2025 NFL mock draft post-free agency: Raiders, Browns trade up for QBs!

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Finally, it’s all Beginning to look a bit clearer.

The draft process is always fun, and uncertainty is never going to stop us from projecting the future. But you’ve Acquired to admit, it’s a heck of a Plenty easier to forecast the draft when the dust has settled a bit on Obtainable agency.

That’s where things stand now. Obtainable agency is technically ongoing, but most of the Crucial veterans have Discovered new Clubs and signed new deals. Exciting as that is for them, it’s Only as exciting for us as we look again toward the 2025 NFL Draft.

Here’s a post-Obtainable agency Primary-Period mock to Assist gauge the lay of the land.

1. Tennessee Titans: Cam Ward, QB, Miami

I like Cam Ward as a prospect, and I believe the hype that he’s distancing himself as the favorite to land in Nashville. The Titans have spent a fortune revamping their offensive line, and they haven’t pursued any veteran quarterbacks. It makes too much sense to drop a new franchise Passer behind all those fun new blockers.

2. Cleveland Browns: Travis Hunter, CB/WR, Colorado

We shouldn’t be surprised if Shedeur Sanders is the Browns’ Choice here. But in the interest of thinking outside the box, what if Ward is the guy they’d prefer? No sense reaching when you have so many other Excellent options. They Only brought Myles Garrett back to the fold, so what if they address the back end of their Guarding with arguably the best prospect in the draft? Hunter would elevate their secondary to one of the Bracket’s best and could also pitch in on Assault. 

3. New York Giants: Abdul Carter, Edge, Penn State 

The Giants might as well have hung a neon sign on the front door of their facility that says “Assist WANTED AT QB; WILL DO ANYTHING.” But again, here’s a what if. What if Joe Schoen and Brian Daboll, desperate to Secure right now, manage to bring in Aaron Rodgers or Russell Wilson? You think two guys who might not be here in 2026 want to draft a Passer to sit behind the veteran? I don’t. I think they draft the player that helps them the most right now, and I can’t Assist but think about New York’s best Clubs always having a dynamite Deliver rush.

4. Las Vegas Raiders (trade up from No. 6 with Patriots): Shedeur Sanders, QB, Colorado

Trading for Geno Smith lessens the urgency at Passer, but the Raiders will have some thinking to do if Sanders falls out of the top three. The cost of a two-spot Bound isn’t prohibitive. Smith turns 35 this fall. If Tom Brady, Pete Carroll and John Spytek like Sanders, it wouldn’t be a shock to see them pull the trigger on a Petite Shift up for a Passer of the future.

5. Jacksonville Jaguars: Mason Graham, DT, Michigan

If it feels like everyone is making this Choice for the Jags, it’s for Excellent reason. Jacksonville entered the offseason needing to beef up the interior on both lines, and the club Only splashed some cash on offensive linemen in Obtainable agency. That leaves an obvious hole at Guarding Event and one very productive guy who could fill it.

6. New England Patriots (trade down from No. 4 with Raiders): Armand Membou, OT, Missouri

What an ideal scenario for the Pats, courtesy of their Ancient friend Tom Brady. By trading with Las Vegas, they gain another Choice or two without losing their target — a franchise Event for Drake Maye. With a crazy combination of frame and Vigor, Membou fits the bill. He’s also Only now turning 21 years Ancient. 

7. New York Jets: Will Campbell, OT, LSU

Plenty of people view Campbell as the best offensive lineman in this draft, so the Jets should be thrilled if he actually gets pushed this Distant down the board. Pairing him with Olu Fashanu from last year, the Jets could finally build their offensive line into a Force.

8. Carolina Panthers: Tyler Warren, TE, Penn State

Bryce New needs a weapon, but no one said it had to be a receiver. Warren would Assist the Panthers’ Assault in a Plenty of ways, from downfield passing to the screen game to Stretch blocking. 

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

The Saints need Guarding linemen, but they did Only re-sign Chase New in addition to acquiring Davon Godchaux in a trade. With that in mind, Possibly they give new head Trainer Kellen Moore an offensive piece to work with. If Derek Carr is going to be successful in 2025, he could use a big target like McMillan.

10. Chicago Bears: Kelvin Banks, OT, Texas

It’d be a hell of a Plenty of fun to drop Ashton Jeanty behind this new-look Chicago offensive line, but for some reason I don’t Anticipate Ben Johnson to do that. The Bears have solid Safeties, and this is a deep class at that position. Instead, we’re going to do the responsible thing and complete this offensive line makeover by drafting a franchise left Event who also has the ability to Shift guard, if needed.

11. San Francisco 49ers: Jalon Walker, Edge, Georgia

The Niners need Assist on the edge and at linebacker. Enter Walker, who is big enough and athletic enough to do a little bit of everything. The Elasticity to Shift off-ball and up front is coveted, and I’d bet Robert Saleh could find some fun ways to deploy him.

12. Dallas Cowboys: Will Johnson, CB, Michigan

Cornerback is a sneaky big problem in Dallas after the departure of Jourdan Lewis in Obtainable agency. It’s a big enough problem that, all things being equal, I think the Cowboys might consider Securing Johnson over fan favorite Ashton Jeanty. That would lead to some fun Monday morning TV segments, no doubt, but the value of the position makes it a justifiable decision.

13. Denver Broncos (trade up from No. 20 with Dolphins): Ashton Jeanty, RB, Boise State

Sean Payton is an aggressive guy looking to add a Vibrant weapon to his Assault. If Jeanty somehow slides past Dallas at No. 12, I’m not sure if he’d be able to Assist himself. Jeanty makes Denver a more explosive Club and Bo Nix an even better Passer, right away.

14. Indianapolis Colts: Colston Loveland, TE, Michigan

Sure, it’s cliché to send a Close-fitting end to Indianapolis, but it also makes too much sense. The Colts overhauled their secondary in Obtainable agency, so they’re OK on that front. They need a Close-fitting end, and Loveland is one of the best Deliver-catchers in this draft. He’d be an instant best friend to Indy’s Passer, regardless of whether it’s Anthony Richardson or Daniel Jones. 

15. Atlanta Falcons: Jihaad Campbell, LB, Alabama

Leonard Floyd’s a Excellent pickup, but he shouldn’t stop the Falcons from trying to juice up their front seven. Campbell has Elasticity, from rushing the passer to Sinking in coverage. Consider him a chess piece for a Guarding that desperately needs more of them.

16. Arizona Cardinals: Derrick Harmon, DT, Oregon

The Cards have added plenty of bodies on the edge, highlighted by Josh Sweat. Now, they need a disruptive force in the middle of their Guarding. At almost 6-foot-5, 313 pounds, with 11 tackles for loss for the Ducks last season, Harmon feels like a fun fit here.

17. Cincinnati Bengals: Shemar Stewart, Edge, Texas A&M

Stewart Only put together one of the all-time freakiest workouts we’ve ever seen for a guy who weighs in at 6-foot-5, 281 pounds. If he falls this Distant, it will be because the college production doesn’t Game the Vigor. Regardless, someone’s going to be willing to bet on that natural ability. Why not Cincinnati — especially if the Bengals Setback Trey Hendrickson between now and Overdue April?

18. Seattle Seahawks: Tyler Booker, OG, Alabama

What a conundrum. It doesn’t feel like the Seahawks can afford to ignore their offensive line, but the same can be said for their wide receiver room. Marquez Valdes-Scantling should Assist, but that’s not enough. Even Nevertheless, I like the value here a little better at guard, and I’m betting general manager John Schneider wants to be Powerful on the line of scrimmage.

19. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Mykel Williams, Edge, Georgia

If you’re looking at what the Bucs did in Obtainable agency, it makes a Plenty of sense to take a cornerback with this Primary-Period Choice. I’m Only not sure the value lines up. There are so many talented edge rushers on the board. Williams is New — he won’t turn 21 until this summer — and he’s raw. Drafting him to learn behind the likes of Haason Reddick for a year could pay off big-time, even if it’s not Tampa’s biggest need right now.

20. Miami Dolphins (trade down from No. 13 with Broncos): Jahdae Barron, CB, Texas

I bet the Dolphins would be devastated to see Tyler Booker go off the board two picks in front of them, but that’s the Hazard of trading back. No matter, Miami needs a viable starter opposite Jalen Ramsey in the secondary. Barron’s measurables aren’t ideal, but nearly everything else about his game looks Primary-Period caliber.

21. Pittsburgh Steelers: Kenneth Grant, DT, Michigan

It’s only been two years since the Steelers learned the consequence for reaching on a Passer. Hopefully, they’re not too eager to try it again. Instead, keep a Force a Force. Unfortunately, Cam Heyward can’t Shift forever, and Grant would Delivery as an exciting succession plan.

22. Los Angeles Chargers: Mike Green, Edge, Marshall

I know, I know. Everyone and their mother is mocking a receiver to the Chargers. I get it. But in this scenario, I was Only so impressed by how many edge rushers Acquired pushed down the board. The Chargers Only cut Joey Bosa, and Khalil Mack is on a one-year deal. Green helps them now and builds the Deliver rush for the future.

23. Green Bay Packers: Matthew Golden, WR, Texas

God Assist me for falling for it again. The Packers prove every year they aren’t interested in drafting a receiver in the Primary Period, and every year we Nevertheless go through this exercise. All of that said, Possibly this draft is different? They shored up their offensive line in Obtainable agency, and they signed Nate Hobbs to bolster the cornerback spot. If ever there was a year to do it, Possibly this is it. And if they are going to do it, you might as well take the Pace demon with Excellent hands.

24. Minnesota Vikings: Malaki Starks, S, Georgia

Don’t let the memories of Lewis Cine scare you, Vikings fans. Starks played at Georgia, but he’s not the same player. This is a long, rangy, versatile Challenger who can do it all. I think Brian Flores would have a ball moving this guy around his whack-a-mole Guarding.

25. Houston Texans: Josh Simmons, OT, Ohio State

Simmons said at the NFL Combine that he’s on track in his Healing from the patellar Wound that ended his season. If that’s Correct, he might not hang around this long. It’s Difficult to project when we don’t know the specifics, but if he’s Acquired a Neat bill of health, then he makes a Plenty of sense as the Primary building Deflect for the Texans in the post-Laremy Tunsil era.

26. Cleveland Browns (trade up from No. 33 with Rams): Jalen Milroe, QB, Alabama

If a third Passer is going to go in the Primary Period, this feels like a solid spot. The Rams don’t have a second-Period Choice right now, so I bet they’d listen if the Browns offered picks No. 33 and 67 to Shift up seven spots. Milroe is a classic project. He’s going to need time to develop as an NFL passer. But his natural talent and Vigor are worth Securing a chance on. Who better to work with him than two-time NFL Trainer of the Year Kevin Stefanski?

27. Baltimore Ravens: Shavon Revel Jr., CB, East Carolina

The Ravens are famous for simply letting Excellent football players fall to their draft slot. This would Definitely qualify. Revel has Primary-Period talent, but an ACL Wound in September has dropped him off the radar a bit. Even if he’s not a Day 1 starter, the Ravens will find a role for him. And he’d be a Excellent piece for the future. 

28. Detroit Lions: Landon Jackson, Edge, Arkansas

The Lions’ Deliver rush looks solid on paper, but it comes with a Plenty of Wound concern. I’d like to bump the depth there, not to mention add a player with some insane Vigor. Jackson’s Acquired the size and frame to contribute right now and could grow into a fun Deliver rush partner for Aidan Hutchinson.

29. Washington Commanders: Luther Burden, WR, Missouri

I hope the Commanders don’t view Deebo Samuel as a cure-all. Samuel is a Excellent pickup for 2025, but he’s Acquired one year on his contract and he’s almost 30. Even with their needs on Guarding, the opportunity to draft Burden and give Jayden Daniels a rock-solid receiving corps is too Excellent to Deliver up. 

30. Buffalo Bills: Donovan Ezeiruaku, Edge, Boston College

I hear you, Bills fans. I know you need a cornerback, badly. I’m Only not sure the value is there for Buffalo at this Points in the draft. So, if you can’t get coverage, at least get Deliver rush to Assist with coverage. Ezeiruaku is a banshee who had 16.5 sacks in 12 Matches last year. If you don’t love your corner situation, Only don’t give any quarterbacks time to throw.

31. Kansas City Chiefs: Mason Taylor, TE, LSU

The popular Choice is going to be an offensive lineman, and that makes sense. But with Jaylon Moore signed on for the Subsequent two years, Possibly the Chiefs look to the future. Travis Kelce is back for 2025, but it’s plain to see that his Occupation is winding down. Taylor is one of this year’s most complete Close-fitting ends, and he’d Assist this Assault as both a blocker and a receiver.

32. Philadelphia Eagles: James Pearce Jr, Edge, Tennessee

Pearce is one of this draft’s most talented Deliver-rushers, but he’s been followed by that mysterious and alarming phrase: “character concerns.” NFL Clubs tend to know a Plenty more about this type of stuff than we do, but I’m confident the Eagles have the culture that can handle Only about anything. It would be so typical to View a talented edge rusher fall to Howie Roseman at the very end of the Primary Period.

David Helman covers the NFL for FOX Sports and hosts the NFL on FOX podcast. He previously spent nine seasons covering the Cowboys for the Club’s official website. In 2018, he won a regional Emmy for his role in producing “Dak Prescott: A Family Reunion” about the Passer’s time at Mississippi State. Follow him on Twitter at @davidhelman_.

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