2026 NFL Draft: Second Edition

Here is the second version of my 2026 NFL Mock Draft.

1. Las Vegas Raiders- Fernando Mendoza, Quarterback, Indiana: This is a slam dunk selection for the Raiders as they have themselves a possible franchise quarterback for the first time in a long time. He has a rocket arm, delivers under pressure, and has great work ethic.

2. New York Jets- David Bailey, Edge, Texas Tech: A lot of people seem to think Bailey is the choice here over Arvell Reese as the draft comes tomorrow. Bailey is a sack machine and he's perfect for the team since they lack that elite pass rusher.

3. Arizona Cardinals- Jeremiah Love, Running Back, Notre Dame: "When there's smoke, there's fire" is a phrase that sometimes turns out to be accurate and I'm feeling it here. This would be a nice long term piece for the Cards, but I don't love the short term fit.

4. Tennessee Titans- Sonny Styles, Linebacker, Ohio State: This is the logical spot for Jeremiah Love, but he's off the board here so they go with Styles.  He's a physical player that runs with tight ends and running backs and really stood out at the combine.

5. New York Giants- Arvell Reese, Edge, Ohio State: If Reese falls here, the Giants should take him. He is a hybrid player, but many expect him to be a full time edge at the pro level with his athletic traits.

6. Cleveland Browns- Francis Mauigoa, Offensive Tackle, Miami: The Browns have needs everywhere (arguably including quarterback), but they go with the tackle here in Mauigoa, who has some injury concerns coming in. He is a well rounded player who allowed zero sacks this past season.

7. Washington Commanders- Carnell Tate, Wide Receiver, Ohio State: The Commanders should go defense here, but Tate here is a decent choice. He's great downfield and has a knack of making contested catches.

8. New Orleans Saints- Caleb Downs, Safety, Ohio State: The Saints can go anywhere with this pick and Downs here makes sense. Downs can play anywhere on the field essentially and is a smart player too.

9. Kansas City Chiefs- Rueben Bain Jr., Edge, Miami: The Chiefs are under pressure in this draft to try to extend this current irritation of the Chiefs. This is a logical Chris Jones sidekick as he is a pressure machine in-spite of some arm length concerns.

10. New York Giants (from Cincinnati Bengals)- Jordyn Tyson, Wide Receiver, Arizona State: The Giants can go anywhere with this pick, but Tyson makes sense to help develop Jaxson Dart. He's super fast and explosive and his health is what could cost him to be a higher pick.

11. Miami Dolphins- Spencer Fano, Offensive Tackle, Utah: With a new regime in town, the Dolphins will likely be going for safe bets. Fano could start on either tackle or at guard and is a freak athlete.

12. Dallas Cowboys- Mansoor Delane, Cornerback, LSU: This is a logical trade up candidate as the Cowboys are desperate for big time defensive talent. Delane excels in coverage as he did not allow a touchdown all season long.

13. Los Angeles Rams (from Atlanta Falcons)- Makai Lemon, Wide Receiver, USC: The Rams moving up to get one of the top receivers is gaining traction, but Lemon here makes sense. He knows how to get open and is hard to take down.

14. Baltimore Ravens- Olaivavega Ioane, Interior Offensive Line, Penn State: This pick would make a lot of sense with Tyler Linderbaum out of the picture. Another player that didn't allow a sack or pressure this past season is exactly what Lamar Jackson needs to keep him upright.

15. Tampa Bay Buccaneers- Akheem Mesidor, Edge, Miami: The Bucs have a need at pass rush and Mesidor here makes sense. Despite being older and having injury concerns, he plays all three downs and has good technique.

16. New York Jets (from Indianapolis Colts)- Omar Cooper Jr., Wide Receiver, Indiana: The Jets go receiver with the pick they got in the Sauce Gardner trade from the Colts. Cooper Jr. gets open a lot and is great after catch and would fit nicely with Garrett Wilson.

17. Detroit Lions- Kadyn Proctor, Offensive Tackle, Alabama: This is the logical pick for the Lions, who need to replace Taylor Decker. He is a massive human and a great athlete who can start at either tackle or guard.

18. Minnesota Vikings- Dillon Thieneman, Safety, Oregon: Thieneman is someone that is a fast riser in this class and he makes sense here for the Vikings with Harrison Smith possibly not returning. He is someone that can create turnovers and is a great athlete and also is great against the run.

19. Carolina Panthers- Kenyon Sediq, Tight End, Oregon: I absolutely love the fit here with Sediq going to the up and coming Panthers, who almost upset the Rams in the postseason. Sediq is an excellent versatile pass catcher and the Panthers can use that in their offense to help Bryce Young make the next step.

20. Dallas Cowboys (from Green Bay Packers)- Keldric Faulk, Edge, Auburn: The Packers losing early in the playoffs helps the Cowboys here as they land a pass rusher in Faulk. He is a polarizing prospect who is versatile and has a high ceiling.

21. Pittsburgh Steelers- Monroe Freeling, Offensive Tackle, Georgia: The Steelers go with Freeling here as there's talk about Broderick Jones missing this upcoming season. He has good athletic traits and could go higher than this.

22. Los Angeles Chargers- Jermod McCoy, Cornerback, Tennessee: The Charges can go anywhere with this pick as they can absolutely win their division this season. Coming off a torn ACL, McCoy had a great pro day and has great size and ball production.

23. Philadelphia Eagles- Blake Miller, Offensive Tackle, Clemson: The Eagles need to start thinking about post Lane Johnson life as he ages and Miller here makes sense. He played right tackle in college and is a strong and tough player who's dependable.

24. Cleveland Browns (from Jacksonville Jaguars)- Denzel Boston, Wide Receiver, Washington: The Browns go wideout here with their second first rounder with Boston. He is not a speed guy, but he has good ball skills.

25. Chicago Bears- TJ Parker, Edge, Clemson: Parker's name is a name to watch to get picked tomorrow night and the Bears have the positional need. His production dropped last season, but had a strong showing at the Senior Bowl.

26. Buffalo Bills- Peter Woods, Defensive Lineman, Clemson: The obvious choice for the Bills here is pass rush and Woods would be a nice fit. He's a freak athlete with power and suddenness who is versatile, but he was disappointing last season compared to 2023 and 2024.

27. San Francisco 49ers- Caleb Lomu, Offensive Tackle, Utah: Wide Receiver probably makes the most sense here, but a tackle here wouldn't surprise me considering although Trent Williams is signed, he's 38 years old. Even with Williams in the fold, Lomu at guard makes sense with his athleticism, patience, and movement in space.

28. Houston Texans- Chase Bisontis, Guard, Texas A&M: The Texans offensive line remains a weakness on the roster so that's where this pick should be. Bisontis is a talented technician with the instincts and awareness to be a plug-and-play candidate in Houston.

29. Kansas City Chiefs (from Los Angeles Rams)- Avieon Terrell, Cornerback, Clemson: The Chiefs with their second first rounder take the defensive back in Terrell. Injuries can possibly drop him out of round one, but he is super talented with his feistiness and physicality.

30. Miami Dolphins (from Denver Broncos)- Colton Hood, Cornerback, Tennessee: The Dolphins with their second first rounder take the corner in Hood. He has toughness and speed and has good ball skills.

31. New England Patriots- Max Iheanachor, Interior Offensive Line, Arizona State: The Patriots can use more offensive line help and Ihenachor is a good fit. He is not the most polished prospect, but he does have a high ceiling and has the athleticism, size, and strength.

32. Seattle Seahawks- Jadarian Price, Running Back, Notre Dame: The Seahawks are an obvious trade back candidate considering the lack of picks they have. Price makes sense as a Kenneth Walker replacement with his vision and open-field running skills.

2026 NFL Mock Draft: First Edition

Here is the first edition of my 2026 NFL Mock Draft.

1. Las Vegas Raiders- Fernando Mendoza, Quarterback, Indiana: This is a slam dunk selection for the Raiders as they have themselves a possible franchise quarterback for the first time in a long time. He has a rocket arm, delivers under pressure, and has great work ethic.

2. New York Jets- Arvell Reese, Edge, Ohio State: Reese's draft stock rose over the past month or so that he's the consensus choice here for the two spot. He is a hybrid player, but many expect him to be a full time edge at the pro level with his athletic traits.

3. Arizona Cardinals- Francis Mauigoa, Offensive Tackle, Miami: The Cardinals have needs everywhere including quarterback, but they go with the tackle here in Mauigoa, who has some injury concerns coming in. He is a well rounded player who allowed zero sacks this past season.

4. Tennessee Titans- Jeremiyah Love, Running Back, Notre Dame: The Titans are a team that are long term on the rise and Love does make sense here to help out Cam Ward. He is arguably the most talented running back drafted this high since Saquon Barkley and is certainly a game breaker.

5. New York Giants- Sonny Styles, Linebacker, Ohio State: This pick makes so much sense as the Giants finally get a long term piece in the middle with Styles. He's a physical player that runs with tight ends and running backs and really stood out at the combine.

6. Cleveland Browns- Carnell Tate, Wide Receiver, Ohio State: The Browns are still in rebuild mode and they can use a talent like Tate regardless who's at quarterback since they lack a true WR1. He's great downfield and has a knack of making contested catches.

7. Washington Commanders- David Bailey, Edge, Texas Tech: The Commanders landing Bailey here is a major steal considering he's been mocked as high as three to the Cardinals. They finally replace lost production from the likes of Montez Sweat as Bailey is a sack machine and is great with pressuring.

8. New Orleans Saints- Caleb Downs, Safety, Ohio State: The Saints showed some strides in the second half of the season, but they still have a lot of needs and landing the drafts best defensive back is a start. Downs can play anywhere on the field essentially and is a smart player too.

9. Kansas City Chiefs- Makai Lemon, Wide Receiver, USC: The Chiefs offense last season was erratic and Lemon here makes sense with all of the Chiefs wide receiver room uncertainty. He knows how to get open and is hard to take down and he would be a very valuable long term piece for Patrick Mahomes.

10. Cincinnati Bengals- Rueben Bain Jr., Edge, Miami: The Bengals landing Bain at the spot is an absolute steal considering that he was mocked as high as 2 to the Jets. This is a logical Trey Hendrickson replacement as he is a pressure machine in-spite of some arm length concerns.

11. Miami Dolphins- Mansoor Delane, Cornerback, LSU: The Dolphins need talent everywhere as well as they should be happy with Delane at 11 considering they need serious defensive back help. He excels in coverage as he did not allow a touchdown all season long.

12. Dallas Cowboys- Jermod McCoy, Cornerback, Tennessee: The Cowboys are dying to trade up to get blue chippers on defense, but here they settle with the corner in McCoy. Coming off a torn ACL, he had a great pro day and has great size and ball production.

13. Los Angeles Rams (from Atlanta Falcons)- Monroe Freeling, Offensive Tackle, Georgia: This pick could be trade bait for the Rams to go acquire a big name player that's unhappy, but Monroe here also makes sense. He has a high ceiling for a left tackle and I do think he can go this high.

14. Baltimore Ravens- Olaivavega Ioane, Interior Offensive Line, Penn State: This pick would make a lot of sense with Tyler Linderbaum out of the picture. Another player that didn't allow a sack or pressure this past season is exactly what Lamar Jackson needs to keep him upright.

15. Tampa Bay Buccaneers- Keldric Faulk, Edge, Auburn: The Buccaneers are in a weird spot as they can either end up being a contender or possibly picking in the top ten of next years draft. Faulk is a polarizing prospect who is versatile and has a high ceiling.

16. New York Jets (from Indianapolis Colts)- Jordyn Tyson, Wide Receiver, Arizona State: The Jets luck out in the Sauce Gardner trade to get a mid first rounder as they take a super talent here in Tyson. He's super fast and explosive and his health is what cost him to be a higher pick.

17. Detroit Lions- Spencer Fano, Offensive Tackle, Utah: This is a slam dunk pick for the Lions considering they have the need to replace Taylor Decker and Fano could go higher than this. He could start on either tackle or at guard and is a freak athlete.

18. Minnesota Vikings- Dillon Thieneman, Safety, Oregon: Thieneman is someone that is a fast riser in this class and he makes sense here for the Vikings with Harrison Smith possibly not returning. He is someone that can create turnovers and is a great athlete and also is great against the run.

19. Carolina Panthers- Kenyon Sediq, Tight End, Oregon: I absolutely love the fit here with Sediq going to the up and coming Panthers, who almost upset the Rams in the postseason. Sediq is an excellent versatile pass catcher and the Panthers can use that in their offense to help Bryce Young make the next step.

20. Dallas Cowboys (from Green Bay Packers)- Akheem Mesidor, Edge, Miami: The Packers losing early in the playoffs helps the Cowboys here as they land an interesting prospect in Mesidor. Despite being older and having injury concerns, he plays all three downs and has good technique.

21. Pittsburgh Steelers- Omar Cooper Jr., Wide Receiver, Indiana: This is a great choice for the Steelers, whether it's Aaron Rodgers or someone else at quarterback. Cooper Jr. gets open a lot and is great after catch and would fit well with DK Metcalf and Michael Pittman Jr. in the fold.

22. Los Angeles Chargers- KC Concepcion, Wide Receiver, Texas A&M: The Charges can go anywhere with this pick as they can absolutely win their division this season with the right choice. Concepcion would be a great fit with the weapons they have with his ceiling

23. Philadelphia Eagles- Blake Miller, Offensive Tackle, Clemson: The Eagles need to start thinking about post Lane Johnson life as he ages and Miller here makes sense. He played right tackle in college and is a strong and tough player who's dependable.

24. Cleveland Browns (from Jacksonville Jaguars)- Avieon Terrell, Cornerback, Clemson: The Browns with their second first rounder take the defensive back in Terrell. Injuries can possibly drop him out of round one, but he is super talented with his feistiness and physicality.

25. Chicago Bears- Kadyn Proctor, Offensive Tackle, Alabama: This would be a nice pick for the Bears, who need some youth on the offensive line. He is a massive human and a great athlete who can start at either tackle or guard.

26. Buffalo Bills- Peter Woods, Defensive Lineman, Clemson: The obvious choice for the Bills here is pass rush and Woods would be a nice fit. He's a freak athlete with power and suddenness who is versatile, but he was disappointing last season compared to 2023 and 2024.

27. San Francisco 49ers- Caleb Lomu, Offensive Tackle, Utah: Wide Receiver probably makes the most sense here, but a tackle here wouldn't surprise me considering Trent Williams's situation. Even with Williams in the fold, Lomu at guard makes sense with his athleticism, patience, and movement in space.

28. Houston Texans- Max Iheanachor, Interior Offensive Line, Arizona State: The most obvious needs among contenders is the Texans and offensive line help. Iheanachor is not the most polished prospect, but he does have a high ceiling and has the athleticism, size, and strength.

29. Kansas City Chiefs (from Los Angeles Rams)- Zion Young, Edge, Missouri: With their second first rounder, the Chiefs go pass rush with Young. He can collapse the pocket and defend the run and would fit nicely next to Chris Jones.

30. Miami Dolphins (from Denver Broncos)- Kayden McDonald, Defensive Line, Ohio State: The Dolphins go defense again here, but this time pass rush for their second first rounder. McDonald excelled with stopping the run and would be a nice building block.

31. New England Patriots- Anthony Hill Jr., Linebacker, Texas: The Patriots should be proud of the year they had, but they still have needs on the roster. Hill Jr. is a great athlete that has a high ceiling and would work well in Zak Kuhr's defense.

32. Seattle Seahawks- Cashius Howell, Edge, Texas A&M: The reigning Super Bowl champions make their championship defense better with snagging Howell. He does have short arms, which could hurt his draft stock, but his aggression and versatility make up for it.

2025 NFL Mock Draft: Final Edition

 Here is the final edition of my 2025 NFL Mock Draft.

1. Tennessee Titans- Cam Ward, Quarterback, Miami: It seems like a fate of complete that the Titans will take Ward first considering not addressing the position in free agency. The need at quarterback is clear with Will Levis not being the answer and Ward can bring stability and competence at the position.

2. Cleveland Browns- Travis Hunter, Cornerback/Wide Receiver, Colorado: The Browns pass on the opportunity to select a quarterback and go with the drafts best player in Hunter. Whether it's at wide receiver or cornerback, Hunter will flash his advanced running routes and patience in pass coverage.

3. New York Giants- Abdul Carter, Edge, Penn State: The Giants rightfully pass on a quarterback here with Cam Ward off the board and go with the best player available in Carter. He has great athleticism and super explosive which will make the Giants front seven scary along with Brian Burns, Dexter Lawrence, and Kavon Thibodeaux.

4. New England Patriots- Will Campbell, Offensive Tackle, LSU: The Patriots have some options here at four and Campbell here makes a lot of sense. He is solid in pass protection and has exceptional football IQ and would be a good protector for Drake Maye.

5. Jacksonville Jaguars- Ashton Jeanty, Running Back, Boise State:  The Jaguars here go with the win now pick with Jeanty, trying to revitalize their offense around Trevor Lawrence. He has the ability to find the open gaps and levitates his game in pressure moments.

6. Las Vegas Raiders- Kelvin Banks Jr., Offensive Tackle/Interior Offensive Line, Texas: The Raiders need help on their offensive line to protect Geno Smith and Banks Jr. is someone that's a fast riser. He is a masterful technician in combination blocks and is a fluid athlete in space with impressive burst.

7. New York Jets- Armand Membou, Offensive Tackle, Missouri: The Jets pass on a quarterback here and go with a future need pick with the tackle in Membou. He has great body control that allows him to mirror pass rushers and shows great athletic traits that translate to the field.

8. Carolina Panthers- Jalon Walker, Linebacker/Edge, Georgia: The Panthers defense was one of the worst in the league a year ago, so it makes sense for them to go pass rush here. Walker is a versatile player from a scheme standpoint with experience from both positions.

9. New Orleans Saints- Mykel Williams, Edge, Georgia: The Saints pass on the opportunity to draft a quarterback and address their front seven instead with Williams. He has great length, strength, and power and shows good adjustments along the way.

10. Chicago Bears- Tyler Warren, Tight End, Penn State: The Bears should be addressing defense with this pick, but I also see the fascination for a win now draft pick with giving Caleb Williams a pass catcher. Warren is a dynamic weapon after the catch and shows reliable hands in traffic.

11. San Francisco 49ers- Walter Nolen, Defensive Lineman, Ole Miss: The 49ers have a lot of areas they can choose from here and this final mock I have them addressing their front seven and take a fast riser in Nolen. He  is quick off the ball to shoot gaps and blow up plays.

12. Dallas Cowboys- Matthew Golden, Wide Receiver, Texas: The Cowboys go with the typical Cowboys head turning pick with going with Golden here to pair with CeeDee Lamb. He is an explosive playmaker after the catch and is a good special teams player too.

13. Miami Dolphins- Mason Graham, Defensive Lineman, Michigan: Graham was thought out to be a top five pick at one point so you can argue this is a steal of a pick for the Dolphins. Graham is a versatile player that can line up anywhere and brings a nasty demeanor to the trenches.

14. Indianapolis Colts- Colstand Loveland, Tight End, Michigan: The Colts need more offensive weapons (especially in the passing game) around Anthony Richardson and Loveland here makes sense. Despite coming off an injury, he has burst, speed, and separation skill.

15. Atlanta Falcons- James Pearce Jr., Edge, Tennessee: The Falcons really do need young blood on defense and Pearce Jr. here some may call a reach, but he is a fast riser also. Pearce Jr. is a force to be reckoned with and has high football IQ with his ability to diagnose screen plays.

16. Arizona Cardinals- Jihaad Campbell, Inside Linebacker, Alabama: The Cardinals need a lot of help on the defensive side of the ball and Campbell here makes sense. He has an explosive first jump off the tape and brings serious pop as a tackler with efficiency.

17. Cincinnati Bengals- Derrick Harmon, Defensive Line, Oregon: The Bengals need help on their pass rush and Harmon here would be a fine choice. He is a power player that brings elite upper body strength and core stability and good at reading blocking schemes and making adjustments on the fly.

18. Seattle Seahawks- Tetaiora McMillan, Wide Receiver, Arizona: McMillan is somebody who's draft stock was higher than this, but he has slipped down for a variety of reasons. He has elite ball tracking ability and displays advanced running routes on the field.

19. Tampa Bay Buccaneers- Donovan Ezeiruaku, Edge, Boston College: Ezeiruaku here to the Buccaneers makes a lot of sense considering they have a need at the position. He is a masterful technician who strings together pass rush moves with the timing and grace of a veteran.

20. Denver Broncos- Emeka Egbuka, Wide Receiver, Ohio State: Egbuka is a fast riser here on draft day and the Broncos make sense with the idea of giving Bo Nix more pass catchers. Egbuka’s ability to attack multiple coverages combined with his hard-nosed blocking will intrigue teams.

21. Pittsburgh Steelers- Kenneth Grant, Defensive Tackle, Michigan: The Steelers pass on a quarterback here and boost up their front seven and take Grant. He is a power player that can push the pocket and has an impressive quick first step.

22. Los Angeles Chargers- Mike Green, Edge, Marshall: Green here makes sense as the Chargers need to remake their front seven after parting with Joey Bosa. He is a fast player and constantly beats tackles and has relentless motor and closing burst.

23. Green Bay Packers- Will Johnson, Cornerback, Michigan: The Packers are a wild card in this first round and Johnson here makes sense. His stock dropped due to missing time with an injury, but has elite football IQ that shows up in zone coverage and nasty competitive streak in press coverage.

24. Minnesota Vikings- Malaki Starks, Safety, Georgia: The Vikings are a team people think could trade back, but they stay put and go with a need pick. Starks has a rare combination of track speed and violent physicality shows up in his tackling and shows advanced hand usage against blockers in the box.

25. Houston Texans- Donovan Jackson, Interior Offensive Line, Ohio State: The Texans revamped their offensive line this offseason, but there's still work to be done. Jackson has the size, athleticism, and power to be a needle mover on anyones offensive line and his best position is guard.

26. Los Angeles Rams- Maxwell Hairston, Cornerback, Kentucky: The Rams have several needs with a lot of their veterans retiring or being released. Hairston possesses an elite feel for zone coverage and demonstrates exceptional closing burst to the football.

27. Baltimore Ravens- Shemar Stewart, Defensive Line/Edge, Texas A&M: The Ravens arguably get a steal here with Stewart, who was mocked as high as ten to the Bears. Stewart is a versatile weapon that can wreck havoc and sets a violent rush in the run game.

28. Detroit Lions- Grey Zabel, Interior Offensive Line, North Dakota State: Zabel is getting a lot of love heading into the draft and could go in the teens. He can play at all the positions and shows impressive lower half mobility and pad level.

29. Washington Commanders- Jahdae Barron, Cornerback, Texas: The Commanders go with a need pick instead of the sexy pick with Barron. He is a versatile player who can do a variety of things and is reckless.

30. Buffalo Bills- Shavon Revel Jr., Cornerback, East Carolina: The Bills can use youth in their secondary so Revel Jr. makes sense. He has the length and raw athleticism and his elite recovery speed.

31. Kansas City Chiefs- Josh Simmons, Offensive Tackle, Ohio State: The Chiefs need offensive line help badly and here they get arguably the best tackle in the class, although coming off an injury. Simmons is versatile and has exceptional lateral mobility.

32. Philadelphia Eagles- Josh Conerly Jr., Offensive Tackle, Oregon: The Eagles go with a long term need here with Conerly Jr., who can be a long term replacement for Lane Johnson. He is an elite pass protector that shows exceptional consistency in protection and is a clean player.

2025 NFL Mock Draft: Second Edition

Here is the first edition of my 2025 NFL Mock Draft.

1. Tennessee Titans- Cam Ward, Quarterback, Miami: It seems like a fate of complete that the Titans will take Ward first considering not addressing the position in free agency. The need at quarterback is clear with Will Levis not being the answer and Ward can bring stability and competence at the position.

2. Cleveland Browns- Travis Hunter, Cornerback/Wide Receiver, Colorado: The Browns pass on the opportunity to select a quarterback and go with the drafts best player in Hunter. Whether it's at wide receiver or cornerback, Hunter will flash his advanced running routes and patience in pass coverage.

3. New York Giants- Abdul Carter, Edge, Penn State: The Giants rightfully pass on a quarterback here with Cam Ward off the board and go with the best player available in Carter. He has great athleticism and super explosive which will make the Giants front seven scary along with Brian Burns, Dexter Lawrence, and Kavon Thibodeaux.

4. New England Patriots- Will Campbell, Offensive Tackle, LSU: The Patriots have some options here at four and Campbell here makes a lot of sense. He is solid in pass protection and has exceptional football IQ and would be a good protector for Drake Maye.

5. Jacksonville Jaguars- Mason Graham, Defensive Line, Michigan

6. Las Vegas Raiders- Ashton Jeanty, Running Back, Boise State

7. New York Jets- Armand Membou, Offensive Tackle, Missouri

8. Carolina Panthers- Jalon Walker, Linebacker/Edge, Georgia:

9. New Orleans Saints- Will Johnson, Cornerback, Michigan

10. Chicago Bears- Tyler Warren, Tight End, Penn State

11. San Francisco 49ers- Walter Nolen, Defensive Lineman, Ole Miss

12. Dallas Cowboys- Matthew Golden, Wide Receiver, Texas: The Cowboys go with the typical Cowboys head turning pick with going with Golden here to pair with CeeDee Lamb. He is an explosive playmaker after the catch and is a good special teams player too.

13. Miami Dolphins- Jahdae Barron, Cornerback, Texas

14. Indianapolis Colts- Colstand Loveland, Tight End, Michigan:

15. Atlanta Falcons- Mike Green, Edge, Marshall:

16. Arizona Cardinals- Derrick Harmon, Defensive Line, Oregon: The Cardinals need help on their pass rush and Harmon here would be a fine choice. He is a power player that brings elite upper body strength and core stability and good at reading blocking schemes and making adjustments on the fly.

17. Cincinnati Bengals- Mykel Williams, Edge, Georgia

18. Seattle Seahawks- Kelvin Banks Jr., Offensive Tackle/Interior Offensive Line, Texas

19. Tampa Bay Buccaneers- Jihaad Campbell, Inside Linebacker, Alabama: This pick makes a lot of sense for the Bucs with LaVonte David's longterm future with the team uncertain. Campbell has an explosive first jump off the tape and brings serious pop as a tackler with efficiency.

20. Denver Broncos- Omarion Hampton, Running Back, North Carolina

21. Pittsburgh Steelers- Shedur Sanders, Quarterback, Colorado

22. Los Angeles Chargers- Kenneth Grant, Defensive Line, Michigan: Here we go again with Jim Harbaugh drafting Michigan players, but this fit makes a lot of sense. Grant is a power player that can push the pocket and has an impressive quick first step.

23. Green Bay Packers- Maxwell Hairston, Cornerback, Kentucky

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

25. Houston Texans- Tetaiora McMillan, Wide Receiver, Arizona

26. Los Angeles Rams- Josh Simmons, Offensive Tackle, Ohio State

27. Baltimore Ravens- Josh Conerly Jr., Offensive Tackle, Oregon

28. Detroit Lions- Donovan Jackson, Interior Offensive Line, Ohio State: Jackson makes sense here with Kevin Zeitler leaving in free agency. He has the size, athleticism, and power to be a needle mover on anyones offensive line and his best position is guard.

29. Washington Commanders- Malaki Starks, Safety, Georgia

30. Buffalo Bills- Shavon Revel Jr., Cornerback, East Carolina

31. Kansas City Chiefs- Trey Amos, Cornerback, Ole Miss

32. Philadelphia Eagles- Donovan Ezeiruaku, Edge, Boston College

2025 NFL Mock Draft: First Edition

 Here is the first edition of my 2025 NFL Mock Draft.

1. Tennessee Titans- Cam Ward, Quarterback, Miami: It seems like a fate of complete that the Titans will take Ward first considering not addressing the position in free agency. The need at quarterback is clear with Will Levis not being the answer and Ward can bring stability and competence at the position.

2. Cleveland Browns- Travis Hunter, Cornerback/Wide Receiver, Colorado: The Browns pass on the opportunity to select a quarterback and go with the drafts best player in Hunter. Whether it's at wide receiver or cornerback, Hunter will flash his advanced running routes and patience in pass coverage.

3. New York Giants- Armand Membou, Offensive Tackle, Missouri: The Giants go with a need over best player available here with Membou, who would be a good bookend to Andrew Thomas. He has great body control that allows him to mirror pass rushers and shows great athletic traits that translate to the field. 

4. New England Patriots- Abdul Carter, Edge, Penn State: The Patriots get arguably the second best player in the draft to fall to them here at four in Carter. He has great athleticism and super explosive which will make the Patriots defense a strength along with new additions Milton Williams and Harold Landry III.

5. Jacksonville Jaguars- Ashton Jeanty, Running Back, Boise State: The Jaguars here go with the win now pick with Jeanty, trying to revitalize their offense around Trevor Lawrence. He has the ability to find the open gaps and levitates his game in pressure moments.

6. Las Vegas Raiders- Tetaiora McMillan, Wide Receiver, Arizona: The Raiders have a lot of needs and McMillan here makes sense to give Geno Smith a reliable weapon at receiver. He has elite ball tracking ability and displays advanced running routes on the field.

7. New York Jets- Shedur Sanders, Quarterback, Colorado: The Jets need a long term answer at quarterback and Justin Fields has not shown the capability to be a long term answer. Sanders is somebody that could either thrive or crumble in New York, but he does have the poise and potential to do it.

8. Carolina Panthers- Mykel Williams, Edge, Georgia: The Panthers defense was one of the worst in the league a year ago, so it makes sense for them to go pass rush here. He has great length, strength, and power and shows good adjustments along the way.

9. New Orleans Saints- Mason Graham, Defensive Line, Michigan: If Sanders was still on the board, this would have been a possibility, but instead they go address their defensive line. Graham is a versatile player that can line up anywhere and brings a nasty demeanor to the trenches.

10. Chicago Bears- Shemar Stewart, Defensive Line/Edge, Texas A&M: A lot of mocks are giving the bears more offensive talent around Caleb Williams, but they do need to address more areas on defense. Stewart is a versatile weapon that can wreck havoc and sets a violent rush in the run game.

11. San Francisco 49ers- Will Campbell, Offensive Tackle, LSU: The 49ers need a lot of young blood at important positions and Campbell here is a solid pick. He is solid in pass protection and has exceptional football IQ and would be a solid longterm replacement for Trent Williams down the road.

12. Dallas Cowboys- Matthew Golden, Wide Receiver, Texas: The Cowboys go with the typical Cowboys head turning pick with going with Golden here to pair with CeeDee Lamb. He is an explosive playmaker after the catch and is a good special teams player too.

13. Miami Dolphins- Josh Conerly Jr., Offensive Tackle, Oregon: The Dolphins have a lot of needs on their roster and offensive line is one of the major needs with Terron Armstead retiring. Conerly Jr. is an elite pass protector that shows exceptional consistency in protection and is a clean player.

14. Indianapolis Colts- Tyler Warren, Tight End, Penn State: The Colts need more offensive weapons (especially in the passing game) around Anthony Richardson and Warren here makes sense. He is a dynamic weapon after the catch and shows reliable hands in traffic.

15. Atlanta Falcons- Jalon Walker, Linebacker/Edge, Georgia: The Falcons absolutely should draft defense here in the first round considering they need young blood on that side of the ball. Walker is a versatile player from a scheme standpoint with experience from both positions.

16. Arizona Cardinals- Derrick Harmon, Defensive Line, Oregon: The Cardinals need help on their pass rush and Harmon here would be a fine choice. He is a power player that brings elite upper body strength and core stability and good at reading blocking schemes and making adjustments on the fly.

17. Cincinnati Bengals- Mike Green, Edge, Marshall: The Bengals defense was among the worst in football last season and here they go with pass rush with Green. He is a fast player and constantly beats tackles and has relentless motor and closing burst.

18. Seattle Seahawks- Kelvin Banks Jr., Offensive Tackle/Interior Offensive Line, Texas: The Seahawks need help on their offensive line to protect Sam Darnold and Banks Jr. is a decent pick. He is a masterful technician in combination blocks and is a fluid athlete in space with impressive burst.

19. Tampa Bay Buccaneers- Jihaad Campbell, Inside Linebacker, Alabama: This pick makes a lot of sense for the Bucs with LaVonte David's longterm future with the team uncertain. Campbell has an explosive first jump off the tape and brings serious pop as a tackler with efficiency.

20. Denver Broncos- Colstand Loveland, Tight End, Michigan: The Broncos should be looking to add more offensive weapons for Bo Nix and Loveland makes sense here despite signing Evan Engram in free agency. Despite coming off an injury, he has burst, speed, and separation skill.

21. Pittsburgh Steelers- Jaxson Dart, Quarterback, Ole Miss: Whether they sign Aaron Rodgers or not, that should not stop the Steelers from drafting a quarterback. Dart has exceptional touch and timing on immediate routes and brings good speed to designed runs and scramble situations.

22. Los Angeles Chargers- Kenneth Grant, Defensive Line, Michigan: Here we go again with Jim Harbaugh drafting Michigan players, but this fit makes a lot of sense. Grant is a power player that can push the pocket and has an impressive quick first step.

23. Green Bay Packers- Will Johnson, Cornerback, Michigan: The Packers are a wild card in this first round and Johnson here makes sense. His stock dropped due to missing time with an injury, but has elite football IQ that shows up in zone coverage and nasty competitive streak in press coverage.

24. Minnesota Vikings- Malaki Starks, Safety, Georgia: The Vikings are a team people think could trade back, but they stay put and go with a need pick. Starks has a rare combination of track speed and violent physicality shows up in his tackling and shows advanced hand usage against blockers in the box.

25. Houston Texans- Tyler Booker, Interior Offensive Line, Alabama: The Texans revamped their offensive line this offseason, but there's still work to be done. Booker is a power player who can step in and become an immediate stater, but is not the best athlete.

26. Los Angeles Rams- Maxwell Hairston, Cornerback, Kentucky: The Rams have several needs with a lot of their veterans retiring or being released. Hairston possesses an elite feel for zone coverage and demonstrates exceptional closing burst to the football.

27. Baltimore Ravens- Donovan Ezeiruaku, Edge, Boston College: The Ravens should go with the best player available considering they are among the Super Bowl contenders. Ezeiruaku is a masterful technician who strings together pass rush moves with the timing and grace of a veteran.

28. Detroit Lions- Donovan Jackson, Interior Offensive Line, Ohio State: Jackson makes sense here with Kevin Zeitler leaving in free agency. He has the size, athleticism, and power to be a needle mover on anyones offensive line and his best position is guard.

29. Washington Commanders- James Pearce Jr., Edge, Tennessee: A lot of people are mocking the Commanders to go offense here, but they need more help defensively. Pearce is a force to be reckoned with and has high football IQ with his ability to diagnose screen plays.

30. Buffalo Bills- Tyleik Williams, Defensive Tackle, Ohio State: This pick would make sense for the Bills since DaQuan Jones is getting older. Williams strength and ability to eat blocks (while also being an easy mover) is a perfect fit in the short and long term next to the gap-shooting Ed Oliver.

31. Kansas City Chiefs- Josh Simmons, Offensive Tackle, Ohio State: The Chiefs need offensive line help badly and here they get arguably the best tackle in the class, although coming off an injury. Simmons is versatile and has exceptional lateral mobility.

32. Philadelphia Eagles- Shavon Revel Jr., Cornerback, East Carolina: The Eagles have lost a few starters that were apart of their championship roster, but there are also areas they can improve on. Revel Jr. could fit right in next to Quinyon Mitchell with his length and raw athleticism and his elite recovery speed.