2025 NFL Mock Draft (Round 1)

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One of the biggest events of the offseason, the NFL draft, is just around the corner. That means it is time to put together a 2025 NFL Mock Draft for the first round.

This class is especially unique, with just a few blue-chip players but plenty of starting-level talent across every position. That will make the draft especially intriguing. Teams will have very different values for different positions, making mocking the landing spots for players excessively difficult. The good news is that it will make the draft wildly entertaining.

Below you’ll find my 2025 first-round mock draft. Where do the quarterbacks land? Who takes the chance on Ashton Jeanty in the top 10? How many teams trade up? Find out below.

1. Tennessee Titans – Cam Ward, QB, Miami

Cam Ward to Tennessee is a stone-cold lock.

Ward is the most dynamic quarterback in this class with the best blend of athleticism and arm talent. Ward improved every season in college, culminating with a 67.2 percent completion percentage for 4,313 yards, 39 touchdowns, and seven interceptions with the Miami Hurricanes. He also had 17 rushing touchdowns over his final three collegiate seasons.

The quarterback is far from a complete product, but he lands in an offense with an improved offensive line, a solid backfield (Tony Pollard and Tyjae Spears), and at least one good wide receiver (Calvin Ridley). Most importantly, he fills a need for the Titans at the most important position in football.

2. Cleveland Browns – Travis Hunter, WR/CB, Colorado

The Browns take the NFL draft’s unicorn, selecting wide receiver/cornerback prospect Travis Hunter. The Colorado product is coming off a season where he won the Heisman (college’s top player), the Bednarik (college’s top defensive player), and the Biletnikoff (college’s top wide receiver) awards. He is arguably the top receiver and top cornerback prospect in this class.

Hunter racked up 96 receptions for 1,258 yards and 15 touchdowns on offense while adding 36 tackles and four interceptions on defense. He is the most dynamic player we have seen at the college level in decades.

Cleveland has stated they view Hunter as a wide receiver who will rotate in on defense (their depth chart agrees), which also provides a boost to his fantasy appeal. Hunter is a transformative talent that warrants this lofty standing.

3. New York Giants – Abdul Carter, EDGE, Penn State

Ideally, the Giants would take a quarterback, but none of the options warrant a pick this high.  Edge rusher isn’t the biggest need for the Giants, but they simply cannot pass up Abdul Carter, one of the few blue-chip talents, in this class.

Carter was an off-ball linebacker to start his career at Penn State but transitioned to the edge in 2024. The move translated to 24 tackles for loss and 12.0 sacks in his final collegiate season.

The Penn State alum has an exceptional bend off the edge and an extremely explosive first step. While his game as an edge rusher needs some refining, he has every trait necessary for a blue-chip player.

The Giants can move him off the ball on early downs before putting him on the edge in clear passing situations. Best of luck to teams that need to scheme up ways to stop him, Brian Burns, and Kayvon Thibodeaux when they can pin their ears back to attack the quarterback.

4. New England Patriots – Will Campbell, OL, LSU

The first three picks play out in the worst possible way for the Patriots. In this scenario, they need to shift their focus to protecting Drake Maye. A perfect fit to boost the leadership and talent in the offensive line room is LSU’s Will Campbell.

Campbell doesn’t have the ideal length coveted for NFL tackles (33-inch arms), but that didn’t stop him from allowing just four sacks in three seasons as LSU’s left tackle. On film, he’s a technician with excellent feet and core strength that warrants a shot at tackle at the NFL level. He’s also a high-character leader who will improve the offensive line room the minute he’s drafted.

While he isn’t the perfect prospect, he is certainly in the conversation for the best offensive lineman in the 2025 class.

5. Jacksonville Jaguars – Mason Graham, DL, Michigan

Michigan’s Mason Graham to the Jacksonville Jaguars fits like a glove. Jacksonville desperately needs to upgrade its interior defensive line, and Graham is the best interior lineman in this class.

Graham is a one-man wrecking crew against the run and consistently pressured the quarterback during his three years at Michigan (9.0 career sacks). He was especially effective in his final season, logging a 13.8 percent pass rush win rate.

The measurables aren’t ideal (32-inch arms), but Jacksonville’s GM was with the Los Angeles Rams before joining the Jaguars. He’s seen firsthand how little measurables matter with Aaron Donald, Kobie Turner, and Braden Fiske and will likely value Graham’s talent over his traits.

6. Las Vegas Raiders – Armand Membou, OT, Missouri

The Raiders are a popular landing spot for Ashton Jeanty and Will Johnson, but the running back and cornerback classes do have a lot of depth and will have options on Day 2. Meanwhile, the offensive line class falls off a cliff quickly, especially at tackle.

That makes Missouri’s Armand Membou a strong pick to bolster the right side of the offensive line.

Membou is the most physically gifted tackle in this class, measuring 6-4, 332 pounds and running a sub-5.0 40-yard dash. Over the last two seasons, he allowed just two sacks and 20 hurries on 850 passing plays and consistently flashed excellent agility in both the run and pass game. Surprisingly, there is room for improvement in his power, especially as a run blocker.

DJ Glaze was drafted as a developmental tackle in 2024 but was forced to play 998 snaps as a rookie. He allowed seven sacks and 51 pressures on 716 pass-blocking snaps. Membou instantly is an upgrade over him and allows the team to continue to develop Glaze.

7. New York Jets – Tyler Warren, TE, Penn State

The Jets were hoping to draft Membou, but he’s off the board in this mock draft. That shifts their focus to adding a weapon to help Justin Fields‘s development. The answer is Penn State tight end Tyler Warren.

Warren isn’t an athletic marvel at tight end, but he was extremely versatile in his final season with the Nittany Lions. He lined up at wide receiver, slot, inline, as a wing, in the backfield, and even at quarterback in wildcat packages. Tyler Warren isn’t a very fluid athlete, but instead wins in the passing attack by walling off defenders and finishing runs with power.

He was the centerpiece of Penn State’s passing attack, catching 104 of 135 targets for 1,230 yards and eight touchdowns in his final season. Warren has an excellent catch radius and can attack open zones, but is more of a power player after the catch than a YAC weapon.

8. Carolina Panthers – Jalon Walker, LB/EDGE, Georgia

Carolina desperately needs to add playmakers to their defense, especially rushing the passer. Georgia’s Jalon Walker is an interesting chess piece that can move all over the defense.

Walker spent time moving between off-ball linebacker and edge rusher during his time with Georgia. He’s exceptionally explosive and fast on defense, frequently hawking down running backs and receivers on the edge. Walker is also powerful enough to hold the edge in the run game despite his slight frame (6-1, 243 pounds).

There are limitations to his pass rush arsenal (he’s mainly a speed rusher who out-athletes offensive linemen). But it is a testament to his speed that he was able to produce 11.5 sacks in the last two seasons with a limited pass-rushing bag. He will continue to ascend as an edge rusher as he adds experience, but the team drafting him can feel secure that they are getting a fantastic leader with an extremely high football IQ.

9. New Orleans Saints – Tetairoa McMillan, WR, Arizona

Derek Carr‘s injury adds another massive need to this offense, but none of the quarterbacks left on the board warrant a top-10 pick. Instead, the Saints choose to set up their offense for success by selecting Arizona wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan.

McMillan has received as much scrutiny as anyone this draft cycle. But at his core, he is a player who has the size (6-4, 219 pounds), length, and speed (4.58 40-yard dash) to function as a true X receiver in today’s NFL.

McMillan posted 174 receptions (on 266 targets) for 2,721 yards and 18 touchdowns over his final two collegiate seasons. He has an excellent catch radius and frequently showed the ability to make physical catches over the middle of the field during his time with Arizona.

Rashid Shaheed is coming off a knee injury, and Chris Olave‘s future is murky after missing most of 2024 with concussions. McMillan adds a different skill set than both of those players and gives the Saints a wide receiver they can rely on for the foreseeable future.

10. Chicago Bears – Ashton Jeanty, RB, Boise State

The Bears aggressively addressed most of their needs this offseason, allowing them the ability to take a luxury pick in the top 10. There is no greater luxury in this class than Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty.

As a running back, Jeanty possesses exceptional lateral agility and refuses to go down on first contact. He also possesses an uncanny ability to set up defenders to take bad angles, giving his offensive line a chance to secure blocks to spring big runs.

Jeanty led the NCAA in 15+ yard runs (33) and had more yards after contact (1,695) than the next-highest rusher had in total rushing yards (Omarion Hampton, 1,660). In total, he carried the ball 374 times for 2,601 yards and 29 touchdowns in 2024. He averaged 6.4 yards per carry in his collegiate career and has a season with 40+ receptions on his resume.

Jeanty is the best running back prospect since Saquon Barkley and immediately gives Caleb Williams a new running mate in the backfield to elevate the offense in Ben Johnson‘s first season.

11. San Francisco 49ers – Kelvin Banks Jr., OT, Texas

The 49ers have many needs on defense after letting several key players leave in free agency this offseason. However, Trent Williams isn’t getting any younger, and the offensive line needs more talent. That makes Texas left tackle Kelvin Banks Jr. a slam-dunk pick for San Francisco.

Banks Jr. was a three-year starter for the Longhorns at left tackle and has the length (33 ½-inch arms) to play the position at the NFL level. He is an excellent athlete for his size and flashes good strength as both a run and pass blocker. He does struggle with long-armed defenders and does fall off blocks later in plays. Despite that, he allowed just four sacks on over 1,400 protection snaps in college.

Banks can start his career as a left guard or an upgrade at right tackle until Trent Williams retires. Regardless, he is an immediate upgrade for a San Francisco offense looking to get back to the Super Bowl.

12. Dallas Cowboys – Matthew Golden, WR, Texas

The Cowboys add Matthew Golden to complement CeeDee Lamb in the passing attack instead of taking a running back, thanks to the depth at the position.

Golden was a solid wide receiver prospect before shooting up the draft rankings thanks to a 4.29 40-yard dash at the combine. The speed isn’t always evident on film, but he can use it to set up comebacks and curls frequently on film.

His production profile is pretty underwhelming (138 receptions for 1,990 yards and 22 touchdowns in his career), but he has more than enough to be a field-stretching WR2 in the right offense.

Golden immediately replaces the speed threat role vacated by Brandin Cooks and gives Dallas a very good complement to CeeDee Lamb in the passing attack.

13. Miami Dolphins – Will Johnson, CB, Michigan

Miami would love to add a tackle after Terron Armstead‘s retirement, but the top three options in this class are all gone. Instead, they prepare for Jalen Ramsey‘s departure by selecting Michigan cornerback Will Johnson.

Johnson was considered by many to be a top 5 pick heading into 2024 before an injury-riddled season cooled down his stock. There are also legitimate questions about his speed translating at the NFL level. Unfortunately, those questions were unanswered after Johnson elected to skip the 40-yard dash at his pro day.

However, Johnson has impressive size and exceptional instincts (nine career interceptions with three career pick-sixes) that suggest he will thrive as a zone cornerback at the NFL level. He lands in a Dolphins’ defense that ran Cover-3 as their primary defensive coverage in 2024. This should cater to Johnson’s strengths and make his transition to the NFL smoother.

14. Indianapolis Colts – Tyler Booker, OG, Alabama

Mocking a tight end to Indianapolis is extremely popular in mock drafts. However, there are several options on Day 2 (Mason Taylor, Elijah Arroyo, and Harold Fannin Jr.) and some veterans on the trade market (Dallas Goedert and Mark Andrews) to make the issue less pressing.

Instead, the Colts use this pick to rebuild their offensive line after letting two interior pieces (Ryan Kelly and Will Fries) leave in free agency by selecting Alabama guard Tyler Booker.

Booker won’t wow anybody with his athleticism, but on film, he’s as consistent as they come as a run blocker and pass protector. By all accounts, Booker has the best character and is one of the best leaders in the draft class, regardless of position.

The Colts’ offensive identity over the last few years has been tied to their stellar offensive line. Adding a player like Booker in the first round continues that trend and gives the team the top interior offensive line in the class to open up rushing lanes for Jonathan Taylor in the backfield.

15. Atlanta Falcons – Mykel Williams, EDGE, Georgia

Atlanta would love to trade back since they have only five picks in the class. Unfortunately, there aren’t any players on the board worthy of a team moving up into the top 15. Instead, the Falcons are forced to stick and pick Georgia’s Mykel Williams to bolster their pass rush.

Mykel Williams was a dark horse to be the top-edge rusher in the class coming into the 2024 season. Unfortunately, an ankle injury in the first game of the season hobbled him for most of the season. Still, this is an edge rusher with all of the physical gifts needed (6-5, 260 pounds with 34 3/8-inch arm length) to develop into a force at the NFL level.

Despite the ankle injury, Williams set a career-high in sacks (5.0) and is arguably the best edge defender against the run in this class. He frequently wins with power on the edges and has plenty of untapped potential if he can unlock more tools and counters as a pass rusher at the NFL level.

16. Arizona Cardinals – Nick Emmanwori, S, South Carolina

The Cardinals poured resources into their defensive line this offseason, making that less of an urgent need. South Carolina’s Nick Emmanwori is a freak athlete who can bolster the defense with his versatility.

Emmanwori was the most impressive player at the NFL combine, measuring in at 6-3, 220 pounds, and running a 4.38 40-yard dash with a 43-inch vertical and an 11-6 broad jump. He’s listed as a safety but logged 414 snaps as a box defender, 193 snaps as a deep safety, and 146 snaps as a slot defender. That versatility will be coveted in the NFL as more teams work to find hybrid players that can help them disguise coverages.

Some issues frequently show up on film as a tackler (29 missed tackles in three seasons), but Emmanwori is a dynamic playmaker with elite physical traits and a penchant for generating turnovers (six interceptions and two touchdowns in his career). He can be deployed as a chess piece on the defense with the size to match up with tight ends and speed to cover slot receivers.

Jalen Thompson is set to hit free agency after 2024, and Emmanwori would serve as an upgrade that would allow the team to continue to utilize Budda Baker all over the field. He could factor in as a box defender in his rookie season before taking over as the team’s free safety as early as 2026.

17. Cincinnati Bengals – Mike Green, EDGE, Marshall

The Bengals need to upgrade their edge talent thanks to Sam Hubbard‘s retirement and the swirling Trey Hendrickson trade rumors. They get college’s 2024 sack leader, Marshall’s Mike Green, to bolster their pass rush.

Green led the nation with 17.0 sacks in his final college season, but there were doubts about his level of competition. He put those worries to bed with a dominant Senior Bowl practice week where he routinely destroyed higher-level competition across from him.

He also solidified himself as a worthy first-round pick with an absurd Pro Day that saw him measure in at 6-3, 248 pounds, and run an absurd 6.85-second 3-cone drill and 4.25-second short shuttle. Those are ELITE times.

Unfortunately, Green does have some red flags in his past (sexual assault allegations) that could suppress his draft stock. However, if those red flags check out, then he is a steal for the Bengals at this spot.

18. Los Angeles Rams (Trade via Seattle) – Colston Loveland, TE, Michigan

Trade Compensation: Picks 26, 90, and 2026 5th for Picks 18 and 137

The Rams desperately tried to trade up for Brock Bowers in 2024 but ultimately failed. They move up the board this season to jump the Broncos and Chargers, to take Colston Loveland this year, to make up for it.

Loveland didn’t produce big numbers in his final college season, but that was a function of terrible quarterback play and not his talent. He led the team in targets (82), receptions (56), yards (582), and touchdowns (5).

On film, Loveland is a dynamic receiving weapon with an impressive catch radius and great movement skills. He routinely can separate against man coverage (even when split out wide) and breaks tackles with agility, not power. There are medical concerns (he has missed most of the draft process after getting a shoulder surgery), but if the medicals check out, he is one of the more dynamic receiving weapons in this class.

He isn’t Brock Bowers, but he can quickly establish himself as the next great receiving tight-end weapon.

19. Tampa Bay Buccaneers – Jihaad Campbell, LB, Tampa Bay Buccaneers

There isn’t a better team/player fit in the first round than Alabama linebacker Jihaad Campbell and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Campbell was the top edge rusher in this recruiting class before moving off the ball with Alabama, thanks to their surplus of edge rushing talent. Campbell is an excellent athlete who does extremely well in passing situations (despite his lack of experience) while being a sure tackler in space.

He also showed impressive pass rushing/blitzing acumen, racking up 5.0 sacks and 12 tackles for loss in his final college season. He was also fifth in the SEC in tackles (117). Campbell was extremely impressive at off-ball linebacker despite his lack of experience at the position.

Campbell would form an excellent complement to Lavonte David in his rookie season and would take over for David as a long-term replacement.

20. Denver Broncos – Omarion Hampton, RB, North Carolina

Denver needs to upgrade their running back room after getting subpar production from the collective of Javonte Williams, Jaleel McLaughlin, and Audric Estime in 2024. They get one of the best running backs in the draft class, North Carolina’s Omarion Hampton, in the first round.

Hampton was a standout over his final two seasons with the Tar Heels, logging 534 carries for 3,154 yards (5.9 yards per carry) and 30 touchdowns. He also added 67 receptions for 595 yards and three receiving touchdowns.

The running back found a way to impress even more at the combine, weighing in at 6-0, 221 pounds and blazing a 4.46 40-yard dash, 38-inch vertical, and 10-10 broad jump. He is the best blend of size and explosion of any running back in this loaded class.

Hampton is a one-cut runner who is at his best as a North/South runner with a clear runway. He runs with excellent power and forces plenty of missed tackles. He would take over the lead role behind one of the best offensive lines in the NFL.

21. Pittsburgh Steelers – Shedeur Sanders, QB, Colorado

The Aaron Rodgers saga continues with no resolution in sight. Even if Rodgers does sign, the Steelers need to address the quarterback position at some point. They stop the fall of Shedeur Sanders with the 21st pick.

It was always lofty to put Sanders in the top three picks given his lack of physical tools, but he does have the accuracy that is worthy of a first-round pick. Sanders completed 73.4 percent of his passes in 2024 for 4,133 yards, 37 touchdowns, and 10 interceptions. Just 1.3 percent of his throws were deemed turnover-worthy by PFF last season.

Sanders would give Pittsburgh a young, developmental quarterback behind Aaron Rodgers (if he signs). He would do well in an Arthur Smith offense that would rely on the run to open up the play-action passing attack.

Landing with the Steelers, a team with a strong offensive line and big outside receivers (George Pickens and D.K. Metcalf), would be an ideal outcome for Sanders’s long-term development as an NFL prospect.

22. Los Angeles Chargers – Kenneth Grant, DT, Michigan

The Chargers need to upgrade their interior defensive line after the group struggled in 2024. In this mock draft, Jim Harbaugh reunites with his old recruit, Kenneth Grant, to bolster the unit.

Grant is a massive 6-3, 330 pounds, and posted strong athletic numbers at his pro day (5.11 40-yard dash, 31-inch vertical, and 27 bench press reps). On the field, he flashes impressive quickness for his size and has flashes of pass-rushing upside.

The nose tackle was very inconsistent throughout his career, but the positive flashes show a run-stopping nose tackle that can make an impact as a pass rusher. He immediately upgrades a subpar interior defensive line in Los Angeles.

23. Green Bay Packers – Jahdae Barron, CB, Texas

Jahdae Barron could easily be a top-10 pick thanks to his versatility as an outside corner, slot corner, and safety. In this mock draft, he falls to the Packers, who are rumored to be moving on from Jaire Alexander this offseason.

The Texas product was seen as a slot-specific player heading into the combine before running a 4.39 40-yard dash at 5-11, 194 pounds. He has a lack of length but showed strong ball skills in his final season with the Longhorns (five interceptions and 10 forced incompletions).

Barron has the speed and instincts to play outside, but would be at his best moving around the defense. He is a sound enough tackler to play in the slot or at safety and can provide good play as an outside corner if necessary.

Players with Barron’s build and skillset typically get drafted on the second day of the draft (Brian Branch, Cooper DeJean, Jalen Pitre, etc.), so it is a testament to his ability (and the shifting personnel usage in the NFL) that he finds himself as a first round pick in 2025.

24. New Orleans Saints (Trade via Minnesota) – Jaxson Dart, QB, Ole Miss

Trade Compensation: Picks 40 and 93 for Pick 24

The Saints passed on a quarterback with their top 10 pick, but decided to jump back into the first round ahead of Cleveland and the New York Giants to find their Derek Carr replacement, Ole Miss quarterback Jaxson Dart.

Dart has the arm talent and athleticism to be a starting NFL quarterback, even if Ole Miss’s offense made his life exceptionally easy. Some mechanical issues need to be addressed, especially in his lower body, but he has a quick release as a passer. Dart threw for 4,276 yards and 29 touchdowns in his final season and led the nation in deep passing yards (1,517).

He also had three straight seasons at Ole Miss with at least 389 rushing yards and racked up 12 rushing touchdowns. Dart would benefit greatly from Kellen Moore‘s up-tempo, shotgun offense that heavily utilizes motion to open up receivers.

25. Houston Texans – Walter Nolen, DT, Ole Miss

Houston has made some basic upgrades to their offensive line in free agency, which allows it the freedom to upgrade their defensive line in the first round. They have the leadership to try and maximize the considerable talent of Ole Miss defensive tackle Walter Nolen.

Nolen was the second-ranked prospect in his recruiting class thanks to a unique blend of size (6-4, 296 pounds), length (32 ½-inch arms), strength (27 bench press reps), and quickness (4.76 short shuttle). He has arguably the best pass-rushing production of the interior defensive linemen in this class (11.5 career sacks and 26 tackles for loss).

In Houston, he would upgrade the defensive line immediately and benefit from one-on-one matchups thanks to the presence of Danielle Hunter and Will Anderson Jr. on the edge.

26. Seattle Seahawks (Trade via LA Rams) – Grey Zabel, OL, North Dakota State

Seattle is able to trade back into round 1 and still upgrade their interior offensive line, a group that was abysmal in 2024. Grey Zabel played tackle at the FCS level in college but is in the conversation for the top interior offensive lineman in this class after dominating at the Senior Bowl.

Zabel has exceptional foot quickness and is a powerful mover in the run game. He doesn’t have the best punch, but he finishes blocks exceptionally well when he gets his hands on the defensive lineman in front of him.

The FCS product would be an instant upgrade at guard or center for Seattle and would be the first step in fixing one of the worst groups in the NFL.

27. Baltimore Ravens – Malaki Starks, S, Georgia

Baltimore sits tight and lands one of the best talents in the draft as per usual. Georgia safety Malaki Starks had a subpar 2024 season and struggled in the athletic testing at the combine, but he is too talented to pass up in Baltimore.

On film, Starks is an extremely intelligent player who uses his brain to make up for a lack of measurables and athletic ability. Starks lined up as a deep safety (400 snaps), in the slot (271 snaps), and as a box defender (215 snaps) throughout his career at Georgia.

Over his career, he flashed the ability to have an impact as a tackler (197 combined tackles) and as a pass defender (six career interceptions with 17 pass breakups).

A safety combination of Malaki Starks and Kyle Hamilton would be a nightmare for opposing defenses. Both players can line up anywhere at any time, making diagnosing coverages impossible for opposing quarterbacks.

28. Detroit Lions – Donovan Ezeiruaku, EDGE, Boston College

Detroit needs to find a pass rusher to complement Aidan Hutchinson. They take a swing on Boston College’s Donovan Ezeiruaku at the end of the first round.

Ezeiruaku doesn’t have ideal measurables (6-2 ½, 248 pounds) but has 34-inch arms and generated 21 tackles for loss and 16.5 sacks in his final season with Boston College. He proved his explosiveness and agility at the combine, registering a 35.5-inch vertical jump, 9-11 broad jump, and 6.94 3-cone drills.

He is more of a technician than an athletic marvel, but unlike most of the edge rushers in this class, he has proven production instead of upside.

29. New York Giants (Trade via Washington) – Jalen Milroe, QB, Alabama

Trade Compensation: Picks 33 and 99 for Picks 29 and 205

The Giants finally lose the game of quarterback chicken with the Browns, jumping back into the first round to take the raw athletic gifts of Jalen Milroe as their quarterback of the future. They can’t afford to wait, especially since Milroe’s 2023 offensive coordinator is on Cleveland’s coaching staff (Tommy Rees).

Milroe regressed as a passer in his final season with Alabama, completing 64.3 percent of his passes for 2,844 yards and 16 touchdowns with 11 interceptions. However, his speed is the most elite trait of any quarterback in this class. Milroe had 329 carries for 1,257 yards and 32 touchdowns over the last two seasons and logged a 4.37 40-yard dash at his Pro Day.

The Alabama signal caller also has the best deep ball in the draft class, but struggled consistently with ball placement on his short-to-intermediate throws.

The Giants are more than happy to take the chance on Milroe’s pure athletic tools. They have Russell Wilson and Jameis Winston for 2025 and can focus on untapping Milroe’s potential as a passer. It is a task Brian Daboll may be up to (and can sell to ownership to save his job), given his previous work with Josh Allen in Buffalo.

30. Buffalo Bills – Maxwell Hairston, CB, Kentucky

Kentucky’s Maxwell Hairston solidified his standing as a first-round cornerback after measuring in at 5-11, 183 pounds and blazing a 4.28 40-yard dash at the combine. Hairston is slight for a top-end cornerback (and missed time in 2024 with a shoulder injury) but is physical enough to play on the outside and has the speed to win in press coverage. He generated six interceptions over his two seasons as a starter.

Buffalo currently has Tre’Davious White set to start at one of their outside corner positions, so grabbing one of the most athletic corners in the draft would be a significant boost for their secondary.

31. Kansas City Chiefs – Derrick Harmon, DL, Oregon

Kansas City needs to upgrade the left tackle position after their porous offensive line cost them the Super Bowl. The team did sign Jaylon Moore to a two-year deal in free agency, which frees them up to address another need along the defensive line with Oregon’s Derrick Harmon.

Harmon was a solid contributor to start his career at Michigan State before taking a significant step in his lone season with Oregon. He racked up 11 tackles for loss and 5.0 sacks in his final season, consistently winning with quickness and strength on the interior.

He would form a formidable tandem with Chris Jones on the interior of the Chiefs’ defensive line.

32. Philadelphia Eagles – Shemar Stewart, EDGE, Texas A&M

The Eagles stand pat and land one of the most athletic edge rushers in the class in Texas A&M’s Shemar Stewart.

Stewart never topped more than 1.5 sacks or six tackles for loss in his three collegiate seasons, but vaulted into a first-round player after destroying the combine. Stewart measured in at 6-5, 267 pounds with a 34-inch wingspan and ran a 4.59 40-yard dash with a 40-inch vertical and a 10’11” broad jump.

On the field, he inconsistently combines his athletic gifts into sound technique, but when he does, he overwhelms even the best tackles (especially when converting his speed into power rushes). He would get time to develop with the Eagles as a situational pass rusher in a deep stable of players that includes Nolan Smith Jr., Jalyx Hunt, Bryce Huff, and Azeez Ojulari.

33. Washington Commanders (Trade with NYG) James Pearce Jr., EDGE, Tennessee

Washington can trade back into the second round and still secure the second-best pure pass rusher in this draft class, Tennessee’s James Pearce Jr.

Pearce Jr. was seen as a player who could ascend into the top 10 of the draft after racking up 10.0 sacks in 2023. Instead, his production dipped (7.5 sacks in 2024) as a rotational player for Tennessee.

There are questions about his character (hence his fall into the second round), but Pearce Jr. ran the fastest 40-yard dash of any end at the combine (4.47 seconds) and had 17.5 sacks in his final two collegiate seasons despite playing as a rotational piece.

Washington can gamble on talent thanks to their high-character defensive linemen and hopes that Pearce Jr. can provide more consistent pressure from the edge.

40. Minnesota Vikings (Trade with NOS) Benjamin Morrison, CB, Notre Dame

Benjamin Morrison would have gone in the first round had he not required hip surgery this offseason (the second of his career). Instead, the Vikings can move back into the second round and grab an intriguing talent in their secondary.

Morrison has the length (6-0) and athleticism to play on the outside as a man-coverage corner. He also consistently displayed high-level football IQ during his time with Notre Dame, making him an excellent fit in Brian Flores’ secondary.

If Morrison can stay healthy, the Vikings get a steal in the second round and pick up extra picks to do so. He fits in great for a secondary that was forced that let Stephon Gilmore and Shaquill Griffin walk in free agency.

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