* Walt taking 2014 and 2018 |
Charlie Campbell, Senior Draft Analyst |
Other 2025 Mock Drafts: Charlie Campbell (4/7)
2026 NFL Mock Draft (UPDATED 4/3): Round 1 /Picks 17-32
Other 2026 Mock Drafts: Charlie Campbell (3/30)
(More links to previous NFL mock drafts at the bottom of this page)
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Denver Broncos: Rueben Bain Jr., DE, Miami |
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2025 NFL Mock Draft (as of 3/31/25): Ashton Jeanty, RB
By the 2026 NFL Draft, the Broncos could be looking for some defensive line 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 had 23 tackles with 3.5 sacks thus far.
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Washington Commanders: Harold Perkins, OLB, LSU |
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2025 NFL Mock Draft (as of 3/31/25): Emeka Egbuka, WR
The Commanders could use some youth at linebacker.
In 2024, Perkins has 16 tackles. Perkins was a beast and was all over the field for LSU as a freshman in 2022, totaling 72 tackles, 7.5 sacks, three forced fumbles, one interception and four passes batted. In 2023, Perkins recorded 7.5 sacks, three forced fumbles, 74 tackles, and four passes batted. The 6-foot-1, 220-pounder possesses a unique body type and is undersized as an edge defender, but there is no doubt about his explosive speed and tremendous instincts.
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Atlanta Falcons: Spencer Fano, OT, Utah |
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2025 NFL Mock Draft (as of 3/31/25): Mykel Williams, DE
By the 2026 NFL Draft, Atlanta could use a replacement for one of their offensive tackles.
Fano (6-5, 304) has a lot of talent and has played well at left tackle for the Utes.
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Los Angeles Rams: LaNorris Sellers, QB, South Carolina |
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2025 NFL Mock Draft (as of 3/31/25): Jahdae Barron, CB
The Rams grab an understudy for Matthew Stafford.
Sellers (6-3, 242) has a big-time skill set and could be a breakout star in 2024 or 2025. In 2024, Sellers completed 66 percent of his passes for 2,534 yards with 18 touchdown passes, seven interceptions, and seven rushing touchdowns.
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Pittsburgh Steelers: Peter Woods, DE, Clemson |
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2025 NFL Mock Draft (as of 3/31/25): Shedeur Sanders, QB
By the time of the 2026 NFL Draft, Pittsburgh could be looking for some edge-rushing youth.
Woods got his season off to a strong start against Georgia and he has been disruptive for Clemson. In 2024, he had three sacks and 26 tackles. Woods (6-3, 315) has upside to be better in 2025.
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Green Bay Packers: Domani Jackson, CB, Alabama |
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2025 NFL Mock Draft (as of 3/31/25): Benjamin Morrison, CB
By the 2026 NFL Draft, the Packers could be targeting cornerback help to replace Jaire Alexander and/or Eric Stokes.
In 2024, Jackson had 51 tackles with seven passes defended and two interceptions. Jackson (6-1, 190) has a good skill set and potential to rise. Jackson did not become the star he was expected to be at USC, but he could blossom at Alabama. He had 32 tackles with three passes defended in 2023.
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Antonio Williams, WR, Clemson |
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2025 NFL Mock Draft (as of 3/31/25): Jihaad Campbell, LB
Given the age of Lavonte David, the Bucs need multiple young linebacker talents.
Williams flashed playmaking ability for the Tigers in 2024 with 75 catches for 904 yards and 11 touchdowns. Williams (5-11, 190) has enough size and some natural talent as a route-runner.
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Houston Texans: Tyreak Sapp, DE, Florida |
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2025 NFL Mock Draft (as of 3/31/25): Alfred Collins, DT
The Texans could add more defensive line youth including a young edge rusher to go with Will Anderson.
Sapp is a physical and quick defender at the point of attack. In 2024 he had seven sacks with 46 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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Baltimore Ravens: Earnest Greene III, OT, Georgia |
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2025 NFL Mock Draft (as of 3/31/25): Shemar Stewart, DT
The Ravens add more offensive line talent to protect Lamar Jackson.
Greene was Georgia’s starter at left tackle in 2023 and played well. The 6-foot-4, 320-pounder fits with some other Bulldogs left tackles who have not been typical edge protectors in terms of size, but he is strong and athletic.
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San Francisco 49ers: Deion Burks, WR, Oklahoma |
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2025 NFL Mock Draft (as of 3/31/25): Kenneth Grant, DT
Deebo Samuel is out, and Brandon Aiyuk did not play well before his season-ending ACL injury in 2024. Thus, the 49ers could consider adding more receiver talent to go with Ricky Pearsall by the 2026 NFL Draft.
Burks (5-9 190) has playmaking ability and upside for the NFL. In 2024, he had 31 receptions for 245 yards and three touchdowns. In 2023, Burks caught 47 passes for 629 yards and seven touchdowns with Purdue. Burks is a fast and dynamic receiver. Team sources feel that Burks is fast, tough, blocks hard, and has upside.
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Miami Dolphins: Carnell Tate, WR, Ohio State |
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2025 NFL Mock Draft (as of 3/31/25): Nick Emmanwori, S
The Dolphins could use some cornerback youth.
Tate flashed as a freshman in 2023, catching 18 passes for 264 yards and a touchdown. He could be primed to breakout in 2024. In 2024, Tate had 50 receptions for 698 yards and four touchdowns.
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Buffalo Bills: Aaron Anderson, WR, LSU |
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2025 NFL Mock Draft (as of 3/31/25): Walter Nolen, DT
The Bills add a speed receiver to go with Keon Coleman and Khalil Shakir.
Anderson (5-8, 187) is a speedster receiver that is a threat to score anytime he touches the ball. In 2024 Anderson had 61 receptions for 875 yards and five touchdowns. Anderson has a lot of upside to develop.
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Philadelphia Eagles: Elijah Pritchett, OT, Alabama |
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2025 NFL Mock Draft (as of 3/31/25): James Pearce Jr., DE
Philadelphia grabs a some offensive line youth.
The 6-foot-6, 312-pound Pritchett has serious talent and could become another Alabama offensive tackle with early-round play.
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Cincinnati Bengals: Daniel Harris, CB, Georgia |
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2025 NFL Mock Draft (as of 3/31/25): Malaki Starks, S
The Bengals add some young cornerback talent.
Harris has flashed ability for Georgia in 2024, starting across from Daylen Everette. As a sophomore, Harris had 22 tackles with three passes broken up. The 6-foot-3, 195-pounder has the upside to improve in 2025.
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Kansas City Chiefs: Germie Bernard, WR, Alabama |
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2025 NFL Mock Draft (as of 3/31/25): Elijah Arroyo, TE
The Chiefs could be looking for more wide receiver talent to go with Xavier Worthy come 2026.
Bernard has played well in 2024, with 50 catches for 794 yards and two touchdowns. The 6-foot-1, 209-pounder has the upside to produce more in 2025.
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Detroit Lions: DeMonte Capehart, DT, Clemson |
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2025 NFL Mock Draft (as of 3/31/25): J.T. Tuimoloau, DE
D.J. Reader will be a free agent after the 2025 season, and the Lions could look for a long-term nose tackle to go next to Alim McNeill.
In 2024, Capehart had 21 tackles and two passes batted. Clemson had a rotation of defensive linemen in 2023, but Capehart played well enough to impress the NFL advance scouts. In 2023, Capehart totaled 15 tackles, five tackles for a loss, one sack, one forced fumble, and one pass broken up. The 6-foot-4, 320-pounder has a good skill set with upside. Some team sources have said that Capehart is a similar player to Detroit Lions defensive tackles Alim McNeill and D.J. Reader.
