williams and Josh Sweat in free agency. They’re also willing to trade Bryce Huff, another edge rusher. The loss of Williams and Sweat are significant. They need to re-bolster their defensive front. Sawyer is 6-foot-4 and 260 pounds.
He’s got plus-athleticism and has been incredibly productive for the Buckeyes the past two seasons. He’s racked up 18 sacks and 58 hurries during that time. He can be an immediate contributor and grow into a full-time edge rusher. That’s just the kind of player Philly needs to find.
Second Round NFL Draft Projections
33. Cleveland Browns - G Donovan Jackson, Ohio State
Joel Bitonio will turn 34 this year. Jack Conklin and Wyatt Teller will both turn 31 this season. Their offensive line needs a young influx of talent.
34. New York Giants - LB Jalon Walker, Georgia
Walker could be an off-ball linebacker or edge-rusher, although he's a little small for that spot. He has an elite work ethic and was one of the best leaders in the Georgia locker room. He'll improve New York's front seven on defense while being a tone-setter and culture-builder.
35. Tennessee Titans - WR Matthew Golden, Texas
They selected Cam Ward with the No. 1 overall pick and added to their offensive line in free agency, but they need more weapons for Ward. They only have Calvin Ridley as a dependable pass-catcher. Golden would be No. 2 and adds another speed element to their offense.
36. Jacksonville Jaguars - WR Jack Bech, TCU
Jacksonville released Christian Kirk and Evan Engram, leaving them desperately thin at pass-catcher. New head coach Liam Coen will surely want to bring more weapons into the fold to support his passing attack. Bech has the size to play outside as their prototypical X-receiver, allowing them to move Brian Thomas Jr. over the formation.
37. Las Vegas Raiders - WR Jayden Higgins, Iowa State
With Smith's acquisition and Jeanty's draft selection, adding Higgins could remake their offense. Higgins has the size to play on the perimeter and the athleticism to accompany it. He was highly productive at Iowa State and would allow Jakobi Meyers to work more off the line of scrimmage, where he's at his best. Meyers, Higgins, and Brock Bowers would form a great pass-catcher trio.
38. New England Patriots - WR Elic Ayomanor, Stanford
We'll unlikely see four receivers come off the board in a row, but all four teams need significant help at the position. New England has made very few improvements to their offense in free agency. They added Will Campbell to stabilize their offensive line in round one but need to give Drake Maye more options in the passing game.
39. Chicago Bears - RB TreVeyon Henderson, Ohio State
Ben Johnson would surely like to get his hands on Jeanty, but with the Raiders taking him at No. 6, that's impossible. Henderson is round two, which is an excellent consolation prize. Johnson wants to run the football and has added three strong interior linemen to improve their blocking up front. Henderson has game-breaking speed and would form a strong duo with D'Andre Swift.
40. New Orleans Saints - WR Tre Harris, Ole Miss
There's a run on offensive playmakers here. The Saints have added several players to their defense in free agency. They drafted Tyler Warren in round one but could still use more playmakers. Chris Olave will need a new contract soon.
Adding Harris here would allow New Orleans to move Olave around the formation. Harris has the size and speed to play as their full-time X-receiver. New Orleans could also look to strengthen their offensive line.
41. Chicago Bears - G Tyler Booker, Alabama
This is a luxury pick for the Bears. Booker has the resume of a first-rounder. He's young, not even 21 years old yet. He's been a starter for the past two years for Alabama. They already added Joe Thuney and Jonah Jackson to play guard this offseason.
However, Thuney will turn 33 in November, and Jackson has struggled with injuries in his career and was benched last year in Los Angeles. Adding more offensive line insurance is a smart hedge for the Bears.
42. New York Jets - CB Maxwell Hairston, Kentucky
They lost D.J. Reed in free agency, and Sauce Gardner will need a contract after this season. Drafting Hairston gives them needed depth after Reed's departure and insurance in case they cannot come to terms with Gardner.
43. San Francisco 49ers - DT Tyleik Williams, Ohio State
They lost Maliek Collins and Javon Hargrave along their defensive line, so adding more bodies up front makes a lot of sense. Williams is a former two-year starter for the Buckeyes. He's a massive individual at almost 330 pounds. He doesn't generate pressure in the passing game but is a force against the run.
44. Dallas Cowboys - TE Mason Taylor, LSU
Based on their free agency moves, Dallas seems to be focused on the offensive side of the ball in the draft. They've added Dante Fowler Jr., Payton Turner, and Solomon Thomas to their defensive line. They also added Kenneth Murray at linebacker and Kaiir Elam in the secondary.
They drafted Egbuka in round one, and while they have Jake Ferguson at tight end, he needs a new contract soon, and Dallas may choose not to re-sign him. Taylor is the best tight end on the board and would allow them to run plenty of two-tight end sets.
45. Indianapolis Colts - LB Jihaad Campbell, Alabama
He's arguably the best player available here. None of Indy's projected starters at linebacker were drafted in any of the first four rounds. They could benefit from an influx of talent. Campbell is an instructive player who would be a day-one starter for them.
46. Atlanta Falcons - S Xavier Watts, Notre Dame
They have Jessie Bates III at one of their safety spots but are projected to start 2023 seventh-round pick DeMarcco Hellams at free safety, according to OurLads.com. Watts would likely start immediately next to Bates, giving the Falcons a dynamic duo at the safety position.
47. Arizona Cardinals - OL Grey Zabel, North Dakota State
Zabel played four of the five offensive line positions at North Dakota State. He could start at guard or center for Arizona this season before becoming their right tackle when they eventually move on from Jonah Williams. He would give Arizona plenty of positional flexibility.
48. Miami Dolphins - OT Ozzy Trapilo, Boston College
Miami desperately needs to upgrade its offensive line. They also need a long-term option at left tackle. Trapilo isn't a strong run-blocker but sets a strong base in pass protection. He's a three-year starter for Boston College and played both tackle positions.
49. Cincinnati Bengals - CB Shavon Revel, Eastern Carolina
Cincinnati needs to focus on its defense and offensive line in this draft. They added a pass rusher in round one, but now they shift to their secondary. He's a big, strong, and lengthy cornerback with plus speed. He suffered a torn ACL in September but looks like a shut-down corner, which Cincy desperately needs.
50. Seattle Seahawks - WR Jaylin Noel, Iowa State
They signed Cooper Kupp to a three-year deal, but he'll turn 32 this summer. They also signed Marquez Valdes-Scantling to a one-year deal, but he's a stop-gap option and not a good one. Other than those two, they have Jaxon Smith-Njigba and Jake Bobo.
They need more depth at receiver. Kupp and JSN primarily worked out of the slot. Noel ran a sub-4.40 forty-yard dash and would give this receiver group a hefty dose of speed.
51. Denver Broncos - Edge Landon Jackson, Arkansas
Denver could also look at receiver here, but don't be surprised if they add more depth to their defensive line. Jackson is 6-foot-7 and 280 pounds. His size, strength, and length offer plenty of positional versatility along the defensive line. He has 14 sacks and 30 pressures in the past two seasons, but he is a better run-stopper than a pass-rusher.
52. Seattle Seahawks - Edge Bradyn Swinson, LSU
Seattle has now addressed their offensive line and receiver spots, allowing them to focus on their pass rush. Their secondary is strong, but you can never have too many guys who can get after the quarterback. Swinson had nine sacks and 43 hurries this past season. He has good size at 6-foot-4 and 250 pounds and should be able to produce as a rotational player right away.
53. Tampa Bay Buccaneers - LB Demetrius Knight Jr., South Carolina
Lavonte David is 35, and Tampa Bay should start looking for a replacement. Their roster is strong from top-to-top to bottom, and they have no glaring holes, so they can make a selection to address the future of their linebacker position.
54. Green Bay Packers - WR Jaylen Royals, Utah State
Jayden Reed and Dontayvion Wicks didn't progress as the Packers would have liked in year two. Romeo Doubs is essentially the same player entering year four as he was as a rookie. Christian Watson will miss half of the season. They didn't add a single veteran receiver. They need another playmaker at receiver. Royals is the best available.
55. Los Angeles Chargers - DL Shemar Turner, Texas A&M
Turner doesn't have the size coaches may want at 6-foot-3 and 290 pounds, but his work ethic and effort are top-notch. Jim Harbaugh will love that. He never quits. Despite his size, he's powerful and can hold the point of attack in the run game.
56. Buffalo Bills - Edge JT Tuimoloau, Ohio State
They cut Von Miller but did sign Joey Bosa to a one-year deal. That addition shouldn't stop them from adding to their pass rush. Tuimoloau had 15 sacks and 22 pressures last season. He's 6-foot-5 and just under 270 pounds. He can play on the edge but has the size and strength to move inside at times, too. He's not even 22 yet and offers plenty of potential as a pass rusher.
57. Carolina Panthers - CB Trey Amos, Ole Miss
After getting McMillan in round one, their offense is complete. They have Jaycee Horn as one of their cornerbacks, but they could use an upgrade in the spot opposite him. Amos has good size and has forced an incompletion on 20% or more of his targets in his last three seasons.
58. Houston Texans - LB Carson Schwesinger, UCLA
This may not be the most significant need for Houston, but he's one of the best available players on the board. He's not big for a linebacker, but he plays big and fast. He shows high-end processing speed and instincts. This past free agency cycle, NFL teams have prioritized linebackers more. Getting ahead of that trend and getting a future starter who can play the pass and the run well isn't a bad idea.
59. Baltimore Ravens - CB Azareye'h Thomas, Florida State
Marlon Humphrey isn't as young as he used to be, and while Nate Wiggins was who they expected him to be as a rookie, they could use more depth and young talent in the secondary. Thomas has the potential to be a solid perimeter corner.
60. Detroit Lions - Edge Princely Umanmielen, Ole Miss
Detroit added a pass rusher in round one, but they double down here. While the expectation is that Hutchinson will be back and ready to go, the severity of the injury could cause him to start slow. Even with a fully healthy Hutchinson, pass rushers are their biggest need. If Hutchinson isn't fully healthy or isn't his typical self early in the year, they could use another player to get after the quarterback.
61. Washington Commanders - RB Quinshon Judkins, Ohio State
Austin Ekeler is another year older, and Brian Robinson Jr. struggled with injuries last year. He's also in a contract year, and the team may not want to re-sign him. Judkins offers the same hard-nosed running style but with more explosiveness, pass-catching ability, and upside.
62. Buffalo Bills - CB Darien Porter, Iowa State
After adding Joshua Palmer in free agency, Buffalo's offense is ready to go. They've already added a safety and a pass rusher so far, but they could use more depth at cornerback. Porter has good size and potential to develop into a starting outside corner.
63. Kansas City Chiefs - G Tate Ratledge, Georgia
They traded Joe Thuney and franchise-tagged Trey Smith. Ratledge was a multi-year starter at Georgia, giving Kansas City a potential starter at guard in the future and more depth to their offensive line.
64. Philadelphia Eagles - DL T.J. Sanders, South Carolina
They lost Milton Williams and Josh Sweat in free agency, likely making their front seven a priority. They added an edge rusher in round one, and here they get a more typical defensive linemen.
Third-Round NFL Draft Projections
65. New York Giants - OT Aireontae Ersery, Minnesota
66. Kansas City Chiefs - RB Dylan Sampson, Tennessee
67. Cleveland Browns - WR Xavier Restrepo, Miami
68. Las Vegas Raiders - S Billy Bowman Jr., Oklahoma
69. New England Patriots - TE Elijah Arroyo, Miami
70. Jacksonville Jaguars - DL Darius Alexander, Toledo
71. New Orleans Saints - Edge Josaiah Stewart, Michigan
72. Chicago Bears - DL Alfred Collins, Texas
73. New York Jets - WR Isaiah Bond, Texas
74. Carolina Panthers - DL Joshua Farmer, Florida State
75. San Francisco 49ers - CB Benjamin Morrison, Notre Dame
76. Dallas Cowboys - RB Cam Skattebo, Arizona State
77. New England Patriots - Edge Jordan Burch, Oregon
78. Arizona Cardinals - CB Jacob Parrish, Kansas State
79. Houston Texans - RB Kaleb Johnson, Iowa
80. Indianapolis Colts - Edge Kyle Kennard, South Carolina
81. Cincinnati Bengals - OT Wyatt Milum, West Virginia
82. Seattle Seahawks - G Marcus Mbow, Purdue
83. Pittsburgh Steelers - S Kevin Winston Jr., Penn State
84. Tampa Bay Buccaneers - CB Dorian Strong, Virgina Tech
85. Denver Broncos - WR Tory Horton, Colorado State
86. Los Angeles Chargers - TE Harold Fannin Jr., Bowling Green
87. Green Bay Packers - Edge Barryn Sorrell, Texas
88. Jacksonville Jaguars - S Lathan Ransom, Ohio State
89. Houston Texans - WR Savion Williams, TCU
90. Los Angeles Rams - TE Terrance Ferguson, Oregon
91. Baltimore Ravens - RB Damien Martinez, Miami
92. Seattle Seahawks - LB Chris Paul Jr., Ole Miss
93. New Orleans Saints - RB Bhayshul Tuten, Virginia Tech
94. Cleveland Browns - QB Jalen Milroe, Alabama
95. Kansas City Chiefs - S Andrew Mukuba, Texas
96. Philadelphia Eagles - TE Mitchell Evans, Notre Dame
97. Minnesota Vikings - OL Cameron Williams, Texas
98. Miami Dolphins - DT Deone Walker, Kentucky
99. New York Giants - DT Aeneas Peebles, Virginia Tech
100. San Francisco 49ers - OL Charles Grant, Williams & Mary
101. Los Angeles Rams - LB Barrett Carter, Clemson
102. Detroit Lions - WR Kyle Williams, Washington State
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