The NFL Draft 2025 will increase in the coming week. In the third Mock Draft of the year, we are now clarifying the question of which players should choose the teams based on their biggest needs, mostly detached from who would be the best available player as a whole.
sport.de-Cropetur Marcus Blumberg presents his third Mock Draft 2025 and looks at the first round to the best of our knowledge and belief.
NFL: Mock Draft 2025 3.0
In this version of a Mock Drafts we ask ourselves what the teams would do if they all strictly picked after their biggest Needs. Say: What are the largest still existing squad construction sites and how can you close them with the current draft class?
All 257 picks in the NFL Draft 2025 can be found here!
1. Tennessee Titans: Cam Ward, QB, Miami
The largest construction site is quarterback, accordingly the Titans probably pull the reality according to Cam Ward, which is by far the best QB in its class – and probably also the only one who should really be pulled into round 1.
2. Cleveland Browns: Abdul Carter, Edge, Penn State
Yes, quarterback is also a big topic for the Browns, but firstly you don’t have to commit despair and secondly, with Joe Flacco you have obviously landed a placeholder for the 2025 season. Accordingly, it is about securing a congenial partner for Myles Garrett on the front. Abdul Carter is a monster and would be an enormous upgrade.
3. New York Giants: Armand Membou, OT, Missouri
Here, too, we have to talk about quarterback, but they got two placeholder with Wilson and Winston, accordingly the need is not quite as big. She is already bigger on the offensive line, where you have a strong Left Tackle with Andrew Thomas, but nobody that should be put up as a right tackle. Membou seems to be the ideal solution for this – if you strictly draft Need!
4. New England Patriots: Will Campbell, OT/OG, LSU
The same applies to the Patriots, just on the left side of the offensive line. The idea is to ensure that Drake Maye is not harmed. Accordingly, the Patriots pull the best tackle – regardless of his short arms – the class, which shone at LSU as a Left Tackle.
5. Jacksonville Jaguars: Travis Hunter, CB/WR, Colorado
The O-Line also needs upgrades, but as chance, the Jaguars have clear needs both on Cornerback and Wide Receiver. So stuff two holes with Hunter.
6. Las Vegas Raiders: Ashton Jeanty, RB, Boise State
The Raiders have countless construction sites, but if you look at the local big boards, then there is probably no possible candidate for the Raiders as valuable as Janty, even if I see running backs in round 1.
7. New York Jets: Tyler Warren, Te, Penn State
Here, too, there are countless construction sites, but if you look at the value in addition to the personnel still available here, then Warren makes the most sense. It can be beaked in the middle of the field, but also set up in the slot or outside and thus offers a very good, large target for Justin Fields.
8. Carolina Panthers: Jalon Walker, Edge, Georgia
The largest construction sites in the Panthers are on the EDGE position and at Tight End. In this case, Edge and Walker has the higher value of the most valuable available pass rusher.
9. New Orleans Saints: Shedeur Sanders, QB, Colorado
Here we call an audible, because Cornerback would have been the way here, but the new situation – the shoulder injury from Derek Carr – forced to rethink again shortly before the draft. I am by no means convinced of Sanders in the top 10, but despair is more convincing for NFL teams. And behind Carr the Saints simply have no one in the squad to whom you should give the helm.
10. Chicago Bears: Tetairoa McMillan, WR, Arizona
Jeanty is already gone and you will find a guard later. In this respect, McMillan is the next big playstation for Caleb Williams the best value at this point in the draft.
11. San Francisco 49ers: Mason Graham, Dt, Michigan
The austerity course of the 49ers was particularly noticeable on the defensive front. Graham would be the ideal man to plug a large hole here and at the same time increase the quality of the defensive line massively.
12. Dallas Cowboys: Matthew Golden, WR, Texas
The cowboys have to reinforce their interior offensive line, but nobody seems to impose themselves in position 12, nor in terms of running back. In addition, the question arises whether Jerry Jones can really resist if he has the chance to guide a Texas receiver to Dallas? His jersey should immediately become a seller. As a precise route runner, Golden is certainly also a very good addition to Ceedee Lamb.
13. Miami Dolphins: Will Johnson, CB, Michigan
Here, too, there are countless Needs to be used, but Johnson would be the necessary help compared to Jalen Ramsey to put the secondary more stable again. In addition, you would no longer have to start Storm Duck.
14. Indianapolis Colts: Colston Loveland, Te, Michigan
Safety is the largest construction site in the Colts. You need a safe play station over the middle for whatever quarterback. Accordingly, Loveland makes a lot of sense here.
15. Atlanta Falcons: Mike Green, Edge, Marshall
We have been standing at this point for years and pointing out that the Falcons help in the Rush Pass. This year it could finally be ready. Green is the choice here because it fits perfectly into the 3-4 base with its size and mobility and prevails in one-on-one-duels.
16. Arizona Cardinals: Jahdae Barron, CB, Texas
Cornerback is a clear need for the cardinals and barrowns, which can play all over the secondary, provides immediate help and a varied solution for the future.
17. Cincinnati Bengals: Shemar Stewart, Edge, Texas A & M
Here, opinions are likely to diverge in terms of the player, because according to Carter and Walker it is really a matter of taste who is the best available Edge Rusher. In this scenario, I go with Stewart, who brings so much talent and has the drive to become a real game wrecker, both against the passport and the run.
18. Seattle Seahawks: Tyler Booker, OG, Alabama
A massive and powerful Guard, which also has the right setting in order to become positive violent in the middle of the O-Line. Sam Darnold has to be protected from the inside pressure and the Run Game needs someone who can clear the way. Booker is very suitable for both.
19th Tampa Bay Buccaners: Jihaad Campbell, LB, Alabama
The crimson tide continues! The BUCs are drawing an explosive adjoining man for teammates Lavonte David, who could then also succeed in the near future.
20. Denver Broncos: Omarion Hampton, RB, North Carolina
The Broncos also have other construction sites, but the chance of pulling a complete Every-Down back that will be dangerous on the floor and through the air is too great to let them pass.
Omarion Hampton is probably the second best running back in its class
21. Pittsburgh Steelers: Gray Zabel, OG, North Dakota State
Let’s just assume that Aaron Rodgers will eventually decide to go to Pittsburgh, then it burns especially inside the offensive line. Zabel, who has drawn attention to himself in the senior bowl week, is probably the best solution. Incidentally, he can also play a center or tackle.
22. Los Angeles Chargers: Luther Burden III, WR, Missouri
Justin Herbert needs more weapons. Burden is extremely agile, can also play in the slot and is a danger after the catch. He would significantly increase the possibilities of this offense.
23. Green Bay Packers: EMEKA EGBUKA, WR, Ohio State
A possible number 1 receiver that catches pretty much everything that is thrown in its direction. Can replace Christian Watson at least at the beginning, who is missing longer with his cruciate ligament tear.
24. Minnesota Vikings: Malaki Starks, S, Georgia
He is not quite as an impressive athlete as Nick Emmanwori, but he is undoubtedly a Playmaker who can be used in many ways and in the long term it seems best to be able as a deep safety. In other words, after one year alongside veteran Harrison Smith – or in the slot – he could take over in the long term for the 36 -year -old.
25. Houston Texans: Josh Simmons, OT, Ohio State
Laremy Tunsil has to be replaced and Simmons, who would probably be the best tackle in his class, if he did not come back from a serious knee injury, seems to be the ideal man for this job.
26. Los Angeles Rams: Carson Schwesinger, LB, UCLA
They would primarily need a cornerback, but Linebackers are also a construction site and Schwesinger, who with this pick does not even have to change the city, should be a safe starter in this league right from the start.
27. Baltimore Ravens: Kelvin Banks Jr., Ol, Texas
The consensus now seems to be that Banks will go to the NFL as a guard. Here the Ravens need, which is why this would be a good option for a high-upside pick, because it already has many advantages over his opponents in run blocking.
28. Detroit Lions: Mykel Williams, Edge, Georgia
The Lions need a congenial partner for Aidan Hutchinson and if Williams fell into their lap at this point, you would certainly not be sad about it in the motor city.
29. Washington Commanders: Donovan Ezeiruaku, Edge, Boston College
Even the Commanders do not miss the opportunity to invest in the Rush Pass at the end of the 1st round. It may be a little too light to stop the run permanently, but with the offense of the Commanders in the back, that shouldn’t bother. His great strength lies in the Rush pass.
30. Buffalo Bills: Derrick Harmon, Dt, Oregon
Larry Ogunjobi begins the season with a doping lock (6 games). Accordingly, the Bills should take the chance to be secured with Harmon not only for this season, but also beyond. He would be a good addition to Ed Oliver in the middle of the defensive line and could help from week 1.
31. Kansas City Chiefs: Josh Conerly, OT, Oregon
The offensive line is the biggest problem of chiefs and Conerly should be able to start as a Left Tackle early on. He certainly still has to go to the weight room, but his facilities are promising. Accordingly, he should be able to deliver a duel around the starter job with newcomer Jaylon Moore.
32. Philadelphia Eagles: James Pearce Jr., Edge, Texas
The Eagles left feathers in their defense. More competition could therefore not harm Edge. Pearce brings explosiveness and power and can therefore be permanently disruptive. He would be a strong successor for Josh Sweat, who was immigrated to Arizona.