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Mel Kiper Jr.
We’re roughly three months from the 2025 NFL draft. The college football season is officially over — congrats to the national champion Ohio State Buckeyes — and we’re down to four teams in the NFL playoffs. That means three things:
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We have a full final season of tape for top prospects, so evaluations are becoming clearer.
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The draft order for the first 28 picks is locked in, with the Tennessee Titans sitting at No. 1.
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It’s a perfect time for my debut mock draft for the 2025 class.
This class isn’t loaded with quarterback talent, like we saw in 2024. But I still have a few passers going early in Round 1, and there is plenty of talent at other positions. Remember, there is a lot of time before the draft begins April 24, and the board will continue to change with predraft events. This is merely an exercise to show what I’m thinking three months out, factoring in my Big Board rankings and what I’m hearing from execs, scouts and coaches in the league. I’m not projecting any trades right now; it’s just too early to gauge which teams could move up. And I used ESPN’s Football Power Index to project the draft order for the final four picks.
Let’s get into my early projections, starting with the Titans. For more on the 32 pick predictions, check out the “SportsCenter Special” airing at 5 p.m. ET Wednesday.
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As we look ahead to the 2025 NFL Draft, renowned draft analyst Mel Kiper Jr. has released his Round 1 pick predictions. With an eye towards the top talents in college football, Kiper’s mock draft offers a glimpse into the future of the NFL. From potential franchise quarterbacks to game-changing defensive stars, here are Kiper’s predictions for the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft:
1. Jacksonville Jaguars – QB Trevor Lawrence (Clemson)
2. New York Jets – DE Kayvon Thibodeaux (Oregon)
3. Detroit Lions – QB Sam Howell (North Carolina)
4. Houston Texans – WR Garrett Wilson (Ohio State)
5. New York Giants – OT Evan Neal (Alabama)
6. Cincinnati Bengals – CB Derek Stingley Jr. (LSU)
7. Atlanta Falcons – LB Owen Pappoe (Georgia)
8. Miami Dolphins – QB Malik Willis (Liberty)
9. Las Vegas Raiders – OT Ikem Ekwonu (NC State)
10. Philadelphia Eagles – WR Chris Olave (Ohio State)
11. Carolina Panthers – DT Jordan Davis (Georgia)
12. Washington Football Team – OT Charles Cross (Mississippi State)
13. Minnesota Vikings – LB Nakobe Dean (Georgia)
14. Seattle Seahawks – CB Kaiir Elam (Florida)
15. Denver Broncos – QB Spencer Rattler (Oklahoma)
16. Pittsburgh Steelers – DE George Karlaftis (Purdue)
17. New England Patriots – WR Justyn Ross (Clemson)
18. Green Bay Packers – OT Kenyon Green (Texas A&M)
19. Baltimore Ravens – LB Christian Harris (Alabama)
20. Tennessee Titans – CB Ahmad Gardner (Cincinnati)
21. Los Angeles Chargers – WR Treylon Burks (Arkansas)
22. Cleveland Browns – S Kyle Hamilton (Notre Dame)
23. New Orleans Saints – QB Matt Corral (Ole Miss)
24. Arizona Cardinals – LB Devin Lloyd (Utah)
25. Dallas Cowboys – DE Drake Jackson (USC)
26. Buffalo Bills – DT Travis Jones (UConn)
27. Tampa Bay Buccaneers – OT Zion Nelson (Miami)
28. San Francisco 49ers – CB Trent McDuffie (Washington)
29. Kansas City Chiefs – WR Jalen Tolbert (South Alabama)
30. Indianapolis Colts – DE Adam Anderson (Georgia)
31. Los Angeles Rams – S Dax Hill (Michigan)
32. Miami Dolphins – RB Breece Hall (Iowa State)
These predictions are subject to change as the college football season progresses, but Kiper’s expertise and insight provide a tantalizing look at the potential stars of the 2025 NFL Draft. Stay tuned for updates and analysis as we inch closer to draft day.
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