Final 2025 NFL Mock Draft

The 2025 NFL draft is almost upon us. This year, the Green Bay Packers will host it at the historic Lambeau Field. Every draft is filled with drama and surprises, and, of course, Roger Goodell is getting bear-hugged by the draft prospects on stage. This draft will be no different; excitement is building with just days to go until the big day. However, there is a difference between this draft and the years prior. The 2025 NFL draft is the first draft since 1967, where every team has their first-round selection. That’s a rare occurrence that doesn’t happen often, but will every team stay in the first round and make a selection? That’s to be determined, so let’s jump into this mock draft and get an idea of where these prospect!

Pick #1. Tennessee Titans: Cam Ward - QB - Miami (FL)

^{Breakdown: The Tennessee Titans have expressed their willingness to move down but failed to find a trade partner who wanted to pay up. This puts Tennessee in a position to select the draft’s top quarterback, Cam Ward. Of all the divisions in the AFC, the AFC South is likely the most wide-open, and with one move there could be a shift in power amongst the top. Last Season, Will Levis seemingly had a new meme each week on how to lose games. In one-score games, the Titans went 2-6 and one could argue that an upgrade under center would elevate them into that wildcard conversation for the upcoming season. Cam Ward has the highest ceiling of all the passers in this class and could make a huge impact for Tennessee during his rookie season.}

Pick #2. Cleveland Browns: Travis Hunter - WR/CB - Colorado

^{Breakdown: The Browns have been connected to quarterback draft hopefuls Shedeur Sanders, Jaxson Dart, Jalen Milroe, and Tyler Shough. They’ve also flirted with the idea of trading for Kirk Cousins as well. However, in this mock, they don’t solve a multi-decade problem with this selection, and assuming a frustrated Browns front office moves on from Deshaun Watson, Kenny Pickett, or Joe Flacco are the likely week one starter for now. Cleveland trying to find a quarterback is a tale as old as time and that won’t change at pick #2.}

^{Outside of quarterback, the Browns need a superstar, and what better option is there than the 2024 Heisman-winning two-way athlete Travis Hunter? Despite the uncertainty on how the NFL will utilize Hunter’s skill set, he’s considered to be the best receiver in the draft, and playing corner is just a bonus. Jerry Jeudy had an emergence last season and Cedric Tillman has shown flashes of stardom, but neither is a true number one. Hunter could be the difference maker on offense they’ve longed sought after at the receiver position. On the defensive side, Hunter isn’t the elite lock-down corner some label him as, but a starting-caliber corner nonetheless. If teams truly want to play Hunter on both sides of the ball, then they’ll need to already have an established top corner. Cleveland fits that criteria with Denzel Ward. Travis Hunter will give the organization and fans something to cheer for this upcoming season.}

Pick #3. New York Giants: Abdul Carter - EDGE - Penn State

^{Breakdown: I wouldn’t be surprised if this ends up being Shedeur Sanders with the future in mind. Although, head coach Brian Daboll and general manager Joe Schoen are on the hot seat. If things don’t get figured out this season, it’s likely they’re both searching for a new job in the offseason. The Giants signed veteran quarterbacks Russell Wilson and Jameis Winston, for what could be the most entertaining starting quarterback competition of the century, so drafting Sanders doesn’t make sense for two guys that need to win now. On paper, the Giants have a respectful roster and with the right pieces, they could be competitive in 2025. Their defense has been the strength of the team the past couple of seasons and adding arguably the best overall prospect in this year’s draft class will boost the front seven even further. Abdul Carter is a can’t-miss prospect and a player you build a team/defense around. The Giants can’t afford to get cute and pass up elite talent in a must-win situation.}

Pick #4. New England Patriots: Will Campbell - OT - LSU

^{Breakdown: A trade-down with a team wanting to move up for Shedeur Sanders wouldn’t be surprising. The Patriots need to upgrade some key positions and adding draft capital would certainly help. Teams will be quick to call New England if Sanders slides past two-quarterback “needy” teams (Browns & Giants), but New England decides to stick with their pick and protect their most valuable asset, Drake Maye.}

^{After missing out on the two elite prospects in the class, the Patriots will pivot to their top priority of protecting Drake Maye and take the draft’s best offensive tackle. Many scouts are concerned about his arm length, but Mike Vrabel doesn’t seem to care all that much. Campbell has been one of the best-left tackles in the SEC, arguably the best college football conference, and is battle-tested against some of the best pass rushers. His arm length should be no issue and will give Maye and the Patriots an anchor on the left side for many years to come.}

🚨🚨 [TRADE!] Pick #5. Chicago Bears: Ashton Jeanty - RB - Boise State

^{*Draft Details: Chicago receives pick #6 / Jacksonville receives pick #10 & #72}

^{Breakdown: Rumor has it Ben Johnson and the Bears “love” Ashton Jeanty and will do whatever it takes to get him. The Las Vegas Raiders are the favorites to land the Boise State running back, so the Bears will look to spring past them to secure their top choice. Ben Johnson was one of the reasons Detroit selected Jahmyr Gibbs even with David Montgomery on the roster, so he’ll look to duplicate that type of production with his new team. Going into his second season, it’s important to surround Caleb Williams with competent coaching and playmakers. Coaching upgrade - check! Adding more playmakers - uploading.}

Pick #6. Las Vegas Raiders: Mason Graham - DT - Michigan

^{Breakdown: The general consensus is that the Raiders will select Ashton Jeanty. Even the Raiders’ general manager’s son is putting in a case for him. Although, the selection just doesn’t make sense when you dive into it. Yes, new head coach Pete Carroll loves to run the football and will surely keep that same DNA in Vegas. However, his offensive coordinator, Chip Kelly, was brought over from The Ohio State University and is familiar with two of the top running backs in this class. The need for a running back is real, but targeting one of them in the second round makes much more sense. Plus, in this scenario Jeanty will be gone before they pick regardless, making the decision much easier and a good excuse for John Spytek to tell his son.}

^{So, what will the Raiders do then? Well, speaking of general manager John Spytek, he’s seen what a dominant front seven can do for you firsthand with the Broncos and Buccaneers during two Super Bowl runs. Adding the drafts’ best interior lineman to pair with Maxx Crosby is a dream come true for the Silver and Black while Spytek gets to create his own stout defensive front.}

Pick #7. New York Jets: Armand Membou - OT - Missouri

^{Breakdown: According to sources, the Jets are down to three players and at this point, two remain: Tyler Warren and Armand Membou. Last year the Jets were the favorite to draft tight end Brock Bowers, but ended up selecting tackle Olu Fashanu instead. New year, same prediction, but the same tackle over tight end result. New head coach, Aaron Glenn, has talked about the importance of building through the trenches and he sticks to his guns here rather than getting flashy.}

Pick #8. Carolina Panthers: Jalon Walker - EDGE - Georgia

^{Breakdown: The Panthers had one of the worst defenses last season and struggled to generate a consistent pass rush. Adding a pass rusher has to be Carolina’s top priority in the draft. Jalon Walker has been connected to the Panthers since mid-November and typically aren’t shy about who their preferred target is. Carolina will look to add talent to their defense and this is a step in the right direction.}

Pick #9. New Orleans Saints: Shedeur Sanders - QB - Colorado

^{Breakdown: After both the Browns and Giants elect to pass on quarterback at picks #2 and #3, the Saints will try to move up. The Patriots opt to stay put to select their anchor for Drake Maye then the Chicago Bears outbid New Orleans for the fifth pick while picks’ six through eight have no interest in moving down forcing the Saints to stay put. Alas, it doesn’t matter in the end because the Saints land their target and hopefully solve their quarterback woes by selecting Shedeur Sanders. Derek Carr’s availability for the upcoming season is now in question because of a shoulder injury giving the Saints an immediate need at quarterback. The New Orleans Saints are due for a roster reset with an aging roster and pressed against the cap once again, so what better way than drafting the new franchise quarterback and giving new head coach Kellen Moore something to build with?}

🚨🚨 [TRADE!] Pick #10. Jacksonville Jaguars: Kelvin Banks Jr. - OT - Texas

^{*Draft Details: Chicago receives pick #6 / Jacksonville receives pick #10 & #72}

^{Breakdown: The Jacksonville Jaguars have many holes to fill, mostly on the defensive side of the ball. Trading down to collect an additional third-round pick will help retool their defense. As far as their first-round selection, however, giving Trevor Lawrence stability along the offensive line is key to their success. Quality offensive tackles will surely be gone by the time Jacksonville is back on the clock, so selecting the last tackle before a tier drop makes sense. Kelvin Banks Jr. could cement himself as the Jaguars franchise left tackle. They can start building the defense starting in the second round.}

Pick #11. San Francisco 49ers: Walter Nolen - DT - Ole Miss

^{Breakdown: The 49ers didn’t have the season they had hoped for as the injuries piled up, and they missed the playoffs after a Super Bowl appearance the season prior. The defense saw many key players leave in free agency and now needs to reload. San Francisco’s most significant need is arguably along the interior defensive line, as Javon Hargrave and Maliek Collins both left in free agency. Drafting the big man from Ole Miss, Walter Nolen, will surely help the losses upfront and give the 49ers another piece to pair with Nick Bosa along the defensive line.}

Pick # 12. Dallas Cowboys: Matthew Golden - WR - Texas

^{Breakdown: Word on the street is that Dallas wants to make a splash with this pick, and it will likely be a wide receiver to pair with CeeDee Lamb. Chances are the Jones family will flop-flop between Matthew Golden and Tetairoa McMillan but ultimately add the homegrown speedster from Texas. Golden’s blazing 4.29 speed will help stretch the field and take some pressure off Lamb while giving Dak Prescott another weapon to utilize. Matthew Golden has been generating a lot of buzz after the combine and is even rumored to be the first pure receiver off the board in this mock that comes to fruition. Running back is an option here, but it’s such a deep class they can grab one in the next couple of rounds and still get a good starting quality back to pair with Javonte Williams.}

Pick #13. Miami Dolphins: Will Johnson - CB - Michigan

^{Breakdown: The Dolphins have many needs, including offensive and defensive lines, and their secondary. Miami could be a team looking to trade down as the top tackles are gone, and the next wave of pass rushers are a bit of a stretch here, leaving the secondary as the only option. Guys like Malaki Starks and Nick Emmanwori could be the choice here, too, but Jalen Ramsey could be on his way out of town, and Miami has to find a successor sooner rather than later. Will Johnson is considered the draft’s top corner, so it’s a homerun selection for the Dolphins going from one lockdown corner to the next.}

Pick #14. Indianapolis Colts: Tyler Warren - TE - Penn State

^{Breakdown: Last April, the Colts wanted to move up and draft Brock Bowers but missed out. This time, they’ll get the desired tight end from Penn State, the do-it-all man, Tyler Warren. The seats are warm for head coach Shane Steichen and general manager Chris Ballard. They need quarterback Anthony Richardson to beat out Daniel Jones for the starting job and then show growth as a passer. Giving Richardson as many weapons as possible will only help, and giving him a dynamic playmaker who can line up anywhere on the field could be a game-changer for Indianapolis. Also, if Anthony Richardson needs to take another “breather”, Warren can even lineup at quarterback. (watch the video below!)}

Pick #15. Atlanta Falcons: Mykel Williams - EDGE - Georgia

^{Breakdown: In last year’s draft, the Falcons were the heavy favorites to select Florida State’s pass rusher, Jared Verse, due to their primary need at the position. Then they shocked the world taking quarterback Michael Penix Jr. within the top 10 after signing Kirk Cousins earlier in the offseason. A year later, an edge rusher is still a significant necessity. This time, Atlanta elects to get the pass rusher, and as a bonus, Mykel Williams is homegrown, playing high school and collegiate football in Georgia. I’d be surprised if Atlanta passes on a top-edge rusher once again.}

Pick #16. Arizona Cardinals: Mike Green - EDGE - Marshall

^{Breakdown: There are a few different routes the Cardinals could go here. Drafting one of the top remaining corners is one option, but this draft has many talented corners, and Arizona can address that need in the second round. As their defensive coordinator, head coach Jonathan Gannon saw the importance of a heavy dose of pass rushers during his time with the Philadelphia Eagles. This offseason, the Cardinals signed Josh Sweat, Calais Campbell, and Dalvin Tomlinson, but it couldn’t hurt adding Mike Green too. Green is a guy with top-10 talent and led the nation is sacks (17) last season.}

^{However, Mike Green does have some character concerns. These allegations are serious and shouldn’t be taken lightly. Some teams could flag him for this and push him down their draft board. Mike Green has the talent to be a first-rounder, but ultimately, it’s in the hands of how the teams view him. I think a team will take the chance on him mid-to-late first round; just watch these clips of him getting off the ball, and then another where he embarrasses a prospect at the Senior Bowl.}

Pick #17. Cincinnati Bengals: James Pearce Jr. - EDGE - Tennessee

^{Breakdown: Back-to-back picks with the players having “questionable” character concerns but oozing talent at a premium position. James Pearce Jr. is a force off the edge and the last rusher before a tier break who’s ready to start from day one. With the pending trade rumors swirling around Trey Hendrickson, it’d be wise for the Bengals to have a replacement waiting in the wings if they do part ways. Regardless of whether Hendrickson is moved or not, the Bengal’s defense was a major liability last season, and I fully anticipate the team going defense-heavy in the draft. Any immediate, impactful defensive player here would be an A+ grade with me.}

Pick #18. Seattle Seahawks: Grey Zabel - OL - North Dakota State

^{Breakdown: Primarily a tackle in college, Grey Zabel is slated to be kicked inside at the next level. That sort of versatility is a luxury the Seattle Seahawks cannot afford to pass up, as they need all the offensive line help they can conjure up. Zabel has been on the rise during the NFL draft process while putting himself in a position to go in the first round. It’s pretty impressive from a “small school” offensive lineman. Zabel was awarded PFF’s best lineman on 3rd and 4th downs, along with pass-blocking on five and seven-step dropbacks. Once a hidden gem, the Seahawks find themselves a diamond in the small-school rough.}

Pick #19. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Jihaad Campbell - LB - Alabama

^{Breakdown: The Tampa Bay Buccaneers don’t have any glaring needs on their roster that need immediate attention so that they could be fluid with this selection. With that said, their first selection should look to strengthen their defense; iron sharpens iron, so to speak. They need a youth movement in their linebacker ranks. Tampa Bay signed Haasan Reddick, who will be 31 years old towards the beginning of the season, and Lavonte David (35) isn’t getting any younger. Jihaad Campbell could be the start of the eventual replacements.}

Pick #20. Denver Broncos: TreVeyon Henderson - RB - Ohio State

^{Breakdown: Sean Payton is truly a wildcard in every NFL draft. You never know what he’ll do, but one thing is for certain: he gets his guys! Early in the offseason, the talk was about how Payton was searching for his next “Joker” player, but that has been put to rest after signing tight end Evan Engram. All that’s left to do now is draft a running back that fits Sean Payton’s scheme, then Bo Nix and this offense can take off. Luckily enough, for Bronco’s Country (Let’s Ride), an “Alvin Kamara-type” player fits the mold perfectly in Ohio State’s TreVeyon Henderson. Henderson is not only a good runner and pass-catcher out of the backfield, but he clears one of Sean Payton’s biggest needs at the running back position: pass-blocking. This is a match made in heaven and would give a much-needed boost to the Denver backfield.}

Pick #21. Pittsburgh Steelers: Jaxson Dart - QB - Ole Miss

^{Breakdown: Forget Aaron Rodgers and his dramatics. Leave him at the retirement home and stop with the sudden revolving door at quarterback in Pittsburgh. There’s no need to pause the brakes because Kenny Pickett didn’t work out the last time they took a first-round quarterback. Jaxson Dart is an excellent fit in the Steelers offense and would give the organization a new franchise quarterback for years. Do the right thing, Pittsburgh, and get the quarterback steel of the draft.}

Pick #22. Los Angeles Chargers: Colston Loveland - TE - Michigan

^{Breakdown: Is there a worse-kept secret than the Los Angeles Chargers targeting Colston Loveland? The Chargers desperately need offensive firepower, and Jim Harbaugh’s former Michigan tight end is the perfect candidate. Tyler Warren is the top tight end to the majority, but there’s a group shouting from the rooftops claiming Loveland is the draft’s true top guy. Time will tell, but Harbaugh would do cartwheels if he lands his former stud tight end.}

 Pick #23. Green Bay Packers: Tetairoa McMillan - WR - Arizona

^{Breakdown: The slide ends for Tetairoa McMillan. Before the 2024 college season, McMillan was the consensus WR1. McMillan started as a top-10 lock in the NFL draft, but his stock has steadily decreased as the draft nears closer after analytic studies and comments about not wanting to watch film surfaced. I like McMillan and think he’ll be a good player, but the knock on him is that he’s not an alpha but more of an excellent number two. He has one of the widest ranges of outcomes where he’ll be drafted among players in the first round. He could end up a top-4 pick or fall towards the bottom of the round. Regardless, the Packers (and Josh Jacobs) would be ecstatic to draft an actual “X” receiver that compares to Drake London. Terairoa McMillan is a freak athlete and will be fine at the next level.}

🚨🚨 [TRADE!]Pick #24. Cleveland Browns: Jalen Milroe - QB - Alabama

^{*Draft Details: Cleveland receives #24 / Minnesota receives #33, #94 & #192}

^{Breakdown: Don’t be surprised if the Minnesota Vikings trade their pick and move out of the first round altogether. Coming into the draft, Minnesota only has two selections within the top 100 picks and only has FOUR total draft picks overall. Moving down to collect additional draft picks from a team looking to get back into the first round for that desired 5th-year option makes sense for both parties involved.}

^{A few teams will want to try and weasel themselves back into the end of the first round to take a quarterback, and Jalen Milroe could be their target. Jalen Milroe has been climbing up draft boards in recent weeks, which is a tremendous bounce back after a “horrible” outing at the Senior Bowl. He’s drawn comparisons to current players such as Lamar Jackson, Justin Fields, and even Tyrod Taylor. The two formers heard their name called opening night of their respective drafts, and Milroe could be the next.}

Pick #25. Houston Texans: Josh Simmons - OT - Ohio State

^{Breakdown: Before sustaining a season-ending knee injury in 2024, Josh Simmons was considered a top-10 selection and arguably the best offensive tackle in the draft. Simmons is still recovering but expects to be ready for the upcoming NFL season. His misfortune is the Texan’s gain as they get a steal in the backend of the draft while giving CJ Stroud much-needed help up front.}

Pick #26. Los Angeles Rams: Azareye’h Thomas - CB - Florida State

^{Breakdown: The Los Angeles Rams are taking a page from the Philadelphia Eagles playbook, selecting defensive studs from one school. The Eagles keep cherry-picking from the Georgia Bulldogs, while the Rams should continue doing the tomahawk chop with the Florida State Seminoles. Last draft season, the Rams selected back-to-back Seminoles with their first two picks (Jared Verse and Braden Fiske), and they were crucial to their defensive resurgence. In this draft, cornerback is the top need for the Rams, so why not go back to the Florida State pipeline?}

Pick #27. Baltimore Ravens: Donovan Ezeiruaku - EDGE - Boston College

^{Breakdown: The Baltimore Ravens have a long history of great defenses. However, it’s been lacking a good pass rush over the past couple of seasons. Donovan Ezeiruaku has one of the highest ceilings in the draft and could be what the Ravens need to get over that next hump. His 16.5 sacks, 20 QB hits, and 60 QB pressures last season are precisely the type of game-changing production the Baltimore defense is searching for.}

Pick #28. Detroit Lions: Derrick Harmon - DT - Oregon

^{Breakdown: Once Aiden Hutchinson went down with a season-ending injury, the mighty roar of the Lion’s defense became a meek meow. One player didn’t make the defense, but Hutchinson’s game-wrecking abilities were missed. Finding an additional pass rusher should be toward the top of Detroit’s draft plans. Derrick Harmon isn’t the edge rusher some Lions fans might hope for, but he does generate pass-rushing penetration up the middle. He and Hutchinson would make a formidable duo.}

Pick #29. Washington Commanders: Nick Emmanwori - S - South Carolina

^{Breakdown: Last season, the Commanders acquired Marshon Lattimore before to the NFL trade deadline, and he was a significant boost to Washington’s secondary. This offseason, Washington lost safety Jeremy Chinn in free agency to the Las Vegas Raiders, leaving a hole in the backend. Nick Emmanwori is a freak athlete who’ll give Dan Quinn flexibility in his coverages. Emmanwori can line up at corner, safety, and even linebacker, which are elements Dan Quinn has coveted during his coaching career.}

Pick #30. Buffalo Bills: Trey Amos - CB - Ole Miss

^{Breakdown: The Buffalo Bills have a glaring need in the secondary and easily a massive need heading into the draft. Buffalo has three picks in the top-75 selections (#30, #56 & #62). I wouldn’t be surprised if Buffalo used at least two of those selections on corners to solidify the position. Trey Amos is a great fit for Sean McDermott’s defensive scheme and would instantly become their CB1.}

Pick #31. Kansas City Chiefs: Josh Conerly Jr. - OT - Oregon

^{Breakdown: The Kansas City Chiefs need to retool their offensive line. Patrick Mahomes is a magician in the pocket, but even he can only do so much alone. In a surprising move, the Chiefs traded veteran Joe Thuney to the Chicago Bears while only signing former 49ers backup tackle Jaylon Moore as a replacement. Surely, a guy with only 12 career starts in four years is not the answer to the Chief’s offensive line problems. Finding a new starting blindside tackle for Mahomes should be the most important thing for the Chiefs. Josh Conerly Jr. would be an excellent choice towards the bottom of the first round as he was a two-year starter (28 games) for the Ducks at left tackle.}

Picks #32. Philadelphia Eagles: Nic Scourton - EDGE - Texas A&M

^{Breakdown: I’d be shocked if the Philadelphia Eagles stuck at pick #32. Howie Roseman is one of, if not the most aggressive, general managers in the NFL. The Eagles have 20 draft picks over the next two drafts. With an already deep roster and many players on rookie contracts or signed for several years, there isn’t room for all these potential rookies. Packaging multiple picks between the two drafts to move up and get better prospects is likely what will happen. However, in this scenario, no one will negotiate and allow Roseman to finesse them in the first round.}

^{After failing to move up, the Eagles address their top need by selecting Texas A&M pass rusher Nic Scourton. The Eagles like an array of edge rushers and took a hit this offseason with Brandon Graham retiring and Josh Sweat signing with the Arizona Cardinals in free agency. Malaki Starks is a popular fan vote to replace CJ Gardner-Johnson, but Philadelphia traditionally favors the trenches first and foremost.}

~ Best Players Still Available ~

Don’t Be Surprised If You Hear Their Name On Thursday Night List

• ^{Omarion Hampton - RB - North Carolina: The running back class is deep this year, which could be its downfall. Everyone could have the mentality of “We could just draft one next round” forcing guys like Hampton to slide. Hampton is considered one of the top three backs in the draft class. Some mocks have him as early as #12 to the Dallas Cowboys, others going to the Denver Broncos at #20.}

• ^{Emeka Egbuka - WR - Ohio State: Another year, another Ohio State wide receiver rated towards the top of the receiver rankings in the NFL draft. Emeka Egbuka is best suited for the “big slot” and compares to a slightly faster, bigger Amon-Ra St. Brown. There is a chance he could slide into the first round, but he’ll likely go early to the middle of the second round.}

• ^{Luther Burden III - WR - Missouri: One of my favorite wide receiver prospects in this year’s draft class. He’s a blend of Deebo Samuel and DJ Moore. This draft isn’t super deep at the receiver position and none stand out as a true number one type - a lot of good WR2s. Some of the top-ranked guys could see their names called on Thursday if teams get desperate enough, but I expect a run on receivers on Friday.}

• ^{Donovan Jackson - OG - Ohio State: The long-time Buckeyes starter could sneak into the bottom of the first round to a team like Detroit looking for interior offensive line help. Donovan Jackson is a great player, but not elite. The middle of the second round is a safe bet to assume he’ll be taken.}

• ^{Tyler Booker - OG - Alabama: Some scouts have Tyler Booker has the top guard in the draft, others are avoiding him at all costs. He’ll need to go to the right system to reach his maximum potential, but he’s not a plug-and-play type player, which will cause his slide out of the first round.}

• ^{Kenneth Grant - DT - Michigan: Arguably one of the top three interior defensive linemen in the draft. This ultimately comes down to the need and team prioritizing exterior rushers versus interior guys.}

• ^{Shemar Stewart - EDGE - Texas A&M: Pass rushers are a hot commodity in the first round. Early in the draft process, Shemar Stewart was a popular selection to be taken in the first round. However, looking deeper into the numbers, teams that need immediate help getting after the quarterback will surely want a guy who had more than 4.5 CAREER sacks in college. Stewart slides out of the first round for me.}

• ^{Jahdae Barron - CB - Texas: Many scouts believe Jahdae Barron is close to a “blue-chip” prospect. His downside is he’s mainly labeled as a nickel corner and those come and go in the NFL. First-round talent, but expendable position.}

• ^{Shavon Revel Jr. - CB - East Carolina: If not for an ACL injury this previous season, Shavon Revel Jr. was trending to be one of the top corners selected in the draft. The promising prospect out of East Carolina should still hear his name early on day two, but the first round is unlikely.}

• ^{Maxwell Hairston - CB - Kentucky: Cornerback is one of those positions where team fits/playstyle/scheme matter. Maxwell Hairston could easily be a first-rounder if a team likes him enough. He’s one of the draft classes best outside corners and any team will be lucky to have him.}

• ^{Malaki Starks - S - Georgia: The dawg from Georgia is a certified baller with a first-round grade in my book. However, the safety position isn’t considered a first-round position and with Nick Emmanwori being selected at the backend, Starks is the odd man out. Over the past five draft classes, only three total safeties have been selected in the first round - all three from the 2022 class. The historical odds are against him.}