1. New York Giants – Trade w/ Tennessee Titans – QB Cam Ward – Miami

The Titans and Giants both have question marks around their quarterbacks. The problem for New York is that there’s a chance their guy is off the board by the time they pick at #3 overall, with the Cleveland Browns being a big wild card. Ward’s game steadily improved from the FCS-level, all the way through to last season at Miami, where he became known as a magician on the field. His improvisation skills, ability to connect on deep throws, and scrambling ability make him a strong candidate to go number one overall.

(Titans receive pick no.3 plus pick no. 47 overall plus a 2026 third-round pick)

2. Cleveland Browns – EDGE Abdul Carter – Penn State

With Myles Garrett coming out and saying he’s willing to dig his heels into the ground until he gets traded, there’s a good chance Cleveland is sitting with a glaring need at edge rusher come April. The organization looks to free agency to fill out the quarterback room while eyeing up a day-two prospect in this class. Carter can come in and make an impact right away, and he should only continue to improve as a pass rusher.

3. Tennessee Titans – Trade w/ New York Giants – CB/WR Travis Hunter – Colorado

By moving back and acquiring a second round pick, the Titans win the first day of the draft since they still land a ‘generational talent‘ in Travis Hunter. With Hunter in the mix, the Titans can improve a defense that gave up the third most points in the league in 2024. They could also use help at receiver. Hunter’s rare dual-threat ability makes him a slam-dunk to go in the top-five,

4. New England Patriots – OT Will Campbell – LSU

The temptation to bolster the defensive line is there, but Mike Vrabel knows that side of the ball as well as anyone and should immediately help improve a Patriots defense that gave up more than 24 points per game in 2024. Protecting Drake Maye should be a priority, especially with the top tackle on the board. Campbell is plug and play.

5. Jacksonville Jaguars – CB Will Johnson – Michigan

After watching the Philadelphia Eagles manhandle the Kansas City Chiefs up front, there’s a good reason to think the Jaguars will select Mason Graham. If Trent Baalke were still calling the shots, that would feel more like the likely pick. Johnson has shown, however, that he’s the best cornerback in this class. The Jaguars were undisciplined on defense last year, and Johnson comes from a championship winning program; he’d be a strong fit in Jacksonville.

6. Las Vegas Raiders – DL Mason Graham – Michigan

The Raiders have been widely considered a natural fit for Shedeur Sanders; even Deion made his feelings known to former coach Antonio Pierce. The thing is, Pierce is out. Pete Carroll is in. When running the show in Seattle, Carroll flipped the Seahwaks roster in his first two seasons and turned a porous defense into a top ten unit before making them the one of the most dominating defenses of this generation. Adding Graham to a rotation that includes Maxx Crosby and Christian Wilkins is too good to pass up.

7. New York Jets – QB Shadeur Sanders – Colorado

It seems unlikely, given the amount of teams that need a quarterback, but Sanders could slide in this draft. The Jets, perhaps not expecting the slide, see an opportunity to quickly fill a gaping hole on their team. Even if they add to the position in free agency, Sanders offers a long term solution at quarterback. Though he doesn’t have the strongest arm, his football IQ and ability to manuever a muddy pocket make him an easy choice for the Jets.

8. Carolina Panthers – EDGE Jalon Walker – Georgia

The Panthers have focused on building out their offense over the last two years, with the signings of several offensive linemen, and the drafting of Bryce Young. The defense, however, lacks playmakers, especially after they moved on from Brian Burns. Walker has generated plenty of pre-draft buzz, and could find himself going in the top-5, but he’s the sort of high-motor, elusive pass rusher that the Panthers need.

9. New Orleans Saints – EDGE Shamar Stewart – Texas A&M

With several players along the defensive line hitting free agency, and Cam Jordan about to play his 15th season, the Saints are in dire need of pass rushing juice. As an organization that tends to bank on upside at the position, Stewart fits the Saints’ mold; he’s explosive and has great bend.

10. Chicago Bears – OT Josh Simmons – Ohio State

Even after suffering an injury in October, Simmons is considered one of the top tackle prospects in the draft. He’s known for his pass protection but also excels as a run blocker. Chicago sorely needs to upgrade the offensive line, and should use free agency to kick start the rebuild as well as premium picks in the draft.

11. San Francisco 49ers – WR Tetairoa McMillan – Arizona

The 49ers 2024 season became unraveled because of injuries. While there are other pressing holes on the roster, the depth at defensive line in this draft class should give John Lynch confidence in building the unit out with later picks, especially now that Robert Saleh is back in house. Much of this pick is also driven behind the theory that the team will trade Deebo Samuel. McMillan has Mike Evans-type skills, and he’d become a core pillar for the franchise as they continue to build around Brock Purdy.

12. Dallas Cowboys – G Tyler Booker – Alabama

The Cowboys are obviously a popular pairing for Ashton Jeanty, but this running back class is too deep to pass up a potential stalwart at guard in Booker. He was highly recruited out of high school and comes from an Alabama program that has consistently churned out quality offensive linemen. Booker would be an immediate plug-and-play for Dallas, and help elevate whichever running back they do draft.

13. Miami Dolphins – OT Armand Membou – Missouri

There are questions on defense, especially heading into free agency as several key players are up for new contracts. But the Dolphins live and die by the effectiveness of their offensive line, and they need a player like Membou, who can occupy the tackle or guard position. The run game can’t be as bad as it was in 2024. Defensive tackle and safety can be addressed later.

14. Indianapolis Colts – TE Tyler Warrn – Penn State

Although not quite as nimble and elusive as Brock Bowers, the Penn State product is the complete package at tight end. In several games last season, Warren was the go-to guy when the Nittany Lions needed it. He can become an immediate impact player and would fill a position of need for the Colts as they try to figure out if Anthony Richardson is the future at quarterback.

15. Los Angeles Chargers trade w/ Atlanta Falcons – EDGE Mykel Williams – Georgia

Unless the Chargers can find a way to keep both Khalil Mack and Joey Bosa, they’ll need to add to the pass rush. Williams is more projection than anything; his game needs to be developed, and 2024 was a down season, but his two games against Texas could convince a team drafting early that he’s worth the investment.

16. Arizona Cardinals – DT Derrick Harmon – Oregon

Jonathan Gannon has proven he can make the most out of what he has on defense, but Arizona needs more talent on that side of the ball, especially since the Cardinals are poised to lose several players up front. Harmon could step in and be a disruptive force right away for Arizona. His burst and power made him hard to stop at the college level.

17. Denver Broncos – trade w/ Cincinnati Bengals – RB Ashton Jeanty – Boise State

The Broncos stop Jeanty’s slide by trading up with the Bengals, who are happy to collect extra draft capital after Harmon and Williams went off the board. Jeanty could step in and be an immediate starter for the Broncos, giving them the sort of speed they’re lacking in the run game. His power and tenacity would fit swimmingly with the Broncos identity on offense.

18. Los Angeles Chargers – trade w/ Seattle Seahawks – TE Colston Loveland – Michigan

After watching the Broncos pass on Loveland, the Chargers jump up a few spots to grab Loveland, who reunites with Jim Harbaugh to help boost this offense. Loveland is one of the top pass-catchers in the draft, and would add a much-needed dynamic to this Chargers offense.

19. Tampa Bay Buccaneers – WR Luther Burden III – MIssouri

Chris Godwin has likely played his way into a big contract elsewhere, and although the Buccaneers might manage to sign a solid veteran wide receiver in free agency, they target Burden to bolster this passing attack. With his ability to work different parts of the field, Burden would fit nicely in this potent passing attack in Tampa Bay and help the Buccaneers keep pace in the NFC.

20. Cincinnati Bengals – trade w/ Denver Broncos – EDGE Mike Green – Marshall

The Bengals are going to look different on defense in 2025. Whether they move on from Sam Hubbard, Geno Stone, and Germaine Pratt is yet to be seen, but the bottom line is they were not good enough last year. They need juice to their pass rush, and Green would bring that. He might have concerns about his size, but he plays with tenacity off the edge and could help this unit in a hurry.

21. Pittsburgh Steelers – RB Omarion Hampton – North Carolina

Whoever is playing quarterback for the Steelers in 2025 will need a better running attack. While receiver is a pressing issue, the Steelers can sort that out through free agency and look to the draft to improve their running back room. Hampton is at his best when he’s down-hill, and has the power to be productive at the next level. While there are elements of Najee Harris to his game, Hampton has more juice once he gets going and would be a nice fit in Pittsburgh.

22. Seattle Seahawks – trade w/ Los Angeles Chargers – OT Kelvin Banks – Texas

The Seahawks are still working on finding their identity on offense, but with Klint Kubiak in the fold, look for the team to be more run focused going forward. Adding Banks, who excelled at tackle but can slide in to play guard, would bolster a unit that has struggled to find its footing, largely due to injuries. Banks is experienced and one of the best prospects at the position.

23. Green Bay Packers – EDGE James Pearce Jr. – Tennessee

The Packers have invested several high draft picks into the front seven over the last three years, but there is more work to be done. Pearce Jr. may not have put up the sacks that he did in 2023, but he recorded a career-high for QB pressures in 2024. Adding him to the lineup oppopsite Lukas Van Ness and Rashan Gary would help turn around what a disappointing unit last year.

24. Minnesota Vikings – DT Walter Nolan – Ole Miss

A highly touted prospect coming out of high school, Nolan didn’t reach his full potential until arriving in Oxford last season. At Ole Miss, he was disruptive and helped anchor a stifling defense. Nolan is a superior athlete, and Brian Flores would be able to get the most out of his talents.

25. Houston Texans – WR Emeka Egbuka – Ohio State

Not only do the Texans need help at the receiver position, but they’ve seen what can happen when teams reunite college teammates; Ebguka caught 10 touchdowns from CJ Stroud in 2022 at Ohio State, and he graduated as one of the most accomplished receivers in school history. Ebguka is smooth getting out of his routes and would fit nicely into the Texans offense.

26. Los Angeles Rams – OT Donovan Jackson – Ohio State

Jackson had a rough start to 2024, but his performance throughout the playoffs for the Buckeyes should help him surge up draft boards. While Matthew Stafford’s future in Los Angeles is uncertain, it seems more likely that the Rams go all-in for one more year with Stafford, so protecting him should be the highest priority. Jackson would give them flexibility along the offensive line, and could develop into a long-term starter in the NFL.

27. Seattle Seahawks – Trade w/ Baltimore Ravens – LB Jiihad Campbell – Alabama

Under Mike McDonald, the Seahawks are going to continue tinkering until things are right where they need to be. That could be moving on from DK Metcalf (for the right price), and also letting Ernest Jones IV walk in free agency. In this scenario, both scenarios come true, and the organization uses the extra draft capital from the Metcalf trade to fill the hole left by Jones IV. In Baltimore, McDonald did his best work with fast, off-ball linebackers; Campbell would give him a tenacious playmaker to man the middle of the defense.

(Baltimore receives DK Metcalf in exchange for pick 27 and a future second).

28. Cleveland Browns – Trade w/ Detroit Lions – QB Tyler Shough – Louisville

The Browns find a trade partner with the Lions. Detroit, knowing that Super Bowl windows in the NFL close quickly, trade a 2025 and 2026 first-round pick for Myles Garrett, giving the Browns ammunition to move around the board as they please. In this scenario, Cleveland pulls the trigger on Shough, who benefits from a strong pre-draft process. Even though he’s set to turn 25-years old, at Louisville, Shough was finally healthy and showed a quick release, powerful arm, and next-level anticipation.

29. Washington Commanders – EDGE Donovan Ezeiruaku – Boston College

The Commanders are close to contending with the elites of the NFL, but they need some more juice along the defensive line. Dan Quinn was able to make due with a mish mash of free agent signings in 2024, but adding a young, premier pass rusher would help bolster this defense. Ezeiruaku wins with power and finesse, and was highly productive last season at Boston College.

30. Buffalo Bills – S Malaki Starks – Georgia

The Bills defense hasn’t been the same since the decline and subsequent departures of Micah Hyde and Jordan Poyer. Adding Starks to the fold would give them an enforcer alongside Taylor Rapp and help restore the secondary. Starks is a read-and-react type of safety who also displayed high level ball skills at Georgia; he would fit nicely in Buffalo.

31. Kansas City Chiefs – DT Kenneth Grant – Michigan

After a Super Bowl performance where the offensive line was a major liability, the Chiefs attack free agency to fill the likely void of Trey Smith and potentially others. By adding Grant in the draft, they double down on the defensive line and give Chris Jones a running mate. Grant is at his best against the run, and would help keep the Chiefs defense dominant.

32. Philadelphia Eagles – CB Shavon Revel – East Carolina

Had it not been for a torn ACL in September, Revel would be in the top-15 conversation. He’s long, physical, and was productive at East Carolina. Although the Eagles could have talent to replace up front, the odds of Howie Roseman filling those gaps in free agency seem likely. By drafting Revel, the Eagles would add another talented cornerback to a young and ascending secondary.