The offseason for the NFL is currently active, going strong and bustling with activities. The thrilling event of the 2025 NFL draft is still more than a few weeks away. However, we’re presently deeply immersed in the draft season, an exhilarating period never lacking in fresh narratives, especially after the NFL Scouting Combine’s conclusion.
The prospect of free agency starting in the coming week adds another exciting twist as we introduce our premiere NFL Wires projected draft picks. In this mock draft, a notable occurrence is the Denver Broncos moving up the ranks to secure a prime performer, while Shedeur Sanders holds a position within the Top 10. Furthermore, the Dallas Cowboys make a strategic move to swing back into the opening round.
The commencement of free agency is expected to offer valuable insights into the routes that several teams may choose during the first round, bearing potential moves in mind to cater to certain role necessities. In the meantime, NFL Wire editors have taken the initiative to choose their first-round selection prior to free agency’s start.
The subsequent picks illustrate their choices: The number one pick by the Tennessee Titans is Cam Ward, the quarterback from Miami. The Cleveland Browns go for Abdul Carter, an edge-rusher from Penn State, as the second pick. With the third pick, the New York Giants opt for Travis Hunter, a versatile player with wide receiver and cornerback abilities hailing from Colorado.
For the fourth choice, the New England Patriots selected Will Campbell, an outstanding Offensive Lineman from LSU. The fifth draft pick by the Jacksonville Jaguars happens to be Mason Graham, a Defensive Tackle from Michigan. Another exciting pick for the sixth spot is Tetairoa McMillan, a wide receiver from Arizona, chosen by the Las Vegas Raiders.
The excitement carries on as the New York Jets go for Shedeur Sanders, a dominant quarterback from Colorado, as their seventh pick. Moving forward, the Carolina Panthers decided on Jalon Walker, an edge-rusher from Georgia, as the eighth addition. As the ninth choice, the New Orleans Saints select Will Johnson, an accomplished cornerback from Michigan.
The tenth pick saw Armand Membou, an offensive tackle from Missouri, chosen by the Chicago Bears. Then, the San Francisco 49ers rounding off the first eleven picks with their selection of Ty Warren, an imposing Tight End from Penn State. One special mention is the pick by Denver Broncos (from Dallas), who got Ashton Jeanty, a proficient running back from Boise State.
Choosing next at the thirteenth position, the Miami Dolphins selected Malaki Starks, a promising safety from Georgia. Colston Loveland, a tight end hailing from Michigan, is picked by the Indianapolis Colts in the fourteenth spot. Next, Mike Green, a impactful edge player from Marshall, finds himself chosen by the Atlanta Falcons for the fifteenth pick.
Continuing with the sixteenth choice, Arizona Cardinals went for Josh Simmons, a stellar offensive tackle from Ohio State. Walter Nolen, an imposing defensive lineman from Ole Miss was secured in the seventeenth position by the Cincinnati Bengals. The Seattle Seahawks went with Tyler Booker, an offensive guard from Alabama, for the eighteenth pick.
For the next two picks, we have the Tampa Bay Buccaneers choosing James Pearce Jr., an exceptional edge-rusher from Tennessee. Followed by the Dallas Cowboys (from Denver), who selected Omarion Hampton, a commanding running back from North Carolina. In the twenty-first draft, Matthew Golden, a wide receiver from Texas, is the choice of the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Bringing up the tail end of the first round, the Los Angeles Chargers chose Kenneth Grant, a defensive tackle from Michigan for the twenty-second pick. Then the Dallas Cowboys, again (this time from Green Bay), made another strategic decision, picking Mykel Williams, an impactful edge from Georgia. The Minnesota Vikings, on the other hand, preferred Grey Zabel, an offensive lineman from North Dakota State for the twenty-fourth pick.
Lastly, the concluding picks included Emeka Egbuka, a wide receiver from Ohio State, chosen by the Houston Texans. Luther Burden III, a wide receiver from Missouri, was the pick of the Los Angeles Rams. Shemar Stewart, an edge from Texas A&M, was drafted by the Baltimore Ravens. The Detroit Lions took Derrick Harmon, a defensive tackle from Oregon, while the Washington Commanders picked Jihaad Campbell, an edge from Alabama.
Finalizing the last few spots of the selection process, Jahdae Barron, a cornerback from Texas, was picked by Buffalo Bills. Nick Emmanwori, a defensive back from South Carolina, was the Kansas City Chiefs’ choice. Lastly, Philadelphia Eagles finalized their selection with Darius Alexander, a defensive tackle from Toledo.
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