Jeff Ratcliffe’s 2025 NFL Mock Draft 5.0 — Final

It’s draft day, and version 5.0 of my 2025 NFL Mock Draft is here. With my big board now locked and betting markets still evolving, it’s pencils down on my pre-draft process. This is the final version of what I think teams are likely to do. This mock reflects what I’m hearing, how betting markets have moved, and what I think we’ll see unfold in Round 1 of the 2025 NFL Draft.

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Jeff Ratcliffe’s 2025 NFL Mock Draft 5.0

1. Tennessee Titans – Cam Ward, QB, Miami (FL)

The Titans are still searching for long-term stability under center, and Ward gives them a chance to reset. His arm talent and mobility make him a clean fit for a team starting fresh offensively.

2. Cleveland Browns – Travis Hunter, CB/WR, Colorado

Hunter is a game-breaking talent who fits well opposite Denzel Ward. He gives Cleveland a dynamic defender with the added bonus of offensive versatility if the coaching staff wants to get creative.

3. New York Giants – Abdul Carter, EDGE, Penn State

With Brian Burns already in place and Kayvon Thibodeaux entering the final year of his rookie deal, Carter gives the Giants future flexibility on the edge. His explosiveness and scheme versatility could make Thibodeaux expendable while giving New York a younger, more dynamic option to pair with Burns.

4. New England Patriots – Will Campbell, OT, LSU

Campbell is a plug-and-play left tackle who gives Drake Maye the protection he needs. The Patriots have to prioritize keeping their young quarterback upright.

5. Jacksonville Jaguars – Ashton Jeanty, RB, Boise State

Jeanty is a three-down back with vision, burst and soft hands out of the backfield. This pick would make Travis Etienne Jr. expendable and relegate Tank Bigsby to a backup role as Jacksonville retools its backfield around a true workhorse.

6. Las Vegas Raiders – Kelvin Banks Jr., OT, Texas

The Raiders need to stabilize the offensive line, and Banks gives them a long-term solution. He’s a powerful mover with the feet to protect in space.

7. New York Jets – Armand Membou, OT, Missouri

Membou gives the Jets a young, athletic tackle with starting upside. With Olu Fashanu locked in at one spot, Membou gives them competition on the opposite side and long-term insurance at a critical position.

8. Carolina Panthers – Mason Graham, DI, Michigan

Graham gives Carolina a high-motor interior disruptor to build around. His ability to collapse the pocket from the inside fills a big hole on this defensive front.

9. New Orleans Saints – Jalon Walker, LB, Georgia

Walker is a hybrid linebacker who can also line up on the edge, which makes him a great fit for New Orleans’ new 3-4 scheme. He gives them a rangy athlete who can rush the passer, drop in coverage and eventually take over as the centerpiece of the front seven.

10. Chicago Bears – Tyler Warren, TE, Penn State

Warren gives Caleb Williams a versatile red zone target and vertical seam threat. He can play inline or flexed and adds another layer to the Bears’ 12-personnel packages.

11. San Francisco 49ers – Mykel Williams, EDGE, Georgia

Williams is one of the most physically gifted defenders in this class. The 49ers reload on the edge with a high-upside disruptor to play across from Nick Bosa.

12. Dallas Cowboys – Tetairoa McMillan, WR, Arizona

McMillan gives Dallas a big-bodied playmaker to develop opposite CeeDee Lamb. He’s a contested-catch winner with strong hands and red zone appeal who adds size and physicality to the Cowboys’ receiver room.

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13. Miami Dolphins – Grey Zabel, OT, North Dakota State

Zabel brings positional flexibility and grit to Miami’s offensive line. He helps solidify the interior while offering upside as a swing tackle.

14. Indianapolis Colts – Colston Loveland, TE, Michigan

Loveland gives the Colts an athletic mismatch piece who can line up all over the formation. He’s a reliable chain-mover who can stretch the seam and contribute immediately in the passing game regardless of who wins the quarterback competition.

15. Atlanta Falcons – Walter Nolen, DI, Ole Miss

Nolen adds size and raw power to the middle of Atlanta’s front. He fits their identity shift toward bigger, stronger interior defenders.

16. Arizona Cardinals – Kenneth Grant, DI, Michigan

Grant brings rare size and explosion to a Cardinals front that needs to get stouter. He helps plug the run and flashes upside as a pocket pusher.

17. Cincinnati Bengals – Shemar Stewart, EDGE, Texas A&M

Stewart is a traits-based pick for a team that values length and athleticism on the edge. He fits their defensive mold and offers rotational value early.

18. Seattle Seahawks – Matthew Golden, WR, Texas

Golden adds vertical speed and route polish to a Seattle receiver room led by Jaxon Smith-Njigba. He has a chance to step in as the WR2 and gives Sam Darnold a field-stretching weapon to help diversify the passing game.

19. Tampa Bay Buccaneers – Jihaad Campbell, LB, Alabama

Campbell flies sideline to sideline and brings range and explosiveness to Tampa’s defense. He’s a clean fit next to Lavonte David.

20. Denver Broncos – Omarion Hampton, RB, North Carolina

The Broncos have a need at running back, and Hampton checks all the boxes. He’s physical, productive and can carry the load right away.

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21. Pittsburgh Steelers – Mike Green, EDGE, Marshall

Green has the juice and motor Pittsburgh looks for on the edge. He gives them another rotational pass rusher to groom behind T.J. Watt and Alex Highsmith.

22. Los Angeles Chargers – Derrick Harmon, DI, Oregon

Harmon gives the Chargers a heavy-handed run-stopper with real anchor. He helps fortify the interior and brings early-down reliability to a defense that needs more strength up front.

23. Green Bay Packers – Jahdae Barron, CB, Texas

Barron fits Green Bay’s aggressive zone coverage scheme and brings inside-outside versatility. He fills a need in a young secondary that still has holes.

24. Minnesota Vikings – Nick Emmanwori, S, South Carolina

Emmanwori is a tone-setter in the box and a perfect fit in Flores’ pressure-heavy scheme. He gives Minnesota a physical presence on early downs.

25. Houston Texans – Josh Simmons, OT, Ohio State

Simmons gives the Texans a much-needed boost up front. With injuries and inconsistency along the offensive line, he has the talent to step in and compete right away at either tackle spot.

26. Los Angeles Rams – Emeka Egbuka, WR, Ohio State

Egbuka gives the Rams a technician who can step into a high-volume role quickly. He’s a natural separator and helps diversify this receiver room.

27. Baltimore Ravens – Malachi Starks, S, Georgia

Starks is a centerfield safety with rare range and closing burst. He gives the Ravens another ball-hawk on the back end.

28. TRADE: NY Giants – Jaxson Dart, QB, Ole Miss

The Giants move back into Round 1 to take their quarterback of the future. Dart has toughness, athleticism, and enough arm to make this gamble worthwhile.

29. Washington Commanders – Tyler Booker, OG, Alabama

Booker is a physical mauler who fits what Washington wants to do up front. He brings SEC experience and can start early at guard.

30. Buffalo Bills – Will Johnson, CB, Michigan

Johnson is one of the best press corners in the class and gives Buffalo a long-term answer outside. He plays with poise, length, and discipline.

31. Kansas City Chiefs – Josh Conerly Jr., OT, Oregon

Conerly is athletic and balanced and fits Kansas City’s need on the offensive line. He fits Kansas City’s need at left tackle. He can grow into a cornerstone protector for Mahomes.

32. Philadelphia Eagles – Donovan Ezeiruaku, EDGE, Boston College

Ezeiruaku plays with leverage and urgency and fits what Philly looks for on the edge. He adds more rotational depth to a front that loves to roll waves.