{"id":219791,"date":"2025-02-28T11:14:14","date_gmt":"2025-02-28T16:14:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/?p=219791"},"modified":"2025-09-25T11:59:42","modified_gmt":"2025-09-25T15:59:42","slug":"2025-nfl-mock-draft-version-2-0","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/2025\/02\/28\/2025-nfl-mock-draft-version-2-0\/","title":{"rendered":"2025 NFL Mock Draft &#8211; Version 2.0"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The managers at Last Word on Sports went head to head in a 2025 NFL mock draft, and there were some surprises. Just the first round, no trades, and live on the show, here are the final results:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/2025-nfl-draft-profiles\/\" target=\"_self\"><em>Full Scouting Reports for the 2025 NFL Draft<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a  href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/Gnyviyz3YJ0?si=D7H6Hh5feGmhsODz\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em>Mock Draft Podcast Episode for Full Reasoning for Each Pick<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>2025 NFL Mock Draft &#8211; Version 2.0<\/h2>\n<h3>1. Tennessee Titans, Abdul Carter, EDGE Penn State<\/h3>\n<p>This was mere hours before the news broke about his foot injury. It&#8217;s unfortunate, but he could slide a couple of spots if a team is overly cautious.<\/p>\n<h3>2. Cleveland Browns, Cam Ward, QB Miami<\/h3>\n<p>The Browns need a way to sell tickets and take the QB1 in the class.<\/p>\n<h3>3. New York Giants, Shedeur Sanders, QB Colorado<\/h3>\n<p>The front office needs to win now, and unless they make a splash in free agency Sanders is their best choice.<\/p>\n<h3>4. New England Patriots, Travis Hunter, WR\/CB Colorado<\/h3>\n<p>It&#8217;s one of the few places he can go where he&#8217;d be the team&#8217;s WR1 and CB2, but the Patriots need help all over.<\/p>\n<h3>5. Jacksonville Jaguars, Mason Graham, IDL Michigan<\/h3>\n<p>Some have Graham as the best defender in the class, and for good reason. The Jaguars eat their vegetables here and build their defense.<\/p>\n<h3>6. Las Vegas Raiders, Ashton Jeanty, RB Boise State<\/h3>\n<p>Pete Carroll wants to establish the run, and he takes the best running back in the class to do it. No one tell him it&#8217;s not 1993 anymore.<\/p>\n<p><a  href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/KYtEi08rXAE?si=1MoBDBhShjDmKTYL\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em>Ashton Jeanty All-22 Film Study<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>7. New York Jets, Tyler Warren, TE Penn State<\/h3>\n<p>The Jets are an absolute wild card here. Warren gives them a nasty run blocker and another weapon in the passing game, both of which they desperately need.<\/p>\n<p><a  href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/Ut9DV0ps4ek?si=_P0KGDkDmi3HjzqP\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em>Tyler Warren All-22 Film Study<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>8. Carolina Panthers, Mykel Williams, EDGE Georgia<\/h3>\n<p>The Panthers need help almost everywhere on defense, so they add one of the best edge rushers in the class.<\/p>\n<h3>9. New Orleans Saints, James Pearce Jr., EDGE Tennessee<\/h3>\n<p>After a freaky combine performance, nine might be too low for Pearce.<\/p>\n<h3>10. Chicago Bears, Will Campbell, OT LSU<\/h3>\n<p>Bears fans will finally get a year where they feel confident in their quarterback and offensive line at the same time.<\/p>\n<h3>11. San Francisco 49ers, Armand Membou, OT Mizzou<\/h3>\n<p>Trent Williams can&#8217;t keep doing this forever, and Membou brings a physical mentality the 49ers love in their OL.<\/p>\n<p><em><a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/2024\/11\/25\/2025-nfl-draft-early-scouting-report-armand-membou-missouri\/\" target=\"_self\">Armand Membou Scouting Report<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<h3>12. Dallas Cowboys, Tetairoa McMillan, WR Arizona<\/h3>\n<p>The Cowboys run to the podium to get the best receiver in the draft. Tet compliments what Ceedee Lamb brings to the table, and they can wait on running back.<\/p>\n<h3>13. Miami Dolphins, Will Johnson, CB Michigan<\/h3>\n<p>Will Johnson was a consensus top-five pick before his injury, the Dolphins buy the dip.<\/p>\n<h3>14. Indianapolis Colts, Mike Green, EDGE Marshall<\/h3>\n<p>Off the field issues aside, the Colts DL would go from mediocre to one of the best after two drafts.<\/p>\n<p><em><a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/2025\/01\/30\/2025-nfl-draft-scouting-report-mike-green-marshall\/\" target=\"_self\">Mike Green Scouting Report<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<h3>15. Atlanta Falcons, Kenneth Grant, IDL Michigan<\/h3>\n<p>The Falcons haven&#8217;t been in the <a  href=\"https:\/\/www.teamrankings.com\/nfl\/stat\/sacks-per-game?date=2018-02-05\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">top half of the league in sacks since 2017<\/a>. Grant&#8217;s not the most polished defender, but his athleticism and size can hopefully help.<\/p>\n<h3>16. Arizona Cardinals, Josh Simmons, OT Ohio State<\/h3>\n<p>Simmons has the most experience at left tackle, but the team needs help on the OL so they take the best player available and figure out who will switch sides later.<\/p>\n<h3>17. Cincinnati Bengals, Walter Nolen, IDL Ole Miss<\/h3>\n<p>A humongous, run stopping DT is just what the doctor ordered in the AFC North.<\/p>\n<p><em><a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/2025\/02\/27\/cincinnati-bengals-get-massive-idl-upgrade-in-latest-mock-draft\/\" target=\"_self\">Walter Nolen Impact<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<h3>18. Seattle Seahawks, Jihaad Campbell, LB Alabama<\/h3>\n<p>Campbell is a rangy, tone-setting linebacker who can help this defense take the next step.<\/p>\n<h3>19. Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Malaki Starks, S Georgia<\/h3>\n<p>It would spark the age old positional value versus best player available approach, but the Bucs can be multiple with their secondary with this pick.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Top 5 Running Backs in the 2025 NFL Draft - Best RB Prospects Ranked\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ndHqOpXhqA0?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3>20. Denver Broncos, Omarion Hampton, RB UNC<\/h3>\n<p>Sean Payton wants to level up his run game, and Hampton brings versatility both between the tackles and as a checkdown option in the passing game.<\/p>\n<p><em><a  href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/xrLZovWzUHk?si=mGKUGybKOeC1N5cW\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Watch &#8211; Omarion Hampton Prospect Profile<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<h3>21. Pittsburgh Steelers, Emeka Egbuka, WR Ohio State<\/h3>\n<p>When in doubt, close your eyes and take the Ohio State receiver. Egbuka was comped to Hines Ward in the <a  href=\"https:\/\/rookieguide.footballguys.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Footballguys rookie guide<\/a>, and for good reason.<\/p>\n<p><em><a  href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/-T-fFDkXjEU?si=An6cbt8IzcRrca2-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Watch &#8211; Emeka Egbuka Prospect Profile<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<h3>22. Los Angeles Chargers, Luther Burden, WR Mizzou<\/h3>\n<p>2023 Luther Burden looked like a top five pick. In this 2025 NFL mock draft, the Chargers bet he can return to form and will get creative between him and McConkey.<\/p>\n<p><em><a  href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/T9KD5x2Q_8I?si=NxNdxKjyb_bawtcE\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Watch &#8211; Luther Burden Prospect Profile<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<h3>23. Green Bay Packers, Jahdae Barron, CB Texas<\/h3>\n<p>Barron has supporters that think he&#8217;s a lockdown corner, and haters that think he&#8217;s a nickel only zone option. The Packers hope he&#8217;s the former.<\/p>\n<h3>24. Minnesota Vikings, Kelvin Banks Jr., OT Texas<\/h3>\n<p>Darrisaw might need some time to recover from his ACL tear, and Banks can fill in there until he&#8217;s back, then kick inside to guard.<\/p>\n<h3>25. Houston Texans, Matthew Golden, WR Texas<\/h3>\n<p>Golden&#8217;s twitchy separation gives a nice contrast to Nico Collins and could help C.J. Stroud return to form.<\/p>\n<p><em><a  href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/29lpip2_7Wk?si=7aOPszuED8pSbsN5\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Watch &#8211; Matthew Golden Draft Profile<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<h3>26. Los Angeles Rams, Colston Loveland, TE Michigan<\/h3>\n<p>Loveland doesn&#8217;t have gaudy numbers, but that stems from playing in a low-volume Michigan passing game. He&#8217;s a baller.<\/p>\n<h3>27. Baltimore Ravens, Shemar Stewart, EDGE Texas A&amp;M<\/h3>\n<p>Freak-athlete edge rusher to chase down Joe Burrow twice a year? Easy pick for Baltimore.<\/p>\n<h3>28. Detroit Lions, Nic Scourton, EDGE Texas A&amp;M<\/h3>\n<p>Scourton was more productive than Stewart at Texas A&amp;M, but he&#8217;s still plenty athletic and can be the Robin to Aidan Hutchinson&#8217;s Batman.<\/p>\n<h3>29. Washington Commanders, Grey Zabel, OT North Dakota State<\/h3>\n<p>The Commanders have a treasure trove of cap space, so they&#8217;ll likely attack WR in free agency. Instead they get a nasty grinder in the first.<\/p>\n<h3>30. Buffalo Bills, Derrick Harmon, IDL Oregon<\/h3>\n<p>The premium edge rushers are mostly off the board, instead they bolster the interior of their DL to help their postseason push.<\/p>\n<h3>31. Kansas City Chiefs, TreVeyon Henderson, RB Ohio State<\/h3>\n<p>Don&#8217;t have flashbacks to Clyde Edwards-Helaire, Henderson is a truly special talent who can elevate both their ground game and passing attack.<\/p>\n<h3>32. Philadelphia Eagles, Jalon Walker, LB\/EDGE Georgia<\/h3>\n<p>Walker is similar to Nolan Smith, and allows the Eagles crazy defense to get even better.<\/p>\n<p>Main Photo Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This 2025 NFL mock draft has three defensive players in the top five, two first round quarterbacks and a surprise at 31. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4345,"featured_media":213557,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_lmt_disableupdate":"no","_lmt_disable":"","sfio_featured_image":false,"sfio_embed_code":"","_ef_editorial_meta_date_first-draft-date":"","_ef_editorial_meta_paragraph_assignment":"","_ef_editorial_meta_checkbox_needs-photo":"","_ef_editorial_meta_number_word-count":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[1647,33761],"tags":[32605,32825,32931,33305,32932,1776,32477,33289,32476,32624],"class_list":["post-219791","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-nfl-draft","category-mock-drafts","tag-2025-nfl-draft","tag-asthon-jeanty","tag-cam-ward","tag-james-pearce-jr","tag-luther-burden-iii","tag-nfl-mock-draft","tag-shedeur-sanders","tag-shemar-stewart","tag-travis-hunter","tag-will-campbell"],"modified_by":"Michael Kovacs, ADMIN","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/219791","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4345"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=219791"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/219791\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":219953,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/219791\/revisions\/219953"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/213557"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=219791"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=219791"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=219791"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}