Field Yates Projects 32 First-Round Picks and Two QB Landing Spots for 2025

Field Yates has released a 2025 NFL mock draft featuring 32 first-round selections and specific landing spots for Shedeur Sanders and Cam Ward.

Field Yates has officially released his 2025 NFL mock draft, assigning 32 prospects to specific franchises based on the current projected draft order. The simulation begins with the Carolina Panthers selecting Colorado cornerback Travis Hunter at the number one overall spot. This defensive-heavy start continues as the New York Giants secure Georgia edge rusher Mykel Williams with the second pick, while the New England Patriots bolster their offensive line by taking LSU tackle Will Campbell at third. The Tennessee Titans follow at fourth by drafting Kelvin Banks Jr., a tackle from Texas, to solidify their front five.

Quarterback movement defines the mid-section of the top ten, starting with the Las Vegas Raiders selecting Shedeur Sanders at pick five. The Colorado signal-caller represents the first passer off the board in this projection. Shortly after, the Cleveland Browns utilize the sixth selection to draft Miami quarterback Cam Ward, marking the only other player at that position to land in the opening round. Defensive dominance resumes at seven, where the New York Jets pick Michigan cornerback Will Johnson to pair with their existing secondary talent.

The draft order continues with the New Orleans Saints taking Arizona wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan at eighth, providing a massive target for their passing game. At ninth, the Jacksonville Jaguars select Mason Graham, a defensive tackle from Michigan, to anchor their interior line. The Chicago Bears round out the top ten by drafting James Pearce Jr., an edge defender from Tennessee. This sequence establishes a clear trend of prioritizing premium positions like tackle, edge, and cornerback over skill players in the early stages of the 2025 cycle.

Moving into the teens, the Indianapolis Colts at eleven select Malaki Starks, a safety from Georgia, while the Washington Commanders take Penn State edge rusher Abdul Carter at twelve. The offensive line run resumes at thirteen with the Los Angeles Rams picking Emery Jones Jr. from LSU. At fourteen, the Arizona Cardinals address their defensive backfield with Notre Dame cornerback Benjamin Morrison. The Miami Dolphins, picking fifteenth, select Michigan tight end Colston Loveland to diversify their explosive offensive scheme.

Further down the board, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at sixteen draft Nic Scourton, an edge player from Texas A&M. The Denver Broncos follow at seventeen by selecting Ohio State wideout Emeka Egbuka. At eighteen, the Houston Texans bolster their defense with Kenneth Grant, a defensive tackle from Michigan. The Philadelphia Eagles at nineteen take Princely Umanmielen, an edge rusher from Ole Miss, while the Minnesota Vikings at twenty select Ohio State cornerback Denzel Burke. The final twelve picks include the Atlanta Falcons taking Mychal Brooks at twenty-one and the Pittsburgh Steelers drafting Luther Burden III at twenty-two to conclude the primary offensive skill player run.