As the 2025 NFL draft approaches, the Tennessee Titans are rumored to be leaning towards selecting Miami quarterback Cam Ward with the No. 1 overall pick. This decision has left Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders without a meeting with the Titans, solidifying Ward as their choice. While the Titans’ pick seems certain, the rest of the draft remains uncertain, with the Cleveland Browns and New York Giants facing tough decisions on their selections.
The draft analysts have offered a variety of mock draft predictions for the first round. Here is a roundup of some expert opinions:
1. Tennessee Titans
– NFL.com (Chad Reuter): Cam Ward, QB, Miami (FL)
– ESPN (Field Yates): Cam Ward, QB, Miami (FL)
– The Athletic (Nick Baumgardner): Cam Ward, QB, Miami (FL)
– Pro Football Focus (Mason Cameron): Cam Ward, QB, Miami (FL)
2. Cleveland Browns
– NFL.com: Travis Hunter, WR/CB, Colorado
– ESPN: Abdul Carter, EDGE, Penn State
– The Athletic: Travis Hunter, WR/CB, Colorado
– Pro Football Focus: Abdul Carter, EDGE, Penn State (traded to Bears)
3. New York Giants
– NFL.com: Shedeur Sanders, QB, Colorado
– ESPN: Shedeur Sanders, QB, Colorado
– The Athletic: Mason Graham, DT, Michigan
– Pro Football Focus: Travis Hunter, WR/CB, Colorado
4. New England Patriots
– NFL.com: Abdul Carter, EDGE, Penn State
– ESPN: Travis Hunter, WR/CB, Colorado
– The Athletic: Abdul Carter, EDGE, Penn State
– Pro Football Focus: Will Campbell, OT, LSU
5. Jacksonville Jaguars
– NFL.com: Mason Graham, DT, Michigan
– ESPN: Mason Graham, DT, Michigan
– The Athletic: Will Campbell, OT, LSU
– Pro Football Focus: Mason Graham, DT, Michigan
6. Las Vegas Raiders
– NFL.com: Ashton Jeanty, RB, Boise State
– ESPN: Ashton Jeanty, RB, Boise State
– The Athletic: Ashton Jeanty, RB, Boise State
– Pro Football Focus: Ashton Jeanty, RB, Boise State
Stay tuned for more updates on the 2025 NFL draft predictions and potential outcomes.
San Francisco 49ers:
– NFL.com: Campbell, OT, LSU
– ESPN: Nolen, DT, Ole Miss
– The Athletic: Campbell, LB, Alabama
– Pro Football Focus: Barron, CB, Texas
Dallas Cowboys:
– NFL.com: McMillan, WR, Arizona
– ESPN: McMillan, WR, Arizona
– The Athletic: Johnson, CB, Michigan
– Pro Football Focus: Warren, TE, Penn State
Miami Dolphins:
– NFL.com: Banks Jr., OT, Texas (traded to Cardinals)
– ESPN: Johnson, CB, Michigan
– The Athletic: Emmanwori, S, South Carolina
– Pro Football Focus: Banks Jr., OT, Texas
Indianapolis Colts:
– NFL.com: Campbell, LB, Alabama
– ESPN: Warren, TE, Penn State
– The Athletic: Loveland, TE, Michigan
– Pro Football Focus: Emmanwori, S, South Carolina
Atlanta Falcons:
– NFL.com: Johnson, CB, Michigan
– ESPN: Green, EDGE, Marshall
– The Athletic: Williams, EDGE, Georgia
– Pro Football Focus: Walker, LB/EDGE, Georgia
Arizona Cardinals:
– NFL.com: Barron, CB, Texas (traded to Dolphins)
– ESPN: Banks Jr., OT, Texas
– The Athletic: Harmon, DT, Oregon
– Pro Football Focus: Golden, WR, Texas (traded to Chargers)
Cincinnati Bengals:
– NFL.com: Stewart, EDGE, Texas A&M
– ESPN: Zabel, G/C, North Dakota State
– The Athletic: Green, EDGE, Marshall
– Pro Football Focus: Nolen, DT, Ole Miss
Seattle Seahawks:
– NFL.com: Egbuka, WR, Ohio State
– ESPN: Golden, WR, Texas
– The Athletic: Booker, G, Alabama
– Pro Football Focus: Zabel, G/C, North Dakota State
Tampa Bay Buccaneers:
– NFL.com: Williams, EDGE, Georgia (traded to Packers)
– ESPN: Starks, S, Georgia
– The Athletic: Walker, LB/EDGE, Georgia
– Pro Football Focus: Starks, S, Georgia
Denver Broncos:
– NFL.com: Loveland, TE, Michigan
– ESPN: Hampton, RB, North Carolina
– The Athletic: Egbuka, WR, Ohio State
– Pro Football Focus: Burden III, WR, Missouri
Pittsburgh Steelers:
– NFL.com: Hampton, RB, North Carolina
– ESPN: Dart, QB, Ole Miss
– The Athletic: Sanders, QB, Colorado
– Pro Football Focus: Sanders, QB, Colorado
Los Angeles Chargers:
– NFL.com: Ezeiruaku, EDGE, Boston College
– ESPN: Loveland, TE, Michigan
– The Athletic: Hampton, RB, North Carolina
– Pro Football Focus: Johnson
Below is a revised version of the text:
NFL.com lists Jonah Savaiinaea, OL from Arizona, as the Washington Commanders’ pick at number 29. ESPN’s choice is Derrick Harmon, DT from Oregon. The Athletic predicts Kelvin Banks Jr., OT from Texas, while Pro Football Focus selects James Pearce Jr., EDGE from Tennessee.
For the Buffalo Bills at number 30, NFL.com suggests Malaki Starks, S from Georgia (later traded to the Ravens). ESPN opts for Josh Conerly Jr., OT from Oregon (later traded to the Patriots). The Athletic mentions Kenneth Grant, DT from Michigan, and Pro Football Focus goes for Trey Amos, CB from Ole Miss.
At number 31, the Kansas City Chiefs, according to NFL.com, would have selected Azareye’h Thomas, CB from Florida State (later traded to the Vikings). ESPN’s choice is Luther Burden III, WR from Missouri (later traded to the Raiders). The Athletic predicts Donovan Jackson, G from Ohio State, while Pro Football Focus goes with Derrick Harmon, DT from Oregon.
The final pick at number 32 for the Philadelphia Eagles, as per NFL.com, is Isaiah Bond, WR from Texas (later traded to the Rams). ESPN suggests Jihaad Campbell, LB from Alabama. The Athletic predicts Malaki Starks, S from Georgia, and Pro Football Focus selects Jaxson Dart, QB from Ole Miss (traded to the Browns through the Vikings).
This summary originally appeared on USA TODAY: NFL mock draft roundup 2025, where experts are divided on the Giants’ selection.
