2025 NFL Draft: 3-Round Mock Draft 3.0 – Cody Zeeb

The NFL Draft is less than a two weeks away! The free agency frenzy is settled, and the NFL Combine is in the books. Pro days are behind us, and teams have been meeting with players. So where do the picks fall now? Let’s check it out in my 2025 NFL Draft 3-round mock draft 3.0.

Things could still change, and this draft is much less clear at the top than last year where we knew the top four picks for months in advance. Let’s dive in and see who your favorite team may consider drafting in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft. I will not be making any trades in this mock. I do these mocks one pick at a time, and let the picks fall as they may without trying to make sure someone specifically goes by a certain pick so it’s more of a real feel. As of right now, every team holds their own first-round pick, and all 32 teams will have selections. Tennessee Titans, you are now on the clock.

2025 NFL Draft: 3-Round Mock Draft 3.0 – Cody Zeeb

Round 1

I’m still not sold on the Titans taking a quarterback, and I think Abdul Carter is too good to pass up if they stay at #1. Cam Ward seems to be the clear cut number one quarterback now, and in this mock Sanders drops out of this round. Jaxson Dart has been rising up the board quickly, now he’s going in the top 10.

1	Titans	Abdul Carter	ED	Penn State
		I’m sticking to my prediction here. All signs and smoke is pointing to the Titans selecting Cam Ward with the first pick, and that seems most likely right now. But what if they are setting a smoke screen because they are trying to trade the pick? Hype it up so someone offers them the bag? That's what I’d do if I were them. The Titans GM, Mike Borgonzi, said the team would not pass on a “generational talent” with the first pick, so is he a liar? Give Will Levis another year, grab a quarterback in the second or third round, and if Levis doesn’t work out, Arch Manning is draft-eligible next year. I’
2	Browns	Cam Ward	QB	Miami
		The Browns will be very happy to see Ward still on the board here at pick #2. They just signed veteran Joe Flacco who is perfect to show Ward the ropes. He can start while they ease Ward in, or coach from behind him.
3	Giants	Travis Hunter	WR/CB	Colorado
		Another easy choice here. You’ve brought in Russell Wilson and it’s too early for any of the other quarterbacks available, you get a generational talent here who can play defensive back, and be worked in for offensive packages across from Malik Nabers.
4	Patriots	Will Campbell	OT	LSU
		As a Patriots fan, if Carter and Hunter are off the board, I’d love to see them trade this pick. If they don’t and both those guys are gone, Will Campbell is the guy here at four. More protection for Drake Maye, who had the worst offensive line in the league last year, is key.
5	Jaguars	Will Johnson	CB	Michigan
		The Jaguars need big-time help in their defensive backfield, and they’ll get it here. Johnson missed time last season with a toe injury and slipped on some boards. But the talent is undeniable. He's big, and his instincts and ball skills show up in the box scores. He had nine interceptions over his Michigan career, including two pick-sixes last season.
6	Raiders	Ashton Jeanty	RB	Boise State
		It’s just too good of a fit for what Pete Carroll and Chip Kelly want to do in Las Vegas. Jeanty is a next-level explosive playmaker. The Raiders are in win-now mode, and Jeanty helps this offense drastically.
7	Jets	Armand Membou	OT	Missouri
		You’ve signed Justin Fields and want to give him a chance to be the guy, then give him a chance. Fields needs that protection up front. Membou was a monster in the ever-tough SEC last season. He’ll slide right in and provide Fields an opportunity to work.
8	Panthers	Jalon Walker	ED	Georgia
		This is one of the easier picks in the draft. The Panthers need help at linebacker, and after Carter is gone, Walker is the next man up. He’ll probably mostly play off ball linebacker, but he’s a capable pass rusher as well.
9	Saints	Jaxson Dart	QB	Ole Miss
		With the reveal of the Derek Carr injury this just makes way too much sense now. The Saints were already thought to be in the market for a quarterback. Now it sets up perfectly to move on from Carr. I believe Sanders will continue to free fall in this draft and Dart who has steamed up the boards late in the process will be the second quarterback taken.
10	Bears	Mason Graham	DT	Michigan
		I don’t know if Graham falls this far in real life, but if he does, the Bears would love to have him. They struggled against the run in 2024, allowing 4.9 yards per carry on running back runs (31st). They ranked 26th in yards before contact allowed on those carries (1.6), 39th in yards after contact allowed (3.3), and 29th in rushing touchdowns allowed to running backs (18).
11	49ers	Jahdae Barron	CB	Texas
		The 49ers have had a lot of turnover and it created a lot of need. One big position of need is defensive back. They lost Charvarius Ward and outside of Renardo Green there are questions. Baron is speedy and versatile and fits like a dime in the nickel position for the team. He found himself in the right place at the right time over and over in 2024.
12	Cowboys	Tetairoa McMillan	WR	Arizona
		I wouldn’t mind seeing my Patriots take the big man from Arizona all the way up at pick #5. But here he is at 12. Imagine him opposite of Ceedee Lamb as the #2 option for Dak Prescott. McMillan is 6 4 and uses his size to his advantage down the field.
13	Dolphins	Matthew Golden	WR	Texas
		It’s a mini wide receiver run here. Tyreek Hill is in; Tyreek Hill is out. He can’t make up his mind, and either way, he’s not getting any younger. Now he finds himself in legal troubles. How about we take the fastest receiver in the draft with the speedy Matthew Golden as the air apparent to Tyreek? I did consider defensive back here as well, and if Barron or Johnson were to fall this far, they’d be in play.
14	Colts	Tyler Warren	TE	Penn State
		This is one pick that hasn’t changed through my first two mocks. If you believe in Richardson and want to give him a chance, go get him a strong weapon. We’ve seen what Sam LaPorta and Brock Bowers meant to their teams right away, Warren is a great asset with the ball in his hands.
15	Falcons	Mike Green	LB	Marshall
		The Falcons had the second-fewest sacks of any team in the NFL last year, which makes this one a no-brainer. Green led college football in 2024 with 17 sacks at Marshall. They already brought in Leonard Floyd in free agency. Lining Mike Green up on the opposite side should turn this pass rush around.
16	Cardinals	Derrick Harmon	DT	Oregon
		There are a few ways the Arizona Cardinals could go at this pick. Wide receiver is becoming a more popular mock to them, they need edge help and offensive line help. They also need help plugging the gap right up the middle, so enter Derrick Harmon, the 6-4 313lb monster. Harmon brings an instant dose of stinginess and toughness that the Cardinals could use.
17	Bengals	Jihaad Campbell	LB	Alabama
		The Bengals probably need to make defense their every pick in this draft. The offensive side of the ball is more than set for years to come at this point. Campbell is viewed by some as a bit of a project, but he’s got elite traits and athleticism that you can’t teach. Al Golden, the Bengals' new defensive coordinator who specializes in linebackers, should love this project.
18	Seahawks	Kelvin Banks Jr	OT	Texas
		You just paid Sam Darnold; now, let’s protect him. Banks is versatile and can move around on the line. The Seahawks are sitting good at left tackle for now with Charles Cross but need help all throughout the line. Banks only gave up three sacks in 42 starts with Texas.
19	Buccaneers	Malaki Starks	S	Georgia
		The Buccaneers gave up a lot of passing yards last year. The fourth-most in league. They’ve already got stud Antoine Winfield Jr; let’s give him a running mate to lock down the Buccaneers' defensive backfield.
20	Broncos	Omarion Hampton	RB	Ohio State
		Early in the mock drafts, I thought the Broncos would strike gold and pick up Ashton Jeanty here. Jeanty is long gone at this point, going #6 for many people to the AFC West rival Raiders. The Broncos will be lucky if the second-best option in the class is here at #20. Sean Payton has had a lot of success over the years with great running backs, and Hampton could be the next in line.
21	Steelers	Nick Emmanwori	S	South Carolina
		Shedeur Sanders has to be in consideration here, but I think the Steelers would be ok addressing this later on. Some would argue Emmanwori should be the first safety off the board; in this case, he’s the second. The Steelers have a history of valuing the safety position with first-round picks like Polamalu, Edmunds, and Fitzpatrick. Emmanwori plays more like a linebacker and could shore up the Steelers' pass defense for years to come.
22	Chargers	Colston Loveland	TE	Michigan
		The Chargers could go a lot of directions here at this pick, but let’s stick with reuniting Jim Harbaugh with the man he recruited to go play at Michigan. Justin Herbert needs more weapons, and Loveland is big, physical, quick, and smooth. He can block and catch the ball and will be a welcome weapon for Herbert.
23	Packers	Emeka Egbuka	WR	Ohio State
		Egbuka is one of my favorite prospects in this draft, especially as an avid fantasy football player. The Packers need more help at wide receiver, and Egbuka produced massively for the National Champion Ohio State Buckeyes. He mostly lined up inside but has the skills to play all over the field. This is another case of your having a quarterback you are invested in the long term. Go and get him strong weapons.
24	Vikings	Maxwell Hariston	CB	Kentucky
		Hairston brings speed, and a lot of it. He ran a 4.28 40-yard dash and has an excellent football IQ. He fits better in zone defense than man due to his lack of size, but Brian Flores will adjust as needed and use this speedy, talented defensive back to his strengths.
25	Texans	Josh Conerly Jr	OT	Oregon
		I think the Texans could go wide receiver here, especially if Egbuka is still on the board to reunite with CJ Stroud. In this case, they’ll take some protection for their franchise quarterback, who was on the ground a lot last season. Conerly allowed only two sacks in the Big Ten in his entire career.
26	Rams	Azareye’h Thomas	CB	FSU
		If Jackson Dart were still on the board, I think the Rams would highly consider him. This is another spot for Sanders potentially, but I think his slide continues. Thomas is an aggressive corner who has the hands, size, and instincts to be a strong defensive back in the league.
27	Ravens	Donovan Ezeiruaku	OLB	Boston College
		The Ravens' top three edge rushers don’t have contracts past this upcoming season. It’s time to look at the future of the Ravens' pass rush. Coached in College by Bill O’Brien, Ezeiruaka is ready for the next level. He recorded 16 sacks in 2024 at Boston College.
28	Lions	Grey Zabel	C/G	North Dakota State
		Zabel is versatile and brings the ability to play anywhere on the line that the Lions need him. For a team that needs depth and potential, he’s the perfect fit. Zabel has a big frame with room to grow.
29	Commanders	Shemar Stewart	DE	Texas A&M
		Stewart is a gamble after low sack production in college at Texas A&M, but he’s got all the measurables and potential to be a superstar. This late in the first round, he’s more than worth taking a shot on.
30	Bills	Trey Amos	CB	Ole Miss
		At 6-1 with long arms, the goal for the Bills here is to slow down how easily teams were able to pass against them last season. Teams completed passes at a rate of 68.5, the fifth worst in the league.
31	Chiefs	Donavan Jackson	G	Ohio State
		We all watched the Super Bowl. The Chiefs need offensive line help, and they need it badly. They brought in some help in free agency but need to add more. Jackson is balanced and explosive. He played both guard and tackle at Ohio State and can be versatile in the league.
32	Eagles	Mykel Williams	OLB	Georgia
		They’d really be getting the spoils if Williams falls this far down the board, but the Super Bowl Champs wouldn’t complain about it. He’s powerful, quick, and agile. With great speed and strength, some have him as a possible top-10 pick.

Round 2

The second round sees the Giants quarterback patient pay off and they get their guy, both Colorado superstars go to New York. Brian Dabol better put up, or Deion might be the coach of Colorado West next season. The Titans opt to roll the Will Levis dive for another season while the Panthers grab a backup plan.

33	Browns	James Pearce Jr	OLB	Tennessee
		Pearce has a lot of character questions, but even more potential. If he falls to the top of the second round here, he could be an explosive pairing with Myles Garrett.
34	Giants	Sheduer Sanders	QB	Colorado
		They’ll probably have to trade back up into the late first round, but I believe Sanders is going to slide down the board Thursday night and be in jeopardy of falling to the second. With no trades in this mock, he’s sitting here for the Giants who passed on him at #3 overall.
35	Titans	Luther Burden III	WR	Missouri
		The Titans will once again pass on a quarterback for now, giving Levis a chance. They’ve brought in Burden for a top 30 workout. Burden brings explosiveness and versatility.
36	Jaguars	Walter Nolen	DT	Ole Miss/b>
		They passed on Mason Graham in the first-round, but get Nolen, who's another player who could go late in the first.
37	Raiders	Shavon Revel Jr	CB	East Carolina
		Pete Carol loves length and physicality in his defensive backfield. Revel Jr brings both and would be a great addition to the Raiders' defense.
38	Patriots	Jayden Higgins	WR	Iowa State
		If the Patriots pass on McMillian at pick #4, grabbing a wide receiver in the second is a must. Higgins is tall, long, and athletic. The addition of Stefon Diggs was nice, but the Patriots need to address this position more.
39	Bears	TreVeyon Henderson	RB	Ohio State
		Ben Johnson will be salivating if Henderson is still available with pick #39. The shifty Ohio State running back would be a great fit in a Johnson offense.
40	Saints	Josh Simmons	OT	Ohio State
		You got the quarterback of the future in Dart round one. Time to protect him with Simmons, who slipped a little in this draft.
41	Bears	Oluwafemi Oladejo	OLB	UCLA
		They just got their running back, now it’s back to building a strong defense with the addition of Oladejo to join Graham.
42	Jets	Kenneth Grant	DT	Michigan
		Big man on offense, now it’s big man on defense as the Jets grab Grant, who's been mocked in the first round by many.
43	49ers	Carson Schwesinger	OLB	UCLA
		The 49ers keep addressing their defense here with Schwesinger, who stays in California and has a massive upside.
44	Cowboys	Quinshon Judkins	RB	Ohio State
		Judkins is the perfect fit for this Cowboys offense as they go back-to-back offensive skill positions.
45	Colts	Jonah Savaiinea	G	Arizona
		After losing both Will Fries and Ryan Kelly in free agency, Savaiinea can help protect Richardson.
46	Falcons	Benjamin Morris	CB	Notre Dame
		The press corner, who dropped a little after his hip injury, falls into the Falcons’ lap at pick 46.
47	Cardinals	Jack Bech	WR	TCU
		Bech may have some of the best hands in the draft, he’ll pair well with Harrison.
48	Dolphins	Tyler Booker	G	Alabama
		You gave Tua a new toy at wide receiver; now, let’s keep protecting him up front with Booker.
49	Bengals	Darien Porter	CB	Iowa State
		It’s all about defense for the Bengals in the 2025 NFL Draft. Porter has rare height and athleticism.
50	Seahawks	Jaylin Noel	WR	Iowa State
		Freakish athleticism is what Noel brings to the NFL. Seattle is looking to replace freakish athleticism from the loss of DK Metcalf.
51	Broncos	Tre Harris	WR	Ole Miss
		The Broncos also go wide receiver. Harris is a solid route runner and a great possession receiver.
52	Steelers	Kevin Winston Jr	S	Penn State
		Winston tore his ACL at the start of last season, but his recovery has gone well. Seattle needs help in the backside of their defense, and they get it here.
53	Buccaneers	JT Tuimoloau	ED	Ohio State
		Tuimoloau is a high-motor, heavy-handed pass rusher built for the Buccaneers' aggressive front.
54	Packers	Darius Alexander	DT	Toldeo
		Alexander checks in at 6-4 310lbs. He’ll plug the hole in the middle of the Packers' defense.
55	Chargers	Nic Scourton	ED	Texas A&M
		Joey Bosa’s replacement is here.
56	Bills	Tyleik Williams	DT	Ohio State
		The Bills scheduled a top-30 pre-draft visit with Williams. Still on the board at 56, they’d love to see it.
57	Panthers	Jalen Milroe	QB	Alabama
		The backup plan for Bryce Young, a fellow Alabama quarterback, to push him.
58	Texans	Elijah Arroyo	TE	Miami
		The Texans would be thrilled to get Arroyo here. A new weapon for CJ Stroud; he’s a player they recently brought in for a top-30 meeting.
59	Ravens	Ty Robinson	DT	Nebraska
		The big man from Nebraska will fill a big hole in the middle of the Ravens defense. Robinson stands 6-5 and weighs 288 lbs.
60	Lions	David Walker	OLB	Central Arkansas
		The Lions were quickly depleted to injury at pass rusher last year, the speedy Walker would be a welcome addition.
61	Commanders	Kaleb Johnson	RB	Iowa
		Johnson brings great pass-catching ability and great one-cut acceleration to this young explosive Commanders offense.
62	Bills	Elic Ayomanor	WR	Stanford
		Ayomanor brings a physically urgent play style, the perfect fit for Josh Allen and Buffalo.
63	Chiefs	Landon Jackson	ED	Arkansas
		Powerful and instinctive. If Steve Spagnulo was crafting a pass rusher in the lab he’d look like Jackson.
64	Eagles	Aireontae Ersery	OT	Minnesota
		The heir-apparent for Lane Johnson.

2025 NFL Three-Round Mock Draft – JMark

Round 3

The Steelers and Rams both roll the quarterback dice in Round 3. The Jets get a new weapon for Justin Fields. Fantasy managers may be interested in Skattebo going to the New England Patriots. As teams scramble to fill out their positional needs in this large round.

65	Giants	Anthony Belton	OT/G	NC State
66	Chiefs	TJ Sanders	DT	South Carolina
67	Browns	Ashton Gillotte	ED	Louisville
68	Raiders	Jalen Royals	WR	Utah State
69	Patriots	Princely Umabmielen	ED	Ole Miss
70	Jaguars	Savion Williams	WR	TCU
71	Saints	Jack Sawyer	ED	Ohio State
72	Bears	Bradyn Swinson	ED	LSU
73	Jets	Mason Taylor	TE	LSU
74	Panthers	Xavier Watts	S	Notre Dame
75	49ers	Marcus Mbow	G	Purdue
76	Cowboys	Andrew Mukuba	S	Texas
77	Patriots	Cameron Skattebo	RB	Arizona
78	Cardinals	Tate Rutledge	G	Georgia
79	Commanders	Jacob Parrish	CB	Kansas State
80	Colts	Jordan Burch	ED	Oregon
81	Bengals	Josaiah Stewart	ED	Michigan
82	Seahawks	Chris Paul Jr	OLB	Ole Miss
83	Steelers	Tyler Shough	QB	Louisville
84	Buccaneers	Demetrius Knight	LB	South Carolina
85	Broncos	Dorian Strong	CB	Virginia Tech
86	Chargers	Cameron Williams	OT	Texas
87	Packers	Billy Bowman	S	Oklahoma
88	Jaguars	Jared Wilson	G	Georgia
89	Texans	Kyle Williams	WR	Washington State
90	Rams	Quinn Ewers	QB	Texas
91	Ravens	Wyatt Milum	OT	West Virgina
92	Seahawks	Denzel Burke	CB	Miami
93	Saints	Alfred Collins	DT	Texas
94	Browns	Dylan Sampson	RB	Tennesse
95	Chiefs	Ozzy Trapilo	OT	Boston College
96	Eagles	Quincy Riley	CB	Louisville
97	Vikings	Shemar Turner	DT	Texas A&M
98	DolphinsComp Pick	Lathan Ransom	S	Ohio State
99	GiantsComp Pick	Omaar Norman-Lott	DT	Tennesse
100	49ersComp Pick	Deone Walker	DT	Kentucky
101	Rams Comp Pick	Anthony Belton	OT	NC State
102	LionsComp Pick	Jared Ivey	ED	Ole Miss