Midseason 2025 NFL Mock Draft

With just three weeks left in the college football regular season, we’ll start learning more about these prospects. Many are on teams fighting to make the newly-expanded College Football Playoff, now featuring 12 teams. Some may have as many as half a dozen more games to separate themselves before the predraft circuit even begins.

In many ways, what these prospects do over next six to eight weeks will matter more than what they’ve put on tape so far. When the stakes are higher, players get the opportunity to show what they’re made of, especially as the competition stiffens.

Mock drafts at this stage are still more about highlighting prospects than specific team fits, but the draft order is starting to take shape.

Draft order through Week 10 of the NFL season via Tankathon.

1: Jacksonville Jaguars — Colorado WR/CB Travis Hunter

When a team with a stable quarterback situation picks No. 1, they just grab the best player in the draft. Hunter is a star in college football and currently the odds-on Heisman favorite. He can elevate this Jaguars passing attack or provide them a true, lockdown, number one corner. We’ll get some clarity on what position Hunter will play in the NFL once he starts the predraft process after college football wraps up, but either way, he’s a boon to Jacksonville.

2: New York Giants — Alabama QB Jalen Milroe

For as bad as this season has been for the Giants, all is not lost. They have some real pieces along the offensive line and at receiver, and their defensive line is among the best in the sport. A new quarterback (and maybe some new decision-makers as well) could make a world of difference. Milroe remains my top quarterback in this class, as he’s taken massive strides in his accuracy and consistency. He has only three games this season graded lower than an 82.0 grade, per PFF.

3: Tennessee Titans — Penn State ED Abdul Carter

This edge defender class is an interesting one, with a deep group of as many as ten guys who could work their way into the first round, but no real consensus on who the top prospect is. Carter is a fast riser, producing at an unreal clip in his first full season at the position. He needs to continue refining his game, but his upside is tremendous.

4: Cleveland Browns — Arizona WR Tetairoa McMillan

McMillan is the clear top wide receiver on my board, above even Hunter. With Amari Cooper now in Buffalo, the Browns could use another weapon on the outside to run with Cedric Tillman and Jerry Jeudy. McMillan’s size and quickness are unmatched, and he catches everything thrown his way.

5: Las Vegas Raiders — Colorado QB Shedeur Sanders

The Sanders-to-Las-Vegas smoke is strong and has been since the 2023 college football season. He’d be an instant star in Sin City, and the Raiders are in desperate need of a new quarterback. Sanders has a natural feel for the game unmatched in this class, and his play outside of structure and on the run is also excellent.

6: New England Patriots — Boise State RB Ashton Jeanty

Ideally, the Patriots would use this pick on a wide receiver or offensive tackle, but without any blue-chip prospects left at those positions, why not add an elite prospect like Jeanty to support your second-year quarterback? I have Jeanty graded as a better prospect than Bijan Robinson was two years ago. He’s an elite runner with soft hands and incredible contact balance.

7: New Orleans Saints — Miami QB Cam Ward

It’ll be interesting to see what the Saints do this offseason, as there are many directions they could go. For now, I have them taking Ward off the board and resetting at quarterback. Ward has been the best quarterback in college football this season, significantly cutting down on his turnovers from years past and elevating his game on a down-to-down basis.

8: New York Jets — Michigan CB Will Johnson

It’s a bit of a slide for Johnson in this mock, but I still have him as a top-three player in this class. He’s dealt with injuries this year and has struggled with inconsistency as a result, but he still profiles as an elite NFL cornerback. His length and fluidity are special, and he plays the game at such an advanced level.

9: Carolina Panthers — Michigan DT Mason Graham

It’s time to start overhauling the NFL’s worst defense. Graham is one of the best interior pass rushers to come out of the draft in a while. He plays with a strong motor and is a difficult assignment for interior linemen one-on-one.

10: Miami Dolphins — LSU OT Will Campbell

This is a strange offensive tackle class, in that many of the top prospects might not even be tackles once they reach the NFL. Campbell hasn’t taken that next step into the elite category many expected he would, but he’s the definition of solid and is the best offensive line prospect in the draft. Miami needs upgrades all over its line, so Campbell is an easy fit.

11: Dallas Cowboys — Texas WR Isaiah Bond

With Brandin Cooks likely departing in free agency, the Cowboys need another receiver to complement CeeDee Lamb. Bond is my WR3 in a deep class, his speed and ability to separate make him a matchup nightmare. He would pair perfectly with Lamb.

12: Indianapolis Colts — Texas A&M ED Nic Scourton

Scourton is the kind of prospect Colts GM Chris Ballard loves. Big-bodied, athletic, and with a ton of versatility. He plays with power and speed, with a surprisingly quick twitch for his massive frame. The Colts just used their first-round pick last year on ED Laiatu Latu, but Ballard has never been shy about doubling down on key positions with prospects he likes.

13: Cincinnati Bengals — Tennessee ED James Pearce Jr.

Pearce hasn’t fully broken out into the dominant force some projected he could become, but he’s stacked another great year on top of his All-America season last year. His combination of speed and bend is unmatched in this class. He’ll threaten the outside shoulder of every NFL tackle from day one, and if he can develop a reliable counter, he has the upside to become one of the league’s best pass rushers.

14: Tampa Bay Buccaneers — Georgia LB Jalon Walker

I have Walker listed as a linebacker because that’s what he plays at Georgia, but he’ll primarily be an edge rusher in the NFL. He’s been an unstoppable force for the Bulldogs, using an advanced bag of pass-rushing moves and his natural bend and motor to hound opposing quarterbacks all season long. It wouldn’t surprise me to see the NFL team that drafts Walker use him like the Cowboys used Micah Parsons his rookie season — playing him at off-ball linebacker on early downs and moving to the edge on third downs.

15: Seattle Seahawks — Georgia S Malaki Starks

The back end of Seattle’s defense hasn’t lived up to expectations. Starks would change that in an instant. His instincts in coverage are next-level and he can play in two-high or single-high systems. He’s the kind of game-changing safety that breaks the mold and gets selected in the first round.

16: Los Angeles Rams — East Carolina CB Shavon Revel

While his draft-day fate will ultimately come down to how team doctors feel about his recovery in the spring, everything I’ve seen so far indicates Revel is still seen as a first-round prospect, and that gives me confidence to project him here. Revel tore his ACL back in October, but his tape before that was special. He’s an incredible athlete with a more polished game than is common for smaller-school prospects.

17: Chicago Bears — Texas OT Kelvin Banks Jr.

Whether Banks sticks at tackle like I think he can or moves inside to guard as many project, the Bears need him. This offensive line is a problem, but Banks can help solve it. He moves well at his size and has the requisite power and agility to hold up against NFL edge rushers.

18: San Francisco 49ers — Michigan DT Kenneth Grant

While Grant has struggled with some inconsistency, he’s been a force all year long on that Michigan defensive front. His first step off the line is enough to win on its own sometimes, and he plays with a level of power and speed many interior linemen are simply unprepared for. He’d be a good fit in the 49ers defensive scheme.

19: Denver Broncos — Ohio State WR Emeka Egbuka

As the Broncos look to add support for QB Bo Nix, Egbuka would provide exactly that. He’s primarily a slot receiver but has excellent size and physicality that are uncommon for the position. He can win downfield and after the catch and is the definition of a chain-mover.

20: Houston Texans — Arizona OT Jonah Savaiinaea

Texans’ RT Tytus Howard strip-sacked his own quarterback Sunday night, capping off what’s been an up-and-down season for the incumbent starter. Savaiinaea might be an upgrade there, as I love his pass sets and the way he handles speed for a man of his size. At the very least, the Texans have a major problem on the interior, and Savaiinaea would be a definite improvement there. He’s one of my favorite players in this draft.

21: Atlanta Falcons — Georgia ED Mykel Williams

I was much lower than consensus on Williams entering the season, but I’ve been pleased with his progress in 2024. He drew a lot of Travon Walker comps in the offseason, given they’re both athletic freaks lacking production on Georgia’s defensive line. Williams, however, is having a significantly better season in 2024 than Walker ever did as a Bulldog. Since coming back from an early-season injury, Williams is making his presence felt, though he still has work to do as a pass rusher.

22: Arizona Cardinals — Kentucky DT Deone Walker

I had Walker as my No. 2 overall prospect entering this season. While Walker hasn’t played quite to that level, he’s still an unstoppable force for the Wildcats. Inconsistency marks his game, as he has as many games graded 66.0 (two), as he does with a grade over 79.0, per PFF. He continues to pop on film, however, and he’s the kind of physical presence teams bet on with first-round picks.

23: Los Angeles Chargers — Michigan TE Colston Loveland

This is such a Jim Harbaugh pick. The former Michigan HC reunites with Loveland on his new team, adding to this Chargers passing attack with a versatile weapon. Loveland isn’t the greatest inline blocker, but he can line up all over the formation and threaten defenses at all three levels of the field.

24: Green Bay Packers — Penn State TE Tyler Warren

Warren has actually moved into my TE1 spot, based on what we’ve seen so far this season. He’s an excellent fit in the modern NFL game, as he can stay on the end of the line and hold the edge as easily as he can beat safeties and linebackers down the field. Penn State uses him in all sorts of creative ways, but his biggest asset to NFL teams will be his receiving ability.

25: Washington Commanders — West Virginia OT Wyatt Milum

I am much more excited about these next two offensive tackles than I am with Campbell and Banks, despite where they fall in this mock. Starting with Milum, he’s PFF’s highest-graded tackle on the season. He plays with quickness and fundamentals that should immediately translate into production in the NFL. He’s an athlete, too, with a strong core and anchor ability combined with enough twitch to hold up against speed.

26: Baltimore Ravens — Ohio State OT Josh Simmons

The other tackle I’m really excited about is Simmons. He suffered an injury against Oregon that we don’t have much clarity on at the moment, but the season he was having before that was eye-catching. His pass-blocking chops in particular are intriguing. He settles into his pass sets quickly without overextending himself, placing his hands well and locking up the edge rusher before they can get into their move. If his health prognosis is good, he’ll be a quick riser.

27: Pittsburgh Steelers — Stanford WR Elic Ayomanor

It hasn’t been a banner year of production for Ayomanor, who’s caught in this slog of a Stanford offense. But the traits are all still there for him. He’s big, with a large catch radius and soft hands, and he just plucks the ball out of the air. The one knock on his game is that he isn’t the smoothest separator, which is a very hit-or-miss trait in a prospect. I believe in the rest of his game enough, though, that this doesn’t worry me.

28: Minnesota Vikings — LSU OT Emery Jones Jr.

The Vikings really need a cornerback, but I don’t like any of the options for them in this spot. Instead, they make a luxury pick with Jones. Minnesota has a strong offensive line, so he might not start right away, but Jones has a high ceiling. He’ll be a guard in the NFL, where he can use his size and strength in a phone booth to overpower opponents.

29: Philadelphia Eagles — Arkansas ED Landon Jackson

Jackon is, quite literally, built different. He’s long and lean, not the bendiest guy, but his unique frame offers so many advantages. He has a length advantage over almost every tackle he faces, and he knows how to use his hands to keep them from getting into his pads. He’s having a great season for Arkansas and is in the mix near the tail end of the first round.

30: Buffalo Bills — Ole Miss WR Tre Harris

Harris is currently out with an injury, but he was on track to rise maybe even higher than this. He’s a contested catch guru, but unlike many who get that label, that’s not the only notable aspect of his game. Harris is blazing fast who’s improved significantly as a route runner.

31: Detroit Lions — Ole Miss ED Princely Umanmielen

With the trade for Za’Darius Smith, the Lions may choose to keep him around as a running mate for Aidan Hutchinson. If not, they’ll be in the market for an edge rusher in the first round. Umanmielen has refined his game this season, adding to his bag. His length and bend will be coveted.

32: Kansas City Chiefs — Texas OT Cameron Williams

Despite an up-and-down season, Williams has traits NFL teams love to bet on. His blend of size and flexibility is rare, and he shows flashes of a very high upside. Kansas City needs a long-term answer at both tackle positions, and Williams is a developmental prospect they can bring in.