2025 NFL Mock Draft: Giants select Cam Ward No. 1, Jags pick Hunter, Sanders to LV

The end of the 2024 NFL regular season is on the horizon, which means it's time to dive into my 2025 NFL mock draft.

You'll see some familiar faces in my top five, including this year's Heisman winner.

Then further down the list, you'll see that I predict the Cowboys will strengthen their receiving core and the Chiefs will bring in reinforcements at running back.

Remember, this exercise assumes there are no further trades in the first round.

Let's dive into it.

1. New York Giants : Cam Ward , QB, Miami

There’s a lot of debate around his pro prospects, but not from me. When I squint, I see a shorter Justin Herbert. Ward has 56 college starts, and he makes difficult throws look effortless. I think he’s a better pure passer than Shedeur Sanders, and all signs so far point to Ward wanting to play for the Giants.

2. New England Patriots : Kelvin Banks , OT, Texas

Whoever the Patriots deem as the best tackle in the draft must be their guy to protect Drake Maye. Having seven different offensive line combos this season undoubtedly puts their franchise QB in the worst possible situation. Yes, they could trade this pick to a team that wants a quarterback.

3. Jacksonville Jaguars : Travis Hunter , CB/WR, Colorado

I’m not a huge fan of Hunter trying to play both ways — unless you just have him play defense and bring him in situationally when the Jags go to four-receiver sets. He’s capable, but is it smart?

4. Cleveland Browns : Aireontae Ersery , OT, Minnesota

The Browns offensive line was so great in 2023. Then in 2024, that unit was ravaged by injuries. You have to wonder if they go OL here or take a Sanders if he's still on the board. The DeShaun Watson situation looms large.

5. Tennessee Titans : Will