2025 NFL Mock Draft: Round 1 – Picks 17-32

The Bengals have a horrible defense, but they’ll also need a receiver if Tee Higgins leaves via free agency.

Luther Burden is a shifty receiver who can be used as a ball-carrier.

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The Seahawks have lacked a great pass rush for quite some time. They can rectify that with this pick.

Shemar Turner had a down final season. He needs some improvement to his game.

Pick change; previously Kenneth Grant, DT

The Buccaneers had major trouble covering the middle of the field this past season, and it’ll only get worse with Lavonte David aging out of the NFL soon.

Jihaad Campbell has impressive athleticism for a larger linebacker.

Bo Nix needs another weapon. This could come in the form of a tight end, as Sean Payton may want to obtain his next Jimmy Graham.

Tyler Warren is a big tight end who has shown impressive receiving ability.

Cameron Heyward doesn’t have much time remaining, so the Steelers may look to bolster their defensive line.

Alfred Collins is a tough run defender who gets some pressure on quarterbacks.

Both of the Chargers’ starting cornerbacks from last year are impending free agents, but upgrades are needed at this position regardless.

Benjamin Morrison has a ton of upside as a 6-foot cornerback. He did a good job of limiting Marvin Harrison Jr.

The Packers have a bunch of No. 2 receivers on their team, but they need a No. 1 threat.

Isaiah Bond has dangerous speed and huge upside.

Harrison Smith doesn’t have much time remaining. The Vikings could use another safety.

A quarterback in high school, Malaki Starks is a star in the making, according to Charlie Campbell’s sources.

The Texans have a pair of pedestrian guards starting for them, so they need help in this department.

Grey Zabel is a versatile tackle-guard prospect for the NFL.

The Rams could stand to improve against the run, so they may obtain another defensive tackle.

Omar Norman-Lott is a big defensive tackle who generates a quality pass rush despite his impressive size.

The Ravens couldn’t stop the pass at all last year. Part of the reason for that is their sub-par pass rush. That needs to be revamped.

Jalon Walker has great speed and athleticism on the edge.

The Lions acquired Za’Darius Smith, but they need another edge rusher for the long term.

Jack Sawyer was extremely productive to conclude his college football career.

The Redskins need to give Jayden Daniels another receiver to pair with Terry McLaurin.

Elic Ayomanor is a tough receiver with good size.

Rasul Douglas is an impending free agent. Even if he’s re-signed, the Bills will need a new cornerback for the future.

Trey Amos is a tall cornerback with plus speed and athleticism.

Pick change; previously Jahdae Barron, CB

The Chiefs kept rotating left tackles, but nothing worked. They were punished for it in the Super Bowl. Here’s a permanent solution.

Emery Jones is a talented tackle with a basketball background. He has impressive athleticism to play left tackle in the NFL.

You can never go wrong mocking a lineman to the Eagles, who like to build for the future. Lane Johnson turns 35 soon, so Philadelphia may want to find his eventual replacement.

Earnest Greene is a massive right tackle and a powerful run blocker.