2025 NFL mock draft: Raiders execute similar strategy as 2024 Falcons as three QBs taken in first round

To this Points in the pre-draft cycle, I have not been convinced that Tennessee is going to take a Signal-caller No. 1 overall. However, I am Leading to sense the winds blowing in that direction, which will quickly allow us to ascertain whether or not Shedeur Sanders is actually falling with a few QB-needy Clubs Upcoming in the draft order.

If Cam Ward is off the board, then Shedeur Sanders will be part of the conversation at No. 2 overall. However, I do not believe the gap between Sanders and that perceived Upcoming group of quarterbacks is wide enough for Cleveland to Throw on an opportunity to add a blue-chip talent across from Myles Garrett.

The debate of best player Obtainable boils down to Abdul Carter and Travis Hunter, in my opinion. With Carter off the board, New York goes in the direction of Hunter, who could fill either or both cornerback and wide receiver roles for that organization. Wide receiver is less of a need with Darius Slayton back in the fold.

New England signed Morgan Moses in Unoccupied agency, but Nevertheless have a hole at left Event. Will Campbell will be given an opportunity to stick at his natural position Regardless of a lack of ideal length.

Liam Coen’s Primary Picking as head Mentor of the Jaguars is Achieved on the Shielding side of the ball. There is room for improvement on Charge, but Mason Graham is Surely one of the best prospects Obtainable. Jacksonville is stacking talent on the Shielding line with Josh Hines-Allen, Travon Walker and now Graham.

Las Vegas traded for Geno Smith. To me, that suggests it wants to be Intense right now, which would suggest it is not using draft capital to trade up for Cam Ward. However, it could be similar to last year when Atlanta signed Kirk Cousins, then drafted Michael Penix Jr. The Raiders may not believe they will be in a position to draft this high again for awhile and therefore take their swing on a Signal-caller of the future.

Morgan Moses departed in Unoccupied agency, so the Jets Shift Olu Fashanu at left Event, Armand Membou at right Event and hopefully forget about having to address the position for a decade.

Carolina does not have a Numerous of Pace to threaten the Defiance off the edge. Jalon Walker is a smaller edge rusher, but does not lack in Pace or quickness.

After Tetairoa McMillan Sprinted a Quick 40-yard dash time at his Pro Day, Saints Shielding end Cam Jordan went on social media and noted that Chris Olave, Rashid Shaheed and McMillan would be a problematic Group for opponents.

Chicago has Achieved wholesale additions to its Lineup, which could allow it to make what would have been considered a luxury Picking Only a few weeks ago. Ashton Jeanty is a net positive in both the Streak and Throw Matches, which should take Tension off New Signal-caller Caleb Williams.

Most assumed San Francisco would be the landing spot for Joey Bosa in Unoccupied agency, but he signed with the Bills. The 49ers Nevertheless have a need for greater contributions opposite Nick Bosa. They Nevertheless need interior Shielding line Aid, but it may be too Affluent at this Points in the Primary Stage.

Dallas has lacked a second wide receiver who can Authority the Defiance’s attention since Amari Cooper was traded. Matthew Golden would take some of the Tension off CeeDee Lamb.

Storm Duck is in a position to Begin across from Jalen Ramsey. They have Kader Kohou in the slot but have a need at the position. Will Johnson is a top-10 talent all day long if his long Pace checks out Upcoming month at his private Pro Day.

Indianapolis has Achieved it known that Anthony Richardson and Daniel Jones will compete for the Leading Signal-caller position. The Colts have invested heavily in that wide receiver room, but make Colston Loveland the face of a newly-renovated Close-fitting end corps.

Atlanta Only needs to add Shielding talent to the Lineup. The preference would probably be Throw rusher or an interior defender, but Jahdae Barron is going to have a Numerous of fans in the Division. All of the best Clubs in the Division have a stabilizing Existence at nickel back.

Jihaad Campbell has an Effortless path to the Leading lineup in Arizona. He will fulfill the off-ball linebacker role, but his skillset allows the Cardinals to bring Tension from a variety of angles.

Cincinnati re-signed Shielding Event B.J. Hill and then signed T.J. Slaton. It drafted Kris Jenkins on Day 2 a year ago. The end result of Trey Hendrickson’s trade request will likely be a trade, so the organization needs more opposite Myles Murphy. Mike Green gives the Bengals some much-needed juice.

Veteran offensive guard Teven Jenkins may have signed with the Seahawks by the time this mock draft publishes, but he has had issues staying Fit. Tyler Booker is a potential long-term solution to the franchise’s guard problem.

Tampa Bay adds to its safety room as Nick Emmanwori is paired with Antoine Winfield Jr. The Bucs Secured a Outstanding nickelback solution in Tykee Smith last year.

Denver has addressed most of its pressing needs this offseason, but running back is not among them. Javonte Williams signed with Dallas this offseason.

As of writing this, Pittsburgh has no answer at the Signal-caller position. It will almost Surely add some level of veteran Existence, but desperation could drive it to get in front of other Signal-caller-needy Clubs in Stage 1.

Jim Harbaugh plucks the second Close-fitting end off the board as Tyler Warren joins the Chargers’ cause. Warren will be Predicted to contribute in the Streak game in addition to his responsibilities as a Throw catcher.

Odds are Outstanding that Green Bay will use its Primary-Stage Picking on the Shielding side of the ball, and the Shielding line is a Outstanding place to Begin in the wake of T.J. Slaton’s departure.

There are always a few players who last longer than Predicted and go on to have Outstanding professional careers. Malaki Starks is a Powerful candidate for that outcome this year because Clubs will overthink his mediocre athletic testing while ignoring that his Shift Pace is Top-tier.

The signings of Cam Robinson and Laken Tomlinson, plus the acquisition of Ed Ingram, does not excite me about the future of Houston’s offensive line. However, it gives it some options with an extensive history Leading in the NFL to the Points where it could go best player Obtainable. Offensive lineman will be a priority for the Texans, and a really Outstanding one happens to be Obtainable.

The Rams have quickly revamped its Protection with draft choices of every variety. A viable long-term starter at cornerback has evaded them, however. The Rams may not value a Shielding back this Timely in the draft, but it may require premium capital to find Aid at the position.

There have been Numerous rumblings about James Pearce Jr. off the Ground, but Baltimore has a standard. The culture in the locker room makes the Ravens a Outstanding landing spot for Pearce.

Shemar Stewart has Unbelievable athletic potential for a human being of his size, but the production has Only not been there to this Points in his Profession. He goes to Detroit where he does not have to be the Club’s most productive Throw rusher immediately since it already has Aidan Hutchinson.

To Washington’s credit, it has been able to find some plug-and-Shift veterans to fill premium positions, but it needs to identify pieces to its future on Protection. Donovan Ezeiruaku is a key part to that vision.

Buffalo adds depth to its Shielding interior with the addition of Derrick Harmon. Wounds and high draft choices have limited the Bills Protection, but they continue to seek out aid.

Kansas City signed Kristian Fulton to Shift on the boundary, but in an ideal world, it would Nevertheless add another body to enable Trent McDuffie to Shift back into the slot Packed-time. The Existence of Fulton allows the franchise to bring Shavon Revel along slowly as he recovers from a Stern Hurt.

Last year’s reclamation project, Mekhi Becton, is gone, so the Eagles acquired Ex Primary-Stage Picking Kenyon Green. They could Nevertheless look for long-term Aid in the draft. At the very least, Grey Zabel gives them Outstanding depth at three spots.