2025 NFL Draft: Updated Top 10 Big Board and Top 10 Mock Draft
The 2025 NFL Draft will be one of the more memorable ones in recent memory on several fronts. The leading charge is the quarterback class and all the uncertainty around it. The other is that this class favors the defense after last year was all about the offense.
Some players have impressed this season and climbed my board from the Summer. One of those players I predicted back in May could be the number one player in the draft, and he has played that way. Others have seen themselves take a step back, and it makes things interesting to decide whether to declare or come back.
With All-Star game invites rolling out, I wanted to give you an updated big board and a bonus in a top 10 mock draft. Tis the season for NFL Draft takes and excitement.
Updated Top 10 Big Board
1. Travis Hunter, CB/WR, Colorado
2. Abdul Carter, Edge, Penn State
3. Mason Graham, DL, Michigan
4. Ashton Jeanty, RB, Boise State
5. Nic Scourton, Edge, Texas A&M
6. Will Johnson, CB, Michigan
7. Will Campbell, OT, LSU
8. Kelvin Banks Jr., OT, Texas
9. Kenneth Grant, DL, Michigan
10. Tetairoa McMillan, WR, Arizona
Top 10 NFL Mock Draft
1. Jacksonville Jaguars - Travis Hunter, CB/WR, Colorado
The best player in college football is undoubtedly Travis Hunter, replicating his college recruiting rank as the best player coming out of high school. Hunter could be a shutdown cornerback alongside Tyson Campbell or a weapon for Trevor Lawrence. With a new front office and staff potentially on the horizon, it will be up to them to decide which they prefer him to be.
2. New York Giants - Will Johnson, CB, Michigan
The Deonte Banks experiment is not working for the Giants, he is getting targeted a ton and for good reason. They have a playmaker at edge now with Brian Burns but they need to take advantage of the pressure he is creating with strong coverage. Will Johnson could make an impact on day one for the Giants defense.
3. Tennessee Titans - Will Campbell, OT, LSU
JC Latham was the team's top ten pick last year, and he was a projected coming out, and he is progressing well. Brian Callahan loves his offensive line to lead that side of the ball and putting Latham back on the right side, which is where he played at Alabama, and putting Campbell at left side gives them one last chance to get a good evaluation on Will Levis.
4. Cleveland Browns - Kelvin Banks Jr., OT, Texas
The Browns have a business decision to make regarding Jedrick Wills, but the writing on the wall shows that he is done. Kelvin Banks Jr. gives whoever is under center a chance to find success, even if it is Deshaun Watson. The offensive line getting help also allows Kevin Stefanski to establish the run like he loves to as well.
5. Las Vegas Raiders - Shedeur Sanders, QB, Colorado
There are just too many connections here to ignore for Shedeur and Deion Sanders to make the Raiders take him. Antonio Pierce is a former NFL player, the staff is full of former players and head coaches, and Tom Brady is apart of the ownership. The team itself also seems like it is made to handle any media coverage or issues that arise.
6. New England Patriots - Tetairoa McMillan, WR, Arizona
The Patriots miss out on all the top tackles so they will have to settle for one at the top of the second. With McMillan, they are able to land a playmaker for Drake Maye to target and develop with. I like his size and what he is able to do after the catch to be a great target for Maye.
7. New Orleans Saints - Abdul Carter, Edge, Penn State
Abdul Carter has played reps at safety, outside corner, nickel, linebacker, and now edge while at Penn State. He is that good, but they don’t know where to play him, and even as a freshman, he has flashed promise. He is on a constant uptick in terms of development, and now he is showing to be a top-tier talent at edge.
8. New York Jets - Cam Ward, QB, Miami (FL)
The Aaron Rodgers experiment may have one more year left in it if the space wizards allow it. Cam Ward is seasoned enough and mature enough to sit behind Rodgers for a year as well as handle the New York media. I love this pairing the most of every pick in the top ten.
9. Carolina Panthers - Nic Scourton, Edge, Texas A&M
When I watch Nic Scourton at Texas A&M, I am reminded a lot of Cam Heyward. He is a great run defender but can also unleash the inner bull in a china shop if need be. Heyward has carved out a long career with the same skillset and size as Scourton.
10. Miami Dolphins - Mason Graham, DL, Michigan
The Michigan Wolverine defensive line is hell for quarterbacks with Mason Graham leading the way. He is constantly creating chaos, and putting pressure in the backfield, and that is something teams value. He could be a difference-maker for anyone who drafts him on day one.