Christian Williams' Final 2025 NFL Mock Draft
Christian is back with his final mock draft, with a blockbuster trade for Shedeur Sanders, three running backs in the first round, and a trade-up for a star wideout.
The 2025 NFL Draft is just a few days away, and there’s very little clarity among the top teams. My final mock draft includes three complete rounds, with first-round trades! Before we depart from this draft cycle, I want to take a moment to thank everyone who has engaged with our content at The Devy Royale. We’re excited to bring you our 2025 Rookie Guide next week, and we have a ton planned to satisfy your football needs throughout the offseason. If this is your first time here, please consider subscribing!
This is the only pick that feels truly locked in, with the cancellation of Shedeur Sanders’ private workout being the final indicator of certainty. The Titans will usher in a new era with a quarterback comfortable in a Brian Callahan offense, leadership skills that break the meter, and an immense upside.
In my last mock, I gave the Browns Abdul Carter. Every indication since then has been in the Travis Hunter camp, with general manager Andrew Berry recently comparing him to Shohei Ohtani (a comparison we also made in our devy guide two years ago — really, you should subscribe!). More on the Browns soon…
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While many believe this pick will be Shedeur Sanders, passing on the top premium-position player when you’ve already signed three quarterbacks is roster malpractice. Joe Schoen has indicated that quarterback is no longer a necessity in this draft, meaning Abdul Carter falling into their lap should be a welcome gift.
Rumors that NFL teams are comfortable with Campbell’s arm length are surfacing, and his pre-draft process appears more favorable if teams avoid scrutinizing that number. Campbell is a nasty, intelligent player who should slot in as the starting left tackle for New England as a rookie. If it doesn’t work out, Campbell’s agility and strength should allow him to succeed as a guard.
There’s some Ashton Jeanty buzz here, but new general manager James Gladstone’s experience with the Rams, along with his comments on toughness and emphasis on line play, should push this pick to the trenches. Graham is stout against the run and offers a ton of upside as a pass-rusher, offering the potential sack production coveted with a top-five pick.
It seems like Pete Carroll’s influence on decisions is strong in Las Vegas, and if that remains true, Jeanty is the pick. While Membou makes sense for the Raiders, Jeanty is a clear upgrade at the most obvious position of need, and he brings a mentality that all 32 teams will seek.
I’ve long been on the Tyler Warren train here, but protecting Justin Fields is critical, and the depth of the tight end class offers the ability to snag a Tier-2 player at that position. Offensive tackles are hard to find, and with Olu Fashanu locked in on the left side, solidifying the offensive line could be wildly beneficial for a team hoping for a playoff run in 2025.
The Panthers have no pass rushers, and this one feels about as locked in as Cam Ward to the Titans. Walker has a large fan base in the league, with his leadership and command of the Georgia defense complementing the elite upside he showcased on film.
I don’t buy the Johnson panic, with a couple of years of elite film to suggest he’s still a top-ten player in the class. The Saints lost Paulson Adebo to free agency, and the corner market gets thin quickly, especially when the team also needs to add a quarterback. Johnson would slide in as an immediate starter in New Orleans.
The buzz here is that of the inside of an active beehive, with new head coach Ben Johnson’s creativity with the tight end position matching Warren’s unique skill set. With Johnson’s willingness to run 12-personnel, Cole Kmet and Warren would be a gnarly duo for second-year quarterback Caleb Williams.
The 49ers have many needs and a plethora of options, but going anywhere but the trench would be irresponsible (something they’re not allergic to). With Williams’ length and the knowledge that he played hurt in 2024, I’ll be thoroughly shocked if he is still on the board after pick 13. Here, he’s gone at No. 11.
The Cowboys have done a ton of work on offensive linemen, but they have a massive hole at their No. 2 wideout position. McMillan complements CeeDee Lamb well, and getting the most out of Dak Prescott as he approaches the end of his career can only be achieved with better weapons.
Many project an offensive tackle here, and with Terron Armstead’s retirement, that makes sense. Looking down their depth chart shows a more pressing need, though, and Nolen is both the best player available and the most prominent need. His upside suggests he could finish his career as the best player from the entire draft class, and with Miami’s assortment of edge rushers, he would give them a strength among a disappointing defense.
There’s a chance the Colts miss out on both tight ends, but Loveland falls to them here. GM Chris Ballard has been explicit about his desire to upgrade the tight end room, but that didn’t happen during free agency. While it’s a deep class, getting Anthony Richardson or Daniel Jones a solid, chain-moving tight end could unlock the offense.
Trade details: CLE sends No. 33, No. 67, No. 192, and a 2026 4th to ATL for No. 15.
The Browns move up to pair the quarterback-receiver duo that just had their jerseys retired at Colorado and usher in a new era of Cleveland Browns football. The cost to move up is substantial, but without a clear direction at quarterback, a big splash — one with Andrew Berry’s fingerprints on it — could reinvigorate a battered fanbase.
The Cardinals could go various ways here, but Stewart’s athletic upside could be enticing enough to add to the roster. There’s less groupthink with Stewart than with other any other prospect, so finding his spot in the draft is challenging.
The Bengals drafting anything but defense with this pick would be an atrocity, especially when a player as talented as Green remains on the board. The team must be comfortable with the off-field concerns, but on talent alone, Green is the second-best edge rusher in the class.
I’ve long put an interior offensive lineman here, and I still believe Grey Zabel makes sense. Still, the Seahawks met with Emmanwori on a top-30 visit, have a need at safety, and desperately need more playmakers on defense. He’s a traits-based pick, but the Seahawks are good for one of those every year.
The medicals will have to clear, but Campbell is one of the ten best players in the class. He’s been linked to the Bucs for the entire offseason, and the potential to add Campbell alongside Lavonte David would give their defense enough talent to compete for the division title again.
I’ve had the Broncos taking Omarion Hampton throughout this draft cycle, but something about Henderson’s game-breaking receiving upside has been calling to me over the last few weeks. Sean Payton likes to deploy his running backs in the receiving game, and while Hampton can be effective as a receiver, Henderson is arguably the best receiving back in the class.
Grant hasn’t yet reached his potential, but he’s a perfect fit alongside a physical defensive line. Defensive tackle is a tertiary need, but Cam Heyward is 35, and the opportunity to take a player with as much upside as Grant is the Steelers’ way. Grant will be best as a nose tackle in the NFL, and he and Keeanu Benton would be an impressive rotation in 2025.
The Chargers revamped their defensive line this offseason, and a player with Harmon’s versatility would help continue the retool. Harmon’s pass-rush ability would be an immediate upgrade along the defensive line, and he’s yet to reach his full potential.
Barron showed enough in 2024 to prove he could play outside, and that’s what the Packers desperately need. With Nate Hobbs and Keisean Nixon as the only two worthwhile cornerbacks in the room, adding a player with Barron’s skill set could take the secondary to an elite level.
Trade details: JAX sends No. 36 and No. 88 to MIN for No. 24.
With Golden available and the slight potential for Houston to take him, the Jaguars send a top-100 pick to move up and get him. Everything the team says indicates they’re happy with the wide receiver group, but Dyami Brown and Parker Washington shouldn’t prevent them from moving up for a player with Golden’s upside.
This is another pick that feels close to locked in, with a defensive tackle falling being the only potential wrench. Booker plays with power and crushed it in the interviews. The Texans desperately need some leadership on the offense, and Booker would be an immediate upgrade to protect C.J. Stroud.
Trade details: NO sends No. 40, No. 93, and a 2026 4th to LAR for No. 26.
The second quarterback trade-up is for Dart, a player the Saints are likely considering at No. 9 with the state of Derek Carr’s shoulder. The team needs a long-term solution, especially if they’re unsure about Spencer Rattler. My player comp for Dart? Derek Carr.
Safety isn’t the No. 1 need for Baltimore, but adding a player like Starks at a discount is the most Ravens decision I’ve seen. I’m lower on him — his 2024 film wasn’t very good. But the league appreciates his 2023 film, and he still has massive upside as a coverage player, which the Ravens need in their non-Kyle Hamilton safety.
Zabel’s nastiness and tenacity are a perfect fit with Dan Campbell, and if he’s available here, he should be the pick. Sure, the team needs an edge rusher, but the offensive line will get problematic fast. Zabel would probably compete with Christian Mahogany for the right guard spot this summer, at least to start.
With Henderson and Jeanty off the board and a look to the future, Washington scoops up Hampton, a 20-touch upside player with a unique skill set that would fill both the Brian Robinson and Austin Ekeler roles. Washington isn’t necessarily in a spot for luxury picks, but keeping the offense among the best in the league is a good plan. Hampton achieves that.
With a ton of defensive tackles already gone, and the additions to the edge rusher room, the Bills opt to improve the cornerback room with one of the better zone corners in the class. Amos’s click-and-close ability is outstanding, and would immediately upgrade the cornerback room.
The Chiefs have plenty of needs, but offensive tackles of Banks’ caliber don’t fall to their draft area very often. Banks can sit for a year behind new starting left tackle Jaylon Moore as he works on technique and growing his game.
Similar to the Chiefs, the offensive tackle market doesn’t always make it this far. Simmons is the top tackle based on film, but off-field concerns and the injury push him down the board here. With Lane Johnson turning 35 next month, the Eagles take an opportunity to set up a succession plan.