Stay updated on the latest NFL free agency news with USA TODAY. Teams have been making significant moves by spending millions of dollars to address roster needs. Some signings were anticipated, like the Seahawks securing quarterback Sam Darnold after trading Geno Smith. Others were surprising, such as the Washington Commanders offering Javon Kinlaw a lucrative three-year contract worth $45 million.
These transactions are the focal point of the offseason before the upcoming 2025 NFL draft. The draft class has influenced team decisions, especially with its depth in defensive line, running back, tight end, and interior offensive line prospects. This depth allows teams to plan for the future without heavy investments in free agency.
While more deals are expected in the coming weeks, most major signings have been completed, and teams can now focus on the 2025 NFL draft. Various experts, including The 33rd Team, CBS Sports, Pro Football Focus (PFF), and The Athletic, have shared their predictions for the first round of the draft. Here is a roundup:
1. Tennessee Titans
– The 33rd Team & PFF: Cameron Ward, QB, Miami (Trade with the New York Giants)
– CBS Sports: Abdul Carter, Edge, Penn State
– The Athletic: Abdul Carter, Edge, Penn State
2. Cleveland Browns
– The 33rd Team, CBS Sports, & PFF: Shedeur Sanders, QB, Colorado
– The Athletic: Cameron Ward, QB, Miami
3. New York Giants
– The 33rd Team & PFF: Abdul Carter, Edge, Penn State (Trade with the Tennessee Titans)
– CBS Sports: Shedeur Sanders, QB, Colorado
– The Athletic: Travis Hunter, CB/WR, Colorado
4. New England Patriots
– The 33rd Team: Travis Hunter, CB/WR, Colorado
– CBS Sports: Travis Hunter, CB/WR, Colorado
– PFF: Will Campbell, OT, LSU
– The Athletic: Will Campbell, OT, LSU
5. Jacksonville Jaguars
– The 33rd Team: Tyler Warren, TE, Penn State
– CBS Sports: Mason Graham, DT, Michigan
– PFF: Travis Hunter, CB/WR, Colorado
– The Athletic: Armand Membou, OT, Missouri
6. Las Vegas Raiders
– The 33rd Team: Armand Membou, OT, Missouri
– CBS Sports: Ashton Jeanty, RB, Boise State
– PFF: Ashton Jeanty, RB, Boise State
– The Athletic: Mason Graham, DT, Michigan
7. New York Jets
– The 33rd Team: Mason Graham, DT, Michigan
– CBS Sports: Will Campbell, OT, LSU
– PFF: Mason Graham, DT, Michigan
– The Athletic: Tetairoa McMillan, WR, Arizona
8. Carolina Panthers
– The 33rd Team
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Indianapolis Colts:
– The Athletic: Kelvin Banks Jr., Offensive Tackle, Texas
– 33rd Team: Tyler Warren, Tight End, Penn State
– CBS Sports: Tyler Booker, Interior Offensive Lineman, Alabama
– PFF: Tyler Warren, Tight End, Penn State
– Additional mention: Colston Loveland, Tight End, Michigan
Atlanta Falcons:
– The Athletic: Will Johnson, Cornerback, Michigan
– 33rd Team: Jihaad Campbell, Linebacker, Alabama
– CBS Sports: Mykel Williams, Edge Rusher, Georgia
– PFF: Will Johnson, Cornerback, Michigan
– Additional mention: Jihaad Campbell, Linebacker, Alabama
Arizona Cardinals:
– The Athletic: Kelvin Banks Jr., Offensive Tackle, Texas
– 33rd Team: Mykel Williams, Edge Rusher, Georgia
– CBS Sports: Mike Green, Edge Rusher, Marshall
– PFF: Kenneth Grant, Defensive Tackle, Michigan
– Additional mention: Mykel Williams, Edge Rusher, Georgia
Cincinnati Bengals:
– The Athletic: Jihaad Campbell, Linebacker, Alabama
– 33rd Team: Mike Green, Edge Rusher, Marshall
– CBS Sports: Walter Nolen, Defensive Tackle, Ole Miss
– PFF: James Peace Jr., Edge Rusher, Tennessee
Seattle Seahawks:
– The Athletic: Nick Emmanwori, Safety, South Carolina
– 33rd Team: Matthew Golden, Wide Receiver, Texas
– CBS Sports: Luther Burden III, Wide Receiver, Missouri
– PFF: Luther Burden III, Wide Receiver, Missouri
– Additional mention: Nick Emmanwori, Safety, South Carolina
Tampa Bay Buccaneers:
– The Athletic: Donovan Ezeiruaku, Edge Rusher, Boston College
– 33rd Team: Jalon Walker, Linebacker/Edge Rusher, Georgia
– CBS Sports: Jihaad Campbell, Linebacker, Alabama
– PFF: Nick Emmanwori, Safety, South Carolina
Denver Broncos:
– The Athletic: Omarion Hampton, Running Back, North Carolina
– 33rd Team: Matthew Golden, Wide Receiver, Texas
– CBS Sports: Kenneth Grant, Defensive Tackle, Michigan
– PFF: Colston Loveland, Tight End, Michigan
Pittsburgh Steelers:
– The Athletic: Jahdae Barron, Cornerback, Texas
– 33rd Team: Omarion Hampton, Running Back, North Carolina
– CBS Sports: Omarion Hampton, Running Back, North Carolina
– PFF: Walter Nolen, Defensive Tackle, Ole Miss
Los Angeles Chargers:
– The Athletic: Grey Zabel, Interior Offensive Lineman, North Dakota State
– 33rd Team: Donovan Ezeiruaku, Edge Rusher,
This article was first published on USA TODAY: 2025 NFL mock draft roundup featuring predictions based on free agency moves.
