2025 NFL mock draft: Three QBs in Round 1, plus the Patriots and Cowboys take the first two WRs off the board

The Titans’ actions in free agency — or lack thereof at the quarterback position — hint they’re going to draft Ward with the No. 1 pick. This pairing may ultimately be the only thing we can all agree upon happening in this draft.

Even without a long-term quarterback solution on the roster, the Browns opt for the prospect many believe is the best football player in this class in Hunter. Even if they indeed listen to trade offers, I don’t think any team will be able to meet their asking price for such a unique prospect like Hunter.

The Giants love what they’d have up front on defense with Dexter Lawrence, Brian Burns and now, Carter. They ultimately don’t trade back, either, with general manager Joe Schoen and head coach Brian Daboll wanting a blue-chip prospect in this class in a vital year for them.

Here, the Patriots are happy to move back with the aggressive Bears who are after a Jahmyr Gibbs-type explosive runner for new head coach Ben Johnson.

The Jaguars can certainly upgrade the offensive line via this pick in the draft. Campbell could play guard in a pinch, but new general manager James Gladstone and head coach Liam Coen opt to build the trenches in front of Trevor Lawrence.

New Raiders general manager John Spytek had a front-row seat to the impact Tristan Wirfs had in Tampa Bay. While Membou isn’t quite the prospect Wirfs was, he’s a comparable athlete, and that’s really saying something.

With the departures of Javon Hargrave and Maliek Collins, the 49ers are thin at defensive tackle. Graham is as pro-ready as they come at the position. Plus, the 49ers have four top-100 picks, six in the top 160 and 12 selections overall. Plenty of ammo to make this selection.

Last year, in this very spot, at No. 8 overall, everyone had Dallas Turner to the Falcons. Ultimately didn’t happen. Jalon Walker to the Panthers has felt similarly too chalky. Therefore I’m going with a Charlotte native with immense pass-rushing upside to the Panthers here, shocking many, including myself.

The Saints jump at the opportunity to add a dynamic playmaker who can strike from the linebacker position or rush the passer in Walker.

The Patriots get a big-bodied “X” receiver for Year 2 of the Drake Maye era. Head coach Mike Vrabel would lean in this direction after his time in Tennessee with early-career A.J. Brown. Plus, New England gets one of Chicago’s second-round picks (No. 39) and a 2026 second-round selection in the trade back.

Jets head coach Aaron Glenn saw first-hand the impact Sam LaPorta had in Detroit as a rookie. Warren is an overwhelming tight end at times who will work the middle of the field very well.

A prospect from the University of Texas who ran 4.29 seconds in the 40-yard dash? Music to the ears of Jerry Jones, and this is a team that needs more receiver help for Dak Prescott.

Banks gives the Dolphins stability at potentially two positions up front because of his guard-tackle versatility.

Green is the type of athlete Colts general manager Chris Ballard would love to pick in Round 1 to bolster the pass-rushing group.

A non-offensive skill-position player for Falcons general manager Terry Fontenot in the first round of the draft. The Falcons need more outside pass-rushing help. Badly.

The Cardinals jump at the opportunity to get a cornerback with Johnson’s pure playmaking ability onto the defense.

Harmon is the exact type of complete, three-down interior defensive rusher the Bengals need to bolster the defense.

Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald sees Kyle Hamilton-type possibilities for Emmanwori in his defense.

The Buccaneers get their heir apparent to Lavonte David in the speedy Campbell.

The Broncos pick the Michigan tight end to anchor the middle of the field for Bo Nix.

This is one of two ideal landing spots for Sanders to be maximized in the NFL. Mike Tomlin can handle the Sanders media circus.

Jim Harbaugh gets his guy from Michigan to serve as the anchor in the middle of the Chargers’ defensive front.

The Packers get an explosive upfield rusher to draw attention away from Rashan Gary on the outside.

The Commanders don’t sit and hope the Boston College star drops to them. And the Vikings are happy to slide back, as they start this draft with only four selections.

The Texans look to reload at the receiver group after the injuries to Stefon Diggs and Tank Dell in 2024. Egbuka has squeaky clean film and gets downfield in a hurry.

The Rams can’t resist the movement ability of Zabel at the guard position.

The Ravens get their outside cornerback opposite Nate Wiggins. He and Hairston are equally as feisty on the field.

The Giants get their quarterback of the future with Dart in a move with the Lions that only costs them their second third-round pick (No. 99), plus a seventh-round selection (No. 219).

The Vikings want to get nastier up front and selecting Booker will certainly help in that area. They receive Washington’s fourth-round pick and a 2026 third-round selection in this slide backward.

There are Tre’Davious White vibes to Amos, a box-checker from the SEC at the cornerback position.

The Chiefs adore YAC. Burden stars in that area. Instantly makes the Chiefs offense better.

This is perfect, isn’t it? The Eagles landing yet another Georgia defender who falls into their lap.