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Vikings land injured CB in latest 2025 NFL mock draft from PFF

The mock used the recent draft order, which had the Vikings drafting 28th overall after the games of Week 11.

The 2025 NFL Draft is roughly six months away, yet it seems like it is right around the corner as discussions about the event heat up. Every media outlet, including us, has been putting out mock drafts.

In fact, we have a mock draft on Mondays every week here, and the latest can be found on our homepage.

The mock draft we discuss today is one from PFF’s NFL Draft podcast, The NFL Stock Exchange. The mock used the recent draft order, which had the Vikings drafting 28th overall after the games of Week 11. Connor Rogers ended up drafting a cornerback for the Vikings, Shavon Revel out of East Carolina.

Revel is out for the year with a torn ACL but was on pace to be a top-ten pick in the 2025 NFL Draft before the injury. He becomes a massive value for the Vikings, and his aggressive style would be a perfect match for Brian Flores and his defense.

The secondary isn’t an issue but it needs some youth injected into it, Revel does that.

Bucs land SEC defender in latest 2025 NFL mock draft from PFF

In fact, we have a mock draft on Mondays every week here, and the latest can be found on our homepage.

The mock draft we discuss today is one from PFF’s NFL Draft podcast, The NFL Stock Exchange. The mock used the recent draft order, which had the Bucs drafting 13th overall. They gave them Georgia linebacker Jalon Walker. They chose Walker because they liked his pass-rush ability and his ability to play linebacker.

Trevor Sikkema compared Walker’s play style to that of current Bucs player Yaya Diaby. He likes the idea of the Bucs addressing two positions with one pick seemingly but especially likes his potential as a pass rusher.

The Bucs defense is going to need some help this offseason, in this case, it came in the NFL Draft.

Browns land Best Player Available with pick No. 3 in new mock draft

The Browns land the lethal Michigan defensive tackle Mason Graham in a new mock draft

The Cleveland Browns would love a quarterback in the 2025 NFL draft, but a new mock draft has them selecting Michigan defensive tackle Mason Graham instead.

Why is that? Because Colorado’s duo of quarterback Shedeur Sanders and playmaker Travis Hunter are already off of the board. Instead of reaching for another quarterback like Miami’s Cam Ward, they opt for the BPA (best player available) approach.

And that road leads to the ultra-physical and explosive Graham who has been a havoc wreaker from the very first time he stepped on the field for the Wolverines. A new mock draft by Daft on Draft has the Browns taking him at pick No. 3.

He is currently second in all of college football in pressures with 32, sitting with a career-high five sacks as well.

While the Browns just selected Mike Hall Jr. in the second round last year, the rest of the defensive tackles on the roster are 30 or older or on expiring contracts. That room needs an infusion of young explosiveness, and Graham gives them that as one of the best players in the entire 2025 NFL draft.

Browns wait until second round to land new QB in new mock draft

The Browns landed Alabama QB Jalen Milroe with pick No. 35 in a new mock draft.

It is no secret that the Cleveland Browns need a new quarterback, and Alabama’s Jalen Milroe lands in Northeast Ohio in a new mock draft after rising back up the boards.

But not where you would think.

Daft on Draft did a new mock draft, this time a two-round version, and Milroe was their selection with their second round pick. Similar to the Philadelphia Eagles with Jalen Hurts, this could be a situation where he is allowed to sit, and bridge again (perhaps with Jameis Winston again), while building up safeguards to get the dynamic playmaker on the field.

Without exaggerating, Milroe runs a 4.3 40-yard dash, which allows for creativity to spark in and of itself. He has taken a massive stride as a passer this season as well, showing the eyes and patience to hang in the pocket to work through concepts and deliver footballs to open receivers.

He has a chance to sneak back into the SEC Championship game and will get at least one matchup in the College Football Playoffs as well to prove he can become a trustworthy thrower under the bright lights.

If he does? Pick No. 35 where the Browns land him here might be too late.

Broncos select pass rusher in new 2025 NFL mock draft

Draft Wire’s recent 2025 NFL mock draft has the Broncos selecting pass rusher James Pearce.

The Denver Broncos sit at 5-5 through the first 10 weeks of the 2024 NFL season, and they’re in the thick of the AFC playoff hunt. As a result, in Draft Wire’s newest mock draft, the Broncos are projected to pick 19th overall.

According to author Curt Popejoy, the Broncos are going to bolster their top-5 defense with another pass-rusher in the form of Tennessee EDGE James Pearce.

Pearce (6-5, 243 pounds) is a massive body Denver could use to stop the likes of AFC heavyweights Derrick Henry in the rush game and be a formidable foe for quarterbacks Patrick Mahomes, Justin Herbert, Joe Burrow and Lamar Jackson off the edge.

In 2023, as a sophomore, Pearce led the SEC with 10 sacks. In 2024, Pearce found himself on several preseason collegiate watch lists, and is a semi-finalist for several individual awards.

Pearce would be a huge addition to an already-stout Broncos defense that is in the top three in quarterback pressures, blitz rates, sacks and yards-per-dropback in 2024. The unit has proved to be one of the best in the NFL, but Denver could look to add more depth and competition next spring.

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NFL mock draft: 49ers upgrade most important defensive position with Georgia star

A 2025 mock draft has the 49ers adding pass rush help:

Next year’s NFL draft will be fascinating and extremely important for the San Francisco 49ers.

The 49ers are in a transition period with their roster where they’ll need to start finding replacements for some of the veteran stars that have helped carry them for the the last half decade. They need to start hitting on first-round picks and finding some superstars to replenish a roster that has been one of the NFL’s best for the last five years.

Barring a change in defensive philosophy, it wouldn’t be a surprise if they tried to find pass rush help with their first-round choice in the 2025 draft. That’s the exact route they go in a mock draft from Cory Kinnan at Daft on Draft. He has the 49ers snagging Georgia edge rusher Mykel Williams with the No. 17 overall pick.

Via Daft on Draft:

Teams are going to love Mykel Williams. Even if he hasn’t hit his max potential at Georgia, and even if he has had some issues staying healthy and on the field. Williams is explosive as hell, built in a lab, and possesses massive 36-inch arms with the bend to win along the outside track as well.

There aren’t many things the 49ers love more than an edge rusher with measurables and high-caliber tools, although the injury issues may scare them off.

Williams in three seasons has played in 33 games, posting 11.0 sacks and 19 tackles for loss. Pro Football Focus credits him with 68 pressures. Perhaps the more notable thing that would make Williams so enticing for San Francisco is that he’s graded out very well as a run defender which would allow him to stay on the field for all three downs – something the 49ers will surely want from a first-round selection. There’s also a chance at Williams’ size that he could also contribute as an interior pass rusher.

There are other needs the 49ers could theoretically address in the first round of next year’s draft, but don’t be surprised if their pick goes toward a high-upside edge rusher like Williams.

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Browns land Deebo Samuel-like WR in new mock draft

Missouri’s Luther Burden III is a threat to hit the home run every time he touches the football

As the Cleveland Browns moved down to six spots in the 2025 NFL draft order and out of range for a new quarterback in a weak class of gunslingers, they instead took Missouri wide receiver Luther Burden III in a new mock draft.

With Colorado’s Shedeur Sanders coming off the board to the Tennessee Titans with the No. 2 pick in Daft on Draft’s new mock draft, the Browns have to look elsewhere for a quarterback of the future. In a weak offensive tackle class, LSU’s Will Campbell was off the board as well.

This left the Browns to take Burden III. With Elijah Moore set for free agency this offseason, the Browns must look for a playmaker who can create fireworks every time he has the ball in his hands. Burden III is that playmaker.

Hard to bring down in the open field, Burden III is coming off of a season with 1,200 yards and nine touchdowns. He is experiencing a down year this season as the Tigers have gone through bouts of instability at the wide receiver position, sitting with just 450 yards and four touchdowns through eight games.

Burden III is not just a YAC threat underneath either, as he proves capable of running route to every level of the field from both Z and slot looks. With Moore set for free agency, a wide receiver room of the ascending Cedric Tillman, Jerry Jeudy, and now Burden III is quite the appealing option.

49ers find new starter to fill weakest position in NFL mock draft

The 49ers once again have a need at OT entering the draft.

The San Francisco 49ers were widely expected to use their first-round pick in the 2024 draft on an offensive tackle, but they forewent that choice and kicked the can down the road on addressing the biggest hole in their roster.

Instead of making an upgrade over right tackle Colton McKivitz, the 49ers picked wide receiver Ricky Pearsall at No. 31 overall. Then they took cornerback Renardo Green in Round 2 before finally selecting offensive lineman Dominick Puni in the third round.

Puni played OT in college, but moved to right guard with the 49ers where he has thrived. San Francisco didn’t do more to address the right tackle position in the draft, leaving McKivitz to duke it out with veterans Chris Hubbard and Brandon Parker in camp. McKivitz won out without any real competition from the two vets.

A new mock draft from Pro Football Focus has the 49ers making the offensive line selection they forewent a year ago. With the No. 17 pick, they select OT Cameron Williams out of the University of Texas:

Things have looked better along the 49ers’ offensive line as of late, but they should still monitor potential upgrades. Williams is just a one-year starter at right tackle for Texas this season, but the 6-foot-5, 335-pounder possesses rare movement skills, balance and length. San Francisco could view him as an upgrade over Colton McKivitz at right tackle.

While Williams may check the boxes for measurables and athleticism, his lack of experience may be a problem for a 49ers team that cares less about ceiling in its offensive lineman and more about their ability to step in and be effective right away.

Williams entered the 2024 season with just one start in his career, and he’s started all eight of Texas’s games this season. He’ll be sitting on something around 14 or 15 career starts by the end of the year.

Perhaps he shows enough in his time as a starter this season to give a team like the 49ers confidence he’s a surefire upgrade at RT. Whether they take an offensive lineman in the first-round remains to be seen, but it’s a relative certainty that OT will be their biggest position of need when the draft begins.

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Titans select QB Shedeur Sanders in latest PFF mock draft

In the latest Pro Football Focus mock draft, the Titans have the second pick and select QB Shedeur Sanders from Colorado.

The Tennessee Titans’ offensive struggles aren’t a secret. In fact, those struggles are plainly and painfully obvious to anyone who watches even a single snap the Titans play. Right now, Amy Adams Strunk says she’s standing by Ran Carthon and Brian Callahan, trusting their process, but something has to change.

That something needs to be the quarterback. Will Levis simply isn’t cutting it on this team. He has potential, but he needs to sit behind a veteran who can mentor him for at least one season (likely more) so he can work on the fundamentals, figure out a better decision-making process, learn not to panic under pressure, etc. Mason Rudolph isn’t proving to be any better, either.

Pro Football Focus released its latest mock draft for 2025 to address that need. After the loss to the Detroit Lions on Sunday, the Titans are currently slated to pick second behind the Carolina Panthers. With that second pick, PFF predicts that the Titans will select Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders, son of the infamous Deion Sanders.

2. TENNESSEE TITANS: QB SHEDEUR SANDERS, COLORADO

Record: 1-6
PFF Power Ranking: 29
Team Needs: QB, WR, OT

Sanders has the most consistently high-level tape of any quarterback in this draft class. His pocket-passing style would pair seamlessly with head coach Brian Callahan, who spent years working with Joe Burrow as Cincinnati’s offensive coordinator. Together, they could form an ideal quarterback-coach duo.

Sanders may be the most consistent in his class, but that does not mean he is ready for the NFL field. Even if he does pair well with Brian Callahan, is he really a Day 1 starter as a rookie? Because that’s what the Titans need. They need a guy who can come in, take over, and lead this team to the next level.

This is just a mock, though, and even if the Titans pick second, their best bet for a quarterback is to go back to Green Bay and beg for Malik Willis to be returned.

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Should Chiefs look to target a TE in the 2025 NFL draft?

In his ‘Daft on Draft’ first round mock, expert draftnik Cory Kinnan mocked Michigan TE Colston Loveland to the #Chiefs.

The Kansas City Chiefs are off to a perfect start to their 2024 campaign and have a ton of momentum behind them ahead of a Week 7 Super Bowl LVIII rematch against the San Francisco 49ers.

Though things are going great for the defending champions at the moment, some pundits are already looking ahead to the 2025 NFL draft to predict who the Chiefs might add to sustain their budding dynasty.

This week, expert draftnik Cory Kinnan, who is the managing editor of Brown Wire, sent Michigan Wolverines tight end Colston Loveland to Kansas City in his latest Daft on Draft first-round mock draft, predicting that the Chiefs will look for the heir to Travis Kelce’s throne in April.

Though it would certainly make sense for the Chiefs to target a pass-catcher, Kelce may be able to allay the fears of his decline with an outstanding performance against the 49ers on Sunday afternoon in Week 7.