With the dust settling on free agency and the draft just a few weeks away, it's time for an updated 2025 NFL mock draft.
The 2025 NFL Draft in Green Bay, Wisconsin is just two weeks away. Check out all the updated NFL Draft odds, my best bets and selections for each squad.
2025 First Running Back Drafted Odds
2025 First Offensive Lineman Drafted Odds
2025 First Defensive Lineman Drafted Odds
2025 First Defensive Back Drafted Odds
2025 First Wide Receiver Drafted Odds
2025 First Tight End Drafted Odds
1. Tennessee Titans (3-14): Cam Ward, QB, Miami
Miami quarterback Cam Ward is now a massive favorite to go first overall in the latest 2025 NFL Draft odds. After being just -145 a few short weeks ago, Ward's odds have risen all the way to -20000. I certainly hope you got those first overall pick wagers in last month. The Titans recently canceled a visit with Shedeur Sanders, solidifying that Ward will be their pick.
Ward led the nation in passing touchdowns (43), and finished second in passing yards (4,313) during a phenomenal campaign at the U. The fifth-year seniors' accuracy, arm strength and playmaking ability have him at the top of most QB-needy team's boards. It's easy to connect Ward with a Giants squad that desperately needs a spark at the game's most important position.
2025 First Overall Pick Odds
| Player | Odds To Go 1.1 |
|---|---|
| QB Cam Ward | -20000 |
| DE Abdul Carter | +2000 |
| CB/WR Travis Hunter | +5000 |
| QB Shedeur Sanders | +6500 |
| QB Jaxson Dart | +15000 |
2. Cleveland Browns (3-14): Travis Hunter, CB/WR, Colorado
Cleveland needs playmakers in the worst way. Sure, the offensive and defensive lines need work, but in a deep class of lineman, Heisman winner Travis Hunter is the pick. Hunter checks off a number of boxes for the Browns, who need corner help, and another wide receiver opposite Jerry Jeudy.
Travis Hunter was ridiculous ... to make a chase down touchdown saving tackle from across the field and then an interception on the same drive
— Bobby Fijan (@bobbyfijan) September 3, 2023
Insane athleticism and stamina pic.twitter.com/vS6V9hWFj9
Hunter can start at corner and have a package of 15-20 plays with him playing offense. Abdul Carter will be under consideration here for Cleveland, but with Myles Garrett back in the fold, I believe Andrew Berry goes with Hunter.
2025 Second Overall Pick Odds
| Player | Odds To Go 1.2 |
|---|---|
| CB/WR Travis Hunter | -310 |
| DE Abdul Carter | +190 |
| QB Shedeur Sanders | +1700 |
| QB Cam Ward | +6500 |
| QB Jaxson Dart | +8000 |
3. New York Giants (3-14): Abdul Carter, EDGE, Penn State
The Giants have teased taking a quarterback early in the 2025 NFL Draft all off-season long. For that reason, I believe its a smokescreen. Coaches have spoken about how hard Brian Daboll's offensive system is for rookie quarterbacks to learn. With both Russell Wilson and Jameis Winston in the fold, I think the Giants continue top build out there defense here.
Yes, the Giants have Brian Burns and Kayon Thibodeaux. However, the latter has underperformed, and Abdul Carter can play a hybrid off-ball linebacker role and rush the passer on third downs if needed.
4. New England Patriots (4-13): Will Campbell, OT/OG, LSU
As a former outside linebacker, Mike Vrabel is a hardnosed, win in the trenches type of coach. He'll covet offensive and defensive lineman with the Pats early picks. I've seen Armand Membou frequently mocked in this spot after a sparkling combine performance. But, LSU lineman Will Campbell is a top-tier leader with the athletic pedigree that Eliot Wolf, who learned from his father Ron, covets.
Will Campbell at -180 odds to be the first offensive lineman drafted is my favorite bet of the first round.
2025 First Offensive Lineman Drafted Odds
| Player | Odds |
|---|---|
| Will Campbell | -180 |
| Armand Membou | +130 |
| Kelvin Bank Jr | +1500 |
| Josh Simmons | +8000 |
| Tyler Booker | +12000 |
5. Jacksonville Jaguars (4-13): Mason Graham, DT, Michigan
I expect to see new GM James Gladstone prioritize the defensive line in Jacksonville. His former employers in LA saw great success over the past few years by drafting players ready to play now. Graham's ferocious pass rushing repertoire led Michigan to a National Championship and he'll be a huge part of the turn around in Jacksonville.
Graham is a huge -700 favorite to be the first defensive lineman drafted (not including Abdul Carter), implying an 87.5% probability.
2025 First Defensive Lineman/Edge Drafted Odds
| Player | Odds |
|---|---|
| Mason Graham | -700 |
| Shemar Stewart | +1100 |
| Mykel Williams | +1400 |
| Mike Green | +1500 |
| Kenneth Grant | +3500 |
6. Las Vegas Raiders (4-13): Will Johnson, CB, Michigan
Go back and watch Johnson's tape against Marvin Harrison Jr. in the 2023 edition of "The Game". While he's yet to run the 40 or work out following an injury riddled 2024 season, Johnson is a toolsy corner with the size and anticipation skills to develop into a top-tier cover man.
2025 First Defensive Back Drafted Odds
| Player | Odds |
|---|---|
| Will Johnson | -170 |
| Jahdae Barron | +130 |
| Malaki Starks | +1400 |
| Nick Emmanwori | +1700 |
| Maxwell Hairston | +10000 |
Johnson missed a bunch of time last season with a toe injury, but when healthy, he's a wildly impactful player. The former Wolverines' star watches tape like a quarterback, and it shows as his football IQ and ability to diagnose what an offense is doing is off the charts.
At this time, the Raiders would be starting some combination of Eric Stokes, Decamerion Richardson or Sam Webb outside. Las Vegas desperately needs secondary help, and they find that in Johnson.
7. New York Jets (5-12): Armand Membou, OT, Missouri
Membou's combine performance has scouts buzzing. The 332-pound tackle posted a 4.91 40-yard dash to go along with a 34" vertical and 9'7 broad jump.
New Jets starter Justin Fields takes sacks like no other, so New York needs to bolster the men in front of him. Head coach Aaron Glenn has seen a dominant offensive line work in Detroit, and should be behind this pick.
8. Carolina Panthers (5-12): Mykel Williams, EDGE, Georgia
Despite battling through an ankle injury, Mykel Williams put together a season of amazing tape for NFL scouts to salivate over. In this scenario, he falls into the lap of the front-seven needy Carolina Panthers.
Georgia EDGE Mykel Williams will be a top-15 pick in the 2025 NFL Draft:
— Nick (@HolzSportsCo) February 21, 2025
Very few humans alive with his blend of length & athleticism
Looks like he was built in a lab to rush the passer
Excellent hand fighter
Expertly turns the corner
Had Texas tackle Kelvin Banks in a blender… pic.twitter.com/qZ771x1Vrj
9. New Orleans Saints (5-12): Shedeur Sanders, QB, Colorado
The Saints end Shedeur's fall out of the top five. Sanders isn't a clean quarterback prospect by any means. On the contrary, the Colorado QB's tendency to hold the ball, average arm strength, and longer release could cause him to fall further in the 2025 NFL Draft.
However, Sander's savvy pocket presence, poise under pressure and accuracy will be in high demand in a draft that lacks quarterbacking talent. New Orleans needs a successor to Derek Carr, whom Sanders oddly compares to. Mickey Loomis brings the Sanders' show to the Big Easy in my 2025 NFL Mock Draft.
Team to Draft Shedeur Sanders Odds
| Team | Odds To Draft Shedeur Sanders |
|---|---|
| New Orleans Saints | +270 |
| Pittsburgh Steelers | +410 |
| New York Giants | +410 |
| New York Jets | +700 |
| Cleveland Browns | +700 |
The Saints are the favorites to draft Shedeur Sanders at +270 odds. With their odds to draft a quarterback with their first pick also at +270, the link to Sanders is only natural.
10. Chicago Bears (5-12): Ashton Jeanty, RB, Boise State
Ryan Poles' shrewd moves to acquire veteran offensive lineman Jonah Jackson and Joe Thuney lessen Chicago's need to draft another in this spot. As such, new head coach Ben Johnson gets his very own running back prodigy to play with.
It’s hard to choose just one but this might be my favorite Ashton Jeanty run from last year because 9 different defenders have a chance to make a tackle and none can. pic.twitter.com/ILpzKQkPJ2
— Field Yates (@FieldYates) February 25, 2025
Ashton Jeanty put the sword to college football this season, posting 2595 rushing yards on 6.9 yards per carry to go along with 29 total touchdowns. Even more impressively, Jeanty averaged 5.25 yards per carry AFTER contact. Jeanty's the ideal fit to help take the pressure off of Caleb Williams.
Jeanty to Chicago has picked up steam of late, as the Bears trades and free agency moves make offensive line less of an immediate need. The Boise State star's odds to be the first running back drafted in the 2025 NFL Draft have shifted from -1500 to -3500 to -5000 in a few weeks. Look for Jeanty to be a top-10 pick.
2025 First RB Drafted Odds
| Player | Odds |
|---|---|
| Ashton Jeanty | -5000 |
| Omarion Hampton | +1200 |
| TreVeyon Henderson | +7500 |
| Quinshon Judkins | +10000 |
| Cam Skattebo | +15000 |
11. San Francisco 49ers (6-11): Shemar Stewart, EDGE, Texas A&M
John Lynch has his work cut out for him this year. After releasing Javon Hargrave, Maliek Collins and Leonard Floyd, the 49ers need defensive line help in the worst way.
Here, they begin their retooling by banking on the otherworldly athletic traits of Shemar Stewart. The Texas A&M edge rusher flew threw the 40-yard dash in 4.6 seconds at 267 pounds. He posted a 1.58 second 10-yard split in that time.
Despite his lack of production in college, Stewart has the talent to take a Danielle Hunter-like turn and become an impact player in the NFL.
12. Dallas Cowboys (7-10): Tetairoa McMillan, WR, Arizona
The Cowboys gladly step in to take Arizona wideout Tetairoa McMillan. The 6'4, 219-pounder's massive catch radius and playmaking ability makes him an ideal target for the Cowboys at No. 12.
McMillan's odds to be the first WR drafted have fallen over the past few weeks, as bettors hone in on Matthew Golden. But, I don't buy it. McMillan is far and away the most talented wideout in this class, and simply the victim of a long draft cycle. Dallas would be silly to pass.
2025 First WR Drafted Odds
| Player | Odds |
|---|---|
| Tetairoa McMillan | -250 |
| Matthew Golden | +170 |
| Emeka Egbuka | +1000 |
| Luther Burden | +7500 |
| Jayden Higgins | +11000 |
13. Miami Dolphins (8-9): jahdae Barron, CB/S, Texas
This pick is the perfect blend of need and value. Miami has no safeties of note on their roster entering free agency, as Jevon Holland departed in free agency. Jahdae Barron's combine performance has boosted his draft stock. The versatile defensive back can play nickel, outside corner or safety in the NFL.
Barron can step in and start for a Dolphins team that will be searching for a backend eraser in this draft class. He shows outstanding ball tracking and fantastic instincts from the slot.
14. Indianapolis Colts (8-9): Tyler Warren, TE, Penn State
The Colts desperately need to aid Anthony Richardson or whomever starts at quarterbacks' development this off-season. Warren is a versatile chess piece who can help Shane Steichen's offense move the chains.
Warren is a heavy -950 favorite to be the first tight end drafted. I'd be surprised to see him make it out of the top-15.
2025 First Tight End Drafted Odds
| Player | Odds |
|---|---|
| Tyler Warren | -950 |
| Colston Loveland | +470 |
| Elijah Arroyo | +12000 |
| Terrance Ferguson | +15000 |
| Mason Taylor | +15000 |
15. Atlanta Falcons (8-9): Jalon Walker, LB/EDGE, Georgia
Walker makes the quick trip to Atlanta to join the Falcons. Raheem Morris will be salivating at the myriad of ways he can use Walker to give his front-seven a jolt. Atlanta finished 31st in sacks last season.
The first linebacker drafted odds indicate a two-man race between Jalon Walker and Alabama standout Jihaad Campbell. While Campbell excelled at the NFL Scouting Combine, I believe Walker's pass-rushing prowess, and the upside that provides, gives him the edge. The first linebacker drafted in the 2025 NFL Draft odds are off the board, with Walker such a heavy favorite.
16. Denver Broncos (10-7) (Trade with Arizona): Colston Loveland, TE, Michigan
This is the point of the 2025 NFL Draft where things will get interesting. With about 12-15 first round grades on the board, teams will be all over the place in their evaluations and looking to move around the board to find value. For my 2025 NFL mock draft, Sean Payton and the Broncos move up to grab Michigan TE Colston Loveland.
Denver finds Payton the mismatch player he's looking for with Colston Loveland. The Michigan tight end made the most of subpar quarterback play this season in Ann Arbor, displaying his slippery route running skills and catch point ability. I love this fit.
17. Cincinnati Bengals (9-8): Walter Nolen, DT, Ole Miss
Cincinnati has to get Trey Hendrickson some help up front. The latest reports state the Bengals will be prioritizing the defensive line early in the 2025 NFL Draft.
With a frame that looks chiseled from granite, Walter Nolen may be the best pass-rushing defensive tackle in this class. The Ole Miss product recorded 12 tackle for loss while constantly being double-teamed at the center of the Rebels' line.
18. Seattle Seahawks (10-7): Jihaad Campbell, LB, Alabama
Jihaad Campbell is a downhill-missile that head coach Mike MacDonald will love to add to his front seven. MacDonald worked with Roquan Smith in Baltimore and will try to develop Campbell into that type of player.
Scouts were blown away by Campbell's footwork and agility at the combine. I'd be surprised to see him fall out of the top-20 in the 2025 NFL Draft.
19. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (10-7): Mike Green, EDGE, Marshall
Mike Green is one of my favorite players in this class. Green led the nation with 17.5 sacks this season and his blend of power and violence will be loved in Tampa.
🏈Marshall EDGE Mike Green will be a top-50 pick in the 2025 NFL Draft .
— Nick (@HolzSportsCo) January 19, 2025
Look how cleanly he beats all Big-10 right tackle Josh Fryar with the spin: pic.twitter.com/mLC9XHpyqb
20. Arizona Cardinals (Trade with Denver) (8-9): Donovan Ezeiruaku, EDGE, Boston College
Arizona's defense came together across the second-half of 2024, finishing top-10 in EPA per play. Head coach Jonathan Gannon needs more horses with so many of his defensive players set to be free agents.
In steps Donovan Ezeiruaku, a long, lean athletic pass-rusher with the ability to make an impact on Day 1. Ezeiruaku posted 14 sacks and 90 overall PFF grade last season.
21. Pittsburgh Steelers (10-7): Kelvin Banks Jr., OT/OG, Texas
With a number of free agents up front, Pittsburgh goes the offensive line route in the first round. Banks can step in and take over for James Daniels or Isaac Seumalo up front right away or play the role of swing tackle.
The Texas product has shorter arms than most first-round tackles, but could find his home at guard in the NFL.
22. Los Angeles Chargers (11-6): Kenneth Grant, DT, Michigan
The Los Angeles Chargers have been one of the NFL's worst rushing defenses for what seems like forever. While they improved last year, more help is required up front. Jim Harbaugh secures a player he knows well in Kenneth Grant.
Standing a massive 6'4, 331 pounds, Grant was a regular on Bruce Feldman's freak list. There are few humans alive with Grant's combination of size and ability.
23. Green Bay Packers (11-6): Derrick Harmon, DT, Oregon
Green Bay will be looking for defensive line help, and an interior presence to collapse the pocket, Harmon fits the bill.
24. Minnesota Vikings (14-3): Josh Simmons, OT, Ohio State
With Christian Darrisaw recovering from a torn ACL, and Cam Robinson a free agent, the Vikings grab their tackle of the future at pick 24. Josh Simmons would likely be long gone by this point in the draft, had he not suffered a knee injury earlier this season.
If his medicals are clear, Simmons has the potential to develop into the best tackle in this draft class.
25. Houston Texans (10-7): Matthew Golden, WR, Texas
Houston is incredibly happy to scoop up Texas playmaker Matthew Golden in this spot. Golden's explosive route-running combined with his phenomenal 4.29 40-yard dash at the combine have him soaring up draft boards.
Is Texas WR Matthew Golden the best WR in this year’s NFL Draft? (via @MoveTheSticks)
— NFL (@NFL) March 1, 2025
📺: #NFLCombine on @NFLNetwork
📱: Stream on @NFLPlus pic.twitter.com/tKmnaJqwOt
With Stefon Diggs and Robert Woods free agents, and Tank Dell unlikely to play in 2025 after suffering a gruesome knee injury, the Texans must find reliable playmakers this off-season. Golden starts that process.
26. Los Angeles Rams (10-7): Shavon Revel, CB, East Carolina
The Los Angeles Rams had a busy free agency period. Les Snead signed Davante Adams to give Matthew Stafford another weapon on the outside, before releasing Cooper Kupp. As such, the Rams are in position to draft the best player available.
Revel has fallen by the way side, as his ACL recovery will be key to his draft stock. The East Carolina product boasts some of the best anticipation skills in this class, and the size and speed the Rams covet. He's a natural successor to Ahkello Witherspoon on the outside.
27. Baltimore Ravens (12-5): Josh Conerly Jr, OT, Oregon
Baltimore faces a crisis up front, as Patrick Mekari, and Josh Jones left in free agency. The smooth-moving Conerly can step in to ease those concerns.
Conerly Jr. protected Dillon Gabriel's blindside last season, and allowed just six hurries on 523 pass blocking snaps.
28. Detroit Lions (15-2): James Pearce Jr, EDGE, Tennessee
If not for rumored character concerns, James Pearce Jr. would likely go much higher than this.
Pearce's elite first step and bend around the edge make him a sought after prospect. Dan Campbell excels at keeping his players disciplined while getting the most out of them. Detroit is the perfect landing spot for Pearce.
29. Washington Commanders (12-5): Nick Emmanwori, S, South carolina
Emmanwori recorded the best combine performance of any safety in the history of the event last week. His 4.4 40-yard-dash, 43-inch vertical, and 11 foot, 6 inch broad jump wowed scouts. Emmanwori's 6'3, 220-pound frame helps him lower the boom when tackling, and his unreal athleticism give him the upside of a future All-Pro. The Commanders are in luck as the back-end thumper they need falls into their laps. Washington lost Jeremy Chinn in free agency and replace him with the South Carolina playmaker.
Drafting Emmanwori allows head coach and defensive play-caller Dan Quinn to maximize his exotic coverage calls in 2025.
30. Buffalo Bills (13-4): Benjamin Morrison, CB, Notre Dame
A forgotten man this NFL Draft cycle, Notre Dame corner Benjamin Morrison is a steal for Buffalo at the end of the first-round. Should his medicals check out, Morrison could end up going far higher than this.
Morrison's advanced route anticipation skills make him one of the best cover corners in this class. His mirroring ability and ball skills give Morrison early Pro Bowl upside. Buffalo reaps the reward at pick 30.
31. Kansas City Chiefs (15-2): Airoentae Ersery, OT, Minnesota
Kansas City's trade of former All-Pro Joe Thuney was confusing to say the least. As such, Brett Veach and company will be praying a top-tier tackle falls to them at pick no. 31.
Aireontae Ersery STONEWALLED several of the top edge rushers at the Senior Bowl 👀
— NFL Draft Files (@NFL_DF) January 30, 2025
His hand placement and power was evident in reps against Mike Green, Landon Jackson, David Walker, and others. Also a good mover at 6’5, 339lbs.
He made a strong case for OT1 in the 2025 Draft ♨️ pic.twitter.com/idLDJWVDYX
Ersery posted a 9.89 relative athletic score at the NFL Scouting Combine with an unreal 1.75 10-yard split, at 331 pounds. The 6'6 monster has sweet feet and a real nasty streak. He's the perfect man to protect Patrick Mahomes' blind side.
32. Cleveland Browns Trade With Philadelphia Eagles: Jalen Milroe, QB, Alabama
The Super Bowl champions Eagles move back to collect value. Jalen Milroe has his warts, but his upside is the most tantalizing of any quarterback in this class. Milroe has all the ingredients to be a future star, so his projection will be about finding the team with the right recipe and patience to unlock his full potential.
Jalen Milroe will miss a wide-open go route by 4 yards because he gets too juiced…
— Nick (@HolzSportsCo) March 30, 2025
Then rip an opposite-hash deep out on a frozen rope the next snap.
I’d be shocked if he falls out of the top-40 at the 2025 NFL Draft. pic.twitter.com/CbyY23okVF
New Browns offensive coordinator Tommy Rees knows Milroe well from his time in the same role in Tuscaloosa, which makes Cleveland the perfect landing spot for Jalen. Milroe will need a season or two to sit and develop, but could be the ultimate upside gamble in the 2025 NFL Draft.
