2025 NFL Mock Draft: Jets select Aaron Rodgers’ eventual replacement as four QBs are taken in Round 1 Posted on October 18, 2024 By xzuan Colorado • Jr • 6’1″ / 185 lbs Table of Contents Toggle Projected TeamPROSPECT RNKPOSITION RNKRECREYDSYDS/RECTDSProjected TeamPROSPECT RNKPOSITION RNKPAYDSRUYDSINTSTDSProjected TeamPROSPECT RNKPOSITION RNKProjected TeamPROSPECT RNKPOSITION RNKPAYDSRUYDSINTSTDSProjected TeamPROSPECT RNKPOSITION RNKProjected TeamPROSPECT RNKPOSITION RNKProjected TeamPROSPECT RNKPOSITION RNKPAYDSRUYDSINTSTDSProjected TeamPROSPECT RNKPOSITION RNKRECREYDSYDS/RECTDSProjected TeamPROSPECT RNKPOSITION RNKRECREYDSYDS/RECTDSProjected TeamPROSPECT RNKPOSITION RNKProjected TeamPROSPECT RNKPOSITION RNKProjected TeamPROSPECT RNKPOSITION RNKRUYDSYDS/ATTREYDSTDSProjected TeamPROSPECT RNKPOSITION RNKProjected TeamPROSPECT RNKPOSITION RNKProjected TeamPROSPECT RNKPOSITION RNKProjected TeamPROSPECT RNKPOSITION RNKProjected TeamPROSPECT RNKPOSITION RNKProjected TeamPROSPECT RNKPOSITION RNKPAYDSRUYDSINTSTDSProjected TeamPROSPECT RNKPOSITION RNKRECREYDSYDS/RECTDSProjected TeamPROSPECT RNKPOSITION RNKProjected TeamPROSPECT RNKPOSITION RNKProjected TeamPROSPECT RNKPOSITION RNKProjected TeamPROSPECT RNKPOSITION RNKRECREYDSYDS/RECTDSProjected TeamPROSPECT RNKPOSITION RNKProjected TeamPROSPECT RNKPOSITION RNKProjected TeamPROSPECT RNKPOSITION RNKProjected TeamPROSPECT RNKPOSITION RNKProjected TeamPROSPECT RNKPOSITION RNKProjected TeamPROSPECT RNKPOSITION RNKProjected TeamPROSPECT RNKPOSITION RNKRECREYDSYDS/RECTDS Projected Team New England PROSPECT RNK 1st POSITION RNK 1st REC 49 REYDS 587 YDS/REC 12 TDS 6 He’s got top-10 tape at either corner or wide receiver. While he won’t play both full time in the NFL like he does at Colorado, it’s not crazy to think he can’t moonlight on the opposite side of the ball in high-leverage situations. Drafting two players for the price of one makes Hunter an easy pick at the top of the draft. Miami (FL) • Sr • 6’2″ / 223 lbs Projected Team Carolina PROSPECT RNK 6th POSITION RNK 1st PAYDS 2219 RUYDS 161 INTS 5 TDS 23 Ward isn’t a finished product by any means, but he oozes talent every single week. The comfort and command he has of the Miami offense has been a joy to watch, and he has the kind of size that can escape from tight quarters in a way Bryce Young has never been able to at the next level. He’s passed for more than 300 yards and multiple scores in all six of his games this season. Penn State • Jr • 6’3″ / 252 lbs Projected Team Tennessee PROSPECT RNK 19th POSITION RNK 4th Carter is in his first season as an edge rusher after starting his career at off-ball linebacker. He’s got a tailor-made physical skillset to rush the passer, and we’ve seen it only translate to more production with each passing week. Colorado • Sr • 6’2″ / 215 lbs Projected Team Las Vegas PROSPECT RNK 9th POSITION RNK 2nd PAYDS 2018 RUYDS -25 INTS 4 TDS 18 Sanders just feels like a Raider. The brash attitude Sanders displays on and off the field will fit in perfectly with the Silver and Black. Michigan • Jr • 6’3″ / 320 lbs Projected Team Cleveland PROSPECT RNK 3rd POSITION RNK 1st Graham is a three-down defensive tackle with very few weaknesses on tape. That’s a rarity for only a true junior. He can win with quicks, power and technique from any alignment on the interior. That’s only going to keep the Browns’ ferocious defensive line a strength for years to come. Michigan • Jr • 6’2″ / 202 lbs Projected Team L.A. Rams PROSPECT RNK 2nd POSITION RNK 1st While the Rams rebuilt their defensive line the past couple drafts, their secondary remains a sore spot. Johnson changes that overnight. He’s extremely physical on the outside and has the kind of versatility to play any scheme. Texas • Jr • 6’2″ / 210 lbs Projected Team N.Y. Giants PROSPECT RNK 18th POSITION RNK 3rd PAYDS 890 RUYDS 4 INTS 3 TDS 10 Even with Daniel Jones’ mini-resurgence the past few weeks, the Giants still need to set their sights higher at the position. Ewers has shown high-end play on the field the past two seasons when healthy. The “when healthy” part is the key there as he’s now missed time in three straight seasons. That may scare some off, but with Ewers’ tools the risk is worth the reward at this point. Arizona • Jr • 6’5″ / 212 lbs Projected Team Jacksonville PROSPECT RNK 4th POSITION RNK 1st REC 42 REYDS 742 YDS/REC 17.7 TDS 4 The Jaguars drafted their big-play receiver last spring in Brian Thomas Jr.; now they need a more reliable possession receiver. McMillan fits that description perfectly. He’s got absurd ball skills to haul in targets anywhere in his vicinity. That will pair perfectly with how Trevor Lawrence plays quarterback. Missouri • Jr • 5’11” / 205 lbs Projected Team Denver PROSPECT RNK 11th POSITION RNK 2nd REC 31 REYDS 398 YDS/REC 12.8 TDS 6 Burden is the kind of YAC-machine that the Broncos are desperately missing. With Bo Nix operating an offense predicated on a lot of underneath passes, having receivers who can make plays after the catch is a necessity to keep the chains moving. Texas • Jr • 6’4″ / 320 lbs Projected Team Miami PROSPECT RNK 10th POSITION RNK 2nd While Terron Armstead is technically under contract for two more seasons in Miami, the Dolphins simply can’t rely on the oft-injured 33-year old tackle to make it through 17 games. Banks gives you that insurance while also being able to shore up the guard spot immediately for the Dolphins. Kentucky • Jr • 6’6″ / 345 lbs Projected Team Indianapolis PROSPECT RNK 8th POSITION RNK 2nd The Colts run defense woes are no secret. Adding a 6-foot-6, 344 pound behemoth in the middle of their defense would change that quickly. Big men who can move like Walker are a rarity and don’t last long in the draft. Texas A&M • Jr • 6’4″ / 285 lbs Projected Team Arizona PROSPECT RNK 16th POSITION RNK 3rd Scourton is another power-rusher who would pair well across from last year’s first-round pick Darius Robinson Jr.. He can rush from either the inside or outside with some of the strongest hands in the draft class. Boise State • Jr • 5’9″ / 215 lbs RUYDS 1248 YDS/ATT 9.9 REYDS 39 TDS 18 At this rate, Jeanty may not even last this long. He’s a legitimate threat to break Barry Sanders single-season rushing record at this point with 1,248 rushing yards and 18 touchdowns through six games. He’s a true total package who can impact both the run and pass game. Georgia • Jr • 6’5″ / 265 lbs Projected Team Chicago PROSPECT RNK 7th POSITION RNK 1st Adding Mykel Williams to the mix in would give the Bears easily the freakiest edge duo in the NFL. The 6-foot-5, 265-pounder may not run in the 4.4’s like Montez Sweat, but he shouldn’t be too far off when the NFL Scouting Combine comes around. While he’s been sidelined for much of the year with an ankle injury, he’s got a lot of time to prove himself in the best conference in America. Ohio State • Sr • 6’4″ / 320 lbs Projected Team Tampa Bay PROSPECT RNK 57th POSITION RNK 4th Jackson’s five-star pedigree at guard shines through regularly on tape. While he was still more potential than on-field production his first two seasons as a starter, that looks to have changed through four games this fall. Put him next to Tristan Wirfs and run left. LSU • Jr • 6’6″ / 323 lbs Projected Team Seattle PROSPECT RNK 5th POSITION RNK 1st With Abe Lucas’ injury history at this point, the Seahawks simply can’t rely on him to be a mainstay at right tackle. Campbell could be an upgrade in pass protection from Week 1. He’s a smooth mover who plays with a nasty streak. Notre Dame • Jr • 6’0″ / 190 lbs Projected Team Pittsburgh PROSPECT RNK 15th POSITION RNK 2nd Morrison is a man-match corner who pairs well from a skillset perspective to current Steeler Joey Porter Jr. Morrison can take the smaller, shiftier wideouts while Porter can hang with the bigger, more physical receivers. Morrison has been stingy ever since he entered the starting lineup as a true freshman in 2022. Michigan • Jr • 6’3″ / 339 lbs Projected Team New Orleans PROSPECT RNK 29th POSITION RNK 4th Grant has always had top-10 tools, but now his tape is finally starting to match. He’s got nose tackle size at 6-foot-3, 339 pounds with 3-tech quickness. The Saints love loading up with depth in the trenches, and Grant could fend for a starting spot quickly. LSU • Jr • 6’2″ / 200 lbs Projected Team N.Y. Jets PROSPECT RNK 33rd POSITION RNK 6th PAYDS 1989 RUYDS 10 INTS 6 TDS 20 It may be a little early to crown Nussmeier, who’s only in his first season as the starter, but you’d be hard pressed to find a quarterback who looks more polished this season than him. That shouldn’t be too surprising considering his father, Doug, is a long-time NFL quarterbacks coach currently with the Philadelphia Eagles. The Jets will want someone NFL ready if Aaron Rodgers retires, and Nussmeier fits that bill. Texas • Jr • 5’11” / 180 lbs Projected Team Washington PROSPECT RNK 41st POSITION RNK 5th REC 21 REYDS 369 YDS/REC 17.6 TDS 4 The Commanders may very well take a page out of the Ravens playbook and lean into wide receivers who are nightmares to stick with on scramble drills. Bond has the kind of juice that is nearly impossible to stick with for three-plus seconds, and he would pair perfectly with Jayden Daniels’ deep ball. Ole Miss • Jr • 6’3″ / 305 lbs Projected Team Cincinnati PROSPECT RNK 39th POSITION RNK 1st Nolen is one explosive defensive tackle who has been treating guards like rag dolls in the run game all season. It shouldn’t take much more convincing than that for Bengals fans on this pick. Tennessee • Jr • 6’5″ / 243 lbs Projected Team Atlanta PROSPECT RNK 13th POSITION RNK 2nd Pearce is a freak athlete off the edge, but his slender frame limits his alignments and won’t be for everyone. The good news is that Raheem Morris coveted that kind of speed in his days with the Rams, and it would be a welcome addition to the Falcons front. East Carolina • Sr • 6’3″ / 193 lbs Projected Team Green Bay PROSPECT RNK 28th POSITION RNK 1st Revel was on pace to get into the top-10 mix with his early tape this year before an ACL tear in practice ended his season. The rangy 6-foot-3 corner had two picks and two pass-breakups in three games before going down. He’s built perfectly for Jeff Hafley’s scheme. Ohio State • Sr • 6’1″ / 205 lbs Projected Team Dallas PROSPECT RNK 20th POSITION RNK 3rd REC 40 REYDS 526 YDS/REC 13.2 TDS 6 Egbuka is an ultra-reliable and versatile wide out. He may not be an elite-tier athlete, but he can win with size and savvy. He’s averaging a touchdown a game this season and has 526 yards so far. Texas • Jr • 6’5″ / 335 lbs Projected Team Philadelphia PROSPECT RNK 56th POSITION RNK 3rd Williams has already caught the attention of many evaluators in his very first season as a starter. The right tackle has a prototypical frame with graceful feet for a big man. While we’re only six games in, Williams has passed every test so far. Georgia • Jr • 6’2″ / 245 lbs Projected Team Minnesota PROSPECT RNK 31st POSITION RNK 2nd The Vikings would love another versatile pass-rusher to add to their front-seven. Walker can line up on-ball or off-ball and be a problem either way. He presents a problem for opposing offensive linemen as a pass-rusher with his low center of gravity akin to someone like the Eagles’ Brandon Graham. Oregon • Jr • 6’5″ / 310 lbs Projected Team Houston PROSPECT RNK 34th POSITION RNK 5th Harmon has been one of the biggest draft risers after transferring from Michigan State to Oregon this fall. He’s been living in backfields this season and made one of the biggest plays of any defensive linemen over the weekend when he stole the football from Ohio State running back Quinshon Judkins. He’s got a massive frame and can line up anywhere on the interior. Georgia • Jr • 6’1″ / 205 lbs Projected Team Buffalo PROSPECT RNK 12th POSITION RNK 1st Starks is the most versatile safety in this draft class with legit cornerback chops in coverage and high-end tackling ability in space. Safety has been one of the weak links on the Bills defense this season, as it hasn’t quite replaced the production we saw from Micah Hyde and Jordan Poyer. Ohio State • Sr • 6’3″ / 327 lbs Projected Team Detroit PROSPECT RNK 25th POSITION RNK 3rd Williams is a butt-kicker in the run game. You want to shore up the middle of your defense, this is the man you draft. He’s rock solid against double teams and has the kind of strong hands to stack and shed. South Carolina • Jr • 6’4″ / 290 lbs The 49ers love penetrators up front and Sanders is precisely that. He’s got the kind of length and twitch to live in opposing backfields. The senior has taken a big jump on tape from the guy we saw a year ago. Alabama • Jr • 6’5″ / 283 lbs Projected Team Baltimore PROSPECT RNK 52nd POSITION RNK 6th The Texas A&M transfer is exactly what everyone in the NFL is looking for nowadays: A defensive lineman who can seamlessly move between the inside and outside without looking out of place. That fits in particularly well with how the Ravens set up their fronts. His 25 pressures this season are already more than he had in two years with the Aggies. Michigan • Jr • 6’5″ / 245 lbs Projected Team Kansas City PROSPECT RNK 21st POSITION RNK 1st REC 29 REYDS 261 YDS/REC 9 TDS 2 After postulating for years about the Chiefs getting Travis Kelce’s replacement, it feels like it’s actually time to take that seriously. Loveland is the kind of tight end who can be featured in-line or split wide. He’s a fluid athlete with a big catch radius. Sports AaronDrafteventualJetsMockNFLQBsreplacementRodgersselect
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