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There are less than two weeks left until the 2025 NFL Draft and, unlike last year, much of the first round looks uncertain after the No. 1 pick. Miami Hurricanes quarterback Cam Ward is widely expected to be the first player off the board in Green Bay, Wisconsin, come April 24.
There are nearly endless possibilities after that.
Penn State's Abdul Carter and Colorado's Travis Hunter are expected to go in the next two picks in some order. They're rightfully considered the top talents in the class.
Arguably the biggest name in the 2025 NFL Draft is Colorado's Shedeur Sanders. Son of Hall of Famer and NFL icon Deion Sanders, the Buffaloes quarterback was college football's most accurate passer in 2024.
What is the 2025 NFL Draft order? Here's a team-by-team list of picks
Sanders lacks the elite traits that Ward has. His arm isn't as strong and he's not as athletic as Ward on the run to extend plays. Sanders' best qualities are his accuracy, timing and poise, traits that may not be enough to make a player a top-10 pick.
There's a chance he could be waiting a while to hear his name come Round 1 of the draft. Here's how that scenario could play out.
If New Orleans opts against Sanders at No. 9 overall, he may be waiting around for a while. Quarterback seems to be a settled position for teams in the teens. Once you get to the 20s, one team stands alone as the likely destination for the Colorado quarterback: Pittsburgh.
The Steelers have a playoff-level defense and shipped their second-round pick to Seattle for wide receiver D.K. Metcalf. They need a starting quarterback and have to be weighing the draft given the state of the veteran market.
Aaron Rodgers is in play for the Steelers but Sanders has a lot of appeal in 2025 thanks to his high floor. Sanders doesn't likely have top-10 NFL quarterback potential in him, but he makes sense for a team looking for reliability at the position (like Pittsburgh).
After that, it's potentially teams trading back into the first round who could take a look at Sanders. Cleveland and both New York teams could be in play for him at that point.
Tennessee is the easiest team to mock for and has been for a month now. It'd be one of the biggest surprises in recent NFL draft history for anyone other than Ward to be the pick here. The Miami quarterback has elite tools and, with upgrades to the Titans' offensive line, the environment to grow in his rookie season.
Cleveland keeps things simple and takes the consensus best player in the draft. Hunter's ceiling as an All-Pro cornerback makes him a top prospect without considering his abilities as a wide receiver. He can have an impact on both sides of the ball for the Browns as a rookie.
At time of publishing, the Giants have not picked up 2022 first-rounder Kayvon Thibodeaux's fifth-year option. Grabbing Carter at No. 3 makes that less of a concern. He's still new to rushing off the edge but he has rare tools that should make him a productive player sooner than later.
New England needs a tackle and it opts for the longer option in Membou. Yes, it will take time for him to adjust to the left side after playing solely on the right side at Missouri. But the Patriots need him to stick at tackle and Will Campbell's wingspan concerns make a difference here.
Jacksonville's new general manager, James Gladstone, comes from the Los Angeles Rams, a team that notoriously de-emphasizes the NFL combine and testing data. Graham didn't test well but put on incredible tape in his time with the Wolverines. He may have a low ceiling as a pass rusher but that's not a problem for a team with Joshua Hines-Allen and Travon Walker.
Pretty much every position is in play for the Raiders at No. 6. In a division with quarterbacks Patrick Mahomes and Justin Herbert, secondary help is a huge need. If Johnson regains his form from 2023 after a rocky and injury-shortened 2024 season, he could be a building block on the outside for the Raiders' defense.
New York is happy to grab the next-best offensive lineman at No. 7. Campbell could shore up one of the tackle spots or kick inside to guard. Whichever of Campbell or Membou makes it to this spot feels like the right choice for the Jets.
Yes, the Panthers need lots of help on defense but a priority has to remain surrounding quarterback Bryce Young with talent. Young took a step forward late last season and his improvement is key to the coaching staff remaining in Carolina. McMillan is a big-bodied talent much in the mold of Drake London, who the Panthers see twice a year. This is a loaded defensive draft at edge rusher and interior defensive line with lots of developmental cornerbacks, as well. By doing this, Carolina banks the top pure wideout in the class and moves focus to defense the rest of the way.
New Orleans' aging defense needs help at multiple spots. With new defensive coordinator Brandon Staley coming in, the team may transition to a different look than the long, powerful edge rushers seen for years under Dennis Allen. Walker's a movable piece who could be a long-term answer at off-ball linebacker or use his athleticism off the edge. Under Staley, he could reasonably do both.
Speaking of Allen, he's moved on to Chicago and will be happy to see the long, athletic edge rushers already in-house led by Montez Sweat. Stewart's ridiculous combine performance puts him in rare territory with a mix of size (6-foot-5, 267 pounds), length, athleticism and explosiveness. He wouldn't be asked to shoulder the load as a pass rusher early in Chicago and can come up to speed in a rotation behind starters Sweat and Dayo Odeyingbo.
The 49ers have needs in the trenches on both sides of the ball. On offense, right tackle Colton McKivitz had a bad year in 2024 and will be a free agent next year. Left tackle Trent Williams will walk into the Hall of Fame but is entering his age-37 season. Simmons has the tools to be a tackle of the future and wouldn't need to be a rookie starter if the team wants to bring him along slowly after his season-ending knee injury in 2024.
Given the depth at defensive tackle and edge, the 49ers go this route first and use the rest of their league-leading 11 picks to address that side of the ball.
Dallas scored a league-low six rushing touchdowns in 2024. Jeanty, a native of Frisco, Texas, had that many in his first game of the 2024 college football season. Jeanty's generational contact balance makes him one of the best running back prospects of the last 10 years. He's a good-enough running back to improve his offensive line and can show more of his skills as a receiver in the NFL.
With Terron Armstead's retirement, it's on to 2024 third-round pick Patrick Paul at left tackle. Banks was a tackle for the Longhorns and has the tools to hold up well in pass protection. If Paul doesn't work out, Banks provides a solid insurance policy who can start out at guard as a rookie.
Defensive line was in play for the Dolphins as well, but given the depth in this year's draft they can use multiple of their other nine picks to shore up the position.
Indianapolis re-signed Mo-Alie Cox but that hardly keeps it from investing in a young tight end. The Colts pick the top tight end in college football from 2024 in the big, athletic Warren. His versatility on where he can line up on offense will make him a useful piece in 2025 as the Colts seek to find out a long-term answer at quarterback.
Atlanta's pass rush has struggled for years. Green was the most productive edge rusher in college football last season and can immediately contribute. Despite his shorter stature, Green's bend, athleticism and powerful hands should translate well to the NFL.
Barron was a movable piece his final year in Texas who could shore up multiple positions in coverage for Arizona. His height (5-foot-11) and short arms may keep him at nickel in the NFL but his speed, ball skills, football IQ and commitment in run defense should be a good fit against NFC West teams.
The Bengals invest in their defensive line but not at edge with Harmon. The Ducks' star on the interior lined up at multiple spots along the Oregon defensive line and could realistically do the same in the NFL. The edge rushers left here have more projection than Harmon. Signing T.J. Slaton in free agency doesn't stop the Bengals from getting a building block on the defensive line who could improve others around him.
Seattle brought in Klint Kubiak to be offensive coordinator in 2025 and that will likely mean a lot of changes for the Seahawks' offense. There should be more two tight end sets and Loveland is an intriguing option to upgrade the offense around new quarterback Sam Darnold. In a weaker wide receiver class, a playmaking tight end like Loveland makes sense in the first round.
Tampa Bay has multiple needs on defense but edge rusher may be the most glaring one. Williams played hurt for much of the 2024 season and still flashed with some dominant performances on tape. His ridiculous length, power and size provide the tools to become the team's leading pass rusher sooner than later.
Denver doesn't wait until Day 2 to get its running back of the future. Hampton's behind Jeanty but a cut above the rest of the talent at the position in this class. His mix of size, speed, vision, footwork and receiving ability make him a perfect fit in modern NFL offenses. The Broncos need an upgrade in the backfield and Hampton can be a three-down starter immediately.
This feels like the lowest Sanders could fall in the draft. Pittsburgh needs a starter and can't wait until its next pick in Round 3 to do so unless it's sure Rodgers is filling that role in 2025. Sanders gives the offense a high-enough floor to make this worthwhile.
The Chargers have lots of needs on both sides of the ball, but pass-catcher has to be a top priority. The other receivers on the board project best in the slot and Los Angeles is set there with Ladd McConkey. The Chargers opt for the speedy separator Golden at No. 22, instead. He'll offer Herbert a reliable option on the outside.
Defensive line is a need at both edge and the interior but, given the depth at those positions compared to wide receiver, they make the call for Golden here.
It won't cost much to move up in the back third of Round 1 in this draft. In this case, Buffalo sends Green Bay a fourth-round pick (No. 132) to move up from No. 30 overall to get Ezeiruaku.
The Boston College product is arguably the most pro-ready pass rusher in this draft. He's smaller than other edges in Buffalo at 6-foot-2 and 248 pounds, but he boasts very long arms for his size and impressive bend. His repertoire of pass-rush moves should get him in the rotation as a rookie for the Bills.
Minnesota addressed needs on the offensive and defensive lines via free agency but still has questions in the secondary, specifically at safety. Emmanwori's outlier athletic abilities at 6-foot-3 and 220 pounds makes him an intriguing talent that defensive coordinator Brian Flores could have fun using in multiple ways — in the box or in coverage.
Egbuka reunites with former Buckeyes quarterback C.J. Stroud and helps the Texans' offense at a position of need. Stefon Diggs is gone in free agency and Tank Dell still has a lot of recovery time ahead of him. Egbuka is a ready-made starter in the slot whose familiarity with Stroud should be a positive from day one.
The Rams have one of the youngest and — by far — cheapest defenses in the league. Campbell continues that trend of draft investment as a potential long-term answer at linebacker. His size and athleticism are what teams seek in a modern linebacker and he could be used as a rusher at times in Chris Shula's defense.
Baltimore gets another explosive edge rusher in Pearce here. The Tennessee product led the SEC in sacks in 2023 but character concerns may see him drop down the order in Round 1. The Ravens have the culture to handle that and make the most of Pearce's talents.
Jackson was a top guard at Ohio State before moving to tackle following Simmons' mid-season injury in 2024. After a few weeks to get his bearings, Jackson put on very good tape. Detroit has high hopes for 2024 sixth-round pick Christian Mahogany at right guard, but Jackson can serve as an insurance policy there and a potential Graham Glasgow successor at the other guard spot.
Washington's defense needs lots of reinforcements at multiple spots but, in a division featuring lots of receiver talent, it opts for the long, fast, hard-hitting Revel. The East Carolina product would likely go higher in this class if not for a season-ending ACL injury suffered in September 2024. He's built to excel in Dan Quinn's style of coverage.
Green Bay brought Nate Hobbs in via free agency to shore up the nickel cornerback spot but still could have needs at outside cornerback with Jaire Alexander's future in doubt. Amos has size (6-foot-1, 195 pounds), length (31⅞-inch long arms) and experience in man and zone coverage systems. He took a major step forward in 2024 with 16 passes defensed and three interceptions.
Nolen has shown flashes on tape that give him reason to potentially be the top defensive tackle in the class, thanks to his elite burst and physical hands. But he needs to improve his consistency to make sure he does that on every play. There are few places better to grow as a defender than in Kansas City under Steve Spagnuolo and company.
The Super Bowl champion Eagles enter 2025 with one small question mark on the roster: safety. The team shipped starter C.J. Gardner-Johnson to Houston this offseason and could use more reinforcements at the position. Philadelphia historically likes Georgia defenders and Starks started all three years in Athens with a versatile, athletic skill set.
This article originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: NFL mock draft: What if Shedeur Sanders falls in Round 1?
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There are nearly endless possibilities after that.
Penn State's Abdul Carter and Colorado's Travis Hunter are expected to go in the next two picks in some order. They're rightfully considered the top talents in the class.
Arguably the biggest name in the 2025 NFL Draft is Colorado's Shedeur Sanders. Son of Hall of Famer and NFL icon Deion Sanders, the Buffaloes quarterback was college football's most accurate passer in 2024.
What is the 2025 NFL Draft order? Here's a team-by-team list of picks
Sanders lacks the elite traits that Ward has. His arm isn't as strong and he's not as athletic as Ward on the run to extend plays. Sanders' best qualities are his accuracy, timing and poise, traits that may not be enough to make a player a top-10 pick.
There's a chance he could be waiting a while to hear his name come Round 1 of the draft. Here's how that scenario could play out.
NFL draft: How far could Shedeur Sanders fall?
If New Orleans opts against Sanders at No. 9 overall, he may be waiting around for a while. Quarterback seems to be a settled position for teams in the teens. Once you get to the 20s, one team stands alone as the likely destination for the Colorado quarterback: Pittsburgh.
The Steelers have a playoff-level defense and shipped their second-round pick to Seattle for wide receiver D.K. Metcalf. They need a starting quarterback and have to be weighing the draft given the state of the veteran market.
Aaron Rodgers is in play for the Steelers but Sanders has a lot of appeal in 2025 thanks to his high floor. Sanders doesn't likely have top-10 NFL quarterback potential in him, but he makes sense for a team looking for reliability at the position (like Pittsburgh).
After that, it's potentially teams trading back into the first round who could take a look at Sanders. Cleveland and both New York teams could be in play for him at that point.
2025 NFL mock draft: What if Shedeur Sanders falls?
1. Tennessee Titans: Cam Ward, QB, Miami
Tennessee is the easiest team to mock for and has been for a month now. It'd be one of the biggest surprises in recent NFL draft history for anyone other than Ward to be the pick here. The Miami quarterback has elite tools and, with upgrades to the Titans' offensive line, the environment to grow in his rookie season.
2. Cleveland Browns: Travis Hunter, CB/WR, Colorado
Cleveland keeps things simple and takes the consensus best player in the draft. Hunter's ceiling as an All-Pro cornerback makes him a top prospect without considering his abilities as a wide receiver. He can have an impact on both sides of the ball for the Browns as a rookie.
3. New York Giants: Abdul Carter, Edge, Penn State
At time of publishing, the Giants have not picked up 2022 first-rounder Kayvon Thibodeaux's fifth-year option. Grabbing Carter at No. 3 makes that less of a concern. He's still new to rushing off the edge but he has rare tools that should make him a productive player sooner than later.
4. New England Patriots: Armand Membou, OT, Missouri
New England needs a tackle and it opts for the longer option in Membou. Yes, it will take time for him to adjust to the left side after playing solely on the right side at Missouri. But the Patriots need him to stick at tackle and Will Campbell's wingspan concerns make a difference here.
5. Jacksonville Jaguars: Mason Graham, DT, Michigan
Jacksonville's new general manager, James Gladstone, comes from the Los Angeles Rams, a team that notoriously de-emphasizes the NFL combine and testing data. Graham didn't test well but put on incredible tape in his time with the Wolverines. He may have a low ceiling as a pass rusher but that's not a problem for a team with Joshua Hines-Allen and Travon Walker.
6. Las Vegas Raiders: Will Johnson, CB, Michigan
Pretty much every position is in play for the Raiders at No. 6. In a division with quarterbacks Patrick Mahomes and Justin Herbert, secondary help is a huge need. If Johnson regains his form from 2023 after a rocky and injury-shortened 2024 season, he could be a building block on the outside for the Raiders' defense.
7. New York Jets: Will Campbell, OL, LSU
New York is happy to grab the next-best offensive lineman at No. 7. Campbell could shore up one of the tackle spots or kick inside to guard. Whichever of Campbell or Membou makes it to this spot feels like the right choice for the Jets.
8. Carolina Panthers: Tetairoa McMillan, WR, Arizona
Yes, the Panthers need lots of help on defense but a priority has to remain surrounding quarterback Bryce Young with talent. Young took a step forward late last season and his improvement is key to the coaching staff remaining in Carolina. McMillan is a big-bodied talent much in the mold of Drake London, who the Panthers see twice a year. This is a loaded defensive draft at edge rusher and interior defensive line with lots of developmental cornerbacks, as well. By doing this, Carolina banks the top pure wideout in the class and moves focus to defense the rest of the way.
9. New Orleans Saints: Jalon Walker, LB/Edge, Georgia
New Orleans' aging defense needs help at multiple spots. With new defensive coordinator Brandon Staley coming in, the team may transition to a different look than the long, powerful edge rushers seen for years under Dennis Allen. Walker's a movable piece who could be a long-term answer at off-ball linebacker or use his athleticism off the edge. Under Staley, he could reasonably do both.
10. Chicago Bears: Shemar Stewart, Edge, Texas A&M
Speaking of Allen, he's moved on to Chicago and will be happy to see the long, athletic edge rushers already in-house led by Montez Sweat. Stewart's ridiculous combine performance puts him in rare territory with a mix of size (6-foot-5, 267 pounds), length, athleticism and explosiveness. He wouldn't be asked to shoulder the load as a pass rusher early in Chicago and can come up to speed in a rotation behind starters Sweat and Dayo Odeyingbo.
11. San Francisco 49ers: Josh Simmons, OT, Ohio State
The 49ers have needs in the trenches on both sides of the ball. On offense, right tackle Colton McKivitz had a bad year in 2024 and will be a free agent next year. Left tackle Trent Williams will walk into the Hall of Fame but is entering his age-37 season. Simmons has the tools to be a tackle of the future and wouldn't need to be a rookie starter if the team wants to bring him along slowly after his season-ending knee injury in 2024.
Given the depth at defensive tackle and edge, the 49ers go this route first and use the rest of their league-leading 11 picks to address that side of the ball.
12. Dallas Cowboys: Ashton Jeanty, RB, Boise State
Dallas scored a league-low six rushing touchdowns in 2024. Jeanty, a native of Frisco, Texas, had that many in his first game of the 2024 college football season. Jeanty's generational contact balance makes him one of the best running back prospects of the last 10 years. He's a good-enough running back to improve his offensive line and can show more of his skills as a receiver in the NFL.
13. Miami Dolphins: Kelvin Banks Jr., OT, Texas
With Terron Armstead's retirement, it's on to 2024 third-round pick Patrick Paul at left tackle. Banks was a tackle for the Longhorns and has the tools to hold up well in pass protection. If Paul doesn't work out, Banks provides a solid insurance policy who can start out at guard as a rookie.
Defensive line was in play for the Dolphins as well, but given the depth in this year's draft they can use multiple of their other nine picks to shore up the position.
14. Indianapolis Colts: Tyler Warren, TE, Penn State
Indianapolis re-signed Mo-Alie Cox but that hardly keeps it from investing in a young tight end. The Colts pick the top tight end in college football from 2024 in the big, athletic Warren. His versatility on where he can line up on offense will make him a useful piece in 2025 as the Colts seek to find out a long-term answer at quarterback.
15. Atlanta Falcons: Mike Green, Edge, Marshall
Atlanta's pass rush has struggled for years. Green was the most productive edge rusher in college football last season and can immediately contribute. Despite his shorter stature, Green's bend, athleticism and powerful hands should translate well to the NFL.
16. Arizona Cardinals: Jahdae Barron, CB, Texas
Barron was a movable piece his final year in Texas who could shore up multiple positions in coverage for Arizona. His height (5-foot-11) and short arms may keep him at nickel in the NFL but his speed, ball skills, football IQ and commitment in run defense should be a good fit against NFC West teams.
17. Cincinnati Bengals: Derrick Harmon, DT, Oregon
The Bengals invest in their defensive line but not at edge with Harmon. The Ducks' star on the interior lined up at multiple spots along the Oregon defensive line and could realistically do the same in the NFL. The edge rushers left here have more projection than Harmon. Signing T.J. Slaton in free agency doesn't stop the Bengals from getting a building block on the defensive line who could improve others around him.
18. Seattle Seahawks: Colston Loveland, TE, Michigan
Seattle brought in Klint Kubiak to be offensive coordinator in 2025 and that will likely mean a lot of changes for the Seahawks' offense. There should be more two tight end sets and Loveland is an intriguing option to upgrade the offense around new quarterback Sam Darnold. In a weaker wide receiver class, a playmaking tight end like Loveland makes sense in the first round.
19. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Mykel Williams, Edge, Georgia
Tampa Bay has multiple needs on defense but edge rusher may be the most glaring one. Williams played hurt for much of the 2024 season and still flashed with some dominant performances on tape. His ridiculous length, power and size provide the tools to become the team's leading pass rusher sooner than later.
20. Denver Broncos: Omarion Hampton, RB, North Carolina
Denver doesn't wait until Day 2 to get its running back of the future. Hampton's behind Jeanty but a cut above the rest of the talent at the position in this class. His mix of size, speed, vision, footwork and receiving ability make him a perfect fit in modern NFL offenses. The Broncos need an upgrade in the backfield and Hampton can be a three-down starter immediately.
21. Pittsburgh Steelers: Shedeur Sanders, QB, Colorado
This feels like the lowest Sanders could fall in the draft. Pittsburgh needs a starter and can't wait until its next pick in Round 3 to do so unless it's sure Rodgers is filling that role in 2025. Sanders gives the offense a high-enough floor to make this worthwhile.
22. Los Angeles Chargers: Matthew Golden, WR, Texas
The Chargers have lots of needs on both sides of the ball, but pass-catcher has to be a top priority. The other receivers on the board project best in the slot and Los Angeles is set there with Ladd McConkey. The Chargers opt for the speedy separator Golden at No. 22, instead. He'll offer Herbert a reliable option on the outside.
Defensive line is a need at both edge and the interior but, given the depth at those positions compared to wide receiver, they make the call for Golden here.
23. TRADE: Buffalo Bills (via Green Bay Packers): Donovan Ezeiruaku, Edge, Boston College
It won't cost much to move up in the back third of Round 1 in this draft. In this case, Buffalo sends Green Bay a fourth-round pick (No. 132) to move up from No. 30 overall to get Ezeiruaku.
The Boston College product is arguably the most pro-ready pass rusher in this draft. He's smaller than other edges in Buffalo at 6-foot-2 and 248 pounds, but he boasts very long arms for his size and impressive bend. His repertoire of pass-rush moves should get him in the rotation as a rookie for the Bills.
24. Minnesota Vikings: Nick Emmanwori, S, South Carolina
Minnesota addressed needs on the offensive and defensive lines via free agency but still has questions in the secondary, specifically at safety. Emmanwori's outlier athletic abilities at 6-foot-3 and 220 pounds makes him an intriguing talent that defensive coordinator Brian Flores could have fun using in multiple ways — in the box or in coverage.
25. Houston Texans: Emeka Egbuka, WR, Ohio State
Egbuka reunites with former Buckeyes quarterback C.J. Stroud and helps the Texans' offense at a position of need. Stefon Diggs is gone in free agency and Tank Dell still has a lot of recovery time ahead of him. Egbuka is a ready-made starter in the slot whose familiarity with Stroud should be a positive from day one.
26. Los Angeles Rams: Jihaad Campbell, LB, Alabama
The Rams have one of the youngest and — by far — cheapest defenses in the league. Campbell continues that trend of draft investment as a potential long-term answer at linebacker. His size and athleticism are what teams seek in a modern linebacker and he could be used as a rusher at times in Chris Shula's defense.
27. Baltimore Ravens: James Pearce Jr., Edge, Tennessee
Baltimore gets another explosive edge rusher in Pearce here. The Tennessee product led the SEC in sacks in 2023 but character concerns may see him drop down the order in Round 1. The Ravens have the culture to handle that and make the most of Pearce's talents.
28. Detroit Lions: Donovan Jackson, OL, Ohio State
Jackson was a top guard at Ohio State before moving to tackle following Simmons' mid-season injury in 2024. After a few weeks to get his bearings, Jackson put on very good tape. Detroit has high hopes for 2024 sixth-round pick Christian Mahogany at right guard, but Jackson can serve as an insurance policy there and a potential Graham Glasgow successor at the other guard spot.
29. Washington Commanders: Shavon Revel Jr., CB, East Carolina
Washington's defense needs lots of reinforcements at multiple spots but, in a division featuring lots of receiver talent, it opts for the long, fast, hard-hitting Revel. The East Carolina product would likely go higher in this class if not for a season-ending ACL injury suffered in September 2024. He's built to excel in Dan Quinn's style of coverage.
30. Green Bay Packers (via Buffalo): Trey Amos, CB, Ole Miss
Green Bay brought Nate Hobbs in via free agency to shore up the nickel cornerback spot but still could have needs at outside cornerback with Jaire Alexander's future in doubt. Amos has size (6-foot-1, 195 pounds), length (31⅞-inch long arms) and experience in man and zone coverage systems. He took a major step forward in 2024 with 16 passes defensed and three interceptions.
31. Kansas City Chiefs: Walter Nolen, DT, Ole Miss
Nolen has shown flashes on tape that give him reason to potentially be the top defensive tackle in the class, thanks to his elite burst and physical hands. But he needs to improve his consistency to make sure he does that on every play. There are few places better to grow as a defender than in Kansas City under Steve Spagnuolo and company.
32. Philadelphia Eagles: Malaki Starks, S, Georgia
The Super Bowl champion Eagles enter 2025 with one small question mark on the roster: safety. The team shipped starter C.J. Gardner-Johnson to Houston this offseason and could use more reinforcements at the position. Philadelphia historically likes Georgia defenders and Starks started all three years in Athens with a versatile, athletic skill set.
This article originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: NFL mock draft: What if Shedeur Sanders falls in Round 1?
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