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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Pick change; previously Trey Amos, CB

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

Nic Scourton had a breakout ’23 season with 10 sacks. He has a huge frame and possesses massive upside as a potential defensive end or five-technique.

The Buccaneers have some major problems in their secondary, particularly at cornerback. What could help is an explosive edge rusher to rattle opposing quarterbacks.

Jalon Walker has great speed and athleticism on the edge.

The Broncos are incredibly weak at safety, so they’ll need to improve this area early in the 2025 NFL Draft.

Nick Emmanwori has very rare cover skills for a safety who is built like a linebacker. He also possesses terrific instincts.

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.

The Chargers have great edge rushers, but they’re soft in the middle of their defensive line.

Kenneth Grant has flashed upside and is considered an underrated talent.

Pick change; previously Omar Norman-Lott, DT

The Packers need to improve their pass rush, which is in the bottom half of pressure rate.

Jordan Burch has immense potential as an athletic player with a big frame, but hasn’t been consistent.

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.

Tyler Booker isn’t an elite athlete, but he has incredible length.

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.

Pick change; previously Luther Burden, WR

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

Isaiah Bond has dangerous speed and huge upside.

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

Bradyn Swinson has a good combination of speed and strength.

The Bills could stand to add defenive line help with Von Miller having limited time remaining in the league.

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

You can never go wrong mocking a defensive lineman to the Eagles, especially given Bryce Huff’s early struggles with the team.

Harold Perkins is a beast who broke on to the scene with 7.5 sacks as a freshman. He’s an explosive player with tremendous instincts.

The Chiefs keep rotating left tackles, but nothing is working. 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.

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

J.T. Tuimoloau has flashed some great pass-rushing potential, but must be more consistent.