The draft is just over two weeks away, and only getting closer. The top three seem to be solidifying with the trio of Cam Wards to Tennessee, the Browns taking Travis Hunter, and the Giants settling on Abdul Carter. Though lots can change throughout April.
In my first mock draft from last week, I had Shedeur Sanders being selected second overall by the Cleveland Browns. Since then, a lot has changed relative to his draft stock. Once presumed to be a stamped top-3 pick, it looks as though Shedeur Sanders can fall into the back half of the first round – though that still seems somewhat unlikely.
Let’s get into my second mock draft.
1. Tennessee Titans – Cam Ward, QB, Miami
This pick is as close to done as possible, with the Titans reportedly canceling workouts with Shedeur Sanders and Travis Hunter. The Titans have done their part to solidify their offensive line before the addition of Ward as well, signing Dan Moore and Kevin Zeitler in free agency.
Is Ward the same level of prospect as Caleb Williams in 2024? Not quite, but he’s still a good quarterback prospect worthy of a top-10 selection.
2. Cleveland Browns – Travis Hunter, WR, Colorado
It looks as though the Browns are focusing on Colorado WR Travis Hunter with the second overall pick. Early on Monday, Adam Schefter dropped a clip saying Hunter was the favorite for this spot – with him likely to play wide receiver for the Browns (and maybe some snaps at DB, as well). Andrew Berry and Co. get the best overall player in this mock draft, and as close to a guaranteed superstar as you can get.
3. New York Giants – Abdul Carter, EDGE, Penn State
Many will question the fit of Abdul Carter on the Giants given the team already has invested in pass rushers Brian Burns and Kayvon Thibodeaux. But Carter is an elite prospect and worth passing on everyone else for, even if it’s not the cleanest fit. I could also see the Giants trading back from this spot and taking Shedeur Sanders in the back half of the top-10.
4. New England Patriots – Jalon Walker, EDGE, Georgia
Here’s a pick that I haven’t seen in many mock drafts: Jalon Walker to the Patriots. I can’t think of a player Mike Vrabel would like more than a versatile chess piece in the front seven. Walker has been touted for his character and should provide some juice off the edge as a rookie. The Patriots could easily take an offensive tackle here, but I’m not sure they believe they need to take anything other than the best player available on their board. Another sleeper here: Ashton Jeanty.
5. TRADE: Chicago Bears – Will Campbell, OT, LSU
I have the Bears moving up into the top 5 for the best offensive lineman on their board. Campbell is a high-level, reliable left tackle – and a talent that will not make it to the tenth pick. With extra ammo from the Panthers Bryce Young trade in 2023, the Bears move up and find a long-term solution at tackle.
Trade terms –
Bears get: 5
Jaguars get: 10, 39
6. Las Vegas Raiders – Mason Graham, DL, Michigan
The Raiders are in the business of adding talent – and Mason Graham would be an excellent fit alongside Maxx Crosby and Christian Wilkins. Vegas is depleted on the defensive side of the ball, so getting the best interior defensive lineman since Jalen Carter is a slam dunk at the 6th pick.
7. New York Jets – Armand Membou, OT, Missouri
The Jets are a team that needs to add to both sides of their trenches. With both Campbell and Graham gone, Membou makes the most sense as someone they can plug-and-play at right tackle, opposite of Olu Fashanu.
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8. TRADE: Denver Broncos – Ashton Jeanty, RB, Boise State
Another trade! I have the Broncos making a massive leap up the board to get Sean Payton his “joker.” While Evan Engram was a solid addition in free agency – Jeanty moves the needle more – and Payton has shown a lot of willingness in past years to move up and get his guy (Brandin Cooks, Marcus Davenport).
Trade terms –
Broncos get: 8
Panthers get: 20, 51, 2026 second-round pick
9. New Orleans Saints – Tyler Warren, TE, Penn State
The New Orleans Saints somehow ended up with the ninth pick in the draft, despite finishing 2024 with only five wins. Tyler Warren is a piece that can affect both the run and passing game positively and immediately becomes an important piece of the Saints offense – particularly with the futures of Chris Olave and Alvin Kamara uncertain.
10. Jacksonville Jaguars (from Chicago) – Will Johnson, DB, Michigan
The Jaguars have very much had a ‘meat and potatoes’ offseason so far, and Johnson is a fun corner whose stock was as high as the best player in the 2025 draft just a season ago. Johnson, opposite Tyson Campbell, gives the Jags one of the best young secondaries in the league.
Full terms –
Bears get: 5
Jaguars get: 10, 39
11. San Fransisco 49ers – Mykel Williams, EDGE, Georgia
Mykel Williams just feels like a 49ers type of selection here. He’s got a high floor as a run-defender and should have more juice off the edge than what he was able to show at Georgia where he played more 4i than anything else.
12. Dallas Cowboys – Omarion Hampton, RB, UNC
The Cowboys brought in UNC back Omarion Hampton for a visit this past week – and it’s a fit that makes a lot of sense. While this pick may be a bit rich for some – Hampton is a first-round talent – and the Cowboys missed out on a player they wanted in Jonathon Brooks in last year’s draft.
13. Miami Dolphins – Grey Zabel, OT, North Dakota State
The Dolphins need to invest in their offensive line – and Zabel is a piece that could play four or five positions from day one. Kelvin Banks makes sense here too – but Miami’s second-round pick last year, Patrick Paul, struggled in reps that weren’t at LT – so the versatility is meaningful here for Miami.
14. Indianapolis Colts – Kelvin Banks, OT, Texas
With Zabel coming off the board before the Colts pick, Texas tackle Kelvin Banks falls right into their laps. Banks is a ready-made starter on the left side who excels in pass protection. They really need to bolster this unit after losing two of their better offensive lineman in free agency.
15. Atlanta Falcons – Mike Green, EDGE, Marshall
Should the Falcons trade back with this pick? Yes. Will they? I don’t think so. But if they do stay put, Mike Green is a twitched-up edge rusher who would be their biggest investment at the position since Takk McKinley in 2017.
16. Arizona Cardinals – Jahdae Barron, DB, Texas
The Cardinals could go in a few different directions here – but I project them to take one of the best corners in the draft in Jahdae Barron – who would give them a lockdown presence at nickel.
17. Cincinnati Bengals – Shemar Stewart, EDGE, Texas A&M
Shemar Stewart is the most athletic player in this draft class. He doesn’t come with a lot of production, but he’s disruptive. The Bengals need a lot of help defensively, so Stewart is a start.
18. TRADE: Cleveland Browns – Shedeur Sanders, QB, Colorado
Trade! The Seahawks move out of the first round, allowing the Browns to come up for their new franchise quarterback. How fun would it be if Sanders and Hunter ended up on the same team?
Similar to my last mock draft, Sanders landing on the Browns makes more sense than it does other teams, especially with head coach Kevin Stefanski’s rumored interest.
Trade terms –
Browns get: 18
Seahawks get: 33, 67, 2026 second-round pick
19. Tampa Bay Buccaneers – Donovan Ezeiruaku, EDGE, Boston College
The Buccaneers will still likely target an edge rusher early in the draft this year and they are one of the teams more willing to take players with lackluster measurable. Ezeiruaku was uber-productive at Boston College and adds to a rotation that features YaYa Diaby and Haason Reddick.
20. Carolina Panthers (from Denver) – Matthew Golden, WR, Texas
The Panthers moved down quite a bit, gaining a lot more draft capital in the process. While the Broncos got Jeanty, the Panthers add a weapon in the passing game and the first true wide receiver off the board in Matthew Golden – giving Carolina an over-the-top threat that has been missing in the offense since the departure of Robbie Chosen.
Full terms –
Broncos get: 8
Panthers get: 20, 51, 2026 second-round pick
21. Pittsburgh Steelers – Kenneth Grant, DL, Michigan
This just feels like a Steelers pick, right? Kenneth Grant is a massive, run-stuffing interior defensive lineman who can play all three downs as a rookie. That’s a rare talent and someone it seems like the Steelers would be interested in.
22. Los Angeles Chargers – Colston Loveland, TE, Michigan
The Chargers missed out on adding Evan Engram in free agency – but Colston Loveland is a supercharged version of the same skill set – and has a connection to Jim Harbaugh as well.
23. Green Bay Packers – Tet McMillan, WR, Arizona
Tet McMillan falls right into the Packers laps. While most mocks prefer them to take Emeka Egbuka or Golden with this pick, McMillan brings a different skill set than what they currently have and Green Bay has been missing a high-end WR1 on their roster – even if the group is already talented.
24. Minnesota Vikings – Derrick Harmon, DL, Oregon
The Vikings have added Javon Hargrave and Jonathan Allen to the defensive line already but Harmon brings a different set of skills and is much younger, as well. Another name to look out for: Malaki Starks.
25. Houston Texans – Emeka Egbuka, WR, Ohio State
Almost every mock draft is going to have the Houston Texans selecting an offensive lineman – from Gray Zabel to Tyler Booker. But Egbuka is a player who will be highly valued in this year’s draft. He fits a role perfectly in Houston’s offense and should be their WR2 to Nico Collins from day one.
26. Los Angeles Rams – Jalen Milroe, QB, Alabama
Jalen Milroe was invited to the NFL Draft green room in Green Bay which turned some heads. But could he actually sneak into the first round? Well, with Matt Stafford on just a one-year contract and no one else in the pipeline, he makes sense for Sean McVay.
27. Baltimore Ravens – James Pearce, EDGE, Tennessee
James Pearce is unquestionably one of the most talented players in the NFL Draft. The Ravens have needed a true number-one edge rusher for some time now, and Pearce would be one of their most talented defenders. Baltimore is one of the few teams that could allow him to reach his ceiling.
28. Detroit Lions – Jihaad Campbell, LB, Alabama
Jihaad Campbell recently had shoulder surgery and could fall on draft night. But he complements Jack Campbell well in Detroit – and the Lions have been willing to take non-premium position players early.
29. Washington Commanders – Malaki Starks, DB, Georgia
The Commanders will look to add more building blocks to their defense – and Starks is a defensive back with a ton of upside. He’d slot right into the Jeremy Chinn role – and is someone who could easily outplay this draft slot.
30. Buffalo Bills – Trey Amos, DB, Mississippi
The Bills need another corner – Trey Amos is a long defensive back with the upside to eventually become the team’s number one corner. Kaiir Elam hasn’t quite worked out, but the floor is much higher with Amos, in theory.
31. Kansas City Chiefs – Darius Alexander, DL, Toledo
The Chiefs have been in search of a long-term interior lineman to pair with Chris Jones – and Darius Alexander is someone who can play on all three downs as a rookie. He’s on the older side but is someone who should be able to get on the field right away – making him more valuable to the Chiefs than others.
32. Philadelphia Eagles – TJ Sanders, DL, South Carolina
The Eagles think of their defensive line like a hockey team – just several lines of talented players. Sanders is a technically sound pass rusher that can beat opposing guards with his skill level. He may not be as good as Milton Williams was last year – but he’s talented on their down.
33. Seattle Seahawks (from Cleveland) – Donovan Jackson, IOL, Ohio State
BONUS! I’m including the Seahawks’ pick here since it was a trade down from #18. John Schneider is no stranger to trading down in the draft, and the Seahawks still have a massive need on the interior of their offensive line. Jackson is a steady, scheme-versatile player who has experience at both tackle and guard.
Trade terms –
Browns get: 18
Seahawks get: 33, 67, 2026 second-round pick
