2025 NFL Mock Draft: Three Quarterbacks in the Top Five

Welcome to our comprehensive 2025 NFL Mock Draft, where the future of football is being shaped. This year, the draft promises to be electrifying, with three standout quarterbacks projected to go in the top five picks. As teams vie for the next franchise cornerstone, the competition is fiercer than ever. In this detailed preview, we’ll break down the top prospects, analyze team needs, and predict the picks that could redefine NFL franchises.

Whether you’re a die-hard fan, fantasy football fan, or a casual observer, our mock draft provides the insights and analysis you need to stay ahead of the game. Dive in and discover which rising stars are poised to make an impact in the 2025 NFL season!

Three Quarterbacks Predicted to Dominate the Top Five Picks in the 2025 NFL Draft

With Summer Scouting in full swing, it is important to get a gauge of how each position group looks and which prospects are poised to rise. Like most mocks, there are several well-known prospects in this one, but I made sure to include several under-the-radar names that have breakout written all over them. It also might not be the best quarterback class, but three were able to find their way into my top five. Here is an early look at a 2025 mock draft.

1. New York Giants: Quinn Ewers, QB, Texas

If the Giants are picking first, they should look to upgrade over Daniel Jones. Ewers has the tools, upside, and experience quarterback evaluators love. His ability to pass with touch and layer the football is elite, and Ewers can make every throw. The Giants have been missing a franchise signal-caller, which Ewers would provide from day one.

2. New England Patriots: Will Campbell, OT, LSU

The biggest hole on the Patriots roster is left tackle, which they have failed to address in the draft over the past few years. Picking this high would mean they weren’t able to protect Drake Maye. Campbell is a ready-made tackle who has been battle-tested in the SEC. His technical foundation and athleticism will allow him to step in and be a quality starter. This would be a slam-dunk pick for a team looking to get back to its winning days.

3. Washington Commanders: Josh Simmons, OT, Ohio State

A San Diego State transfer, Simmons transitioned incredibly well to the Big Ten last season. The leap he took from his 2022 to 2023 tape was outstanding, and another jump will land him in the blue-chip prospect range. My player comp for Simmons is Christian Darrisaw, who has developed into one of the best tackles in football. The Commanders adding Simmons would give them one of the better offensive line units in the NFL.

4. Las Vegas Raiders: Cam Ward, QB, Miami (FL)

The Raiders missed out on a quarterback in the 2024 draft, making it a massive need for next offseason. Ward is the definition of a playmaker who has the talent to take Miami to the College Football Playoff. The Raiders have always been a team looking for excitement, which Ward would provide. He’d have a lot of success as a rookie with Las Vegas’s offensive talent.

5. Carolina Panthers: Shedeur Sanders, QB, Colorado

There is a chance Carolina would stick with Bryce Young if they are picking fifth, but owner David Tepper might want to be more aggressive at the position. Sanders isn’t a high-end athlete, but he is accurate to all three levels of the field. He would raise the Panthers floor in one of the weakest divisions in football.

6. New Orleans Saints: Mykel Williams, DE, Georgia

There were rumblings that the Saints would go with a defensive end in the first round last April, but they ended up going with Taliese Fuaga. They are still missing a true number one rusher, and Williams has the upside to be that. Williams is on the short-list of non-quarterbacks who could be selected first overall, and if he consistently plays like he did against Florida State next season, sixth overall will be too low for him.

7. Tennessee Titans: James Pearce Jr., DE, Tennessee

General Manager Ran Carthon came from San Francisco, which had a loaded defensive line, and he’d like to recreate that in Tennessee. T’Vondre Sweat and Jeffrey Simmons are a very good pairing on the inside, but this is another team without a star rusher from the outside. Pearce Jr. could be that player early on in his career

8. Minnesota Vikings: Tyler Booker, OG, Alabama

The Vikings have a great tackle duo, but their interior offensive line has been a mess for a few years. Booker is a very safe prospect with fantastic size and strength. He’d slide right into left guard and be a great run blocker and a wall in pass protection as a rookie. This would be an A+ pick for a team with a young quarterback.

9. Denver Broncos: Luther Burden, WR, Missouri

The first receiver off the board, the Broncos have some glaring needs but must give Bo Nix a few more weapons to throw to. Burden would pair nicely with Courtland Sutton as a receiver who is almost unstoppable to cover. Just as Ja’Marr Chase helped Joe Burrow and Stefon Diggs helped Josh Allen, Burden could be that guy for Nix.

10. Indianapolis Colts: Will Johnson, CB, Michigan

Cornerback isn’t a position Indianapolis would necessarily pick this early with their scheme, but Johnson is too good to pass up. He looked like a first-round pick as a freshman and is one of the many defenders Jim Harbaugh and his staff developed. Johnson would give Indianapolis one of the best cornerback trios in the NFL.

11. Arizona Cardinals: Jalon Walker, DE/LB, Georgia

Head Coach Jonathon Gannon’s system was where Haason Reddick thrived, and Walker has a similar skill set to the All-Pro. Walker’s first step explosiveness and bend are unbelievable, and he wins the outside track with ease. His instincts as a linebacker stood out in limited reps, and Walker is an elite athlete. Walker is a chess piece who can rush the passer and cover at a high level. He’d be an excellent upgrade over Zaven Collins, who is set to be a free agent in 2025.

12. Seattle Seahawks: Deone Walker, DT, Kentucky

The biggest defender in the draft, Walker is immensely talented. New Head Coach Mike Macdonald would be able to maximize his skill set and give Seattle a young and exciting defense. Few players move as well as Walker and no one does at 6’6” and over 340 pounds.

13. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Travis Hunter, CB, Colorado

After years of having great cornerback rooms, the Buccaneers really only have one concrete starter on the outside in Jamel Dean. General Manager Jason Licht would like to get back to building the secondary that helped the Buccaneers win a Super Bowl. The biggest question with Hunter is if he’ll play cornerback or wide receiver. Either way, he’s worthy of a top-15 selection.

14. Pittsburgh Steelers: Mason Graham, DT, Michigan

A wide receiver could be in play here with Tetairoa McMillan on the board, but you can never have enough defensive line talent. Especially with Cam Heyward’s future a bit murky, investing in a pass rusher like Graham could be a good pick for the future. Graham and Keeanu Benton would give Pittsburgh one of the best young tandems in the NFL.

15. Chicago Bears: Armand Membou, OL, Missouri

The Bears have a good offensive line, but their interior could need an overhaul after next season. Membou has All-Pro potential at guard, with the ability to also be a quality tackle. His combination of athleticism and power for a younger prospect will be highly coveted by teams in the first round. He’s very consistent and has high-level blocks littered throughout his film.

16. Los Angeles Chargers: Tetairoa McMillan, WR, Arizona

Some thought the Chargers should take a wideout with the fifth pick before they elected to take Joe Alt. Having improved the offensive line, they need to desperately add to a receiver room that doesn’t have much long-term outside of Ladd McConkey. McMillan is a big-bodied deep threat who can go up and high-point the ball. He projects as a number one wideout at the next level.

17. Jacksonville Jaguars: Aireontae Ersery, OT, Minnesota

The tape Ersery put together last season was first-round worthy. He is a pro-ready run blocker with excellent pop in his hands. In pass protection, his length, core strength, and foot quickness stand out. Defenders struggled to beat him in pass protection, and Ersery has Pro Bowl-level upside as a run blocker. Cam Robinson and Walker Little will hit free agency next offseason, leaving Jacksonville with a major hole at left tackle that Ersery could fill.

18. Cleveland Browns: Joshua Farmer, DT, Florida State

The Clemson tape is where you get to see the upside Farmer has. He is a bendy rusher with great grip strength and power at the point of attack. Farmer can throw guards around and plays with a non-stop motor. Cleveland drafted Michael Hall Jr. in the second round, but they still are weak at defensive tackle.

19. Los Angeles Rams: Mansoor Delane, CB, Virginia Tech

The Rams haven’t had a number-one cornerback since they traded away Jalen Ramsey. Delane has the traits to fill that role as early as his rookie year. He has excellent speed and the ability to stay in phase in man coverage. His instincts are NFL-ready, and he is a willing run defender. The Rams are trying to rebuild their defense, and Delane could be the cornerstone of their secondary.

20. Miami Dolphins: Tyleik Williams, DT, Ohio State

With the loss of Christian Wilkins, Miami’s defensive tackle group is pretty weak. Williams’ play strength is unbelievable, and he is great at shedding blockers. He took a big step forward in 2023 and most likely would have been a second round pick if he declared.

21. Atlanta Falcons: Abdul Carter, DE, Penn State

Making the transition from linebacker to the edge, Carter is following Micah Parsons’ path. His tape as a rusher wasn’t as good as his traditional linebacker film, but his traits will be tough to pass up on in the first round. The Falcons tried to trade up for Laiatu Latu in the 2024 draft, so acquiring a talented rusher will be a priority for their next draft.

22. New York Jets: Malaki Starks, DS, Georgia

Positional value will make it difficult to know where Starks comes off the board. He has been a player to watch since his first game as a freshman at Georgia. There aren’t any weaknesses in his game, and he could be one of the best safeties in the NFL. The Jets are set at cornerback but don’t have a long-term starter at safety, which Starks would be.

23. Green Bay Packers: Azareye’h Thomas, CB, Florida State

The Packers have routinely looked to upgrade their defense in the first round, and cornerback could be a position of need next year. Eric Stokes will be a free agent, and the Packer’s relationship with Jaire Alexander has been iffy at times. Thomas will break out as a full-time starter this upcoming fall, where his loose hips, length, and speed will be on display. 23 will be too low for Thomas by draft night, he just needs more experience.

24. Dallas Cowboys: Billy Bowman Jr., DS, Oklahoma

Few safeties have true single-high ability, and Bowman Jr. is one of them. He has elite speed and range on the backend to go along with nine career interceptions. Bowman Jr. is a natural center fielder who can flip the field with the ball in his hands. His fluidity and route recognition will also allow him to play in the slot. Bowman Jr. is a difference-making safety that Dallas hasn’t had in a while.

25. Buffalo Bills: Marcus Mbow, OT, Purdue

The strongest and most powerful hands of any linemen in the country, Mbow jolts defenders with his punch. He is a finisher in the run game and has a very good anchor in pass protection. Mbow can play either tackle or guard at the next level and is scheme-versatile. The Bills could have holes at both spots depending on who they bring back or let walk in free agency, so Mbow would be a great addition to a Super Bowl caliber roster.

26. Houston Texans: Caleb Banks, DT, Florida

A new name to the first-round mix, Banks has all the measurables teams look for in a defensive tackle. He has jarring power and very good athleticism for his size. The flashes are there for him to develop into one of the best defensive tackles in next year’s draft. The Texans don’t have any young talent at defensive tackle, so Banks would be an upside pick for a team on the rise.

27. Cincinnati Bengals: Jonah Savaiinaea, OL, Arizona

Because of Amarius Mims, Savaiianaea would kick inside to guard, but he and Mims would be tough to get around on the right side. Savaiinaea plays with a wide base and excellent natural strength. He was a freshman All-American at guard and had a great season in 2023 at right tackle. Savaiinaea has even more potential than Jordan Morgan and can play either tackle or guard.

28. San Francisco 49ers: Blake Miller, OT, Clemson

There might not be a better fit in the first round than Miller to the 49ers. This is a team that has a hole at right tackle, and Miller is exactly what they are looking for. His athleticism and ability to move in space is fantastic. Miller really stood out in pass protection and is already a multi-year starter. For a Super Bowl contender, Miller could step in and be a major upgrade over what the 49ers have right now.

29. Philadephia Eagles: Deion Burks, WR, Oklahoma

The Eagles are missing a number three receiver to complement AJ Brown and DeVonta Smith. Burks is a deep threat who should run in the 4.3s at the combine. He tracks the ball well downfield and has very good YAC ability. Philadelphia has been looking for a deep threat, which is why Burks makes sense to add to their offense.

30. Baltimore Ravens: Fernando Carmona Jr., OT, Arkansas

A well-built offensive tackle, Carmona Jr. has knockback power in his punch to go along with impressive foot quickness. He is a brick wall in pass protection and has the natural knee bend to stay in front of bendier rushers. That power he has in pass protection shows up consistently in the run game, too. Carmona Jr. looked like the best player on the field against USC and Oregon State’s defenses to start the season and continued to get better as the season went on. Ronnie Stanley is a pending free agent and has struggled to stay healthy. Carmona Jr. is a perfect scheme fit, making this an ideal match for the first round.

31. Detroit Lions: Jared Wilson, C, Georgia

Pound for pound, Wilson might be the most athletic player in the country. His speed is on a different level, and he is an effortless mover. Wilson is a better prospect than his predecessor, Sedrick Van Pran, and whenever he was on the field, Wilson showed off immense potential. Everything is there for Wilson to be a one-and-done prospect who ends up as the top center in next year’s draft. Frank Ragnow has been a staple at center for the Lions, but his health is a significant concern, which is why there were rumors the Lions were looking to address center in the 2024 draft.

32. Kansas City Chiefs: Colston Loveland, TE, Michigan

A natural separator, Loveland is one of the best receivers, regardless of position in the class. His hands are also very good. He won’t ever be a great blocker at the next level, but Loveland provides enough as a receiver to warrant a top-32 selection. Eventually, the Chiefs will have to look for Travis Kelce’s replacement, and Loveland, being available in the backend of the first round, would make sense as his successor.

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