NFL Draft 2025: Top Prospects and 1st-Round Mock Predictions

We're only a little more than 24 hours removed from the first round of the 2024 NFL draft. But why not start looking ahead to 2025?

Sure, a lot is going to change between now and April 24, 2025, when the first round of next year's NFL draft is scheduled to be held in Green Bay, Wisc. College players will move up and down the rankings, as analysts continually update their mocks and projections.

It's hard to even predict the selection order for the 2025 NFL draft. There are sure to be some teams that overperform and others that fail to live up to expectations.

A way-too-early 2025 first-round mock is still a fun exercise, though. So here's a mock for next year, with the selection order based on the inverse of DraftKings Sportsbook's odds for each team to win the Super Bowl in the 2024 season.

2025 1st-round Mock Draft

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DETROIT, MI - APRIL 18: A general exterior view of Ford Field, home of the NFL Detroit Lions, with a sign displayed to announce the upcoming NFL draft. The draft is scheduled to be held around Campus Martius Park and Hart Plaza in Detroit, Michigan on April 25–27, 2024. Photo taken prior to the MLB game between the Detroit Tigers and the Texas Rangers at Comerica Park on April 18, 2024 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Mark Cunningham/MLB Photos via Getty Images)

1. Carolina Panthers: Travis Hunter, WR/CB, Colorado

2. New England Patriots: Mykel Williams, DL, Georgia

3. Tennessee Titans: Shedeur Sanders, QB, Colorado

4. Denver Broncos: James Pearce Jr., EDGE, Tennessee

5. Las Vegas Raiders: Carson Beck, QB, Georgia

6. New York Giants: Cameron Ward, QB, Miami

7. Arizona Cardinals: Will Johnson, DB, Michigan

8. Washington Commanders: Harold Perkins Jr., LB, LSU

9. Minnesota Vikings: JT Tuimoloau, DE, Ohio State

10. New Orleans Saints: Quinn Ewers, QB, Texas

11. Seattle Seahawks: Barrett Carter, LB, Clemson

12. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Denzel Burke, CB, Ohio State

13. Indianapolis Colts: Emeka Egbuka, WR, Ohio State

14. Pittsburgh Steelers: Tyleik Williams, DL, Ohio State

15. Jacksonville Jaguars: Tyler Booker, OL, Alabama

16. Cleveland Browns: Patrick Payton, EDGE, Florida State

17. Los Angeles Rams: Walter Nolen, DT, Ole Miss

18. Chicago Bears: Mason Graham, DT, Michigan

19. Los Angeles Chargers: Evan Stewart, WR, Oregon

20. Atlanta Falcons: Abdul Carter, EDGE, Penn State

21. Miami Dolphins: Benjamin Morrison, CB, Notre Dame

22. New York Jets: Kelvin Banks Jr., OL, Texas

23. Green Bay Packers: Luther Burden, WR, Missouri

24. Dallas Cowboys: Shemar Turner, DL, Texas A&M

25. Philadelphia Eagles: Joshua Gray, OL, Oregon State

26. Houston Texans: Smael Mondon Jr., LB, Georgia

27. Cincinnati Bengals: Quinshon Judkins, RB, Ohio State

28. Buffalo Bills: Tre Harris, WR, Ole Miss

29. Detroit Lions: Collin Oliver, LB, Oklahoma State

30. Baltimore Ravens: Emery Jones, OL, LSU

31. San Francisco 49ers: Denver Harris, CB, LSU

32. Kansas City Chiefs: Josh Conerly Jr., OT, Oregon

Travis Hunter, WR/CB, Colorado

Set Number: X164462

College Football: Colorado Travis Hunter (12) in action, in pass coverage vs Arizona Montana Lemonious-Craig (5) at Folsom Field. Boulder, CO 11/11/2023 CREDIT: Erick W. Rasco (Photo by Erick W. Rasco/Sports Illustrated via Getty Images) (Set Number: X164462)

Hunter is so talented that he could be the first player selected in the 2025 draft. Not only that, but he could get drafted as either a wide receiver or a cornerback, both positions he has played for Colorado and could thrive at in the NFL.

Last year, Hunter had 57 catches for 721 yards and five touchdowns for the Buffaloes' offense. But he may be an even better defensive player, as he showed by recording 30 tackles and three interceptions while providing shutdown coverage in the 2023 season.

In 2024, Hunter will have another opportunity to showcase his skills on both sides of the ball. It's unlikely he'd play both positions at the next level, but nothing can be ruled out for him.

Whichever NFL team lands Hunter in next year's draft will be getting an incredible player, and they'll need to decide where he best fits.

Mykel Williams, DL, Georgia

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MIAMI GARDENS, FL - DECEMBER 30: Georgia Bulldogs defensive lineman Mykel Williams (13) reacts after a play between the Georgia Bulldogs and the Florida State Seminoles on December 30, 2023 at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Fl. (Photo by David Rosenblum/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Georgia's defense has been churning out NFL-caliber players in recent years, and more are on the way. That includes Williams, a 6-foot-5, 265-pound defensive lineman who has been a solid contributor for the Bulldogs the past two seasons.

Williams recorded 4.5 sacks in both the 2022 and 2023 campaigns. But he also had a forced fumble, a fumble recovery and two passes defended last year as he continued to get better while gaining college experience.

It wouldn't be surprising to see Williams take another big step forward in 2024. If he does, then he should move up to near the top of the draft rankings.

NFL teams needing to bolster their D-line should target Williams next year, although they'll likely need an early pick in order to land him.

Shedeur Sanders, QB, Colorado

Set Number: X164461

College Football: Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders (2) in action, looks on vs Arizona at Folsom Field. Boulder, CO 11/11/2023 CREDIT: Jamie Schwaberow (Photo by Jamie Schwaberow/Sports Illustrated via Getty Images) (Set Number: X164461)

Sanders could be the first player taken in the 2025 NFL draft. But that depends on if a quarterback-needy team ends up with the top selection, or if one trades up to the top of the board in order to nab a QB.

The son of Pro Football Hall of Famer and current Colorado head coach Deion Sanders, the younger Sanders impressed upon following his dad from Jackson State last year. In his first season with the Buffaloes, Sanders passed for 3,230 yards, 27 touchdowns and only three interceptions in 11 games.

Teams like the Titans, Giants, Raiders and others could be in the market for a QB next year, depending on how the 2024 season unfolds. Any of them could be eyeing Sanders, who will likely be the top quarterback prospect in the class.

Sanders has a bright future ahead of him and could follow in his dad's footsteps to become a successful NFL player.