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Midseason Mock Draft: Predicting the First Round of the 2025 NFL Draft

With six weeks of college football and the NFL season underway, it’s time to project the first round of the 2025 NFL draft. This mock draft is based on current team standings and player performances.

1. Cleveland Browns: Shedeur Sanders, QB, Colorado

The Browns may need to reset at quarterback, and Sanders is the top QB prospect with exceptional ball placement and decision-making skills.

2. New England Patriots: Travis Hunter, WR/CB, Colorado

Hunter’s versatility and athleticism make him a top prospect, and the Patriots could use him on either side of the ball.

3. Carolina Panthers: Abdul Carter, Edge, Penn State

The Panthers need impact players, and Carter’s steady improvement at edge rusher makes him a great fit.

4. Las Vegas Raiders (via trade with Jacksonville): Cam Ward, QB, Miami

The Raiders may jump up to grab Ward, a dynamic playmaker with a strong arm and pocket presence.

5. Tennessee Titans: James Pearce Jr., Edge, Tennessee

The Titans need pass rush help, and Pearce’s scheme versatility and production make him a great fit.

6. Los Angeles Rams: Will Johnson, CB, Michigan

The Rams’ secondary struggles continue, and Johnson’s size, physicality, and ball skills make him a top cornerback prospect.

7. Jacksonville Jaguars (via trade with Las Vegas): Will Campbell, OT/G, LSU

The Jaguars need to protect their quarterback, and Campbell’s polish and athleticism make him a top offensive line prospect.

8. Cincinnati Bengals: Mason Graham, DT, Michigan

The Bengals need interior defensive line help, and Graham’s stout run defense and pass rush skills make him a great fit.

9. New York Jets: Nic Scourton, Edge, Texas A&M

The Jets need defensive line depth, and Scourton’s power and versatility make him a great fit.

10. New York Giants: Carson Beck, QB, Georgia

The Giants may need to move on from Daniel Jones, and Beck’s precision and pocket presence make him a top QB prospect.

11. Miami Dolphins (via trade with Arizona): Kelvin Banks Jr., OT/G, Texas

The Dolphins need to protect Tua Tagovailoa, and Banks’ consistency and athleticism make him a top offensive line prospect.

12. New Orleans Saints: Tetairoa McMillan, WR, Arizona

The Saints need receiver help, and McMillan’s size, speed, and production make him a great fit.

13. Arizona Cardinals (via trade with Miami): Mykel Williams, Edge, Georgia

The Cardinals need pass rush help, and Williams’ length, burst, and closing speed make him a top prospect.

14. Indianapolis Colts (via trade with Seattle): Malaki Starks, S, Georgia

The Colts need secondary help, and Starks’ instincts, range, and tackling ability make him a top safety prospect.

15. Dallas Cowboys: Ashton Jeanty, RB, Boise State

The Cowboys need a spark in their running game, and Jeanty’s historic start to the season makes him a great fit.

16. Denver Broncos: Luther Burden III, WR, Missouri

The Broncos need receiver help, and Burden’s versatility, competitiveness, and production make him a great fit.

17. Philadelphia Eagles: Jalon Walker, Edge, Georgia

The Eagles need defensive end depth, and Walker’s hybrid skills and explosiveness make him a great fit.

18. Chicago Bears: Jonah Savaiinaea, OT/G, Arizona

The Bears need offensive line help, and Savaiinaea’s physicality, quickness, and experience make him a great fit.

19. San Francisco 49ers: Shemar Stewart, Edge, Texas A&M

The 49ers need pass rush help, and Stewart’s pressure-over-production skills make him a great fit.

20. Seattle Seahawks (via trade with Indianapolis): Cameron Williams, OT, Texas

The Seahawks need offensive tackle help, and Williams’ size, athleticism, and upside make him a great fit.

21-32: The Rest of the First Round

• 21. Los Angeles Chargers: Deone Walker, DT, Kentucky
• 22. Washington Commanders: Benjamin Morrison, CB, Notre Dame
• 23. Buffalo Bills: Kenneth Grant, DT, Michigan
• 24. Green Bay Packers: Tacario Davis, CB, Arizona
• 25. Pittsburgh Steelers: Isaiah Bond, WR, Texas
• 26. Atlanta Falcons: Landon Jackson, Edge, Arkansas
• 27. Baltimore Ravens: Aireontae Ersery, OT, Minnesota
• 28. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Colston Loveland, TE, Michigan
• 29. Detroit Lions: Jack Sawyer, Edge, Ohio State
• 30. Houston Texans: Walter Nolen, DT, Ole Miss
• 31. Kansas City Chiefs: Emeka Egbuka, WR, Ohio State
• 32. Minnesota Vikings: Derrick Harmon, DT, Oregon