2025 NFL Mock Draft: Giants get aggressive in pursuit of franchise QB; Bears get a steal to round out top 10

We all witnessed on “Hard Knocks” how badly Giants GM Joe Schoen attempted to move up to select Drake Maye last year. This time, he makes no mistake about acquiring the quarterback he wants.

I know this feels way too early for Jalen Milroe, but we’ve had bigger surprises with quarterbacks going higher than expected in the past, and Milroe is destined to erupt at the NFL Scouting Combine. This is all about the long-term upside with the former Alabama passer, and a cheaper bridge quarterback can be signed in the interim. Nevermind Deshaun Waton’s standing on the roster; he’s unlikely to be physically capable of playing in 2025 anyway.

After the slide back, the Titans go the prudent route to add more blocking to it’s lower-level offensive line. Will Campbell brings an NFL-ready skill set and plus athleticism. They get two second-round picks (2025 and 2026) along with a 2026 third-rounder in this swap, which will be music to the ears of Tennessee’s new GM.

Hunter to the Patriots would be tremendous for everyone involved. New England gets a ridiculous two-way player, and Hunter can be featured prominently right away.

The Jaguars have to get more talent into the secondary. Will Johnson checks the boxes for a lockdown No. 1 cornerback.

I don’t necessarily believe it matters if Deion Sanders is coaching elsewhere in the NFL next season. The Raiders — who may or may not have a personnel department now run by minority owner Tom Brady — are going to be the team connected most to Shedeur Sanders during the pre-draft process.

Mason Graham is too talented for the Jets to pass on here, and he’d help New York get back to the elite-level defense it had for a long stretch before the 2024 season.

Tetairoa McMillan would give Bryce Young a serious rebounder on the perimeter, which is exactly what he needs.

The Saints add a tremendous YAC type to complement downfield threats Chris Olave and Rashid Shaheed for Derek Carr in New Orleans.

Abdul Carter would be a boon for the Bears at No. 10 overall given his burst, flexibility, length and ascending power.

Armand Membou is the athletic and powerful type to be the heir apparent to Trent Williams in San Francisco.

If Ashton Jeanty is available when Jerry Jones goes on the clock, I firmly believe he will be the pick for the Cowboys.

Malaki Starks would give the Dolphins another premier playmaker at the safety spot who will contribute on three downs in a big way. He’ll probably re-sign, but Jevon Holland is a free agent.

The Colts get a premier producer from the SEC with elite-level traits around the edge on defense.

Jalon Walker is a do-everything linebacker/edge hybrid who’d be a welcomed addition to Atlanta’s relatively weak second level.

Princely Umanmielen has three years of quality productivity in the SEC under his belt and could provide the Cardinals with immediate outside pass-rushing help.

Derrick Harmon is a wide but athletic upfield rusher who was arguably the most dynamic pass-rushing defensive tackle in 2024.

Tyler Booker is an NFL-ready guard who’d bolster the Seahawks’ run-game woes from 2024.

Given Mike Evans’ age and Chris Godwin coming off another major injury, the Buccaneers go back to the receiver well with the sizable and speedy Emeka Egbuka.

Jahdae Barron has the plus man-coverage skills Vance Joseph will love across from Patrick Surtain II.

Benjamin Morrison is simply too sudden for the Steelers to pass on him here. He’ll be an instant starter in Pittsburgh across from Joey Porter Jr.

Tyler Warren emerged as the best tight end in college football this season, with incredible athletic gifts, a sizable frame and plus ball skills. Huge boost for the Chargers offense down the seam.

The Packers add a serious upfield rusher to the interior of a defensive line that really needs it.

Before his injury, Shavon Revel felt like a first-round lock. With his injury occurring so early in the 2024 season, the Vikings are fine selecting him here. He’s long, uber-talented and comes with plus ball skills.

The Texans simply need more offensive line talent up front to better protect C.J. Stroud. Kelvin Banks Jr. had a fantastic season in pass protection for the Longhorns.

The Rams add their left tackle of the future in Wyatt Milum, who’s ready to start Week 1.

The Commanders add a strong, versatile pass rusher with an NFL-caliber frame and plus hand work at the point of attack.

The Ravens go back to Minnesota for more offensive line reinforcement. Aireontae Ersery has been tracking toward the first round for a few years now.

Andrew Mukuba moves like a safety who’ll fly up boards with a tremendous combine, and the Bills look to the future at the safety position. In 2024, Mukuba had five interceptions with seven pass breakups to go along with 69 total tackles.

The Eagles are glad to add yet another Georgia defensive lineman to the defense in Mykel Williams, who’s a freaky specimen yet has a raw skill set.

T.J. Sanders was a consistent star on South Carolina’s stellar defensive line in 2024. He plays with awesome power and can win in passing situations.

Jack Sawyer has played his best football of the season in the College Football Playoff, and his no-nonsense attitude — along with refined skills — make him an ideal fit in Detroit.