Mock draft! Frey-Sam 3.0

By: Josh Frey-Sam

Three quarterbacks. Three running backs. SEVEN offensive linemen. Two big trades.

The third iteration of my 2025 mock draft is here, and this one feels like it has the perfect amount of “crazy” to it.

Make no mistake, there is no dart-throwing here. This draft, as is the case with all of my mocks, is based on hours of research and attempting to put myself into each GM’s mind.

Enough talk. Let’s get to it.

Titans (No. 1): Cam Ward has been the presumed pick for weeks, and the Titans cancelling their meeting with Shedeur Sanders only confirmed that thought.

Browns (No. 2): This is where the draft starts. Cleveland can’t go wrong here, but I believe Travis Hunter is the best player in this draft, and I think they feel the same way. They view Hunter as a receiver first - he immediately bolsters that offence.

Giants (No. 3): The Giants have greater needs than edge, but you never pass on a blue-chip player.

Patriots (No. 4): A dream outcome here would be for the Pats to trade back, but I don’t think they’ll get the offer they want. The question then becomes whether Armand Membou can play left tackle — I don’t know that answer, so we’ll go with the sure answer in Will Campbell.

Jaguars (No. 5): The Jags could go against consensus and take a cornerback. Something tells me Ashton Jeanty isn’t out of the conversation either. That said, we go chalk with Mason Graham.

Raiders (No. 6): GM John Spytek and HC Pete Carroll are two guys who want to run the dang ball. They get one of the best RB prospects in a long time.

Jets (No. 7): A lot of chatter about whether the Jets would look to add a weapon here. It seems GM Darren Mougey likes the idea of completing that offensive line, though. No need for Membou to change positions here.

Panthers (No. 8): It’s no secret the Panthers want to bolster their defensive line, but tight end has also come up as a position of importance. HC Dave Canales wants a legitimate weapon at TE, and he gets a blue-chipper here.

Saints (No. 9): Weird organization in a weird state. The Saints have done a lot of sniffing around on edge rushers, including two separate meetings with Williams. This guy has the traits to be elite. If this were a two-round mock, I would have the Saints trading up from No. 40 for QB Tyler Shough.

Bears (No. 10): The Bears will add a running back in this draft, but it won’t be here if Jeanty is gone. They added edge rushers in free agency, but Walker can make this one of the deepest pass rushes in the NFC.

Niners (No. 11): The Niners need to get back to their roots. Zabel can play all five positions on the offensive line, and can start at guard from Day 1.

Cowboys (No. 12): Matthew Golden feels like the better fit, but I’m sensing the Cowboys like McMillan more.

Dolphins (No. 13): All signs point to an offensive lineman here. We’ll see who’s left, but Simmons provides as much upside as almost anyone in this class.

Colts (No. 14): I’m not sure tight end is a lock here if Warren is gone. I’m also confused because the Colts just signed Mo Ali-Cox. This team also lost Dayo Odeyingbo to free agency, so replacing him with a high-upside player should be enticing.

Steelers, via Falcons (No. 15): The Steelers trade No. 21, a 2025 3rd round pick and a 2026 2nd rounder to move up for their QB of the future. The Falcons enter the draft with five picks — this restocks the cupboard. Dart gives the Steelers the size and mobility that HC Mike Tomlin covets.

Cardinals (No. 16): The Cardinals have spent a lot of time visiting with IDL, which is another clear need for this team, so don’t be surprised if they go trenches with this pick. I just think they need another guy to take away the ball, and Johnson is that.

Bengals (No. 17): Trey Hendrickson is still here. That affords the Bengals some breathing room. There’s a glaring need at LG — Banks Jr. will start there, and can kick out to LT in a pinch.

Seahawks (No. 18): Whether Booker is the Seahawks’ first choice of offensive lineman or not, they need to rebuild this line. The Bama guard could develop into one of the premier players at his position.

Bucs (No. 19): Pearce Jr. lands in Tampa Bay for the second straight mock. He might be the most pro-ready pass-rusher outside of Carter in this class. Immediately starts on this defence.

Broncos (No. 20): You thought Omarion Hampton, huh? Me too for a long time, but more and more it sounds like HC Sean Payton would like a home run hitter. Henderson has three-down potential and is rising as much as any player late in the process.

Falcons (No. 21): This is the year Atlanta finally drafts an edge rusher. This feels like tremendous value for Mike Green.

Chargers (No. 22): The Bolts need another weapon in the passing game, and Colston Loveland is the best one on the board. It also helps he’s a willing — albeit still developing — blocker, which will be appreciated by HC Jim Harbaugh.

Packers (No. 23): I’d be shocked if this pick was EDGE on draft night. It’s WR or CB for me, and I love what Amos can bring immediately. A physical corner with man and zone capability. Maybe the Packers can trade Jaire Alexander on draft night.

Browns, via Vikings (No. 24): The Browns trade the 33rd overall pick, the 67th overall pick (3rd round) and a 6th rounder to get back into the first round. Sanders has suffered enough, and now the Browns have paired him back up with his buddy. The Vikings, who enter the draft with just four picks, stock up.

Texans (No. 25): I don’t think Cam Robinson precludes the Texans from drafting a tackle. This would be a camp battle for the starting LT job.

Rams (No. 26): Barron, who is perhaps a top-15 player in this draft, falls in the Rams’ lap. His versatility adds to a solid secondary.

Ravens (No. 27): This could still be EDGE, but the Ravens are interested in drafting a safety after striking out in free agency. They have their pick between Emmanwori and Malaki Starks here — the former can play up top to free up Kyle Hamilton.

Lions (No. 28): Egbuka lands in Detroit for a second straight mock. He’s going to step in and be rock-solid from Day 1.

Commanders (No. 29): Campbell is one of those players who could go top 10 or drop in early second round. The Commanders can begin their succession project to Bobby Wagner.

Bills (No. 30): I think Bills look IDL with this pick, the question is just which flavour they like the best. Harmon can really rush the passer from the 3-tech.

Chiefs (No. 31): What if? What if Hampton, one of the freakiest players in this class, magically slid to the Chiefs? This team has bigger needs, but this would be too good to pass up.

Eagles (No. 32): I like CB or IDL here. Walter Nolen has been really, really good at the HS and college level, and that will continue in the NFL.

We’ll do takeaways from Frey-Sam 3.0 in Monday’s newsletter.

My final mock will be released the morning of the NFL Draft (Thursday, April 24).

Thanks for reading and, as always, have a great day.

Josh