2025 NFL Mock Draft: Bengals add blocker for Joe Burrow; Broncos select another receiver for Bo Nix

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Colorado

• Jr

• 6’1″

/ 185 lbs

Projected Team

Jacksonville

PROSPECT RNK

1st

POSITION RNK

1st

REC

74

REYDS

911

YDS/REC

12.3

TDS

10

Hunter is the best player in college football with immense two-way abilities. The Jaguars could use an elite talent at cornerback, and Hunter’s dynamic receiving skills would help a sputtering offense, too.

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Arizona

• Jr

• 6’5″

/ 212 lbs

Projected Team

Tennessee

PROSPECT RNK

4th

POSITION RNK

1st

REC

69

REYDS

1136

YDS/REC

16.5

TDS

7

McMillan is having a Drake London-type season for Arizona in a similar frame with similar traits. And the Titans desperately need receiving weapons for Will Levis.

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Alabama

• Jr

• 6’2″

/ 225 lbs

Projected Team

Cleveland

PROSPECT RNK

26th

POSITION RNK

5th

PAYDS

2232

RUYDS

608

INTS

6

TDS

32

Can’t shake this pairing for now. Milroe has massive upside but probably isn’t ready to start until 2026, which is when the Browns can more reasonably move on from Deshaun Watson.

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Miami (FL)

• Sr

• 6’2″

/ 223 lbs

Projected Team

N.Y. Giants

PROSPECT RNK

6th

POSITION RNK

1st

PAYDS

3494

RUYDS

182

INTS

6

TDS

35

The Giants will be drafting a quarterback in 2025, and Ward, while not someone with premier traits, has looked like a quarterback with high-level starting skills in the right NFL situation.

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Colorado

• Sr

• 6’2″

/ 215 lbs

Projected Team

Las Vegas

PROSPECT RNK

9th

POSITION RNK

2nd

PAYDS

3222

RUYDS

-11

INTS

7

TDS

31

Sanders in Las Vegas — potentially with his dad at head coach — is sensible. I like the idea the more I think about it. With a high-caliber tight end in place and plenty of cap space, the Raiders can surprise with quality quarterback play in 2025.

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Georgia

• Jr

• 6’5″

/ 265 lbs

Projected Team

New England

PROSPECT RNK

7th

POSITION RNK

1st

Williams has All-Pro traits, and with the correct development in New England can maximize those reasonably raw skills.

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LSU

• Jr

• 6’6″

/ 323 lbs

Projected Team

N.Y. Jets

PROSPECT RNK

5th

POSITION RNK

1st

The Jets go the prudent route with the steady LSU tackle to build the offensive line in the future.

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Penn State

• Jr

• 6’3″

/ 252 lbs

Projected Team

Carolina

PROSPECT RNK

19th

POSITION RNK

4th

Carter is having a tremendous season at Penn State and has Micah Parsons-like physical traits. The Panthers have to add a premier edge-rushing talent to the roster.

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Boise State

• Jr

• 5’9″

/ 215 lbs

Projected Team

Dallas

PROSPECT RNK

14th

POSITION RNK

1st

RUYDS

1893

YDS/ATT

7.4

REYDS

98

TDS

27

If any team would pick a running back in the top 10, it’d be this Jerry Jones club. Jeanty is a premier talent.

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Ohio State

• Sr

• 6’1″

/ 205 lbs

Projected Team

New Orleans

PROSPECT RNK

20th

POSITION RNK

3rd

REC

49

REYDS

612

YDS/REC

12.5

TDS

8

The Saints get Derek Carr another polished Ohio State receiver in Egbuka, who’s looked ready for the NFL since last season.

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Texas

• Jr

• 6’4″

/ 320 lbs

Projected Team

Cincinnati

PROSPECT RNK

10th

POSITION RNK

2nd

Banks would help solidify what’s been a shaky Bengals offensive line this season protecting Joe Burrow.

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Michigan

• Jr

• 6’2″

/ 202 lbs

Projected Team

Miami

PROSPECT RNK

2nd

POSITION RNK

1st

The Dolphins stop the Johnson slide to pair him with Jalen Ramsey before eventually taking over as the No. 1 corner spot.

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Missouri

• Jr

• 5’11”

/ 205 lbs

Projected Team

Tampa Bay

PROSPECT RNK

11th

POSITION RNK

2nd

REC

53

REYDS

574

YDS/REC

10.8

TDS

7

The Buccaneers plan for the future at receiver with Burden, who’s demonstrated first-round traits and production since his early days at Missouri.

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Georgia

• Jr

• 6’1″

/ 205 lbs

Projected Team

Chicago

PROSPECT RNK

12th

POSITION RNK

1st

Starks is simply too good and NFL-ready of a player for the Bears to pass on him here. Three-down playmaker.

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Georgia

• Jr

• 6’2″

/ 245 lbs

Projected Team

Indianapolis

PROSPECT RNK

31st

POSITION RNK

6th

The Colts get a multidimensional linebacker-edge rusher to add more juice to the defense.

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LSU

• Jr

• 6’1″

/ 225 lbs

Projected Team

Seattle

PROSPECT RNK

17th

POSITION RNK

1st

The Seahawks have a clear need at linebacker, and Perkins, when healthy, is probably the most dynamic prospect at the position in this class.

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Ohio State

• Sr

• 6’5″

/ 310 lbs

Projected Team

L.A. Rams

PROSPECT RNK

30th

POSITION RNK

1st

The Rams get a high-upside blocker to plug in at either tackle spot in 2025. Simmons has been awesome in pass pro this season,.

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Texas A&M

• Jr

• 6’4″

/ 285 lbs

Scourton looks like he’ll be ready to rock as a rookie because of his length, power, and ascending hand work. Exactly what the 49ers need.

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Miami (FL)

• Sr

• 5’10”

/ 198 lbs

Projected Team

Denver

PROSPECT RNK

91st

POSITION RNK

9th

REC

55

REYDS

934

YDS/REC

17

TDS

10

The Broncos snag the lightning-quick Restrepo, who’s demonstrated fantastic hands in 2024, to be the chain-moving slot for Bo Nix.

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Tennessee

• Jr

• 6’5″

/ 243 lbs

Projected Team

Atlanta

PROSPECT RNK

13th

POSITION RNK

2nd

The Falcons don’t even have 10 sacks as a defense entering Week 12. They desperately need a genuine No. 1 outside rusher, and Pearce has those traits.

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Alabama

• Jr

• 6’5″

/ 283 lbs

Projected Team

Arizona

PROSPECT RNK

52nd

POSITION RNK

8th

Another NFC team with an edge need, and Overton has been the classic breakout star on Alabama’s defense this season.

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East Carolina

• Sr

• 6’3″

/ 193 lbs

Projected Team

Washington

PROSPECT RNK

28th

POSITION RNK

4th

The Commanders roll the dice with the injured star cornerback from outside the Power 4. When healthy, Revel looks like a first-round talent with ball skills and plus athleticism.

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West Virginia

• Sr

• 6’6″

/ 317 lbs

Projected Team

Houston

PROSPECT RNK

47th

POSITION RNK

4th

The Texans probably feel fine with their tackle situation, but this Milum selection is about simply playing the five best blockers in front of C.J. Stroud.

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Michigan

• Jr

• 6’3″

/ 320 lbs

Projected Team

Baltimore

PROSPECT RNK

3rd

POSITION RNK

1st

Graham is too talented and too productive for the Ravens to pass on here. He and Justin Madubuike would formulate a tremendous interior tandem in Baltimore.

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Michigan

• Jr

• 6’5″

/ 245 lbs

REC

53

REYDS

560

YDS/REC

10.6

TDS

4

Jim Harbaugh calls this pick in immediately when he sees the best tight end in the class, whom he recruited and coached at Michigan, still available.

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South Carolina

• Jr

• 6’4″

/ 290 lbs

Projected Team

Green Bay

PROSPECT RNK

43rd

POSITION RNK

7th

The Packers need more girth inside, and Sanders is a wide-bodied, three-down defender who’s flashed upfield as a pass rusher on South Carolina’s stellar defensive front this season.

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Michigan

• Jr

• 6’3″

/ 339 lbs

Projected Team

Pittsburgh

PROSPECT RNK

29th

POSITION RNK

4th

Grant is an upfield rusher who’s played like an early-round pick across multiple seasons at Michigan. He and Keeanu Benton would be a fun complementary tandem inside.

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Kentucky

• Jr

• 6’6″

/ 345 lbs

Projected Team

Minnesota

PROSPECT RNK

8th

POSITION RNK

2nd

The Vikings add an enormous and athletic defensive tackle to make life easier for their outside rushers in Brian Flores’ blitz-obsessed scheme.

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Texas

• Jr

• 5’11”

/ 180 lbs

Projected Team

Philadelphia

PROSPECT RNK

41st

POSITION RNK

5th

REC

30

REYDS

483

YDS/REC

16.1

TDS

6

Another speedy wideout for Jalen Hurts in Nick Sirianni’s offense.

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Ole Miss

• Sr

• 6’4″

/ 255 lbs

Projected Team

Buffalo

PROSPECT RNK

35th

POSITION RNK

7th

Umanmielen has pieced together yet another magnificent season rushing the quarterback in the SEC. He’d be a steal here for the Bills this late in Round 1.

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Ole Miss

• Jr

• 6’3″

/ 305 lbs

Projected Team

Kansas City

PROSPECT RNK

39th

POSITION RNK

6th

Nolen would give Chris Jones a legitimate running mate getting upfield as a rusher. The Ole Miss star has demolished offensive lines with regularity this season.

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Utah State

• Sr

• 6’0″

/ 205 lbs

Projected Team

Detroit

PROSPECT RNK

102nd

POSITION RNK

11th

REC

55

REYDS

834

YDS/REC

15.2

TDS

6

The Lions add another boundary weapon to the offense in Royals, who’s dangerous over the top of the defense and when needing to make a defender miss in space.

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