The NFL Combine is behind us. As our Cecil Lammey likes to joke, it's the last bit of truth before the Season of Lies is upon us. From here on out, smoke screens and mirrors will dissuade us. Deciphering real news from noise gets harder with each passing day.

Every NFL team holds their own pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. There have been rumblings about teams wanting to move around the board. But for the sake of preserving the sanctity of a pure mock draft, this one will also have every team picking from their slot.

Pick 1 - Tennessee Titans

Cam Ward, QB, Miami

Tennessee wouldn't be doing their due diligence if they weren't taking calls for the first overall pick. But this is a quarterback-driven league, and they've seen enough from Will Levis to know that he isn't the answer. They'll likely stay firm at the top of the draft without a mind-blowing offer. Cam Ward is an exciting quarterback with the potential to save the Titans' from the long-term quarterback woes. He has the physical traits to be among the league's best quarterbacks but will need a bit of developmental patience for the team that drafts him. With a young offensive line starting to mesh, Brian Callahan will get a chance to build out an offense with his quarterback of choice: Cam Ward. 

Pick 2 - Cleveland Browns

Abdul Carter, ED, Penn State

The Browns know the value of a dominant pass rusher as well as anyone. Adding Carter to play opposite Myles Garrett or to be his heir apparent both make sense. Carter would be an easy choice for Cleveland, assuming Ward goes first. He's a prototypical edge rusher who checks every box analytically and on film. The Browns might trade back here, but if they don't, they won't regret taking Carter.

Pick 3 - New York Giants

Travis Hunter, WR/CB, Colorado

Travis Hunter to the Giants makes too much sense. The Giants struck gold with their first-round pick last year, Malik Nabers. And because of that, they don't have a pressing need at wide receiver. But they could use an upgrade over Deonte Banks. Adoree' Jackson is entering his age-30 season in the final year of his contract. Their cornerbacks aren't the biggest team need, but they definitely need improvement. And in the event of an injury to Nabers, the Giants would have a fallback WR1. Hunter can also work as a part-time receiver for a team needing a secondary option. The elasticity of Hunters' usage can help the Giants address two potential weaknesses. While Hunter's exact deployment is still unknown, the Giants will happily draft this class's most dynamic athlete if he falls to three.

Pick 4 - New England Patriots

Will Campbell, OT, LSU

Despite playing on defense throughout his career, Mike Vrabel has displayed a preference for building out his offensive line as a head coach. Drake Maye regularly made lemonade out of lemons last year behind a porous offensive line. But if the team is serious about his development, bolstering his protection is a must. Will Campbell is the consensus top tackle in this class for good reason.

Pick 5 - Jacksonville Jaguars

Mason Graham, DI, Michigan

The Jaguars are quickly approaching tear-down territory after pushing all of their chips in a couple of offseasons ago. During the fallout, they have a litany of positional needs to address. If that is the case, they should look at the best play available. The Jaguars' strength is already in their defensive line. However, Graham's pressure up the middle as Josh Allen-Hines and Travon Walker squeeze the pocket could be a nightmare for offensive coordinators to deal with.

Pick 6 - Las Vegas Raiders

Shedeur Sanders, QB, Colorado

After the trade for Geno Smith, the Raiders quickly claimed he was someone they wanted to build around long-term. It feels awfully reminiscent of Kirk Cousins last year with Atlanta. The reality is that Smith is about to turn 35 years old and coming off a down season. Deion Sanders has already expressed interest in his son, Shedeur, playing for Las Vegas. With very similar playstyles, Geno Smith could work as an excellent bridge to prep Sanders to take over. Of course, it could also lead to a media circus. But what else should we expect from the Raiders and Deion's son?

Pick 7 - New York Jets

Tyler Warren, TE, Penn State

When trying to find flaws in Tyler Warren's game, you'll be left searching. He's a dominant and physical athlete who already possesses the versatility expected from tight ends at the NFL level. He can get dirty in the run game, tear up the seam from an inline position, or run creative routes out of the slot. He's great with the ball in his hands, moving like a freight train after the catch. The Jets also have other premium positions to draft, but Warren has a chance to be an immediate offensive difference-maker with the young corps of Garrett Wilson and Breece Hall.

Pick 8 - Carolina Panthers

Tetairoa McMillan, WR, Arizona

The Panthers have gone to the wide receiver well early and often in recent years with very little success. They did a good job building out their offensive line in free agency last year, and Bryce Young looked comfortable in the offense once it settled. But there's still a glaring need at wide receiver. Dave Canales' offenses have focused on big-bodied receivers who can stretch the field vertically, most notably DK Metcalf and Mike Evans. They tried with Jonathan Mingo. They hoped Xavier Legette could be that guy, but inconsistent play and poor hands made for a frustrating rookie campaign. Tetairoa McMillan can be a dominant and versatile X-receiver. LeGette can move to the slot, a role where he'll be able to rely on his elite physicality. Not only does it fix the need at WR1, but it puts Legette in a better role. Young has looked good. The offensive line and the run game are strong. McMillan could be the missing piece to get the Panthers to consistently play at a high level.

Pick 9 - New Orleans Saints

Colston Loveland, TE, Michigan

Rashid Shaheed stepped up as a reliable second option last year behind Chris Olave. However, injuries to both kept their playing time together very limited. Alvin Kamara also opted to stay in New Orleans, so they have some fun pieces on offense. But we haven't seen Derek Carr support it consistently. Kellen Moore's hope as a coach is to stress defenses vertically, and he wants the personnel to do that. Loveland is a tight end who can play every receiver position and win routes at all three levels. He might technically be a luxury in this offense. But this will give the Saints a fair shot at evaluating Carr or set themselves up for a desirable landing spot for their next quarterback. Loveland is a blue-chip talent and deserves to go early in this draft.

Pick 10 - Chicago Bears

Armand Membou, OT, Missouri

After adding Jonah Jackson and Joe Thuney via trades before free agency, the Bears have made their plan very clear: protect Caleb Williams. The Bears are expected to go aggressively after Drew Dalman in free agency to play center. After the promise they've seen from Darnell Wright, Armand Membou would be the finishing piece for a completely new-look offensive line handpicked by Ben Johnson. The Bears are sound elsewhere on offense, and this would be the first time in recent history they've heavily invested in protection for a young quarterback.

Pick 11 - San Francisco 49ers

Will Johnson, CB, Michigan

Although cornerback isn't a glaring need for the 49ers, it's hard to imagine a savvy front offense passing on Will Johnson if he falls to 11. Deommodore Lenoir and Renardo Green already make up one of the league's most promising cornerback duos. But with Charvarious Ward likely gone in free agency, the 49ers can add more blue-chip young talent to the corps. Without any dire needs, the 49ers are in a unique position where they can draft anyone they like. And if Johnson is here, it'll be difficult for the 49ers to pass.

Pick 12 - Dallas Cowboys

Ashton Jeanty, RB, Boise State

Jerry Jones needs to make a pick that will excite the fanbase, and no player will do that like Ashton Jeanty. A patchwork running back room last year was formidable, but Jeanty is a bonafide difference-maker. He'll fill up highlight reels, put butts in seats, and sell jerseys. Dak Prescott is expected to be back and healthy. The Cowboys have a superstar in CeeDee Lamb. Jeanty is the missing piece in the QB-WR-RB trio that Jones has always preferred to market in Dallas throughout his long career.

Pick 13 - Miami Dolphins

Luther Burden III, WR, Missouri

Many analysts are knocking Luther Burden III because of the amount of his production that came on manufactured touches in college. Well, what happens if he goes to an offense in the NFL that will manufacture him similar touches? Nitpicking aside, Burden is a supreme athlete with a sky-high ceiling in the NFL. He's explosive and aggressive, ripping off consistent chuck plays after the catch and fighting through contact to bring in contested balls. There's obvious risk in his profile, but Burden has the skill set to be one of the league's best receivers if it all comes together. Tyreek Hill appeared to have lost a step last year. Jaylen Waddle, although great when healthy, is rarely playing at full strength. Burden could be the next dominant WR1 in Mike McDaniel's offense.

Pick 14 - Indianapolis Colts

Jalon Walker, LB, Georgia

Jalon Walker's versatility in playing inside linebacker or edge can be serviceable for Indianapolis. Lou Anarumo joined the staff this year from Cincinnati, and his defense was anchored by elite play from Sam Hubbard and Trey Hendrickson. Walker is cut form a similar cloth. He could work as the primary edge rusher or drop back into coverage, keeping offenses guessing about coverage. The Colts defense has no shortage of flexible players, and Walker would add to that fun list of weapons.

Pick 15 - Atlanta Falcons

Shemar Stewart, ED, Texas A&M

Shemar Stewart has been flying up draft boards since he lit up the NFL Combine with a 9.99 Relative Athletic Score, the third-highest among all defensive ends since 1987. Stewart's intensity and effort can vary, but he's a game-wrecker when he locks in. He possesses the physical traits teams will drool over as a developmental pass-rusher. Atlanta's pass rush was a weakness last year, and Stewart could be the piece they build around in the future.

Pick 16 - Arizona Cardinals

Kelvin Banks Jr., OT, Texas

Jonathan Gannon and Drew Petzing have proven that they want to establish a run-first offense. Kelvin Banks has paved the way for Bijan Robinson, Roschon Johnson, Jonathon Brooks, Jaydon Blue, and Quintrevion Wisner at Texas over the last few seasons. Banks is a tractor in the run game with the elasticity to play guard or tackle. Expect the Cardinals to address their biggest offensive weakness the year: their offensive line.

Pick 17 - Cincinnati Bengals

Matthew Golden, WR, Texas

After back-to-back franchise tags, the Bengals continue to signal that they are not interested in signing Tee Higgins to a long-term deal. Matthew Golden buzz is surging since his stellar showing at the NFL Combine. Golden ran the fastest 40-yard dash among all receivers, a 4.30. Golden is a different archetype of receiver than the menacing and physical Higgins. He is a polished and refined receiver who can win at all three levels. He wins with exceptional burst and fluidity in his routes. With defenses unable to turn their focus from Ja'Marr Chase, Golden's speed and explosiveness could consistently break coverages. The Bengals can draft Golden, save money at wide receiver for Chase's extension, and trade Higgins for a significant return. The more I think about this, the more I like it.

Pick 18 - Seattle Seahawks

Mykel Williams, ED, Georgia

The Seahawks are wiping the slate clean and going into 2025 with a litany of needs. They don't currently have a quarterback, but reports are that they're deadset on landing Sam Darnold in free agency. The Seahawks have too many holes to fill and should simply look for the best player available. Mykel Williams has the benefit of playing a premium position and has the raw tools to develop into a terror. He's got the size to play with his hand in the dirt and the explosiveness and balance to bend around an edge.

Pick 19 - Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Mike Green, ED, Marshall

Mike Green has cooled off a bit after NFL Combine measurements validated some concerns about his size. Still, he has a violent playstyle and high motor skills that NFL teams will love. The Buccaneers have invested premium draft capital into their defensive line for decades, and Green is another player worth the cost.

Pick 20 - Denver Broncos

Malaki Starks, S, Georgia

Malaki Starks could be a falling knife after a disastrous NFL Combine week. He didn't check the athleticism boxes required of NFL safeties. He'll hope to quiet those concerns at Georgia's pro day later this week. But safety is a significant need for the Broncos, and Starks put enough big plays on tape over the last few years that it will be easy for teams to overlook the poor athletic testing.

Pick 21 - Pittsburgh Steelers

Jahdae Barron, CB, Texas

Jahdae Barron, the top-ranked cornerback to test at the NFL Combine, logged a solid 8.99 Relative Athletic Score, largely due to a sub-4.40 40-yard dash. The Steelers got solid play out of Donte Jackson last year, but he's an unrestricted free agent now. The Steelers could add Barron to play opposite Joey Porter Jr., setting up a long-term and inexpensive option that could make for one of the league's most imposing cornerback tandems.

Pick 22 - Los Angeles Chargers

Omarion Hampton, RB, North Carolina

Year 1 of Jim Harbaugh and the Chargers showed promise for what could be a happy union. The Chargers invested in Joe Alt last year to play opposite Rashawn Slater, anchoring one of the league's better offensive lines. They got respectable play from J.K. Dobbins and Gus Edwards, but Omarion Hampton could tip this offense over the top. He's a punishing three-down back who looks similar to running backs who have found success in Greg Roman's offenses. Rumors from the Combine are that some teams have Hampton ranked ahead of Ashton Jeanty. And when looking at Hampton's NFL-ready frame and athleticism, it's easy to see why. With Justin Herbert, a good offensive line, a budding star in Ladd McConkey, and Hampton, the Chargers offense could take a huge step forward in 2025.

Pick 23 - Green Bay Packers

Josh Simmons, OT, Ohio State

Once you start peeling back the layers, the Packers have a lot of draft needs. With no shortage of directions they can go, taking a draft-day discount on Josh Simmons makes sense. Simmons suffered a season-ending knee injury, and that impacted his draft stock. But if he returns to the player he was pre-injury, the Packers could land a blue-chip offensive tackle late in Round 1.

Pick 24 - Minnesota Vikings

Kenneth Grant, DI, Michigan

Kenneth Grant is a huge guy who can plug up the interior while also flashing enough burst to contribute to the pass rush. Like a lot of defensive linemen, he needs a bit of refinement in his technique. But he's got the size and motor that make him a desirable target for a team that could improve their defensive line.

Pick 25 - Houston Texans

Walter Nolen, DI, Mississippi

Despite the rookie-season success from C.J. Stroud, the Texans' strength last year showed up on defense. Houston has game-wreckers at every level and can drop Walter Nolen into one of the few weak spots: defensive interior. Nolen doesn't have the frame of most interior defenders, but he makes up for it with refined handwork and great instincts. Playing between Will Anderson Jr. and Danielle Hunter would give him an easy path to immediate production.

Pick 26 - Los Angeles Rams

James Pearce Jr., ED, Tennessee

The Rams struck gold with Jared Verse in last year's draft. Adding a pure pass rusher in James Pearce Jr. would strengthen their edge pressure while simultaneously allowing for more creative usage from Verse. Pearce is a bit lean for an edge rusher, but the Rams know better than anyone that size can be overcome by strength and technique on the defensive line.

Pick 27 - Baltimore Ravens

Emeka Egbuka, WR, Ohio State

This one might raise some eyebrows. But the Ravens haven't shied away from first-round receivers in the Lamar Jackson era. Baltimore has drafted Marquise Brown, Rashod Bateman, and Zay Flowers since 2019. Flowers has been the best of the bunch. And Bateman finally started to put it together last year. But adding a pure slot receiver in Egbuka can allow the other receivers to play where they're best, out wide. Flowers has been forced into slot usage with Mark Andrews and Isaiah Likely, but his best play in college came while lining up out wide. Bateman can play his natural role as a flanker. This would likely push the Ravens away from their base 12-personnel we saw last year, but Egbuka's abilities as a blocker would benefit the already dominant run game. We've recently heard rumors about an Andrews trade as the Ravens seek cap relief. Drafting Egbuka could allow them to move Andrews and switch comfortably to a base 11-personnel while still playing to Lamar Jackson's strengths.

Pick 28 - Detroit Lions

Jihaad Campbell, LB, Alabama

Ok, I might have forced this pick just because of the endless nickname possibilities for Jack and Jihaad Campbell. The Lions used a first-round pick on an off-ball linebacker in 2023. And while he, Jack Campbell, would likely remain the defense's middle linebacker, the expected departure of Derrick Barnes in free agency leaves a perfect hole for Jihaad Campbell. With Malcolm Rodriguez operating as a weakside linebacker, the Lions wouldn't have a second-level weakness in 4-3 packages.

Pick 29 - Washington Commanders

Tre Harris, WR, Mississippi

Terry McLaurin turns 30 this year. Zach Ertz is about to be 35. Deebo Samuel Sr., still 29 years old, is already starting to show severe signs of decline. What we saw from Jayden Daniels in his rookie season was electric. But frankly, he needs a better supporting cast of offensive weapons if he wants to continue on an upward trajectory. Tre Harris is a well-rounded and savvy wide receiver. He checked the marks for athleticism at the NFL Combine and is starting to creep up draft boards. On a per-route-run basis last year, no receiver in college football was more effective than Harris. He's a developmental receiver who will need to expand his route tree in the NFL to reach his full potential. Ole Miss didn't ask much of him besides slants and vertical balls. But with no dearth of capable veterans in Washington, Harris wouldn't be expected to immediately contribute. Harris has the size, ball skills, and fluidity to be Daniels' long-term primary option with a bit of growth and development. The Commanders can afford to take the time that he may require.

Pick 30 - Buffalo Bills

Nick Emmanwori, S, South Carolina

Expected to lose Damar Hamlin in free agency, the Bills would be lucky if Nick Emmanwori falls to them at pick 30. Emmanwori had one of the best NFL Combine performances we've ever seen. He checked in with impressive size and then clocked elite marks in every drill. Although billed as a strong safety, Emmanwori has the speed and awareness to play free safety. The Bills could also entertain moving Taylor Rapp to free safety, a position he has some familiarity with from his time with the Rams. Either way, Emmanwori's Combine performance alone is worth a first-round price tag. The Bills can draft him here and figure out the depth chart in the summer.

Pick 31 - Kansas City Chiefs

Mason Taylor, TE, LSU

As we all know, Travis Kelce isn't getting any younger. Mason Taylor, the 20-year-old son of Jason Taylor II, has been shooting up draft boards. He opted out of measurable drills at the Combine, but his performances in the on-field drills were impossible to ignore. He's already a sturdy 6-foot-5 and 251, still with room to grow. He moves with the fluidity of a receiver, displaying polished athleticism in every movement. It's easy to watch Taylor's film from LSU and immediately see how it will translate to the NFL. The college production leaves a lot to be desired, but the ceiling outcome for the son of a Hall-Of-Famer is easy to imagine. Taylor is young and raw but can patiently develop behind Kelce. Noah Gray has been serviceable when called upon, but Taylor is one of the few young tight ends who possesses the upside to fill the shoes that will be left by Kelce.

Pick 32 - Philadelphia Eagles

Nic Scourton, ED, Texas A&M

The Eagles probably don't have what it takes to retain Josh Sweat in free agency. And if soon-to-be-37-year-old Brandon Graham doesn't retire this offseason, he probably won't be around in 2026. The Eagles have had a strong pass rush for years, and adding phenom Jalen Carter to the interior has helped retain their success. Nolan Smith Jr. took a big step forward as an edge rusher last year. Adding Nic Scourton across from him could quickly rebuild the defensive line and maintain the strong advantage they had there last year.