2025 NFL mock draft: Yates' pick predictions for Rounds 1-2

April is here, which means the 2025 NFL draft is right around the corner. All-star games and the combine are behind us, and I'll be attending the offseason's last big pro day on Friday to see Colorado's Shedeur Sanders and Travis Hunter. Teams are starting to finalize their needs and boards, and there aren't as many unanswered questions remaining about this class. Time to update my projections for where the top prospects could land in a few weeks.

I've put together a handful of mock drafts so far, but none of them has gone past the first round. This time I went 64 picks deep, with predictions for Rounds 1 and 2. Along the way, I found new homes for five quarterbacks and a bunch of future NFL stars. And because we can always expect some moves during draft weekend, I even projected four intriguing trades in this exercise.

Here are my latest predictions for Rounds 1 and 2. And for more on these team fits, check out our "SportsCenter Special."

ROUND 1

1. Tennessee Titans

Cam Ward, QB, Miami

Absent a "Godfather"-style trade offer -- one the Titans cannot refuse -- I fully expect Tennessee to take Ward and build this franchise around him. He had an incredible 2024 season in which he led the FBS in passing touchdowns with 39, and he's the best innovator in the quarterback class when the play breaks down. While this group of quarterbacks does not stack up to last year's elite class, the majority of evaluators I've spoken with view Ward as the clear-cut top signal-caller and worthy of the first pick.

The Titans still have Will Levis, but after the team finished 31st in QBR (37.3) and threw the second-most interceptions (21) in 2024, it will be looking for an upgrade.

2. Cleveland Browns

Abdul Carter, Edge, Penn State

The Browns haven't frequently been linked to the top quarterbacks, which indicates they are likely more focused on choosing between Carter and Colorado receiver/cornerback Travis Hunter. They did trade for Kenny Pickett and -- spoiler! -- can find another quarterback option later in the draft with Deshaun Watson out (re-torn Achilles).

While Hunter is my top prospect, Carter isn't far behind. And putting him opposite Myles Garrett would form perhaps the scariest pass-rush duo in the NFL. Carter had 12 sacks last season and looked unstoppable despite playing through a shoulder injury down the stretch.

3. New York Giants

Shedeur Sanders, QB, Colorado

Despite the Giants' signings of Russell Wilson and Jameis Winston, I just don't buy them passing on Sanders. If the team is bullish on Sanders being its franchise quarterback, the veteran signings are irrelevant. This would be a move about the future and stability. Sanders throws with pristine accuracy and touch -- he passed for 4,134 yards and completed 74% of his throws last season -- but he must improve his urgency under duress.

With Wilson and Winston sharing the QB room with him, Sanders could learn and keep developing without the pressure of being immediately thrown into the QB1 role.

4. New England Patriots

Travis Hunter, WR/CB, Colorado

The Patriots are likely rooting for two quarterbacks to go ahead of their pick. That would mean either Carter or Hunter would be available to them at No. 4, and either player could be a building block for New England. Hunter would change the dimensions of this offense if slotted alongside newly acquired Stefon Diggs. He is a natural playmaker with elite ball skills, catching 96 passes for 1,258 yards and 15 scores last season. And he could even be used as a part-time cornerback on the other side of the ball, with Christian Gonzalez and Carlton Davis III as the two full-time starters.

5. Jacksonville Jaguars

Mason Graham, DT, Michigan

Jacksonville has big needs up front on defense that are too hard to ignore with this pick, and Graham would immediately reshape the complexion of both the pass rush and the run defense. He racked up 26 pressures and 14 run stops last season. The Jaguars, meanwhile, allowed the second-most yards (389.9 per game) and fifth-most points (25.6 per game) in the NFL last season. Lined up between edge rushers Josh Hines-Allen and Travon Walker, Graham would help this defense get back on track.

6. Las Vegas Raiders

Ashton Jeanty, RB, Boise State

The Raiders have a thin running back room (Raheem Mostert is listed atop the depth chart) and will almost assuredly address the position in the draft. They averaged 3.6 yards per carry and 79.8 per game last season, both bottom of the league. New coach Pete Carroll has historically relied on the running game, so Jeanty is an easy match.

I believe Jeanty has the best chance of any player in the class to be a Pro Bowler in Year 1. His rare blend of power, contact balance, explosion and pass-catching ability can keep him on the field for any situation. He could post big numbers in Las Vegas after rushing for 2,601 yards in his final season at Boise State.

7. New York Jets

Armand Membou, OT, Missouri

The free agent signing of Justin Fields means the Jets have a quarterback solution for at least 2025. But the loss of Morgan Moses in free agency means they have a hole at right tackle. New York already had pass-protection issues, finishing 23rd in pass block win rate last season (57.1%).

Membou had a meteoric rise in 2024, as the 20-year-old dominated in the SEC with tenacity, elite movement skills and pass protection proficiency. He can be a tone-setter up front, joining Olu Fashanu to give New York a pair of talented young OTs.

8. Carolina Panthers

Jalon Walker, Edge/LB, Georgia

The Panthers have made a series of edge rusher investments over the past two years, but none has massively moved the needle. The Panthers -- who allowed the most yards per play (6.0) and tied for the third-fewest sacks (32) last season -- could truly address their need in the top 10, though.

Walker had 6.5 sacks in 2024 even though he spent a lot of his time patrolling the middle of the field at off-ball linebacker. Carolina could deploy Walker in a hybrid role since it needs a boost at both linebacker and edge rusher.

9. New Orleans Saints

Shemar Stewart, Edge, Texas A&M

I've said this about Stewart throughout the predraft process: The general manager who uses a high pick on him will need a lot of cachet. Stewart is a risky pick with exactly 1.5 sacks in each of his three collegiate seasons. Mickey Loomis fits that GM bill perfectly, though, and the Saints haven't been afraid of taking toolsy pass rushers in the first round in the past (including Payton Turner in 2021 and Marcus Davenport in 2018). This would be the ultimate big swing given Stewart's upside at the position. I see acceleration and power when I watch him play.

10. Chicago Bears

Will Campbell, OT/G, LSU

I'm pretty bullish on Campbell as a prospect. Despite concerns about his 32⅝-inch arm length, he ranks fifth on my board. And in this scenario, I'm not super focused on whether he would ultimately play tackle or slide inside to guard. The Bears' starting five is already much better on paper after a busy free agency, and Campbell could play wherever he's needed.

New coach Ben Johnson would love a player like Campbell, whose elite foot quickness and pass-protection ability fit great in his system. The Bears will likely feature plenty of zone rushing schemes in 2025.

11. San Francisco 49ers

Walter Nolen, DT, Ole Miss

The 49ers have major work to do along the defensive line and perhaps a few other spots after losing multiple starters on both sides of the ball this offseason. Nolen would be a play-wrecker for them. He is overwhelmingly powerful and explosive, and he could help replace veterans Maliek Collins and Javon Hargrave. Nolen had 6.5 sacks in his lone season at Ole Miss after two years at Texas A&M. In a league that has put an increased premium on pass-rushing defensive tackles, he would provide San Francisco with a valuable building block.

12. Dallas Cowboys

Tetairoa McMillan, WR, Arizona

Some evaluators are dubious of using an early pick on a wide receiver with somewhat pedestrian speed -- scouts I spoke to timed McMillan in the high 4.5s in the 40-yard dash at his pro day -- but I'm a true believer in the T-Mac camp. At 6-foot-4 and 219 pounds, he is a nightmare assignment for a cornerback in man-to-man coverage. Plus, he has outstanding ball skills and a catch radius that makes quarterbacks want to target him in the red zone. Over the past two seasons, McMillan compiled 2,721 yards.

He'd give Dak Prescott the second top-end receiver that Dallas has long been seeking opposite CeeDee Lamb.

13. Miami Dolphins

Will Johnson, CB, Michigan

I know the Dolphins must address their interior offensive line, but cornerback should not be overlooked. There is a big hole at CB2 in Miami opposite Jalen Ramsey, with Storm Duck and Cam Smith currently listed as options to start. Johnson has strong ball skills (nine career interceptions, including two pick-sixes in just six games last season) to pair with his great 6-foot-2 size. While there are some questions about his top-end speed, he's a good example of a prospect who has enough tools to overcome any potential limitations.

14. Indianapolis Colts

Tyler Warren, TE, Penn State

The Colts have not had a tight end reach 500 receiving yards in a single season since 2018, and none of their tight ends reached even 200 last season. So it's safe to say Indy needs to beef up that position. Enter Warren, who crossed the 200-yard threshold on the ground and had 700 of his 1,233 receiving yards come after the catch last season. He chews up extra yardage with a combination of power, tenacity and quickness that is tough to imagine from a player of his 6-foot-6, 256-pound size.

15. Atlanta Falcons

Mike Green, Edge, Marshall

With the second-fewest sacks of any team in the NFL last season (31), Atlanta needs to make major strides in its pass rush if it wants any chance at a meaningful playoff run. While the Falcons will return 2024 third-round pick Bralen Trice (knee) and signed Leonard Floyd, Green -- who led the FBS with 17 sacks in 2024 -- would go a long way in boosting their defensive line. He has an advanced arsenal of rush moves and plays with power. He is a willing and stout run defender, as well.

16. Arizona Cardinals

Kelvin Banks Jr., OT, Texas

Arizona has an interesting offensive line arrangement, as Paris Johnson Jr. started his career at right tackle before switching to left tackle this past season. In the long term, this pick would allow the Cardinals to move Johnson back to the right side and slot in Banks at left tackle. Banks started three full seasons on the left side at Texas, showing a good combination of size (6-foot-5, 315 pounds), nimble feet and pass-protection acumen. He allowed pressure on just 0.8% of his pass-block snaps in 2024, which tied for third best in the FBS among offensive tackles.

17. Cincinnati Bengals

Grey Zabel, G/C, North Dakota State

While it is no mystery that the Bengals must attack defense in this draft, there's one notable offensive position that is still a big problem: guard. Consider that 64 guards qualified in pass block win rate last season, and Cordell Volson and Alex Cappa -- the Bengals' two starters -- were 61st and 64th, respectively. (Cappa was released.)

Zabel has had an outstanding predraft process. He was the best player I saw at Senior Bowl practices, proving he can dominate against top competition after starting 41 games at the FCS level. Plus, teams believe he has the positional versatility to play guard or center in the NFL, and he is always in control as a pass protector.

18. Seattle Seahawks

Matthew Golden, WR, Texas

Following their trade of DK Metcalf and release of Tyler Lockett, the Seahawks have made small strides to retool their receiving room beyond Jaxon Smith-Njigba. Cooper Kupp was the headline acquisition, and Marquez Valdes-Scantling will be an occasional deep threat for Sam Darnold. But the room is far from complete. Golden ran the fastest 40-yard dash of any offensive player at the combine (4.29 seconds), and that speed pops on his tape. He also explodes in and out of his breaks, which helped him tally 987 receiving yards and nine TD catches in 2024.

For those wondering how Seattle could possibly bypass the interior offensive line: With Zabel off the board one pick earlier, I'm just not sure the Seahawks would reach for Ohio State's Donovan Jackson or Alabama's Tyler Booker.

19. Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Malaki Starks, S, Georgia

Tampa Bay allowed the fourth-most passing yards per game last season (243.9) and desperately needs a partner for All-Pro safety Antoine Winfield Jr. at the third level of the defense. Starks was not as impactful this past season as he was in 2023 (one INT, down from three), but the high-end skill set is still there. Starks is a versatile, instinctive safety who is willing to help in any phase of the defense. He had plenty of snaps at Georgia covering the deep portion of the field, hovering over the slot and even walking down into the box.

20. Denver Broncos

Omarion Hampton, RB, North Carolina

The Broncos opted for a committee approach at running back last season, mixing in Javonte Williams, Jaleel McLaughlin and Audric Estime. It resulted in a pedestrian run game behind an excellent offensive line. I see Hampton as a legitimate three-down back for coach Sean Payton. Hampton had back-to-back seasons with 1,500-plus rushing yards and can be a factor in the passing game (67 catches over the past two seasons). He ran a 4.46-second 40 at 221 pounds at the combine, too.

21. Pittsburgh Steelers

Jaxson Dart, QB, Ole Miss

While it seems the Steelers are the most likely landing spot for Aaron Rodgers, signing him would not preclude them from looking toward the future at quarterback. Rodgers is 41 years old, and each coming season is a true year-to-year proposition. But Pittsburgh hasn't even signed Rodgers yet, meaning Mason Rudolph is the current QB1. Let's lock up another signal-caller for the Steelers here.

Dart broke Eli Manning's school record at Ole Miss for passing yards (4,279) and led the FBS in yards per attempt (10.8) in 2024. He has good mobility and accuracy, throwing 52 touchdowns and 11 interceptions over the past two seasons.

22. Los Angeles Chargers

Colston Loveland, TE, Michigan

This is a common projection in part because it would reunite Loveland with his former college coach Jim Harbaugh, but the fit really does make sense for the Chargers. Los Angeles lacked a movable matchup player at tight end in 2024, and Loveland is exactly that. At 6-foot-6 and 248 pounds, he is too big for defensive backs to cover, but he's also faster than most linebackers with his seam-stretching speed and nifty route running.

23. Green Bay Packers

Mykel Williams, Edge, Georgia

The Packers had the second-highest percentage of snaps in zone defense last season (70.7%), which has more to do with their personnel limitations than coordinator Jeff Hafley's scheme preference. Teams can play more man coverage when they have a dominant pass rusher or a shutdown corner. The latter could be the move here, with guys like Texas' Jahdae Barron and Kentucky's Maxwell Hairston on the board. But let's go with Williams, who posted 14 sacks over three years at Georgia.

He has the 6-foot-5, 260-pound frame and 34⅜-inch arm length to get into the chest of blockers and swat passes at the line of scrimmage. He's coming off an ankle injury that limited him in 2024, and I think major improvement is ahead for the 20-year-old.

24. Minnesota Vikings

Jahdae Barron, CB, Texas

Minnesota spent big to upgrade its defensive interior, but it also has to ensure its secondary does not drop off too much in 2025. The cornerback room lost Stephon Gilmore and Shaquill Griffin, and Byron Murphy Jr. -- who returned on a new deal -- is a better fit in the slot. Barron could claim one of the starting outside spots. He is one of the most instinctive players in the entire class, showing an ability to find the football from any alignment. His versatility would surely appeal to defensive coordinator Brian Flores, and he posted five interceptions and 10 pass breakups in 2024.

25. Houston Texans

Donovan Jackson, G, Ohio State

Houston would continue its offensive upheaval with the addition of Jackson, who just cracks my top 20 prospects. He was a stalwart for multiple seasons at guard for Ohio State before kicking out to left tackle in October when Josh Simmons went down with a knee injury. Jackson immediately became comfortable in the position and was outstanding throughout the Buckeyes' national championship run. His best spot is still at guard, but he has invaluable positional flex to go along with power and toughness.

26. Los Angeles Rams

Maxwell Hairston, CB, Kentucky

Hairston would bring natural man coverage skills and rare speed to the Rams. His 4.28-second 40-yard dash was the fastest at the combine among all players. And Hairston's speed makes it difficult for receivers to challenge him downfield because he can still catch up even if he loses them at the line of scrimmage. He also has a playmaker mentality that led to an SEC-best five interceptions in 2023, two of which were returned for touchdowns in the same game.

27. Baltimore Ravens

James Pearce Jr., Edge, Tennessee

With the Ravens looking for more pass-rush juice, Pearce's wait ends here. He entered this past season as a potential top-10 pick and has some of the most effortless movement skills of any pass rusher in this class. He ran a 4.47-second 40 and can really bend the edge, too. But his lack of consistency last season resulted in a stock drop. The Ravens could capitalize by landing Pearce and his considerable upside late in the first round.

28. Detroit Lions

Derrick Harmon, DT, Oregon

Injuries befell the Detroit defense down the stretch last season, and some of them will linger into this upcoming season -- including stalwart defensive tackle Alim McNeill's torn ACL. Harmon could help fill that hole after his breakthrough 2024 season. His 34 pressures in his lone year with the Ducks were by far the most of any FBS defensive tackle. He has the length, power at the point of attack and pursuit speed as a rusher to make a difference.

29. Washington Commanders

Nick Emmanwori, S, South Carolina

The Commanders added veteran defensive back Will Harris in free agency to replace Jeremy Chinn, but Emmanwori could have some appeal to their defensive staff, given Dan Quinn's history of using safeties in creative ways. Emmanwori's physical tools are off the charts; he ran a 4.38 in the 40 at the combine despite weighing 220 pounds. He also jumped 43 inches in the vertical. Emmanwori is a menace with the football in his hands and took two of his four interceptions to the house last season.

Projected trade: An AFC East deal

Our first trade -- and it's an intriguing interdivisional move. The Patriots went with the best player available at No. 4, but that meant bypassing arguably their biggest roster hole. They can rectify that by getting back into the first round for another Day 1 pick. Meanwhile, Bills general manager Brandon Beane can slide down to acquire extra draft capital, similar to what he did in 2024. I have the Patriots trading a second-rounder (No. 38) and a third-rounder (No. 77) to the Bills for No. 30 and a fourth-rounder (No. 109).

30. New England Patriots (via projected trade with BUF)

Josh Conerly Jr., OT, Oregon

Despite a fruitful free agency, the Patriots could still use better protection and more playmakers around quarterback Drake Maye. They had the second-worst pass block win rate last season (50.9%). Those needs and a steady supply of draft capital might embolden them to move up for Conerly, an ever-steady left tackle who had an excellent 2024 season. He allowed one sack over 14 starts. The Patriots can make this trade to get ahead of Kansas City and Cleveland, who could both be interested in the tackle market.

Projected trade: An AFC West deal

Let's keep the trades rolling. And yes, it's another one between two teams in the same division. With New England jumping to No. 30 to take Conerly, the Chiefs might look at the OT board and think they could get someone early on Day 2 and improve one of their later-round picks. The depth of this class aligns nicely with their biggest needs. And the Raiders might see a fit on offense that they can't let slip away. Full terms of the trade would include the Chiefs sending No. 31 and a late third-rounder (No. 95) to the Raiders for a second-rounder (No. 37) and an early third-rounder (No. 68).

31. Las Vegas Raiders (via projected trade with KC)

Luther Burden III, WR, Missouri

Wide receiver is high on the Raiders' needs list. The value wasn't there at No. 6, as we instead went with Jeanty. But considering Jakobi Meyers was the only Las Vegas receiver over 600 yards last season, it makes sense for the Raiders to surge back into the first round to take the extremely talented Burden. He was dominant in 2023, when he had 1,212 receiving yards, including 710 after the catch. He had a modest 2024 (676 yards), but his explosiveness and power with the ball in his hands give him game-changing ability.

32. Philadelphia Eagles

Jihaad Campbell, LB, Alabama

It hurts me to see Campbell have to wait this long; he's the final prospect on the board who ranks in my top 25. But after recent left shoulder surgery, his health outlook for the start of his career is less clear. But this would be a classic example of the Eagles pouncing on a talented player who fell due to circumstance. Philly struck gold with a no-risk signing of Zack Baun last offseason, and the idea of a linebacker trio eventually composed of Baun, Nakobe Dean (knee) and Campbell is exciting. Campbell had 112 tackles, 11.5 tackles for loss, 5 sacks and an interception last season.

ROUND 2

33. Cleveland Browns

Tyler Shough, QB, Louisville

After skipping the quarterbacks at No. 2, Cleveland can open Day 2 by taking the talented Shough. He has an impressive arm and moves well, leading to 23 touchdown throws last season. He could compete with Kenny Pickett to start with Deshaun Watson sidelined.

Projected trade: Bills jump back up the board

We just had the Bills slide down from No. 30 to No. 38, but they might be watching the board early on Day 2 and opt to hop back up a few picks to No. 34. To do so, I have them trading the No. 38 selection they just acquired in the trade with the Patriots and a fourth-rounder (No. 132) to the Giants, who would happily take an extra midround pick.

34. Buffalo Bills (via projected trade with NYG)

Kenneth Grant, DT, Michigan

At 331 pounds, Grant would help fortify the Bills' run defense up the middle and assist in collapsing the pocket as an interior pass rusher. He had three sacks and 5.5 tackles for loss in 12 games last season.

35. Tennessee Titans

Donovan Ezeiruaku, Edge, Boston College

It's tempting to give Ward and the Titans an offensive playmaker, but the team can fill another pressing need with Ezeiruaku. He had the most pressures (65) and second-most sacks in the FBS (16.5) last season, and he could easily replace Harold Landry III on the edge.

36. Jacksonville Jaguars

Trey Amos, CB, Ole Miss

Jacksonville could continue to chip away on defense. Amos blends 6-foot-1 size, 4.43 speed and great ball skills. He stood out for Ole Miss this past season with three interceptions after stops at Alabama and Louisiana.

37. Kansas City Chiefs (via projected trade with LV)

Josh Simmons, OT, Ohio State

The Chiefs are finally on the board after our projected trade out of the first round. But good news: They get their guy. Simmons is coming off a torn patellar tendon, which is the only reason he is even in this range. If healthy, he would be long gone by the second round -- and he still might go much sooner than this. But Kansas City can afford to be patient after signing Jaylon Moore in free agency, and Simmons could be eased into action behind him.

38. New York Giants (via projected trades with BUF/NE)

Tyler Booker, G, Alabama

In this scenario, the Giants move down from No. 34, add an extra fourth-rounder in a deep draft and then select a player in Booker who would have been justifiable in the Giants' original slot. Booker is among the most powerful players in the class and allowed one sack across 38 career games.

39. Chicago Bears (via CAR)

Emeka Egbuka, WR, Ohio State

As the Bears look for one more playmaker to maximize Ben Johnson's offense, they could turn to the ever-reliable Egbuka in Round 2. He set the Ohio State record for catches (205) and is a great route runner.

40. New Orleans Saints

Jayden Higgins, WR, Iowa State

The Saints need a receiver who brings more size and speed to the table than their current corps, and Higgins has plenty of both. He's 6-foot-4 and ran a 4.47 in the 40-yard dash at the combine, traits that helped him to 1,183 yards and nine scores last season.

41. Chicago Bears

Quinshon Judkins, RB, Ohio State

More offense for the Bears, two picks after I had them taking Egbuka. I have an ever-so-slightly higher grade on Judkins' fellow Ohio State back TreVeyon Henderson, but Judkins can bring a better profile of power and thump to a Chicago offense that could use it. He scored 45 career rushing TDs.

42. New York Jets

Mason Taylor, TE, LSU

I considered Tyler Warren for the Jets at No. 7 before going with Membou. So picking Taylor one round later makes sense to fill a hole at tight end. He has exceptional hands and can handle in-line blocking duties.

43. San Francisco 49ers

Aireontae Ersery, OT, Minnesota

San Francisco's search for offensive and defensive line reinforcements will be ongoing, and Ersery could be the heir apparent to Trent Williams (who is turning 37 in July) at left tackle. Ersery allowed four sacks over 39 career starts, and his 6-foot-6, 331-pound frame makes it difficult for pass rushers to get around him.

44. Dallas Cowboys

TreVeyon Henderson, RB, Ohio State

The Cowboys have frequently been linked to running backs early in the draft, and Henderson is an electric playmaker as both a runner and receiver. Dallas averaged 4.0 yards per carry last season and replaced Rico Dowdle with Javonte Williams and Miles Sanders. Henderson has the open-field speed to make an instant impact on the ground.

45. Indianapolis Colts

Carson Schwesinger, LB, UCLA

Schwesinger broke out last season with 115 tackles, becoming an All-American for UCLA and showing exceptional range, coverage instincts and sideline-to-sideline speed. And the fit makes sense because the Colts lost E.J. Speed in free agency.

46. Atlanta Falcons

Darius Alexander, DT, Toledo

The Falcons could truly go entirely defense in this draft, and I wouldn't be surprised. Alexander would boost the interior pass rush after Atlanta cut Grady Jarrett in March.

47. Arizona Cardinals

Nic Scourton, Edge, Texas A&M

This would be a rock-solid addition for Arizona at this point in the draft. Scourton has an advanced arsenal of pass-rush moves. While he had just five sacks last season at Texas A&M, he had 10 in 2023 at Purdue. And he's a great run defender.

48. Miami Dolphins

Jonah Savaiinaea, G, Arizona

This would address a glaring issue at guard. Savaiinaea played both tackle spots and guard in college, and he showed an excellent combination of size (6-foot-4, 324 pounds) and quick feet. The Dolphins signed James Daniels, but he is coming off a torn Achilles.

49. Cincinnati Bengals

Azareye'h Thomas, CB, Florida State

After we addressed their offensive line in Round 1, the Bengals could now get to work on the defense. Thomas would bring excellent 6-foot-2 size and ball skills to their cornerback room, though he lacks superb top-end speed (scouts I spoke with had him in the high 4.5s in the 40 at his pro day).

50. Seattle Seahawks

Shavon Revel Jr., CB, East Carolina

Yes, Seattle is pretty set at cornerback to start the season, with Riq Woolen, Devon Witherspoon and Nehemiah Pritchett atop the depth chart. Drafting Revel is more about depth and planning for the future, though, especially since he is coming off an ACL tear. His speed and man coverage skills will be an asset in time.

51. Denver Broncos

Elijah Arroyo, TE, Miami

The Broncos signed Evan Engram, but another swing at tight end would provide them with one of the best duos in the NFL. Arroyo averaged 16.9 yards per catch last season.

52. Seattle Seahawks (via PIT)

Jared Wilson, C, Georgia

Wilson is probably the best pure center in the entire class. If Seattle skips the offensive line in Round 1 -- as I had it doing here -- Wilson has the elite footwork and movement skills to be a good Day 2 pick and early contributor.

53. Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Benjamin Morrison, CB, Notre Dame

The Buccaneers' secondary overhaul rolls on. Morrison -- who missed a large chunk of last season with a hip injury -- has very good size and great ball skills. He had nine interceptions and 21 pass breakups over three seasons.

54. Green Bay Packers

Jack Bech, WR, TCU

One of my favorite prospects in the class, Bech is an easy separator at the top of his routes. He has excellent hands and is instinctive after the catch. He might not be the WR1 that Green Bay needs, but he could make a big impact on its offense.

55. Los Angeles Chargers

Elic Ayomanor, WR, Stanford

The Chargers brought Mike Williams back this offseason, but he's 30 years old and on a one-year deal. Even after I projected tight end Colston Loveland to them in Round 1, the Chargers should be looking for WRs to slot alongside Ladd McConkey outside. Ayomanor has developmental upside thanks to his 4.44 speed and 6-foot-2 size.

56. Buffalo Bills (via MIN/HOU)

JT Tuimoloau, Edge, Ohio State

There are few players in this class whom I have more confidence in being ready to play as a rookie than Tuimoloau. His power and pass-rush savviness would improve Buffalo's front.

57. Carolina Panthers (via LAR)

Jaylin Noel, WR, Iowa State

At 5-foot-10 and 194 pounds, Noel might be a better fit in the slot than outside. But he has serious explosion, averaging 14.9 yards per catch last season en route to 1,194 yards and eight scores. Noel could join Xavier Legette and Jalen Coker to form an intriguing young WR corps.

58. Houston Texans

Kyle Williams, WR, Washington State

Williams would bring juice to Houston's offense, considering he finished his college career on a TD heater, scoring nine over his final six games. Tank Dell's status for 2025 is uncertain (knee), Stefon Diggs is off to New England and newly acquired Christian Kirk is under contract for just one season.

59. Baltimore Ravens

Xavier Watts, S, Notre Dame

Watts is a ball magnet on the back end, as he led the FBS with 13 interceptions over the past two seasons. If Baltimore wants to take the next step, it has to shore up the pass defense. Putting Watts alongside Kyle Hamilton is a good step in that direction.

60. Detroit Lions

Tate Ratledge, G, Georgia

The Lions lost Kevin Zeitler in free agency, and if they don't view either Christian Mahogany or Kayode Awosika as a lock to start at right guard, Ratledge would be a great pick. He is among the most polished players in the class.

Projected trade: Saints get their QB

One last trade. It's getting late in Round 2, and only four quarterbacks have come off the board. New Orleans -- which should be thinking about its future under center -- might take the opportunity to flip an extra Day 3 selection to Washington to move up 10 picks and capitalize. The Commanders would hand over the No. 61 pick for a third-rounder (No. 71) and a fifth-rounder (No. 112). Washington has only five picks in this draft, so it would love any extra selections.

61. New Orleans Saints (via projected trade with WSH)

Will Howard, QB, Ohio State

Derek Carr's contract restructure means he will stick in New Orleans for at least one more season, but nothing is guaranteed beyond that. Spencer Rattler flashed in his rookie season, but he's no sure thing as a 2024 fifth-rounder. Howard, though, is accurate and mobile. He threw 35 touchdown passes last season, and he ran for seven more scores.

62. Buffalo Bills

Jacob Parrish, CB, Kansas State

Parrish is feisty in coverage and ran a 4.35-second 40 at the combine. That speed shows up all over his tape. Rasul Douglas is unsigned, and Buffalo traded Kaiir Elam. That means the cornerback depth chart is pretty open behind Christian Benford and Dane Jackson.

63. Kansas City Chiefs

Landon Jackson, Edge, Arkansas

As the Chiefs work to solidify their edge rusher group, Jackson is worth a look at the end of Round 2. He would provide their defense with outstanding length and an "empty the tank" mentality on every play. Jackson had 25 tackles for loss and 13 sacks over the past two seasons.

64. Philadelphia Eagles

Alfred Collins, DT, Texas

Collins had dominant stretches at Texas, and with more consistency, he could quickly outplay this draft slot. He's 6-foot-6 and 332 pounds, and he has 34⅝-inch arms. The Eagles love to address the trenches at the draft, and Collins could help replace Milton Williams.