NFL Mock Draft 2025: Patriots lock on Travis Hunter; Giants land Cam Ward, Cowboys get Ashton Jeanty

The 2024 NFL regular season has reached its end, and for 18 of the 32 teams, their season will end short of advancing to the playoffs. Their next goal will be improving through free agency and the draft in 2025.

With more than half of the first-round about to be set, here’s looking at latest mock draft projections for April 24.

(Updated 2025 NFL draft order for Week 18, No. 1-18 courtesy of Tankathon)

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NFL Mock Draft 2025

1. New England Patriots 3-13

• Travis Hunter, CB/WR, Colorado (6-1, 185 pounds) 

The Patriots have a history of loving versatile two-way players, tied to Bill Belcihick’s teams using players such as Mike Vrabel and Troy Brown in extra capacities when needed. Jerod Mayo needs to feel some of that vibe and address two positions of need in one pick.

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2. Tennessee Titans 3-13

• Shedeur Sanders, QB, Colorado (6-2, 215 pounds) 

The Titans indicated they’re ready to move on from 2023 second-rounder Will Levis, and they need a strong-armed pocket passer to take advantage of some good skill players, an improving line, and high-upside system under Brian Callahan. Sanders would be the right call over Cam Ward to best execute their offense.

3. Cleveland Browns 3-13

• Tetairoa McMillan, WR, Arizona (6-5, 210 pounds)

The Browns need to add a new clear No. 1 receiver. As much as they would like to move on from Deshaun Watson at QB, they’re locked into him for next season based on his contract, so they should get him a big-play target.

4.  New York Giants 3-13

• Cam Ward, QB, Miami (6-2, 223 pounds)

The Giants need to find their franchise QB, and regardless of whether they stick with coach Brian Daboll, they might be best served by a dynamic dual threat to support promising youngsters Malik Nabers, Tyrone Tracy Jr., and Theo Johnson. Ward fits that bill.

5. Jacksonville Jaguars 4-12

• Will Campbell, OT, LSU (6-6, 323 pounds)

The Jaguars need to land the best pass protector in the draft with Cam Robinson gone. Campbell would be a reliable long-term presence in front of Trevor Lawrence.

6. Carolina Panthers 4-12

• Mason Graham, DT, Michigan (6-3, 318 pounds)

The Panthers need to add forces to their front, and Graham can disrupt plays in the backfield and on the inside pass rush. He can give them a powerful 1-2 punch should Derrick Brown return healthy and effective.

7. New York Jets 4-12

• Abdul Carter, EDGE, Penn State (6-3, 250 pounds)

The Jets need to keep revamping their edge pass rush, and Carter would be the ideal bookend for rising start Will McDonald.

8. Las Vegas Raiders 4-12

• Jalen Milroe, QB, Alabama (6-2, 225 pounds)

The Raiders have pushed themselves out of the top five, but they can still land their franchise QB in Milroe, who had an up-and-down season for the Crimston Tide but still has all the markings of a successful NFL dual threat.

9. Chicago Bears 4-12

• Kelvin Banks Jr., OT, Texas (6-4, 324 pounds) 

The Bears cannot ignore the ridiculous sack rate of Caleb Williams in his rookie season and should focus on coming away with either Campbell or Banks to shore up their pass protection.

10. New Orleans Saints 5-11

• Will Johnson, CB, Michigan (6-2, 202 pounds)

The Saints need some cornerback help in the wake of trading Marshon Lattimore and having a mess otherwise at the position. Johnson’s size and shutdown potential can give them a needed No. 1.

11. San Francisco 49ers 6-10

• Kenneth Grant, DT, Michigan (6-3, 339 pounds)

The 49ers should want to tap into the Wolverines for another ferocious interior force to help them add more of a inside pass rush element.

12. Indianapolis Colts 7-9

• Colston Loveland, TE, Michigan (6-5, 245 pounds)

The Colts have been attached more to taking a dynamic tight end of late, as that’s been a missing part of their offense. Shane Steichen can see his next Dallas Goedert with Loveland’s athletic frame and downfield receiving skills.

13. Dallas Cowboys 7-9

• Ashton Jeanty, RB, Boise State (5-9, 215 pounds)

The Cowboys cut ties with Ezekiel Elliott (again) , although Rico Dowdle was effective down the stretch, he is still best suited to be a change of pace. Jeanty can reboot Dallas’ workhorse situation and give Dak Prescott the balance and support he needs.

14. Arizona Cardinals 7-9

• Mykel Williams, DT, Georgia (6-5, 265 pounds)

The Cardinals need to also consider defensive tackle for Jonathan Gannon, and with Graham and Grant off the board, Williams would make a lot of sense with his all-around inside punch.

15. Miami Dolphins 8-8

• Malaki Starks, S, Georgia (6-1, 205 pounds)

The Dolphins may decide to let Jevon Holland walk in free agency. Regardless, they need more secondary playmakers to support Jalen Ramsey. Starks can flat-out make a ton of plays, capable of smoothly going from extra run-stopping linebacker to savvy inside cover man.

16. Cincinnati Bengals 8-8

• Luther Burden III, WR, Missouri (5-11, 208 pounds)

The Bengals may want to try to keep Tee Higgins along with extending Ja’Marr Chase with a lucrative contract, but Higgins might end up being too expensive. Burden can be a strong cheap contingency to play well off Chase as an immediate impact No. 2.

17. Atlanta Falcons 8-8

• Nic Scourton, EDGE, Texas A&M (6-4, 285 pounds)

The Falcons need to boost their outside pass rush for Raheem Morris’ second season, and Scourton can be their sack leader right away.

18. Seattle Seahawks 9-7

• Jalon Walker, LB, Georgia (6-2, 245 pounds)

Tyrel Dodson was a massive free-agent bust trying to replace Jordyn Brooks, and Mike Macdonald may want his version of Patrick Queen, who he once coached in Baltimore. The active, versatile Walker would be ideal in the Seahawks’ defense.