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On Monday afternoon at the University of Miami Pro Day, star quarterback Cam Ward solidified himself as the No. 1 overall pick, potentially throwing draft boards into a frenzy. The former Hurricanes quarterback put on a show during his throwing session, showing a live arm, excellent touch, and supreme moxie as he let Titans brass know he was their guy after almost every throw.
Two weeks of free agency have shed some light on the direction some teams could go in the first round after potential moves to address positions of need.
With the draft less than a month away, we're looking at where the Eagles and 31 other teams will pick after Ward firmly established himself as the top player available.
After witnessing a dazzling Pro Day performance, the Titans stand pat at No. 1 overall and ultimately decide on Miami quarterback Cam Ward over Penn State’s Abdul Carter and Colorado’s Travis Hunter. Ward is the best quarterback in an otherwise lackluster class and should be a Day 1 starter.
Travis Hunter is a dynamic talent who can help the Browns on both sides of the ball, and while they reportedly view him as a wide receiver, he should undoubtedly see 13-17 critical snaps on defense.
A quarterback sits at the top of the Giants' list, and Sanders has been seeking out the bright lights and big city for months now. Sanders had impressive numbers in 2024, completing 74 percent of his passes for 4,134 yards.
Carter was named a 2024 unanimous All-American and Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year after leading the FBS in tackles for loss with 24. Carter also recorded the third-most pressures (66) and seventh-most sacks (12) in the FBS last season. Medical tests at the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine revealed that Carter has a stress reaction in his right foot, but it's unknown how this issue will affect his draft stock -- or his chances of going No. 1 overall.
The 6-foot-3 and 320-pound Graham earned first-team All-Big Ten honors again in 2024 after posting career highs in total tackles (45) and sacks (3.5). He also had at least seven tackles for loss in his second consecutive season.
McMillan is ranked by ESPN's Mel Kiper as the No. 2 WR prospect for the draft and No. 11 overall. McMillan continued to produce even as the Wildcats struggled to a 4-8 record, finishing top five nationally with 84 catches and 1,319 yards receiving to earn first-team AP All-Big 12 honors.
He is Arizona's all-time leader in receiving yards, finishing with 3,423 in three seasons.
During Campbell’s 37 games at LSU, he allowed only 45 pressures and only three sacks, with one coming in his first game and one coming in his last game. Campbell was awarded LSU’s coveted No. 7 this year, which is given by the coaching staff each season to the player deemed the team’s best playmaker (because of NCAA rules, Campbell wore No. 66 with a No. 7 patch on his jersey).
The Panthers added an All-American cornerback after inking Jaycee Horn into a historic deal.
Alvin Kamara is one of the best running backs in the NFL, but he'll be 30 when the team reports for training camp, and Jeanty could help extend his career.
The Bears have surrounded quarterback Caleb Williams with elite beef along the offensive line, and they'll give an elite pass-catching tight end in Tyler Warren.
One of the biggest standouts at the NFL Scouting Combine, Membou displayed his elite size and plenty of quickness to grab the attention of scouts in attendance.
Dallas gives Micah Parsons an elite weapon on the edge to help replace the departed DeMarcus Lawrence.
The 6'3", 235-pounder Campbell has sideline-to-sideline speed and impressive coverage skills, while flourishing as a quality pass rusher—he registered five sacks in 2024.
The Colts land the nation's top safety and versatile defensive back. The 2nd team All-American led the team with 77 tackles.
The 6’2” 194 194-pound cornerback has dealt with a toe injury, but could give the Falcons an elite prospect on the outside.
After signing Josh Sweat in free agency, the Cardinals land an athletic and physical pass rusher.
With the Bengals contemplating trading Trey Hendrickson, Cincinnati finds his replacement in this All-SEC pass rusher.
After releasing Tyler Lockett and trading DK Metcalf, the Seahawks land a partner for Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the former Missouri All-American. In 2023, Burden had 1,212 yards and nine touchdowns, and was seen as a potential top-five pick.
In 2024, the production declined, but Burden racked up 676 receiving yards and six touchdowns.
The game-wrecking defensive tackle gives Vita Vea an elite running mate.
Egbuka recorded 1,011 receiving yards on 81 catches in 2024. He scored 10 touchdowns, tying his career-high from 2022.
Whether it's Aaron Rodgers or Mason Rudolph, the Steelers won't be successful if they can't protect the quarterback.
The 6-foot, 195-pound Goldencame on strong down the stretch after a slow start to the Longhorns' season. He logged at least 50 yards receiving in five of Texas's last six games, including over 100+ yards against Georgia in the SEC Championship Game and Arizona State in the College Football Playoff quarterfinal round.
Golden ended the season as the Longhorns'' leading receiver with 58 catches for 987 yards and nine touchdowns, averaging 17.02 yards per catch as one of the SEC's premier big-play threats.
Williams was a second-team All-SEC selection during the 2024 college football season. Williams racked up 67 tackles, 21.5 tackles for loss, and 14 sacks in 40 games.
The Vikings want to get stronger up the middle, and the All-American from Ole Miss fits the bill. The 6-foot-3, 305-pound dynamo led the Ole Miss defense in 2024, logging 48 tackles (career-high), two pass deflections (career-high), one fumble recovery, and 6.5 sacks (career-high).
The Texans continue to revamp their toxic offensive line and keep an in-state prospect at home.
During the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine, Walker was measured in at 6-foot-1, 243 pounds in Indianapolis with an armspan of 79⅞ inches -- the reach length scouts want in rushers. By comparison, Ole Miss All-American Walter Nolen's armspan, at 6-foot-3¾ and 296 pounds, was measured at 78⅝ inches. Walker was the Butkus Award winner as the nation's best linebacker this past season as he led the Bulldogs' defense in tackles for loss (10.5) and sacks (6.5), with three of those sacks coming against Texas.
In his three seasons at Texas A&M, Stewart recorded 65 tackles, 12 tackles for loss, and 4.5 sacks. He also added four passes defensed, two fumble recoveries, one fumble recovery returned for a touchdown, and two forced fumbles. Stewart brings good size, length, and frame for the position, but needs to be more consistent.
Scourton was one of the highest-rated transfers ahead of the 2024 season due to his combination of size and speed. Standing at 6-4, 280 pounds, he had 10 sacks and 50 tackles in his 2023 season at Purdue and finished his career at Texas A&M with five sacks, a forced fumble, 37 tackles, and two passes defended.
An already explosive offense gets even more firepower in the All-American from UNC. Hampton finished second in the country in rushing behind Ashton Jeanty with 1,660 yards in 12 games, with 15 touchdown runs. He set a new school single-season record with his 2,033 all-purpose yards, surpassing the previous 2,021 set by Don McCauley in 1970.
The junior has rushed for 3,565 career yards, ranking fourth all-time in school history. Mel Kiper Jr. ranked Hampton the No. 2 running back in the 2025 NFL draft.
Josh Allen gets another elite and versatile weapon. The junior and projected first-round draft selection leaves Ann Arbor tied for second in receiving touchdowns (11), third in receptions (117), and third in receiving yards (1,466) among all tight ends in program history.
Kansas City is looking to revamp the offensive line after Patrick Mahomes was harassed in the Super Bowl 59 loss to the Eagles.. Zabel is rising up draft boards and can flourish at three different positions.
The Eagles saw Brandon Graham retire, and Josh Sweat and Milton Williams depart in free agency. Last season, Harmon had 55 pressures. The next closest defensive tackle in this draft had 44. Harmon also leads the draft class with 43 Hurries and a pass rush win rate of 17.6%, which is 3rd in the draft class.
This article originally appeared on Eagles Wire: 2025 NFL Draft: Round 1 mock following Cam Ward's dominant pro day
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Two weeks of free agency have shed some light on the direction some teams could go in the first round after potential moves to address positions of need.
With the draft less than a month away, we're looking at where the Eagles and 31 other teams will pick after Ward firmly established himself as the top player available.
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1. Tennessee Titans: Cam Ward, QB, Miami
After witnessing a dazzling Pro Day performance, the Titans stand pat at No. 1 overall and ultimately decide on Miami quarterback Cam Ward over Penn State’s Abdul Carter and Colorado’s Travis Hunter. Ward is the best quarterback in an otherwise lackluster class and should be a Day 1 starter.
2. Cleveland Browns: Travis Hunter, CB, Colorado
Travis Hunter is a dynamic talent who can help the Browns on both sides of the ball, and while they reportedly view him as a wide receiver, he should undoubtedly see 13-17 critical snaps on defense.
3. New York Giants: Shedeur Sanders, QB, Colorado
A quarterback sits at the top of the Giants' list, and Sanders has been seeking out the bright lights and big city for months now. Sanders had impressive numbers in 2024, completing 74 percent of his passes for 4,134 yards.
4. New England Patriots: Abdul Carter, DE, Penn State
Carter was named a 2024 unanimous All-American and Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year after leading the FBS in tackles for loss with 24. Carter also recorded the third-most pressures (66) and seventh-most sacks (12) in the FBS last season. Medical tests at the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine revealed that Carter has a stress reaction in his right foot, but it's unknown how this issue will affect his draft stock -- or his chances of going No. 1 overall.
5. Jacksonville Jaguars: Mason Graham, DT, Michigan
The 6-foot-3 and 320-pound Graham earned first-team All-Big Ten honors again in 2024 after posting career highs in total tackles (45) and sacks (3.5). He also had at least seven tackles for loss in his second consecutive season.
6. Las Vegas Raiders: Tetairoa McMillan, WR, Arizona
McMillan is ranked by ESPN's Mel Kiper as the No. 2 WR prospect for the draft and No. 11 overall. McMillan continued to produce even as the Wildcats struggled to a 4-8 record, finishing top five nationally with 84 catches and 1,319 yards receiving to earn first-team AP All-Big 12 honors.
He is Arizona's all-time leader in receiving yards, finishing with 3,423 in three seasons.
7. New York Jets: Will Campbell, OL, LSU
During Campbell’s 37 games at LSU, he allowed only 45 pressures and only three sacks, with one coming in his first game and one coming in his last game. Campbell was awarded LSU’s coveted No. 7 this year, which is given by the coaching staff each season to the player deemed the team’s best playmaker (because of NCAA rules, Campbell wore No. 66 with a No. 7 patch on his jersey).
8. Carolina Panthers: Jahdae Barron, CB, Texas
The Panthers added an All-American cornerback after inking Jaycee Horn into a historic deal.
9. New Orleans Saints: Ashton Jeanty
Alvin Kamara is one of the best running backs in the NFL, but he'll be 30 when the team reports for training camp, and Jeanty could help extend his career.
10. Chicago Bears: Tyler Warren, TE, Penn State
The Bears have surrounded quarterback Caleb Williams with elite beef along the offensive line, and they'll give an elite pass-catching tight end in Tyler Warren.
11. San Francisco 49ers: Armand Membou, OL, Missouri
One of the biggest standouts at the NFL Scouting Combine, Membou displayed his elite size and plenty of quickness to grab the attention of scouts in attendance.
12. Dallas Cowboys: Mike Green, ED, Marshall
Dallas gives Micah Parsons an elite weapon on the edge to help replace the departed DeMarcus Lawrence.
13. Miami Dolphins: Jihaad Campbell, LB, Alabama
The 6'3", 235-pounder Campbell has sideline-to-sideline speed and impressive coverage skills, while flourishing as a quality pass rusher—he registered five sacks in 2024.
14. Indianapolis Colts: Malaki Starks, S, Georgia
The Colts land the nation's top safety and versatile defensive back. The 2nd team All-American led the team with 77 tackles.
15. Atlanta Falcons: Will Johnson, CB, Michigan
The 6’2” 194 194-pound cornerback has dealt with a toe injury, but could give the Falcons an elite prospect on the outside.
16. Arizona Cardinals: Donovan Ezeiruaku, ED, Boston College
After signing Josh Sweat in free agency, the Cardinals land an athletic and physical pass rusher.
17. Cincinnati Bengals: James Pearce Jr., ED, Tennessee
With the Bengals contemplating trading Trey Hendrickson, Cincinnati finds his replacement in this All-SEC pass rusher.
18. Seattle Seahawks: Luther Burden III, WR, Missouri
After releasing Tyler Lockett and trading DK Metcalf, the Seahawks land a partner for Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the former Missouri All-American. In 2023, Burden had 1,212 yards and nine touchdowns, and was seen as a potential top-five pick.
In 2024, the production declined, but Burden racked up 676 receiving yards and six touchdowns.
19. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Kenneth Grant, DI, Michigan
The game-wrecking defensive tackle gives Vita Vea an elite running mate.
20. Denver Broncos: Emeka Egbuka, WR, Ohio State
Egbuka recorded 1,011 receiving yards on 81 catches in 2024. He scored 10 touchdowns, tying his career-high from 2022.
21. Pittsburgh Steelers: Josh Simmons, T, Ohio State
Whether it's Aaron Rodgers or Mason Rudolph, the Steelers won't be successful if they can't protect the quarterback.
22. Los Angeles Chargers: Matthew Golden, WR, Texas
The 6-foot, 195-pound Goldencame on strong down the stretch after a slow start to the Longhorns' season. He logged at least 50 yards receiving in five of Texas's last six games, including over 100+ yards against Georgia in the SEC Championship Game and Arizona State in the College Football Playoff quarterfinal round.
Golden ended the season as the Longhorns'' leading receiver with 58 catches for 987 yards and nine touchdowns, averaging 17.02 yards per catch as one of the SEC's premier big-play threats.
23. Green Bay Packers: Mykel Williams, ED, Georgia
Williams was a second-team All-SEC selection during the 2024 college football season. Williams racked up 67 tackles, 21.5 tackles for loss, and 14 sacks in 40 games.
24. Minnesota Vikings: Walter Nolen, DI, Mississippi
The Vikings want to get stronger up the middle, and the All-American from Ole Miss fits the bill. The 6-foot-3, 305-pound dynamo led the Ole Miss defense in 2024, logging 48 tackles (career-high), two pass deflections (career-high), one fumble recovery, and 6.5 sacks (career-high).
25. Houston Texans: Kelvin Banks Jr., T, Texas
The Texans continue to revamp their toxic offensive line and keep an in-state prospect at home.
26. Los Angeles Rams: Jalon Walker, LB, Georgia
During the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine, Walker was measured in at 6-foot-1, 243 pounds in Indianapolis with an armspan of 79⅞ inches -- the reach length scouts want in rushers. By comparison, Ole Miss All-American Walter Nolen's armspan, at 6-foot-3¾ and 296 pounds, was measured at 78⅝ inches. Walker was the Butkus Award winner as the nation's best linebacker this past season as he led the Bulldogs' defense in tackles for loss (10.5) and sacks (6.5), with three of those sacks coming against Texas.
27. Baltimore Ravens: Shemar Stewart, ED, Texas A&M
In his three seasons at Texas A&M, Stewart recorded 65 tackles, 12 tackles for loss, and 4.5 sacks. He also added four passes defensed, two fumble recoveries, one fumble recovery returned for a touchdown, and two forced fumbles. Stewart brings good size, length, and frame for the position, but needs to be more consistent.
28. Detroit Lions: Nic Scourton, ED, Texas A&M
Scourton was one of the highest-rated transfers ahead of the 2024 season due to his combination of size and speed. Standing at 6-4, 280 pounds, he had 10 sacks and 50 tackles in his 2023 season at Purdue and finished his career at Texas A&M with five sacks, a forced fumble, 37 tackles, and two passes defended.
29. Washington Commanders: Omarion Hampton, HB, North Carolina
An already explosive offense gets even more firepower in the All-American from UNC. Hampton finished second in the country in rushing behind Ashton Jeanty with 1,660 yards in 12 games, with 15 touchdown runs. He set a new school single-season record with his 2,033 all-purpose yards, surpassing the previous 2,021 set by Don McCauley in 1970.
The junior has rushed for 3,565 career yards, ranking fourth all-time in school history. Mel Kiper Jr. ranked Hampton the No. 2 running back in the 2025 NFL draft.
30. Buffalo Bills: Colston Loveland, TE, Michigan
Josh Allen gets another elite and versatile weapon. The junior and projected first-round draft selection leaves Ann Arbor tied for second in receiving touchdowns (11), third in receptions (117), and third in receiving yards (1,466) among all tight ends in program history.
31. Kansas City Chiefs: Grey Zabel, T, North Dakota State
Kansas City is looking to revamp the offensive line after Patrick Mahomes was harassed in the Super Bowl 59 loss to the Eagles.. Zabel is rising up draft boards and can flourish at three different positions.
32. Philadelphia Eagles: Derrick Harmon, DT, Oregon
The Eagles saw Brandon Graham retire, and Josh Sweat and Milton Williams depart in free agency. Last season, Harmon had 55 pressures. The next closest defensive tackle in this draft had 44. Harmon also leads the draft class with 43 Hurries and a pass rush win rate of 17.6%, which is 3rd in the draft class.
This article originally appeared on Eagles Wire: 2025 NFL Draft: Round 1 mock following Cam Ward's dominant pro day
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