2025 NFL Mock Draft: Round 3

The Giants will be looking to upgrade their front seven at some point. They could do that atop Round 3.

Joshua Farmer was solid in run support while also putting decent pressure on opposing quarterbacks.

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Pick change; previously Darius Alexander, DT

The Chiefs need a receiver, especially with some of their top players at the position getting into trouble off the field. Jack Bech has separation issues, but possesses nice size. He had a terrific Senior Bowl.

Pick change; previously Mason Taylor, TE

The Browns finally got their quarterback. Now, they need a left tackle to protect him.

Jonah Savaiinea is a quick blocker with plus athleticism.

Pick change; previously Tyler Shough, QB

The Raiders have had issues at cornerback for a very long. Perhaps they’ll use this pick to help fix that area.

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

Pick change; previously Marcus Mbow, G

The Patriots are really hurting at receiver, as their only viable outside wideout is coming off a torn ACL.

KeAndre Lambert-Smith is a quick receiver with plus route-running abilities.

Pick change; previously Nic Scourton, DE/DT

The Jaguars have had a weakness in their interior defensive line since Calais Campbell’s departure.

Ty Hamilton has quickness and athleticism to emerge as a starter in the pros.

Pick change; previously Jayden Higgins, WR

The Saints have lost a couple of talented cornerbacks in less than a year, so here’s a replacement for one of them.

Darien Porter was a dependable cover cornerback for Iowa State, but speed is a question mark.

Pick change; previously Emery Jones, OT

The Bears haven’t re-signed Keenan Allen, so they need to find another receiver.

Kyle Williams has good size and was productive at Washington State.

Pick change; previously Deone Walker, NT

The Jets figure to pursue a potential franchise quarterback on Day 2.

Tyler Shough has some great talent, but never put it together in college. He’s also so old that he was in the first round of my 2022 NFL Mock Draft back when it was published in the spring of 2021.

Pick change; previously Elijah Arroyo, TE

The Panthers need to find a receiver, particularly one who could also contribute as a returner.

Jaylin Noel was productive at Iowa State, but has some size and speed concerns.

Pick change; previously Jared Wilson, C

The 49ers lost Javon Hargrave, and they already needed help at defensive tackle.

Jamaree Caldwell is a monstrous run stuffer.

Pick change; previously Drew Kendall, C

The Cowboys have a hole in the interior defensive line that they’ll have to address early in the draft.

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

Pick change; previously Jeffery Bassa, LB

Here’s the third offensive lineman I indicated that the Patriots might draft.

Marcus Mbow has some quickness and athleticism, but needs to get stronger.

Pick change; previously Princely Umanmielen, DE

The Cardinals need a third receiver to pair with Marvin Harrison Jr. and Michael Wilson.

Savion Williams is a huge receiver, measuring at 6-foot-5.

Pick change; previously Dorian Strong, CB

The Texans need another receiver to go with the Christian Kirk free agency addition.

Tre Harris is a big receiver who makes contested catches.

Pick change; previously Jack Bech, WR

The Colts will have just one edge rusher under contract following 2025, so they’ll need some help around Laiatu Latu.

Tyler Baron has a good skill set and plenty of upside.

Pick change; previously Quincy Riley, CB

The Bengals need interior defensive line help. They could select two defensive tackles in the first three rounds.

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

Pick change; previously Sai’vion Jones, DE

The Seahawks need to protect their $100 million investment in Sam Darnold, so here’s another offensive lineman.

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

Pick change; previously Quinn Ewers, QB

The Steelers could stand to add depth to their pass rush so they can deal with Joe Burrow, Lamar Jackson, and whomever the Browns find to play quarterback.

Oluwafemi Oladejo is a bigger linebacker who was able to rush the passer well last season.

Pick change; previously Bradyn Swinson, DE

The Buccaneers have had problems stopping the pass for quite some time now. They really need cornerback help.

Nohl Williams is a tough cornerback with nice size.

Pick change; previously Tyler Baron, DE/OLB

Defensive tackle is Denver’s biggest need on the defensive side of the ball, so that will be addressed early in the 2025 NFL Draft.

T.J. Sanders had a breakout ’23 season. He possesses a ton of upside.

Pick change; previously Tyler Baron, DE/OLB

The Chargers signed Najee Harris, but given how much Jim Harbaugh likes to run the ball, I suspect he’ll draft a back in Rounds 2-4.

Cam Skattebo is a tough running back with plus receiving ability.

Pick change; previously Arian Smith, WR

The Packers are looking for offensive line help they could obtain in Rounds 3-4.

Anthony Belton is a massive tackle, but has enough quickness and athleticism to remain on the edge.

Pick change; previously Tommi Hill, CB

The Jaguars need to find better pass protection to fix the shoddy blocking in front of Trevor Lawrence.

Miles Frazier is a big guard who is coming off a solid season.

Pick change; previously Kyle Kennard, DE

The Texans really need to find some offensive tackle help as quickly as possible.

There’s been a ton of buzz surrounding Chase Lundt during the pre-draft process.

Pick change; previously Jaydon Blue, RB

The Rams could stand to strengthen the middle of the defense, given that they had major issues covering in that area and defending the run. Danny Stutsman is a very instinctive linebacker.

Pick change; previously D’Eryk Jackson, LB

The Ravens have a thin receiving corps, so they’ll be looking for depth at the position.

Elic Ayomanor is a tough receiver with good size.

Pick change; previously Jalen Travis, OT

The Seahawks will be looking for some defensive line help in the middle rounds. Ty Robinson is a grinder who plays very tough, but is limited in talent.

Pick change; previously Tez Johnson, WR

The Saints have a very weak pass rush, so they’ll need to look into adding two new edge players.

Pick change; previously Ty Robinson, DT

The Browns are passing on Abdul Carter, so they’ll need to wait a bit to find a pass rusher to bookend Myles Garrett.

Sai’vion Jones is very athletic, but didn’t live up to it in college. He had a monster Senior Bowl.

Pick change; previously Dante Trader, S

Travis Kelce is nearing retirement, so the Chiefs need to find a young tight end.

Harold Fannin is a small tight end, but projects as someone who could be a productive player.

Pick change; previously Justin Walley, CB

The Eagles lost Darius Slay, so they’ll be looking to bring in a new cornerback.

Justin Walley projects as a slot cornerback who can prevent separation.

Pick change; previously Dylan Fairchild, G

The Vikings have a great one-two punch at receiver, but nothing beyond them and Jalen Nailor.

Xavier Restrepo is a shifty slot receiver who made clutch plays.

Pick change; previously Xavier Truss, OT/G

The Dolphins need to consider drafting a quarterback in the first few rounds, given Tua Tagovailoa’s concussion history.

Quinn Ewers has a big arm, but must improve his accuracy.

Pick change; previously Riley Leonard, QB

The Giants will be looking to add a running back in the middle rounds.

Ollie Gordon is a big back, but showed functional receiving ability along with his impressive vision and contact balance.

Pick change; previously Jamon Dumas-Johnson, LB

Cornerback is one of many needs the 49ers have on the defensive side of the ball.

Tommi Hill has plus size, instincts, and ball skills.

Pick change; previously Demetrius Knight, LB

The Rams acquired Davante Adams, but they need another receiver for the long term.

Tez Johnson is undersized, but capable of producing big plays.

Pick change; previously Jonah Savaiinea, OT

There have been rumors about a potential Jameson Williams trade, so the Lions could be targeting a receiver in the middle rounds.

Chimere Dike is a tall receiver who was productive at Florida.

Pick change; previously Davison Igbinosun, CB