The NFL combine has come and gone, which means we’ve got a whole lot more data to evaluate prospects while updating my NFL mock draft.
One thing that came out of Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis is that quarterback Cam Ward has separated himself from the pack. NFL Draft odds have Ward as the -220 favorite to be the No. 1 overall selection.
But the question is, who will make the pick? And how many QBs will be selected in the Top 10? My answers may surprise you.
So check out Version 2.0 of my 2025 NFL mock draft with some bold NFL predictions and betting insights.
2025 NFL Mock Draft Version 2.0
1. Giants (Mock trade via Titans): Cam Ward, QB, Miami
Cam Ward stays as my top pick in the draft following the combine, it’s just the locale that has changed.
It’s rumored the New York Giants are preparing to put together a package for the top pick and are now +110 to make the first selection (bet365). The Giants badly need a QB. Not only does acquiring Ward fix that, but it will also help the fanbase forget how badly this front office bungled the Saquon Barkley situation.
Ward didn’t work out in Indianapolis but reportedly interviewed extremely well and has moved to -220 (bet365) to become the No. 1 overall pick.
2. Browns: Shedeur Sanders, QB, Colorado
I initially had the Cleveland Browns selecting Abdul Carter in this spot, but they seem intent on holding onto Myles Garrett despite his trade request, at least for the time being. Either way, the Browns need a quarterback and one of the rumors coming out of the combine was that they will select whichever of these two QBs are available at this spot.
Head coach Kevin Stefanski recently said he values accuracy and decision-making from his QB above all else and Sanders fits that bill to a tee.
3. Titans (Mock trade via Giants): Abdul Carter, EDGE, Penn State
Tennessee Titans GM Mike Borgonzi has said he’s received some calls for the No. 1 pick. Well, in this mock, he pulls the trigger with the Giants, gets more draft compensation, and still drafts the guy he probably would have taken No. 1 overall anyway. There is some concern about a foot injury for Carter that was revealed at the combine, but getting arguably the best player in the draft at No. 3 is still worth the risk.
4. Patriots: Travis Hunter, ATH, Colorado
Travis Hunter’s fall stops here, but he will be in play for the three picks to this point as well. Hunter is a rare athlete who plays on both sides of the ball and did it well, earning himself the Heisman Trophy. There is a question about where Hunter will dedicate most of his time as a pro, but new head coach Mike Vrabel will just be happy to have such a versatile and talented player added to this New England Patriots roster. Plus, sounds like Vrabel and Hunter got on well at the combine.
5. Jaguars: Will Johnson, CB, Michigan
I’m sticking with Will Johnson to the Jacksonville Jaguars here, despite the Wolverines' corner not working out in Indianapolis. I am seeing a lot of Mason Graham selections here, but I can’t get past how bad the Jags’ secondary was last season. If you watched Johnson at all over the last two seasons, you know he’s the type of guy who takes away half the field.
6. Raiders: Tetairoa McMillan, WR, Arizona
The Las Vegas Raiders are also in desperate need of a quarterback and I’m not convinced Mississippi's Jaxson Dart won’t end up in Sin City after an impressive showing at the combine. But the Raiders also need wideouts and McMillan looks like he could be a great one. If Travis Hunter was only a WR, McMillan would go ahead of him. Just go check out the film from when they faced off this season.
7. Jets: Mason Graham, DT, Michigan
Shocker, the New York Jets have many areas of need. But they were really bad against the run last season, so why not address the interior defensive line? Graham is a bulldozer who has a motor that never quits. He can blow up blockers in the run game and uses a bull rush to create pressure up the middle on opposing quarterbacks. I don’t want to say his comp is Aaron Donald, but it’s not far off.
8. Panthers: Shemar Stewart, EDGE, Texas A&M
It's going to be interesting how the rest of the edge rushers stack out behind Carter, but someone will fall in love with Stewart after he ran a 4.58 40-yard dash with a 40-inch vertical and a broad jump of 10 feet, 11 inches at 6-foot-5 and 267 pounds at the combine. Those physical traits will be enough for the Carolina Panthers to overlook his lack of production at Texas A&M. They need impact players on defense and Stewart has the ceiling of a star.
9. Saints: Jaxson Dart, QB, Mississippi
Here’s my first crazy moment in this mock. But hear me out. Do we already forget what happened last season? Michael Penix Jr., JJ McCarthy, and Bo Nix were all selected in the Top 12. QB-needy teams can do desperate things. And I don’t care that Derek Carr is back. The New Orleans Saints need a QB and Dart isn’t just taking over the conversation as QB3 in this class, but some are wondering if he could actually be QB2 behind Ward and ahead of Sanders.
10. Bears: Will Campbell, OT, LSU
Protecting Caleb Williams is priority No. 1, 2, and 3 for the Chicago Bears. He was sacked a league-high 68 times during his rookie campaign. Now, he is responsible for a bunch of those but Campbell immediately improves the situation. He's my top offensive lineman in this class with great size and strength.
While Campbell has the potential to be a great starting tackle at the next level, he also has the versatility to kick inside and be one of the best guards in the league right away.
11. 49ers: Mykel Williams, EDGE, Georgia
The San Francisco 49ers have, somewhat surprisingly, a lot of holes to fill this offseason, but they’ll happily pull the trigger on Williams at 11. Getting someone to play opposite of Nick Bosa is a must for the Niners if they want to get back to having an elite defense. Williams addresses that immediately. Injuries hampered Williams’ production in the second half of the season, but he’s a freak athlete with tools scouts drool over.
12. Cowboys: Ashton Jeanty, RB, Boise State
I couldn’t resist the temptation to give Jeanty to the Dallas Cowboys the second time around for a couple of reasons. One, drafting running backs in the first round is sexy again. Two, Jerry Jones still owns the Cowboys. It doesn’t hurt that Jeanty is a stud and is the kind of guy who can compete for rushing titles right away.
13. Dolphins: Malaki Starks, S, Georgia
Keeping Tua Tagovailoa's brain from rattling around inside his helmet is priority No. 1 for the Miami Dolphins, but fixing the defense is a close second. With several key pieces hitting free agency, this unit needs to be rebuilt from the ground up, so why not start with a QB on that side of the ball in Starks? He can play all over the field and has great ball skills as well.
14. Colts: Tyler Warren, TE, Penn State
Indianapolis Colts QB Anthony Richardson needs a security blanket in the worst way possible. Warren is a playmaker in every sense of the word, and Penn State used him all over the field. He has great hands and he’s a hell of a blocker too.
15. Falcons: Jalon Walker, EDGE, Georgia
Another Georgia defender you say? Who could have seen that coming? Walker's an explosive player with long arms and rare versatility. He lined up for the Bulldogs as an edge rusher and an off-ball linebacker. The fact that he is a bit of a tweener is the only thing holding him back.
16. Cardinals: James Pearce Jr., EDGE, Tennessee
I find Pearce’s fall among draft pundits puzzling with most mocks having him at the tail end of the first round now. He is a little undersized and there seem to be some rumblings about character concerns. But his production at Tennessee was great and everything I’ve read said his coaches and teammates loved him. When I watched him this season, I saw arguably the best edge rusher in the country. The Arizona Cardinals could certainly use that.
17. Bengals: Walter Nolan, DL, Mississippi
The Cincinnati Bengals' defense is one of the biggest reasons they missed the playoffs last season. So, in comes Al Golden from Notre Dame to be the new defensive coordinator and he gets a new toy right away. Another edge rusher opposite Trey Hendrickson is probably the more pressing need but a guy like Walter Nolan, who can consistently disrupt an offense up the middle, isn’t too bad either.
18. Seahawks: Armand Membou, OT, Missouri
It feels like it’s the same story with the Seattle Seahawks every draft cycle. They need to improve the offensive line. Well, in this mock, they at least recognize that and take Membou. The Missouri tackle could go much higher than this after putting on a hell of a show at the combine by showing off his unique combination of size, strength, and speed.
19. Buccaneers: Luther Burden III, WR, Missouri
With Chris Godwin hitting free agency and veteran Mike Evans getting a little long in the tooth at 32, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers need to get Baker Mayfield a new weapon and Burden is a tantalizing talent and was in the conversation for WR1 heading into this past season. Unfortunately, Mizzou’s passing attack kinda stunk. But he’s an explosive and athletic receiver best used in the slot and is great at creating space.
20. Broncos: Omarion Hampton, RB, UNC
Hampton has ideal size and speed for a running back and took the combine by storm with the way he tested. It’s rumored that even some teams are ranking the former Tar Heel ahead of Jeanty. The Denver Broncos need to take some of the pressure off Bo Nix in Year 2 and they can do that by improving the run game.
21. Steelers: Emeka Egbuka, WR, Ohio State
It sounds like the Pittsburgh Steelers would prefer to keep Justin Fields as their quarterback next season, and getting him some more weapons would be optimal. So, why not a guy from his alma mater? Egbuka is as reliable as they come. While he may not be as highly touted as some of the other Buckeyes wideouts we’ve seen drafted recently, he has sure hands, is a great route runner, and can play out wide or in the slot.
22. Chargers: Colston Loveland, TE, Michigan
Sometimes a pick just fits. Jim Harbaugh would likely jump at the opportunity to add his former Michigan tight end. It fills a need and gives Justin Herbert another weapon. Loveland moves great for a guy who measures 6-foot-5 and 245 lbs. He also has great hands and can line up all over the line.
23. Packers: Jahdae Barron, DB, Texas
This is a great pick for the Green Bay Packers. So, that means they probably won’t do this on draft day. Seriously though, Green Bay needs help in the secondary and Barron instantly makes this group better. He plays bigger than his size, is super versatile, and was the Longhorns' slot corner before moving outside last season. He makes excellent reads, which resulted in five picks last season.
24. Vikings: Kenneth Grant, DL, Michigan
I will be stunned if the Minnesota Vikings don’t take a defensive tackle or a cornerback in this spot. At this point, Grant is the highest-rated player at either position on my board. He is a behemoth of a defensive tackle with surprising quickness. He is dominant against the run and can collapse the pocket from the interior.
25. Texans: Tyler Booker, IOL, Alabama
Houston Texans QB CJ Stroud suffered a pretty bad sophomore slump and while you can’t blame it all on offensive line play, the fact that the protection was so poor didn’t help. Booker has some of the best tape of anyone in this class. He didn’t allow one pressure this season and opened up big holes in the run game. Booker looks like a plug-and-play guard for the next 10 years.
26. Rams: Josh Simmons, OT, Ohio State
Matthew Stafford is back, so keeping him upright and healthy is paramount. Simmons is a physical specimen with a great frame and great technique. He was in the conversation to be the first tackle selected before an ACL tear ended his season and dinged his draft stock.
27. Ravens: Matthew Golden, WR, Texas
The Baltimore Ravens have had some success drafting first-round WRs in recent years with Zay Jones and Rashod Bateman. They make that dynamic duo a trio by adding Golden out of Texas. Golden boldly predicted that he was going to break the 40 record at the combine. While he didn’t, he still had the top time among receivers at 4.29. He is also a polished route runner with great hands.
28. Lions: Mike Green, EDGE, Marshall
Mike Green is one of the biggest risers after an outstanding performance at the Senior Bowl. He led the FBS with 17 sacks thanks to his explosive speed off the edge. Green will be a perfect complement to the power-rushing style of Aidan Hutchinson when he returns to the field next season.
29. Commanders: Donovan Ezeiruaku, EDGE, Boston College
The Washington Commanders already addressed their need for another wideout by trading for Deebo Samuel, so this pick will either be an offensive tackle or an edge rusher. In this scenario, Dan Quinn is happy to select Ezeiruaku, who has seen his stock skyrocket during the draft process. Not only was he one of the most productive edge rushers in college football, his testing has been through the roof.
30. Bills: Maxwell Hairston, CB, Kentucky
Sure, Josh Allen needs more weapons, but that secondary needs to be better if the Buffalo Bills hope to finally end their Super Bowl drought and Hairston will ingratiate himself to the fanbase immediately. The former Wildcat was also a combine standout, running the fastest 40 time this year at 4.28. He is a ball hawk with fluid movements while still being a physical defensive back.
31. Chiefs: Josh Conerly, OL, Oregon
Did you see what happened to Patrick Mahomes in the Super Bowl? Addressing the offensive line is clearly the biggest need for the Kansas City Chiefs, so they’ll happily scoop up Conerly here. Conerly was a two-year starter for the Ducks at left tackle. He does everything well, is athletic, and has quick feet.
32. Eagles: Jihaad Campbell, LB, Alabama
What? Not a Georgia Bulldog? I guess Howie Roseman will have to settle for a Dawgs rival in Campbell. Roseman has been a staunch proponent of selecting the best player available regardless of fit. That’s what he does here with Campbell, a super explosive and athletic linebacker who can rush the passer and play off ball.
