2025 NFL mock draft roundup: Experts predict full first round after Cam Ward at No. 1

There are just three games left in the NFL season: the conference championship games in the AFC and NFC and Super Bowl 59. Twenty-eight of the 32 NFL franchises are already ahead looking to the offseason.

Three of the seven head coaching vacancies and two of the four general manager openings have been filled so far. With the exception of the Kansas City Chiefs, Buffalo Bills, Washington Commanders and Philadelphia Eagles, the focus is already squarely on the 2025 season.

That includes hashing out free agency targets and building plans for the 2025 NFL draft. The first 28 picks are set for the first round and here's what experts from USA Today, the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel, Sports Illustrated and the 33rd Team predict will happen on night one of the 2025 NFL draft.

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2025 NFL mock draft roundup

Latest order via Tankathon.com. Picks No. 29-32 will be finalized after the Super Bowl. No trades are included in this mock draft roundup.

1. Tennessee Titans

USA Today: Cam Ward, QB, Miami (Fla.)

Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel: Cam Ward, QB, Miami (Fla.)

Sports Illustrated: Cam Ward, QB, Miami (Fla.)

33rd Team: Cam Ward, QB, Miami (Fla.)

USA Today: "The Patrick Mahomes comparisons might only ramp up for Ward throughout the pre-draft process given the link to (former Chiefs executive and newly hired Titans general manager) Mike Borgonzi. Though drawing any such parallel is inherently unfair to all involved, it's easy to see why a franchise that's resetting yet again would be drawn to an electric and immensely gifted catalyst behind center with a knack for making off-platform throws."

Sports Illustrated: "Ward will be a polarizing figure in NFL front offices, but he has the blend of tangible and intangible traits necessary to become a franchise quarterback—and that’s a swing worth taking for Tennessee."

2. Cleveland Browns

USA Today: Travis Hunter, CB/WR, Colorado

Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel: Shedeur Sanders, QB, Colorado

Sports Illustrated: Abdul Carter, Edge, Penn State

33rd Team: Abdul Carter, Edge, Penn State

USA Today: "The Browns should also shop this pick to several teams eager to make a quarterback investment, as there could be an enticing offer to move down. But it's hard to go wrong by standing pat and landing Hunter, the most dynamic player in the draft."

33rd Team: "Cleveland's quarterback outlook is obviously the central theme of their offseason. But if the team chooses in a high-pressure season to go with a veteran, be that Kirk Cousins or otherwise, this decision could pivot dramatically. If that's the reality we experience in April, Penn State pass rusher Abdul Carter feels like the right ingredient to place alongside Myles Garrett and create an absolutely terrifying pass rush duo."

3. New York Giants

USA Today: Shedeur Sanders, QB, Colorado

Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel: Travis Hunter, CB/WR, Colorado

Sports Illustrated: Shedeur Sanders, QB, Colorado

33rd Team: Shedeur Sanders, QB, Colorado

Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel: "New York doesn't overreach for a quarterback here and instead opts for the consensus top player in the class. Hunter should be a starter on defense first and work his way into the fold on offense over the course of the season. His length, coverage abilities and ball skills will make him an asset for the 27th-ranked pass defense in the league.."

Sports Illustrated: "New York averaged only 16.1 points per game, the second fewest in the NFL, in large part due to subpar quarterback play. Known for his flash, Sanders has an element of backyard football to his game, but he’s tough, accurate and built for the spotlight."

4. New England Patriots

USA Today: Abdul Carter, Edge, Penn State

Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel: Abdul Carter, Edge, Penn State

Sports Illustrated: Tetairoa McMillan, WR, Arizona

33rd Team: Mason Graham, DL, Michigan

Sports Illustrated: "Despite the promise of quarterback Drake Maye’s rookie season, the Patriots finished with the NFL’s worst passing offense, averaging 176.1 yards per game. New England needs to add pieces around Maye, and the fourth pick may be premature for an offensive lineman."

33rd Team: "With Abdul Carter off the board, the Patriots must decide between drafting an offensive weapon to help Drake Maye, an offensive lineman to fortify the trenches or to simply go with a "culture fit" in the name of "The Patriot Way". Mason Graham feels like a Mike Vrabel kind of talent, and this selection can help New England replicate some of what Tennessee was able to do with Vrabel and a stout defensive interior."

5. Jacksonville Jaguars

USA Today: Will Johnson, CB, Michigan

Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel: Mason Graham, DL, Michigan

Sports Illustrated: Travis Hunter, CB/WR, Colorado

33rd Team: Travis Hunter, CB/WR, Colorado

USA Today: "The 6-2, 202-pound Johnson... [is] also a savvy cover man who allows Jacksonville to try out a lot of different looks after owner Shad Khan bemoaned how "predictable" his team had become."

Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel: "Graham needs to improve as a pass rusher but that's not a huge need for the Jaguars with Joshua Hines-Allen and Travon Walker on the roster. He does have the tools to become a better interior rusher at 6-foot-3 and 318 lbs. Those tools show up in run defense already and Graham should help Jacksonville in that area immediately."

6. Las Vegas Raiders

USA Today: Tetairoa McMillan, WR, Arizona

Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel: Tetairoa McMillan, WR, Arizona

Sports Illustrated: Will Johnson, CB, Michigan

33rd Team: Will Johnson, CB, Michigan

Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel: "Quarterback is a huge question mark entering next season, but the Raiders need offensive weapons alongside record-setting tight end Brock Bowers. McMillan is the top wideout prospect in the class thanks to a combination of good route-running, size (6-foot-5 and 215 lbs.), catch radius and run-after-catch ability."

33rd Team: "This board is a bit of a bummer for the Raiders; they fail to see either a quarterback or the best player available fall into their lap here at No. 6 overall. What they do get, however, is a prototype cornerback to add to their secondary courtesy of Will Johnson. In a division with names like Mahomes, Reid, Payton, Herbert, and Harbaugh awaiting Las Vegas annually, there's plenty of motivation for Las Vegas to load up with coverage talent."

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7. New York Jets

USA Today: Mason Graham, DL, Michigan

Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel: Will Johnson, CB, Michigan

Sports Illustrated: Mason Graham, DL, Michigan

33rd Team: Malaki Starts, S, Georgia

USA Today: "It seems evident that it will take some time to get this rebuild off the ground. Starting off any overhaul by bringing aboard Graham, a consistent game-wrecking force, seems like a solid first step."

33rd Team: "We don't know what the team's decision at quarterback will be. Or what the scheme looks like. Or if the aggressive defensive ideals will be maintained after Jeff Ulbrich claimed the Falcons defensive coordinator gig. What do we know? The Jets need some safety help and Malaki Starks is one of the best available talents on the board."

8. Carolina Panthers

USA Today: Jalon Walker, LB/Edge, Georgia

Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel: Jalon Walker, LB/Edge, Georgia

Sports Illustrated: Jalon Walker, LB/Edge, Georgia

33rd Team: Tetairoa McMillan, WR, Arizona

Sports Illustrated: "The Panthers need to accumulate game-wreckers on defense. They finished last in the league in both run defense and points allowed this season, and they were tied for third worst with 32 sacks. Walker, an explosive chess piece who has the speed to run sideline-to-sideline and the quickness to routinely win pass-rushing reps, can elevate Carolina’s defense on multiple levels."

33rd Team: "If they can secure defensive upgrades in free agency, then this team can shift their focus to their other primary objective — helping Bryce Young realize his potential. Tetairoa McMillan boasts some of the same sizes Carolina has gone after at wide receiver but compliments that stature with good run-after-catch ability when targeted underneath."

9. New Orleans Saints

USA Today: Malaki Starks, S, Georgia

Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel: Luther Burden III, WR, Missouri

Sports Illustrated: Luther Burden III, WR, Missouri

33rd Team: Mykel Williams, Edge, Georgia

USA Today: "The Saints don't seem likely to embrace a full-blown teardown, but there's a clear need to get more building blocks in place. And while a significant investment at safety likely doesn't rank as a priority on New Orleans' offseason to-do list, Starks can change the complexion of a defense with his playmaking range, versatility and instinctiveness."

Sports Illustrated: "Star receiver Chris Olave played in only eight games, but no other Saints wideout caught more than 20 passes or eclipsed 400 receiving yards. New Orleans has holes on both lines, but it desperately lacks weapons apart from Olave and running back Alvin Kamara. Burden, who has a five-star pedigree, provides an explosive playmaker capable of hitting big plays each time he touches the ball."

10. Chicago Bears

USA Today: Will Campbell, OL, LSU

Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel: Will Campbell, OL, LSU

Sports Illustrated: Will Campbell, OL, LSU

33rd Team: Will Campbell, OL, LSU

Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel: "Chicago opts to take the best offensive lineman regardless of position to help things out up front. Campbell's an impressive athlete with experience, strength and a competitive streak to make it at the next level. He's likely better suited at guard due to arm length concerns but offers Pro Bowl upside as a rookie."

Sports Illustrated: "The Bears should sprint to the podium if Campbell makes it to No. 10. Chicago has clear holes along its offensive line, and Campbell, despite length-related questions about his ability to stick at tackle or kick inside to guard, is a clear projection. The 6'6", 323-pounder will be a plug-and-play starter wherever he goes, something the Bears desperately need after allowing an NFL-worst 68 sacks this season."

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11. San Francisco 49ers

USA Today: Shemar Stewart, DL, Texas A&M

Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel: Kelvin Banks Jr., OT, Texas

Sports Illustrated: Mykel Williams, Edge, Georgia

33rd Team: Kelvin Banks Jr., OT, Texas

USA Today: "Stewart's stock is all about what's still to be unlocked in the 6-6, 285-pounder. Niners defensive line coach Kris Kocurek has plenty of experience in equipping physically imposing defensive linemen with a formidable pass-rush plan, and Stewart could be his latest project on a line that has slowly been sapped of much of its talent beyond Nick Bosa."

33rd Team: "The 49ers could opt to go with a defensive lineman or perhaps a defensive back — but the selection of Kelvin Banks feels like a great opportunity for San Francisco to get out in front of the looming need of Trent Williams's final NFL chapter. Williams will be 37 this summer and played in just 10 games this season, the fewest in a season since 2017. Banks' athleticism and movement skills in the run game have the makings of a great fit in a zone scheme."

12. Dallas Cowboys

USA Today: Luther Burden III, WR, Missouri

Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel: Nic Scourton, Edge, Texas A&M

Sports Illustrated: Ashton Jeanty, RB, Boise State

33rd Team: Ashton Jeanty, RB, Boise State

Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel: "For once, we're resisting temptation and not giving Dallas running back Ashton Jeanty. Instead, they opt to invest in the pass rush with Scourton. The 6-foot-4, 280-lb. edge has the size, strength, athleticism, pass rush moves and college production scouts look for. His size means he can likely line up at multiple spots along the line, offering versatility to whoever is coordinating the Cowboys' defense in 2025. Micah Parsons can't do it all. With Scourton in the building, he likely won't have to."

Sports Illustrated: "The Cowboys need playmakers, and running back Rico Dowdle, who eclipsed 1,000 rushing yards this season, will be entering free agency... [Jeanty] has tremendous contact balance, is difficult to bring down and can make plays in the passing game. Regardless of who Dallas hires at head coach, Jeanty makes sense as an immediate game-changing weapon."

13. Miami Dolphins

USA Today: Kelvin Banks Jr., OT, Texas

Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel: Josh Simmons, OT, Ohio State

Sports Illustrated: Malaki Starks, S, Georgia

33rd Team: Armand Membou, OL, Missouri

Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel: "It'd be easy to opt for a defensive back at this spot given the number of upcoming free agents at that position group. But the Dolphins' success has been tied to quarterback Tua Tagovailoa's health for the last two years and that has to be priority No. 1 heading into 2025. Simmons looked like arguably the best tackle in the country before a season-ending knee injury. If he gets a clean bill of health ahead of the draft, he would be an impact starter protecting Tagovailoa into next season and beyond."

33rd Team: "Miami needs depth, they need starters at guard, and they need more competition to bring this unit back from the brink — and Missouri's Armand Membou achieves that. He's a popular projection to guard after playing right tackle at Missouri. and he could feasibly enter the lineup as a starter at either right guard or right tackle, which would hypothetically push [Austin] Jackson inside."

14. Indianapolis Colts

USA Today: Tyler Warren, TE, Penn State

Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel: Tyler Warren, TE, Penn State

Sports Illustrated: Tyler Warren, TE, Penn State

33rd Team: Tyler Warren, TE, Penn State

USA Today: "Though Shane Steichen and Chris Ballard were given a reprieve by Jim Irsay, the two might appear to have hitched their wagons to erratic quarterback Anthony Richardson. A strong option for helping him settle in could be Warren, a major threat down the seam who also is an asset after the catch."

Sports Illustrated: "The Colts had one of the NFL’s worst pass defenses, but they also received minimal production from their tight ends—Kylen Granson led the position group with 14 catches for 182 yards—and need to prioritize surrounding Anthony Richardson with weapons. Enter Warren, a versatile, do-it-all tight end who made 104 receptions for 1,233 yards and eight touchdowns in 2024."

15. Atlanta Falcons

USA Today: Mykel Williams, Edge, Georgia

Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel: Mykel Williams, Edge, Georgia

Sports Illustrated: Shemar Stewart, DL, Texas A&M

33rd Team: Jalon Walker, LB/Edge, Georgia

Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel: "They need to invest a top pick in the position for the first time since the 2017 draft. They won't have to look far. Williams brings impressive power and movement skills at 6-foot-5 and 265 lbs. His tape in the Bulldogs' first game against Texas in 2024 alone could likely make him a first-round pick. He's still inexperienced due to playing in a rotation but can grow with time into a difference-maker the team's been missing for years."

Sports Illustrated: "Despite a late-season surge, the Falcons finished with 31 sacks, second-worst in the league. Stewart moves with unique athleticism and fluidity for a 6'6", 290-pound defensive lineman, and he can move up and down the line of scrimmage. His raw numbers won’t impress—he registered only 1.5 sacks and 6.5 tackles for loss this season—but he logged 39 total pressures and holds intriguing upside."

16. Arizona Cardinals

USA Today: Josh Conerly Jr., OL, Oregon

Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel: Walter Nolen, DL, Ole Miss

Sports Illustrated: James Pearce Jr., Edge, Tennessee

33rd Team: Matthew Golden, WR, Texas

USA Today: "Two years after making offensive tackle Paris Johnson Jr. his first draft pick, Monti Ossenfort could again be drawn to fortifying the Cardinals' front. Conerly is an ascendant prospect who could flip to the right side to give Kyler Murray a pair of fleet-footed protectors."

33rd Team: "[Golden is] a potent route runner with experience as both a run-after-catch threat and a vertical weapon. His explosiveness would be a welcomed addition to a Cardinals passing offense that featured one of the best tight ends in football and a talented rookie, but not much else that can help dictate matchups. Arizona's passing offense was middle of the road in all the major categories this season — adding a piece like Golden could help further diversity the passing game."

17. Cincinnati Bengals

USA Today: James Pearce Jr., Edge, Tennessee

Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel: Malaki Starks, S, Georgia

Sports Illustrated: Derrick Harmon, DL, Oregon

33rd Team: Josh Simmons, OT, Ohio State

USA Today: "Sometimes, mock draft picks don't have to be so complicated. Cincinnati should be on the hunt for whatever high-end defensive prospects it can get its hands on, and Pearce is an explosive pass rusher who would pair well with NFL sack king Trey Hendrickson."

Sports Illustrated: "If the Bengals can’t re-sign Tee Higgins, a receiver is a viable option in this spot, but Cincinnati lacks pressure pieces on the interior of its defensive line. Harmon can play inside and outside, and he’s consistently disruptive due to his combination of quickness, power and scheme versatility. After transferring from Michigan State, Harmon starred at Oregon, finishing tied for third in the nation with 43 quarterback hurries, according to Pro Football Focus."

18. Seattle Seahawks

USA Today: Armand Membou, OL, Missouri

Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel: Jihaad Campbell, LB, Alabama

Sports Illustrated: Kelvin Banks Jr., OT, Texas

33rd Team: Josh Conerly Jr., OL, Oregon

Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel: "current Seattle coach Mike Macdonald orchestrated a dominant defense in Baltimore in 2023 led by Nnamdi Madubuike on the line, Roquan Smith at linebacker and Kyle Hamilton in the secondary. Seattle got defensive tackle Byron Murphy II in the first round last year and has cornerback Devon Witherspoon to lead the secondary. Campbell provides another link to improve the defense. He's what a modern linebacker looks like at an impressively athletic 6-foot-3 and 245 lbs. with experience off-ball and off the edge as a blitzer."

Sports Illustrated: "Despite starting the season as a projected top-10 pick, Banks has a real chance to slide out of the top 15. He faces similar questions as Campbell regarding arm length and his ability to stick at tackle long term, but Seattle can improve at both tackle and guard. Banks, who allowed only one sack and two quarterback hits this season, is athletic, strong and capable of filling either spot as a rookie."

19. Tampa Bay Buccaneers

USA Today: Shavon Revel Jr., CB, East Carolina

Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel: Emeka Egbuka, WR, Ohio State

Sports Illustrated: Shavon Revel Jr., CB, East Carolina

33rd Team: Nic Scourton, DL, Texas A&M

USA Today: "Zyon McCollum had a breakout season and could be in line for an extension as he enters the final year of his deal. If the Buccaneers are wary about shelling out top dollar, however, they could look to Revel, a hypercompetitive and physical 6-3 cover man who is still working his way back from a torn anterior cruciate ligament suffered in September."

Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel: "Longtime slot receiver Chris Godwin is a free agent after a season-ending injury. It's hard to find a more ready-made replacement at this spot than Egbuka. The Ohio State product is reminiscent of former Buckeye Jaxon Smith-Njigba as a polished route-runner from the slot receiver position. He can fit in with the future of the position alongside Jalen McMillan and provide another target for Baker Mayfield in the passing game."

20. Denver Broncos

USA Today: Ashton Jeanty, RB, Boise State

Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel: Ashton Jeanty, RB, Boise State

Sports Illustrated: Colston Loveland, TE, Michigan

33rd Team: Emeka Egbuka, WR, Ohio State

Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel: "Javonte Williams, Jaleel McLaughlin and Audric Estime all started at least one game at running back for the Broncos in 2024. They can settle the position by taking the Heisman Trophy runner-up. Jeanty's a generational talent thanks to his contact balance, burst, patience and a compact frame that doesn't wear down over a game. He's already comfortable in the colors and would excel in the Broncos' scheme."

Sports Illustrated: "Surrounding quarterback Bo Nix with weapons should be a priority for Denver this offseason. Loveland, a 6'5", 245-pounder, pairs size with speed. He can stretch teams vertically and should be a frequent target down the seam. Limited by rocky quarterback play, Loveland caught 56 passes for 582 yards and five touchdowns this season — and should be an early impact player at the next level."

21. Pittsburgh Steelers

USA Today: Emeka Egbuka, WR, Ohio State

Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel: Shavon Revel Jr., CB, East Carolina

Sports Illustrated: Emeka Egbuka, WR, Ohio State

33rd Team: Luther Burden III, WR, Missouri

Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel: "In a division featuring Baltimore and Cincinnati's high-powered offenses, the Steelers could use more help in coverage. Revel Jr. would be a slam-dunk top-15 pick if it weren't for a season-ending ACL injury in mid-September. He has 4.3 40-yard dash speed in a 6-foot-3 frame. That's a rare combination and he'll have the environment to grow alongside standout safety Minkah Fitzpatrick as well as outside corner Joey Porter Jr.."

33rd Team: "Whoever is at quarterback will need a continuously improving supporting cast if the Steelers are going to have a postseason breakthrough. And no one finds wide receivers quite like the Steelers. Luther Burden is an explosive run-after-catch weapon that would pair very well with the Steelers' tight end room and big-play threat George Pickens."

22. Los Angeles Chargers

USA Today: Kenneth Grant, DT, Michigan

Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel: Colston Loveland, TE, Michigan

Sports Illustrated: Matthew Golden, WR, Texas

33rd Team: Kenneth Grant, DT, Michigan

USA Today: "There were plenty of elements in the Chargers' wild-card loss to the Texans that likely proved bothersome to Jim Harbaugh, but perhaps none more so than the team allowing 168 rushing yards on 34 carries. Re-teaming with his former Wolverine pupil in Grant could help give Harbaugh the different look he might desire up front, as the 339-pounder can clog run games and even make the occasional play in the backfield."

Sports Illustrated: "One of the biggest risers in the 2025 class, Golden is lightning in a bottle. At 6'0", 200 pounds, Golden has the size, speed and run-after-catch ability to consistently hit big plays... The Chargers’ passing game revolved around rookie receiver Ladd McConkey in 2024, and while McConkey was brilliant, Los Angeles needs to give quarterback Justin Herbert more weapons. Golden would be a good start."

23. Green Bay Packers

USA Today: Walter Nolen, DL, Ole Miss

Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel: Josh Conerly Jr., OL, Oregon

Sports Illustrated: Trey Amos, CB, Ole Miss

33rd Team: Shemar Stewart, DL, Texas A&M

Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel: "Green Bay's offense fell apart against the Eagles, especially after an injury to left guard Elgton Jenkins. Conerly Jr. is young - he'll turn 22 during the 2025 NFL season - but has two years of starting experience at left tackle. His athleticism at 6-foot-4 and 305 lbs. give him ideal recovery skills. He's a better option at this spot than any of the pass-catchers on the board. He could start inside and develop into a starting tackle, similar to the options for Green Bay's 2024 first-round pick Jordan Morgan."

Sports Illustrated: "With Eric Stokes set to enter free agency and Jaire Alexander battling a steady stream of injuries, the Packers’ cornerback room is in line for a mini-rebuild. Amos, who transferred from Alabama to Ole Miss after the 2023 season, had a strong season with the Rebels. Amos stands 6'1", 190 pounds and has 32-inch arms, a strong body type for the position. The first-team All-SEC selection made several plays on the ball this season, notching three interceptions and 16 passes defended."

24. Minnesota Vikings

USA Today: Derrick Harmon, DT, Oregon

Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel: Benjamin Morrison, CB, Notre Dame

Sports Illustrated: Jahdae Barron, CB, Texas

33rd Team: Shavon Revel Jr., CB, East Carolina

USA Today: "The secondary could be in for significant upheaval given that the top four cornerbacks and starting safeties Cam Bynum and Harrison Smith are all on expiring contracts. But with the way the board pans out in this scenario, Minnesota instead turns its sights to Harmon, who's comfortable anchoring against the run or ripping past blockers to disrupt the pass game.."

Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel: "The Vikings' starting cornerbacks and safeties from 2024 are all hitting free agency. Minnesota lucks into Morrison who, like Revel, would likely go higher if it wasn't for a season-ending injury. He has good size for outside cornerback at 6-feet and 190 lbs. with smooth athleticism that makes him a natural for man coverage. He can play either outside or in the slot which could come in handy in the NFC North. He needs to iron out some inconsistencies in zone coverage but it's a small blemish that could improve in time in Brian Flores' system."

25. Houston Texans

USA Today: Tyler Booker, G, Alabama

Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel: Jonah Savaiinaea, OL, Arizona

Sports Illustrated: Armand Membou, OL, Missouri

33rd Team: Tyler Booker, G, Alabama

Sports Illustrated: "Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud took eight sacks in the team’s season-ending playoff loss to the Kansas City Chiefs in the divisional round. Houston’s biggest issues are on the interior, but Membou can play both inside and outside—he’s athletic enough to block on the move and strong enough to finish when he gets there. Membou, who turns 21 in late March, didn’t allow a sack or quarterback hit in 410 pass-blocking snaps this season."

33rd Team: "This unit needs reinforcements — which could also help Houston maintain some of their recent rushing success. Houston has a mix of youth and veterans along their offensive line, but finding a tone-setter like Booker could, in theory, fulfill the vision this team had for Kenyon Green, who has been a disastrous 1st round draft choice through two seasons."

26. Los Angeles Rams

USA Today: Josh Simmons, OT, Ohio State

Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel: Jahdae Barron, CB, Texas

Sports Illustrated: Josh Simmons, OT, Ohio State

33rd Team: Aireontae Ersery, OL, Minnesota

Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel: "Los Angeles has ample cap space to re-sign pending free agent left tackle Alaric Jackson if they choose. The Rams opt in this scenario to invest more into the cheapest defense in the NFL next season with Barron. The Longhorns' cornerback has the right mix of ball skills, positional versatility, football IQ and physicality to hang in the NFC West."

33rd Team: "Los Angeles has invested heavily in the offensive interior, but securing a long-term left tackle would help keep this offense on schedule moving forward. Ersery is a powerful zone blocker who could be a sharp fit to play on the left side and add even more punch to the Rams' front."

27. Baltimore Ravens

USA Today: Mike Green, Edge, Marshall

Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel: James Pearce Jr., Edge, Tennessee

Sports Illustrated: Walter Nolen, DL, Ole Miss

33rd Team: Landon Jackson, Edge, Arkansas

USA Today: "Offensive line looms as perhaps the more glaring issue, but so long as left tackle Ronnie Stanley is re-signed – or replaced with an adequate veteran substitute – the Ravens can instead focus on using this pick to address a pass rush that too often went dormant. Green led the Football Bowl Subdivision with 17 sacks, and his best play might be yet to come as he continues to fill out his frame and develop his upper body strength."

Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel: "Baltimore lucks into one of the most productive edge rushers in the SEC at the bottom of the first round. Pearce Jr. led the conference with 10 sacks last season and had another 7.5 in 2024. His 6-foot-5, 242-lb. frame could fill out, but for now, he has impressive length and athleticism for his size. He needs to improve in run defense, but given the depth at the position in Baltimore, Pearce Jr. could rotate in as a rookie before expanding his role in future years."

28. Detroit Lions

USA Today: Landon Jackson, Edge, Arkansas

Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel: Wyatt Milum, OL, West Virginia

Sports Illustrated: Nic Scourton, Edge, Texas A&M

33rd Team: Jahdae Barron, CB, Texas

Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel: "Detroit has one of the best offensive lines in the league but could use succession plans at the guard spots. Milum played tackle for four years but will likely move inside at the NFL level due to his athleticism concerns. His heavy hands, play strength and strong anchor would make him a great fit in play action-heavy systems. Milum could succeed pending free agent Kevin Zeitler at right guard if the Lions opt not to re-sign him."

Sports Illustrated: "The Lions need to address a unit that ranked third worst against the pass and finished tied for 23rd in sacks with 37. Scourton, at 6'4", 285 pounds, has a strong build for an edge defender, and he’s enjoyed success in both the Big Ten and SEC — he had 10 sacks in 2023 at Purdue and tallied 14 tackles for loss this season at Texas A&M.."

29. Washington Commanders

USA Today: JT Tuimoloau, Edge, Ohio State

Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel: Tre Harris, WR, Ole Miss

Sports Illustrated: Josh Conerly Jr., OT, Oregon

33rd Team: Mike Green, Edge, Marshall

USA Today: "A pass rush that is more than the sum of its parts has been one of the hidden driving factors behind the Commanders' rapid emergence. Still, the group would be due for additional resources even if Dante Fowler Jr. and Clelin Ferrell weren't on one-year deals. Though not the most dynamic player at his position, Tuimoloau regularly generates pressure by forcing blockers back, and he could be counted on to help set a harder edge for a defense that ranks 30th against the run.."

Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel: "Washington's offense needs more playmakers for Jayden Daniels to throw to and Harris is a big-bodied outside receiver who could be an option to grow with the Commanders' young quarterback. The 6-foot-3, 210-lb. Harris boasts the catch radius and body control to be a threat in the red zone and on jump balls. He's not a speedster, which could limit his ceiling overall, but he'd be a welcome addition to the position in Washington."

30. Buffalo Bills

USA Today: Jack Sawyer, Edge, Ohio State

Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel: Matthew Golden, WR, Texas

Sports Illustrated: Kenneth Grant, DT, Michigan

33rd Team: James Pearce Jr., Edge, Tennessee

USA Today: "Could the star of the Buckeyes' CFP run dash all the way into the first round? His pedestrian physical tools might relegate him to Day 2, but Sawyer should still be of high interest to many teams in this range, especially a Buffalo team that would benefit from the spark he could provide opposite Greg Rousseau."

33rd Team: "Pearce Jr. isn't necessarily the traditional "Buffalo" end. But neither was Von Miller — the team was looking for a closer as a pass-rush threat when they added him to the roster. Pearce Jr. is as freakish with his traits as anyone in this class. And Buffalo can afford him more opportunities to rush the passer late as anyone in the league. His first step, explosiveness, and end offer ample promise for a high ceiling. Pairing him with Sean McDermott feels like a good way to position him to reach it."

31. Philadelphia Eagles

USA Today: Nic Scourton, DL, Texas A&M

Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel: Cameron Williams, OT, Texas

Sports Illustrated: Mike Green, Edge, Marshall

33rd Team: Jihaad Campbell, LB, Alabama

Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel: "Williams is raw but has elite traits for his size. The Eagles' roster doesn't have any glaring needs and they instead can plan for the future. Williams can grow into an eventual successor to Lane Johnson on the right side."

33rd Team: "If the Eagles can get a long-term contract locked in for Zach Baun, this pick feels less likely. But the Eagles have big contracts everywhere, and Baun has played tremendous this year on his one-year contract. So well, as a matter of fact, that he may have played himself out of an offer from Philly. Time will tell. But if Baun leaves in free agency, Jihaad Campbell profiles favorably as a player who can do some of the same things — although Campbell does appear to be a bit more physical, too."

32. Kansas City Chiefs

USA Today: Donovan Jackson, G, Ohio State

Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel: Derrick Harmon, DT, Oregon

Sports Illustrated: Omarion Hampton, RB, North Carolina

33rd Team: TJ Sanders, DL, South Carolina

USA Today: "Between Joe Thuney being called to kick out to left tackle to solve the emergency of protecting Patrick Mahomes' blindside and Trey Smith's impending trip to free agency, Kansas City's offensive front will face some uncertainty once the season wraps up. Jackson is a stout, forceful presence on the interior who could take over for Smith, but he also has shown surprising ability at left tackle since being called on to fill in at the position."

Sports Illustrated: "He probably won’t be placed above Iowa’s zone-running standout Kaleb Johnson in most ballcarrier rankings, but Hampton is a tremendous downhill power-gap runner, which fits the direction Kansas City’s offense turned this season. The 6'2", 220-pound Hampton rushed for 1,660 yards, the third-most in college football, while scoring 15 touchdowns this season."

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