Connect with us

Football

2025 NFL Mock Draft: Why Shedeur Sanders could thrive in New York, plus the Titans move on from Will Levis

Published

on

2025 NFL Mock Draft: Why Shedeur Sanders could thrive in New York, plus the Titans move on from Will Levis

Colorado

• Jr

• 6’1″

/ 185 lbs

Projected Team

Carolina

PROSPECT RNK

1st

POSITION RNK

1st

REC

60

REYDS

757

YDS/REC

12.6

TDS

8

Hunter is the best player in college football with serious two-way abilities. This would be a boon for a Panthers organization in desperate need of an enormous jolt.

Miami (FL)

• Sr

• 6’2″

/ 223 lbs

Projected Team

Tennessee

PROSPECT RNK

6th

POSITION RNK

1st

PAYDS

2538

RUYDS

190

INTS

5

TDS

27

In this scenario, the Titans punt on the Will Levis experiment before Year 3 and take a quarterback in Ward who can play outside of structure but is lightyears more calm, cool, and collected than the passer he’d be replacing.

Arizona

• Jr

• 6’5″

/ 212 lbs

Projected Team

New England

PROSPECT RNK

4th

POSITION RNK

1st

REC

57

REYDS

982

YDS/REC

17.2

TDS

5

The Patriots have to add youthful talent to the receiver group for Drake Maye, who’s demonstrating encouraging signs early in his rookie season. McMillan is a stud ball winner at the catch point.

LSU

• Jr

• 6’6″

/ 323 lbs

Projected Team

N.Y. Jets

PROSPECT RNK

5th

POSITION RNK

1st

The Jets have to continue to bolster the offensive front for Aaron Rodgers, and Campbell is looking like the best tackle in this class.

Michigan

• Jr

• 6’2″

/ 202 lbs

Projected Team

Jacksonville

PROSPECT RNK

2nd

POSITION RNK

1st

The Jaguars have to get more dynamic talent in the cornerback room — even after recently extending Tyson Campbell — and Johnson can be that type of add.

Georgia

• Jr

• 6’5″

/ 265 lbs

Projected Team

New Orleans

PROSPECT RNK

7th

POSITION RNK

1st

The Saints build for the future with the uber-talented but raw Williams on the edge to eventually replace Saints legend Cam Jordan.

Michigan

• Jr

• 6’3″

/ 320 lbs

Projected Team

Las Vegas

PROSPECT RNK

3rd

POSITION RNK

1st

Graham is having yet another productive season at Michigan and plays with his hair on fire every snap. The Raiders add another upfield rusher next to Christian Wilkins.

Ohio State

• Sr

• 6’1″

/ 205 lbs

Projected Team

Cleveland

PROSPECT RNK

20th

POSITION RNK

3rd

REC

43

REYDS

546

YDS/REC

12.7

TDS

6

The Browns can’t really move off the Deshaun Watson deal, so in this mock, they go with a receiver because that position needs an upgrade, too. Egbuka is super polished.

Colorado

• Sr

• 6’2″

/ 215 lbs

Projected Team

N.Y. Giants

PROSPECT RNK

9th

POSITION RNK

2nd

PAYDS

2591

RUYDS

-18

INTS

6

TDS

24

How about Sanders in the New York City media market? Fun, right? The Giants need to draft a quarterback, and Sanders is increasingly looking like the most NFL-ready passer in this class.

Georgia

• Jr

• 6’1″

/ 205 lbs

Projected Team

Miami

PROSPECT RNK

12th

POSITION RNK

1st

The Dolphins pick Starks to pair with Jevon Holland to formulate a studly duo at safety for a long time.

Georgia

• Jr

• 6’2″

/ 245 lbs

Projected Team

Cincinnati

PROSPECT RNK

31st

POSITION RNK

2nd

Joe Burrow is playing elite-level football. The Bengals defense? Not so much. Walker is the latest multi-dimensional defender from Georgia who can cover and rush the passer on the edge.

Alabama

• Jr

• 6’2″

/ 225 lbs

Projected Team

L.A. Rams

PROSPECT RNK

26th

POSITION RNK

5th

PAYDS

1937

RUYDS

380

INTS

6

TDS

25

Here’s a curveball: Sean McVay gets a raw, uber-talented athlete at the quarterback spot he can mold inside his intricate system.

Boise State

• Jr

• 5’9″

/ 215 lbs

Projected Team

Dallas

PROSPECT RNK

14th

POSITION RNK

1st

RUYDS

1376

YDS/ATT

8.7

REYDS

50

TDS

19

I will be surprised if the Cowboys do not leave the first round without Jeanty as their pick.

Michigan

• Jr

• 6’5″

/ 245 lbs

Projected Team

Indianapolis

PROSPECT RNK

21st

POSITION RNK

1st

REC

42

REYDS

411

YDS/REC

9.8

TDS

4

The Colts get Anthony Richardson — whom I don’t believe they’ll quit on this quickly — the best all-around tight end in the 2025 class.

Texas

• Jr

• 5’11”

/ 180 lbs

Projected Team

Tampa Bay

PROSPECT RNK

41st

POSITION RNK

5th

REC

23

REYDS

380

YDS/REC

16.5

TDS

5

The Buccaneers plan for the future at receiver with the springy Bond who can win downfield with scintillating speed.

LSU

• Jr

• 6’1″

/ 225 lbs

Projected Team

Seattle

PROSPECT RNK

17th

POSITION RNK

1st

Here, the Seahawks are willing to wait for Perkins to nurse his way back to 100% health. Because when he’s healthy, he’s a jack of all trades with incredible athletic gifts.

Texas A&M

• Jr

• 6’4″

/ 285 lbs

Scourton has played to his potential this season at Texas A&M after a breakout season at Purdue in 2023. He can win on the outside or against squatty guards as an interior rusher.

Ole Miss

• Sr

• 6’4″

/ 255 lbs

Projected Team

Chicago

PROSPECT RNK

35th

POSITION RNK

6th

Umanmielen was awesome at Florida before starring at Ole Miss. He has the athleticism and strength to hit the ground running in the NFL.

Alabama

• Jr

• 6’5″

/ 283 lbs

Projected Team

Arizona

PROSPECT RNK

52nd

POSITION RNK

6th

The Cardinals get a serious pass-rushing threat on the outside in Overton, a budding star at Alabama. This is exactly what Jonathan Gannon’s defense needs.

Ohio State

• Sr

• 6’5″

/ 260 lbs

Sawyer looks NFL ready with a sizable frame and plenty of productivity over the past two seasons at Ohio State.

Boston College

• Sr

• 6’2″

/ 247 lbs

Projected Team

Atlanta

PROSPECT RNK

44th

POSITION RNK

1st

The Falcons have needed a true No. 1 outside rusher for seemingly forever, and this ascending Boston College rusher would be the latest roll of the dice for Atlanta at that spot on the defense.

Missouri

• Jr

• 5’11”

/ 205 lbs

Projected Team

Denver

PROSPECT RNK

11th

POSITION RNK

2nd

REC

40

REYDS

450

YDS/REC

11.3

TDS

6

The Broncos have to construct a quality receiver room around Bo Nix, and Burden has felt like a first-round pick since his first season at Missouri.

East Carolina

• Sr

• 6’3″

/ 193 lbs

Projected Team

Baltimore

PROSPECT RNK

28th

POSITION RNK

1st

The Ravens aren’t afraid to pick players entering the NFL with an injury, which is the case with this standout East Carolina cornerback.

Penn State

• Jr

• 6’3″

/ 252 lbs

Projected Team

Philadelphia

PROSPECT RNK

19th

POSITION RNK

4th

Carter is a dual-threat front-seven weapon the Eagles would love to add to their defense, given the fact that Nolan Smith has yet to really hit his stride.

Texas

• Jr

• 6’4″

/ 320 lbs

Projected Team

Minnesota

PROSPECT RNK

10th

POSITION RNK

2nd

The Vikings plan for the future at offensive tackle with Banks, who also could serve as a guard to begin his career.

Tennessee

• Jr

• 6’5″

/ 243 lbs

Projected Team

Buffalo

PROSPECT RNK

13th

POSITION RNK

2nd

Pearce is another specimen the Bills would love to insert onto the edges of their defensive front to continue to build the pass-rushing contingent.

Utah State

• Sr

• 6’0″

/ 205 lbs

Projected Team

Pittsburgh

PROSPECT RNK

102nd

POSITION RNK

11th

REC

26

REYDS

503

YDS/REC

19.3

TDS

3

The Steelers don’t wait until Round 2 to select a receiver, instead jumping at the opportunity to pick the sturdy-framed Royals, who’s been a consistent big-play threat for the Aggies.

Kentucky

• Jr

• 6’6″

/ 345 lbs

Projected Team

Green Bay

PROSPECT RNK

8th

POSITION RNK

2nd

The Packers add an enormous and athletic defensive tackle to make life easier for Rashan Gary and Co. on the outside.

Michigan

• Jr

• 6’3″

/ 339 lbs

Projected Team

Washington

PROSPECT RNK

29th

POSITION RNK

4th

Grant is a non-stop motor type on the interior and would instantly improve Washington’s inside defensive line group.

South Carolina

• Jr

• 6’4″

/ 290 lbs

Projected Team

Houston

PROSPECT RNK

43rd

POSITION RNK

2nd

The Texans have to get more beef and pass-rushing juice on the interior of their defensive front. They get it with Sanders, who has starred on a loaded South Carolina defensive line this season.

Iowa State

• Sr

• 6’4″

/ 215 lbs

Projected Team

Detroit

PROSPECT RNK
POSITION RNK
REC

45

REYDS

563

YDS/REC

12.5

TDS

6

Higgins is a big-bodied weapon from Iowa State. The Lions could use more perimeter talent in their receiver room.

Notre Dame

• Jr

• 6’0″

/ 190 lbs

Projected Team

Kansas City

PROSPECT RNK

15th

POSITION RNK

2nd

Morrison’s season was cut short due to injury, which could lead to this slide. The Chiefs love their young cornerbacks but would love to add more to the secondary.

Continue Reading