2025 NFL mock draft: Giants stick at No. 3 and take a QB; Packers break a drought of more than two decades

It’s either stay and take Cam Ward or trade out. Is new general manager Mike Borgonzi really going to hitch his wagon to what we’ve seen from Will Levis so far?

I believe the Browns would draft Cam Ward if he were available at pick two. If not, the combination of Myles Garrett and Abdul Carter for the next five years is far too enticing to take anyone else at this spot.

The team that hawked Shedeur Sanders the hardest at the Shrine Bowl gets their potential franchise quarterback. Even if they sign a veteran quarterback, getting a rookie in the fold is still a priority.

Sure, the Patriots need a left tackle, but none of the tackles in this class hold a candle to Travis Hunter as a prospect. He immediately becomes Drake Maye’s No. 1 receiver with the ability to moonlight on the defensive side of the ball.

The Jaguars have their edge position locked down, but their interior was a non-factor last season. Mason Graham changes that quickly with one of the more NFL-ready skill sets in the class.

They say you can’t teach an old dog new tricks. Well, Pete Carroll isn’t going to stop prioritizing the running back position just because he took a year away from the NFL. Ashton Jeanty, the best running back prospect since at least Bijan Robinson, immediately gives the Raiders a formidable rushing attack.

Armand Membou rounds out what is the makings of a tremendous offensive line in New York. With only right tackle being a need, that’s where Membou spent three seasons as a starter.

Jalon Walker can easily play the true 3-4 outside linebacker role the Panthers have in Ejiro Evero’s defense. Watching his tape, though, I still want him rushing the passer as much as possible.

The Saints don’t have to go too far to find the missing piece to their offensive line. Will Campbell would slot in at left guard and give New Orleans one of the best run-blocking lines in the NFL.

Call it overkill if you want, but the Lions got to the top of the NFC under Ben Johnson by continually investing in their offensive line. Kelvin Banks Jr. has three years of starting experience under his belt and can step in right away.

The 49ers defensive line took a massive step back from its Super Bowl form last season. John Lynch isn’t going to let that happen much longer. Pairing the freakiest athlete in the class with defensive line coach Kris Kocurek is a tremendous match.

The Cowboys yet again swap out a franchise legend for a rookie first-rounder. But unlike Tyler Guyton a season ago, Tyler Booker hits the ground as one of the most polished offensive line prospects in the class.

Pairing Will Johnson with Jalen Ramsey would give the Dolphins one of the most physical cornerback duos in the NFL. You’d better bring your lunch pail to face that duo.

While Anthony Richardson isn’t hurting for weapons, Tyler Warren’s versatility makes him an easy choice to join the offense. He will be a value add as a blocker in the run game and has shown to be a weapon on gadget-type plays in Penn State’s offense.

The Falcons have such an obvious need for edge-rushing talent even after signing Leonard Floyd. They’re in luck because the FBS sack leader could fall down boards due to a logjam at the position.

Kenneth Grant is a physical freak who can align anywhere on the interior and still play run or pass. That’s a skillset the Cardinals haven’t had in the Jonathan Gannon era.

Mykel Williams just feels like a Bengals edge rusher: oversized, yet unpolished. Sometimes those turn into Carlos Dunlap or Michael Johnson. Other times they’re Margus Hunt or Myles Murphy. I’d bet on Williams being closer to the former.

A slight fall for Tetairoa McMillan, but that’s the nature of what many see as a position that can be found easily on Day 2. McMillan has the kind of easy ball skills and big catch radius with Sam Darnold.

James Pearce Jr. has elite juice off the edge. That’s something that can be a weapon without even a refined pass-rushing skillset in Todd Bowles scheme from Day 1.

You want to see the most terrifying front seven in the NFL? Well, it would belong to Denver after nabbing the best all-around linebacker in the draft class to pair with Dre Greenlaw.

Derrick Harmon just feels like a Steeler: a no-nonsense interior defender who can either two-gap or one-gap with relative ease. He would give them a seamless transition plan from the ageless Cam Heyward.

Jim Harbaugh isn’t likely to pass on his former player when it’s such an obvious fit for the Chargers needs. Getting another reliable pass-catcher for Justin Herbert is a must.

The Packers buck their trend eschewing first-round wide receivers for a unique talent in Luther Burden III. The injury concerns for Romeo Doubs (concussions) and Christian Watson (ACL) force their hand here. Burden is not only sure-handed, but also a playmaker with the ball in his hands. Green Bay could use both.

I just can’t fathom the Vikings passing on Malaki Starks given how his versatility would play in Brian Flores’ defense. The only thing stopping it is general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah’s track-record with Georgia safeties.

Josh Simmons comes with a big injury red flag, but beggars can’t be choosers. His first half of the season before tearing his Patellar tendon was as good as anyone else’s in the class.

Emeka Egbuka is the kind of savvy route-runner who would be perfect for the Rams offense. While Les Snead has obviously been able to cobble together production from later-round picks, Egbuka would give Los Angeles an immediately formidable three-deep at the position.

The Ravens invest early in their defensive line pretty much every year. Donovan Ezeiruaku gives them a third-down specialist right out the gate who can win from many different alignments given his bag of tricks.

Walter Nolen is a butt-kicker in the run game at the three-tech position. That’s the missing link on what is a terrifying Lions defensive line when healthy.

The Commanders have done a good job smoothing out their holes via free agency and trades, so they can afford to take a big swing with this pick. The 4.29 40 running Matthew Golden is just that. He would give the Commanders two vertical threats to pair with Deebo Samuel holding things down underneath.

Nick Emmanwori is exactly what the Bills need in their run defense: a rangy safety who can clean up messes left over by an aggressive yet undersized front seven.

Grey Zabel looked like a Day 1 starter on the interior at the Senior Bowl, and that’s just what the now Joe Thuney-less Chiefs need. His background at tackle for North Dakota State could help in a pinch as well.

The Eagles are always forward thinking with their most important positions and this pick typifies that. Charles Grant isn’t going to be ready to block NFL edge-rushers Week 1 coming out of William & Mary. But give Grant’s freaky traits to offensive line coach Jeff Stoutland and you have Lane Johnson’s heir apparent at right tackle.