2025 NFL Mock Draft: Round 5

Defensive tackle is Minnesota’s greatest need, so the team could obtain a player at the position at No. 24.

Tyrion Ingram-Dawkins was one of the top defensive linemen performers in the agility drills.

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The Panthers need to continue to add defensive back pieces, as their safety situation must improve.

Jonas Sanker has nice size and speed.

The Titans could add a second defensive lineman in the middle rounds.

Vernon Broughton was a rotational backup in Texas.

Jacksonville should find a tackle to develop just in case Anton Harrison doesn’t pan out.

Cameron Williams is a massive tackle with talent, but he’s very raw.

The Raiders need to improve their linebacking corps. This is nothing new.

Jay Higgins had the fastest cone time among all linebackers at the combine.

The Patriots will be looking to add a linebacker at some point on Day 3.

Barrett Carter makes splash plays and has nice upside.

The Jets have very weak depth at receiver, so that must be addressed.

Arian Smith has great speed and major upside.

The Panthers may be interested in a middle-round running back to pair with their two primary runners.

Jarquez Hunter is a physical, downhill runner.

The 49ers have been scouting kickers aggressively during the lead-up to the 2025 NFL Draft.

Andres Borregales was 18-of-19 last year, including 7-of-8 from 40-plus.

The Bears need another cornerback to compete across from Jaylon Johnson.

Jordan Hancock is a very instinctive cornerback and a willing tackler.

The Cowboys have to obtain as many pass rushers as possible combat Jayden Daniels and Jalen Hurts.

Fadil Diggs was somewhat productive at Texas A&M. He has lots of upside going to Syracuse.

The Dolphins have a strong pass rush, but they could stand to add some depth in that area.

Jah Joyner is inconsistent and lacks physicality, but he’s fast and possesses upside.

The Colts need multiple pass rushers with all of their impending expiring contracts.

Pick change; previously Denzel Burke, CB

More cornerback help for the Cardinals, who really need to fix this position.

Jaylin Smith needs to get stronger for the next level.

Linebacker depth is something the Bengals will be looking to address in the middle rounds.

Nick Martin was a tackling machine until he went down with an injury last season.

The Giants didn’t do much in free agency to address receiver, aside from re-signing Darius Slayton.

Antwane Wells barely played this past season, but has some potential.

It shouldn’t surprise anyone to see another offensive line pick to Miami.

Seth McLaughlin is a tough, intelligent technician.

The Steelers have been scouting running backs heavily because of Najee Harris’ departure.

Jaydon Blue blazed a very fast 40 at his pro day.

The Buccaneers have big problems at cornerback, so they could double dip at the position.

The Chargers figure to add two defensive tackles, given how weak they are in that area.

Tonka Hemingway is undersized for the NFL.

The Packers need to fix their mediocre pass rush.

The 49ers love to draft defensive linemen, so I expect them to do that on multiple occasions this weekend.

The Eagles will need to find a potential successor for Lane Johnson at some point.

Jalen Travis is an athletic tackle with good length.

Pick change; previously Jaylin Noel, WR

The Jets have a weak safety situation that must be addressed during the 2025 NFL Draft.

It would be a major upset if the Panthers didn’t acquire multiple edge rushers to help bolster their weak pass rush.

Shemar James was one of the top testers in the agility drill at the combine.

The Eagles lost Kenneth Gainwell to the Steelers, so they’ll need a new running back.

Travis Etienne’s brother is small, but has home run ability. He’s a quality receiver out of the backfield.

The Eagles love drafting edge rushers, so they’ll make sure to do that at some point.

Antwaun Powell-Ryland needs to bulk up, but he’s a dangerous pass rusher and could serve as a specialist.

The Texans will be looking to add some depth behind Joe Mixon.

Brashard Smith has good receiving ability, but needs to get stronger for the NFL.

The Titans lost a couple of linebackers this offseason, so they’ll need to replenish their depth.

Deonte Lawson is a tough run defender.

The Eagles lost a couple of cornerbacks this offseason, so they’ll need to address the position at some point.

Bihal Kone is a big cornerback who displayed impressive tackling skills.

The Bills can improve against the run with this pick.

Jay Toia is a heavy nose tackle prospect.

The Bills should find some competition for Damar Hamlin.

Dante Trader is undersized, but he was a solid player for Maryland.

The Patriots are top heavy at cornerback, but they could use depth at the position.

The Seahawks need some safety help. They could address the position much earlier than this.

The Bills aren’t very deep on the offensive line, so they could target a mid-round blocker for depth.

Luke Kendra is a tough guard whose strength is run blocking.

The Cowboys need help in the interior of their offensive line.

Pick change; previously Jamaree Caldwell, NT

The Seahawks are expcted to draft a quarterback at some point.

Dillon Gabriel was incredibly productive at Oregon, but is very undersized.

The Ravens signed Chidobe Awuzie, but they still need a cornerback to help such a problematic position.