Your Ultimate 2025 NFL Draft First Round Predictions

This year’s draft is stacked with arm cannons, highlight-reel athletes, and trade buzz louder than a Vegas sportsbook on Super Bowl Sunday. We’ve cut through the noise, dodged the smoke screens, and locked in a full first-round mock that blends expert analysis with a punter’s edge.

Whether you’re here to scout your team’s next savior or eyeing a juicy draft prop bet, this guide has you covered. From franchise QBs ready to shake up the top five, to dark horse picks that could ruin a few multi-legs, it’s all here.

Let’s get into it — 32 picks, bold calls, and enough firepower to keep your group chat lit through draft night.

1. Tennessee Titans – Cam Ward, QB (Miami)

Tennessee is poised to hit the jackpot by selecting Cam Ward, a dual‑threat dynamo who will torch defenses from Day 1. In 2024 he posted 4,313 passing yards and 39 TDs—and added 200+ rushing yards—signaling he’s ready to reshape the Titans’ offense . Opting out of Combine drills, Ward instead flexed his arm talent and 4.64‑second wheels at Miami’s Pro Day, and his pocket escapability under pressure has scouts betting that he will become the franchise’s long‑awaited leader.

2. Cleveland Browns – Travis Hunter, WR/CB (Colorado)

Cleveland is expected to land the ultimate Swiss Army knife in Travis Hunter—capable of ripping off 1,200+ receiving yards and 15 scores, then switching to defense to snag picks and break up passes . His 4.40‑second speed at Colorado’s Pro Day confirms he will be a blur whether chasing routes or hunting QBs . Hunter’s fearless contested‑catch swagger and lockdown coverage chops should instantly upgrade both sides of the ball.

3. New York Giants – Abdul Carter, EDGE (Penn State)

The Giants are primed to inject game‑changer juice with Abdul Carter, who racked up 23.5 TFL and 12 sacks in 2024 and will bring that first‑step burst and bend to Big Blue’s front . Though he skipped the Combine, Carter’s Pro Day was a showcase of sub‑7‑second three‑cone agility and power moves that should send NFL tackles reeling . Expect him to terrorize QB blind sides, drop into coverage at will and ignite a pass rush revival.

4. New England Patriots – Will Campbell, OT/G (LSU)

Mike Vrabel’s blueprint calls for grit and versatility, and Will Campbell is projected to deliver both. He surrendered only 2 sacks in 557 blitz‑filled snaps and will anchor New England’s line with mauler strength and iron‑clad anchoring . At the Combine, his 6′5″, 321 lb frame flashed video‑game agility in the 10‑yard split, and Campbell’s ability to slide inside or out should give the Patriots a plug‑and‑play weapon on Day 1.

5. Jacksonville Jaguars – Mason Graham, DT (Michigan)

Jacksonville is set to unleash a wrecking ball in Mason Graham, whose 45 tackles and 7 TFL powered Michigan’s run‑stopping unit—production that foreshadows his gap‑crushing impact in the NFL . At the Combine, his 6′3″, 296 lb frame and relentless motor in drills predict he will become the backbone of Jax’s front.

6. Las Vegas Raiders – Ashton Jeanty, RB (Boise State)
   Las Vegas is betting Jeanty will revitalize a ground game that ranked last in yards per carry. He posted 2,601 rushing yards and 29 TDs at 6.95 yards per carry, and under Pete Carroll’s run‑heavy scheme, his contact‑balance bruiser style and pass‑pro chops should make him a three‑down force.
7. New York Jets – Armand Membou, OT/G (Missouri)
   The Jets are forecast to solidify their line by drafting Membou, who allowed just 2 sacks all year and ran an unofficial 4.91‑second 40 at 332 lb—a blend of road‑grader nastiness and freakish agility that will add protection to an ailing O-Line.
8. Carolina Panthers – Jalon Walker, LB (Georgia)
   Carolina is expected to add sideline‑to‑sideline juice with Walker, who racked 95 tackles, 3 sacks and 2 INTs, then displayed coverage chops on tight ends—skills that the Panthers' front seven will harness for splash plays.
9. New Orleans Saints – Shedeur Sanders, QB (Colorado)
   New Orleans will look to Sanders to inject big‑play flair into its offense. He completed 67.1% of his throws for 4,134 yards and 35 TDs, and his pro‑ready delivery and deep‑ball touch should electrify a team hungry for a franchise spark.
10. Chicago Bears – Tyler Warren, TE (Penn State)
    Chicago is set to unleash a mismatch nightmare in Warren, who caught 60 passes for 600 yards and 6 TDs, then ran a 4.60‑second 40—a seam‑splitting weapon primed to turbocharge Caleb Williams’s vertical game.
11. San Francisco 49ers – Kelvin Banks Jr., OT (Texas)
    San Francisco is expected to lock down Brock Purdy’s blindside with Banks, who allowed just 4 sacks and graded elite in run and pass blocking—traits tailor‑made for Shanahan’s zone‑run arsenal.
12. Dallas Cowboys – Matthew Golden, WR (Texas)
    Dallas should inject a clean‑route, YAC‑hungry threat in Golden, who racked 1,200 yards and 11 TDs then flashed a 4.42‑second 40, giving Dak Prescott another deep‑ball weapon.
13. Miami Dolphins – Will Johnson, CB (Michigan)
    Miami is poised to elevate its secondary by adding Johnson, who tallied 13 PBUs and 3 INTs, then displayed lockdown press‑man prowess—qualities that will plug gaping holes against big‑play offenses.
14. Indianapolis Colts – Colston Loveland, TE (Michigan)
    The Colts are projected to gain a seam‑splitter and sturdy blocker in Loveland, who posted 45 catches, 550 yards and 7 TDs, giving Anthony Richardson a multi‑dimensional safety valve.
15. Atlanta Falcons – Mike Green, EDGE (Marshall)
    Atlanta will bank on Green’s bend‑and‑burst prowess after he led CUSA with 10 sacks, setting the table for a turbocharged Falcons pass rush under Raheem Morris.

16. Arizona Cardinals – Jahdae Barron, CB (Texas): Barron will lock down targets, having allowed just 3 TDs on 40 targets with sticky coverage.
17. Cincinnati Bengals – Walter Nolen, DT (Ole Miss): Nolen is set to become an interior wrecking ball after logging 6.5 sacks and 16 TFL.
18. Seattle Seahawks – Grey Zabel, G/C (NDSU): Zabel’s elite Combine agility signals he will anchor Seattle’s trench mix inside.
19. Tampa Bay Buccaneers – Nick Emmanwori, S (South Carolina): Emmanwori will patrol center field, armed with 4 INTs and 80 tackles.
20. Denver Broncos – Omarion Hampton, RB (UNC): Hampton is projected as a three‑down workhorse after piling up 1,300 rush yards and 200 rec yds.
21. Pittsburgh Steelers – Derrick Harmon, DT (Oregon): Harmon should plug up gaps and generate push with his 45 tackles and 4 sacks.
22. LA Chargers – Emeka Egbuka, WR (Ohio State): Egbuka will carve open defenses, boasting 1,200 yards and crisp routes.
23. Green Bay Packers – Shemar Stewart, EDGE (Texas A&M): Stewart is expected to heat up pass rushes, having recorded 9.5 sacks and 14 TFL.
24. Minnesota Vikings – Donovan Jackson, G (Ohio State): Jackson’s PFF‑ranked performance makes him a future anchor inside the line.
25. Houston Texans – Tetairoa McMillan, WR (Arizona): McMillan will dominate deep zones after leading the Pac‑12 with 1,345 yards and 13 TDs.
26. LA Rams – Maxwell Hairston, CB (Kentucky): Hairston is primed to lock receivers down, allowing under 50% completions in 2024.
27. Baltimore Ravens – Malaki Starks, S (Georgia): Starks will fly to the ball, logging 4 INTs and 85 tackles.
28. Detroit Lions – Mykel Williams, EDGE (Georgia): Williams is set to supply situational heat after posting 8 sacks and a forced fumble.
29. Washington Commanders – Jaxson Dart, QB (Ole Miss): Dart is projected to bring dynamic upside with 3,200 passing yards, 25 TDs and scramble moves.
30. Buffalo Bills – Trey Amos, CB (Ole Miss): Amos will patrol the back end with 6 PBUs and 2 INTs showing ball‑hawk instincts.
31. Kansas City Chiefs – Josh Conerly Jr., OT (Oregon): Conerly is forecast to anchor KC’s blindside after allowing only 1 sack all year.
32. Philadelphia Eagles – Jihaad Campbell, LB (Alabama): Campbell will fill gaps and blitz lanes, bringing 95 tackles and 5 sacks.

That’s your fast‑break on the 2025 NFL Draft’s first round - now it’s time to put those insights to work. Create your SBX account today to prepare for the 25-26 season, then dive into our NBA Betting Guide to ride the playoff wave from tip‑off to Finals glory. Let’s get the action started!