* Walt taking 2014 and 2018 |
Charlie Campbell, Senior Draft Analyst |
Other 2025 Mock Drafts: Charlie Campbell (1/10)
2026 NFL Mock Draft (UPDATED 11/29): Round 1 /Picks 17-32
Other 2026 Mock Drafts: Charlie Campbell (12/21)
(More links to previous NFL mock drafts at the bottom of this page)
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New Orleans Saints: Arch Manning, QB, Texas |
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2025 NFL Mock Draft (as of 12/21/24): James Pearce Jr., DE
By the 2026 NFL Draft, the Saints could be looking for a young quarterback to replace Derek Carr.
Manning has flashed his excellent skill set in relief work for Quinn Ewers in 2024. Manning has completed 68 percent of his passes for 939 yards with nine touchdowns and two interceptions. He also has two rushing touchdowns. The 6-foot-4, 225-pounder could be a riser for the 2026 NFL Draft after he takes over as the full-time starter in 2025.
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Tennessee Titans: T.J. Parker, DE, Clemson |
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2024 NFL Mock Draft (as of 12/21/24): Cam Ward, QB
The Titans could look for more impact players along the defensive line by the time of the 2026 NFL Draft.
Parker has enjoyed a breakout sophomore season for the Tigers with 54 tackles, 11 sacks, and six forced fumbles. The 6-foot-3, 265-pounder has quality size and impressive instincts for a young player. In his freshman season, Parker had 5.5 sacks and 33 tackles.
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New England Patriots: Kayden Proctor, OT, Alabama |
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2024 NFL Mock Draft (as of 12/21/24): Tetairoa McMillan, WR
The Patriots grab a young left tackle to protect Drake Maye.
Overall, Proctor played well in 2023 as a freshman. Except for struggling against Michigan in the college football playoff, Proctor was generally reliable to protect Jalen Milroe. Proctor (6-7, 360) is a massive blocker who could also be a right tackle candidate in the NFL. Sources from Alabama have said that Proctor has make-up and character concerns.
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Carolina Panthers: Garrett Nussmeier, QB, LSU |
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2025 NFL Mock Draft (as of 12/21/24): Abdul Carter, DE
I have the Panthers missing out on the quarterbacks in my latest 2025 NFL Mock Draft. Hence they could give Bryce Young one more year to get going and if he doesn’t play well, then look to replace him in 2026.
Nussmeier (6-2, 200) spent a few seasons as the backup to Jayden Daniels, but now he has taken advantage of the opportunity to start and has turned himself into a legit prospect for the NFL. Nussmeier has completed 64 percent of his passes for 3,739 yards with 26 touchdowns and 11 interceptions. There is no doubt that Nussmeier has the arm talent to be a pro starter, as he has a powerful arm that has no issue going vertically downfield. The 6-foot-2, 200-pound Nussmeier is getting good pro preparation from Brian Kelly and Nussmeier looks like an early-round prospect for the 2025 or 2026 NFL Draft.
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Minnesota Vikings: Caleb Downs, S, Ohio State |
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2025 NFL Mock Draft (as of 12/21/24): Tyleik Williams, DT
The Vikings take a replacement for Harrison Smith.
In 2024, Downs has 61 tackles with three passes broken up and an interception. Downs was phenomenal for Alabama in 2023, recording 107 tackles, two interceptions, three passes broken up, and a forced fumble. After the season, he transferred to Ohio State. Downs (6-0, 205) has the potential to be a star prospect for the 2026 NFL Draft.
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Arizona Cardinals: Suntarine Perkins, LB, Ole Miss |
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2024 NFL Mock Draft (as of 12/21/24): Nic Scourton, DE
By the 2026 NFL Draft, Arizona could be looking for more edge rush talent to go with Darius Robinson.
Perkins has been a dangerous quarterback hunter for the Rebels in 2024, recording 10.5 sacks with 58 tackles and an interception. He had 38 tackles and 3.5 sacks in 2023. The 6-foot-1, 210-pounder needs to gain weight and get stronger for the NFL.
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Chicago Bears: Cameron Williams, OT, Texas |
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2025 NFL Mock Draft (as of 12/21/24): Will Campbell, OT
The Bears could use more tackle talent to help protect Caleb Williams.
Minus a problem with penalties, Williams has blocked well for Texas in 2024 including a superb outing against Michigan. The The 6-foot-5, 335-pounder has good size, strength, quickness, and athleticism. He has a versatile skill set where he could play a few positions on the offensive line.
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Denver Broncos: Denzel Boston, WR, Washington |
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2025 NFL Mock Draft (as of 12/21/24): Josh Conerly, OT
By the 2026 NFL Draft, the Broncos could be looking for more receiving weapons for Bo Nix.
After Washington lost a trio of good receivers to the NFL, Boston is enjoying a breakout season for the Huskies in 2024. Thus far, he has 60 receptions for 807 yards and nine touchdowns. The 6-foot-4, 209-pounder has mismatch size and looks like he is just scratching the surface of his potential.
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New York Giants: Keon Sabb, S, Alabama |
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2025 NFL Mock Draft (as of 12/21/24): Travis Hunter, CB/WR
The Giants grab a true replacement for Xavier McKinney and a partner to work with Tyler Nubin.
Sabb has been a tough defender for Alabama in 2024. Thus far, he has 39 tackles with two interceptions and four passes broken up. As a Michigan Wolverine in 2023, Sabb had 28 tackles, two interceptions, and four passes broken up.
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Las Vegas Raiders: Javon Kilgore, CB/S, South Carolina |
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2025 NFL Mock Draft (as of 12/21/24): Shedeur Sanders, QB
The Raiders need more talent at cornerback.
Kilgore had been a ballhawk in 2024 with four interceptions, 46 tackles and five passes defended. In 2023 he had 76 tackles with six passes broken up, one interception, and one forced fumble. Gilgore is tall, and thickly built for the NFL.
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Washington Commanders: Keldric Faulk, DE, Auburn |
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2025 NFL Mock Draft (as of 12/21/24): Isaiah Bond, WR
The Commanders could use some youth at edge rusher.
Faulk has been a beast for Auburn in 2024, with a big-time presence behind the line of scrimmage. Thus far, he has seven sacks, 45 tackles, and one forced fumble. He has shown speed and power as a pass rusher while being a big-bodied lineman to defend the run. The 6-foot-6, 288-pounder has upside to develop as he gains experience.
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Pittsburgh Steelers: Mateo Uiagalelei, DE, Oregon |
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2025 NFL Mock Draft (as of 12/21/24): Shemar Turner, DT
By the time of the 2026 NFL Draft, Pittsburgh could be looking for some edge-rushing youth.
Uiagalelei has been a beast for the Ducks in 2024, recording 10.5 sacks with two forced fumbles, one interception, one pass batted, and 37 tackles. The 6-foot-5, 270-pounder has good size, strength, and athleticism.
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Indianapolis Colts: Antonio Kite, CB, Auburn |
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2025 NFL Mock Draft (as of 12/21/24): Trey Amos, CB
The Colts need more cornerback talent.
With Alabama, Kite flashed ability as a backup and special teams contributor in 2023. In 2024 after transferring to Auburn, Kite had six tackles with an interception in four games before going down with an injury. The 6-foot-1, 182-pounder could breakout before the 2026 draft.
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Jacksonville Jaguars: Tyreak Sapp, DE, Florida |
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2025 NFL Mock Draft (as of 12/21/24): Will Johnson, CB
By the time of the 2026 NFL Draft, the Jaguars could be looking for another pass rusher to go with Travon Walker and Josh Allen.
Sapp is a physical and quick defender at the point of attack. In 2024 he has seven sacks with 43 tackles and a forced fumble. At 6-foot-3, 272-pounds, Sapp has shown some versatility to rush from the inside or on the edge. Sapp could stay as an edge defender, or he could gain weight and grow into being a three technique defensive tackle.
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Los Angeles Chargers: Rueben Bain Jr., DE, Miami |
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2025 NFL Mock Draft (as of 12/21/24): Omarr Norman-Lott, DT
By the 2026 NFL Draft, the Chargers could be looking for some edge rusher youth.
Bain had an excellent freshman season for Miami, totaling 7.5 sacks, three forced fumbles, and 44 tackles. The 6-foot-3, 275-pounder has the upside to be better as he gains experience. Bain was injured to start 2024 and didn’t debut until early October. He has 22 tackles with 3.5 sacks thus far.
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Seattle Seahawks: LaNorris Sellers, QB, South Carolina |
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2025 NFL Mock Draft (as of 12/21/24): Kelvin Banks, OT
Seattle could use a Geno Smith replacement via the 2025 or 2026 NFL Draft.
Sellers (6-3, 242) has a big-time skill set and could be a breakout star in 2024 or 2025. In 2024, Sellers has completed 65 percent of his passes for 2,274 yards with 17 touchdown passes, seven interceptions, and seven rushing touchdowns.
