Round 1 of the 2025 NFL Draft is in the books. There have been 32 players selected to start the three-day event in Green Bay, Wisconsin and mark the first part of the next crop of players in the NFL.
It didn’t take long for drama to unfold in Round 1 of the draft. The Jacksonville Jaguars traded up to the No. 2 overall pick to select Colorado cornerback/wide receiver Travis Hunter. It’d be the only trade for half the night before a flurry came in over the final dozen picks.
The New York Giants took Abdul Carter at No. 3 overall but traded back into the first round to secure a potential quarterback of the future in Ole Miss’ Jaxson Dart. The Atlanta Falcons jumped back in as well to get another pass rusher in James Pearce Jr.
After just a taste of NFL draft action, the league is back at it on Day 2 with Rounds 2-3. Those two rounds include 70 total picks: 64 draft picks based on 2024 season results and six compensatory selections.
Here’s our predictions for Day 2 of this year’s draft.
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2025 NFL mock draft: Day 2 predictions
Round 2
33. Cleveland Browns: QB Shedeur Sanders, Colorado
The Browns need a quarterback and Sanders fell all the way to them at No. 33. This works out perfectly as the Browns get a plug-and-play starter without having to give up extra draft capital to move back into the first round to do so.
34. Houston Texans (from Giants): WR Luther Burden III, Missouri
Houston traded out of the first round and still get a solid rookie starter in the slot. Burden III is a playmaker with the ball in his hands and offers instant impact as a returner. Houston can address their other needs with their four remaining picks on Day 2.
35. Tennessee Titans: TE Mason Taylor, LSU
The Titans need another pass-catcher and opt for a tight end instead of reaching for a wide receiver. Taylor offers good athleticism and route-running with very reliable hands to give No. 1 overall pick Cam Ward another target in the passing game.
36. Cleveland Browns (from Jaguars): Edge Mike Green, Marshall
Myles Garrett is one of the best edge rushers in the NFL but he can’t do it alone. Green was very productive in college and led the country in sacks in 2024 with 17. He can be a force off the edge for the Browns’ defense.
37. Las Vegas Raiders: Edge Donovan Ezeiruaku, Boston College
Ezeiruaku was a surprise faller in Round 1 of the draft and finds a great home in Las Vegas opposite star Maxx Crosby. The Raiders need cornerback help but address that later on as Ezeiruaku’s value is too good.
38. New England Patriots: WR Jaylin Noel, Iowa State
The Patriots got a left tackle in Round 1, arguably their biggest need on offense. Behind that, New England needs help in the pass-catching corps around quarterback Drake Maye. Noel projects very well in the slot with explosive run-after-catch ability.
39. Chicago Bears (via Carolina Panthers): Edge Nic Scourton, Texas A&M
The Bears went offense in Round 1 and opt to address the defensive line in Round 2. Scourton is an edge in a similar mold to Trey Hendrickson, who played well under new Bears defensive coordinator Dennis Allen in New Orleans.
40. New Orleans Saints: Edge Princely Umanmielen, Ole Miss
New Orleans has lots of needs on defense and go for a long, explosive edge in Umanmielen. The Ole Miss product combines good rush awareness, body control and flexibility to be an effective pass rusher in new defensive coordinator Brandon Staley’s system.
41. Chicago Bears: OL Aireontae Ersery, Minnesota
Chicago takes a forward-thinking approach at No. 41 here. Ersery could work in at tackle or guard as a rookie and be a potential starter at either position in 2026 with guard Joe Thuney and tackle Braxton Jones hitting free agency.
42. New York Jets: QB Jalen Milroe, Alabama
New York missed out on Sanders and Dart but still get a potential quarterback of the future with Milroe. His outlier athletic abilities are worth investing in and, with Justin Fields signed through next season, New York can afford to sit him and wait.
43. San Francisco 49ers: CB Trey Amos, Ole Miss
The 49ers survey the options and their needs on defense and go with one of the more versatile cornerbacks in the class. Amos has played well in both zone and press coverage and could be another young starter alongside second-year player Renardo Green.
44. Dallas Cowboys: WR Jayden Higgins, Iowa State
Dallas addressed offensive line in Round 1 and opt to get another receiving weapon in Round 2. Higgins has excellent jump ball abilities and speed, making him a good fit alongside star CeeDee Lamb.
45. Indianapolis Colts: OL Jonah Savaiinaea, Arizona
Indianapolis lost multiple starters on their offensive line in free agency and get a potential long-term answer at guard in Round 2. Savaiinaea spent his college career at tackle but his foot speed may stick him at guard in the NFL. He’d be welcome support at either spot for the Colts.
46. Los Angeles Rams (via Falcons): QB Tyler Shough, Louisville
The Rams moved back from the first round but still get a quarterback with traits in Round 2. Shough is one of the oldest prospects in the draft but has the tools to be an effective starter at the NFL level. He could sit behind Matthew Stafford in 2025 before taking over in the near future.
47. Arizona Cardinals: Edge J.T. Tuimoloau, Ohio State
Arizona continues to invest in its defense with the long, athletic Tuimoloau. He lacks truly elite traits but has a very high floor thanks to his size and skillset setting the edge in run defense.
48. Miami Dolphins: CB Azareye’h Thomas, Florida State
Miami’s defense needs more help even after selecting nose tackle Kenneth Grant in Round 1. In Thomas, they get a long cornerback with traits and great tape in press coverage.
49. Cincinnati Bengals: S Xavier Watts, Notre Dame
The Bengals took a chance on the high-ceiling, low-floor Shemar Stewart in Round 1. That’s not the case in Round 2 with Watts, who is familiar with defensive coordinator Al Golden from his time at Notre Dame. Watts, a former receiver, is disciplined in coverage with great athleticism and ball skills.
50. Seattle Seahawks: WR Jalen Royals, Utah State
The Seahawks signed Cooper Kupp and Marquez Valdes-Scantling in free agency but both are on the wrong side of 30. Royals is a smooth athlete with great body control and physicality to grow into a No. 2 option in the passing game.
51. Denver Broncos: RB TreVeyon Henderson, Ohio State
Denver was widely expected to take a running back in Round 1 but do so in Round 2 with the speedster Henderson. The Ohio State product is good in pass protection, great as a receiver out of the backfield and is a home-run threat every time he touches the ball.
52. Seattle Seahawks (via Steelers): Edge Josaiah Stewart, Michigan
Seattle invests on defense with the undersized but explosively athletic Stewart. The Michigan product generates speed-to-power at will and coach Mike Macdonald is familiar with the program.
53. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: LB Carson Schwesinger, UCLA
The Buccaneers need help on defense at multiple spots but arguably linebacker is their biggest. Schwesinger is a tackling machine and could take over for franchise icon Lavonte David once he decides to retire.
54. Green Bay Packers: CB Darien Porter, Iowa State
Green Bay could use future starters at cornerback with Jaire Alexander’s future in doubt. Porter is one of the tallest cornerbacks in the entire class with impressive speed (4.30-second 40-yard dash) and no injury concerns.
55. Los Angeles Chargers: CB Will Johnson, Michigan
Johnson’s fall stops at the Chargers at No. 55 overall. The coaching staff is familiar with Johnson’s skillset after he won a national championship with them in a stellar 2023 season. Defensive coordinator Jesse Minter could likely get that form out of Johnson once again.
56. Buffalo Bills (via Vikings): Edge Jordan Burch, Oregon
Joey Bosa arrived in free agency but only signed a one-year deal. He and A.J. Epenesa will both be free agents next offseason and the Bills could plan ahead with Burch. The Oregon product offers great length as well as college production and could be a versatile piece that lines up on the interior or at edge for the Bills.
57. Carolina Panthers (via Rams): DT Darius Alexander, Toledo
Carolina needs help on defense and opts to build through the line with Alexander. He has some of the longest arms in the class and could rotate in alongside Derrick Brown as a rookie.
58. Houston Texans: IOL Wyatt Milum, West Virginia
Houston traded down and got a receiver earlier on in Round 2 but spend their second pick upgrading the offensive line in front of CJ Stroud. Milum played tackle at West Virginia but projects best inside due to his short arms. With his athleticism and run blocking prowess, he could be a solid starter as a rookie.
59. Baltimore Ravens: Edge Oluwafemi Oladejo, UCLA
Baltimore got great value in Round 1 by picking Malaki Starks and continue to invest in defense in Round 2. Oladejo follows a familiar format to what Baltimore’s done at the position for years. He’s inexperienced at edge but offers a great frame and athleticism to grow into a good starter.
60. Detroit Lions: OT Cameron Williams, Texas
The Lions made one of the more surprising moves in Round 1 when selecting defensive tackle Tyleik Williams. In Round 2, they decide to invest in the offensive line with the talented but raw Williams. The Texas tackle has a high ceiling thanks to his athletic gifts but needs time to develop. He could be a long-term starter at tackle or guard.
61. Washington Commanders: CB Shavon Revel Jr., East Carolina
Revel fell down the draft order likely due to an ACL tear suffered early on in the 2024 college football season. Still, he offers a great skillset for a Dan Quinn defense at a position of need. His tall, long frame and impressive speed combine well with his aggressive attitude in run defense.
62. Buffalo Bills: DT TJ Sanders, South Carolina
Sanders offers good burst and strength in a 6-foot-3, 305-pound frame with long arms (80 inches). He rarely gets taken to the ground by blockers. With longtime starter DaQuan Jones hitting free agency next year, Sanders could be the long-term succession plan for him.
63. Kansas City Chiefs: TE Elijah Arroyo, Miami
Kansas City could use more playmakers on offense and tight end seems more promising than wide receiver at this spot. Arroyo had some medical concerns coming out of Miami but so did the Chiefs’ first-round pick Josh Simmons. When healthy, Arroyo’s a dynamic target in the passing game.
64. Philadelphia Eagles: S Kevin Winston Jr., Penn State
The Eagles have very few points of need on the roster but one of them is safety after trading away starter C.J. Gardner-Johnson. Winston offers a great skillset against the run at 6-foot-1 and 213 pounds but could use some development in coverage.
Round 3
65. New York Giants: WR Jack Bech, TCU
66. Kansas City Chiefs (from Titans): DT Alfred Collins, Texas
67. Cleveland Browns: RB Quinshon Judkins, Ohio State
68. Las Vegas Raiders: CB Nohl Williams, Cal
69. New England Patriots: DT Deone Walker, Kentucky
70. Jacksonville Jaguars: CB Quincy Riley, Louisville
71. New Orleans Saints: WR Tre Harris, Ole Miss
72. Chicago Bears: RB Kaleb Johnson, Iowa
73. New York Jets: DT Shemar Turner, Texas A&M
74. Carolina Panthers: CB Jacob Parrish, Kansas State
75. San Francisco 49ers: DT Joshua Farmer, Florida State
76. Dallas Cowboys: RB Dylan Sampson, Tennessee
77. New England Patriots (from Falcons): RB Cam Skattebo, Arizona State
78. Arizona Cardinals: LB Smael Mondon Jr., Georgia
79. Houston Texans (from Dolphins through Eagles and Commanders): OT Ozzy Trapilo, Boston College
80. Indianapolis Colts: Edge Ashton Gillotte, Louisville
81. Cincinnati Bengals: IOL Tate Ratledge, Georgia
82. Seattle Seahawks: DT Ty Hamilton, Ohio State
83. Pittsburgh Steelers: CB Dorian Strong, Virginia Tech
84. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Edge Jack Sawyer, Ohio State
85. Denver Broncos: WR Elic Ayomanor, Stanford
86. Los Angeles Chargers: DT Jay Toia, UCLA
87. Green Bay Packers: IOL Marcus Mbow, Purdue
88. Jacksonville Jaguars (from Vikings): S Andrew Mukuba, Texas
89. Houston Texans: Edge Bradyn Swinson, LSU
90. Los Angeles Rams: WR Kyle Williams, Washington State
91. Baltimore Ravens: DT Ty Robinson, Nebraska
92. Seattle Seahawks (from Lions through Jets and Raiders): TE Terrance Ferguson, Oregon
93. New Orleans Saints (from Commanders): LB Danny Stutsman, Oklahoma
94. Cleveland Browns (from Bills): IOL Miles Frazier, LSU
95. Kansas City Chiefs: RB Bhayshul Tuten, West Virginia
96. Philadelphia Eagles: DT Omarr Norman-Lott, Tennessee
97. Minnesota Vikings: CB Bilhal Kone, Western Michigan
98. Miami Dolphins: IOL Dylan Fairchild, Georgia
99. Houston Texans (via Giants): OT Charles Grant, William & Mary
100. San Francisco 49ers: OT Anthony Belton, N.C. State
101. Atlanta Falcons (via Rams): C Jared Wilson, Georgia
102. Detroit Lions: WR Jaylin Lane, Virginia Tech
Favorite fits from Round 3:
- DT Alfred Collins to the Kansas City Chiefs (No. 66): Chris Jones is one of the best defensive linemen in the league but he can’t do it forever. Collins could be a succession plan with his huge frame and outlier wingspan.
- RB Dylan Sampson to the Dallas Cowboys (No. 76): The Cowboys need help at running back and Sampson was one of the best in the country in 2024.
- CB Dorian Strong to the Pittsburgh Steelers (No. 83): Pittsburgh needs more options at cornerback opposite Joey Porter Jr. and get a competitive, tall cornerback for the outside.
- DT Omarr Norman-Lott to the Philadelphia Eagles (No. 96): The Eagles lost Milton Williams in free agency and pick up an explosive pass rushing interior defender in Norman-Lott who played well in a rotation for the Volunteers.
- OT Anthony Belton to the San Francisco 49ers (No. 100): The 49ers need some answers at tackle for the future and Belton has the tools and run blocking prowess to grow into that.
