The 2025 NFL Scouting Combine wrapped up, taking the football community closer to the 2025 NFL draft. As players, NFL officials, and scouts depart Indianapolis, the draft landscape becomes clearer. Some prospects improved their stock with impressive combine showings, while others may have seen their value dip due to lackluster performances. Across various online platforms, draft experts have updated their mock drafts, predicting the potential outcomes of the first round (or two) of the NFL draft post-combine. Here’s a glimpse of what could unfold in late April according to these experts:
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Discover the initial 32 picks of the 2025 NFL draft according to draft experts following the combine:
1. Tennessee TitansUSA TODAY: Cam Ward, QB, Miami (FL)Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Travis Hunter, CB/WR, ColoradoThe Athletic: Trade back to pick No. 3. Giants select Cam WardESPN: Trade back to pick No. 3. Giants select Cam WardNFL.com: Abdul Carter, Edge, Penn State
2. Cleveland BrownsUSA TODAY: Abdul Carter, Edge, Penn StateMilwaukee Journal Sentinel: Cam Ward, QB, Miami (FL)The Athletic: Abdul CarterESPN: Shedeur Sanders, QB, ColoradoNFL.com: Travis Hunter, CB/WR, Colorado
3. New York GiantsUSA TODAY: Shedeur Sanders, QB, ColoradoMilwaukee Journal Sentinel: Abdul Carter, Edge, Penn StateThe Athletic: Traded up to pick No. 1 for Cam Ward, QB, Miami (FL). Titans select Travis Hunter, CB/WR, ColoradoESPN: Traded up to pick No. 1 for Cam Ward. Titans select Abdul CarterNFL.com: Cam Ward
4. New England PatriotsUSA TODAY: Travis Hunter, CB/WR, ColoradoMilwaukee Journal Sentinel: Will Campbell, OL, LSUThe Athletic: Armand Membou, OT, MissouriESPN: Travis HunterNFL.com: Armand Membou
5. Jacksonville JaguarsUSA TODAY: Mason Graham, DT, MichiganMilwaukee Journal Sentinel: Armand Membou, OT, MissouriThe Athletic: Will Campbell, OL, LSUESPN: Mason GrahamNFL.com: Tetairoa McMillan, WR, Arizona
6. Las Vegas RaidersUSA TODAY: Jalon Walker, LB, GeorgiaMilwaukee Journal Sentinel: Mykel Williams, Edge, GeorgiaThe Athletic: Ashton Jeanty, RB, Boise StateESPN: Ashton JeantyNFL.com: Jalon Walker
7. New York JetsUSA TODAY: Tyler Warren, TE, Penn StateMilwaukee Journal Sentinel: Shedeur Sanders, QB, ColoradoThe Athletic: Mason Graham, DT, MichiganESPN: Shemar Stewart, Edge, Texas A&MNFL.com: Will
Mason Graham, DT from Michigan, was selected by the Dallas Cowboys at pick number 12 in the USA TODAY mock draft. Meanwhile, Ashton Jeanty, RB from Boise State, was chosen by USA TODAY for the Dallas Cowboys. In the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel mock draft, Tetairoa McMillan, WR from Arizona, was predicted to be the Dallas Cowboys’ pick. The Athletic also selected Tetairoa McMillan for the Dallas Cowboys, while ESPN went with Ashton Jeanty. NFL.com, however, chose Ashton Jeanty for the Dallas Cowboys.
Moving on to pick number 13, the Miami Dolphins selected Tyler Booker, G from Alabama, according to USA TODAY. In contrast, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel picked Mason Graham, DT from Michigan, for the Miami Dolphins. The Athletic predicted Nick Emmanwori, S from South Carolina, while ESPN went for Will Campbell, OL from LSU. NFL.com selected Nick Emmanwori for the Miami Dolphins.
For pick number 14, the Indianapolis Colts selected Will Campbell, OL from LSU, according to USA TODAY. The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel picked Jahdae Barron, CB from Texas, for the Indianapolis Colts. The Athletic went with Colston Loveland, TE from Michigan, while ESPN selected Colston Loveland. NFL.com picked Tyler Booker, G from Alabama, for the Indianapolis Colts.
At pick number 15, the Atlanta Falcons selected Jahdae Barron, CB from Texas, according to USA TODAY. The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel predicted Mike Green, Edge from Marshall, for the Atlanta Falcons. The Athletic chose Jalon Walker, LB from Georgia, while ESPN selected Jalon Walker. NFL.com, on the other hand, went with Mike Green for the Atlanta Falcons.
For pick number 16, the Arizona Cardinals selected Walter Nolen, DT from Mississippi, according to USA TODAY. The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel predicted Jalon Walker, LB from Georgia, for the Arizona Cardinals. The Athletic went with Donovan Ezeiruaku, Edge from Boston College, while ESPN selected Kenneth Grant, DT from Michigan. However, NFL.com suggested a trade back to pick number 25, where the Texans would select Kelvin Banks Jr., OL from Texas.
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Donovan Ezeiruaku, Edge, Boston College
The Athletic: Jahdae Barron, CB, Texas
ESPN: Malaki Starks, S, Georgia
NFL.com: Traded up to pick No. 24 for Josh Conerly Jr., OT, Oregon
Vikings select Maxwell Hairston, CB, Kentucky
28. Detroit Lions
USA TODAY: Shemar Stewart, Edge, Texas A&M
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Donovan Jackson, OL, Ohio State
The Athletic: Kenneth Grant, DT, Michigan
ESPN: Donovan Ezeiruaku, Edge, Boston College
NFL.com: Azareye’h Thomas, CB, Florida State
29. Washington Commanders
USA TODAY: Jihaad Campbell, LB, Alabama
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Shavon Revel Jr., CB, East Carolina
The Athletic: Josh Simmons, OT, Ohio State
ESPN: Mike Green, Edge, Marshall
NFL.com: Trade back to pick No. 33.
Browns select Shedeur Sanders, QB, Colorado
30. Buffalo Bills
USA TODAY: Darius Alexander, DT, Toledo
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Malaki Starks, S, Georgia
The Athletic: Maxwell Hairston, CB, Kentucky
ESPN: Maxwell Hairston
NFL.com: Walter Nolen, DT, Mississippi
31. Kansas City Chiefs
USA TODAY: Josh Simmons, OT, Ohio State
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Nick Emmanwori, S, South Carolina
The Athletic: Josh Conerly Jr., OT, Oregon
ESPN: Josh Simmons
NFL.com: Nic Scourton, Edge, Texas A&M
32. Philadelphia Eagles
USA TODAY: Donovan Ezeiruaku, Edge, Boston College
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Jihaad Campbell, LB, Alabama
The Athletic: Walter Nolen, DT, Mississippi
ESPN: James Pearce Jr., Edge, Tennessee
NFL.com: Trade back to pick No. 39/41.
Bears select Grey Zabel, OL, North Dakota State
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: 2025 NFL mock draft roundup: Expert predictions after NFL combine
