Chris "The Bear" Fallica's 2025 NFL Mock Draft

I can't help but think that it feels like yesterday that the Eagles were trampling the Chiefs on their way to a Super Bowl victory. And now, here we are, staring the NFL Draft in the face.

I have to say, I'm looking forward to seeing what all 32 squads do this week to help set themselves up for success next football season. So let's go ahead and take a look at how I'm mocking Round 1.

1. Tennessee Titans : Cam Ward , QB, Miami
First QB selected: -20000

If I were making the pick for the Titans, I would select Abdul Carter. 

Only the Cowboys and Panthers allowed more points than Tennessee a year ago, and Carter is an immediate plug-and-play, impact starter. The same cannot be said about a rookie quarterback with a below-average supporting cast around him. 

I get it. Will Levis might not be the answer either, but there’s a pretty good chance you’re going to be picking pretty high next year when both Garrett Nussmeier and potentially Arch Manning will be in the draft. Either would be a lock to be the No. 1 pick this year. Tennessee could also see if someone like Tyler Shough will be available at the top of Round 2. Not taking Ward gives this franchise options, and pairing Carter and Jefferey Simmons together makes that front a lot better. 

You have a front office and coaching staff that's secure, given they are early in their tenure and your new stadium is just about finished. You have some wiggle room here in terms of job security and time. But barring something shocking, the Titans will take Ward. And hopefully, for both him and the team, he becomes the QB they obviously believe he can be.

2. Cleveland Browns : Travis Hunter , WR/CB, Colorado
First CB selected: -20000

The Browns would love for Ward to