2025 NFL mock draft: Ashton Jeanty goes top 5; who trades up for Jaxson Dart?

Finally, after weeks and months of mock drafts and prospect rankings, draft week has finally arrived, with Day 1 of the 2025 NFL Draft taking place on Thursday with a highly anticipated first round.

As we're only days away from the draft, I've broken down this year's class in a variety of ways — ranking the top quarterbacks, skill position players, defensive players and the top 50 overall players. I've also done two mock drafts as I prepare to join the NFL Network desk for the first two nights of the draft once again. 

So, how about one more mock draft before the festivities get going in Green Bay on Thursday? 

Here's my final first-round projection for the 2025 NFL Draft. 

I think we all know what the Titans are going to do at this point. Tennessee addressed its hole at left tackle by bringing in Dan Moore Jr. with the purpose of protecting Ward. Those who follow me know how I feel about Ward. He's got a live arm and can stretch the field. He's a bit of a gunslinger, and that's really the only thing that gets him in trouble. He thinks he can make every single throw, which can put the ball in a precarious spot. Other than that, I'm a huge fan.

Browns general manager Andrew Berry called Hunter a "unicorn" recently, and I don't think they're going to put a limit on the number of snaps he'll play on each side of the ball. Cleveland can get substantially better on both sides of the ball with this pick. I think Hunter is the best wide receiver and cornerback in this draft. When you talk about value, there's no better value than drafting the player who I have at No. 1 on my big board.

Carter is phenomenal, and I think he could have an even bigger impact in the NFL than Micah Parsons, partly because he's a bit longer and more