CommRadio NFL Mock Draft 3.0

The 2025 NFL Draft is next week, and teams are making their final preparations to make the final moves they need to achieve their goals.

The third iteration of CommRadio’s 2025 NFL mock draft begins here.

1. Tennessee Titans: QB Cam Ward (Miami)

This pick has turned consensus over the last couple of weeks with Cam Ward and Titans head coach Brian Callahan showing all smiles in their interactions at Miami’s pro day.

Will Levis is definitely not the answer at the quarterback position and Cam Ward has all the potential and tools for the Titans to build around. - Owen Daszko

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

It’s looking more and more likely that the Browns will go with the best player available, and Hunter fills needs on both sides of the ball.

Hunter, the 2024 Heisman Trophy winner, can play receiver opposite Jerry Jeudy and start opposite Denzel Ward at cornerback. - Owen Klein

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

As a generational draft prospect, Carter is hard to pass up on with his unmatched athleticism and inside spin.

Carter would be a great complement to defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence II, and his presence on the line vastly improves the Giants’ pass rush. - Bryan Portney

4. New England Patriots: OT Will Campbell (LSU)

With the big three presumably off the board, this spot appears prime for a trade down, but in this case, the Patriots stick and pick the best offensive tackle in the draft.

Coach Mike Vrabel is reportedly not concerned about Campbell’s arms not meeting the 34-inch threshold for offensive tackles, so they go with a guy to help protect Drake Maye. - Nate Johns

5. Jacksonville Jaguars: DL Mason Graham (Michigan)

Graham looks to be a very safe prospect with a lot of production and pedigree in his time as a Wolverine.

New general manager James Gladstone would like to begin his tenure strong and complete a young, star-studded defensive line with hopes to replicate what his prior front office did in Los Angeles. - Daszko

6. Las Vegas Raiders: CB Will Johnson (Michigan)

Quinshon Judkins or TreVeyon Henderson make more sense for the Raiders at running back than Ashton Jeanty since they’re familiar with new offensive coordinator Chip Kelly.

Meanwhile, with Nate Hobbs in Green Bay, Las Vegas needs a new man to lead the cornerback group, and Johnson can be that guy - Klein

7. New York Jets: OT Armand Membou (Missouri)

The Jets’ offensive line is getting scarier and scarier, and the addition of a player in Membou, whose controlled quickness is tough to beat, only improves it.

Currently, the Jets have Olu Fashanu at left tackle, and we could see Membou take over the right tackle spot to work well against edge rushers as a one-two punch. - Portney

8. Carolina Panthers: WR Tetairoa McMillan (Arizona)

Bryce Young prevented this pick from being a quarterback with his second-half resurgence in Carolina. Now it is time to reward him with some weapons.

McMillan recorded at least 1,300 receiving yards in the last two seasons. He’ll be a ready-made number one in the Panthers' offense. - Johns

9. New Orleans Saints: QB Shedeur Sanders (Colorado)

Derek Carr may not play this upcoming season with a shoulder injury. Sanders could fill the void quite effortlessly, as he is the most pro-ready quarterback in this class.

With a new head coach in Kellen Moore, he may want to reset at the position and draft his guy. - Daszko

10. Chicago Bears: RB Ashton Jeanty (Boise State)

New head coach Ben Johnson was part of the Lions group that ran D’Andre Swift out of Detroit and drafted Jahmyr Gibbs in the first round in 2023, and something similar could happen in Chicago.

The Bears solidified their offensive line in free agency, and Jeanty, a 2024 Heisman finalist, can give Caleb Williams the last piece he needs for a breakout sophomore season. - Klein

11. San Francisco 49ers: EDGE Mike Green (Marshall)

Green is one of the best in the draft when it comes to getting high run stops and win rates, and his cross-chop move is one that is tough to beat.

With Nick Bosa on the other side of the edge rush, the 49ers will have one of the better blitzing defenses in the league if they pick up Green in the draft. - Portney

12. Dallas Cowboys: RB Omarion Hampton (North Carolina)

Hampton could very well end up being drafted by the Bears at 10, but the Cowboys scoop him up with their desperate need for a running back.

Hampton’s combination of speed and strength will give the Cowboys' offense a second dimension under first-year head coach Brian Schottenheimer. - Johns

13. Miami Dolphins: CB Jahdae Barron (Texas)

With the announcement of the team looking to move off of their star cornerback Jalen Ramsey, the secondary becomes an even bigger need.

They will need to look for multiple replacements in the secondary as Jevon Holland also left for New York in free agency. Barron would fill a need and could replace either position with his versatility. - Daszko

14. Indianapolis Colts: OG Tyler Booker (Alabama)

Losing Will Fries and Ryan Kelly in free agency stings. Tanor Bortolini is ready at center, but who’ll play right guard if either Anthony Richardson or Daniel Jones is to be given a fair chance?

Booker’s excellent length and stout anchor make him a great plug-and-play fit in Indianapolis across Quenton Nelson. - Klein

15. Atlanta Falcons: LB Jihaad Campbell (Alabama)

Campbell is not only a very efficient tackler, but he also has the ability to force fumbles as he had two this past year with the Crimson Tide.

Working as a Mike linebacker, he proves to be a solid fit in a 3-4 base defense, which is the Falcons’ scheme. - Portney

16. Arizona Cardinals: DT Walter Nolen (Ole Miss)

The former five-star recruit finds his home in Arizona as one of the most intriguing prospects in the class.

Nolen never quite reached his potential in college, but he may be able to at the pro level under the tutelage of Calais Campbell. - Johns

17. Cincinnati Bengals: DT Kenneth Grant (Michigan)

Grant would give the Bengals a component they lost with the departure of DJ Reader last season. He impacts the run game but adds unique pass rush upside with his massive frame.

Cincinnati needs to address its defensive woes somehow before next season and attempt to help its offense. This selection would be a good start in improving one of the worst defenses in the NFL. - Daszko

18. Seattle Seahawks: TE Tyler Warren (Penn State)

If Sam Darnold is to succeed in Seattle, he’ll need all the help he can get, especially with D.K. Metcalf and Tyler Lockett gone.

Warren is as versatile as a football player can be, with him being a former high school quarterback, and he can take over a Taysom Hill-type role in Klint Kubiak’s offense. - Klein

19. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: EDGE Shemar Stewart (Texas A&M)

Stewart is a rusher who can really beat you with his explosiveness, and his pre-snap stances are efficient in driving offensive linemen back.

With Vita Vea at the nose, as well as Lavonte David and Haason Reddick at linebacker, the Bucs’ defense could benefit highly from the addition of Stewart. - Portney

20. Denver Broncos: WR Luther Burden III (Missouri)

Burden saw his production drop this year, which hurt his draft stock but not enough to fall out of round one.

He figures to primarily serve as a slot receiver and adds another weapon for Bo Nix. - Johns

21. Pittsburgh Steelers: QB Jaxson Dart (Ole Miss)

I don’t know if this would be a surprise at this stage in the draft process but it would be a vintage Pittsburgh Steelers pick.

Dart has gotten so much first-round hype that doesn’t make sense, but the quarterback position is still wide open in Pittsburgh. The Steelers did select Kenny Pickett in 2022 with the 20th overall pick, so this scenario isn’t out of the question. - Daszko

22. Los Angeles Chargers: TE Colston Loveland (Michigan)

The Chargers have a bunch of tight ends, but none of them stand out as a game-changer. They only signed Mike Williams to replace Josh Palmer at receiver, so Justin Herbert could use one more piece to work with.

Loveland has familiarity with Jim Harbaugh at Michigan for two seasons and is a mismatch wherever he goes. - Klein

23. Green Bay Packers: WR Emeka Egbuka (Ohio State)

Egbuka learned well under the tutelage of wide receivers coach Brian Hartline in his four years in Columbus, as his hand-fighting abilities and catch radius have been effective.

With the trio of Jayden Reed, Christian Watson and Romeo Doubs in Green Bay, Egbuka has the ability to earn his spot at WR2. - Portney

24. Minnesota Vikings: S Malaki Starks (Georgia)

Starks did not have the best 2024 season or the best workouts, but scouts cannot stop raving about his leadership and intangibles.

The former Bulldog can serve as either a nickel corner or a safety at the next level, and should be a fun chess piece for defensive coordinator Brian Flores. - Johns

25. Houston Texans: OT Josh Simmons (Ohio State)

It was proven last season CJ Stroud needs protection. Simmons would fill a big void for the Texans after trading away Laremy Tunsil this offseason.

Simmons has injury concerns heading into late April but the athleticism and play strength were undeniable when he was healthy. - Daszko

26. Los Angeles Rams: CB Trey Amos (Ole Miss)

The cornerback room is the lone weakness on the Rams’ defense right now. Maybe a reunion with Jalen Ramsey is on the way, but in the meantime, here’s a good fit.

Amos has a solid blend of size, movement skills and scheme versatility - three things that will work very well in the Rams’ secondary. - Klein

27. Baltimore Ravens: EDGE James Pearce Jr. (Tennessee)

In a pass-rusher-heavy draft, Pearce stands out as an outside defender with moves that can get him around the outside shoulder of blockers.

Kyle Van Noy and Roquan Smith are great mainstays at the linebacker position, which means that the addition of Pearce could make the Ravens’ pass rush scary. - Portney

28. Detroit Lions: G Grey Zabel (North Dakota State)

The Lions have a gaping hole at right guard that Zabel could step in to fill right away.

Zabel has experience at all five offensive line positions and even took reps at center during the Senior Bowl. - Johns

29. Washington Commanders: OT Josh Conerly Jr. (Oregon)

Even with the Laremy Tunsil trade, the Commanders should look to continue to fortify protection with Conerly for second-year quarterback Jayden Daniels.

I sense many similarities with the Texans. Their offensive line overperformed expectations last season and I fear Daniels may see the same fate as CJ Stroud last season. - Daszko

30. Buffalo Bills: CB Maxwell Hairston (Kentucky)

The Bills have met with five top-30 corners as of this article, and among that group, Hairston stands out the most.

Hairston is a burner - he ran a 4.28 40 at the combine, and his zone coverage ability makes him a great fit for Sean McDermott’s defense. - Klein

31. Kansas City Chiefs: OT Kelvin Banks Jr. (Texas)

Banks started for three seasons in Austin, and as a pull blocker he is second to none when he is put in the right position.

Besides Creed Humphrey at center and Jawaan Taylor at right tackle, the Chiefs are in need of a solid offensive line, which sets up Banks perfectly at left tackle. - Portney

32. Philadelphia Eagles: DT Derrick Harmon (Oregon)

Harmon is a draft crush of mine so naturally I mock him to my favorite team.

In all seriousness the Eagles build through the trenches, and with the losses of Josh Sweat and Milton Williams in free agency, the defensive line will be a priority early on for the Super Bowl 59 champions. - Johns

Owen Klein is a third-year majoring in broadcast journalism. To contact him, email ojk5092@psu.edu.

Owen Daszko is a first-year majoring in broadcast journalism. To contact him, email opd5073@psu.edu.

Nate Johns is a first-year majoring in broadcast journalism. To contact him, email jzn5275@psu.edu.

Bryan Portney is a first-year majoring in broadcast journalism. To contact him, email bep5295@psu.edu.