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With just a week until the 2025 NFL Draft, which college stars will end up where?
The first round of the NFL Draft is on Thursday April 24. The second and third rounds take place on April 25, followed by rounds four to seven on April 26.
The event will be held at Green Bay’s iconic Lambeau Field.
All signs point to Miami quarterback Cam Ward being the No 1 overall draft pick to the Tennessee Titans.
After a summer of big signings and trades, the next date in the NFL calendar is the yearly selection of the best college players.
With help from NFL Mock Draft Database, we break down which players are projected to end up where…
1. Tennessee Titans – Cam Ward, QB Miami
The Titans take the best quarterback available to be the face of the franchise.
2. Cleveland Browns – Travis Hunter, CB/WR Colorado
It comes down to Hunter vs Abdul Carter here, and how can Cleveland pass up on the chance to get a player who could change their fortunes on defense AND offense?
3. New York Giants – Abdul Carter, EDGE Penn State
The Giants are sitting pretty at No 3 – whether it’s Hunter or Carter, they obtain a franchise superstar.
4. New England Patriots – Will Campbell, OT LSU
Last year they got their franchise quarterback in Drake Maye. Now New England need to protect him.
5. Jacksonville Jaguars – Mason Graham, DL Michigan
It’s time for Jacksonville to rebuild in the trenches, and Graham is a fantastic interior defensive option.
6. Las Vegas Raiders – Ashton Jeanty, RB Boise State
The NFL has been reminded just how valuable running backs are in this league. The Raiders go big with the best runner in the draft.
7. New York Jets – Armand Membou, OT Missouri
While Justin Fields may not be the long-term option, the Jets have to give the $20m-a-year quarterback the best chance to succeed with better protection.
8. Carolina Panthers – Jalon Walker, EDGE Georgia
The Panthers produced just 32 sacks last season – third worst in the league. Walker will improve the pass rush immediately.
9. New Orleans Saints – Shedeur Sanders, QB Colorado
For most of the summer, Sanders was projected as a top-five pick. A summer of nit-picking has led to a slight fall, and the Saints take advantage.
10. Chicago Bears – Kelvin Banks, OT Texas
Caleb Williams was sacked a league-high 68 times last season. Chicago cannot let that happen again.
11. San Francisco 49ers – Will Johnson, CB Michigan
Charvarius Ward left for the Colts after great success in San Francisco, and Johnson would be an ideal replacement.
12. Dallas Cowboys – Tetairoa McMillan, WR Arizona
Pairing another big, powerful outside target with CeeDee Lamb would give Dallas a formidable receiver duo.
13. Miami Dolphins – Malaki Starks, S Georgia
Jevon Holland signed a big contract with the Giants this offseason. Starks becomes an immediate starter and difference-maker at safety.
14. Indianapolis Colts – Tyler Warren, TE Penn State
The Colts add an offensive weapon to assist Anthony Richardson’s development (if he wins the starting QB job).
15. Atlanta Falcons – Mike Green, EDGE Marshall
Atlanta sacked the quarterback just 31 times last season (second worst in the NFL). They need help.
16. Arizona Cardinals – Jahdae Barron, CB Texas
The Cards take a big and strong corner to improve their defense.
17. Cincinnati Bengals – Shemar Stewart, EDGE Texas A&M
The Bengals did not reach the quarterback enough last year and Trey Hendrickson is 30 and seeking a pay rise.
18. Seattle Seahawks – Grey Zabel, OL North Dakota State
When you give a new quarterback (Sam Darnold) a $100m contract, why not give him the best chance to succeed with improved protection?
19. Tampa Bay Buccaneers – Jihaad Campbell, LB Alabama
The Bucs add an athletic linebacker to boost their defense. He may be raw but Campbell’s potential is huge.
20. Denver Broncos – Omarion Hampton, RB North Carolina
The Broncos are in desperate need of a backfield upgrade, and Hampton can be an immediate three-down starter.
21. Pittsburgh Steelers – Jaxson Dart, QB Mississippi
With no news from Aaron Rodgers, Pittsburgh invest in a quarterback with excellent tools.
22. Los Angeles Chargers – Colston Loveland, TE Michigan
Outside of Ladd McConkey, the Chargers are struggling for weapons for Justin Herbert. Loveland would be a top target, if he is still available…
23. Green Bay Packers – Mykel Williams, EDGE Georgia
The Packers are not desperate in any area, so Williams is the best option here.
24. Minnesota Vikings – Nick Emmanwori, S South Carolina
Considered one of the best athletes in the class, Emmanwori adds to an already strong Minnesota roster.
25. Houston Texans – Josh Simmons, OT Ohio State
Laremy Tunsil was traded to the Commanders despite CJ Stroud’s sack woes last season. Houston need OL help.
26. Los Angeles Rams – Maxwell Hairston, CB Kentucky
LA have a great defensive front, but Hairston helps on the back end.
27. Baltimore Ravens – Donovan Ezeiruaku, EDGE Boston College
In order to compete against the quality quarterbacks in the AFC, Baltimore reload the pass rush with a sack machine.
28. Detroit Lions – James Pearce Jr, EDGE Tennessee
Injuries on the defense cost the Lions down the stretch and Pearce will help both immediately and late in the season.
29. Washington Commanders – Josh Conerly Jr, OT Oregon
Washington have made huge offensive moves this offseason, and they double down to add even more power to their OL in front of Jayden Daniels.
30. Buffalo Bills – Walter Nolan, DL Mississippi
Buffalo have the pass rush, and now they add a big body in the middle.
31. Kansas City Chiefs – Tyler Booker, OL Alabama
The Eagles obliterated KC’s offensive line at the Super Bowl. The Chiefs will look to rebuild Patrick Mahomes’ protection.
32. Philadelphia Eagles – Kenneth Grant, DL Michigan
After losing multiple defensive stars from their Super Bowl run, the Eagles turn to the trenches for more firepower.
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